Episodes
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It's Not the Cookie-It's Your Mindset
If you’ve ever felt like one cookie ruined your progress… this episode is for you.So many people trying to lose weight are stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset with food. They believe they’re either “on track” or “off track,” and the moment they eat something unhealthy, guilt takes over. That guilt...
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Why You Have No Peace-and how you can change it
If you’ve ever felt like your life looks fine on the outside… but inside you feel anxious, restless, disconnected, or like something is missing… this episode is for you. In this episode of Straight Talk with Abby, we’re having a real conversation about why so many people are searching for…
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Stop Starting Over: The Real Reason You're Not Seeing Fitness Results
You don’t need a better workout plan. You need to stop quitting the one you’re already on. In this episode of Straight Talk with Abby, we’re getting real about one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in their fitness journey-constantly second-guessing, overthinking, and searching for a…
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Whose Life Is It Anyway
You've been waiting for permission to live the life you actually want. Newsflash: it's never coming.In this episode:- Why you're stuck living for everyone else's expectations- How to stop abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable- Actionable steps to start choosing yourself THIS WEEK- The...
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What Would Matter If You Really Knew? Get Your Fire Back in 2026
What would matter if you knew you had less time than you think? This is the final episode of my 4-part series, Peace in the Chaos, and it might be the most important conversation we have together as we step into 2026. Here's the truth: most of us are living like we have infinite tomorrows when we...
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Your Body Isn't the Problem-How to Stop Holiday Food Guilt and Find Peace with Your Body
I Hated My Body at My Skinniest | My Journey to Food Freedom & Body Peace In 2009, I competed in a figure competition. I looked fit and disciplined on the outside. On the inside? I was MISERABLE. The truth nobody talks about: being skinny didn't make me happy. Restriction didn't bring peace....
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The Gift of Rest and Letting Go | Why You're Exhausted + How Bitterness Is Stealing Your Peace
Are you exhausted? Like bone-tired, running on fumes, can't remember the last time you actually rested kind of exhausted? In this powerful episode of Peace in the Chaos (my 4-part December series), I'm getting real about why we're all so tired-and it's probably not what you think.We're talking...
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What Actually Matters: Finding Peace After Years of Perfectionism
What Actually MattersI used to think December was about perfection. Perfect decorations, perfect body, perfect life. I was exhausting myself chasing something I could never reach, comparing myself to everyone else, and feeling like I was never enough.But I don't live like that anymore. In this...
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Why Your Transformation Never Sticks (The Psychology of Permanent Change)
You've started over so many times you've lost count. Every January, every Monday, every "fresh start" - same story. Three months in, you're back where you started, maybe even worse. You keep telling yourself "this time will be different," but the pattern repeats and you're starting to wonder if...
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How to Stay Lean Through Holiday Season (Without Being That Person)
The holidays are here and you're facing the same impossible choice you face every year: become the person who brings meal prep containers to Christmas dinner, or gain 15 pounds and start over in January. But what if I told you there's a third option where you actually enjoy the season AND…
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Why Your Doctor Is Wrong About Exercise After 40
Your doctor told you to "take it easy" and avoid heavy lifting after 40. That well-meaning advice is accelerating your decline, making you weaker, and increasing your actual injury risk. Time to challenge the medical orthodoxy around exercise and aging. In this controversial episode, I break down...
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Joint Pain After 40-You're Doing the Wrong Thing
Your knees hurt every morning. Your back aches when you stand up. Your doctor says it's "just arthritis" and to "take it easy." But what if everything you've been told about joint pain after 40 is wrong? In this game-changing episode, I reveal why your joint pain probably has nothing to do with...
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Why Your Workouts Stopped Working
You've been religiously hitting the gym for months, doing the exact same routine, and your body looks identical to when you started. Sound familiar? Your body isn't broken - it's bored out of its mind and has completely adapted to your predictable workout. In this hard-hitting episode, I break…
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How to Stay Mentally Tough in a World Gone Mad (A tribute to Charlie Kirk, a reflection on 9/11, and a rally cry for resilience, prayer, and purpose.)
This episode is personal. With the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the heaviness of the 9/11 anniversary, it’s easy to feel like the world is falling apart. I’ve cried. I’ve stress eaten. I’ve felt the anger. And if you're feeling emotionally wrecked, spiritually shaken, or like you're just...
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Why You Can't Lose Weight After 40
Are you over 40 and frustrated that you can't lose weight despite eating "healthy"? The problem isn't what you're eating - it's HOW you're eating. In this no-nonsense episode, I break down the eating patterns that are keeping you stuck and give you the exact roadmap to fix them. What You'll...
