Mary Houle runs two careers simultaneously - data analyst by day, fractional CFO by night. But it wasn't a VP laughing at her desire to "build relationships" that sparked her entrepreneurial leap. It was realizing she could help creative business owners stop avoiding the one thing keeping them stuck: their numbers.
In this episode we dive into:
The Creative Avoidance Pattern
From Spreadsheets to Strategy
The Fractional Advantage
This conversation reminds us that avoiding your numbers doesn't make them go away - it just makes the gap between where you are and where you want to be harder to close. Whether you're side-hustling while keeping your corporate job or finally ready to make the leap, this episode offers the practical framework and honest reality check to move forward strategically.
Looking for more on building sustainable systems? Check out Episode 5 where we explore how to lock back in without starting over.
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Less than 2% of people said they didn't care when asked about AI-generated images that look indistinguishable from reality. Over 85% said it was freaking them out. But here's what nobody's talking about: while everyone's panicking about robots replacing humans, the real shift is already happening in how you find restaurants, plan your day, and make decisions about your health.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why AI tools becoming "too good" actually makes your human judgment more valuable, not less
• The hidden way these tools are already shaping your choices (even if you've never opened ChatGPT)
• How to use this technology without losing yourself in the process
• The analog renaissance coming in the next 5-7 years and why in-person elements will become your business edge
The New Reality: When You Can't Tell What's Real Anymore
• AI image generators went from looking like The Sims to creating photos of people who appear to have a nine-step skincare routine and a salary—practically overnight
• You could design an entire coffee brand with professional studio-quality photos in minutes without hiring a single designer or photographer
• The line between "real" and "generated" is already blurred, which means what we pay attention to is about to fundamentally shift
• When beautifully aesthetic content becomes effortless to create, value shifts back to the one thing AI can't replicate: the human behind it
The Transformation: From Keyword Searches to Conversations That Understand You
• Searching for a bar recommendation by saying "I want a place with good vibes at 4:30 on a Wednesday that's not touristy but feels like New York" and actually getting the perfect spot
• AI tools are learning your context, mood, and personality—not just keywords—which means they respond the way a friend who really knows you would
• ChatGPT creating shopping experiences, personalized recommendations, and frictionless purchasing without you ever leaving the platform
• The catch nobody mentions: to get results you actually want requires you being deeply in touch with what you want in the first place
Your Edge in an AI-Saturated World
• There's no such thing as sitting this one out—these tools shape how information gets filtered to you whether you use them or not
• AI can mirror empathy but can't have your exact worldview, lived experiences, judgment, or intuition
• The businesses that win will blend virtual delivery with in-person elements because people will crave verification that something is authentically human
• Your edge isn't being louder than AI—it's being impossible to replace because you show up 100% as yourself with stories only you can tell
This conversation reminds us that technology doesn't diminish human value; it amplifies the importance of knowing who you are. Whether you're a founder worried about staying relevant or someone who just uses Instagram and wonders why every post sounds the same, this episode offers the framework to use these tools without losing yourself in the process.
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It's December—the month where you're simultaneously reflecting on what didn't happen this year, feeling the pressure of holiday obligations, and scrolling through everyone else's highlight reels wondering where you went wrong. But here's what nobody's talking about: you're not actually behind. You're just finally slowing down enough to notice that you've been operating on autopilot, crushing deadlines for everyone else while quietly disconnecting from yourself.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why December is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself instead of waiting for January's magic reset
• The subtle patterns that have you functioning at full capacity but feeling completely disconnected
• How to build momentum through micro-decisions rather than massive goal-setting
• Why upgrading your capacity matters infinitely more than upgrading your goals
The Pattern You're Not Seeing
• You're high-functioning, self-sufficient, and checking every box—except the ones that actually matter to you
• The water bottle got smaller, the emails ran later, the meal prep stopped happening, and suddenly you're chugging water at 10pm wondering how you got here
• These aren't dramatic failures—they're tiny compromises that snowballed while you were too busy functioning to notice
• December hits and you finally slow down enough to realize you haven't been living the way you planned to live
The Real Work of Reconnection
• This isn't about January's fresh start—it's about asking yourself right now what you let slide that genuinely helps you
• The domino effect starts with one decision: finishing emails 30 minutes earlier to cook a real meal, blocking calendar time for walks before daylight savings steals your motivation, actually looking at your week instead of white-knuckling through it
• Your routines didn't fail you—life transitions happened (new jobs, relationships ending, goals being met) and the non-negotiables that felt automatic suddenly required more intention
• The people who feel best in January made solid decisions in December, not because they're superhuman but because they stopped postponing their own lives
Why Capacity Beats Goals Every Time
• If you're running on fumes, what exactly do you have to give to those lofty goals you're about to set?
• Capacity is eating enough, drinking enough water, sleeping enough, not scrolling between meetings, giving yourself five minutes to walk even if you can't do thirty
• When your capacity rises, everything becomes easier—not because you're forcing habits but because you can actually handle what you're asking of yourself
• Pick one thing this week that supports your capacity, and watch how it makes everything else you're juggling feel lighter
This conversation reminds us that there is no such thing as being too late to come back to yourself. Whether you're beating yourself up for another year of unmet expectations or already dreading January's pressure to fix everything at once, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to start reconnecting right now—not when the calendar flips, but today.
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Here's what nobody tells you about building a business: the very thing that promises you freedom—entrepreneurship—can trap you faster than any corporate job ever did. Corrine joins us to unpack why business owners stay glued to their desks 9-5, answering every email and fielding every question, when the whole point was supposed to be flexibility.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why "being busy" became a badge of honor (and how it's bankrupting your actual life)
• The framework that gets you off your computer and back to what matters without your business imploding
• How to know what to outsource first (hint: it's not what the business coaches are telling you)
• Why your VA morphing into your "does everything" person is costing you more than you think
The Normalization of Chaos• You've convinced yourself that being on back-to-back calls is "just how it has to be" when you run a business
• The real issue isn't that you're busy—it's that you've never documented what actually needs to happen
• Most business owners are treating their email like a task management system (it's not, and it's killing your productivity)
• The shift happens when you realize: if you lost your VA tomorrow, you'd have no idea what they were actually doing
The Four-Part Framework That Changes Everything• Start by writing down every single thing you do for one week—yes, everything, even the tiny stuff you think doesn't matter
• Highlight what drains you, then identify what can be automated versus what needs a human touch
• Map your offers into buckets: lead/sales process, onboarding, maintenance, offboarding—then break each bucket into micro-tasks
• Automate the repetitive, outsource what you hate, and stay in your zone of genius for as long as possible
The Truth About Scaling Without Losing Yourself• Hiring your first assistant coach before systematizing your backend is backwards—you'll just cap your own earning potential faster
• The people making six figures working two hours a day? They put in 100-hour weeks first to build the systems you don't see
• Your business doesn't need to look like anyone else's, and comparing your schedule to someone without kids or a corporate job is setting yourself up to fail
• When you remove the tasks that drain your mental capacity, you finally have space to show up as the leader your business actually needs
This conversation reminds us that freedom in business isn't about working less—it's about designing your work around the life you actually want to live. Whether you're drowning in admin tasks while your family waits for you to get off your computer, or you're three years into entrepreneurship still operating like you're clocking corporate hours, this episode offers the practical roadmap to stop normalizing burnout and start building sustainable systems.
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A Vogue article went viral claiming women are hiding their relationships on social media because being partnered is "culturally loserish." But here's what nobody's talking about: when we make caring look uncool, we're not protecting ourselves - we're feeding the exact dating culture we claim to hate.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why pretending to be unbothered is actually making dating harder for everyone
• The psychological defense mechanism behind relationship-hiding and what it reveals about competition
• How to stop performing independence and start building the connections you actually want
• The cost of swinging so far from "boyfriend obsessed" that we've made vulnerability embarrassing
The Cultural Shift Nobody Asked For
• Women are blurring faces out of wedding photos and cropping fiancés from professionally edited videos
• The pendulum swung from "boyfriend land" (where women's identity centered on partners) to making partnership feel "Republican"
• Podcast hosts with partners claiming "having a boyfriend is lame" while simultaneously being in relationships
• We've made being unbothered a personality trait that's bleeding into friendships, business, and dating
The Mirror Effect You're Missing
• When you tell men relationships aren't cool, they hear "keep your options open and don't commit"
• The same women participating in this narrative are often the ones complaining dating is hard
• Guys internalize these messages and wonder why we want them to lead when we're saying we don't want traditional partnership
• If you're triggered by someone sharing their relationship on social media, that says more about you than them
The Real Psychology Behind Relationship-Hiding
• This pattern is a protection mechanism: we convince ourselves we don't want what we're wired for to avoid losing face
• Women saying "having a boyfriend isn't cool" reduces competition for quality partners without them realizing they're doing it
• If you convince everyone that connection is embarrassing, you never have to feel embarrassed about wanting it
• Defense doesn't build anything we actually want in life - it just keeps us stuck
This conversation reminds us that independence and honesty aren't polar opposites. Whether you're building a business empire or building a life with someone, pretending not to care doesn't make you powerful - it makes you unavailable to what you actually want. This episode offers permission to stop performing and start being real about what matters.
Looking for more on going against the grain? Check out Episode 2 where we explore why doing the opposite of everyone else is your competitive advantage.
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Two people told Krysta her businesses weren't scalable. The first time, it lit a fire. The second time, it confirmed everything she already knew about building something different. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the launch of The Spread, Krysta's new marketing agency, and why the businesses that refuse to automate human connection are the ones that will win in an AI-saturated world.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why "not scalable" might be the best business advice you never asked for
• The journalism skills that accidentally built two businesses
• How to define success on your terms instead of outsourcing it to someone else's metrics
• The specific ways AI should enhance your creativity, not replace your perspective
The Permission to Build Differently
• You're being told your industry is too saturated, which actually means you have the opportunity to stand out by doing things your way
• The obsession with automation and lean teams is making everyone sound exactly the same
• When advisors say "not scalable," they often mean "doesn't fit my definition of success"
• The clients who stay for three years, the brides who come back pregnant, the former clients still using your frameworks five years later—that's the real measure of quality
From Broadcast Journalism to Business Owner
• The 18-year-old who showed up to college with her major already declared had no idea her interviewing skills would become her marketing superpower
• Every industry expert she interviewed was giving her an education in something new, teaching her to learn quickly and find the story in everything
• The corporate banking job that felt suffocating led to managing a gym at 23, which led to complete burnout, which led to understanding exactly what it takes to run a business
• COVID forced fitness coaches online and suddenly everyone needed the skills she'd been building since college—shooting on camera, editing, telling stories that connect
Structure That Gives You Freedom
• The same way meal planning creates space for spontaneity with food, content systems create space for genuine human connection
• You didn't build your business to spend hours writing captions and chasing trends—you built it to do the actual work with clients
• The Spread exists because the part of business that takes the most time (talking about what you do) isn't the reason you started in the first place
• Using AI tools to appear on multiple platforms without extra work means intentionally repurposing content while keeping your actual voice intact
This conversation reminds us that you can't automate connection. Whether you're building a business that everyone says won't scale or trying to lose body fat without following the same plan as everyone else, this episode offers permission to define success based on what actually matters to you—not what the internet says should matter.
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After six weeks off the air and nearly a year of wrestling with her identity, Krysta returns with a new name, new energy, and the same unfiltered truth: you don't have to fit into one clean little box. What started as a simple rebrand turned into a complete reckoning with the lie we've all been sold about who we're supposed to be.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why trying to separate your "professional self" from your "real self" is exhausting (and unnecessary)
• The actual process of building two businesses while refusing to choose between them
• How planning your minimums instead of your maximums changes everything about your week
• What it really means to live in the gray area instead of chasing absolutes
The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About
• You're scrolling on Sunday evening, already feeling the scaries creep in, wondering why loving what you do doesn't make the anxiety disappear
• You've built something successful but you're holding back parts of yourself because they don't fit the brand you created three years ago
• The coaching skills that help your clients show up consistently are the exact ones you use to build systems for your business (but you've convinced yourself those are two separate worlds)
• Hiring help for your creative work feels like admitting you're not actually creative—even though you'd never tell a client they shouldn't hire a nutrition coach
The Work of Becoming Multi-Dimensional
• Spending months in ChatGPT, asking friends, hiring a strategist, and still judging yourself for not having the answer (spoiler: the judgment was the real block)
• Realizing your life would be "pretty fucking boring" if you were just one person all the time
• Writing down your actual vision instead of the one you think you should have
• Moving the podcast to Sundays because that's when you're meal prepping, client planning, and doing the reset work anyway—why not have this conversation be part of that ritual?
