Today’s episode of Body and Mind Strong is a little different, I will be spotlighting another podcast: Athena’s Listening Crew Podcast, where I am one of the co-hosts. ALC is a brand-new podcast dedicated to supporting women business owners and holding space for them both professionally and personally. Episodes cover various topics from business to self-care and personal growth.

But our favorite ones are where we interview women and learn all about them and their journey to and thru entrepreneurship. This specific episode, we have a powerful conversation with Amanda, founder and owner of Loving My Skin Spa. I wanted to highlight this one specifically as I feel she truly embodies the body and mind concept. Hope you enjoy!

If this conversation resonates with you, please check out Athena’s Listening Crew on your favorite streaming platform. And you can also find us on YouTube, and Instagram @athenaslisteningcrew for more inspiring stories like this one.

You can also find Amanda on FB @lovingmyskinspa, IG @lovingmyskinspa and email Info@lovingmyskinspa.com

On today’s episode, we are going to talk about a little thing that is a big part of Body and Mind Strong, and that is Growth Mindset. When it comes to health, fitness, careers, or personal growth, the difference between people who continue progressing and those who feel stuck often comes down to their mindset.

In this episode, I will review what Growth Mindset is, the core traits of a it , why it matters for your health and wellness, and a few practical tools you can start using today.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out at renee@bodyandmindstrong.com or check out my website at www.bodyandmindstrong.com.

On today’s episode, I will be discussing another research study review by Dr. Bill Campbell (Check out his links below as I would highly recommend checking him out) on Isolating Fat Loss, is it possible? I discussed the basics of the research study, the limitations and the outcome. Then I will discuss my stance on the whole topic.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you. Reach out at renee@bodyandmindstrong.com or check out my website at www.bodyandmindstrong.com.

References:

Dr. Bill Campbell/Body by Science: https://www.billcampbellphd.com/

Dr. Campbell’s Instagram: @billcampbellphd

Research article: Abdominal aerobic endurance exercise reveals spot reduction exist: A randomized controlled trial. PMID: 38010201 PMCID: PMC10680576 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15853

It’s February… so let’s be honest. How are those New Year’s resolutions really going?

If you’re still on track — amazing. If you’ve already fallen off? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share why traditional resolutions tend to fail and introduce a more sustainable approach I created called New Year’s Aspirations — a flexible, realistic, and results-driven way to set goals that actually evolve with you.

We’ll talk about: why most resolutions don’t stick, the psychology behind common goal-setting mistakes, how to create SMART, meaningful goals rooted in your “why”, why January 1st isn’t magical (and what to do instead), and practical strategies to stay consistent all year long

Because life changes — and your goals should be able to change with it. Progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention, adaptability, and momentum.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you.

Reach out at renee@bodyandmindstrong.com or check out my website at www.bodyandmindstrong.com.

After a long pause, I’m back. In this episode, I share why I stepped away from the podcast, what the past two years of growth and change have taught me, and how those experiences led to the rebranding of my business as Integrative Wellness Coach. I talk about what this new chapter means, how my work has evolved, and what you can expect moving forward — both here on the podcast and beyond.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you.

Reach out at renee@bodyandmindstrong.com or check out my website at www.bodyandmindstrong.com.

On today’s episode, I will be discussing seven tips to help you stay on track when your motivation starts to go. Yes, discipline is important, but having some motivation now and then, in addition to discipline increases ease mentally when working towards a goal. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Renee Thomas is the founder of Body and Mind Strong who brings extensive experience, education and passion to help others achieve their goals and improve their lives. She has over 18 years of experience helping others achieve their goals in both healthcare, fitness and education environments. Renee is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Health Care Life coach, and recently obtained her Master's in Business Administration/Finance. In addition, she has helped others with behavior modification since 2008 as a master level Behavioral Health Counselor.

On today’s episode, I will be Interviewing the Owner and Founder of The Queer Gym, American’s first queer gym! You can find Nat at https://www.thequeergym.com/ and on IG at @thequeergym

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Renee Thomas is the founder of Body and Mind Strong who brings extensive experience, education and passion to help others achieve their goals and improve their lives. She has over 18 years of experience helping others achieve their goals in both healthcare, fitness and education environments. Renee is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Health Care Life coach, and recently obtained her Master's in Business Administration/Finance. In addition, she has helped others with behavior modification since 2008 as a master level Behavioral Health Counselor.

On today’s episode, I will be discussing negative feelings and thoughts due to the holidays. Also listen to Episode 21 where I interview Aurelio and we discuss toxic positivity. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. You may also find me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at Body and Mind Strong.

Renee Thomas is the founder of Body and Mind Strong who brings extensive experience, education and passion to help others achieve their goals and improve their lives. She has over 18 years of experience helping others achieve their goals in both healthcare, fitness and education environments. Renee is an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer and Health Care Life coach, and recently obtained her Master's in Business Administration/Finance. In addition, she has helped others with behavior modification since 2008 as a master level Behavioral Health Counselor.