The Willetts Podcast
by Maverick Willett
The Willetts Podcast is where marriage, metabolism, and real talk collide. Hosted by Mav & Kait—partners in life, parenting, and calling people on their bullshit—we blend science-backed body transformation with raw, unfiltered conversations about relationships, values, and the messy parts of becoming better humans. We don’t do fluff. We don’t do shortcuts. We tell the truth women 35+ need to hear so they can finally stop deceiving themselves and step into the version of them that has the highest quality of life, health, and marriage. If you want evidence-based guidance, honest perspectives, and two married coaches who practice what they preach—welcome home. This is where real change starts. https://go.elev8coaching.net/start-ads
Episodes
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More Than Weight Loss: Michelle's Story of Transformation
In this episode, we sit down with our client Michelle as she shares her personal transformation story and what it took to finally make a change. We talk about the moment she decided to take action, the importance of setting realistic goals, and why waiting for the perfect time to start can keep…
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The One System to Lose Fat (Permanently)
We talk about: -falling victim to the algorithm -shiny object syndrome -focusing on habits & skills, not quick fixes -calories and steps -understanding energy balance Time Stamps: 0:00 Introduction 5:47 there are no perfect conditions 7:33 getting rid of old beliefs 12:30 explaining the four…
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Your Results Reflect Your Habits, Not Your Intentions
In this episode, we talk about why you need to stop trying to skip steps in the body transformation process and start building the foundation for lasting results. We also discuss why staying physically capable as you age matters far more than aesthetics alone, how your daily behaviors shape the...
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How to Stay on Track When Life Is Uncertain
In this episode, we talk about owning your results and how to stay committed to your goals when life feels uncertain. We break down the truth about calorie deficits, why successful fat loss requires more than eating less, and how to recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck. We also…
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How to Stop Losing and Regaining the Same Weight
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the four-phase approach to body transformation and why women over 40 may benefit from thinking beyond a single, continuous fat-loss phase. If you’ve spent years losing weight, regaining it, and starting over, the answer may not be another diet or a more...
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What Gets Your Attention Gets Your Life
In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to be successful with a body transformation, and why your attention may be one of your most valuable resources. Instead of trying to overhaul your entire life at once, we break down why adding one commitment at a time, mastering it, and then...
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We Answer Your Questions BMI, Supplements, Protein, HRT & More
In this episode, we’re sharing a live Q&A where we cover a little bit of everything, from health versus aesthetics and whether BMI is actually useful, to supplements, protein, HRT, alcohol, and building muscle. We dig into some of the questions that come up all the time, including whether you can...
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Social Media is Manipulating You
In this episode, we riff on some of the biggest ideas shaping the way we think, behave, and make decisions, and see where the conversation takes us. We dig into the manipulative side of social media, how constant exposure to other people's opinions can lower our standards, and why it's important…
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Stop Believing Everything You See on Social Media
In this episode, we tackle the overwhelming amount of fitness and nutrition information coming at us from social media and break down how to separate evidence from nonsense. We mythbust some of the most common claims, talk about the importance of putting information into context, and explain why…
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The GLP-1 Conversation We Should Be Having
In this episode, we take a different approach to the conversation around GLP-1 medications. Instead of treating them as either the answer to everything or the villain of the fitness industry, we talk about where they may fit, what happens when you come off of them, and the skills you need to...
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What Are You Not Telling Your Husband?
In this episode, we talk about a topic that can be uncomfortable for many women: what you are, and aren’t, telling your husband about your struggles with your weight and health. We explore why shame tends to survive in the dark, how to have honest conversations with your spouse, and what it…
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Use It or Lose It: Why Strength Matters as You Age
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be capable, and more importantly, how to remain capable as you age. Strength isn't just about how much you can lift or how you look. It's about maintaining your independence, staying active, and being able to participate in the life you want for as...
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Stop Chasing Fast Results
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness industry: how fast fat loss should actually happen. Social media has convinced many people that rapid transformations are the standard, but sustainable results are built much differently. We break down the difference...
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Overpromised and Underdelivered
In this episode, we discuss the growing problem of overpromising and underdelivering in the coaching and online business world. With the rise of AI, social media, and aggressive marketing, it has become harder than ever to know who to trust. We share a recent experience that sparked this...
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The Best Advice We Heard This Year
In this episode, we reflect on some of the biggest lessons we've learned so far this year and share the quotes and ideas that have shaped the way we think about health, relationships, and personal growth. We discuss why growth requires letting go of old beliefs, how the challenges you face today...
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I Know What to Do… So Why Am I Not Doing It
In this episode, we unpack one of the most common phrases we hear: "I know what to do, I just won't do it." The truth is, lasting transformation isn't about learning another strategy. It's about closing the gap between what you know and how you consistently show up. We explore why knowledge alone...
