My Ultimate Self

Andrea Bohn

My Ultimate Self is a podcast for women who are ready to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Hosted by Andrea Bohn, certified health coach and personal growth guide, this show is for the woman who knows there is more for her — more purpose, more joy, more energy, more faith, and more intentional living. Through encouraging conversations, practical wellness tips, faith-based personal growth, and real-life stories, Andrea helps women move from feeling flat, stuck, or unsure of their next chapter to becoming the healthiest, most fulfilled version of themselves. Each episode explores topics like healthy habits, mindset shifts, spiritual growth, midlife transformation, whole food nutrition, movement, community, relationships, and discovering the woman God designed you to become. Whether you are navigating midlife, empty nesting, retirement, health changes, or simply sensing that it’s time to invest in yourself again, this podcast will encourage you to take small, meaningful steps toward your ultimate self.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Small Choices That Create Lasting Health Change

    What if the healthiest version of you is built not through big dramatic changes, but through small, simple choices repeated over time? In this episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn talks about why big, dramatic health changes often do not last and why small, consistent choices create better long-term results. Andrea shares a personal story about a short-lived New Year's resolution to give up sugar, explains how the compound effect applies to health, and offers three simple starting points for a healthier lifestyle. If you want to grow in mind, body, and spirit without feeling overwhelmed, this episode will encourage you to start small and build sustainable habits one choice at a time. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Why small choices often outperform big resolutions • The power of consistency over intensity • How simple habits create lasting change • Three foundational ways to support your health • Small steps today can lead to big results tomorrow MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Juice Plus Company and products: andreabohn.juiceplus.comThe Compound Effect: https://amzn.to/3Qqh9WSMy Ultimate Self membership community: https://myultimateself.com/collective TIMESTAMPS 00:01 Opening story: a New Year's resolution to give up sugar 02:25 Why big, dramatic health changes often do not last 05:07 Learning to choose small, sustainable changes instead of overhauls 07:12 The compound effect and how small choices add up over time 13:56 Three simple habits: add whole foods, move daily, and protect sleep 26:02 Recap: small, consistent habits lead to lasting results NEXT STEP Choose one small health habit to practice this week. Start simple, stay consistent, and let small choices begin moving you toward your ultimate self.

    26 min
  2. 4d ago

    Why Intentional Movement Matters

    What if the reason your body feels stiff, achy, or unstable isn’t that you need to work harder—but that you need to move with more intention? In this interview episode of the podcast, Andrea is joined by her daughter Brittany, a physical therapist specializing in orthopedics and hypermobility and a certified Pilates instructor. Together, they talk about why so many people struggle with aches, pains, and movement limitations, even when they are trying to take care of their bodies. Brittany explains what stability really means, how hypermobility can affect everyday movement, and why Pilates can be such a helpful tool for building strength, control, and body awareness. This conversation is a practical, encouraging reminder that caring for your body does not have to be complicated. Small, consistent, intentional movement can support long-term health in mind, body, and spirit. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Why your body may need more than strength to feel its best • The often-overlooked role of stability in movement and wellness • What Pilates can teach us about moving with greater intention • How body awareness influences pain, performance, and resilience • Simple ways to support your body for the long term MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Brittany Uhlenbrock, DPT: https://www.restoremovementmethod.com/aboutPilates: mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, and equipment-based PilatesHypermobility and hypermobility spectrum considerationsStability, mobility, proprioception, and body awarenessFunctional dry needling, orthopedic physical therapy, and running-related injury recoveryUltimate Self Collective : https://myultimateself.com/collective TIMESTAMPS 00:17 Why so many people struggle with aches, pains, and back issues 01:54 Meet Brittany and her physical therapy and Pilates background 08:24 Why modern life can contribute to pain and movement issues 10:39 What stability really means for the body 13:20 Hypermobility explained in simple terms 19:10 How Pilates helps build stability, control, and body awareness 23:39 Mat Pilates versus reformer Pilates 38:05 What long-term body care really looks like 40:00 Mat Pilates inside the Ultimate Self Collective NEXT STEP Try one intentional movement practice this week—whether it’s a short walk, gentle stretching, or a simple mat Pilates session—and notice how your body feels when you move with awareness instead of just intensity

