Stronger Self Radio

This is the raw unedited track of me just sitting with my iPhone and talking to myself about the day that I decided to change my life. This was my first podcast ever recorded on December 24th 2017, a few days after the event occurred. This will be the last episode of Season 2 of StrongerSelf Radio. For all beginnings there are endings. For all endings there are new beginnings.

Topics: -The impact that bullying had in her life as well as struggling with an eating disorder -How she was able to use these experiences to build a better life for herself -The role that fitness has played in helping her cope with hard times -The importance of having a mentor who believes in you -The struggle of putting “me” first especially when you care about the wellbeing of others -What to do when you feel like nothing you do is really letting you win -Letting go of others to gain adequate love -The importance of hormonal and digestive health (the impact of medication) -The struggles of self love -The power of saying NO -Evolving out of a victim standpoint in life -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “Growing up I was bullied... I was different... and school was miserable... I just wasn’t into what other people were into... and I just really struggled to believe in myself for a long time” “I was always so caring and so nice and I got taken advantage of... I remember I was crying through the hallways and well... one of my teachers pulled me aside and asked ‘are you happy?’ and it was in this moment that I really felt like someone cared... and someone actually believed in me” “I had to learn to let go of seeking for acceptance and really just focus on helping myself... it was really hard because I was always trying to please other people... but really I just wasn’t taking care of myself” “I had to realize that it was a choice to be around the people who were putting me down... and I had to find the courage to let them go... it wasn’t until I did this did my life really start to get better” “I didn’t realize how important digestive health was... I didn’t think that it could be linked to impacting how I feel and even how my body looked” “There were times in my life where I was just hoping that things would fall into place... and everything would be better... it wasn’t until I realized that no one was going to do this... and that I had to take ownership [of my life]... did I see my life actually change in front of me” __ You can follow her: @ashnordman microsmatter.com __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

Topics:
 -Why he left a 6-figure job to then invest in a company that went broke
 -How the passing of his grandfather impacted his life
 -How he was able to turn less than 500$ in his pocketbook to make a 6 figure salary in under a year
 -Some of the biggest mistakes that coaches make that sabotages the success of their own clients as well as their own business
 -The pros/cons of isolating yourself for the purposes of self-growth. Is it worth it?
 -The struggle of finding contentment with a mindset that always wants more
 -Evolving out of restrictive eating and training and having a more balanced approach
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “From the outside viewing in, my life was perfect. I had a GF, a six-figure job... but I always felt unfulfilled and felt like something was wrong... and then I transitioned into entrepreneurship...” “The start was rough.... I actually opened up a nutrition shop that failed miserably... and then I got the idea of trying to coach clients online... this was where my life began to change” “Before I was just using Instagram here and there... I just didn’t realize the power that it held” “I think one of the biggest things I am struggling with right now... is learning to make a set point when I feel okay with what I am doing... because there is always a tendency... to want more and more” “I was a hardcore clean eater... and I was afraid of evolving out of this approach... I was scared of seeing my physique changing in a negative way... yet I was binging all the time...and then trying to compensate for it... and this was a really hard period of my life” “We don’t have to be progressing at all things all the time... but I think evolving into indefinite progress... it’s something that really speaks to me”
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 You can follow him: @brendantlund @brainsforbrawn
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Topics:
 -What it took to build a loyal following
 -Why she spent 0$ marketing her book
 -Why she deduced to quit her job to then write her best selling book
 -Why social media growth is not a “free” resource
 -Knowing when and how to outsource certain tasks with your “passion project” -The power of having a podcast to build trust with your audience
 -How to approach your mindset when it comes to healthy decision making -Why consistency triumphs short term loss
 -The conceptualization of diet (what’s not intuitive)
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “I was writing down recipes and I knew it was working for me... and I just realized that what I had in front of me was a cook book! Then the idea came to me that I could one day make this into a book...” “I had to make a choice with my old job... and even though I loved it and I worked really hard to get it... I was making really good money too... I knew that my passion lied somewhere else... I had to follow it” “I knew that a lot of people don’t want to go on a diet because they hate the taste of healthy food... so with the book came with a lot of questions like, what is the difference between all of these diets... so I ended up meeting with a friend of mine who is a dietician... and she became instrumental in making this book a success” “There is a lot that goes into [building a following] that people don’t really see... I wish it was easy as just one viral post... but the reality just isn’t that” “Often times its the mindset that accompanies us with food that affects our dieting... it is always the hardest part... often times people feel that they have predispositions to look a certain way... and although everyone’s genetics affects people differently.... there is so much that you can do to better your own health anyway!” “I used to always count on what happened tomorrow to make me happy... I didn’t realize that my happiness came in the day by day... and when I follow my passion... I feel that every single day”
 __ You can follow her: @emilyfrisella http://fithomeandhealth.com/ Her book -> Fresh Farmhouse Kitchen __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com
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 Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

Topics:
 -The impact of competitive bodybuilding over time
 -Hormonal health (and the stigmatization that comes with it)
 -What is restorative yoga? -How did it completely changed her life?
 -How to turn off your fight off flight mode – its link to better mental and hormonal health
 -Should you have in-person clients before you train online?
 -How Chanel built her client base (and the power of referrals)
 -The importance of certification and how to better your coaching service
 -Should coaches be dependent solely on social media to build a client base? -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “I think that all of the struggles that I went through with competing and dieting has really taught me how to be a better coach... and with social media it really did change everything” “After all of these years of competing... I wasn’t letting myself rest and recover fully... and my hormonal health wasn’t healthy... and my mental health suffered... and then I discovered yoga...” “My original perception of yoga was... far off from what is was... and the community that yoga gave me... that safe space to really let go..." “If you have never worked with people in person, then you probably will not have gained as much success with working with people online... the reason is because...” “Don’t accept the status quo. You can’t find yourself being stagnant... not continuing your education... not growing outside of what you are or what you already know... we are always evolving... and if you can’t have that growth mindset then you won’t be able to progress” __
 You can follow her:
 chanelcollette.com
 @chanelcollette
 YT -> chanel collette
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Topics:
 
 -The extent to which bullying has shaped him to be a better person
 -What it took for him to become a champion in pro-street workouts (and progress so quickly)
 -How having role models has changed our lives
 
 -The power of persistence on social media content generation (and life)
 -Why its so hard to be alone and the challenges of reaching out
 -Being critical and selective of the people you surround yourself by
 -Dealing with the pressures of being “normal”
 -What we are scared to ask of ourselves. Why this holds us back.
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “When I was bullied... no one really believed in me... I think finding that belief in myself... was one of the hardest things I had to do” “I think it was crucial that I was always finding solutions rather than problems... because of course people have different genetics, but I always held an attitude of never giving up... I think what is key is the mindset that allowed me to progress as quickly as I did” “As a child I always wanted to help my family work as early as 4 or 5 in the morning because it always felt good to do so back in Poland... I always wanted to do good... even when I was bullied back in high school” “As I got older I realized that the people who were bullying me were really just insecure in who they were... and many of them ended up coming to me later wanting help... its a funny thing” “I realized early on that comfort was not always happiness... I wanted to do something big with my life... but I knew I needed to focus on myself and reevaluate the friendships in my life... I asked if I wanted to be like any one of them?... and the answer was no... so I had to let them go” “Sometimes you just need to [metaphorically speaking] lock yourself in a closet and just listen to your mind... we often don’t give ourselves the time to really listen... and asking what you really want to do... I really think that doing this can really change your life” __
 
 Go follow him:
 @danielflefil
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Topics: -How Elliot got into fitness
 -How he built Strength Camp to be the success it is today (hint: collecting trash and working out of the back of his car)
 -How to change your content as you grow as a person
 -How he has dealt with his lowest moments
 -The impact of eastern philosophy on his life
 -How he has dealt with doubt (funny story)
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “I was on the brink of becoming everything I wanted to be in my life... but I was incredibly doubtful... and I remember being so broke and walking through really nice neighborhoods... and little did I know... well I guess I did know... that I would be living there” “I was doing strongman training back when no one was doing it... way back in Florida where it was hot and sweaty and we were just lifting tires and stones and big hunks of logs and it was basically trash... I loved it” “I realized that I could fill up my van with this stuff and I could start training people... so strength camp literally was running out of my van for a year or so until I found a warehouse... but I couldn’t even afford the first months rent... and then this was where I started making Youtube videos” “You know I don’t consider my change in content a change in direction... the world does... it’s because I have always been an expansive person [and] I have never been able to put myself in one category but it started out that way” “I remember when I was living in my father-in-law’s basement. I was unsettled. I was unhappy. I didn’t know what to do with my life. I didn’t know what to do next. So I turned to books. I turned to eastern philosophy... and everything changes” “The irony of meditation for me was that it was anything but comfortable.... it made me face my demons and my traumatic past... and it was something I needed to face... if I wanted to be happy” “As we uncover parts of ourselves, we are at the same time letting go of parts of ourselves... and I believe we always have the strength to get through them” __
 
