We interview Kayla Balserak (NASM-CPT, WLS, FNS) who helps women gain confidence and channel their inner badass through fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Kayla has a podcast, a blog, and community under The Fit Writer and her signature program for clients who sign up for her tailored coaching is called Healthy Mind Healthy Body.
We talk:
-Kayla’s background and journey
-The 5 questions we ask all guests
-What is a mind body connection?
-Kayla’s journey from depression to being The Fit Writer
-Why toxic positivity is bad and the importance of health
-Boundaries and giving value to what’s important
-Habit development and where most people fail
-Fad diets vs healthy eating
-Imposter Syndrome
-How to keep up mental health in times of stress (like COVID-19)
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Show Notes
1:09
Intro time! Kayla tells us about herself – how she quit a corporate job and instead followed her core values and passion.
2:30
“I’ve been blogging since 2012” – Kayla has a solid background with writing.
3:09
How the name, The Fit Writer, came to be.
7:48
We discuss how Kayla’s decision to stand up for herself.
10:17
The 5 questions we ask every guest.
14:40
Kayla covers Healthy Mind Healthy Body, which is her signature program.
17:20
Kayla talks about her personal transformation from depression to who she is now.
18:28
We talk about toxic positivity and giving oneself a chance with positive mindset and healthy habits.
25:21
Kayla has a community for all her clients and audience!
26:26
How do we deal with negativity from others? Limited exposure and boundaries are everything.
30:16
Kayla reviews the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck because it showed her what is worth valuing in life.
33:00
Habit development: start small and don’t do everything at once. This is where most people end up failing.
37:39
How are fad diets today?
42:10
Kayla doesn’t have her clients count calories. She encourages clients who want guidance with portion control to use their hands.
43:53
Eating nutritious food is a mood booster but it’s also okay to not eat clean 24/7.
45:55
Kayla covers Imposter Syndrome and learns not to downplay her success.
52:15
What are Kayla’s best tips for people to keep up their mental health? We especially want to know her answer during COVID-19 as we shelter in place and physically distance.
57:02
What’s Kayla’s Hogwarts house and why?
58:25
This or That
You can find Kayla here:
Blog/Website: https://thefitwriter.blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefitwriterinsiders/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fit.writer/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefitwriter
