Happily Ever Active with Kelly Doell

What can a simple cup of coffee teach us about staying motivated to move? Dr. Lisa Belanger has the answers. Lisa is the CEO of Conscious Works and author of A Cup of Mindfulness: For the Busy and Restless. Beyond Lisa's many career accomplishments, including running a national charity called the Knights Cabin, she's completed the Paris marathon and climbed Kilimanjaro. These days, under the COVID-19 travel restrictions, you will find her keeping up with a busy family life (well caffeinated) in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. ____ Join the Cup of Mindfulness ONLINE book launch: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-perfect-pairing-a-virtual-book-launch-and-winefulness-event-tickets-103564971618?aff=CWwebsite ____ Cup of Mindfulness on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1777090709 ____ Conscious Works on Twitter: @consciousworks Lisa on IG: @consciousworks ____ Follow Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell ____ Get Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move on Amazon

Times are tough, but being agile in the face of adversity can be a valuable skill. This week, let's think optimistically about an opportunity the shutdowns have provided, one that can pay dividends for you today and in the years ahead. As always, look out for my question of the week. _______________________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell @happilyeveractiveshow _______________________________ Get Your Copy of Feel Like it: http://kellydoell.com/feel-like-it/ On Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily/dp/1460252365 On Audible: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Feel-Like-It-Makeover-Your-Motivation-to-Move-and-Live-Happliy-Ever-Active-Audiobook/B07SB8TVVD _______________________________ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell _______________________________ 10 Things Killing Your Motivation to Move (Free Download): http://kellydoell.com/downloads/  

It's Valentine's Day. Yeesh... time to audit your relationship with fitness 6 weeks into 2020. Are you hanging in there? Has your motivation disappeared like that waxy heart-shaped box of bonbons? A heavy majority of fitness resolutions are now completely dead. That's the norm, but there's no need to walk away from physical activity completely. Let's take advantage of "love day" and reflect on where you're at and what you can do to reboot your routine if you're stuck in a rut.  _______________________________ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell _______________________________ 10 Things Killing Your Motivation to Move (Free Download): http://kellydoell.com/downloads/ _______________________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell @happilyeveractiveshow _______________________________ Get Your Copy of Feel Like it: http://kellydoell.com/feel-like-it/  

Does staying discipline have to suck? No, but you'd never know if you'd look at how popular culture treats this important part of active living. This week, using a terrible bread analogy, I revisit the real meaning of self-discipline and how enjoyment can be the difference maker in your fitness pursuits.  _______________________________ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell _______________________________ 10 Things Killing Your Motivation to Move (Free Download): http://kellydoell.com/downloads/ _______________________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell @happilyeveractiveshow _______________________________ Get Your Copy of Feel Like it: http://kellydoell.com/feel-like-it/  

Let's talk about laziness. Have we oversimplified this complex concept? Of course! I'll use examples from nature to make the point that we're still animals wired to see energy expenditure as precious, even risky. We all choose the path of least resistance, some more than others. But in the name of self-compassion, we need to give ourselves a break and stop beating ourselves up for being less active than we want. At the same time, we can overcome society's relentless pursuit of making exercise obsolete by being more mentally innovative. Spoiler: stronger willpower isn't the answer. _______________ Pic on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/41lh45/sheep_snow_path/ _______________ Buy Feel Like It: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N _______________ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell _______________ Kelly on Twitter: @kellydoell Kelly on Instagram: @kelly.doell HEA on Instagram: @happilyeveractiveshow

Play creates transcendent exercise experiences. In such "flow states", we're distracted from how working our bodies is so healthy. Why? We're too busy solving problems, collaborating with others, and even laughing as we go. This week, Dale Sidebottom from Fitness Games Zone (and host of the Energetic Education podcast) joins me to discuss how to bring play to the table. I also feature one of his creations, Daily Mission Cards, which have added some refreshing, creative variety to play time with my 4-year-old. ___________ Jugar Life: https://www.jugar.life/ ___________ Fitness Games Zone: https://fitnessgameszone.com/ ___________ Daily Mission Cards: https://energetic.education/daily-mission-cards-are-live/ ___________ Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell ___________ Feel Like It (Audible): https://www.audible.ca/pd/Feel-Like-It-Makeover-Your-Motivation-to-Move-and-Live-Happliy-Ever-Active-Audiobook/B07SB8TVVD ___________ Feel Like It (Print): https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N ___________ Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.doell ___________ HEA on IG: https://www.instagram.com/happilyeveractiveshow

