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No Fixed Agenda Podcast#16 The Warden Has Spoken, Time for You to Listen! In this episode of the 'No Fixed Agenda' podcast, Special guest Vera Stepina, an accomplished fitness coach, discusses her journey from post-pregnancy weight gain to becoming a competitive athlete and coach. The conversation includes her shift from gym ownership to online coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced along the way, and the importance of sustainable behavioral changes over fad diets. The fellas and Vera explore various physical competitions such as Battle Bunker and Crucible, highlighting rigorous training regimens, the qualification process, and overcoming setbacks. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the evolving fitness landscape, the...
2024-06-281h 20
Complete Human Performance RadioVera Stepina - Crucible Pro Champ 2024Vera Stepina is a lifestyle and nutrition coach, a hybrid athlete who was doing hybrid stuff before it was hybrid, a client of Alex Viada's, and a woman with 3 children who is rediscovering her potential after at least a year of considering it "dead in the water." Listen to Vera and Ariana discuss the mindset required for massive lifestyle overhauls and shifts, the common roadblocks people experience (including themselves), the trials and tribulations of Kettlebell Long Cycles, and how Vera surprised the shit out of herself for at least the 3rd time this year. The good, the...
2024-01-011h 05
A Walk to Freedom with Mel BattermanIntimidating and Awesome with Vera StepinaIntimidating and Awesome with Vera Stepina - SG Transformations
Stepping into yourself so you can be the ripple of change for yourself and others while being awesome, caring, strong, and powerful!
All without being an Asshole!
Vera shares her own experiences on her journey of life, and how that has carried over into her coaching business and impacted those around her and whom she coaches!
#AWalktoFreedom #abundance #success #createyourday #investinyourself #LiveByYourCode #trustfall
If you would like to speak with Vera Stepina, you can find her on Fac...
2023-02-0840 min
Life Unlimited by Kayla PotterHow to become a winner: Interview with Coach Vera StepinaVera is a busy mother of 3 who moved to the United States from Russia. She has a very interesting and inspiring story where she tells us how she lost 80 lbs and became a Spartan Race winner.
2022-08-2219 min
Do You Podcast by Vera Stepina29 - When The World Is Falling Apart and this is the Only Option with Sam JordanVera speaks with Sam Jordan, a suicide attempt survivor, as a guest on the Do You Podcast today to talk about suicide ideation. Suicide is a feeling of having vague thoughts about ending your life or believing that others would be better off without you. Suppressing one's emotions, whether it's anger, sadness, grief, or frustration, can lead to mental and physical stress to someone.
According to Sam, self-harm appeals to those aged 11 to 13. Since some people do not want to talk about their thoughts or express their emotions in front of others. She states that the source o...
2022-03-3032 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina28 - Positive Thinking is a ScamFollow Vera on social media:
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Instagram: @vera_stepina
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2022-03-2520 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina27 - What Are You Settling For?Follow Vera on social media:
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2022-03-2518 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina26 - The Reason Behind FailuresIn this episode of the Do You Podcast, Vera talks about The Reason Behind Failures.
You've probably heard this one before, but Vera proves that it's true all of our life: sometimes you don't get the results you want out of a fitness program. Sometimes you fall into this rabbit hole and tell yourself you're a failure.
But - and here's the thing - Vera says the reality is that your failure isn't a failure at all. It's just disappointment, plain and simple. And at the core of most of our "failures," we discover that...
2022-03-1020 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina25 - Your Life Is An Adventure, As Long As You Create It That Way with Elena BorodinaToday's podcast, Vera Stepina, is with her client Elena Borodina, who recently graduated from the Mind and Body Transformation Program. Elena shared her health struggles where she gained much weight and became slowly less active. However, she said joining the program helped her change her lifestyle, built self-confidence, and gave her positive health knowledge to take control and be in charge of her health.
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2022-02-2822 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina24 - Perfectionism: The Illusion Created BY Ourselves FOR OurselvesIn today's episode, Vera Stepina is joined by her guest Heather. They discuss perfectionism, which is an illusion we make for ourselves. Heather discusses her nutrition, which lengthens the spectrum and makes it excellent for the garbage. She claims that our subconscious seeks perfection, which equals procrastination because we are afraid to do things and have been taught that we are unworthy. People limit themselves by labeling and creating an illusion of gaining attention and affirmation. They said there is no specific outcome since you can't predict the future. However, you can't be perfect, but you may aspire to...
2022-02-1419 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina23 - Expectations & Hopes Lead To DisappointmentIn this episode, Vera talks about the importance of shedding your expectations and hopes that can lead you to disappointment. She helps women change their lifestyle and mistakes that cause by a lot of unreasonable expectations. And people who want to lose weight should have flexible boundaries with expected results.
Also, you have the choice if you let your entire life be affected by beliefs based on the story we continuously create in our heads that we call "What ifs." Your life will continue to become better when you start realizing that it doesn't matter what you h...
