Mindset Lounge with Morgan

Morgan Eldrett

Your space for self improvement and success.
Join pro bodybuilder and business owner Morgan as she dives into the mindset shifts, habits and strategies that create success.
Whether you’re an athlete striving for the next level or someone looking to break through mental barriers, this podcast is here to help you take action, build confidence, and elevate your life.
Expect solo deep dives, real talk on overcoming challenges, and guest insights from those who’ve mastered the art of resilience. Growth starts here.

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October 21 · 52 min
Why Change Feels So Wrong (And Why That’s A Good Sign) | Alexandra Milne
Growth is supposed to feel uncomfortable, and that feeling isn't a sign you're on the wrong path.This week I sat down with Alexandra Milne, for one of my favourite conversations yet. We talk about why your brain is biologically wired to resist change, how to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and why most of the "huge" decisions keeping you stuck are actually two-way doors. Alex also shares why work-life balance for high achievers isn't a perfect equilibrium but a series of seasons, and why the female stress response means we hold onto things so much longer than men do.We also get real about accountability, self-talk, and the pressure of being a fitness creator online, plus the daily "I am" mindset practice Alex uses to rewire her brain and stay on track with her goals.If you've ever stayed stuck because change felt scary, beaten yourself up for not being perfect, or struggled to hold yourself accountable, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:• Why discomfort is a sign of growth (and the caveman biology behind it)• One-way vs two-way door decisions and how shame keeps us stuck• Why balance is a myth and how to shift between work and life seasons• How the female cortisol response works and why knowledge builds self-acceptance• Stopping the excuses: accountability, data, and being honest with yourself• Using "I am" statements every morning to rewire your mindsetFollow Alexandra on Instagram @alexandramilne_ and check out her coaching membership, Zone Six.Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:31 – Controlling your thoughts in a hard season05:08 – Why balance doesn't exist (it's seasons)08:56 – Why growth feels so uncomfortable12:01 – One-way vs two-way door decisions16:42 – The female vs male stress response20:52 – Hormones, your cycle & why knowledge is power24:56 – Accountability: stop lying to yourself31:19 – Just keep going: failure, pivots & perspective39:22 – The pressure of being a fitness creator online46:09 – Rewiring your brain with "I am" statements51:01 – Where to follow Alexandra
October 12 · 24 min
Your life is a game and THIS is how you win.
Would anyone stay till the end of the movie of your life, or would they walk out halfway through? In this solo episode, I share the game I've been playing lately: treating my life like a movie and choosing to be the main character, not the sidekick or the NPC things just happen to. We talk about main character energy, using the "act as if" technique to build confidence before you feel ready, and why being a little delusional is what makes a life worth watching. It's a 3-step mindset shift that gets you to stop living for the audience and start living for you. If you've been playing it safe, waiting to feel ready, or living the version of your life you think other people want to see, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: How to choose your character: getting clear on the goals, values and style of the person you actually want to be Why acting as if is really just practice, and how your brain catches up to your actions The four words that can change your whole life: "what if I just…" Doing it for the plot, and why safe and comfortable makes a boring movie How to become the watcher of your own life so failures stop defining you and start building your hero's journey Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro: Are you the main character or the sidekick? 01:45 – Looking back on the movie of your life 03:10 – Step 1: Choose your character 05:30 – Guitar Hero and the girl I forgot I wanted to be 06:45 – Live for you, not the audience 09:15 – The "act as if" technique 12:15 – Step 2: Be delusional 13:30 – "What if I just…" 15:00 – Do it for the plot 16:55 – Step 3: Be the watcher and control your perspective 22:35 – Being the main character is a daily choice 24:40 – Outro
October 5 · 43 min
8 years hiding an eating disorder | my recovery story
"The fear of staying in this forever became greater than the fear of change."Content note: this episode talks openly about eating disorders and recovery. No specific behaviours are discussed, but please look after yourself while you listen.For every year of my twenties, I had an eating disorder. Every birthday I wished this would be the year it stopped, and every year the shame got heavier. This year I finally told someone and got help. This episode isn't about what bulimia took from me. It's about eating disorder recovery, what I got back, and why the things I was most scared of losing turned out to be the opposite.If you've been quietly struggling with your relationship with food, telling yourself it's "not bad enough" to get help, or you're scared that recovery means losing your discipline and your identity, I want this episode