Couch to Cardio Podcast

Crystal Gareau
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Trying to get our life together… but also we love snacks and binge-worthy TV. Welcome to Couch to Cardio — a cozy lifestyle podcast hosted by Crystal about rebuilding routines, wellness, workouts, grief, motivation, and millennial life without pretending to have it all together. Expect relatable conversations, treadmill TV binges, Starbucks frappes, realistic fitness talk, and cozy chaos. New episodes weekly for the girls healing, growing, and pressing “next episode.”

  1. Sep 24

    I’m at the Age Where Convenience Wins

    At some point, I stopped believing that the cheapest option or the hardest way was automatically the “better” choice. This week, I’m talking about how my definition of worth it has changed — from direct flights and easy parking to ordering ahead, comfy shoes, delivery, and choosing the option that saves me time, energy, and unnecessary frustration. I’m also sharing the things I still refuse to pay extra for, why hotels are definitely one of them, and the new thing I’m figuring out: sometimes choosing convenience is not lazy — it just means I finally understand what my time and patience are worth.

    I’m at the Age Where Convenience Wins

  2. Sep 14

    Why Do I Need a Little Treat for Everything?

    Finished a workout? Little treat. Survived a long day? Little treat. Ran an errand I absolutely did not want to run? Obviously, I deserve a little treat. 😂 In Episode 12 of Couch to Cardio, I’m talking about my need to turn practically everything into a reward—and why, maybe, that isn’t always a bad thing. We’re chatting about the tiny things that motivate us, finding joy in everyday life, and the difference between enjoying a treat and feeling like every single accomplishment needs to come with a prize. Because apparently my brain has developed its own rewards program, and the points system is VERY generous. I’m also sharing this week’s Tiny Win, what’s keeping me entertained for Treadmill TV, and how things are going as I continue trying to build better habits without sucking all the fun out of life. If you’ve ever said “I deserve a little treat” after doing the most basic adult task imaginable… this episode is definitely for you. 😂 🎧 Grab your headphones, your walking shoes—and yes, probably your little treat—and come hang out with me. I’m just a girl trying to get my life together… without giving up snacks and binge-worthy TV. 💕

    Why Do I Need a Little Treat for Everything?

  3. Sep 7

    I Want to Go Out… Until It’s Time to Go Out

    Why do plans sound SO good when you make them… and then the day actually arrives? 😂 This week on Couch to Cardio, we’re talking about the constant battle between wanting a social life and also desperately wanting to stay home on the couch. I’m getting into the mental gymnastics of making plans, watching my social battery slowly drain, and wondering why something I was genuinely excited about suddenly feels like a major life commitment when it’s time to put on real pants and leave the house. Plus, we’re catching up on real life, Tiny Wins, what I’ve been watching for Treadmill TV, and the usual attempt to keep moving and get my life together without pretending I have any of it figured out. If you’ve ever thought, “Yes! I’d love to go!” followed several days later by “Why did I agree to this?” — this episode is for you. 😂 🎧 Grab your headphones, hit the treadmill—or stay firmly planted on the couch. Both are welcome here. I’m just a girl trying to get my life together… without giving up snacks and binge-worthy TV. 💕

    I Want to Go Out… Until It’s Time to Go Out

  4. Sep 1

    I Have Too Many Tabs Open — In My Brain

    Do you ever feel like your brain has 37 tabs open, three are frozen, and one is playing music but you have no idea where it is coming from? 😂 This week, I’m talking about mental clutter, decision fatigue, endless lists, forgetting why I picked up my phone, and why sometimes we feel exhausted even when we cannot point to one big thing we actually did. Plus, I’ve got all my 30 Days Back on Track trackers ready for September 1, complete with brand-new Sharpies because apparently fresh markers are essential to personal growth. 😂 We also took a break from Nashville and somehow binged the entire season of Sterling Point. This week’s reminder: maybe getting organized is not about remembering everything. Maybe it is about giving your brain fewer things to hold. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

    I Have Too Many Tabs Open — In My Brain

  5. Aug 25

    Zoo Days, Extra Innings & Real Life

    After a two-week break, we’re back—and this episode is all about our family trip to Toronto. We made our third visit to the Toronto Zoo, walked about 17,000 steps, squeezed in an unexpected ER visit after an iPad-versus-toe incident, stayed in an Airbnb, and watched the Blue Jays take the game into extra innings… only to lose anyway. 😂 I’m also sharing one of our favourite family travel traditions, why imperfect trips can still make the best memories, a very questionable car-cleaning experiment involving dish soap and vinegar, and what I’m looking forward to with 30 Days Back on Track. Plus, we’re still watching Nashville, and this week’s Tiny Win is a simple one: sitting back down and pressing record. Sometimes real life is messy, funny, completely ordinary—and still worth talking about.

    Zoo Days, Extra Innings & Real Life

  6. Aug 11

    Things I Thought I'd Have Figured Out By Now

    Episode 8: Things I Thought I’d Have Figured Out by Now I really thought I’d have adulthood figured out by my 40s. Turns out, I still rehearse phone calls, forget passwords, have no idea what’s for dinner, and somehow keep collecting hobbies. 😂 This week, I’m talking about the things I still haven’t mastered—and a few things I actually have learned along the way, especially when it comes to money, debt, unexpected expenses, and trusting myself to handle what comes next. Plus, I’m on Day 8 of the 75 Day Soft Challenge, got all my workouts in, we’re still watching Nashville, and I’m sharing a first look at 30 Days Back on Track, starting September 1. Maybe having your life together isn’t about knowing everything. Maybe it’s just learning how to keep figuring it out.

    Things I Thought I'd Have Figured Out By Now

  7. Aug 3

    Why Don't I Know How To Relax

    Why does sitting still sometimes feel like I’m doing something wrong? This week, I’m talking about where that feeling may have started, why I turn nearly every hobby into a project, and the difference between doing something because it brings me joy and doing it because I feel guilty stopping. Plus, I finished the forgotten episodes of The Good Wife, wrapped up Ransom Canyon, started rewatching Nashville, and began Day 1 of the 75 Day Soft Challenge. A relatable conversation about rest, productivity, and learning that not every free moment needs an assignment. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐ Follow the show and leave a review—I genuinely love reading them.

    Why Don't I Know How To Relax

  8. Jul 27

    Growing Up Together

    Episode 6: We Grew Up Together I became a mom at 19, while my husband became a dad at 18. We were still figuring out adulthood while learning how to raise a family—and in many ways, we grew up alongside our children. This week, I’m talking about young motherhood, identity, and learning who I am now that our kids are grown and family life looks different. Plus, I gave Little House on the Prairie a fair try, went back to The Good Wife, and discovered I somehow missed two entire seasons. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐ Follow the show and leave a review—I truly love reading them.

    Growing Up Together
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About

Trying to get our life together… but also we love snacks and binge-worthy TV. Welcome to Couch to Cardio — a cozy lifestyle podcast hosted by Crystal about rebuilding routines, wellness, workouts, grief, motivation, and millennial life without pretending to have it all together. Expect relatable conversations, treadmill TV binges, Starbucks frappes, realistic fitness talk, and cozy chaos. New episodes weekly for the girls healing, growing, and pressing “next episode.”

Information

  • Creator
    Crystal Gareau
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Crystal Gareau
  • Show Website
    Couch to Cardio Podcast

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