The Willetts Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Relationship Dynamics - The Difference in Men & Women Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Kait and Maverick Willett explore the intricacies of relationship dynamics, focusing on the differences in how men and women approach emotions, communication, and connection. They share insights into navigating challenges, fostering understanding, and bridging the gap between differing perspectives in relationships. Kait and Maverick also answer audience questions, offering practical advice on personal growth and partnership.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Introduction and life updates: Vermont trip, family time, and holiday plans
[07:56] Reflection on gratitude, growth, and how life changes
[12:52] The role of trauma in relationship dynamics and understanding partners’ histories
[18:25] Q&A: Do Kait and Maverick fight? Insights into healthy conflict resolution
[23:30] Q&A: What to do if you're working on yourself, but your partner isn't?
[30:15] The importance of shared values in building deeper connections
[41:43] Why trust and safety are crucial in relationships
[45:14] Vulnerability, masculinity, and intimacy challenges for men
[51:00] Q&A: How to address hormonal imbalances?
[55:43] Q&A: What is adrenal fatigue, and how can it be managed?
[1:09:22] Q&A: How to manage calorie intake during menstruation?
[1:14:23] Q&A: What are optimal rest times between strength training sets?
[1:17:47] Q&A: Is it better to lose weight before building muscle?
[1:26:07] Supporting a partner’s health journey with care and accountability
[1:41:43] Maintaining boundaries with social media use in relationships
[1:46:23] Final reflections on online negativity and building human connection
[1:48:15] Closing thoughts and invitation to submit anonymous questions

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching.

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaitdoespsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Ask anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching

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Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life Nov 12, 2024

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In this episode, Kait and Maverick Willett explore the powerful connection between behavior and life transformation. They discuss common barriers to progress, why behavior change is crucial for sustainable results, and the importance of self-compassion and resilience in the journey toward health and wellness. Together, they provide practical insights for breaking self-sabotaging cycles and creating lasting, meaningful change.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Introduction and overview of today's topic
[02:36] Childhood Halloween memories and the evolution of life goals
[04:06] Work-life balance: how ambition and presence impact relationships
[07:24] Taking breaks to prioritize relationship connection
[09:13] What connection means and how to cultivate it intentionally
[14:10] The importance of clear communication and articulating needs
[18:51] How shared activities can strengthen relationship bonds
[27:09] Why most people struggle to follow through with behavior change
[30:28] The importance of patience and realistic timelines in achieving goals
[35:25] Understanding self-sabotage and how to overcome it
[39:17] Approaching health goals with self-respect and endurance
[46:11] Celebrating small wins and trending upward with behavior
[50:04] The balance between caloric intake, energy expenditure, and sustainability
[55:01] The impact of holiday eating and maintaining flexibility

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching.

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's YouTube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Ask anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching

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Life Lessons - Vol 1 Nov 10, 2024

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In this episode, Kait and Maverick share some of the most impactful life lessons they've learned. They reflect on personal growth, relationship dynamics, overcoming challenges, and building resilience. With insights from their experiences, Kait and Maverick discuss how these lessons have shaped their perspectives and helped them navigate life’s complexities with authenticity and integrity.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Introduction to the episode and life lessons theme
[01:10] Lesson on avoiding pain and the importance of addressing discomfort directly
[03:56] Recognizing that ego can be a barrier to intimacy
[05:19] Letting go of the need to be right in relationships
[08:29] Navigating conflict and choosing understanding over being right
[10:23] Recognizing when to fight and when to let go in relationships
[15:24] Handling criticism and pursuing your goals despite external opinions
[20:47] The importance of taking time to reconnect with your partner outside of daily routines
[26:08] The power of truth in building a strong relationship foundation
[30:52] Staying committed to a path that aligns with your values
[36:27] Focusing on presence and building memorable moments
[44:05] The role of forgiveness in personal peace and relationship growth
[46:28] Remaining open-hearted in challenging situations
[52:28] Giving fully in relationships and going “all in” for lasting connection
[54:19] Closing thoughts and invitation for listener feedback

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's YouTube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Ask anonymous questions: https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching

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BANNED on Instagram, Merging Coaching, Life Update, Q & A Nov 10, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Kait and Maverick dive into the challenges of balancing personal values and career aspirations in the context of modern relationships. They explore how social media and the broader digital landscape shape perceptions, affect personal well-being, and influence intimacy and connection. Maverick and Kait discuss their experiences handling polarized feedback online, the importance of shared values, and how they navigate relationship dynamics in both personal and business settings. They also delve into the body positivity movement and reflect on how authenticity and integrity play a role in their lives and work.

