In this high-energy episode of Sisters-in-Law of Attraction, Sam and Christine welcome a truly special guest: Coach Rob Johnson, the heartbeat and founder of Built Strong, one of Central California’s most community-driven gyms.

Rob shares how fitness has always been his vehicle to connect with people, and how he intentionally created a place where everyone feels seen, welcomed, encouraged, and part of something bigger. From fun nicknames to electric early-morning energy, he explains why the mental and emotional components of fitness matter just as much as the physical ones.

Together, the three dive into habits, motivation, trust, courage, and how small shifts—both in the gym and in your mindset—create lasting personal transformation.

Rob’s philosophy: fitness is the doorway, but people are the purpose.

Nicknames, daily greetings, and energetic coaching—why making people feel known changes everything.

Most struggles aren’t about reps or macros—they’re about motivation, habits, and self-talk.

Motivation gets you started, but habits and environment sustain you.

Courage to show up, try something new, and trust the process is what develops true confidence.

Whether it’s 5 a.m. or midday, Rob’s energy sets the tone—helping people carry high-vibe momentum into their day, families, and communities.

Christine shares how she uses workouts to move stuck energy, tension, and stress from her body.

Sam and Christine connect Rob’s coaching style with the core philosophy of this podcast: small adjustments in thinking, habits, and energy can radically transform your life.

Coach Rob is a 24-year veteran in personal training and the creator of Built Strong, a gym built on connection, encouragement, playfulness, and high-vibration community.

He believes in meeting people exactly where they are—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and helping them build trust in themselves one small habit at a time.

Built Strong is a community-driven fitness center in Fresno, California, led by Coach Rob Johnson. It’s known for its upbeat, welcoming environment where fitness blends with mindset, encouragement, and connection. Members are greeted by name (or nickname!), supported in their individual journeys, and uplifted by a high-vibe atmosphere from the moment they walk through the door.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced athlete, Built Strong is designed to meet you where you are—and help you grow from there.

• Address: 6716 N Cedar Ave #101, Fresno, CA 93710

• Phone: (559) 777-9303

• Website: https://www.builtstrong.fitness

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtstrong_fresno

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuiltStrongFresno

Big Takeaways

• Setbacks aren’t failures—they’re feedback.

• Small tweaks create big results.

• Confidence is earned through courage and consistency.

• Your energy affects the people around you—choose intentionally.

• Community can transform your relationship with fitness and with yourself.

If You Loved This Episode…

• Follow Coach Rob and Built Strong for daily inspiration and mindset shifts.

• Share this episode with someone who needs a boost in their fitness or mindset journey.

• Try the “pause → reflect → reset” approach the next time you get off track.

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In this episode of Sisters-in-Law of Attraction, Sam and Christine dive into the science and practice of rewiring your brain—so you can stop living in worst-case-scenario mode and start living in joy, gratitude, and peace.

Christine shares what she’s learned about negativity bias, why our brains latch onto bad experiences like Velcro and let the good slide off like Teflon, and how neuroplasticity gives us real power to change our thought patterns. Sam brings a deeply personal story about her mom’s third round of breast cancer, and how choosing faith, hope, and trust in her medical team completely shifted the emotional and physical experience of a very scary situation.

Together, they unpack a simple, repeatable process for catching negative thoughts in the moment, gently shifting them, and wiring in new, more empowering beliefs—on purpose.

• 🧠 Negativity bias & survival mode

  Why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios (even over “just an email” or a routine medical appointment) and how that used to serve us—but often hurts us now.

• 👶 From innocent kids to fearful adults

  How we go from carefree children to adults who anticipate everything that could go wrong, and the role of ego and learned patterns in that shift.

• 🙏 Sam’s mom, breast cancer & radical trust

  A powerful story about asking for a miracle, trusting a new surgeon, and how her mom’s mindset changed the whole feel of a very serious medical visit.

• 😰 The real cost of stress on the body

  Racing heart, sweaty palms, stomach aches, cortisol spikes—how chronic stress impacts even a healthy body, and especially someone already battling illness.

• 🌬️ Breathwork, meditation & the nervous system

  Why simply focusing on your breath can move you into a parasympathetic state (rest-and-digest), calm your body, and create space for a new thought.

• 🌟 Gratitude as a physical intervention

  How genuine gratitude connects you to something bigger than yourself (God, Source, higher power) and has real, physical benefits for your health and mood.

• 🧩 Your limbic system & subconscious mood

  What happens in the limbic part of the brain when you start “thinking about what you’re thinking,” and how that slowly shifts your underlying mindset.

Christine breaks down a simple process inspired by neuroscience (“neurons that fire together wire together”) to help you intentionally rewire your brain:

1. Notice

   Catch the negative thought or body sensation in real time.

   • “My stomach just dropped.”

   • “My brain just went straight to worst case.”

2. Reflect / Shift

   Get curious instead of spiraling.

   • Where am I feeling this?

   • What am I actually afraid of?

   • How can I say what I do want instead of what I don’t want?

3. Reverse & Marinate

   Consciously choose the new thought—and sit in it.

   • Say the new, positive version out loud.

   • Let it “marinate” for a few breaths so it actually has time to sink in and form a new pathway.

Over time, these tiny, repeated choices are how you unstick old Velcro-thoughts and build new, supportive ones.

You may not be able to control the outcome of every situation—but you can choose your thoughts, your focus, and your energetic posture toward life. That choice has real emotional, spiritual, and physical impact.

• Share it with someone who tends to go straight to worst-case scenario.

• Try the Notice → Reflect → Reverse practice once today and see how it feels.

• Follow/subscribe to Sisters-in-Law of Attraction so you don’t miss future episodes on joy, gratitude, and practical mindset tools.

Thanks for listening. We’re so glad you’re in this community with us. 💛

As our children grow, we grow right alongside them. And every new stage requires a shift—not just in how we parent, but in how we see ourselves.

In this episode, Sam and Christine continue their conversation on pivoting through life transitions, especially in motherhood. Sam introduces her P.I.V.O.T. framework to help navigate the emotional and personal changes that happen as children move from littles to teens to young adults:

P — Purpose

I — Innovate

V — Value yourself

O — Opportunity

T — Test your limits

Whether you’re deep in the busy teen years or looking ahead toward launching your birdies, this conversation invites you to step into your next chapter with intention, joy, and a whole lot of grace.

You are allowed to evolve.

You are allowed to take up space.

You are allowed to become the main character in your story.

We’re so glad you’re here. 🤍