Maddy Michielssen

The Psyche Behind the Physique

Health EN ↓ 58 episodes

Welcome to "The Psyche behind the Physique," the podcast led by IFBB Bikini Pro and Team MPowered Fitness head coach, Maddy Michielssen. Aimed at lifestyle and bodybuilding athletes, this podcast offers tips, inspiring stories, and practical advice to enhance your mindset, physique, and preserve your longevity as an athlete. Whether prepping for a competition or pursuing a healthier lifestyle, join Maddy and guests as they share experiences and insights to keep you motivated & connected. Tune in and become part of a community that celebrates our journeys and inspires your limitless potential....

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Maddy Michielssen

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Breaking the cycle: Mastering Habits that Stick 28.09.2024 23:53

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen discusses why we stop doing behaviors (often times the ones that serve us most) and the three things YOU need to be able to identify to make your habits stick. What about the ones that you wish wouldn't, you ask? We cover that too! IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ | YT: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Team MPowered for your lifesty...

Progress Over Perfection: Breaking Free from the All-or-Nothing Mindset in Health & Fitness 21.09.2024 53:43

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen & friend Ollie Petrovic attack perfectionism head on - exploring where it comes from, how it can rob us from taking messy action and ultimately finding success, and how we can leverage it productively. Are you finding yourself caught in the trap of self-sabotage due to perfectionistic tendencies? In 60 minutes, we're going to turn th...

The 5 most common pitfalls of goal setting 14.09.2024 15:46

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen dives into PART THREE of a THREE PART goal setting series, discussing how to avoid setting goals that you cannot follow through with. Join Maddy as she walks you through the five common pitfalls of goal setting. IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ | YT: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Team MPowered for your lifestyle & contest pre...

How to set goals you will actually follow through with 07.09.2024 20:43

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen dives into PART TWO of a THREE PART goal setting series, discussing how to set goals you will ACTUALLY follow through with. Join Maddy as she walks you through the TWO requirements your goals need to meet in order to have meaning and follow-through. IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ | YT: @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠madsmichiefitness⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠ Team MPowere...

The ONLY 2 things you need to accomplish your goals | Cultivating Self-Motivation 04.09.2024 39:22

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen & LMHC Claudia Mayes discuss hacking your mindset so you no longer have to rely on dopamine or fleeting extrinsic motivation to achieve what you want in life or on your health and fitness journey. Join us as Maddy and Claudia discuss the ONLY two strategies you need to locate your self motivation and bring your A game when you get up...

You cannot eat intuitively.. yet | Tracking Macros VS Eating Intuitively 04.09.2024 31:49

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen & Team MPowered athlete: Angela G. discuss their journey with tracking macros and intuitively eating. Join us as Maddy and Angela discuss why they both began tracking macros, why they both stopped, and when they know/how they know it's time to return back to them. Explore how Maddy and Angela have cultivated healthier, sustainable re...

Is it a good time to prep? | Relationships with non-competitors 04.09.2024 36:54

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen & Assistant coach discuss how to discern if you are ready or not for a contest prep and why some athletes push themselves prematurely into their seasons. Join us as Maddy and assistant discuss why they both took breaks from the stage and why Maddy is returning but Joely is taking a step back. Explore how Maddy and her AC have made pe...

Self Sabotage & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 04.09.2024 25:44

In this episode, Team MPowered Head Coach: Maddy Michielssen & her AC discuss where self sabotage comes from, how to squander and put "limiting beliefs to bed", and how to start to believe in yourself by "building legs for your table". Tune into this week's episode to tap into your potential & overcome your mental setbacks. IG: ⁠⁠Madsmichiefitness⁠⁠ | YT: @ ⁠⁠madsmichiefitness⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join⁠⁠ T...