As the saying goes, “Nothing changes if you change nothing.” If you want to finally quit the grueling grind, jump off the struggle bus, and enjoy all the juicy mental and physical benefits of exercise, you’ll have to learn how to like it. That won’t magically happen on its own. So, let's engineer it. In this short episode, I list 9 steps for building a more enjoyable exercise routine: 1) Go Goalless 2) Reject "No Pain, No Gain" 3) Know Your "Type" 4) Try New Things 5) Attend to the Atmosphere 6) Bust up Binary Thinking 7) Manage Intensity Better 8) Monitor What Matters 9) Add Goals ___________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell ___________________ https://www.audible.ca/pd/Feel-Like-It-Makeover-Your-Motivation-to-Move-and-Live-Happliy-Ever-Active-Audiobook/B07SB8TVVD?qid=1576093966&sr=1-1&pf_rd_p=65c74350-6dfb-47fa-85fd-1459a4762abd&pf_rd_r=2C2DTC509E4404MHXWY2&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1 ___________________ Get Feel Like It here: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N

True, the financial investment of a contractual agreement with a gym gives some people a spark, but is it a solid solution for you? This week, I ask you to honestly audit your fitness history to answer that question. I'll also get you pondering about life beyond the gym to build a routine that's more built to last. Stay tuned for the last Question of the Week of 2019. Happy New Year! _______________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell HEA on IG: @happilyeveractiveshow  

How well do you take care of the machine? This week, I dig down with philosophical mental performance coach, Dr. Jason Brooks, about the often neglected necessity of recovery. Not only does Jason drop some brilliant advice for dealing with mental resistance to exercise, he infuses the show with compelling stories from his field work in medicine and elite sport. Tune in for several practical tips on how you can better replenish energy stores to perform more optimally in the moments that matter.  ______________________ Dr. Brooks on IG: @dr.jabro Dr. Brooks on Twitter: @phenomenaldocs ______________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell HEA on IG: @happilyeveractiveshow ______________________ Jason references a New Yorker article entitled The Physical Genius: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1999/08/02/the-physical-genius ______________________ Feel Like It available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N ______________________ Become a patron with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kellydoell  

A forced divorce from fitness via injury might not just be physically painful, but it can make us a mental mess too. This week, I chat with Dr. Shayne Young of Active Health Institute to learn about how he manages the "mental game" of rehab on the front lines. Listen as Dr. Young invokes several cases from elite sport (hockey, weight lifting, running) to teach us key lessons about one of the most challenging facets of active living. ______________________ Follow Active Health on IG: https://www.instagram.com/activehealthinstitute/ ______________________ Follow Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.doell/ ______________________ Get a copy of Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N ______________________ Get "10 Things Killing Your Motivation" here: http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/ ______________________

What do chips and chocolate have to do with motivation? Let's take a look at two of the most attractive substances known to mankind to see where your fitness diet might be letting you down. I'll also fire off a list of 17 blissful fitness moments that keep so many people coming back for more. As usual, keep an ear out for the question of the week. __________________________ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell __________________________ HEA on IG: @happilyactiveshow __________________________ Get Feel Like It here: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N  

Are being taken for a ride? Let's revisit a problematic pattern we've all experienced at some point on our fitness journey - The Pain Pendulum. Find out what it is, why we need to talk about it before the New Year, and what you can do to stop it. If you struggle with your motivation to exercise, and New Years Resolutions never work, then this is the episode you need. __________ F-Talks Tickets (Code: happilyeveractive): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-new-year-presented-by-f-talks-tickets-73140480145 __________ Pain Pendulum Article: http://kellydoell.com/2019/11/26/how-to-be-more-motivated-to-exercise-in-2020/ __________ Ray Zahab Interview is #42, Joshua Fry Interview (Pills, Purpose, & Perseverance) is #18: http://kellydoell.com/happilyeveractiveshow/ __________ Feel Like it > Scented Candles... get it here: http://kellydoell.com/feel-like-it/ or on any online outlet

