A Few Things Podcast

Micah and Diana LaCerte

Welcome to "A Few Things" with Micah & Diana LaCerte Life-Changing Conversations. From Our Story to Yours World Champion Fitness Athletes • Faith-Fueled Coaches • CTN Show Hosts of SoulFit Tv • Transformation Leaders On this podcast we open up real conversations around the things that matter most, faith, fitness, marriage, healing, and the stories that shape us. With over two decades of experience transforming lives through Hitch Fit, SoulFIT Retreats, and The Breaker Mission, we've learned a few things about what it really takes to live with purpose, rise from pain, and build a life that honors God, strengthens relationships, and fuels your body and spirit. Our goal is simple with this podcact: To speak truth, offer hope, and help you live stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. A part of the Amplify Podcast Network.

  1. 6d ago

    The Truth About Transformation | Behavior Change vs Heart Transformation

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana unpack the true meaning of transformation—and why lasting change is about far more than behavior modification. Drawing from Romans 12:2, they explore the powerful difference between outward conformity and true inner transformation. This conversation goes deep into what it really means to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind," revealing that biblical renewal is more like a renovation than a quick fix. It's a process of surrender, healing, tearing down old patterns, and allowing God to rebuild something new from the inside out. Micah and Diana bring decades of experience helping people transform physically through Hitch Fit, while now also stepping into deeper work through SoulFIT Retreats, Soul Strong, and The Breaker Mission. Together, they share why so many people stay stuck in cycles of change that don't last—and why true transformation requires more than surface-level habit change. They also break down the powerful imagery behind metamorphosis in Scripture: not just looking different on the outside, but becoming something entirely new. This episode will resonate deeply with anyone walking through healing, trauma recovery, faith-based growth, mindset renewal, or a deeper transformation journey with God. If you've ever wondered why change can feel so hard, why old loops keep resurfacing, or why healing often takes longer than expected, this conversation will encourage you to embrace the process instead of resisting it. True transformation is not instant. It is deep. It is holy. And it is worth it. Comment below — we want to hear what part of this episode spoke to you most. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://soulfittv.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #Transformation #Romans12 #ChristianHealing #FaithAndFitness #MindRenewal #BiblicalTransformation #HeartTransformation #AFewThingsPodcast

    31 min
  2. May 12

    How Trauma Impacts Marriage, Communication, and Connection

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana dive into one of the most powerful relationship truths they've been unpacking lately: in marriage, you are not on opposite sides — you are on one side, but you may be carrying two very different stories. Inspired by their recent Soul Couples Retreat in Mexico, this conversation explores how conflict in marriage is often deeper than the surface issue. What looks like poor communication, defensiveness, withdrawal, frustration, or repeated loops of disagreement can actually be rooted in unhealed pain, past wounds, trauma responses, and stories that were formed long before the relationship ever began. Micah and Diana share how many couples truly love each other, yet still find themselves stuck in the same painful patterns because they do not yet understand each other's deeper story. They unpack the biblical foundation for marriage as one flesh, the importance of seeing your spouse as a teammate rather than an opponent, and why healing in relationship often begins with curiosity, safety, and learning how to hold space instead of trying to fix everything. This episode is especially meaningful for couples who feel like they keep having the same arguments, can't seem to get on the same page, or sense that there is more going on beneath the surface than either person knows how to explain. Micah and Diana talk about the power of vulnerability, why hidden stories often stay guarded behind walls of protection, and how a safe response from a spouse can become a major turning point in healing. They also discuss the importance of asking deeper questions, creating intentional space for honest conversation, and understanding that a partner's reactions may not be about the present moment alone — they may be connected to something much older that has never been fully processed or grieved. This is a conversation about marriage, communication, healing, and covenant. About learning to listen without fixing. About moving from conflict to curiosity. And about building a relationship that grows deeper, safer, and stronger over time. Comment below — we want to hear what part of this episode resonated with you most. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #MarriageHealing #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianMarriage #TraumaHealing #CommunicationInMarriage #FaithAndMarriage #AFewThingsPodcast #SoulCouplesRetreat

    31 min
  3. Apr 28

    Chicken and Dumbbells | How Strength Training Helps Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Healing