 You can follow him: 
 @elliotthulse
 YT -> Elliot Hulse
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Topics: -How Ernest began his journey on social media and his introduction to fitness in his life -How he transitioned from living in a small town to following his dreams -What social media tells you and doesn’t tell you about who you are as a person -How to deal with people who come in and out of your life (on social media and in real life) -What being alone has taught him -The impact of traveling the world and his perspective on life -How to balance fitness with a busy lifestyle -Being the authority of your life -How to find true motivation within yourself (and getting rid of doubt) -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “I was kind of the introverted guy... I wasn’t calling attention because I was feeling kind of different because I didn’t understand why because in these moments I was feeling kind of alone..." "At the end we all have our own lessons... and I think that we can always learn from no matter what we are going through” “The fitness lifestyle has taught me that you take everything in life like you are training... and I needed to train and needed to go away from my home... because I knew that this was what was best for me” “People ask always ask me who I am... and I always say ‘I am what I am feeling right now’... and this has always given me power... to be who it is I want to be” “As my life has changed... my priorities for fitness has too... but movement has continued to be a big part of my life... and this is what makes me feel good.. every day” “I think people are really confused with what motivation is. Sometimes people think it means watching a video but... when you really love something, you can feel inspired by yourself... this is true motivation” __ You can follow him: @ernestdift @sylmindset __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

Topics:
 -What a “growth mindset” means in the context of Logan’s life and how he developed it over time
 -The role that fitness played in getting him out of trouble and finding a sense of worth in times of darkness
 -How he balances being a father, a member of the military, run a successful online coaching business, going to school, being a competitive bodybuilder, writing a book, acting, and still taking care of his mental health!
 -How to navigate the cultural changing landscape of social media as it progress through time
 -How to know if your fitness routine is unhealthy? What qualifies being “healthy” in the first place? Especially in realm of bodybuilding?
 -Why knowing a definitive “plan” is bullsh*t. Know your vision.
 -The importance of role models in shaping this vision. -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __
 Quotes: “in college... I almost ended up dead many times, I almost ended up in jail, and the one thing that was always there was the gym... and eventually I was able to bring into fruition how I could help others in their lives” “Back at home when I being abused... I just didn’t know what to do with my life... man it was such a hard time...” “Of course people have certain genetics but I don’t think that anyone... can’t work on the gifts they are already given... Growing up I definitely didn’t have a growth mindset... but I have learned that this mindset is created through the path of life that we take” “The hardships that I have gone through... all of the lows... they have taught me how to be a better man... and I have learned from these times of great darkness...” “I realized early on that what you do in the gym can also be reflected in what you do outside in your own life... it was addicting... it always made me feel so empowered... like I could do anything I set my mind to” “Being alive isn’t merely the presence of a heart beat or breath, its finding those things that make your heart race, that take your breath away” __ Go follow him: @bigbodyfraz teambigbody.com __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com
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Topics we Discuss: -The power of truly following your heart -How to be an influencer in the world without directly using social media -The power of a Ph.D and education in helping mental health issues -Are mental health problems curable? -Taking care of yourself while being in a “helper” position in life -Impact of fitness in her life as well as her work -Problems with the current mental health care -The future of education, research, and preventative care in mental health clinics -How to overcome doubt in yourself -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “I think that sometimes going through the lows is the only way that we can really and truly appreciate the highs in our life... trying to get users to see this can be a hard change to make but when you can... it can change their life” “When my grandmother passed away I was devastated... but there was a space in me that I knew I had to fill with... fitness being a part of me... because I knew that it would help better myself” “It is problematic to say that mental illnesses are ‘curable’ because the reality is that for many it isn’t. However it is most definitely treatable and this should be the proper framing of it” “I hate when people say that we can’t battle against the stigma of mental health... we absolutely can... and there are so many ways of doing this” “You need to be advocating for the change regardless of how many people are following you on social media... you never know how many people you can really help!” “Doubt was definitely something that I struggled with for a long time and... at one point in my life I realized that I just needed to go for it... and realize that I was going to be okay” “Strength is about resilience and understanding... I know that my biggest strength resides in just being true to yourself” __ You should also go and support @mentalhealthmuscle You can follow her @mentallyfitsam __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

Topics: -Joseph’s struggle with anxiety and depression -How he navigated out of feeling completely lost with himself to then finding himself and creating a life that he loved -The role that fitness played in helping himself -When fitness starting taking away from his life -The challenges of masculinity in today’s world -Trying to find authenticity in an inauthentic market of social media -The role of meditation -Why he started Cured Nutrition -How he was able to grow this million-dollar company in under a year -Why letting go a sense of control can give you a sense of control -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “I was the popular kid in school... they looked at me and saw me as this high achiever... but they didn’t see the darkness in me that I had... and for a long time I just kept it completely silent” “I was just drinking and doing drugs... and lost myself incredibly throughout college... and it got to a place where I was in such a dark place and tried to take my life away... I was stopped by someone from jumping off the bridge... he saved me and pulled me over the guard rail... and from there it was a journey to figure out why I was struggling the way I was... and how I could get out of it” “I think masculinity really affected my own ability to really see when I needed help... I didn’t feel like I was allowed to cry... I was scared of judgment... and the more that I continue to share my own story... when people starting reaching out to me and saying that I helped them... that made me feel better more than anything else” “I look where I am today and if me, myself, from 1.5 years ago saw where I am... it just blows my mind and honestly that what makes life so exciting” “We have to live life in a way of learning how to adapt... because life is so hard as it is... but if we live through true self-awareness... and are able to stay true to ourselves... that is what life is about” “My life changed when I stopped trying to mold the image of myself to what other people wanted me to be” __
 You can follow him: @josephsheehey https://www.curednutrition.com/ @curednutrition __
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Topics:
 -Why Nick got into fitness (why it changed his life)
 -How he was able to move away from going to extremes to finding a more balanced approach to training and nutrition
 -Nick’s struggle with body dysmorphia and how he was able to get out of it -Navigating your way out of inauthenticity on social media
 -Why he switched from bodybuilding to powerlifting
 -How to build a successful gym
 -The importance of building a sense of “family”
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “I went through a really hard breakup and I didn’t like what was looking back at me in the mirror... I decided that if I was a little bit leaner and stronger... that maybe it would be easier to score with the ladies... so in all honesty this was how my fitness journey started” “Over time, I learned how to change my fitness routine to make it something that was more sustainable... because when I started out I was going to the extremes and was very restrictive and I didn’t need to be... I just didn’t know how not to be” “I knew that I enjoyed training... but I knew that deep down what I was doing was not sustainable... so it fueled this desire to learn more and more... and the more knowledgeable I became... it pushed me into finding a way that I could do this for a longer period of time... and yes there was a lot of trial and error” “Being lean is just not the answer to life... and for so long I thought it was... there was so much struggle that came with this one” “Fitness has though, without a doubt, completely changed my life for the better.” __
 
