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Today I have with me self-discovery strategist Kourtney Thomas. Kourtney is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women help them be a little more themselves so they can be a lot more confident! Because on the daily everyone needs the blunt but kind reminder that the only right way to do something is the way that works for you. Today we talk about how Kourtney came into health and fitness, about her self-discovery program, and how self-discovery can benefit you no matter where you are at in your life or what your goals are. We talk about the best way to set goals, think about your body, and more! Find out more about Kourtney at: https://kourtneythomas.com/ Fill out the application for Enrich Your Workplace at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/workwithme Find the full show notes at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.com/podcast/embrace-your-inner-dolly-parton  

What is body confidence, why has it become popular and how do we get it? On this episode we discuss this idea around body confidence and answer these questions as well as learn how to get into a healthier routine that does not have to be complicated. Kourtney is a life, business and health and fitness coach and works with women to help them realize the limits that they have put on themselves are "nothing but fluffy lies". To find more about what she does please visit her website at www.kourtneythomas.com If you are searching for the best diet for you and want to learn about the different diets that are popular now, buy my book And The Best Diet Is.... here https://amzn.to/3ecH5Oo To learn more about my transformation program and how to use it on your journey to become a better you, check out my book Transformation is a Mind-Set https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Mind-Set-Journey-Changing-Input/dp/1098061268/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Franchell+Hamilton&qid=1607619289&sr=8-2 If you enjoyed this episode, please a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play or wherever you are listening. Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family. Make sure you tag me #DrFHamilton, I love to see your posts and read about how you are reaching your goals. Additional Resources: For my Psychology Today articles: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-roots-health/202105/the-power-your-gut-why-mindful-eating-matters https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-roots-health/202105/are-you-ready-the-hospital-without-walls https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-roots-health/202104/what-i-did-not-learn-in-medical-school Visit my website https://drfhamilton.com/ for more information Follow me on social media for motivation, healthy habits, tips and tricks to help you transform your life! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.fhamilton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrFHamilton Fanbase @DrFhamiton Clubhouse @drfhamilton --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Personal Stylist, Tara Patten, interviews Kourtney Thomas, Body Confidence Coach & Self-Discovery Strategist. Kourtney is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On a daily basis, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren't confetti cannons around here, but there's a whole lot of grit and growth. When she's not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Learn more about Kourtney Thomas and download your FREE workbook at www.kourtneythomas.com You can also follow her on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/kourtneythomascoach or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kourtneythomascoach

What's good friends!Happy Humpday! I love this next guest, she is so inspiring! She talks very candidly on how she got to the place she is now helping her clients find their way through different struggles to empowerment. Please welcome Kourtney Thomas.  Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren't confetti cannons around here, but there's a whole lot of grit and growth. When she's not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Please follow the links below to contact Kourtney:https://kourtneythomas.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kourtneythomas/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPydv2uLA2mscN85LLhI_gGuys, I got a special link for 50% percent off this epic electric scooter. It's like a sports car. So smart it unlocks when you approach it. Light, strong, fast and a joy to ride. Easy to fold, carry and store. Oh and some other things I can't tell you yet. Check here https://scotsman.me/inf/deanna. The price only lasts for a limited time so don't miss out! Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming.  ​@MANSCAPED  offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at https://www.manscaped.com​.As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below:https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​Stay Healthy, Stay Ready-Deanna Marie Kuempel#ad​​ #sponsor​--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/support

What's good friends! Happy Humpday! I love this next guest, she is so inspiring! She talks very candidly on how she got to the place she is now helping her clients find their way through different struggles to empowerment. Please welcome Kourtney Thomas. Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren't confetti cannons around here, but there's a whole lot of grit and growth. When she's not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Please follow the links below to contact Kourtney: https://kourtneythomas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kourtneythomas/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPydv2uLA2mscN85LLhI_g Guys, I got a special link for 50% percent off this epic electric scooter. It's like a sports car. So smart it unlocks when you approach it. Light, strong, fast and a joy to ride. Easy to fold, carry and store. Oh and some other things I can't tell you yet. Check here https://scotsman.me/inf/deanna. The price only lasts for a limited time so don't miss out! Support for Label Free Podcast is brought to you by ​MANSCAPED™​, who is the best in men's below-the-waist grooming. ​@MANSCAPED offers precision-engineered tools for your family jewels. They obsess over their technology developments to provide you the best tools for your grooming experience. MANSCAPED is trusted by over 2 million men worldwide! We have an exclusive offer for my listeners - 20% off + free shipping with the code: LabelFree20 at https://www.manscaped.com​. As always thank you for the support, to contact me directly follow the link below: https://www.labelfreepodcast.com​ Stay Healthy, Stay Ready- Deanna Marie Kuempel #ad​​ #sponsor​ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/labelfreepodcast/support