to take some of that fear away. Scary things aren't bad things.If you've ever felt like your eating disorder is the only thing keeping you in control, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:- Why I was so scared of recovery, and why everything I feared ended up being false- How disordered eating can hide behind discipline, routine and "looking healthy"- Telling the difference between your eating disorder voice and your healthy self- Why there's no light bulb moment, and what actually helped me heal- Keeping discipline in recovery by channelling it into the rest of your life- Your questions: intuitive eating, food noise vs an eating disorder, and whether bodybuilding was to blameIf you're struggling, you don't have to do this alone. In Australia, you can contact the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673. Wherever you are, please reach out to your local eating disorder support service or someone you trust 🤍Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrettTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: a wish every birthday02:20 – Why this episode is about recovery03:40 – An eating disorder nobody could see07:00 – Why I was so scared to get help20:50 – No light bulb moment: what actually helped24:30 – Keeping discipline, pointing it somewhere new29:45 – Shame, secrecy, and "it's not bad enough"31:25 – Telling someone for the first time35:35 – Your questions: tracking, intuitive eating and food noise44:50 – Was bodybuilding the cause?
September 21 · 1 hr 17 min
Eugene Teo: How To Reinvent Yourself (Without Crashing Out)
You spent years becoming the "perfect" version of yourself, so why does hitting the goal feel like nothing? Eugene Teo built one of the most respected names in fitness as a competitive bodybuilder, then walked away from the physique he was known for. In this episode we get into identity, self-worth, and what happens when the thing you've tied your whole sense of self to stops serving you. Eugene is refreshingly calm and clear about it: the discipline was never really about the body, and the moment he stopped chasing what he "should" look like was the moment everything opened up. We talk about why achievement can leave you empty, how fear quietly drives so much of our "motivation," and why he thinks the real skill is learning to redirect who you are instead of clinging to who you were. If you've ever felt lost stepping away from a sport, a goal, or an identity you outgrew — or you're stuck doing what you think you should do — this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why "killing off" an old version of yourself is the scary, necessary price of growth How Eugene separated his self-worth from how his body looks The fear hiding underneath most "discipline" and goal-chasing Why burnout isn't from doing too much — it's from doing the wrong things How to get "delusional" enough to build a life that stands out Learning to tell the difference between your intuition and your old programming You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett TIMESTAMPS: (approximate — adjust to your final cut)00:00 – Intro02:00 – Retiring from bodybuilding and stepping away from the sport09:00 – Why the discipline was never really about the body15:00 – Living by your values instead of your achievements22:00 – Why bodybuilding makes it so hard to stop self-critiquing30:00 – Chasing respect, and where self-worth really comes from38:00 – Hitting the goal and feeling nothing: the fear underneath45:00 – "Be delusional": wouldn't it be cool if…52:00 – The thing Eugene's most embarrassed about60:00 – Why not having a goal might be working for you70:00 – Rethinking burnout: doing too much of the wrong thing82:00 – Doing something unrecognisable to stand out90:00 – Intuition vs. programming, and building the evidence
September 14 · 1 hr 1 min
Stuck In A Life That Isn't The Dream? Watch This | Sam & James Board
They walked away from six years of engineering degrees, turned down an $80k job and everyone around them thought they were crazy. In this episode I sit down with Sam & James Board (the Board Twins) to unpack how two "C-grade students" from a small UK town went from making $1,000 a month between them to building a multi-million dollar online coaching business and the mindset shifts that actually made it happen. We get into why they chose learning over earning, how confidence is built (hint: it's not affirmations in the mirror), and the obsessive "growth season" nobody warns you about but almost everyone successful goes through. This one is packed for anyone who feels stuck in a job that isn't the dream, scared to bet on themselves, or waiting until they "feel ready" to start. If you've ever known you're meant for more but fear keeps talking you out of the leap, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: - Why "learning over earning" is the mindset that changes everything - How to build real confidence through competence - Why making decisions faster (even the wrong ones) is the #1 skill for success - The obsessive growth season and why it's necessary - How your environment quietly raises the ceiling on what you believe is possible - Staying calm when it all goes wrong You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Six years of engineering degrees… then walking away 04:30 – Turning down the safe job with zero clients (and mum in tears) 09:00 – "Learning over earning": the mindset that kept them going 13:00 – The days that feel pointless are the ones building everything 17:00 – Where confidence really comes from (it's not affirmations) 22:00 – Coaching for $40/month on purpose — killing imposter syndrome 28:00 – Why decision-making is the most important skill in life 34:00 – Burning through all their cash… and laughing through it 41:00 – The obsessive growth season and what it costs you 48:00 – Protecting your relationships while you're "all in" 55:00 – What success actually looks like now + Coach Vault
