Overt Thinking

Kelsie Michelle
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  • Health & Fitness
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We women are S-tier over thinkers... Overt Thinking Podcast is where pop culture meets science, and we cut through the noise so you don’t have to. We dive into the buzz-worthy topics and real world situations women face in fitness, health, and the pursuit of being badass women in today's modern world. With unfiltered honesty and a touch of humor, we unpack it all so you can level up with facts, not fads!

  1. Jun 8

    Ep. 63: Bad Body Image Day? Here's What To Do Instead of Spiraling

    Bad body image days happen to us all (yes, even at your "goal body.") The body criticism is something we've all inherited from decades of diet culture and society's constant scrutiny of every tiny feature of a woman's body that doesn't match a Barbie doll. In this episode we're talking about where that shame actually comes from, why "just love your body" is the worst advice anyone could give you, and what to actually do when you wake up feeling like garbage about yourself. You deserve the tools and coaching for those days you feel a little extra hard on yourself. We're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang! Connect with us on IG: ⁠@Overt_ThinkingPocast⁠ ⁠@KelsieMichelle_⁠ and ⁠@briannalamb

    25 min

  2. Jun 1

    Ep. 62: How to Get Back on Track After Vacation Without Punishing Yourself

    Post-vacation guilt is real, but it doesn't have to run the show. Bri just got back from Greece and we're getting into all of it: the body image noise that showed up on the trip, what the first 48 hours home actually looked like, and how to get back into your routine without treating your body like it did something wrong. These are the exact steps she took to feel like herself again without punishing herself for enjoying her life.

    55 min

  3. May 18

    Ep. 61: She Traded Diet Culture for the Weight Room- This Is What Changed for Caitlin Dowd

    Most of us didn't choose diet culture. It chose us. It showed up in our mothers' voices, in the magazines we grew up reading, in the industries we worked in and the social circles we moved through. For Caitlin Dowd, it showed up in the NYC fashion industry where smallness wasn't just preferred, it was currency. This is her story. The years of wrestling with her body, the endless cycle of restriction and group fitness chaos, and the long road to finally finding freedom from the noise. In this episode, our hosts sit down with Bri's own client to talk about what it actually looks like to trade the diet culture playbook for the simplified, lifting principles (and what shifts when you stop trying to shrink and start building something real). This is the client's POV. That's exactly why it hits different-- she's just like you! We're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang! Connect with us on IG: ⁠@Overt_ThinkingPocast⁠ ⁠@KelsieMichelle_⁠ and ⁠@briannalamb

    48 min

  4. May 11

    Ep. 60: Ditch the Scale: A Beginner's Guide to Body Recomposition

    If you've done the cardio, cut the calories, and still felt like your body wasn't reflecting your effort... you are not broken. You've just been playing the wrong game. This episode is your reset. We're talking body recomposition, why muscle is the actual goal, what to track instead of your weight, and the research that backs all of it up. No shrinking. No restriction spirals. Just a strategy that actually works.

    38 min

  5. May 4

    Ep. 59: Why Women Should Be Doing Plyometrics (And How to Actually Start)

    Have you ever said: "I'm too old to lift weights," or maybe "I can't squat because my knees hurt." This limiting belief might be holding you back from the best longevity hack. Most "athletic" training programs aren't actually building athleticism. They're just rebranded cardio and there's a big difference. In this episode, Kelsie and Bri break down why plyometrics are one of the most underused tools in women's training, why muscle power declines faster than strength as we age, and how to actually start adding dynamic movement into your program — even if you haven't jumped since high school PE. We cover: Why power matters more than strength (still matters) for long-term physical function (and the research behind it)The real difference between glycolytic training (OTF, F45, CrossFit) and true power trainingWhat athleticism, strength training, and athletic bodybuilding actually mean — and how they work togetherHow to build toward plyometrics safely: from stomps and pogos to contrast trainingWhy women are at greater risk for bone loss, muscle loss, and falls — and what to do about itThis one is for the woman who feels stiff, locked up, and wants to move like her body was built to. You're not too old. You just need the roadmap. Grab Bri's free Athletic Bodybuilding Blueprint by commenting "training" on any of her posts: @briannalamb Follow us: @overt_thinkingpodcast | @kelsiemichelle_ | @briannalamb We're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang!

    39 min

  6. Apr 27

    Ep. 58: Keto, Carnivore, Vegan, Paleo, and More! Ranked!

