Becoming MindStrong

Becoming MindStrong

The TRUTH behind nutrition, fat loss, health, and fitness. No more point systems. No more shakes. No more bullsh*t. Welcome to Becoming MindStrong, the official podcast of MindStrong Fitness. Take control of your health once and for all and get on the waitlist for MindStrong Ignite for 12 weeks of a like-minded crew, daily workouts, a personalized nutrition plan, and-most importantly-a brand new approach to health and fitness unlike any you’ve ever experienced: https://www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com/MindStrongIgnite

Episodes

October 14, 2025 17 mins

Confession: I (Rachel, CEO of MindStrong) hate tracking my food (and I no longer do it!). If you feel this deeply, this is for you

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After working with over 3,000 menopausal women, themes come up time and again. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes we see (and how to avoid them).

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We now understand the 3 stages of weight loss…here’s how they all work together in what I call the Weight Loss Cycle (to ensure your metabolism stays healthy for life)!

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In part IV of this 5-part series, we’re deep diving into the weight loss stage (everyone’s favorite ;)): how it works and expectation management

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Part III of V in this series is all about maintenance: what it is and why it’s an absolute MUST to keep our metabolism healthy long term

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In Part II of this 5-part series we're diving deep into how to get your body better at burning calories if you’re already eating less and move more, but it isn’t working.

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Real talk: weight loss in menopause *does not* work the same way it did in our 20s and 30s. We’re not in the same body we were back then! In this 5-part series, we’re diving deep into how weight loss actually works in menopause

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You're eating healthy, eating less, and moving more...but the problem is getting worse. You're not imagining things, I promise. Here's what's happening in your body and, most importantly, how to fix it. 

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Cardio? Weight training? Neither? Both? What's the most bang for your buck when it comes to workouts in menopause and, most importantly, why? Here's the answer.

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"Just eat less and move more." If you're like the vast majority of menopausal women out there, you probably feel like you're screaming into the abyss and not being heard. "I FREAKING AM!!!" I promise, you're not crazy (and you're not alone). Here's what you need to know to understand what's  actually happening in your menopausal body. 

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Healing your metabolism and weight loss might be slow and tedious BUT, when done correctly, they put you in total control of what you want to do next. 

Here's what your options look like when it comes to fat loss or muscle growth, once you've healed your metabolism. 

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(If you skipped Part I of this 3 part series because what you're here for is fat loss, buckle in: this part doesn't work without the healing stage.) 

Here's Part II in The 3 Stages of Fat Loss

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If I had my way, I'd wave a magic dumbbell and, just like we all dream of, the fat would melt away. Unfortunately, the proof is in the pudding and it doesn't work that way. For fat loss to happen--especially in peri and post menopause--there are 3 stages. Here's the MOST IMPORTANT first step we need to take.

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Still thinkin' carbs make you gain weight, eh? Here's everything you need to know about the damage NOT eating them is doing to your weight loss journey...

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We've gone our whole lives being told: "Eat less, move more, lose weight"

Why, then, at 1200, 1000, or even 900 calories a day is your body not releasing the weight?

(Spoiler alert: No, you're not crazy. Yes, your doctor IS wrong for telling you to just keep cutting calories.)

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In an industry filled with 150,973,217 answers per questions Googled, ya' KNOW I'm here to cut through the BS ;) So, let's talk PROTEIN...

In this week's episode we're talking about: 

  • The recommended protein range for your body
  • Why you absolutely should NOT jump to these goal numbers
  • How to start increasing your protein intake in a way that doesn't require drinking protein shakes 'til you want to ...
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Now that we understand the #1 thing that keeps us stuck (in weight loss and life), let's dive deep into my favorite exercise to get UNstuck...and building that life of our dreams...

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There's ONE factor that's the difference between living your most aligned, unleashed life...and looking back with regret. Get this one thing under control, and watch your life take off.

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The million dollar question: how long can I expect this process to take? 

Let's talk about expectation management on this journey to health...and buckle in for what might be my best/worst analogy yet ;)

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Stop me when you've said it:

  • "I know that to do...why aren't I doing it?!"
  • "I see results...then something blocks me from keeping up with what's working!"
  • "I don't know why I always do this...it's like I'm fighting against myself!"

When we understand why self sabotage happens from a neuroscience perspective, we'll never see it the same way again. In Episode 86 of...

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