
Mindset Lounge with Morgan
By Morgan Eldrett
Join pro bodybuilder and business owner Morgan as she dives into the mindset shifts, habits and strategies that create success.
Whether you’re an athlete striving for the next level or someone looking to break through mental barriers, this podcast is here to help you take action, build confidence, and elevate your life.
Expect solo deep dives, real talk on overcoming challenges, and guest insights from those who’ve mastered the art of resilience. Growth starts here.


Stuck In A Life That Isn't The Dream? Watch This | Sam & James Board
They walked away from six years of engineering degrees, turned down an $80k job and everyone around them thought they were crazy.
In this episode I sit down with Sam & James Board (the Board Twins) to unpack how two "C-grade students" from a small UK town went from making $1,000 a month between them to building a multi-million dollar online coaching business and the mindset shifts that actually made it happen. We get into why they chose learning over earning, how confidence is built (hint: it's not affirmations in the mirror), and the obsessive "growth season" nobody warns you about but almost everyone successful goes through.
This one is packed for anyone who feels stuck in a job that isn't the dream, scared to bet on themselves, or waiting until they "feel ready" to start.
If you've ever known you're meant for more but fear keeps talking you out of the leap, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Why "learning over earning" is the mindset that changes everything
- How to build real confidence through competence
- Why making decisions faster (even the wrong ones) is the #1 skill for success
- The obsessive growth season and why it's necessary
- How your environment quietly raises the ceiling on what you believe is possible
- Staying calm when it all goes wrong
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!
📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Six years of engineering degrees… then walking away
04:30 – Turning down the safe job with zero clients (and mum in tears)
09:00 – "Learning over earning": the mindset that kept them going
13:00 – The days that feel pointless are the ones building everything
17:00 – Where confidence really comes from (it's not affirmations)
22:00 – Coaching for $40/month on purpose — killing imposter syndrome
28:00 – Why decision-making is the most important skill in life
34:00 – Burning through all their cash… and laughing through it
41:00 – The obsessive growth season and what it costs you
48:00 – Protecting your relationships while you're "all in"
55:00 – What success actually looks like now + Coach Vault

How to get your spark back ⭐ 5 shifts to feel alive again this spring
You don't need a whole life overhaul to feel like yourself again — you need to stop doing what you think you should be doing.It's the second day of spring, and after what felt like a two-year winter, my spark is finally back. In this solo episode I'm walking you through the five things that actually did it for me — not optimisation protocols or a perfect morning routine, but real shifts that brought my energy, passion and joy back to life. This is about getting your spark back in September, feeling alive again, and giving yourself permission to want a different kind of life.If you've been feeling flat, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:- Why returning to your childhood obsessions is the fastest way to feel alive again- How "the shoulds" quietly drain your spark — and how to let them go- Creating more than you consume (and why it's not just about social media)- Spring cleaning your routine without overwhelming yourself- Why a late night with friends can beat a perfect night's sleepYou can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrettConnect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: getting your spark back02:46 – The two-year winter03:43 – The 5 things (overview)03:52 – #1 Return to your childhood roots06:41 – #2 F*** the shoulds08:38 – #3 Create more than you consume10:27 – #4 Spring clean your routine12:05 – #5 Make time for friends14:25 – How to merge them together17:49 – The one that matters most

The Top 1% Women Do This | Bec Stewart
You can't just wish your way to your dream life - you have to become the person who already lives it.
In this episode I sit down with Bec Stewart, founder of the habit-tracking brand The Habit Tracker, to unpack the "Future You" concept that quite literally changed both our lives. We get into identity shifts, aligned action, and why manifestation only works when you pair it with the discipline to show up as your future self before you become her. Bec built her business and manufactured her own "luck" over a decade — no overnight success, no shortcuts — and she breaks down the exact mindset that makes the top 1% of women unfuckable-with. This is the manifestation-meets-strategy conversation I wish I'd had years ago.
If you've ever felt stuck, like you're chasing goal after goal without ever feeling like you've arrived, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- The "Future You" filter — how to make every decision as the person you're becoming
- Why luck is manufactured, not given (and how to make yourself "luckier")
- The habit-tracking hack that rewires consistency through small dopamine wins
- How to reverse-engineer the identity of the top 1% woman
- Choosing the better thought — the two-arrows approach to bad days
- Working in seasons instead of trying to do it all at once
- The 10-year truth behind every "overnight success"
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro01:12 – Rapid fire: best and worst habits right now02:47 – Why habit tracking completely changed Bec's life04:43 – The first habit she ever tracked (peak F45 era)06:35 – Who is "Future You" and why she's your North Star08:49 – Is Future You just manifestation? Aligned action vs wishful thinking11:37 – How to actually celebrate your wins (the CEO day audit)14:28 – The first step if you don't know your Future You yet18:00 – The traits of the top 1% woman19:52 – Reverse-engineering the identity you want23:39 – Blowing up her life: quitting the 9–5 to go all in27:15 – Manufacturing your own luck ("I'm not lucky, I outworked you")36:00 – Choosing the better thought: the two-arrows game45:00 – Working in seasons + surrendering when life forces a pause54:00 – The 10-year truth behind every overnight success62:00 – The Fire Horse year, four months left, and closing the loop

