Fit habits. Real talk.
Thoughts on mindset, training and nutrition from the Marina Minds coaches, in writing and on video.
Ep 9 - The Woman Behind Tahoe 200: Ekta Basu on Losing Herself, Then Finding Her Way Back.
Our guest today has run 200 miles around Lake Tahoe — but this conversation is about so much more than the race. Ekta Basu opens up on what fitness actually gave her: not weight loss, but control, peace of mind, and clarity on who she is outside of wife, mother, daughter. We talk about starting a workout routine as a woman with a full plate, why the scale isn't the point, and why it's okay to be a little selfish sometimes.
If you've ever felt guilty for taking time that's just yours, this one's for you.
Ep 8 - You're Not Lazy. Here's What's Actually Getting in the Way.
You sign up. You show up. You're consistent — and then life happens. Kannan breaks down the five things that derail even the most motivated people, and exactly what to do about each one before it sidesteps you.
Ep 7 - A Training Plan for Mental Strength
You wouldn't show up to run a long race without going through training. So why do we expect mental strength to just happen?
Here's your training plan — warmup, workout, and cooldown — for building a stronger mind.
Podcast Episode 2 — The 3pm Crash: What to do about it
That 3pm crash isn't just tiredness — it's your body sending a signal. In this episode, Kannan breaks down why what you eat, and when you eat it, is quietly running your energy, your mood, and your training. He shares what he learned the hard way while training for his first marathon in Chennai, the two most common eating patterns he sees with clients, and two questions you can ask yourself today to stop the cycle. If your emotions, your soreness, or your exhaustion feel bigger than they should — this one's for you.