95. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s How You Lead Your Family
Release Date: 10/14/2025
115. The Top 5 Habits We’re Tracking in The Fitness League This Year
The Fitness League
If you’re setting goals for the new year, this episode will save you months of frustration. We’re revealing the top 5 habits we’ll be tracking inside The Fitness League app, and exactly why these were chosen over dozens of others. You’ll also learn which habits to prioritize based on your goals—sleep, energy, fat loss, performance, or stress—and how to keep things simple enough to stay consistent. Track less. Win more. APPLY FOR COACHING: SDE Method app: The Fitness League app Macros Guide Join the Facebook Community: FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: ...
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114. Your Kids Are Copying You: The Parenting Wake-Up Call (Habits, Self-Talk, and the Ripple Effect)
The Fitness League
Hard truth: your kids don’t do what you say—they do what you do. In this episode, we unpack how parental behavior shapes children’s habits, health, and inner voice. From the food on your plate to the way you talk to yourself, your daily choices become their blueprint. We dive into the ripple effect of parenting, how social media pressure warps expectations, and why personal responsibility beats finger-pointing. You’ll learn how to model healthy habits, clean up self-talk so it becomes your child’s confidence, and stand firm when critics chirp from the sidelines. This isn’t about...
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113. Final Preview: The Fitness League Launch — Features, Challenges & What To Expect
The Fitness League
This is your last look before The Fitness League app goes live on New Year’s Day. Consider it the explainer that ties together everything we’ve been teasing on social: what’s inside, who it’s for, and exactly how to start on Day One so you build momentum fast. In this episode: Feature refresh: gamified challenges, streaks, and community boards that make consistency stick Smarter tracking: training, steps, sleep, recovery trends—so you see what actually moves the needle Everyday Athlete focus: programs and habits designed for busy parents & pros, not full-time gym rats ...
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112. 10 Fitness Gifts They’ll Actually Use (+ the Perfect Stocking Stuffer)
The Fitness League
Skip the gimmicks and get the best fitness gifts that deliver results all year. In this episode, we break down the top 10 gifts for fitness enthusiasts—what each one does, who it’s best for, and realistic price ranges—so you can match the right gift to the right person (or your own wish list). APPLY FOR COACHING: SDE Method app: The Fitness League Waiting List Macros Guide Join the Facebook Community: FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: Alessandra's Instagram: Joelle's Instagram: Josh's Instagram: Chapters 00:00 Gifts for Fitness Lovers 03:17 Home Gym Essentials...
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111. When “Good Enough” Becomes Self-Sabotage: Raise Your Floor, Keep Your Sanity
The Fitness League
Feeling stuck in survival mode—skipping workouts, stress-snacking, sleeping less, and calling it “good enough”? In this fireside chat, we unpack how that bar quietly drops and what to do when “good enough” stops being enough. You’ll learn how to spot the red flags, reframe your mindset, and raise your floor with small shifts that actually stick during busy seasons and the holidays. We riff on five everyday arenas where standards slip—and how to course-correct without perfectionism: Food noise vs food joy: enjoy treats on purpose, not by accident The good-enough workout: protect...
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110. Lipedema, Surgeries, GLP-1 & Relentless Consistency | Daria’s Transformation
The Fitness League
In this powerful client spotlight, Daria opens up about her long-game transformation. Navigating a lipedema diagnosis, multiple surgeries, and the mental load that comes with it—while committing to a simple promise: never live above 200 pounds again. We dig into the routines and mindsets that actually stick: consistent training, protein-forward meals, community support, and self-advocacy in a confusing healthcare landscape. Daria also shares her GLP-1 experience for managing food noise, the role of coaching accountability, and how letting go of rigid expectations unlocked real...
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109. Willpower Is Failing You—Identity Won’t: Get Consistent Fast
The Fitness League
Why do some people stay consistent while others restart every Monday? In this episode, we break down the research-backed link between identity, routines, and adherence—then make it practical with six aspirational avatars you can adopt today. Choose the identity that fits your season and plug in a matching L5 Method plan across training, nutrition, mindset, movement, and habits so your choices are pre-decided and your follow-through gets easier. We cover how identity-based habits reduce decision fatigue, why implementation intentions (“if X, then I do Y”) boost success, and how repetition...
