198. Motherhood in your 40s: how Basema dropped 40 pounds, recognized the behaviors holding her back, and, with Monika’s help, found success through accountability

The Monika A. Mazur Podcast

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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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• Mental health: Specifically, how having someone guide you can help pull you out of dark spots, and why it’s so important to seek support when you need it most.

• Motherhood and being a role model: Basama shares her experiences raising two young daughters and how her desire to be a strong role model for them inspired her to work on herself first.

• The struggle of asking for help: Why it feels so hard, but also how transformative it can be when you finally let go of the need to do it all alone.

• The all-or-nothing mindset: How this way of thinking held her back, and the steps she took to embrace balance and sustainability in both fitness and life.

This episode isn’t just about fitness, it’s about life. Basama’s vulnerability and honesty shed light on the challenges many of us face and offer inspiration for anyone navigating similar struggles. She gives a firsthand look at what it’s like to work with me, from life coaching to one-on-one training, and why the work we do is about so much more than exercise.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to do it all or struggled with asking for help, this conversation will resonate with you. It’s packed with actionable lessons on growth, resilience, and showing up for yourself so you can show up for the people who matter most.

Click here to speak with me about your goals.

https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals

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198. Motherhood in your 40s: how Basema dropped 40 pounds, recognized the behaviors holding her back, and, with Monika’s help, found success through accountability

The Monika A. Mazur Podcast

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We talk about:

• Mental health: Specifically, how having someone guide you can help pull you out of dark spots, and why it’s so important to seek support when you need it most.

• Motherhood and being a role model: Basama shares her experiences raising two young daughters and how her desire to be a strong role model for them inspired her to work on herself first.

• The struggle of asking for help: Why it feels so hard, but also how transformative it can be when you finally let go of the need to do it all alone.

• The all-or-nothing mindset: How this way of thinking held her back, and the steps she took to embrace balance and sustainability in both fitness and life.

Click here to speak with me about your goals.

https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals

202 επεισόδια

#Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Monika A Mazur

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This week, I’m doing a solo episode to break down what’s changed in my life over the past three years since starting this podcast. No fluff, just lessons from taking action, adapting, and building a life that I love. I’m sharing: Action over perfection: how I stopped overthinking and started making moves. Building real freedom: the shifts that took me from a small house, and rigid schedule to financial and location independence. Fitness as a foundation: why staying in shape isn’t just about looks, it impacts everything. The loneliness of growth: why leveling up can feel isolating and how to handle it. This is for you if you’re stuck in overthinking, waiting for the “perfect” time, or feeling frustrated by slow progress. You’ll walk away with a clearer perspective on what actually moves the needle and how to start making real changes now. Want to strategize your next steps? Book a chat here: https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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201. From watching to doing: how Karolina went from doubting herself to lifting, walking, and thriving with BBM 44:37

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Karolina D’Angelo, a BBM member who went from watching on the sidelines to fully committing to her fitness journey. After years of starting and stopping, she finally took the leap—and what started as a simple walking challenge turned into a complete mindset and lifestyle shift. We dive into what changed this time, why she stuck with it, how she made time despite having a toddler, and how she moved past the excuses that kept her stuck for years. Karolina shares what it was like going from doing nothing to lifting multiple times a week and how that transformation has impacted not just her body, but her confidence, energy, and even her approach to work and motherhood. In this episode, we talk about: Making fitness fit into mom life: how Karolina found time to work out, even with an active toddler constantly by her side. The shift from overthinking to action: what finally pushed her to stop watching and start doing. Why home workouts work: how training at home with accountability made fitness sustainable for her after years of failed gym memberships. The mental transformation: how strength training has changed not just her body, but the way she sees herself and her capabilities. If you’ve ever told yourself you’re too busy, too tired, or not “the kind of person” who sticks with fitness, Karolina’s story will show you what’s possible. Click here to book a chat with me about your goals: ⁠https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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200. How business coaching helped Clara stop overthinking, take action, and fully step into the role of a confident, self-aware business owner. 1:02:48

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This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Clara Lima, a long-time BBM client who worked with me in fitness for years before coming to me for business coaching. For over a year, she was “building a business,” but in reality, nothing was actually moving forward. She wasn’t making progress- not because she didn’t have a vision, but because perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt kept her stuck. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to go from thinking about a business to actually building one- especially when no one in your family or environment understands your vision or supports it. We also get into: • Letting go of perfectionism: how Clara stopped overanalyzing every detail and finally started taking action. • Making content creation easy: why forcing a rigid strategy wasn’t working and what actually made it effortless. • The role of coaching: how having structured support helped her stop spinning her wheels and take real, measurable steps forward. • Leaving a traditional job to build something new: what it’s like to pursue a path no one around you fully understands. If you feel stuck, if you have an idea but can’t seem to start, or if you’ve been trying to figure it out on your own and it’s just not working, this episode is for you. Click here to book a chat with me about your goals: https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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199. Ditching generic classes for BBM: how Monika’s accountability helped Jayna develop the self-awareness to break the cycle of quitting and coming back 55:57

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Jayna Roy , a client I first met back in 2017 when she walked into my fitness studio. Since then, we’ve had a journey full of starts, stops, comebacks, and growth—and in this episode, Jayna gets real about all of it. We dive into what it’s like to quit and come back —not just once, but multiple times. If you’re someone who’s taken a “BBM break,” feeling hesitant to return, or frustrated with yourself for not sticking to your routine, Jayna’s story will hit home. She shares how she worked through the guilt of “starting over” and why it’s not really starting over at all. We also get into: • The difference between personal training in a gym and training with me —and why those boot camps and generic “classes for the masses” didn’t work for her the way BBM does. • Home workouts vs. gym workouts —what’s actually effective (hint: it’s not about fancy equipment). • Mindset shifts —how Jayna moved from chasing quick fixes to building lifelong habits that stick, even after hitting pause. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt annoyed with themselves for quitting, wondered how others stay consistent, or needed a reminder that progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, even after you’ve stopped. If you’re on the fence about coming back to BBM or just need some real talk about what it’s like to start, stop, and start again, you’re going to love this one. Click here to book a chat with me about your goals: https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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198. Motherhood in your 40s: how Basema dropped 40 pounds, recognized the behaviors holding her back, and, with Monika’s help, found success through accountability 1:04:39

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Basama, a longtime client who started working with me back in 2009. In this open and deeply personal conversation, we dive into some of the biggest challenges she’s faced- and overcome- with a focus on mental health, motherhood, and self-awareness. We talk about: • Mental health: Specifically, how having someone guide you can help pull you out of dark spots, and why it’s so important to seek support when you need it most. • Motherhood and being a role model: Basama shares her experiences raising two young daughters and how her desire to be a strong role model for them inspired her to work on herself first. • The struggle of asking for help: Why it feels so hard, but also how transformative it can be when you finally let go of the need to do it all alone. • The all-or-nothing mindset: How this way of thinking held her back, and the steps she took to embrace balance and sustainability in both fitness and life. This episode isn’t just about fitness, it’s about life. Basama’s vulnerability and honesty shed light on the challenges many of us face and offer inspiration for anyone navigating similar struggles. She gives a firsthand look at what it’s like to work with me, from life coaching to one-on-one training, and why the work we do is about so much more than exercise. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to do it all or struggled with asking for help, this conversation will resonate with you. It’s packed with actionable lessons on growth, resilience, and showing up for yourself so you can show up for the people who matter most. Click here to speak with me about your goals. https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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197. Cardio won’t give you your best body: insights from 18-time marathoner and BBM client Stephanie Monteiro 1:04:38

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This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Stephanie Monteiro, a longtime client and friend whose fitness journey started with me back in 2008. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your own fitness, you’ll find so much in her story that speaks to the struggles we all face when life shifts. We talk about: • Stephanie’s evolution from lifting with me to becoming an 18-time marathoner and triathlon finisher—and why, despite her incredible endurance, all that cardio never gave her the results she wanted. The best she felt, and the best she looked, was when she was strength training with me. • The challenges of pregnancy for someone used to being an athlete—when you’re used to pushing your body to its limits, and suddenly your body has other plans. • What it’s really like to return to fitness after having a baby, starting from scratch, and figuring out what works in a completely new chapter of life. • Why she came back to BBM: because it’s livable, sustainable, and delivers amazing visual results—better than anything cardio ever did. If you’ve been killing yourself with cardio, trying to “burn” your way to your dream body, this episode is a must-listen. Stephanie shares firsthand why that approach doesn’t work and how strength training changed everything for her. Her story is relatable, inspiring, and packed with lessons you can use on your own journey.…

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In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Heather Hamilton, who’s been my client since 2011 (yes, over a decade!). Heather’s story is one of evolution—she’s worked with me in almost every way possible. We talk about: • How Heather started with me as a weight loss client and later prepped for a bodybuilding competition in 2013. • What happened post-competition when her training stayed strong but her diet went off the rails (a common experience for many competitors). • Why she’s continued to work with me through different phases of her life: from weight loss groups to 1:1 bodybuilding prep, online plans without live sessions, adding live Zoom training, and even including her sister in workouts. This episode will be especially valuable if you’ve ever wondered why someone would stay with a coach for so many years or how different approaches to training and coaching can evolve over time. And here’s the part I think many of you will find fascinating: Heather shares her experience losing the last five pounds. If you’ve ever thought achieving that “dream weight” would change everything and feel amazing, Heather gets real about what it’s actually like. Spoiler: it’s not all it’s cracked up to be—and her insight might shift how you think about your goals.…

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195. Mom of two, teacher, and master’s student: How Jes started training right before Thanksgiving and transformed herself. 53:36

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Jessica reached out to me right before Thanksgiving last year. That’s how I knew she was serious- no one starts training during the holidays unless they’re truly done with their old ways. She almost didn’t do it. A loud voice told her it wasn’t the right time, but a quiet spark inside said, I want this for myself. She listened to that spark. We spoke. Jessica committed. She started showing up live, training on her own, and making small, manageable changes. After a few months, we added nutrition, then unlimited training for the summer. As a teacher, she used her time off to transform herself completely. She even got her 56-year-old mom- who had never worked out before- into fitness after BBM 10k step challenge in October. Her mom is now training with me regularly, and Jessica’s hoping to inspire her husband next. In this episode, Jes shares how she worked through doubt, made progress step by step, and found confidence she hadn’t felt in years. Her breakthrough moment? Wearing a stunning green dress to a wedding and feeling confident. If you’re busy, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. Time will pass anyway- make it work for you. If Jes can do it, so can you. Listen now and get inspired.…

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194. A 14-year journey- weight loss, training in person and online and more with Almarie 1:04:32

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I’m so excited to share this conversation with Almarie, someone who has known me since the very beginning of my career in fitness. We go all the way back to 2009, when I was a brand-new trainer and Almarie worked at the front desk at Headworks Fitness Center for Women in Brookline, MA. Since then, both of our lives have changed in so many ways. Almarie now lives in Puerto Rico (she joins me live from there!), and I’m in Connecticut, but we’ve stayed connected all these years. She’s experienced everything from working with me in person during my early days in Boston to training online through BBM. She saw me prep to compete many times too. In this episode, Almarie shares about her weight loss transformation and the unique perspective she’s gained from having a long-term mentor, even as someone who now works in wellness herself, helping others with functional medicine. If you’ve been around for a while and remember Almarie- or if you’re curious about how my coaching has evolved from in-person training to the BBM method- you’ll love this episode. Almarie’s story is proof of the power of long- term coaching, consistency, and always having someone in your corner, no matter where you are on your journey. Tune in, and let me know what resonates most with you! Monika…

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193. How Tayler reached the next level: juggling twins, sobriety, and thriving with Monika’s coaching. 57:31

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In this episode, Monika interviews her long-term client, Taylor, who’s transformed her fitness as a mom of twins and a busy professional. Taylor shares how quitting alcohol sparked her next-level results, how Monika’s simple coaching made fitness easy, and how involving her sister, Robbie, and meeting a friend, Bo, through BBM gave her the support she needed. Monika also provides Taylor with three actionable strategies for handling people who undermine her success, helping her eliminate reactions and silence the comments. Ready to see your next level? Book a consultation with Monika https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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192. Thriving at 38: Darren, dad and busy professional, shares his tips for staying in above-average shape. 1:00:52

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In this episode, Monika reconnects with Darren , a client of eight years , for an insightful conversation about how he consistently stays in top shape while balancing life as a father, husband, and busy professional. Darren shares how he manages his workouts while traveling, how he and his wife share responsibilities, and how he makes nutrition both simple and sustainable. If you’re a driven, high-achiever looking to take your fitness to the next level , or if you’re hoping to inspire your partner to make a change, this episode offers practical tools to help you succeed. Be sure to check out Darren’s first conversation with Monika, “Male lawyer who works in finance: chat with Darren Mooney about lifting, confidence, and more,” in episode 192. If you know someone who should immediately speak to Monika about their goals, or if you are that person, don’t wait—book a coffee chat with her here to start turning your goals into reality.…

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191. How Christen took her fitness and mindset to new heights with BBM in a short amount of time 1:02:32

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In this episode, Monika chats with Christen Pratt, a client who was initially on the fence about joining her virtual fitness program. Christen opens up about how she overcame her doubts and the incredible physical and mental transformations she’s experienced since taking the leap. Christen talks about how she’s developed a more defined, curvier physique, and how the journey has boosted her confidence and even sparked an interest in exploring new career paths in health and wellness. Monika also shares some great insights on overcoming fears, taking action, and the value of finding a mentor you truly respect. This conversation highlights the powerful impact of committing to your health goals and being open to guidance. The changes go beyond just the physical—they can ripple out into every area of your life. Whether you’re looking to transform your fitness or your career, this episode will inspire you to step out of your comfort zone and see what’s possible. If any of this resonates with you, feel free to grab a spot on Monika’s calendar at ⁠⁠ https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals ⁠⁠ to chat about the results you’re still striving for and how she can help you get there.…

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190. Reflecting on 20 years of immigration: a conversation with her parents and solo reflection. 19:16

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In this unique episode, Monika reflects on her 20-year journey of immigrating to the United States during a drive back from a weekend away with her parents. As they travel, Monika asks if her parents have any questions about her two decades in America. The conversation, conducted in Polish, gives listeners an intimate glimpse into their family dynamic. Later, Monika continues in English, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities she faced along the way. Monika answers two thought-provoking questions from her parents: Her mother asks if she is happy and fulfilled, while her father inquires if she realizes what she lost by moving to the U.S. As the episode concludes at the airport, with Monika about to take off back to the United States, she shares empowering words with listeners about creating their dream lives and offers her support. If this resonates with you, https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals to discuss the results you haven't yet achieved and how she can help you reach them.…

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189. From Runner to Lifter: Building the Life and Business of Her Dreams with Tricia 1:06:11

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In this episode, Monika sits down with Tricia, a long-term client who has been working with her in both fitness coaching and one-on-one performance coaching. Monika and Tricia originally met in 2013, but it wasn't until eight years later that they began their transformative journey together. During their conversation, they discuss the power of accountability, the importance of continuous self-improvement, and how meaningful connections can benefit you years down the line. Tricia shares her personal story as a former runner who struggled to stay in shape when running no longer worked for her. She opens up about the frustration of repeatedly trying to return to running and the transformative discovery of lifting weights as a new path to fitness. Listeners will gain insights into overcoming the challenges of fitness plateaus, finding new ways to stay active, and the incredible impact of having a dedicated coach. This episode is especially relevant for anyone feeling stuck in their fitness journey or looking for inspiration to reinvent their approach to health and wellness. If you’re want accountability for your projects, book a free discover call with Monika here ⁠https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals…

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188. About accountability, career pivots, and the power of community with BBM client Liz Salvador 35:19

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