95. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s How You Lead Your Family
Release Date: 10/14/2025
104. “I Stopped Spiraling”—Angie’s Shift from Perfection to Food Freedom
The Fitness League
In this candid client interview, Angie shares how she broke free from perfectionism in nutrition and built real confidence with her food choices—while juggling life as a busy parent. We talk about flexible dieting without obsession, eating out without guilt, and why progress comes from mindful choices, not rigid rules. You’ll hear how she balances family schedules with sustainable habits, what finally ended the “start over Monday” cycle, and how tracking can be a tool—not a trap. Perfect for anyone ready to replace all-or-nothing thinking with practical routines that actually fit...
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103. How to Optimize Sleep: 5 Fixes You Can Start Tonight
The Fitness League
Tired, wired, and waking up groggy? This episode breaks sleep down into five fixes you can start tonight to boost deep sleep, recovery, and next-day energy—without gadgets or a 17-step routine. We explain why poor sleep stalls fat loss and performance, then walk you through exactly how to improve circadian rhythm, reduce night-time alertness, and wake up actually rested. Plus, you'll learn the 5 simple fixes you can implement TONIGHT for better sleep.. Perfect for busy parents, shift workers, and anyone training hard who needs better recovery—fast. APPLY FOR COACHING: SDE Method app: ...
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102. Simplifying Fitness: Start With These FOUR Things
The Fitness League
Overwhelmed by all the rules of fitness? You’re not alone—and it’s probably holding you back. In this episode, we strip away the noise and break fitness down into just 4 simple pillars anyone can follow: nutrition, exercise, movement, and sleep. No overthinking. No overhauls. Just real, doable starting points. We walk through what actually matters (hint: it’s not cold plunges or macros to the decimal), like how to build a better plate, how much training you really need, and how to stop making movement and recovery so complicated. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by too much information...
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101: How Kara Took Back Her Health—and Changed Her Family’s Future
The Fitness League
In this powerful client spotlight episode, Kara shares her journey from exhaustion and loss to strength, confidence, and lasting change. What started as a decision to prioritize her health turned into a transformation that impacted her entire family. With the support of coaching, Kara learned how to advocate for her own well-being, set better boundaries, and make small, consistent choices that led to massive results. This episode is a reminder that true transformation isn’t just about fat loss or food tracking—it’s about reclaiming your energy, your confidence, and your life. ...
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100. How We Travel Well: Can You Be Health-Conscious at Disney World?
The Fitness League
In this episode, Josh and Alessandra pull back the curtain on how they're prepping for their upcoming family trip to Disney World—through the lens of the L5 Method. Instead of obsessing over macros or trying to “stay on track,” they share how they’re prioritizing training, nutrition, mindset, movement, and habits in a way that supports energy, recovery, and actually having fun. They walk through their rough itinerary, what workouts (if any) they’ll be doing, how they think about food while traveling, and why they believe the point of fitness is to enhance life, not restrict it....
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99. Lara’s Story: From Food Guilt to Fueling Strength (Client Spotlight)
The Fitness League
In this episode of The Fitness League, Lara opens up about her deeply personal journey from battling food guilt and body image struggles to stepping into a stronger, more empowered version of herself. With the guidance of her coach, Lara shifted her focus from weight loss to fueling for performance, building a healthier relationship with food, and celebrating her body for what it can do — not just how it looks. She shares how injury setbacks became opportunities for growth, how prehab and mindset work changed her approach to training, and why redefining success beyond the scale was the key...
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98. The Challenge Just Got Smarter: Inside Our Newest Fitness League Feature
The Fitness League
In this episode of The Fitness League, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most exciting updates to our app yet: the all-new challenge feature. But this isn’t just another 30-day shred or burnout bootcamp. We're redefining what fitness challenges should look like — sustainable, consistent, and rooted in community. We talk about why most fitness challenges fail, how our approach flips the script, and what makes this new feature a game-changer for real people with real lives. You’ll learn how the app now supports daily habits, rewards consistency over intensity, and helps you...
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97. You Can’t Do It All: How We Actually Choose Our Health Protocols
The Fitness League
With all the options out there—strength training, cardio, recovery tools, nutrition strategies, supplements—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to “do it all.” But the truth is, you don't have to. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we prioritize our own health and fitness routines based on real life, current goals, evolving interests, and actual needs—not trends. We break down: Why we don’t always do what’s “optimal” How we adjust protocols based on seasons of life How we choose the way we're going to train What we’re saying no to in order...
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96. Fitness, Family & Fatigue: How to Stay Consistent When Life Is Anything But
The Fitness League
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 Morning Routines and Parenting Challenges 01:57 Relatability in Fitness and Parenting 05:45 Flexibility in Workouts and Parenting 10:59 Managing Weight and Health During Stress 13:02 Navigating Shift Work and Family Life 14:38 Balancing Sleep and Workouts 21:18 Dealing with Sickness and Recovery 27:17 Postpartum Fitness and Pain Management 32:17...
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95. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s How You Lead Your Family
The Fitness League
In 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...
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