Self-Made Millionaire: How to Stop Comparing Yourself & Build Real Confidence
She made her first million at 19, has done 12 bodybuilding shows this year and she doesn't have a single social media account.This week's guest is one of my closest friends and one of the most quietly impressive people I know: a self-made multimillionaire who deleted every socials app almost a decade ago and never looked back. We talk about what actually builds wealth (not just money), why she thinks social media is stealing your time and your confidence, and how a kid born in a caravan park went on to build a life most people only scroll past. This one is a masterclass in mindset, discipline, taking the risk, and doing it all for YOU - not for anyone watching.If you've ever caught yourself saying "I don't have time" while your screen time says otherwise, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:
- Why she deleted social media 8 years ago and what it did for her focus, wealth and confidence
- The difference between making money and actually building wealth (most people never learn this)
- How to take the risk when fear and "what will people think" are holding you back
- Why the back end matters more than the front end — in business, bodybuilding and life
- The heart scare at 29 that made her choose freedom over money
- Born in a caravan park to 25 cars: the mindset shift that changed everything
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morgane...Connect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: / mindsetloungepodcast 📸 Instagram: / morganeldrett 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldret...🖥️ YouTube: / @morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071

How Bree Masters Built a Champion Mindset
What if caring less is exactly what made her one of the fastest women in the country?
Bree Masters is an Olympic 100m sprinter and the first Aussie in over two decades to make an Olympic sprint semi-final. She got there by refusing to take it all too seriously.
In this episode we dig into the Olympic mindset most athletes get wrong: how she handles nerves and pressure by leaning into them, why she never had a post Olympic comedown, and how she started track at 23 when everyone assumes it's "too late."
Bree's whole approach is a masterclass in staying carefree, enjoying the process, and building an identity beyond sport so one bad race never breaks you.
If you've ever put so much pressure on yourself that it stole the joy out of the thing you love, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Why starting a new sport at 23 was her biggest advantage, not a setback
- How to use nerves as fuel instead of letting them wreck your performance
- The truth about the "Olympic comedown" and why she skipped it entirely
- Handling online hate and keyboard warriors after a very public mistake
- Why consistency — not talent — is the thing that actually compounds
- Building an identity beyond your sport so you never lose yourself
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro01:00 – Bree's "three lives": dance, beach sprinting, track06:30 – Why she started track at 23 (and why it's never too late)13:00 – Racing the best in the world & the candle analogy18:00 – How to handle nerves: why being nervous means you care26:00 – Dealing with pressure, expectation & online hate34:00 – The dropped baton, keyboard warriors & "be a goldfish"44:00 – The lonely reality of chasing the Olympics overseas52:00 – Qualifying by one spot: the most stressful months of her life60:00 – The post-Olympic comedown she never had68:00 – Identity beyond sport & life after retirement75:00 – Her one takeaway: consistency beats everything

The Gut Health Coach On Why Balance Beats Discipline | Jessie Biagioni
Jessie Biagioni built an entire world around gut health, whole foods and wellness but it started from a lonely, stuck place where she was following every PDF, every TikTok, every "high protein" hack and still ending up more puffy, more anxious and more confused than ever.
In this episode we get into why doing more is so often the wrong move, how gut health and mental health are wired together, and why real change is never one big moment - it's a thousand tiny paper cuts of progress. This is a masterclass in consistency, self awareness and building healthy habits that actually fit your life.
If you've ever done all the "right" things and wondered why nothing's working, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Why trying harder makes you look and feel worse — and what to do instead
- The gut health and mental health connection nobody talks about enough
- How to escape all-or-nothing thinking around food (and where it comes from)
- "Radical responsibility" — the mindset shift that changes everything
- Why your obsession isn't the problem — you just need to choose it wisely
- The real reason people stay stuck: overwhelm, not lack of discipline
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

Two Ex-Bodybuilders On Stepping Away, Evolving & Having No Regrets
Cade Robertson and I were two athletes who tied our entire identity to being the most disciplined person in the room. This is the honest conversation about what happens when you step away from that: the loss of identity, the disordered eating no one talks about, the shame of tying your self worth to a title, and the slow work of separating who you are from what you achieve. It's about discipline vs obsession, learning to let go, and realising that evolving isn't the same as giving up.
If you've ever felt boxed into one version of yourself - the disciplined one, the achiever, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Why the best and worst memories of competing are the exact same moment
- How healthy discipline quietly tips into obsession and disordered eating
- The identity shift after stepping away and why "who am I now?" hits so hard
- Why no one actually cares as much as you think (and you don't owe anyone an explanation)
- How to channel discipline into something you love instead of something that drains you
- Values over titles: building a life you actually want, with zero regrets
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
💛 This episode discusses disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. Butterfly Foundation National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (call, chat or email, 8am–midnight AEST, 7 days).

Why You Crack Under Pressure and How to Let Go of Expectations | Hannah Ward
Expectations don't make you better - they quietly kill your joy, your pride, and every ounce of self-compassion you've got.
In this episode I sit down with runner Hannah Ward to unpack what really happens when we crack under pressure. Hannah had just run her first marathon at the Gold Coast — pushing through nerves, an injury, and the high standards she holds for herself — and what she learned about the difference between intention and expectation is something every runner, lifter, or high-achiever needs to hear. We get into the mental side of marathon training nobody posts about: the shoulds that spiral in your head at kilometre six, why going slow makes you fast, and how the confidence you're chasing actually comes from one thing — keeping the promises you make to yourself.
If you're someone who sets a goal, ties your whole worth to hitting it, and then falls apart when the day doesn't go to plan, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Why expectations kill your joy — and how swapping them for intention changes everything
- What "cracking under pressure" actually looks like mid-race, and how Hannah regulated herself back
- The real reason confidence comes from keeping small promises to yourself (make your bed, lay your clothes out, do the thing)
- Why being the hardest worker beat being the most talented — Hannah's netball backstory
- How to break a huge goal down so the big picture stops overwhelming you
- The truth about optimisation culture, easy runs, and why rest is productive
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

