Physique Development Podcast

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEToday's episode is a fun one. Sue and Alex are talking all about what it means to be an Honorary Girlie Pop, and how that mindset has helped shape both their coaching philosophy and the culture of Physique Development.They break down what being a "girlie pop" actually means, why Alex proudly considers himself one, and how working primarily with women has influenced the way they coach, communicate, and build their business!Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEJoin us for a deep dive into common gym mistakes at every level. We're calling you (and ourselves!) out and delivering the solutions you need, so prepare for some much-needed truth bombs that will transform your training. From beginners to advanced athletes, we break down exactly what's holding you back and provide actionable solutions to accelerate your progress. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you've been training for years, this episode will help you identify blind spots in your routine and optimize your approach for maximum results!Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:45) Beginner Mistakes(0:48) Mistake #1(3:11) Mistake #2(5:36) Mistake #3(7:27) Mistake #4(9:26) Mistake #5(11:06) Mistake #6(14:50) One final piece of advice for beginners(17:21) Defining "beginner"(20:13) Intermediate Mistakes(20:14) Mistake #1(21:45) Mistake #2(23:19) Mistake #3(26:55) Mistake #4(30:34) Mistake #5(31:47) Advanced Mistakes(32:06) Mistake #1(34:34) Mistake #2(40:38) Mistake #3(43:46) Mistake #4(47:33) Mistake #5(48:48) One final piece of adviceOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that might completely shift your perspective on fat loss. You may not even realize it, but most likely, there are subtle, seemingly innocent habits that could be sabotaging your progress behind the scenes.These aren't the obvious culprits you'd expect—they're the sneaky behaviors that fly under the radar while quietly derailing your results. We're breaking down five critical habits that are secretly destroying your fat loss efforts, plus a bonus habit that may catch you by surprise!Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(1:48) Habit #1(14:51) Habit #2(23:19) Habit #3(35:09) Habit #4(42:29) Habit #5(54:29) *BONUS* Habit #6(55:47) Key takeawaysOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIf you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to finally focus on yourself, this episode is for you.Sue breaks down one of the most common patterns she sees in women who feel stuck: waiting.Waiting for life to calm down, for work to get easier, for the kids to need less, or for motivation to finally show up...She explores two types of women who seem very different on the surface—those who feel like they know too much and those who feel like they don't know enough—yet often end up in the exact same place: stuck in inaction.She challenges the idea that self-care should be conditional and explains why the answer isn't trying harder—it's building a system that works with your life as it exists today.Because knowledge is potential, but application is power. And the perfect time may never come.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLE"If you are to break the invisible chains and become what you were destined to be, you must master the art of not caring."-Napoleon HillIn today's episode, Coach Sue highlights the importance of mastering the art of not caring. But not through a negative or jaded lens, rather, through the lens of someone with purpose.Because living a life where you feel truly aligned with your values is so much more important than being accepted for someone else's.Napoleon Hill - Master the Art of Not Caring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nGAfb8ThkoHave questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEToday's episode is a fun, lighthearted Q&A with Sue and Alex—covering a mix of personal and fitness-related questions, with a heavier focus on the personal side of things.From favorite restaurants and thoughts on fad diets to funny stories about their relationship and how it all started, this episode is a more relaxed conversation that lets you get to know them beyond coaching and content. If you’ve been wanting a behind-the-scenes look at their personalities, relationship, and everyday life, this episode is for you.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:33) What is the fad diet we *hate* right now?(5:17) What are our favorite restaurants in Columbus?(10:09) What are our favorite date nights in Columbus?(12:02) Banana bread, anyone?(12:33) What made us fall for one another?(17:07) How did we meet?(36:26) Do we work with clients who are breastfeeding?(37:34) IF we could only pick one... Packers or Wildcats?(42:25) Thanks for listening!OPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn today's episode, Alex answers a question he's received several times recently on mentorship calls: What's the difference between progesterone and progestins?These two are often talked about as if they're interchangeable, or as though progestins are a perfect mimic of progesterone, but that's far from the full picture.He breaks down what progesterone and progestins actually are, how they differ physiologically, and the unique effects each can have on the body.This episode is designed to bring clarity to a conversation that's often oversimplified, helping you better understand the nuance behind hormones and hormone-related interventions.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:52) What is progesterone?(2:00) How progesterone interacts with the body(2:03) a) Brain(2:39) b) Sleep(3:34) c) Metabolism(3:54) d) Inflammation(4:20) e) Breast tissue(4:56) f) Bones(5:17) What are progestins?(7:07) Common progestins you may encounter(8:02) How progestins interact differently with the body(8:05) a) Brain(8:34) b) Sleep(8:47) c) Metabolism(9:18) So what does this mean about birth control?(10:22) An alternate solutionOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn this episode, Sue breaks down the most common things women say on calls... Right before they decide to stay stuck. And these aren't lazy people. These are women who are already putting in effort, who care, and who want results.She goes deeper into what actually lies underneath phrases like, "I just need to get back on track" or "I'll do better next week." Because those thoughts aren't a plan, they're a loop. One that keeps you restarting instead of building real momentum.This episode challenges what those patterns are really costing you and why the issue isn't readiness or discipline; it's the lack of a system that supports consistency.