The Proclivity Podcast

Episode 20 - Positive Body Image What is your perception of your body? . Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you see? . How much of an influence does society have on the way we view our bodies and ourselves? . Body Image by definition is a person's perception of the aesthetics or sexual attractiveness of their own body. . So if our perception is our reality, can we change the way...

How aware are you of yourself? Do you know your strengths and weaknesses? What are your limitations? Are you living in congruence with your true self? . If answering these questions makes you a little uncomfortable, then chances are you might be stuck in a certain area of your life and are looking for a way out. . This feeling of being “stuck” in work, relationships, or with yourself can be exhaus...

The Ikon Fitness Podcast #18 - Communication For Success With Paul Edwards . Have you ever had trouble getting the right words across to someone? You know what you are thinking but you can’t seem to connect the dots to get your message across? . Whether in business or personal life, if you can’t deliver the right message you won’t get the right results.  This can leave you feeling lost, frust...

Episode 17 - Growth Killers . What is currently robbing you of your joy? What seems to stop you dead in your tracks? What is keeping you from living out your full potential and wildest dreams? . We all have them…. The doubts, the fears, the hang ups, the things that we just can’t seem to get past.  These are called GROWTH KILLERS and without recognizing and addressing them they will restrict...

“Wise Speech is rarer and more valuable than gold and rubies” - Proverbs 20:15 . The power of our words can make or break the very foundation that we stand on.  From the way that we speak to ourselves or the way we talk to others, our words matter. . The question is, how often do you pay attention to the way you communicate? Our words have the power to build up and tear down the people around...

So... you're over 2020,huh? Ready to start the new year with a fresh start? You aren’t alone. But what is going to be different for you in 2021?   This year, it is estimated that 188 million Americans are ready to make a change in their lives for 2021, which is an increase of over 15% from last year.    Although these motivated statistics are promising, history has shown that N...

The definition of an Ikon is defined as “a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.” . My guest this week on the Ikon Fitness Podcast fits this definition and so much more! . Azelin Diggs joined The 12 Week Ikon 4 months ago looking for a change that was going to last.  She was tired of being tired and decided it was time to break through old habits and...

Let’s face it, life can be hard!  Add in a global pandemic that has shook the very foundation of us all and you could say life is only getting harder. . Each day we are faced with new challenges from homeschooling to job security and more, that finding time to invest into ourselves is more of a luxury than a necessity. . Due to these new challenges we are seeing a rise in anxiety, depression,...

How satisfied are you with your health and happiness? . Do you wake up each day rested, recovered and pain free? Do you have a purpose for your day that moves you closer to your goals and vision for your life? Do you feel confident in your body and the skin that you are in? . If you answered NO to any of these questions you are not alone. . You may have tried to change your diet by latching on to...

EPISODE 11 - Harnessing The Power of Self Talk With Sabrina Blajos . Do you ever look in the mirror at yourself and not like what you see? . Are there days that you feel beautiful, bold and strong while other days you feel intimidated, insecure and lost? . There really isn’t much changing from day to day so what causes this monumental shift from loving who we are to hating ourselves in such a shor...

EPISODE 10 - Solving Back Pain With Bobby Baum . Do you have back pain when sitting, standing or sleeping? Shoot, do you have back pain when you aren’t doing anything?! . If you answered yes, you are not alone! It is estimated that 65 million Americans have reported a recent episode of  lower back pain with over 16 million adults experiencing chronic pain. . These astounding figures equal out...

EPISODE 9 - Creating Your Life Balance With Kim Munoz . Do you ever get to the end of your day and wish there was more time? . More time to workout . More time to make a healthy meal . More time to complete those last daily tasks . More time to just RELAX . How is it that some people are able to complete everything in their day, while others struggle to stay on track? . What if I were to tell you...

EPISODE 8 - Life After Birth With Coach Jill . Are you currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant and wonder what your life will be like after your child is born? . You have probably heard the saying “your life will never be the same after you have a child” but what does that exactly mean? . How does giving birth affect not only your body, but also your mind and your emotions? . Is there a ri...

EPISODE 7 - Does Intermittent Fasting Actually Work? . Are you currently trying to lose weight but can’t seem to make the scale budge? . You are not Alone! according to the CDC over 50% of all Americans in the last year have tried to lose weight with a higher percentage being women (56%) in comparison to men (42%). . Yet despite all the right intentions and motivation, obesity levels continue to r...

Have you ever set a goal and not achieve it? Do you find yourself not wanting to set a goal due to the fear of failure? . We have all been there before…. . Sitting at home and feeling down about our body, life, career or relationships and ready for a change. . We finally say enough is enough and we decide today is the day.  With momentum building, we jump up to go for a run, start looking for...

Are you looking to become pregnant, are currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Do you wonder what you should do when it comes to your fitness and nutrition? . Establishing a consistent workout routine and a healthy diet is difficult enough before pregnancy, add in the complexities of a body growing another life and the challenge only seems to grow. . If you are trying to become pregnant, what...

EPISODE 4: How To Reset Your Sleep . Do you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep? . Do you find yourself staring up at the ceiling worrying about how many hours are left before you have to start your day? . Is it difficult for you to get up in the morning and hard for you to stay awake in the afternoon? . If you answered yes to any of these, then you are not alone! 1 out of 3 Americans a...

Do you ever feel that understanding nutrition is sometimes harder than actually applying it? . You are not alone!  One of the first things that new clients talk to me about is their diet and nutrition.  They ask me what I think about the zone diet, the paleo diet, the mediterranean diet, the Atkins diet, the keto diet…. You get the point . With so many people hailing the newest and great...

Do you own your days or do your days own you? . It is not abnormal for most people to feel exhausted by the end of their work day. They start by rushing out the door because they are running late “again”, and then get to work only to start putting out “fires” before they have a chance to sit down. . Because of these unexpected fires, they get derailed from their day and find themselves scrambling...

PISODE 1: WHY DIET AND EXERCISE DON'T WORK . Let me know if this sounds familiar? . You decide its time to get in shape so you sign up for the gym and start hitting it hard.  You come home and count out your each macro of your meal so that you can stay dialed in. . But, after a month of doing everything right you still aren't seeing any changes that you set out to get. . Is it your diet? is i...