Synopsis
Pahla B is a fitness Youtuber, Boston qualifier, 7x ultramarathoner and all-around fitness enthusiast, sharing stories and inspiration about running. This occasionally amusing and (almost) always informative podcast can accompany you on your next run, indoors or out, like your super chatty BRF (Best Running Friend). Are you ready? I'm ready. Let's RUN!
Episodes
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What You SHOULD Do
28/02/2021 Duration: 27minHave you ever noticed how many times you use the word “should” in your everyday life, especially when talking about yourself? “I SHOULD sleep more. I SHOULD have reached my goal weight by now. I SHOULD be more active.” It can sound like a broken record! And the worst part is the end result: We often “should” ourselves into not getting the OUTCOMES we want.In today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast we’re talking about this POWERFUL word and the FEELINGS and RESULTS it can create in our lives. Many times, using this term day after day can generate frustration, regret, guilt, or sadness. And we often use the expression without even thinking.But how can we change a HABIT that’s become second nature to us? I’m digging in and talking specifically about weight loss as an example, but rest assured that this conversation is applicable to almost ANY SITUATION! If you find yourself pressured by all the “shoulds” you’ve allowed into your life and want to create a BETTER way of feeling, listen now!
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BAD DAY
21/02/2021 Duration: 28minBAD DAYS. Yep, we’ve all had ‘em. The anger, frustration, and other feelings we experience when we think things aren’t going our way. And the helplessness that puts a metaphorical cloud over our heads. But what if I told you that managing bad days can actually result in a DEEPER and more SATISFYING LIFE? And that you can make this happen yourself with just a little practice? In today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, I’m diving into what it means to have a BAD DAY and sharing an experience from my own life. When you’re having a bad day, do you ever think: “What is WRONG with me?” When I asked myself this exact question, lots of things came up, including something that WOKE ME UP to a new way of thinking.We’re picking apart this example, and I’m showing you that silver-lining thinking might seem helpful, but THIS alternative leads to a deeper understanding and appreciation of your experience.Join me now in this enlightening podcast that will change the way you approach “bad days” and give you the tools
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Scale FEELINGS
14/02/2021 Duration: 35minOn a scale from one to 10, how would rate your feelings about your ... ahem ... scale? When you step on it, what goes through your mind as you await the number on the screen?In today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re diving into the topic of the FEELINGS you have about the scale and how that inanimate object seems like it causes them (it doesn’t, but I’ll tell you what does). Why does it matter?Because your feelings can drive indecision on how to move forward or - worse yet - negative results with your WEIGHT LOSS goal.I’m sharing a magic trick you can use RIGHT NOW to take the power away from your scale and put it back in your own hands. We’re going to “weigh our options” (sorry, I couldn’t resist) on how to approach the scale, and I’m giving you a challenge that won’t weigh you down (yep, I did it again). Join me now to FEEL BETTER about the scale!
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How To LOVE YOURSELF
07/02/2021 Duration: 35minWhere are you in your journey of self-love? This is the question we’re asking ourselves in today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast.To be honest, I used to not really think about this topic. Or when I did, I used an archaic four-step process to gauge how I felt. But in time, I discovered that this process was actually pushing me in the opposite direction of where I wanted to go. Do you sometimes feel that SELF-LOVE is out of your reach too?Today we’re chatting about how to LOVE YOURSELF, and there are plenty of real life examples, including lessons I’ve learned from training my dog Blossom and the time I crab-crawled down a steep hill (these stories are more related than you think!).Are there things about yourself that you see as unlovable? If so, today’s conversation may be just what you need to TURN THINGS AROUND. After all, your relationship with yourself serves as the foundation to your relationship with the world at large - and ultimately the RESULTS you get in it.Join me now, and let’s talk about
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CHANGE
31/01/2021 Duration: 26minCHANGE: it can be a tricky thing. I often say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but so often our brains offer us that we need to change. So… how can you CHANGE, while still doing the same (right) things?In today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re talking about CHANGE and how putting your brain in a position of power makes it easier to get your GOALS. I’m covering what I call the Three Cs of CHANGE, and revealing what happened to me when I started using them. Embracing this concept can lead to ideas and action items instead of self-judgement, and asking yourself the right questions can promote GROWTH instead of negativity.In short, when you put the Three Cs of CHANGE into place, magic happens!Are you happy with the RESULTS you’re getting in the world? Does the thought of CHANGE make you want to crawl back into bed and hide? If so, this podcast is for you! Listen now and find out how freeing up your mind in a positive way can lead to wonderful things!