PODVLOG: i lost my identity, so i disappeared (the pods getting a rebrand!)
I went completely ghost on the thing that truly lights up my soul and it's time to tell you why.
For the last few months I disappeared. No podcast, no socials, no showing up. When I stopped bodybuilding, my whole identity was shaken and I genuinely didn't know who I was without it. I thought I had to be healed, perfect, and on "the other side" before I could show up for you again but that's just not the case! In this episode I'm getting really honest about the identity crisis that comes with life after sport, why my discipline and routines started controlling me instead of serving me, and how I found my way back to myself.
In this video we cover:
- Why I went ghost, the truth about losing my identity when I stopped bodybuilding
- The two Morgans: the disciplined athlete vs the girl who wants fun and spontaneity (and why you're allowed to be both!)
- When discipline stops being a choice and starts controlling you
- The disordered patterns that resurfaced and the shame I carried around them
- Copying other girls, comparison, and how I finally learnt to be myself
- The rebrand! New hair, new era, and behind the scenes of the sporty chic podcast cover shoot
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

You're not lazy! Why you never feel like you're doing enough and how to fix it.
You've had a full, busy day and you still went to bed feeling like you wasted it. That's not a you problem. That's your brain doing something very specific that nobody's ever explained to you.
In this episode, we're getting into the psychology of why high achievers are often the least satisfied people in the room, why no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough. We talk about productivity anxiety, the Zeigarnik Effect (why your brain is literally wired to hyper-fixate on everything you haven't done), and the system I personally use every single day to close those loops, build self-trust, and actually go to bed feeling proud of myself. Because here's what I've learned: if you want to be more productive, you need to feel more positive first.
If you're someone who underreports your wins, feels guilty resting, or uses the words "should" and "could" on yourself constantly - this one's for you!
In this episode we cover:
• Why high achievers are often the least satisfied people — and the science behind it
• What productivity anxiety actually is and why it's more common than you think
• The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain remembers everything you haven't done more than what you have
• The signs you're actually productive — you're just telling yourself a different story
• The Good Day Recipe: my five daily non-negotiables that close the loops and make every day feel like a win
• Why positive self-talk isn't soft — it's what actually drives more productivity
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The psychologist moment that started it all and why this episode is more than just a to-do list system
02:00 – The toxic side of productivity nobody talks about
05:44 – Productivity anxiety: what it is and why it's keeping you stuck
06:48 – Signs you're actually productive — just hard on yourself
09:17 – The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain is wired to feel behind
10:59 – How to use the Zeigarnik Effect to your advantage
12:43 – The Good Day Recipe: your five daily non-negotiables
17:21 – How this builds self-trust and stops negative self-talk
19:24 – What a Good Day Recipe looks like for every kind of life
21:04 – Closing the loop: expectations, goalposts and going to bed feeling

How to Get Out of a Slump & Back Into Your Groove (5 Steps)
Most people will hit a slump at some point this year - and most people will stay stuck in it way longer than they need to.
I've been in one. Lots of ideas, no execution, making excuses, feeling flat and uninspired. And I finally decided I was done with it. In this episode I'm walking you through the exact five step process I used to get myself back into a groove - a reset routine that's less about hustle and more about getting back to your core. Whether you're in a full motivation slump or just feeling a little off, this one is your blueprint to get unstuck and start moving again.
If you've been waiting for someone to just hand you the system, here it is!
In this episode we cover:
- The red light/green light life audit (from Matthew McConaughey's Green Lights) and how to use it to get brutally clear on what's holding you back
- Why doing all the things you've been putting off is non-negotiable for clearing mental baggage - and how to make it actually fun
- How to create your "Good Day Recipe" - the 4–5 daily non-negotiables that build real self-belief and consistency over time
- Energy window stacking: how to structure your day around when you feel most alive so momentum builds itself
- Why adding play is the most underrated self-improvement tool - and how it makes every other step work better
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

Blair Rubock - How to Back Yourself and Take More Risks
Blair Rubock spent his life savings filming a documentary with a tribe in the Indonesian jungle — and what he found there will completely change the way you think about risk, presence and what it means to back yourself.
In this episode we cover:
- Why the biggest risk you'll ever take is never backing yourself at all and how to silence the inner critic when everyone around you is playing it safe
- What Blair discovered living with a tribe deep in the Indonesian jungle for a week with no technology, no phones and no plan
- What living with a tribe who have nothing teaches us about presence, connection and how little we actually need to be happy
- How to face your storms head on, the bison and the cow philosophy and why running away from hard things only makes them worse
- How to regulate your nervous system so the small things stop rattling you — and why presence is the foundation of a calmer, more grounded life
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching
Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro & who is Blair Rubock
04:15 – How Through Strangers Eyes started & losing his pop to cancer
08:38 – Where the courage to take big risks actually comes from
15:18 – Quitting your job with no plan & silencing the fear
18:01 – Living with a tribe in Indonesia & what they taught him
49:51 – The no problem attitude & presence as a way of life
53:17 – What a calm nervous system actually looks like
55:17 – The bison and the cow — run head first at the storm