In this episode, they discuss:

[00:00] Intro and life update from Maverick and Kait
[01:22] Their upcoming joint program and collaboration plans
[07:53] The struggle to maintain balance in a busy life
[10:12] Maverick's journey to find peace and presence in his daily life
[15:54] Meditation and its benefits for creativity and connection
[20:31] The support of a partner and the importance of dreaming big
[26:35] The role of humility and respecting each other’s strengths
[30:47] How Kait’s commitment to truth and responsibility has helped Maverick
[38:19] Personal integrity and how their values create a stable relationship foundation
[41:11] Navigating social media challenges and controversial content
[46:13] Kait’s perspective on public content and its impact on society
[51:23] The importance of keeping content balanced and relatable
[55:59] Reflections on the body positivity movement and health standards
[1:02:03] How body positivity can sometimes blur the lines between self-acceptance and health
[1:27:02] Maverick’s experience with hormone adjustments and fertility drugs
[1:30:22] Advice on maintaining weight after significant weight loss
[1:56:50] Wrap-up and call for feedback

Resources

Ask us a question anonymously! https://ngl.link/maverickonlinecoaching

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's YouTube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Impact of Porn on Relationships Oct 12, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, Kait and I discuss the negative impacts of pornography on relationships and personal well-being. We talk about why porn can make it harder to connect with your partner and why it has no place in a fulfilling relationship. I also share my personal experiences with porn addiction and how it affected my life, my mental health, and my relationships.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Intro
[00:55] Mav’s stance on porn
[03:06] Arguments some men use to justify porn
[04:14] Advice for men who feel that sex is a need but struggle with rejection
[06:28] Posturing in men and women
[08:48] Do men date women of a certain caliber to reflect their status
[13:34] How to overcome resentment from unmet relationship expectations
[15:48] How porn can escalate to more harmful behaviors
[16:49] Curating a healthy digital and social media environment
[18:04] How isolation in the digital age worsens intimacy issues
[19:34] Sex vs. intimacy
[22:35] How negative self-perception stops people from seeking intimacy
[24:04] Mav’s journey of self-discovery and healing
[27:40] How shattered assumptions lead to growth and change
[31:53] How Mav navigated past behaviors in his recovery
[35:54] Mav’s life now
[39:32] Sexual behaviors and roles are learned from observation
[41:36] Kait noticed Mav had trouble trusting people
[44:21] Mutual growth and understanding in Kait and Mav’s relationship
[48:25] How porn or social media hurts relationship intimacy
[51:57] How porn can lead to physical infidelity
[54:51] Impacts of normalizing platforms like OnlyFans
[56:06] Importance of setting personal standards and self-respect
[59:33] Importance of staying true to your own values
[1:02:12] How Mav closed the gap between his persona and true self
[1:04:52] Final thoughts

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meandering returns | Life Update | Weight Loss & Gain | Hormones Oct 08, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, I give a full life update — from what’s been happening in my life with Kait to the behind-the-scenes of our content creation to my son Denver’s activities. I also dive deep into the reasons why it’s so easy to gain weight but so hard to lose it and cover important topics on hormones so you’re armed with the knowledge to protect yourselves and make the best decisions when it comes to your hormones.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Intro
[01:12] Episode preview
[02:29] Life update
[03:57] The transformation in Mav’s life
[05:30] Life with Kait
[07:04] Body transformation is brain transformation
[08:00] How Mav and Kait help people with body transformation
[10:13] BTS process of creating YouTube videos
[17:10] Other works they do
[19:25] Send your suggestions and videos to react to
[20:23] Daily life activities and non-fitness related content
[23:05] Denver’s jiu-jitsu classes
[24:58] Testosterone and fertility journey
[27:54] How Mav and Kait prioritise their diet
[29:31] How SLAE is doing
[32:29] Upcoming in-person retreat and gratitude for the support
[33:46] Why it’s easy to gain weight and hard to lose it
[34:37] 3 ways to cut calories
[35:04] Calories in vs. calories out
[37:06] How to lose weight and avoid surplus calories
[38:33] Why do many Americans struggle with weight loss
[40:22] Satiety, protein, and daily habits
[43:00] The power of mindset and manifestations in making life changes
[47:54] Self-empowerment and overcoming adversity
[52:21] Perimenopause hormones
[53:00] Progesterone and inhibin protein
[54:42] PCOS and insulin resistance
[55:56] Why you need to get your thyroid checked out

NOTE:Be sure to catch our upcoming episodes for even more valuable insights on hormones!

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kait & Mav Q & A (Weight loss, nighttime eating, cortisol, our fitness routine, and more) Oct 02, 2024

Show notes

Kait and I did a fun Q&A session where we dive into all sorts of topics, from weight loss strategies to our personal fitness routines, nighttime eating, and how cortisol plays a role in your progress. We also talk about our fitness routines and share our stories and our plans for the future.

