18. How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) Any Holiday
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges and opportunities that holidays bring. I remind myself—and you—that it’s completely okay if our holidays don’t look like they used to, or like anyone else’s. The goal isn’t just to get through the season but to actually enjoy it. I share four practical tips that help me stay grounded, honor my personal values, and design holiday traditions that bring peace and joy, not pressure and comparison. Whether your family structure has changed or you’re simply craving a different rhythm this year, this episode is your permission...
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17. Bucket List and Big Dreams
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a powerful, 4-part vision board that brings together meaningful quotes, joyful bucket list items, bold goals, and your biggest dreams. If the first half of your year felt like a blur or didn’t quite go the way you hoped, you’re not alone — and it’s not too late to reset. Today, you’ll get clear on where you're going in the second half of the year. We’re creating a vision board with a twist — not just images cut from magazines or quotes to hang on a wall, but rather a living, breathing document to excite you, goals that guide...
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16. Embracing the Messy Middle
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I dive into the concept of “the messy middle” — the often uncomfortable stage after something changes in life. Inspired by Robin Sharma’s quote, “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end,” I talk about how this messy space shows up in all areas of life — from your work to relationships to health. I may have a scratchy voice (thanks to a cold!), but I’m here, showing up consistently, because I value our time together. I offer practical tips on how to navigate the messy middle — from building routines that anchor you, to...
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15. Life By Design
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I reflect on what it really means to live a life by design—not by default. I walk you through an honest self-assessment exercise where I encourage you to rate key areas of your life on a scale of 1 to 5 stars: inner health, physical health, family, career, finances, social circle, and adventure. I share my own scores and the stories behind them to help you see how small, intentional steps can spark powerful change. Together, we explore how mindset, self-worth, and inner peace can shape your confidence and direction. My hope is that this episode empowers you to become more...
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14. Don't Break Promises to Yourself
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I open up about a topic that has deeply shaped my personal growth—keeping promises to myself. I talk about how easy it is to let ourselves down, and how each broken promise chips away at our self-confidence. But the good news is: the opposite is also true. When we keep even the smallest commitments, we begin to rebuild trust and belief in ourselves. I share real-life examples from health, finances, relationships, and daily routines, all designed to help you start small and stay consistent. If you're ready to take back your power and create lasting change, this episode is for...
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13. The 2 "C" Formula to Business Success
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I dive deep into a formula that has shaped my 20+ years of entrepreneurship: Consistency + Creativity = Success. I share how this simple yet powerful equation can be applied across different business models—from fitness and corporate wellness to direct sales and masterminds. Whether you're running a coffee shop, selling products, or leading a service-based brand, having a consistent offer while layering in creative, seasonal, or thematic updates is key to keeping customers engaged and loyal. I also talk about how personal growth lays the foundation for implementing business...
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12. Create Solutions, Not Stories
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I share a pivotal lesson that will save you time and worry in your personal and work life. We all have runaway thoughts in our heads. We read into situations, we overthink conversations, we play back events in our head over and over. When we are unsure, we often fill in the gaps ourselves — creating stories that are not rooted in reality. We assume the worst, and that never ends well. I share with you how to recognize when this is happening and what steps you can take to resolve it. Take control back of your thoughts. To find peace of mind, you can let the runaway...
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11. Heart & Armor
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I dive deep into a powerful leadership lesson that I created for an MBA class 15 years ago, called Heart and Armor. This is the foundation of leading others. The emotions of leadership are often harder than the work. I explain what it means to lead with both care and protection. I share how building three businesses and mentoring teams taught me to lead with integrity, even when others burn bridges. Leading with heart also requires armor to handle the emotional weight of leadership. Whether you’re managing a team, building a business, or simply showing up for others, this...
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10. Standards For Yourself
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I dive into the importance of setting standards for yourself, rather than having expectations for others. I share a personal story about a conversation with high performance expert Brendon Burchard at a Mastermind event in Napa Valley. I’ve turned one thought he shared into a lesson for our Calm & Confident toolbox. We often attach unnecessary and unrealistic expectations for others in our lives — from family to friends to coworkers. When we shift our focus to having standards for our own lives — from health to faith to ambition to growth — we work on our own...
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9. Pick A Lane
Calm & Confident with Trina Gray
In this episode, I share a simple analogy from sport to life. "Pick A Lane" is all about making a choice and moving forward with confidence—whether in fitness, nutrition, business, or life. I draw from my own experiences as a swimmer, a health club owner, and a mom to illustrate how choosing one path and staying focused can lead to success. We explore how overwhelm, overthinking, and perfectionism hold us back—and how clarity and commitment can change everything. “You don’t need a perfect plan. You need a decision. Pick your lane, and then give yourself the power to finish your...
info_outlineIn this episode of the Calm and Confident Podcast, I share a game-changing lesson I learned back in 2013 that completely reshaped how I approach productivity and well-being: the power of managing life through roles. I open up about how I used to juggle over a dozen roles—mom, wife, business owner, coach, friend, and more—and how it led me straight to burnout. After attending a Franklin Covey workshop, I discovered that simplifying my life into just five or six meaningful roles, including one dedicated solely to self-care, brought me more success and peace than I ever imagined. I walk you through how to identify, prioritize, and define success in your current roles—so you can lead a more intentional, energized life.
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Recognizing when you’re juggling too many life roles and how to trim them down
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Why self-care should be a non-negotiable, primary role in your life
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Understanding that roles are flexible and can shift over time
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Balancing your roles by defining both feelings and metrics of success
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Practical strategies to reassess and realign your roles for long-term well-being
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