Project Swagger with Robin Arzón
Robin Arzón, Peloton VP and ultra-marathon runner, shares weekly tools and mindset shifts to help you level up. Each episode delivers rituals, strategies, and routines from her own life and conversations with high-performance athletes and cultural icons. From the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
THE Shonda Rhimes on The Magic of "Fitting Out" and Doing What Scares You
What is Shonda Rhimes’ most consistent daily habit? How does she enter a negotiation? Why is her goal as a parent to raise stubborn daughters? That’s just a selection of questions I get into today with THE Shonda Rhimes: showrunner, founder, best-selling author, and the mind behind all your favorite shows—I’m talking Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder, Bridgerton... It is no hype
Thoughts Mothers Aren’t Allowed to Say Out Loud
I’m saying the quiet part out loud, y’all. I believe all mammas are superheroes, but that doesn’t mean we want to carry it all. These are the pressures I’ve intentionally rejected in my motherhood journey, from stocking the house with slime to the idea of “cherishing every moment.”
Plus: A special story about my mom and YOUR motherhood toolkit. We asked, and you Project Swagger mammas delivered
The Pregnancy Advice I’m Glad I Rejected & Tips from HYROX Champion Meg Jacoby
Pregnant athletes are not fragile. When I was pregnant, I kept lifting and working out. The week before I gave birth, I PR’d my deadlift.
In this episode: simple guidelines for movement during pregnancy and how I stayed consistent even on the days I could barely roll out of bed. Plus: HYROX World Champion Meg Jacoby shares her best race-day advice and how she models self-love for her daughter.
How Kirsten Ferguson Let Go of Perfection in Motherhood
For the second episode of our series, Motherhood: The Remix, I talk to a mom I deeply admire: Kirsten Ferguson. Kirsten is a Peloton instructor, single mama, and founder of the Ratchet Moms Club. She always wanted to be a mother, but after she had her two daughters, she realized something: she felt unfulfilled.
I love Kirsten’s honesty and vulnerability about her motherhood journey, and we get i
Confessions of an Ambitious Mother: How to Trust Yourself Over the Noise
Modern motherhood has become an unwinnable game, and I’m done playing it that way. In this episode, I’m getting honest about the identity friction I’ve felt as a working mom, why balance is a myth, and how I started trusting my own voice over the noise, setting non-negotiables, and letting go of expectations that didn’t serve me. Plus: the parenting tactics my husband and I use to teach our kids a
Marry Repetition and Consistency = Become a Monster
Today, I break down exactly how I train every week, the only strength training concepts you actually need to know, and a simple starter template that will get you results. Most people aren’t weak because they can’t get strong—they’re weak because they don’t know how to train. No more excuses. We’re building strength at any age and becoming undeniable baddies.
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How to Train Today to Thrive at 95
Heavy lifting has been a game-changer for my health, body confidence, and athleticism. I want that for you. So today, I'm breaking down the key components of an effective strength workout and how to maximize benefits for your longevity and long-term quality of life. Plus: two key mindset shifts from Muhammad Ali and Arnold Schwarzenegger that transformed how I train. This is the toolkit you need t
F**k the Scale, Focus on THIS Number Instead
Entire industries proft on women hating their bodies. F*ck that. Today, I'm sharing the tactics and reframes that have helped me build body confidence on my own terms. I get into my postpartum struggle and the #1 change I made that completely transformed my relationship with my body. Plus: how I got comfortable saying NO and my favorite springtime family activities.
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My Pre-Performance Protocol & Tips for Traveling with Kids
Everything I do to prepare my body and mind for high-stakes, high-stress moments, starting 48 hours before. Use this for your next race or your next big meeting. Plus: why taking rest is the true mark of a disciplined athlete, and my tips for traveling with young kids after Athena and Atlas took their longest flight yet.
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Self-Pity is Poison
If you’re ambitious, you will experience moments of failure. Today, I share the eight concrete steps I rely on to resist the spiral of self-pity and recover from failure. These are steps I developed after a professional setback that stayed with me for years. Plus: how to maintain discipline during a plateau, the difference between a pivot and a failure, and my go-to tricks to level up batch-preppe
My Sleep Toolkit: How I Get 8+ Hours Every Night
Sleep is essential to our health and training. It can also be challenging, especially with young kids. In this episode, I share all the details of my nighttime routine and exactly how I protect and optimize my sleep. From when I eat my last meal to the lights in my bedroom, this is my full sleep toolkit. Plus: my troubleshooting strategies for mind-race, waking up in the middle of the night, and r
Six Questions You Should Ask Yourself & A Call with Dr. Becky!
Journaling is one of the most important tools I’ve used to build self-love. In this episode, I share all the details of my practice, from my biggest journaling mistake to the questions I ask myself over and over. Plus, I call the incredible Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and founder of the parenting platform and community Good Inside. We unpack her number one self-care rule, and what she
Mark Cuban On Aging Backwards, AI, and... Clams?!
I got billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban’s hottest takes on how to live longer and hustle smarter onstage at South by Southwest. Up for discussion: Mark’s shocking, “super-gross,” super high-protein lunch, the biggest mistake you’ll make as you age, the wellness metrics he’s tracking, why AI is a great democratizer of knowledge (and how he’s advising his kids to use it), and the busi
My #1 Visualization Tactic For Building A Multi-Hyphenate Life
I share the tactic that helped me unlock my strengths and build a multi-hyphenate life. This is not about how to take on more side hustles. This is about how to expand thoughtfully and responsibly by learning to leverage your strengths. Plus: resilience after professional failure, my postpartum fitness advice for new moms, and my must-pack travel essentials.
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How I Fuel My Workouts & My Family with Plants
My cookbook is out, y’all! The number one question I get asked is how I fuel. My answer: PLANTS! But I know you want more details, so I collected 75 of my favorite protein-rich plant-based dishes into my new cookbook, Eat to Hustle, out today! In this episode, I break down the key ideas that shape how our bodies fuel and my tips for incorporating more plants into your diet. Plus: the two books tha
Motivation Is The Biggest Lie We’ve Ever Been Sold
Motivation is a lie. Today: how to become the person who takes action before you feel like it. These are the tools Robin implements to build momentum and overcome her worst days.
Plus: her tip for vision boarding when you don’t know how to start, a question to ask yourself when you reach a plateau, and her favorite purse snacks.
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Building the Skill of Self-Talk
The most important conversation you'll ever have is the one happening between your ears. Robin wasn't born with inner confidence: she built it. In the premiere episode of Project Swagger, Robin breaks down the moment that challenged her to transform her inner voice, and shares the strategies that turned her into a self-talk ninja.
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Introducing Project Swagger
It’s time to level up. Introducing Project Swagger, your transformation toolkit. Every week, modern multi-hyphenate Robin Arzón will deliver the tools and mindset shifts you need to trust yourself and make real changes — all in under 30 minutes. Listen for the rituals, strategies, and routines that elevate her hustle.Kingdoms are built brick by brick. Let’s get to work.From the Vox Media Podcast N
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