Dolly Parton said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose”. The power to know who they are and to authentically and unapologetically show up as that person is a gift. In this episode, I chat with Kourtney Thomas, who helps women discover and then design their own self – in body, life and business. Connect with Courtney at www.kourtneythomas.com and on Facebook @kourtneythomascoach and on Instagram @kourtneythomascoach Workout with Kourtney on YouTube  Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave a comment, and share it with your friends! You can find me on: www.therollercoaster.com Facebook @therollercoasterpodcast Instagram @the_roller_coaster_podcast Remember to also follow Necture Growth Network on Instagram @necturegrowth Thanks for joining me today and until next time I'm sending my virtually distant hugs!

#090 - Fitness and wellbeing coach Kourtney Thomas explains the importance behind identifying your values and choosing a career that aligns with them.What you'll learn[0:48] Why Kourtney is such a big fan of Dolly Parton.[3:27] Who Kourtney’s clients are and why she only works with women.[5:28] How Kourtney’s clients first find her services.[7:25] Why Kourtney decided to work in real estate after studying hospitality.[11:39] How Kourtney got hired in new roles that she had no experience in.[15:46] The difficulties Kourtney found in working in an industry where people are seen as a commodity.[19:30] How to find out what your values are.[21:50] How Kourtney found her love and passion for fitness.[26:21] How Kourtney first started working in the fitness world.[29:59] Why Kourtney started her own business rather than continuing to work for a gym.[31:26] How Kourtney’s past experience helped her when starting her own business.[33:10] The fears and doubts Kourtney had when starting out.[35:36] Why Kourtney expanded her fitness coaching to life coaching and mindset awareness.[39:07] How Kourtney’s life coaching works and what her sessions look like.[42:58] Where Kourtney hopes her business will be in 5-10 years.For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:https://changeworklife.com/aligning-your-work-with-your-values/Re-assessing your career?  Know you need a change but don't really know where to start?  Check out these two exercises to start the journey of working out what career is right for you!Take me to the exercises!Also, make sure to join the Change Work Life Facebook group and check out all the resources mentioned by our guests on the Change Work Life Resources page.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. On this episode your host Megan Hall interviews Kourtney Thomas. Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women... Read moreSetting Boundaries & Cutting Ties Featuring Kourtney Thomas

Dolly Parton inspired life coach, Kourtney Thomas, speaks on how wrestling with limiting beliefs, being more compassionate with ourselves and dismissing quick-fix approaches helps us live a more purposeful life. In the episode we discuss: ✨ How reevaluating and discovering your values can reshape the trajectory of your life. ✨ How to get started rebuilding your self-confidence and self-image. ✨ How to live out a Dolly Parton inspired life, “find out who you are and do it on purpose.” An *amazing* episode you don't want to miss. Go check out Kourtney or sign up to work with her on her website, sign up for her email list HERE, or follow her on LinkedIn. ———————————————

We start this week's episode talking about Dolly Parton. Dolly is an icon of getting things done her way—and Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. The only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. Her background in fitness and life coaching helps Kourtney helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including the importance of recognizing that you always have a choice! Book a Human Design reading here: https://www.kelseyabbott.com/humandesign

