If your goal is fat loss, should you be doing cardio, lifting weights, or Pilates? The answer is not as simple as picking one and ditching the others. In this video, I’m breaking down the real fat loss training hierarchy: what to prioritize first, why weight training is the foundation, where cardio actually fits, why walking is more powerful than most people realize, and how Pilates or activation work can make your strength training even more effective. We’ll talk about why steady-state cardio o...
May 19, 2026•24 min
Most women working on body recomp are making at least 3 of these 9 mistakes without even knowing it — and fixing them changes everything. In this episode, I'm breaking down the exact mistakes that were holding me back (yes, I made all 9) and what to do instead so your body can actually respond. From how you think about cravings, to your macro strategy, to how much you're relying on caffeine to get through the day — these are the sneaky things that stall your progress and keep you stuck in the cy...
May 14, 2026•21 min
Why Eating More Is the Secret to Losing Fat (And Why It Feels Wrong at First) If you've been eating less, training harder, and still not seeing results this episode is for you. The truth is, chronic under-eating slows your metabolism, disrupts your hormones, and actually makes fat loss harder over time. And for most women, eating MORE is the missing piece...but getting there isn't easy. In this episode we'll cover: Why your body fights back when you try to increase calories (and what that actual...
May 07, 2026•16 min
I spent years thinking losing fat while building muscle was impossible...and that belief was completely sabotaging me. I was eating less, training harder, and wondering why I never looked as defined as I felt I should. The answer? I was optimizing for weight loss, not recomp. And the scale was lying to me the entire time. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why the scale isn't the measure of progress you think it is, what signs to actually look for to know recomp is working, and the four ...
Apr 29, 2026•20 min
JUST. LIFT. HEAVY. We see that all the time on social media. But is that advice actually holding you back? In this episode, we're pushing back on the one-size-fits-all approach to strength training. While heavy compound lifts are absolutely valuable, obsessing over low reps and maximal loads means leaving serious gains on the table. We break down the three real drivers of muscle growth — mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscle tissue damage — and why no single rep range or training styl...
Apr 22, 2026•14 min
Every Woman Should Be Able To Do A Pull Up. I made that statement knowing it was going to be controversial but I was genuinely surprised by how much pushback it got. So I wanted to break down what I actually meant, because the pull-up was never really the point. In this episode, I'm talking about why so many of us have been conditioned to write ourselves off from hard things before we ever truly try. Whether it was a gym class, a throwaway comment, or someone else's limiting belief passed down a...
Apr 15, 2026•11 min
You think you're being smart by eating less during the week to "save room" for the weekend. But this strategy — called calorie banking — may actually be training your body to store more fat over time. In this video, Cori breaks down the concept of collateral fattening: why extreme weekday deficits cause muscle loss, slow your metabolism, and amplify hunger cues — so that by the time the weekend hits, you're eating in a much bigger surplus than you realize. And why this cycle gets worse with ever...
Apr 08, 2026•12 min
What if strength isn't about pushing harder — but about how much you can hold? In this episode, I'm joined by mindset coach Charlotte Grimmel, and honestly, this conversation stopped me in my tracks more than once. We dig into what it really means to be strong — not in the grind-through-it, grit-your-teeth kind of way, but in the intentional, self-aware, capacity-building kind of way. Charlotte breaks down why saying no is one of the most powerful things you can do, why chasing outcomes is keepi...
Apr 04, 2026•55 min
There Are No Bad Exercises! I'm coming in hot today because I am tired of hearing that exercises are bad. Lunges hurt your knees? Deadlifts wreck your back? No. Moves are not bad you just haven't earned them yet, and I'm going to tell you exactly what I mean by that. In this episode I'm breaking down why demonizing exercises is actually what's holding you back, the difference between movement patterns and recruitment patterns (yes, you can have perfect-looking form and still be cheating), and wh...
Mar 31, 2026•8 min
Most of us are told the answer is inside us. Trust your gut. Believe in yourself. Look inward. But what if that's only getting you halfway there? NYU professor, bestselling author, and host of the Becoming You podcast Suzy Welch reveals why real self-awareness requires more than internal reflection — and why the gap between who you think you are and how the world actually experiences you could be the hidden force behind your plateaus, your patterns, and your struggles to stay consistent. We get ...