 You can follow him:
 @nickcheadlefitness
 His new gym -> @paragon.sp
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Topics: -How Jordan became Gary Vee’s health and nutrition coach -What goes behind content creation -The power of expectations. Are they helping or limiting or both? -Body dysmorphia within the fitness industry -Dealing with hate when you are being vulnerable on social media -How Jordan has conquered fear to help build his own success -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “People think content creation is super easy. Hey I can make it on Instagram!... there is actually a lot of work that goes behind the scenes” “If my goal was to make money back then, I would have thought I was failing way back when I felt like I wasn’t making any progress.” “I knew that I genuinely wanted to help people and I just trusted my gut and went for it” “I started creating content... writing for my website... making youtube videos... and someone I met... well he knew Gary... and he changed my life...” “I remember looking at people who had 100,000’s of followers and being a little bit jealous and wanting their influence because I knew that I wanted to use that to help people as they were helping me... it's always so tough in the beginning when you are starting out...” __
 You can follow him: YT -> Jordan Syatt www.syattfitness.com IG -> syattfitness
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Topics:
 -How they dealt with the passing of their father and feeling utterly lost (and angry) in life -Why the gym played an essential role in changing their life -The basics to coaching 101
 -The power of fitness in giving structure to your life
 -Masking entrepreneurship for pain... is it worth it?
 -Dangers of “grind grind grind” mindset and how to transition out of it
 -Should you mix your work and social life together?
 -What are “non-negotiables” and how they can change your life
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes: “After my dad and grandma passed away I didn’t really know what to do with my life. We were both filled with so much anger and we could just see our llives fall apart.” “I remember going home and see pill bottles on the floor and my mother passed out.... we just didn’t have good role models anymore and didn’t know what to do with our lives.” “One of the keys to learning how to be a good coach is knowing how to really seek out the right mentorship in life.... and it can be a challenge at times with learning how to find the right the people.” “You know we have worked with clients for over 7 years now and not one of them has thanked us for getting a nice six pack but rather for how much fitness has changed their life beyond just their initial goals of getting a nice physique... and I think that this is what fitness should really be about.” “Just because someone has a large following does not mean that they are influential. It means that they are just popular. So learning how to be influential you have is just so powerful.” “Don’t build a business just for the sake of building a business and making money. Because what are you really chasing long term?... we must be really critical at what we aim for because it can really dictate what our life leads us to” __
 You can follow them on IG: @chrisandericmartinez
 Their Podcast: Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast
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Topics: -How using holistic medicine helped her father live through terminal cancer -Why she transitioned out of the model industry and went into holistic health -The struggles of having an eating disorder (and she was able to help herself through it -What does “healthy” mean -The benefits of having a life coach -Finding ways to love yourself and move out of “self-sabotage” -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “My journey started as a child when I discovered my father had terminal cancer. And this was where my journey of holistic health began” “People don’t understand that how we approach food often effects how we feel about ourselves, how we think, our feel, how we look at ourselves in the mirror... and I knew I had a problem with all of this... and I needed to find a way to help myself” “One of the biggest lessons I had to learn was looking inside and trying to figure out where these stories I was telling about myself were coming from... because the story we tell ourselves can often hurt us or heal us depending what we say” “in western medicine, we are often looking for the “cure”... we are often missing looking at a greater picture of an individuals health which can include the career, the relationships, the community, the environment they live in, stress levels... all of this affects us just as much as the food we are putting into our bodies” “I avoided help for years... I just didn’t have a community I could open up to... and I wish I opened up to someone sooner.” __ You can follow her: IG -> @sarahannestewart sarahannestewart.com __
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Topics: -The challenge of talking about mental health issues as a male in the fitness industry -How he finds ways to help his mental health (including his panic attacks and anxiety) -Why the metaphor of a box is so powerful -The story of Gabriel quitting his job (and how he found the bravery to believe in himself) -What being a father has taught him in his life -How fitness has transformed his perspective in life -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “We are taught at such a young age that men don’t cry. But as I have gotten older that whole reality became silly because its just natural emotion... but I find it crazy that not enough people are talking about what is going on in their head... its tough man” “I think the first step to getting any sort of help is learning to admit when you are not OK... and I remember a specific time where I really struggled with my mental health... it was hard man” “Meditation really helps because it helps bring you to the present moment... its essential to the wellbeing of my life” “I remember when I quit my job to pursue my own business at the time and everyone thought I was crazy... and I got in my car... I just handed in my resignation letter... and my excitement washed away and I felt the immense fear setting in” “There was a moment when I was making videos and I didn’t feel like it was 100% me... and I knew I had to make a change” __
 You can follow him: 
 IG -> gabriel_sey YT -> Gabriel Sey FB -> Gabriel sey
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In this podcast I wanted to talk about two things: START OF MY BULLYING -feeling alone/different since 7th grade -quitting “squash” and playing sports… I always felt I wanted to something “big” with life but got crushed when I didn't want this for myself anymore -being bullied on the bus -being bullied on the lacrosse field and feeling directionless in my life -depression and suicide ideation... struggling to get out of bed... just going through some really hard sh*t man. WHAT HELPED/FELT INTRINSICALLY RIGHT TO DO: 1) Reintroducing training into my life 2)Working out of a storyline that framed myself as a victim v.s. warrior 3)Challenging masculinity 4)Reaching out for help 5)Launching myself into volunteerism 6)Surrounding myself with people who I wanted to be like __ One powerful quote: “My resiliency existed through a transformation of being afraid of the man I was to stepping in the man I knew I always wanted to become” __ You can follow me @caleb.spiro.fitness __ Join the Movement.
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Topics:
 -What are the biggest challenges when it comes to speaking up about our mental health (how to know when we are not okay, where to even start, how to get help, how not to get help, etc.)
 -The power of vulnerability in changing your life
 -Leveraging the power of technology (phones, internet, apps) to better your mental health
 -Face to face v.s. technology... which is better when trying to reach out for some support?
 -How to frame and talk about health (weight loss, muscle gain, mental health, other topics) in a way that is inclusive of what other people are struggling with
 -Why there is so much stigma against being overweight and how we can move past “fat-shaming”
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __
 Quotes:
 “Mental health is often seen as invisible. We often feel like our evidence falls short and we have to justify to ourselves (and to the outside world) that we feel a certain way... it can be really scary because we don’t even know how or when to start helping ourselves” “I feel like we are expected to always feel so positive all the time... but it just doesn’t make a lot sense especially because you can’t just turn off one side of emotional spectrum without turning off the other” “Luckily we are living in age where it is becoming an option for us to speak up about our mental health... but learning how to navigate this can be really tough” “Therapy is sort of always uncomfortable but definitely having an online app (from my phone) has made it a lot more accessible and a lot easier to find a therapist I can love... oh and it definitely has saved me cost in the long run... and its just a lot more comfortable knowing that I can this service literally right from my bedroom” “It doesn’t matter who you are or what you look like, everyone is going to have bad body image days.” “Being able to just start talking about the things we are afraid to talk about is a good start” “Whenever I lean into my vulnerability... I always get stronger from that” __
 
 You can follow her: 
 
 @kenziebrenna here is the online counseling service -> betterhelp.com
 
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Topics:
 -How we met originally (crazy story)
 -How Zach went from Division 2 basketball player, to being injured, to then redefining his whole life and creating his Instagram page (@theflexibledietinglifestyle)
 -How he was able to start FDL and how he used it to transform his life (and thousands of others
) -The power of showing up (what it really takes)
 -Punishment v.s. being hard on yourself... how do you know you are helping yourself out?
 -How to navigate through the negativity of trying to be who you are
 -The reality of building your social empire (what it takes) -What it means to pursue #StrongerSelf __
 Quotes:
 “The thing that motivates me the most is the very thing that keeps me up at night, that gets me up in the morning, that makes you want to put in that extra effort. For me, I found that it was...” “I found myself in a position where after I had an injury... I really questioned the person I wanted to be... my whole identity had to change... and that was so hard” “I started isolating myself in the library and just reading every self-help book I could... I knew I want to get somewhere in my life... I knew that I had to make changes in my life” “After I started FDL, I had no idea that it would turn into what it was today...” “I really struggled with dieting for a long time... I was building an unhealthy relationship with food... and this is where FDL came in” “Thank you is my currency. That really is why I do what I do.... nothing feels better than knowing that I have impacted someone’s life” “I knew that I was presented a choice in life. I had to show up. Because any other choice I would have made... I just couldn’t have been where I am today... because life rewards consistency... and I knew that that was what I had to do” __
 
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Topics: -The challenges and daily struggles of being overweight -The challenges and daily struggles of being incredibly in shape -Why the obsession over getting a “six pack” can actually be dangerous -How Matt was able to overcome (and work on) his body dysmorphia -What is problematic about Fitspo (and one story in particular that changed his life) -The power of truths and affirmations in helping develop love for yourself and your body (no this is not some cheesy bullsh*t. Give a listen) -The power of vulnerability -Getting over needing other people’s approval to be who you are -The power of having a growth mindset -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “I was always the kid wearing a hoodie everyday of the week because I was self- conscious and uncomfortable in T-shirts... and well I had magazines growing up and I looked up to many bodybuilders that laid the foundation to a start of my fitness journey” “But being on the other side of fitness, I found myself becoming very fearful of fat and even as lean as I was I never really felt good enough” “I thought that getting a six-pack would really change my life... and it did... but not in the way that I thought it would” “My self worth is not determined by how I look. I think a lot of people get caught up in this and I can understand it... but I really do believe that comparison is the thief of joy” “I think we forget when we go on social media is that these are real people with lives that are often times depicted as just a highlight reel... and for ourselves, I think we forget that we are real people too... and I get that” “I was hiding from my true self. I was looking for validation from others and I knew that this just wasn’t the right way to go if I wanted to be happy” “Growing up I didn’t really have the confidence of feeling like I do things when I set my mind to it. It took a lot for me to realize that I was much more capable than what I believed” “We really do only have one chance on this earth, one life, so we have to stop running our lives on autopilot” “Its normal for people to do what they love and not do what they hate... but sometimes you have to do what you hate to get to what you love” __
 You can follow him: 
 @mattyfusaro
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In this very special episode we talked about:
 -The challenge of letting go of people who don’t serve you and surrounding yourself with people who help empower you (which leads to a funny story about how Jade and I met)
 -How being an internationally competitive Irish Dancer has helped her with being the fitness, social media, business guru she is today
 -Why the power of influence stretches beyond a follower count
 -Why Jade handed in her resignation letter for her full time job to do what she does now (and the crazy but awesome and brave story that comes with it).
 -Why ending of certain dreams are sometimes the start of new ones (yes this gets incredibly deep)
 -What it really means to discover that flame inside of us. Inside of everyone really. -How having an incredible mindset and work ethic can break through failure and really create dreams into reality.
 -Making the switch to turn fear into excitement.
 -What is means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Some amazing quotes: “The moment that I started to surround myself with like-minded individuals everything in my life changed... but sometimes it’s hard because we feel stuck and I know how that feels.” “Sometimes things happen and we don’t have control over them, but fitness is the one thing that I have always felt I have had control of... and it continues to empower me to live my best life.” “I know that no matter how hard my life is, I know that I always have the power to get up and make it better.... even in the smallest ways... because the little wins really do add up.” “There was a point where I was living on my own, working three jobs, and I had this passion for social media.... it was growing but I was so scared to commit to my passion and turn it into a dream, a career really, because I was scared I was going to fail, that I was going to homeless... I was so freaking scared... and it wasn’t until I decided to just go for it did everything in my life change.” “Those little or big things, even the ones that we don’t always pay attention to, we don’t realize that these decisions are actually changing your life.... and all of this comes back to the power of choice... and this is a choice that we can make everyday... to be a better version of ourselves.” __
 You can follow Jade on YT, IG, and twitter @jadejoselyn
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Topics: -What a recent “date gone wrong” experience taught her about life -How Jessica went from oceanographer to designing an app to being a podcaster to founding a resource that would change the lives of 10,000’s of people -How to deal with uncertainty in business, challenges of competing against a saturated market, how to know when your business is failing or learning to succeed during periods of dry growth, why 99% of start-ups fail -The importance of creating businesses that help build mental health resources for people who do not always have access to them -How we can utilize technology to help 1,000,000's -Dealing with personal mental health issues as you start your own business, how to navigate out of it, and manage it... but most importantly use it to your advantage -What it means to pursue your #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: “There was a large part of my life where I really felt inadequate in what I was trying to do with my life… and honestly, it really held me back for a long time…” “When we are doing work that we really believe in and we aren’t seeing the results… we often don’t realize that we are actually just growing the roots of the business, not failing” “When the iPhone came out I was really excited to create an app that didn’t count calories… because often times when we are looking at an app that counts calories we become really restrictive… and we begin to build a negative association with those numbers” “I think that there a lot of ways to be influencer… there doesn’t always need to be a face that is linked directly to a cause… and in some cases that is when you know that you are creating the biggest impact” “The second that we really lose faith in ourselves is when everything begins to fall apart” __ You can follow her @jflintwarrior and see her page @recovrywarriors __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf
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Topics:
 -How Tanner built her self brand from scratch
 -What #ChasingFreedom means
 -The value of investing into a coach
 -Is college worth the time and money?
 -The challenges of understanding what your passion is
 -How to deal with judgement of others
 -How to balancing the “entrepreneurial grind”
 -The challenge of admitting when you need help
 -The role (and effectiveness) of spirituality in Tanner’s life -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf
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 Quotes:
 “It was only a few months ago when I decided to go out on my own and start my own business” “I knew that what I was offering wasn’t a service and it wasn’t a product. I took my experiences in my life where I was at in my journey... and used them to build my own business” “Investing into myself (my business) was one of the scariest decisions I had to make... including quitting my own job... but it was a decision that really changed my life” “Your passion really defines what you need to be doing... and how you feel about what you are doing... and when I was in college I was doing accounting and well it was a job security thing and well... everything started to change for me when...” “A big mindset shift for me was looking at my business ‘to do’s’ as things I ‘get to do’ instead of ‘have to do," “It was crazy because my life got turned upside down and well... it was fun and exciting but it was also so scary and gave me so much anxiety... and that can be a lot to deal with sometimes you know?” “Unless we are consistent, we can’t expect results... and fitness taught me this and it is applicable to every area of my life... including my business” __
 