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Why Belly Fat Gets Worse After 40
If you're over 40 doing endless cardio and restricting calories but your belly fat is getting WORSE, this episode will blow your mind. Host Abby exposes why traditional weight loss advice backfires after 40 and reveals the science-backed solution that actually works. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why cardio…
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Why Your Genetics Aren't Your Destiny: Maximizing Your Potential
Your DNA is not your prison sentence. In this straight-talk episode, fitness expert Abby breaks down the science that proves your genetics are just the starting point, not the finish line. Discover why the "I have bad genes" excuse is scientifically wrong and what you can actually do about it.…
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How to Lose Fat and Build Muscle (Without Ruining Your Metabolism)
Can you really lose fat and build muscle at the same time -especially over 40? In this episode of Straight Talk with Abby, I break down the science of body recomposition in a way that's real, relatable, and actually doable. We’re talking: ✅ What body recomposition actually is ✅ Why the scale can...
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New Study Destroys Myth on Protein Timing: Is the 30-Minute Anabolic Window Actually BS?
Think you’ll lose your gains if you don’t chug a protein shake within 30 minutes of your workout? Think again. 🚫🥤In this episode of Straight Talk with Abby, I break down the brand-new research that destroys the old “anabolic window” myth once and for all. You’ll learn the truth about protein...
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Why You're Not Losing Weight (It's NOT Your Fault!) | The Truth About Metabolic Adaptation
Eating like a bird but the scale won't budge? This episode will change everything. Abby exposes the truth about metabolic adaptation - why your body fights weight loss and how to work WITH it instead of against it. You'll Discover: Why crash diets backfire and actually SLOW your metabolism The...
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STOP BEING WEAK: The 5 Fitness Lies Destroying Your Life
I'm calling you out on the BS excuses keeping you small, weak, and stuck. This isn't feel-good fitness fluff - this is STRAIGHT TALK for people ready to stop lying to themselves. The wake-up call near the end will hit different. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:- The "I don't have time" lie that's literally...
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I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore: Finding Yourself Again After 40
You're 40-something, looking in the mirror, and asking "Where did I go?" If you feel like you've lost yourself being everything to everyone else, this episode is for you. We're talking about the midlife identity crisis no one discusses - and how to find your way back to the vibrant woman you used...
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AI Fitness Apps vs Personal Trainers: What They Don't Tell You
🔥 AI fitness apps are EVERYWHERE, but here's what they can't do that's costing you REAL transformation. While everyone's debating whether artificial intelligence will replace personal trainers, I'm revealing the billion-dollar psychology gap that keeps people stuck in endless fitness cycles.THE...
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The Longevity Mindset (How to Add Life to Your Years, Not Just Years to Your Life)
If you're over 40 thinking your best years are over, you're wrong - and this belief is literally aging you faster. This anti-aging mindset episode shows you how to be stronger, more energetic, and more vibrant at 70 than most people are at 50, using science-backed longevity strategies that start...
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Stress Is Making You Fat
Straight Talk with Abby is the raw, unfiltered audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast-for high-achievers over 40 who want to lose weight, get strong, and finally stay consistent. I blend tough love, mindset rewiring, fitness truths, and real-life experience to help you stop quitting…
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The Willpower Myth Why You Don't Lack Self Control, You Lack the Right System
Straight Talk with Abby is the raw, unfiltered audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast-for high-achievers over 40 who want to lose weight, get strong, and finally stay consistent. I blend tough love, mindset rewiring, fitness truths, and real-life experience to help you stop quitting…
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Weight Loss After 40 Why The Scale is Lying to You
Straight Talk with Abby is the raw, unfiltered audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast-for high-achievers over 40 who want to lose weight, get strong, and finally stay consistent. I blend tough love, mindset rewiring, fitness truths, and real-life experience to help you stop quitting…
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The Hormone Hijack After 40: Why Your Body Feels BROKEN (The Truth About Weight Gain)
Straight Talk with Abby is the raw, unfiltered audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast-for high-achievers over 40 who want to lose weight, get strong, and finally stay consistent. I blend tough love, mindset rewiring, fitness truths, and real-life experience to help you stop quitting…
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The 5 Stages to Unstoppable Change
Transform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about creating lasting change with discipline, motivation, and…
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Why Your 50's Are Your Power Decade
The Truth About Starting Over After 50 (Why This Is Your Power Decade) Are you over 50 and feeling like your best years are behind you? THINK AGAIN. This episode will completely change how you see aging, fitness after 50, and what's possible for your life right now. This will change everything!💪...