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(1:45) Statement #1(5:30) Statement #2(14:32) Statement #3(18:56) Statement #4(23:02) Statement #5(27:02) Key takeawaysOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEWhat does personal excellence actually look like, and how do you pursue it without burning out in the process? In this episode, Sue breaks down what excellence means to her and challenges the all-or-nothing mindset that often comes with it. Because chasing perfection isn't the same as pursuing excellence, and one will burn you out while the other moves you forward.She explores what it means to live in alignment with your values, why you can't wait for motivation or permission to show up, and how keeping the promises you make to yourself is what actually builds confidence over time.This episode is a reminder that showing up as your best self isn’t about doing more; it's about taking care of yourself in a way that allows you to sustain the life and results you're working toward.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Defining personal excellence(1:30) Are you living in alignment with what you say you value?(4:34) Be relentless with effort, but generous with grace(6:25) What excellence *actually* is(6:34) 1) Self-leadership(7:19) 2) Integrity behind closed doors(9:19) 3) Energetic stewardship(11:07) 4) When ambition and alignment match(12:40) 5) Choosing the standard over the story(15:35) Discipline isn't about suffering; it's a way to *avoid* suffering(18:22) When excellence truly started for me(19:22) Routines & practices I use to maintain personal excellence(19:34) Practice #1(19:54) Practice #2(20:40) Practice #3(21:15) Practice #4(21:39) Practice #5(22:27) Practice #6(23:10) The key takeawayOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEYou don't need more information; you need a filter.In this episode, Sue speaks to the woman who isn't new to this. The issue isn't a lack of knowledge, and it's not even a lack of structure; it's the constant mental juggling. Instead of executing, you're managing variables, second-guessing decisions, and adjusting too quickly for anything to actually work.She breaks down why not every signal means you need to change the plan, and how this cycle of short attempts and decision fatigue is what's really holding you back. Because progress doesn't come from knowing more, it comes from having clarity on what applies to you—right now—and sticking with it long enough to see results.If you're ready to remove the guesswork and finally have a filter that helps you make the right decisions for your body and your life, this episode is for you.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Does this sound like you?(1:04) It looks right... On paper(2:19) Where things really start to break down(5:31) Why you need a filter(7:33) Blending expertise for sustainable results(9:20) The next steps to takeOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEYou're consistent in every area of your life—your work, your responsibilities, your commitments... So why does fitness feel like the one place you can't seem to follow through?In this episode, Sue breaks down the real reason you're consistent with everything except your fitness, and it's not because you’re lazy or lacking discipline.This is for the woman who's doing a lot right: you train, you track, you understand the basics, but somewhere along the way, it still isn't clicking.The reality is that most people don't actually have a plan; they have a collection of good intentions. And intentions require constant negotiation.Instead, she walks you through why structure removes negotiation, and how building a routine that's realistic (not impressive) is what actually creates consistency. Because progress doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from building something that works with your life, not against it.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's episode is going to be a little bit different(1:10) Consistency is *not* the issue(2:49) Your "plan" isn't actually a plan(4:28) The need for *less* flexibility(5:18) It's not 1 week that makes the difference(5:58) The shift to start making(7:24) Structure isn't restriction, it's freedom(9:38) "Can" and "should" are 2 very different things(12:27) You don't need a complete overhaul(13:13) Change can happen a lot faster than you think(15:13) The next steps to takeOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.

If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEIn this episode, Alex is joined by Kelly Poole to break down what mindset work actually looks like—and why it's an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.They discuss the importance of acceptance, ownership, and having the tools to not just understand yourself, but actually implement and integrate change. Kelly also shares her personal journey into mindset work and the experiences that shaped her perspective.Together, they highlight a key truth: your body often reflects what's happening beneath the surface, and real progress starts with acknowledging it.Have questions for future episodes or a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening if you loved this episode!Connect with Kelly:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kellykpooleTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kellykpooleWebsite - https://formecoaching.comPodcast - https://podfollow.com/1701655610Timestamps:(0:00) The true definition of mindset work(1:47) Where most people go wrong(5:29) The first step to addressing your feelings & emotions(9:11) Why what you practice matters so much(12:52) The key to learning how to forgive (& why it's okay to admit when you're at fault)(16:15) The moment that changed Kelly's life(21:31) How to find gratitude in the worst circumstances(25:14) Why a strong mind requires a strong body(30:36) The driving force behind Kelly overcoming her negative self-talk (why sometimes you just need to go all-in)(35:10) Why good is good, but great is better(40:57) How to cut through severe limiting beliefs (where most 'mindset coaches' go wrong)(44:38) The power of true vulnerability(46:04) Why self-sabotage isn't real(49:31) The importance of bringing shame into the open(52:23) The coach-client dynamic(58:53) The single sentence that changed Kelly's life(59:22) Where you can find Kelly onlineOPTIMIZE Your Muscle-Building:Why You're Not Building Muscle Even Though You Lift Weights - https://pod.fo/e/3542c6Why You DON'T Need a Huge Surplus to Build Muscle - https://pod.fo/e/358b03How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/35d759How to Build Muscle While MINIMIZING Fat Gain (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/361fc8How Long Should a Muscle‑Building Phase Really Last? - https://pod.fo/e/366a56Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcast----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: david@inpostmedia.com© 2026, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.