 Tanners Podcast -> trainertanner.com/podcast.html IG -> @trainertanner
 
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Topics:
 
 -How a single human can run 100+ miles consistently and manage to survive (40+ endurance events in a year)
 -The power of fighting for a cause bigger than just yourself
 -The stigmatization of mental health within fitness and masculine culture
 -The importance of mentorship
 -How to continue moving forward even when you don’t feel supported by others)
 -The power of the story we tell ourselves
 -A list of powerful books that you must read
 -What went behind his book “Everyone Has a Plan Until Shit Hits the Fan” and why writing it really changed his life (and if you read it, your too)
 
 -What does it mean to pursue a #StrongerSelf __
 
 Quotes:
 
 “I never used to like running. That the funny thing.... but I used running as an escapism... as a way to fight my demons” “I struggled really bad with my mental health... and I was turning to drugs to help cope with my pain... and then running came into my life... this changed everything” “You always have this little person in your head and when you learn how to push past it, you can adopt this mindset to move through self-doubt to any obstacles that you come across” “I think that when you are in a tough place you naturally gravitate yourself towards mentors and people who you feel lift yourself up... as much as you can keep going towards that light... its going to change your life... because one day you might just become it” “I think that it is often hard to ask for help but its so important... like how are we going to get better without seeking out people who can help us... it just doesn’t make sense but hey that's why the stigma is so powerful when it comes to our mental health” __
 
 Check out his best selling book -> Everyone Has a Plan Until Shit Hits the Fan -> www.tofe-evans.com
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Topics: -How I got to 10k: what it took, the journey, tips and tricks, how it makes me feel -What has happened between now and since the end of season 1. -What is in store for season 2 -Battling through self-doubt -Self confidence v.s. self-assurance -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: No quotes for this one. You just need to trust me and listen to it. __ You can follow me: @caleb.spiro.fitness __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

In this episode I talk about: -What I have learned in my own journey with starting the podcast -What I ended Season 1 (and what is coming for Season 2) -A raw and honest account of how I have changed and grown as a individual (and where I believe I have the power to go) -My future goals and aspirations to change the world. -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Quotes: "Its time for me to take a chance with the world, with, others, with myself really. I am not afraid anymore." __ You can follow me on IG: @caleb.spiro.fitness __   Join the Movement.   www.thestrongerselfmovement.com   And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf   __   Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRN

Topics we discussed: -How Summer Dawn got into fitness (her journey, her struggles, her successes) -Why it is important to redefine what failure means in your own life (and how summer did for herself) -How to know when to move on from things that do not serve you -Why you should never let your ambitions run low -Summer’s plan to revolutionize the fitness and health industry -Why it was important for Summer to take a break from social media (and why you should consider it too) -Why having the mindset that your fears will go way might NOT be helpful for actually achieving your goals (ex: is bravery the absence of fear?) -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “You are gonna have times in the future where you feel you cannot get back up… and that’s what I feel like I have when I try to hit my max…. I just feel like I cannot get back up… but that feeling is where you need to stop and get back up no matter what.” “Showing up in your power… that means to know you who are, know that you are worth so much, and I think showing up in that power everyday… it really changes who are you” “Having that mindset of… just continuing to take action no matter what… it really helped me be the person I am today” “Yes, I still have doubts about myself and my own future… and for a while I was dwelling on it and I was feeling really depressed… but I know I had to keep moving forward… and that helped me with my confidence later on knowing that I could actually change… that I could do something about the position I was in” “Your mind is the most powerful tool that you can use in any area of your life… in fitness, in personal life, in development __ You can follow Summer on IG @fitnessallsummer __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Topics we discussed: -Why William is SO MUCH more than just the Red Power Ranger on Nickelodeon -How he overcame bullying (hint: it has a lot to do with fitness) -Why William LEFT COLLEGE (senior year) and a prestigious firm to go into acting -What is actually took for William to become the Red Power Ranger -The power of developing a morning routine -Why you need to surround yourself with like-minded people -William’s plan to truly impact the world (and why I believe in him that he will) -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “With bullying, with negativity around you, learning how to thrive in the worst of circumstances, it is such a difficult thing to do and we can sit here and philosophize about it but when you are in it man, holy crap it is hard” “Growing up… I didn’t have a lot of money… I grew up super shy with a lack of confidence… and I was bullied in school… so this is where I went to the gym” “One of the thing that I love about the gym is that… who you are tomorrow or a week in the gym or in a month is not who you are today. You are literally crafting that future for yourself. And this principle applies… to literally everything in my life… and that has helped me majorly with my own self-confidence” “If we can all be strong within ourselves… we can follow our passions and go after them with everything we have because that is what our soul feeds off of” “Learning how to take all of the negativity and all of the difficulties and [learning] how to take all of the lessons from it and keep moving forward… that wasn’t easy at all how to learn” “Developing a morning routine was one of the most powerful things that I could have done… it really has changed my life” “People don’t always see all of the hard work that goes into what you know you can become… but it is up to us make our own future into a reality" __ You can follow William on IG @williamshewfelt And you can check him on on TV as the actual red power ranger! Pretty cool right? __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 19 - Kendall Strampel - Fighting Against The Fear Of Failure 
 __ Topics we talked about:
 -Taking the dare to move out on your own and go after your dreams
 -The challenges of admitting when you need help (and then seeking it)
 -Is okay to compete after struggling with an eating disorder (or do fitness all together)? -Finding support for your goals when you don’t always feel supported
 -What it really means to provide value in life and on social media (difference between great and exceptional)
 -Why mental health needs to become a priority discussion in the fitness industry (hint: and less about physical appearance)
 -The true value of vulnerability
 -Challenge of gaining weight, having a fear of certain foods, and losing friends with a difference of lifestyle
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
 __ Some super-duper cool quotes: “I struggled with anorexia... I was overtraining and under eating... and now I just truly embrace fitness to be something can be your therapy and can change your life and your body because it truly did that to me” “You decide your future. You decide your power”
 “Focusing on yourself is so much more important than what other people think of you” “Everyone who I looked up to was eating super clean and looked like they had everything together... I thought that I had to be absolutely perfect in my approach to fitness and this was what lead to me being restrictive in an unhealthy way” “Mental health is something that is not discussed enough and because of this there are so many people who are not educated about it especially about disorders..... we need to evolve and have a shift towards embracing mental health” “The problem with quick fixes is that no one ever really wants to go long term and trust the process. And this is part of the problem with not prioritizing our mental health. There is no quick fix and we need to start thinking long term how we can all better ourselves” “We aren’t always going to feel confident in our body and that’s okay. But letting your body define how you feel about yourself is not okay...because truly there are innate qualities about ourselves that we can appreciate and further define who we are” “During my classes I found myself planning things for Instagram, writing coaching plans for my clients... I just wasn’t passionate about school... and so I took that one risk and... it was the best decision that I could have made” “Sometimes I am scared of what will happen if I fail... and this has been my biggest struggle of the past year... but I am working so so hard to not let that discourage me from moving forward and achieving my goals” __ You can follow Kendall on IG @fearstofit __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com
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The Awesome Topics We Discussed: -How I met Lauren (and how in a funny encounter she helped change my life)! -Why Lauren quit her job at a FTSE 250 company -The art of beating “imposter syndrome” -Key aspects of building your personal brand -How Lauren built several key businesses to make a 6 figure salary -How to change your brand as you change too (including moving WITH “growing pains”) -Navigating your own path -The power of creating passive income streams -Why you need to start sharing your message right now!!! -The challenges of reaching out for help (and vulnerability) -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ The Super Duper Bomb Quotes That Were Said: “When I was 18 years I finished [school] and then I started working at a wealth management company… I got into one of the best colleges in the UK… but then I ended up quitting everything that I had to… pursue something that I knew I could make a large difference doing” “Impacting people lives is at the end of the day what makes the difference….yes money is important but what is more important is the [impact] that you are going to create on the world” “Anyone can build up their personal brand… and use it to impact thousands of lives” “It's all about acting and moving forward. If I have an idea I go for it" “Excitement is just on the other side of fear” “Part of the challenge is admitting that no one has it all figured out. I try to educate myself as I go… but accepting that uncertainty in a way… fuels me to keep going and to keep trying for bigger and better things” __ You can follow Lauren on IG @laurentickner YT: Lauren Tickner Her Podcasts: http://www.businessmeetsfitness.co.uk/ https://impact-through-influence.com/p/workshop/ https://www.strengthfeed.com/ —  Join The Movement.  www.thestrongerselfmovement.com  And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf  —  Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 20 - Alyssa LoGrande - The Power of Staying True To Yourself — Topics we talked about: -How Alyssa worked hard to overcome setbacks in life -How Alyssa went from being a victim of life to a champion and owning it (being a total badass) -The purpose that the gym served in her life (and helping her overcome her own struggles) -Importance of mindset and goal setting -Why Instagram changed her life -Power of authenticity -Power of being yourself -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf — Some amazing quotes that were said: “The disease I had started to dissolve the bone and root of the front of my gums and I am lucky that I caught it when I did or else my jaw could have concaved or I could have lost more teeth… I also had a disease that affected my skin… and I was often bullied for it” “I was just so tired of letting these events take control over my life and I wasn’t going to let it define me because my goals are my goals and I can achieve them no matter what I look like and I shouldn’t let some physical adversity hold me back from that” “The gym was just my escape and that's why I felt confident and that where I felt my best… this is what continues to motivate me” “I didn’t realize the power of what Instagram could do for me and make a career into what I loved doing” “At the end of the day, it comes down to being authentic and ultimately being yourself… people will find love for that” — You can get involved with Alyssa on IG @alyssarose_fit and on her website https://alyssarosefitness.com/ — Join The Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf — Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Some of the topics covered: -Why Chelsea loves acting, fitness, and motivational speaking (and how she plans to change the world) -How the passing of her father inspired her to want to embrace a healthier lifestyle and inspire others to do the same -Implementing a “growth mindset” throughout the day -Downsides of trying to be strong for everyone in your life; why its hard to admit when we are not okay -How to get through periods of little success -Why Chelsea decided to take the “one big risk” that completely changed her life (and some of the funny stories that came with it) -The challenges of letting go of people who no longer serve you (and surrounding yourself with those who do) -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Freaking awesome quotes that were said: “Challenging yourself in your career, in the gym, mentally, and really just feeding into who you are and learning who you are meant to be and just growing into that is a goal that I think everyone should have” “My approach to fitness has drastically changed from wanting to build a better physique to trying to learn how to find love for myself and my body as I continued to grow” “When you start following your passion, and truly believing in yourself, you stop letting doubt question yourself and you begin to start moving forward in a productive way” “My whole mentality when hardship came was that I needed to be strong for my family and for myself... but deep down I was afraid of admitting that I wasn’t okay...” “Being vulnerable... is a strength... and we need to learn how to tap into that” “There have been times in my life where I felt like there was no success that was coming my way... and I thought I was doing something wrong... but really I just had to keep believing in myself... and continue to move forward” “To always challenge yourself really means to forever grow... that is the only way that we can ever make progress” __ You can follow Chelsea on IG @chelsearaynefit and on YT @ChelseaRayneFitness __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Topics we talked about:
 -How Sarah was able to use fitness to turn her life around -The one moment that completely changed her life
 -How Sarah continues to stay motivated throughout her fitness journey
 -Trying to find the people who support you through your new lifestyle changes -The loneliness that can come on your fitness journey
 -Critically evaluating perfectionism and its effects on achieving your goals
 -Feeling intimidated and “stuck” in the gym
 -How “flexible dieting” can change your relationship with food -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf
 __ Some amazing quotes: “Before I found fitness, my life was turning into a downward spiral. It was only the moment where I decided to turn my life around did I realize that this wasn’t the person I wanted to be” “For me, training in the gym and being strong and focusing on a strong mindset has become a staple of my life and has become a part of who I am” “Its an addicting feeling to feeling strong every single day... that is what motivates me to keep going when times get tough” “I was able to use social media as a way to help feel more connected to like-minded individuals and.... alleviating some of the loneliness I felt pursuing a fitness journey” “By focusing on progression, I am able to focus on what matters and grow into the individual I feel I should be” “When I feel intimated towards a goal or I feel judged by others, I remind myself that ‘no one is me' and that is my power” “You can’t always connect the dots forward, but one day you will be able to connect them backward” __
 You can follow Sarah on IG @sarahhyde_
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In this episode, we talk about: -Why September 1st 2014 changed his life and motivated him to stay consistent for 3 years, with no days off (and built an incredible physique just through calisthenics)! - How Austin scaled his business and set goals to help his businesses thrive 
 -How Austin got through bullying by building confidence through training -How he deals with negativity in his life and grows from it 
 -Why Austin loves bodyweight training more than anything else (and why you should consider starting bodyweight strength training). 
 -How to find opportunities and assess risk when creating the life you love 
 -A discussion around Austin’s new career choice to leave the ROTC to pursue his outstanding vision 
 -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Here Are Some Dope Quotes From The Podcast: “Educate, motivate, inspire, and entertain... those are my goals with YouTube and how I envision myself to succeed” “Calisthenics is different than weight training because it is super unique.... and the body control and strength that you gain from it is insane” “In high school I used to wear a hoodie and cover up my arms because they would.... say how skinny my arms [were]... and going to the gym has really helped with my confidence around that” “I have been telling myself that I want to come out with my own supplement line one day but I kept telling myself that I will do it after college saying that I was busy.... but one night I was laying in my bed and.... I just had this epiphany” “People overthink it and think that there is right time or right way to start things... whatever you are doing will evolve over time to what it is supposed to be. Like its never going to start off perfect you know?” “People didn’t take [me] that seriously in the beginning and I guess they didn’t have a reason to... but I had a passion for making videos and working out so I was going to do it regardless of what anybody said” “Working in the military... you work long hours from 7 to 4.... you get moved around a lot.... I need all the freedom I can get.... so this is when I thought that [my new career] really lined up with my business goals” “I put a sheet down of pros and cons of... joining the air force.... and going full time with business... and from there is was obvious to see the path I needed to continue going in... and I needed to do this decision what was best for me.... and not what others wanted for me.... and now I have no choice but to follow through and go with it... and from there I have never looked back” __ You can check out Austin and what he is up to on his social media accounts: YT: Austin Dunham IG, FB, SC: geekamd __ Join the Movement.
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Some topics we covered: -Why the gym has continued to impact her life and get her through both the good and the bad -How her father’s passing led Randi to see life in a different way -Why reaching out for help can be hard -How to attack perfectionism to conquer a more real and authentic you -The struggle of creating balance when having a busy schedule and a large “to-do" -Leaving relationships that no longer serve you -Why Randi left her secure and well-paying 9-5 job -What it took for Randi to follow her own dreams and take big risks -What does it mean to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some awesome quotes that were said: “I was in such a dark place and I felt like I was in a hole and I didn’t know how to get up. But the one thing that was life changing was that I didn’t give up on myself… and the gym was absolutely essential to that” “I was so fascinated by the gym because I was addicted to seeing progress and to feeling strong inside my body” “I used to workout in my bedroom and to beach body D.V.D’s… and then I eventually worked my way up to getting a gym membership… this was all a part of the process of educating myself about the gym… and getting me to where I am today” “Life isn’t easy. Its not a walk in the park and it can knock you down and it can keep you there if you let it… it’s up to you to create a life that you love and a beautiful one” “You are really the only one who has the power to change your life and especially in my case… I was the only person who could get me out of that depression” “We spend more than half our lives at work and for me, it would have been miserable to spend most of that doing something that I didn’t love and didn’t feel like I was making a difference doing” “When I find myself comparing myself to others I tell myself that I need to take a step back and say “Ok Randi, why are you feeling that way?” and just get my head out of that mindset” “I don’t want people to ever feel like they are alone. If you feel like you are lost and defeated and are going through hard times… you can get through it” __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