We know that body image and social media aren't the best mix. But what can we do about it? There is help and today's guest is telling us how! It takes a lot of strength and self confidence to battle the world of social media. From unrealistic body images to diet culture, it's brutal out there. Kourtney Thomas coaches us through the battlefield and helps us find our way! Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren’t confetti cannons around here, but there’s a whole lot of grit and growth. When she’s not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Make sure to join her email list to get the best info as you work your way towards your own inner Dolly! Woman and Confidence Many women struggle with inner confidence, knowing who they are and not caring about what others think. Doing what society thinks is right instead of what we truly want. Kourtney likes to say that we should un"should" ourselves, don't do what you should do but what you want and enjoy! This is the core reason why she follows the lead from Dolly Parton. With Dolly, many people only see the big boobs and big hair, but underneath that she is an inspirational, motivational, savvy business woman. She is worth millions, and gives away much of her money to help those in need (she has a non profit to activate literacy in children). She is one of the few people that has won almost all the music awards out there and many songs in pop culture today are all written by her. From the time Dolly was 6 years old and was going to Nashville to start her career, she has known who she is and truly doesn't care about what others think. Kourtney lives by her quote "Find out who you are and do it on purpose." This woman was way before her time when she began to pave the way for the future of women. The Effect of Social Media on Body Image The connection between self image and media consumption is not new. Even before the internet we had movies and magazines that provided images of women. When we are constantly exposed to these images, we naturally begin to not only compare ourselves to them, but it leads us to think about our bodies more than we should be. This in turn leads leads to other negative behaviors like negative body thoughts and other disordered behaviors. The vast majority of what we see idealizes the thin ideal. It tells us that the thin fit white body is a good body, and anything else is not. This centralized generic message, has been repackaged over and over as new ways to be exposed have come into play. Social media has given us instant and constant access to a vast array of images. It allows brands to sell products that will help us achieve this unrealistic ideas, basically leading us into a one size fits all approach. The difference in males and females While negative body image can in fact affect men too, there is a fundamental difference between men and women when it comes to social media. This difference is the intent each gender has for going to social media in the first place. To put it simply, men use social media in different ways than women. Men typically go online to connect with people or to find information. While woman go on to look at others and compare their lives to idealized images of o...

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” -Dolly Parton CBQ: “In 2020, what has been your best or worst habit that you implemented?” Understanding that there is more to life than what your body looks like is what self discovery facilitator, Kourtney Thomas, preaches. Along with implementing body neutrality and mindfulness, she works with women to have a better relationship with themselves, their goals and their careers. Today, we discuss topics of body image in the workplace, the disconnect between actions and goals and what the industry has been selling that negatively impacts consumers' mindset.  Recognize your own personal bias and learn how it may be showing up in the workplace The health and fitness journey isn't balck and white and you are not just here to have a certain type of body Be mindful of what you enjoy and do that www.kourtneythomas.com

Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. She believes that everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU.  contacts: @mattyinaz on Twitter and IG or listen@practicemakespresence.com Song "Apollo" by Timely via Epidemic sound Support the show at Patreon.com/practicemakespresence.      

Creativity through the lens of a Self-Discovery Facilitator "Creativity is adding imagination and authenticity to delivering your unique set of skills."Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren’t confetti cannons around here, but there’s a whole lot of grit and growth. When she’s not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. https://kourtneythomas.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kourtneythomas/Email sign-up: https://bit.ly/ktcoachingemail

Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren’t confetti cannons around here, but there’s a whole lot of grit and growth. When she’s not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. Connect with Kourtney https://kourtneythomas.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kourtneythomas/ Where to connect with Andrea Website: https://andreaclaassen.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas Freebie: 5 Day Ayurvedic Challenge- https://andreaclaassen.com/5-day-ayurvedic-challenge Andrea Claassen Bio Andrea Claassen is an Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Yoga Teacher, and Wild Woman Project Circle leader. Her mission is to help women slow down, tune in, and connect to your divine body wisdom. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around movement, mindfulness & mother nature through an Ayurvedic lens. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways to live a more holistic lifestyle.

