The Karey Northington Podcast

Whether you're working your way up the corporate ladder or building your own business as an entrepreneur, this episode is full of ways to grow and advance in your career! Zach Lucas is on the podcast sharing how he went from working the front desk at 24 Hour Fitness, and stood out to the point where he earned VP in the organization. Tune in to Zach's story for how he showed up fully regardless of his role, being willing to take risks, and his best advice for being successful in your career!    02:15 How did the military get you started in the fitness business? 06:20 What made you switch from becoming a History Teacher to a Personal Trainer? 08:30 Is the career you're working towards going to give you the income and lifestyle you want? 11:15 What did your journey look like from working the front desk to being a VP? 13:40 How long did you work the front desk before you started moving up within 24 Hour Fitness? 17:30 When did you start seeing that there could be a bigger picture than staying in corporate? 20:15 How did you convince your family to uproot, leave your career, and move for a new job? 24:40 What was the learning curve switching from 24 Hour Fitness to Pure Fitness? 27:15 What advice to you have for those wanting to move up within a corporation? 29:30 What enticed you to make the change from running a big box gym to a boutique model? 32:00 How do you add value to your members as a boutique gym? 37:40 What advice do you have that made you successful in your career?   Follow the Fiit Nation Flagstaff location on Instagram | @fiitnationflagstaff Find the closest gym location to you | fiitnation.com ……………………….. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en   And check out how you can work with Karey on her website:  kareynorthington.com

What is peptide therapy? Who is it for? Dr. Greg Jones is back on the podcast diving into what peptides do, companies that are trying to get around selling peptides without FDA approval, and that the difference is between adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency! As someone who is constantly researching and stays up to date with peptide therapy, Dr. Jones also shares the benefits of taking peptides, and the importance of getting them prescribed from a credible source. Tune in for the breakdown of how you can get the results you want, and what Dr. Jones recommends you look into changing before considering peptides!  02:30 What are peptides? Are peptides being discontinued? 06:15 What is the FDA doing to regulate peptides?10:00 How do you know if you are getting quality supplements? 11:20 What are companies online doing to get away with selling these peptides that aren't approved? 12:40 Why is it beneficial to take peptides? 14:50 Is it possible to overdose on peptides, giving your body the message to overproduce? 17:30 Who should NOT take peptides? 21:10 What symptoms do you see that would prompt needing labs and potential treatment? 22:40 What are some other options you recommend before peptide therapy? 28:00 What are adrenal glands? What do they do? 30:30 How can you tell if you may have adrenal fatigue? 32:50 When would it be appropriate to supplement with cortisol? 34:00 Is adrenal fatigue and adrenal insufficiency the same thing? 36:15 The importance of doing your research and see a professional to take care of your body!   Connect with Dr. Jones on Instagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/?hl=en Check out his Website: https://www.doctorgregjones.com/ Contact Dr. Jones with any questions/information on treatment at info@doctorgregjones.com ……………………….. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en And check out how you can work with Karey on her website:  kareynorthington.com

Welcome back to the first episode of 2021! In this episode, our host Karey is joined by the couple behind The Good in Media, Danny and Brianne Hoefelmann. The Good in Media is the team behind this podcast, and this episode is a behind the scenes look at how they got started, their mission, and what it's like working with your spouse. As someone who has struggled with mental illness and other challenges with his previous job, he shares what it was like going from being fired from his job and deciding to build a business based around the good in the world around us. As their business has grown, Danny's wife Brianne has now joined the business full-time and they are sharing their story of growth within their business, and as a couple! 03:00 What is The Good in Media? How did it get started? 06:40 How did you guys pivot when Danny lost his job? 10:40 Was it hard to let Brianne in and get help when struggling with your mental health? 13:15 How you can face the same problem as a team together. 15:00 After giving yourself one month to hit your first financial goal, how did you go about starting your business? 17:20 The power of podcasting, and building community. 20:15 What are some things you considered with starting to work together? 24:20 What was it like putting in your two weeks and taking the leap to work together? 30:00 What is the meaning behind The Good in Media? 35:40 The question we ask ourselves to know if it is something that will make us “happy”. 41:00 How do you communicate what needs to be done in the business and in the home? 43:40 The importance of setting goals and being flexible on your journey to reach them! 45:15 How we communicate as a family about work and deadlines that need to be met. 52:30 What tips would you give to anyone going through mental health struggles?   Connect with The Good in Media on Instagram: @thegoodinmedia https://www.instagram.com/thegoodinmedia/?hl=en Or reach out to Danny and Brianne on their personal Instagram accounts!Brianne @briannehoefelmann https://www.instagram.com/briannehoefelmann/?hl=en Danny @thegooddanny https://www.instagram.com/thegooddanny/?hl=en ……………………….. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=enAnd check out how you can work with Karey on her website: kareynorthington.com

