Episode 379: The Anchor Habit: Why Training Stabilizes Everything

Paul, Danika, and Ron dive into Ron's journey as a retired police detective and new coach, and how the gym has remained a consistent anchor for him over the years. The conversation expands into how training goes beyond the physical, often becoming a key outlet for mental clarity and stability when life feels overwhelming.

In this fun episode, our prep hosts talk candidly about some common myths in the space of bodybuilding. From dispelling myths such as "you can only eat chicken and rice to be successful in prep" to "hip thrusting makes your waist blocky," our hosts keep it real and give you their honest and educated insight on some prevelent myths out there!

Join Paul for a special bonus episode where he sits down to talk with former Bikini Olympian, Lawna Dunbar on the recent announcement of her switch to Fit Model in 2026! Paul and Lawna discuss what prompted this decision along with all of the changes that they are implementing, with her training and diet, going into her Fit Model debut. 

In this episode, Danika is joined by AnnMarie Lawrence to discuss life's adventures, curveballs and unforeseen events that tend to throw us off course. They dicuss how to keep to your constants, set your ground work, your ceiling versus floor expectations and the value of both. AnnMarie also shares her BIG (and super exciting) news along with how she is mentally and physically preparing herself during this exciting time.

Join our prep hosts, Paul, Evan and Lexie, as they dive into a fun and informative Q&A. From sharing their funniest check in moments, to addressing lower body fixes such as how to downsize the quads while building the glutes, our hosts touch on a variety of information centered around prep and competitors.

Join Paul, Lexie, and Evan as they pull back the curtain on the realities of fat loss and prep that rarely get talked about. The hosts break down common misconceptions around losing body fat and dive into topics that are often left out of the conversation.

In this episode, Danika and Paul share their personal intentions and goals for the new year ahead, break down the most common New Year goals they hear as coaches, and discuss the tools, mindset shifts, and systems that actually help you set meaningful goals and stay consistent in working toward them.

In this episode, our hosts reflect on some of their favorite core memories from 2025 — from standout shows to unforgettable moments and everything in between. They also break down the year's ins, outs, and in-betweens, sharing what they noticed, what stuck, and what they're carrying with them into the new year.

If you're thinking about competing in 2026, this episode is your starting point. We break down common goal-setting mistakes, realistic timelines, and how to approach prep goals like a mature, serious athlete. From choosing the right season to understanding what actually needs to be built before prep begins, this conversation helps you move from vague ambition to a clear, executable plan.

In this episode, Paul, Danika, and Stephanie sit down to discuss the evolution of a lifestyle client transitioning into a prep client. They break down what truly changes when an athlete makes this shift — physically, mentally, and emotionally. From readiness and expectations to the increased demands of prep, the hosts share real coaching insight on how (and when) a lifestyle client is actually prepared to take the leap into competition.