Mar 26, 2026•43 min
Think "abs are made in the kitchen" and "muscle is built in the gym" are the keys to your dream body? These popular fitness mantras might actually be the reason you're stuck in a frustrating cycle of yo-yo dieting, rebound weight gain, and zero progress.In this episode, I'm breaking down why obsessing over just nutrition OR just training is secretly sabotaging your results...and what to focus on instead to finally achieve the body recomp you've been chasing. You'll learn: - Why a calories-in-cal...
Mar 24, 2026•8 min
Most women are tracking everything...their sleep, their stress, their steps, their food...and still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like their body is working against them. Yale-trained MD and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Aviva Romm says the problem isn't your data. It's that you've stopped trusting yourself. In this episode, Dr. Romm breaks down why metabolic flexibility —not more optimization — is the real key to lasting health, strong hormones, and aging well as a woman. We get into...
Mar 19, 2026•50 min
There’s a moment almost everyone hits in their fat-loss journey... and if you’re here, I’m willing to bet you’ve hit it too. It’s that moment where you’re doing the workouts… eating healthy… trying to be consistent… trying SO hard to “do everything right”… And then you catch your reflection in a window…and your stomach just drops. So you check. You snap a progress photo.You look at the scale. You take your measurements.And instead of feeling proud, you feel that same heavy frustration wash over ...
Mar 16, 2026•29 min
If you've ever felt dismissed, confused, or completely blindsided by the changes happening in your body, this episode is for you. Dr. Jolene Brighten, hormone expert and women's medicine advocate, is pulling back the curtain on everything the medical system hasn't told you about perimenopause, strength, and reclaiming your health. From the brain remodeling that happens during perimenopause to why your old dieting strategies are making your hormones worse, Dr. Brighton breaks it all down in a way...
Mar 12, 2026•57 min
Are you stuck chasing the “best” workout, the “best” macro ratio, or the “best” food for fat loss? In this episode, I’m breaking down why constantly searching for the perfect tactic is often the exact thing keeping you stuck. Because the truth is, there usually isn’t one magic move, one perfect macro split, or one ideal food. Results come from how everything works together within your lifestyle, your goals, and your current season of life. In this episode, I talk about: Why focusing on one “best...
Mar 10, 2026•12 min
Menopause doesn't have to mean a slower metabolism, stubborn belly fat, or feeling like your body betrayed you. In this interview Dr. Stacy Sims—world-renowned exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author of ROAR and Next Level—breaks down exactly why traditional advice (endless Zone 2 cardio, fasting, calorie restriction) backfires for women in perimenopause and menopause... and what actually works to rev your metabolism, build resilient strength, and thrive. We dive deep into: -Why s...
Mar 05, 2026•1 hr 13 min
If we’re going to talk about GLP-1s…Let’s stop whispering. And let’s ditch the shame. I bring this up after sharing a GLP-1 resource on Facebook and seeing people comment "asking for a friend." Using a medical tool to improve your health isn’t a character flaw. It’s not laziness. It’s not weakness. And choosing not to use one? That’s valid too. You don’t get a medal for suffering. And you don’t lose integrity for getting support. What actually moves you forward is being informed…and choosing the...
Mar 03, 2026•14 min
The Hidden Signs of Perimenopause (And How to Fix Your Hormones) | Dr. Amy Shah Are you feeling tired, struggling to recover from your workouts, or noticing changes in your body that you just can’t explain? You might be told it’s just a normal part of "getting older," but the truth is, hormonal shifts can actually start in your 30s! In this episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Amy Shah to uncover the hidden signs of perimenopause that even doctors often miss. We dive deep into the powerful connect...
Feb 26, 2026•35 min
If you’ve been blaming your age for muscle loss, weight gain, low energy, or a slower metabolism this episode is for you. In this video, I break down 5 powerful truths about aging strong through perimenopause and menopause, pulled directly from expert discussions with leading voices in women’s health. You’ll learn why building muscle is non-negotiable, how underfueling is sabotaging your metabolism, why sprint and power work matter more than you think, how gut health affects fat loss, and why pr...
Feb 24, 2026•13 min
What if the problem isn’t that your habits are “good” or “bad” but that they no longer fit who you are or where you’re going? In this episode, we unpack a more nuanced approach to habit change. Instead of chasing perfect routines or relying on willpower, we explore how to audit your habits with curiosity, adjust your environment, and build systems that actually support your current goals. We talk about identity, autonomy, and why habits should evolve as you do...plus how to recognize when someth...