It seems to be perfect timing that at the end of 2020 our host Karey has Drew Manning of Fit to Fat to Fit on the podcast! Drew is a trainer that decided to do an experiment back in 2011 to gain weight and then lose it all to learn what so many of his clients were going through. Now, almost ten years later, Drew decided to do the experiment again leading up to his 40th birthday! Whether you are setting goals to make healthier choices, gain mental clarity, or change any habit that is not serving you, this is the episode to tune into! Drew and Karey dive into how making healthy choices and getting in shape is so much more than the physical transformation you can see! Tune in to hear more as Drew is halfway through this journey of gaining weight and starts the physical and emotional transformation back to a healthier version of himself on January 4th, 2021! 01:55 What is Fit to Fat to Fit? 03:15 Why was it important to run this experiment again? 09:00 What was it like realizing you were eating as a coping mechanism? 12:30 How eating unhealthy food affects other areas of your life! 14:30 What have you noticed has changed as you've gone through this journey? 17:05 Questions to ask yourself to examine your triggers. 18:15 Being in tune with your emotions and navigating the highs and lows. 21:40 Unlearning lazy habits. 23:15 How is your energy keeping up with your girls? 26:40 How are you documenting your journey? 29:10 What has it been like doing this experiment and gaining weight during the pandemic? Follow along with Drew on this journey on social media: @fit2fat2fit https://www.instagram.com/fit2fat2fit/?hl=en And on his website: fit2fat2fit.com ……………………….. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=enAnd check out how you can work with Karey on her website: kareynorthington.com

We're back with an entrepreneurial boss babe, Cristie Norman! Cristie is a Sommelier, creator of The Online Wine Course for beginners, and co-founder of The United Sommeliers Foundation which provides relief for Sommeliers that are out of work due to the pandemic. In this episode, we dive into different parts of entrepreneurialism from becoming the best at your craft, to what goes into creating an online course. Of course, we also talk about wine! Tune in to hear how we can find opportunities in this challenging time of the pandemic, and how we can work our way up in whatever work we do. Or maybe start a completely new venture from scratch.  02:30 How did you get started as a Sommelier? 05:00 Who is The Online Wine Course for? 09:10 Setting the goal to teach 1 million people by the end of 2021. 12:00 Do you know where your wine is coming from?  15:05 Lessons and breaking stereotypes working as a Sommelier at Spago. 18:30 What was the process like launching your online course? 24:30 Ways we can shift and grow through the challenges of the pandemic. 26:30 What was it like being a Sommelier to celebrities? 29:00 How can you show your value when asking for a raise or promotion? 32:15 Creating a relief fund for Sommeliers during the pandemic. 37:40 Finding healthy coping mechanisms and helping others in time of need.   Check out The Online Wine Course - For Beginners And save 50% when you use Promo code: BETHECHANGE https://theonlinewinecourse.com/   President/Co-Founder The United Sommeliers Foundation https://www.unitedsommeliersfoundation.org/   IG Handle @cristienorman_somm https://www.instagram.com/cristienorman_somm/ ………………………. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en And kareynorthington.com  

In this episode, our host Karey is chatting with Corey Phelps! Corey is a fellow mom and entrepreneur! Karey and Corey have a lot in common, including leaving the “safe” career, making their health a priority, and showing up as a leader in life and in business. Corey talks about ways she's followed fulfillment to create success, and how to take feedback well to grow. Including how we can all conquer negative patterns, and making adjustments to grow!  02:40 What led you to make a change when you were burnt out in your career? 06:30 How did you find out you were having issues with your thyroid? 10:45 How are challenges in business different when you're working on something you love? 16:00 When to audit what you are feeling resistant about! 19:55 How to acknowledge and change negative patterns in your life. 28:00 How to know when to pivot, and how to create the job of your dreams. 31:00 What questions should we ask ourselves when trying to find the right business decisions? 34:40 What piece of advice would you give our listeners? Follow Corey on Instagram @coreyphelps_ https://www.instagram.com/coreyphelps_/?hl=en ……………………….. Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en And check out how you can work with Karey on her website: kareynorthington.com  

