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Live Your Personal Best - Workout Motivation and Routine Building For Current and Former Athletes

by Emily Coffman | Former Athlete, College Health Tips, Food Freedom

Top Podcast for helping you move from STUCK and OVERWHELMED to MOTIVATED and CONFIDENT in living a healthy lifestyle. Are you struggling to find motivation to stick with your workout routine? Do you want to eat healthier but you’re done trying yet another diet? Are you stuck on even where to start when it comes to getting in shape, eating right, and feeling confident in your body? I know exactly how you feel. Hi guys, I’m Emily Coffman. I was a Division I Athlete and honestly I was really burnt out of that lifestyle. I knew there had to be a way to be healthy without devoting my life to it. So, I wanted to create a plan for you where we can create a lifestyle that works with you and for you. If you are ready to find your healthy lifestyle for good, this is the place for you. Welcome to Live Your Personal Best. This podcast has been created for informational and entertainment purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice. http://emilycoffman.org or reach out a

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Episodes

  1. 190. Confidence in Handling Stress and the Workplace

    Annie Delre is a Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with hundreds of clients to help them achieve a life of confidence, wellness, and success. She has her Master’s degree in Integrative Wellness Coaching and her capstone project was titled "Health Coaching as an Effective Tool for Managing...

  2. 189. Reignite Your Drive and Happiness without Starting at Square One

    Are your choices leading you to the results you want in your life? You have the power to change your life by consciously making choices that lead to your desired life. Hear today from Sheila Sutherland on creating a game plan to controlling your happiness, reigniting your passion and drive, and...

  3. 188. Start Cooking Healthier, Quicker Recipes from Scratch with Private Chef Joe Gatto

    Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook healthy, quick recipes from scratch? Want to know what's in your food? Then join us for today's episode! Chef Joe Gatto is a private chef who knows how to make a meal in less than 25 minutes. Best of all, he'll make it taste great and more importantly,...

  4. 187. Finding a Way to Plug into Hope, Excitement, and Possibilities

    Try, try, try again. Let's talk about tackling the big goals and going back to past failures Are you exploring who you truly are? Exploring your athletic identity can help you learn more about yourself, the world, and others. Maybe what you need to learn yourself is a big goal to keep you…

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  5. 186. How to Use Body Positivity in a Health Centric Approach

    Do you have body-related goals but also want a healthier relationship with fitness and nutrition? Your goal should be about having a plan to get you where you want to go and focusing on how you’re feeling, showing up in your life, and performing. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best...

  6. 185. No Grain, No Gain - Eating to be Easier on Your Body

    How do you fuel your body with an endurance mindset? It’s important to understand that food is there to give you energy and be enjoyable. As an athlete, you have to think about eating nourishing foods before, during, and after training to stay energized and for body repair. Eating well makes it...

  7. 184. What To Do When You Feel Like You're Undoing Progress

    Have you ever felt like the more you try to progress forward, the more resistance you meet? Like hitting a plateau? I’ve been there in the last few months. Being in the mindset of how it felt during my time as an athlete brought with negative emotions. The truth is, you can be happy with where…

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  8. 183. Framing Your Mind to Achieve What You Want

    How good are you at listening to your body? Self-leadership when it comes to your body isn’t easy, and it requires grace and compassion. Listening to what your body is telling you allows you to set the intention of achieving your goals without the shame of where you should or shouldn’t be. In…

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  9. 181. Unpacking Where Your Bad Habits Come From

    Where do your bad habits come from? Did you know that looking into the root causes of your disorders can help you understand that it’s not your fault? Your bad habits are most likely a product of intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma is the notion that the effects of traumatic...

  10. 180. PEP TALK - Why are we in a f***king rush!

    Why are you feeling so rushed? How does it make you feel by putting all these deadlines on yourself? Take a moment to evaluate how your self-imposed deadlines will make you feel and what your larger goals are. The truth is, there’s no rush; there’s nowhere you have to get to at a certain time. In...

