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Episode 256: The Secret to Discipline & Achieving Your Goals (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)

Have you ever started something with the best intentions—whether it’s working out, eating better, or sticking to a routine—only to fall off track when motivation disappears? 

You’re not alone. The truth is, motivation is unreliable, but discipline? That’s what creates real, lasting results.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical, no-fluff strategies to help you build discipline and stay consistent—even on the days you don’t feel like it. If you’ve been struggling to stick to your goals, this is for you.

3 Reasons to Tune In:

✔️ You struggle with consistency and want a better way to stick to your habits without relying on motivation.
✔️ You’re tired of the all-or-nothing mindset and want simple strategies to show up, even on tough days.
✔️ You want real results—whether it’s getting fitter, feeling stronger, or making positive changes that actually last.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have practical hacks to build discipline, make consistency feel easier, and finally start seeing progress.

Click play and let’s dive in.

Episode 255: Why You’re Overcomplicating Food (and How to Make It Easy)

Have you ever felt like eating healthy is just too hard?

Like no matter what plan you follow, you always end up back in the same cycle—being "good" during the week, then overeating at weekends, feeling frustrated, and starting over again? I’ve been there.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly why we overcomplicate food and how to finally make it easy to eat well without stress, guilt, or strict rules. I’ll walk you through my own journey, the mistakes I made, and the mindset shift that changed everything.

3 Reasons to Tune In:

✅ You feel like you're "on track" all week but undoing it on weekends.
✅ You’re tired of restricting, stressing over food, and feeling out of control.
✅ You want a simple, sustainable way to eat healthy—without obsessing over it.

If you’re ready to break free from all-or-nothing eating and finally feel in control around food, this episode is for you.

Click play and let’s dive in!

Episode 254: Mary Stopped Chasing Weight Loss—And Found Peace, Strength, and Lasting Change

Struggling with consistency? Feeling stuck in the cycle of trying, stopping, and starting over? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with Mary O’Dwyer, a thriving member of Thrive Academy, to talk about her incredible transformation. 

Mary once believed that success meant being “on” or “off”, “good” or “bad”. She thought the key to health was weight loss and dieting—until she discovered a better way.

Three reasons to tune in:

1. Break Free from the All-or-Nothing Cycle – If you’ve ever struggled with consistency and felt stuck in the mindset of being “on” or “off,” Mary’s story will show you how she finally let go of perfectionism and built habits that actually stick.
2. Discover the Power of Small Steps – Mary shares the exact mindset shift that helped her stay consistent, proving that small actions truly lead to big results. If you’ve ever doubted whether tiny changes can make a difference, this episode will change your perspective.
3. Real-Life Inspiration from Someone Just Like You – Mary isn’t a fitness coach or a personal trainer—she’s a real woman over 40 who found a way to make health and fitness a natural part of her life. Her journey proves that change is possible for anyone, no matter where you start.

If you’ve ever struggled to stick with healthy habits, this episode will inspire you to take that next small step—because small action is always better than no action.

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Episode 253: Thinking of Quitting Alcohol? Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you been thinking about quitting alcohol but feel stuck, unsure, or just a bit lost on what life would even look like without it? Maybe drinking doesn’t feel right anymore, but the idea of stopping feels overwhelming. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Olivia Farrelly, host of No More Booze and founder of Grey Area Drinker. Olivia gave up alcohol in 2018, and now she helps others untangle from drinking culture and create a life they love—without waiting to hit rock bottom. We talk about what it really feels like to step away from alcohol, the emotional and social challenges, and the freedom that comes with making this change.

3 reasons to tune in:

1️⃣ Feeling stuck in your drinking habits? Olivia breaks down how to assess your relationship with alcohol and decide what’s right for you.
2️⃣ Worried about what life looks like without drinking? We talk about the fears, doubts, and why giving up alcohol doesn’t mean giving up fun.
3️⃣ Want simple, practical advice? Olivia shares the mindset shifts and steps that make going alcohol-free feel easier and more empowering.

If you’ve ever wondered what life would be like without alcohol, click play now.

Find Olivia:

🌐 Website: Grey Area Drinker

🎙️ Podcast: No More Booze – Listen here

📸 Instagram: @greyareadrinker

Episode 252: How to Stick to Your Habits When Life Throws You a Curveball

When life throws you a curve ball do you stick to your healthy habits or let them slide?

Life doesn’t always go as planned—storms roll in, routines get disrupted, and chaos can take over. 

But what if those moments were the most important times to stick with your habits? What if in those moments you kept a thread of consistency and this kept you out of that dreaded all or nothing loop.

In this episode, I’m diving into how to stay consistent when life throws you a curveball.

💡 Tune in to discover:

1️⃣ Why consistency is key, even when things feel out of control.

2️⃣ Simple strategies to adjust your habits and keep going, no matter what life throws at you.

3️⃣How to shift your mindset from “all or nothing” to “doing what you can.”

Whether you’re facing a literal storm or just having a hectic work week, this episode will give you the tools and encouragement to keep showing up for yourself. 

When you do this, over time being healthy becomes who you are.

Click play and let’s dive in.