Marisa Faye and special guest Kourtney Thomas talk about building self-trust and share a few tips on how you can cultivate this important trait. Check out the FREE Honestly Well Facebook group to get access to Masterclasses on topics like this and ongoing resources to stay and be well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/honestlywell/message

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”  -Dolly Parton   The team is in full force today- we have Madonna AND Dolly energy coming to the table. Pack a helmet and a note pad!! I am pumped to welcome Kourtney Thomas, a self-discovery facilitator for women, to the T&T mic. Kourtney has raw, authentic, passion for her clients and business, leading by example and sharing her own trials and tribulations- like her inspirational hero, Dolly Parton. We unpack Kourtney’s journey thus far and how her learnings can be applied come 2021 for us all. We discuss priorities vs. goals, mindset, and how we can do a better job approaching life and what we want out of it, in general. With a new year comes a new mindset, here are some ways, tips, tricks, inspirations, on how you can better prep yourself the blessed year ahead… and everyday starting now:)   Highlights: Questioning a better way. Breakdown, breakthrough. Dolly Parton. Cats, dogs, and being human first. Business and not needing to scale. Priorities and knowing what your “enough” is. Self-care, mindset, mind shift. Being your own authentic brand, no matter what. Balance and approach.   Kourtney Thomas: Kourtney Thomas is on a mission to help women find their own inner Dolly Parton. Through guided self-discovery work and coaching, she helps women see themselves so they can trust themselves in every choice they make for their bodies, lives, and businesses. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With her background in fitness and life coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren’t confetti cannons around here, but there’s a whole lot of grit and growth. When she’s not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls and hiking fueled by cake in Denver, CO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats. www.kourtneythomas.com kourtney@kourtneythomas.com @kourtneythomascoach   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Email: Info@KOAlliance.com Website: www.KOAlliance.com  

The secret to getting fit is in your head. Nationally recognized fitness & mindset coach Kourtney Thomas and I chat  about how  physical, mental, and emotional well-being are the foundation of a fit and healthy body.  She also shares tips on how to choose a personal trainer, and what the fitness industry may look like after COVID-19. 

The Dietitian Against Diets Podcast Episode 9: Kourtney Thomas Kourtney Thomas is the Movement and Mindset Coach. Her years of personal training has opened a new pathway to how she connects with people. She has an unapologetic way to connect and empower women to learn how to get themselves together!   Hear what it means to Unleash, Unlearn, and Unleash who you are meant to be!

In this episode, we chat with Kourtney Thomas, a conquer-the-world life coach for women who want to know what the hell they’re doing. Kourtney is no-bullshit; that will be apparent right from the start. It’s hard to not feel inspired and utterly motivated during this conversation. Kourtney’s approach to business and life will show you that you don’t need to listen to all of the “experts” out there, because according to her, “The right way is the way that works for you.” TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Simple ways to prepare for being a business owner that not everyone thinks about at first Not subscribing to the idea that you have to do all the standard marketing tactics such as the “Ideal Avatar” The importance of core values and how they help you make decisions Reading as a form of self-care but not always the self-help books How people consume all kinds of things to “help” themselves never really doing anything about it The unfortunate marketing ploys “experts” use to sell us on self-help Having your own authority over yourself and finding your power on your own How even coaches need coaches! Magic Bullet Syndrome Using the Moon for planning, journaling, and developing as a person Picking and choosing from multiple forms of religion and beliefs RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Being Boss Book by Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon Many Moons Planner Mindset by Carol Dweck MORE FROM KOURTNEY Website Instagram Good Thing We’re Perfect Podcast MORE FROM LEXIE Alexandria Astrology MORE FROM REBECCA Rebecca, the Pianist Coaching for Creative Wellness

On Time for Success - Business Owner Moms Edition This week we are changing it up a bit and interviewing someone who has helped many moms get through some of the invisible walls that held them back and wants to bring some unbiased insights to help us with our mission of empowering moms in all areas of life. Get to know Kourtney Thomas of Kourtney Thomas Performance Coaching Kourtney Thomas is a Conquer-the-World-Coach for women who want to know what the heck they’re doing. On the daily, everyone needs the blunt (but kind) reminder that the only “right” way to do something is the way that works for YOU. With a background in performance coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, and saying what she means without being mean. She helps women cut through the fluff to the conversations that matter. There aren’t confetti cannons around here, but there’s a whole lot of grit and growth. When she’s not coaching, Kourtney enjoys bicep curls fueled by cake and riding her Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe, outside of Saint Louis, MO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and two cats.

Kourtney has been working for years as a personal trainer but realized a few years ago that the focus of her sessions was shifting from physical training to life coaching.  She officially made the switch to a life coaching only business and talks candidly about the changes this has brought to her life. Kourtney and I also spend some time talking about how she makes time for deliberate play.  

