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Destination Begin
by Kristen Smith
I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your goals and aspirations. I don’t pet. I am silly. I am fun. And I am simply ordinary. Which means I am qualified to convince other ordinary folks how to do the extraordinary.
Episodes
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The Sweet Escape - Living Life Without Sugar
In this podcast episode, I share my personal journey of removing sugar from my life, detailing the challenges and benefits I have experienced along the way. Takeaways Giving up sugar does not equate to suffering. The removal of sugar has lifts a stronghold on the brain. Food should not be…
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How I Know God Is Real
In my darkest moment, my greatest joy was waiting across the street and in this episode I tell the story of what proved to me forever that I have nothing to fear. So cry your tears, little one. Let life shake you. Because just as sure life will shake, it will shine. Again. And again. And....again.
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Make it a Meal - The end of dopamine snacking
Recent life happenings including our new park location launch, a trip to California with Mom and a challenge to stop the dopamine snacking cycle with a meal challenge! We burn fat between eating experiences so those snacks are often why you hit a plateau or have unexplained weight gain. Join the...
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Miami Beach Fit Camp - Irina
Meet Irina - a 54 year old wife and mom who prioritizes fitness and brings her style and grace to the beach with us almost daily! Irina has a fascinating life story and shares a bit here about her move from Moscow to Israel to the US and what motivates her to work out! Learn more about Miami…
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Miami Beach Fit Camp - Fitness for Life with Lisa and Marjorie
The Miami Beach Fit Camp podcast debuts with guests Lisa and Marjorie, two of the first three members of our workout crew on the beach. In this episode you'll meet two fit and active women over 60 who give us insight on why they work out, how they stay active and enjoy it. Learn more about us at...
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Miami Beach Fit Camp the Podcast - Lisa and Marjorie
The first episode of the Miami Beach Fit Camp podcast features an interview with Marjorie and Lisa, fit camp members who were members number two and three. Listen to learn more about how these ladies in their 60's stay in shape, stay healthy and thrive with movement! Learn more about Miami Beach...
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Miami Beach Fit Camp - Lisa and Marjorie
The Miami Beach Fit Camp Podcast - A place to learn more about how every day people are making fitness a way of life. Our first episode features Lisa and Marjorie. They were members two and three when we got started and helped launch what is now a robust and thriving community. Learn their…
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Running Toward Purpose: Fitness, Family, and Fierce Energy
In this episode, I’m catching you up on everything—from accidentally recording Roy making bacon instead of the actual podcast (oops!) to a quick but meaningful trip to Minnesota to celebrate my brother. I share stories about time with my nieces, running a hot and humbling half-marathon, and what…
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Relationships and Nature's Carbs
This week I talk about Nature's Carbs and how I'm trying to be a better wife as I navigate year 2, into year 3 of my third and final marriage. Grab a challenge this month to explore and choose Nature's Carbs!! Details on what that means and how to do it and why you should! Here's a cheat sheet to...
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Make Good Choices
It's not the big decisions that change your life as much as it's the tiny ones, day in and day out, that create the life you live. In this episode we discuss how making choices that fit with your life purpose and long term goals removes the emotion from the momentary choices and give you…
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My First Story Into a Second Story
I have told much of my story here on this podcast but never have I told some of the nitty gritty, ugly, embarrassing details of what I did to get myself so stuck. Never before have I brought the story full circle. Writing your second story is always possible. Your life does not have to stay the...
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Weight Loss Drugs - My Take on the Pros, Cons and Results
Weight loss drugs are not going anywhere so it's time to dig into what they are, the risks, potential rewards and realistic strategies for using GLP-1's if chosen. Are you taking a weight loss peptide? How to minimize side effects, maximize weight loss and preserve muscle in the process. **I am…
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Health for Your Body and Relationships
Overall health requires looking at food, your body and your habits, not just calories, the scale and dieting. In this episode I talk about the right focus for your body and draw parallels to friendships and relationship health. Plus, my mom's visit, work drama and keeping your side of the street...