#1 Confidence Expert: Confidence Is Like a Muscle, You Must Work On It Often
Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s something we build, one choice at a time. Colleen Callander is a best selling author of The Power Of Confidence and was the CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan for 13 years.
In this episode we cover:
- How to flip the script on failures
- The 8 confidence myths and how to overcome them
- Colleens "confidence compass" (values, inner voice, self awareness, boundaries, rituals)
- Why confidence isn't fixed
- How to navigate a mean inner critic
- What burn out looked like for Colleen and the lessons she learnt from that season
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
Connect with me 💌
👩🏼💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/
📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE
🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett
🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Welcome & introducing Colleen Callander01:00 — No one is born confident: confidence is a skill, not a trait03:20 — Confidence is like a muscle — use it or lose it04:10 — Introverts, extroverts & the myth of loud confidence06:07 — The inner critic: where it starts & how it shows up07:30 — Outsourcing your worth to other people's validation11:15 — Change your story, change your life (the 3-step method)19:19 — Burnout at 36: the red Ferrari that never left the track39:47 — The Confidence Compass: values, voice, self-awareness, boundaries & rituals55:57 — The 3 M's morning ritual to build confidence daily

Beth Carlino - Does a Bodybuilding Prep Have to Suck?
If you're ready to fall back in love with the journey, this one's for you!
In this episode I sit down with IFBB bikini competitor and natural athlete Beth Carlino the day after her national debut. We talk about the mental game of bodybuilding prep, detaching from outcomes, building unshakeable self trust mid-prep, and why the best mindset you can carry into any comp season is simply — it's not that deep.
In this episode we cover:
- Why letting go of the outcome is actually the fastest path to getting the result you want
- How Beth stayed grounded through the identity shift between sports model and bikini prep
- Competing naturally in the IFBB
- Why it's important to stop letting external expectations define your performance
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Steph Storm - "I'm a F*ck It and Find Out Kind of Girl"
Steph Storm is a f*ck it and find out kind of girl, and this conversation will make you want to be one too. From overcoming an eating disorder to moving countries, Steph breaks down why chasing what your body can do will change your life more than chasing how it looks.
Morgan and Steph get into the 60/40 performance vs aesthetics framework, why skinny culture is actively dangerous, why learning skills matters more than logging gym hours, and why more women need to get outside and try something that scares them.
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The Former Monk Who Will Change How You Think About Fear, Anxiety & Self Worth - Lockie Welch
Most people run from their darkness. Lockie Welch walked straight into a monastery and faced his.
In this episode of Mindset Lounge with Morgan, I sit down with Lockie Welch, a mindset mentor, former Buddhist monk and someone who has walked through addiction, rock bottom, and back to himself. This conversation will hit you in ways you didn't expect.
Lockie opens up about his years navigating substance addiction from the age of 15, the relapse that nearly cost him his life, and the moment he decided to ordain as a monk at a monastery in Chiang Mai, Thailand - where he meditated for up to 6 hours a day and lived by 227 precepts. What came out the other side? A level of self awareness, peace, and purpose most people spend a lifetime chasing.
In this episode we cover:
- The truth about self worth, where it really comes from, and how it silently shapes every decision you make
- What it actually means to live as a Buddhist monk > the precepts, the meditation, and the culture of Thailand
- How Lockie navigated years of substance addiction and the moment that changed everything
- Why chasing validation keeps you stuck in a cycle of performing and numbing
- The power of reconnecting with your inner child and why it might be the missing piece
- Why acceptance - not toxic positivity - is what actually sets you free
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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Timestamps:
- 0:00 — Intro & what might surprise you about Lockie's life
- 2:00 — Why follower counts don't equal fewer problems
- 4:18 — What it actually means to be a Buddhist monk
- 7:12 — The deciding factor between leaning into fear and holding yourself back
- 9:03 — Where low self-worth really comes from
- 15:05 — The rock bottom moment that changed everything
- 21:23 — How to reconnect with your inner child
- 24:05 — Monastery lessons anyone can apply to everyday life
- 44:46 — Getting ghosted in the monastery & healing anxious attachment
- 57:36 — Lockie's one piece of advice for the world

Nourish with Noa - From Restriction to Food Freedom
If food has ever felt like a battle, this episode is for you!
In this episode we cover:
- Food freedom and what it actually means
- Breaking the binge restrict cycle
- The stages of change and why you can't force healing
- Finding your middle ground with food and tracking
- Female athlete health and losing your period
- Practical meal prep tips for busy people
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — Intro & welcome
02:00 — Chenoa's personal journey with food
06:00 — What a bad relationship with food looks like day to day
11:00 — Binge eating, the binge restrict cycle & why it's not your fault
19:00 — The stages of change & why you can't force healing
23:00 — Finding your middle ground with food
35:00 — Losing your period & the health implications nobody talks about
43:00 — The most damaging nutrition trend right now
48:00 — Meal prep made simple