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana unpack one of the most powerful and personal themes from Micah's new book, The Breaker — the chapter called Chicken and Dumbbells. What started as a young man's desperate attempt to survive anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and the hidden effects of childhood trauma became one of the most important tools in Micah's healing journey. Long before he understood the science, Micah discovered that lifting weights and changing how he ate didn't just change his body — it changed his mind, his emotional state, and ultimately the course of his life. In this conversation, Micah and Diana break down why strength training is not just about physique. They explain how muscle contraction releases myokines — sometimes called "hope molecules" — and why movement, resistance training, and wise nutrition choices can play a powerful role in supporting mental and emotional health. They also talk about how God designed the body with incredible healing potential, and why stewarding your health is about far more than appearance. This episode speaks directly to anyone battling anxiety, depression, overwhelm, inconsistency, shame, trauma responses, or the feeling that they just can't seem to get momentum in their health journey. Micah shares how fitness first became a lifeline, then a stabilizer, and later a bridge into deeper healing work. Diana adds the trauma-informed perspective, explaining why resistance to consistency often has a deeper root — and why all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, and the belief that "I don't have time" can point to a story underneath the surface that needs healing too. You'll also hear practical encouragement around starting where you are, making strength training a non-negotiable, building consistency one step at a time, and understanding that even small daily choices can create massive transformation over time. This is a conversation about body, mind, and spirit. About discipline that leads to freedom. About strength that goes far beyond muscle. And about how God can use even "chicken and dumbbells" as part of a healing journey. Comment below — we want to hear what stood out to you most in this episode. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #StrengthTraining #MentalHealthHealing #TraumaHealing #AnxietyHelp #FaithAndFitness #ChristianHealing #TheBreaker #AFewThingsPodcast

    33 min
  4. Apr 14

    The Truth About Why You Can't Seem to Move Forward | The Missing Link in Healing

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana are joined by Maggie for a powerful conversation about breakthrough, healing, and the deeper layers of transformation. Diana shares the story behind a major milestone in her life: becoming an officially certified biblical trauma-informed coach after an intense season of personal growth, deep healing, and advanced training in trauma, resilience, and menopause coaching. What came out of that journey was not just a new certification — it was a completely new lens for understanding why so many people stay stuck in the same cycles, even when they truly want to change. This conversation unpacks the gap that often exists in the health, fitness, and transformation world. So many people are told to "just change your thoughts," "just be more disciplined," or "just follow the plan." But for many, it is not that simple. If the nervous system is dysregulated, if old wounds are still untended, and if trauma responses are still driving the body and brain, lasting transformation becomes much harder than most people realize. That is where Diana introduces S5 — her framework for helping women move toward deeper healing and true freedom. S5 stands for: Science — understanding hormones, gut health, nutrition, supplementation, and the body's chemistry Strength — building muscle, resilience, physical health, and mental strength Story — identifying the deeper roots, wounds, and patterns that keep people stuck Scripture — grounding healing and transformation in the truth and wisdom of God's Word Sisterhood — creating safe, supportive community so women do not have to heal alone Micah and Diana talk about why self-regulation matters, how the brain responds to triggers, why people often spiral into shame when surface-level solutions do not work, and how real healing often requires both practical tools and deeper story work. They also share how their own healing journeys have transformed not only their work, but their marriage, relationships, and ability to understand people with more compassion and wisdom. This episode is for anyone who feels like they keep looping through the same struggles — with food, weight, emotions, triggers, habits, self-sabotage, or inconsistent progress — and knows there has to be something deeper going on. There is. And there is hope. This is a conversation about body, mind, and spirit. About getting unstuck. About healing what was never fully tended. And about building a life marked by peace, strength, freedom, and true transformation. Comment below — we want to hear what part of this episode resonated with you most. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #TraumaHealing #FaithAndFitness #WomenOver40 #ChristianHealing #SoulStrong #TransformationJourney #BiblicalHealing #AFewThingsPodcast

    31 min
  5. Mar 31

    Fitness Myths Exposed: The Truth About "Quick Fix" Pills, Fad Diets & Sustainable Weight Loss

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana take on some of the most damaging fitness myths in the industry—from "quick fix" pills and fad diets to extreme weight-loss methods that promise fast results but leave people worse off long-term. With over 20 years each in the fitness and transformation space, and thousands of client success stories, they share the truth most people are never told: real transformation is built through sustainable daily choices—not shortcuts, starvation, or hype-driven products. They unpack how the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry often targets vulnerable people with false hope, exaggerated claims, and misleading marketing—selling pills, wraps, shots, and programs that ignore the foundations of health. Micah shares personal experiences of being offered money to falsely endorse products he never used, and why integrity has always mattered more than profit. This conversation also dives into: • Why "lose weight fast" almost always leads to regain • The difference between scale weight vs. healthy body composition • How muscle loss damages metabolism and long-term health • Why most supplements don't work without nutrition and training in place • The truth behind extreme TV weight-loss methods and their long-term harm • How trauma, emotional coping, and food behaviors are often ignored in fitness • What actually creates lasting change—physically, mentally, and emotionally If you've ever felt confused, discouraged, or burned by a fitness trend… If you've tried everything and still feel stuck… If you want truth over hype and a path that actually works long-term… This episode will help you see fitness clearly—and choose a healthier, more sustainable way forward. Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media

