For Episode 31, Kara and Kylie welcome Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas to the podcast. Kasey has a Ph.D. in psychology and is also an online health and fitness coach. Kasey’s background brings a unique and important component to the industry, and today she dives into how growth and fixed mindsets can influence our fitness and health journeys. 

A growth mindset, in short, is when you experience a setback, you are able to pick it apart, learn from what went wrong, and move forward and improve. Someone with a fixed mindset is more likely to reach an obstacle and feel personally targeted, or internalize the situation to mean something about themselves. It comes down to how you ultimately use the feedback and information moving forward in your journey.

Beyond growth and fixed mindset, today’s episode also dives into why you may struggle to “stay motivated” (or maybe even get motivated in the first place), as they break down intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation and how this impacts the longevity of our actions. 

This conversation is also incredibly valuable to those who may be having a hard time “getting back on track” when life feels overwhelming, or when anxiety seems to get the best of us. Kasey provides some tips for moving forward in these tough stages of life, and offers the reminder that you are not alone. 

Connect with Kasey:

Website: https://www.kjocoaching.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaseyjo/

Connect with Kara:

Instagram: Instagram.com/karagoss_rd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523529175060599 

Connect with Kylie:

Instagram: Instagram.com/kylie_uplifts 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/liftuplift