Synopsis
The Primal Potential Podcast is the anti-diet approach to mastering fat loss NATURALLY. Everyone knows they should eat better and exercise regularly but Primal Potential talks about strategy for the tough stuff - HOW to overcome emotional eating, hormonal imbalances, unhealthy habits and your all-or-nothing dieting mindset. Each week we tackle a mainstream myth or challenge, we talk about weight loss facts, strategies and practical solutions for implementation. This isn't another preachy, weight loss show - we get to the root of FAT LOSS and how you can eat, live and think to optimize your body's ability to burn fat and keep it off! Primal Potential is here to help you lose weight, get healthy and master fat loss NATURALLY.
Episodes
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623: What Is Holding You Back?
01/07/2019 Duration: 26minIs fear holding you back? Past patterns? Doubt? FOMO? Money? No matter what it is, it's time to step out of the tangle of fear thinking! Too many people are remaining behind the walls of their fears. They are keeping their lives small by choosing to stop everytime they bump into fear of judgement, fear of failure, fear of loss or fear of missing out. Is there a chance that is what is holding you back? Today's episode is a must-listen! https://primalpotential.com/623/ Resources Join the Summer 12 Weeks to Transformation The Essential Rumi Mark Nepo's The Book of Awakening Chasing Cupcakes Today's episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic! Use the coupon code primal to save 15%! Make sure to give the turmeric latte a try! It's one of my favorites! Join the Primal Potential FB Group
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622: Creating Success After Struggle
29/06/2019 Duration: 39minYou can create success after struggle. Don't let fear of failure or past experiences get in your way! Dozens of people have reached out to me this week expressing doubt in themselves. They don't want to invest in the 12 Weeks to Transformation only to give up or drift again. They're questioning whether or not this can be different. When I ask people what they want or need, they almost always lead with the past, the story and the struggle. On today's Q&A episode of the podcast we're answering all your questions along that theme: quitting, drifting, fear...all of it! https://primalpotential.com/622/ Creating Success After Struggle Let's do it together! Registration is now open for the 12 Weeks to Transformation! If you have questions about the 12 Weeks to Transformation, listen to these episodes: Episode 620: It's Not Your Plan, It's Your Perspective Episode 621: The Most Important Thing If You Want to Change Join the free Primal Potential FB group
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621: The Most Important Message If You Want to Change Your Life
26/06/2019 Duration: 01h08minIf you want to change your life, this is where I'd love for you to start. In today's episode, not only am I sharing how I overcame my own 3 biggest barriers, I'm also sharing some powerful mindsets that will allow you to create transformation in any and every area of your life. If you feel like you really want to change and you're frustrated by your constant excuses, you need to listen to this. If you feel like you swing wildly between "all" and "nothing", you need to listen to this. If you doubt your ability to do the work and maintain your progress, this is the very episode you need to begin with. https://primalpotential.com/621/ Ready to Change Your Life? I'd love to invite you to join me in our summer 12 Weeks to Transformation! Registration is open now and we kick off on Sunday July 7th. [button link="https://primalpotential.com/ready/" type="big" color="teal" newwindow="yes"] Join Now![/button] If you have questions or you want to talk it through, be sure to let me know! I'm always just a quick message
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620: It's Not Your Plan, It's Your Perspective
25/06/2019 Duration: 01h09minIt's not your plan that's the problem, it's your perspective. You don't need a new plan, you need a new perspective. Last Thursday, I opened up our Summer 12 Weeks to Transformation to the wait list and we had an awesome live webinar about getting out of your own way. Prior to the webinar, I sent out a survey to everyone on the list and asked them two questions: What is keeping you from reaching your goals? What could I do to help you? In the webinar, we talked about the most common barriers. We talked about money. We talked about fear. We talked about inconsistency. Today, I'm sharing part of that free training with you AND I'm opening up registration for our summer 12 Weeks to Transformation! Resources: Join the 12 Weeks to Transformation Watch the video replay of today's training Follow EB on IG Join our free Primal Potential FB group
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619: How to Go to the Next Level
24/06/2019 Duration: 37minAre you ready to go to the next level? Are you tired of struggling? Today you're going to hear from one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients about how even though she had lost weight, she was still really unhappy. She didn't feel like she was in control of her life. Instead of settling for the struggle and making herself a victim of it, she USED the struggle and the tools within the 12 Weeks to Transformation to go to the next level. She's happier than ever. She's lost weight. She feels empowered. As you'll hear her say, she's transformed her life over the last 10 months. She's getting up earlier, she's working out more, she's drinking less, spending less, saving more, losing weight and taking great care of herself while enjoying the journey. You don't want to miss today's episode! https://primalpotential.com/619/ Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation Join the free Primal Potential FB group Follow EB on IG
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618: Does Your Life Feel Like Groundhog Day?
22/06/2019 Duration: 45minDoes your life feel like Groundhog Day? Like every day is pretty much the same as the last and you're just going through the motions, not living the life you want? I've been there and I'll say this: I refuse to live that way anymore. Life is too short. Our potential - YOUR potential - is just too huge to settle for the same-old life you don't love. https://primalpotential.com/618/ Today is another listener Q&A episode and Sarah and I are diving into your questions! Here are some of the topics we're tackling: That groundhog day feeling - I tell myself to slay the day but every day feels just like the one before and I can't shake the feeling! How do you differentiate between an addiction and a bad habit? What's the most transformative non-fiction book you've read? At 57 years old, is there still hope? What is the best way to burn fat around my hips, butt and thighs? How does contentment come into play when you have big goals? What is your mantra? Today's Resources: The Science of Fat Burning - Stubborn
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617: Living Your Life or Creating It?
20/06/2019 Duration: 45minAre you living your life or are you choosing it? Are you just going through the motions or are you being intentional about creating exactly what you want in every area of your life? Today you're going to hear directly from one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients about how she has become militantly on her own side. She's decided to get out of her own way and step into her potential while loving herself and her journey. She didn't bully herself into transformation. In fact, she was gentle. She was patient. Understanding. And also: drama free and determined. If you're wondering if you can do it, the answer is YES and today's episode will help! https://primalpotential.com/617/ Resources: Episode 559: Identity Journaling Learn more about the 12 WT To Go Beyond Living Your Life & Start Creating It... I'd suggest getting started with the Change Maker series of the podcast. Part 1 Awareness: Part 2: Alignment Part 3: Advancement Part 4: Adjustment Join the free Primal Potential Facebook group! Follow Elizabe
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616: From Depressed & Lost to Happier Than Ever
17/06/2019 Duration: 41minI am so excited to introduce you to one of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients. Before we started working together, she shared that she was depressed and feeing lost in life. She wanted to lose weight, yes, but generally, she just wanted to be happier and healthier. As she shares her story, she'l share the ONE THING she had to change in order to lose weight, take control of her finances and become happier than she's ever been. If you're ready to learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation, don't wait! Now is the time! I would be happy to talk to you about your fears or worries! In fact, Thursday June 20th at 8pm ET I'm going live for a totally free workshop on overcoming past patterns and breaking free from habits that no longer serve you. This workshop is exclusively for people who are on the wait list, so that's absolutely your first step. Please note that I will be on there LIVE so I'll be happy to answer any questions you have! https://primalpotential.com/616/ Resources: Episode 559: Identity Journa
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615: Growth without the Grind?
15/06/2019 Duration: 38minYou know "the grind"? That feeling like you're always working on something, that "effort" is "hard" or you're just not enjoying the journey? It's all hustle, all pursuit, no pleasure? I've certainly been there. In today's listener Q&A episode, we're answering a bunch of questions including several about how to balance growth & progress with contentment and really enjoying life and the journey of each day. This is such a critically important topic and I hope you'll take a listen! https://primalpotential.com/615/ Questions in Today's Growth without the Grind Episode: How do I balance what I want most with what I want now? I kind of just want to chill out and get out of the grind. Are there any foods you never allow yourself to eat? (I reference this episode on Soy Story) What do you think about something like the 21-Day Fix from Beach Body where you eat specific portions from specific-sized containers? I have persistent cravings. I want to get healthier and I want to enjoy the food I'm eating, but how
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614: Stop Complicating, Start Simplifying
13/06/2019 Duration: 30minStop complicating things. It's holding you back, slowing you down and overwhelming you. Today we're talking about practicing simplicity in your thoughts and actions - I promise you it will fast track your progress! Whether you're thinking about changing what you eat, improving your health or fitness, losing weight, starting a business, paying off debt or enhancing your relationship, complexity is the enemy of progress! In today's episode we'll talk about a new paradigm around progress and I'll help you catch yourself when you're adding unnecessary complexity and help you get to your simple, effective path to progress. https://primalpotential.com/614 Stop Complicating, Start Simplifying People complicate things to justify their inaction and support their excuses. Complexity is the enemy of execution. Stop adding more when less will do. "Knowledge is about piling up facts. Wisdom lies in simplification" Martin Fischer Eliminate the unnecessary so the necessary may speak. What have you added to the facts? Iden
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613: No More Missing Out on Vacation
10/06/2019 Duration: 48minDo you struggle with not wanting to miss out? Do vacations, travel or evenings out get you worried about that line between deprivation and over-indulgence? Travel used to be a total train wreck for me. I was constantly worried about food. I worried about eating too much. I stressed about not enjoying things enough and feeling like I was on the sidelines, deprived. I really saw it as either/or - either I indulge and feel frustrated with myself, or I don't and I feel like I'm missing out and deprived. Last week, I took a vacation in Bermuda. I shared a lot of pictures in my Instagram stories and posted daily recaps in our private (free) Primal Potential FB group. Today, I'm sharing the mindsets and strategies I employed to ensure that I didn't ever miss out AND I felt amazing every single day! You never have to feel like you're missing out again AND you don't have to return feeling like you "blew it". https://primalpotential.com/613/ Resources: Hop on the wait list for the summer 12 Weeks to Transformation! Joi
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612: Are Protein Smoothies Worth It?
