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Helping you unf*ck your body, brain, and online biz.

Christina Montalvo


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 466 EPISODES

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    The Confidence Project podcast is an absolute gem that I stumbled upon during the pandemic. From the very first episode, I was hooked and every word that Christina shares resonates deeply with me. What sets this podcast apart is Christina's intelligence, straightforwardness, strategic thinking, and her focus on human-centered approaches. Whether it's discussing business topics or matters related to wellness, Christina brings a fresh perspective that challenges conventional thinking and opens up new possibilities for personal and professional growth.

    One of the best aspects of The Confidence Project podcast is how it covers a wide range of topics that impact various aspects of life. From body image and exercise to diet culture and parenting, every episode delves into important issues that we may not have even thought about before. It's eye-opening to listen to Christina's insights and perspectives on these subjects, as she brings up thought-provoking ideas that encourage listeners to question societal norms and step outside the boxes that society tries to put us in. Her no-BS attitude combined with her honesty makes it feel like she's speaking directly into your own mind, giving you all the guidance and encouragement you need.

    Another fantastic aspect of this podcast is Christina's ability to tackle difficult conversations and address tough topics head-on. She doesn't shy away from controversial issues or voodoo topics for women; instead, she fearlessly dives into them with intelligence and compassion. This willingness to have open discussions allows listeners to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their lives, empowering them to show up in a better way both personally and professionally.

    While it's hard to find any faults with The Confidence Project podcast, if there was one criticism, it would be that some episodes may not resonate with everyone equally. Since the topics covered are diverse, certain episodes may appeal more strongly to particular individuals based on their personal interests or circumstances. However, this can also be seen as a strength because it allows listeners to pick and choose which episodes they want to tune into based on their own needs and preferences.

    In conclusion, The Confidence Project podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking for insightful, honest, and motivating content. Christina's unique approach to topics related to wellness and business is refreshing, and her no-nonsense attitude combined with her humor makes every episode a joy to listen to. This podcast has the power to change perspectives, challenge societal norms, and empower individuals to live their lives authentically. Don't miss out on this incredible podcast that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to conquer the world.



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    Latest episodes from The Confidence Project

    Reached an Income Ceiling? Do This First

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 11:46


    Feel like you've reached an income ceiling? Your next step is to raise your rates or find a bunch of new clients (despite your already jam-packed schedule), right? Not so fast. You actually need to do this first in order for any new clients or rate increase to make a lasting difference. Referenced in this episode: This Instagram post Blog posts: Why the Traditional Personal Training Model Doesn't Work Don't Charge Per Session- Do This Instead

    A Body-Lead Practice: The Warm-Up Before The Warm-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 28:55


    A body-led approach to tuning in before training hard. Most workouts start with a plan. Mine start with a pause. Before the warm-up. Before the programming. Before the playlists hit or the reps begin. I carve out 5-15 minutes for what I call: the warm-up before the warm-up. It's unstructured, agenda-free movement time. A chance to get quiet, grounded, and centered before diving in. It's less about prepping my muscles, and more about syncing my body and brain.  

    Surprise! I'm On Maternity Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 14:55


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    The One About Being Child Free by Choice with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 73:58


    Money, Business, and The Wisdom of Your Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 13:14


    Even when the numbers make sense on paper, your body might tell a different story. Tune in to hear how blending strategy & soul leads to more aligned—and sustainable—financial choices.

    I Want to be a Sturdy, Old Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 21:02


    I want to be a sturdy, old woman- a manifesto to staying out of the nursing home and how and why I plan to do just that... and why I think you should, too.

    When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy with Sam Vander Wielen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 61:39


    Sam Vander Wielen joins us again to share about her brand new book "When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy". For 8 years, Sam's been running Sam Vander Wielen LLC, has helped over 350,000 online business owners become legally protected through DIY contract templates, trainings, and her signature offer the Ultimate Bundle. Today, Sam shares her story about her brain surgey, caretaking for her dad before he passed away, and most recently, her mother being killed- all while continuing to run, grow, and scale her online business and publishing her first book! Our first episode together: Legally Protecting Your Biz with Sam Vander Wielen Sam's Links: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/book/ https://www.samvanderwielen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen/ _____________________ More from Christina:

    Mommy Bloggers (The Ruby Franke Story) & Economic Blackout Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 60:03


    Hannah and I talk about mommy bloggers, specifically the Ruby Franke story. Hannah read the book written by her daughter, Shari Franke, called The House of My Mother & we both watched the Hulu documentary all about Ruby Franke, the YouTube Mommy vlogger sensation who's now in prison for child abuse fueled by religious delusion. Hannah and I also weigh in on our opinions on the Economic Blackout Dates- do they work? Do they matter? Is there anything else we can be doing instead?  

