Better with Becky

About Better with Becky

Things I wish someone had told me on my journey to a stronger self and a better life. I'd love to read your questions and comments at podcast@betterwithbecky.com

Publisher

Becky Searls

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2025

Latest episode

30 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Updating your Priors

   Episode 15 Name: Updating your Priors Welcome back to the show! Today I dive into life updates since the last episode in February, before diving into the topic of “Bayesian Thinking” (https://proyug.substack.com/p/a-detailed-guide-to-bayesian-thinking), which is a mental model we can apply to update our prior beliefs in light of new evidence in order to avoid sticking to outdated beliefs and practices. Resources from Today’s Episode Previous Episodes of Better with Becky (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/podcasts) Last Episode: Birthdays with Becky (https://beckygram.com/podcasts/14) 1 second everyday in February (https://beckygram.com/posts/1415/2026-03-06-one-moment-every-day-in-february) - a peek at life lately! Stay tuned for the March edition coming soon! Spot Reduction in Adult Males Study (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10680576/) BWB Greens Challenge (https://beckygram.com/posts/1409/2026-03-02-bwb-greens-challenge-is-back) for March (or anytime!) Arnold Expo Update + balancing training + travel (https://beckygram.com/posts/1418/2026-03-08-finding-a-goldilocks-feelgood-relationship-with-food-fitness-on-the-road) From Anecdote to Evidence: Dispelling Myths in Bodybuilding and Physique Sports (https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/abstract/9900/from_anecdote_to_evidence__dispelling_myths_in.246.aspx) Mindset Post on Reframing and Getting out of Black and White Thinking Re: Training (https://beckygram.com/posts/1425/2026-03-15-find-the-grey) Bodybuilding Update: First 6 months (https://beckygram.com/posts/1433/2026-03-23-enjoying-the-journey-bodybuilding-update-first-6-months) / Update from my coach, Alexa! (https://www.instagram.com/p/DWXBdjFEoXY/?igsh=MXJtaXJub3AzM2I4Zg==) Curious Questions for Reflection from Today's Episode What's one belief you might be ready to revisit? Is there a story you hold onto just because it's familiar, even if new evidence is nudging you to reconsider? How to keep in touch with me If you'd like support re-mapping your beliefs around your fitness journey, and what it can look like to build sustainable strength, check out my new Build with Becky, Rise + Drive Program (https://beckygram.com/posts/1428/2026-03-18-build-with-becky-risedrive) this 5-week phase is an overhead press and hinge focus, with plenty of flexible options for all environments, levels, and preferences! you can learn more and sign up at my website, www.betterwithbecky.com (http://www.betterwithbecky.com) Questions about my strength training program, Build with Becky can be sent to becky@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:becky@betterwithbecky.com) - If you use my program and would like to leave me a review, you an do so here: https://share.google/5FA3HEJMTHmerGR17 (https://share.google/5FA3HEJMTHmerGR17) If you have a comment, question, or topic you’d like me to dive into in a future episode, contact me at podcast@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:podcast@betterwithbecky.com) If you are finding the podcast enjoyable and valuable, please consider leaving a review and 5-star rating to help others find the show! Thanks so much ◡̈

