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Ambitious and Fit

Michelle Stallingswww.michelleelisabeth.com

Welcome to the Ambitious and Fit Podcast – the ultimate destination for high-achieving women who are ready to transform their bodies, minds, and lives with purpose and precision. Hosted by Michelle Stallings, a Certified Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset Coach, this show is your go-to resource for elevating your health, fitness, and mindset to match your highest ambitions.


Each episode delivers real, actionable insights backed by years of experience and expertise, empowering you to break free from burnout, reclaim your vitality, and thrive in every area of your life. Whether you’re navigating the balance of ambition and wellness or stepping into your next level of personal growth, Michelle’s guidance will help you take inspired action, without sacrificing the success you’ve worked so hard to build.


If you’re ready to become the best version of yourself – physically, mentally, and emotionally – join Michelle and her guests each week for transformative conversations that will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to show up as the confident, ambitious woman you’re meant to be.

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Episodes

MNM Method: Ways to Heal Your Anxiety Naturally

If you've ever had to deal with anxiety, you know that it's no joke. At its worst, it can ruin any situation and even damage your mental and physical health. Enter the MNM Method, created by yours truly. "MNM" stands for "Movement, Nutrition, and Mindset" and it might just change your life. In this episode, Michelle unveils her "MNM Method", a simple and effective way to tame your anxiety! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michell...

Aug 16, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 28

11 Lessons I Learned in My 20s

Your 20s present a lot of opportunities for personal and professional growth, and one of the best ways to fast-track that growth is by learning from your friends' experiences. In this episode, Michelle reveals 11 lessons that she learned in her 20s and talks about how you can use them in your own life! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple P...

Jul 19, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 27

How to Increase Your Confidence in Lifting Weights!

The weightlifting section of the gym can be an intimidating place. But you know what? It doesn't have to be! In fact, with the right plan, the right mindset, and some newfound confidence, weightlifting can be the thing that takes your workout plan from "good enough" to "life-changing!" In this episode, Michelle reveals 12 Tips that will help you increase your confidence in lifting weights—whether at home or at the gym! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about th...

Jun 21, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 26

10 Traits of An Empowered Woman

In this episode, Michelle talks with Rachel Scheer (Rachel Scheer Nutrition) about 10 traits that make up and empowered woman. From betting on yourself to surrounding yourself with people that believe in you you'll want to consider adopting these traits too! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend...

Jun 18, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 25

How to Ditch Bad Habits + Create Good Ones!

In t his episode, Michelle talks about ways to ditch bad habits and create good ones. She mentions multiple ways to start get started and how to stay consistent with them. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend! Podcast production by Affogato Media....

Apr 19, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 24

7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Fitness Journey!

In this episode, Michelle talks about the start of her fitness journey and 7 things she wish she knew when she first started. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend! Podcast production by Affogato Media....

Apr 12, 202143 minSeason 1Ep. 23

5 Ways to Maximize Your Productivity!

In this episode, Michelle talks about her favorite ways to maximize your productivity. She also shares that she is building a new home! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with a friend! Podcast production by Affogato Media....

Mar 26, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 22

THIS Will Either Make You Level Up or Break You!

In this episode, Michelle talks about being what you want to become and surrounding yourself with the right type of people. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts of Spotify and share it with a friend! Podcast production by Affogato Media....

Mar 10, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Pivoting in a Pandemic with Tara Hunsicker

In this episode, Michelle talks to good friend and owner of Modern LUXE Salon, Tara Hunsicker! They talk about Tara's journey into the beauty industry and how a savvy pivot helped her adapt to the pandemic's complications. Thank you so much to our awesome guest, Tara Hunsicker! Go check her our on social media @taratresse and @modernluxesalon . If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to ...

Feb 10, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 20

6 Hacks to Make Eating Healthy Easy!

As we kick February off, hopefully you're still crushing any and all new years resolutions you made! And if "eating healthy" was one of those resolutions, then you're in luck! In this episode, Michelle talks about 6 tricks you can use to make eating healthy super easy. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it wi...

