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Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tI Spent Two Weeks Talking to Midlife Women. Here's What I LearnedSend us Fan MailA few weeks ago, I realized something.I spend a lot of time thinking about women in midlife. I write content for them, coach them, record podcasts for them, and build programs for them. But I was starting to feel disconnected from the actual humans behind the screen.So I decided to stop guessing and start listening.For two weeks, I jumped on Zoom calls with dozens of women from my community. Smart women. Successful women. Funny women. Women who know more about nutrition and fitness than...
2026-06-2324 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhen Strong Women Feel Dead Inside with Iona HollowaySend us Fan MailHave you ever looked around at your life and thought, "Nothing is technically wrong... so why do I feel so disconnected from it?"That is exactly what we're diving into this week with speaker, coach, and author Iona Holloway.Iona's new book, Do the Brave Thing, starts with a question that hit me right between the eyes: What happens when you've done everything right, collected all the gold stars, built the life that looks impressive on paper... and still feel dead inside?In this conversation, Iona shares...
2026-06-1650 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Problem With "Eat Real Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants" with Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel N. RosenbergSend us Fan MailFor years, I've loved Michael Pollan's famous advice: Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.It felt grounded. Sensible. Refreshingly free from diet culture nonsense.But what if one of the most trusted pieces of nutrition advice of the last two decades isn't quite as simple as it sounds?In this episode, I sit down with food systems researchers Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel N. Rosenberg, co-authors of Feed the People. Their book challenges a lot of the assumptions many of us have about food, health, and...
2026-06-0957 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tProtein Bars, The Microbiome, Clean Beauty, And Other Lies We've Been Sold with Timothy CaulfieldSend us Fan MailWhat if I told you that your protein bar, your “clean” skincare, your microbiome test, and half the wellness advice clogging your feed are built on marketing first and evidence second?Yeah. This episode got spicy.I sat down with Timothy Caulfield, bestselling author and expert on health misinformation, to talk about why science is simultaneously one of our best tools and one of the easiest things to manipulate. We got into everything from predatory scientific journals to why putting the word “protein” on a candy bar suddenly makes us think...
2026-06-0246 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Truth About the Loneliness Epidemic (It’s Not What You Think) with Sarah Stein LubranoSend us Fan MailWe hear a lot about the “loneliness epidemic,” but what if the real problem isn’t that we feel lonelier? What if it’s that we’re spending more and more of our lives alone… and slowly forgetting how to connect in the first place?This conversation with political theorist and writer Sarah Stein Lubrano absolutely blew my mind. We got into the neuroscience of what happens when we spend too much time isolated, including how our brains literally start pruning away the social skills we’re not using. Which honestly explains why t...
2026-05-2651 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tPositive The F*ck UpSend us Fan MailOkay, hear me out before you accuse me of trying to turn into your grandmother’s motivational fridge magnet.This episode is not about pretending everything is amazing while your life is on fire. I’m not asking you to slap on a fake smile, repeat “I am a wealth magnet” seventeen times, and spiritually bypass your way through reality. In fact, I talk about why that kind of toxic positivity can actually make you feel worse.But dude… I also think a lot of us have swung way too far in...
2026-05-1922 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow To Protect Your Brain in Midlife with Barbie BoulesSend us Fan MailOkay, this episode genuinely changed how I think about my health.Because somewhere along the way, women got taught that if we stayed thin enough, worked hard enough, and maybe survived on coffee and cortisol, we’d somehow be “healthy.” Meanwhile, our brains were over there quietly begging for vegetables and sleep.Today I’m talking with cognition dietitian Barbie Boules, and this conversation blew my mind in the best possible way. We dig into the real connection between midlife, metabolic health, hormones, sleep, stress, and cognitive decline. We talk abo...
2026-05-1252 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tAddicted to Anxiety? with Owen O'KaneSend us Fan MailWhat if your anxiety isn’t just something happening to you… but something you’ve gotten really, really good at?That’s the uncomfortable and surprisingly empowering idea I explore in this conversation with therapist and author Owen O’Kane. His book Addicted to Anxiety stopped me in my tracks, and this episode takes that conversation even deeper. We dig into why anxiety isn’t something to eliminate, but something to understand and work with.Owen shares how, after decades in clinical practice, he started noticing a pattern: people don’t just e...
2026-05-0551 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Wellness Industry's Favourite Scam, ExposedSend us Fan MailOkay, I’m coming in hot for the kickoff of season three with a classic loving bitch slap. Because lately, I’ve been having way too many “hmm” moments when it comes to the wellness industry, and I cannot keep my mouth shut anymore.We’re talking about the stuff that sounds smart, looks science-y, and somehow still manages to completely miss the point. Like my friend who ditched his program but decided hitting 160 grams of protein was the hill to die on. Or the idea that women shouldn’t run after 50 bec...
2026-04-2822 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhen Hard Hard Isn't WorkingSend us Fan MailThis episode is dropping during my birthday week, which is usually my Super Bowl. I love my birthday. I plan it. I talk about it. I’m a dork about it. But this year, instead of full party mode, I found myself getting weirdly reflective.Maybe it’s because this is my last year in my 40s. Maybe it’s because I’ve started asking myself some bigger questions about what I want my life to look like before I hit 50. Or maybe it’s because I finally slowed down long enough to...
2026-01-2719 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tTravelling? How To Stay Healthy When You Live Out Of A Suitcase with Rebecca BagleySend us Fan MailLet me ask you something real. How are you supposed to stay healthy when your life feels completely unpredictable? When your schedule changes every week, you’re in a different city constantly, you’re running a national organization, and you’re parenting four kids at the same time.That’s exactly why I wanted you to hear this conversation with Rebecca Bagley.Before we met, Rebecca was stuck in a familiar cycle. Tracking her food when life felt manageable, then dropping everything the moment work, travel, or family demands ramped u...
2026-01-2044 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tStop Managing Your Time Like A Man with Kelly NolanSend us Fan MailIf you have ever said, “I just need more hours in the day,” or looked at your phone screen time like it personally betrayed you, this episode is going to feel wildly validating. I sat down with Kelly Nolan, a former attorney turned time management strategist, to talk about why so much productivity advice just does not work for women and why that is not a personal failure.Kelly shares the moment that changed everything for her. Picture this. She is a young lawyer, drowning in work, when a male partner joke...
2026-01-1358 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow Kathy Got Un-Depressed... One Grumpy Workout at a Time with Kathy CharlesSend us Fan MailThis episode is a masterclass in doing the work even when you feel like absolute garbage. Kathy Charles didn’t come into my program feeling motivated, hopeful, or even remotely excited about fitness. She came in depressed, deep in menopause, dealing with grief, vertigo, an injured knee, and the kind of emotional exhaustion that makes brushing your hair feel optional.And yet… she showed up.Kathy didn’t wake up one day magically inspired. She started when she was grumpy, resistant, and fully prepared to hate me during workouts. She mo...
