Lucy passed.

And no—it wasn’t luck.

Somewhere along the way, she stopped studying for a test… and started becoming the kind of person who doesn’t miss.

This episode is about that shift.

Because this isn’t just about passing an exam—it’s about identity. It’s about discipline. It’s about the quiet reps no one sees and the moments no one claps for… that change everything.

I’m walking you through two real stories that prove the point:
→ The transformation of the Centre College Softball Team and what happens when a team decides who they are before they ever step on the field
→ Lucy’s journey from not knowing PMP terminology… to passing one of the toughest exams in her field

And here’s what both of those stories have in common:

It wasn’t talent.
It wasn’t luck.
It was identity.

In this episode, we get into:

• Why you don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to your identity
• How discipline creates self-trust (and why that matters more than confidence)
• The role your nervous system plays in performance
• Why perfection is actually the thing holding you back
• What it really means to be “in the business of yourself”

Because when you reach the point where you can honestly say,
“There’s nothing more I could have done…”

That’s when the outcome doesn’t own you anymore.

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What happens when the life you built… disappears?

In this episode of The FitZen Project, I sit down with Scott Proposki—a former White House photographer who built an eight-figure photography business working with brands like HBO, the NFL, Google, and Microsoft…

…and then watched it all come to a halt during COVID.

This conversation goes way deeper than business.

We talk about identity loss, starting over at 58, and what it actually feels like when your nervous system is forced into stillness after years of constant motion.

Scott shares how he moved through that transition—from chaos and “looking busy” to clarity, leadership, and stepping into his next chapter as a coach helping entrepreneurs and creatives think differently.

We get into:

• The mindset shift required to let go of your old identity
• Why “staying busy” can actually keep you stuck
• How to be your future self now (and why it changes everything)
• The difference between selling the outcome vs. the process
• Why focus—not more information—is what actually moves your life forward
• How to navigate reinvention without spiraling

If you’re in a pivot, a pause, or a “what now?” season… this episode will meet you there.

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I thought I was celebrating a bachelorette party…
what actually happened was a full identity shift.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it looked like to come face-to-face with every version of myself—
the soft one, the wild one, the one who stayed too long, and the one who finally chose more.

And for the first time… I didn’t try to change her.

Surrounded by 12 women, I saw myself reflected back in ways that felt raw, powerful, and deeply affirming.

This wasn’t just a celebration.
This was reclamation.

Of my voice.
My energy.
My standards.
My life.

We talk about what it really means to stop abandoning yourself—and how that shows up in your relationships, your work, and the quiet decisions you make every day.

Because at some point, you realize…
you’re not becoming her.

You’re finally allowing yourself to be her.

Feral. Intentional. And fully you.

🔑 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR

• The moment that shifted everything for me
• Why the women in your life are mirrors (not accidents)
• The identities we carry: soft, wild, people-pleasing, powerful
• What “self-abandonment” actually looks like in real life
• How to start choosing yourself without blowing up your whole life
• The difference between becoming vs. embodying

0:00 — I thought this was just a bachelorette…

1:15 — The energy in the room

3:30 — Meeting every version of myself

6:45 — The mirror effect

9:30 — What self-abandonment actually looks like

13:00 — Th

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What if your intuition isn’t broken… you’ve just stopped listening?

In this solo episode, Rachel Fitzpatrick breaks down intuition in the most real, practical way—no fluff, no mysticism overload. Just the truth: your intuition is already there. The question is whether you trust it.

Rachel shares personal stories of when she followed her gut (and when she didn’t), and how those moments shaped her ability to lead herself—in life, business, and relationships.

This episode dives into how overthinking, conditioning, and outside noise disconnect you from your inner voice—and how to get it back.

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, felt stuck in your head, or wondered “Is this intuition or anxiety?”… this one’s for you.