Ashley Jackson, Nicole Dabbs, and Kourtney Thomas have been very influential in each of their careers in the field of strength and conditioning and are a part of the executive council of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Women’s Committee. They talk with NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about their journey in the field of strength and conditioning and how to teach and influence future coaches. Topics under discussion include: internships, experience, networking, mentorship, and current/ future roles of women in strength and conditioning. Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfieldShow Notes “I’m not just supporting strength coaches, or just female strength coaches – I’m making sure that the best people are here and a part of our profession and being supported.” -          Ashley 2:56 “Reach out to people and say ‘hey here’s the reason why I think you’re amazing – I love what you do and I’d like to learn more about it.’” Kourtney 5:45 “It’s important to have someone who supports you and is leading you into your profession.” Nicole 7:15 “More importantly, you have to take control of yourself and your own future… you’ve got to show up.” Nicole 7:21 “We’re all leading student-athletes, we’re all trying to empower and cultivate a good culture with these young kids and they [sport coaches at Michigan] do a really good job of it. Why can’t I use some of the things they’re doing?” Ashley 11:20 “I make sure my students have every opportunity they’re willing to take… to better themselves and put them in a good position.” Nicole           15:40 “I think that education is first thing you need to take care of and then getting in a weight room and physically training yourself, getting comfortable with a barbell, getting comfortable with what ‘hurt’ feels like and being able to talk about it and communicate it with someone else.” Ashley 20:18 “Do the necessary requirements… put in your time, do whatever it takes to get there.”  Ashley 21:41 “Don’t give up what you want most for what you want now.” Scott 21:48 “Volunteer and apply—if you meet the minimum requirements, you never know!”  Nichole 23:42 “Open your brain to what you are passionate about and how you might want to help people and how you can do that.” Kourtney 26:16 “We [NSCA] need to build a culture that is inclusive.” Nicole 28:28 “If we want something changed, then we have to be a part of that.” Ashley 29:56

Kourtney Thomas’ experiences in business school and the corporate world led to a fixed idea of what a business should look like. She believed there were two buckets for businesspeople—one for their business world and another for their personal life—and never should the two intersect. Eventually, she realized that philosophy didn’t suit her personality. When she launched her own business, something was missing and holding her back. Working with her mastermind group and her spouse, she eventually realized she needed to change her branding from a cool but complicated business name to her name. She was her brand, and it was time to lean into that fact. In this episode… Why Kourtney, like many others, hesitated about branding with her own name Who she looked to as a paragon of personal branding The two vital questions you need to ask yourself when considering your brand Why your brand story is vital to your visual branding How moving to a personal brand allowed Kourtney more freedom in her content creation process Sharing yourself vs. sharing everything about yourself How niching down skyrocketed her personal training business The one sign you’re ready to switch to a personal brand Kourtney Thomas is the Founder of the Choice Discovery Movement. She's passionate about choice, and she is focused on shining a light on that choice in others. With a background in performance coaching, Kourtney has a gift for understanding all kinds of people, building instant rapport, asking questions that get right to the heart of the matter, and bringing women together and providing a safe space for exploring their choices, struggles, dichotomies, and how to live life on their terms. Kourtney enjoys bicep curls fueled by cake and riding her Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe, outside of Saint Louis, MO, where she lives with her husband, dog, and cat. RESOURCES Kourtney Thomas Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Marie Forleo How to Start a Mastermind   Becky Mollenkamp believes women deserve to feel powerful and fulfilled. As a certified business mindset coach, she helps her clients dream and play bigger, while also finding contentment in the here and now. Learn more about Becky at beckymollenkamp.com.

Have you ever thought about taking up more space in the world? Embracing the concept of BIGNESS? Growing bigger muscles? Loving your body? Knocking down your conditioning and really spending time figuring out you are not in relation to your body?   Well, hold on to your seats because this interview with Kourtney Thomas is an incredible one. If you're anything like me you have struggled (and potentially for a long time) with: Body image insecurity Food obsession Using exercise and work outs to "burn off" the calories you ate Spent way too much time worrying about how you look in your clothes Let your food and body thoughts take up too much space in your head and your life   READ MORE ON THE BLOG HERE   http://kourtneythomas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kthomasfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/kourtneythomasfitness/ https://twitter.com/kthomasfitness   Are you ready to ramp up your life? Let's have a virtual coffee chat to see what you need. www.talktolindsey.com  

Taking up more space is a popular theme for this year. Kourtney Thomas, the queen of bigness, explains why taking up space is a radical act of self-love and how to overcome the societal push to stay small.

