NXT SZN Why Ultra-Discipline is Ruining Your Health: A 5x Gold Medalist's Warning
Everyone glorifies extreme discipline. "Trust the process." "Do whatever it takes." "More is better." But what if that mindset is actually destroying your health?
In this eye-opening episode, Amanda sits down with her personal trainer Steph Duque - a 5x gold medal winning bodybuilder and Colombia's Person of the Year in Sport - who learned the hard way that extreme discipline comes with a devastating cost.
After a grueling 26-week competition prep, Steph didn't just win 5 gold medals. She also lost her period for over a year, watched her hair fall out, developed eating disorders, and gained 14kg in just 8 months after her victory. The "stage body" that everyone admired? It lasted just 10-12 weeks before her body crashed and demanded help.
You'll discover:
The real cost of extreme discipline on your hormones and mental health
Why "trust the process" can be dangerous (and the red flags every woman must know)
How to spot coaches who care about your whole life vs. those who just want results
The aftermath of transformation that Instagram never shows you
Why 70% of Steph's clients are overwhelmed moms who've forgotten to put themselves first
How to train and eat for longevity, not just short-term goals
This isn't anti-fitness or anti-goals. It's about finding sustainable ways to achieve what you want without sacrificing your health, relationships, or sanity in the process.
Bonus content: Steph also shares her journey from university lecturer to fitness coach, including the workplace harassment that changed everything and why boundaries are the skill they never taught us.
If you're tired of feeling like you need to be more disciplined, this episode will give you permission to find a better way - one that actually works for the long term.
Perfect for ambitious women who want to achieve their goals without burning out.