Redefining Strength Podcast

STOP Saving Calories for the Weekend (It's Making You Fatter)

You think you're being smart by eating less during the week to "save room" for the weekend. But this strategy — called calorie banking — may actually be training your body to store more fat over time.In this video, Cori breaks down the concept of collateral fattening: why extreme weekday deficits cause muscle loss, slow your metabolism, and amplify hunger cues — so that by the time the weekend hits, you're eating in a much bigger surplus than you realize. And why this cycle gets worse with every dieting attempt.You'll learn:Why the math of calorie banking doesn't actually work outHow undereating changes your hunger hormones and cravingsWhat collateral fattening is and why it explains the "getting softer" effectHow to build in weekend flexibility without sabotaging your resultsWhy consistency beats restriction for long-term body recompIf you've ever felt like you're eating less but still gaining fat — this is why.

The Muscle of Discomfort w/ Charlotte Grimmel

What if strength isn't about pushing harder — but about how much you can hold? In this episode, I'm joined by mindset coach Charlotte Grimmel, and honestly, this conversation stopped me in my tracks more than once.We dig into what it really means to be strong — not in the grind-through-it, grit-your-teeth kind of way, but in the intentional, self-aware, capacity-building kind of way. Charlotte breaks down why saying no is one of the most powerful things you can do, why chasing outcomes is keeping you stuck, and how treating your goals like experiments might be the mindset shift you didn't know you needed.We also talk about the muscle of discomfort — why avoiding hard things is quietly teaching you that you can't handle them, how to find a compelling enough reason to keep going when it sucks, and why your values will always take you further than your goals ever will.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but still spinning your wheels, or you're waiting to feel ready before you take the next step — this one's for you.In this episode we cover:-Why strength is about capacity, not output-How to stop living on autopilot and get clear on what actually matters-The experiment framework for goal setting-Values vs. goals — and why the shift changes everything-Building self-trust one uncomfortable step at a timeConnect with Charlotte: Instagram @themindtrend | Substack

Cori Rant: There Are No Bad Exercises

There Are No Bad Exercises!I'm coming in hot today because I am tired of hearing that exercises are bad. Lunges hurt your knees? Deadlifts wreck your back? No. Moves are not bad you just haven't earned them yet, and I'm going to tell you exactly what I mean by that.In this episode I'm breaking down why demonizing exercises is actually what's holding you back, the difference between movement patterns and recruitment patterns (yes, you can have perfect-looking form and still be cheating), and why follow-along workouts might be part of the problem.The goal is never to write a move off forever. It's to regress to progress to meet yourself where you are right now and build back toward what you want. Because the less you train a movement in the gym, the more at risk you are getting injured doing it in everyday life.No move is bad. Every move is earned. Let's get into it.

The Problem With Only Trusting Yourself w/ Suzy Welch

Most of us are told the answer is inside us. Trust your gut. Believe in yourself. Look inward. But what if that's only getting you halfway there? NYU professor, bestselling author, and host of the Becoming You podcast Suzy Welch reveals why real self-awareness requires more than internal reflection — and why the gap between who you think you are and how the world actually experiences you could be the hidden force behind your plateaus, your patterns, and your struggles to stay consistent.We get into why asking yourself if you're self-aware is the least reliable way to find out, how to close the gap between your values and the life you're actually living, and why the story you tell about yourself might be the biggest thing standing in your way.We also talk about the four forces quietly destroying your ability to live in alignment, why your personality isn't the words you use to describe yourself, and how one simple decision-making framework can change the way you approach everything from workouts to relationships to major life choices.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the right things but something still feels off — this one's for you.Topics covered:- Why you can't trust your own self-perception alone- The anonymized feedback tool that reveals how the world really sees you- The difference between your values and your virtues (and why it matters)- The 4 forces destroying your ability to live by your values- How to stop living by default and start living by design- The 10-10-10 decision making framework

Abs ARE NOT Made In The Kitchen, Muscle IS NOT Built in the Gym

Think "abs are made in the kitchen" and "muscle is built in the gym" are the keys to your dream body? These popular fitness mantras might actually be the reason you're stuck in a frustrating cycle of yo-yo dieting, rebound weight gain, and zero progress.In this episode, I'm breaking down why obsessing over just nutrition OR just training is secretly sabotaging your results...and what to focus on instead to finally achieve the body recomp you've been chasing.You'll learn:- Why a calories-in-calories-out mentality leads to metabolic adaptation and rebound- Why your workouts should NEVER be about fat loss- The #1 reason "hard gainers" can't build muscle (hint: it's not your genetics)- How to stop doing "everything right" and still getting nowhere- Why what worked before might be destroying your progress nowStop blaming your willpower. Start making your nutrition and training work together.