Tash Marais - How to Be Unapologetically You
What does it actually mean to be unapologetically yourself? How do you build confidence, find your identity, and stop living for everyone else? Today, I sit down with Tash Marais to uncover just that.
In this episode we cover:
- How to build confidence and a strong sense of identity from scratch
- What a masc physique is and why women's strength training looks different for everyone
- Growing up as a tomboy and why fitting in felt impossible
- Overcoming disordered eating, binge eating, and years of restriction
- Why self respect is the foundation of every transformation, mental and physical
- How to stop people pleasing and start being selfish in the healthiest way
- Letting go of friendships that no longer serve you and attracting the right people
- The truth about discipline, consistency, and why our generation is going too soft
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 — Intro & what is a masc physique04:46 — Take me back to younger Tash06:48 — Did it feel like wearing a mask?15:10 — Disordered eating & getting vulnerable16:02 — Why being selfish is the most selfless thing you can do28:06 — Letting go of people who don't serve you41:37 — Fitness journey mistakes & what she'd do differently53:43 — Why discipline is not the enemy

Enter Your Healthy Discipline Era
In this episode we cover:- Why we should stop being scared of discipline
- My march theme: healthy discipline
- The reason framing discipline in a different way works so well- Routines can be flexible but commitments can’t- Ask yourself what will make me feel good now and later- Romanticise the self respect you have for yourself
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free)https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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3:40 - Routines and non negotiables
4:55 - Feeling good now and later
6:10 - Romanticise discipline

Asking The Hard Questions with Callum Hinze
Callum joins me for one of the most fun episodes we've filmed - a rapid fire agree or disagree session covering some of the most debated relationship opinions out there.
We cover everything from jealousy, trust, and checking your partner's phone, to money, independence, emotional needs, and whether soulmates are actually real. Plus we answer a listener question from someone in their first ever bodybuilding prep trying to navigate a brand new relationship with someone outside the sport and we get pretty honest about what that dynamic actually looks like from both sides.
In this episode we cover:
- Rapid fire relationship hot takes — agree or disagree
- Navigating bodybuilding prep in a new relationship when your partner isn't in the sport
- How to find yourself after a long relationship
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com
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TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00 Intro & Life Updates
- 9:29 Agree or Disagree
- 22:30 Listener Questions

How to Stop Letting Judgement From Others Kill Your Dreams
Today I'm sharing the exact 4 step framework I used to move cities, start this podcast, and back myself when literally nobody was cheering me on yet. This isn't theory. This is what actually worked.In this episode we cover:- Why the environment you're in either kills or fuels your ambition
- The "embrace the cringe" mindset that unlocks everything
- How to handle judgement from the people closest to you
- What Identity Receipts are and how stacking small proof completely rewires your self-belief
Whether you've got a wild card dream you've been too scared to chase, a business idea you've been sitting on, or you just want to stop shrinking yourself for other people, this episode is exactly what you need to hear today.
You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett
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The Core Principals of a Strong Relationship with Hattie Boydle
What actually keeps a relationship alive? Play, curiosity, and intimacy > and most couples aren't talking about it.
In this episode, Morgan sits down with Hattie Boydle for a raw, honest conversation about what makes relationships truly thrive. They dive into communication, intimacy, self-worth, and why the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for everything else.
In this episode:
- Why play and curiosity are the secret to lasting intimacy
- How to speak your needs without fear
- The difference between toxic bonds and genuinely strong relationships
- Why loving yourself first isn't selfish - it's everything
- How to keep the spark alive even in the most regimented seasons of life
Whether you're in a relationship, navigating a tricky one, or building yourself up solo - this one's for you.
Follow Hattie: @hattieboydle
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Will Sparks - What Nobody Tells You About Making It
Will Sparks built one of Australia's biggest DJ careers from his mum's bedroom with no plan B. In this episode, Morgan sits down with internationally touring DJ and music producer to talk about what it really takes to make it in the music industry, how life feels after 15 years making music and why chasing purpose over money will get you far.
Will opens up about the loneliness of life on the road, burning out after 200 shows a year, and why achieving your biggest dreams still doesn't make you feel the way you thought it would.
They dive deep into manifesting, purpose, identity, fear, and what keeps you going when you want to quit. Will also shares his philosophy on creativity, why he never makes music for anyone but himself, and how that mindset has given him extraordinary longevity in one of the world's most competitive industries.
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Topics covered: music industry, DJ life, burnout, mental health, manifesting, Joe Dispenza, purpose, loneliness, success mindset, creativity, self belief, discipline, fear, identity, life on the road, Australian artists, Gold Coast, entrepreneurship, personal growth, mindset, self development.

Life Beyond Bodybuilding | Lydia Thurstan IFBB Wellness PRO
IFBB Wellness Pro Lydia Thurstan joins Mindset Lounge to talk about bodybuilding, ped use among female athletes and the reality of stepping away from competing.
In this episode we talk about:
- Starting bodybuilding as a teenager- The pressure to use PEDs in women’s bodybuilding- Winning an IFBB Pro Card as an underdog- The mental health affects of competing- Finding your identity after bodybuilding- Why some athletes walk away from the sport- Finding balance through extreme dieting and prep- Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food and training- Advice for young women entering bodybuildingIf you’re a competitor, coach or someone interested in bodybuilding, discipline and personal growth, this episode offers an honest perspective on what it really takes to pursue the sport while protecting your health, mindset, and long-term wellbeing.New episodes of Mindset Lounge every Tuesday.Follow Morgan on Instagram: @morganeldrett
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Brigitte Bishop - A Guide To Being Hybrid
Hybrid training is trending right now! And today I sit down with Brigitte Bishop to chat what it takes to be a hybrid athlete, running marathons, transitioning from bodybuilding and how to do it all.
We explore the journey of transitioning from bodybuilding to hybrid training, the importance of community, mindset shifts and the balance between performance and self worth. We discuss the significance of enjoying the process, recognising burnout, and the role of nutrition in achieving performance goals.
Takeaways
- Hybrid athletes combine strength and endurance training.
- Community plays a vital role in hybrid training.
- Enjoying the process is crucial for long-term success.
- Self-worth should not be tied to performance metrics.
- Recognizing signs of burnout is essential for health.
- Nutrition for performance differs from bodybuilding nutrition.
- Setting short-term goals helps maintain motivation.
- Flexibility in training routines is important.
- Mental resilience is key in endurance sports.
- Embracing change can lead to personal growth.
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Torisstory - Resilience, Failure, and Unlocking New Versions of Life
In this episode, I sit down with Tori Singleton to talk about resilience, passion, and learning to embrace failure without letting it define you. Tori shares her journey from falling in love with acrobatics at 7 years old to chasing world-level goals, training through injuries, and developing a mindset that allowed her to keep going when things didn’t go to plan.
We dive into the harder chapters, serious illness, surgeries, identity loss, weight gain, acne, and the mental health struggles that followed when her body and sport were taken away. Tori opens up about what actually helped her rebuild, from speaking up and letting go of control to reframing failure, stress, and self-worth.
The conversation comes full circle as we talk about returning to acrobatics years later to close the chapter on her own terms, building a life beyond sport, and stepping into a new season of life with clarity, confidence, and perspective. This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience is built through adversity, and that embracing failure can unlock entirely new versions of life.

Exposing Myself! Peds, Peptides and Police?
In this episode, I share my personal experience with PEDs and peptides as an IFBB Pro who is now almost one year PED free.
This is not medical advice and not a for or against argument, simply an honest breakdown of my journey to help bring more awareness and education to the space.This episode is about conscious choice, long term thinking and understanding that you are allowed to change your mind.
Topics covered:
- Why I chose to come off PEDs
- The pressure to use them to be competitive
- My full bodybuilding timeline and decision making along the way
- Competing in my pro debut naturally
- Legal risks and why no one is invincible, regardless of caution
- Hormone health, progesterone suppression, and nervous system effects
- Changes I noticed after coming off, including sleep, anxiety, and cycle regularity
- Peptides, online misinformation, and the risks of unregulated compounds
- Questions to ask yourself before making these decisions
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Disclaimer
This episode is not a for or against argument regarding PEDs or peptides. I am not blaming, shaming, or criticising anyone for their choices. I am not a doctor, medical professional, or legal expert, and nothing in this episode should be taken as medical or legal advice.
Everything shared is based on my personal experiences and reflections only, with the intention of increasing awareness, education, and conscious decision making. If you have questions about your health, hormones, medications, or supplements, please consult a qualified medical professional.

Stop Waiting: How To Build Confidence Through Action
Most people think confidence comes first, then action. So they wait. They wait to feel ready, to feel sure, to feel less scared. But waiting doesn’t make it easier. It only reinforces the belief that you can’t handle it.
In this episode, I break down why fear isn’t a stop sign, why procrastination is usually just avoidance of discomfort, and how waiting slowly erodes self trust. We talk about why overwhelm and decision paralysis keep you stuck, why clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder, and why the smallest next action is often the most powerful one.
This is part one of a six part mindset framework built around rules to live by. Rules that are simple, practical, and designed to move you forward when you feel stuck.
If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before you start, this episode will help you reframe fear, rebuild self trust, and take action even when it feels uncomfortable.
Because the cold water doesn’t get warmer if you jump late.

If the new year feels overwhelming, this episode is for you.
We put so much pressure on January to define the year. Goals. Direction. Big decisions. And in the process, we stop being present in our own lives.
In this episode, I talk about why the New Year crash happens, why living in the future creates anxiety and dissatisfaction, and how shifting your focus to intention, presence, and direction can bring fulfillment without waiting for the destination.

The Most Replayed Conversations of 2025
In this special end of year episode of Mindset Lounge, you’ll hear standout moments from conversations with Millie Marshall, Desi Johnson, Char Chant, Lily Ritchie, and Annabelle Ronnfeldt.
Full episodes below. Millie Marshall episode:
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4 Lessons From 2025 to Rewire Your Mindset
If you’re heading into 2026 wanting more clarity, confidence, and ownership over your life, this episode will help you reset the way you think so your actions can finally match who you want to become.
We cover:
- Taking action
- Why you shouldn't avoid discomfort
- Chasing the highest version of you
- Why the stories you tell yourself shape your reality

Tijana Bundalo - Becoming a Woman You Believe In
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with.
And it definitely isn’t something you get from how you look.
In this episode, I sit down with mindset coach Tijana Bundalow to unpack what confidence and self worth actually come from and why so many women feel like they’re “doing everything right” but still don’t trust themselves.
Tijana shares her deeply personal story of shame, self-abandonment, and rebuilding herself from the ground up, and we break down what it really means to become a woman you believe in.
We talk about:
• Why confidence is built through self-trust, not self-care
• How integrity shapes your self-worth when no one is watching
• The difference between force and devotion when building discipline
• Why setting boundaries with yourself matters more than setting them with others
• How women lose themselves in relationships and how to rebuild your foundation
• The small, daily decisions that quietly shape your identity.
This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply grounding.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, struggled with confidence, or felt like you’ve lost your sense of identity, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.
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George Montagné - Muscle Building Masterclass + The REAL Reason You Should Build Muscle
In today’s episode, I sit down with coach George Montagné for a full muscle building masterclass.We break down everything you need to know about building glutes, training with intention and developing the mindset that actually creates long term results.
This isn’t just a conversation about glutes (although we go deep on that too).It’s about discipline, resilience, confidence and why building muscle gives you so much more than just a better body.Follow George

