Welcome to the Ambitious and Fit Podcast – the ultimate destination for high-achieving women who are ready to transform their bodies, minds, and lives with purpose and precision. Hosted by Michelle Stallings, a Certified Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset Coach, this show is your go-to resource for elevating your health, fitness, and mindset to match your highest ambitions. Each episode delivers real, actionable insights backed by years of experience and expertise, empowering you to break free ...
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Michelle Stallings Podcasts
Your health and quality of life should not be dictated by your family history, aging, career, or any one person, other than YOU. Can you relate to the tire and overwhelm of constantly giving 100% in your career, only to be exhausted and cranky when you get home to your spouse and children? Are you struggling to balance being present at your child's school events, giving freely of your time at church, and being involved in community outreach? Is your own health diminishing due to the ever inc ...
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Why You Don’t Trust Yourself Anymore—And How to Rebuild That Trust to Hit Every Goal You Set
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14:53If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why can’t I stay consistent?”—this is your episode. Michelle unpacks the real reason high-achieving women lose momentum and offers a powerful, 3-step strategy to rebuild trust with yourself—starting today. Inside this episode: The silent ways you erode self-trust Why your brain stops believing your goals The differenc…
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Send us a text Are your thoughts driving you or are you driving your thoughts? By the end of this episode, it will be the latter. Part II of this series will give you some actionable items that you can easily apply right now. Let's get into it! You have 3 great options to connect with me! Interested in my coaching program? send an email to mdcleanl…
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How to Stop Obsessing Over Food, Fitness + Fatigue
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26:04In this episode, Michelle tells us how to stop obsessing over food, fitness, and fatigue. It’s time to nourish your body, find balance, and align with what truly serves you—without striving for perfection. For You, The Ambitious Gal: You’ve mastered strength, but now you’re craving balance and peace. The constant overthinking of food, fitness, and …
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Strong. Soft. Certain - The New Era of the Ambitious + Fit Woman
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20:06Strong. Soft. Certain. In this identity-shifting episode, Michelle introduces the new era of the ambitious woman—and how to evolve your health, body, and energy to reflect your next-level identity. You’ll learn: How “strength” has been misused—and how to redefine it The three traits of the next-level ambitious woman How to integrate softness and ce…
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Personal Q+A: Answering Your Top Fitness, Nutrition, Mindset + Lifestyle Questions (Rapid Fire!)
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46:13In this unfiltered, high-value episode, Michelle answers your top questions about fitness, nutrition, mindset, energy, and lifestyle—from how she trains and eats to how she resets when life feels overwhelming. Inside, you’ll learn: How to train and eat like a high-achieving woman The rituals Michelle uses to stay regulated and rooted Her favorite m…
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The Gut-Body Connection: Why Your Digestion Impacts Your Fat Loss, Mood & Skin
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36:32You’re working hard—but your body still feels off. The bloat, breakouts, mood swings, and low energy? They’re not random—they’re rooted in your gut. In this powerful episode, Michelle unpacks the gut-body connection and how digestive health impacts your fat loss, mood, skin, hormones, and long-term transformation. Inside, you’ll learn: What your sy…
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You’re Not Here for Average—Here’s How to Build the Body & Health That Matches Your Ambition
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40:44You’re not here for average. You’ve built a powerful life—but your body still feels like the one area that doesn’t reflect your ambition. In this soul-stirring, strategy-packed episode, Michelle breaks down exactly what’s holding you back from creating the strong, lean, magnetic body that matches your next-level self—and how to finally step into al…
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Send us a text Have you ever thought about how your views or perceptions of yourself affect your mental health and how it impacts all other aspects of your life? I can tell you the first step to being able to have better nutrition, sleep well, develop an exercise routine, or improve your financial health, all starts with your mind. Not sure how thi…
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Regulate to Rise: How Nervous System Mastery Unlocks Your Strongest, Most Stunning & Energized Body Yet
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23:31In this episode, Michelle reveals one of the most overlooked factors in women’s fitness, health, and transformation journeys—nervous system regulation. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of overtraining, burnout, or frustrating plateaus, your body might not feel safe enough to evolve. Learn how to calm your system, optimize your results, and finally bu…
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Rewriting Your Story: Breaking Free from Self-Doubt and Owning Your Worth
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21:58In this episode, we tackle the self-doubt that holds high-achieving women back from fully stepping into their greatness. It’s time to rewrite the story you’ve been telling yourself about your worth and take bold action toward the woman you are meant to be. Key Takeaways: Your story shapes your reality—rewrite it to empower yourself. Self-doubt is n…
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Overcoming Perfectionism: How to Let Go of the Need to Control Everything + Get Into Action!