In this episode, we discuss:

[00:00] Intro
[00:29] What’s in this episode
[01:15] Should hormone tests be done at a certain point in your cycle?
[02:06] Kait and Mav’s biggest insecurities
[06:42] Will the Mirena IUD give false hormone test results?
[08:12] Things Mav and Kait can’t live without
[10:05] Should you focus on fat loss or maintenance first?
[14:45] When is the wedding?
[15:10] Mav’s vasectomy reversal journey and future family plans
[20:28] Thoughts on using Berberine to assist with weight loss
[21:09] Does cortisol impact weight loss?
[23:35] A listener’s weight loss journey
[24:53] Learning through failure and continuing the journey
[27:31] Mav’s first meeting with Kait’s parents
[29:58] Do Mav and Kait work out together?
[36:16] Sunday routine and work-life balance
[37:22] What would Mav and Kait be if hormones were a personality?
[38:30] Does glycemic index of food matter?
[40:34] How does lots of sex affect hormones?
[42:20] The evolution of Mav’s personal style
[46:00] Managing nighttime eating
[49:42] How is SLAE doing?
[54:34] Opinion on WeightWatchers
[57:55] The biggest misconceptions around calorie tracking
[59:04] What to do if weight loss stalls after months of effort?
[1:02:36] Closing remarks

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kait & Mav Q & A (Dad bods, life fulfillment, weight loss, and relationships) Sep 23, 2024

Show notes

Kait and I answer questions from our Instagram Q & A’s. We addressed all your questions, from how to balance fitness with a busy life to understanding what really matters in relationships. We discuss building muscle at 50, the scale vs. body composition, finding balance in your social life during weight loss, dad bods, life fulfillment, and much more!

In this episode, I discuss:

[00:00] Intro
[02:32] Is starting a fitness journey at 50 too late?
[02:54] Story of a 63-year-old client who lost 100 pounds
[03:39] Focus on health and body composition over radical weight loss
[06:38] Should the scale be the focus?
[07:12] Fixating on the scale alone is not the best measure of progress
[08:25] Body recomposition and change in weight
[09:52] Common misconception around body recomposition
[10:59] Body recomposition vs. fat loss and muscle building
[15:01] How to stay motivated despite slow weight loss?
[18:25] Labeling food as bad
[20:26] The mental and emotional toll of obsessing over weight and appearance
[23:50] Body image for men vs. women
[25:24] Dad bods
[30:22] The concept of periodization in nutrition and strength training
[31:58] Mav and Kait’s approaches to fitness and nutrition for their clients
[35:41] How do you accept yourself while wanting to progress in life?
[35:51] Contentment versus complacency
[37:56] Balancing self-awareness, gratitude, ambition, and accepting imperfections
[40:00] The importance of self-worth and acceptance
[44:00] The interplay between love, identity, and personal growth
[46:11] What traits do Kait and Mav look for in a relationship?
[55:47] Are they actually happy?
[59:14] What made Mav stop using heavy doses of AAS (anabolic androgenic steroids)?
[1:08:10] Open dialogue between parents and children about body image and PEDs
[1:11:31] Wrap-up

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women’s Hormones Deep-Dive Sep 20, 2024

Show notes

I recently attended a seminar by The Hormone Doc, Dr. Neil Rouzier, at Worldlink Medical, and it blew my mind. The seminar was focused on the importance of maintaining hormone levels in women as they age. In this episode, I sit down with Kait to discuss my biggest takeaways from the seminar.

In this episode, I discuss:

[00:00] Intro
[01:29] Preventative benefits of maintaining healthy levels of hormones
[02:46] Kait’s experience with hormone replacement therapy
[04:41] Connection between calcium, hormones, and bone density
[06:31] Bioidentical hormones vs. synthetic hormones
[07:16] Risk with hormone therapy post menopause
[08:32] How hormones like estradiol affect body composition and weight
[10:22] Biggest impactors of body composition
[13:45] Lack of education about birth control
[15:17] Misconceptions about PCOS
[16:02] Every woman has PCOS until confirmed otherwise
[16:17] How do you know if you have PCOS?
[16:56] Insulin resistance is a key factor in PCOS
[19:35] Best solution for managing PCOS
[22:21] Managing insulin resistance in women with post-birth control PCOS
[24:30] Managing high androgen levels
[26:01] Women and testosterone
[27:57] Role of testosterone in women’s health
[29:00] Including testosterone in SLAE
[30:16] Treating patients based on their symptoms
[33:40] The importance of regular follow-ups and blood work when undergoing HRT
[34:19] Avoiding excessive doses to minimize risks
[36:02] Wrap-up

Resources

If you are ready to lose 25+ lbs. and make the “after” photo last forever, click to learn more about SLAE Online Coaching

Kait's IG: @kaitannmichelle

Kait's Youtube: KaitDoesPsych

Maverick’s Instagram: @maverickonlinecoaching

Maverick Online Coaching on Facebook: MOC FREE COMMUNITY

SLAE on Instagram: @slaehormonesolutions

Website for SLAE Hormone Solution: https://slaehormonesolutions.com/

Website for Maverick Online Coaching: https://maverickonlinecoaching.net/coaching

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kait & Mav Hawaii Q & A Sep 03, 2024

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Today, I bring you an unfiltered Q&A session that Kait and I recorded during our trip to Hawaii. We talk about everything from relationships to people taking a dump in someone’s house to valuable lessons we’ve learned from each other. Tune in and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter, wisdom, and the occasional “what the...?” moment.

In this episode, I discuss: