Mike Needs a Plan

Jan 20 2025 30 ep. 41 mins 13

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I lost 110 pounds, but I'm most proud of keeping it off. Together, we're going to do the same thing. How do we do the same thing? By not doing the same things we've been doing. That means we'll need a plan -- yes, including me. I don't know everything, and if you're living this life right, you shouldn't, either. It's not about diets, it's not about exercise, it's about healing the mind. Build your plan with me, Mike Pridgen! Be kind to yourself! Join the free community Discord and connect with me at the link below https://linktr.ee/mikepridgen Show logo by Caitlin Cook IG: cooklin_comics

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