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Why You're Exhaused and How to Get Your Power Back
Straight Talk with Abby is the raw, unfiltered audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast-for high-achievers over 40 who want to lose weight, get strong, and finally stay consistent. I blend tough love, mindset rewiring, fitness truths, and real-life experience to help you stop quitting…
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Why Your Metabolism Isn't Broken
Your Metabolism ISN'T Broken After 40 (Why 1200 Calories Is Sabotaging You) | Women's Health Truth🚨 STOP Eating 1200 Calories - It's DESTROYING Your Metabolism! 🚨Think your metabolism is broken after 40? I'm about to expose the BIGGEST lie the fitness industry has sold you. Your body isn't…
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The Real Reason You Keep Starting Over (This One Hurts a Little)
NOTE: This is a new audio series inside The Your Fitness Chick Podcast called Straight Talk with Abby. It's still me-same tough love, same mindset fire-just shorter, punchier, and a little more unfiltered. You're in the right place. Let's go! "Why You Keep Starting Over (The Identity Shift That...
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Building Breakthroughs-A Journey to Sobriety
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickTransform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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Confidence Isn't Born-It's Built
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickTransform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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Unlocking Intentional Living
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickIn this engaging conversation, Abby Smiley-Krause and Dwight Dunagan explore the concept of intentional living, emphasizing the importance of making conscious choices and the role of gratitude in shaping a positive mindset. They discuss the...
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Becoming Her= Losing Them- Why Your Glow-Up Will Cost You
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickTransform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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Pill Pusher Nation: The Truth About Overprescription, Healthy Aging, and How to Take Your Power Back
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickTransform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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Strong After 50: The 5-Phase Blueprint to Rebuild Muscle, Burn Fat & Take Back Your Body
In this episode of Your Fitness Chick, Abby Smiley-Krause discusses the transformative journey of building muscle after the age of 50. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, movement, and consistency in achieving fitness goals. Abby outlines five key phases of transformation: the Spark Phase,...
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This is Normal When Losing Fat-5 Truths About Cutting Calories
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschickTransform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS-https://linktr.ee/yourfitnesschick Transform your body and mindset with Your Fitness Chick! At Your Fitness Chick, I help you lose weight, build strength, and gain confidence through expert fitness advice, workouts, and nutrition tips—because Your Fitness Chick is all about...
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The Top 5 Protein Myths That Are Holding You Back
In this episode of the Your Fitness Chick podcast, Abby Smiley-Krause debunks common myths about protein and emphasizes its importance for individuals over 40. She discusses the necessity of adequate protein intake for metabolism, muscle maintenance, and overall health, especially as one ages.…
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Nutrient Deficiencies: How to Spot the Warning Signs & Fix Your Health Fast
Are you feeling constantly drained, losing hair, or struggling with brain fog? It’s not just stress—it could be a nutrient deficiency. In this episode, I break down the most common nutrient deficiencies, the surprising symptoms they cause, and exactly how to fix them fast so you can regain your...
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From Stuck to Savage: Ignite a Midlife Revolution
In this episode of the Your Fitness Chick podcast, Your Fitness Chick discusses the feelings of being stuck and unfulfilled in midlife. She emphasizes the importance of taking action to build a fulfilling life, using fitness as a foundational tool for personal growth and mental clarity. Abby…
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The Mid-Life Metabolism Fix: Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible After 50—And How to Fix It
Struggling to lose weight after 50? Feeling like your metabolism has hit a brick wall? You're not alone—but the good news is, your metabolism isn’t broken, it’s just untrained! In this episode, we’re diving deep into why everything feels harder after 50 and exactly what you need to do to fire up...
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Stop Chasing Love & Start Chasing Your Glow Up
Feeling stuck chasing love? In this episode, we explore how redirecting your energy towards personal growth can lead to a transformative glow-up. Discover actionable fitness strategies and mindset shifts to elevate your confidence and well-being. Tune in to start your journey towards becoming the...
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From Chaos to Clarity: ADHD, Podcasting & Making Life Work
Ever feel like life is just one big game of catch-up? In this episode, I sit down with Adam Merino to talk about the messy, unpredictable, and downright chaotic reality of balancing ADHD, podcasting, and actually getting things done. We dive into mindset shifts, embracing failure, and the...
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Finding Happiness in the Simple Things: Positive Mindset Shifts for Women 50+
Are you feeling stuck or searching for ways to bring more happiness and fulfillment into your life? In this episode, special guest Heidi Stokes and I explore how to find joy in the simple things, shift your mindset, and create a more positive outlook—no matter your age. Designed especially for...
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Weight Loss, Menopause, and Fitness Challenges: Building Healthy Habits That Last
Struggling with weight loss or fitness after 50? This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you navigate menopause, overcome fitness challenges, and build healthy habits that last. If you’re ready to lose weight, gain strength, and transform your body, this episode is for you. Tune in to...
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Mindset Shifts for Overcoming Binge Eating and Building Resilience
Struggling with binge eating and the guilt that follows? You’re not alone. In this episode of Your Fitness Chick, we’re diving into the powerful mindset shifts that can help you break free from the binge-guilt cycle and build resilience. Discover practical strategies for overcoming emotional...