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Relationships, in my opinion, are the most important thing that we have as humans. Whether you want to or not, we all form attachments to others. Sometimes those are attachments are healthy and many times they are unhealthy effecting our mental and emotional health in a negative way. So, how do unhealthy relationships form? Typically, we can look back to childhood and see how we learned to attach to others which causes us to develop an attachment style. If our early relationships were negative, we develop defense mechanisms that follow us to adulthood and come out in our current relationships. Today, I’m going to talk about those attachment styles, how they form, what behaviors are presented because of that attachment, and how to change your story so you can function in healthier and fulfilling relationships. Hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode I want to talk to those who are stressed, feeling burnt out, and overwhelmed. Your emotions are all over the place and maybe you can’t even pinpoint why… but you’ve just reached a point of exhaustion. If you’re feeling emotional burnout, it’s likely because you have not set personal boundaries and you may be wrapped up in a codependent relationship. Codependency is a toxic relationship dynamic in which the rescuer is left with an empty tank and is emotionally exhausted. So today, I want to talk to that rescuer and help you identify how you got into this role, why being a rescuer is unhealthy, and how to step out of that role. Tune in today and be encouraged because you are not stuck! Restore your relationships and your emotional tank as you start to examine your relationships and the role you play in them.

Let’s talk wellbeing and managing stress and anxiety! Mental health and wellness are not uncommon topics. There are audio books, podcasts, and youtube videos galore, specifically teaching stress reduction exercises and how to cope with stress. However, anxiety is the most common mental illness today. Why? Because people aren’t slowing down long enough to deal with trauma and overcome stress. My podcast is taking a slight shift from only talking about weight loss, weight management, and strength building, to incorporating therapeutic type episodes. I want my listeners to achieve greatness, not just in physical health, but also mental wellbeing. Today, I’m focusing on the topic of dealing with stress and anxiety and how people get to a point where it’s uncontrollable. I’m going to teach you methods for not only dealing with stress, but also how to prioritize, how to use good stress for your benefit, and how to perform activities that promote a strong mindset. Join me today and let’s achieve overall wellness together!

We all know that eating nutrient dense food and exercising often is good for you. We know the benefits of eating well and why physical fitness is important. But so many people are still doing these healthy acts with the wrong intention and that’s why they burn out. So, besides having the desired aesthetics, why is it important to be physically active? Why do we need exercise and nutritious food? Today, I want to talk to you about changing your mindset from doing the right actions with the wrong intention to doing the right actions because of love and respect for the amazing body God gave you. Tune in and be encouraged for find your unique “why”! 1:1 Coaching Opportunity: https://www.bridges2barbells.com/plans Training App: https://www.bridges2barbells.com/trainingapp  

It’s not a secret that following a diet and exercise routine is HARD! Weight loss is hard. Building muscle is hard. We go through the cycles of yo-yo dieting, we find our motivation to exercise for a little while, but eventually we can’t follow through and we go back to the same old habits that are so tough to break. Why are we so apt to fall off track with nutrition and workouts? Today I’m going to tell you why many people can’t follow through with healthier habits and how to fix it. Tune in and learn about the strategy I use with my clients to help them get to their goal and what stages people go through in their journey to healthier habits.

What makes us keep going with all the bad in the world? I think a lot of people are struggling with this thought right now, and it’s easy to fall into that negative mindset trap. But today, I want to encourage you to endure until the end. Even in the darkest times, we still have hope and God has a plan. Now is not the time to give in or give up! Tune in and let me help you reframe your circumstances. Now is the time to focus and fulfill your calling!

Let’s chat stress management during the holidays! Christmas is one of those holidays that society has turned into something it was not meant to be. We stress over finances, food, time, family drama, and the list goes on. We forgo mindfulness, put presents before presence, and give of ourselves until we feel broken. But this time of the year is meant for celebration of our Christian faith as we commemorate the birth of Christ and acknowledge the blessings we already have. So, how do we combat the anxiety we feel during this time? Tune in and let me remind you of what is and is not your responsibility, how to handle tough emotions that are often triggered during holidays, and how to be present with those you hold dear. You are not a slave to society or a follower of societal ideals. Let’s start acting like it!

If you’re living life like it’s Groundhog Day, feeling bored, restless, and irritable, it’s time for a change! It’s not an easy process and it doesn’t happen overnight, but change is possible when you take the actions needed to move forward. It’s past time to change the things in our lives that cause us anxiety and grief, routines that do not serve us well, and thoughts that hinder us from success. Today, I’m going to talk about those actions that are necessary for your growth and how you can start implementing them today. Tune in as I challenge you and encourage you to get out of your rut and embrace change! 1:1 Coaching: https://www.bridges2barbells.com/plans

Today’s topic is all about focusing on your purpose and uncovering your limiting beliefs. First, I’m going to talk about why finding meaning, even in suffering, is so important if you are going to be fulfilled and live your best life. Even in the bad times, even when you can’t change the situation or stimulus, you do have freedom of choice and your response. Second, if we are to find meaning and purpose in our lives, we have to uncover our limiting beliefs that keep us stuck. Today, I share my personal examples of finding meaning in suffering and uncovering my own limiting beliefs. Tune in, learn, apply, and change the course of your life. You’ll never regret the outcomes that are a natural byproduct of making wise choices and positive responses to uncontrollable situations. 1 to 1 coaching: https://www.bridges2barbells.com

How many times have you set a goal and quickly realized that it was too much on your plate? You do well for a short time making slight progress, but eventually you feel exhausted and incapable. That’s the crash and burn effect! Today I’m going to give you 5 tips to reach your goals and potential without the crash and burn effect. With this guidance, you’ll be well equipped to master goal setting, reach and surpass whatever goal you have, avoid burn out, and be motivated to do more. Tune in, soak up the advice, and take action!

Nothing changes if nothing changes… and change is best carried out from the inside out. From a young age, we’ve learned how to cope with stressors in our own unique way. Now, as an adult, those coping mechanisms (thoughts and behaviors) come out automatically… many times producing undesirable behaviors. From stress eating to anxiety, our undesirable and automatic behaviors are a result of what we’ve learned to think and how we’ve learned to behave over time. To change the way we think and behave, we have to start by recognizing and challenging our automatic thoughts. Today, I discuss how to develop new, healthier coping mechanisms, how to identify faulty thinking, and how to overcome and change what thoughts and behaviors are currently automatic and undesired. Change takes intentional and consistent challenging of our thinking… not easy, but not impossible! Join me today, and let’s grow together as we seek to become the best version of ourselves that we’ve always desired. Start with awareness and follow up with action!

Christian people sometimes have a way of hiding struggles even from those they love and trust. I don’t know where we got the idea that hiding our harmful thoughts, intrusive negative emotions, and fears is the right thing to do. What I have found is that when we hide our problems from one another consistently, it instills the false narrative that Christians are not supposed to struggle when they are saved. But Jesus told us that we would struggle. He also gave us one another as fellow believers to encourage, uplift, admonish, and pray for one another. Hiding our struggles does more damage than good. So today, I want to encourage you guys to be open and honest with those you trust about your struggles. It’s time to normalize our struggles and it’s time to realize that it’s ok if you’re not ok.