Do Cool Shit Podcast

About Do Cool Shit Podcast

The Do Cool Shit Podcast exists to amplify the stories of people who boldly embrace the process of building their strongest body and mind. We get real about what growth actually looks like - the setbacks, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. Through raw conversations about change, challenges, and what it takes to show up for yourself, we prove that cool shit happens when you stop holding back and start living from a place of strength, integrity, and empowerment. This isn't about perfection - it's about the messy, powerful process of becoming unstoppable.

Publisher

Meryl Binder⏐Wicked Iron Strength

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jul 2025

Latest episode

12 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Life Isn't Supposed To Be Stress Free

   Stress is part of being human. A stress-free life isn’t realistic, and honestly, that may not even be the best goal. In this month’s Meryl + Marcia episode, we’re breaking down what stress actually is, why it isn’t inherently bad, and what happens when your body gets stuck in a chronic stress response. We talk about the difference between helpful stress and the kind that starts running the show, how your perception of a situation impacts your stress response, and why it can feel nearly impossible to “just make the better choice” when your nervous system believes you’re under threat. We also get into the practical side: how to recognize stress in your body, create space between a trigger and your reaction, and use simple tools to help yourself move back toward regulation. In this episode, we talk about: • Why a stress-free life is impossible—and why that’s okay • Helpful stress vs. chronic stress • How your beliefs and perception influence your stress response • Why stress can make logical decision-making harder • Physical signs that you may be dysregulated • Creating space between a stressor and your reaction • Emotional eating, drinking, avoidance, and other “quick relief” behaviors • Why isolation can make stress and rumination worse • Using movement, breathing, connection, and repetitive rhythms to regulate • The difference between choosing something and reacting automatically • Why resilience isn’t about avoiding discomfort • Moving from surviving to living and thriving • Building self-trust through doing hard things And, naturally, we somehow make our way from road rage in a parking garage to labor, powerlifting, cookies, roller coasters, and whether the gym is actually therapy. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what I should do, so why can’t I just do it?”—this one might help you understand what’s actually happening underneath that experience. Because the goal isn’t to eliminate stress...It’s to build your ability to recognize it, work with it, and keep it from making every decision for you. Let's Connect: ⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠ (http://www.wickedironstrength.com) Email: ⁠meryl@wickedironstrength.com⁠ (mailto:meryl@wickedironstrength.com) Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/merylcbc) & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength) Email list: ⁠https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter⁠ (https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter)

2. 

   29 Jul 2026

   What Values Actually Have to Do With Change

   Values aren't a self-help cliché. They're the operating system underneath behaviors, decisions, and how you feel in life. When they're disconnected from how you're actually living, you feel it, even if you can't name it. In this episode, I get into what values actually are, why misalignment shows up as nervous system dysregulation (and what alignment feels like instead), and what I've seen happen with clients when they finally do this work: a new path they didn't expect, and more peace than they thought possible. I also walk you through the values exercise I use with clients: how to identify your 3 core values and 3 values you're leaning into, and why the difference between those two matters more than most people realize. The free values resource mentioned in this episode is available at wickedironstrength.com or linked below. In this episode: Why identifying your values is key in behavior change What values misalignment actually does to your nervous system Personal and client examples What it means to live in values alignment and how you feel it in your body The difference between core values and leaning-into values How to use your values as a compass when you feel stuck or afraid Free resource: Values List + Reflection Exercise (https://go.wickedironstrength.com/values-5227) Let's Connect: ⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠ (http://www.wickedironstrength.com) Email: ⁠meryl@wickedironstrength.com⁠ (mailto:meryl@wickedironstrength.com) Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/merylcbc) & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength) Email list: ⁠https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter⁠ (https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter)

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   The Power of Patience

   We give something two weeks, don't see the result, question ourselves or what we're doing, and switch. Then we wonder why nothing ever seems to work. Patience is the Bold Baddies theme this quarter, and in this episode, I'm getting into what patience actually is (it's not what you think), why it's harder than ever right now, and how to practice it without turning into passive waiting, settling, or lowering your standards. What we cover: Why instant gratification culture makes patience harder now than maybe any point in history, and why your body was never built to move at that speed The difference between patience and passivity: patience is staying engaged in the process, not checking out of it The "replanting" problem: why constantly switching programs, plans, and approaches feels productive but is actually the opposite of consistency How patience builds trust, both in the process and in yourself The connection between patience and intentionality, and the one question that tells you whether you're adjusting because it's needed or because you're uncomfortable 5 practical tools for building patience as an actual skill, including how to build real instant gratification into a slow process on purpose A reflection on the invisible timeline in your head that's quietly driving your decisions Reflection questions: Take a few minutes with these. Write them down if you can. Where do I feel like I "should" be further along? How is that pressure affecting the decisions I'm making today? What would change if I gave myself permission to build instead of rush? Where am I expecting results too quickly, or rushing growth that isn't ready to be rushed? What am I abandoning right now, before it's actually had a chance to work? What would happen if I stayed with this another month? Am I adjusting because it's genuinely needed, or because I'm uncomfortable? Check more out about Bold Baddies (and think about joining next quarter!) (https://go.wickedironstrength.com/bold-baddies) Let's Connect: ⁠www.wickedironstrength.com⁠ (http://www.wickedironstrength.com) Email: ⁠meryl@wickedironstrength.com⁠ (mailto:meryl@wickedironstrength.com) Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/merylcbc⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/merylcbc) & ⁠www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength⁠ (http://www.instagram.com/wickedironstrength) Email list: ⁠https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter⁠ (https://go.wickedironstrength.com/newsletter)

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