Barbells & Brownies

We all know the stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But what we’re not told, because it’s not openly talked about, is that these stages aren’t all done in order nor are they done just once. This episode is an emotional one, but this topic is something that needs to be talked about. I hope that you have space to grieve and heal that way that YOU need to and that this episode helps you with that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

A few years ago I did a year of “yes” where I would say yes to anything that pulled me out of my comfort zone so that I could grow and the other night I was thinking about how much I have been saying “no” to things that aren’t sitting in alignment with me anymore. Dive into this episode to see how changing up my words changed my mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

I know that we’re taught all of the time that if we “just had more motivation” then we could get more things done, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Your motivation will show up after you get the ball rolling, not before. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

What is something that you’ve sadly been saying “no” to because all of the pieces didn’t line up the way that you wanted them to? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

What kind of people are you surrounding yourself with? The kind that are enabling your bad habits? Or, are you surrounding yourself with the kind of people that are on your level and understand your goals? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

I know a lot of the time we don’t want to set boundaries because we’re afraid to tell people “no”, but your energy is so sacred. You do not have to be available to everyone 24/7. You do not need to pour from your cup until it’s completely dried up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

This time of year more than ever most people put their goals, their needs, and themselves on hold. You say that you’ll get back on track next month, but that’s all mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

I was a social drinker and then I just decided that I didn’t want that anymore. I used to use it as a crutch for who I am, for my personality. I was using it as a crutch to not be my full authentic self. Then I finally said, this is enough. If you’ve been hesitant about creating an alcohol-free lifestyle, maybe this episode will show you that you’re not alone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

Mindset is everything. How we view things determines how we make moves — if we view a situation as this awful end of the world thing then that’s the kind of energy that we’re bringing into it and those are the kind of results that you’ll get out of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support

This is YOUR life so create one that YOU love. Stop performing and trying to impress other people. Stop trying to live up to other people’s expectations. If you’re not loving your own decisions because someone else isn’t happy with them then I’m sorry friend, but you’re not living your life — you’re living theirs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barbellsandbrownies/support