2026-01-0642 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMy Biggest Lessons From 2025Send us Fan MailI thought I was recording a tidy little year-end recap. A highlight reel. A greatest hits moment. Easy.Instead, I found myself staring at this year of conversations and realizing something way more uncomfortable and way more interesting. Certain themes kept showing up. Across guests who had nothing in common. Across topics that should not have overlapped. And somehow, those themes quietly rewired how I think about goals, ambition, self-compassion, and what I’m willing to accept in my own life.So this episode is not a highlight reel....
2025-12-3026 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe 9/11 Story You've Never Heard Before with Diane DavisSend us Fan MailThis episode wrecked me in the very best way.On September 11th, 2001, while most of the world was glued to their TVs watching unimaginable horror unfold, Diane Davis was teaching Grade 3 French immersion in Gander, Newfoundland, an airport town of about 10,000 people that would suddenly become home to nearly 7,000 stranded airline passengers.What happened next is the part of the 9/11 story you probably don’t know.Diane walks me through those surreal days when 38 planes were diverted to Gander and an entire community quietly, efficiently, and compassionately mo...
2025-12-2353 min
The RebelRebel PodcastGen X Women Who Kick Ass with Oonagh Duncan"Weight loss isn't controversial in science, only on social media." What happens when a former smoker and self-described non-athlete turns into one of Canada's most refreshing voices in fitness and habit formation? In this episode, I talk with Oonagh Duncan about Gen X women, body neutrality, the power of pleasure, and her dream of fronting an 80s hair band at brunch. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Oonagh Duncan—fitness coach, author of He...
2025-12-2241 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhy You Can't Stop Fixing Everyone's Problems with Leah MaroneSend us Fan MailYou know that reflex where someone starts telling you about their awful day, and before you even realize what’s happening, you’re already three steps ahead trying to solve it for them? Same. Which is why talking to therapist and Yale instructor Leah Marone felt like someone gently holding up a mirror and saying, Honey, look.Leah’s book Serial Fixer unpacks exactly why so many of us leap into rescue mode even when nobody asked. And it’s not because we’re Mother Teresa. It’s usually anxiety, overfunctioning, a desperate...
2025-12-1653 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhat I Would Tell You If I Wasn't Afraid To Hurt Your FeelingsSend us Fan MailAlright babes… buckle up. It’s just me today. No guest, no filter, and apparently no fear of ruffling a few feathers. Because after years of coaching clients, reading their intro posts, cheering their wins and gently calling out their nonsense, I’ve realized there are a few things I would absolutely tell you if I wasn’t worried about hurting your feelings.So today I’m naming the patterns that show up again and again. The attitude that lets me know within the first five minutes whether someone is going to crush t...
2025-12-0919 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Ozempic Effect with Paul KempSend us Fan MailHave you ever stumbled into something that feels way bigger than you expected? That is exactly what happened with today’s guest, Paul Kemp, multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker and creator of The Ozempic Effect: Beyond the Waistline. And the wild part? My actual voice opens his film. Yep, somehow I accidentally narrated his sizzle reel and did not even know it. Life is weird.In this episode, we go way past “Is Ozempic good or bad?” and dive into what might happen when up to 40 percent of North Americans are on GLP-1 drugs...
2025-12-0257 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tFrom Perimenopause Panic to Peace with Amanda MacKintoshSend us Fan MailOkay, dude… if you’ve ever had a doctor shrug and basically say, “Yeah, you’re in perimenopause, good luck with that,” this episode is going to hit hard. My guest today, Amanda MacKintosh, got that exact speech right at the moment when she was gaining weight, feeling constantly hungry, and low-key convinced her body was broken.Her social feeds were screaming hormones. Her doctor was like, get used to it. And Amanda? She honestly didn’t feel like doing any of the things she was being told to do. Chocolate and chips we...
2025-11-2539 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhy "Being Good" With Food Is Messing You Up with Bonnie RoneySend us Fan MailYou ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve been so good with food today, so tomorrow I deserve to eat whatever I want”? Yeah, that sneaky little diet-culture voice is messing with your head. In this episode, I chat with registered dietitian and intuitive eating coach Bonnie Roney about what it actually means to give diet culture the finger and why “being good” is often the very thing keeping you stuck.We dig into how our well-meaning “rules” about food, like labeling things as good or bad or eating to make up for yesterday...
2025-11-1845 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tCouch →Chips →Repeat (until she didn't) with Tara BohleSend us Fan MailYou know that moment when you catch your reflection in the TV at 10 p.m., half a bag of chips deep, and think, “Is this… it?” That was Tara Bohle. Homeschooling three kids, caring for a baby, and stuck in that endless loop of exhaustion and guilt—couch, chips, repeat. Until one random scroll changed everything.In this episode, I chat with Tara about what it really looks like to rebuild your habits from the ground up when you’ve got zero energy and even less time. We talk about the exact mome...
2025-11-1141 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow To Stop Being Powerless About Money with Mel DormanSend us Fan MailYou know that feeling when money seems like this big, mysterious force that other people understand but you somehow missed the memo? That was my guest, Mel Dorman, author, real estate investor, and self-described financial activist, who went from living in the slums of Kolkata to building a seven-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Wild, right?But this isn’t one of those “grind harder” stories. Mel started out as a social worker who believed that being broke meant being good. They actually practiced what they called financial celibacy, opting out of capitalism on mor...
2025-11-0455 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow To Get Your Kids Off Their G.D. Screens with Katherine MartinkoSend us Fan MailYou know that fantasy where your kid looks up from their tablet and says, “Sure, Mom, I’d love to play outside!” Yeah… me neither. That’s why I called in Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged and professional voice of reason, to talk about how to get our kids (and let’s be honest, ourselves) off the screens without moving to the woods or starting a commune.Katherine lives what she calls a “digital minimalist” lifestyle. No TV. No tablets. Her three boys don’t even have phones yet, and somehow, they’re t...
2025-10-2845 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhat Happens When You Get Spiritual (But Not Religious) with Anne BokmaSend us Fan MailOkay friends, we’re getting our woo on. And before you roll your eyes, let’s talk about that word for a sec. My guest today, award-winning journalist Anne Bokma, makes an amazing point: why do we call women’s spiritual practices “woo woo” while accepting some seriously wild stuff from organized religion as totally normal? Virgin births, anyone?Anne is the author of My Year of Living Spiritually: From Woo Woo to Wonderful, and this conversation had me nodding, laughing, and getting misty-eyed in equal measure. I’d read her book once be...