September 7 · 19 min
How to get your spark back ⭐ 5 shifts to feel alive again this spring
You don't need a whole life overhaul to feel like yourself again — you need to stop doing what you think you should be doing.It's the second day of spring, and after what felt like a two-year winter, my spark is finally back. In this solo episode I'm walking you through the five things that actually did it for me — not optimisation protocols or a perfect morning routine, but real shifts that brought my energy, passion and joy back to life. This is about getting your spark back in September, feeling alive again, and giving yourself permission to want a different kind of life.If you've been feeling flat, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover:- Why returning to your childhood obsessions is the fastest way to feel alive again- How "the shoulds" quietly drain your spark — and how to let them go- Creating more than you consume (and why it's not just about social media)- Spring cleaning your routine without overwhelming yourself- Why a late night with friends can beat a perfect night's sleepYou can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrettConnect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETTTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro: getting your spark back02:46 – The two-year winter03:43 – The 5 things (overview)03:52 – #1 Return to your childhood roots06:41 – #2 F*** the shoulds08:38 – #3 Create more than you consume10:27 – #4 Spring clean your routine12:05 – #5 Make time for friends14:25 – How to merge them together17:49 – The one that matters most
August 31 · 1 hr 7 min
The Top 1% Women Do This | Bec Stewart
You can't just wish your way to your dream life - you have to become the person who already lives it. In this episode I sit down with Bec Stewart, founder of the habit-tracking brand The Habit Tracker, to unpack the "Future You" concept that quite literally changed both our lives. We get into identity shifts, aligned action, and why manifestation only works when you pair it with the discipline to show up as your future self before you become her. Bec built her business and manufactured her own "luck" over a decade — no overnight success, no shortcuts — and she breaks down the exact mindset that makes the top 1% of women unfuckable-with. This is the manifestation-meets-strategy conversation I wish I'd had years ago. If you've ever felt stuck, like you're chasing goal after goal without ever feeling like you've arrived, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: The "Future You" filter — how to make every decision as the person you're becoming Why luck is manufactured, not given (and how to make yourself "luckier") The habit-tracking hack that rewires consistency through small dopamine wins How to reverse-engineer the identity of the top 1% woman Choosing the better thought — the two-arrows approach to bad days Working in seasons instead of trying to do it all at once The 10-year truth behind every "overnight success" You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro01:12 – Rapid fire: best and worst habits right now02:47 – Why habit tracking completely changed Bec's life04:43 – The first habit she ever tracked (peak F45 era)06:35 – Who is "Future You" and why she's your North Star08:49 – Is Future You just manifestation? Aligned action vs wishful thinking11:37 – How to actually celebrate your wins (the CEO day audit)14:28 – The first step if you don't know your Future You yet18:00 – The traits of the top 1% woman19:52 – Reverse-engineering the identity you want23:39 – Blowing up her life: quitting the 9–5 to go all in27:15 – Manufacturing your own luck ("I'm not lucky, I outworked you")36:00 – Choosing the better thought: the two-arrows game45:00 – Working in seasons + surrendering when life forces a pause54:00 – The 10-year truth behind every overnight success62:00 – The Fire Horse year, four months left, and closing the loop
August 24 · 1 hr 8 min
Self-Made Millionaire: How to Stop Comparing Yourself & Build Real Confidence
She made her first million at 19, has done 12 bodybuilding shows this year and she doesn't have a single social media account.This week's guest is one of my closest friends and one of the most quietly impressive people I know: a self-made multimillionaire who deleted every socials app almost a decade ago and never looked back. We talk about what actually builds wealth (not just money), why she thinks social media is stealing your time and your confidence, and how a kid born in a caravan park went on to build a life most people only scroll past. This one is a masterclass in mindset, discipline, taking the risk, and doing it all for YOU - not for anyone watching.If you've ever caught yourself saying "I don't have time" while your screen time says otherwise, this episode is for you!In this episode we cover: Why she deleted social media 8 years ago and what it did for her focus, wealth and confidence The difference between making money and actually building wealth (most people never learn this) How to take the risk when fear and "what will people think" are holding you back Why the back end matters more than the front end — in business, bodybuilding and life The heart scare at 29 that made her choose freedom over money Born in a caravan park to 25 cars: the mindset shift that changed everything You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morgane...Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: / mindsetloungepodcast 📸 Instagram: / morganeldrett 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldret...🖥️ YouTube: / @morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071
August 17 · 1 hr 13 min
How Bree Masters Built a Champion Mindset
What if caring less is exactly what made her one of the fastest women in the country? Bree Masters is an Olympic 100m sprinter and the first Aussie in over two decades to make an Olympic sprint semi-final. She got there by refusing to take it all too seriously. In this episode we dig into the Olympic mindset most athletes get wrong: how she handles nerves and pressure by leaning into them, why she never had a post Olympic comedown, and how she started track at 23 when everyone assumes it's "too late." Bree's whole approach is a masterclass in staying carefree, enjoying the process, and building an identity beyond sport so one bad race never breaks you. If you've ever put so much pressure on yourself that it stole the joy out of the thing you love, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why starting a new sport at 23 was her biggest advantage, not a setback How to use nerves as fuel instead of letting them wreck your performance The truth about the "Olympic comedown" and why she skipped it entirely Handling online hate and keyboard warriors after a very public mistake Why consistency — not talent — is the thing that actually compounds Building an identity beyond your sport so you never lose yourself You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro01:00 – Bree's "three lives": dance, beach sprinting, track06:30 – Why she started track at 23 (and why it's never too late)13:00 – Racing the best in the world & the candle analogy18:00 – How to handle nerves: why being nervous means you care26:00 – Dealing with pressure, expectation & online hate34:00 – The dropped baton, keyboard warriors & "be a goldfish"44:00 – The lonely reality of chasing the Olympics overseas52:00 – Qualifying by one spot: the most stressful months of her life60:00 – The post-Olympic comedown she never had68:00 – Identity beyond sport & life after retirement75:00 – Her one takeaway: consistency beats everything
August 10 · 57 min
The Gut Health Coach On Why Balance Beats Discipline | Jessie Biagioni
Jessie Biagioni built an entire world around gut health, whole foods and wellness but it started from a lonely, stuck place where she was following every PDF, every TikTok, every "high protein" hack and still ending up more puffy, more anxious and more confused than ever. In this episode we get into why doing more is so often the wrong move, how gut health and mental health are wired together, and why real change is never one big moment - it's a thousand tiny paper cuts of progress. This is a masterclass in consistency, self awareness and building healthy habits that actually fit your life. If you've ever done all the "right" things and wondered why nothing's working, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why trying harder makes you look and feel worse — and what to do instead The gut health and mental health connection nobody talks about enough How to escape all-or-nothing thinking around food (and where it comes from) "Radical responsibility" — the mindset shift that changes everything Why your obsession isn't the problem — you just need to choose it wisely The real reason people stay stuck: overwhelm, not lack of discipline You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
August 3 · 1 hr 8 min
Two Ex-Bodybuilders On Stepping Away, Evolving & Having No Regrets
Cade Robertson and I were two athletes who tied our entire identity to being the most disciplined person in the room. This is the honest conversation about what happens when you step away from that: the loss of identity, the disordered eating no one talks about, the shame of tying your self worth to a title, and the slow work of separating who you are from what you achieve. It's about discipline vs obsession, learning to let go, and realising that evolving isn't the same as giving up. If you've ever felt boxed into one version of yourself - the disciplined one, the achiever, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why the best and worst memories of competing are the exact same moment How healthy discipline quietly tips into obsession and disordered eating The identity shift after stepping away and why "who am I now?" hits so hard Why no one actually cares as much as you think (and you don't owe anyone an explanation) How to channel discipline into something you love instead of something that drains you Values over titles: building a life you actually want, with zero regrets Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT 💛 This episode discusses disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone. Butterfly Foundation National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (call, chat or email, 8am–midnight AEST, 7 days).
July 30 · 1 hr 2 min
Why You Crack Under Pressure and How to Let Go of Expectations | Hannah Ward
Expectations don't make you better - they quietly kill your joy, your pride, and every ounce of self-compassion you've got. In this episode I sit down with runner Hannah Ward to unpack what really happens when we crack under pressure. Hannah had just run her first marathon at the Gold Coast — pushing through nerves, an injury, and the high standards she holds for herself — and what she learned about the difference between intention and expectation is something every runner, lifter, or high-achiever needs to hear. We get into the mental side of marathon training nobody posts about: the shoulds that spiral in your head at kilometre six, why going slow makes you fast, and how the confidence you're chasing actually comes from one thing — keeping the promises you make to yourself. If you're someone who sets a goal, ties your whole worth to hitting it, and then falls apart when the day doesn't go to plan, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: Why expectations kill your joy — and how swapping them for intention changes everything What "cracking under pressure" actually looks like mid-race, and how Hannah regulated herself back The real reason confidence comes from keeping small promises to yourself (make your bed, lay your clothes out, do the thing) Why being the hardest worker beat being the most talented — Hannah's netball backstory How to break a huge goal down so the big picture stops overwhelming you The truth about optimisation culture, easy runs, and why rest is productive You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
July 21 · 13 min
PODVLOG: i lost my identity, so i disappeared (the pods getting a rebrand!)
I went completely ghost on the thing that truly lights up my soul and it's time to tell you why. For the last few months I disappeared. No podcast, no socials, no showing up. When I stopped bodybuilding, my whole identity was shaken and I genuinely didn't know who I was without it. I thought I had to be healed, perfect, and on "the other side" before I could show up for you again but that's just not the case! In this episode I'm getting really honest about the identity crisis that comes with life after sport, why my discipline and routines started controlling me instead of serving me, and how I found my way back to myself. In this video we cover: Why I went ghost, the truth about losing my identity when I stopped bodybuilding The two Morgans: the disciplined athlete vs the girl who wants fun and spontaneity (and why you're allowed to be both!) When discipline stops being a choice and starts controlling you The disordered patterns that resurfaced and the shame I carried around them Copying other girls, comparison, and how I finally learnt to be myself The rebrand! New hair, new era, and behind the scenes of the sporty chic podcast cover shoot Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
June 15 · 24 min
You're not lazy! Why you never feel like you're doing enough and how to fix it.
