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Beyond the Body

Beyond the Body

By: Christina Slater
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“Beyond the Body” is a podcast for people who dare to look within, challenge their conditioning, and embrace discomfort to evolve their mind, body, and life.


Join host Christina Slater as she explores the psychology behind your habits and the shadows that shape patterns like binge eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and self-sabotage in your fitness journey.

Expect raw conversations about body image, mindset, relationships, self-trust, and the deeper inner work most coaches won’t touch — the work that transforms your mind, your body, and your life from the inside out.


If you want to get fit, get inspired, think deeper, and explore the parts of fitness no plan ever talks about, you’re in the right place.

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Episodes
  • EP191: Fire: Creator, Destroyer, Teacher - Element Series

    EP191: Fire: Creator, Destroyer, Teacher - Element Series
    Jun 26 2026

    What can fire teach us about healing, growth, relationships, spirituality, and becoming the person you're meant to be?


    In this episode, Christina explores fire through multiple lenses: literal, astrological, Ayurvedic, plant medicine, personal development, and even industrial firefighting.


    She explores fire's dual nature as creator and destroyer, the "fire triangle," and how those same principles apply to emotional suppression, self-sabotage, relationships, and transformation. She also dives into the role of fire in the body through the solar plexus, digestion, gut health, ancient healing systems, and medical astrology.


    Inspired by a recent trip to Texas to observe firefighter training, this episode ultimately asks why humans have always been captivated by fire, and what we've forgotten since modern life distanced us from it.


    Topics Discussed:


    • Fire as both destruction and creation: Why transformation requires something old to burn away
    • The symbolism of fire in Tarot, astrology, human language, and ancient medicine
    • Fire as the element of passion, courage, vitality, sexuality, and personal transformation
    • The Fire Triangle and lessons from industrial firefighting
    • Fort McMurray wildfires, controlled burns, and why suppression and unresolved conflict create emotional "fuel loads"
    • Fire as ritual and connection: Campfires, ceremony, BBQ, and creating meaning
    • How fire shaped human evolution: from cooking to brain development
    • Gut health, emotional regulation, and the gut-brain connection
    • The solar plexus, digestion, and the fire element in astrological and Ayurvedic medicine
    • Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, aloe, and the energetic language of herbs
    • Building a daily "elements check-in" practice (fire, water, air, earth) for more intentional living
    • Synchronicities, symbolism, and finding deeper connections in everyday life


    The question isn't whether fire exists in your life.. it's what are you willing to let it burn, and what are you ready to ignite?🔥


    Don’t forget to drop a comment letting Christina know which element you want covered next:


    🌊 Water: emotions, intuition, relationships

    💨 Air: thoughts, cognition, mindset

    🌍 Earth: body, career, physical reality


    Key Links:

    📱 Christina's Instagram

    💪 Cut & Conquer Instagram

    📝 Coaching Application

    🌍 Free FB Community

    🧠 Free “Skool” Fitness Material


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    56 mins
  • EP190: Becoming Fit, Healthy & Unapologetically Yourself - with Karley

    EP190: Becoming Fit, Healthy & Unapologetically Yourself - with Karley
    Jun 14 2026

    This episode is a full-circle look at what happens when fitness stops being JUST about weight loss, and becomes the catalyst for deeper personal growth.


    Christina is joined by her longtime friend and client Karley to reflect on how much they have both changed since meeting in 2018. From confidence and body image to binge eating, relationships, and belief systems, this conversation is about learning how to actually embody the person you keep saying you want to become.


    Karley shares her 160 pound weight loss journey, the foundation she had to build to make it last, and why quick fixes, surgery, medications, supplements, and social media trends can never replace the deeper work of learning to trust yourself, fuel your body, and build a life you can actually sustain.


    This episode is raw, funny, honest, and deeply human. It is about friendship, healing, letting go of old versions of yourself, and choosing who you want to become instead of living by the beliefs, stereotypes, and opinions that were handed to you.


    Key Topics Discussed:

    • Karley’s journey with bipolar disorder, emotional regulation, and rebuilding her relationship with her mom
    • Christina’s business growth, binge eating struggles, sleep issues, and control patterns
    • The addictive comfort of pain, trauma, and chaos
    • Outgrowing relationships that once served you
    • How a healthy body and relationship with food creates space for deeper change
    • Ozempic, peptides, and PEDs — when they're a tool vs a crutch
    • Why crash diets, generic plans, and social media keep people stuck
    • Realistic meal prep systems for busy people
    • Choosing your beliefs instead of inheriting them from your family, culture, workplace, or social media
    • Becoming more authentic and caring less about other people’s opinions
    • Honest friendships and being truly seen by someone who knows the real you


    Key Links:

    📱 Christina's Instagram

    💪 Cut & Conquer Instagram

    📝 Coaching Application

    🌍 Free FB Community

    🧠 Free “Skool” Fitness Material


    Want to try Female-Focused Beef Organ Supplements?

