Project Swagger with Robin Arzón

Last episode, we committed to a summer of awe. Today, five realistic tactics for keeping your wellness goals without sacrificing joy this season. Plus, we’re cutting through the noise on longevity...  I am so excited to share my conversation with the legendary journalist Kara Swisher, who recently reported a series on longevity for CNN called Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. From red light therapy to hyperbaric chambers, Kara has tried everything. I ask her what’s overrated and overpriced, and what we should all be doing to live healthier, longer lives.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eva Longoria’s confidence and ambitious is infectious. If you’re struggling with goal-setting or self-doubt right now, this conversation is going to give you the spark you need. I guarantee it. I am lucky to call Eva a friend whose wisdom has inspired me for years. Now, she’s bringing that wisdom to the Project Swagger community. We talk about everything from rejecting imposter syndrome, to her supplement stack and actual beauty secret, and how she’s built a “female utopia” directing her latest feature film, The Fifth Wheel, starring Kim Kardashian, Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, Fortune Feimster, Will Ferrell, and Kirsten Wiig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I have watched thousands of people hold themselves back from true transformation with the same five sentences of self-doubt. I’ve said some myself. I bet you have, too. In this episode, I'm unpacking each phrases, and telling you what I want to hear you say instead.  Plus: Can women in perimenopause and menopause do too much HIIT? I break down how to balance your training over a week, and how often I want you to get your heart rate to zone 2, 3, and 5. And in this episode’s Edit: Disney World tips that actually matter, fresh off our family vacation to Orlando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Shonda Rhimes’ most consistent daily habit? How does she enter a negotiation? Why is her goal as a parent to raise stubborn daughters? That’s just a selection of questions I get into today with THE Shonda Rhimes: showrunner, founder, best-selling author, and the mind behind all your favorite shows—I’m talking Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton... It is no hyperbole to say that Shonda Rhimes has transformed television and media. Today, we get into all the gritty details of her success. Do NOT miss this, y’all.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pregnant athletes are not fragile. When I was pregnant, I kept lifting and working out. The week before I gave birth, I PR’d my deadlift. In this episode: simple guidelines for movement during pregnancy and how I stayed consistent even on the days I could barely roll out of bed. Plus: HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her best race-day advice and how she models self-love for her daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Modern motherhood has become an unwinnable game, and I’m done playing it that way. In this episode, I’m getting honest about the identity friction I’ve felt as a working mom, why balance is a myth, and how I started trusting my own voice over the noise, setting non-negotiables, and letting go of expectations that didn’t serve me. Plus: the parenting tactics my husband and I use to teach our kids agency and resilience, and the stories behind their names.This is part one of a new Project Swagger series called Motherhood: The Remix. Like a good 90s mixtape, let’s create our own individual versions of motherhood, keeping what works, rejecting what doesn’t, and setting our own rules. If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to be everything to everyone and do it all—this is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heavy lifting has been a game-changer for my health, body confidence, and athleticism. I want that for you. So today, I'm breaking down the key components of an effective strength workout and how to maximize benefits for your longevity and long-term quality of life. Plus: two key mindset shifts from Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger that transformed how I train. This is the toolkit you need to become an undeniable deadlifting baddie at 95. Music mentioned in The Edit: Portishead “Superpower” by Beyoncé NF, especially “Hope” “300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everything I do to prepare my body and mind for high-stakes, high-stress moments, starting 48 hours before. Use this for your next race or your next big meeting. Plus: why taking rest is the true mark of a disciplined athlete, and my tips for traveling with young kids after Athena and Atlas took their longest flight yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep is essential to our health and training. It can also be challenging, especially with young kids. In this episode, I share all the details of my nighttime routine and exactly how I protect and optimize my sleep. From when I eat my last meal to the lights in my bedroom, this is my full sleep toolkit. Plus: my troubleshooting strategies for mind-race, waking up in the middle of the night, and recovering from sleep debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I got billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s hottest takes on how to live longer and hustle smarter onstage at South by Southwest. Up for discussion: Mark’s shocking, “super-gross,” super high-protein lunch, the biggest mistake you’ll make as you age, the wellness metrics he’s tracking, why AI is a great democratizer of knowledge (and how he’s advising his kids to use it), and the business lesson he learned from the elite athletes of the Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My cookbook is out, y’all! The number one question I get asked is how I fuel. My answer: PLANTS! But I know you want more details, so I collected 75 of my favorite protein-rich plant-based dishes into my new cookbook, Eat to Hustle, out today! In this episode, I break down the key ideas that shape how our bodies fuel and my tips for incorporating more plants into your diet. Plus: the two books that had the biggest impact on how my husband and I parent our young kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most important conversation you'll ever have is the one happening between your ears. Robin wasn't born with inner confidence: she built it. In the premiere episode of Project Swagger, Robin breaks down the moment that challenged her to transform her inner voice, and shares the strategies that turned her into a self-talk ninja. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices