Episode 6

Mindset and Staying Motivated

In this episode of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, hosts Gio and Jodi engage in an insightful discussion about the psychology of maintaining motivation and discipline in fitness and weight management. They explore various mindset stages individuals navigate through their fitness journeys, emphasizing the complexity of mindset and its crucial role in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The episode delves into the "Change for Good" book, highlighting its relevance and practicality in understanding and applying different mindset stages. Gio shares his personal connection with the book, noting how it resonated with his own intuitive experiences in health transformation.

The conversation unfolds through an examination of six key stages: Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, and Termination. Both hosts share personal anecdotes and professional insights, illustrating how individuals progress through these stages, encounter challenges, and ultimately achieve a transformed and sustainable lifestyle.

The episode emphasizes the importance of community support, self-reflection, and incremental progress, encouraging listeners to identify their current stage and adopt a compassionate, patient approach to their health and fitness goals. Through relatable experiences and actionable advice, the podcast aims to inspire and guide its audience toward positive, lasting change in their health and wellness journeys.

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Gio Marin

Gio is a fitness enthusiast and dedicated weightlifter, passionately committed to a plant-based lifestyle. He challenges the norms of physical health and strength training with his rigorous six-day-a-week gym regimen. As a co-host of the Mindful Muscle Podcast, Gio explores and shares innovative fitness strategies, nutrition tips, and personal growth tactics aimed at enhancing physical well-being and athletic performance. His goal is to inspire others to achieve their fitness objectives through resilience and disciplined living.
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Jodi Dolo

Jodi is a dedicated advocate for healthy living, having conquered a health scare and losing about 90 pounds. She's committed to inspiring and helping others in reaching their goals. Recently certified as a nutritionist and personal trainer, Jodi aims to blend her passion for sustainable nutrition and weightlifting with a priority on mindset to foster enduring health transformations. Her down-to-earth approach and motivating journey form the core of her coaching philosophy, showcased on the Mindful Muscle Podcast, where she provides practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, and personal growth.