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GLP-1s, Shame, and the Truth About Fat Loss
In this episode, we discuss some of the biggest contradictions and misconceptions we see in the fitness industry. From the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications to the habits that quietly sabotage progress, we explore why so many people struggle to turn knowledge into action. We also talk...
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The Day Becky Stopped Starting Over
In this special client interview, we sit down with Becky to hear the story behind her transformation and the mindset shifts that finally helped her break free from years of yo-yo dieting. Like so many women, Becky spent years searching for the "secret" diet while putting everyone else's needs…
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The Mental Traps That Keep You Stuck
In this episode, we break down some of the most common thinking errors and logical fallacies we see holding people back from reaching their goals. Many people believe their biggest challenge is a lack of information, but more often, the problem is how they think about themselves, their habits…
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Menopause Belly, Creatine, and Fat Loss Live Q&A
In this episode, we answer your questions in a live Q&A covering some of the most common topics in fat loss, muscle building, and long-term health. From the truth about menopause belly and calorie deficits to creatine, body recomposition, and weekend overeating, we cut through the confusion and...
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From Self-Sabotage to Self-Trust
In this special client interview, we sit down with Iva to talk about the mindset shifts, habits, and decisions that helped her create lasting change. After years of trying different approaches and feeling stuck in the cycle of starting over, Iva realized that the real transformation had very…
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When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
In this episode, we talk about the standards and commitments that shape every area of your life, from your health and relationships to your career and personal growth. Many people say they have goals, but their daily actions reflect a different set of standards. We break down the difference…
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The Skills Nobody Taught You
In this episode, we talk about one of the most damaging beliefs keeping people stuck in their 30s, 40s, and 50s: “I should have this figured out by now.” That mindset creates shame, avoidance, and the pressure to pretend you know more than you do. The truth is, many people were never taught the...
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Honest Conversations About Marriage and Growth
In this episode, we switch things up and ask each other questions we have not prepared for ahead of time. The conversation ranges from relationships and personal growth to funny hypotheticals and deeper reflections on marriage, identity, and what we value most. We talk about the importance of...
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Stop Starting Over Every Time Life Gets Hard
In this episode, we talk about navigating the different seasons of life and how to maintain your health when life inevitably gets hard. So many people feel like they were “doing great” until stress, grief, work, relationships, or unexpected challenges knocked them off track. We break down why...
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Peptides, GLP-1s, and the Truth No One Is Saying
In this episode, we cut through the noise around peptides, supplements, and GLP-1s to talk about what actually matters, what might help, and what could be a waste of money or even risky. With so much marketing promising fast results, it’s easy to get pulled into solutions that don’t address the...
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Make Marriage Cool Again
In this episode, we talk about navigating the highs and lows of life and what it takes to stay grounded through it all. From processing grief and loss to showing up for your partner in meaningful ways, this conversation focuses on the small, consistent actions that shape a strong relationship. We...
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Listener Q&A Fat Loss, Diet Breaks, and What Actually Works
In this episode, we dive into another listener Q&A, answering some of the most common questions around fat loss, training, and sustainability. From whether you actually need a break from dieting to how to balance steps and strength training, we break down what matters and what doesn’t. We also…
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Why Building Muscle Changes Everything
In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have flexibility with your food while letting go of guilt and still making progress. So many people chase weight loss but miss the bigger picture—building a body that is strong, resilient, and sustainable for the long term. We break down why...
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The Dark Side of Chasing the Perfect Body
In this episode, we have an honest conversation about body dysmorphia and how it impacts both men and women. We share our personal experiences, including the influence of bodybuilding, performance goals, and constantly chasing a standard that never feels like enough. This episode explores how…
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Accountability Won’t Save You
In this episode, we break down the behaviors and beliefs that quietly keep you stuck exactly where you are. After working with so many people over the years, the patterns become obvious. Some choices move you forward, and others keep you repeating the same cycle. We talk about the difference...
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The Real Reason Fat Loss Feels So Hard
In this episode, we break down the biggest lies the fitness industry has told women about fat loss and what actually works. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline, consistency, and...
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How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Out of Control
In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to navigate chronic anxiety and overwhelm, especially when so much of life feels out of your control. It’s easy to spiral, overthink, and question if showing up is even worth it. We break down how to shift your focus back to what you can...
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Your Questions, Our Honest Answers
In this episode, we answer some of the most common and controversial questions we get from listeners, ranging from fat loss and metabolism to relationships, jealousy, and what it actually takes to create permanent results. We talk about why there is no perfect meal plan, how autonomy changes your...