A LOT of women come to work with me because they want to lose weight, and weight loss can be a powerful initial motivator but it often isn’t weighty enough to carry people into long-term health. So I ask my clients, WHY do you want to lose weight, and what lies underneath is typically something that speaks to them wanting to live a bigger life. They want more confidence, they want to move more freely, they want more self-respect etc. So you can see that just having a goal of becoming smaller can feel at odds with living bigger. Well, my guest today, Kourtney Thomas, whose mantra is “Big Arms, Big Life” has a knack for helping women reconcile this type of conflict. In prepping for this interview, I read the following excerpt on Kourtney’s website, which made me all the more excited to interview her today: “I played small, I stayed small. Eventually, I experimented with embracing bigness physically, and that led to the ability to create a bigger life than I ever imagined. While I did work through what it felt like to take up more physical space, my mindset changed right along with my body, what I really learned was that building big arms was always about more. It’s not just about the arms, and it never was. It’s about exploring the possibilities. Shedding old stories, and writing new ones. Bigger muscles, absolutely. But really, bigger choices, and bigger voices.” Click here to learn more about Kourtney and listen now. >>Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Help us keep the mic on! Then head over to iTunes and leave a review so the Grace and Grit message can spread to more women who need to hear it. Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit GraceandGrit.com

Why do you think women are afraid to be big, and why does it have so many negative connotations? Let’s stop this nonesense right now. Kourtney Thomas teaches us how to , Become the Boss of our Body and watch our life take shape. www.kthomasfitness.com

Over the years, I have explored all types of training, at the same time forging my own path in business and life, and have come to live by the mantra of Big Arms, Big Life. It’s the powerful feeling of living your life in the biggest and boldest way possible. Powerful physically, down to your bones. Powerful and confident, mentally, emotionally, professionally. It's not just about arms (or any body part, for that matter), it's about taking control of your choices and living fully in your body and life. Embrace the style of movement that you enjoy the most, and be open to the fact that it may involve a bigger body. (This point goes along with my preferred style of training and coaching – hypertrophy – and relates to how we’re constantly told as women that we need to become smaller physically.) Focus on gaining awareness of the conditioning we receive as women from every source – media, social media, personal relationships. Recognize the thoughts and feelings associated with this conditioning, how it has affected you in the past and now, and begin to think about how you might change that story to work on moving past it to gain more autonomy over your body and life. Don’t underestimate the power of actually doing an exercise to determine your values. This is a game-changer and guidepost for how you make decisions and live your big life. Always ask why. And then why again. Remember there’s always a choice to be made. There’s always a step to be taken. You build it. CONNECT WITH KRISTEN WEST: http://kourtneythomas.com/ , https://www.facebook.com/kourtneythomasfitness/ , @kthomasfitness (instagram and twitter) kourtney@kourtneythomas.com Thank you again for joining us today please check out our webpage at riseupforyou.com for more podcast episodes, webinars, articles, free resources, and events to help you get to the next level in your life! You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, and Youtube @riseupforyou If you know anybody that would benefit from this episode please share it with them and help spread the knowledge and motivation. Please support Rise Up For You by writing a review on iTunes. Your feedback will really help the success of our show and push us to continuously be better!  So don’t forget to show your support! SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR WEEKLY EPISODES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

It this day and age of everyone having a 'personal brand' it helps to have a mantra that is easily definable yet can mean many different things. Such is the case with the guest of All About Fitness episode 57: Kourtney Thomas, an online personal trainer who's personal mission statement is, "Big Arms, Big Life." Kourtney Thomas - the walking embodiment of her mantra: Big Arms, Big Life.   Kourtney is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)-certified personal trainer who coaches clients exclusively online. On this episode we talk about how online training can actually help clients open more than when meeting in person as well as how Kourtney carries her Big Arms, Big Life attitude with her in everything she does from motorcycle riding to advocating for women's issues including how strength training can help enhance all aspects of your life, not just the time spent in the gym. If you are looking for ways to boost your image or to take the next step in your fitness program you will enjoy our conversation on this episode of All About Fitness.  Riding a bike is one way Kourtney lives the Big Arms, Big Life lifestyle.   To learn more about Kourtney:  http://kourtneythomas.com Follow her on Instagram: @KThomasFitness   For info contact: Pete@petemccallfitness.com www.petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness   Please visit the sponsor of All About Fitness: Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better Results for Better Products Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core; workout app now available on iTunes - search for Terra Core  