2025-10-2156 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMental Health Pseudoscience Alert with Dr. Jonathan SteaSend us Fan MailYou ever scroll through Instagram and see someone claiming to “treat the root cause” of depression with green juice and moonlight? Yeah, me too. And today, we’re calling BS (politely but firmly) with my guest, Dr. Jonathan Stea, a clinical psychologist and actual scientist who’s made it his mission to expose mental health pseudoscience for what it is: dangerous, seductive, and everywhere.We get into how pseudoscience sneaks into our feeds wearing yoga pants and using words like “functional” and “integrative.” Dr. Stea breaks down the nine red flags to spot bad scie...
2025-10-1455 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tIs The Secret To Fitness...Mall Walking?? with Krista CatwoodSend us Fan MailOk, so you know how most people think of mall walking as the thing your grandma does in her pastel tracksuit, swinging her arms while passing Sears for the 18th time? Well, my guest today, Krista Katwood, has taken that concept, cranked it to 11, and turned it into a full-on community movement that’s now making headlines everywhere from People Magazine to The Kelly Clarkson Show.Krista absolutely hated exercise; like, the idea of a treadmill gave her panic attacks (same, girl). But she also wanted to move her body in a...
2025-10-0742 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tLow Libido In Menopause? Here's The Plan with Dr. Cheryl FraserSend us Fan MailAlright, real talk: almost every single question I got from you guys when I said Dr. Cheryl Fraser was coming back on the pod boiled down to one thing. Sex drive in midlife. More specifically: where the hell did it go?So, if you’ve ever felt like your libido ghosted you around perimenopause or menopause, this episode is your permission slip to stop feeling broken. Cheryl is an award-winning psychologist, couples therapist, and sex expert (and, honestly, one of my fave people ever), and she is laying it all out he...
2025-09-301h 02
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhen Everything Sucks...Do This: with Emmy SmazSend us Fan MailLook, I know what it’s like when life feels like a dumpster fire. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, maybe grieving, maybe just fed the eff up with everything. And then someone’s like, “Wanna talk about your habits?” 🙄But before you roll your eyes into another dimension, hear me out. Emmy Smaz invited me onto her podcast, Beyond the Pain, to talk about what really creates change, especially when life is hard. And spoiler: it’s not motivation, willpower, or another sparkly wellness trend.Emmy shares her deeply personal story about how...
2025-09-231h 04
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhy We Should All Be Millionaires with Rachel RodgersSend us Fan MailThis episode is such a banger that I had to bring it back. When I first aired this conversation with Rachel Rodgers, author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire, you guys blew up my inbox with DMs and comments. Clearly, it hit a nerve. So if you missed it the first time (Ep 93) or just want to get re-inspired, here’s your chance to soak it all in again.Rachel is a total powerhouse who’s made it her mission to help women step into their financial power. And...
2025-09-1648 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMeet The World's Worst Mom with Lenore SkenazySend us Fan MailOkay, so you’ve probably heard the story: a New York mom lets her 9-year-old ride the subway alone… and the entire world loses its mind. That mom is my guest today, Lenore Skenazy, and she’s been lovingly (and infamously) dubbed “The World’s Worst Mom.” Spoiler: she’s actually one of the bravest, funniest, and most sensible voices in parenting today.Lenore’s simple act of trusting her kid sparked a global conversation about parenting, independence, and the culture of fear we’ve all been marinating in. She went from being vilifie...
2025-09-0952 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMeet The World's Worst Mom with Lenore SkenazySend us a textOkay, so you’ve probably heard the story: a New York mom lets her 9-year-old ride the subway alone… and the entire world loses its mind. That mom is my guest today, Lenore Skenazy, and she’s been lovingly (and infamously) dubbed “The World’s Worst Mom.” Spoiler: she’s actually one of the bravest, funniest, and most sensible voices in parenting today.Lenore’s simple act of trusting her kid sparked a global conversation about parenting, independence, and the culture of fear we’ve all been marinating in. She went from being vilifie...
2025-09-0353 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhat Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Know Before Lifting Another DumbbellSend us Fan MailAlright, friends, let’s talk straight: if you’re over 40 and still slogging through random workouts, obsessing over fad diets, or clinging to those cute little 5lb dumbbells… we need to have a heart-to-heart.This episode is the replay of a live presentation I gave to over 2,600 women (yeah, the Zoom room actually maxed out, wild). And I didn’t hold back. Because here’s the truth: what worked in your 20s isn’t going to cut it anymore. And no, it’s not because you’re “broken” or “too old.” It’s because most of us...
2025-09-0233 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tPilates vs Weight Training, Muscle Confusion + More! with Dr. Allan BaconSend us Fan MailYou know those fitness clichés that just won’t die? Like “muscle confusion keeps your body guessing” or “lifting weights makes women bulky”? Yeah, we’re coming for them.This is part two of my chat with Dr. Allan Bacon, strength coach, medical pro, and professional BS buster. (If you missed part one, go back. It’s chef’s kiss myth-busting gold about metabolism, influencers quoting mouse studies, and why women are not just small men.)In this round, Allan and I take on the internet’s favorite myths, starting wit...
2025-08-2653 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Problem with "Women Are Not Small Men" with Dr. Allan BaconSend us Fan MailYou know that phrase that’s everywhere right now, “Women are not small men”? Well… it’s true. And also? It’s become the perfect little hook for some people to sell you complete and utter BS.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Allan Bacon, yes, the guy who trains Arnold Classic competitors, publishes in scientific journals, and also works with regular humans who just want to get stronger without losing their minds, to bust some of the biggest myths floating around women’s health and fitness right now.We ge...
2025-08-1956 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMuscle Magic: The Science And Meaning Of Strength with Bonnie TsuiSend us Fan MailAlright friends, this one’s a juicy flex of an episode. If you've ever thought about strength training as just “working out,” you’re gonna leave this convo seeing your muscles as the badass miracle tissue they actually are. My guest today is journalist and author Bonnie Tsui, who wrote a brilliant book all about muscle. Like, the science and the soul of it.We dig into why women have historically been sidelined when it comes to muscle building and how we’re finally flipping that script. Like, did you know women used...
2025-08-1253 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow To Stop Buying Crap You Don't Need with Ashlee PiperSend us Fan MailLet me ask you something. Ever opened your front door to a mini mountain of Amazon boxes and felt a twinge of shame? Like maybe you’re buying crap you don’t even need just to numb out after a long day? (Same, babe. Same.) This week, I sat down with Ashlee Piper. Sustainability badass. TED speaker. Author of No New Things. And we’re talking about why you might wanna stop clicking “Buy Now”… at least for a little while.Now, don’t get it twisted. This isn’t about being a minimali...
