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The Identity Shift That Changed Our Health & Fitness Journey

For years, we said we were going to get in the best shape of our lives. And for years, we followed the same cycle: get serious, lose weight, celebrate a little progress—and eventually gain it back.

This time was different.

In this episode of Design to GlideWell, we talk honestly about the six-month health and fitness journey that changed much more than our bodies. We unpack the mindset shift that finally made consistency possible—and why changing your identity may be more powerful than following the perfect diet or workout plan.

We talk about stopping drinking, learning how to cook, prioritizing our health, using DEXA scans to understand progress beyond the scale, and using AI to take some of the guesswork out of nutrition and fitness.

We also get real about the parts nobody sees: plateaus, hunger, missed workouts, imperfect days, changing goals, and the frustration of realizing that transformation takes longer than you expect.

But perhaps the biggest lesson has nothing to do with weight.

When everything else in our lives felt uncertain, taking care of ourselves became the one thing we could control. Health and fitness became our “steady in the storm”—a daily commitment that helped rebuild confidence, discipline, and identity along the way.

Because sometimes the biggest transformation isn't changing your body.

It's changing who you believe you are.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why our previous weight-loss attempts never lasted
• The identity shift that finally made things stick
• Why the scale doesn't tell the whole story
• What DEXA scans revealed about our progress
• Losing body fat while building or maintaining muscle
• How AI became part of our health and fitness routine
• Why progress photos can be more powerful than the scale
• Learning to cook and completely changing our relationship with food
• The importance of consistency over perfection
• Why getting in shape takes longer than you think
• How prioritizing our health helped us rebuild confidence during a major season of change

This isn't a story about a perfect transformation.

It's the story of finally becoming the people we kept saying we wanted to be.

This episode reflects our personal experiences and is not intended as medical, fitness, or nutrition advice.

Hosted by Ethan Glidewell & Sarah Glidewell

You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel

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For years, we believed Airbnb investing was the fastest path to building wealth.

After renovating multiple properties, navigating changing regulations, spending more than we ever had on our latest lake house, and building businesses alongside real estate... our perspective completely changed.

In this episode, we're sharing the lessons we wish someone had told us five years ago.

We talk about:
• Why we spent 2.5× more on our newest Airbnb, Black Pearl
• The luxury upgrades that were actually worth every dollar
• The expensive mistakes we'd never make again
• Why we're shifting our focus from buying more Airbnbs to building cash-flowing businesses
• The truth about real estate, cash flow, taxes, and long-term wealth
• Launching Black Pearl and its first booking results
• Why we left Michigan and moved to Texas
• What's next for us and our businesses

This isn't an anti-Airbnb episode.

It's an honest conversation about how our mindset has evolved after five years of building, investing, and learning the hard way.

If you're an entrepreneur, Airbnb host, real estate investor, or someone trying to build financial freedom, we hope this episode helps you avoid a few of the mistakes we made.

🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, real estate, design, business, and building a life you're proud of.

Hosted by Ethan Glidewell & Sarah Glidewell

You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel

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What does success look like after you've already achieved the dream?

In this episode of Designed to GlideWell, Sarah sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Zoe Burgoff to talk about the journey from renting out a simple yurt on Airbnb to building over $3 million in equity in just a few years.

But this conversation goes far beyond short-term rentals.

Zoe shares how quitting alcohol at 22 changed the trajectory of her life, why she and her husband ignored trends and built wealth their own way, the realities of raising a child while developing real estate projects, and the surprising question many successful Airbnb investors are asking themselves today:

"What's next?"

Whether you're building a business, investing in real estate, navigating parenthood, or simply trying to create a life aligned with your values, this episode is packed with honest insights on discipline, lifestyle design, long-term wealth, and staying true to your own path.

🎙 In this episode:
• How a $16,000 yurt launched a real estate empire
• Building $3M+ in equity without chasing trends
• Why sobriety became a competitive advantage
• The truth about Airbnb in 2026
• Parenting, entrepreneurship, and creating freedom by design
• Why successful investors are looking beyond short-term rentals

If you've ever wondered what happens after you "make it," this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Ethan Glidewell & Sarah Glidewell

You can view the video & audio version on our Youtube Channel

Thanks for listening!