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- Welcome back to the show! Today I am talking about one of my favourite ideas from one of my favourite books - Resistance, from The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. I discuss how this applies to us procrastinating and putting off our fitness goals, and how to beat this enemy that lives in our head
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the episode and main themes
01:47 Emma's personal updates and upcoming plans
08:10 Introduction to 'The War of Art' and the concept of resistance
11:51 How resistance appears in everyday life and fitness
17:06 Recognizing resistance as an external force, not personal failure
23:06 The importance of turning pro and adopting a professional mindset
30:03 Practical strategies to beat resistance and build habits
34:50 The role of environment, decision-making, and momentum
38:56 Emma's final thoughts and encouragement to act despite resistance - We are backkk, I have survived the plague and it's time for a big Q&A to get us back in the groove!
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Chapters
00:00 Emma's birthday and recent travel reflections
01:47 Health scare and recovery from food poisoning
03:57 Rome trip highlights and food experiences
07:02 Review of a viral Rome rooftop bar
09:49 Post-travel illness and recovery process
13:00 Handling nutrition around major surgery
16:06 Growing a coaching business and industry saturation
20:05 The importance of personal branding in coaching
24:10 Client communication and check-in timing
30:06 Advice on nutrition, supplements, and training
35:12 Balancing lifestyle and bodybuilding coaching
39:58 Reflections on family, personal life, and future plans
44:50 Q&A on various fitness and coaching topics - YA GAL IS THIRTY FLIRTY AND THRIVING
(ok in two days lol)
So I couldn't let this go by without a tour of some of the most important lessons I learned throughout this crazy decade. Here's to the next <3
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Emma's reflections on turning 30
02:24 Looking back at Emma's early 20s and grief
05:14 The impact of loss and early challenges
08:37 Deciding to pursue what she loves
11:47 Finding the gym and discovering passion
15:06 The importance of trying and taking risks
20:40 Changing your mind and evolving
23:57 Authenticity and owning your truth
28:36 The power of authenticity in business
31:56 Small actions lead to big transformations
37:25 Handling overwhelm and stress
39:47 Love, partnership, and self-worth
44:02 The illusion of social media and authenticity
46:30 Rock bottom moments and growth
49:24 Friendships, change, and personal growth
51:50 Embracing being cringe and authentic
54:33 Celebrating achievements and enjoying the journey
01:00:17 Owning success and living in your power
01:02:28 Setting boundaries and self-respect
01:06:17 The reality of balance and high achievement
01:08:41 The importance of emotional regulation
01:11:08 The value of discomfort and growth
01:14:28 The irrelevance of others' opinions
01:16:55 Lessons from challenges and failures
01:18:46 Looking ahead: Purpose and future goals Ep. 180 | your first diet won’t be your best diet | graded exposure in fat loss
30/07/2026 | 55 mins.Welcome back to the show! Today I am discussing why fat loss is often a graded exposure process and why your first diet/prep probablyyyy won't be your best!
I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to share and tag me on insta @emma.currivan xoxo
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Emma's birthday reflections
00:30 Emma's thoughts on aging and upcoming episodes
01:25 Preparing for Rome and podcast scheduling
02:18 Emma's recent training injuries and recovery
05:36 Injury management and mindset during setbacks
07:52 Future plans and year ahead
08:46 Summer prep and client check-ins
09:12 Managing dieting and mental resilience
10:32 The psychology of dieting and graded exposure
11:58 Skills development in dieting and long-term progress
17:57 The concept of graded exposure in therapy and dieting
19:24 How exposure changes brain predictions and dieting fears
20:47 Building tolerance to discomfort in dieting
22:11 Personal story of dieting and trust in self
23:09 Stress inoculation and resilience training
24:34 Progression in dieting and muscle building
27:54 Confidence and competence in dieting
29:47 The role of repeated dieting in physique and mindset
36:28 Muscle maturity and physique improvements
41:39 The importance of long-term exposure and patience
45:54 Changing perceptions of hunger and discomfort
47:23 Building identity and discipline through dieting
49:14 Coach's role in psychological resilience
52:07 Long-term success and bodybuilding as a journey
53:05 Final thoughts: dieting as a process of self-discovery- Joined by HUBBY today lol to chat about some of the worst things we've done in diets, and reacting to some of the submissions we got too. no value just entertainment tbh
I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to share and tag me on insta @emma.currivan xoxo
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Catch you in the next one xo
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