No…not that kind of kiss ;) listen in as we go over the “Keep It Stupid Simple” analogy and how this can help you navigate even the busiest seasons of life with more patience and realistic expectations for yourself and your goals! ------------------------------ Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_humor @dldnation ------------------------------ Work with us and DLDNation! Click to Work 1:1 with Spencer Click to Work 1:1 with Maddy...
Nov 13, 2022•20 min
It’s that time of year again! Holidays are here and we DO NOT want to see y’all throwing in the towel on your health and fitness just because of a few indulgent meals. Follow along as we share some perspective shifts as well as tips and tricks for getting you through the holiday season successfully, without the guilt, shame, and defeat! ------------------------------ Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_humor @dldnation ------------------------------ Work with us and ...
Nov 06, 2022•21 min
Teamwork baby! Having someone to lean on is something that can help all of us as we navigate big, exciting goals in life. Listen in as we talk about how to go about finding the best teammate for you as it pertains to achieving your goals and how this can help give you the outside perspective that you need, especially on the harder days. ------------------------------ Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_humor @dldnation ------------------------------ Work with us and ...
Oct 30, 2022•21 min
The classic conversation of motivation vs. discipline…but with some new perspectives! We’re chatting today about how motivation IS something that’s incredible to have when it graces us with it’s presence…but we want to remember that it is NOT something guaranteed to you, me, or ANYONE on a regular basis. If we think of motivation more like a rare gift that we get granted to us on random days, as well as learn how to navigate the days that we DON’T have it (which will be the majority of our days ...
Oct 23, 2022•26 min
Everyone has heard the saying “The grass is greener on the other side” but we’re here to tell you that’s bullshit! If you want grass that’s “as green as theirs” AKA a life that looks as “amazing” as his or hers or whoever’s that you’re comparing to…It all comes down to your own perception! Join us this week as we chat about shifting your perspective to be incredibly happy for others when they achieve great things that YOU want… Learn to appreciate when their grass is looking “extra green” withou...
Oct 16, 2022•22 min
The piece of technology we all give too much power to…that evil little demon device that lives in our bathrooms only to tell us how unhealthy and far from our goals we are…THE SCALE. Today we’re here to chat about why you need to STOP giving the scale so much power to dictate your mood, your worth, and even your progress! Join us as we give some tips to overcoming your poor relationship with the scale and learn some of the many reasons why that number is going to fluctuate day by day. We hope th...
Oct 09, 2022•22 min
The most common question we get as fitness/fat loss coaches right here. And the most common answer to this is…IT DEPENDS!! It depends on a number of factors to answer this questions and the answer will ALWAYS be a little different per the individual and their current circumstances. Listen in as we dive deeper into this and how you can see progress (in some ways) in as little as ONE DAY or ONE WEEK! ------------------------------ Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_hu...
Oct 02, 2022•19 min
There are going to be a number of situations in life where you just can't show up "perfectly" or at 100%. It can be easy to want to say "why bother" in these situations and just give up on trying altogether! But this will only lead you to beating yourself up, and feeling as if you've failed. Instead! We're going to teach you how to "control the controllables" during these setbacks or moments of chaos and be PROUD of what you COULD do at the time. Because remember, your "best" will look different...
Sep 25, 2022•18 min
Do you often find that when “sweatah weathah” comes around you feel like you’re “finally” able to take a step back from your fitness/health routines? Only to then go TOO hard during the holiday seasons and end up panic dieting when it’s time to get “bikini ready” again? Let’s chat about getting OUT of this vicious cycle from hell so you can prioritize your health/goals/physiqure etc. YEAR ROUND in a way that you enjoy! ------------------------------ Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_des...
Sep 18, 2022•18 min
If your big fitness/health/business/or life goals are overwhelming you then this episode is for YOU! It’s incredible to be able to dream big for yourself but sometimes when we set the bar HIGH we feel like it is damn near impossible to actually every achieve these monumental things. This then leads us to inevitably giving up on the goal altogether. Use our favorite and most simple trick to make any goal of any size more attainable and ENJOYABLE to achieve! Follow us on IG! @maddy _cusumano @spen...
Sep 11, 2022•19 min
We're switching things up today! We're playing the "over or under rated" game with some hot topics in the fitness space. Hear our opinions on things such as Intermittent Fasting, Lifting Straps, and Warmups as we popcorn topics back and forth with one another while sharing some education behind our opinions as well! Follow us! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_humor @dldnation ------------------------ Click to Work 1:1 with Spencer Click to Work 1:1 with Maddy...