    We ranked the most popular (and most ridiculous) diet rules and food protocols. From absolute pseudoscience nonsense all the way up to "okay, this one might actually not be that crazy."In this episode, Bri and Kelsie break down keto, carnivore, intermittent fasting, vegan, paleo, the blood type diet, apple cider vinegar shots, detox cleanses, clean eating, and the EWG Dirty Dozen — what each one actually gets right, where it falls apart, and what they almost ALL miss.Spoiler: what "works" for any of them is largely the same common denominator. Think you know it?We cover:→ Why the blood type diet sold millions of copies with zero clinical backing→ What ACV actually does (and doesn't do) to your body→ The real reason intermittent fasting is especially risky for women→ Why keto works against you if your goal is to build muscle→ The Dirty Dozen list and why toxicologists push back on it→ What clean eating culture has to do with orthorexia→ The unsexy, no-brand-name version of what actually worksStrong, fed, and not spiraling. That's the goal. We're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang! Connect with us on IG: ⁠@Overt_ThinkingPocast⁠ ⁠@KelsieMichelle_⁠ and ⁠@briannalamb

    50 min

  7. Apr 20

    Ep. 57: Is Group Fitness Keeping You Stuck? The Truth About Plateaus+ Progressive Overload

    Does this sound like you: six classes a week, eating clean, tracking everything... and you're still not seeing results? This episode is going to explain exactly why. And more importantly, what to do about it. Bri and Kelsie get into the real science behind the group fitness plateau: why your body adapts and stops responding, why the format structurally can't progressively overload you, and how chronic under-eating on top of high-output cardio is working against everything you're trying to build. This isn't an attack on group fitness. It's an honest conversation about what it can and can't do, and what needs to be added to your routine if you want to actually change your body composition and build strength that lasts. Ready to start REALLY TRAINING? Grab this FREE e-book that shows you how! Topics covered: the efficiency paradox, progressive overload basics, rest times, mechanical tension, nutrition timing, and what a balanced training week actually looks like. Connect with us on Instagram: @overt_thinkingpodcast | @briannalamb | @kelsiemichelle_ We're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang!

    45 min

  8. Apr 13

    Ep. 56: Toned Wedding Guest Arms in 60 Days

    Wedding season is coming. Tank top season is coming. And the internet is going to tell you to grab some resistance bands and do a hundred reps. Don't. Bri and Kelsie break down what actually builds toned, visible arms: the training structure, progressive overload, nutrition, and recovery. All of it. No fluff. 60 days is enough time to genuinely change what your arms look like, but only if you know what you're doing and why. That's this episode. PLUS we're giving you the EXACT SESSION to change your arms: STRENGTH BLOCK A. Close Grip Bench Press — 4 sets × 4–8 reps This is your main strength driver. Track your load week over week. This is where progressive overload shines. B. Back Supported DB Press — 4 sets × 6–8 reps The back support removes the temptation to use momentum or arch. You isolate the shoulder and tricep, and you get honest feedback on what you're actually pressing. HYPERTROPHY BLOCK C1. Cable Lateral Raise — 3 sets × 8–12 reps per arm Don't rush these. Slow eccentric, controlled raise, no swinging. This is delt sculpting work, not cardio. C2. Overhead Tricep Extension — 3 sets × 10–15 reps Superset with the lateral raise. Keep the elbows close to your head and focus on the stretch at the bottom. ATHLETIC ARMS + CORE FINISHER 2–3 Sets for Quality: AMRAP-1 Bench Push Up (stop one rep before failure — this is intentional)20 Deadstop Skull Crushers (light to moderate weight)Rest 75 seconds between setsWe're now on YOUTUBE! ⁠Come hang! Connect with us on IG: ⁠@Overt_ThinkingPocast⁠ ⁠@KelsieMichelle_⁠ and ⁠@briannalamb

    36 min
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We women are S-tier over thinkers... Overt Thinking Podcast is where pop culture meets science, and we cut through the noise so you don’t have to. We dive into the buzz-worthy topics and real world situations women face in fitness, health, and the pursuit of being badass women in today's modern world. With unfiltered honesty and a touch of humor, we unpack it all so you can level up with facts, not fads!

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  • Creator
    Kelsie Michelle
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kelsie Michelle
  • Show Website
    Overt Thinking