    Connection Building Content- The Missing Piece of Your 2025 Content Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 30:51


    Caretaking for Aging Parents and Navigating Hospice Care with Laura Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 66:25


    I know I'm not the only one filled with anticapatory grief as I watch my parents age- it's a needed conversation and not nearly happening often enough.   Today, Laura Thomas joins us to share her story about caretaking for her dad in his final days. She gives us insights into the physical and emotional strength needed to navigate this time (this is why we lift, ya'll) as well as other important considerations like navigating the financial and logistical aspects that come in the wake of a parent passing away. Connect with Laura: On her website On IG: @laurathomasfitness

    Seasonal Approach to Fitness: My Year-Long Fitness Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 28:41


    Happy first day of Spring! With the changing of the seasons comes a change in my approach to fitness- tune in to hear how your entire year of fitness could change (for the better) with the seasons in mind. 

    Attorney by Day Marathon Runner and Running Coach by Night with Shelley Aniciete

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 82:29


    Find Shelley: On IG: @shelley_aniciete_running Her DM's are open if you're interested in run coaching! Website: allinclusiverunningcoach.com

    Superbowl Recap, Local Facebook Group Madness, + A Riddle We Both Got Wrong with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 70:58


    Hangout with Hannah: On her podcast On IG

    How to Get Paid on Time and What to do When You're Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 16:02


    Sick of feeling like the bill collector for your business? There's an easy 2-step fix: Step 1: Set up automatic payments for all clients.  Step 2: Create email templates and a system for what you will send whenever a client payment is late. This way, you don't waste your precious energy agonizing how to let your clients know they need to make a payment. Read the blog post here. Work with me here.  

    After the After: What Really Happens After Years of Anti-Dieting with Jenna Jozefowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 53:56


    Jenna is back with another crossover/collab episode after a long hiatus! What happens when you get bored with consuming all the anti-diet content out there? You just BE. On this episode we talk about: How hard it can be to live your life and truly embody anti-diet culture when you have to perform it on the internet as a part of your business. The full circle journey of going from diet culture, to anti-diet, to incorporating what you've learned into other areas of your life as a whole human. All the random things we've both been into lately. The parallels between different kinds of creative expression and having an intuitive movement practice. So many other deep AND frivolous things! Work With Jenna Find Jenna on IG: @itsjennaj Jenna's Podcast- Tough Cookie Talks

    Hoarding Content? Why I Want You to Post Your Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 18:51


    Ever found yourself sitting on a mountain of drafted posts either in the app or in Canva? Today's episode breaks down what this is signaling to your brain and why it's preventing you from creating and posting more content in the future.

    Amazon Has Taken Over Our World + Hannah's Favorite Recent Reads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 63:18


    Find Hannah: On IG On her podcast

    Should You Start a Joy Tracker? (why logistics and reasoning won't solve all your problems)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 37:41


    Aligned Growth Mini Mastermind Business Freedom Mini Mastermind   Mentioned in the episode: What Your Body Sounds like When She Whispers- Ailey Jolie on IG Money With Katie- Life Coaches: Pyramid Scheme or Legitimate Investment? Martha Beck on the We Can Do Hard Things podcast: Here Here Here

    Being a Business Owner vs. Self Employed & Building a Positive Company Culture with Jenna Quinn Lancor, CEO of Head First Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 71:31


    Jenna Quinn Lancor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Founder & CEO of Head First Health, a Counseling practice in Illinois with multiple clinicians whose specialities range from Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Eating Disorders, and Substance Abuse. Head First Health's mission is to empower you to have a better relationship with yourself in order to optimize your potential and live a meaningful life. They do this by honoring the brain/body/Spirit connection, specializing in evidence based therapies, and collaborating with holistic healers and functional medicine doctors. Today, Jenna is joining us to discuss the importance of mental health and entrepreneurship. Her expertise is both professional and personal--drawing upon the decade worth of work she's done with high achieving professional millennial women, as well as navigating the space of business ownership with her 10 person team.

    The 3 Highlighter Method: How I Paid Off $20K of Credit Card Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 30:42


    In today's episode, I'm sharing the exact method I used to pay off over $20k in credit card debt—before my business took off and before I got my MBA. This isn't about complicated financial strategies or having a deep understanding of money. It's about becoming aware of your spending habits and making intentional changes. I'll walk you through my 3 highlighter method, which helped me identify where my money was going and how I started taking control of my financial future. From tracking every expense to balancing debt repayment with saving, this approach shifted my mindset—and it can do the same for you. Whether you're deep in debt or just want to be more mindful of your money, this episode has the tools to help you take charge.