Episode 251: How to Rebuild Yourself: Overcoming Stress, Burnout, and Trauma with Laura Farrington

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Laura Farrington, founder of Umbrella Wellness and host of "The Are You Well Podcast." After the loss of her father, Laura experienced a life-changing awakening that led her to leave her corporate job and discover the transformative power of yoga, meditation, and setting boundaries.

Laura opens up about her journey through anxiety, work-related burnout, and the challenges of growing up with a parent facing mental health struggles. Together, we discuss overcoming trauma, taking baby steps toward healing, and finding balance in a world of endless demands. This heartfelt conversation is packed with actionable advice for building healthier habits, managing stress, and learning to truly value yourself.

Tune in to:
1️⃣ Discover how small, intentional steps can lead to big transformations—Laura shares how she rebuilt her life after hitting rock bottom, proving that healing is possible one step at a time.
2️⃣ Learn practical strategies for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and finding calm amidst the chaos of work and life—tools you can start using today.
3️⃣ Be inspired by Laura’s journey of resilience and growth as she transformed her pain into purpose, building a thriving wellness business and community.

Find Laura:

🌐 Website: https://www.umbrellawellness.ie/

🎙️ Podcast: The Are Ya Well Podcast. Listen here

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurameanswellness/

🎧 Click play and let’s dive in!

Episode 250: Stress and Overwhelm: The Real Reasons Healthy Habits Feel Hard

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, stress and overwhelm keep pulling you away from the healthy habits you want to stick to?

Do you feel like stress and overwhelm are stopping you from sticking to healthy habits? 💭
Maybe you’re trying so hard, but no matter what, it feels like nothing works. You’re not alone—stress can make everything feel so much harder.

In this episode, I’m sharing my story—panic attacks, overwhelm, and hitting that point where I just couldn’t keep going the way I was. I’ll talk about the moment I realized that no amount of working out, eating healthy, or keeping busy was going to fix what was really going on inside.

Here are 3 reasons to tune in:
1️⃣ Understand why stress and overwhelm pull you away from the changes you want to make and how to stop the cycle.
2️⃣ Learn how I started to feel calm and at peace with simple tools that you can implement into your morning

3️⃣ Get practical steps to start creating small changes in your day—routines that help you feel calmer, stronger, and in control.

If you’re ready to stop feeling like life is running you and start feeling more grounded, click play and let’s dive in! 🎧

Episode 249: Overeating: What to Do When You’re Ready to Say ‘I’m Done’

Are you ready to say, ‘I’m done’ to overeating? ❌🍔

 

Have you hit that pivotal moment where you’re ready for change but don’t know where to start? 💭

 

In this episode, I’m diving into the real reasons why overeating feels so hard to break and what to do when you’re ready to tackle overeating. 💪🏻 We’ll explore why quick fixes and extreme diets never work and how shifting your focus to the bigger picture—your stress, emotions, and routines—can make all the difference.

 

Here are 3 reasons to tune in:

1️⃣ Learn the real turning point that helped me stop the cycle of overeating and take control of my life.

2️⃣ Discover the actionable steps you can take to reduce stress and build simple, healthy routines that actually stick.

3️⃣ Get inspired with tools like Thrive Time, SBN, and mindset shifts to feel more calm and centered —helping you stop overeating and heal your relationship with food.

 

Click play, and let’s dive in! 🎧

Episode 248: Three Things Messing with Your Mood and Energy After the Holidays

What’s your mood and energy like since Christmas?

I arrived at Christmas feeling very calm and grounded, but now, less than two weeks later, I’m feeling quite irritable and cranky. So, I’m excited to share with you why that is!

In this episode, I’ll talk about the three habits I changed over Christmas that had a huge impact on how I felt.

Here’s why you’ll want to tune in:
1️⃣ We’ll chat about three simple habits that can have a massive negative impact on your mental and physical health.
2️⃣ I’ll explain the science behind why you might be feeling cranky and irritable.
3️⃣ You’ll learn how to take action on simple habits that will have you feeling less irritable and more healthy and calm, quite quickly.

This episode is going to help you lay the foundations for a fit and calm 2025—starting with the basics.

I hope you enjoy it!

Click play, and let’s dive in.

Episode 247: 10 Game-Changing Relationship Lessons I Learned This Year

What are your relationships like with the people you love? 🧡

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lonely, or unsure if your relationships could get better, this is for you.

This year, my relationships absolutely transformed, but it wasn’t easy. I went through messy, turbulent times with the people I love because I was changing so much—and that change impacted everyone around me.

If you’re rowing more, feeling isolated, or like nobody gets you, I want you to know that’s normal. It’s part of the process when you start setting boundaries, being yourself, and letting go of people-pleasing.

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 Game-Changing Relationship Lessons I Learned in 2024—lessons that completely changed how I connect with the people I love.

Why tune in?

🎙️ 1. Learn how to stop people-pleasing and start building real, meaningful relationships.
🎙️ 2. Discover why creating boundaries feels hard at first but is so worth it in the end.
🎙️ 3. Find out how relationships can be mirrors for your own personal growth and self-awareness.

 

Click play and let’s dive in!