Pro Debut Season Recap (spoiler alert, I lost!?)
After four weeks away to focus on competing, I’m back and sharing a real recap of my New Zealand and Japan Pro shows. This episode isn’t about placings or physiques. It’s about presence, alignment and what happens when you remove the pressure and come back to your values. I talk through the dip after placing last in NZ, how I grounded myself again and why this season ended up feeling calm, content and meaningful. If you’ve ever questioned your path, tied your worth to an outcome or felt out of alignment, this one will give you a fresh perspective. Regular episodes are back from here and I’m excited to dive into this next chapter with you.
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A Raw Conversation About My Prep + A Surprise!!!
This episode is a raw and honest chat about my current prep, what’s felt different, what’s challenged me and where my mindset’s really at.
Callum joins me for this one and we talk about growth, identity, balance and what it really means to do a show for you.Plus, there’s a surprise announcement I’ve been keeping under wraps until now 👀Follow Morgan on IG
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How to Find Yourself Again: Girl Talk, Mindset Shifts & Real Advice with Claire
You asked, we answered.
This week’s episode is a real girls’ chat meets mindset deep dive with one of my best friends Claire.
We’re answering your dilemmas on everything from stepping into your feminine energy, finding balance between discipline and fun, rebuilding self trust, navigating all or nothing thinking and how to actually feel excited about your life again.
Think of it like your morning walk with your besties, part motivation and part therapy.
💌 If you loved this one, share it on your stories and tag us @morganeldrett & @coach__claire and send through your next dilemma for part two!

Annabelle Ronnfeldt - Stop Chasing Smaller. Start Chasing Stronger.
What does “doing it all” actually look like when you’re training for marathons, HYROX, and lifting heavy, while staying healthy and sane?
In this episode, hybrid athlete Annabelle Ronnfeldt breaks down how she built both her running base and her strength base, why she avoids the zero-to-one-hundred trap, and the mindset that gets her through the hurt locker: “time doesn’t stop—keep moving.”
We talk identity shifts (team sport → endurance → hybrid), using community to lower the pain of hard sessions, shifting from body image to performance, and the season where stress and health markers crashed, hair loss, fatigue, inflammation, and how she rebuilt with better boundaries, help, and intuition.
You’ll learn: how to pace long runs without ego, why recovery runs matter, how to resist trend pressure (you don’t have to run), and how to compete for the right reasons so you don’t burn out.
If this helped, tag us with your biggest takeaway.

Meg Sylvester-Cielen - The Discipline Mindset: Love the Work, Not Just the Result
Meg Sylvester opens up about the unseen effort behind success and why true discipline never feels like sacrifice.
In this episode, Morgan sits down with IFBB Figure Pro and coach Meg Sylvester for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to be great in sport, business, and life.
From her background as a competitive diver to stepping on the Olympia stage, Meg opens up about the mindset, discipline, and devotion behind her success. She shares why discipline isn't a chore if you love what youdo, how she navigates self-doubt and why her clients always come first.
If you’ve ever wondered what separates good from great or how to build a life that looks incredible because you earned it, this episode will hit home.

Phoebe Hagan - The Conversation Every Young Athlete Needs To Hear
In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Phoebe Hagan to uncover the raw emotional and mental challenges behind bodybuilding. From empowering young female athletes to navigating the realities of prep, Phoebe opens up about balancing business and bodybuilding, the role of support systems and why emotions should be embraced, not ignored, throughout the journey.
Together, we explore the sacrifices competitors make, the importance of communication in relationships and the overlooked toll bodybuilding can take on mental health. This episode is a reminder that life doesn’t stop during prep, success isn’t just about winning and joy in the journey is what truly lasts.
If you’re an athlete, coach or anyone striving for big goals, this conversation will inspire you to reassess your priorities, embrace vulnerability and build the support systems you need to thrive both on and off the stage.
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Lino Hola - How to Regulate Your Nervous System & Master Your Life
Your breath is more powerful than you think. In this episode, I sit down with #1 Breathwork Facilitator Lino Hola to unpack how regulating your nervous system can completely transform the way you think, feel, and perform.We explore:
- Why your breath is so important
- What unresolved trauma looks like when it lives in the body.
- How to recognise when your nervous system is dysregulated.
- The difference between being triggered and staying calm.
- Why athletes resist change, even when they crave it.
- Tools to build resilience and stay calm under pressure.
I’ve personally experienced the impact of breathwork, how it can rewire your system, reset your mind, and help you show up with more calm, clarity, and control. It’s truly life-changing, and Lino explains exactly why.Follow Coach Hola