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24:56In this episode, Michelle tackles the paralyzing effect of perfectionism and how it keeps high-achieving women like us from taking action. You’ll learn why done is better than perfect and how to start messy, take action now, and trust the process instead of focusing on an ideal outcome. Key Takeaways: Perfectionism is a trap: It keeps you stuck, wa…
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Why Health and Fitness Are Your Ultimate Success Strategy
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52:09Is it true that the more weights you lift, the more money you make? In today’s episode, Quianna Marie is continuing her mindset series and introducing you to fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach and owner of Ambitious + Fit, Michelle Stallings. Michelle debunks the idea of committing to “all or nothing,” and explains why prioritizing your health i…
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You Don’t Have to Choose Between Success and Feeling Amazing in Your Body
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15:36High-achieving women are praised for doing it all… But what happens when you’re successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected, burnt out, or uncomfortable in your body? This episode is your permission slip to stop choosing between your goals and your glow—and start claiming both. Michelle dives into the real reason so many powerhouse women feel …
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The Hidden Key to Fat Loss, Energy & Hormone Balance
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38:54If you’ve been feeling drained, stuck with stubborn weight, or trapped in a cycle of cravings and crashes—your blood sugar could be the missing piece. In this episode, Michelle breaks down: What blood sugar actually is (in real-world terms) Why blood sugar impacts fat loss, hormones, and energy The daily blood sugar rollercoaster keeping your body …
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Send us a text Are you tired of the constant stream of thoughts going in and out of your head each day? Are you lost in in negative thoughts which are holding you back? Are you wishing for relief or finding something you enjoy again? If you answered yes to any of the above, then this episode is for you! Listen in as I go through April's Challenge--…
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The Importance of Staying in Your Own Lane & Choosing the Extraordinary Life with Shelby O'Leary
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35:47In this episode, Michelle is joined by her friend Shelby O'Leary, a professional equestrian and fitness coach, for a powerful conversation on standing out when you know you're different and choosing the extraordinary life. They dive into the importance of staying in your own lane, even when it doesn’t make sense to others, and why being part of the…
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Resilience, Identity Evolution, and the Power of Investing in Your Health with Amanda Soukoulis
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27:52In this episode, Michelle sits down with her good friend Amanda Soukoulis, a certified Functional Nutritionist, to dive deep into her personal healing journey and the transformation she’s experienced. They discuss the importance of identity evolution, building resilience during tough times, and why investing in your health isn’t just about feeling …
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How to Reignite Your Motivation When You’ve Lost Momentum
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20:54Feeling unmotivated, off track, or like your energy has taken a hit? You’re not alone—and this episode will help you get your spark back. We’re diving into the real reasons high-achieving women lose momentum (even when they’re disciplined) and how to get back into alignment with simple, powerful shifts that work. It’s time to stop waiting for motiv…
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The Truth About Chronic Fatigue: Why You’re Always Tired (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
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17:58If you’ve been feeling constantly tired, burnt out, or like you’re dragging through your days—even though you’re “doing everything right”—this episode is your wake-up call (in the most loving way). Michelle unpacks the real reasons high-achieving women experience chronic fatigue, how your body is actually trying to protect you, and what to do when …
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Emotional Eating, Body Disconnect & Reasons Why You Are Not Seeing Results As Quickly As You Want
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18:25If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly starting over with your nutrition or feel disconnected from your body no matter how hard you try—this episode is for you. Michelle dives into the real reasons high-achieving women struggle with emotional eating and body disconnect (and no, it’s not lack of willpower). You’ll learn how to break the cycle, r…
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Your Body + Health Are Your Personal Brand: How You Treat Yourself Is the Real Flex
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23:13You can’t lead from depletion — and you definitely can’t sustain success without your health. In this bold, movement-based episode of the Ambitious & Fit Podcast, Michelle reveals why your body + health aren’t optional… they’re foundational. Because how you treat yourself behind the scenes is the true measure of leadership—and others can feel it. T…
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Having Your Dream Body Is a Byproduct— Here’s What You’re Really After
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20:51Still chasing the “dream body”… but deep down, feeling stuck, tired, or disconnected? Girl, It’s time to shift the focus. In this bold, identity-driven episode of the Ambitious & Fit Podcast, Michelle reveals the real reason so many high-achieving women get stuck in the cycle of short-term results and long-term frustration: 👉 Because they’re chasin…
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Send us a text Spring is here and for me that means all change and growth. The best way to do that is to clean out the old. It doesn't mean it was bad, it means that the things of the past may not serve you in this new season. This is for EVERYONE! If you are new and looking to make healthy changes... If you have been steady in making healthy chang…
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How to Cultivate a Circle That Literally Catapults You to Your Highest Potential
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24:47In this episode, Michelle reveals the power of your inner circle in helping you elevate to your highest potential. She breaks down how your environment shapes your success and shares actionable steps on how to cultivate a powerful circle of women who will challenge and inspire you to level up. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why your circ…
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Set Higher Standards for Yourself & Fully Embody Her
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24:10In this episode, Michelle dives into how high-achieving women can raise their standards and step into the next-level version of themselves. The key to unlocking your most powerful, unapologetic self starts with one critical factor: the standards you uphold for yourself. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Mindset Shifts for Elevation: How to …
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The Real Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Muscle Tone (Even If You’re Working Out Consistently!)
