Mindset Lounge with Morgan

Morgan Eldrett

Your space for self improvement and success. Join pro bodybuilder and business owner Morgan as she dives into the mindset shifts, habits and strategies that create success. Whether you’re an athlete striving for the next level or someone looking to break through mental barriers, this podcast is here to help you take action, build confidence, and elevate your life. Expect solo deep dives, real talk on overcoming challenges, and guest insights from those who’ve mastered the art of resilience. Growth starts here.

  1. 6d ago

    The Gut Health Coach On Why Balance Beats Discipline | Jessie Biagioni

    Jessie Biagioni built an entire world around gut health, whole foods and wellness but it started from a lonely, stuck place where she was following every PDF, every TikTok, every "high protein" hack and still ending up more puffy, more anxious and more confused than ever. In this episode we get into why doing more is so often the wrong move, how gut health and mental health are wired together, and why real change is never one big moment - it's a thousand tiny paper cuts of progress. This is a masterclass in consistency, self awareness and building healthy habits that actually fit your life. If you've ever done all the "right" things and wondered why nothing's working, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why trying harder makes you look and feel worse — and what to do insteadThe gut health and mental health connection nobody talks about enoughHow to escape all-or-nothing thinking around food (and where it comes from)"Radical responsibility" — the mindset shift that changes everythingWhy your obsession isn't the problem — you just need to choose it wiselyThe real reason people stay stuck: overwhelm, not lack of discipline You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

  2. Aug 3

    Two Ex-Bodybuilders On Stepping Away, Evolving & Having No Regrets

    Cade Robertson and I were two athletes who tied our entire identity to being the most disciplined person in the room. This is the honest conversation about what happens when you step away from that: the loss of identity, the disordered eating no one talks about, the shame of tying your self worth to a title, and the slow work of separating who you are from what you achieve. It's about discipline vs obsession, learning to let go, and realising that evolving isn't the same as giving up. If you've ever felt boxed into one version of yourself - the disciplined one, the achiever, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why the best and worst memories of competing are the exact same momentHow healthy discipline quietly tips into obsession and disordered eatingThe identity shift after stepping away and why "who am I now?" hits so hardWhy no one actually cares as much as you think (and you don't owe anyone an explanation)How to channel discipline into something you love instead of something that drains youValues over titles: building a life you actually want, with zero regrets Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT 💛 This episode discusses disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. Butterfly Foundation National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (call, chat or email, 8am–midnight AEST, 7 days).

  3. Jul 30

    Why You Crack Under Pressure and How to Let Go of Expectations | Hannah Ward

    Expectations don't make you better - they quietly kill your joy, your pride, and every ounce of self-compassion you've got. In this episode I sit down with runner Hannah Ward to unpack what really happens when we crack under pressure. Hannah had just run her first marathon at the Gold Coast — pushing through nerves, an injury, and the high standards she holds for herself — and what she learned about the difference between intention and expectation is something every runner, lifter, or high-achiever needs to hear. We get into the mental side of marathon training nobody posts about: the shoulds that spiral in your head at kilometre six, why going slow makes you fast, and how the confidence you're chasing actually comes from one thing — keeping the promises you make to yourself. If you're someone who sets a goal, ties your whole worth to hitting it, and then falls apart when the day doesn't go to plan, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why expectations kill your joy — and how swapping them for intention changes everythingWhat "cracking under pressure" actually looks like mid-race, and how Hannah regulated herself backThe real reason confidence comes from keeping small promises to yourself (make your bed, lay your clothes out, do the thing)Why being the hardest worker beat being the most talented — Hannah's netball backstoryHow to break a huge goal down so the big picture stops overwhelming youThe truth about optimisation culture, easy runs, and why rest is productive You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

  4. Jul 21

    PODVLOG: i lost my identity, so i disappeared (the pods getting a rebrand!)

    I went completely ghost on the thing that truly lights up my soul and it's time to tell you why. For the last few months I disappeared. No podcast, no socials, no showing up. When I stopped bodybuilding, my whole identity was shaken and I genuinely didn't know who I was without it. I thought I had to be healed, perfect, and on "the other side" before I could show up for you again but that's just not the case! In this episode I'm getting really honest about the identity crisis that comes with life after sport, why my discipline and routines started controlling me instead of serving me, and how I found my way back to myself. In this video we cover: Why I went ghost, the truth about losing my identity when I stopped bodybuildingThe two Morgans: the disciplined athlete vs the girl who wants fun and spontaneity (and why you're allowed to be both!)When discipline stops being a choice and starts controlling youThe disordered patterns that resurfaced and the shame I carried around themCopying other girls, comparison, and how I finally learnt to be myselfThe rebrand! New hair, new era, and behind the scenes of the sporty chic podcast cover shoot Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

  5. Jun 15

    You're not lazy! Why you never feel like you're doing enough and how to fix it.

