Change Your Language Your Life | Fitness & Finance Ep. 48

In this episode of Fitness & Finance Radio, Jeff Smith, Jennifer Scherer, and Tony Shore discuss how changing your language can change your life. From fitness goals and nutrition habits to budgeting and financial discipline, the words we use can shape our mindset, identity, and actions. Jeff and Jennifer share practical examples of replacing negative self-talk with language that creates possibility, progress, and confidence. Learn how small shifts in the way you speak to yourself can help you build strength, make better choices, stay consistent, and move forward in both health and finances. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Fitness & Finance Radio 00:28 - Tony Shore introduces Jeff Smith and Jennifer Scherer 01:19 - A lighthearted conversation about sunshine, tanning, and vitamin D 03:26 - Jeff and Jennifer discuss learning more about physical therapy 04:14 - Creating a welcoming experience for clients and patients 05:12 - Introducing the topic: Change Your Language, Change Your Life 05:32 - How negative self-talk affects fitness, finance, and mindset 06:32 - Turning limiting beliefs into supportive questions 07:02 - Why “I am” statements shape your identity 08:20 - Reframing habits, discipline, and healthier choices 09:04 - Applying positive language to bills, budgeting, and gratitude 10:02 - Jeff shares how changing his identity helped his fitness journey 12:16 - Overcoming outside pressure and building confidence through wins 13:46 - Jennifer explains how trainers help clients move past self-doubt 15:23 - Speaking truth in a way that creates possibility 15:57 - Reframing failure as a strategy that did not work 17:43 - How sarcasm and self-deprecating humor can affect mindset 18:43 - Deciding whose criticism deserves your attention 19:24 - Asking whether you would speak that way to someone you love 20:41 - Watching your language in everyday life 22:38 - Final reminder: change your language, change your life 23:01 - How to connect with Jeff Smith and Jennifer Scherer 👉 Connect with Jeff Smith: Website: www.theretirementsmith.com Phone: 540-371-9777 👉 Connect with Jennifer Scherer: Website: www.fburgfitness.com Phone: 540-479-1877 The views and experiences shared in this podcast are our personal opinions and lived experiences. Nothing shared is intended to defame, identify, or harm any individual. This platform exists to educate, empower, and encourage personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and seek professional guidance if needed.