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33:38In this episode, Michelle breaks down the real reasons you’re not seeing muscle definition, even though you’re lifting weights and working hard in the gym. If you’re frustrated with your progress, this episode is for you. Today, we’ll uncover: ✔️ The 4 key reasons why muscle tone isn’t showing and what’s truly blocking your progress ✔️ The strategi…
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How to Stay on Track When Life Gets Crazy (Travel, Events, Stress & More!)
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34:33In today’s episode, Michelle dives into how to maintain your health and fitness goals when life throws curveballs like travel, social events, and stress. As a high-achieving woman, you know how easy it is to get off track when life gets chaotic. But the truth is, you don’t have to choose between living your life and staying committed to your goals.…
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Send us a text How many viruses run through your home each year, with or without the kids? Winter season is also known as cold and flu season and for good reason. There are so many viruses that you encounter each day, and somehow your body manages to evade most of them. If you want to keep the kids in school and have a healthy winter season (and ye…
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How to Look & Feel Like a Powerhouse at Every Age
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23:09In this episode, Michelle dives into the topic of longevity and how to not only live longer but to thrive at every age—from your 30s to your 50s and beyond. If you're a high-achieving woman who’s ready to feel unstoppable at every stage of life, this episode is for you. Michelle breaks down the key habits that will help you age with strength, vital…
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The Women Who Win Just Move Differently: The Mindset + Habits of the 1%
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18:04This episode is your official wake-up call. If you're done settling for “almost there” in your body, your energy, your mindset, and your life—this episode is for you. We’re diving into the exact mindset shifts and habits of women who win (and keep winning). Because the truth is... the women who have it all? They move differently. And after today, y…
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Gut Health: Our Literal Secret Weapon to Fat Loss & Boundless Energy
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39:46If you’ve been struggling with stubborn fat loss, low energy, bloating, or brain fog—your gut health might be the missing link. 🚨 Most people focus on workouts and calorie counting, but your gut is the control center for your metabolism, hormones, and digestion. If it’s out of balance, it can hold you back from seeing results no matter how “clean” …
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From Self-Worth to Net Worth: How Looking & Feeling Your Best Can Create Massive Success in Your Life with 7-Figure Freedom Queen, Bridget James Ling
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27:03This podcast episode will be one that goes down in the A+F History Books! Michelle brings on her personal mentor and coach, Bridget James Ling who is known for her 7-Figure Coaching Movement called Freedom Queen! They chat all things morning routine/putting yourself into a "wealth" state daily, to how to stay on track while traveling, the importanc…
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Send us a text How many viruses run through your home each year, with or without the kids? Winter season is also known as cold and flu season and for good reason. There are so many viruses that you encounter each day, and somehow your body manages to evade most of them. If you want to keep the kids in school and have a healthy winter season (and ye…
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The Hidden Cost of Excellence: How to Recognize High-Functioning Stress & What To Do About It!
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42:40Hi ambitious + fit lady! In this episode, Michelle helps us recognize what "high-functioning stress" is + how to work WITH IT to be successful with your transformation and long term heath. As a high-achieving gal, this is common but if not handled properly, it can cause major effects to our health down the road so take control today and use these t…
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Send us a text Do you hear that ping and automatically run to pick up your phone? Do you notice if you have to have your phone in hand throughout the day? Are you plopping in front of the TV or lost in a video game after work? If so, this is the challenge for you. This month, we are setting limits on screen time and not making it a MUST in our day.…
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The Cure for Comparsion: How to Go From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust!
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36:08Hi ambitious gal! In this episode, Michelle dives into why driven women like us fall into the comparison trap then provides valuable tactics to shift our mindset and use comparison to fuel where we are going as we get in the best shape of our lives. If you enjoy this episode, take a screenshot and tag Michelle at @michelleestallings on instagram an…
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How Ambitious Gals Go From Tired & Depleted to Energized & Thriving
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40:43Hi ambitious gal! In this episode, you will learn how you may be falling in the high-achiever's energy trap and not only reset but optimize your energy so you are able to have a stunning + sustainable transformation while building your empire. If you enjoy this episode, take a screenshot and tag Michelle at @michelleestallings on instagram and she …
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These 7 Mindset Reframes Helped Me Lose 25 Lbs of Fat & Get in the Best Shape of My Life (and They Will Help You Do the Same)
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43:08Hi gorgeous lady! In this episode, you will learn how the 7 mindset reframes that helped Michelle not only lose the weight, get in the best shape of her life but keep it off for almost a full decade -- it's her mission to share these things with you so you can apply these concepts in your own journey to feel your best too! If you enjoy this episode…
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Send us a text Imagine being able to set your intentions for your specific health goals that will truly be impactful. This is how we are starting off 2025. Get ready for the first challenge of this year to be purposefully healthy. Listen in to this episode to get started! You have 3 great options to connect with me! Interested in my coaching progra…
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The High Achieving Woman's Guide to Finding Time for Fitness & Nutrition Without Sacrificing Success!
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24:25Hi stunning ambitious lady! In this episode, you will learn how to optimize your health without adding more to your plate. We're busting time myths, sharing real strategies for workout efficiency, and giving you practical solutions that work with your demanding schedule. Perfect for CEOs, leaders, and high performing women who want results without …
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New Year, No Resolutions - How to Create Sustainable Transformation in 2025!
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37:27Hi beautiful human! In this episode, Michelle shares why you need to ditch the resolution mindset and how to create lasting change! Learn why traditional resolutions fail high-achieving women and discover a proven framework for sustainable transformation. If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle and ready for real results, this episode is your g…
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Send us a text You have 3 great options to connect with me! Interested in my coaching program? send an email to [email protected] to book your discovery call. Want to see what I am doing on social? Follow me @_michellehepburn Want consistent tips and group challenges to level up your health? Join my FREE private Facebook Group by clicking bel…
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The Ripple Effect: How Transforming Your Body Changes Everything
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43:15In this episode, Michelle chats with her long-term client Alicja, who transformed not just her body, but has 10x her life through fitness, nutrition and mindset coaching. From redefining her relationship with food to discovering her inner strength, Alicja's journey showcases how physical transformation catalyzes profound personal growth. Alicja sha…
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Send us a text Are you busy planning, prepping, and making everything perfect for your friends and family? Are your days filled with creating lists, making holiday cards, and updating addresses? Are you trying to manage all the dates on your calendar, with half of the events being things you do not want to go to? If you are feeling stressed during …
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Pep Talk: Prove Them Wrong + Just Freaking Go For It!
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5:24Hello stunning lady! In this episode, Michelle gives a pep talk surrounding how you don't have to choose between your ambitions, your personal life and your health -- you DO get to have it all especially when you surrounds yourself with other women who prove it's possible!By Michelle Stallings
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Balanced Through the Holidays Pt II Movement
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20:13Send us a text Are you busy planning, prepping, and making everything perfect for your friends and family? Are your days filled with creating lists, making holiday cards, and updating addresses? Are you trying to manage all the dates on your calendar, with half of the events being things you do not want to go to? If you are feeling stressed during …
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You Gotta Ditch the Guilt, Lady...And Here's Why!
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19:25In this episode, Michelle shares why you have to ditch any feelings of guilt or selfishness when you are focusing on your transformation and health! You are gonna love this one!By Michelle Stallings
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3 Things You Have to Do to Guarantee a Stunning Transformation!
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40:40In this episode, Michelle gives the top 3 things she sees her most successful clients do when getting in the best shape of their lives + keeping it forever (you will be surprised what she says too!). We also chat about our exclusive Black Friday deals happening - application deadline for both programs is Tuesday, December 3 to qualify for the disco…
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Here's the Truth About Lasting Transformation (that Nobody Talks About)
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19:17In this episode, Michelle spills the tea on how to actually achieve your transformation and keep it forever. She talks about her 25 lb transformation and how she not only got super fit, she has kept it for over 6-7+ years then shares how you can do this too. We also chat about our exclusive Black Friday deals happening - application deadline for bo…
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Your Inner Circle Has a Direct Impact on Your Transformation & Here's How!
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30:53In this episode, Michelle hits on how your inner circle of family and friends can highly impact your inner and outer transformation. She hits on why it's important to have a strong circle and how to curate one that supports you as you evolve into the most ambitious and fit version of you! We also chat about our exclusive Black Friday deals happenin…
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