A Few Things Podcast

How Trauma Impacts Marriage, Communication, and Connection

In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana dive into one of the most powerful relationship truths they've been unpacking lately: in marriage, you are not on opposite sides — you are on one side, but you may be carrying two very different stories. Inspired by their recent Soul Couples Retreat in Mexico, this conversation explores how conflict in marriage is often deeper than the surface issue. What looks like poor communication, defensiveness, withdrawal, frustration, or repeated loops of disagreement can actually be rooted in unhealed pain, past wounds, trauma responses, and stories that were formed long before the relationship ever began. Micah and Diana share how many couples truly love each other, yet still find themselves stuck in the same painful patterns because they do not yet understand each other's deeper story. They unpack the biblical foundation for marriage as one flesh, the importance of seeing your spouse as a teammate rather than an opponent, and why healing in relationship often begins with curiosity, safety, and learning how to hold space instead of trying to fix everything. This episode is especially meaningful for couples who feel like they keep having the same arguments, can't seem to get on the same page, or sense that there is more going on beneath the surface than either person knows how to explain. Micah and Diana talk about the power of vulnerability, why hidden stories often stay guarded behind walls of protection, and how a safe response from a spouse can become a major turning point in healing. They also discuss the importance of asking deeper questions, creating intentional space for honest conversation, and understanding that a partner's reactions may not be about the present moment alone — they may be connected to something much older that has never been fully processed or grieved. This is a conversation about marriage, communication, healing, and covenant. About learning to listen without fixing. About moving from conflict to curiosity. And about building a relationship that grows deeper, safer, and stronger over time. Comment below — we want to hear what part of this episode resonated with you most. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com [https://www.hitchfit.com]• 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com [https://www.soulfitretreats.com]• The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com [https://www.thebreakermission.com]• Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com [https://www.soulstrongfit.com]• Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com [https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com]• SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com [https://www.soulfittv.com]• IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #MarriageHealing #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianMarriage #TraumaHealing #CommunicationInMarriage #FaithAndMarriage #AFewThingsPodcast #SoulCouplesRetreat

Chicken and Dumbbells | How Strength Training Helps Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma Healing

In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana unpack one of the most powerful and personal themes from Micah's new book, The Breaker — the chapter called Chicken and Dumbbells. What started as a young man's desperate attempt to survive anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and the hidden effects of childhood trauma became one of the most important tools in Micah's healing journey. Long before he understood the science, Micah discovered that lifting weights and changing how he ate didn't just change his body — it changed his mind, his emotional state, and ultimately the course of his life. In this conversation, Micah and Diana break down why strength training is not just about physique. They explain how muscle contraction releases myokines — sometimes called "hope molecules" — and why movement, resistance training, and wise nutrition choices can play a powerful role in supporting mental and emotional health. They also talk about how God designed the body with incredible healing potential, and why stewarding your health is about far more than appearance. This episode speaks directly to anyone battling anxiety, depression, overwhelm, inconsistency, shame, trauma responses, or the feeling that they just can't seem to get momentum in their health journey. Micah shares how fitness first became a lifeline, then a stabilizer, and later a bridge into deeper healing work. Diana adds the trauma-informed perspective, explaining why resistance to consistency often has a deeper root — and why all-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, and the belief that "I don't have time" can point to a story underneath the surface that needs healing too. You'll also hear practical encouragement around starting where you are, making strength training a non-negotiable, building consistency one step at a time, and understanding that even small daily choices can create massive transformation over time. This is a conversation about body, mind, and spirit. About discipline that leads to freedom. About strength that goes far beyond muscle. And about how God can use even "chicken and dumbbells" as part of a healing journey. Comment below — we want to hear what stood out to you most in this episode. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com [https://www.hitchfit.com]• 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com [https://www.soulfitretreats.com]• The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com [https://www.thebreakermission.com]• Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com [https://www.soulstrongfit.com]• Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com [https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com]• SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com [https://www.soulfittv.com]• IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #StrengthTraining #MentalHealthHealing #TraumaHealing #AnxietyHelp #FaithAndFitness #ChristianHealing #TheBreaker #AFewThingsPodcast

The Truth About Why You Can't Seem to Move Forward | The Missing Link in Healing

In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana are joined by Maggie for a powerful conversation about breakthrough, healing, and the deeper layers of transformation. Diana shares the story behind a major milestone in her life: becoming an officially certified biblical trauma-informed coach after an intense season of personal growth, deep healing, and advanced training in trauma, resilience, and menopause coaching. What came out of that journey was not just a new certification — it was a completely new lens for understanding why so many people stay stuck in the same cycles, even when they truly want to change. This conversation unpacks the gap that often exists in the health, fitness, and transformation world. So many people are told to "just change your thoughts," "just be more disciplined," or "just follow the plan." But for many, it is not that simple. If the nervous system is dysregulated, if old wounds are still untended, and if trauma responses are still driving the body and brain, lasting transformation becomes much harder than most people realize. That is where Diana introduces S5 — her framework for helping women move toward deeper healing and true freedom. S5 stands for: Science — understanding hormones, gut health, nutrition, supplementation, and the body's chemistry Strength — building muscle, resilience, physical health, and mental strength Story — identifying the deeper roots, wounds, and patterns that keep people stuck Scripture — grounding healing and transformation in the truth and wisdom of God's Word Sisterhood — creating safe, supportive community so women do not have to heal alone Micah and Diana talk about why self-regulation matters, how the brain responds to triggers, why people often spiral into shame when surface-level solutions do not work, and how real healing often requires both practical tools and deeper story work. They also share how their own healing journeys have transformed not only their work, but their marriage, relationships, and ability to understand people with more compassion and wisdom. This episode is for anyone who feels like they keep looping through the same struggles — with food, weight, emotions, triggers, habits, self-sabotage, or inconsistent progress — and knows there has to be something deeper going on. There is. And there is hope. This is a conversation about body, mind, and spirit. About getting unstuck. About healing what was never fully tended. And about building a life marked by peace, strength, freedom, and true transformation. Comment below — we want to hear what part of this episode resonated with you most. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com • 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com • The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com • Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com • Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com • SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.soulfittv.com • IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfittv | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media #TraumaHealing #FaithAndFitness #WomenOver40 #ChristianHealing #SoulStrong #TransformationJourney #BiblicalHealing #AFewThingsPodcast

Fitness Myths Exposed: The Truth About "Quick Fix" Pills, Fad Diets & Sustainable Weight Loss

In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana take on some of the most damaging fitness myths in the industry—from "quick fix" pills and fad diets to extreme weight-loss methods that promise fast results but leave people worse off long-term. With over 20 years each in the fitness and transformation space, and thousands of client success stories, they share the truth most people are never told: real transformation is built through sustainable daily choices—not shortcuts, starvation, or hype-driven products. They unpack how the multi-billion-dollar fitness industry often targets vulnerable people with false hope, exaggerated claims, and misleading marketing—selling pills, wraps, shots, and programs that ignore the foundations of health. Micah shares personal experiences of being offered money to falsely endorse products he never used, and why integrity has always mattered more than profit. This conversation also dives into: • Why "lose weight fast" almost always leads to regain • The difference between scale weight vs. healthy body composition • How muscle loss damages metabolism and long-term health • Why most supplements don't work without nutrition and training in place • The truth behind extreme TV weight-loss methods and their long-term harm • How trauma, emotional coping, and food behaviors are often ignored in fitness • What actually creates lasting change—physically, mentally, and emotionally If you've ever felt confused, discouraged, or burned by a fitness trend… If you've tried everything and still feel stuck… If you want truth over hype and a path that actually works long-term… This episode will help you see fitness clearly—and choose a healthier, more sustainable way forward. Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com [https://www.hitchfit.com/]• 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com [https://www.soulfitretreats.com/]• The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com [https://www.thebreakermission.com/]• Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com [https://www.soulstrongfit.com/]• Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com [https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com/]• SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com [https://www.ctnonline.com/] IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media

Jesus Take the Wheel: What It Actually Looks Like to Track With the Lord-God's Timing & Discernment

In this episode of A Few Things Podcast, Micah and Diana unpack what "Jesus Take the Wheel" actually looks like in real life—not as a slogan, but as a daily posture of faith, discernment, obedience, and surrender. They share a powerful lesson inspired by filmmaker Alex Kendrick (Courageous, War Room) about tracking with the Lord—not getting ahead of Him, not falling behind Him, and learning to recognize when God is saying go, wait, pause, or let go. Through personal stories from writing The Breaker, building faith-driven businesses, and walking through seasons of resistance, pruning, and uncertainty, they reveal how forcing God's timing often leads to burnout, frustration, and unnecessary pain. This conversation dives into how to recognize spiritual resistance, why "good intentions" can still be disobedient, and how pruning—though painful—is often God's protection. Micah and Diana also explore what spiritual fitness really means, how prayer and silence sharpen discernment, and why inviting God into every part of life (not just the "spiritual" ones) changes everything. If you've been pushing something that feels stalled… If you're unsure whether to move forward or wait… If you want God's Plan A, not your own workaround… This episode will help you reset, surrender the wheel, and learn how to truly track with the Lord. Comment below — we want to hear how this episode landed for you. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on Christian stewardship, faith, fitness, marriage, leadership, healing, and purpose. Follow Micah & Diana • Hitch Fit – https://www.hitchfit.com [https://www.hitchfit.com/]• 🏔 SoulFIT Retreats – https://www.soulfitretreats.com [https://www.soulfitretreats.com/]• The Breaker Mission – https://www.thebreakermission.com [https://www.thebreakermission.com/]• Soul Strong – https://www.soulstrongfit.com [https://www.soulstrongfit.com/]• Hitch Fit Supplements – https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com [https://www.hitchfitsupplements.com/]• SoulFIT TV on CTN Network – https://www.ctnonline.com [https://www.ctnonline.com/] IG: @afewthings.podcast | @soulfitretreats | @hitchfit | @thebreakermission | @mrhitchfit | @dianachaloux Produced By Real Media