2025-08-051h 00
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThis Is Your Sign To Blow Up Your Life (In A Good Way) with Callie KingSend us Fan MailOkay so… you know how you sometimes hear someone drop a sentence like, “Oh, I can’t make it that week; I’ll be racing horses across Mongolia,” and you’re like WAIT WHAT NOW? That’s basically been me for years every time my friend Callie King casually mentions her life.So in this episode, I finally scratch that itch and go full nosy bitch mode. Because Callie is one of those people who lives so boldly and so intentionally that you kinda want to hate her, except she’s also really chil...
2025-07-2949 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Screen Time Solution with Emily CherkinSend us Fan MailOkay, let’s talk about the thing that is straight-up hijacking our homes right now: screens. If you’ve ever shouted, “Get off your phone!” at your kid while... checking your own email for the 50th time that hour? Yep, same. That’s why I brought on the brilliant, passionate, and hilariously relatable Emily Cherkin, also known as The Screen Time Consultant.Emily is a former middle school teacher turned full-time tech-intentional parenting badass. She’s worked with families, schools, and even policymakers and has been quoted by CHUCK NORRIS, for crying out l...
2025-07-221h 02
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tShift Work, Ozempic, Half Assing It, Insomnia! (Q & A)Send us Fan MailThis episode is for every single one of you who’s ever said, “Ugh, I know what I should be doing but… life.” You sent me your juiciest, trickiest, and most “what do I do when everything goes to hell” questions… and I’m answering them all in this final installment of the Healthy As F*ck book club series.We get into shift work, inconsistent schedules, the real deal on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, whether sugar addiction is actually a thing, and what to do if you’re feeling like you’re just h...
2025-07-1536 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow To Get Motivated With Jordan SyattSend us Fan MailOkay, real talk…have you ever had that "screw it, I messed up so I might as well quit" moment with your fitness goals? Yeah, me too. And so has Jordan Syatt, my guest on today’s episode of Goals, Grit & Some Woo Woo Shit. Jordan’s one of the realest, no-BS voices in the fitness world—he’s trained Gary Vee, competed as a powerlifter, and is currently parenting two toddlers while running his business and still finding time to deadlift and draw penises on whiteboards (for educational purposes, obviously).In this ep...
2025-07-0857 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tYour Teen's Brain on Money with Shannon SimmonsSend us Fan MailListen. If you think this episode is just for parents of teenagers, I need you to hold up. Because what Shannon Simmons and I dig into here isn’t just about managing your kid’s allowance—it’s about navigating a totally different financial universe than the one we grew up in.I invited Shannon back on the pod because her last episode was a fan fave, and now she’s got a new book that I devoured in 24 hours. It’s called Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life and it’s basical...
2025-07-0152 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Best Episode Yet!Send us Fan MailWell hello, and welcome to the 100th episode!It’s a milestone that apparently means I’m a real podcast now?Seriously—this was a goal that once felt insurmountable, and yet… here we are, the view from the trapeze. Enjoy this celebration (and don’t forget to celebrate your milestones too!).As I looked back, I wanted to hear from you—what have you loved most?Fitness has always been a favorite around here (I mean, DUH), with fan-favorite episodes like “What to Do When You’re Fa...
2025-06-2442 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHow Not To Be A Big Fat Quitty McQuitterfaceSend us Fan MailOkay, my friend, buckle up because today’s episode is all about what happens AFTER you decide you want to get healthy AF... But before you quietly disappear off the face of the Earth and land back in your old habits for the 327th time. Yes, it’s that dreaded middle ground—the hardest part!—when motivation tanks, life starts “life-ing,” and the wine is seriously CALLING your name.If you’ve ever been crushing it and then suddenly just... stopped (and then felt like a garbage human about it), this episode is for...
2025-06-1741 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tCreatine! Collagen! Cortisol! with Dr. Lauren Colenso-SempleSend us Fan MailMetabolism “broken”? Cortisol through the roof? Syncing your workouts with your menstrual cycle like it’s a lunar ritual? Let’s unpack the madness.Welcome to the 2025 Fitness Complex—where the marketing is louder than the science and your confusion is the business model.Lauren Colenso-Semple, certified slayer of fear-based wellness B.S., is here to cut through the collagen powders and influencer jargon and serve up some actual facts.Keep calm and remember the six C’s: Credentials, Consensus, Conflict of Interest, Common Sense, Confirmation Bias, and Communic...
2025-06-1055 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tManifesting Money Without Getting Weird with Denise Duffield-ThomasSend us Fan MailOkay, so you know that moment when you kinda want to believe in manifesting but also don’t want to be that person taping crystals to their debit card? SAME. Which is exactly why this convo with Denise Duffield-Thomas was so damn refreshing.Denise is a money mindset coach who’s all about helping people (especially women!) feel good about receiving, spending, and growing their wealth—without shame, guilt, or vibing your way into bankruptcy. She’s got this no-BS vibe (my kinda gal) and makes the whole “abundance” thing feel accessible…...
2025-06-031h 14
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tBut Seriously How Do I Get Skinny (Q and A)Send us Fan MailI saved the best for last—live Q&A from my Health as F*ck book club and all questions lead to this: How the HELL do I actually get skinny?Meal prep doesn’t have to be a chore and the food isn't icky. I use Sundays—my rest day—to throw on a rom-com, chop some veggies, portion things out, and call it good. It’s low effort and keeps the rest of the week easy (4-day-old veggies are way better than crusty, cold pizza from the night before. Trust me...
2025-05-2735 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tPlot Twist! Reinventing Your Life Halfway Through It with Henry OliverSend us Fan MailYou ever get that nagging voice saying, This isn’t it? That “oh crap” moment where you realize you’ve been climbing the wrong mountain? That’s exactly what happened to my guest today, Henry Oliver—former policy wonk turned style blogger and unapologetic vibe curator.Yep, Henry ditched the government life to dive headfirst into what actually lit him up: writing, personal style, and, let’s be real, loafers. This episode is a total permission slip to pivot hard, even if you’ve invested years (or decades!) going in one direction.
2025-05-201h 01
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tJust Tell Me What the F To Do To Get Skinny AlreadySend us Fan MailBack with a little switch-up—enjoy this live recording from my book club diving into Part Two of my best-selling book Healthy as Fck.*As always, I’m serving up real talk on practical habits, fitness strategies, and my unfiltered thoughts—no fluff, all fire.This time, we zoom in on the habit loop—trigger → behavior → reward—and what it actually takes to break the bad ones and build new, better ones on purpose.We get into the power of the keystone habit—the one move that sets off a domin...
2025-05-1334 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWealth Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Latte) with Rachel RodgersSend us Fan MailWe should all be millionaires. I mean, why the hell not?Rachel Rodgers is a self-proclaimed "keep it real, ornery biotch" and the bestselling author behind We Should All Be Millionaires and Future Millionaire. Her work flips the script on everything you’ve been taught about money, especially if you grew up thinking wealth was for them, not you."You can have reasons or you can have results." Rachel doesn’t just say it—she lives it. Her first book serves as a reality check to all the tired, limiti...
