Create quality, crave quantity. The mental side of fitness with Dr. Kelly Doell, author of Feel Like It.
Episodes
Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
You've seen them, those so-called "motivational phrases" that make you feel pretty awful about yourself. Today, I pluck 7 from the heap to reveal part of the troublesome mindset towards exercise perpetuated by today's fitness culture. As always, tune in for the question of the week and a few old tales from Kelly's days as an elementary school mental skills trainer.
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Kelly's appearance on Energetic Radio with Dale Sidebottom.
Kelly's appearance on Your Weekly Dose of You4ia with Matthew Sipala.
Kelly on Instagram
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Every week, our fitness journey faces critical moments, those times when we MUST decide to get moving or not. But are we making this decision more difficult than we should be? This week, Kelly offers up a simple tip to deal with what he calls Binary Brain Syndrome.
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Is your self-talk lacking self-compassion? This week, guests Dr. Shaelyn Strachan of the University of Manitoba and PhD Candidate Laura Meade of Kings College (London) break down the role of guilt, shame, and our inner dialogue on our motivation to move.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Franklin Roosevelt said, "Comparison is the thief of joy"... but does that go far enough? This week Kelly breaks down the massive temptation to compare our fitness journeys to others and the risk this poses to your motivation over the long haul. As usual, tune in for the question of the week.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Is a lack of time really holding you back from a more active life? This week, Kelly brings some MUCH needed context to this misunderstood barrier, including what the research is actually saying (but we're not hearing it!). As usual, be prepared for the Question of the Week.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible.
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for Free
*Oh and get out there and create more motivating movement!
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
We won't always feel like exercising, but what can we learn from our lack of motivation? This week, Kelly gives 5 reasons (not excuses!) why most people don't feel like moving and what this "data" is telling us.
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Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Even the most active lifestyle starts with a single step. For elite adventure racer James Galipeau, that step was a brave one. That bravery has since dragged him all over the globe, fighting sleep deprivation, hypothermia, and the limits of human performance along the way. Tune in to hear Kelly dig around about the psychology of his evolution and don't miss his top tip for anyone struggling to find their fit in fitness.
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Friday Jul 05, 2019
Don't feel like a real runner, a real lifter, or a real yogi? In this episode, Kelly exposes a potential source of "imposter syndrome", gatekeeping.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
After a run through his home town, Kelly talks about the power of our fitness past to motivate us in the future. Tune in as he discusses what you can pull from your own history to improve your routine right now. While you're at it, give the show a follow on Instagram and Kelly's highly rated book, Feel Like It, is now available on Audible.
Friday Jun 21, 2019
Friday Jun 21, 2019
In the wake of last week's episode entitled "Poking the Pain", Kelly shares a favorite strategy that can provide a spark when you're mired in a fitness funk. In other digital news, Kelly's book Feel Like It is now available on Audible.
*I reference the following article this week: 3 Simple Ways to Master Your Motivation this Week
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Friday Jun 14, 2019
Have you ever felt shamed by a sales person? It's bad enough when we wallow in our insecurities, we don't need the fitness industry to exploit them too. Based on reader reactions to a chapter in Feel Like It, Kelly prepares you for a dodgy technique that can obliterate your self-esteem when you're simply trying to make a positive change in your life.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Jun 07, 2019
Friday Jun 07, 2019
What do you get when you smash together two fun, reflective women to talk about their outdoor passion? The most spirited interview of the show to date. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or not, you'll love my chat with Vicky Castledine and Mary Anne Ivison of Hike Addicts.* Spoiler alert: mics were concussed during this episode.
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*Good listener! Please make a small donation to my Kids Help Phone Everest Challenge team! Together, we will climb Quebec's Mont Ste. Marie to reach a combined height of 29,092 ft., the height of Mount Everest. If you donate, I'll carry you up the mountain with me by adding your name tag to my fancy hiking stick!
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
There's a phenomenon few people use when exercising; it's called the Peak-End Rule. In this episode, I'll help you apply it so you can take more control of your motivation to move. And did you hear? Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is now available on Audible.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
It's true, you only get ONE crack at your first go, and my first half marathon last weekend did not disappoint. But would I do it again? Join me on this bonus episode where I break down the mental side of one of the hottest, and most memorable runs I've ever done (and why a baby carrot almost wrecked the day). As always, stick around for the question of the week but this time that question is not for you!
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
You're probably pretty good at building action plans for your fitness routine... but how are your REaction skills? On the coattails of a powerful quote by Eckhart Tolle, Kelly shares a simple strategy to prepare yourself better for the mental mayhem that comes with lifestyle change. Step-by-step, he breaks down the basics of self-awareness and a simple way to prevent negativity from derailing your progress. In other news, Feel Like It: Makeover Your Motivation to Move is available in audio format on Audible.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
Every fitness transformation has a story, and OCR visionary Joshua Fry's is as poetic as it is inspiring. Dealing with some dark obstacles, Joshua turned to exercise; obstacle fitness no less. Beginning with a touching moment with his dog Buster, Joshua's journey caught fire when he found his fit with Spartan racing. Since, Joshua has been feeding the same passion in others by not only building a permanent OCR infrastructure in his home city, but by sharing his powerful story of perseverance.
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
Strengthening your fitness motivation might mean making your routine more outdoorsy. This week, on location from the forest, Kelly discusses the biophilia hypothesis and its value in creating more motivating movement in your life.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday May 03, 2019
Friday May 03, 2019
Does the thought about going for a run make you cringe? May be we can change that. In this episode, Kelly spills the details on his running journey, including the exact moment he stopped loathing it and how you can too. Stick around for the show's question of the week to give your relationship a positive reboot.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Apr 26, 2019
Friday Apr 26, 2019
So you want a fitness routine you can maintain... but is your mindset hampering your motivation? This week, Dr. Kelly Doell redefines "success" in a way that might be the mental shift you need. As always, check out Kelly's Question of the Week.
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Fitness is FULL of numbers. But are they helping or harming your motivation? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell discusses the pitfalls of today's measurement culture, including when it's the right time to ignore it completely.
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Friday Apr 12, 2019
Time to call BS on yet another cultural trend. Today's "no excuse" culture won't help you in the long run. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Doell deconstructs toxic "no excuse" messaging that disrupts your relationship with fitness and, as usual, offers a concrete strategy to circumvent this sentiment on your fitness journey.
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Working harder at old ways won't solve the commitment puzzle. To foil that pesky dropout pattern, something needs to change. That's where an underdeveloped skill, trying new things, comes into play. This episode, Kelly gives a few practical mental tips for plunging into a new activity that might just provide the motivational boost your routine needs.
Friday Mar 29, 2019
Friday Mar 29, 2019
Every fitness journey starts with a first step. This week, Kelly interviews 3-time Boston qualifier (and run commuter) Jesse Blondin about the story behind her marriage to marathons. Take a listen for tips on nurturing a motivating relationship with running that's built for the long haul.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
The Exercise is Medicine movement may be accurate... but is it complete? This week I fill in the gaps about what prescriptive fitness is lacking to be an effective approach in the long run.
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*Feel Like It is on Audible
*Check out the book trailer
*Follow the show on Instagram or Facebook
*Get "5 Signs You Might Need Motivation Makeover" for free right now
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Self-compassion, self-forgiveness, self-acceptance... these ideas are all the rage. On this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Doell puts a twist on one that will make you much more prepared for your next fitness setback.