Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! If you’ve ever told yourself you just need to “get motivated again,” this episode will hit differently. Motivation isn’t a strategy, moreso a fleeting mood. And the truth is, waiting for it is the exact reason so many women stay stuck in the slump. In this episode, we break down why discipline isn’t the missing piece and what actually drives lasting change: systems. The kind of systems that don’t require white-knuckle willpower, but...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We're back with another UNHINGED episode of Reality Check with Jess & Jill this week! This week we dive into a few different topics - EMDR, trauma, Jill's heart, Jess's wart and it's miraculous disappearance, dumb trends we're seeing on social media, & more! Some serious things and some... not so serious things. If you like our unhinged episodes and hearing us ramble, you'll like this episode - tune in for some random health...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Series: Build → Cut → Maintain The build and cut phases get all the attention. But maintenance is where the real work pays off. This is the season that defines whether your results last (or don't, unfortunately). In this episode, we break down what it actually means to live in maintenance: finding your true calorie range, staying strong without obsessing, and knowing when to track versus when to trust your awareness. We’ll talk thro...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Cutting isn’t about eating as little as possible, it’s about creating a sustainable, strategic deficit that supports fat loss while protecting your muscle, hormones, and sanity. In this episode, Jess and Jill break down exactly what a successful diet phase should look like, how to know if it’s working, and when it’s time to stop pushing and pivot back to maintenance or a build. You’ll learn: The science of fat loss: why consistency ...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women want to look lean and defined, but skip the one phase that actually makes it possible: building muscle. In Part 1 of a 3-part series, we break down exactly what happens during a smart, effective build phase so you know what’s normal, what’s productive, and what to expect along the way. We cover: The true purpose of a build phase and why it’s not “letting yourself go”Realistic timelines and rates of muscle gainHow to diffe...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! The new Netflix Fit for TV documentary has reignited conversations about The Biggest Loser, a show that promised dramatic transformations but left lasting scars on contestants and viewers alike. This week, Jess and Jill sit down with Katie, a current Fueled Coaching client who grew up watching the show religiously with her family and once saw it as “motivation.” Today, she sees it through an entirely different lens (as I'm sure...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check, Jess and Jill sit down with Fueled Coaching’s own Coach Talia (Doctor of Physical Therapy and functional health coach) to talk about the intersection of functional medicine, strength training, and sustainable movement. Talia shares her personal journey from working in the traditional physical therapy model to finding the missing link in functional health, and how her own struggles with energy, infla...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We’re not here to hurt your feelings, be aggressive, or tell you to “just work harder” like the influencers hopping on this trend for clicks. We’re here to give you the actual reality check we always promise and it starts with holding up the mirror to the habits and narratives keeping you stuck. Jess opens up about her own sleep and cortisol journey post-Mexico, navigating gut healing, EMF exposure, and making intentional changes. J...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check w/ Jess & Jill, we’re unpacking one of the most common questions we get from clients: How do I raise healthy kids without passing down my own food baggage? If you’ve ever wondered how to talk about nutrition without creating shame, or how to model healthy habits without turning your home into a calorie-counting zone, this conversation is for you. We break down exactly how to approach food, exerci...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! At the start of a health journey, confidence is high. You’re focused, motivated, and ready to finally get answers. But as the process unfolds and things become more complex, that certainty starts to fade. The more you learn, the more you realize how much you don’t know. And that initial blind confidence fades when you realize there is a knowledge gap. Or maybe what was working before... isn't anymore. This is a pattern we see often....
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Most women think any time "off" plan = loss of all of their results in an instant. It’s actually a great test of your foundation. In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually happens to your muscle and metabolism during a break and why the fear of “starting over” is more psychological than physiological. The science is clear: your body holds onto adaptations far longer than you think. And when you’ve built real capacity,...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Some of the most transformative breakthroughs in health and fitness don’t come from doing more, they come from undoing the patterns, rules, and beliefs that were never serving you to begin with. In this episode, we're unpacking the psychology of unlearning: why it’s so hard to let go of what you’ve always believed, and how that resistance might be the exact thing keeping you stuck. Whether it’s clinging to the scale, fearing r...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! In this episode of Reality Check, Jess & Jill are back with Part 4 of 'Ask Us Anything' to answer the top questions we have gotten from clients and in the DMs! This is for the women ready to rethink everything they’ve been told about hormones, fat loss, gut health, and what it actually takes to feel better in their body. We cover: The non-negotiable daily habits we actually stick toWhat 2am wake-ups signal (and how to correct th...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Toned isn’t a look or "high volume, low weight"... it’s the result of strategic programming, progressive overload, and knowing exactly what to train (and why). If your current workouts are a mashup of influencer circuits, endless supersets, and random drop sets, you’re not building... you're just burning calories and you'll never looked "fit". In this episode, we share the 10 exercises we return to over and over with clients w...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! GLP1s are everywhere, but no one’s really talking about what happens when you actually try it with the right support… and use it responsibly. In this episode, Jess shares her PERSONAL (and very intentional) experiment with tirzepatide: the dosing, the unexpected symptoms, the benefits no one’s talking about, and the HOW and WHY behind coming off while still maintaining her results. We’re not here to glamorize or demonize in either d...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! There’s a new wave of “smallness” sweeping through the wellness world and it’s wrapped in prescription meds, filtered bodies, and a deeper obsession with being thin. But chasing skinny in 2025 isn’t harmless... it can be dangerously seductive for women who are exhausted, overextended, and just want to feel like something finally works. In this episode, we break down the nitty gritty of this new wave skinny trend: the metabolic risks...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! This episode isn’t about defending ourselves as coaches, it’s about bridging the gap between assumption and reality. Because the truth is, a lot of what people assume about how we train, eat, or stay consistent isn’t just inaccurate... it’s also discouraging. It creates the illusion that we’re built differently, or that the results we have are out of reach for anyone else. We’re breaking down the 9 most common ways coaches are misun...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! We’re living in a time where nearly every health concept has been packaged into a branded protocol like cycle syncing, GLP-1s, Pilates over lifting, hormone-balancing supplements. What may have started with good intentions has quickly spiraled into a culture of over-complication, where trends are followed without context and strategy is replaced by rule-following. In this episode, we take a step back to examine what’s actually drivi...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! Some phrases sound innocent... but they reveal exactly why so many women stay stuck in the same cycles. In this episode, we’re breaking down the offhand comments that quietly sabotage your progress (and others) and why true health coaching is about way more than the number on a scale, a new diet trend, or waiting for the “perfect time.” If you’re serious about leveling up how you think, train, fuel, and live, this conversation is th...
Text us to let us know what you want to hear on the podcast! You say you want the results. So why aren’t your actions matching the outcome you’re after? This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who feels stuck despite “doing everything right.” We’re getting to the root of what’s actually driving the disconnect between your intentions and your reality. Why clarity, structure, and feedback matter more than motivationHow identity misalignment silently erodes consistency and confidenceThe neuros...