You’ll walk away with simple, actionable tools to reconnect with your intuition through journaling, meditation, and body awareness—so you can move through your life with more clarity, confidence, and alignment.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

• What intuition actually is (and what it’s not)
• How to recognize your intuitive signals vs. overthinking
• The role childhood conditioning plays in self-trust
• Why your body is your most honest feedback system
• Simple practices to strengthen your intuition daily

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• Your intuition is a skill—not a gift reserved for a

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What if you’re not actually exhausted… you’re just leaking energy?

In this solo episode of The FitZen Project, Rachel Fitzpatrick reflects on her one-year podcast journey and the deeper layers of personal growth that have come with it. From navigating major life changes to recognizing where her energy was unconsciously being drained. This episode is a real-time conversation on self-awareness, alignment, and stepping into your next version.

Rachel breaks down what energy leaks actually are, how they show up in your daily life, and why awareness is the first step to reclaiming your power. She also shares a powerful story—the woman and the two buckets—that will shift how you think about where your energy goes.

If you’ve been feeling off, stuck, or like something isn’t adding up… this episode will help you see where your energy is going—and how to take it back.

If this episode hit—share it with someone who might be leaking energy without realizing it.

And if you’re ready to go deeper into your own energy, mindset, and self-leadership—connect with me at fitzenyoga.com or follow along on Instagram @thefitzenproject.

Key Topics

• Energy leaks and how to identify them in real time
• Passive vs. active energy drains (and why both matter)
• Emotional residue, identity, and the stories

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This episode is a deep dive into what it really means to be in the business of yourself.

I’m joined by Tom Mitchell—performance coach and author of Embrace Your Inner Coach—and we explore the inner game of performance, self-leadership, and what it takes to trust yourself in a world that constantly tells you to look outside for answers.

We talk about Tom’s journey from athlete to coach, how yoga and mindfulness became unexpected tools for growth, and why authenticity and vulnerability aren’t weaknesses—they’re access points to deeper connection and stronger leadership.

This conversation isn’t about doing more.
It’s about listening differently.

Because your inner coach? It’s already there.

🎯 What We Cover

• What it actually means to be “in the business of yourself”
• The transition from athlete → mindset coach
• How yoga supports performance and self-awareness
• Zones of excellence vs. zones of genius
• Why authenticity matters in leadership and coaching
• The role of vulnerability in connection and growth
• Reframing rejection as part of the process
• The power of words—internally and externally

🔥 Key Takeaways

• Self-leadership requires awareness, not just action
• You don’t need more answers—you need more trust
• Yoga and mindfu

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In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Rachel Fitzpatrick sits down with Leilani to explore the journey from survival mode to embodied sovereignty.

Leilani shares her story of self-discovery, healing, and transformation—highlighting how adversity, including episodes of physical paralysis, became the catalyst for reconnecting with her body, her truth, and her purpose. Through her lived experiences, she reveals how healing is not something we think our way through—but something we embody.

Together, they explore the role of choice in personal growth, the importance of nervous system regulation, and how practices like Kundalini yoga can support deep, lasting transformation.

This episode is a reminder that your challenges are not here to break you—they are invitations to come home to yourself.

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What happens when you remove the labels you’ve carried for years?

In this solo episode, Rachel Fitzpatrick reflects on the powerful experience of hosting the Rooted with FitZen Retreat — a weekend centered around self-awareness, authenticity, and remembering who we are beneath the identities we've collected over time.

Through yoga, breathwork, deep conversation, and intentional reflection, something unexpected happened: people began to release the labels they thought defined them.

“You’re too ambitious.”
“You’re too emotional.”
“You’re too much.”

These stories often become the quiet rules we live by. But what if they were never ours to begin with?

Rachel shares the biggest insights from the retreat — including the idea of living with your lid open, allowing curiosity, courage, and growth to replace fear and self-protection.

This episode explores how vulnerability in community creates transformation, and why small, intentional spaces like retreats can lead to some of the biggest breakthroughs.

If you've ever felt boxed in by expectations, labels, or roles you've outgrown, this conversation will remind you of something powerful:

You are allowed to evolve.

Key Topics

• The impact of labels and how they quietly shape our identity
• Why living with an “open lid” mindset unlo

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