In this episode we talk a lot about something that affects a lot of people...making real commitments instead of just talking about change. With a few months left in the year, it's easy to let panic set in about unmet goals. But what if we flipped that into possibility? The conversation centered on a challenge many face. Alcohol consumption. It's socially normalized, deeply embedded in various cultures, and often used as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety. The research is clear. I...

Get comfortable and find a quiet spot for this one. In this solo episode, Kim explores the powerful concept of devoted discipline and what it means to embody your future self right now, in the midst of life's chaos and challenges. Rather than waiting for perfect conditions or easier circumstances, this episode invites listeners to step into their next level identity today. The central message revolves around Kim's mantra "be her now" and becoming the person you need to be not someday, but in ...

In this powerful and uplifting episode of Fitzlife Unfiltered, Kim sits down with her friend, wellness entrepreneur, and newly published author Andrea Rogers, to discuss her new book “Small Moves Big Life: Seven Daily Practices to Supercharge Your Energy, Productivity, and Happiness.” The conversation is a heartfelt mix of inspiration, vulnerability, and tangible strategies for living a more intentional, energized life. Kim opens the episode by celebrating Andrea’s magnetic energy, describing...

We’re back in the studio today, and honestly, it feels really good. A year ago, Kim and I were standing at a major crossroads. After ten years of building a business we loved, it came to an end, and while that day could’ve felt devastating, it actually became one of the greatest redirections of our lives. Looking back now, I see how that ending made space for everything that followed. We handled it differently, and that’s okay. I was ready to pivot and move quickly. I’ve been through business...

I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation between Kim and the amazing Renee Warren! She is a Canadian entrepreneur, business coach, speaker, and podcast host. Renee helps purpose driven female entrepreneurs build more visible, confident, and bold businesses through strategy, coaching, community, and accountability. She is the founder of The Pink Skirt Project, a summit & community geared toward women making big moves in business. Renee also hosts a podcas...

I’m coming at you straight from my office, face to face, and I want to give you the most electric, real conversation as we step into the final stretch of this year. We’ve got three and a half months left, and the truth is, this is when breakthroughs are born. The last 90 days can completely change your story if you’re willing to go all in on one or two things that truly move the needle in your life. The real question is: are you editing your life with intention, or are you letting other peop...

This week’s episode is something really special. Kim went solo and shared a powerful conversation about the last four months of the year and what they truly mean for us. She reminded us that we don’t need to wait for January or for a new year to give ourselves permission to start again. We don’t need the calendar to roll over to create change, what we actually need is a new now. Kim talks about how this season, the final stretch of the year, is where breakthroughs are born. It’s not just abo...

This week Kim and I dive deep into the power of words, the importance of mindset, and the mid-year reset we are both committed to right now. We talk about how what you say matters and how writing it down can shape your reality. I shared how I printed three posters for my office with simple but powerful prompts: “Show me how good it can get,” “Show me how healthy I can get,” and “Show me how good I can feel.” These are daily reminders to shift from fear and worry into possibility and belief. W...

In this episode, Kim brings a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pause, reflect, and realign. She dives into the reality we all face, ife moves fast, business gets busy, and sometimes the goals we set with so much intention in January get lost in the everyday chaos. Kim uses one of her favourite analogies to paint the picture. Life is like juggling glass balls. As parents, professionals, partners, and leaders, we are constantly tossing and catching everything, trying not to drop a...

In this episode, Kim and I had a raw and meaningful conversation about something we all face in some form: healing. Healing can show up in many ways, whether it is physical pain, emotional struggles, or mental exhaustion. But the quote that really hit me was this one: “Everyone wants to heal until the medicine is discipline.” That stopped me in my tracks because it is the truth most people do not want to face. Healing is not always soft or passive. Sometimes it requires deep...