Living Without the Boxes
• Three non-negotiables that keep you grounded (not three ambitious goals that make you feel behind by Tuesday)
• The shift from "fresh start" to "continuation with more information"—you're not starting over, you're building on everything you've already learned
• Your 18-year-old self who walked onto campus declaring she'd be a news broadcaster is still here, just doing it differently (and arguably better)
• Making room for the version of you who coaches clients on habit-building AND helps founders with marketing strategy AND still gets the Sunday scaries
This conversation reminds us that growth isn't about picking one identity and perfecting it—it's about giving yourself permission to be all the versions of you that already exist. Whether you're trying to figure out how to wear multiple hats without dropping them all or you're six months into building something new while maintaining what you've already built, this episode offers the reminder that none of us are doing it perfectly. We're just learning to do it with purpose.
Looking for your weekly reset moment? Every episode includes "The FYX"—a quick, actionable strategy to set your week up right."
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No Such Thing is a podcast hosted by Krysta Huber — coach, marketing strategist, and business owner — about the overlap between work, health, and the rest of life that happens in between.
Each episode is a look at how we build habits, make decisions, and lead ourselves through the parts of life that don’t fit into clean categories.
Some weeks it’s something practical. Other weeks, it’s the kind of reminder that lands when you need it most — that you don’t have to burn everything down to make a change, and you don’t have to have everything figured out to move forward.
New episodes drop every Sunday — for people who like to start the week thinking a little deeper about how they live, work, and show up.
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After almost five years and over 200 episodes, Krysta announces she's taking her first-ever break from podcasting—not because the show's ending, but because it's evolving into something bigger. This episode marks the end of The FYX and the beginning of a complete rebrand launching in November 2025, just in time for the show's official five-year anniversary.
In this heartfelt reflection we dive into:
• Why consistency-obsessed creators sometimes need to pause for true growth
• How five years of real-time learning transformed both the show and its host
• The difference between closing a chapter and evolving beyond current limitations
• What happens when your biggest questions become your greatest teachers
The Longest Relationship She's Ever Had
• How a podcast born from romantic relationship pain became a five-year journey of growth
• The vulnerable admission that this show outlasted every personal relationship in her life
• Why she's never gone back to listen to early episodes (and the cringe factor all creators understand)
• The realization that she literally "grew up" inside these recordings
Beyond the Original Blueprint
• Why the conversations she wants to have are bigger than what the show was built for
• How coaching clients in multiple capacities revealed new topics worth exploring
• The intentional choice to name it "The FYX" (not "The Fitness FYX") from day one
• Why personal responsibility and business growth deserve the same platform as nutrition advice
The Evolution, Not the End
• The months of back-and-forth about breaking her sacred consistency rule
• Why good quality anything requires focused energy, effort, and time
• How listener feedback and client transformations shaped five years of content
• The invitation for audience participation in the show's next chapter
This conversation reminds us that growth never abandons what came before—it builds on it. Whether you're someone who's been listening since episode five or you just discovered the show last week, this episode offers both gratitude for the journey and excitement for what's coming next.
Looking for more while we're on break? Go back and binge episodes you missed—there's enough transformational advice buried in five years of content to completely change your relationship with fitness and nutrition.
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When tragedy strikes and social media erupts, we see people getting angrier at each other than at the actual events unfolding. Krysta cuts through the chaos to reveal why chasing approval in crisis moments is the same trap that keeps you stuck in your fitness and business goals.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why we hold stronger standards for global opinions than personal responsibility
• How to maintain your values when everyone's demanding you pick a side
• The radical self-responsibility that actually creates lasting change
• Why waiting for agreement is keeping you paralyzed in every area of life
The Reality Check We're All Avoiding
• You'll get heated about world events but make excuses for skipping the gym
• The same energy you put into criticizing others could transform your entire life
• We expect everyone to agree with our worldview before we'll take action
• The uncomfortable truth: you're seeking approval even in your strongest opinions
From Reactive to Responsible
• Stop using social media to process your emotions in real-time
• Recognize that consistency matters more than being right
• Understand that your standards should work across all situations
• Learn why making decisions based on internal values beats chasing external validation
The Freedom in Not Needing Permission
• People want to buy from you for your values, not your people-pleasing
• The world will always be messy and people will always disagree
• Your fitness goals, business dreams, and personal growth can't wait for consensus
• How radical self-responsibility becomes your competitive advantage
This conversation reminds us that what matters isn't agreement—it's showing up consistently despite the discomfort. Whether you're scrolling through heated social media debates or standing in front of the mirror avoiding your workout, this episode offers the reality check to stop letting external chaos derail your internal standards.
