Grounded and Gritty

Gaylemarie Kayes

Grounded and Gritty is for the woman juggling kids, work, her health, her sanity, and everything in between. We talk about how to take care of yourself in the middle of real life — not the fantasy version. Nutrition, lifting, hormones, motherhood, mindset, discipline, and all the honest conversations that help you show up as the strongest version of you.

  1. Jan 14

    10. Human Design, Rule-Breaking, and Listening to Your Gut

    Human design has been cracking me open in the best way and I wasn’t expecting that. In this episode, we talk about the rules we follow without questioning, how they disconnect us from our inner knowing, and how learning your human design can help you make decisions with less force and more trust. This is about energy, gut instincts, and remembering that you’re not broken, you’re just not designed to live by someone else’s blueprint. Follow me and read everything I talked about over on substack

    19 min

  2. Jan 7

    9. the peptide conversation we should be having and what i’m doing personally

    Peptides are everywhere right now, and the conversation around them feels either overhyped or fear-driven. In this episode, I’m breaking down what peptides actually are, why so many people are skeptical or scared of them, and where that fear really comes from. I also share what I’m personally doing, how I’m thinking about peptides through a health, longevity, and integrity lens, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. This isn’t about pushing protocols or selling shortcuts. It’s about education, nuance, and having an honest conversation that’s missing in the wellness space. Follow me and read more about peptides over on Substack

    17 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    7. My Unpopular Wellness Opinions for 2026

    Forget the usual New Year wellness advice. In this episode, I break down my most unpopular wellness takes for 2026,,, including why biohacking tools and “fancy” wellness gadgets can actually help, how to use daily weigh-ins without spiraling, and when GLP-1 medications or peptides might be worth considering. A nuanced, real-life conversation about weight loss, metabolism, food noise, and sustainable health. Follow me on Substack

    20 min

  4. 12/24/2025

    7. Holding Less to Hold More, My Anxiety, Rest and Woo Woo Awakening

    This is a personal episode recorded from the couch under a blanket not from the other side. Lately something has felt off for me. I am great at effort and terrible at rest. Even when I slow down my nervous system does not. Anxiety for me shows up as urgency control and needing to do it right. This season is asking me to hold less not more and I do not like that. In this episode I share what I have been exploring out of curiosity not certainty. Human design. To Be Magnetic work. Astrology. The woo woo things that are helping me understand my patterns around control money rest and safety. This mirrors everything I teach about the body. You cannot force safety. Rules feel safe until they suffocate you. Curiosity creates space. Flexibility creates sustainability. You do not need to believe in any of this. You are allowed to explore without commitment. Thanks for being here with me. Read My Substack Join Mirror with my invite code W8U299. Open the Mirror app and enter this code during onboarding to redeem.

    19 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    6. Rules Are Not the Problem Rigidity Is How to Actually Honor Your Body

    If you feel stuck with your body food or training this episode is for you. What worked before might not be working anymore and that does not mean you are doing something wrong. It usually means your body has changed. In this episode I talk about the difference between using rules versus using guides when it comes to nutrition exercise and fat loss. Why textbook advice often falls apart in real life and how stress sleep hormones and seasons of life change what your body needs. We talk about: -Why doing more is not always the answer-How to stay curious instead of rigid-Why tracking macros is a tool not a rule-How to adapt your approach as your body and life change If you want sustainable fat loss better recovery and a healthier relationship with food and training this conversation will land. I also share details about my six week Ritual program starting January 5 and how podcast listeners can get early access and a discount. If this episode resonates share it with a friend leave a review and come say hi on Instagram @gm_k Read my substack Here

    17 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    5. Generational Sh*t, Food Rules, and Finally Feeling Like Myself Again

    I just got back from Costa Rica… and it took me until Thursday to actually arrive.If you’re a do-er, an overthinker, a woman who tries so damn hard to be present but still feels stuck in your head — this episode is going to feel like a mirror. I’m talking about: • why presence is a skill, not a vibe you magically fall into• the nervous system work that finally cracked something open for me• the wild moment my client realized her mom’s food guilt became her food guilt• why so many women are “doing everything right” but still feel off• and the truth: it’s not the grocery list, meal plan, or protein snack that’s holding you back — it’s the patterns you never chose but are still living inside This one is for the women who work hard, care deeply, and want to feel grounded in their body and life… without burning themselves into the ground to get there. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just be present?” — hit play. This one’s yours. Follow me on Substack

    16 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    4. Consistency You Can Actually Live With

    This episode breaks down what real consistency looks like when life feels full, your routine gets disrupted, or you’re traveling. I talk about what’s changed in my own rhythm lately, why you don’t need to chase perfection, and how to build a version of consistency that adjusts with your season instead of collapsing every time something shifts. We get into the difference between discipline and rigidity, why “the doable version” is the only version that sticks, and how to keep your momentum no matter where you are or what your week looks like. If you’ve ever felt like you can only stay on track when life is perfectly organized, this one will change that for you.

    17 min

  8. 11/26/2025

    3. Why Your Body Feels Different (Even When You’re Doing the Same Things)

    There comes a point where you are doing everything you have always done, and yet your body feels different. Maybe your runs feel heavier or your lifts feel slower. Maybe your recovery is hit or miss or you feel like your results are less predictable even though your routine has not changed. Most women immediately assume something is wrong with them or that they are losing discipline. That is not what is happening. In this episode I break down what is actually going on when your body starts responding differently. Life stress changes how your body adapts. The mental load you carry every day matters more than you think. And hormonal shifts and perimenopause can influence everything from your sleep to your inflammation to your blood sugar. It is real and it is happening to more women than anyone talks about. This episode will help you understand what your body is trying to communicate and how to support it better. We talk about training, fueling, recovery, stress, and the adjustments that actually help you feel strong again in the season you are in. If you have been wondering why things feel different lately, this conversation is going to land for you.

    24 min
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Grounded and Gritty is for the woman juggling kids, work, her health, her sanity, and everything in between. We talk about how to take care of yourself in the middle of real life — not the fantasy version. Nutrition, lifting, hormones, motherhood, mindset, discipline, and all the honest conversations that help you show up as the strongest version of you.

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  • Creator
    Gaylemarie Kayes
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gaylemarie Kayes
  • Show Website
    Grounded and Gritty