    Embarrassing Stories + Who's on Our Mount Rushmore with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 65:21


    Back with everyone's favorite, Hannah Brown for this fun and random rapid fire Q&A episode. We talk about what we'd do if we won the lottery but couldn't move or change jobs, who would be on our personal Mount Rushmore, our most embarassing stories, and more.

    Adulting Essentials: Creating Systems In Your Life for Ease, Success, and Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 51:08


    New Year, new intro, same ol' me. In today's episode we talk about: outgrowing "self help" culture creating systems in your life and how they can help you navigate tough times how systems help you achieve your goals and are essential to any New Year's Resolutions you may have even if you're not in a tough season my entire kitchen management system and why I love it so much other areas of your life you can create a systems for ease and a better chance at sticking to your habits and achieving your goals 

    Organized Religion + Diet Culture: the undeniable intersection with Sarah Petty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 83:57


    Sarah Petty joins us today to talk about high control religion and its intersection and overlap with diet culture. Hang out with Sarah: On IG: @powerup.movementco Website: www.sarahempowers.com   My IG post on dieting + religion here.

    How I Planned Out My Year (with paid time off!) as a Full-Time Trainer & Gym Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 41:24


    This episode is a mini-master class in how I structured my year as a full-time trainer and gym owner. Even if you don't own a gym or work with clients in-person, this episode is full of ideas to help you create a fulfilling community, take control of your career, and take your business to the next level in 2025. Register for the 2025 Business Planning Workshop Blog posts: How to get paid time off as a personal trainer Don't charge per hour as a personal trainer- do this instead! Podcast episode mentioned (contains Creating a Mind Map example) Help! My friends are on Ozempic.

    Traveling the World, Movement Practices, and Business with Holly Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 68:04


    Holly of @liftwithhollyandarryn joins us today to talk about her world travels, movement practice evolution, and running an online business.  Hang out with Holly: @liftwithhollyandarryn @hollybeingjolly Website: liftwithhollyandarryn.com/links

    Black Friday Deals Flopped? Here might be why

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 35:45


    Black Friday Deals didn't produce the sales you had hoped for? Here are a few reasons why that happened and what you can do differently next time... which doesn't have to be next year! Mentioned in this episode: Book a Business Strategy Session here. Register for the Plan Your 2025 Business Planning Workshop here. Creating a Mind Map mini workshop, hiding in the 'Help! My friends are on Ozempic' episode. Read the blog post version of this episode here.  

    The Un-influenced Life with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 52:19


    Hannah Brown and I are back to talk about the affects of influencer culture on our self-worth, confidence, and pocketbooks. Hang out with Hannah: On IG: @hannahbrowninc On her podcast.

    Triggered by family over the holidays? Listen to this.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 32:36


    What does it mean when we're "triggered" by something? Whether it's your annoying aunt Jan talking about her diet or your weird uncle Steve asking you when you're going to get married, feeling triggered by something means 2 things are going on inside of us at once. I won't spoil what those 2 things are (in fear you won't listen to the episode, lol) but understanding what a trigger is means we can finally take control over our peace & remain unbothered as drama, chaos, gossip and the usually-expected family dynamics play out over the holidays. Tune into this episode so you're equipped to deal with all the weird quirks your family brings to the table over the holiday season. A strong mimosa can also help, but so will this episode!

    Holiday Prep: Deprogram Diet Culture with Dr. Supatra Tovar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 67:05


    Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only clinical psychologists in the country who is also a registered dietitian and accredited fitness expert. Dr. Tovar's unique background and integrated specializations allow her to provide holistic mind-body treatment for trauma, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety for children and adults. Dr. Tovar has numerous scholarly and professional presentations at several national conferences on a variety of health topics, including the detection and treatment of disordered eating, dissociation, weightism, and mindfulness interventions for eating disorders. Dr. Tovar earned her doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has two master's degrees, a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Psychological Association. Since founding her first Pilates studio almost twenty years ago, she has been designing exercise and nutrition programs as well as helping clients emotionally and mentally heal. She created ANEW Insight to inspire and guide a client's journey to improving their relationships with their mind, body, and spirit. https://www.anew-insight.com/podcast https://www.anew-insight.com/course Get Dr. Supatra Tovar's Book, Deprogram Diet Culture.

    Lifestyle vs Achievement Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:06


    Understanding and Cultivating Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Jenny Woo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 52:56


    Dr. Jenny Woo is a Harvard-trained educator, emotional intelligence researcher, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion. As an MBA social entrepreneur and a Ph.D., she is passionate about bridging science and practice. Dr. Woo is the creator of award-winning card games and mental health tools to help kids and adults build emotional intelligence and communication skills. Her bestselling card games, 52 Essential Conversations and 52 Essential Coping Skills, are used in homes, schools, and workplaces in 50+ countries. Dr. Woo has been featured in CNBC, FORTUNE, Forbes, Parents, Fast Company, and Business Insider. Dr. Woo is passionate about helping people realize their potential from classroom to boardroom. She has worked as a Montessori school director, a human capital consultant at Deloitte, an HR Talent & Strategy Manager at Cisco, an MBA career coach at UC Berkeley, a cognitive science researcher conducting memory and growth mindset interventions with adults 70+, and a certified fitness trainer. She lives in Southern California with her partner, three very different kids (two are twins!), and a beloved poodle nicknamed Oxytocin. Follow Dr. Jenny Woo: On IG: @mindbrainparentings Website: https://mindbrainemotion.com/

    Behind the Scenes of Mental Health Therapy with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 61:25


    Hannah, a trained mental health therapist, and I discuss the ins and outs of mental health therapy.

    Building Confidence and Client Success: How this Small Gym Owner Mastered Onboarding and Her Programming Process for Growth with Shell Juno

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 61:34


    Shell (aka Juno) co-runs a brick and mortar training studio with her husband, where she separately runs her own business in as a women's strength and conditioning trainer, and co-leads the UK branch of the kettlebell certification organisation, RKC.  In today's episode, we discuss the transformation Juno experienced once she designed a program for her small group clients and developed an official on-boarding process that took her business to feeling stressful and messy to simple, straightforward and dare we say... fun. We also discuss: How she stopped wasting her time with new inquiries that weren't a good fit How she prevents herself from being ghosted by new inquiries The structure of her small group classes + training app The ins and outs of her on-boarding process for new clients Why she doesn't feel bad charging her clients anymore       Our previous episode: listen here Follow Shell on IG: @sell_juno Website: https://juno-fitness.co.uk/

    Fix the Ick of Your Sales Process with this Party Planning Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 23:12


    Want customized guidance for what you heard in this episode? Book a 60-minute business strategy call with me here.

    We lost thousands of podcast listeners- here's what I'm doing about it

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 33:10


    Don't focus on metrics that make you want to quit. And what to do when the metrics no longer make you want to quit. 

    This Successful Gym Started in a Storage Closet! A guest interview with Lianna, co-owner of Rozzie Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 55:40


    Connect with Lianna and Rozzie Fitness: On Instagram Website

    Adult frat bros, problematic Tik-Tokers, & mommy influencers with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 57:21


    How this nonprofit made $60,000 with one event

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 32:35


    Book mentioned: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker Dog Rescue Mentioned: Chi-Town Pitties

    "Help! My friends are on Ozempic."

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 38:58


    Balancing Your 9-5 & Your Side Hustle with Life and Business Coach Loraine Martinez Bellamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 52:49


    Find Loraine: On her website On IG Sign up for Loraine's Pivot Clinic here!

    The Anti-Aging & Beauty Obsession with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 64:07


    Featuring Hannah Brown of Coins and Conversations @hannahbrowninc

    my favorite alarm clock (and winter survival staple)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 11:48


    Read the blog + shop the links Podcast episode: Daytime Strategies for Better Sleep Blog: Daytime Strategies for Better Sleep

    Honest Reviews: Factor Meals & Better Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 30:15


    An honest review (because #notsponsored) about Factor Meals and Better Help. Which one would I sign up for again and which one would I probably never sign up for again? Tune in to find out!

    7 Work-from-Home Strategies to Mitigate Burnout, Increase Productivity, and Enhance Work-Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 31:47


    Related episodes: Designing Your Benefits Package as a Small Business Owner 3 Phone Habits that Help Me Stay Focused Are you a Toxic Boss to Yourself? How I Use My Daily Planner (AM & PM rituals)   Blog Post: https://christinamontalvo.com/blog/7-work-from-home…ork-life-balance/

    Kamala Harris for President, Womanhood, Motherhood, and Government Lollipops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 36:44


    Running While Fat + The Unspoken Reality of Gaining Weight with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 63:55


    Featuring Hannah Brown of Coins and Conversations @hannahbrowninc

    Designing & Curating Your Space for Relaxation and Rejuvenation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 34:28


    5 Things I No Longer Do With Fitness and My Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 34:26


    5 Things I No Longer Do with my body/fitness routine: Take pre-workout Prioritize powdered protein Workout 6 days a week Prioritize high intensity workouts Rely on a fitness tracker/watch Tune in for the details!

    Tinkering, Team Culture, and Mindset Issues That Kill Your Business Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 35:23


    Is Online Business Harder Than In-Person Business?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 16:59


    Money Traps, Renting vs Owning, and Our Financial Philosophies with Hannah Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 79:34


    Connect with Hannah: On IG: @hannahbrowninc On her podcast Coins and Conversations

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