Alison Carnegie and Marlon Gordon discuss the importance of self-care, prioritizing oneself, and finding motivation in fitness. Alison shares her journey from college to joining the military and working in lab sciences, eventually transitioning to clinical lab advising and consulting in the field of oncology. The conversation explores the importance of taking responsibility for one's health and the significance of mental toughness and the human body's resilience.Tune in as they explore the connection between fitness and mental toughness, sharing practical insights and real-world experiences.===========================Connect with us! ===========================Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine July 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/678482919/===========================Connect with our Guest!===========================Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-carnegie/Alison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carnegie_coaching/"Carnegie Coaching": https://www.facebook.com/Carnegie1coach/===========================================Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================================➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00: Introduction and Reconnecting07:05: Finding Motivation in Fitness16:46: Putting on the Oxygen Mask First: Prioritizing Yourself23:44: Following Track and Field and Joining the Military32:44: Transitioning Careers: Clinical Lab Advising and Consulting33:19: Working in Sick Care, Not Healthcare36:15: The Benefits of Weightlifting for Women41:49: Building Muscle and Lifting Heavy50:19: The Resilience of the Human Body58:14: Confidence and Doing Hard Things01:09:26: Accessibility of Fitness Resources through Online Coaching01:11:00: Final Remarks