In this episode, we have an honest conversation about body dysmorphia and how it impacts both men and women. We share our personal experiences, including the influence of bodybuilding, performance goals, and constantly chasing a standard that never feels like enough. This episode explores how tying your worth to the scale or your appearance can distort your identity, and why building self-esteem outside of your body is essential for long-term health and fulfillment. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you’re never “there,” this conversation will help you see where that comes from and how to start shifting it.

We talk about:

-Our lived experiences with body dysmorphia

The impact of bodybuilding and physique-focused goals

The feeling of never being “enough”

Living and dying by the number on the scale

Where self-esteem actually comes from

Finding identity and meaning beyond your body

Health implications of extreme mindsets

Why shame doesn’t create lasting change

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:28 Maverick’s experience with body dysmorphia

14:09 men and self-esteem issues

18:22 coming off HRT

24:08 breaking an old mindset

28:00 identity outside of your body

35:35 dealing with health implications

41:38 current struggles & inadequacies

49:50 you can’t shame people into change

53:37 diversify your self esteem

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

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In this episode, we break down the behaviors and beliefs that quietly keep you stuck exactly where you are. After working with so many people over the years, the patterns become obvious. Some choices move you forward, and others keep you repeating the same cycle. We talk about the difference between knowing what to do and actually deciding to do it, why waiting for more information can hold you back, and how the expectations you set for yourself shape your outcomes. This conversation challenges you to take ownership, make clear decisions, and recognize that tomorrow is built by what you choose today.

We talk about:

-The behaviors that sabotage progress

-Why tomorrow is decided by today’s choices

-Decision-making within a marriage

-The expectations you set for yourself

-The myth of accountability

-Why making a decision matters more than waiting

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:30 a decision is a commitment

6:45 behaviors that keep you stuck

10:38 money versus quality of life

16:40 outsourcing uncomfortable decisions

24:00 missing on time

29:15 do you need more information?

34:48 advice women need to hear

41:05 being the best for yourself

48:17 an “informed” decision

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

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In this episode, we break down the biggest lies the fitness industry has told women about fat loss and what actually works. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline, consistency, and hormones. We dive into the science, the psychology, and the real habits that drive long-term change, especially for women over 35. This is about cutting through the noise, understanding your body, and building an approach that actually works for your life.

We talk about:

-Whether it’s really a lack of discipline

-What the science actually says about fat loss

-If consistency is truly the problem

-The real role of hormones

-Finding your true motivations

-Building habits that stick long-term

-Shifting your identity to support change

Time Stamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:35 how you handle hard days

6:35 physiology after 35

12:15 habit formation later in life

18:00 visualizing the future

21:30 shifting your identity

25:30 anchoring habits

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:

Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast

Get our weekly emails: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-list

Ebook: https://go.elev8coaching.net/consistency-book

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.