    40 min
  3. 4d ago

    Why Changing Habits Feels So Hard

    What if the reason changing your habits feels so hard isn’t because you lack willpower, but because you’ve been trying to change in the wrong way? In this episode of the podcast, Andrea talks about why changing habits can feel so hard and why motivation alone is not enough for lasting growth. Andrea shares three common reasons healthy habits are difficult to maintain. She also explains the deeper mindset shift that helps change last: moving from simply changing behavior to becoming the kind of woman who lives in alignment with her health, faith, and purpose. If you are working on healthier habits for your mind, body, or spirit, this episode will encourage you to start small, get clear on your why, learn what you need to know, and celebrate progress over perfection. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Why motivation alone rarely leads to lasting change • The hidden reason most new habits don't stick • How identity shapes your daily choices • Why small steps create bigger results than dramatic overhauls • A simple framework for creating meaningful, lasting change MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE myultimateself.comBook mentioned: Eat That Frog by Brian TracySilver Seas by Margot: https://www.instagram.com/silverseasbymargot/Reflection question: Where are you desiring the most change right now - mind, body, or spirit? TIMESTAMPS 00:01 Why healthier habits are about mind, body, and spirit 01:10 Why motivation is temporary and cannot sustain lasting change 05:58 Busy schedules, procrastination, and trying to change too much 10:17 The identity shift: moving from doing to becoming 19:30 Practical tools for lasting change: why, education, small steps, celebration, and faith NEXT STEP If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who is trying to build healthier habits or take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram at @andrea4health. Let’s keep encouraging one another as we grow in mind, body, and spirit.

    32 min
  4. 4d ago

    Growth Does Not Have an Expiration Date

    What if midlife isn’t about winding down, but about waking up to the woman God is still inviting you to become? In this first episode of the My Ultimate Self Podcast, host Andrea Bohn shares the heart behind the show and why growth, wellness, and faith matter in every season of life. Andrea reflects on her journey from overwhelmed mom to health coach, her family's health story, and the mindset shifts that helped her see midlife as an invitation to grow, not wind down. You'll hear encouragement for caring for your mind, body, and spirit, embracing small daily choices, and trusting God through uncomfortable seasons of change. If you've ever wondered whether it is too late to become healthier, stronger, or more fulfilled, this episode will remind you that growth has no expiration date. KEY TAKEAWAYS Becoming your ultimate self is a journey, not a destinationSmall daily choices can create meaningful transformation Whole-person wellness includes the body, mind, and spiritGod often uses discomfort to invite us into deeper trust, courage, and change MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE My Ultimate Self website: www.myultimateself.comQuiz: What's Standing Between You and Your Ultimate Self?The Ultimate Source program: https://theultimatesource.org/welcome-to-the-ultimate-source-program1?am_id=AndreaBohnTopics mentioned: epigenetics and whole food nutrition TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to episode one and why this podcast matters 02:30 Andrea's family health story and desire for proactive wellness 04:46 Whole food nutrition, health coaching, and small lifestyle changes 07:08 Expanding wellness to include mind, body, spirit, and faith 11:29 Three mindset shifts for growth, discomfort, and your next step NEXT STEP Ready to keep growing in mind, body, and spirit? Visit myultimateself.com/quiz to take the free quiz and learn more about joining the Ultimate Self Collective.

    18 min

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About

My Ultimate Self is a podcast for women who are ready to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Hosted by Andrea Bohn, certified health coach and personal growth guide, this show is for the woman who knows there is more for her — more purpose, more joy, more energy, more faith, and more intentional living. Through encouraging conversations, practical wellness tips, faith-based personal growth, and real-life stories, Andrea helps women move from feeling flat, stuck, or unsure of their next chapter to becoming the healthiest, most fulfilled version of themselves. Each episode explores topics like healthy habits, mindset shifts, spiritual growth, midlife transformation, whole food nutrition, movement, community, relationships, and discovering the woman God designed you to become. Whether you are navigating midlife, empty nesting, retirement, health changes, or simply sensing that it’s time to invest in yourself again, this podcast will encourage you to take small, meaningful steps toward your ultimate self.