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Birthdays with Becky

   Welcome back to the show! Today I’m reflecting on birthdays and the stories we have around them! Some topics and themes that I explore on today's episode: sharing my early childhood experiences around birthdays and holidays with my family of origin highlighting my shift this year around my birthday, and choosing to start to rewrite my story touching on themes of self-love and self-compassion, along with the importance of knowing, allowing, and articulating our wants and needs (as opposed to expecting others to read our minds) Resources Mentioned in this Episode Previous Episodes of Better with Becky (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/podcasts) Beckygram Post on "Walking Backwards Into the Future" (https://beckygram.com/posts/1292/2026-01-10-an-inverted-5year-plan-walking-backward-into-whats-next) Book Recommendation: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman (https://amzn.to/4ikwdx3) Curious Questions for Reflection from Today's Episode When was the last time you put your own needs or wants at the center of a special day? How might your celebrations change if you let self-compassion and curiosity guide you? What story from your past are you ready to rewrite, and what bold first step can you take? How to keep in touch with me The current Build with Becky Program, Drive+Thrive (https://beckygram.com/posts/1362/2026-02-12-build-with-becky-drivethrive) is an open invitation to explore self-love actively: what could be more empowering than leaning into seeing just how strong you are, inside and out? This 5/3/1 Max Strength phase invites you to safely explore and test your strength in all major movement patterns: squat/hinge/push/pull, with plenty of alternatives and entry points for all levels and preferences! You can learn more about my program and sign up at my website, www.betterwithbecky.com (http://www.betterwithbecky.com) Subscribe to my newsletter / Beckygram (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/190/2025-01-03-beckygram-in-your-inbox) to get my latest updates in your inbox - a mix of slice-of-life, fitness, and mindful moments to support your journey to a stronger self and a better life! Get in Touch I’d love to hear from you! If you have a comment, question, or topic you’d like me to dive into in a future episode, contact me at podcast@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:podcast@betterwithbecky.com) If you are finding the podcast enjoyable and valuable, please consider leaving a review and 5 star rating to help others find the show! Thanks so much ◡̈ Questions about my strength training program, Build with Becky can be sent to becky@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:becky@betterwithbecky.com) If you use my program and would like to leave me a review, you an do so here: https://share.google/5FA3HEJMTHmerGR17 (https://share.google/5FA3HEJMTHmerGR17)

3. 

   9 Jan 2026

   Quietly Quit Relentless Striving

   Becky discusses the concept of "quietly quitting" relentless striving, encouraging listeners to prioritize mindfulness, awareness, and connection to achieve a more balanced and peaceful life.

4. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Why Try Going Dry?

   Becky shares her personal journey with sober curiosity and explores the science behind alcohol's impact on health, encouraging listeners to consider a break from drinking.

5. 

   15 Dec 2025

   Life, Loss, and Legacy

   Becky shares personal stories of loss during the holiday season and reflects on the legacies of loved ones, encouraging listeners to hold space for complex emotions.

6. 

   30 Oct 2025

   Feelings Follow Action

   Becky discusses life updates, reflects on her bodybuilding training, and explores how feelings follow action, emphasizing the importance of intention over specific decisions.

7. 

   7 Sept 2025

   Lightly Languishing? → WOOP your Life!

   Becky shares her growth mindset through bodybuilding and guides listeners to WOOP their lives for realistic goal setting and obstacle planning.

8. 

   31 Aug 2025

   Bullsh*t with Becky

   Becky discusses her retirement, keto journey, and powerlifting with listener Mike, exploring the strength continuum and her interest in bodybuilding.

9. 

   23 Aug 2025

   Back to School; Back to Routine

   Host Becky shares personal updates on early retirement and health screenings, discussing the benefits of routine and preventative care.

10. 

    29 Jul 2025

    15 Fitness Lessons For Life

    Becky shares fitness lessons learned over 15 years, dividing them into movement, recovery, nutrition, and mindset, to help listeners make sustainable lifestyle changes.

11. 

    9 Jul 2025

    6 months down; 6 months to go…

    Becky discusses her journey from teaching to entrepreneurship, reflecting on the first half of 2025 and decluttering strategies to refocus and recommit to meaningful steps forward.

12. 

