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Where Optimal Meets PracticalAuthor: Jordan Lips
When it comes to nutrition and training...talking about what's optimal is always fun, but making it practical changes lives. On this show we'll dive deep on all things training, nutrition, and mindset optimization while making sure to drive home the practical and applicable side of things. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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292: Alex Thieme - Motivation, identity & building better habits
Monday, 11 May, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with coach Alex Thieme to talk about the psychology behind sustainable fat loss, behavior change, motivational interviewing, self-belief, and why changing your environment often matters more than relying on willpower. We also dive into identity, self-talk, parenting, decision fatigue, grocery shopping, and how to build habits that actually stick long-term.---GuestAlex Thieme is an online coach and educator known for his thoughtful approach to behavior change, mindset, and sustainable fitness. His work focuses heavily on helping people build self-belief, improve their relationship with health and fitness, and create realistic systems that fit into real life.---What We Cover03:55 – Becoming a parent, purpose, creativity, and life changes after kids10:56 – Why we tell ourselves stories that may not actually be true14:46 – Alex’s coaching philosophy and helping clients build self-belief18:20 – Motivational interviewing, asking better questions, and behavior change27:20 – The “five whys” framework and uncovering deeper motivations30:58 – Optimizing your environment instead of relying on willpower35:49 – Practical examples of reducing friction and improving habits43:10 – Grocery shopping, convenience foods, meal structure, and reducing decision fatigue56:03 – Identity, self-talk, and why “all or nothing” thinking keeps people stuck---Connect with AlexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ Website: https://alexthiemefitness.com/---Connect with JordanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanlipsfitness/WOMP Training: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/womp-gym-home-bundle?attrib=548099-ig