08/06/2019 Duration: 39minIt's another listener question & coaching episode! Today we're tackling protein smoothies - are they worth it? Should you drink them? Are they a waste of money or calories? On all of our Saturday shows we do a GIVEAWAY! Today's winner is @karmachow! Email sarah@primapotential.com with 613 winner in the subject line! You win one of my favorite things: Artisana Coconut Butter travel packets from our sponsor - Thrive Market! If you're new to Thrive Market, be sure to shop through thrivemarket.com/primalpotential so you get a free 30-day trial membership AND 20% off your first order! There will be a new winner every single week, announced on the Saturday episode of the podcast! The following are ways you can win: Leave a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon OR Rate & review the Primal Potential podcast on iTunes OR Publish a post on your IG or FB (not inside the Primal Potential FB group) sharing an episode of the Primal Potential podcast you've loved. Make sure to tag @elizabethbenton on IG or @Primal
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611: Creating Big Change & Refusing to Settle
06/06/2019 Duration: 41minIf you want to make big change in your life but you aren't sure how - this is your show. If you're going through the motions & want to break free, tune in! Today I'm talking with Rob Murgatroyd about his decision to refuse the status quo and his unwillingness to settle for anything less than a life he loved. We're exploring how he walked about from a successful chiropractic practice and embraced uncertainty so he could create the life of his dreams instead of settling for a routine he was no longer enjoying. Rob is so full of powerful truths and empowering mindsets. He serves up some tough love, reminding us that we can certainly continue to tell the story of why we can't do something but we're also free to stop telling that story and start to focus on how and why we can. https://primalpotential.com/611/ Want to connect with Rob? Check out his Work Hard Play Hard mastermind here. Tips for Creating Big Change Ask yourself these questions: What would it look like if this was easy? What would it look like
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610: Inconsistency - A New Perspective
03/06/2019 Duration: 15minIf you're struggling with inconsistency, this episode is for you. This new perspective on the cost of inconsistency will reframe all your future choices! Today we're taking something you've probably heard before and taking it someplace new and powerful. We all understand that consistency is something that accumulates in value over time and that inconsistency reflects a short term perspective rather than a long term one, but today, we're putting it in a whole new light that makes the price paid for your lack of consistency MUCH more real! I'm taking you inside the 12 Weeks to Transformation with this one and I can't wait to hear what you think! Don't forget that I'm doing free video coaching for everyone on the 12 Weeks to Transformation wait list over the next couple weeks so get on the wait list now! Today's episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic - you can use the coupon code PRIMAL to save 15% off your next order! Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list! R
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609: How To Get Motivated & Stay That Way
01/06/2019 Duration: 34minHow can you get motivated? More importantly: how can you stay motivated? Get more motivated? Saturday shows are listener question & coaching episodes and today's show definitely has a theme of motivation! We also pick a winner for a free giveaway every Saturday! You can enter to win by leaving a rating & review of the podcast on iTunes, leaving a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon or posting a favorite episode of the Primal Potential podcast on Instagram or Facebook. Today's winner is Joannew12 - please email sarah@primalpotential.com to claim your prize from Four Sigmatic. Four Sigmatic is the sponsor of today's show! Check them out here and use the coupon code PRIMAL to save 15%! Questions Addressed in Today's Episode: Does it matter if you use decaf coffee for bulletproof coffee? How do I get motivated? I do I keep my motivation alive and strong? How do I commit to lifestyle change without being overwhelmed? What steps does it take to become motivated and believe you can win this battle? Beyon
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608: 3 Tools for Any Change
