Am I the Only One?

47: Tangible Tools to Work On Your Health Goals Postpartum

Where my new mamas at? Man, postpartum is hard, isn't it? We were maybe really excited to get back on our fitness game, feel better, and then BAM- we are smacked with the reality of having a newborn. Then, once we are cleared to workout again or become healthier, we are navigating the new normal with having an infant.
Today, walk you through seven tangible things you can do TODAY to start working on your overall health goals the day you get home! This is not about fitting in your jeans tomorrow or losing all the baby weight overnight. It is about your well being as a new mom to have the energy and stamina to do the thing!
Here is what we cover:
1. You aren't going to be able to go hard, all at once
2. Do small things to improve daily
-Focus on sleep first
-Nutrition is fuel
-Personal development is key
-Fitness is the cherry on top
3. Have a longterm mindset with a ton of GRACE
4. Implement a morning routine once you can (listen to episode 36 of The Cait Take)
5. Habit Stack your routine
6. Baby steps work- have the slight edge mindsetIf this episode connected with you, please take a screenshot of this episode and share your biggest take away and tag me on your Instagram Stories @_caitbrown and @thecaittakepodcast

46: Breaking the Chains of Anxiety with Stephanie Schultz

For the woman out there battling anxiety, this episode is for you. Truly, we want this episode to bring you so much hope for the future
This week I sit down with the amazing Stephanie Schultz who shares her story on how she worked to overcome her debilitating anxiety. Stephanie gets raw and real on this episode with her story. She shares how she went from having daily panic attacks and not wanting to leave her house, to now leading spin classes as an instructor, excelling in her career and taking one new step forward each day!
We chat tactics on dealing with the physical symptoms of anxiety, resources to start to heal from anxiety, and steps to keep improving your body, heart, and mind each day. This will bring tears to your eyes and hope to your heart!
If this episode connected with you, please take a screenshot of this episode and share your biggest take away and tag us on your Instagram Stories @_caitbrown and @steph.karina.schultz!
Connect with Stephanie on Instagram @steph.karina.schultz
*Please remember, if you are suffering with anxiety or severe depression to seek professional help*
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ShaanKassam (Shaan Kassam youtube page- tons of videos posted - he recovered from anxiety himself)
https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Help-Nerves-Claire-Weekes/dp/0451167228 (Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weekes)
https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/ (podcast and website resources)

45: Before You Quit- Listen to This!

Tough love coming your way but with a ton of heart this week!
Have you ever wanted to simply just quit? Because it seems easier? It seems like why keep going when all you feel is resistance? You question if throwing in the towel is the only option?
News flash: we have all been there at some point. Because things DO get tough. But before you quit- think about that choice. REALLY think about it!
This week I walk you through some questions to ask yourself when you feel this way. It’ll be good reflection, a kick in the pants, and hopefully a reminder that YES, your dreams matter and you CAN do anything you put your mind too!

44: 6 Lessons, Six Years of Coaching Has Taught Me

Today’s episode is a special one and yes- it has been released a day EARLY here to correlate with my SIX year anniversary of being a coach!
Today on the podcast, I share six lessons I’ve learned in six years of doing this. I know the lessons I share on this episode can resonate in anyone’s life with any dream you have on YOU heart!
Here are the lessons I share! Be sure to listen to today’s episode to dive into them and here why I get emotional!
1. Do things scared
2. Consistency action over short intensity wins
3. Comparisons with envy will kill your dreams! Blinders on!
4. Continuing to develop your WHY wins 5. Dream a bigger dream
6. Don’t do life alone .
Thank you for listening! I cannot wait to hear what you think of today’s episode and for the next six years!
Be sure to share a screen shot of the podcast and tag me on your stories! @_caitbrown and @thecaittake
If you are interested in working together and starting your own coaching business- apply here! https://forms.gle/ZefnfELasHUKfh4q8

43: What True Consistency Looks Like

This week I sit down and interview Dawn DeBerry and Ashley Bergstraser - two women who have been with me since the start of my coaching journey! Dawn and Ashley are an example of consistency and positivity within my monthly challenge groups. They are truly consistency queens when it comes to their health, fitness and mindset.
Both are nurses who have worked the front lines of this pandemic, Covid brides who planned their weddings this year, rocked long distance relationships, side gigs, moves, school and overall- just a CRAZY schedule!
Want to learn how to rock your routine? Then learn from these two legends! Get excited! You’ll just love these two! I sure do
You can follow Dawn on Instagram @dawnjohnson23 and Ashley on Instagram @ash_bergy

