Renaissance-Bodybuilder
Welcome to the Renaissance Bodybuilder Podcast where I am coming to you with many different perspectives on many different topics. This podcast will follow the highs and lows of my mental health journey in hopes of everyone listening to begin the process of looking inward. Think of this podcast as your private insider look into my personal journal entries. With that said, you may or may not know this, but...journal entries can go anywhere! So sit back, relax, and enjoy this epic adventure into this decorated world we all call ”A Brain”.
Episodes

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
32 min
Let's walk through everyday scenarios and see what happens when we apply critical thinking.
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#CriticalThinking #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalIntelligence #WellnessMindset #IntentionalLiving #HolisticWellness #LoveYourMind #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025
28 min
Since I love journaling, let's answer some Journal prompts.
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Book Club Details:
Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan S. Kennedy
Find Me by Viola Davis
Influence, New and Expanded by Robert B. Cialdini
The Source by Tara Swaft MD PhD
Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi
101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think
MentalHealthPodcast #JournalPrompt #JournalingForGrowth #SelfReflection #PersonalDevelopment #MindfulLiving #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Sep 25, 2025
Sep 25, 2025
22 min
Peace is a practice, not a destination.
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#InnerPeace #PeaceOfMind #MentalHealthMatters #WellnessJourney #EmotionalWellbeing #Mindfulness #CalmMind #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
21 min
The past shouldn't have a hold on you! Let that sh*t go, fam!
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#YouAreNotYourPast #PastDoesNotDefineYou #RewriteYourStory #FutureFocused #NewBeginnings #LettingGo #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
25 min
Look, let's cherish our low-maintenance friendships for what they are and how they help eliminate unneeded stress.
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Sources:
Verwellmind article: Are Low Maintenance Friends Actually Good for Us or Are We Just Being Lazy?
Stellar article: The Magic of Low Maintenance Mates
#LowMaintenanceFriendships #TrueConnections #EffortlessBonds #FriendshipGoals #ProtectYourPeace #HealthyBoundaries #PeacefulConnections #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Aug 8, 2025
Aug 8, 2025
24 min
In this week's episode, we discuss how change can be good, especially when it's adding value to your life.
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Sources:
American Psychological Association’s resources on resilience
Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection
#EmbraceChange #GrowthMindset #ChangeForTheBetter #LifeChanges #KeepGrowing #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
23 min
Hey Hey! In this episode, we discuss the importance of knowing your reason "why". Why do you get up every morning to go to work? Why do you put out content? Why do you want to be the best at what you do?
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Sources: [1] [PDF] Podcasting About Mental Health: A Guide | Student Minds https://www.studentminds.org.uk/uploads/3/7/8/4/3784584/podcasting_about_mental_health_-_a_guide.pdf[2] How to Write a Podcast Script [8 Free Script Templates] - Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/write-podcast-script-examples[3] [PDF] Mental Health Podcast Transcript https://www.rit.edu/sites/rit.edu/files/docs/podcast-transcripts/Mental-Health-Podcast-Transcript.pdf[4] Podcast Scripting 101: A Beginner's Guide - EVRYBDY Studios https://evrybdystudios.com/podcast-scripting-101-a-beginners-guide/[5] How to Write a Podcast Script: Crafting Engaging Narratives for Your ... http://blog.be.live/how-to-write-a-podcast-script/[6] The Importance of Knowing Your Why In Life And Your Business https://financingsolutionsnow.com/the-importance-of-knowing-your-why-in-life-and-your-business/[7] Podcast Script Example: Balancing Multiple Segments - - PodPitch https://www.podpitch.com/blog/top-podcasts-for-insights-and-advice[8] how to start a mental health podcast - Call For Content https://callforcontent.com/how-to-start-a-mental-health-podcast/[9] Why Finding Your "WHY?" is Important - Christina Tiplea https://embracingsimpleblog.com/why-finding-your-why-is-so-important/[10] On Our Minds Podcast | StoryMaker https://story-maker.org/library/on-our-minds/[11] The Power Of Knowing Your Why - Ellie Shefi https://www.ellieshefi.com/blog/the-power-of-knowing-your-why[12] Scriptnotes, Episode 412: Writing About Mental Health and ... https://johnaugust.com/2019/scriptnotes-episode-412-writing-about-mental-health-and-addiction-transcript
#itwasnever3 #depression #goingthroughthemotions #functionaldepression #breakupssuck #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
25 min
In this episode, we discuss the importance of acknowledging your feelings. I feel like it's the beginning of knowing where you want to go. Take a listen! I'll walk you through it.
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Source: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
#ItsOkayToFeel #NormalizeMentalHealth #SpeakYourTruth #FeelToHeal #OwnYourStory #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBBpod #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
24 min
AAAANNNDDDD WE ARE BACK!!! Same show, new topics. Let's have a bomb season 3!
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#newyearnewme #weareback #betterthanever #feelinggoodfellinggreat #onahigh #positivevibes #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework

Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
25 min
....And that's a wrap ladies and gentlemen. In the finale episode of the season I recap some of my fav episodes and what's to come. BTS included 😉!!
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#thatsawrap #seasonfinale #thankyousomuch #Iamtrulygrateful #blessedandloved #shoutouttoyall #renaissancebodybuilder #malevulnerability #selfdiscovery #RBB #podcast #selfawareness #affirmations #selflovejourney #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #vulnerability #selflove #selfcare #checkinginonyourself #loveyourself #metime #goalsetting #Practicemakesbetter #puttinginthework