This episode is a heart to heart! Our host Karey is sharing her story from feeling powerless to feeling powerful! In this episode, Karey talks about what it was like being medically diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder, and ways she has learned to not only find better ways to cope with stress, but also change the internal dialogue that can hold us back. Tune in to hear more of her story and ways you can change your mindset in an instant for the better. 02:00 Being medically diagnosed with binge eating disorder. 03:50 Realizing I needed a new coping mechanism! 05:10 What I did to help myself stay in the present and process my feelings. 07:22 How you can take back your power intentionally! 09:20 What is your inner dialogue saying? 12:20 What would my best self do? Check out the book It's Not Always Depression  https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Always-Depression-Authentic/dp/0399588140/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA17P9BRB2EiwAMvwNyDPxTKqXPF2DlbD4wGcUWI-W8Bg501jGofKZB8xixYKy_rtuNiB2MBoCM9MQAvD_BwE&hvadid=242019813546&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9029976&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15993489756891914530&hvtargid=kwd-409200399293&hydadcr=22566_10346545&keywords=it%27s+not+always+depression&qid=1605246505&sr=8-2&tag=googhydr-20 ............................................ Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en And kareynorthington.com  

We are thrilled to have our host Karey chat with friend and mentor, Carol Cox. Carol is the founder of Speaking Your Brand, a coaching and training company that helps women communicate with confidence on stage, in webinars, and podcasts! Carol is the host of the weekly 5 star rated Speaking Your Brand Podcast and during the election season serves as a Democratic political analyst on TV news in Orlando Florida. Whether it's using social media platforms or standing on stage, this episode is full of tips of how you can create your signature talk and connect with your audience!  02:30 How everyone experiences “savannah brain” when they step on stage. 05:30 How has speaking been a lead generator for your clients? 11:40 Can you share a time you were vulnerable with your audience? 15:15 How do you handle pushback and negative comments when you share something vulnerable or controversial? 19:40 How do feel qualified enough to speak in front of an audience? 22:30 What can speakers do you get paid speaking engagements? 26:30 How you can use feedback forms to improve your presentation and even capture** 30:00 Tips to sell on a webinar. 33:00 How did you create a successful virtual event? 39:30 Do you ever feel rusty if you haven't done a presentation or speech in a while? ……………………… Connect with Carol by subscribing to her podcast: Speaking Your Brand Podcast Save 50% on her Carols course: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/webinar-course/ Code: Karey Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en

Bret is back on the Podcast! We're so excited to have Bret the “Glute Guy” Contreras returning to the podcast. In this episode, dive into everything that affects your strength from mindset to upping your calories, and if it's possible to maintain strength while dieting! Of course, there are also some laughs, an inside look at what bikini competitions are like, and a new kind of competition Bret created he held in Miami in between! 02:20 Does dieting mean losing strength is inevitable? 04:10 Debunking the myth that you shouldn't train and lift heavy the week before the competition! 07:00 Two different mindsets of how competitors handle offseason. 09:15 Fuel your workouts! 12:10 Is there any correlation between your menstrual cycle and your strength? 15:00 What do you recommend bikini competitors gain during bulking/offseason? 21:20 How men and women see themselves differently in the mirror. 22:40 Why Bret doesn't recommend women compete in Bikini anymore. 26:20 Don't get so caught up on one measuring tool! 34:20 Can you spot treat fat? 38:00 How strength training IS fat loss training! 42:15 How hard is it to compete? 44:30 How long should you be resting in between sets? 46:40 What is preventing you from getting stronger? 48:20 Bret created a new competition called Strong Lifting. 54:50 Did the competition change the way the girls dieted? 58:10 How comparison can either motivate or discourage people. 01:04:20 How changing the plan isn't a failure, its a strategy for success! 01:06:50 As a strength coach it's more than just diet and exercise, its also about mindset. 01:10:50 What should people be telling their coach to get the best out of the experience? ................................... Connect with Karey on Instagram: @kareynorthington https://www.instagram.com/kareynorthington/?hl=en To work with Karey, check out our website: https://kareynorthington.com/ Follow Bret on Instagram: @bretcontreras1 https://www.instagram.com/bretcontreras1/?hl=en         

I've been busier than ever with nutrition clients this month so I wanted to touch on what to prioritize with your diet if you have fat loss, muscle building, or body recomposition goals. I'm taking on new clients this month. Reach out to me at kareynorthington.com, mention this podcast, and receive a promotion for nutrition coaching.