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Calories Still Count
In this podcast episode, you'll hear about the complexities of calories, nutrition, and the importance of understanding how they affect our bodies. Learn the significance of quality over quantity in food choices, the dangers of metabolic damage from extreme dieting, and the necessity of setting...
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Tiny Weight Loss
In this episode - tips to get over barriers keeping you from starting new habits, and strategies to lose tiny bits of weight over time without feeling like you are dieting!
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Family Ties & Personal Growth
In this episode, I'm in California and loving it! A quick update on 100% January and an interesting learning experience about cutting the umbilical cord of shame.
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Clean Your Plate
In this first episode of 2025, I'm diving into goal-setting, staying consistent, and embracing intentionality for a year of growth and success. Some personal stories, practical tips for sticking to your resolutions, and the powerful “clean your plate” mindset to help you follow through and build...
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Resource Roundup
A recap of the most helpful books and insights that have shaped my wellness journey and why you should grab these reads and resources too! Your Book List for Growth Here’s the full list of books to inspire your framework: Never Binge Again by Dr. Glenn Livingston Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy…
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The Moral of The Story
In this podcast episode, I share recent happenings with a definitive moral to each story. A whirlwind Thanksgiving trip to reconnecting with family, to the power of date days, gratitude, and starting your day with joy. Reflect on how small moments, intentional actions, and creative ideas can…
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Holiday Mindset
Navigate the holidays with intention and purpose with these six mindset tips that will keep you focused to make good choices and feel your best through the New Year!
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A Very Fit Camp Friendsgiving
It's been four years of running Miami Beach Fit Camp and celebrating the annual Friendsgiving was a true joy. Lessons from creating community, what I'm learning about strength training and more. Happy 40th Birthday to long time listener Michelle/Mary!
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The Messy Middle
The excitement of starting, the jubilation of finishing but what about the grind in between? In this episode I talk about The Messy Middle, taking lessons from Scott Belsky's book that highlights the growth and mindset of the middle as it relates to weight loss, goals and more life stuff. Plus…
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The Van, 75Hard and What I'm Reading
It's a life update - the recent van acquisition, investing treasure in the mafia, the blessings of seeing people differently and another round of 75hard.
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Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Find the Pura Vida in your daily life - the takeaway for me from an adventurous retreat in Costa Rica. Highlights of our group experiences Self Love workshop highlights Retreat options in 2025 with Roy and me
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Grind or Flow? Lessons from the Moped
A grind is exhausting but how do you avoid it when life is busy? How do you find meaning and purpose in the repetition of work and life? I lost my flow but I refuse to stay lost. In this episode I share my realizations on how I show up in my life and the key to flowing with power in even the...
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Eating Out without Losing Your Mind
A guide to the mindset around choosing wisely at restaurants, including my go-to favorites and what I order. You don't have to lose your mind when eating out, and you can make one change each time to create a new experience of control and empowerment while enjoying your food at restaurants.
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Monday July 1st Symmetrical Halfway Point
Today is Monday, July 1. It's the most perfectly symmetrical halfway point to the year and it's not too late to consciously choose how to finish your 2024. This episode should fire you up to consciously set your sights on what you want for your remaining six months of the year.
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Standards and Blood Sugar
It's time to set higher standards for your life! And what's a better place to start then sugar? And this episode I go over blood sugar, dysregulation, and simple and practical strategies to reduce the impact of sugar on your body. You have the power to increase your wellness through your choices…
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46th Joys and Lessons
It's my birthday and I took an episode to reflect on my personal life this past year. The joys, lessons and goals for the next one.
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Daddy Issues
I used to say I had Daddy Issues. Now I see it differently. My perspective changed my relationship with my past and deepened the love and adoration I am capable of experiencing for my dad. A miracle is a change in perception. And miracles are possible every moment and in every memory. Enjoy a...
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Obviously Optional
Summary In this episode, Kristen talks about her recent retreat in Colorado and her experience with bench triggers. She shares how she dealt with the temptation to binge and the importance of identifying the underlying reasons for cravings. Kristen also discusses the power of pursuing dreams and...
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Tennessee Vacation and Family Redemption
My Tennessee vacation recap, a trip home to Minnesota and the takeaways from waiting too long to rest.