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108. “I Didn’t See My Progress—Until I Finally Looked” | Kir’s Growth Journey
The Fitness League
In this powerful client interview, Kir opens up about what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by life—and still move forward. With guidance from a mentor, Kir learned to slow down, reflect, and recognize real progress, even when it didn’t feel obvious day to day. We dig into practical mindset shifts for self-awareness, reflection, and celebrating small wins, plus how support and accountability can fast-track personal growth. You’ll hear how Kir reframed “I’m not doing enough” into evidence-based progress, why acknowledging small victories fuels motivation, and simple strategies to...
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107. Tiny Changes, Big Results: Break Through Your Training Plateau
The Fitness League
If your progress has flatlined and you’re tempted to scrap your program, hit pause. In this episode, we show you how to diagnose a training or fat-loss plateau and make one targeted adjustment that gets momentum back fast—no overhaul required. You’ll get a simple plateau audit (food, sleep, stress, intensity, movement), a tweak vs. trust decision tool so you know when to adjust and when to ride it out, and tiny changes that create big shifts in 7–14 days—like smarter carb timing, a single back-off set, or adding 1,000 steps to your daily average. Perfect for busy lifters,...
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106. Rewire Your Brain with Gratitude: A Simple Practice for Stress, Sleep, and Focus
The Fitness League
Gratitude isn’t fluff—it’s a neural training tool. In this episode, we break down how a simple daily gratitude practice drives neuroplasticity (neural elasticity) to calm your nervous system and sharpen your mind. You’ll learn how gratitude strengthens the prefrontal cortex, softens the amygdala’s alarm, improves memory recall via the hippocampus, and reduces rumination in the Default Mode Network—with real-world benefits like lower cortisol, better HRV, deeper sleep, and steadier mood. We walk you through a 10-minute protocol you can start tonight (breath, specific recall, short...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode, we challenge the modern myth that “good parenting” means self-sacrifice at all costs. Instead, we explore what it really takes to show up strong for your family — starting with how you lead yourself.
From the societal pressure to “do it all” to the quiet burnout no one talks about, we unpack how ignoring your own needs doesn’t make you a better parent — it makes it harder to be the present, grounded leader your kids actually need.
We redefine self-care as self-leadership and break down the mindset shifts, personal responsibility, and daily actions that help you parent from a place of strength — not survival.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting more time, more space, or more growth… this conversation will give you permission to take it — and a plan to model a healthier path for your family.
Because your kids don’t need a perfect parent.
They need one who’s fully alive.
APPLY FOR COACHING:
https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching
SDE Method app:
https://www.lvltncoaching.com/sde-method-app
The Fitness League Waiting List
https://u3rwk.share.hsforms.com/2rkAwsFntTAeZ__PxwXdr4Q
Macros Guide
https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros
Join the Facebook Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching
FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey:
https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies
Alessandra's Instagram:
http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik
Joelle's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn
Josh's Instagram:
http://instagram.com/joshscutnik
Chapters:
00:00 The Myth of Self-Sacrifice in Parenting
02:36 The Importance of Self-Care for Parents
05:47 Navigating Social Media and Parenting Expectations
08:16 The Ripple Effect of Parental Happiness
11:09 Finding Balance in Parenting and Personal Wellbeing
14:10 The All-or-Nothing Mentality in Parenting
16:47 The Impact of Parental Behavior on Children
19:44 The Role of Mindfulness in Parenting
22:44 Generational Shifts in Parenting Approaches
25:17 Injecting Joy and Connection into Family Life
33:55 The Impact of Environment on Personal Growth
35:02 Taking Responsibility for Change
36:54 The Ripple Effect of Personal Decisions
38:35 Breaking Generational Patterns
41:37 Parenting Approaches: Gentle vs. Tough Love
45:23 Finding Your Parenting Style
48:58 The Role of Personal Responsibility in Growth
51:50 Redefining Self-Care as Self-Leadership
57:53 Pursuing Purpose and Fulfillment
01:02:29 The Importance of Slowing Down
01:06:13 Building the Best Version of Yourself