Elevated Life: Real Wellness and Transformation

We're not doctors—we're people who've done the work, studied the research, and walked alongside others through transformation. This one's about how healthcare evolved from herbalists and midwives into the medical industrial complex we have today, and no, this isn't conspiracy theory. This is documented history that you need to understand if you're going to take your power back.

What we get into:

• Pre-1900: when wellness meant herb...

It's the second week of January, and if you're well into your transformation journey or just starting out, you need to hear this: the fitness industry doesn't always have your best interest in mind. It's big business, and naturally they want you to keep coming back. We're breaking down eight lies you've probably heard (or believed) that set you up to quit, feel like a failure, or stay stuck in the same cycle.

What we get into:

• Th...

Double Glasses Johnna is here because we're talking about unsolicited advice—both giving it and getting it. And here's the kicker: we both realized we absolutely do this. Johnna in the gym ("hey, better variation for that"), Clint in conversations, and once we started digging into where it comes from, the mirror got real uncomfortable real fast.

What we get into:

• The ego thing—when being right or wise becomes part of your identit...

It's the beginning of the year (or maybe it's May 19th—doesn't matter), and you're ready to actually do the thing this time. But where do you start? We're breaking down the five most important pillars—sleep, nutrition, fitness, hydration, and mindset—with real first steps for people dipping their toes in and people diving headfirst into the deep end. No fluff, no quick fixes, just the truth about what it takes to stop lying to your...

This one marks a shift. We've spent the last year diving into trauma, dysregulated nervous systems, attachment styles, narcissistic spectrums—all the ugly, necessary awareness work. And that all mattered. But awareness without action isn't transformation. It's just entertainment. We're done swimming around in the problem. Now we're living in the solution, and if you're still collecting reasons to stay stuck, this episode's gonna be...

It's December 28th, and we're taking stock. This year looked nothing like we planned—75 Hard, launching Elevated Life, dark nights of the soul, ego deaths, a traumatic grandbaby birth, forced slowdowns, and realizing you're never actually "there." We thought we had it figured out at the beginning of 2025. Turns out the divine had a completely different plan, and we're here to tell you the messy, unglamorous backstory nobody package...

Johnna woke up teary-eyed on December 14th feeling behind, anxious, and pressured to make the holidays perfect. Then she had an epiphany—her nervous system is literally addicted to building up the holidays just to watch them disappoint her. This one's about the uncomfortable realization that you're creating your own misery, teaching your kids to do the same, and what happens when you finally decide to stop.

What we get into:

• Why ...

This episode was supposed to be about body image and feeling disconnected from your own skin. But halfway through, Johnna stopped. Because after seven weeks of unpacking pain points, validating every excuse, and digging into psychology—enough is enough. The unpacking has become the barrier.

In this episode:

• The foundation session reality—zero people who got the full program have stayed consistent
• Why gyms aren't standing room ...

Sometimes the best conversations happen when you don't have time to prepare your answers. We found seven uncomfortable questions from a therapist's Instagram post, and Clint's answering them cold—no pre-planning, no polished responses. Just whatever comes up first. This one's different because you've been inside Johnna's head for weeks now, and it's time to crawl inside Clint's.

What we get into:

• The confidence thing and why rece...

"I'll start on Monday." And then it's Thursday and you're already planning next Monday. You ate too much Chex Mix on Wednesday afternoon, so the rest of the week is blown. You missed two gym days, so you might as well restart the whole program from day one. Sound familiar? Perfectionism isn't about high standards—it's fear wearing a pretty disguise.

In this episode:

• The "I'm going six days a week" trap and why going from zero to ...

Here's a question that sounds simple until you actually sit with it: Do you care what other people think about you? Most people want to say no—they live their own way, do their own thing. But then you start peeling back why you dress a certain way, why public speaking terrifies you, why you're constantly seeking validation or avoiding rejection. Suddenly the answer gets a lot more complicated.

What we get into:

• The house fire, th...

The numbers are real. Gym memberships range from $10 to $200 a month. Personal training runs $50 to $150 per session. And when you're juggling rent, groceries, kids, and bills, fitness can feel like a luxury you can't justify. But what if "I can't afford it" isn't always about the money?

In this episode:

• The hidden emotional component—why "I can't afford it" sometimes means "I'm no...

Feeling heavy, puffy, inflamed, or just off and don't know why? We're diving into something almost nobody talks about but absolutely needs to—your lymphatic system. This is your body's actual detox system, and when it's clogged, everything from your metabolism to your immune function takes a hit. If you've got cellulite, chronic puffiness, or you're always kind of sick, this one's for you.

What we get int...

You walk in and immediately your brain starts running the numbers. She's stronger. He's leaner. They make it look effortless. And you? You're just trying to figure out which machine won't kill you. The comparison spiral is real, and it doesn't just happen in the gym—it's amplified by every perfectly lit Instagram post you scroll past.

In this episode:

• Johnna's mental battlefield during those first week...

The fitness industry has a business model that depends on you feeling like garbage. They want you to panic, binge through the holidays, then drop a million dollars on their January detox or 30-day belly fat challenge. That's the game, and we're not playing it anymore. The holidays don't require you to choose between enjoying your life and respecting your body—that's a false choice sold by people who profit from your...

Maybe it wasn't the equipment that hurt you. Maybe it was the trainer who pushed too hard, the culture that made you feel invisible, or the injury that laid you out for weeks. When the gym becomes associated with shame, failure, or actual pain, your nervous system doesn't forget—it protects. We're creating space for those wounds today.

In this episode:

• Clint's garbage can moment—throwing up mid-workout in front of...

If you've ever thought "I should meditate" but felt overwhelmed by guided apps, hour-long sessions, or gurus telling you exactly how to sit—this one's for you. We're breaking down how meditation actually started for us: messy, short, and nothing like what the experts said it should look like. This isn't about becoming a meditation master overnight. It's about finding your actual starting point.

What we get into:

• The British-accen...

You've been saying it for months, maybe years: "I don't have time to work out." And here's the thing—you might actually believe it. But what if time isn't the real problem? What if saying "I don't have time" is just safer than admitting what's really underneath?

In this episode:

• Johnna's two-year "I don't have time" excuse while managing four kids, a cleaning business, and an 80-minute round-trip commute to the gym
• Why "I don't ha...

You know that moment when you realize something about yourself isn't actually you—it's just how you learned to survive? We're talking about the difference between who you are and how you've been coping. This one hits different because it's not about labeling yourself into a box—it's about understanding that your attachment style, your reactions, your patterns aren't character flaws. They're behaviors you developed when you needed t...