In this episode we talk about: -Her struggles of having scoliosis -The mind and body connection -Power of tuning into your body -Mindful v.s. mindless stretching -Using your body as a way to be free -Why your health should be an investment before it is an investment -Importance of being assessed by a professional -Prevention v.s. Postvention -Why she rarely uses the word “diagnosis” -Inspiration v.s. empowerment __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “I have scoliosis and can still bend and do all of these other things… I hate the excuses that come with the disabilities that come this way.” “We create fear within the body and the brain can literally drive pain. The mind is so damn powerful.” “If can tune into your mind, over time you will be able to use to be able to move again.” “Mobility can be done in little ways throughout the day. This is where I find I can get in done in practical ways” “For any movement or exercise, you should always have a purpose behind everything you do. This is where the mindfulness comes in play…” “True empowerment comes from inspiration… it comes from people wanting to take action and truly make a difference in our lives… that is what we must aim for each and every day” “It's about stepping outside of yourself because it's not about you. It's about having passion empathy that you can give to people.” __ You can follow Dr. Esquer at @docjenfit __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence

Topics that were said: -How Emily’s story actually originally inspired me to find a deeper strength inside -Emily’s struggle with abuse and hurt and how she found the strength to persevere through it -What it means to evolve in the context of her own life -The significance of the gym is her own life. -Finding forgiveness for others and yourself -How Emily built up her social media to be what it is today -How Emily got into fitness in the first place -Her experiences with competing both the pros and cons -What it means to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “I was hurting so deep inside and I never to let that out and let it show. What people saw was extreme hurt and the feeling of being alone and they saw it coming out in my training and its cool because it really benefitted me in my training and I was able to put on a good amount of muscle because I was training so hard” “Just like the gym, we go through seasons. I am thankful for it being there for me in the hard times but it is also there for me in the good…. That being said, hard things are not definitive ends. They are phases that we can all get through” “If you are going to the credit for all of the bad things you sure as hell should give them credit for the good things too” “My mother hit me and I told her that that would be the very last time that she would touch me and after that I was on my own…. and this is where much of my own journey started for me” “I was bouncing couch to couch… living in my car… I didn’t always know what my next step would be…. but the gym I worked at had showers that I could use so I was grateful for that” “Every single failure is taking me to that next success…. without it, I would never be able to evolve” __ You can check out Emily and what she is up to on his social media accounts: YT: Emily Hayden IG: @emilyhayden __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Super Cool Conversation Topics: -How Gabby is able to manage all of her businesses, school, fitness and life responsibilities and still come out successful -The challenges of transitioning into the “real world” after college... “adulting” -The scary aspects of having an unconventional career when others don’t -The not-so-talked about “loneliness” when you start your fitness journey -Sides of online entrepreneurship that others don’t commonly see -Moving outside of the “fit chick” label and becoming your own individual -Is it worth it to go to college? -When is it okay to charge money for your own advice? When do you know it is worth it? -Finding your own balance in an unbalanced lifestyle -What does it mean to pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some Incredible Quotes: “There have been times where I have felt alone in my fitness journey.... I have had times where I am spending my friday nights instead of at a party or at a bar, pumping weights at the gym, and people just not getting it.” “It has been really difficult the last few months as I have my last semester in college. My friends are applying for internships and are getting jobs and building their resumes and are doing all of the things that you are suppose to do and I am asking myself if I need to be doing these things. Over the years I have accepted that its just not my path and its not where my passion resides.” “A lot of people think that to be an online entrepreneur all you have to do is post some photos of the day and you are done and that’s the easy way out. But the reality is a lot more that goes into it. It is stressful at times when my friends are going out during the weekend and I am writing guides or posting on my other forms of social media and coaching clients... and even though there are times when I feel lonely I wouldn’t trade my passion for anything in the world.” “I don’t want to become this basic mold that the fitness industry often tries to push me into. I am not a basic fit chick. ‘Yeah she it the girl with the fitspo.'... Its not just a picture; its so much deeper than that. Fitness has given me so much in my life and I want to convey that it can give more to others than just a physique.” “I can’t sit here and say that I planned for all of this to happen. I am very much go with the flow. But I seize opportunities when they come and that has made the difference for me.” “Everyone has to start somewhere. If you are passionate and believe in yourself you can literally do anything in your life. You are generally capable of such great things.” “Having a fitness journey, a good one, can really help you become a better human overall in all aspects of your life.” “Fitness helps me prove to myself that I can do hard things and that I can overcome hard things. I don’t think people realize that they have that power.” __ Gabby’s Social Media: IG @gmalefit YT @gabby male _ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

This will be the first podcast where I just sit down and take time to reflect on what I have learned thus far about myself and the current state of the fitness industry since starting these podcast. I talk about: -Downsides and upsides of social media -The "not so talked about problems" in the fitness industry -Body image issues -Downsides of being “shredded” -Upholding a “perfect” image -The challenge of positionally -Limiting yourself to one box in life -How ONE CONCEPT is going to change the ENTIRE DIRECTION of the fitness industry and social media -Being the cusp of something extraordinary. -Evolving into the person I feel I can become. __ There will be no quotes listed for this podcast. I do this intentionally because it is best to not skim read the quotes and listen to the whole podcast through. Trust me. __ You can me out on Social Media on IG: @caleb.spiro.fitness __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

What we talked about: -Why Joanna uses the “#StrongerThanMyStruggles” hashtag and how this continues to impact her today -How she persevered through horrific bullying, low self-esteem, and depression -The struggles of dealing with rejection and isolation from others when they don’t understand your purpose -Finding confidence in your opinion (and why it takes time to do so) -The challenges of forgiving yourself for your past mistakes while also using them to inspire you to change the world -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “The hardest steps she ever took was to blindly trust in who she was” “My peers at school would torment me in a daily basis and it instilled in me from a young age the idea that your worth was based on how you look.... this really affected me throughout my whole life... and I really struggled with finding love for myself” “My whole life I struggled with confidence... after all the years of having such a damaged relationship with myself I decided that fitness was what I needed to pursue to help better myself. For myself” “Not everyone’s struggles are the same. But that being said, that doesn’t mean anyone struggles or worse.... we all deal with struggles and we all deal with them differently... and so its important that we try to reach out to as many people as we can to give them that hand to hold and to say that things are going to get better and that you are meant to do something greater than this” “I am changing every single day.... trusting that everything you go through and all the experience that you have in life... that its all a part of one great purpose” “Going into the gym and being able to have that opportunity to work on myself.... it has given me something that nobody can take away from me” “When I first started posting on IG people said that it was self- conceded and didn’t give me the support that I needed... I knew this was something that I wanted to do and I needed this in my life to help me feel like I could do something more” “You are allowed to scream, you are allowed to cry, but don’t give up” “Just remembering in the past how long I allowed other people to influence how I felt about myself and the decisions I made... the fact that I have come so long to who I am today, to have the confidence and mental strength to pursue what I am pursuing... having that reminder of looking who you are now to the [person] you used to be... wishing that I had someone who helped me when I most needed it... this is what inspires me to want to be that person for somebody else” “You aren’t the mistakes you have made. You aren’t your struggles. You are something much greater than what you can imagine” __ You can follow Joanna on IG @ohhhjojo __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