You've had a full, busy day and you still went to bed feeling like you wasted it. That's not a you problem. That's your brain doing something very specific that nobody's ever explained to you. In this episode, we're getting into the psychology of why high achievers are often the least satisfied people in the room, why no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough. We talk about productivity anxiety, the Zeigarnik Effect (why your brain is literally wired to hyper-fixate on everything you haven't done), and the system I personally use every single day to close those loops, build self-trust, and actually go to bed feeling proud of myself. Because here's what I've learned: if you want to be more productive, you need to feel more positive first. If you're someone who underreports your wins, feels guilty resting, or uses the words "should" and "could" on yourself constantly - this one's for you! In this episode we cover: • Why high achievers are often the least satisfied people — and the science behind it • What productivity anxiety actually is and why it's more common than you think • The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain remembers everything you haven't done more than what you have • The signs you're actually productive — you're just telling yourself a different story • The Good Day Recipe: my five daily non-negotiables that close the loops and make every day feel like a win • Why positive self-talk isn't soft — it's what actually drives more productivity You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – The psychologist moment that started it all and why this episode is more than just a to-do list system 02:00 – The toxic side of productivity nobody talks about 05:44 – Productivity anxiety: what it is and why it's keeping you stuck 06:48 – Signs you're actually productive — just hard on yourself 09:17 – The Zeigarnik Effect: why your brain is wired to feel behind 10:59 – How to use the Zeigarnik Effect to your advantage 12:43 – The Good Day Recipe: your five daily non-negotiables 17:21 – How this builds self-trust and stops negative self-talk 19:24 – What a Good Day Recipe looks like for every kind of life 21:04 – Closing the loop: expectations, goalposts and going to bed feeling
June 8 · 23 min
How to Get Out of a Slump & Back Into Your Groove (5 Steps)
Most people will hit a slump at some point this year - and most people will stay stuck in it way longer than they need to. I've been in one. Lots of ideas, no execution, making excuses, feeling flat and uninspired. And I finally decided I was done with it. In this episode I'm walking you through the exact five step process I used to get myself back into a groove - a reset routine that's less about hustle and more about getting back to your core. Whether you're in a full motivation slump or just feeling a little off, this one is your blueprint to get unstuck and start moving again. If you've been waiting for someone to just hand you the system, here it is! In this episode we cover: - The red light/green light life audit (from Matthew McConaughey's Green Lights) and how to use it to get brutally clear on what's holding you back - Why doing all the things you've been putting off is non-negotiable for clearing mental baggage - and how to make it actually fun - How to create your "Good Day Recipe" - the 4–5 daily non-negotiables that build real self-belief and consistency over time - Energy window stacking: how to structure your day around when you feel most alive so momentum builds itself - Why adding play is the most underrated self-improvement tool - and how it makes every other step work better You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack! 📖 Subscribe to my substack (it's free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGAN https://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
May 25 · 1 hr 8 min
Blair Rubock - How to Back Yourself and Take More Risks
Blair Rubock spent his life savings filming a documentary with a tribe in the Indonesian jungle — and what he found there will completely change the way you think about risk, presence and what it means to back yourself. In this episode we cover: - Why the biggest risk you'll ever take is never backing yourself at all and how to silence the inner critic when everyone around you is playing it safe - What Blair discovered living with a tribe deep in the Indonesian jungle for a week with no technology, no phones and no plan - What living with a tribe who have nothing teaches us about presence, connection and how little we actually need to be happy - How to face your storms head on, the bison and the cow philosophy and why running away from hard things only makes them worse - How to regulate your nervous system so the small things stop rattling you — and why presence is the foundation of a calmer, more grounded life Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness Coaching Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro & who is Blair Rubock 04:15 – How Through Strangers Eyes started & losing his pop to cancer 08:38 – Where the courage to take big risks actually comes from 15:18 – Quitting your job with no plan & silencing the fear 18:01 – Living with a tribe in Indonesia & what they taught him 49:51 – The no problem attitude & presence as a way of life 53:17 – What a calm nervous system actually looks like 55:17 – The bison and the cow — run head first at the storm
May 18 · 58 min
#1 Confidence Expert: Confidence Is Like a Muscle, You Must Work On It Often
Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s something we build, one choice at a time. Colleen Callander is a best selling author of The Power Of Confidence and was the CEO of Sportsgirl and Sussan for 13 years. In this episode we cover: - How to flip the script on failures - The 8 confidence myths and how to overcome them - Colleens "confidence compass" (values, inner voice, self awareness, boundaries, rituals) - Why confidence isn't fixed - How to navigate a mean inner critic - What burn out looked like for Colleen and the lessons she learnt from that season You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌 👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/ 📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE 🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Welcome & introducing Colleen Callander01:00 — No one is born confident: confidence is a skill, not a trait03:20 — Confidence is like a muscle — use it or lose it04:10 — Introverts, extroverts & the myth of loud confidence06:07 — The inner critic: where it starts & how it shows up07:30 — Outsourcing your worth to other people's validation11:15 — Change your story, change your life (the 3-step method)19:19 — Burnout at 36: the red Ferrari that never left the track39:47 — The Confidence Compass: values, voice, self-awareness, boundaries & rituals55:57 — The 3 M's morning ritual to build confidence daily
May 11 · 44 min
Beth Carlino - Does a Bodybuilding Prep Have to Suck?