Feb 03, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 19

How to Guarantee Results in 2021

2020 has been a trying year for all of us and now with 2021 around the corner, it's time to make a plan to crush your goals for next year! Only you can make or break your success, but don't worry because in this episode, Michelle talks about 7 ways that you can guarantee your success in 2021! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts an...

Dec 23, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 18

3 Tactics to Protect Your Energy

Your energy is sacred! Being able to focus your energy on your goals is huge, but it's not always as easy as "head down, eyes forward." Learning how to say "no" and how to spend energy on what makes you happy (and not what wastes your time) is a skill that requires practice. In this episode, Michelle lists 3 techniques you can use to to protect your energy so that you can focus on and achieve the important goals in your life! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting a...

Dec 09, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Finding Your Why & Functional Medicine/Nutrition with Rachel Scheer

In this episode, Michelle talks to good friend and functional medicine wellness expert, Rachel Scheer! They dive into how she built her successful wellness business and what it's like dating as a busy entrepreneur. Thank you so much to our awesome guest, Rachel Scheer! Go check her our on social media @rachelscheer . If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_stallingsfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our ...

Dec 02, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Not Seeing Progress? You Need to Hear This!

You set your goals and started on your fitness journey, but you're not seeing progress? Don't worry—this might not be your fault at all! In this episode, Michelle talks about 3 questions you can as yourself to figure out why you might not be seeing the kind of progress you're after. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page on Apple Podcasts and share it...

Jul 29, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 15

6 Easy Ways to Awaken Your Inner Powerhouse

"If you're not growing you're dying." Have you heard that before? It might sound a bit harsh, but it's true! Life is all about growth, taking chances, and bettering yourself. Easier said than done you say? Not so fast, because here are some easy ways you can adjust your life to power toward success and happiness! In this episode, Michelle talks about 6 ways you can awaken your inner powerhouse! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @mi...

Jun 26, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 14

How to Get Back on Track

Sometimes life throws you a curveball and you have to take it in stride, knowing that one day you'll get back on track. But what if you've been off your game for so long that you're not quite sure how to get back to it? In this episode, Michelle talks about 7 ways you can get back on track after a while away from your usual goal-crushing routine! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! And if you have 5 seconds t...

Jun 17, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12 Habits of Successful Women!

Success doesn't come to those who wait... Success comes to those who take action—it comes to women who develop habits that help them get to that next level! Forming proven habits is an amazing and easy way to make the road to success seem much, much shorter. In this episode, Michelle talks about 12 habits you can adopt today to get you one step closer to the success you've been working so hard for! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging...

May 29, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 12

3 Steps to Creating a Motivated + Positive Mindset

Motivation is super helpful during a long day, but we all know that it doesn't always happen on cue. There may not be a "motivation" button we can keep on our desks at all times, but there is an easy tool we can all add to our arsenals to get more motivation when we need it... A positive mindset! In this episode, Michelle talks about 3 steps you can take to adopt a more positive mindset! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_...

May 20, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 11

You Won't Succeed Without These 3 Things!

Success doesn't come to those who wait for a lucky break—it comes to those who work hard! It comes to those who envision being successful and who have the discipline to work past what they want now to get what they want most. In this episode, Michelle talks about the 3 things that you absolutely must have to succeed! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our ...

May 15, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 10

10 Fitness Tips to 10X Your Results!

Has your fitness hit a plateau? Are you looking for a few tips to help you achieve your next goal sooner? It can be easy to get lost in the noise of all the health and fitness tips and tricks you find online. The reality is that the tips that actually work are simpler than you might think! In this episode, Michelle lists 10 fitness pro tips to help you see amazing results! If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! ...