In this episode we talk about: -Limiting mindsets around growing your own business (hint: there are many, and they may not be what you expect)! -Feeling alone when grinding to turn your passion into your future -Importance of a positive mindset (and what this actually looks like in Ortal’s life) -“Hacks” to gaining a larger following on Social Media -Why using IIFYM can make dieting easy and successful in the long run -Is it worth it getting a college degree? -How to navigate an unconventional path -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some amazing quotes that were said: “I find it very very difficult to envision a scenario where you put in 100% of your abilities and you don’t succeed. There is no way that you do something that you are passionate about and are not going to be successful” “I always say making money as being bad... which was a limiting belief that I held around that.... when I make more money it allows me to do other things that I love... and help others in a larger way” “There have been people who constantly drew negatively into my life... they thought that I was trying to devote my life to was very embarrassing and shameful... and I just told them ‘If you can support me I love you but if you can’t support me then I can’t have you in my life’... and I know that sounds harsh but when you launch your own business and you do something with a passion... you need to surround yourself with people who will support you with your goals” “In college I tried fitting in and I realized quickly that it didn’t feel good to me to be drinking every weekend and... not taking care of myself... I just stopped doing that... for me I had to listen to my intuition about what felt right for me to do...” “Once you learn how to really say no to the right things and say yes to the other things... the change is phenomenal... this is where everything starts...” “Do what you are passionate about because you will be so successful and so happy and so healthy” “I work really hard to be happy and positive... and obviously you can’t do this every day because some days were absolute sh*t... but I can check off most of my days and say ‘hey you know what? I was happy 90% of my day today’... and that starts with the activities that you do every single today...” “Mindset is everything” __ You can follow Ortal on IG @workout_unicorn and on FB @thefitsocialmediaguru __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com Together We Can Pursue A #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Conversation Topics: -Why Cristina decided to drop out of college and leave behind “the comfortable” to pursue the “uncomfortable” (hint: to follow her dreams) -What inspired Cristina to start her fitness journey and to start posting on social media to develop her own personal brand -How to believe in yourself when other people don’t -How Cristina fights against her fear of “losing it all” in the fitness industry -The importance of diversifying your influence when adapting to the changing game of social media -The Social (moral) responsibilities of having influence over others -The importance of understanding your positionally when trying to help others -Challenging perfectionism within social media -Dealing with negativity from others -The tension between putting content out for yourself vs. for others... what is Instagram even made for? -What does it mean to pursue a #StrongerSelf ____ Some super BOMB quotes that were said: “I left college and... my whole family was disappointed.... but it was the best thing that I could have done for me.” “For a long time I didn’t believe I could make ‘fitness’ into a career... then one day I put it in my head that I could make this my career... that this could definitely happen... these thoughts were powerful for me to make them happen.” “In anything in life, you can’t look for the support of others to pursue something... you have to want it yourself.” “There is no guarantee that things are going to last forever... and that scares me...” “As much as we can’t always speak from experience, it's important to listen, to educate ourselves and try to understand the experiences of others to learn how to best help and serve them.” “Confidence and self-esteem are so lacking... especially with social media... we scroll through pictures and videos of people whether it's their bodies or perfect dream life... it can be very hurtful.” “It is my duty to make sure that I don’t put out the image that I am perfect... because I definitely am not. I have insecurities and I have flaws. No one is perfect.” “We sometimes focus too much on our bodies and... focusing on the positives and more of the innate qualities of who I am.... has really been helpful for me in the industry that I am in.” “In my mind, I am going to do what I have to do to make it work. I am going to find the next thing. If it doesn’t work I am going to invest what I have and make the best out of it. That kind of thinking is going to create that exact outcome.” ___ You can connect and find out more about what Cristina is up to on Twitter, IG, and Snapchat @cristinacapron and Youtube via ‘Cristina Capron’ __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