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You know that moment when decision fatigue hits and you catch yourself saying "I just want somebody to tell me what to do"? We've all been there—especially as busy entrepreneurs who chose this path specifically to avoid being told what to do. But here's the thing: when you outsource your decision-making power, you're setting yourself up to feel completely disconnected from yourself and your goals.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why seeking exact instructions is actually sabotaging your success
• The real difference between wanting clarity and wanting to be controlled
• How to build self-trust while still getting the support you need
• The framework approach that adapts when life throws you curveballs
The Hidden Cost of Wanting to Be Told What to Do
• That relief you feel when someone hands you a meal plan or business strategy—and why it's temporary
• What's really happening when you outsource your autonomy (hint: you're training yourself not to trust your own judgment)
• The social media overwhelm that makes "just give me the rules" feel like the solution
• Why your relationship with food as a baby set you up for this pattern as an adult
When Life Doesn't Follow the Plan
• The chicken-and-broccoli meal plan meets Friday night work dinner reality
• Following someone else's exact content strategy but it falls flat with your audience
• How having instructions without understanding the "why" leaves you stuck when things change
• The difference between failure and not knowing how to adapt
What You're Really Looking For
• The truth behind "tell me what to do"—you actually need clarity and options, not control
• Why great coaches ask "how do you feel about these options?" instead of just giving orders
• The critical thinking muscle you build when you analyze what worked and what didn't
• How frameworks give you confidence that your effort will matter while staying flexible enough for real life
This conversation reminds us that there's no one-size-fits-all plan that will magically save you—unless you want to live a boring, tedious life completely disconnected from yourself. Whether you're tired of starting over with your health goals or feeling stuck following someone else's business blueprint, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to stop looking for the next person to tell you what to do and start building the self-trust that creates lasting results.
Looking for more on this topic? Check out last week's episode where we explore the difference between people who feel like they're always starting over versus those who can lock back in.
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September hits and suddenly you're saying "I need to start over" again. The summer drinks, the travel, the complete routine unraveling - and now you feel like you're back at square one. But what if the problem isn't your willpower or the season itself, but the fact that you never built a foundation strong enough to bend without breaking?
In this episode we dive into:
• Why the "starting over" cycle keeps you from ever compounding real results
• The difference between locking back in versus resetting (and why one builds lasting change)
• How to plan your seasons so maintenance doesn't become complete chaos
• The honest truth about inputs versus outputs that most people refuse to face
The Reality Check - Why You Keep Starting Over
• Every summer your routine completely unravels after just two trips in the first few weekends
• You tell yourself "I'll worry about this in September" while your tracking stops and workouts disappear
• Fall arrives and you feel frustrated, behind, and pressured to overhaul everything at once
• The same pattern shows up in business: cruise through summer, then scramble to restart marketing in September
The Foundation Shift - What Locking Back In Actually Looks Like
• You maintain your non-negotiables even during relaxed seasons (like four workouts per week, no matter what)
• You have guardrails in place so September means re-anchoring, not rebuilding from zero
• You plan your seasons in advance, just like you plan your summer trips
• You normalize that sprints and coasting both matter - but only when you know how to transition between them
The Honest Truth - Inputs Must Match Your Expectations
• "I'm eating really healthy" means nothing if you're out multiple times a week without tracking
• You can't post twice a month and expect consistent business growth
• A coach's first job is showing you what's realistic based on your actual effort, not your ideal effort
• The person who can turn the dial up and down has built systems strong enough to flex with life
This conversation reminds us that lasting results only come when you stop chasing resets and start building foundations that can weather any season. Whether you're frustrated by another September "restart" or tired of the business scramble every fall, this episode offers the mindset shift to break the cycle for good.
