My Ultimate Self

What if the healthiest version of you is built not through big dramatic changes, but through small, simple choices repeated over time?In this episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn talks about why big, dramatic health changes often do not last and why small, consistent choices create better long-term results. Andrea shares a personal story about a short-lived New Year's resolution to give up sugar, explains how the compound effect applies to health, and offers three simple starting points for a healthier lifestyle. If you want to grow in mind, body, and spirit without feeling overwhelmed, this episode will encourage you to start small and build sustainable habits one choice at a time.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why small choices often outperform big resolutions• The power of consistency over intensity• How simple habits create lasting change• Three foundational ways to support your health• Small steps today can lead to big results tomorrowMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEJuice Plus Company and products: andreabohn.juiceplus.comThe Compound Effect: https://amzn.to/3Qqh9WSMy Ultimate Self membership community: https://myultimateself.com/collectiveTIMESTAMPS00:01 Opening story: a New Year's resolution to give up sugar02:25 Why big, dramatic health changes often do not last05:07 Learning to choose small, sustainable changes instead of overhauls07:12 The compound effect and how small choices add up over time13:56 Three simple habits: add whole foods, move daily, and protect sleep26:02 Recap: small, consistent habits lead to lasting resultsNEXT STEPChoose one small health habit to practice this week. Start simple, stay consistent, and let small choices begin moving you toward your ultimate self.

What if the reason your body feels stiff, achy, or unstable isn’t that you need to work harder—but that you need to move with more intention?In this interview episode of the podcast, Andrea is joined by her daughter Brittany, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and hypermobility and a certified Pilates instructor. Together, they talk about why so many people struggle with aches, pains, and movement limitations, even when they are trying to take care of their bodies. Brittany explains what stability really means, how hypermobility can affect everyday movement, and why Pilates can be such a helpful tool for building strength, control, and body awareness. This conversation is a practical, encouraging reminder that caring for your body does not have to be complicated. Small, consistent, intentional movement can support long-term health in mind, body, and spirit.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why your body may need more than strength to feel its best• The often-overlooked role of stability in movement and wellness• What Pilates can teach us about moving with greater intention• How body awareness influences pain, performance, and resilience• Simple ways to support your body for the long termMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBrittany Uhlenbrock, DPT: https://www.restoremovementmethod.com/aboutPilates: mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, and equipment-based PilatesHypermobility and hypermobility spectrum considerationsStability, mobility, proprioception, and body awarenessFunctional dry needling, orthopedic physical therapy, and running-related injury recoveryUltimate Self Collective : https://myultimateself.com/collectiveTIMESTAMPS00:17 Why so many people struggle with aches, pains, and back issues01:54 Meet Brittany and her physical therapy and Pilates background08:24 Why modern life can contribute to pain and movement issues10:39 What stability really means for the body13:20 Hypermobility explained in simple terms19:10 How Pilates helps build stability, control, and body awareness23:39 Mat Pilates versus reformer Pilates38:05 What long-term body care really looks like40:00 Mat Pilates inside the Ultimate Self CollectiveNEXT STEPTry one intentional movement practice this week—whether it’s a short walk, gentle stretching, or a simple mat Pilates session—and notice how your body feels when you move with awareness instead of just intensity

What if the reason changing your habits feels so hard isn’t because you lack willpower, but because you’ve been trying to change in the wrong way?In this episode of the podcast, Andrea talks about why changing habits can feel so hard and why motivation alone is not enough for lasting growth. Andrea shares three common reasons healthy habits are difficult to maintain. She also explains the deeper mindset shift that helps change last: moving from simply changing behavior to becoming the kind of woman who lives in alignment with her health, faith, and purpose. If you are working on healthier habits for your mind, body, or spirit, this episode will encourage you to start small, get clear on your why, learn what you need to know, and celebrate progress over perfection.KEY TAKEAWAYS• Why motivation alone rarely leads to lasting change• The hidden reason most new habits don't stick• How identity shapes your daily choices• Why small steps create bigger results than dramatic overhauls• A simple framework for creating meaningful, lasting changeMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEmyultimateself.comBook mentioned: Eat That Frog by Brian TracySilver Seas by Margot: https://www.instagram.com/silverseasbymargot/Reflection question: Where are you desiring the most change right now - mind, body, or spirit?TIMESTAMPS00:01 Why healthier habits are about mind, body, and spirit01:10 Why motivation is temporary and cannot sustain lasting change05:58 Busy schedules, procrastination, and trying to change too much10:17 The identity shift: moving from doing to becoming19:30 Practical tools for lasting change: why, education, small steps, celebration, and faithNEXT STEPIf this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who is trying to build healthier habits or take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram at @andrea4health. Let’s keep encouraging one another as we grow in mind, body, and spirit.

What if midlife isn’t about winding down, but about waking up to the woman God is still inviting you to become?In this first episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn shares the heart behind the show and why growth, wellness, and faith matter in every season of life. Andrea reflects on her journey from overwhelmed mom to health coach, her family's health story, and the mindset shifts that helped her see midlife as an invitation to grow, not wind down. You'll hear encouragement for caring for your mind, body, and spirit, embracing small daily choices, and trusting God through uncomfortable seasons of change. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to become healthier, stronger, or more fulfilled, this episode will remind you that growth has no expiration date.KEY TAKEAWAYSBecoming your ultimate self is a journey, not a destinationSmall daily choices can create meaningful transformation Whole-person wellness includes the body, mind, and spiritGod often uses discomfort to invite us into deeper trust, courage, and changeMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEMy Ultimate Self website: www.myultimateself.comQuiz: What's Standing Between You and Your Ultimate Self?The Ultimate Source program: https://theultimatesource.org/welcome-to-the-ultimate-source-program1?am_id=AndreaBohnTopics mentioned: epigenetics and whole food nutritionTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to episode one and why this podcast matters02:30 Andrea's family health story and desire for proactive wellness04:46 Whole food nutrition, health coaching, and small lifestyle changes07:08 Expanding wellness to include mind, body, spirit, and faith11:29 Three mindset shifts for growth, discomfort, and your next stepNEXT STEPReady to keep growing in mind, body, and spirit? Visit myultimateself.com/quiz to take the free quiz and learn more about joining the Ultimate Self Collective.

What if this next season of life isn’t about slowing down, but about becoming an even better version of the woman God designed you to be?Welcome to My Ultimate Self, a podcast for women ready to grow in mind, body, and spirit. In this trailer, host Andrea Bohn shares the heart behind the show and invites you into a journey of healthier habits, personal growth, faith, purpose, and becoming the woman you were designed to be.