42: An Honest Conversation About the Postpartum Journey

This week on The Cait Take we are getting raw, real, and transparent about the postpartum journey. We are GOING there. Talking about the highs, the lows, how your marriage might change, mourning the loss of your old life, feeling so empowered, and most importantly know you are NOT alone in this journey of motherhood. Everyone else is truly, just doing the BEST the can!
This week, I share my honest thoughts, how I am riding the highs and enjoying the fun times, working my way through the lows, and everything in between. This week it feels like a good heart-to-heart over an adult beverage and comfy sweatpants.
The goal of this weeks episode? To drop the curtain of motherhood and have you realize, you are NOT alone! We all go through this and all can get through it! This week, please be sure to share this episode with a mama friend who needs to listen!
Trigger warning: the mention of intrusive thoughts is in this episode and I do let you know when. If that is hard for your heart, please skip ahead at that point!
Follow along with me on Instagram @_caitbrown and @thecaittake

41: Affirmations Aren’t BS! How to Use Them In Your Life!

Today I walk you through the power of daily affirmations. In writing them, speaking them, and listening to them you truly can transform not only your mindset but yourself as a person. The power in affirmations is not in the "fake it till you make it" mentality we hear so much. The power in affirmations is that you start acting "as if" you already are that person. There is power in the words we think and the actions we take that follow!
Today I walk you through the step by step way to implement affirmations into your daily life so that you can transform your mind, make your dreams a reality, and take a step forward into that brighter, shiner, version of yourself!
Also take a listen to Episode 36 "Yes, Early Alarm Clocks Stuck, Get Up Anyway!" and Episode 29 "Ellie's Birth Story- A Lesson in Strength and Surender" to get an idea on the power of affirmations as well as incorporating them in your morning routine!
You can follow me on Instagram @_caitbrown and @thecaittakepodcast

40: Overcoming Loss and Entering Motherhood with a Growth Mindset with Meredith Borsgard

Trigger warning: pregnancy loss.
This weeks episode is very raw, real, and inspiring. Meredith Borsgard shares her journey into motherhood and how she climbed her way back from a pregnancy loss in 2020.
Meredith shares her heart and some tangible tips on how she used tools like fitness, therapy, and a positive community to help her though and now, how she is entering motherhood with a growth mindset and big heart.
This is an amazing episode and I know it’s going to touch someone’s life who needs it!
You can connect with Meredith on Instagram @meredithborsgard and you can listen to Merediths Podcast, "The Messy Truth" on all podcast platforms!

39: The Truth Behind Hard Work

The hustle, the grind, the effort. Man, sometimes I shy away from this topic of hard work because I don't want it to get twisted. I want people to remember that in order to go far yes, you do have to rest. Yes, you do have to fill your own cup up first. Yes, you have to have the WHY behind the hard work. BUT ALSO- you have to work hard as for what you really want out of life.
The other day, the CEO of the company I partner with, challenged us to get scrappy, relentless, hungry, and unstoppable towards our goals. And for me, this is a corner stone of how I have built my business in the start and even now. Hard work, grit, and being the most consistent one in the room who will show up- no matter the circumstances.
So if you are ready to roll up your sleeves, get down and dirty, and learn about the hard work required to take your dreams from something on paper- to something REAL- then this is the episode for you.
I'm going to be working with 10 new coach leaders for my health & fitness business, and I'm specifically looking for women who are self-starters in most areas of life and have a dream on their heart that won't stay quiet. You are unapologetic about being your authentic self and want to serve others. As your mentor, I can help you take the action you need in your life to make these dreams a reality. As long as you are coachable and willing to work, you can. You do the work, but I'm there for you as reminder, if I did it- so can you. If you're interested in being one of the ten, please email me at coachcait1@gmail.com and we can chat from there.

38: Give Yourself Permission to Succeed

Today's episode is an important one. Because I think so many of us stay STUCK because we are NOT giving ourselves the simplest gift we can..the PERMISSION to succeed! Truly think about it, do you give yourself permission to succeed? Do you stop before you even start because of the "what if's" or because you might "fail" at it?
Today I walk you through some thought provoking questions to ask yourself so you can bust through any plateau you are in decide to step into the woman you can REALLY be, by giving yourself permission to succeed. Today's episode is no BS and ALL love. Because you have to remember that YOU are in the drivers seat to making your dreams a reality. No one is going to hand it to you, you are the one who CAN go out and get it! If you work hard enough and believe hard enough!
I am so happy The Cait Take is back for Season 2!
Get excited for some awesome content to help you take action on creating a life you actually love!
Follow me @_caitbrown and @thecaittake on Instagram!
Ready to work together? Send an email to coachcait1@gmail.com, subject line "Ready!"