2025-05-0651 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGet Filthy Rich. Give Most Of It Away. Feel Amazing. (yes, really) with Stu McLarenSend us Fan MailTiming is everything—and I’m offering this special episode replay just in time to access Stu McLaren’s free course.Ever heard of reverse tithing? Traditional tithing means giving away 10% of your income. But what if you made so much, you could flip that—keep 10% and give away 90%?That’s the wild idea my friend and business coach Stu McLaren explores. He believes success should fuel something bigger than yourself—a cause that lights you up.Sounds crazy, right? Who gives away 90%? Stu isn’t saying live in a shac...
2025-04-2941 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGet Your Head Out Of Your Ass: The Fat Loss Mindset Bitchslap You NeedSend us Fan MailYou know those “tell-all” episodes from every trashy-but-addicting reality show? This is like that—but with way less drama (I mean WAY less) and about double the health tips and advice.Join me as a fly on the wall for this pre-recorded book club where I chat about my bestselling book Healthy as Fck* (aka Ditch the Diet in the U.S.) and answer reader questions.[You can catch all the visuals on my YouTube channel—but please don’t judge. It’s still rocking that circa-2015 vibe.]This book...
2025-04-2251 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tHooked on Sex: The Addiction No One Talks About with Roland CochrunSend us Fan MailBuckle up (or should I say wrap it up?). This one is triggering but fascinating…if you can handle it.Roland Cochran, an expert in porn and sex addiction, has lived this battle. He got caught cheating on his wife, but the problem started long before that. By 11, he already felt addicted to porn.This addiction occurs when dopaminergic practices take over, chasing focus and motivation until the world stops. The problem with our culture, according to Roland, is that we are porn and sex-obsessed, especially men. “Male...
2025-04-1557 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Lazy Person’s Guide to Actually Enjoying Cooking with Brigitte GemmeSend us Fan MailThis episode was such a hit, we had to bring it back! If you’re still whining, “I don’t wanna make dinner,” consider this your official wake-up call to get your ass in the kitchen.Brigitte Gemme, author of Flow in the Kitchen, is here to help you actually enjoy cooking. From improving your health to creating intimacy (oooh-la-la) to finding real satisfaction in making meals, she’s proving that cooking isn’t as bad as you think.And no, it’s not rocket science. ...
2025-04-0837 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tDigital Detox: Declutter Your Phone, Declutter Your LifeSend us Fan MailYou might remember today’s guest, Amanda Jefferson, a digital clutter expert. I hired her a while back to tackle my own digital chaos, and let me tell you, it was a game changer.Amanda’s here to help us navigate our digital lives in today’s fast-paced world, encouraging us to get intentional about our digital spaces.The digital landscape can feel overwhelming, like being a goalie in a game with a score of 1,000 to 1—so how do you reclaim control?Amanda suggests apps like CleanerKit to declu...
2025-03-2556 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tTrick Yourself Into Healthy Habits With Interior Design with Melanie ZaelichSend us Fan MailMelanie Zaelich of Happy Place Interiors knows your home isn’t just where you live—it’s shaping your habits, health, and happiness.Healthy habits don’t stop at the kitchen. Hide reminders inside cabinets, switch to smaller plates, and make movement unavoidable—store things higher, put those stairs to work, and keep music within reach for instant motivation. Lightweight furniture? Perfect for clearing space for workouts or dance parties.The more convenient life gets, the less we move.One of the biggest home mistakes? Letting clutter take over—...
2025-03-1850 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tSolution-Focused Therapy, Screen Time, And Saving The World with Elliott ConnieSend us Fan MailHey listeners, today’s episode comes with a bonus—I accidentally turned an interview into a therapy session.Elliott Connie breaks down Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a fast, outcome-driven approach to change. It’s not about problems; it’s about moving forward—whether in life, fitness, or anything else.Then we hit a common parenting dilemma: Is screen time really the enemy? Elliott flips the script—what matters isn’t less screen time but more family connection, dinner table talks, and real-world experiences (woah, maybe focusing on the solution is really the key...
2025-03-111h 04
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tIntroducing the PRO-Aging Movement with Diane GilmanSend us Fan MailOur fiery guest said it herself; she’s almost 80 years old and still a disruptor.Meet Diane Gilman—fashion icon, teleretail queen, and all-around badass who refuses to fade into the background. She built an empire by rewriting the rules, and now she’s here to do the same for aging.Because let’s be real—society has a plan for women after a certain age. And it’s not fabulous. If you don’t have your own vision, the world will grind you up and spit you out. Diane’s not ha...
2025-02-1850 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tSelf Care vs Hustle Culture: (FIGHT!) with Anthony McLeanSend us Fan Mail Hustle harder! No, wait—prioritize self-care! But also... optimize! Somewhere between these dueling messages, we’re left exhausted, guilty, and wondering: Can the pendulum just *chill* in the middle? Anthony McLean, author of *All Fired Up: Optimize Mental Wellness to Ignite Joy and Fuel Peak Performance*, has sprinted through the hustle, dabbled in every self-care trend, and finally landed on something that doesn’t make him want to throw his planner out the window.Two things are just too much. First, being too offended—secondhand outrage is the new pandemic...
2025-02-111h 00
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tMental Load Meltdown: How Mums Can Stop The Insanity with Sam KellySend us Fan MailWanna stop the nagging and have a clean, functional house?(GASP. Apparently, it is possible.)Meet Sam Kelly, the feminist mom coach helping moms, spouses, and kids get things done (correctly)—without the burnout.Wait, what? There’s another way? You mean I, the mom, am not the only one who knows what needs to get done and how to do it?Sam helps moms ditch the default expectations and smash the “Good Mom Lies.”We’re talking about breaking the habit of over-helping and shifti...
2025-02-0447 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWhy You Should Make A Big Fuss On Your BirthdaySend us Fan MailIt’s my birthday, so yeah, I’m making a big deal out of it.And when it’s your special day, you should too!Here’s the bare minimum vibe: no work, just the people you love, a clean house, fresh clothes, and a fridge full of your favorite food. Maybe a massage to kick things off, and plan the party or whatever makes you happiest (yes, plan it yourself—that's what big girls do!)It's time to own that trip around the sun and give yourself t...
2025-01-2825 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tThe Dopamine Diet: Why It Works with Chris BaileySend us Fan MailAs I reflect on this year, I’ve noticed something new: I’m way less interested in chasing those giant, shiny achievement goals. Instead, I’m soaking up the everyday moments—and loving it. Honestly, that’s a twist for me, but then I stumbled on an interview that totally lit the spark.When I picked up How to Calm Your Mind, I didn’t realize it was exactly what I needed.Chris Bailey—productivity whiz, calm connoisseur, and all-around brilliant storyteller—shares this vivid moment where he spotted himself in the o...
