loader from loading.io

4 Ways to Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Actually Love

Embrace Your Real

Release Date: 04/02/2026

What to Actually Do When You're Really Sore show art What to Actually Do When You're Really Sore

Embrace Your Real

Most people treat soreness as proof that a workout worked, the more destroyed you feel the next day the better the session must have been. But soreness is not a measure of effort or progress, and training through it the wrong way is one of the most common reasons people plateau, get injured, and end up taking more rest than they ever intended to. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I break down the science of what is actually happening in your body when soreness hits and why the conventional wisdom of either pushing through it or resting completely is getting it wrong. I also get into why...

info_outline How To Stop Feeling Guilty Doing Things You Actually Enjoy show art How To Stop Feeling Guilty Doing Things You Actually Enjoy

Embrace Your Real

Hey hey beautiful human! One question for you: When did enjoying something become something I need permission for? When did hobbies turn into something that needs to be productive? When did doing things just because they make me happy become frivolous or selfish? Women who can't watch a show without folding laundry at the same time. Women who've turned every hobby into a side hustle because they can't justify doing something unless it's "productive." Women who can't spend an hour on a creative project without feeling like they're being selfish.  So today, we're talking about why you feel...

info_outline 4 Ways to Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Actually Love show art 4 Ways to Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Actually Love

Embrace Your Real

Hey, hey beautiful human! Today, I want to to talk about something that is very important to me. Why are so many of us walking around being their own harshest critic? We say things to ourselves internally that we would never, ever say to someone we love. And we do it without even thinking. It's automatic. It's the background noise of our lives. Today I want to give you four practical, tangible ways to shift that. To start talking to yourself the way you talk to someone you actually love.  What I discuss: How to notice the voice before you believe it How to replace judgment with...

info_outline Adjusting Your Nutrition When Your Workouts Change show art Adjusting Your Nutrition When Your Workouts Change

Embrace Your Real

Have you been eating the same way for months… even though your workouts look completely different now? If you’ve added training days, increased intensity, switched from cardio to strength, or moved into a new phase, your nutrition needs to shift with it. In this episode, I walk you through why keeping the same macros year-round can keep you stuck and how to recognize when your body is asking for more fuel. I break down the signs you might be under-fueling, what to adjust when your workouts increase, and how to approach different phases like building, maintenance, fat loss, and deload...

info_outline Why You Feel Hungry Right After Working Out (And What to Do) show art Why You Feel Hungry Right After Working Out (And What to Do)

Embrace Your Real

You finish a workout feeling strong and accomplished… and then twenty minutes later you’re standing in front of the fridge wondering why you’re suddenly starving. If post-workout hunger has ever caught you off guard, this episode will help you understand exactly what’s happening inside your body. In this bonus episode, I break down the science behind post-workout hunger, why it can feel intense, and what to do so you’re not stuck guessing whether you “should” eat or trying to ignore your body’s signals. You’ll walk away knowing how to fuel your workouts in a way that supports...

info_outline 5 Workout Mistakes That Keep You Spinning Your Wheels show art 5 Workout Mistakes That Keep You Spinning Your Wheels

Embrace Your Real

If you’ve been working out consistently but feel like your progress has stalled, this episode is for you. I break down five subtle workout mistakes that can keep you spinning your wheels, even when you’re putting in the effort. These are the habits that feel productive in the moment but quietly slow your long-term results. Here is what you will learn: • Why training to failure on every set can limit recovery and strength gains • How treating every workout like a PR day creates burnout • Why deload weeks are essential for continued progress • How under-recovering between sessions...

info_outline Why Your Body Might Feel Stronger Than It Looks (And What to Do About It) show art Why Your Body Might Feel Stronger Than It Looks (And What to Do About It)

Embrace Your Real

Have you ever had a stretch where your workouts feel strong, your energy is up, and your recovery is better… but when you look in the mirror, you do not see much change? In this bonus episode, I break down why that disconnect happens and what is actually going on inside your body during those “invisible progress” phases. I explain how strength gains often start with neurological adaptations, meaning your brain and nervous system learn to use the muscle you already have more efficiently before visible muscle changes show up. We also talk about how muscle repair and body composition shifts...

info_outline How to Actually Get Enough Protein in Your Diet (When It Feels Impossible) show art How to Actually Get Enough Protein in Your Diet (When It Feels Impossible)

Embrace Your Real

If you feel like getting enough protein is a constant struggle, you are not alone. I talk to women every single week who know protein matters for building muscle, staying full, and changing their body composition, but actually hitting their target feels overwhelming. In this episode, I’m breaking down why protein can feel so hard to prioritize and how to make it doable in your real life. I walk you through the three biggest barriers I hear all the time: not liking protein-rich foods, feeling uncomfortably full when you try to eat more, and believing protein is too expensive. I also share...

info_outline 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom show art 3 Questions to Ask Before You Start Tracking Macros as a Mom

Embrace Your Real

If you’re a mom wondering when you should start tracking macros, this episode is for you. I get this question all the time, especially from new moms who want structure but are unsure if this is the right season. In this bonus episode, I walk you through three honest questions to ask yourself before you start tracking so you can decide if it will support you right now. I talk about whether you’re past the early healing phase postpartum, whether you truly have the mental bandwidth to track consistently, and how to tell if tracking will feel supportive instead of stressful. Macro counting is...

info_outline My Best Tips for Feeling Confident in Your Body show art My Best Tips for Feeling Confident in Your Body

Embrace Your Real

If you’ve been having one of those seasons where getting dressed feels frustrating, the mirror feels loud, or you keep comparing yourself to who you used to be, this episode is for you. Body confidence is not something you unlock once and keep forever. Some days feel steady and grounded. Other days feel heavy and discouraging. That does not mean you are failing. It means you are human. In this episode, I’m sharing my best reminders for building body confidence in real life, not in a “someday when I look different” way, but right now. We talk about giving yourself permission to be where...

info_outline
 
More Episodes

Hey, hey beautiful human! Today, I want to to talk about something that is very important to me. Why are so many of us walking around being their own harshest critic? We say things to ourselves internally that we would never, ever say to someone we love. And we do it without even thinking. It's automatic. It's the background noise of our lives.

Today I want to give you four practical, tangible ways to shift that. To start talking to yourself the way you talk to someone you actually love. 

What I discuss:

  • How to notice the voice before you believe it

  • How to replace judgment with curiosity

  • Tips to be kind during hard moments

  • Be her cheerleader, not her critic.

 

If you loved this episode, I think you're going to love the episode "Episode 540: Why Beating Yourself Up Isn't Helping You Reach Your Goals"

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…