30/05/2019 Duration: 31minHere's the great news about change: while there are thousands of tools, tactics and approaches, you don't need to collect all of them to win. You don't need 75,000 strategies. You don't need to know more. You certainly don't need to know anything. Creating change requires just a small handful of tools that you actually use. That right there is one of the keys - don't delude yourself into thinking that utility requires novelty - that something new is more valuable than something familiar that you just haven't implemented consistently. In today's episode I'm sharing with you the 3 most common tools I've been using with my 12 WT clients to help them create change in their lives. I think you're going to love them! You don't want to miss today's episode! https://primalpotential.com/608/ 3 Tools for Any Change: Move from a problem focus to a solution focus Leave the past out of the present Less drama means more success Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Get on the wait list for the Summer 12 Weeks to Transfo
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607: How to Recover Faster From Any Setback
27/05/2019 Duration: 20minIf you want to hit any goal in your life, you have to know how to recover faster from setbacks & frustrations. The other day, I had a big setback and I was emotional about it. I cried. I got mad. I spent hours focused on how I didn't understand another person's behavior or thought process. Then, I had a bit of an "aha" moment. I came to the realization of a powerful perspective shift that I now think of as my "drama shut off" valve and I'm sharing it with you on today's episode! Today's episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic - you can use the coupon code PRIMAL to save 15% off your next order! Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list! Registration opens up for our next 12 Weeks to Transformation in just a few weeks and between now and then, I'll be sharing FREE weekly coaching with everyone on the wait list to help you determine if my style is a good fit for you and if the 12 WT will help you crush your goals so make sure you're on that wait list! Have a
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606: How to Let Go of Past Patterns & Negative Thoughts
25/05/2019 Duration: 37minToday we are tackling how to let go of negative thoughts, past patterns and limiting beliefs. It's another listener Q&A episode AND we're announcing the winners of our 4 prizes in celebration of our 600th episode! Don't forget! We'll be doing a giveaway on every Saturday show! To be eligible to win, leave a review of the Primal Potential podcast on iTunes or a review of Chasing Cupcakes on Amazon or post on FB or Instagram (and tag @elizabethbenton or PrimalPotentialPodcast) about your favorite episode of the podcast! Questions tackled in today's episode include: Old thoughts of the past keep popping up in my head. I'm ready to create change but I don't know how to let go! Please help! What kind of coffee do you drink? Spoiler! Four Sigmatic! You can check it out here and use the code primal to save 15%! I had no idea that there are different strains of probiotics and that they function differently. Can you talk more about this? (Listen to episode 596 for more on probiotics!) Why do I do things I know ar
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605: Tough Love on Excuses & Overwhelm
23/05/2019 Duration: 19minNeed a little tough love to overcome your excuses and break out of a pattern of feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Today's motivational minisode is serving up a dose of the truth: You don't need to change your circumstances. You need to change the way you interact with them. Too many people are talking themselves into their problems and their past patterns. As they do that, they're talking themselves OUT of their potential and today it's time to STOP! Resources: Learn more about the 12 Weeks to Transformation & get on the wait list! Registration opens up for our next 12 Weeks to Transformation in just a few weeks and between now and then, I'll be sharing FREE weekly coaching with everyone on the wait list to help you determine if my style is a good fit for you and if the 12 WT will help you crush your goals so make sure you're on that wait list! Have a question, challenge, struggle or topic request? Share it with us here! Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram! Want more episodes like this? Listen to episo
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604: Slay All Day
20/05/2019 Duration: 53minSlay all day. I'm coining a new term: slay day. We are all capable of creating a Beyonce-style level 10 day, any day! It's time to get out of the middle and win the day we're in! Last week, I reached out to my friend Terri-Lynn and I asked if she'd be down to have a conversation about this "slay day" concept - what it takes to totally CRUSH the day you're in, and repeat that as a pattern. If you want to build momentum and enjoy the journey, listen in to this conversation with me and Terri-Lynn! (You can follow Terri-Lynn on Instagram here or check out her website!) Want to Slay All Day? Consider these elements: Communication Connection Nutrition Movement Stress Sleep Self-Care Thoughts/Perspective Fun Hydration Resources: Follow Terri-Lynn on IG Get on the wait list for our next 12 Weeks to Transformation! I'd love to work with you! New to Thrive Market? Check them out and register via the link thrivemarket.com/primalpotential Join our Primal Potential Facebook group