2024-12-1747 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tDoes Calorie Counting Work?Send us Fan MailIf you’re a listener of mine or in any way interested in fitness, I’m sure you have an app for counting and tracking your calories floating around your phone—I know I do.But where did this idea come from? Let’s go back in history (cue the cheeky rewind sounds)... It’s 1909, and women can’t even vote yet, but Lulu Peters was a rebel with a medical degree and a dream: to teach America how to eat and maybe—just maybe—shrink her “too-too solid bod.”Fast forward to 19...
2024-11-2619 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tFastest Person on the Appalachian Trail: Tara Dower’s StorySend us Fan MailAlright, meet Tara Dower, AKA "Candy Mama” (a trail name born of sugar and love for her trail mates); while she’s refined some of those habits… the sweet, sweet nickname still stands.Tara set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail, powering through 2,189 miles in 40 days, 18 hours, and 5 minutes. To put that in perspective, that’s like running from Calgary to Toronto…while climbing Mt. Everest 16 times. (My feet hurt just thinking about it!)So Who’s This Crazy MOFO? Tara is the definition of grit, making it on...
2024-11-1947 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Get Lean, Stay Healthy and Kick Ass at Life with Oonagh DuncanEnjoy this re-release of one of my top listened to episodes with my guest, Oonagh Duncan.Oonagh Duncan is the CEO and founder of Fit Feels Good. She is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, media personality, and author of Healthy as F*ck: The Habits You need to Get Lean, Stay healthy and Kick Ass at Life.Your body is the result of two facts: genetics and habit. You can’t do anything about your genetics, but you can control your habits. Habits are the ones who control your body, and if you redesign your habits, yo...
2024-11-0558 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tEmotional Eating, Halloween Candy, and Thanksgiving - Oh My!Send us Fan MailCostumes, Kitsch, and Festivity…I LOVE HALLOWEEN…but I know some of my clients don't feel the same way.In fact for a lot of you, the scariest thing this spooky season is that bag of Reese's (or whatever bag of sugar that gets your rocks off) taunting you from the cabinet. Let’s take a look back at last year's advice on how to handle emotional eating and holiday snacking. Because surprise…what held true last season, holds true today!Whether it’s stress-eating your feelings, juggling th...
2024-10-2919 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tNo, You Didn’t Fall Off the Wagon XSend us Fan MailTell me if this sounds familiar: you set a new goal and you’re super pumped about it. For the first couple of weeks, you’re crushing it. You’re following the program to a T and then BOOM. Your old habits start creeping back in, and then next thing you know, you’re back to square one.Listen, if you’ve ever beat yourself for falling off the wagon, here's what I want you to know. You did not fall off the wagon. There is no wagon. What you did was...
2024-10-2223 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t"The Secret" To Coaching Ya Damn SelfSend us Fan MailFor a little refresh, I’m (hi, it’s me, Oonagh Duncan) the author of the best-selling book, Healthy As F*ck and CEO of Fit Feels Good. Let's chat about a little idea that might just kick you out of that rut and help you crush all those goals you've got simmering inside, ready to explode. Yeah, it might take a bit of grit and maybe even some woo-woo magic—but hey, what you think about can actually come to life.So seriously, the idea that your thoughts can co...
2024-09-1725 min
Mums With Hustle PodcastHow Taking Care of Your Fitness Helps Your Business with Oonagh DuncanMWH 431 : How Taking Care of Your Fitness Helps Your Business with Oonagh Duncan
In this week’s podcast, I am joined by my amazing friend Oonagh Duncan as we talk about how taking care of your fitness helps your business.
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Oonagh is is a multi-award-winning fitness expert and she helps people get healthy and happy through a habits-based approach. In this episode, we talk about how sustainable health practices are not built on the harsh ground of self-criticism but on creating a positive association with exercise.
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Why most people can't stick with their he...
2024-04-2853 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Lessons from One Year of Podcasting and Ten Years of BusinessSend us Fan MailCue the kazoo and maybe some celebratory fireworks.Season 2 is coming to an end. Can you believe we’ve been at this for nearly a year?And seriously, dry your eyes because season 3 is just around the corner (Helloooo Spring 2024).But before I go, I am gonna spill the tea on how I ended up spending 10 years in business with Fit Feels Good, a milestone I’ve all but glossed over. [Dude, celebrate those milestones. Big and small. They were once dreams, and look at you—you freaking did it...
2024-02-1336 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: How to Overcome Challenges at Home (And Not Lose Yourself in the Process) With Dayna AbrahamSend us Fan Mail“You probably think this meltdown is about you, don’t you, don’t youuuu.” *sings to the tune of You’re So Vain by Carly Simon*Have you been there with chaos in your family… feeling like a failure as a parent, like you must be doing something wrong? Dayna Abraham is a best selling author who has totally helped me Calm the Chaos, the title of her latest book. It’s a fail proof road map for parenting even the most challenging kids.She shares the story of her st...
2023-11-2155 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: Survive the Maintenance Phase of a Weight Loss JourneySend us Fan MailWhat if I told you it’s okay to maintain the body you’re in, even if you haven't reached your fitness goals yet?Put down the weights, drop your meal prep containers, and listen… Maintenance is not stopping that work towards your goals; it’s actually an important piece of the process.Now, maintenance and a plateau are not the same thing; you’ll have to listen in for the differentiation so you can get a clear picture of what you need to do.The most important t...
2023-11-1425 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Go the F*ck To Sleep with Janet WhalenSend us Fan Mail"Ugh, it's 3am, I have to be up at 6... that's in 3 hours. I only went to bed at 11. That means I’ve only gotten 4 hours of sleep. I’m wide awake. I can’t survive off of 4 hours of sleep. Why am I up right now???”Anyone been through this middle of the night spiral full of complicated word problems you thought you left behind in 7th grade? Janet Whalen says NO. MATH. AT. NIGHT!!!! She is a Sleep & Life coach and the founder of Permission to Sleep. As someone who...
2023-11-0751 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWoo Woo Shit: How To Calm Your Mind With Chris BaileySend us Fan MailWhen I first picked up How to Calm Your Mind, I didn’t realize this was the book I NEEDED!Chris Bailey, productivity expert, author, speaker, and master of calm, tells the story of how he caught a glimpse of himself in the overflow drain (yeah, that's what that weird metal piece in your tub is called), only to see he looked forlorn, sad, and depleted. The next day, he had a public anxiety attack.We are all Chris. We all fall somewhere on the anxiety spectrum an...