Feb 16, 2026•32 min
If you feel like you’re working out seven days a week just to get smaller but you still don’t feel confident, energized, or powerful in your own skin...this episode is for you. The truth is, society has conditioned us to believe that "success" means shrinking. We’re told that if we aren’t exhausted after every workout, it doesn't count. But real, lasting transformation happens when you stop trying to disappear and start focusing on what you can build. In this episode of the Redefining Strength P...
Feb 12, 2026•47 min
If you feel like your workouts are “working”… but your body constantly hurts, this episode is going to change the way you think about strength training. Because the truth is: most people don’t get injured because they’re weak. They get injured because they’re following programs that ignore how their body is actually built. In this episode of the Redefining Strength Podcast, I sit down with Dr. John Rusin. A world-renowned performance coach, physical therapist, and creator of the Pain-Free Perfor...
Feb 05, 2026•1 hr 2 min
If you’ve entered perimenopause and feel like your body suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to, you’re not imagining it and you’re not broken. I'm joined By Redefining Strength RD Michelle and we're breaking down what’s actually happening as hormones begin to shift and why strategies that once worked can suddenly fall flat. We cover the nutrition changes that matter most during perimenopause, including why protein becomes non-negotiable, how muscle loss and metabolic slowdown really happen...
Feb 01, 2026•27 min
We spend hours in the gym training our bodies...but what if most of us are training like robots? In this episode I sit down with Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard psychologist and pioneer of mindfulness research, whose work over the last 45+ years has fundamentally changed how we understand the relationship between mind, body, and performance. In this conversation, Dr. Langer shares her groundbreaking work, including why "trying harder" can actually make progress harder and how noticing is your most pow...
Jan 29, 2026•47 min
If you’re a driven, disciplined, all-or-nothing person… this episode might sting a little. Because the truth is, the same “go all in” mindset that helps you succeed in other areas of life is often the exact reason your fitness progress keeps stalling, burning out, and restarting. In this episode, we break down why perfection feels like commitment — but actually destroys consistency . You’ll learn: Why rigid rules and “perfect weeks” make progress fragile How the all-or-nothing mindset turns smal...
Jan 26, 2026•29 min
If you’ve ever felt stuck between pushing harder and feeling worse… or doing less and feeling like you’re falling behind… this episode is for you. At some point, almost everyone hits this moment with their body. You get hurt. Or burned out. Or things just stop working the way they used to. And suddenly you’re stuck between two bad options: Do less and feel like you’re losing yourself… Or do more and keep breaking yourself. Most people bounce back and forth between those two for years. Not becaus...
Jan 22, 2026•54 min
If your belly fat hasn’t budged no matter how “disciplined” you are, this isn’t a motivation problem it’s a strategy problem. If what you were doing actually worked, you wouldn’t still be fighting the same area. The problem is a predictable loop most smart, driven people fall into: Go extreme → burn out → quit → start over with a new version of the same plan. You don’t lose stubborn fat by trying harder. You lose it by finally using a strategy that matches how your body actually works...one wher...
Jan 19, 2026•13 min
Why You Keep Starting Over (And The Habit System That Actually Works) If you keep starting over with your workouts, nutrition, or routines and you’re starting to think the problem is your motivation or discipline, this episode will completely change how you think about habits. Because the truth is: willpower isn’t the problem. Most people are using a habit system that doesn’t match how they’re wired. And when that happens, even the best plan eventually falls apart. In this episode of the Redefin...
Jan 15, 2026•53 min
Learn how to meal prep in a way that actually fits your life and helps you hit your macros without stress. Cori and Redefining Strength RD Julia Stumpf break down simple, flexible, budget-friendly, and lazy-proof strategies to make meal prep sustainable, realistic, and effective — including how to plan for eating out and stop overcomplicating nutrition.
Jan 13, 2026•21 min
Can you still build serious muscle, increase bone density, and lift weights in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? A neurosurgeon says YES. In this powerful episode, I sit down with neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr. Betsy Grunch to crush the biggest myth about aging: that decline is inevitable. You might have seen Dr. Grunch recently on the Mel Robbins Show. In this episode she shares her expert perspective on why strength training is vital for long-term health, spinal support, and preventing in...
Jan 08, 2026•49 min
