Your Strongest Body
This show is all about helping you build YOUR strongest body with so you can live your life to the fullest! And I'm going to help you do it without a scale or fad diets, or wellness grifting, or shame.
I'm your host Betsy, a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has been working as a personal trainer for 13 years. I've helped countless clients get stronger, faster, move without pain, fall in love with how they look, and develop a deep appreciation for all they are capable of. And in this show I'm sharing it all with you, training tips, nutrition guidance, recovery strategies, and a whole lot of body image nuance you won't find in most corners of the fitness industry. Your strongest body is closer than you think and I'd LOVE to help you discover it!
Episodes
129 episodes
3 Deeply Held Beliefs I Had To Let Go Of To See Physique Results
I had some beliefs about bodies, fitness, and nutrition that I had to let go of to start to see a change in my body. And for so long I thought these beliefs were helping me but ultimately stood as a barrier to reaching my goals. Listen to see i...
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Episode 129
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28:06
Should You Be Using A Weighted Vest?
They are everywhere right now! Is it the magic tool you have been missing, just another option, of total BS? I'm breaking it down for you today!Join the Built Bodies waitlist!
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Episode 128
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17:44
Real Answers Only: What Is It Like To Pursue Fitness Goals As A Parent?
No sugar coating here! I'm sharing the not-so-pretty realities of juggling parenting and still maintaining healthy habits. But it isn't all doom and gloom because I offer some suggestions to ease some of the hardships and reach strength, physiq...
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Episode 127
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50:24
3 Things To Do Before Your Workout To Optimize It For Major Results
We know the workout is important and we know that post-workout recovery is important but one of the places you are probably missing an opportunity to get better results is what you are doing BEFORE the workout. In this episode, I am giving you ...
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Episode 126
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25:51
You Are Sweating The Small Stuff (And It's Costing You Results)
We get obsessed with tiny details and miss the fact that we simply aren't doing the basics. In this episode I explain where people trip themselves up in worrying about small stuff and the four must do basics to make real and lasting progress.&n...
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Episode 125
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18:09
Be Honest, Are You Really Working Hard Enough?
It's a tough question but the truth is effort is going to be one of the single most effective dial movers when it comes to reaching your goals. In this episode I'm talking about the importance of effort and how to assess whether you are really ...
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Episode 124
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15:12
3 Underrated Meal Prep Tips
If you have want to destress, make life a little easier, and prioritize nutrition that helps you reach your goals, you should probably meal prep. But meal prepping as it is presented on social media can feel super daunting. You may not have 8 f...
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Episode 123
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19:05
Jessica Biel's "Unattainable" Body
I never thought I'd be praising Jessica Biel on the podcast but after her recent comments on unrealistic fitness and nutrition habits to get in movie shape, I had to give her some credit. In this episode, I chat about the difference between ext...
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Episode 122
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27:57
The 3 Fitness And Nutrition Habits That Got Me The Best Results
In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 most important things I've done to see the biggest change in my physique and strength so that you can try them too. Join the Built Bod...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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21:47
Thanks Dad <3
This episode is a departure from typical episodes. After suddenly losing my dad, I took a break from podcasting and as I return, I take this episode to thank and remember my YSB's biggest fan. Fair warning: I'm a bit of a mess in this one and w...
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Episode 120
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25:45
The Secrets To Getting Back On The Horse After A Fitness Break
Whether the interruption is planned or entirely unexpected, you need a strategy to getting back to your fitness and nutrition habits. In this episode I give you tips to avoid guilt and resume your routine habits for sustainable progress toward ...
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Episode 119
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20:42
5 Possible Reasons You Aren't Building Muscle
If you feel like you are working out and should be building some by now, we are going to have a heart to heart and determine why. I have a list of 5 possible reasons and what you can do to overcome your hurdles and finally see the muscle defini...
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19:29
The One Thing That I Missing From your Workouts (That Is The Key To Getting Results)
It might seem too simple but if you aren't training with intention you are leaving gains on the table. In this episode I explain what it means to train with intention, why you need to, and how to easily start doing it in your own workouts for i...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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17:38
What Women Should Look For When Choosing A Fitness Coach
In a world where you have a wealth of choices when it comes to choosing a fitness coach, there is a level of expertise and understanding that you should expect when it comes to the unique needs and experiences of women. In this episode, I expla...
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Episode 116
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32:03
3 Things I Need You To Stop Doing In Your Workouts
Don't waste your valuable energy and time making these workout mistakes. Yes, I know you have the right intentions but falling into these 3 traps is holding you back. But don't stress because always I am going to give you a more effective solut...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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23:18
Don't Get Seduced By The Burn
If you are chasing the burn in your workouts, you may be missing the point. You are ultimately going to struggle to build muscle if you are not working close to failure with challenging weights. Just because you don't feel the burn doesn't mean...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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11:45
Does "Everything In Moderation" Work?
People love to say "everything in moderation" as a way to include all foods but I'm not sure it's the supportive guidance you think it is. While I'm not about restriction, I think there are more helpful ways to think about nutrition that actual...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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21:31
The Biggest Difference Between Eating For Aesthetic Goals Versus Strength Goals
You may be surprised to learn there are more similarities than differences when it comes to eating for aesthetics versus strength. In this episode I give you the 5 principles you need to follow to reach any strength, performance, or body compos...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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20:44
Is It A Sweet Tooth Or Are You Under-fueled?
Feel like you are sabotaging your progress because you constantly crave cookies, cake, ice cream and you feel like you are powerless to resist? Instead of blaming a “sugar addiction”, I share the most common reasons for this kind of craving and...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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20:48
Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Weight Loss Goals
Women can't seem to get it right. Small but not too thin. Toned but not too muscled. Secure but not too confident. The list goes on. And as we begin to make a big societal shift away from weight equating health (though we still have...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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32:14
When Exercise Is No Longer A Punishment with special guest Shanna McRae
In this episode I’m lucky enough to be joined by friends and Foster Strength coaching client, Shanna McRae.She shares her experience working out through the pandemic, building super strength, finding consistency, and fueling her training...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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40:06
Build Your Meals To Build Your Body
It's time to finally shift your mindset from restriction and removing foods to focusing on adding tasty nutrient dense foods to your diet to reach your fitness goals. If you have been struggling to change your physique and have always felt you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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21:45
Free Weights Or Machines?
This one is simple. I'm breaking down why and when you want to use free weights or machines. I break down the importance of programming that thoughtfully uses both and how each can help you reach specific goals. This episode will help you make ...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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26:40
The Best Fitness Advice for High Achieving Women Still Struggling To See Results
You know who you are! Perfectionism, always striving for more, never satisfied, wanting to do things "right". For so many women who identify this way, fitness efforts that haven't yielded results can feel demoralizing. But I have an essential p...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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18:18
The Only Food Rule I Ever Use
If you know me you know I do not believe in food rules. Oftentimes they lead to restriction and deprivation that don't actually support your health. But there is one "rule" I use to help you strategize your nutrition and support your goals. And...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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21:10