Sep 04, 2022•27 min
These 2 simple things can help change everything! We’re chatting routines & consistency! Listen in as we share about creating a simple, friction-less routine for yourself to allow you to feel like you start and end every single day with intention, direction, and clarity! You’ll also learn a bedtime routine hack that we often share with clients to help lessen anxiety and sleep better! --------------------------- Follow us! @maddy _cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_&_humor @dldnation -----...
Aug 28, 2022•18 min
Our 50th episode! And possibly one of our favorite episodes to date! Join us as we share about a mindset shift we have made that we feel can help ANYONE live a more “neutral” life. Yes, we said neutral, not necessarily positive! Why not positive? Because negative emotions in life are valid! And we should never expect or try to force life to be sunshine and rainbows. Forcing positivity just isn’t healthy! But with the “ABC” method that we’ve learned from therapy, we’re able to remove ourselves fr...
Aug 21, 2022•18 min
Life really is just like one big video game! We can look at challenging seasons in life like different “levels” of a video game that need to be navigated and conquered. Join us as we talk about how we can take on this perspective to help give challenges in life less power over us and how we can move forward with a more optimistic mindset no matter what life throws our way! ------------------------------------ Follow & tag us on IG! @maddy_cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_and_humor @dldnatio...
Aug 14, 2022•19 min
The infamous “CHEAT” day…doesn’t actually need to exist! Listen in as we discuss why we choose to refrain from using the phrase “cheat meal” or “cheat day” with ourselves or our clients! We discuss how giving moral titles to foods and deeming them as “good” and “bad” can actually make finding balance and enjoyment on your journey HARDER. Finally, hear about how often we encourage our clients to eat the foods they absolutely love regardless of the nutrient profile or calories they contain. By the...
Aug 07, 2022•28 min
We are HONORED to be joined today by our good friend and mentor, the one and only SEAN MCDEVITT! Throughout this episode we’re picking Sean’s brain on all things HEALTH…but not just the physical side. Sean gives us some insight directly from his newly released book “Hack Your Health” (releasing 7/28! Direct link to purchase below) to help all of our listeners evolve themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually! We walk through how you can better uphold and keep a gauge on your h...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Rest is incredibly UNDERRATED! So here’s to helping “Hustle Culture” DIE. Join us as we chat about how we like to factor in rest (socially, professionally, mentally, physically) as PART of a productive and healthy routine/lifestyle and get some much needed reminders that just because you take a break, doesn’t mean that you’re failing or less than in any sense! --------------------------- Follow us out on instagram for more entertainment & education! @maddy_cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_n...
Jul 24, 2022•22 min
The man...the myth...the LEGEND! Jordan Syatt is one of our all time idols in the fitness space and he joins us on today's episode to help simplify fitness for ANY person at ANY phase in their journey. We discuss where to begin when you're feeling overwhelmed as a beginner, and how to build upon that for ultimate success. Listen in as Jordan explains why you literally CANNOT FUCK THIS JOURNEY UP as well as how to improve your relationship with the scale, re-spark your "why" and much more. Syatt'...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Confidence is something that most of us wish we had more of. A lot of the time our confidence (or lack thereof) in ourselves, our body, our skills, etc. is influenced by our fear of what OTHERS are thinking of us. We develop insecurities and convince ourselves that we are not worthy of flaunting confidence because of them! Listen in as we chat about the intentional practice that is building confidence and how to stop giving a f*ck about what OTHER PEOPLE “might” be thinking. --------------------...
Jul 10, 2022•32 min
When you do your workouts, are you consistently being met with the feeling/thought of: “That wasn’t hard enough”? We’re here to help you call bullshit on yourself! Join us in our discussion about the difference between just going through the motions during your lifts vs. bringing intention and intensity to every single movement you do. Learn how to utilize the “Reps In Reserve” (RIR) and “Rating of Perceived Exertion” (RPE) scales to rate your intensity during your lifts and ensure that you are ...
Jul 03, 2022•23 min
Join us as we share about our first experiences with THERAPY as well as discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health. As health/wellness/fitness/nutrition coaches we understand just how deeply intertwined physical and mental health are and we want to help RID the stigma that surrounds mental health challenges/therapy. If you’ve had doubts or hesitations towards seeking therapy, counseling, or even just being open about your own mental health then this episode is most certainly for...