In this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with personal trainer and virtual coach Kourtney Thomas about the benefits, science and mindset of hypertrophy training and her program The Bigness Project. They cover: What hypertrophy training is and why it’s not just for bros The difference in mindset when training to get “big” versus training to get smaller The science and application of hypertrophy training How long it takes to see a physical difference and beginner “gains” The role of rest and recovery in growing bigger muscles How hypertrophy training can fit into a fitness program if you also want to train for an endurance sport or work on strength and cardiovascular fitness Body image, the culture of smallness for women and how the message is changing Myths and misconceptions behind body building (e.g. it’s not functional or it will get your injured) About Kourtney Thomas, CSCS B.A. Hospitality Business, Michigan State University ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Owner, Kourtney Thomas Fitness A former avoider of gym class, Kourtney stumbled her way into the fitness world via TV infomercials and never looked back. Within a couple of years, she’d made the career transition from desk to gym. With that decision, Kourtney completed her personal training certification through ACSM, followed that up with her running coaching certification through the RRCA, and then became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Kourtney also holds certifications in Concurrent Hybrid Performance Coaching, Spinning, TRX, and ViPR Training. Her business, Kourtney Thomas Fitness, focuses on empowering people to not only master movement, but mindset and choices, too, in order to build a big, beautiful life. Her passion for endurance running (Kourtney has completed numerous 5k and 10k races, many half marathons, and four marathons to date) evolved into strength training and eventually bodybuilding, and Kourtney believes that there is a style of movement that will ignite a fire in anyone. When she’s not at the gym doing some variation of biceps curls (seriously, it’s a lot of the time), Kourtney rides her Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe anytime the weather is above 50 degrees, travels to national parks, stays up too late reading copious amounts of science fiction and fantasy, and bake elaborates cakes and cookies. Her motto is “Big Arms, Big Life,” and she lives that daily alongside her husband, Marty, miniature dachshund Boudreaux, and orange tabby cat, Brewer, outside of Colorado Springs, CO. To connect with Kourtney, visit her site kourtneythomas.com or say hello on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Personal trainer and running coach Kourtney Thomas joins FCP a second time to discuss something all coaches and trainers encounter: women and their self image. This is a small part of a presentation she gives at fitness professional conferences.  http://kourtneythomas.com Instagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fitness-candor-podcast/id1003857498?mt=2 , click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!

  Personal trainer, running coach and virtual badass Kourtney Thomas shares practical programming for runners and dives into what training comfortably hard means. Also, she gives us a rundown of what #BigArmsBigLife really means!  http://kourtneythomas.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Questions? Comments? Find me on all social platforms @ericfeigl and leave a message.  Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people! 

Jen Sinkler and Kourtney Thomas join me to talk about hypertrophy training, programming, recovery, mindset, and much more!

TOPICS News and updates from Diane [1:30] Introducing our guests; Jen Sinkler and Kourtney Thomas [3:56] Something I'm digging: self care [9:56] Strength training and women [19:53] Myths of cardiovascular training [24:32] Differences in strength versus cardio training [31:30] Training for aesthetics [40:32] Hypertrophy training [49:41] What hypertrophy training looks like [57:59] The Bigness Project [1:04:12] Grab a copy of Diane's book, "Practical Paleo" - http://practicalpaleobook.com/ Want IN on Diane's 21-Day Sugar Detox? Check it out here -https://21daysugardetox.com/ Grab a copy of Liz's book "Eat the Yolks" - http://balbit.es/Amazon_EatTheYolks GET FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES WITH TRANSCRIPT -http://balancedbites.com/podcast-episode-280-muscle-building-with-jen-sinkler-and-kourtney-thomas