If you're ready to fall back in love with the journey, this one's for you! In this episode I sit down with IFBB bikini competitor and natural athlete Beth Carlino the day after her national debut. We talk about the mental game of bodybuilding prep, detaching from outcomes, building unshakeable self trust mid-prep, and why the best mindset you can carry into any comp season is simply — it's not that deep. In this episode we cover: - Why letting go of the outcome is actually the fastest path to getting the result you want - How Beth stayed grounded through the identity shift between sports model and bikini prep - Competing naturally in the IFBB - Why it's important to stop letting external expectations define your performance Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
May 4 · 55 min
Steph Storm - "I'm a F*ck It and Find Out Kind of Girl"
Steph Storm is a f*ck it and find out kind of girl, and this conversation will make you want to be one too. From overcoming an eating disorder to moving countries, Steph breaks down why chasing what your body can do will change your life more than chasing how it looks. Morgan and Steph get into the 60/40 performance vs aesthetics framework, why skinny culture is actively dangerous, why learning skills matters more than logging gym hours, and why more women need to get outside and try something that scares them. Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT
April 27 · 59 min
The Former Monk Who Will Change How You Think About Fear, Anxiety & Self Worth - Lockie Welch
Most people run from their darkness. Lockie Welch walked straight into a monastery and faced his. In this episode of Mindset Lounge with Morgan, I sit down with Lockie Welch, a mindset mentor, former Buddhist monk and someone who has walked through addiction, rock bottom, and back to himself. This conversation will hit you in ways you didn't expect. Lockie opens up about his years navigating substance addiction from the age of 15, the relapse that nearly cost him his life, and the moment he decided to ordain as a monk at a monastery in Chiang Mai, Thailand - where he meditated for up to 6 hours a day and lived by 227 precepts. What came out the other side? A level of self awareness, peace, and purpose most people spend a lifetime chasing. In this episode we cover: The truth about self worth, where it really comes from, and how it silently shapes every decision you make What it actually means to live as a Buddhist monk > the precepts, the meditation, and the culture of Thailand How Lockie navigated years of substance addiction and the moment that changed everything Why chasing validation keeps you stuck in a cycle of performing and numbing The power of reconnecting with your inner child and why it might be the missing piece Why acceptance - not toxic positivity - is what actually sets you free You can also find the written breakdown and notes for this episode on Substack!📖 Subscribe to my substack (it’s free): https://open.substack.com/pub/morganeldrett Connect with me 💌👩🏼‍💻 Enquiries: morgan.eld.rett@gmail.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindsetloungepodcast/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganeldrett/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgan.eldrett?_r=1&_t=ZS-94yTIxHuFrE🖥️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morganeldrett 🥦 1:1 Health & Fitness CoachingApply here: https://form.jotform.com/250682685688071 🔗 Velocity Activewear code MORGANhttps://velocityactivewear.com.au/?ref=MORGANELDRETT Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & what might surprise you about Lockie's life 2:00 — Why follower counts don't equal fewer problems 4:18 — What it actually means to be a Buddhist monk 7:12 — The deciding factor between leaning into fear and holding yourself back 9:03 — Where low self-worth really comes from 15:05 — The rock bottom moment that changed everything 21:23 — How to reconnect with your inner child 24:05 — Monastery lessons anyone can apply to everyday life 44:46 — Getting ghosted in the monastery & healing anxious attachment 57:36 — Lockie's one piece of advice for the world

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