  11. 179. Stop the Restless Nights - How to Fall Asleep in just 10 Minutes and Improve Your Sleep Quality

    Woohoo we’re back from our mini hiatus and we’re here to talk about sleep. There’s nothing more frustrating than laying in bed trying to fall asleep and slowly watching the clock getting closer and closer to morning. Did you know that sleep might be the missing puzzle in your performance? If you...

  12. 178. Handling Performance Anxiety & Getting Ready For Competition

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  13. 177. “Start With Dessert” and Other Nutrition Tips from Your Glam Grandma

    Want easy to make recipes using ingredients you already have that don’t cost a fortune? This episode is for you! We’re joined by Lynn Bowman, your glam grandma who makes you eat your veggies. She shares with us her favorite comfort food like your grandma used to make, fool proof recipes, and...

  14. 176. Changing Your Focus from Intensity to Enjoyment (in the gym, at work, and in life)

    Tired of feeling like you're wearing multiple hats? Like you're always go go go without having fun doing it? Sounds like you need this episode. If you’re a fun-loving person who would prefer that gym feels more like a party than a chore, then maybe what you need is a fun trainer who makes working...

  15. 175. PEP TALK - Starting Fresh with New Beginnings

    We're back bestie!! Time to talk about new beginnings and starting this new season feeling excited, motivated, and ready to get shit done! Who's with me? Come follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liveyourpb/ and make sure to subscribe to get notified of all future episodes Learn more…

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  16. 174. Toxic Messaging and Breaking Out of Old Mindsets

    Let's talk breaking out of toxic messaging in athletics. Order your copy of Inner Drive now! https://emily-coffman.presale.manuscripts.com What you'll get with your pre-order: an invite to my book launch event & to join my author community a personally signed copy of Inner Drive your name will...

  17. 173. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Reaching Your Goals ft. Rebecca Louise

    Imagine summiting Mount Everest in just 4-weeks or crashing your goals no matter how tough the journey gets. When it comes to overcoming tough situations on our way to achieving our goals, we must have mental courage and walk without fear. It takes physical and mental preparedness and the...

  18. 172. A Pep Talk on Accomplishing the Big Goals in Life

    A quick pep talk on striving towards your big goal. Hint - you're already accomplishing more than you think Be sure to share with a friend and follow along on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/liveyourpb/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 171. The 24 Hour Food Planning Hack and Tackling Overwhelm

    Do you meal prep, or are you still struggling with your food choices? Sometimes, when it comes to keeping a healthy lifestyle and eating on a budget, food planning is the answer. Mastering the practice of meal prepping is one way that tackles the overwhelm of having to think about what to eat and...

  20. 170. Staying “In The Know” on Women’s Sports

    Are you a sports fan interested in the non-conventional sports that are not often on mainstream sports news? If you’re interested in the casualness, relatability, and fun storytelling in non-conventional sports news, then the GIST newsletter might be what you’re looking for. They’re focused on...

  21. 169. What Happens When You Go Too Far on Your Self Discovery Journey

    Do you feel like you’re overdoing it in your self-discovery journey? Maybe it’s because you’re still not happy or fulfilled even after doing all you can find yourself. Although it might sound cliché, happiness and fulfillment is an inside job. Seeking external validation will only make you feel...

  22. 168. Cannabis Curiosity: Why Cannabis is the Future of Mental Health Care

    Today we discuss the other side of wellness that is usually not highlighted - how cannabis has a place in a healthy lifestyle. We also discuss making the choice not to drink and how so much of our perception around weed is still based in stereotypes and racism. In this episode of the Live Your...

  23. 167. Death of the Girl Boss Era

    Have you noticed that the Girl Boss movement is on the decline since the pandemic hit? It seems like most women no longer feel the need to keep chasing goals and leveling up when they can be radically content. If you’re still an overachiever but stuck in a loop of staying unhappy, it's time you...

  24. 166. Dropping the “Summer Bod” Goals and Celebrating Your Spring Body!

    Are you struggling with unhealthy lifestyles and the pressure to have a perfect body? As we head to summer, it’s easy to fall for trends like the “that girl” trend that promotes unhealthy lifestyles to achieve a perfect body. You don’t need a perfect body that you love every day, what you need is...