    👑 Get 25% OFF Primal Queen

    No discount code needed, simply use the link above.


    🌶️ Healthy Devil Seasoning

    [DISCOUNT CODE: BEYONDTHEBODY10]


    Episodes Mentioned:

    EP162: Karley’s 160lb Weight Loss Journey

    EP163: Weight Loss Surgery, Fitness Shaming & Relationships: What No One Talks About

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • EP189: Psycho-Spiritual Growth via the Enneagram - Part 3

    EP189: Psycho-Spiritual Growth via the Enneagram - Part 3
    May 30 2026
    This is not a “cute personality test” overview. This is deep inner-shadow work, emotional excavation, and probably one of the most confronting episodes in this entire show.In Part 3 of 3, Christina breaks down psycho-spiritual growth via the Enneagram framework, exploring how each type’s core fixation, passion, defense mechanism, and virtue reveal the unconscious patterns that shape their personality. If you’ve ever wondered why certain people trigger you, why relationships expose parts of you that solitude never will, or why your own personality can feel like both your greatest strength and biggest weakness, this episode will land.Christina walks through each Enneagram type with deeply personal stories, relationship examples, provocative insights, and practical guidance to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and the people closest to you.This is shadow work made personal, and if something in here makes you want to turn it off — that's probably where you need to really lean in.If you are new to this series, start with Episode 187 or, even better, Episode 183 for the deeper foundation.Key Topics Discussed:What psycho-spiritual growth actually meansDefining your ego, soul, personality, and true selfThe fixation, passion, and virtue of each typeHow your type’s fixation creates confirmation bias and limits your perception Mental and emotional patterns driving your behavior at the deepest levelThe role of subtypes: self-preservation, social, and sexual instincts How relationships become mirrors for your unresolved patternsDifferent forms of procrastinationCommon defense mechanisms of each typeWhat each type needs in relationships — and what they wish you knew but probably won't tell you Chapters00:00 Intro + Warning: This episode is deep inner work04:17 What psycho-spiritual growth actually means07:18 Passion vs. fixation vs. virtue vs. defense mechanism17:22 The head, heart, and body centers explained30:00 Instincts, subtypes, and instinctual stacking26:39 Why subtypes can matter more than wings30:16 Why relationships are necessary for true growth39:14 Type 8: vengeance, lust, innocence, and denial53:55 Type 9: indolence, sloth, right action, and dissociation01:04:29 Type 1: resentment, anger, serenity, and reaction formation01:13:22 Type 2: flattery, pride, humility, and repression01:25:24 Type 3: vanity, self-deceit, veracity, and identification01:47:03 Type 4: melancholy, envy, equanimity, and introjection01:58:06 Type 5: stinginess, avarice, non-attachment, and surrender02:35:31 Type 6: cowardice, fear, courage, and projection02:48:45 Type 7: planning, gluttony, sobriety, and rationalization03:02:55 Final reflections: your personality is not the enemy, but it is not the whole truth Take the Enneagram Test Below:https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Instinctual Subtype Stacking Quiz:https://evolvingenneagram.com/instinctual-stacking-guide-questionnaire More Enneagram Resources:🧠 Enneagram Typecast Podcast🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Your Enneagram in Relationships EpisodesOther Beyond the Body Episodes Mentioned:EP188: The Enneagram Breakdown You Didn't Know You Needed - Part 2Ep 187: The Medicalization of Personality - Part 1Ep 186: Why You’re Being Misunderstood - Part 3Ep 184: Exposing the Patterns Keeping Us Stuck - Part 2Ep 183: Releasing Self Judgment: The Illusion of Perfection - Part 1Key Links:📱 Christina's Instagram 💪 Cut & Conquer Instagram📝 Coaching Application🌍 Free FB Community🧠 Free “Skool” Fitness MaterialWant to try Female-Focused Beef Organ Supplements?👑 Get 25% OFF Primal QueenNo discount code needed, simply use the link above.🌶️ Healthy Devil Seasoning[DISCOUNT CODE: BEYONDTHEBODY10] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    3 hrs and 10 mins
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