The Confidence Project Podcast

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71: Victim Mindset with Emily Gough Sep 04, 2018

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I think most of us operate from victim mindset almost all of the time. There are different levels to it, and as I dive deeper into understanding how my victim mindset operates, I continue to learn how it holds many women back from living a life they can be truly obsessed about. Playing the victim card feels really good. People pity us, nothing is our fault, and there's nothing we can do to change the situation. Playing the victim role allows us to point fingers at every thing and every one else. As good as being the victim might feel- it also keeps us stuck. Stepping out of the victim role and into responsibility is one of the biggest mindset shifts you can ever make in your life. Everything from your exercise, your nutrition, your body image, your job, and even your relationships- one of the biggest changes you can make is shifting your mindset out of this space. Emily and I dive deeper into what victim mindset is, how it's holding us back, and what we can do about it. Questions? Shoot me an email! hello@christinamontalvo.com

70: The Q&A Episode Aug 28, 2018

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In this week's episode, I answer: What's the best way to go about finding a trainer to hire or what gym to go to? What's the best protein powder you should buy? Or should you even worry about protein supplements? How can you enjoy cooking for yourself if you've never lived alone? What autoimmune diseases do I have and how do they affect me? Am I satisfied with where I am as a business owner and a coach? How do you know if you're still participating in diet culture? Got a question for me that you want answered on the podcast? Shoot me an email! hello@christinamontalvo.com

69: We Need to Stop Praising Women For Weight Loss (and what we should be doing instead) Aug 21, 2018

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We're all guilty of it. We see someone on the internet, or at a reunion, or at the gym, and we notice that they've lost weight. We congratulate them, we ask them what they've been doing, we tell them they look great. What's so bad about that? When all we do is preoccupy ourselves with others' weight- whether that's weight loss or lack thereof, we continue to fulfill the narrative that it's the most important thing about us. We fail to recognize that our weight is the least important thing about us. When we can't see that for other people, that means we can't see that in ourselves either. What about the women who are lifting weights, eating well, and their body never shrinks into a societal standard? Is that not to be celebrated? Is that not to be recognized? Is that not good enough? What if the woman you just complimented for her weight loss is miserable? What if she's malnourished, feeling obsessive over her calorie intake, and hasn't enjoyed herself in months because she's so scared she'll gain weight? Is that still worthy of praise? The divide continues. Women who achieve weight loss get more praise for women who pursue strength. Women who deprive themselves are seen as dedicated, driven, and motivated whereas women who are less occupied with their size and scale are... ignored? Given a silent pat on the back? It needs to stop. And it can stop here.

68: Lift Like A Girl with Nia Shanks Aug 14, 2018

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8/14/18 is the LAST DAY to grab Body Confidence Bootcamp at a $100 discount! You can read more about it here: bit.ly/BodyConfidenceBootcampCourse You can get your discount code here: www.christinamontalvo.com/BodyConfidenceBootcamp

This episode is so special to me. Back in 2013-ish, I almost threw in the towel. I didn't want to feed into the big machine that is "this industry" but I felt so lost. Is there really room for women to talk about getting stronger? Is there really room for women to train women to quit the insane dieting protocols and learn to take up space in the weight room? A mentor of mine back then, Mark Crabtree, who has since passed away, turned me onto Nia Shanks. "You're going to want to follow her." The rest is history. Nia has been a lighthouse for me along my journey working in this industry so far. And I cannot wait to have you tune into this episode to talk about all things lifting heavy, eating well, and what it means to LIFT LIKE A GIRL. Questions? Shoot me an email: hello@christinamontalvo.com

67: Body Confidence Bootcamp Aug 07, 2018

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**discount code and link at the bottom!** You've probably thought to yourself no less than 100 times: "my life would be full of more fun, better clothes, hotter sex, a better marriage, and more accolades if I could just lose these last 20 pounds AGAIN and for the last time!" Right? Wrong, sister. If the thought of losing weight is THE THING you're holding onto that you believe will unlock all of life's secrets- this is the course for you. If the thought of changing your body- whether that's a boob job, nose job, hair extensions, more makeup, new clothes, WHATEVER is THE THING you're banking on changing your life and how you feel about yourself? This is the course for you. Here's a secret: your obsession with your distaste for yourself will never, ever go away no matter how many pounds you lose, no matter how long your hair is, no matter how many snacks you can eat off your boobs, no matter how expensive your yoga pants are, and no matter how many hours you've spent in the gym or gagging down kale smoothies. Otherwise, wouldn't you be in love with yourself by now? Seriously. The best part is that I can teach you how. I can teach you where your body image story came from and how to undo it. I can teach you how to start rewriting your body image narrative right now. All of us have not only the ability, but the right to feel empowered AF in our body RIGHT NOW- no matter what it looks like. This is not an encouragement to "let yourself go" or an encouragement for you to remain sedentary and apathetic about your health for the rest of your life- actually, it's quite the opposite. What could your life look like if you actually chose to eat well AND exercise regularly? What if you did those things to serve yourself instead of only to try and shrink yourself? What would your life feel like if you did those things without an external expectation? WHAT IF- loving your body is the missing piece to your weight loss after all? I'd be willing to venture a guess that yes- loving your body right now is the missing piece to everything in your life that seems to be missing. It's not the last 5-pounds, it's not more cardio, and it's sure as shit not more kale smoothies. Click here to read more about the course: bit.ly/BodyConfidenceBootcampCourse Coupon code for $100 OFF of Body Confidence Bootcamp: THECONFIDENCEPROJECT (all caps, no spaces!) Expires August 14, 2018 at 11:59pm Questions? Hello@christinamontalvo.com

66: The Truth About Your Insecurities Jul 31, 2018

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I talked to a very close friend of mine (anonymous by request) about a few of her insecurities... NONE of them have anything to do about her weight or her body.

When I look at her? I see things that I wish I had. She literally has perfect hair. She can order clothes online and the size she orders not only fits, but it fits PERFECTLY. She's kind. Like, you can just see how kind she is by looking at her face. She's compassionate. She has a robust social life.

So what in god's name does she have to feel insecure about? And how could a girl like me (read: with cellulite, stretch marks, and depending on what position I'm sitting in- plenty-o'-fat-rolls) possibly help her?

In this episode, I recall a conversation I had with her. And how this very podcast, this very movement, is for EVERY BODY. <3

I don't say it enough, but thank you for listening and being a part of The Confidence Project with me!

65: The Problem Is You- Why You're Not Seeing Results in Mind, Body, Or Business Jul 24, 2018

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I know you've done it- you buy every program under the sun thinking this will be it! This is THE THING you need to reach your goals.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, get strong, get lean AF, or even break into a business ownership role- you're in constant absorption mode where you just need another perspective, another product, another coach to be able to finally reach your goals!

So far, nothing has worked! You have every workout program you've ever purchased in your inbox. You have PDF's that outline exactly what you're supposed to be doing... so, to hell with this program and this coach, nothing is working!

Sorry, sister... in most cases the problem IS YOU.

I've been there. Every Monday I'd start a new diet, because the last one wasn't working fast enough. I was miserable, deprived, and so I just needed the next greatest thing to help me GET THERE.

I had every workout program under the sun- and no abs to show for it.

Turns out, I was the common denominator. Once I got out of my own way, the path to success in all avenues of my life were perfectly clear. But, I can't say I see that in everyone. Most recently, women who were a part of my cohort in a business mentorship program are wondering why they wasted all of their time and money on such a long and expensive program- claiming it's a crock of shit and hasn't worked for them--- I'll leave this up to you to decide- was it the program? Or was it THEM?

Tune in to find out!

64: Creating Boundaries + The Necessary Evolution of Relationships Jul 17, 2018

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This was recorded in MAY! Which is so funny because I still haven't started reading our July Book Club Book "A Tribe Called Bliss" by Lori Harder. And, just by chance, this episode will be releasing when we're all reading it. GO FIGURE. But, this is such perfect timing.

Navigating relationships. Romantic. Friendships. Business. I dive into it all.

What are your boundaries, why do they matter, and what do you do when you outgrow your relationships BECAUSE you've evolved?

The only people who are offended when you put up boundaries are those who benefited from you having NONE.

63: Diet Industry Drop Out: Interview with Tiffany Culbertson Jul 10, 2018

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YOU GUYS!! This is the first time I've ever brought a *current* client of mine onto the show.

Tiffany and I started working together in October 2017- and I could not be more humbled to now be able to call this woman a friend of mine. (For reference, we recorded this on June 15, 2018.)

The icing on the cake is the transformation that Tiffany has experienced- mind, body, and soul- since we've been working together. She came to me while on the Keto diet and with a totally different brain inside her head! And now? Well... I can't even take the credit- she's a total badass and is so damn coachable, she made my job easy.

Tune in to hear Tiffany's side of the story! <3

You can follow Tiffany on IG at: tiffstartsliving

62: Woo-Woo Weight Loss With Alyssa Love Jul 05, 2018

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Alyssa Love approaches weight loss in a way that I've never been able to articulate. She has such a contagiously beautiful soul, I cannot wait for you to tune into this one!

You can follow Alyssa on IG: iam_alyssalove

Don't forget- can hang out with us over on The Confidence Project Facebook group- see you there! <3

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