This week’s guest is Emily Schromm — former MTV Real World participant, ABC’s Next Fitness Star, nutritional therapist and online coach. On today’s show, we’re talking about her process for goal setting, gut health, being consistent with your diet, how to get over a breakdown in your process when you’re working toward a goal, as well as everything she contributes to her success, from shifts in her mindset to changes to her behavior.  Emily shares insights into getting creative juices flowing, letting go of the things you can’t control, and the truth behind her “lucky break.” Enjoy the show!   Brute Hotline: (801) 449-0503 Want a chance to get featured in a future episode? Call in and leave us a voicemail with some questions regarding training, nutrition, mindset, etc.   Topics of discussion: [:37] Introducing Emily Schromm — athlete, nutritionist, and backpack designer. [3:26] Setting goals for herself and for her clients. [8:10] Building integrity and keeping agreements with yourself. [9:45] Overcoming breakdowns in your schedule means letting go of things that are out of your control. [12:55] Breaking bad habits starts with learning the whys behind them. [17:14] Understanding nutritional therapy and a crash course in your gut health. [27:48] Why do people have such trouble sticking with their diet? [33:25] All about Next Fitness Star and Emily’s personal recipe for success. [38:30] How adrenaline can jumpstart creativity. [41:40] Reclaiming a healthy balance when life gets crazy. [46:30] ‘And’ and ‘but’— taking responsibility for turning your goals into reality. [51:25] Fill-in-the-blanks about embarrassing moments and advice for living an extraordinary life. [56:45] Connecting with Emily.   Links: Emily Schromm The EM Pack @EmilySchromm on Instagram @EmFitMTV on Twitter   Reviews: If you LOVE this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.