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When tennis legend Serena Williams announced her 30+ pound weight loss using GLP-1 medication, the internet exploded with opinions. Some celebrated her transparency, others questioned the decision, but most people missed the real conversation entirely. Using a world-class athlete as your litmus test for whether this medication makes sense for your life is honestly fucking crazy—and here's why your context matters more than her endorsement.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why comparing your health decisions to elite athletes is setting you up for failure
• The difference between using expert guidance versus outsourcing your entire decision-making process
• How to evaluate ANY tool (GLP-1 included) based on your actual reality, not someone else's highlight reel
• The identity shift that makes any approach sustainable long-term
The Context You're Actually Operating In
• The trap of thinking "if she needs it, I definitely need it" without considering lifestyle differences
• Why Serena's family history of diabetes and joint pain created a legitimate medical case
• How her lifetime of peak performance discipline differs from your Tuesday afternoon motivation
• The marketing reality behind celebrity endorsements that you can't ignore
What Actually Makes Tools Work
• Why medication becomes a band-aid without habit and identity changes underneath
• The research process that separates thoughtful decisions from social media influence
• How to adopt elite-level consistency in your actual daily reality
• The questions about long-term sustainability that most people skip entirely
Your Real Benchmark for Success
• Why your work schedule, stress levels, and family obligations shape what's realistic for you
• The difference between shortcuts and strategic tools in your specific context
• How to think critically about any health decision instead of following someone else's blueprint
• Why your results have to be yours to actually stick
This conversation reminds us that context is everything when it comes to sustainable change. Whether you're considering GLP-1 medication or any other tool in your health journey, this episode offers the framework to make decisions that actually align with your life instead of someone else's highlight reel.
Looking for more on making decisions that fit your reality? Check out Episode 215: "Why You Keep Saying You'll Start Monday (And How to Actually Stop)" where we dive deeper into breaking cycles and building sustainable habits.
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A casual conversation at a party turned into a reality check about what we're really seeing on social media. When a corporate friend shared her fantasy of living like a creator—with 10am workouts and flexible meal prep—it exposed the dangerous assumptions we make from curated glimpses into other people's lives.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why we're failing people by not giving enough context behind our highlight reels
• The mental trade-offs that successful entrepreneurs and influencers never show you
• How to ask better questions that actually help you evaluate what you want
• The hidden story behind fitness transformations and "effortless" routines
The Reality Behind the Highlight Reel
• That 9am workout comes with 9pm laptop sessions and mental load that doesn't clock out
• The "glamorous flexibility" often means delayed payments, inconsistent income, and founder anxiety
• Corporate benefits and steady paychecks provide security that entrepreneurial freedom can't match
• The mundane Monday moments actually build the colorful life everyone envies online
Breaking Down the Comparison Trap
• Before and after photos don't show the skipped events, early mornings, and social sacrifices
• That lean, toned physique took 15 years of lifting before switching to Pilates-only
• The "effortless" routine required saying no to half of their social events every month
• What looks like endless free time is actually carefully managed efficiency and boundary-setting
Reframing Your Success Story
• The better question isn't "What would it look like if I had their life?" but "Do I want their trade-offs?"
• Steady paychecks versus Wednesday afternoon meal prep flexibility—both have costs
• Six social invitations monthly but only attending three to maintain morning workout consistency
• Understanding your actual priorities helps you stop chasing someone else's version of success
This conversation reminds us that social media functions like a movie—you only see the scenes the director wants you to see. Whether you're building a business feeling behind because of what you observe online or scrolling as a consumer making assumptions about creator lifestyles, this episode offers the perspective shift to actually like your life a whole lot more.
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You're already getting 10K steps, hitting your protein goals, and trying to be a morning person—so why do you still feel like you're failing? Krysta breaks down the uncomfortable truth about why generic advice leaves you more frustrated than when you started, and gives you a simple three-question filter to transform any advice into something that actually works for your real life.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why following someone else's exact plan is setting you up for failure
• The three-question litmus test that reveals if advice will actually work for you
• How to modify recommendations without losing their effectiveness
• Why jumping from plan to plan keeps you stuck in the same cycle
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Solutions
• You're consuming endless content telling you what to do, but none of it considers your actual season of life
• The advice isn't necessarily bad—it's just coming from someone else's context, priorities, and resources
• When you can't execute it perfectly, you convince yourself you're the problem instead of questioning the fit
• You lose confidence in your ability to make decisions that actually align with your lifestyle
The Real Reason Advice Doesn't Stick
• Most recommendations come from someone's personal success story, not universal principles
• The gap between a 22-year-old influencer's reality and a working mom's reality creates impossible expectations
• You try to force-fit strategies into your life instead of adapting them to work with your constraints
• Impatience with the adjustment period leads to premature abandonment of potentially effective approaches
Your Personal Advice Filter System
• Question one: Does this advice fit my current lifestyle and season of life?
• Question two: Does this advice align with my actual values, not what I think they should be?
• Question three: Can I realistically see myself doing this for the next six months?
