The Powerhouse Mentality

Kaitlyn Kenna Smith
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We all have a story. My mission in life and with this podcast is to help you stop tolerating your own b******t to finally win in life. This podcast will teach you how to become the best version of yourself; mind, body and soul. When you never stop learning, keep the commitments you make to yourself and intentionally seek discomfort; you are truly limitless. I'm here to show you through my story and the story of others that anything is possible when you are willing to suffer a little bit more. 

  1. MAR 31

    The Powerhouse Journal: Ghost 7UP, Arnold Recap, and the Real Work Nobody Sees

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Powerhouse Journal, I'm joined by Sean, The Bearded Gorilla, for a conversation that covers way more than just energy drinks. We break down Ghost 7UP, talk about why soda and nostalgia-based collabs keep winning, and dive into some of the biggest trends happening right now in supplements, protein, and the functional beverage space.  From Bum energy pouches and C4 Cereal Killer to new Arnold Expo launches, flavored cream of rice, creatine formats, and the rise of viral energy drink culture, this episode is packed with real industry insight. But this one also goes deeper. We talk about internet trolls, taking risks, building businesses, leaving jobs to chase something bigger, blood work, hormones, GLP-1s, discipline, pain, and the side of success people never see online. I t’s part supplement talk, part life talk, and a reminder that anything worthwhile is going to be hard — so you might as well choose the kind of hard that actually moves you forward. Follow Sean on IG - https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedgorilla/ ------------- Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Join the Powerhouse Journal Insider Email List: https://the-powerhouse-journal.kit.com/6215304b99 Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    1h 20m

  2. MAR 24

    Why Chasing Skinny Is Holding You Back with Victoria Johnson

    Send us Fan Mail Victoria is a registered nurse, content creator, and supplement educator who has seen health from both sides — inside the ICU and outside through lifestyle, fitness, and prevention. In this episode, we dive into: What it’s really like working in healthcare (and why prevention matters more than ever)How social media misinformation led to an eating disorder — and how she recoveredWhy most women are under-eating, under-training, and overthinking everythingThe truth about building muscle, metabolism, and body compositionSimple nutrition and meal prep strategies that actually work in real lifeThe mindset shift from chasing “skinny” to chasing strength and capabilityHow to start — even when life feels chaotic and imperfectThis is a real, honest conversation about health, discipline, and doing the work. Follow Victoria on IG - https://www.instagram.com/primovictoria_rn/ Follow Price Plow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/priceplow/ ------------------------ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Join the Powerhouse Journal Insider Email List: https://the-powerhouse-journal.kit.com/6215304b99 Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 2

    Behind-the-Scenes of the Supplement Industry and Living An Uncommon Life with Spencer Lynn

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Lynn from PricePlow to talk all things supplements, industry realities, and the mindset behind building an uncommon life. Spencer shares his path from football to the Army to the sports nutrition world — including how one Instagram DM helped launch his career. We break down Arnold Expo culture, the early influence of bodybuilding.com forums, why some supplement brands fail (and what the best brands do differently), and the importance of transparency in products like protein.  We also get real about discipline beyond training: fatherhood, being present, pacing yourself to avoid burnout, and what it means to build a life you’ll be proud to tell stories about later. Follow Spencer on IG - https://www.instagram.com/slynn46/ Follow Price Plow on IG - https://www.instagram.com/priceplow/ ------------------------ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Join the Powerhouse Journal Insider Email List: https://the-powerhouse-journal.kit.com/6215304b99 Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    1 hr

  4. FEB 24

    Coaches Corner: The Real Way to Measure Progress

    Send us Fan Mail Most people don’t fail their goals because they lack discipline — they fail because they’re measuring progress the wrong way. In this episode of Coaches Corner, Kaitlyn and Marco break down why relying on a single metric (like the number on the scale) leads to frustration, burnout, and quitting too soon. We dive into: Why outcome goals alone don’t workInput vs. outcome measurementsPerformance-based progress markersWhy strength, sleep, and habits matter more than the scaleThe psychology behind consistencyHow to escape the all-or-nothing mindsetWhy becoming a more capable human beats chasing aestheticsIf you’ve ever felt like your progress “isn’t working,” this episode will change how you evaluate success forever. Progress isn’t just about results — it’s about staying in the game long enough to win. ----------------------- Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Marco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silver_back_media/ Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Join the Powerhouse Journal Insider Email List: https://the-powerhouse-journal.kit.com/6215304b99 Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    53 min

