Why We Moved Back to Austin and How to Know When You've Outgrown Something | with host Emily Duncan

Welcome to the very first episode of The Excellence Edit, a new series on EMBody Radio where we sit down with high performers who embody what it means to lead with power, precision, and personal integrity. Today’s guest? None other than Sue Bush: CEO, COO, and CFO of Physique Development, powerhouse fitness coach, and one of my closest friends and biggest inspirations. In this candid conversation, we unpack what it really means to pursue personal excellence, not as a vague ideal, but as a lived, daily standard. Expect fire quotes, no fluff, and the kind of clarity that’ll call you forward. We cover: Why excellence isn’t perfection, and how grace keeps you in the game longer How to structure your life when you don’t “feel like it” ADHD, time blindness, and removing friction for high performance Beauty, aesthetics, and how self-presentation reinforces self-respect Money, mission, and why more women should want to be wealthy The unsexy truth about consistency, boredom, and doing the reps Why your perfectionism is stalling your progress, and how to scale habits back without quitting Leadership, resentment, and the real cost of people-pleasing as a female founder If you’ve ever struggled with self-trust, overthinking, inconsistency, or the fear of being “too much,” this episode is going to hit home in the best way. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Follow Sue on IG: @suegainz My episode on the Physique Development Podcast Grab the Hot Girl Handbook Loved this episode? Screenshot and share it on IG! Tag @em_dunc and @embodyradio so we can repost and celebrate you! ⭐ Leave a 5-star review to help more women step into their excellence. For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

We're wrapping a little story time into a podcast! On today's show, I'm sharing more of the "why" behind our move to Austin, alongside the "lesson" of knowing when you've outgrown something and potentially even become complacent there. Cheers to new chapters! Get 15% off Cured Nutrition’s FLOW gummies for more focus and productivity without the stimulant crash with code EMILY Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

You're a high performing, self-aware, intelligent woman. You've done the therapy, you've listened to the podcasts and read all the books, you've done the journal prompts, and yet even though you KNOW better, it's not translating into DOING better. WTF? Today's guest, Bizzie Gold, has some answers.  Bizzie Gold is a pioneering force in mental health innovation, reshaping the field with a data-driven approach to behavior prediction and rewiring. As the creator of Break Method, she has spent the last 11 years mapping tens of thousands of data sets, uncovering a groundbreaking truth: self-deception follows predictable patterns that can be accurately diagnosed and rewired without relying on a client’s self-awareness or narrative. In today's episode, we're diving deep on the subconscious patterns that keep us "knowing better without doing better," the difference between instinct and intuition, and the tools to break your self-sabotage patterns for good. Find Bizzie Here Bizzie's IG Get 10% off the Break Method with code EMILY Check out Bizzie's newest book, "Your Brain is a Filthy Liar" For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram  

Don't get me wrong, I'm THE champion for doing, being, and having it all. I want to live an absolutely HUGE life on my own terms. And also... I want to give a real peak behind the curtain, because everything in life involves tradeoffs - whether it's your fitness, your career, your relationships, everything is a give and take game. Give this episode a listen if you're in a season of evaluating what you REALLY want, and getting a clear idea of what some of those tradeoffs might look like for you, especially with fitness, body composition, entrepreneurship, and growing your social media platforms. For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever.   Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram  

This one is dedicated to all my high-achieving girls with... (sometimes crippling) anxiety. I know sometimes it feels like dealing with mental health issues, whether that's anxiety or depression or something else, means you have a "built in" ceiling. I'm here to a) talk about my own experience with anxiety, and b) remind you why that's absolutely not true. Or at least it doesn't have to be. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). LMNT is LMNT is a DELICIOUS, science-based electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. No BS. Head to drinklmnt.com/emdunc to get a FREE variety pack with your purchase! Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram Shop CURED NUTRITION CBD/Hemp wellness products with code EMILY.

"You need to be more balanced." No... you don't. Balance is a lie, especially for high performers. It's an illusion that keeps you stuck and ends up feeling really unfulfilling in the long haul. In today's episode, we're diving into the lie of "balance" and how to practice strategic imbalance to foster the forward progression and growth you crave in your life without burning out or falling apart. Get 15% off Cured Nutrition’s FLOW gummies for more focus and productivity without the stimulant crash with code EMILY Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

So you say you want it... but are you showing up like you want it? In this today's show, we’re exploring the subtle but powerful gap between your intentions and your effort, and how to realign your mindset, habits, and energy toward what you really want. If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you’re spinning your wheels, this conversation will help you get honest, get grounded, and start moving forward with integrity and direction. It’s not about doing "more," it’s about doing what actually moves the needle forward. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

Okay guys... time to talk!! I've started opening up more about why neo-spirituality isn't for me, and today I wanted to do a deeper dive on some of my journey with it, with spirituality/religion in general, the scary/weird stuff I saw in those communities, and where I'm at now. Buckle up, we're going for a ride today!! How Hyper-Spirituality Made My Life Worse EP Get 15% off Cured Nutrition’s FLOW gummies for more focus and productivity without the stimulant crash with code EMILY Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram

You would think being the first and only American to summit an 8000m peak in winter would be the climb of a lifetime... but for renowned National Geographic photographer, writer, authort, and climber, Cory Richards' journey with mental health has been the true summit. Although he grew up in a picture-perfect family, Cory's journey began with a violent relationship with his brother and being diagnosed with bipolar II at a young age. From childhood trauma to addiction, Cory went on to accomplish incredible things, but what shines even brighter than the accolades is the human experience Cory has lived and has come to share with the world. In today's episode, we dive in to men's mental health, how mental health doesn't discriminate based on privilege or status, overcoming addiction, true ownership of your life, and how to stop getting stuck in the stories you tell about yourself so you can live truly free. Check out Cory's Instagram Order Cory's Book, The Color of Everything Order Cory's Book, Bi-Polar Make 2025 YOUR year of unlocking the most renewed, resilient, and powerful version of you through better cellular health. Get 33% off your order of Mitopure and let’s crush 2025 together with Mitopure. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram Shop CURED NUTRITION CBD/Hemp wellness products with code EMILY.

There are a lot of "born" advantages in life, and life is definitely not a game designed to be "fair." But that absolutely doesn't mean there are things you can't leverage to move forward with your mission, your goals, and your life. The people doing "bad" things are already leveraging these, so it's time you do too Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). LMNT is LMNT is a DELICIOUS, science-based electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. No BS. Head to drinklmnt.com/emdunc to get a FREE variety pack with your purchase! Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram Shop CURED NUTRITION CBD/Hemp wellness products with code EMILY.