SPELL It Out

The number one thing that I feel keeps people from change and the easiest first step to start making change

Some traits and habits I’ve noticed in my most successful clients over the years. And a few random tangents (because what would this podcast be without my rabbit holes!)

You are not the only one.The idea that you’re alone in your thoughts, feelings or struggles is a lie meant to keep you from experiencing joy!Today we’ll break open the myth that “it’s just me”

The most basic change to make in your life to start really improving how you feel and accelerating your progress

Remembering that you have power over your thoughts and therefore your life. Plus an invite for a new year

What are they, how can they help, which do I use?Ashwagandha & Maca Root use code HORMONEHEALTH Rhodiola Holy Basil

Are you easily persuaded by advertising and the narratives of others? In this episode we discuss why not *everything* is as it seems and why it’s biblical to pause and ponder before diving in

The narrative you choose to accept impacts your quality of life. Choose wisely.

Do your thoughts matter when it comes to progress in health & fitness?

Do you struggle with food noise?Feel like your progress is stalled?Having issues with fatigue/soreness/cravings?This episode is all about helping to restore your metabolism through a process called “reverse dieting”

Top 3 Supplement suggestions for women looking to improve overall health and see results with fat loss.

A little bit of a dialogue about how to reframe consistency in your everyday life to improve progress in the way to go after your goals

Taking some time to consider if the things you claim to be are translating to the way you are perceived. While I know Omer shouldn’t get overly wrapped up in the options of others, I think it’s healthy to be able to look at ourselves from their perspective from time to time.

How to approach plateaus, from an action and mindset standpoint

I think the devil loves to play on isolation, so this is a raw real look into the kind of thoughts that I have swirling around in my head all the time in an effort to hopefully encourage you if you struggle with any or all of the same things. We’re all in this together and so much of what we’re presented with is designed to make us feel more alone and more ill equipped.

Why you have more control over the overall joy in your life than you think and how to reshape frustration in the face of disappointment

Why flipping or rewriting the script is so crucial for living a better life

Two keys for how to approach your health and fitness goals that will drastically improve not only your results, but also your success

Why being flexible in your approach to exercise and nutrition is vital for overall success and quality of life

I’ve been in a hard headspace lately, and I wanted to apologize to everyone for maybe not being the best version of myself or my program lately. But I’m trusting that the Lord doesn’t waste anything and that He will use my struggles to encourage others and point people to Him while improving their health and fitness.

Discussing how the consistent habits (or lack thereof) in your life are creating the body/health you have now and how to change it

Why you need sleep, some basic tips to improve your sleep

A conversation with Melissa Armstrong from Holistic Health with Melissa about the SPELL approach and philosophy

My take on picking a word for the year and also using our words to help us throughout the year

Today we’ll discuss chivalry in marriage, and how men AND women should be looking for ways to be chivalrous to one another. Discussion points from UnRelentingPursuitApp on Instagram.

Let’s work this year towards being in the “fitness middle class”. Not the fitness elite or the extremely unhealthy/overweight. Chase that middle ground of consistent moderation. (Vinnie Tortorich’s comments for PragerU metnioned)

Exploring cognitive distortions and how they manifest in our daily thoughts.

My disjointed confession on how I struggle with rest and some insights I’ve learned as I study the concept of Sabbath restBook mentioned is Breathe by Priscilla Shirer and can be purchased here

You’re not the only person experiencing stress, success, overwhelm, victory, hardship, etc. Why playing the victim card isn’t doing you any favors.

Examining why we react the way we do

Couple possible scenarios for why you’re not seeing the results you’re looking for

Health and wellness are a choice, it doesn’t come easy for anyone. If you aren’t focusing on your wellness now, expect to focus on illness later.

Food is immoral, don’t let the opinions and publications of others impact you making decisions that help you to feel like your best self

Are you allowing complacency and bias to keep you from seeing results?

A discussion about aligning your actions with your thoughts and vice versa. Please listen to this with grace and perspective, I am not at all saying that I execute any or all of the topics discussed to perfection or that I even come close at times.

Perspective around weight loss vs fat loss and how to not get discouraged by the scale

The narrative you speak over your life becomes the truth of your life

Taking some time to vet out the voices, people and platforms we allow to influence and speak into our lives. Who are you allowing to mentor you, to advise you, coach you, etc.

Confronting confirmation bias and resistance to instructions when it comes to seeing results in various areas of your life.

How to eat for fat loss and overall health without fear

You are the one who can move the needle more than anyone or anything else

Looking for Him and trusting Him in the lowest seasons of life brings a fullness of joy nothing else can come close to

How to repair a down regulated metabolism

How to keep a healthy, sustainable perspective when things don’t go according to plan

Why your preexisting beliefs may be keeping you from experiencing the life you want; in relationships, health, fitness, parenting, etc

Why all the tiny, insignificant things make a big impact

Why sometimes the hard things are just what we need to get better

You have way more control than you think you do

Why actually knowing what your food is made of can make a huge difference in your body composition progress.

Exercise is important, but diet is more