May 11, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 9

3 Mindset Shifts to Level Up Right Now

A simple shift in mindset might be the key to achieving your goals quicker and more easily. It's easy to lose track of your goals when things like imposter syndrome and perfectionism get in the way, which is why it's so important to recognize that those things are just speed bumps. They might slow you down a bit, but they're not insurmountable. In this episode, Michelle talks about 3 simple mindset shifts that you can make right now to help you be more confident in yourself and crush your goals....

Apr 29, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Nutrition Secrets You Need to Know to Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Nutrition is so important to your fitness goals, but it can be sometimes be hard to tell nutrition tips from nutrition myths. Are carbs really all that bad? What about fats? And how much water should you really be drinking every day? In this episode, Michelle shares 7 nutrition secrets that she's learned from competitive training, certification courses, and more. Armed with these secrets, you'll have the power to achieve your fitness goals in no time! If you loved this episode, engage with us on...

Apr 22, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Stressed Out? Tips to Manage Your Anxiety Right Now!

Life is stressful enough as-is, but the past few weeks have been much more stressful for some. Anxiety and stress can be major hurdles to overcome and if you've been struggling to find some calm lately, you'll want to tune in. In this episode, Michelle shares a story about how anxiety has affected her life and lists 6 tips that you can use right now to help you reduce your stress level in a stressful time. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and...

Apr 15, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 6

How to Make This Time Serve You

Who do you want to be when you're no longer quarantined? Now that we're safe at home, most of us have some extra time on our hands, but have you thought about how you're going to use that time? In this episode, Michelle lists 3 steps to help you set and achieve any goals you set for yourself while you're at home. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @michelle_elisabethfit ! And if you have 5 seconds to spare, click through to our page...

Apr 08, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Four Principles to Live By!

Achieving a goal can be hard. But with the right mindset and a bit of motivation, goals quickly become checked boxes on to-do lists. If you've been slowly losing sight of your goals over the past couple of weeks, then you'll absolutely want to hear what Michelle has to say in this episode! In this episode, Michelle explores 4 principles to live by and talks about how they can help you both in fitness and in life! Need to skip to one of the principles? No problem! 1:40 - #1 PATIENCE IS KEY 2:48 -...

Apr 05, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 4

My Story + Why I'm So Passionate About Fitness!

This episode is a special one because it's a repost of Episode 73 of The Girl Gang Podcast, where Amanda Smith interviews Michelle! They talk about Michelle's story, why she's so passionate about fitness, and how she helps lots of ambitious women (like Amanda) achieve their fitness goals! For more information on Dallas Girl Gang, visit their website, dallasgirlgang.com ! You can also find Amanda and Dallas Girl Gang on social medial @amandasindallas and @dallasgirlgang respectively. If you loved...

Apr 05, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 3

7 Productivity Hacks While Working From Home

Working from home can sometimes be a bit of a struggle. Your normal routine might be off, you might have more distractions, and you might not feel as motivate in general. But fear not because there are many simple tricks you can use to boost your productivity to be more efficient and effective in the home office. In this episode, Michelle shares her 7 favorite hacks that you can use to be more productive while working from home. Check out these useful tools to help you be more productive! Day De...

Apr 01, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 2

6 Ways to Supercharge Your Mornings!

Tim Ferriss said, "if you win the morning, then you win the day," and he's not the only person who believes that a great day starts with a great morning. Many successful entrepreneurs and celebrities have talked about how they set the tone for their days with a solid morning routine. In this episode, Michelle talks about 6 easy ways you can supercharge your mornings to make way for a better day. If you loved this episode, engage with us on social media by posting about the podcast and tagging @m...

Mar 25, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Welcome to the Ambitious & Fit Podcast!

Welcome to the Ambitious & Fit Podcast with Michelle Stallings, your favorite podcast for all things fitness, mindset, and female empowerment. Every Wednesday morning, Michelle shares a powerful tool that will help you master your fitness, mindset, and career by putting yourself at the top of your to-do list.

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