2022-02-0710 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina22 - Pro Makes It Look Easy, Amateur Thinks It IsAre there reasons you're doing what you're doing? Why are you pursuing a goal, putting in the effort, or practicing a sport? It seems like we have this constant need to compare ourselves. And this is especially true in social media. Today Vera focused on the quote, "Pro makes it look easy, amateur thinks it is," where the beauty of someone else's accomplishments can be a huge motivator, but the pressure to match or exceed that person can add a lot of stress in your life. She said end up worrying if you're "as good as them" and go...
2022-01-3110 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina21 - Luck & Hopes with Scott WhippleVera Stepina recently had a good interview with Scott Whipple, one of her clients who joined the military. They talked about finding happiness and making decisions. He stated that people are never fully happy because we're always looking for a change, and with something, we aren't satisfied. Also, they talked about getting older, being afraid to make decisions, the difference between a mature and an immature person, enablers in a relationship versus an unsupportive partner, being much wiser, and having the wisdom to have a greater perspective in controlling your emotions.
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2022-01-2655 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina20 - Never Skip Dessert with Leila HormoziIn today's episode of the Do You Podcast, I am with Leila Hermozi. Leila narrated how she was like five years ago and how she evolved into a more positive and ambitious person who is willing to go through uncomfortable situations to become the successful person she is today.
She shared her realization that setting ideal constraints lead her to a happier and more successful life. And that she could still enjoy her dessert nonetheless.
Leila Hermozi is a serial entrepreneur. She cofounded Gym Launch with her husband Alex. They also launched a supplement company ca...
2022-01-1729 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina19 - A Walk to Freedom With Mel BattermanIf asked, every person would define freedom differently. For some, it’s being financially independent. For others, being able to decide what to do with their free time. But as Mel and I discuss in this episode, unless you have personal integrity and have freed yourself from the opinions of others, you won’t find freedom in money, free time, or other places.
What is self-integrity and how does it define the life you’re living right now - tune in to find out.
You can find Mel Batterman on Facebook (Mel Batterman), and learn more a...
2022-01-1039 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina18 - Holding Grudges, Blaming PeopleOften, we hold grudges. Family, friends, teachers - you name it. So many people might have had a huge influence on how your life turned out.
However, we need to understand that blaming people and events on how our life is going TODAY, does nothing to us except prevent our growth.
Yes, they said things, so what? In every situation, WE have a choice to make. Holding grudges and living in the past prevents you from experiencing the present and creating your future.
Learn to leave the past in the past and pay...
2022-01-0311 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina17 - You Have To Want To FailToday I am talking with Shane Arnott, the man wearing many hats. Dad, husband, entrepreneur, the athlete just to name a few.
In this episode, we are talking about human psychology in a way everyone can relate to. Shane is a sales director for a Pro Coaching Academy, a business coaching program that helps online coaches create impact and build a sustainable business.
Shane explains that sales are just a conversation between the coach and a prospect where they get to know each other and decide on the next step.
We talk about...
2021-12-2748 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina16 - Living Life in Chains with Jon BlannWhen you first hear “Life In Chains” you might think it’s a bad thing. After all, nobody wants to live their life in chains, right?
Well, in the case of Jon’s book “Life in Chains”, it’s actually a good thing. He looks at the chains of habits he built throughout his life and encourages us to do the same.
All our habits and behaviors are connected to each other, and if we can take links out or add new ones, we can completely change the direction in which our life is moving.
In this...
2021-12-131h 01Do You Podcast by Vera Stepina15 - What Problems Do You Have In LifeCreating your own problems, and how it is a good thing. You think you have problems in your life. You’re right. You think that’s bad. Well, not necessarily. Oftentimes we just assume that if we solve THIS one problem, we’re good to go. That’s not always the case.
Every problem we have in our life right now is a result of something else, and often is a result of a success we have had or a result of a decision that will bring us amazing results in the long run.
Tune in to le...
2021-12-0613 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina14 - Vera Stepina and Desiree KasheyToday, I had the honor to chat with Desiree Kashey. Desiree is the wife of Dr. Trevor Kashey, the CEO of Trevor Kashey Nutrition. He is hands down one of the smartest, most interesting people I have met in my life, but most people don’t know that his wife is a phenomenal, wise, and intelligent woman who also knows how to crack a good joke. I got to know her over the years I worked with Dr.K, and our conversations have always been incredible.
Desiree and I had a pretty great conversation that covered multiple to...
2021-11-2939 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina13 - What You Can Do VS What You Can't DoHow many times have you started something and stopped because you couldn't stop thinking about all the things you couldn't do?
This is more common than you think (sorry you're not special), but there is a solution.
Vera and Kayla chat about what is often a very common approach for many people when they start a new journey (and get discouraged pretty quick)
Let’s look at this from a different perspective and find what you CAN do right now vs stressing about all the things you can’t do
2021-11-1516 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina12 - We Are Killing Our ChildrenThe pandemic we aren’t talking about. Child obesity.
This topic is being avoided and ignored.
If your doctor brings it up, you get offended. How dare you call my child fat!!!
