Project Swagger with Robin Arzón

Modern motherhood has become an unwinnable game, and I’m done playing it that way. In this episode, I’m getting honest about the identity friction I’ve felt as a working mom, why balance is a myth, and how I started trusting my own voice over the noise, setting non-negotiables, and letting go of expectations that didn’t serve me. Plus: the parenting tactics my husband and I use to teach our kids agency and resilience, and the stories behind their names.This is part one of a new Project Swagger series called Motherhood: The Remix. Like a good 90s mixtape, let’s create our own individual versions of motherhood, keeping what works, rejecting what doesn’t, and setting our own rules. If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to be everything to everyone and do it all—this is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, I break down exactly how I train every week, the only strength training concepts you actually need to know, and a simple starter template that will get you results. Most people aren’t weak because they can’t get strong—they’re weak because they don’t know how to train. No more excuses. We’re building strength at any age and becoming undeniable baddies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heavy lifting has been a game-changer for my health, body confidence, and athleticism. I want that for you. So today, I'm breaking down the key components of an effective strength workout and how to maximize benefits for your longevity and long-term quality of life. Plus: two key mindset shifts from Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger that transformed how I train. This is the toolkit you need to become an undeniable deadlifting baddie at 95.  Music mentioned in The Edit:  Portishead  “Superpower” by Beyoncé NF, especially “Hope” “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entire industries proft on women hating their bodies. F*ck that. Today, I'm sharing the tactics and reframes that have helped me build body confidence on my own terms. I get into my postpartum struggle and the #1 change I made that completely transformed my relationship with my body. Plus: how I got comfortable saying NO and my favorite springtime family activities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything I do to prepare my body and mind for high-stakes, high-stress moments, starting 48 hours before. Use this for your next race or your next big meeting. Plus: why taking rest is the true mark of a disciplined athlete, and my tips for traveling with young kids after Athena and Atlas took their longest flight yet.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re ambitious, you will experience moments of failure. Today, I share the eight concrete steps I rely on to resist the spiral of self-pity and recover from failure. These are steps I developed after a professional setback that stayed with me for years. Plus: how to maintain discipline during a plateau, the difference between a pivot and a failure, and my go-to tricks to level up batch-prepped veggies and proteins.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep is essential to our health and training. It can also be challenging, especially with young kids. In this episode, I share all the details of my nighttime routine and exactly how I protect and optimize my sleep. From when I eat my last meal to the lights in my bedroom, this is my full sleep toolkit. Plus: my troubleshooting strategies for mind-race, waking up in the middle of the night, and recovering from sleep debt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Journaling is one of the most important tools I’ve used to build self-love. In this episode, I share all the details of my practice, from my biggest journaling mistake to the questions I ask myself over and over. Plus, I call the incredible Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and founder of the parenting platform and community Good Inside. We unpack her number one self-care rule, and what she wishes more parents understood about boundaries.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I got billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s hottest takes on how to live longer and hustle smarter onstage at South by Southwest. Up for discussion: Mark’s shocking, “super-gross,” super high-protein lunch, the biggest mistake you’ll make as you age, the wellness metrics he’s tracking, why AI is a great democratizer of knowledge (and how he’s advising his kids to use it), and the business lesson he learned from the elite athletes of the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I share the tactic that helped me unlock my strengths and build a multi-hyphenate life. This is not about how to take on more side hustles. This is about how to expand thoughtfully and responsibly by learning to leverage your strengths. Plus: resilience after professional failure, my postpartum fitness advice for new moms, and my must-pack travel essentials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My cookbook is out, y’all! The number one question I get asked is how I fuel. My answer: PLANTS! But I know you want more details, so I collected 75 of my favorite protein-rich plant-based dishes into my new cookbook, Eat to Hustle, out today! In this episode, I break down the key ideas that shape how our bodies fuel and my tips for incorporating more plants into your diet. Plus: the two books that had the biggest impact on how my husband and I parent our young kids.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Motivation is a lie. Today: how to become the person who takes action before you feel like it. These are the tools Robin implements to build momentum and overcome her worst days. Plus: her tip for vision boarding when you don’t know how to start, a question to ask yourself when you reach a plateau, and her favorite purse snacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most important conversation you'll ever have is the one happening between your ears. Robin wasn't born with inner confidence: she built it. In the premiere episode of Project Swagger, Robin breaks down the moment that challenged her to transform her inner voice, and shares the strategies that turned her into a self-talk ninja.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to level up. Introducing Project Swagger, your transformation toolkit. Every week, modern multi-hyphenate Robin Arzón will deliver the tools and mindset shifts you need to trust yourself and make real changes — all in under 30 minutes. Listen for the rituals, strategies, and routines that elevate her hustle.Kingdoms are built brick by brick. Let’s get to work.From the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices