Elev8 Kait Ann-Michelle

In this conversation, Kait and Joshua discuss the challenges of accepting compliments and setting high standards for oneself. They explore how their internal narratives and perfectionistic tendencies affect their self-perception and drive for success. Kait shares her struggle with feeling like she's never enough and the fear of complacency. Joshua provides insights into the grading system and how it can skew one's perception of achievement. They both acknowledge the importance of self-awareness and finding a balance between striving for excellence and self-acceptance. In this conversation, Kait and Joshua discuss the challenges of feeling like they are not enough and the impact of past experiences on their self-worth. They explore the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in relationships, rather than trying to change or please others. They emphasize the need to find someone who appreciates and accepts them for who they are. Kait shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, and Joshua provides support and encouragement throughout the conversation.



We talk about:




Accepting compliments can be challenging when one has high standards for oneself.
Perfectionistic tendencies can lead to a constant feeling of not being enough.
The grading system can skew one's perception of achievement and create unrealistic expectations.
Finding a balance between striving for excellence and self-acceptance is crucial for personal growth.
Self-awareness is key in understanding one's internal narratives and overcoming insecurities. Being authentic and true to oneself is more important than trying to change or please others
Finding someone who appreciates and accepts you for who you are is crucial in a healthy relationship
Past experiences can shape our self-worth, but it's important to recognize that our value is not determined by others
Acknowledging and accepting our emotions and experiences is a key step in healing and moving forward
It's important to prioritize self-care and set boundaries to protect our well-being



Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

02:22 The Value of Personal Conversations

09:26 The Challenge of Accepting Compliments

31:03 Striving for Excellence vs. Self-Acceptance

38:57 The Importance of Self-Awareness

48:42 Recognizing Your Value and Self-Worth

01:05:05 Prioritizing Self-Care and Setting Boundaries



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

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CONNECT WITH JOSH:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drj.smith/


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Today I speak with Beth Feraco, a No BS Online Nutrition and Strength Coach who helps chronic yo-yo dieters break free from the all or nothing mindset. Beth shares her story of overcoming alcoholism, getting into running, and then changing her life through nutrition and fat loss. 



We talk about:

-getting sober

-wherever you go, there you are

-no fucks given

-keeping your message authentic

-making resolutions

-drinking and menopause

-finding your voice



Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction

13:02 becoming an online coach

17:30 overcoming other people’s opinions

19:26 struggles with how you look 

23:40 it’s not about the food

27:20 empowerment through knowledge

32:38 being able to change your mind

38:05 current focus

41:14 advice to use your voice



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle

SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22

Legion Code: CoachK



CONNECT WITH BETH:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bethferacofitness/


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Behavior is the biggest factor when driving health outcomes. Changing behavior is difficult and requires the right conditions: capabilities, motivation, and beliefs. Values and ideology play a crucial role in driving behavior change. Discipline and willpower are not effective in breaking bad habits. Developing awareness and being present with food choices can lead to better behavioral patterns. Emotional regulation, communication skills, and problem-solving are essential for long-term success. Building skills and reframing thoughts are key to sustainable transformations. Empowering clients to make decisions based on their needs and values is crucial.



We talk about:

-Behavior is the biggest factor in driving health outcomes.

-Changing behavior requires the right conditions: capabilities, motivation, and beliefs.

-Values and ideology play a crucial role in driving behavior change.

-Discipline and willpower are not effective in breaking bad habits.

-Developing awareness and being present with food choices can lead to better behavioral patterns.

-Emotional regulation, communication skills, and problem-solving are essential for long-term success.

-Building skills and reframing thoughts are key to sustainable transformations.

-Empowering clients to make decisions based on their needs and values is crucial.



Time Stamps: 

00:00 Introduction

00:53 The Conditions for Changing Behavior

04:16 Breaking Bad Habits: Discipline and Willpower

05:40 Developing Awareness and Being Present

07:04 Emotional Regulation and Communication Skills

08:35 Building Skills and Reframing Thoughts

10:33 Empowering Clients to Make Decisions 



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

Email List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle

SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22

Legion Code: CoachK


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Today I speak with Dr. Josh Smith about coping mechanisms and how we deal with the peaks and valleys that life throws at us. We talk about EQ versus IQ and how a person could need different coping mechanisms based on both. 



We talk about:

-“ignorance is bliss”

-EQ versus IQ

-virtue of personality tests

-existing on a sliding scale

-the “perfect” person

-how people see you

-emotional development in kids 

-saying no



Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

5:30 EQ versus IQ

14:00 introversion versus extroversion

17:48 how much to question personality tests

28:00 remembering you “exist”

34:50 emotional development in kids

43:10 perfection is a moving target

51:00 doing the work

58:30 being able to say no

63:05 invalidating your own feelings



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

Email List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle

SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22

Legion Code: CoachK



CONNECT WITH JOSH:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drj.smith/


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People crave motivation. They think it’s the key to unlocking doing what is good for them. But people rarely understand what actually drives us to behave certain ways. Today, I’l break down the four main means of motivation so you can FINALLY understand how to do what you want to do.



We talk about:

-are rewards worth it?

-coercion and toxic people

-validation of ego

-trauma’s roll in motivation

-what are your beliefs?

-understanding yourself



Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

1:18 reward with perspective

2:35 coercion

3:26 ego

4:12 ideology

6:21 trauma and motivation

10:30 understanding your beliefs

15:30 belief in yourself



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

Email List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle

SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22

Legion Code: CoachK




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In this episode, I speak with Maverick Willett, the Emotional Support Viking. He is also the CEO of SLAE Hormone Solutions and of Maverick Online Coaching. Maverick helps women lose weight and make the “after” photo last a lifetime WITHOUT harsh dieting. This conversation focuses on hormones and hormone replacement, and how so many women are being underserved by the medical community. 



We talk about:

-doctors experience with hormones

-symptoms over numbers

-you are your hormones

-balancing hormones & thyroids role

-micro commitments

-endurance over speed

-setting boundaries

-trusting your intuition

-are there bad foods?



Time Stamps: 

1:00 Introduction

4:20 the role of hormones

12:45 estrogen dominance

14:46 the importance of gut health

17:12 foundations and biggest movers

26:30 setting boundaries

32:10 valuing your own opinion

38:40 labeling foods as “bad”

45:00 self-validation

55:07 personal life focuses



CONNECT WITH KAIT:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/

Team LevelUp: https://www.instagram.com/team.levlup/

Email: Kait@levluptraining.com

Free FB Community: : https://www.facebook.com/groups/levluptraining

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitannmichelle

Email List: First Dibs on Freebies and Tips!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaitannmichelle

SnapChat: https://snapchat.com/add/kait.callahan22

Legion Code: CoachK



CONNECT WITH MAVERICK:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/maverickonlinecoaching/

SLAE: https://www.instagram.com/slaehormonesolutions/


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