Olenka Cullinan, founder of iStartFirst, had to pivot her annual Bossbabes Summit due to COVID. She explains how she did it, what platform she used, and how she will incorporate live-streaming in the future. www.istartfirst.com

Self- punishment often prevails as a form of "motivation" toward our fitness goals. Therapist Gena Kohner shares ways to use self-love instead to end the negative inner thought banter often used to spark action.

Thyroid issues have increased, especially in women. Dr. Zen tells us what we should be testing and how to treat a thyroid imbalance so you can end weight loss frustration and feel your best.

We answer your questions about how to file your business, what you can claim (and what you can't), the real deal with the PPP program, and more! Save thousands with this information.  

Dr. Greg Jones focuses on optimizing health for his patients and walks us through the current peptide protocols that aid in mental clarity, sleep, body composition, libido, and more.  You can find Dr. Jones at www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones

Ah, the honeymoon phase- where you will forgo sleeping and eating to cupcake (as author and coach Heidi B would say). Learn how to keep that phase alive (but include eating and sleeping), or if it's a sign of a bigger issue on this week's podcast.   www.heidibcoaching.com www.kareynorthington.com 

Donna Parker, mom, and entrepreneur (as well as one of our own BIA Collective members), has overcome unimaginable adversity and her story is inspirational as well as an invaluable lesson for all of us during this time.  www.blondysbakedgoods.com www.kareynorthington.com  

Are you feeling drained lately?! Many are. We talk about how to protect your energy, especially if you identify as an empath, with transformational coach Reggie Mckiver.  Find Reggie at www.thereggiemckiver.com

Jennifer Linck is a Chief Warrant Officer Two in the US Army, a fitness coach, competitor, and mom. She shares her story of divorce and re-marriage, how she knew it was the right thing to do, and how they changed to make it work. www.linckfit.com

Gyms are opening and we want to help you get back to training in a safe and effective way. Bret explains exactly how to do so. A must-listen before you dive back into your usual regimen. 

If you regularly feel taken advantage of, find yourself saying yes when you really mean no, or seem to have years of resentment boiling below the surface, you need to listen to this podcast with resident therapist Gena Kohner. www.revivecounselingandwellness.com

Gianna is the founder of In Creative Co, a multidisciplinary design and photography studio serving Boston and beyond. She has worked with Converse, America's Test Kitchen, Jack Daniel's, and more but now focuses on helping the solopreneur tell their story to build business success. https://www.incc.design/

Gena Kohner is a licensed couples' therapist who facilitates healthy conflict resolution allowing couples to connect and thrive in their relationships. Learn her 20 rules for fighting fair and tips on how to effectively communicate with your SO (or anyone for that matter!) www.revivecounselingandwellness.com

As a perfectionist and chronic over-thinker, I have a long history of suffering from anxiety until I met EFT. Dr. Julie Graves walks us through the method and we share our personal stories of how EFT helped us calm our anxious feelings. Watch the method as well on YouTube.  Find Dr. Julie at www.jagwellness.com

I share why self-forgiveness is so important. I also share my personal experience with self- punishment when grappling with binge eating and how I changed my behavior and thought patterns from self-loathing to self-love. 

As a 3 x fitness cover model, I've been asked how I landed the covers and what I cashed in for them numerous times. No one better to explain the process than James Patrick, the photographer behind those 3 covers. His work has been on over 500 covers and we break down the questions you need to ask yourself before you pitch, what photos you'll want to have, and what you can expect to earn as a fitness model.

Schedule and time-block like a work from home veteran using our best practices- you'll be more effective and work fewer hours, too! Carmen Ohling is a women's empowerment coach. Her tagline "become obsessed with your own life" is one of my favorites to date! We have both been working from home for years and this episode is full of our combined best tips! 

