The Confidence Project Podcast

Christina Montalvo
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Unf*cking your brain, body, and business.

  1. 1D AGO

    Business with a Baby: What's Working, What's Changed, & What I've Had to Let go Of

    In this episode, we talk about: The sudden urge I had to remove the desk from my office (House Theory!) What has shifted for me in business since having a baby The mindset shift that helped me soften to this season of life Why I don't multi-task My change in how I view generosity + boundaries My new work pace + expectation management Building a business around your life, not the other way around

    49 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Science Will Win

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: Science Will Win

    Introducing What Women Carry: Courage Through Cancer from Science Will Win. Follow the show: Science Will Win What women carry through cancer is more than a diagnosis.  In our third episode of this miniseries, Dr. Raven Baxter explores how generations of women turned silence into advocacy and fear into progress, reshaping the perceptions and discussions around cancer over time. Through history, science, and a powerful story from Katrina M. Johnson — a woman who has lived through multiple breast cancer diagnoses and now advocates for others — the episode highlights how women continue to drive change in how cancer is understood, treated, and lived with. Featured guests: – Dr. Isaac Chan, Physician‑scientist and Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern – Kirsten Gardner, Director of Medical Humanities, University of Texas at San Antonio; Author – Katrina M. Johnson, Breast Cancer Patient; Director of Advocacy and Professional Relations, Pfizer Oncology Dive into the episode here: 00:00 – The start of three cancer diagnoses 02:06 – The history of breast cancer awareness campaigns 09:27 – How the mastectomy has changed 12:59 – Evolving research in breast cancer 15:10 – Breast cancer impacting body image and sexuality 19:29 – Emerging therapies to address breast cancer 21:18 – Addressing the BRCA gene today 23:30 – Breast cancer advocacy then and now 26:08 – Katrina's takeaways about her breast cancer story Check out our YouTube channel (@Pfizer) to watch the full interview with Raven & Katrina M. Johnson on her breast cancer journey. Season 6 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Hosts in this podcast series were compensated for their time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. FEB 25

    Grocery Budgets, Bonobos (yes, the monkeys) and The Winter Olympics!

    Hannah and Christina are back! On this epsiode, we discuss: What we spend each month on groceries, and why Christina's spending maybe wasn't so bad? The pyrotechnics of Erika Kirk's grief (lol) Bonobos- yes, the monkeys, their matriarchal society and the first killing amongst them The man at the olympics who announced his affair on wordwide television  Is Snoop Dogg a sellout? What we've been watching and why it takes so long to watch anything with a baby

    1h 4m

  4. FEB 18

    Mom Talk: Amanda's Birth Story, Part 2

    Amanda shares the second part of her birth story in this honest, funny, and often-considered-taboo multi-part Mom Talk Series.  Take care of yourself while listening- topics such as pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, surgery, etc. are mentioned in today's episode.

    1h 20m

  5. FEB 5

    The House Theory: Decluttering, Seasons, and the Subconscious

    Have you ever randomly felt the urge to clean out your closet… scrub your shower… reorganize a drawer… or deep clean a space that wasn't even on your to-do list? Same. In this episode, I'm sharing what I call The House Theory — the idea that the parts of your home you feel called to declutter, clean, or reorganize might be reflecting something deeper happening in your subconscious. We're talking about how our homes carry energy, how decluttering can be a form of moving meditation, and why this season (hello, Year of the Snake + Lunar New Year) feels like the perfect time to shed what's no longer meant to come with you. Plus: postpartum bras, dusty corners, and why I will absolutely never go commando. Ever. In this episode, we cover: Why I decluttered 27 bags and it still looks like nothing happened The connection between seasonal rhythms and our instinct to reset our homes How different rooms can represent different parts of your subconscious The symbolic meaning of spaces like basements, bathrooms, closets, and kitchens How cleaning can become a spiritual practice (without being weird about it) The Year of the Snake, shedding old energy, and making room for what's next How to use intention to create a real internal shift through external change If you've been feeling heavy, stuck, uninspired, or like you're craving a reset… this episode might be your sign to clear a corner and see what shifts. ___________________ Instagram post referenced in the episode. The caption reads: Wait til you hear my theory on how our homes represent our subconscious minds and each space represents something different within us. 🔮 Like if you have a basement or lower level- that's your deep and usually dark subconscious (where's most of the shit you never unpack? 😏). Our closets represent our intended or hopeful outward identities; our bathrooms are a place of vulnerability & becoming anew. Still working out the kinks 😂 💫for now, this I know to be true: feel like you need to shed a skin or feel rejuvenated in your work and business? Tend to the spaces where it happens the most- either declutter your laptop, organize your Google drive and canva and your phone, and/or tend to your office or that dining room table where you do most of your work. 💫You must set the intention first- then move with that energy as you clean, clear, declutter, redecorate and shift the space. Then wait and watch the shift. 💫 Let me know if you have a practice like this one or if you try it for the first time and what shifts for you!

    26 min

  6. JAN 28

    Reindeer Farms, Photo Organization, + Technology Brain Rot with Hannah Brown

    Hannah and Christina are back to discuss everything and nothing! Hannah vists a Reindeer Farm in Finland Christina survived (and almost thrived) her way through her first Holiday Season as a mom How we spent NYE Living close to vs far away from family  Desiring an analog life + time away from technology the ongoing work of organizing photos Shows we've been watching

    1 hr

  7. JAN 21

    Mom Talk: Our Birth Stories- with guest host Amanda

    Amanda and Christina share their personal insights & stories of pregnancy and birth in this honest, funny, and often-considered-taboo multi-part Mom Talk Series.  Take care of yourself while listening- topics such as pregnancy loss, traumatic birth, surgery, etc. are mentioned in today's episode.

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 14

    A Smarter Way to Plan Your Year- Why Your Plans Keep Failing And What to Do Instead

    Why Your Plans Keep Failing — And What to Do Instead Every January, we're told to plan bigger, try harder, and finally "get our shit together." By February, most people already feel behind. In this episode of The Confidence Project, Christina breaks down why planning fails even when you're motivated — and how to plan your year in a way that actually works in real life. This isn't about finding the perfect planner or forcing more discipline. It's about building plans that respect your energy, capacity, and season of life — without burning you out or setting you up for shame. If planning has ever made you feel overwhelmed, behind, or like you're doing it "wrong," this episode will change how you think about it. In This Episode, We Cover: Why most people plan for an imaginary version of themselves The real reason motivation doesn't save bad plans How to plan around capacity instead of willpower The difference between projects vs. systems (and why this matters for your sanity) Why planning brings up control, anxiety, and emotional resistance How to build a task bank that clears mental clutter The exact order I use to plan my year, month, and days How to plan without betraying yourself when life doesn't go as expected Key Takeaways: Planning fails when it's disconnected from reality If something never ends, it needs a system, not a goal Motivation won't fix a plan that ignores your energy Smarter planning works backwards from your real life — not your aspirations You don't need a better planner; you need a plan that fits your life Mentioned in This Episode: Project vs. system planning Task banks (why your to-do list isn't the problem) Seasonal and capacity-aware planning Who This Episode Is For: Women who feel busy but still behind Fitness professionals juggling clients, content, and real life Business owners who are tired of planning that doesn't translate into action Anyone navigating a season of limited energy (hello, motherhood) People who want structure without rigidity Ready to Plan Differently? If planning has felt frustrating, overwhelming, or pointless in the past — it's not because you're bad at it. It's because you were never taught how to plan with reality instead of against it. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to plan a year that actually supports your life.

    25 min
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Unf*cking your brain, body, and business.

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  • Creator
    Christina Montalvo
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    496
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © All Rights Reserved | The Confidence Project, Co. | 2015-2023
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