Habits and Hustle

Join me and my friend Liron, a fitness coach from Los Angeles, as we discuss the complex relationship between fitness trends, body image, and attracting potential partners. We share personal stories and insights into how men and women design their workout routines in hopes of gaining attention from the opposite sex. We reveal how looks and health intersect in the social environment of the gym.  We also talk about the concept of "parallel play" at the gym, which is a unique way for people to work out individually while still experiencing a sense of community. This shows the multi-faceted nature of modern workout culture. We also explore cultural beauty standards and how they influence relationships. We look at how subjective attraction can lead people to pursue a "trophy" partner, and the potential judgments that can arise from relationships with large age gaps. We discuss dating preferences, examining how much weight men and women place on physical attributes versus qualities like security and confidence, which could be the ultimate universal attraction. Don’t miss this episode as we give our thoughts on how dating apps have revolutionized the search for companionship, but may also complicate the path to lasting connections. Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years. What we discuss:  (00:01) Fitness Trends and Body Image Beauty (12:31) Cultural Beauty Standards and Relationships (17:54) Men and Women's Preferences in Dating Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off To learn more about Liron Kayvan:  Website: https://www.beyondfitnessla.com/  Instagram: @beyondfitnessla Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever found yourself stuck in a rut, unable to make the power moves you know you're capable of? In this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast, Sarah Roberts joins me to turn that tide with her latest book, "Power Moves” as we uncover a conversation that traverses the realms of cultural shifts, challenges stereotypes, and redefines gender norms. This episode isn't just about recognizing power—it’s about living it in all its forms. Sharing from my own life, I explore how we display strength in both public accomplishments and private roles like parenthood. Sarah and I confront the constraints of societal labels and discuss the freedom in presenting our authentic selves to the world. Sarah Jakes Roberts is a New York Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, mother, and wife. Sarah has been creating a disruption in the digital and faith-based space. She is on a philanthropic mission to help women evolve into the best version of themselves. In 2017, Sarah founded Woman Evolve Inc., a digital multimedia platform. Woman Evolve equips women with inspiration, resources, and tools that help them discover their purpose and revolutionize their life. What we discuss: (00:01) - Power Moves (03:35) - Embracing the Fluidity of Power (16:17) - Empowering Women to Get Unstuck (21:59) - Empowerment Through Life's Roles (26:20) - Stress and Preparation in Public Speaking (39:09) - Life Transitions and Finding Rest (45:06) - Resilience and Authenticity in Adversity (56:48) - Empowering Women With Sarah Jakes Roberts Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off Pendulum: Head over to www.pendulumlife.com and use code JENCOHEN for 20% off. To learn more about Sarah Jakes Roberts:  Website: https://sarahjakesroberts.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjakesroberts/ Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements

Women, have you ever wondered if you should be training differently than men? Tune into today’s episode!  In this episode, Liron and I dive into the often debated question of whether women should train differently than men. Our discussion explores the psychological and physiological aspects of exercise preferences and the importance of a well-rounded fitness routine. We address the tendency for women to gravitate towards cardiovascular exercises, often due to concerns about building too much muscle or appearing "bulky." However, we emphasize that women are meant to lift weights just as much as men and that doing so offers numerous benefits, especially as we age, including improved bone density, muscle mass, and metabolism. Throughout the discussion, we stress the importance of symmetrical training for both men and women, highlighting the aesthetic and functional benefits of working the upper body. While we acknowledge that the best exercise is the one you'll actually do, we encourage listeners to embrace shorter, more intense workouts for optimal results. Liron Kayvan founded BFLA in 2019. He’s a NASM Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Transformative Life Coach. Liron has competed in Amateur MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Rugby and has been a Fitness Coach for over 10 years. What we discuss:  Should women train differently than men?  Psychologically women gravitate toward cardiovascular exercises.  Why symmetrical training is important.  The best exercise is the one you’ll do.  Shorter, more intense workouts are better.  Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off To learn more about Liron Kayvan:  Website: https://www.beyondfitnessla.com/  Instagram: @beyondfitnessla Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling to develop a meaningful relationship? Do you always find yourself in “situationships?”  If you want to develop a meaningful relationship - you should avoid dopamine dating (consistently swiping right). According to this week’s Habits & Hustle guest, relationship expert Matthew Hussey, slowing down and allowing yourself to get to know someone is key for committing and finding compatibility.  Listen in as we discuss how to find a good partner, rather than just a physical or mental connection. Matthew gives four levels of importance in relationships, and all four are needed for a love life. Loneliness has become one of the biggest epidemics of our time, so it’s crucial that we all work to develop more meaningful relationships.  We also discuss being the author of your own life and not letting someone else dictate your happiness. Self love should be a verb and it’s important to know your worth so that you’re not grieving over a shallow relationship loss.  Matthew Hussey is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. He writes a weekly newsletter and is the host of the podcast Love Life With Matthew Hus­sey. Matthew provides monthly coaching to the members of his private community at LoveLifeClub.com. Over the past fifteen years, his proven approach has inspired millions through authentic, insightful, and practical advice that not only enables them to find love but also feel confident and in control of their own happiness. What we discuss… (2:00) Love Life - Matthew’s book (5:00) Finding options for your love life (10:00) Dating dopamine hits & slowing down  (20:00) Why we are attracted to people who don’t serve us.  (27:00) Chemistry vs a good partner  (30:55) 4 Levels of importance in a relationship (45:00) Be the author of magic in your life (58:00) Self love as a verb (1:09:21) Dealing with physical chronic pain & the power of therapy (1:20:50) How to view a love life & being happy enough …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: go to therasage.com and use code B-BOLD for 15% off Pendulum: head over to pendulumlife.com and use my special code JENCOHEN for 15% off your order. Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen  Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from Matthew: Website: http://www.matthewhussey.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thematthewhussey  Book: www.lovelifebook.com  Instagram: @thematthewhussey Retreat: www.mhretreat.com 

Are you struggling to lose the last 5-10 pounds and you’re not sure what to do? Listen in on today’s Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, as I chat with Jordan Syatt.  We discuss the most effective strategies for overall health, fat loss, and overcoming plateaus. This conversation covers the importance of walking for health and longevity, with the healthiest populations averaging 7,500 to 16,000 steps per day. A calorie deficit is crucial in fat loss, and we talk about why people often get offended by the concept of calories in vs. calories out. We also go over the challenges of losing the last 5-7 pounds of fat, which requires strict nutrition, targeted workouts, and strength training to build muscle and boost metabolism. Overall, Jordan offers the value of educating clients about why plateaus and scale fluctuations occur. We highlight the importance of understanding these fluctuations to help people stay logical and committed to the process, rather than getting emotionally upset. Jordan Syatt is a 5x World Record Powerlifter, Founder of Syatt Fitness, and Gary Vaynerchuk’s Personal Trainer. He’s charismatic, undeniably knowledgeable, and insightful in ways you might not expect. Give it a listen! What we discuss:  Exercises that are best for fat loss How to lose the last 5-10 pounds Walking for longevity Calorie cycling  Platues and scale flucuations Find the full episode here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-167-jordan-syatt-5x-world-record-powerlifter/id1451897026?i=1000561980894  Thank you to our sponsors: Pendulum: Head over to www.pendulumlife.com and use code JENCOHEN for 20% off. To learn more about Jordan Syatt: Website: https://www.syattfitness.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syattfitness/  Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices