Faith, Fitness & Follow-Through: Stop Starting Over and Build Real Discipline EP:168
Faith, Fitness & Follow-Through: Stop Starting Over and Build Real Discipline EP:168  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. Welcome to Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast. In this powerful episode, Faith, Fitness, and Follow-Through, Michael Hicks connects the dots between spiritual growth, physical training, and the identity work required to stay consistent when life gets loud.If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of starting strong and falling off, this episode will challenge you with a Liv2Thrive truth: you don’t rise to your goals, you fall to your identity. We talk about why vague goal-setting is often self-deception, how discipline is built through standards (not moods), and why fitness can become a form of stewardship, resilience, and worship.Michael also breaks down a trauma-informed insight many high achievers miss: for some people, constructive criticism doesn’t feel like information, it feels like danger. That sensitivity can sabotage confidence, relationships, and follow-through unless you build nervous-system capacity and learn to separate feedback from identity.🔥 In this episode you’ll learn:Why faith without follow-through becomes fantasy (and how to shift)How fitness builds more than a body, it builds self-trust and consistencyThe real reason you keep negotiating with yourself and losing momentumHow to handle constructive criticism without spiraling into shameWhy your WHY matters (identity-driven purpose) and what happens when it’s missingLiv2Thrive “Order of Operations”: Identity → Environment → Schedule → Execution📌 Sponsors & Coaching (Liv2Thrive): Want the full “how”? Work with Liv2Thrive through:Mastermind classes1:1 coachingwebinar workshops Plus, join my FREE webinar on Feb 5th, 6:30 PM CST: “Stop Lying to Yourself: The Liv2Thrive Goal-Setting System That Actually Changes Your Life.” (Yes, I still can’t believe my marketing company let me offer this for free.)LINK: below https://forms.gle/s6dEocEW2EKbPvZ47🎁 CBD Sponsor: Elite Nutrition Get 50% OFF at SuperfunGummies.com with code NEWHEIGHTS.👍 If this episode hit you, subscribe, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and share it with someone who’s tired of starting over.Keywords: Michael Hicks, Liv2Thrive, faith and fitness, follow through, discipline, consistency, identity coaching, goal setting, constructive criticism, emotional regulation, trauma informed coaching, mindset, personal development, Christian motivation, habits, self improvement podcastHashtags: #Liv2Thrive #MichaelHicks #FaithAndFitness #Discipline #FollowThrough #IdentityCoaching #GoalSetting #Mindset #Consistency #EmotionalRegulationBuzzsprout Description (SEO optimized)In this episode of Michael Hicks: The Liv2Thrive Podcast, Michael Hicks delivers a high-impact coaching conversation on Faith, Fitness, and Follow-Through. If you keep setting goals but struggle to stay consistent, this episode will reset your mindset and your standards.Michael explains why vague goals keep you stuck, how identity drives habits, and why fitness is more than physical. It’s a daily practice that builds self-trust, resilience, and leadership. You’ll also hear a trauma-informed insight that many people miss: for some, constructive criticism triggers shame and defensiveness because it feels like rejection, not information. That sensitivity can derail growth unless you learn to separate feedback from identity and build emotional capacity.You’ll learn:Why faith without execution leads to frustrationHow fitness builds discipline and emotional strengthThe Liv2Thrive Order of Operations: Identity → Environment → Schedule →Support the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...