The Potential Project

In this episode, I break down the exact order I believe you should follow if you want to improve your nutrition, support your health, and burn fat without constantly under-eating or feeling depleted. Most people jump straight into tracking calories, cutting food, and trying to force weight loss before they have the basics in place. But if you are not eating enough protein, getting enough whole foo...

In this episode, I share my experience traveling to St. Louis for the public launch of Andy Frisella’s new AI business, The Operator Standard, and the unexpected lesson I took away from the weekend. While the event itself was centered around personal excellence, daily standards, and using AI to help people move toward their goals, the biggest impact came from the people I met along the way. From c...

So many women in perimenopause and menopause feel like they are failing because they have tried the meal plans, workouts, supplements, calorie tracking, and “eat less, move more” advice, but their body still is not responding. In this episode of The Potential Project , I break down why cookie-cutter health and fitness plans often stop working during this season of life, and why the issue usually i...

In this episode of The Potential Project, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a personal health update. As a coach, I spend a lot of time talking about sleep, hormones, stress, fat loss, labs, recovery, and the habits that help people feel their best. But the truth is, I’m human too. And recently, my own body has been giving me signs that it needs more support. After pushing through a HYROX e...

You can have the perfect workout plan, take all the right supplements, and track every calorie, but if you're not sleeping well, you're making everything harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we dive into why sleep is the foundation of your health and why it impacts nearly every aspect of your life, from energy and cravings to mood, recovery, productivity, and motivation. We'll...

Wanting to lose weight is not a bad goal. But when the number on the scale starts controlling your mood, confidence, and self-worth, even reaching your goal may never feel like enough. In this episode, I explain why lasting health starts with clarity, better habits, and learning to recognize progress beyond the scale. I also share why constantly chasing the next physical improvement can become an...

So many women think the goal is to finally “figure out” their health, find the perfect diet, the perfect workout, the perfect supplement routine, and then never struggle again. But real life doesn’t work that way. Your body changes. Your hormones change. Stress changes. Sleep changes. Family responsibilities, work, travel, holidays, and hard seasons all impact how you feel. That doesn’t mean you’r...

After a recent hot yoga class, I walked out feeling almost euphoric. My body felt lighter, my mind felt clearer, and my energy completely shifted. And it reminded me of something powerful: we all have access to natural “drugs” in life, but they usually require effort before we get the reward. In this episode, I talk about the healthy highs we can create through movement, hot yoga, sauna, cold plun...

In this episode of The Potential Project , I’m sharing a real, unfiltered lesson I just lived through. I went from feeling dialed in… consistent workouts, clean eating, good energy… to one weekend off routine and suddenly feeling like I lost all my momentum. And it made me realize something most people don’t talk about: It’s not just what you do… it’s what you say yes to. We’re constantly being pu...

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular strategies for weight loss, energy, and better health, but is it actually the right fit for women in menopause? In this episode, I break down what intermittent fasting really is, why we all naturally fast overnight while we sleep, and why fasting can be helpful for some people but stressful for others. I also talk about why many menopausal wo...

If you start your day with coffee, skip breakfast, or grab something quick that barely keeps you full, this episode is for you. So many women in peri and post menopause are trying to fix low energy, stubborn weight, cravings, mood swings, and afternoon crashes without looking at how they start their morning. And many times, the issue is not a lack of discipline. It is that your body is running on...

In this episode, I talk about why long term health has less to do with chasing the newest supplement, diet, or workout plan and more to do with simplifying your life enough to stay consistent. We live in a time where people are constantly being marketed to, especially women dealing with weight gain, low energy, hormone changes, and frustrating symptoms that seem to have no clear answer. The proble...

In this episode, I talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of long-term health... community. So many people think better health comes from finding the perfect diet, workout, supplement, or routine. But real transformation becomes a lot more likely when you are surrounded by the right people. The people who support you, encourage your wins, hold you accountable, and help you stay grounded when...

In this episode, I talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of long-term health... community. So many people think better health comes from finding the perfect diet, workout, supplement, or routine. But real transformation becomes a lot more likely when you are surrounded by the right people. The people who support you, encourage your wins, hold you accountable, and help you stay grounded when...

In this episode, I’m breaking down the three core things I believe women in menopause actually need if they want to build their health in a way that lasts: clarity, confidence, and self love. So many women are stuck doing their best, yet still feeling tired, frustrated, inflamed, and uncomfortable in their own body. And many times, it’s not because they aren’t trying hard enough. It’s because they...

In this episode, I talk about why health cannot be approached like a short term challenge or a quick fix. So many people go all in for a few weeks, fall off, then spend years stuck in that cycle wondering why nothing changes. The truth is, health is an infinite game. The goal is not just to lose weight for a moment, it is to have energy, move well, stay independent, and enjoy your life as you age....

In this episode of The Potential Project, I speak straight from the heart about something so many people are chasing in health and fat loss... the missing piece. The truth is, there is no magic formula. Real progress comes from mastering the basics like strength training, whole foods, hydration, sleep, sunlight, and stress management. I break down why the fundamentals matter so much, why consisten...

What if your biggest health win had nothing to do with the number on the scale? In this episode, I break down a conversation I had with my client, who said the thing she was most proud of was her awareness. She learned how to recognize the stressors affecting her body, understand what was restorative, remove foods that were creating inflammation, and build routines that supported better energy and...

In this episode, I break down my experience doing Hyrox DC with my friend Paul and the big lesson it taught me. I’m proud that we finished, but I also know I did not prepare the way I needed to. Not to win, but to perform at a level I could feel good about and recover from well. Hyrox exposed something that applies to every area of life... the discomfort it takes to prepare is usually far smaller...

If you’ve ever eaten a brownie and immediately thought, “I was bad,” this episode is for you. Food isn’t good or bad, but the labels we use can turn one snack into a full-on shame spiral. We’re talking about why moralizing food messes with your identity, how it leads to all-or-nothing thinking, and the simple language shift that helps you enjoy treats and still stay consistent. Because you’re not...

In this episode, I’m breaking down why things like tracking your food, doing an elimination diet, or cutting out caffeine can feel “extreme” when really they’re just outside your comfort zone. I share what I learned from doing 30 days with no caffeine (not even decaf), why the first few weeks were hard, and how that discomfort helped me realize the difference between dependency and choice. I also...

If you feel exhausted all day, counting down the hours until bedtime, and then suddenly your brain flips on the second your head hits the pillow… this episode is for you. We’re talking about the “tired but wired” pattern that so many women experience in peri and post menopause, where you feel drained, foggy, and running on fumes during the day, but at night you can’t fall asleep, you wake up at 2...

Many women I work with aren’t struggling because they don’t know what to eat or how to move…they’re struggling because life keeps hitting them, all day long, and their nervous system never gets a break. In this episode, I talk about one of the most powerful tools I coach around, learning how to pause and respond instead of react. I walk you through what equanimity really means, how your emotional...

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my life and my business. I share the real story behind building Arete Athletics from the ground up, opening during COVID, navigating a partnership change, and what six years of running a fitness studio has actually taught me… not from a textbook, not from a course, but from being in the room with real people every single day. I talk honestly about w...

Ever feel like you are doing all the right things in life but still feel disconnected from yourself? In this episode, I talk honestly about how easy it is to get caught up in work, goals, routines, and responsibilities, to the point where you lose touch with the things that used to bring you joy. I share what that has looked like for me and the simple habits I use to come back to center, like walk...