The Mind Body Shift Podcast

Katerina Daskalaki

Welcome to The Mind Body Shift, a podcast for women rebuilding strength, health, and confidence after health challenges. Mind Body Shift explores adaptive strength training, low-stress fat loss, nervous system regulation, recovery-based progress, and sustainable health for women whose bodies don’t fit normal fitness culture. This is strength that rebuilds trust in your capabilities as a woman living with a health condition.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 17 - I Ate the Same as My Husband and Gained Weight

    You already know men need more calories. That's not the problem. The problem is sitting at the same table, eating the same dinner, watching a completely different outcome, and having to just accept that. Over and over again. In this episode, I'm talking about why this experience is so emotionally exhausting for petite women, why understanding the biology doesn't actually make it any easier to live with, and the mistake I see most women make when they try to deal with it. This isn't about explaining the basics. It's about what's underneath the frustration, and what actually helps. If you've ever felt like your body is working against you, this one's for you. IG: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_katerina/

    17 min

  2. May 22

    Ep. 16 - What I’d Tell a Petite Woman Starting from Scratch

    If you're a petite woman who's been eating less, moving more, and still not seeing results, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing everything I wish someone had told me at the very beginning: why generic fitness advice so often fails smaller women, what actually matters when you're in a calorie deficit, and how to start building a body that feels strong, capable, and yours. This isn't about shrinking yourself. It's about finally working with your body instead of against it. Whether you're starting your fat loss journey for the first time or starting over after years of doing it the hard way, pull up a chair. We're going to figure this out together. In this episode: Why petite women have unique fat loss challenges (and it's not your fault)What I'd do differently if I were starting from scratch todayThe mindset shift that changes everything

    17 min

  3. Apr 20

    Ep. 15 - Keep Messing It Up After One ‘Bad’ Day? This Is Why

    If you keep “messing it up” after one bad day… this is why. Most women over 30 aren’t struggling with fat loss because they lack discipline. They’re stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle where one slip turns into a full reset. In this video, I break down: Why one “bad” day turns into a week off track Lets connect:Instagram:   / coaching_with_katerina

    11 min

  4. Apr 13

    Ep. 14 - How to stop starting over and Actually enjoy the journey

    If you're tired of starting over with your fat loss or weight loss journey and can't seem to stick to something long term, maybe the difference is in the enjoyment. If you don't enjoy the journey then it's going to be a whole lot harder to tick to. In this episode I talk about how to stop starting over and actually enjoy the journey. Find me here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_katerina/ My personal email for those who have feedback, questions or would like to reach out for some help: katerinamindbody@gmail.com

    27 min

  5. Mar 27

    Ep. 13 - Losing Fat Without Giving Up Your Social Life

    If you think fat loss means giving up your social life, you’ve got it wrong. In this episode, I break down why you keep falling into the all-or-nothing trap—and the simple rules that let you enjoy meals out, drinks, and real life without constantly undoing your progress. No extremes or guilt. Just better decisions that actually stick.

    23 min

  6. Mar 25

    Ep. 12 - 5 Things I'd Tell Every Women Over 30 Before She Starts a Fat Loss Phase

    I've created this podcast episode to be as useful as possible for any woman wanting to start a fat loss phase. These are 5 points not to be taken lightly and will help you on your journey! If you have any questions or feedback I always love answering and reading them! Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_with_katerina/

    23 min

  7. Mar 2

    Ep. 11 - Strength Without Burnout: Rebuilding Your Body When Normal Fitness Doesn’t Fit

    If you’ve ever felt like fitness wasn’t built for your body, this podcast is for you. Today I want to give you 8 powerful shifts that will completely change how you approach strength, fat loss, and health... especially if you’ve struggled with burnout, crashes, flare-ups, or inconsistency.

    17 min

  8. Jan 20

    Ep. 10 - Strong, Not Obsessed

    What if getting strong didn’t require obsession? In this episode of The Mind Body Method, I talk about what it really means to build a healthy relationship with fitness— one that supports your life instead of taking it over. We explore why so many women feel anxious about missing workouts, guilty for resting, or stuck in all-or-nothing cycles, and why science shows that obsession and rigid discipline don’t actually lead to better long-term results. You’ll learn: Why “discipline” often masks stress and fear How obsession impacts your nervous system, hormones, and recovery The difference between being strong and being controlled by fitness What sustainable, calm consistency actually looks like How to make progress without fitness becoming your identity This episode is for you if you want to feel strong, capable, and consistent — without tracking, restricting, or thinking about fitness 24/7. Because strength isn’t rigid, it’s adaptable. And it lasts.

    15 min
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Welcome to The Mind Body Shift, a podcast for women rebuilding strength, health, and confidence after health challenges. Mind Body Shift explores adaptive strength training, low-stress fat loss, nervous system regulation, recovery-based progress, and sustainable health for women whose bodies don’t fit normal fitness culture. This is strength that rebuilds trust in your capabilities as a woman living with a health condition.

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  • Creator
    Katerina Daskalaki
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katerina Daskalaki
  • Show Website
    The Mind Body Shift Podcast