  25. 165. How to Stay Motivated During a Busy Season

    We’re officially entering one of the busiest seasons of the year, which makes it easier to give up our fitness goals. But it is important to know that you don’t have to give up any of your goals just because life is chaotic, you can make time for it all. Making the right choices and focusing on...

  26. 164. How to Break Out of Diet Mentality and Think About Food Neutrally (9 Outlooks to Change)

    Is food your source of pleasure or stress? Breaking the diet mentality is all about enjoying the process of your health and fitness journey without feeling guilty about your choices. If you want to achieve food freedom, you have to stop labeling food as good or bad or allowing what you eat to...

  27. 163. Sports Bras Were Invented When?! The Rise and Evolution of Women in Fitness

    Are you aware of the history behind women’s fitness? We’ve come a long way, yet it wasn’t that long ago that women’s fitness and sports were unheard of. The women’s fitness movement came into existence in the 1950/60s and has increasingly evolved into what we have today. With social media today,...

  28. 162. Every Choice You Make is a Bet.

    How much time do you spend in your decision-making process? How do you prioritize the most impactful decisions in your life and stress less on the less impactful ones? Perhaps if you experiment with your decisions and learn from the wrong ones instead of discarding them, you might learn a lot and...

  29. 161. Regaining Confidence After a Set Back & Getting Over the Fear of Messing Up

    How do you stay confident after messing up, whether as an athlete or in your workouts? To stay confident and in your game, you must first acknowledge the mistake, how often it happens, and then how you can avoid it in the future. Constantly thinking about your past mistake and losing your...

  30. 160. How Music, Intensity, and Mindset Affects Your Mood After a Workout

    Have you ever wondered why listening to music when you work out gives you more power when you work out? How about when you feel more satisfied and optimistic after you do an intense exercise? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Kelly McGonigal, the author of The…

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  31. 159. Finding Internal vs External Motivations - Are you in competition with yourself?

    Have you ever asked yourself “what drives me”? For some it’s external competition; races, meets, games, opponents. For others, it may be internal. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I talk about how internal and external competition have affected me and how to make sure you...

  32. 158. To Eat Plant-Based or Not? (eating plant-based series final verdict)

    After weeks of interviewing experts from various fields, it’s time to wrap up the month-long series about the plant-based diet. Ready to hear my verdict? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I talk about my decision if I’ll continue to pursue my plans of fully committing to a...

  33. 157. Looking at Why and How We Eat What We Eat (eating plant-based series part 3)

    Ever wonder if you could change your diet as an athlete? Especially going plant-based? Before deciding if it’s right for you, it’s best to hear from actual athletes who are vegetarians to gauge if this is right for you. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Jenny...

  34. 156. The Important Conversation: How Can We Improve Athletes’ Mental Health?

    Mental health is a growing issue in athletes of all levels. Despite this, the mental health struggles among athletes seem to be a taboo topic that no one wants to be a part of in the discussion. Stress, pressure, stigmas, and more prevent athletes from talking about mental health. Let’s work to...

  35. 155. Can Plant-Based Eating Enhance Your Performance? Let’s Ask a Professional Dietitian! (eating plant-based series part 2)

    Is plant-based eating as healthy as it seems? Is it beneficial for everyone to go on it? Let’s get the facts straight from the expert herself! In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Stephanie Hnatiuk, a registered dietitian and fitness coach who’s on a mission to...

  36. 154. My 5 Daily Habits to Decrease Stress and Increase Energy

    Many people rely on daily habits to make their day more productive and fruitful. What habits can you add in without taking up too much time out of your day? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share the habits and routines that I do every day and how these have positively...

  37. 153. Is it Possible to Eat Ethically? (eating plant-based series part 1)

    Want to start living in a way that’s better for the environment? Lost on how to start your plant-based eating journey? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Izolda Trakhtenberg, a proud vegan for 15 years and the host of The Vegan Life podcast. Listen to this…

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  38. 152. My Inspiration Story - How Changing Your Views on Motivation Could Help You Live a Better Life

    Have you ever felt that motivation alone is not enough to drive you from doing the things that you love in your life? Maybe you're just being too hard on yourself, and this perspective is affecting the way you live your life negatively. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I...

