Interview with Joe De Sena: Choose The Hard Thing (Every Day) | Rock Your Goddess Life

Founder of Masala Body Nagina Sethi Abdullah joins me to flip weight loss on its head—more protein, smart carbs, spices, sleep, strength. No deprivation. Real results, especially for women 40+. What if sustainable fat loss in midlife starts with adding - not restricting? Metabolism coach Nagina Sethi Abdullah sits down with me to share her science-backed approach that helped her lose 40 lbs (and keep it off for 15+ years): stabilize blood sugar, lower inflammation, and build muscle—while eating foods you actually love. She breaks down her 4-Pillar Fat-Burning Food Framework ("Protein More," fiber-rich fruits/veggies, healthy carbs, and healthy fats), why under-eating and chronic low-carb can tank thyroid and cortisol, and how cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne can quietly boost results. They cover sleep as the #1 self-care lever for cravings, time-saving strength training (legs/back focus) to raise resting metabolism, and an abundance mindset that makes the plan stick. Plus: how to enjoy treats (yes, strategically) without derailing progress. You'll learn: how to hit ~30g protein at breakfast, pair carbs for steady energy, use spices to support metabolism, design 3 meals + a snack that kill cravings, and lift smarter (not longer) for lasting body recomposition.  Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spice that is in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice 5 ways to use it in your day. An easy recipe using this spice:  https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/ www.MasalaBody.com instagram.com/masalabody  https://www.youtube.com/@NaginaAb Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet: https://masalabody.com/sweetspicepdf/          

Founder & CEO of Spartan Race and NYT bestselling author Joe De Sena joins me to break down real grit—why comfort kills growth, why business is "chewing glass," and how to choose the hard thing every day. What if toughness isn't a personality—it's a daily practice? Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena sits down with me for a raw, energizing conversation on resilience, leadership, parenting for character, and the freedom that lives outside your comfort zone. Joe unpacks his "Fire–Ready–Aim" philosophy (learn faster, fail smarter), why environment is greater than talent, and how to manufacture adversity for ourselves and our kids (yes, including the coach who broke Phelps' goggles on purpose). They cover business reality ("some days it's chewing glass"), the invisible load of motherhood, Queens-in-the-80s work ethic, viral ideas (start with one customer), and transformation through sunlight, weather, community, and struggle—the "lions out of the zoo" effect. Plus: a Veterans Day Badwater story in the making and Joe's take on inspiring people to pick up the broom and lead. You'll learn: how to rewire your brain toward hard things, create accountability circles, design safe adversity for kids, and ship before you feel ready. 🔥 Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit RockYourGoddessLife.com for more inspiration and free resources.

What really makes us happy — and can we actually train ourselves to become happier? In this deeply inspiring conversation, I sit down with Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, one of the world's leading researchers on the science of happiness, to explore the habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that help us flourish. Dr. Lyubomirsky shares how her own search for happiness led to decades of groundbreaking research — from gratitude and kindness experiments to uncovering how genetics, environment, and intention interact to shape our emotional well-being. Together, they unpack what science reveals about joy, resilience, and why happiness is a skill we can all learn. ✨ Tune in to discover simple, evidence-based ways to raise your own happiness set-point — and to remember that the path to joy is one we create, moment by moment. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Visit RockYourGoddessLife.com for more inspiration and free resources.

This is a video on how to open and soften your heart (with guided meditation included). Hope you enjoy!