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Discipline doesn’t have to be harsh to work.

In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re talking about soft discipline — the kind of consistency that supports your life instead of punishing you for having one.

We break down why discipline has been misunderstood, how guilt sabotages progress, and why tiny daily habits build more confidence than extreme “all-or-nothing” approaches. This episode is about self-respect, sustainability, and learning how to show up for yourself without burning out.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting strong and quitting harder — this one’s for you.

⏰ Timeline:

00:54 – What we mean by “soft discipline”

02:10 – Discipline is not punishment

03:35 – Emotional torture vs consistency

05:00 – The brushing-your-teeth analogy

06:55 – Consistency beats intensity

08:40 – Why beginners shouldn’t train 5–6 days a week

10:10 – Why 30 minutes, 5 days a week works

11:35 – Instagram, comparison & unrealistic standards

13:55 – Willpower, stress & decision fatigue

15:40 – Designing your life for success

17:05 – Tiny wins & dopamine

18:55 – One promise a day (examples)

20:55 – Minimum daily standards & language shifts

22:10 – Guilt, missed workouts & self-compassion

23:18 – Outro begins

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Can you feel it? A brand-new year, fresh energy, and the pressure to become a “new you.”

In this first Giggles & Glutes episode of 2026, Zoë and Donaé invite you to slow that right down.

This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been running on autopilot, over-committing, or losing touch with who they really are. We’re talking identity, mindset, habits, confidence, and how to start the year intentionally — without guilt, unrealistic expectations, or hustle-culture pressure.

We dive into why chasing past versions of yourself doesn’t work, how habits and identity are deeply connected, and why tiny, repeatable actions are the real key to long-term change. You’ll learn how to rebuild self-trust, stop comparing yourself to others, and plant the seeds for a version of you that feels aligned, confident, and grounded.

This episode sets the foundation for 2026 — and leads directly into our next episode on soft discipline: staying consistent without burnout.

⏰ Timeline:

01:08 New Year energy + what this episode is about

01:45 Becoming You Again: identity, mindset & intention for 2026

02:30 The big check-in: who are you right now?

03:20 Letting go of past versions & unrealistic New Year ideals

04:30 Energy audit: what drains you vs what moves you forward

05:30 The science of change: identity, habits & dopamine

06:40 Breaking the comparison cycle & mindset traps

08:10 Outgrowing who you were & choosing forward momentum

09:40 Identity-based habits vs diets & quick fixes

11:00 Tiny wins that build self-trust

12:30 Why small steps beat overhauls (client example)

14:00 Choosing the right coach for long-term change

15:30 Keeping promises to yourself builds confidence

16:30 Practical action plan: habits, minimum standards & tracking

17:50 Resetting after failure + teaser for soft discipline

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What happens after postpartum recovery?

In this final episode of our pregnancy & postpartum fitness series, Zoë and Donaé bust the biggest myth in postpartum fitness — “getting your body back.”

We break down how to approach fat loss after baby safely, how to fuel your body (especially if you’re breastfeeding), and how to rebuild strength without damaging your pelvic floor or burning yourself out.

This episode is about patience, intelligent training, and building forward — not bouncing back.

If you’re navigating postpartum fitness, recovery, fat loss, or returning to exercise after pregnancy, this episode gives you the trainer’s playbook you actually need.

⏰ Timeline:

00:50 – What happens after postpartum recovery

01:48 – Why “getting your body back” is toxic

03:02 – Build forward, not bounce back

04:15 – Fat loss after baby: patience & nutrition

06:05 – Breastfeeding, calories & why crash dieting fails

07:28 – Safely increasing workout intensity

09:03 – Pelvic floor warning signs you must not ignore

10:25 – Pregnancy as an athletic event & final mindset shift

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