With grocery stores lacking, gyms closed, and our stress at an all-time high, I share tips on how to simplify your training and nutrition for success. Get my free at-home training guide at www.kareynorthingtonfitness.com

Concrete strategies to enhance and repair an unfulfilling relationship- friendship, work relationship, or intimate relationship. You have more control over the situation than you may think! Especially helpful during this time of high stress- being intentional with our communication and delivery can make or break an interaction. Marissa Mize is a Relationship Recovery coach and is passionate about helping women find their confidence and take their power back. Free Gift: 7 Day Journal to Awaken Hope https://marissamize.com/2020/01/my-gift-to-you/

Nicole Myden is seasoned in the world of PR. She has been at the helm of some of the biggest and buzzed-about moments and launches for the likes of Citysearch.com, Merrell, FabFitFun, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Colorescience, Roxy + Quiksilver, PALETA Farm-to-table meal delivery and so much more. Nicole now runs her own consulting services for small businesses known as @thePRconcierge and hosts events, #PRposeevents, because she believes everyone is worthy of PR no matter their budget.

We are in a time where people long for face to face connection more than ever and hosting events is becoming a solution for the lack of connection as well as a source of income for many entrepreneurs. I've hosted events myself, and there are many myths about what it takes and what will work. Lindsey is hosting the 4th Powerhouse event this year and she tells it straight about what it takes, her personal strategies, and gives us some amazing takeaways to make the experience a win (without breaking the bank!) You can find tickets to this year's event at powerhousewomen.co  

After our last podcast episode, you had questions, so we are BACK with the answers! Bret gives specifics on how to choose exercises that work with your anatomy (the way we are built matters!), what matters when training (and what doesn't!), when to rest, and the number of exercises you should choose out of the HUNDREDS available for your lower body.  We get SPECIFIC- talk about a gift- the Glute Guy himself gives up a total DIY plan. Thanks, Bret!  Bret Contreras Ph.D., CSCS*D is a published author and expert in glute training. Find his programs and products at bretcontreras.com.

Are we pushing away amazing growth opportunities coining them as "negative" situations or people? The social media frenzy of positive vibes only could be stunting our growth and here is why... 

Bret Contreras PhD, the Glute Guy, walks us through how to train to get your best lower possible- and the method isn't what you commonly hear.

I've been asked more times than I can count... how do you get sponsored? No one better to ask than the one and only Brandon Budlong. Brandon Budlong is a social media sensation, former bodybuilder (still looks like one), and family-man. He shares how to grow your social media, get noticed, and form fantastic relationships- 3 things that helped him lock down numerous sponsorships. He also dishes about bodybuilding and discloses that men also deal with body image issues.   

Travis Renner started with an idea and then saw a concept had already perfected it. He purchased his first Orange Theory Fitness in 2012, obtained 18 more, then sold the group in 2019 for... wait for it... 6 times EBITA (Yahtzee!) You won't want to miss this!

Shenal Arimilli is one of my personal mentors who has helped me break through barriers, truly command my power, and dig deep into my programming. Her approach converges the science of physiology, neuroscience, psychology, and quantum physics with the age-old wisdom of consciousness and spirituality to create quantum leaps in transforming lives.   

Jay tells us how he scaled his business, the obstacles he encountered, and how he runs a successful company. You also find out what he calls “Coachella” and the importance of the 3 Ps.

Olenka Cullinan of iStartFirst shares how to take calculated risks and form amazing business relationships. She shares one of my absolute favorite mentor moment stories to date!

Heidi Busche of Heidi B Coaching and author of Relationship Ready breaks down the real deal behind ultimatums

Reggie Mckiver, transformational coach, changed how I see the world and he shares his journey and how you can set aside patterns that no longer serve you.

The why behind the podcast and a piece of my personal journey to date.

Karey Northington here, Registered Nurse, Certified Nutritionist, and Trainer, Owner of Karey Northington Fitness and Protein House Gilbert, and 2 time Pro Card Winner! Having coached others through epic transformations, physically, mentally, and financially, and undergoing my own personal transformation, a few common denominators of success hold true, the ability to navigate our emotions, the awareness to break patterns that no longer serve us, and the desire to reach our full potential. Get ready not only hear it's possible to connect, work, love, and play as our authentic selves but how to confidently do it so you can move confidently in the direction of your dreams!