The True Grit Strength Podcast

Ryan Stec & Rachel Geiger

The True Grit Strength Podcast is for anyone looking to transform their life through strength training while discovering their athletic potential at any age or stage of life. This podcast will uncover the secrets to developing grit and pursuing growth, in and out of the gym, despite losses, injuries, and setbacks, so you can stop sitting on the sidelines and start taking action. So how do you make a comeback to the gym when the odds are stacked against you? Tune in to find out.

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Episodes

The Values We Live By

What do you care about? What matters most to you? Are your goals and daily actions reflective of these values? If not, sticking to those New Year's resolutions come March could be extremely difficult. In this episode, we'll walk you through how to make sure your goals are aligned with your values and that you have the systems in place to take action when things get hard!

Jan 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 11

Our First Q&A!

In our first-ever Q&A episode, we dive into answering 3 questions from our listeners. We discuss my coaching mentors, how I got started in the fitness industry, the best bodyweight exercise for life, and how to get your first pull-up.

Dec 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 10

#goals

Ditch your cookie-cutter New Years Resolutions and tune in to this episode, as we discuss 5 tips for setting sustainable goals and planning for long-term success in the year ahead! ------- Show Notes: Purchase True Grit Strength Gift Cards: https://www.truegritstrength.com/shop FREE Coaching Office Hours: https://calendly.com/truegritstrength/client-check-in or Email ryan@truegritstrength.com with the subject line "#goals" to get help with your 2021 goal planning!...

Dec 20, 2020•45 min

The Power Of Reflection

When we take the time to reflect on our success and our failures we gain valuable insight into our lives. With the new year approaching, we wanted to use this episode to discuss the power of reflection and how you can use it to your advantage for a more successful 2021!

Dec 11, 2020•50 min•Ep. 8

The 4 Blessings Of Failure

Failure can send you down the path of self-doubt, frustration, and feeling helpless. However, when you know how to use failure to your advantage, you can develop the type of discipline and strength that will truly move the needle forward in your life and your goals. In this episode, we'll dive into the 4 blessings of failure and how to use failure to your advantage.

Dec 04, 2020•30 min•Ep. 7

The Thanksgiving Episode

On this special Thanksgiving episode, we wanted to acknowledge that everyone has different needs and goals when it comes to dieting and social gatherings. So we wanted to share some strategies so you can stay aligned with your fitness & nutrition goals, while still enjoying all the things this holiday has to offer! Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

Nov 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 6

The Comeback Athlete

When you train the right way for your body, you will unlock endless possibilities for what you're capable of doing. Are you ready to beat the odds and make a comeback to reclaim your athleticism and even surpass your previous level of fitness? This episode is for you. ---------- Get the FREE Comeback Athlete Workout Guide (including 10 FREE Workouts): https://bit.ly/38ZUXe1

Nov 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 5

Crossroads

Whether you realize it or not...you're at a crossroads. Every day we’re faced with the decision to navigate our lives as we currently are, or to take action to be better. Will you wait 5 more years to tackle your health and fitness goals? Or in five years will you be proud of the choices you made today? Tune in to episode 4 of The True Grit Strength Podcast to hear our strategies for making a comeback to the gym and taking control of your health and fitness.

Nov 13, 2020•54 min

The Stories That Shape Us

Have you ever thought about the stories you tell yourself every day? In this episode, we discuss how our self-talk ultimately dictates our outcomes and if we want to change our outcomes, we need to change up the script. It's time to write a different story. Tune in to find out how.

Nov 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 3

Origins Part II

In this episode, Rachel shares her origin story and how she overcame mental and physical barriers to fitness, redefined self-care, and changed what it means to form healthy boundaries and to truly take care of herself. This is a good one y'all, listen in!

Oct 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 2

Origins Part I

In our first ever episode of the True Grit Strength Podcast, Ryan shares how he made a comeback that changed his life forever...

Oct 23, 2020•30 min

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