I Don't Do Status Quo : Recent Episodes

Vivian Fong

After a 10 year struggle with accepting her reserved and quiet nature, trying to “fit in” and be “normal”, Vivian, a 22 year old holistic health coach, personal trainer and yoga teacher, finally came to a realisation that being "normal" was non-existent.

Through authentic and vulnerable conversation, the "I Don't Do Status Quo" Podcast taps into everything health, wellness, mindset and what it truly means to take care of yourself. We learn how to break free of the barriers that continue to block us, and tap into our own uniqueness, individuality and differences, especially in one's 20's.

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Hi Loves!! Another episode for your Thursday! How many of us say we’re going to eat healthier, exercise, and then life gets in the way, or we get discouraged and leave it hanging? Well you’re not alone. Soooo many people struggle with breaking into a healthy routine, there are so many pains and troubles surrounding the industry. That’s why I strive to empower you to find the combination of healthy practices that make you feel your best, and dive into YOU first, and what you really want before letting the industry consume you.

In this episode, we cover:

  • The most pressing pains stopping people from getting into the health and wellness world
  • How you can overcome these pains

Connect with Viv:

  • Instagram: @vivianxfong https://www.instagram.com/vivianxfong/
  • Podcast: “I don’t do status quo” https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygGbVRIhZYEz3ujElz9WG?si=a900360c7450468a
  • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured
  • Website: https://vivian-fong.com/
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because a sustainable, long-term, self-led and self-crafted routine is THE best routine for you, so lets talk sustainable fitness today, shall we :) because lets face it, how easy is it to fall off a fitness routine if you're not LOVINGGG what you're doing!!

In this episode, we cover

  • LOVING what you're doing, even through the discomfort and finding YOUR type of movement practice

  • Seeing the long-term journey for what it is, rather than fixating on one workout session itself

  • Eating habits and the parts of lifestyle that happen outside of the gym to AID your gym practice and performance

  • Dealing with the times where life gets challenging and hectic and how to adapt fitness to it

  • The mindset and the approach to looking at fitness as a long-term practice

That's it loves, hope you enjoyed this one :)

CONNECT!!

Instagram: @vivianxfong https://www.instagram.com/vivianxfong/

Podcast: “I don’t do status quo” https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygGbVRIhZYEz3ujElz9WG?si=a900360c7450468a

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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Hi Lovely! We are back with another episode, this time being more practical and reflective. It is soooo common to face moments of slow, moments where it just seems like we aren't making any progress and even moments where we just want to give up in general and regress to our old habits. But I'm here to tell you that this is very, very common and you are 10000% not alone. I know it can be super frustrating, but in the best way possible, this period of time is so necessary for self-reflection, which can empower you to make changes that will move your progress forward. Hope these questions sparked a little something in you :) You got this!! 

CONNECT!

Instagram: @vivianxfong https://www.instagram.com/vivianxfong/

Podcast: “I don’t do status quo” https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygGbVRIhZYEz3ujElz9WG?si=a900360c7450468a

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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Hi LOVES!! We're back on the pod, this time, with a more fine-tuned, important message and guiding path. Have you ever been tired and overwhelmed of the harsh portrayal of the health and wellness space? You're not alone. Here, we're tapping into a self-led, individualized path of wellness because no one is the same human being - we all have super different interests, ways of thought, perspectives, upbringings...etc. All thorughout life we are taught to do things FOR others, listen to what others think is best for us, yet we neglect ourselves in the midst of it all. If you're ready to flip the switch and listen to YOU, let YOUR preferences and passion guide your way and make health work in your favor, you're in the right spot. I'm so honored to have you here, lets get into it, right here, right now!! 

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birthday episode! 22 things i learnt in 22 years. been a heck of a ride but here are some of my fundamental lessons so far <3

  1. start small. Start now. One small change. One small act. You never know where that can take you.

  2. The relationship you have with yourself is the most important relationship you will ever have

  3. Learn to enjoy alone time

  4. Confidence is just an energy game

  5. Do not force anything in your life

  6. Ditch the timeline

  7. Rejection is redirection

  8. A no now is not a no forever

9 No one really knows what they’re doing + there is always time to switch it up

10 Who you surround yourself with is gold

11 Getting out of your comfort zone and facing the fear anyways leads you to such great outcomes

12 Things turn out better than you would have ever imagined

13 Invest in friendships and they don’t have to be your age

14 Keep learning in whatever way that seems, keep an open mind

15 Don’t take things too seriously

16 Rest is a necessity

17 Only work for people who align with your values — do things with intention

18 Nothing is worth more than your happiness and mentality

19 Focus on the depth, the intention, the feeling, not the pretty and superficial

20 Consistency and showing up everyday regardless will take you further than you know

21 It’s up to YOU to create the life you want. No one’s coming to save you.

22 You have nothing but your health

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We’ll panic when our phones are at 1%, but how often do we panic when we’re at 1%?