2023-10-3149 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: Overcoming Obstacles With Oonagh: Emotional Eating, Holidays and Halloween CandySend us Fan MailSo you wanna ask Oonagh?I’ve combed over some FAQs and important questions from my MFA groups and we’re talking about something everyone has experience with... self soothing with food.Whether it’s emotional eating, feeling out of control with holiday travel and parties, or that pesky but sweet sweet Halloween candy in the cabinet.There is a common theme surrounding all of these events…taking control of your choices and owning them, OR falling victim to circumstance.How you frame these situations makes all...
2023-10-2419 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWoo Woo Shit: Manifesting Miracles At Disneyland With Kit And Rose VolcanoSend us Fan MailWoah oh oh oh... it’s magic?Kit and Rose Volcano are magic miracle makers, healers, coaches, and transformational experts. But they weren't always. This couple has a winding journey that involves a yoga studio in North Carolina and then in Scotland, from being nearly homeless to purchasing a million dollar home.Kit has this really interesting Apple-No Apple theory, where you hold out your hand and chant apple over and over… Well, really, I can’t explain it, so you'll have to listen for yourself. But the idea...
2023-10-171h 01
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Design Your Home Like A Healthy MFer with Melanie ZaelichSend us Fan MailAre you house blind in a slump of anxiety and stress, OR are you living in a highly healthy MFin’ house?When Melanie Zaelich became an MFer and let me bully her into cleaning out her pantry, she got to thinking... Healthy habits aren’t just for the kitchen; they belong in every space in your house.Melanie owns Happy Place Interiors, and she has created a service that connects 5 elements of design with the 7 habits for highly healthy MFers (inspired by my book… ARE YOU KIDDING!?). She calls it Well...
2023-10-1037 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: 300lbs and Running Slow AF with Martinus EvansSend us Fan MailFeatured in Runner’s World and even nude in Men’s Health, Martinus Evans breaks all stereotypical norms for a marathon runner.As a 300lb black man, Martinus is a beacon of support for the nontraditional running community on a mission to share the hidden curriculum of long distance running (hellooooo Body Glide].Energy, positivity, inspiration—these barely break the surface of what Martinus brings to a race. But what started this journey? A moment in 2012 when his doctor told him to “lose weight or die”.But weight los...
2023-10-0345 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: What To Do When You’re FatSend us Fan MailYou step on to your bathroom scale, the room gets dim, and as you see the higher than expected number, a blood curdling scream comes out…YOU ARE FAT is written on the mirror in chocolate. (A little dramatic but did I get the tone right?)Look, YOU are not fat; you just have fat. And there is absolutely no human trait directly related to extra adipose tissue. But it is normal to have a weight range (an amount of fat) you are comfortable with, and when that number has creeped up...
2023-05-0916 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: Resilience and Healing After Trauma with Shannon MoroneySend us Fan MailImagine being 30, thriving, living your BEST life, and one simple knock at the door changing EVERYTHING.Shannon Moroney is the author of Through the Glass, her personal story filled with love, loss, violence, pain, empowerment, and growth. We ask the question, can love be erased by behavior? The trauma and aftermath of Shannon’s first husband's violent crimes lead to nuanced discussions on grief and support.Shannon calls her story "unique, not unrelatable”. (There are millions of people in prison, so why are we considering the pain and t...
2023-05-0248 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Have More Lovers (Even If You Are Already Married) with Tara Lynne Franco and André TurcotteSend us Fan MailHere’s a sexy goal: ethical non-monogamy. (Okay I’m sure right off the bat you’re having a pretty strong reaction, but hear us out.)Tara and André are the coach and therapist behind T&A Coach and Therapy and Let’s Talk Polyamory. What started as a fun and frisky thought during a heated sexcapade opened up their world to the deeply rewarding work that is non-monogamy.True personal reckoning, pure consensual intentions, and the best communication you’ve ever dreamed of are part of the recipe for a succe...
2023-04-2542 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWooWoo Shit: Make Better Decisions Using Intuition with Lisa KSend us Fan MailI have a sneaking feeling you’re going to love this episode. Hey! Maybe that’s my intuition!?You ever feel like you know something but you don’t know how you know it? According to Lisa K, this is actually intuition, and it is information coming from the right side of your brain.So if you envisioned your eyes rolling back into your head and some spirit coming through you to answer all your questions with bright lights shining out of every orifice, you might be taking this peekin...
2023-04-1844 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Find Your Purpose with Kusudi MuithiSend us Fan MailTo be or not to be, that is the question.Okay, no this isn’t a lesson on Shakespeare but it IS a reality check on who you are being.Kusudi Muithi was everything he shouldn’t be until he wasn’t. From life in the streets, in and out of jail, and even surviving a gunshot to the head (talk about a sign that you’re meant for great things!?).He was in jail when he finally reached his threshold for pain and turned inward to find out...
2023-04-1146 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Apply Infinite Intelligence To Your Fitness GoalsSend us Fan Mail“Chat GPT, write the show-notes for this episode”Tune in to access INFINITE intelligence.And like I may not be a tech expert but I’ve gone through my fair share of technology…Some of us had to actually buy the same song on records, cassettes, CDs, and iTunes (this is me not regretting a single cent I’ve spent on Tainted Love by Soft Cell).Okay but for real, I’m dropping some really cool information on this free AI, Chat GPT. If you haven’t heard of it ch...
2023-04-0418 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: How To Grow The Fuck Up with Sarah KnightSend us Fan MailSomehow advice feels better when it comes with a swear word or two and Sarah Knight’s sweary self-help books spare no swear.No, she’s not a bitch or a teenager giving her finger to the world. She’s got wisdom to share and despite the title or the frequent F-bombs, her books are friendly, funny, and practical. Sarah has a collective of 6 books in her No Fucks Given Guide, with her newest, GROW THE FUCK UP: How to be an Adult and Get Treated Like One, debuting this we...
2023-03-2841 min
She Breaks ThruFit For Life : Kicking Ass with Oonagh DuncanGet ready to meet the ultimate fitness guru who knows how to make getting healthy a whole lot of fun! Oonagh Duncan is not your average fitness expert - she's a multi-award-winning author, speaker, and founder of the Feel Good Movement. With her revolutionary habits-based approach to fitness, Oonagh has helped thousands of people transform their lives and feel their best. Her unique formula has attracted international media attention and garnered many five-star reviews from satisfied clients. Oonagh is a force to be reckoned with, and her infectious energy will make you want to jump...
2023-03-2331 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: How Not To Feel Sorry For Yourself When It's HardSend us Fan Mail*sniff, sniff* Does anyone smell that? The overwhelming stench of bullsh*t up in here?If you’re tuning in, get ready for a loving b*tch slap. I’m talking about excuses and while there are many aromas *see my book or DM me on Insta for more on that*. The particular one I've seen clouding up the room lately? Victim mentality. That energy (BIG VIC ENERGY) that gets you stuck in those woe-is-me stories and holds you back from meeting your challenges. It’s actu...