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Green Plastic Trees Turned to Joy
The contrast of the darkest moments from my past with the greatest joy of my reality to remind you that your life doesn't have to stay the same for one more day.
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All the 'Pauses - Peri and Meno
Ladies, this one is for you! No matter how old you are or are not, perimenopause and menopause are a fact of being a lady. In this episode I talk about weight gain during the time, what not to do in response and how you can best respond to support your health and wellness. You deserve to feel…
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A Chat with Shirley
Shirley is 8 years old and has an amazing personality - so much so that I wanted to let you all get to know her a bit. I met her 3 years ago when she came to boot camp with her mom and jumped in to do all the workout moves with such gusto that I was just totally inspired. She has such a fun…
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Seven Donuts and an Apology
My trip to Minnesota recap. A donut binge. The history of life since starting podcasting Life isn't fair. My apologies for promoting sugar free things. My apologies for promoting unhealthy habits. Want to learn more about my story and my coaching programs? www.kristensmithonline.com
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Mopeds and Limits
Recent happenings with migraines, inappropriate clients and my fun moped. Plus my 8 most important motivation points in one place
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An Oreo for a Dress
What I ate when I was 400 pounds.
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Training Clients and Boring Things
It's all relative when it comes to what our bodies can do, and in this episode I share some perspective from my personal training eyes on clients who inspire and get results. Boring things are to be mastered and come to terms with in order to be successful. Some tips and strategies to master the...
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305 Day
Three years ago on March 5th I got divine direction to go for my wildest dreams. A little reflection on why I regret nothing and continue to reach for it all!
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Motivation For YOU
Motivation to encourage you to go after what you want. Inspire yourself and grab a soul experience because you deserve it!!
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How to Break a Weight Loss Plateau
Super Bowl Sunday, my trip to Minnesota and a protocol to break a weight loss plateau!
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Marathons and Real Food
The Miami Marathon is over and in this episode you'll hear how it went. Plus a challenge to clean up your foods to real, clean foods this month, including why and how to do it! Save 15% with code Thekristenexperience on the best beef protein powder that tastes like dessert, not meat, at...
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I'm in the Miami Herald so what can't you do again?
A former 400 pound woman was on the cover of the sports page of The Miami Herald. That's me. So again I ask....what can't you do again? Plus a couple quick ways to connect with some of your purpose!
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Mothers and Leashes
Some thoughts about connecting with empathy for your past and parents, and why healthy leashes on our nutrition ensure a happy and safe walk on the boardwalk to our goals! (Dog analogies abound...it just works!). Want to learn more about my new favorite protein powder? Equipfoods.com has beef...
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Present Joy
Finding out heaven is now, finding joy in the present is my focus of the year. Updates in Miami life and more New Year fun.
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Change Your Mind, Change Your Experience
Life is too short to do anything you hate. Sometimes you must keep doing that thing. So what if you stop hating it and decide to bring your best self to it? My experience with falling in love with something I did not enjoy. It's worth the struggle to let the ego die.
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What Not to Do to Lose Weight
Don't fall for the hype of new year products and fad diets. A few tips for having a successful transformation in 2024. Join the Kristen Experience On Demand program and community for just $79/month. Coaching, nutrition, support, education and mindset tips all from me and the others learning with...
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Holidays and What Holds You Back
Holiday happenings and the 6 things that held me back in 2023. If these have held me back this year, they will keep holding me back next year. What are yours? This episode finishes up with an empowering motivation to start your new year. Want more support and encouragement from me? Join the…
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Nadina's Story
Meet Nadina and hear her story of transformation, losing 90 pounds in 18 months! Her story will motivate you and inspire you to start NOW!!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your goals and aspirations. I don’t pet. I am silly. I am fun. And I am simply ordinary. Which means I am qualified to convince other ordinary folks how to do the extraordinary.
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Kristen Smith
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I’ve lost over 250 pounds and changed my life radically many times over. I’ll be detailing my life as a child in a religious cult, growing up as a fat kid, losing weight, bariatric surgery, fitness hacks, meal and life planning strategies and real life, tough love cheering you on to achieving your...
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