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Embracing NEGATIVITY
24/01/2021 Duration: 26minDo you have negative thoughts that keep you from getting WHAT YOU REALLY WANT? And do those thoughts often feel painful, believable, and seem to have some kind of power over you?I used to be in your exact shoes, but now I’ve learned how to realize the sheer “positivity” of “negativity” (
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What If Nothing's WRONG?
17/01/2021 Duration: 21minWHAT IF NOTHING’S WRONG?It’s the beginning of a new year, and many of us are motivated by what is possible in the coming months. SETTING A GOAL is downright exciting! But what may be challenging is figuring out how to get there.In today’s podcast, we’re chatting about the art of starting where we are RIGHT NOW. But what if you perceive a problem with your status quo? Can that affect your feelings of worthiness and value? Can a perceived problem actually keep you from GETTING YOUR GOAL?I’m covering this FASCINATING TOPIC today and inviting you to take a second look at those perceived (
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Planning For SUCCESS
10/01/2021 Duration: 24minIn today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast we’re chatting about PLANNING FOR SUCCESS - and it may not go down the way you expect! With 2021 now firmly begun (Happy New Year!), you may have set some resolutions or goals for the coming year. But have you considered how you plan to GET TO THE FINISH LINE in the next 12 months? I’m laying out the mindset work and practical steps you can absolutely take that will LEAD YOU TO YOUR GOAL!I know what you’re probably asking yourself right now (because I’ve been there myself!): What if “LIFE HAPPENS” and I can’t stick to my original plan?What if I tell myself that I can’t do the plan today, but I’ll JUMP BACK IN tomorrow?What if I FAIL?I’m going to answer those questions with a question of my own: Is there more than one way to SUCCEED? (Spoiler alert: There is.)
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2021, Part II: Time-Bound RESOLUTIONS
03/01/2021 Duration: 41minIt’s that time again -- NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!In last week’s podcast, we talked about goal-setting and how it gives us a foundation to be SUCCESSFUL. Today, we’re building on that topic and homing in on TIME-BOUND RESOLUTIONS, which are a totally different animal.I’m chatting about my own GOAL-SETTING journey (it’s still a work in progress!) and the things I’ve learned that you can absolutely incorporate into your own life. This episode is one part practical advice and several parts storytime, as I take you in the “way back machine” and share stories of 2009 Pahla (who endured an epic personal fail on a couple of levels) and 2015 Pahla (who at one point was angry, crying, and totally doubting herself after missing a goal).But 2021 Pahla? She’s moving forward, learning, and reaching for much bigger targets. And YOU CAN TOO! Today, you’ll learn:The TWO DISTINCT SKILLS that make time-bound goals attainableWhat you have to be WILLING TO FEEL while you are learning to reach time-bound goals, and The chain of even
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2021 RESOLUTIONS
27/12/2020 Duration: 40minWhere do you see yourself at the end of 2021? Is the picture still a little fuzzy? Well, my friend, THIS is the podcast for you, and THIS is the time to start making “2021 YOU” happen!We’re chatting today about how excited I get about GOAL-SETTING (this is totally my jam!), and I’m sharing my own approach to the new year. These are tips YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY DO YOURSELF to get where you want to go in the coming 12 months!What can happen when you get out of your comfort zone and STEP UP YOUR GAME? Would you be surprised to know that you already have all the information you need to CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS and reach your goals? You certainly do! Find out more by tuning in now. See you in the podcast!
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Changing Your PAST
20/12/2020 Duration: 41minDoes changing your PAST sound like an impossible dream? I assure you, it’s not! You can CHANGE YOUR PAST without changing a single fact about what took place, and it’s easier that you might think!Today, I’m sharing several stories about my own past and how I was able to adopt a different way of thinking that CHANGED EVERYTHING for me. These are tips you can absolutely use yourself to feel more positive and empowered, no matter how you currently view your past.If you’re ready to be excited about your future by CHANGING YOUR PAST, I’m ready! Let’s go!
