Healing from the Hustle

This week I’m digging into what a weight loss mindset is, and isn’t! Set yourself up for success by setting realistic goals, understanding that sustainable weight loss takes time, and that you don’t need to be perfect 100% of the time to see results.

This week I'm diving into my own experience with yo-yo dieting. Listen in as I share what that looked like, how I moved past it, and what broke the cycle for me. I'll talk about what a realistic weight loss program should look like, and what you should look for before committing to any program.

In this week’s episode I dive into some of the concepts I needed to overcome after leaving Beachbody. Forbidden foods, keeping on schedule, and the idea that smaller is better were prominent in Beachbody culture. Hear about my experience and how I overcame these toxic approaches to health and fitness.

We are back with the first episode of Season 2! Listen in as Dani recaps last season and discusses some of the highlights from the last few months. We’ll also dive into the renewed direction for the show and why it’s evolving.

In this episode I'll recap our first season of the podcast and share some of the revelations I've had throughout the process. Now that I've shared my story and different aspects of working with an MLM, it's time to shift our focus. Listen in to hear more about what we're changing and what season 2 will bring when we return at the end of October.

This week I'm answering more listener questions! Listen in as I explain why I stayed as long as I did, how I lived off of my meager earnings, and what I miss about Beachbody. I also do a deeper dive into some of the products and their pricing, as well as the fantastic replacement products I use now. Spoiler alert - they give the same results at a fraction of the price!

One of the most prominent aspects of MLMs is the bad behavior of some of their reps. Certainly not all, but many people involved with MLMs engage in making false health or income claims, aggressive recruiting tactics, gaslighting, and worse. In this episode I'll highlight some examples of this bad behavior and share some that I regrettably engaged in myself.

Social media was a big part of my "job" when I was a Beachbody coach. We were encouraged to share about the products and programs, the lifestyle, and the benefits of coaching. In addition to that, we were told to share as much as we could about our families and personal lives so others could relate to us...but at what cost? In this episode, I break down the social media tactics we were encouraged to use along with the impact it had on me and my family.

MLMs love to villify the corporate world, but often their claims are inaccurate or outright lies. Having worked in both settings, this week I'm comparing what it's like working in an MLM to having a corporate job. Paid travel, paid time off, and respect for one's time are just some of the perks I've found in working a corporate job, while MLMs offer none of that. Is having a boss really that terrible? Join me for this episode and decide for yourself.

Someone you love has joined an MLM, and they’re in deep. What do you do? How can you help them to see how destructive this can be to their finances, relationships, and overall wellbeing? There’s no right answer to this, but I have some ideas based on my own experiences. In this episode, I’ll break down the process of entanglement in an MLM, what it’s like to leave, and how you can support your loved one without supporting the MLM.

Alysa was my “success partner” back when we were both very much immersed in Beachbody coaching. She joins me in this episode to reminisce about our time working together and share the struggles she faced both in and out of the MLM lifestyle.

This is a very large topic, so this episode merely scratches the surface. Diet culture, food shaming, and judgement we’re pervasive while I was with Beachbody. I’ll dig into my own experience and share my thoughts on the recent company rebrand that misses the mark when it comes to body positivity.

"Link arms with me!" "Fire your boss!" "Invest in yourself!" You;ve probably heard phrases like this or seen them posted by well-meaning (or maybe not so well-meaning) friends on social media. MLM has it's own way of phrasing things, and it's all in the name of manipulation to keep its followers engaged and loyal. This week's episode digs into many of the common phrases and gives some context to what they really mean.

In this week’s episode, I’m walking through a typical day as a Beachbody coach. From workouts to products, private messages and forced “relationship building,” I share all of the steps I took each day in an effort to build my MLM empire.

In this episode, I answer listener questions about my time with MLM. Listen in as I share information about products, pricing, my own earnings, and some of the costs associated with being an MLM rep.

What happens after you decide to leave an MLM? In this episode, I walk through all of the feelings, fears, and struggles I've experienced over the last few years. It has been a process of healing and growth as I examine the tactics used by MLMs, the repurcussions, and the part I played in it all.

Two years into my involvement with Beachbody, I was at the peak of my success. I attended the yearly Summit conference, ranked up, and attended team retreats. With every milestone, I felt I was getting closer to that holy grail of success. Yet, I was struggling financially and was starting to see and experience behaviors I wasn't comfortable with.

As a 20-something young woman, I struggled to determine a career path. After trying several different industries, I ultimately settled in with Beachbody in 2015. This episode highlights my journey to that decision and carries us through my cancer diagnosis and treatment, when I first started having doubts about the company and my involvement.

When the pandemic hit in spring of 2020, I became uncomfortable with selling products and recruiting others onto my team. Despite people losing their jobs, getting sick, and dealing with the reality of being locked down, I was encouraged to "lean in" because people needed what we had to offer. That was the beginning of my end with Beachbody.