• If it doesn't check all three boxes, modify it until it does or skip it entirely
This conversation reminds us that there's no award for following someone's plan exactly—the only thing that matters is what you can actually stick with long enough to see results. Whether you're drowning in conflicting fitness advice or feeling like nothing works for your unique situation, this episode offers the framework to stop jumping from plan to plan and start building something sustainable.
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August rolls around and suddenly everyone's spiraling: "What did I even do this summer?" Sound familiar? That crushing feeling of lost time isn't just about your fitness goals—it's the story you're telling yourself that's keeping you stuck in cycles of regret instead of moving toward what you actually want.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why the "wasted time" narrative is sabotaging your next decision
• How to reframe your past as evolution instead of regret
• The three questions that pull you forward instead of keeping you stuck
• Why taking imperfect action beats waiting for the perfect moment
The Reality Check: You're Stuck in Story Mode
• August hits and you're questioning every choice you made this summer
• That voice saying "I should have started my health journey months ago"
• The paralysis that comes from fearing you'll make another "wrong" decision
• How perfectionism disguised as planning keeps you from actually starting
The Shift: From Wasted Time to Strategic Evolution
• Gary Vaynerchuk's game-changing perspective on "wrong" decisions
• Why every good story needs tension and character growth (including yours)
• How beating yourself up actually wastes more time than the original decision
• The difference between judgment and information gathering
Your New Framework: Questions That Create Forward Motion
• What did that past season reveal about what I actually value?
• How did that situation help me clarify my non-negotiables?
• What part of me am I still trying to prove something to?
• Why reflection without self-judgment builds the trust you've been seeking
This conversation reminds us that your story isn't defined by the chapters you wish you could rewrite—it's shaped by how courageously you write the next one. Whether you're stuck in fitness regret cycles or questioning major life transitions, this episode offers the practical mindset shifts to stop judging your past and start leveraging it.
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You're going to feel different from everyone else when you prioritize your health, and that's not a bug in the system—it's a feature. This episode tackles the uncomfortable truth about choosing health in a world designed for convenience, exploring why consistently caring about your fitness goals puts you in the statistical minority and what to do with that reality.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why consistently going to the gym and tracking steps makes you statistically abnormal
• How to navigate feeling like the "oddball" in social situations without apologizing for your choices
• The hidden trap of comparing yourself to fitness influencers versus real-world standards
• Why building the right community is your secret weapon for sustainable health habits
The Reality Check Nobody Talks About
• You're in the minority for caring about 10,000 steps, protein goals, and limiting restaurant meals per week
• Social media creates a false baseline where everyone seems to be crushing their health goals
• A MyFitnessPal four-day tracking streak puts you in the top 35% of users (yes, really)
• The world simply wasn't designed for fat loss, so friction is inevitable
The Social Navigation Challenge
• Friends questioning why you're drinking less or passing on certain foods at gatherings
• The exhausting obligation to justify choices that make you feel good
• Recognizing that most people genuinely don't want the same outcomes you do
• Learning when to put on blinders and focus on your own path
The Community Solution
• How surrounding yourself with like-minded people normalizes healthy choices
• Why the Fitness Fix community creates an "unspoken vibe" that removes the oddball feeling
• The difference between consuming health content and actually taking consistent action
• Building an identity where health actions become non-negotiable, not exceptional
This conversation reminds us that if it was easy, everyone would be doing it—and the fact that they're not proves you're on the right track. Whether you're feeling discouraged by slow progress or exhausted by explaining your choices to others, this episode offers the perspective shift to celebrate being different and the practical framework to make it sustainable.
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With summer vacation season in full swing, Krysta is seeing the same pattern among Fitness FYX clients: the panic around "staying on track" during trips and the guilt-driven restriction that follows. The real issue isn't what you eat on vacation – it's the pendulum swing between perfectionism and rebellion that keeps you stuck in cycles of temporary progress.