  5. FEB 17

    This 17 Year Old Is More Mentally Tough Than Most Adults with Justin Kolaras

    Send us Fan Mail At 17 years old, Justin has already done what most people spend their entire lives avoiding — choosing discomfort on purpose. After years of isolation, video games, fast food, and zero direction, he decided to change his life one inconvenient decision at a time: walking miles to the gym, fixing his sleep schedule, removing fast food, training jiu-jitsu, and eventually running ultramarathons — including a brutal 50-mile race that took nearly 17 hours to complete. In this episode we talk about: • How discipline is trained, not inherited • Why small changes beat extreme motivation • The mental shift that turns suffering into purpose • What ultramarathons teach you about life • Why chasing comfort keeps people stuck • Long-term vs short-term thinking • Becoming uncommon in a comfortable world This isn’t a fitness episode — it’s about identity, responsibility, and keeping the commitments you make to yourself. Follow Justin on IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinkolaras/ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    52 min

  6. FEB 9

    The Powerhouse Journal | Favorite Products, 2026 Releases & Fitness Industry Drama

    Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of The Powerhouse Journal, Kaitlyn and Shaun Hawley (The Bearded Gorilla) break down the current state of the supplement and fitness industry. The mission of this series is simple: help you navigate the noise and the marketing so you can make smarter decisions in an industry full of hype. We cover: • Our favorite products from 2025 and early 2026 • New releases we’re excited about — and some we think are overrated • Early talk around the Arnold Expo 2026 • Trends in supplements, energy drinks, and functional foods • Ongoing drama in the fitness content world • What this series is and why we’re doing it This is an inside look at the industry from two people actively working in it — as athletes, reviewers, and media creators — sharing honest perspective instead of marketing narratives. ------ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedgorilla/ Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    1h 29m

  7. FEB 2

    From Addiction to 1,400+ Days of Running: The Power of Action with Chris Avery

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Chris Avery, coach and founder of Chris Runs America, to talk about faith, execution, identity, and what it actually takes to live up to your potential. Chris shares his journey through addiction, trauma, and years of living below his capabilities — and how he rebuilt his life through faith, discipline, and taking relentless action. We dive deep into why most people aren’t lazy or broken, how the central nervous system controls decision-making, and why clarity often comes after action, not before it. We also explore Chris’s multi-year running streak and his upcoming plan to run the perimeter of the United States — not as a flex, but as a living example of consistency, alignment, and long-term thinking. This episode is about doing the ordinary extra, closing the loop on uncertainty, and becoming the person you’re capable of being — one small step at a time. -------------- Follow Chris Avery on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrisaverycoaching/ https://chrisrunsamerica.com/ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Main IG: @kaitlynkennafitness - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    54 min

  8. JAN 26

     Stop Trying to Be Normal. It's Ruining Your Life.

    Send us Fan Mail “Normal” is comfortable, socially approved, and wildly overrated. In this episode, we break down why trying to fit into a version of life that was never built for you slowly kills ambition, momentum, and self-trust. We talk about the hidden cost of chasing average, why high-drive people feel broken in a world designed for comfort, and how embracing discomfort is often the price of doing meaningful work. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit — this episode is your permission slip to stop apologizing for it. ------------------ Thank you to everyone who has taken the time out of their day to listen to this podcast. It means more to me than you will ever know.  Any questions or recommendations on who I should have on next? Email them to: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Save 10% on all of your energy drink needs using code: kaitlynkennafitenss at energydrinkcity.com Main IG: @kaitlynkennafitness - https://www.instagram.com/kaitlynkennafitness/ Email: thepowerhousementality@gmail.com Follow the Powerhouse Journal - https://www.instagram.com/thepowerhousejournal/ Read The Powerhouse Journal - https://www.powerhousejournal.com/ Leave a review + 5 stars (only if you believe we have earned it)  Support the show

    15 min
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We all have a story. My mission in life and with this podcast is to help you stop tolerating your own b******t to finally win in life. This podcast will teach you how to become the best version of yourself; mind, body and soul. When you never stop learning, keep the commitments you make to yourself and intentionally seek discomfort; you are truly limitless. I'm here to show you through my story and the story of others that anything is possible when you are willing to suffer a little bit more. 

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  • Creator
    Kaitlyn Kenna Smith
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    314
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Powerhouse Mentality
  • Show Website
    The Powerhouse Mentality