    You've had a full, busy day and you still went to bed feeling like you wasted it. That's not a you problem. That's your brain doing something very specific that nobody's ever explained to you. In this episode, we're getting into the psychology of why high achievers are often the least satisfied people in the room, why no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough. We talk about productivity anxiety, the Zeigarnik Effect (why your brain is literally wired to hyper-fixate on everything you haven't done), and the system I personally use every single day to close those loops, build self-trust, and actually go to bed feeling proud of myself. Because here's what I've learned: if you want to be more productive, you need to feel more positive first. If you're someone who underreports your wins, feels guilty resting, or uses the words "should" and "could" on yourself constantly - this one's for you! In this episode we cover: • Why high achievers are often the least satisfied people — and the science behind it • What productivity anxiety actually is and why it's more common than you think • The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain remembers everything you haven't done more than what you have • The signs you're actually productive — you're just telling yourself a different story • The Good Day Recipe: my five daily non-negotiables that close the loops and make every day feel like a win • Why positive self-talk isn't soft — it's what actually drives more productivity You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The psychologist moment that started it all and why this episode is more than just a to-do list system 02:00 – The toxic side of productivity nobody talks about 05:44 – Productivity anxiety: what it is and why it's keeping you stuck 06:48 – Signs you're actually productive — just hard on yourself 09:17 – The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain is wired to feel behind 10:59 – How to use the Zeigarnik Effect to your advantage 12:43 – The Good Day Recipe: your five daily non-negotiables 17:21 – How this builds self-trust and stops negative self-talk 19:24 – What a Good Day Recipe looks like for every kind of life 21:04 – Closing the loop: expectations, goalposts and going to bed feeling

  6. Jun 8

    How to Get Out of a Slump & Back Into Your Groove (5 Steps)

    Most people will hit a slump at some point this year - and most people will stay stuck in it way longer than they need to. I've been in one. Lots of ideas, no execution, making excuses, feeling flat and uninspired. And I finally decided I was done with it. In this episode I'm walking you through the exact five step process I used to get myself back into a groove - a reset routine that's less about hustle and more about getting back to your core. Whether you're in a full motivation slump or just feeling a little off, this one is your blueprint to get unstuck and start moving again. If you've been waiting for someone to just hand you the system, here it is! In this episode we cover: - The red light/green light life audit (from Matthew McConaughey's Green Lights) and how to use it to get brutally clear on what's holding you back - Why doing all the things you've been putting off is non-negotiable for clearing mental baggage - and how to make it actually fun - How to create your "Good Day Recipe" - the 4–5 daily non-negotiables that build real self-belief and consistency over time - Energy window stacking: how to structure your day around when you feel most alive so momentum builds itself - Why adding play is the most underrated self-improvement tool - and how it makes every other step work better You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT

  7. May 25

    Blair Rubock - How to Back Yourself and Take More Risks

    Blair Rubock spent his life savings filming a documentary with a tribe in the Indonesian jungle — and what he found there will completely change the way you think about risk, presence and what it means to back yourself. In this episode we cover: - Why the biggest risk you'll ever take is never backing yourself at all and how to silence the inner critic when everyone around you is playing it safe - What Blair discovered living with a tribe deep in the Indonesian jungle for a week with no technology, no phones and no plan - What living with a tribe who have nothing teaches us about presence, connection and how little we actually need to be happy - How to face your storms head on, the bison and the cow philosophy and why running away from hard things only makes them worse - How to regulate your nervous system so the small things stop rattling you — and why presence is the foundation of a calmer, more grounded life Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & who is Blair Rubock 04:15 – How Through Strangers Eyes started & losing his pop to cancer 08:38 – Where the courage to take big risks actually comes from 15:18 – Quitting your job with no plan & silencing the fear 18:01 – Living with a tribe in Indonesia & what they taught him 49:51 – The no problem attitude & presence as a way of life 53:17 – What a calm nervous system actually looks like 55:17 – The bison and the cow — run head first at the storm

  8. May 18

    #1 Confidence Expert: Confidence Is Like a Muscle, You Must Work On It Often

    Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s something we build, one choice at a time. Colleen Callander is a best selling author of The Power Of Confidence and was the CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan for 13 years. In this episode we cover: - How to flip the script on failures - The 8 confidence myths and how to overcome them - Colleens "confidence compass" (values, inner voice, self awareness, boundaries, rituals) - Why confidence isn't fixed - How to navigate a mean inner critic - What burn out looked like for Colleen and the lessons she learnt from that season You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Welcome & introducing Colleen Callander01:00 — No one is born confident: confidence is a skill, not a trait03:20 — Confidence is like a muscle — use it or lose it04:10 — Introverts, extroverts & the myth of loud confidence06:07 — The inner critic: where it starts & how it shows up07:30 — Outsourcing your worth to other people's validation11:15 — Change your story, change your life (the 3-step method)19:19 — Burnout at 36: the red Ferrari that never left the track39:47 — The Confidence Compass: values, voice, self-awareness, boundaries & rituals55:57 — The 3 M's morning ritual to build confidence daily

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Your space for self improvement and success. Join pro bodybuilder and business owner Morgan as she dives into the mindset shifts, habits and strategies that create success. Whether you’re an athlete striving for the next level or someone looking to break through mental barriers, this podcast is here to help you take action, build confidence, and elevate your life. Expect solo deep dives, real talk on overcoming challenges, and guest insights from those who’ve mastered the art of resilience. Growth starts here.