Yet deep inside you know it. You know they are overweight, and you KNOW it’s your fault.
Well, let’s talk about that. Let’s talk about the severity of this pandemic. Let’s make a change - YOU need to lead, NOW.
2021-11-0810 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina11 - What's Limiting You From Being Successful?Follow Vera on Facebook:
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2021-10-3016 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina10 - TruthCan you handle the truth?
Everyone wants to hear the truth...until it relates to them, and then nobody actually wants it. Being able to recognize your blind spots is essential if you want to get out of your own way and start making progress.
So. CAN you handle the truth or am I an asshole?
2021-10-1906 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina09 - Results Suck with Heather Gomez"If I follow this plan, I will lose 2 lbs/week, then 10 lb/month, 60 lb in 6 months"... but then YOU DON'T - WHY??? Should I change something? Should I give up?
Here's why and what you should do
People don’t change. You don’t change.
What often appears as a change is simply a change in behavior. You? You’ve always been this person, but the stories you’ve written about yourself and others, the stories you are trying to FIT INTO - that’s not you. Cover up, that’s all it is.
So can a p...
2021-09-2422 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina08 - Do YOU Transformations Interview: Life is an Adventure with ElenaIn this episode, Vera interviews her client, Elena. Elena talks about her journey with Vera and her program and the goals she has accomplished.
Elena has made great improvements while being in Vera’s program, and shares about her lifestyle before it and the improvements in her life after she joined. Vera also goes over questions with Elena about the things she did in the program and how she was able to accomplish her goals.
2021-09-0919 min
Do You Podcast by Vera Stepina07 - People Don’t Change. You Don’t Change.What often appears as a change is simply a change in behavior. You? You’ve always been this person, but the stories you’ve written about yourself and others, the stories you are trying to FIT INTO - that’s not you. Cover up, that’s all it is.
So can a person truly change? I am going to tell you what I think about that.
2021-08-2313 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina06 - I Am Not a BadAssWe always look up to people who have a “badass” status. But what makes them badass? People refer to me as a badass too, often, and I disagree with that.
What the badass title carries, is often a cover-up for something else. Are you ready to discover it?
2021-08-1909 min
Highly OffendedEP 18: Vera Stepina and Ben Mclellan- are you offended?We are honored with no other than the Vera, hello Stepina herself. Vera is an incredible human, mother, coach and overall badass endurance athlete. She cuts the bullshit and sets the example with her actions while sharing her takes on cultural differences, parenting and business!
2021-08-1553 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina05 - Don't Do This with Kinde MalottHanging out with Kinde Malott and talking about why you aren’t where you want to be.
All the things you THINK you need to do OR things you THINK will happen...but aren't true.
Stick around for:
-"I don't own a boob"
-"If you don't have an ass, it's harder to get a big one
-"Ladies have a hard time spending money on bettering themselves because "PRIORITIES "
-"Your husband isn't going to ask you if we can "afford" a new rifle"
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2021-08-0624 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina04 - Healthy Habits with Heather GomezWhat really goes on behind "I am not perfect" and how this actually holds you back from making incredible progress.
2021-07-2014 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina03 - Fuck InspirationWe all follow inspirational people on social media. You may even know some in person.
Now let me ask you a question, how did that ACTUALLY help you make a change in your life?
Scrolling down your Facebook feed, looking at the inspirational posts they share...
Did you make a move or did you say to yourself “this is inspiring, I wish I had the courage?"
Let me tell you. Courage comes with action. That can be scary but being inspired doesn’t help. You have to take action.
2021-07-0606 minDo You Podcast by Vera Stepina02 - The Obstacles - You Create Your OwnVery often, before making an important decision about a change, we observe obstacles that can get in our way. Unfortunately, most of the time, the obstacles aren’t real and were created by OURSELVES. There are many reasons why we put them in the way of our success, and it’s important to be able to observe our behavior and understand what’s real and what’s made up.
What obstacles do you put in your own way that prevent you from being successful?
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2021-07-0610 min
Do You Podcast by Vera Stepina01 - My Coaching PhilosophiesWelcome to the Do YOU Podcast with Vera Stepina! In this podcast I will be sharing my knowledge on a variety of topics.
The five Pillars of my coaching philosophy are:
Habits and behavior patterns
Awareness
Stories (we tell ourselves and others)
Nutrition
Body movement
Each week I will talk about one pillar, sharing success stories, my own and others.
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Instagram: @vera_stepina
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2021-06-2106 min
That One Couple's podcastThe importance of coaching and communityJessica has had many huge changes in her career recently thanks to some coaches and new communities that she has joined.
Jess's business coach, Sara Clark-Williams https://fabfempreneurs.com/
The 2-day conference for female entrepreneurs that Jess mentioned and is also speaking at this year. https://fabfempreneurs.com/fest/
Jess's fitness coach, Vera Stepina https://slimgymtransformation.com/ and their Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/slimgymtransformation/
Productivity coach: https://www.rachelgauvin.com/
2020-01-2625 min