Badass Is the New Skinny

Let's talk about the oversaturation of online coaches. Whether you're actually looking for information, support or guidance for something, or someone just randomly drops into your social media messages, there's no denying that "coach" carries a little bit of a connotation that isn't taken real seriously.Because for real, it's like everyone and their mom is a coach these days. Especially since the pandemic hit and quarantines were our reality.This is unfortunate and troubling because there are a lot of really great coaches out there who work really hard, leaning into their expertise, and creating great opportunities for people to learn and grow in whatever way they want or need.The problem is there are a lot of people out there who are using the word "coach" as a superfluous title with no credentials and messed up training, much of which comes from multi-level marketing companies (MLMs) that will tell you pretty much ANYTHING to buy the product and sign up for their "business opportunity."It's this sort of thing that makes real coaches look bad, makes it hard for them to stand out online in the inundating sea of "coaches," and makes it SUPER difficult for you, the consumer, to find a legit coach to help you achieve your goals. How are you supposed to know who's legit and who's worth whatever money you're willing to spend?In this episode, I take you on a journey. We'll wander down some YouTube rabbit holes, talk about coaching credentials and scope of practice, MLM scams, and most importantly, 10 tips to help you identify if a coach is legit. Coaches have a wealth of knowledge and big hearts. There's so much value in finding a good coach, even if you're just engaging with their free content. Maybe taboo for me to say as a coach whose goal is to make a living through coaching - but there's a lot of great information out there for free. The difference is that free content will usually be more generic, while anything you pay for should be more detailed, specific, or even individually tailored to you. (That's a bonus tip for you!)Put on your sassy pants and get comfy. This is gonna be a fun one!What are your thoughts about online coaches?  I want to hear from  you!  Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.com

What if I were to tell you that the last time you set a goal - and you didn't achieve it - it was because you didn't want it bad enough?Before you get pissy with me or bail, hear me out. There's nothing wrong with this, and it's valuable information to help you figure out what you really want and how to get there.In this episode, I detail four ways "not wanting it bad enough" manifests. In some cases, the "not wanting it bad enough" is well-disguised as common barriers. What makes it "not wanting it bad enough" is hitting those barriers, and then giving up on your goal.Giving up is that indicator that you didn't want it bad enough.As I talk about the four ways "not wanting it bad enough" manifests, I give you suggestions and ideas to overcome these issues so that when it's a goal that you really do want, you have the tools and guidance to help you get what you want. What does this bring up for you?  I want to hear from  you!  Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.com

Things are feeling just a wee bit out of control lately.We can blame it on COVID-19 and how everything has been just a shit-storm since it started its rampage, but let's be real - if we think about life pre-COVID, it still felt a little bit out of control. The difference is that we've gone from the "normal" stressors and life events and we've piled on a pandemic, social unrest, economic uncertainty, political upheaval, and now judicial chaos. But the fact that there's a lot going on that we don't have control over doesn't mean we're helpless. It means we need to think hard and dig deep to see and understand what we do have control over and decide what to do from there. In this episode, you'll learn how to take control, even when the world feels out of control.What's resonating with you?  I want to hear from  you!  Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.com

Question for you: How the hell are you supposed to make well-informed choices about living a healthy life when greedy corporations go to great lengths to sabotage those efforts by rounding up scientists to feed you misinformation that will ultimately keep you stuck?It's a little bit of a trick question. Join me for this rant, prompted by a DW documentary posted in March 2022, "Obesity and Corporate Greed." The documentary references a global campaign from 2015 that you might recall, but this set me off about how it's no wonder people are struggling so much to achieve and maintain health when corporate greed is sabotaging those efforts. In this episode, I explain how I'm a proponent of personal accountability (even when corporations, apparently, do not) while also providing some suggestions for how you can navigate this shit show and continue to support your health and live a badass life, even when greedy assholes are trying to mislead you. My main piece of advice: Be curious. If you're looking to make big changes to your diet or lifestyle, especially, don't take anything at face value, and actively look for all views before making a decision. I don't go into detail here about how to identify if research is credible (maybe in a future episode), but there are still some things that you can do to make sure you're making informed decisions.What are your thoughts on this?  I want to hear from  you!  Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.comCheck out the documentary:DW Documentary. (2022, May 26). Obesity and corporate greed [YouTube]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboTyNu-FLk About DW:"Unbiased information for free minds | Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster and one of the most successful and relevant international media outlets. We provide journalistic content in 32 languages, giving people worldwide the opportunity to form their own opinions." https://www.dw.com/en/about-dw/s-30688Article referenced in the podcast episode:Note: In the episode I reference this as a 2018 article; it was submitted in 2018 and published in 2020.Serodio, P., Ruskin, G., McKee, Martin, & Stuckler, D. (2020).  Evaluating Coca-Cola’s attempts to influence public health ‘in their own words’: Analysis of Coca-Cola emails with public health academics leading the Global Energy Balance Network. Public Health Nutrition, 23(14), 2647-2653. doi:10.1017/S1368980020002098 

My friend, have you ever asked yourself a question that unlocked a part of your self-awareness that you'd previously shut down? A question that shook your world and changed everything?In this episode, I dive into the moment in the wee hours of the morning one day when a single - seemingly innocent - question, changed the direction of my future.What do I want?Go on a journey with me as I tell you more about that moment, how this question has changed my life before, and the direction I took my life when I didn't ask this question. Put on your sassy pants (and maybe a pen and paper to jot down any epiphanies of your own), and get comfy with me. It's another episode where shit gets real.I want to hear from  you! What came up for you? What do you want? Do you have what you want? Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.com

Regardless of your goal, if you take to the internet and social media for advice or guidance for how to achieve your goal, you're going to find a wealth of information. But not all advice is worth following or taking seriously. In this episode, I break down four types of advice that I hate and provide recommendations for what you can do when you trip over these types of advice:All or NothingVague/GenericOverloadBuy, buy, buy!These are my pet peeves, but I want to hear from  you! What advice annoys the shit out of you? What helps you? Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.com

In this episode, I tell you about my history with alcohol, how it brought me to a breaking point, and how I found strength in overcoming my addiction. While everyone's vice is different, we all have our own ways of coping with hardships, stress, and more. When I got to my lowest point, I had to have an honest moment with myself, at which point, I asked myself certain questions:Is alcohol serving me in a positive way? (Spoiler alert, no.)How will my life look different without it?If that's what I want my life to look like, what will it take to get there?These questions were a jumping off point to put bigger changes in motion, and I think they'll be really valuable for you for your own self-reflection, whether you're considering your own relationship with alcohol or if your vice is entirely different.This is my story, but it's just one story in a much bigger conversation, and I want to hear from  you! Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: badassisthenewskinny.comCheck out the book Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol, by Holly Whitaker (not an affiliate link)

In this premier episode of Badass Is the New Skinny, I go into the backstory behind my insecurities and body issues, how I found strength in "badass" as an attitude, how it was used against me, and how I reclaimed this word and reconnected with my inner strength. I talk more about how everyone has an inner badass and what it means for them. Everyone has an inner badass - an attitude and authenticity that defines each of us.This is my story, but it's just one story in a much bigger conversation, and I want to hear from  you! Connect with me:Instagram: @sa.brina.brinaWebsite: https://www.sabrinabrina.comEmail: [email protected] original blog where it all began: https://www.badassisthenewskinny.com