  39. 151. Sydney Cummings on Building a Better Fitness Routine and Online Fitness Empire

    Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a personal trainer online? If you’re a former collegiate or retired athlete, maybe this could be a great career path after graduation. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I speak with Sydney Cummings, a certified...

  40. 150. How Creativity Drives Your Motivation, Optimism, and Purpose

    Are you having difficulty squeezing some creative juices in your day-to-day life? Perhaps, this is why you're having trouble having the motivation and being optimistic in the things you do. Creativity leads us to passion and purpose in the work that you do and it's directly related to happiness…

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  41. 149. Training vs Exercising: Which Should You Be Doing?

    If you feel stuck in your fitness plan have you considered switching from exercising to training? Ever thought about what the difference is? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share how a certain life event has impacted the way I see training and working out and how this...

  42. 148. Finally Thriving & Making Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Happy and Satisfied

    Tired of listening to various gurus and coaches online on what you should do to improve your well-being? Do you feel frustrated because no matter how hard you try following all their advice and tips, you keep on struggling because they don’t fit your personality or lifestyle? Perhaps, you should...

  43. 147. Changing Perspectives from Impossible to Possible

    Wouldn’t it be nice if all your excuses disappeared? If the ONE thing keeping you from taking the next step towards your goal was gone? In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share how fearing the unknown has prevented me from doing the things that I love and how changing my...

  44. 146. Making Your Workout As Efficient As Possible

    Sick of doing cardio? Come join the resistance training revolution! When asked about resistance training, many people, unfortunately, believe many misconceptions about it. Resistance training is not just about the resistance bands! It’s any form of exercise that improves your strength and...

  45. 145. How to Keep Your Power and Stay in Control of Your Life

    Do you ever feel like you never have the time for things that matter to you? Like you don’t have time for things you enjoy and are just crossing off one to-do list after another. Perhaps, your power and control over the things that matter to you have started to fade away. In this episode of the...

  46. 144. How to Make Fitness a Priority in Your Life

    Ever struggle with making fitness a priority in your life? It always makes it on your “to-do” list but doesn’t get crossed off nearly enough? Chad can help! In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I spoke to Chad Austin, the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, Kansas. Chad...

  47. 143. Turn Fleeting Motivation Into a Lasting Impact

    In the era of instant gratification, it’s easier to cling to things that bring you fleeting motivation instead of looking at the big picture. In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share my thoughts on why people face challenges finding their lasting motivation to achieve their...

  48. 142. 30 Days Sober is Enough to Make a Difference - Talking all Things Dry January and Other Alcohol-Free Challenges

    The first month of 2022 is almost up, and many people have committed to participate in Dry January, where they commit to starting being sober. As many people have experienced, going through their sobriety journey can be rough and challenging. Many people choose to return to their old ways and...

  49. 141. Creating a New Workout Routine After a Period of Rest

    As a former athlete, you may have a hard time finding a healthy relationship between your body and exercise. Many former athletes find that creating habits and routines after a long rest from working out feels like starting from scratch. With this, I believe that changing your mindset could be...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Top Podcast for helping you move from STUCK and OVERWHELMED to MOTIVATED and CONFIDENT in living a healthy lifestyle. Are you struggling to find motivation to stick with your workout routine? Do you want to eat healthier but you’re done trying yet another diet? Are you stuck on even where to start when it comes to getting in shape, eating right, and feeling confident in your body?

I know exactly how you feel. Hi guys, I’m Emily Coffman. I was a Division I Athlete and honestly I was really burnt out of that lifestyle. I knew there had to be a way to be healthy without devoting my life to it. So, I wanted to create a plan for you where we can create a lifestyle that works with you and for you. If you are ready to find your healthy lifestyle for good, this is the place for you. Welcome to Live Your Personal Best.

This podcast has been created for informational and entertainment purposes only. This should not be taken as medical advice. http://emilycoffman.org or reach out a

HOSTED BY

Emily Coffman | Former Athlete, College Health Tips, Food Freedom

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