In this episode, Kim and I reflect on our journey as entrepreneurs, partners, and parents over the last 12 years. We talk about how our definitions of success have evolved—what used to mean hustle, chaos, and achievement now means peace, impact, and alignment. When we met in 2003, I had already left teaching to pursue entrepreneurship, while Kim was thriving in a team environment and didn’t yet see herself as an entrepreneur. Over time, we grew into business together, but we’ve also taken our...

In this week's episode, Kim and I reflected deeply on parenting teens, being vulnerable, and how that has shaped our relationship with our son, Colby. We opened up about how a moment of empathy from him after football practice reminded me he’s growing into a thoughtful young man. I shared how telling him about my struggles after my cardiac arrest shifted something big in our relationship and it created trust and connection. We’re not parenting experts, just parents learning in real time...

In this episode we dive deep into the power of subconscious beliefs, parts integration (a tool from NLP), and the ongoing work of aligning business, family, and personal identity. We explore how competing beliefs (like hustle vs. harmony) can be integrated to create internal peace and clarity. Kim shares a powerful exercise where she names her two conflicting parts: Carol (light, joy) and Ursula (sacrifice, hustle), and learns to blend them, not fight them. The conversation then shifts into l...

As always, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend it with us, we love doing the Podcast, and we hope there is some value for all of you, a bit of entertainment, and just share a little bit about our lives in the hopes it’s relatable and helps you in some fashion. We somehow get into sharing our story of how we met, I think Kim stretches the truth ;) I think I’m funny, and we just dive into to how we met! What led us to talking about this is because we were discussing Kim...

Welcome to episode #140! We appreciate all the feedback and positivity we received on our first ever video podcast last week. Thank you so much for the comments and the tags you did on Social! If I’m being honest with you, I’m not sure when we started recording this episode that it would go down this path or that I would be that open and vulnerable. Kim asks the question in the middle: “Do you want me to Coach you right now?” It sparks up a great conversation and she gives some incredible adv...

We are so excited to share with the you the FIRST episode of Fitzlife Unfiltered on YOU TUBE! You can watch here: www.fitzlife.ca You can also watch and subscribe on You Tube here: https://youtu.be/BMTrrFsrhWs It's been a long time coming and we can't wait for you to watch, listen, or enjoy it in whatever capacity you can join us. Thank you. We’d also like to introduce you to Kyle, you will hear his voice from time to time, he is not only a friend, but an incredibly talented business and pro...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Kim reflects on the deep, emotional theme of “coming home to yourself.” As she prepares to lead her women’s retreat called The Embodied Woman in Costa Rica, Kim shares how this experience is about expansion, awakening, and reconnection. Through a personal story with our daughter Tessa, she explores the idea that true safety and belonging don’t come from external achievements, titles, or other people—but from within. Kim emphasizes that “home” is not a destinati...

“It’s gonna be Mayyyyy!!!” You sang that inside your head didn’t you? 😁 Well, you get to hear me sing it, so my apologies. Yes, it’s May, and the year is flyingggg by! Today, we talk about “Manufactured Energy” vs “Natural Energy”. In a world with so many demands from family, job, health, and world issues it can be really easy to feel depleted in your energy stores and sources. Manufactured energy is forced, short-lived, and often fueled by stimulants or hype. Natural energy flows...

In this powerful episode of Balancing Ambitions, Kim Menapace sits down with Kim Fitzpatrick—speaker, leadership coach, CEO of Legacy by Kim, and co-host of Fitz Life Unfiltered. From building million-dollar businesses and navigating near-bankruptcy to reclaiming time, presence, and purpose, Kim shares how she went from corporate hustle to intentional legacy-building. This conversation is filled with real talk about motherhood, mindset, burnout, boundaries, and how to train for the life you w...

We hope you are having an amazing week friends! Honestly, ours was stressful. When your child is hurt or sick, it's the WORST...and Tess broke her ankle again. Devastating in many ways, yes, we're aware worse things can happen, but she'd had. abad run in the past 4 months. Two broken ankles and appendix surgery so she has missed a lot, and for an active child, it makes it really tough at 13 years old. So while it's been difficult, there is a lesson here in how she has been dealing with it.&nb...