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Getting Things DONE
13/12/2020 Duration: 24minDo you struggle with GETTING THINGS DONE?Most of us do at one point or another (I’m raising my hand here)!And pretty often, we start to focus on DOING the actions on our to-do list, because of course that’s how to get things done, right? Nope!What we THINK actually creates WHAT WE GET in the world.Today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast focuses on the importance of recognizing what we’re THINKING, and what that FEELS like. We’ll touch on:How to avoid “avoidance”The logical part of our brain versus the “lizard” partThings that we tell ourselves in an effort to get things done, but how those things may not get us the results we want
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The FIRST STEP
06/12/2020 Duration: 23minDid you know that every THOUGHT we have leads to some kind of RESULT? It’s true! When we learn to recognize (and change!) our thoughts, we can create ANY OUTCOME we desire!Today’s Fitness Matters podcast delves into the “THOUGHTS vs. FACTS” concept and how we often mistake one for the other. I share how, when I began my own thought work journey, I was looking for epiphanies, when I really should have been looking for something else instead.Included in this short-but mighty episode:Concrete examples!A discussion about my own experiences!A practical homework assignment that will open your mind to this kind of work!JOIN ME NOW to take this important FIRST STEP toward your exciting future!
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How to STOP WORRYING
29/11/2020 Duration: 35minAre you a worry wart? Then THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU!On today’s episode of the Fitness Matters podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into HOW TO STOP WORRYING.We’re exploring the BRAIN-BODY CONNECTION and how experiencing a certain amount of worry is a normal - and sometimes helpful - part of being human.And I’m also sharing how I used to be a childhood worrier and how worry was a regular part of my adult life for years. That is, until I learned how to incorporate THREE SIMPLE STEPS into my life that have eliminated 99.9% of my former worry.You can absolutely adopt these measures too! Join me in this podcast to kick your inner worry wart to the curb!
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FAMILY
22/11/2020 Duration: 40minLet’s face it, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS can feel like a lot of different things. And it can feel like a challenge to maneuver through the potential landmine of emotions that are attached to these multi-layered relationships.Today, I’m sharing my complex relationship with my sister and how I was able to learn to look past our differences and embrace “what is.” These are tips you can absolutely use yourself to IMPROVE YOUR OWN FAMILY DYNAMICS.If you can relate, this podcast is definitely for you!
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What Do You DESERVE?
15/11/2020 Duration: 23minWhat do you DESERVE? Today, we’re dissecting the notion of worthiness and how your thoughts can directly affect how you approach your goals.I'm sharing my own previous mindset of “You’re too stupid to achieve your goal” (Yep, I actually thought this!), my own definition of what I thought I deserved, and how I was able to reset my brain toward more POSITIVE WAYS OF THINKING. We’ll talk about how your negative thoughts can produce negative results and what you can do TODAY to become excited, confident, and empowered. If you’ve got goals, this podcast is FOR YOU!
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Getting OLDER
08/11/2020 Duration: 48minKiller Bs, today we’re talking about getting OLDER, and we’re tackling that topic by chatting about… MONEY?Yep!
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Practicing NEW THOUGHTS
01/11/2020 Duration: 28minSo, you know that your THOUGHTS create your feelings (which drive your actions and get you results, of course), but you’re a little bit stuck on how, exactly, to practice NEW THOUGHTS in an effective way?This week’s Fitness Matters podcast is here to help!Today’s conversation is a surprisingly related companion piece to last week’s discussion on dealing with cravings, with an interesting analogy that will make your thought work easier AND bring a smile to your face!
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Dealing With CRAVINGS
25/10/2020 Duration: 41minWanna know how to deal with CRAVINGS? Oh, my friend, let’s dig in, because this isn’t your standard “tips and tricks” kind of episode. Today, we’re going deep and getting to the real root of your CRAVINGS problem (so it won’t be a problem anymore).I have plenty of practical advice for you here, too, but the real heart of dealing with CRAVINGS is understanding
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How to STOP Feeling Like an IMPOSTER
18/10/2020 Duration: 23minFeel like an IMPOSTER? This podcast can help you stop!We’ve all struggled with feelings of being “less than” or not as good as others in an area where we’re new or simply uncertain of our skills, but today we’re chatting about three simple steps you can take to feel AMAZING about yourself, in any situation.