In this episode we dive into:
• The 5 guaranteed ways to feel terrible after vacation (and why you keep doing them)
• How to use vacation as the ultimate test of your food education
• Why "getting back on track" language reveals a deeper self-trust issue
• The difference between 3,000 calories of chaos and 2,200 calories of conscious choices
The Real Reason You Panic Post-Vacation
• You're drinking alcohol daily while barely touching water (then wondering why you feel dehydrated and foggy)
• You've eliminated all movement because "it's vacation" – not even a 20-minute walk in a beautiful new location
• You're treating every meal like the last supper, refusing to make a single compromise
• You're ignoring protein entirely, choosing only the croissants while skipping the omelet entirely
The Middle Ground That Actually Works
• Testing your food education without the training wheels of tracking apps
• Learning to ask "What will make me feel my best in two hours?" before every meal decision
• Finding your anchor points through movement, sleep, and one daily nutrition win
• Understanding the domino effect of your choices instead of operating in food amnesia
The Self-Trust Revolution
• Recognizing when your "perfect" routine is actually creating the vacation rebellion
• Using trips to identify if your approach needs a mindset overhaul, not more restriction
• Breaking free from the person who loses the same 15-20 pounds on repeat
• Becoming someone who can order hummus and veggies one day and say yes to fries the next
This conversation reminds us that true food freedom isn't about perfect tracking or never indulging – it's about building enough self-trust to navigate any situation with confidence. Whether you're planning your next getaway or recovering from your last one, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to stop living on the restriction-rebellion pendulum.
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High-achievers have a paradox: we always find a way to get everything done, yet we're constantly rushing as if we won't. This episode explores why we speed through life even when there's nowhere urgent to be, and reveals how our relationship with time is actually reflecting our relationship with ourselves. What feels like productivity might actually be the most sophisticated form of avoidance—one that's keeping us disconnected from the very awareness that could accelerate our progress.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why high-achievers rush through life despite always finding a way to get everything done
• The surprising connection between eating fast and avoiding deeper self-awareness
• How rushing becomes a barrier to the very coaching and support that could accelerate your progress
• Three powerful questions to break the cycle and create sustainable self-connection
The Rushing Reality Check
• That moment when you realize you're hurrying toward absolutely nothing on your calendar
• Why productivity-driven people use busyness as a shield against uncomfortable feelings
• The correlation between eating fast, poor digestion, and nervous system dysregulation
• How "I don't have time" becomes the story that keeps us stuck in cycles we actually control
The Avoidance Pattern
• Why clients skip check-ins precisely when they need support most
• The hyper-independence trap that convinces you to figure everything out alone
• How avoiding data about yourself creates more anxiety than facing what you might discover
• The difference between tracking for bias confirmation versus tracking for self-awareness
The Power of Slowing Down
• What happens when you actually write down your to-do list instead of mentally cycling through it
• Why celebrating daily accomplishments is as important as planning tomorrow's tasks
• How presence in small moments (like walking your dog) translates to better decision-making everywhere
• The realization that slowing down doesn't compromise productivity—it enhances sustainable performance
This conversation reminds us that our relationship with time often reflects our relationship with ourselves. Whether you're a fellow New Yorker caught in the city's pace or a high-achiever anywhere who measures self-worth through productivity, this episode offers the practical insights and emotional permission to trust that you'll get everything done without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
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Picture this: You're sitting on your couch in pajamas, congested from being sick, knowing you should feel motivated to jump back into your routine but instead feeling that familiar Sunday resistance creeping in. Even when you love your job, your life, and everything you've built, the Sunday scaries can still hit hard—especially during summer when you're constantly shifting between fun weekends and structured weekdays.
In this episode we dive into:
• Why the Sunday scaries affect everyone (yes, even people who love their routines)
• The 5-step reset strategy that gets you back on track without the all-or-nothing mentality
• How to navigate summer flexibility without derailing your progress
• Why taking a pause doesn't undo all your hard work
The Gray Zone Reality
• That weird in-between feeling when you've been off routine and need to restart
• Why summer makes the Sunday scaries even more intense with constant schedule shifts
• The guilt that comes with wanting to rest when you "should" be productive
• How even fitness coaches struggle with the pressure to bounce back immediately
The 5-Step Summer Reset
• Find just one anchor instead of overhauling your entire week
• Zoom in on the next 2-3 days rather than planning the whole week ahead
• Brain dump instead of panic—get those swirling thoughts out of your head
• Give yourself permission to take a pause without shame or guilt
The Maintenance Mindset
• Why expecting the scale to drop during peak summer isn't realistic
• How to give yourself credit for maintaining your weight through social season
• The difference between flexibility and throwing everything out the window
• Why your past consistency gives you permission to be more flexible now
This conversation reminds us that progress isn't about perfection—it's about showing up one day at a time, even when your rhythm feels off. Whether you're coming off a holiday weekend feeling blah or struggling to get back into routine after travel, this episode offers the practical permission to reset without the drama of starting over.
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