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Stop Selling Yourself Short: The Importance of Having Friends Who Believe in Your Power
Why do we sell ourselves short when we’re capable of so much more? 🛑💪 In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I share a moment with Michelle about how often we talk ourselves out of our own strength. Whether it’s knocking out 20 push-ups at boot camp, stepping up in motherhood, or taking… →
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You Already Belong: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Recognizing Your Worth
“A degree is a ticket in the door… but you’re already in the door. You’ve already proven that you belong there through your work.” 💡✨ Even as a college professor, I know that credentials aren’t the only thing that define your value. In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I had a honest… →
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Is forgiveness easier when you see things from the other person’s perspective? 👁️✨
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Mackenzie explains why she chooses to be an easy forgiver—because holding grudges is exhausting, and seeing situations through different lenses allows you to let go of anger and move forward with peace. 🤍🕊️ Are you someone who forgives easily, or do you tend to hold onto… →
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Who says metal plates can’t give you superpowers? 🦾🦵
Adjusting to physical limitations after an injury is tough—especially when it means stepping back from exercises you love. Coming to terms with a new normal takes patience, but keeping a positive perspective (and a little humor) makes the recovery process so much easier. You never know, those new metal plates might just turn you into… →
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Pushing Your limits in the Gym Builds More Than Just Muscle—It Builds Confidence. 🔥🧠
Every once in a while, I still slip into “shy mode.” But taking on tough fitness challenges taught me how to sit with discomfort and set self-consciousness aside. When you realize what you’re capable of physically, it becomes so much easier to stand in your power everywhere else! How do you push past self-consciousness when… →
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Block out the noise and just do YOU. 🔊➡️🔇
Felicia dropped a major truth bomb on Tricks My Dog Taught Me: the only way you’re going to find your people is if you show up as your real self. Most of the time, other people’s opinions are just reflections of their own insecurities anyway! What’s one thing you would do right now if you… →
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What keeps you going on the days you just don’t feel like showing up? 🔋✨
I asked Felicia what gets her moving on low-energy days, and her answer hit home: “Remembering why I started.” For her, movement isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about mental clarity, discipline, and being her own “why.” When motivation fails, what’s the ONE thing that helps you push through and get it done anyway? Drop your… →
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Fail forward and keep going 💡✨
In this episode of Tricks My Dog Taught Me, Felicia reminds us that trial and error is just part of the process until you find what truly works for you. Diets are short-term, but building a lifestyle is for longevity—and because everyone is unique, finding your rhythm takes patience. What is one piece of advice… →
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What You See is What You Get! ✨💯
In this clip from Tricks My Dog Taught Me, I asked Kia how to reassure people that I’m being genuine and not “playing an angle.” Her answer? Lean into raw authenticity. When you skip the filters, unedited moments, and curated masks, people see you for who you truly are—no reassurance needed! 🌿🙌 Being unapologetically yourself… →
