The Willetts Podcast

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have flexibility with your food while letting go of guilt and still making progress. So many people chase weight loss but miss the bigger picture—building a body that is strong, resilient, and sustainable for the long term. We break down why muscle is the foundation of both fat loss and longevity, what to expect during a build phase (including the scale going up), and how to shift your focus toward what actually moves the needle. This conversation is about food freedom, strength, and creating a body that supports your life, not controls it.

We talk about:
-What a lean build actually means
-Why the scale may go up during a build phase
-The importance of maintaining bone density
-Why muscle is the foundation of health and longevity
-Letting go of food guilt and working toward food freedom
-Focusing on what actually makes a difference
-How to start strength training

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
4:19 the secret to maintaining your weight loss
9:49 increasing you BMR
13:52 do hormones really matter?
16:33 the emotional side of body recomposition
23:00 working towards food freedom
31:05 how to start strength training

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In this episode, we have an honest conversation about body dysmorphia and how it impacts both men and women. We share our personal experiences, including the influence of bodybuilding, performance goals, and constantly chasing a standard that never feels like enough. This episode explores how tying your worth to the scale or your appearance can distort your identity, and why building self-esteem outside of your body is essential for long-term health and fulfillment. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like you’re never “there,” this conversation will help you see where that comes from and how to start shifting it.

We talk about:
-Our lived experiences with body dysmorphia
The impact of bodybuilding and physique-focused goals
The feeling of never being “enough”
Living and dying by the number on the scale
Where self-esteem actually comes from
Finding identity and meaning beyond your body
Health implications of extreme mindsets
Why shame doesn’t create lasting change

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:28 Maverick’s experience with body dysmorphia
14:09 men and self-esteem issues
18:22 coming off HRT
24:08 breaking an old mindset
28:00 identity outside of your body
35:35 dealing with health implications
41:38 current struggles & inadequacies
49:50 you can’t shame people into change
53:37 diversify your self esteem

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Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast
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In this episode, we break down the behaviors and beliefs that quietly keep you stuck exactly where you are. After working with so many people over the years, the patterns become obvious. Some choices move you forward, and others keep you repeating the same cycle. We talk about the difference between knowing what to do and actually deciding to do it, why waiting for more information can hold you back, and how the expectations you set for yourself shape your outcomes. This conversation challenges you to take ownership, make clear decisions, and recognize that tomorrow is built by what you choose today.

We talk about:
-The behaviors that sabotage progress
-Why tomorrow is decided by today’s choices
-Decision-making within a marriage
-The expectations you set for yourself
-The myth of accountability
-Why making a decision matters more than waiting

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:30 a decision is a commitment
6:45 behaviors that keep you stuck
10:38 money versus quality of life
16:40 outsourcing uncomfortable decisions
24:00 missing on time
29:15 do you need more information?
34:48 advice women need to hear
41:05 being the best for yourself
48:17 an “informed” decision

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:
Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast
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In this episode, we break down the biggest lies the fitness industry has told women about fat loss and what actually works. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this conversation will challenge the way you think about discipline, consistency, and hormones. We dive into the science, the psychology, and the real habits that drive long-term change, especially for women over 35. This is about cutting through the noise, understanding your body, and building an approach that actually works for your life.

We talk about:
-Whether it’s really a lack of discipline
-What the science actually says about fat loss
-If consistency is truly the problem
-The real role of hormones
-Finding your true motivations
-Building habits that stick long-term
-Shifting your identity to support change

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:35 how you handle hard days
6:35 physiology after 35
12:15 habit formation later in life
18:00 visualizing the future
21:30 shifting your identity
25:30 anchoring habits

CONNECT WITH KAIT & MAV:
Get 1:1 coaching here: https://app.iclosed.io/e/elev8/1-1-strategy-call-podcast
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In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to navigate chronic anxiety and overwhelm, especially when so much of life feels out of your control. It’s easy to spiral, overthink, and question if showing up is even worth it. We break down how to shift your focus back to what you can control, how to stop getting pulled into distractions, and why the small, consistent choices you make every day are what ultimately change your life.

We talk about:
-controlling what you actually can
-the role of the algorithm in your attention and energy
-protecting the things you say you value
-how what you don’t nurture will decay
-choosing change instead of waiting for it
-building conscious competence
-not letting time pass without action

Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:30 has it always been like this?
6:55 getting sucked in
15:43 thinking about doing something but not actually doing it
20:32 losing sight of what matters
28:15 applying what you know
36:10 the easy thing usually isn’t the right thing
42:20 risk to reward ration
47:55 get out of your head

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1:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157
Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79
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Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd79
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