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Stop Starting Over and Start Following Through
In this episode, we break down the real reason consistency feels so hard, and why motivation is rarely the problem people think it is. Most women aren’t lacking discipline. They’re stuck in patterns they don’t recognize and trying to do everything alone. We talk about why the hardest path is…
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You Don’t Need More Willpower, You Need a Different Plan
In this episode, we unpack a powerful truth: you’re not failing, lazy, or broken. You may simply be using a strategy designed for a different woman with a different starting point. The approach needed to lose the first 50 pounds is not the same as the approach needed for the last 10, and...
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Beyond the Scale: Theresa’s 100-Pound Transformation
In this special episode, we talk to our client Theresa who has lost over 100 pounds in the last two years and is pivoting in a build phase. She has the skills and self-trust to maintain her weight loss for life. We talk about: -focusing only on the scale -feeling like a failure -learning instead…
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Are You Actually in a Plateau, or Just Impatient
In this episode, we break down what’s really happening when progress seems to stall and how to know whether you’re actually in a plateau or just feeling impatient. We talk through the most common reasons fat loss slows down, the habits that quietly add up, and why simply doing “more” is rarely…
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How Melinda Lost 100 Pounds and Changed Her Life
In this special episode, we sit down with our incredible client, Melinda, who is down 100 pounds and still going. After trying every diet imaginable and feeling frustrated by short-term results that never lasted, Melinda shares what finally worked and why it had very little to do with a “perfect”...
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Why Marriage Makes You Better (If You Let It)
In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the benefits of marriage and what it actually looks like to build something meaningful with another person. From continuing to show up when things feel hard to evolving together over time, we share real reflections on partnership, growth, and...
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How Ashley lost 100 pounds (and kept it off)
In this special episode, we sit down with our client Ashley to share her journey of losing over 100 pounds and, more importantly, maintaining those results. Ashley opens up about the programs that failed her in the past, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how sustainable lifestyle...
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The Hidden Price of Indecision
In this episode, we dive into the real cost of indecision and how overthinking quietly keeps people stuck. We unpack analysis paralysis, how living on screens impacts motivation and follow-through, and why consuming more information is not the same as taking action. This conversation is about...
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The Willetts Podcast is where marriage, metabolism, and real talk collide. Hosted by Mav & Kait—partners in life, parenting, and calling people on their bullshit—we blend science-backed body transformation with raw, unfiltered conversations about relationships, values, and the messy parts of...
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What 2025 Taught Us and Where We Go From Here
In this episode, we reflect on the lessons, challenges, and growth that defined 2025 while setting our focus and intentions for the year ahead. We talk openly about what it looks like to truly combine lives, maintain integrity in a world full of noise and skepticism, and continue speaking your...
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Making the Holidays Magical Without Losing Yourself
In this episode, we open up about the very real anxiety, pressure, and emotional weight that can come with the holiday season. We also talk about what it looks like to create magic for the people we love while still honoring our own needs, limits, and growth. From navigating the first year of...
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How to Know When You’ve Lost Enough Weight
In this episode, we answer one of the most common and confusing questions in body transformation: what is your ideal body weight, and what does it actually mean to be in maintenance? We break down how to identify a healthy body composition, how to stop cycling between restriction during the week...
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The Real Reason You’re Stuck in the Weight-Loss Cycle
In this episode, we dig into the cycle of losing and gaining the same 20 pounds. We explore the beliefs and mindset patterns that quietly sabotage long-term change and why willpower alone will never be enough. This conversation is all about shifting how you think, strengthening what you value…
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Marriage in Real Life Stress, Safety, and Showing Up as Yourself
In this episode, we open up about the real-life struggles that show up in marriage and personal life — the stress, the anxiety, the messy moments, and the ways we choose to work through them. From juggling blended family dynamics to learning what true intimacy and safety feel like, this...
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How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything
In this episode, we explore what it really means to “show up” in your life, your relationship, and your health. Your standards, your habits, and your communication do not exist in isolation — they influence the people closest to you, especially when you are trying to make changes and your partner...
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Beliefs that Keep you Stuck
In this episode, we break down the beliefs that quietly keep people stuck. These are the stories you repeat, the assumptions you cling to, and the patterns you justify that ultimately limit your growth. We explore how your environment, your relationships, your expectations, and even your idea of...
About this show
The Willetts Podcast is where marriage, metabolism, and real talk collide. Hosted by Mav & Kait—partners in life, parenting, and calling people on their bullshit—we blend science-backed body transformation with raw, unfiltered conversations about relationships, values, and the messy parts of becoming better humans.
We don’t do fluff. We don’t do shortcuts. We tell the truth women 35+ need to hear so they can finally stop deceiving themselves and step into the version of them that has the highest quality of life, health, and marriage.
If you want evidence-based guidance, honest perspectives, and two married coaches who practice what they preach—welcome home. This is where real change starts.
https://go.elev8coaching.net/start-ads
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