    33 min
  6. Mar 17

    Jesus Take the Wheel: What It Actually Looks Like to Track With the Lord-God's Timing & Discernment

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana unpack what "Jesus Take the Wheel" actually looks like in real life—not as a slogan, but as a daily posture of faith, discernment, obedience, and surrender. They share a powerful lesson inspired by filmmaker Alex Kendrick (Courageous, War Room) about tracking with the Lord—not getting ahead of Him, not falling behind Him, and learning to recognize when God is saying go, wait, pause, or let go. Through personal stories from writing The Breaker, building faith-driven businesses, and walking through seasons of resistance, pruning, and uncertainty, they reveal how forcing God's timing often leads to burnout, frustration, and unnecessary pain. This conversation dives into how to recognize spiritual resistance, why "good intentions" can still be disobedient, and how pruning—though painful—is often God's protection. Micah and Diana also explore what spiritual fitness really means, how prayer and silence sharpen discernment, and why inviting God into every part of life (not just the "spiritual" ones) changes everything. If you've been pushing something that feels stalled… If you're unsure whether to move forward or wait… If you want God's Plan A, not your own workaround… This episode will help you reset, surrender the wheel, and learn how to truly track with the Lord. Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media

    28 min
  7. Mar 3

    Trauma Responses Explained: Why You're Stuck (and How to Start Healing)

    In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana break down trauma in a way that's simple, practical, and empowering—without shame and without fluff. They share why "trauma talk" becomes a whole new language once you understand it, and how unresolved trauma can show up in everyday life as anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, emotional eating, overworking, addiction, anger, or chasing success to feel safe. They unpack the core idea: your brain's #1 job is safety—and when something happens in childhood that you can't escape, your body adapts. Those adaptations can serve you for years… but they can also keep you stuck. This conversation explains how trauma impacts the nervous system, why triggers feel so intense in the body, and why healing isn't instant—it's a process of learning to regulate, rewire, and invite God into the places that still hurt. Micah shares how fitness and success became a trauma response—how building muscle, chasing accolades, and creating an image felt like protection for the wounded inner child. Diana adds the trauma-informed lens: why we should honor the coping tools that helped us survive, while learning healthier patterns that bring true freedom—body, mind, and spirit. You'll also get actionable next steps you can apply today: movement, nutrition awareness, nervous system regulation, and removing shame so you can finally do the deeper work. Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong - https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements - https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media

    33 min
  8. Feb 10

    How Hitch Fit Started: From an Attic to 20,000 Transformations

    How Hitch Fit Started: From an Attic to 20,000 Transformations In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana share the true origin story of HitchFit—from the early MySpace days and "attic grind" to building one of the earliest online personal training programs focused on real, sustainable transformation. You'll hear how HitchFit was born long before online coaching was mainstream, why transformation (not quick fixes) became the foundation of the brand, and how early failures, debt, and risk shaped the integrity behind everything they've built. Diana opens up about her first business attempt, the lessons learned through failure, and how those experiences helped Hitch Fit avoid shortcuts and compromises. Micah also shares the powerful story of turning down The Biggest Loser, choosing faith, values, and long-term health over fame and fast money. Together, they unpack the mindset it takes to build something meaningful, the difference between a "what if" vs "even if" mentality, and why staying true to your purpose matters more than instant success. This episode is for entrepreneurs, fitness professionals, and anyone chasing transformation—in their body, business, faith, or life—who wants something that actually lasts. Topics include: • Hitch Fit origin story (2009) • Online personal training before social media exploded • MySpace fitness marketing & early transformations • Business failure, debt, and resilience • Turning down The Biggest Loser • Sustainable lifestyle change vs extreme weight loss • Faith, integrity, and purpose-driven success Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media

    30 min
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Welcome to "A Few Things" with Micah & Diana LaCerte Life-Changing Conversations. From Our Story to Yours World Champion Fitness Athletes • Faith-Fueled Coaches • CTN Show Hosts of SoulFit Tv • Transformation Leaders On this podcast we open up real conversations around the things that matter most, faith, fitness, marriage, healing, and the stories that shape us. With over two decades of experience transforming lives through Hitch Fit, SoulFIT Retreats, and The Breaker Mission, we've learned a few things about what it really takes to live with purpose, rise from pain, and build a life that honors God, strengthens relationships, and fuels your body and spirit. Our goal is simple with this podcact: To speak truth, offer hope, and help you live stronger physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. A part of the Amplify Podcast Network.

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