Get Gritty With Me Podcast

Awareness in Action

If you’ve been practicing mindfulness but wondering how it all fits together…If you want to respond with intention instead of reacting on autopilot…If you’re ready to turn awareness into meaningful actionThis episode is for you.In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, Coach April brings together the three mindfulness skills we’ve built over the past month — mindful grounding, mindful walking, and mindful swimming — and shows you how they work together to strengthen resilience in real life.Not as theory.Not as perfection.But as tools you can actually use.You’ll hear how:mindful grounding helps you find presence quicklyawareness creates space for emotional regulationmovement can become a practice of mindfulnessresilience is built through real-life moments, not ideal conditionsnoticing reactivity is the first step toward intentional choiceThis episode also sets the stage for what’s coming next: values-based goals — and why mindfulness is the foundation that allows you to align your actions with what truly matters.If you want more clarity…If you want goals that support your resilience instead of draining it…If you’re ready to move from awareness to action…Press play. 💚Because presence isn’t the end goal —it’s the starting point.🎁 GIFTED COACHING OPPORTUNITYTo kick off the new year, April is gifting 10 spots for one full month of GGWM Monthly coaching, starting January 5th.GGWM Monthly is a strength coaching program designed to help leaders build physical resilience that supports mental clarity and emotional steadiness.This is completely free — no catch.👉 Enter here:https://forms.gle/JitbyR9EvM3TxSvJ8*Spots are limited to the first 10 people who sign up.🔗 FOLLOW + CONNECTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithmeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-spilde💪 WORK WITH COACH APRILEmail: april@getgrittywithme.comGGWM Monthly — 3 strength sessions per week designed to build physical resilience that supports every part of your life.👉 Sign up here: https://coach.everfit.io/package/SI332396

Breathe. Stroke. Repeat.

Mindfulness can meet you in the water.In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, you’ll learn how mindful swimming can turn an ordinary swim session into a powerful practice for presence, stress regulation, and resilience — literally one breath and one stroke at a time.Swimming is one of the few places where life gets quiet — not because the world changes, but because your attention finally has one job: breathe, stroke, repeat.This episode is a simple, practical practice designed for leaders, athletes, and high performers who don’t have time to “check out,” but need a way to reset that fits their life.You’ll learn:Why mindfulness isn’t about being calm — it’s about awarenessHow rhythm and repetition support nervous system regulationWhy breath control brings you back to the present momentHow swimming can become a moving meditationA step-by-step mindful swimming practice you can use in the pool or adapt to open waterWhy the real skill isn’t perfect focus, but learning how to returnIf you’re tired of living on autopilot…If you want to feel more grounded without slowing your life down…If you’re ready to turn movement into a resilience-building tool…Press play 💚This episode is your reminder that presence is a practice — and you can build it breath by breath, stroke by stroke.🎁 GIFTED COACHING OPPORTUNITYTo kick off the new year, April is gifting 10 spots for one full month of GGWM Monthly coaching, starting January 5th.GGWM Monthly is a strength coaching program designed to help leaders build physical resilience that supports mental clarity and emotional steadiness.This is completely free — no catch.👉 Enter here: https://forms.gle/JitbyR9EvM3TxSvJ8*Spots are limited to the first 10 people who sign up.🔗 FOLLOW + CONNECTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithmeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-spilde💪 WORK WITH COACH APRILEmail: april@getgrittywithme.comGGWM Monthly — 3 strength sessions per week designed to build physical resilience that supports every part of your life.👉 Sign up here: https://coach.everfit.io/package/SI332396

Mindfulness in Motion

If your mind never slows down…If sitting still feels impossible…If stress follows you from one task to the next…This episode is for you.Because mindfulness doesn’t require silence, stillness, or a meditation cushion.It can meet you in motion.In this episode of Get Gritty With Me, you’ll learn how mindful walking can help you slow your thoughts, regulate stress, and bring your focus back to what actually matters — without stopping your day.This is a simple, practical practice designed for leaders, athletes, and high performers who don’t have time to “check out,” but desperately need a way to reset.You’ll learn:Why mindfulness isn’t about being calm — it’s about being awareHow pairing movement with awareness helps your nervous system settleA step-by-step mindful walking practice you can use anywhereWhy the real skill isn’t perfect focus, but learning how to returnIf you’re tired of living on autopilot…If you want to feel more grounded without slowing your life down…If you’re ready to turn everyday movement into a resilience-building tool…Press play. 💚This is your reminder that presence is a practice — and you can build it one step at a time.Follow:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMe Insta - https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithme LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-spildeWork with Coach April:Email - april@getgrittywithme.comGGWM Monthly: Sign up - https://coach.everfit.io/package/SI332396

Your 30-Second Reset

This episode is a wake-up call for every leader who moves too fast, reacts too quickly, or feels stretched too thin.If you’ve ever walked into a meeting overwhelmed…Felt your nerves hijack your confidence…Or wished you could slow down long enough to actually lead — not just respond — this one’s for you.In less than 10 minutes, you’ll learn a simple 30-second grounding practice that can transform your leadership presence immediately.No fluff. No woo-woo. Just a practical, science-backed skill you can use today.If you’re ready to step into the leader you know you can be, press play.Because 30 seconds can change everything.If this episode sparked something for you, make sure to follow the show so you never miss a weekly Get Gritty Tip.And for more mindset tools, and coaching insights, subscribe to the Get Gritty With Me Newsletter here!Let’s get gritty!Follow:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMeInsta - https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithmeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-spildeGGWM Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/jsJzPkWork with Coach April:Email - april@getgrittywithme.comGGWM Monthly:Sign up - https://coach.everfit.io/package/SI332396

It Starts With Resilience

Welcome to the very first episode of Get Gritty With Me!In this quick, powerful kickoff, I break down what resilience really is—and why it’s the foundation of grit, growth, and overcoming the challenges life throws your way.You’ll learn the definition of resilience I’ve used for years as a Master Resiliency Trainer, why it’s something you can intentionally build, and how the four domains—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—shape your capacity to thrive.If you’re ready to start strengthening your grit one week at a time, this is where your journey begins.If this episode sparked something for you, make sure to follow the show so you never miss a weekly Grit Tip. And for more mindset tools, and coaching insights, subscribe to the Get Gritty With Me Newsletter here!Let’s get gritty!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GetGrittyWithMeInsta - https://www.instagram.com/getgrittywithmeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-spildeWork with Coach April:Email - april@getgrittywithme.com