Let’s be real—when it comes to diet and exercise, we’re all guilty of telling ourselves a few little lies. You know the ones: “I’ll start on Monday,” or “I don’t have time,” or even “I deserve this cheat meal because I worked out today.” These stories might sound harmless, but over time, they create major roadblocks to progress. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the five most common lies we tell ourselves when it comes to health, fitness, and nutrition—and more importantly, how to stop falling for them. These mindset traps might be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it. So if you’re ready to call yourself out a little (with love) and finally start making real, lasting change—this episode is for you.

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If you're constantly chasing the scale, thinking weight loss will make you faster or fitter, this one's for you. I'm flipping the script on the outdated belief that lighter always means better. In this episode, I’ll dive into why focusing on body weight can actually hold you back—and what you should prioritize instead to boost your running performance, strength, and overall health. Whether you're a new runner or a seasoned athlete, it's time to rethink the goal of weight loss and train smarter.

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Today’s podcast is all about a question that many runners have asked me: “Does coffee help or hurt your running performance?” You probably already start your day with a cup of coffee — but are you using it to your advantage when it comes to fat loss, endurance, and strength gains? In this episode, I’ll break down the real science behind caffeine and how it impacts runners, both positively and negatively. You’ll learn how to make coffee work for your training — not against it.

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If you’ve ever been sidelined by injury or illness, you know the frustration, fear, and doubt that come with it. But time off doesn’t necessarily mean falling behind—it’s an opportunity to rebuild stronger, both physically and mentally. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the mindset shifts and strategies that help runners learn how to handle injury or illness the right way. From reframing setbacks to practicing gratitude, I’ll provide the tools to help you navigate this challenge with confidence. Because running isn’t just about moving forward—it’s about learning to trust the process, especially when you have to slow down.

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If you’re a runner trying to lose weight but keep hitting roadblocks, I’ve got news for you—your results are 100% your responsibility. No more blaming bad genetics, lack of time, or anything outside of your control. The moment you take radical ownership of your actions, everything changes. In today’s episode, Taking Full Ownership of Your Results, I’m breaking down the excuses holding you back and helping you shift into an empowered mindset that puts you in control of your success. Get ready for some tough love and real talk—because your next breakthrough starts with ownership.

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I hear this almost every single day from runners all over the world: “I hate strength training.” I get it, I used to feel the same way many years ago. I thought running 30-40 miles a week was enough to keep me strong and fit. The cold hard truth is…it is not. Runners, more than just about anyone else, need to be doing consistent resistance training to build a stronger muscular system from head to toe. In this episode of the podcast, I explain why runners should be lifting heavy weights and how it will dramatically improve your running performance and your overall health and fitness.

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Hitting a plateau or a stall in your weight loss journey is inevitable. It will happen. The problem isn’t that you hit a plateau, the problem is how you deal with it. Most people hit a stall and get super frustrated and give up on themselves. This is not the preferred way of dealing with this situation, by the way. Today on the podcast, breaking through weight loss plateaus so you can continue making progress toward your goals.

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There is so much information out there these days about the right and wrong way to lose weight. Do this, not that, eat this, not that, and all these different diets and exercise routines all designed to help you lose weight. But how accurate is all of this advice? Will following the advice of a 20-something non-runner on TikTok work for a 50-something endurance athlete? I think we all know the answer to that. Today on the podcast, I take a deep dive into the top 10 biggest myths about weight loss and how all of this applies to you as a runner.

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