Devotion Over Discipline | Mini Moment with Hattie Boydle
In this mini moment, Hattie Boydle explains why the language we use can be a weapon of love or destruction. She reveals why she chooses devotion over discipline, and how that single shift in language changes the way you show up for yourself.
Catch the full conversation with Hattie Boydle on the Mindset Lounge here.
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6 steps to wipe out overthinking and unlock clarity (Spring clean your mindset part 3/3)
Your mind deserves a reset just as much as your space does. In the final part of the Spring Clean Your Mindset series, I share 6 proven steps to help you clear mental clutter, sharpen your focus, and reset your energy this spring.In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How spending time in nature boosts mental clarity and improves sleep
- Why routines and healthy habits are the foundation of a clear, focused mind
- How journaling builds self-awareness and helps set powerful intentions
- The best way to reframe negative self-talk and strengthen self-belief
- Why movement is one of the most effective tools for reducing stress and brain fog
- The importance of strong relationships and surrounding yourself with supportive people.
This episode ties everything together from the first two parts of the series morning and nighttime routines, being present, and building habits that stick. If you’ve been feeling foggy, unmotivated, or stuck in your own head, these steps will help you reset and step into spring with clarity and purpose.
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How to create the perfect morning and nighttime routine (Spring clean your mindset part 2/3)
Your routines either set you up for success or keep you stuck in the same cycles. In this episode, I break down exactly how to build the ultimate morning and nighttime routine so you can feel clear, focused and energised every single day.
You’ll learn how to:
- Audit what worked (and didn’t) in your past routines
- Build an evening routine that guarantees better sleep and recovery
- Create a morning ritual that sparks energy and discipline
- Eliminate habits that drain you and replace them with ones that move you forward
This isn’t about perfection, it’s about structure, intention, and consistency. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to design routines that make success inevitable.
✨ This is part two of the three-part Spring Clean Your Mindset mini-series. If you missed part one (Get Out of Your Head and Into Action), listen here.
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Get out of your head and into action (Spring clean your mindset part 1/3)
Struggling with overthinking, procrastination or feeling stuck in a slump? In this episode, I’ll show you how to reset your mindset for spring, break free from negative thought patterns, and get out of your head!
You’ll learn:
- Why guilt and shame are harming your clarity
- How to stop looking back and start moving forward with confidence
- 5 practical steps to clear you head and take action now
This is Part 1 of the Spring Clean Your Mindset series, designed to help you refresh your routines, boost your motivation and create the mental space to thrive this spring!
If you’re ready to clear out the mental clutter and finally take action, this episode will give you the tools to do it.
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Desi Johnson - How to Turn Every Setback Into an Opportunity
In this episode I’m joined by the incredible bobsleigh athlete Desi Johnson to dive deep into the mindset of performing at the highest level. From overcoming countless injuries and setbacks, to chasing an olympics qualification, Desi shares what resilience really looks like.
We talk about earning to enjoy the journey and why sport should never become your entire identity. Desi opens up about managing nerves and adrenaline under pressure, separating self-worth from performance and how she reframed injuries as opportunities instead of obstacles. She also shares powerful mindset tools for young athletes, why presence matters more than perfection and what truly separates good athletes from great ones.
If you’re chasing big goals, this conversation will inspire you to enjoy the process and release the pressure while still aiming high.
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Darcy Cogdale - Why You Need to Win the Day
From rock bottom to seven years sober, Darcy Cogdale shares the mindset shifts, habits, and daily routines that turned his life around. Now a thriving coach and mentor, he’s proof that no matter where you start, you can build a life you’re proud of.
In this episode we cover:
- Powerful habits to transform your life
- How journaling and meditation change your mindset
- The keys to sobriety and lasting change
- Why you’re never truly stuck
If you’re looking for motivation, mindset tools, or an inspiring comeback story, this is one you won’t forget.

Char Chant - Healing, Strength and Living on Her Terms
Char Chant shares the story behind her strength. From discovering the gym, growing her social media and handling online hate, to surviving an abusive relationship that nearly cost her her life.
In this raw conversation, she reveals how she’s healing, rebuilding her life and using her platform to raise awareness and inspire others to keep going.
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Millie Marshall - When Things Change Inside You, Things Change Around You
In this powerful episode, Millie opens up about her journey through anorexia, body image struggles and the deep work it took to rebuild her confidence from the inside out.
From hating herself to becoming the woman she needed, Millie shares the mindset shifts that helped her break free from self destruction to self love. She reminds us that healing starts with a choice and that the words we speak to ourselves shape the world we live in.
We dive into the power of self talk, building confidence and the importance of discipline that supports (not punishes) your growth. If you're on a journey of self improvement, fitness, mental health or personal growth, this conversation is for you.
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Lauren Simpson – No Manifesting, Just Relentless Effort
In this episode I speak with the ICON Lauren Simpson. She shares what really drives long-term success, and it’s not manifesting. We unpack the mindset behind her journey, the importance of taking action and the realities of chasing your dreams.
Lauren opens up about becoming a mum and having to shift her identity away from being a bodybuilder, how she’s evolved from promoting early fitness trends to leading with more education and intention and what it felt like to leave her corporate job. We talk bodybuilding mindset, why less can actually be better when it comes to weight loss, training, and life balance and why having a supportive partner is everything.
This one’s for the women showing up, putting in the work and wanting to build more than just a body.
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Bec Cameron - THIS Is What Seperates Good And Great Athletes
🎧 Perfect for: first time competitors, seasoned athletes, bodybuilding coaches and anyone chasing next-level performance with a champion mindset.
In this episode, I’m joined by athlete and coach Bec B FIT for a conversation about what really separates competitors who level up every season from those who stay stuck.
We dive into the mindset behind sustained success in bodybuilding, the biggest red flags coaches see before athletes fall off track and why more cardio, more restriction and more hustle isn’t always the answer.
Whether you’re in comp prep, reverse dieting or coaching athletes yourself, this episode will shift your perspective and challenge the way you think about progress, pressure and longevity in the sport.
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