2023-03-2128 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Connect with Friends Before We All Die with Barry FriedmanSend us Fan MailNo regrets dude, what a goal!Barry Friedman was just a regular teenage guy until one day at camp changed his life. He learned to juggle and a realization that "life isn't gonna suck anymore" smacked him right in the face. (I think we’d all take THAT smack in the face)Think this sounds crazy? You’re not alone…but seriously he took that juggling talent and made a career out of it. Becoming a world champion with performances on TV and conferences galore.If that doesn’...
2023-03-1444 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGrit: How to Embrace the SuckSend us Fan MailSomething a little different today…we’re doing an excerpt from one of my trainings for the Feel Good Life Design course and as I was reviewing, 2 thoughts hit me.1. Oh my god, this is exactly what I’ve been talking about in my podcast. 2. Damn, this is good shit. *woot-woot*So, let’s talk about the suck (the dips, the fuck-it’s, the loops…yada yada yada). The part where you’re not on track to reach those goals you really do care about.Are you looking at...
2023-03-0725 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWoo Woo Shit: Trying to Cure Cancer with Crystals and Other Disasters with Rachel MatlowSend us Fan MailWe’re getting into the Woo Woo Sh*t. If you asked Rachel Matlow, they’d say it's an emphasis on the SH*T. When I learned of their mom’s passing, I was not into reading a book about it (who wants to read about dead moms!?) But I did…and as weird as it sounds, I was cracking up a few pages in. Dead Mom Walking gets into what happens when you receive a serious health diagnosis and instead of following doctor recommendations, scientific evidence, and proven treatment...
2023-02-2837 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Break Through To The Next Stage of Your Fitness JourneySend us Fan MailExcuse me while I hop onto my soapbox.Whether you’re lost, confused, or stuck...regardless of where you’re at on your journey you CAN feel confident, in control, and kick ass.I used to be a big fan of the (get ready to sound super sciency) Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, as I helped my clients move through their fitness journey. But I realized it doesn’t have to be this rinse, repeat cycle of back to square one.Let’s look at fitness like the stag...
2023-02-2128 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Better Boners with Mindy MylreaSend us Fan MailDon't let your penis disappear from sight! If you can't see it while standing, it's time to pump up your heart health.Mindy Mylrea's book "The Plant-Powered Penis" is changing the game of sexual organ health. After her husband's prostate cancer diagnosis, Mindy and her husband switched to a plant-based diet and movement-based lifestyle and never looked back.The book not only covers penises (we’re talking lady health too) but also relationship tips, plant-based recipes, exercise advice…the list goes on. Along with evidence-based eating and science-backed advice, Mind...
2023-02-1445 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: How To Not Hate Cooking With Brigitte GemmeSend us Fan MailStop whining, “I don’t wanna make dinner” and get your ass in the kitchen. Brigitte Gemme, author of "Flow in the Kitchen," is showing us how to fall in love with cooking and actually enjoy being in the kitchen. From being healthier to creating intimacy (oooh-la-la) to gaining satisfaction, cooking isn’t as bad as you think it is. And don't worry, it's not rocket science. According to Brigette you just need to master 5 staple dishes. So like it's literally not rocket science, it’s cooking…and she has...
2023-02-0738 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Look Like a Fitness ModelSend us Fan MailThis one was inspired by an MF'er who posted a picture of one of these super hot fitness models and asked"How long will it take for my consistent healthy habits to get me to look like this fitness model?".In just twenty minutes I answer questions like:How do fitness models get shredded?Can you get ripped with basic healthy habits?What's the difference between losing fat, getting fit, and getting ripped?Are fitness models on the cover of weight loss programs using false advertising?...
2023-01-3122 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWoo Woo Shit: How Thembi Bheka's Mindset Took Her from $5 to Empowering a MillionSend us Fan MailHey there, goal-getters! Today, I've got a real treat for you. I'm about to introduce you to one of the most impressive people I've ever met. Thembi Behka came to Canada as a refugee with just $5 in her pocket, given to her by a stranger on the plane. In this episode, she tells the story of what happened when she got off that plane, and let me tell you, it's going to blow your mind.And it's not just about her impressive resume and unbelievable financial success. Thembi has a mission: t...
2023-01-2849 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: Make So Much Money That You Can Give 90% Away with Stu McLarenSend us Fan MailOk. Imagine making so much money that you live on 10% - and give away 90%. Stu McLaren is working towards that. He helps other people achieve that. And he's not talking about self-deprivation. He's talking about making SHIT. TONS. of money.And then making it rain for the people who are less privileged than us.In this episode, we talk about: —Getting over your guilt about making money—Why we self-sabotage when we start making money—Hustle culture vs grit—Why making mo...
2023-01-2841 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWelcome to Goals, Grit, & Some Woo Woo Sh*tSend us Fan MailWoohooo!!! It's podcast time, bitches. Someone gave me a microphone and I'm not afraid to use it. I’m Oonagh Duncan, fitness expert, inspirational speaker, and author of the best selling book, Healthy as F*ck (also known as Ditch the Diet for my US listeners). I am here to help you set goals and create the life of your dreams. Sound cheesy and over-used by every f*cking life coach on the internet? Yes. True? Also yes. This podcast is going to help...
2023-01-2308 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tWoo Woo Shit: Coach Ya Damn SelfSend us Fan MailTruth bomb time: the only person who can make you successful is YOU. Let's be real. Coaches are great, but they can't make you run or force-feed you salads.It's up to YOU to commit to the tiny habits that lead to success. In this episode, we dive into the struggles of habit avoidance and how to get back on track. Plus, a special performance of "Whiney and Wise Oonagh's Theatric Masterpiece" - and the perils of not wearing your retainer. So sit b...
2023-01-2322 min
Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*tGoal: How Women Won The Right To Workout with Danielle FriedmanSend us Fan MailOk ladeeez, ready to get your sweat on? But before we do, let's take a quick trip down memory lane and explore the wild history of women and fitness with author Danielle Friedman and her awesome new book, "Let's Get Physical: How Women Started Exercising and Re-Shaped The World". From 1950s barre to today's Instagram fitspo, we'll uncover the beliefs, motivations, and oppression behind it all. Trust us, you won't believe the crazy things women used to be told about working out (hint: it involves falling uteruses). B...
2023-01-2346 min
Crystal UncorkedBusiness and Curiosity with Oonagh DuncanIf you’re struggling with needing to be perfect to get started, or thinking everyone knows the answer but you, this is the episode for you. In this open and honest conversation with Oonagh Duncan, CEO of Fit Feels Good, award-winning fitness coach, and the author of the bestselling book, Healthy as F*CK, we talk about all the highs, lows, and insides of being a business owner and person in today’s world. Oonagh’s career actually began as a Canadian actress and playwright where she began fitness coaching at the beginning of her day. As time we...
2022-03-0929 min