Last week, I interviewed November Project co-founder Brogan Graham about the evolution of this fascinating free fitness movement. In the second half of my two part feature on November Project, I sit down with the happy leaders of its Ottawa chapter. On fine form, Liz Mackenzie and Lauren Carter shed light on the mental side of community building and co-leadership. We talk bananas, bounces, and burpees and get the inside scoop on what makes this worldwide fitness movement so successful in Canada's capital. (Oh, and keep an eye out for the outtake.) ____________________ Liz Mackenzie on IG: @https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmackk/ ____________________ Lauren Carter on IG: https://www.instagram.com/carterlt.lc/ ____________________ Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.doell ____________________ Get Feel Like It on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Feel-Like-It-Makeover-Your-Motivation-to-Move-and-Live-Happliy-Ever-Active-Audiobook/B07SB8TVVD?qid=1574399549&sr=1-1&pf_rd_p=65c74350-6dfb-47fa-85fd-1459a4762abd&pf_rd_r=62Y3REYFJEQXY0A74B9N&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1  ____________________ Order a hard copy of Feel Like It before the holidays: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N

I couldn't let November pass without featuring one of the most successful free fitness movements of our time. It all began as a dare between 2 rowing pals. From Iceland to Indonesia to Indianapolis, November Project catches sunrises in 52 cities across the globe. In Part 1 of this special HEA feature, I chat with its philosophical co-founder, Brogan Graham, about NP's origins, evolution, and even the moment it outgrew his control and his wildest expectations.  ___________ Brogan's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAuBzKNoMEE ___________ Just Show Up Documentary (must watch): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwofbcpEUgw ___________ NP Cities: https://november-project.com/locations/ ___________ Brogan on IG: http://instagram.com/brograngraham ___________ NP on IG: http://instagram.com/novemberproject ___________ Kelly on IG: http://instagram.com/kelly.doell ___________ Nab Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move - https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily-ebook/dp/B07NFF9G8N ___________ Feel Like It on Audible: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Feel-Like-It-Makeover-Your-Motivation-to-Move-and-Live-Happliy-Ever-Active-Audiobook

Time to call B.S. on another toxic artifact of today's fitness culture. In this episode, Kelly jumps on a recent exercise physiology study in a scientific journal called Sport to destroy a common adage floating around social media. So is it "fit for the pit"? Let's let science have its say. _____________________________ Perceived Exertion Study in Sport (2019): https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/7/161/htm4 Dr. Kennedy Interview: https://www.folio.ca/high-intensity-interval-training-not-worth-the-extra-effort-study-suggests _____ Perceived Exertion Scale: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/physical-activity/borg-rating-perceived-exertion-scale ____ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell HEA on IG: @happilyeveractive ____ Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is on Audible, Amazon, and at www.kellydoell.com Latest Review (Audible): "A little gem" I'm a hard sell when it comes to books. If it doesn't grab me, I'm out. But the questions it asks at the start caught my attention. It never let go. After a refreshing analysis of fitness culture, it soon breaks into how to overcome the barriers we face, not by exercising better willpower, but by building a fitness routine based on something really personal... how you actually want fitness to feel. ____  

The adage is true, "Every Journey Starts with a Single Step", even if you're a professional explorer. Ray Zahab's transformation has included many, dodging rattle snakes and polar bears in the process. This ex-smoker has piled up over 15,000 KM of expeditions on foot in the most inhospitable corners of the planet; the Sahara, the South Pole, Death Valley, and Baffin Island (to name a few). But as he says he still "puts on his pants one leg at a time like everyone else". Tune in to hear about his evolution, one that Ray says "has no finish lines". _______ Movie Trailer - Running the Sahara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HidKMFClQUU Ray's TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ray_zahab_treks_to_the_south_pole?language=en Ray's Expeditions!: https://www.rayzahab.com/international-expeditions/ Ray on IG: https://www.instagram.com/RayZahab/ Ray on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ray.zahab?fref=ts Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.kelly.doell HEA on IG: https://www.instagram.happilyeveractiveshow _______ Follow the Ottawa F-Talks Inititative on IG: https://www.instagram.com/f.talksyow/ November New Year tickets (F-Talks): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-new-year-presented-by-f-talks-tickets-73140480145

