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Forge and Fortitude FitnessAuthor: Heath Ellenberger
Welcome to the Forge and Fortitude Podcast! Were Heath and Faith Ellenberger, fitness professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in health and wellness. This podcast is all about real conversations, practical tips, and a little tough love to help you build strength, resilience, and a healthier lifestyle. Whether youre a fitness pro or just getting started, were here to share what weve learned, whats worked for us, and how you can forge your own path to becoming your strongest self. Lets do this together! Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mini Episode 4: New Year’s Frenzy Called And We Sent It To Voicemail
Episode 31
Thursday, 1 January, 2026
Resolutions are easy to write and hard to live. We make the case that Q1 should be about direction, not speed—and we show exactly how to apply it so you can start strong without burning out by week two. Instead of trying to overhaul your life on January 5, we walk through a simple framework to select three priorities, stack hard goals in the right order, and define what “winning” actually means this quarter.We unpack why everything can’t be a priority and how that belief creates chaos at work, in training, and at home. You’ll hear candid examples from our own routines: preparing for a race means running comes first, weights second, and some lifts get cut altogether. That sequencing choice—what comes first, what can wait, what doesn’t matter—creates early wins and real momentum. We also talk about confidence as a byproduct of clarity. When the plan is clear, the day feels calm, not frantic.To help you align with your partner or team, we share a simple year-end reflection we’re doing together: list 25 things you’re grateful for, pick four favorite photo memories, write how each of us showed up this year, answer six reflection questions, name the year, and set goals across spiritual, professional, physical, and relational areas. It’s a small ritual that removes noise, deepens support, and sets a shared direction for 2026.If you’re ready to protect your time, trim commitments that don’t fit your focus, and build momentum that lasts, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity over hustle, and tell us your top three priorities for Q1—we’d love to cheer you on.












