The Proclivity Podcast

When you look in the mirror what do you see? What words do you use to describe the body that is in front of you? Is it words that build you up or break you down? Unfortunately studies show that 91% of women are unhappy with their body image with only 5% of women who actually possess the body type that is portrayed in mainstream media. With this hyper focus on the way a body “should look” instead o...

Do you remember the original food pyramid?  It was created in 1992 and at the base of the pyramid was “Bread, cereal, rice and pasta” which led many to believe that a diet high in carbs and low in fat was the optimal way to a healthy body. Many years later scientific data has proven that the food pyramid was flawed yet the remains of the “carb craze” still lingers to this day as many are conf...

Did you know that around 45 million Americans go on a diet each year?  That the diet industry is a $33 billion industry?  Unfortunately something must not be working as the numbers of “dieters” increases each year while the rate of obesity continues to climb. What was the last diet that you did?  Did you count your calories, limit your sugar intake and focus on eating more whole foo...

When was the last time you were motivated to make a change? How did that turn out? If you are like most people, the motivation that sparked the change eventually died out as the reality of life started to push back.  It is no surprise that 70% of people who set goals DO NOT achieve them. Why is this? Is there a lack of dedication? Are people scared to reach their true potential?  Do we p...

What does training mean to you? Is it training for a marathon or training a new employee at work? Is it training your kids to get ready for bed or training your palate to eat more whole foods? If you are like most people you are training for something whether you recognize it or not, yet we all don’t tend to get the same results. Why is that? Is it your mindset? Diet? Knowledge? Motivation? Energy...

Do you have trouble with the following? Sleeping through the night. Having sustained energy through the day? Trouble focusing in the afternoon? Tend to get sick often? If you answered yes to any of these questions we have the solution for you! DRINK MORE… No we are not talking about your nightcap we are talking about the essential element to life, H20.  Let me guess, you are saying to yoursel...

Episode 38: Sleeping For Weight Loss Are you struggling to lose weight?  Do you dedicate hours each week to the gym while focusing on eating healthy and still can’t seem to lose that stubborn belly fat or get to the body composition you want? This is a common problem with a common culprit and it's something that you DO or DON’T DO every single day of your life…. SLEEP! Yes, sleep or the lack...

Have you ever gotten so busy in your day that you were unable to sit down to eat? Before you know it you have gone without a meal for 12 hours or more and find yourself on high alert to get food ASAP. . This may cause feelings of being hangry, light headed, weak or emotionally charged which can cause us to reach for foods that we know aren’t “the best” but will help to curb these uncomfortable fee...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to drop fat at will while you work your butt off only to see little changes? . What if if the answer was your flexibility? No we are not talking about whether you can touch your toes or do the splits, we are talking about your metabolic flexibility! . Join us today as Emily and I talk about what Metabolic Flexibility is and why it is something you need t...

What was school like for you? Did you love what you learned in grade school? Did you excel in High School? What was your biggest takeaway from graduating college? . We all have different experiences when it comes to school but the topics, structure and opportunities tend to be the same for all of us. . The question to explore is if the foundation and focus of schooling could be different?  Wh...

Have you ever used these words before?  “I never can stick to my diet” or “I try to lose weight but I always gain it back” or “diet’s just don’t work for me, I can’t help my genetics”. If you are like most individuals who have struggled with starting and sticking with a diet, these sentences may be all too familiar. But why all the drama? We know what we need to eat. We know that healthy orga...

Have you ever joined a gym with the intention of getting into shape but find yourself still struggling to actually GO to the gym? . Do you find yourself motivated to make a change in your fitness, nutrition and life but after a period of time you lose your motivation? . The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and expecting a different result.  So what if this year you took a d...

When was the last time that you focused on your breath? Have you ever focused on it? . If you answered no, you are not alone. . Most people go throughout their day without taking a moment to tune into their breath and how it is affecting their mind, body and spirit. . In Episode 32 Will Burnett explained to us the incredible benefits of breathwork from a cellular level to a psychological and emoti...

Are you looking to increase your physical performance? Optimize your nutrition? Bring balance to your life or increase your everyday joy? . Of course you are! We are all on a journey to live a life that is fulfilled, while living in a body that we love.  But how do we get there? . What if I told you that you could get all these results and more without spending a dime on any program or produc...

Have you ever felt that the world is out to get you?  That no matter what you do, you just can’t seem to get the upper hand? . Whether it’s your boss, girlfriend, boyfriend, parents or friends; it just seems that everyone is against you and nobody understands. . What if it actually doesn’t have to do with anyone else around you?  What if the person who is against you the most is actually...

Do you struggle with getting to sleep or find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night tossing and turning? If you are like most people on earth you probably don’t get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night due to the fact that you are running a business, completing your masters, working two jobs, raising children and a host of other reasons and responsibilities that are keeping you up. Th...

MEN...Do you ever find yourself motivated to make a change but struggle to make a goal? Are you good at making goals but struggle to actually get started on achieving them? This wicked cycle of goal dreaming and goal setting without action can cause more harm than good as it creates hurdle after hurdle for you to get over. But what if I were to tell you that you can achieve your goals quicker and...

There is no need to sugar coat this, episode 28 is for men and about men… . Listen guys, if you are struggling with knowing your purpose, living your passion and leading from the front in ALL areas of your life; this podcast is for you. . In this in-depth episode I will be talking with international speaker and head coach of the Alpha Hippie program, Angelo Sisco as we dive into what it means to l...

“THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS TO ME” “MAYBE IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE” “I JUST DON’T HAVE WHAT IT TAKES” Have you ever used these words before when you are talking about yourself? If so, how did you feel after saying it? If I was a gambling man I would say not good… Whether you recognize it or not, your language affects you for better or for worse and it is RUNNING YOUR LIFE! If you struggle with a bad self i...

Do you feel like you should be farther along in life?  Do you struggle to stay on track throughout your day? Are you easily distracted or derailed when a problem or situation arises? . It is not uncommon that most people answer YES to one, if not all of these questions. . It’s not that you aren’t motivated or ready for a change.  The problem is that you don’t have the proper focus, becau...

Do you workout daily but struggle with losing weight, gaining lean muscle mass, increasing your energy and eliminating daily aches and pains? . Does it seem that no matter what diet you try, or new workout routine you commit to, you still can’t get the results that you are looking for? . What if I were to tell you that it has nothing to do with what you ARE doing, and everything to do with what yo...

Do you ever find yourself feeling “rushed” throughout your day? Do you feel like there isn’t enough time for you to get everything done? If you have ever felt the crushing pressure of an endless “To Do List” then you know exactly what I am talking about. Although you try with all your might to squeeze productivity into every last minute of your day, you somehow end it feeling unaccomplished, unapp...

Ever walked out the door feeling like a million bucks and then all of a sudden get struck with self doubt? . The doubt could be about yourself, about what others think of you, or your abilities and talents. . The question is, where did that self doubt come from? How does it have such power to take you from confidence to questioning in just a split second? . What if I told you that as quickly as it...

Episode 22 - Love and Health “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” - 1 Corinthians 13: 4 . If you have EVER been in a relationship, you know that the verse above is easier said than done! . Love is the greatest gift that we can give to our partner, but what happens when it becomes hard to give it? What happens to the relationship when the “honeymoon...

Ever find yourself waking up on the wrong side of the bed? Before your feet even hit the floor you find yourself saying, “today is going to be one of those days”. . How did the rest of your day go? Probably exactly how you affirmed it to be, “one of those days”. . If our words have the power to change our days, could they have the power to change our life’s? To change who we are? To make us happie...