The ability to slow down and recharge in today’s society is…hard!! We live in a reality where we are judged by our accomplishments and how MUCH we achieve on the outside. Rest is seen as “lazy” and something “earned for” and when we do take it, we feel guilty that we “should” be doing more. In this episode we break down just WHY we need rest, how to reframe the mindset we have about rest, the types of rest and what it really means to rest. The only way to keep something sustainable, maintainable and high quality is to slow down, recharge, then go again.

Take your rest, before you think you need it loves!! Sending you so much love this week :) 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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in a world where numbers are everything, it’s hard to see beyond them sometimes.

chasing numbers isn't a bad thing - they can be super motivating at times - but when the intention behind a goal is rooted in a number, that's when it can throw one off. Do things because you love them so much, not because you’re being forced to hit a certain number. It'll come when you start to enjoy what you're doing, keep it consistent and let loose a little! That's when you'll see change. 

I used to be so number driven in every aspect of my life, which tied me up into a box and placed so much unnecessary stress and tension on myself. now focusing on how much i love the process of my craft and taking myself away from the numerical goal has brought so much love and passion into what i do! So much freedom and ease after realizing this little mindset switch :) 

CONNECT

Instagram: @vivianxfong

TikTok: @vivianxfong

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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Because even the wellness space has indirectly primed us that wellness should look, feel and be a certain way. It's not about being 100% clean every single day, obsessing over a single pillar of wellness or feeling the need to be doing everything the world tells you to do in order to be "healthy". It's more about getting in tune with yourself and having the awareness to advocate for you, to say "yes" to some wellness trends and "no" to others. Wellness, at the end of the day, should ADD to your life, not to take away and cause stress. 

CONNECT

Instagram: @vivianxfong

TikTok: @vivianxfong

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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Hello!! Today we are talking all about excuses that keep you in a box of comfort and "normal", and how to break out of it. I share my journey into yoga teacher training and how I was the youngest and maybe the least experienced in the room, but didn't let that stop me from diving into my passion. I talk about reframing mindsets and taking a deeper dive into what your excuses are telling you. Remember that you have the power to step out of the excuses you tell yourself and step into a place higher than them. Once you pass that threshold, there is no limit to what you can acheive. 

CONNECT

Instagram: @vivianxfong

TikTok: @vivianxfong

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com 

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Sharing some of my biggest lessons learnt that have helped me navigate the world of fitness and personal training. From starting out from scratch to having a few months of experience behind my back, the first few steps are ALWAYS the hardest but FILLED with the most growth. Most of the time we hear stories from day 0 to day 300, but I want to share my steps from going from day 0 to day 90. I am still learning SO much on the daily and it is so fulfilling to see the clients that I have now progress and improve (really my favourite thing about being a trainer :)).

Let me sum them up here!

Just start

You’re going to start of clueless

You are always ON

Every client is unique

Every trainer is unique

Having your own self-practice is crucial

Coaches need coaches too

Confidence is key

You are not for everyone

You are going to feel imposter syndrome

CONNECT

Instagram: @vivianxfong

TikTok: @vivianxfong

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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From me seeing myself as a “problem that needed to be fixed” to 10 years later, finding a headspace that allows me to live as authentically as I can - here’s my story and the many, many ways I don’t fit status quo.

It took steps into musical theatre, voice lessons, ballet, yoga and now fitness for me to find what I stand for, my values and how I want to show up day-to-day and own that, be okay with that, and show up as authentically as I can with my decisions and daily actions. By no means am I “perfect” now, that will never happen. I am alwayssss learning and still have a long way to go.

Choosing to not drink and party as a 21 year old, not liking coffee, starting a business at 21 and my quiet, reserved personality are some of the MANY ways I don't follow status quo. It is tough to stand out and be questioned, but it is even harder to be trapped in your own mind, showered by the thought of wishing you could just live the way you wanted to.  

I hope you took away a little something from this. Sending you all the love and thank you all for so much support! :)

CONNECT 

Instagram: @vivianxfong 

TikTok: @vivianxfong 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q/featured

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com

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Welcome to the "I don't do status quo" Podcast! I am SO excited to be FINALLY starting something I've wanted to start for a majority of this year but never got myself to do. Here, I explain what the "Status Quo" is, why I chose to name my podcast "I don't do status quo" and what I hope you get out of listening to my talks. I cannot wait for the future episodes I've lined up and I am so grateful to have you here listening to me weekly! 

CONNECT

Instagram: @vivianxfong 

TikTok: @vivianxfong 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbIZfFax0PBFceyvAZn-_Q

Website: https://vivian-fong.com/

Email: vivianfongbiz@gmail.com