Jun 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 42
We are BACK! We've taken a bit of a podcasting break over the past 3 months but we are BACK and better than ever! Listen in as we reflect on "falling off track" with our podcasting journey and how we relate this back to your fitness/health (surprise surprise) as well as ANY endeavor you may find yourself falling off of in life. --------------------------- Follow us out on instagram for more entertainment & education! @maddy_cusumano @spencer_desiata @health_n_humor Inquire about working 1:1 ...
Jun 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 41
We've all heard the expression, "look on the bright side". That is a great example of making a perspective shift and it can be the difference between moving forward quickly and sitting in our pity party longer. We'll give you examples from our own lives how perspective would have helped us more and remind you that you can't change the past! Time Stamps: (0:50) Talking Perspective (2:20) Lifting Example (4:50) Headphones Example (8:30) You Can’t Change the Past (26:00) Main Takeaway -------------...
Mar 29, 2022•28 min
Life happens sometimes! A woman who knows that all too well is Maddy's mom! She has been a trooper throughout her life and dealing with difficult situations with grace and determination. We talk about some of those situations, how to put kids first after a divorce, and changing careers to suit what life needed. Time Stamps: (0:55) Maddy’s Mom Joins Us Today! (2:55) Going Through Divorce (11:00) From Hair Stylist to Daycare (15:45) Fitness Journey and Maddy’s Inspiration (22:00) Old Environment a...
Mar 22, 2022•39 min
We had a blast celebrating Maddy's 26th birthday but we did not have the space to record an episode but fear not! We still wanted to bring you value so today's episode is a replay episode of when Maddy was on Shots to the Dome, hosted by Sean McDevitt (who we've mentioned countless times on this show). If you would like to still get Maddy a belated birthday present, a rating and review on Apple and/or Spotify would be greatly appreciated! Topics Include: - Start of Maddy’s Fitness Journey - Peop...
Mar 15, 2022•59 min
Sometimes, it's hard to push through the tough times on your pursuit of anything without some support from others. It can feel very isolating and an added challenge to the mix. We want to share with you how to upgrade your support system, create boundaries from others who aren't that supportive, and remind yourself how much of a badass you are! Time Stamps: (1:00) Being Your Own Support System (2:30) Assessing Friends and How You Feel (9:05) Creating Boundaries (18:05) Looking Back at Past Video...
Mar 08, 2022•23 min
We've all been there right? We are SO EXCITED to crush our gym session, hit some pr's, and absolutely nail it! But… then we don't perform, something is tight or feels off, and we're disappointed. It happens sometimes but we want to share with you some factors of why this could be happening, share our stories, and have some fun too! Time Stamps: (0:52) Shitty Lifts (3:45) Factors to Consider (4:10) Hydration (6:50) Accepting It (13:15) Maddy’s Worst In Person Training Experience (17:35) The Gassy...
Mar 01, 2022•23 min
You might have looked at the title and said, "Yep that's me!" It's definitely not a one size fits all answer for this but we want you to be honest with yourself when it comes to the areas we are going to highlight in today's episode. It's time to first take ownership of what you are or are not doing and then start making incremental changes and we'll explain how! Time Stamps: (0:53) Putting Egos Aside (4:30) Our Old Brain Wiring (7:40) Jordan Syatt Example (12:00) Weekday/Weekend Routine Differe...
Feb 22, 2022•30 min
As adults, asking for help can be a huge struggle. We feel like we need to take care of everything ourselves and we are "less than" if we ask someone else for help. We are actually in the helping business as coaches when it comes to health but we recently discovered we still have a lot to learn in this game of life. We'll share our perspectives on asking for help and leave you with a challenge! Time Stamps: (0:50) Asking for Help (5:10) Being an Active Participant in Your Change (9:50) Spencer L...
Feb 15, 2022•23 min
You're going to hit hard times and struggle in life. It's about how you persist through those struggles and be consistent relative to your circumstances. With our clients, we don't look for perfection. We know their lives and obligations so we can be as objective as possible when it comes to coaching another human and setting goals and standards they can meet, accomplish their goals, but understand it's okay to fall short of their goals sometimes. It's about effort and we hope you enjoy this epi...
Feb 08, 2022•27 min