In this episode we talk about: -How Courtney was able to overcome the “no food, tons of cardio” approach to fitness and begin lifting (and how this changed her life) -The difficulties of building a healthy relationship with food, healthy, and fitness -How Courtney overcame her own eating disorder -How Courtney expanded her diet to more ‘bad foods’ to help her muscles grow and preform better in the gym. -The challenge of validating your own innate qualities in the fitness and social media world -Challenges of putting weight gain in order to gain muscle -Finding acceptance when you feel misunderstood by others -How to be a more confident self -Importance of knowing your “yes/no” decisions when standing up for your own self - How faith has helped her find a greater purpose and see hope during dark times in life -What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf __ Some awesome quotes that were said: “At first I was like ‘no, no, everything is okay’ but it really wasn’t for me. I wasn’t supplying my body with enough food for really anyone to live... and for years I struggled with the mindsets that I had” “I developed this body dysmorphia when I just felt that I was so gross and fat and it wasn’t that way at all.... for so long I struggled with how to properly train... and it wasn’t until I reached out for professional help was I able to start to get better” “For years I just wasn’t mentally in the right place. I wasn’t comfortable with who I was.... and I took out a lot of frustrations out into my diet and through exercise...” “I wanted to recognize more qualities about myself other than just my physical body... that if my friends and family loved me for more innate qualities... then I deserved to love myself more for those as well” “Actually engaging in a bulk wasn’t easy because I had to see my body change in grow in way that was had to accept at times...” “The inside of your doesn’t change, even if the outside does, and I have been able to find more love for myself by appreciating those inner qualities more” “What even is normal? There are going to be a million different ideas for what beautiful is... so develop your own standard and live by that” “No matter what I do I can’t please everybody... what is important is to make sure that I like what I say, that I like I can do... and its okay to be a little bit selfish sometimes... to make sure that your happiness comes first” “Life is really short. Might as well make the freaking best of it” “Allowing yourself to get comfortable with the uncomfortable is necessary with really any change you want to see in your life” __ You can connect and find out more about what Courtney is up to on IG and Twitter: @courto_3 and on SC @courtneyhartman Courtney’s Personal Fitness Coaching -> https://linktr.ee/ courto_3 __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 07 - Michael Farr - The Power of Admitting Uncertainty and Questioning Our Authority __ In this episode, Mike and I challenge what authority means in the context of business and in the fitness industry and dive into how certain people in Mike’s life influenced him to motivate and inspire the world (and how you can effectively do the same). Topics we discuss: -The importance of mentorship when trying to become smart and educated about your career -How to create dialogue during controversial issues and battling the human need to always be “right” -What qualifies an expert in a given field? When do we know that we are qualified to share information with others? Does it even matter? -Responsibilities an Influencer should hold when considering their impact on others -The power in admitting uncertainty. -How he has dealt with the death of close ones and how they continue to inspire him to better everyday -What is means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf. __ Here are some great quotes that were said: “Whatever aspect of life – trying to get smarter, trying to get to know myself better, trying to control different addictions, are good or bad habits that I have – that is what really drew me to fitness. Its the most raw form of progression.” “Confidence to me is knowing who you are and knowing who you are not. If you can do this, you can be as dominating and as humble to the core.” “I lacked confidence just like anyone else... it took me about 4 months to muster up the courage to go to the gym.... and I just sort of kept quiet, learned my place, and learned everything I could about the sport of powerlifting.” “The best way that I have dealt with everything in my life is to be honest and true.” “Because people follow me on social media, I have a responsibility to not only put out content that I believe in but to make sure that... the people I surround myself with, the sponsorships that I have, the companies that I work with are also true to what I believe in.” “My goal is to rise together, not apart. It is the only way we can get things done” “When my best friend passed away... I wasn’t motivated to do anything... stopped exercising... gained a bunch of weight.... played video games all day... didn’t do my homework from school... I thought I was going to be a bum for the rest of my life and then that was when I decided to hit the weights again.... and to this day he motivates me to bring a positive light to this world every single day.” ___ You can find Mike on YT, SC, IG, and TW @silentmike __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Today on Stronger Self Radio Hansika and I talk about the how you can help find yourself and your sense of purpose when feeling stuck in life and how to make healthy lifestyle choices when constantly presented conventional and misleading information (hint: it may not be what you think). In the podcast, we talk about: -Why cutting carbs and eating low calories may not be the best option for dieting. -The undiscussed consequences of eating low calories. -Feeling lost in life and how using the gym helped her battle through this. -The importance of starting small when making big changes. -How to “win” in the constant game of comparison on social media. -The challenges of building healthy relationships with food and its link with building a healthy relationship with yourself. -What it means to pursue a stronger self. Content warning: there is some discussion on the topics of eating disorders __ Some super awesome quotes from the podcast: “I remember just putting on a bikini in high school and looked at myself in the mirror and noticed that I changed and was not the person I used to be... eating everything and not caring what I was putting in my body” “In high school I just felt lost... I didn’t know who I was anymore... I was watching youtube videos and saw Nikki Blackketter.... she inspired me to have a balance between fitness and having a life and going out to eat.... this is where I started to get into this fitness thing” “For me, going to the gym and having that structure was good for me to help me with how I was feeling so when I was feeling lost.... [fitness] honestly got my life together” “It's not like we can always be motivated to go the gym. There are days when I really don’t want to go.... but it has become a habit to go because I know how [good] it makes me feel after every time I go” “when you are eating enough, sometimes your reproductive system can shut down... and I didn’t know that going into dieting... now I try to eat higher calories and balance it with a healthier lifestyle.” “what you believe you become.” “Focus on working hard today knowing that you are better than the person you were yesterday.... You are only in competition with yourself.” “You are both a masterpiece and work in progress.” __ You can connect and find out more about what Hansika is up to on Twitter and IG @hansika_silva and YouTube via ‘Hansika Silva’ __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 05 - Jeanne Marie - From Bullied to Bodybuilder: The Subtle Art of Stumbling Upon Your Strengths __ Today on Stronger Self Radio I interview Jeanne Marie, an online coach and NPC competitive bodybuilder who went through some serious hardship earlier in her life to become the empowering and inspiring woman she is today. Some of awesome topics we talked about: -How Jeanne learned how to step out of her comfort zone and make going to the gym a habit for life -How to surround yourself with people who empower you and get away from those who take away from you -The incredible power of just one compliment -How to sift through the potentially harmful inauthentic messages on social media and in the fitness industry -The struggle between internal and external strengths (and finding your own) -How IIFYM (If it fits your macros) saved her relationship with food and made it easier for her to diet down and look great -Jeanne’s end goal to start an orphanage in Haiti -How her mentality of “getting uncomfortable with the comfortable” continues to impact her life today __ Some Amazing Quotes that were said: “I literally looked in the mirror one day and realized that over a period of time I had gained 30 pounds and I didn’t know where to start...” “The gym is my therapist... it is a place where you can go and let out any emotion... if I am having a bad day or a good day I have good lift... nothing else matters....” “I don’t think my 16 year old self would believe that I would [later surround myself] with a group of women who are so empowered and speak so kindly of themselves....” “Being empowered in not about someone saying your pretty or your body looks good... its things like you made me confidence, you made me healthy... its compliments on your abilities which are so much more powerful than your just your physical body” “I had a coach that told me I could only eat spinach and tilapia.... this was for 16 weeks... and I was restricting myself so much that I found it hard to enjoy my life... she has a million followers so I could trust her.... but I couldn’t live like this... then I discovered IIFYM and it changed my life” “You don’t have to be restricted to see the results you want with your body... you don’t deserve to go through a diet that makes you miserable” “Everyday is a brand new chance... a fresh start. You can change your life at any point. Its not ever a now or never situation. It is whenever” __ You can find out what Jeanne is up to at: @jeannemariefit jmariefitness.com __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 04- Valentina Esteban - Giving Yourself Permission to Grow: Connecting with Your Spirituality __ Today on Stronger Self Radio Valentina and I discuss how finding your intuition and connecting with your spirituality can help you grow and navigate the unpredictability of life. 
 In this episode we talked about: -What inspired Valentina to travel the world (and how you can set yourself up to do the same). 
-How Valentina lost over 30 pounds in 3 months and why she was motivated to start her fitness journey. -How living life with little certainty can create more certainty in the long run. -How to get through uncomfortable “self-help roadblocks” that hold us back. -Why your definition of fitness should change throughout your life. -Training with hate versus love (and which you should do). -How one tattoo changed everything. 
-Benefits of intuitive eating and taking a holistic approach to fitness (and life). -How to find purpose when feeling utterly lost and directionless in life. 
-What it means to Pursue a #StrongerSelf 
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 Some amazing quotes from the podcast: 
“At the end of 2016 I felt lost and unfulfilled even though I had achieved a lot of what I wanted for myself.... I felt that there was something really missing in my life... and that is what drove me to get onto this new path in life...” 
“Spiritualism wasn’t really practiced in my experience of religion so I didn’t really know where I was heading.... so I was just like ‘I am going to start meditating’ and try to connect with something that was missing in my life... and that’s where it all started for me” “There is always an intuitive part of us that knows what to do so I think this is what had made me take the right steps and get me to where I am today” 
“I wouldn’t be who I am without fitness... this ambition for building a stronger self... it build a stronger foundation for me and my path for a more spiritual (and fulfilled) life because without our physical health we cannot really do much” “If you don’t have that strong relationship with yourself you can completely tie your self-love to your physical body and as your body decays over your time your self-love will decay over time... that is why it is so important to build that love from within and focus on the other strengths that you have as a person and not based just on how you physically look” “Letting go of [my past] identity was definitely a challenge for me but I needed to give myself permission to grow because if I tied myself to that I wouldn’t have been able to.... you don’t have to tie yourself down to what you have down. There is always room for you to continue moving forward.” “You can’t base your actions off of other people’s actions. If you feel like you are staying true to yourself and you are bringing value the way that you want to bring value than that is what matters the most” “Life is not about being stagnant. It is about continuously moving forward to find who you are and what you truly to do” __ 
 You can connect and find out more about what Valentina is up to: -IG: @vval_e 
 -YouTube: ‘Valentina Esteban’ 
 -Website: www.valentinaesteban.com
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Podcast 03 - Kendall Reed - Using Your Voice to Help Others and Empowering the World to Follow. __ Kendall started the She Matters MVMT, a movement dedication to empowering young men and women seek help for mental health issues and to feel empowered to become their best selves. In addition to being a rockstar for shaping the future of mental health, she also has dabbled in competitive weight training and bikini competitions. In this episode we talk about: -How Kendal started the She Matters MVMT and why it continues to have a deep and meaningful impact on 1000’s each and every day. -How to help get yourself out of your rock bottom moments and turn them into definitive points of your own success. -Future innovations of mental health care. -The hidden dangers of the “fitness world” -Learning how to accept and love the physique you have. -How to talk about controversial issues in life on social media in a way that is helpful in furthering the conversation than hindering it. -Why you should consider to stop dieting to somewhat ironically get into the best shape of your life. -The benefits of the “Intuitive eating diet” and how this can help rebuild a healthy relationship with food -How to help break free of old and self-destructive habits to help form healthy new ones. -How to find your own purpose when you feel have lost it. -What it means to pursue a stronger self Content Warning: We talk about suicide, depression, anxiety, bullying, self harm and eating disorders. Although these can be incredibly tough subjects, it should be noted that we talk about them in a positive light. ____ Some bomb quotes that are said: “It is hard to talk about the issues of homophobia, sexism, fat phobia, etc., but if we don’t we can’t ever expect change as a whole and we can’t ever expect [social media] to become an app that empowers people and make the most out of our connections.” “Social media gifts us with a voice.... and the idea is to overwhelm (the bad) with using your voice for something good.” “For a long time I really struggled with my relationship with food and finding love for myself.... [one day] I just sat there and said ‘I can’t live life like this anymore.’ It wasn’t fun, I wasn’t healthy, I wasn’t going out anymore.... and then things changed when I got into weight lifting....” “Learning to let the little things go is going to be a challenge but a worthy endeavor as it will give more time (and energy) to deal with the things that do make a difference.” “The difference between guilt and shame is powerful. Guilt is when you do something and you feel bad about the act. Shame is when you do something you feel bad about who you are about a person.... shame is what breaks us down as people... it is what prevents us from connecting and being vulnerable and opening ourselves up to others.... so separating that line and realizing that you can feel guilty but not shame has been a huge thing for me.” “My grandmother would always tell me that ‘life is not all about work and projects that it is about fun and dream time.’... to have someone who encouraged me to have fun and to do things... I really needed that in my life.” __ You can find more information about Kendall by going to: IG: @kendy_wendy Her Amazing Website: -> shemattersmvmt.org __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 02 - Brian Decosta - Utilizing the Power of Believing in Yourself to Create the Life You Love __ Today on Stronger Self Radio Brian and I talk about how you can create a business and lifestyle that you love by believing in yourself and the importance of mindset in creating success and happiness in your life. In this episode, we talk about: -How an almost fatal car accident changed the trajectory of his life and forced him to question what means the most to him in his life. -How Brian executed his passion into a vision and then ultimately a reality that he owns as his own successful business. -Why uncovering a deeper message has been important in his own life and growing his business as a whole. -How to deal with negativity (both from strangers and the people you love) and ultimately how to believe in yourself. -The importance of mindset in virtually everything you do (and his powerful morning routine that changes the outlook of his entire day) -The importance of developing and helping improve himself so he can best serve others. -How fitness helped him find a more confident self that branched out into being a better man. -What it means to pursue a stronger self. __ Some Important Quotes From the Episode: “Fitness has really taught me discipline and instill the principle that there is no such thing as something for nothing.... you can be born with money, career, family with great relationships... but when it comes to a physique you love and being healthy, that work is only achieved through your own determination and hard work.” “We have hit some dark points in our life and some deep struggles and only through those struggles has it given us that strength to really step outside of the norm and talk about things that are so important to use” “Growing up I was always a self-conscience kid.... I was a people pleasure... the idea of people not liking me scared me.... I was always scared of thought of someone saying something bad about me and it really chained me down earlier in life.... then I shifted my mindset” “I was working 9 to 5, wasn’t a fan of it, and I was a consumer of social media content at work... and I was finally like ‘hey what these people do to be able to work for themselves really isn’t super miraculous and I feel as though I can do this.” “I truly believe that if you can get your mind right about something everything will come before you.” __ You can connect and find out more about what Brian is up to on IG, Twitter, FB, and YouTube via @BrianDecosta __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf __ Music by: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) and BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden

Episode 01 - Caleb Spiro - Finding a Stronger Self Within __ This is the first Episode of Stronger Self Radio. In this Episode, I talk about: -How going to the gym helped me get through hardest time of my life when I dealt with bullying, loneliness, and depression and how it literally saved my life -The impact of social media in my life (very positive) -Why I started this Podcast -My vision for creating a better world and why I want you to be a part of it. -Why I dare to ask the question “What does it mean to Pursue a Stronger Self” -And ultimately why you should too. __ Some Important Quotes From the Episode: “When I was 15 years old I was a constant victim of bullying at my school and really struggled to find my own happiness” “I have always felt a special energy towards the gym that, to this day, I still feel a special connection towards” “The gym became a second home to me where I could help find a stable ground” “Beyond just a physical representation of growth, a more confident me began to emerge” “As weightlifting began to teach me the values of hard work, patience, and consistency, I was learning how to fight through pain and find a strength inside of myself I didn’t know I had” “Going to the gym made me realize that I was worth so much more than what the bullies made me feel, but most importantly what I felt I could be” “I realized I only needed one person to believe in me to know that things were going to get better and that I was going to be okay” __ You can find me on Social Media by going to @caleb.spiro.fitness on Instagram Email: mediacontact@thestrongerselfmovement.com __ Music for intro/outro: BVRNOUT & KROMATIKS - Follow Your Heart ft. Cadence Ludden (WiDE AWAKE Remix) __ Join the Movement. www.thestrongerselfmovement.com And Together We Can Pursue Our #StrongerSelf