    23 Apr 2025

    Take 4: Mindful Habit Change+More

    On the 4th episode of Better with Becky, I dive into life updates from the past couple of months, including lots of reading recommendations, before diving into the topic of the day: Mindful Habit Change. Whether you are wanting to break a habit that no longer serves you or cultivate a new, positive habit, if you're that person who is constantly trying (sometimes without success) to shift your behavior in a better direction, this is the episode for you to dive into learning more about the brain and how it works to form habits based on how rewarding our behaviors feel. You'll walk away with a ton of psychology and practical tools and resources to better understand, target, and implement intentional behavior change using mindfulness, rather than relentless striving or discipline. Resources and Tools from this Episode: Mindful Habit Change Deep Dive Blog post with videos (https://medium.com/better-better/mindfulness-for-habit-mapping-and-behavior-change-8510611228de) Dr. Jud’s Habit Mapper (https://drjud.com/mapmyhabit) Dr. Jud’s App: Unwinding Anxiety (https://unwindinganxiety.com) a little bonus on habits from the book Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/3G9lwQv) Other Reading Recommendations: Nonfiction: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman (https://amzn.to/4ikwdx3) Being Mortal by Atul Gawande (https://amzn.to/42gjwxs) Outlive by Peter Attia (https://amzn.to/3QYUyNO) Built to Move by Kelly and Juliet Starrett (https://amzn.to/3Ge4bWW) Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington (https://amzn.to/4cJE3PP) The Sober Curious Reset by Ruby Warrington (https://amzn.to/4465alY) Fiction: Hunger Games Prequel - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (https://amzn.to/3Y9Lrhm) Hunger Games Postquel (is that a thing? Seems like it should be post quarter-quell, iykyk) - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (https://amzn.to/42rLPKM) Want to track your reading? Incidentally, it's World Book Day, a charity event held annually in the United Kingdom and Ireland on the first Thursday in March. On World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK and Ireland is provided with a voucher to be spent on books; the event was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1998! In honor of World Book Day, I suggest you check out my friend Nadia’s (https://www.instagram.com/nodunayo/p/DGTsu93AixT/?hl=en&img_index=1) awesome Indie alternative to Good Reads App, The Story Graph! (https://thestorygraph.com) - Nadia is a Founder, CEO, and Solo Developer / Software Engineer in London, England, but also a badass dancer with a 200-lb back squat who is a sometimes-BWB-member and always-friend-for-life! Content I’ve created since last time that you might find interesting or supportive: Note: you can sign up for my newsletter (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/190/2025-01-03-beckygram-in-your-inbox) to never miss a future post! Chin-up journey and Growing Better with Age (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/464/2025-03-25-build-with-becky-and-grow-better-with-age) Learning Lately: Recommended Reads on Longevity, Aging, and Healthspan (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/497/2025-04-02-learning-lately-recommended-reads-on-longevity-aging-and-healthspan) Related: Who is this Bryan Johnson live-forever guy? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Johnson) Milestone Reflection Post - 6 months without alcohol! (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/530/2025-04-05-6-months-without-alcohol) 10-Mile Disney Race Posts Celebration Post (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/531/2025-04-09-magic-in-every-mile) How I Recovered Post-Race (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/534/2025-04-15-goto-recovery-strategies) Protein Intake + Relationship with Food Posts Protein Coffee + Mindful Eating (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/532/2025-04-11-a-tale-of-three-coffees) Get out of Food Jail - Adopting a “Both-And” rather than an “Either-Or” Mindset (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/536/2025-04-20-get-out-of-food-jail-adopting-a-bothand-not-and-eitheror-mindset) Related Resource: How I quit weekend overeating (https://www.precisionnutrition.com/weekend-overeating) Related Resource: Binge Eating Disorder Resources + Help Lines (https://www.precisionnutrition.com/binge-eating) NSCA Women’s Mentorship Post (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/535/2025-04-16-from-mentee-to-mentor-growth-giving-back) An Epic Weekend at Epic Universe! (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/533/2025-04-14-epic-weekend-update) thanks to Sadie! Imitation vs. Intention - Reflecting on Real, Lasting Results in an AI Ecosystem (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/537/2025-04-21-imitation-vs-intention-real-lasting-results-come-from-real-sustainable-efforts) - thanks Nicole & Nathan (https://www.truantstudio.com/about) for the great chat on intention and AI + the work of creatives during your recent visit! Sign up for my Strength Training Program, Build with Becky: https://www.betterwithbecky.com (https://www.betterwithbecky.com) Current Program is a Unilateral focus Work on Injury prevention, Balance and Proprioception (https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/proprioception-exercises) (the body’s “sixth sense” - ability to perceive its position and movement in space) Address Strength imbalances Side to Side Learn fun combination movement patterns (push-pull) Get in Touch with Comments or Questions, or Request a Future Podcast Episode Topic! podcast@betterwithbecky.com (podcast@betterwithbecky.com)

13. 

    12 Mar 2025

    Cultivating Social Connections

    Better with Becky is a podcast for anyone on the journey toward a stronger self and a better life! Welcome! Article - Harvard's #1 secret to Happiness: Relationships (https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/75-year-harvard-study-1-scientific-secret-happiness-1503068121.html) TED Talk Video - Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness (https://youtu.be/8KkKuTCFvzI?si=QbnkaUQ50Jp1Mu1e&t=342) The "Loneliness Epidemic" (https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf) - Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, Former US surgeon general's advisory and data on the healing effects of social connection and community Article - What Teens Are Saying About Barring Children Under 16 From Social Media (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/learning/what-teens-are-saying-about-barring-children-under-16-from-social-media.html) Book Recommendation: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande (https://amzn.to/3DyGxn1) Book Recommendation: Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity (https://amzn.to/4htby9F) by Peter Attia, MD - author coined the concept of "Healthspan" over "Lifespan" Comment for the podcast or question about my program? Reach me at podcast@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:podcast@betterwithbecky.com).

14. 

    25 Feb 2025

    The 80/20 Rule: Re-Engineered

    My Instagram Post(s) on The Pareto Principle: February 2025 (https://www.instagram.com/beckyjoy/p/DGbFdQcA4Eo/?img_index=1) Oct 2022 (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj_HFQuuPkA/) My Blog Post (https://tinyurl.com/80-20-Rule-Reversed) with links to examples of Pareto Principle in other Domains: Deep Dive into the 80/20 Rule Re-Engineered aka The Pareto Principle (https://tinyurl.com/80-20-Rule-Reversed) 80/20 Rule in Business (https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinkruse/2016/03/07/80-20-rule/#7cc318293814) 80/20 Rule in Healthcare (https://archive.fo/20090802002952/http:/www.projo.com/opinion/contributors/content/CT_weinberg27_07-27-09_HQF0P1E_v15.3f89889.html) 80/20 Rule in Informatics/Computer Science (https://www.crn.com/news/security/18821726/microsofts-ceo-80-20-rule-applies-to-bugs-not-just-features) 80/20 Rule in Crime Prevention (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/dec/12/high-social-cost-adults-can-be-identified-from-as-young-as-three-says-study) Related Resources Mentioned in this Episode 75+ Year Harvard Study: 1 Secret to Happiness (https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/75-year-harvard-study-1-scientific-secret-happiness-1503068121.html) Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/4hPjH9C) Want to learn more about how to get stronger, inside and out? Website: www.betterwithbecky.com (https://www.betterwithbecky.com) Join my Strength Training Program, Build with Becky! members.betterwithbecky.com (https://members.betterwithbecky.com) Follow my Beckygram (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com) for strength training tips, and gentle nutrition guidance: Note: Beckygram also syndicates to my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beckyjoy/), though the links to outside resources won't come through since the app won't allow them! For the best experience, I recommend you subscribe to Beckygram as a Newsletter (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/190/2025-01-03-beckygram-in-your-inbox) Shoot me questions for the podcast or about my program at podcast@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:podcast@betterwithbecky.com)

15. 

    3 Feb 2025

    no its becky

    Better with Becky is a podcast for anyone on the journey toward a stronger self and a better life! Welcome! Want to learn more about how to get stronger, inside and out? Website: www.betterwithbecky.com (https://www.betterwithbecky.com) Join my Strength Training Program, Build with Becky! members.betterwithbecky.com (https://members.betterwithbecky.com) Follow my Beckygram (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com) for strength training tips, and gentle nutrition guidance: Note: Beckygram also syndicates to my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beckyjoy/), though the links to outside resources won't come through since the app won't allow them! For the best experience, I recommend you subscribe to Beckygram as a Newsletter (https://gram.betterwithbecky.com/posts/190/2025-01-03-beckygram-in-your-inbox) Shoot me questions for the podcast or about my program at podcast@betterwithbecky.com (mailto:podcast@betterwithbecky.com)

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