It's true, the birth of a passionate, devoted fitness journey often happens by accident. But why wait for serendipity to tap you on the shoulder? This week, Kelly drills down into the power of curiosity, the essential ingredient to any motivation makeover. Also in this episode, Kelly takes on a tricky question from his latest speaking engagement. Stick around for one of his favorite quotes about trying new things. ____ Free Download: http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/kelly.doell/ or http://instagram.com/happilyeveractiveshow Feel Like it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Feel-Like-Makeover-Motivation-Happily/dp/1460252373/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

One secret to having more motivation lies in the moment. In this episode, learn how to tap into it with my favorite focusing exercise called the Yes Drill. Whether you're into lifting, running, spinning, or something else, the Yes Drill will help you create more motivating movement day-in and day-out, elevating the sustainability of your routine in the process. ____________ Free E-Book: http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/ IG: @kelly.doell ; @happilyeveractiveshow Twitter: @kellydoell

The saying is TRUE... how do you know unless you try? That's what #TryTober is all about; getting out there and finally doing the thing you've pondered for too long. Well, this week, I gave Pickleball a go and it did not disappoint. In this episode, I debrief this TryTober experience in hopes of sparking you into action to get off your hands and cast your net. __________ TryPact: http://kellydoell.com/trypact/ Kelly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.doell/ HEA on IG: https://www.instagram.com/happilyeveractiveshow/ Free Download: http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/

Music and movement have been married for millennia... but are you taking advantage of its... advantages??? Or may be IT'S taking advantage of YOU. In this episode, Kelly reviews 5 key academic findings on the motivating capacity of music but also adds a special disclaimer to this unique relationship. -------- Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell HEA on IG: @happilyeveractiveshow Free Download: http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/

So you've built a routine based on attractive "action"; activities that you like, but will this be enough? There's something else we need consider for the long-haul. What is it? The attractiveness of the atmospheres in which you exercise. Inspired by Kelly's recent midnight trail race, this episode revisits the important link between exercise environments and and motivation. Don't miss the question of the week. _________ IG: @kelly.doell ; @happilyeveractiveshow Try the TryPact: http://kellydoell.com/trypact TryTober is here: search #trytober on Instagram

Warning: Do NOT touch this woman's bike. Listed as one of the Top 100 Most Fascinating Manitobans, Karly Tardiff's resume includes organizing a fitness Guinness World Record and raising $150,000 for Cancer Care in the process. If that isn't enough, her legs went viral in 2019 with a badass video showcasing her tenacity and stellar speed (link below). So, this week, upload Karly's full fitness story, which began on the modest streets of a tiny Canadian town (Ignace) and includes a dynamic leadership role in today's burgeoning community fitness movement. ---- Karly in the news: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28760818/winnipeg-runner-chases-down-bike-thief/ Karly's IG: @karly_tardiff Badass Lady Gang: @badassladygang Badass Lady Gang Winnipeg: @badassladygangwpg Cancer Care Manitoba: https://www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca/ ---- *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer    

"One day" is here. In this short episode, Kelly unveils a simple tool to help you inject some new life into your fitness routine. Using the power of implementation intention, TryPact--a simple promise to yourself--will pull those fitness curiosities out of your head and into the real world. So what have you always wanted to try? Let's get it done. Go to http://kellydoell.com/trypact/ ------ Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell HEA on IG: @happilyeveractiveshow

