The Sustainably Healthy Podcast

Do It Anyway: My Theme for 2026

After taking a short break from the podcast, I’m back — and kicking off 2026 with a simple but powerful theme: do it anyway. In this episode, I share what’s been on my heart lately — from going back to school for psychology, to rethinking what my coaching looks like, to navigating overthinking, procrastination, and fear of putting myself out there. I open up about why I started this podcast in the first place, how I lost sight of that, and what brought me back. We talk mindset, confidence, and why sometimes the best thing you can do isn’t overplan… it’s just take the next step, even when it feels messy. If you’ve been stuck in your head, waiting for the perfect time, or talking yourself out of things that matter to you — this episode is for you. This is your reminder: you don’t need perfect. You just need to do it anyway.

Learning to Receive This Christmas

Christmas week can be beautiful… and also a lot. If you’re someone who LOVES giving (and maybe secretly prides yourself on being the one who holds everything together), this episode is for you—because there’s another part of the season that we don’t talk about enough: receiving. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why so many of us struggle to receive gifts, love, help, and support without feeling guilty… and why that “I owe you” feeling is not what a gift is meant to create. Gifts aren’t transactions. They’re not loans. And you don’t have to earn everything to be worthy of it. We’ll talk about: * Why receiving can feel uncomfortable (especially for chronic givers + people-pleasers) * How receiving is actually a form of giving (because it allows someone else to experience the joy of giving) * Why receiving is part of being sustainably healthy—more rest, more presence, more peace * Practical ways to practice receiving this week (without guilt, without over-explaining, without “paying it back”) If you need permission to breathe this week… consider this it. ❤️ Want to join The Challenge That Lasts? Message me on Instagram or email me at knicalee@sustainablyhealthy.online for a 7-day free trial link. Join before January 1, 2026 to lock in the OG price of $47/month.

Your Brain Is Listening: The Power of Self-Talk

In this episode of the Sustainably Healthy Podcast, I’m diving into something I’ve been actively working on in my own life: speaking it into existence and the power of positive self-talk. For years, I’ve struggled with negative self-worth, comparison, and that constant “I’m not enough” soundtrack playing in the background. And honestly? I used to think affirmations were super cringy. 🙃 But lately I’ve been learning more about the science behind how we talk to ourselves — things like neural pathways and your Reticular Activating System (RAS) — and how your brain will always go looking for evidence of whatever you tell it is true. In this episode, we chat about: * Why your brain believes everything you tell it (good and bad) * How negative self-talk keeps you stuck in all-or-nothing mode * What I’ve been learning from neuroscience content and how I’m applying it * Real-life examples from lifting, my fertility journey, and money mindset * How to start shifting “I can’t” into something you actually can believe * Using neutral self-talk on the days when “rah-rah positive” feels impossible You’ll walk away with practical ways to start talking to yourself like someone you actually care about — and how that shift in identity can change the way you show up for your health, your habits, and your life. 💛 At the end, I also share what’s new inside The Challenge That Lasts (TCTL), our updated app, pricing changes for 2026, and how you can still lock in the founding member rate. 👉 Join The Challenge That Lasts (TCTL) Gamified habits, prizes, access to both Brooke and me, plus on-demand workouts (mobility, strength, couch to 5k, and more), monthly drawings, and our new interactive leaderboard. Join TCTL here [https://sustainablyhealthy.online/the-challenge-that-lasts] 👉 Interested in 1:1 Life Coaching with me? Email me at knicalee@sustainablyhealthy.online or send me a DM on Instagram and say “LIFE” to chat about whether it’s a good fit.

Raising My Teen: 13 Pieces of Advice From 13 Years of Motherhood

This week’s episode is a special one. My son turned 13 today, and honestly… it’s the only thing on my mind. So instead of forcing a “perfect” health topic, I sat down and shared 13 lessons I’ve learned in 13 years of being a mom — the real, messy, beautiful stuff that has shaped me. We talk intuition, co-parenting, apologizing to your kids, leading by example, letting them grow up, and why the experiences we create matter so much more than the things we buy. And of course, I touch on how all of this ties back to our habits, mindset, and the way we show up for ourselves… because motherhood is personal growth in disguise. Whether you're a parent, planning to be one someday, or just want a peek into my world — this episode is straight from the heart.

Gratitude in the Chaos: Life Lately + Our Fertility Update

This week’s episode is… a lot. I hit record while I was feeling pretty fired up and needed to get a few things off my chest — from the never-ending child support battle to the broken system that makes it way harder than it needs to be. It’s been frustrating, exhausting, and honestly just one of those weeks. But since it is Thanksgiving week, I shifted the conversation into something I personally needed: gratitude. I talk through the things I’m truly thankful for right now — my son, my family, the surprise Idaho trip, my strength PR, and the glimmer of hope we finally got with our fertility journey. If you’re dealing with something heavy or frustrating, this episode will feel like a deep breath and a reminder to slow down and remember what’s going right, even when everything feels loud.