Madeline’s Mindset: Balancing Life and Fitness Goals with Madeline Dolente

In this inspiring episode, Chris speaks to fitness coach and ‘master of many disciplines’ Madeline Dolente. Madeline shares her journey of habits and mindsets - from using fitness as an outlet during her mother's cancer battle to becoming certified in 86 different disciplines. The conversation delves into the importance of social connections in achieving fitness goals, overcoming challenges, and maintaining consistency in nutrition and meal prep. Madeline's insights on goal-setting, preparation, and prioritizing health provide invaluable advice for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey.The Standard Podcast aims to change how the world navigates mental health. In each episode, host and The Standard founder Chris Pallatroni interviews experts and coaches who can help guide listeners to methods and practices that can lead to self-transformation. The Standard Podcast is brought to you by The Standard, a social platform dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Standard organizes information from coaches and experts into searchable categories to help you find information on issues that you may currently be dealing with, and through storytelling, connects you with others to help you navigate to building better habits, motivation, and self-transformation.Discussion Points:Madeline shares her lifelong fitness journeyFitness as an outlet during her mother's battle with cancerCertified in 86 different disciplines, showcases determinationImportance of social connections in achieving fitness goalsBalancing pushing oneself and allowing for graceGoal-setting, preparation, and prioritizing healthOvercoming challenges and adapting to new environmentsConsistency in nutrition and meal prep crucialFinding balance between completion and knowing when to stopThe social component of fitness and its role in successSurrounding oneself with motivating peopleImportance of goals and preparation in daily lifePrioritizing health and overcoming challengesMindset for success and happiness: taking risks, "just doing it"Connect with Madeline online to learn moreResources/Links:Madeline Dolente IGMad FitnessChris Pallatroni’s Profile on The StandardThe StandardThe Standard IGChris Pallatroni LinkedIn