Meditation is going mainstream for a reason; it's effects are so powerful. But can it fit in your fitness routine? This week's guest, Jewelia Orlick of Jewelia Orlick Meditation, discusses how she discovered this impactful practice and some of the neuroscience supporting it. Most importantly, Jewelia suggests ways you can bring it aboard your fitness journey today. Be sure to join Jewelia's newsletter family (below) and receive a free 10-minute guided meditation video. ------ Free Guided Meditation at www.jeweliaorlick.com IG: @jeweliaorlickmeditation Jewelia is at "Uplift" at Saje Wellness (Westboro) on September 15th (2019), 6:00pm to 7:30pm. For more details visit: https://www.jeweliaorlick.com/events/uplift-september ----- Kelly on IG: @kelly.doell @happilyeveractiveshow Get your copy of Feel Like It: http://kellydoell.com/feel-like-it/  

In this special episode, Kelly fields three listener questions about struggling with her motivation to strength train, what Kelly does when he doesn't "feel like" exercising, and the frustration of life at the "back of the pack." #askkellyd ---- Download "10 Things Killing Your Motivation" --> http://kellydoell.com/10-things-killing-your-motivation-to-move/ IG: @kelly.doell @happilyeveractiveshow  

You've seen them, those so-called "motivational phrases" that make you feel pretty awful about yourself. Today, I pluck 7 from the heap to reveal part of the troublesome mindset towards exercise perpetuated by today's fitness culture. As always, tune in for the question of the week and a few old tales from Kelly's days as an elementary school mental skills trainer. *** Kelly's appearance on Energetic Radio with Dale Sidebottom. Kelly's appearance on Your Weekly Dose of You4ia with Matthew Sipala. Kelly on Instagram NEW!!! Get 10 Things Killing Your Motivation to Move

Every week, our fitness journey faces critical moments, those times when we MUST decide to get moving or not. But are we making this decision more difficult than we should be? This week, Kelly offers up a simple tip to deal with what he calls Binary Brain Syndrome. *** *Donate to Kelly's Everest Challenge Team! *Follow Kelly on Instagram

Is your self-talk lacking self-compassion? This week, guests Dr. Shaelyn Strachan of the University of Manitoba and PhD Candidate Laura Meade of Kings College (London) break down the role of guilt, shame, and our inner dialogue on our motivation to move. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

Franklin Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy"... but does that go far enough? This week Kelly breaks down the massive temptation to compare our fitness journeys to others and the risk this poses to your motivation over the long haul. As usual, tune in for the question of the week. ---- *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now  

Is a lack of time really holding you back from a more active life? This week, Kelly brings some MUCH needed context to this misunderstood barrier, including what the research is actually saying (but we're not hearing it!). As usual, be prepared for the Question of the Week. ---------------- *Feel Like It is on Audible. *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for Free *Oh and get out there and create more motivating movement!  

We won't always feel like exercising, but what can we learn from our lack of motivation? This week, Kelly gives 5 reasons (not excuses!) why most people don't feel like moving and what this "data" is telling us. ---------------- *Take Kelly's book on the move by downloading the audio version on Audible. *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" or Free

Even the most active lifestyle starts with a single step. For elite adventure racer James Galipeau, that step was a brave one. That bravery has since dragged him all over the globe, fighting sleep deprivation, hypothermia, and the limits of human performance along the way. Tune in to hear Kelly dig around about the psychology of his evolution and don't miss his top tip for anyone struggling to find their fit in fitness.

Don't feel like a real runner, a real lifter, or a real yogi? In this episode, Kelly exposes a potential source of "imposter syndrome", gatekeeping. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now  

After a run through his home town, Kelly talks about the power of our fitness past to motivate us in the future. Tune in as he discusses what you can pull from your own history to improve your routine right now. While you're at it, give the show a follow on Instagram and Kelly's highly rated book, Feel Like It, is now available on Audible.

In the wake of last week's episode entitled "Poking the Pain", Kelly shares a favorite strategy that can provide a spark when you're mired in a fitness funk. In other digital news, Kelly's book Feel Like It is now available on Audible. *I reference the following article this week: 3 Simple Ways to Master Your Motivation this Week

Have you ever felt shamed by a sales person? It's bad enough when we wallow in our insecurities, we don't need the fitness industry to exploit them too. Based on reader reactions to a chapter in Feel Like It, Kelly prepares you for a dodgy technique that can obliterate your self-esteem when you're simply trying to make a positive change in your life. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

What do you get when you smash together two fun, reflective women to talk about their outdoor passion? The most spirited interview of the show to date. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or not, you'll love my chat with Vicky Castledine and Mary Anne Ivison of Hike Addicts.* Spoiler alert: mics were concussed during this episode. ------- *Good listener! Please make a small donation to my Kids Help Phone Everest Challenge team! Together, we will climb Quebec's Mont Ste. Marie to reach a combined height of 29,092 ft., the height of Mount Everest. If you donate, I'll carry you up the mountain with me by adding your name tag to my fancy hiking stick!  

There's a phenomenon few people use when exercising; it's called the Peak-End Rule. In this episode, I'll help you apply it so you can take more control of your motivation to move. And did you hear? Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is now available on Audible. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

It's true, you only get ONE crack at your first go, and my first half marathon last weekend did not disappoint. But would I do it again? Join me on this bonus episode where I break down the mental side of one of the hottest, and most memorable runs I've ever done (and why a baby carrot almost wrecked the day). As always, stick around for the question of the week but this time that question is not for you!

You're probably pretty good at building action plans for your fitness routine... but how are your REaction skills? On the coattails of a powerful quote by Eckhart Tolle, Kelly shares a simple strategy to prepare yourself better for the mental mayhem that comes with lifestyle change. Step-by-step, he breaks down the basics of self-awareness and a simple way to prevent negativity from derailing your progress. In other news, Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is available in audio format on Audible. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now    

Every fitness transformation has a story, and OCR visionary Joshua Fry's is as poetic as it is inspiring. Dealing with some dark obstacles, Joshua turned to exercise; obstacle fitness no less. Beginning with a touching moment with his dog Buster, Joshua's journey caught fire when he found his fit with Spartan racing. Since, Joshua has been feeding the same passion in others by not only building a permanent OCR infrastructure in his home city, but by sharing his powerful story of perseverance.

Strengthening your fitness motivation might mean making your routine more outdoorsy. This week, on location from the forest, Kelly discusses the biophilia hypothesis and its value in creating more motivating movement in your life. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

Does the thought about going for a run make you cringe? May be we can change that. In this episode, Kelly spills the details on his running journey, including the exact moment he stopped loathing it and how you can too. Stick around for the show's question of the week to give your relationship a positive reboot. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

So you want a fitness routine you can maintain... but is your mindset hampering your motivation? This week, Dr. Kelly Doell redefines "success" in a way that might be the mental shift you need. As always, check out Kelly's Question of the Week.

Fitness is FULL of numbers. But are they helping or harming your motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell discusses the pitfalls of today's measurement culture, including when it's the right time to ignore it completely.

Time to call BS on yet another cultural trend. Today's "no excuse" culture won't help you in the long run. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell deconstructs toxic "no excuse" messaging that disrupts your relationship with fitness and, as usual, offers a concrete strategy to circumvent this sentiment on your fitness journey.

Working harder at old ways won't solve the commitment puzzle. To foil that pesky dropout pattern, something needs to change. That's where an underdeveloped skill, trying new things, comes into play. This episode, Kelly gives a few practical mental tips for plunging into a new activity that might just provide the motivational boost your routine needs.

Every fitness journey starts with a first step. This week, Kelly interviews 3-time Boston qualifier (and run commuter) Jesse Blondin about the story behind her marriage to marathons. Take a listen for tips on nurturing a motivating relationship with running that's built for the long haul. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

The Exercise is Medicine movement may be accurate... but is it complete? This week I fill in the gaps about what prescriptive fitness is lacking to be an effective approach in the long run. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now

Self-compassion, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance... these ideas are all the rage. On this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Doell puts a twist on one that will make you much more prepared for your next fitness setback.

Every wonder about the legacy of a rigorous high performance culture on an elite athlete? Describing her journey as "fit to fat to fit", former Canadian World Cup medalist turned podcaster Elisa Kurylowicz describes the tumultuous evolution of her relationship with physical activity over her lifetime. *** *Feel Like It is on Audible *Check out the book trailer *Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook *Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now