Built for the Back Forty

Built for the Back Forty

Laurel Carlson

Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
40%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

’m Laurel Carlson — ranch wife, mom, and strength + nutrition coach — here to help you build confidence, discipline, and a healthier relationship with food and fitness without the extremes. On this podcast, we talk real-life strength, sustainable habits, mindset shifts, pregnancy + postpartum seasons, and becoming the woman you’re proud of… even when life feels messy. Join in weekly get inspired by a fellow ranch wife who gets you & your lifestyle demands!

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Recent Episodes

YOURE NOT STUCK - YOURE JUST WAITING FOR PERMISSION

Feb 17, 2026 24m

Are you actually stuck… or are you just waiting for permission?In this episode, I’m unpacking the difference between needing validation and building the capacity to hold more — more ambition, more…

Discipline Over Motivation- The Truth Women Need to Hear

Dec 06, 2025 40m

In this episode, I break down why relying on motivation keeps you stuck — and why discipline is what actually drives real results. Motivation is inconsistent and emotional, but discipline is the…

Back In Action-The Messy, Meaningful, Beautiful Growth of 2025

Nov 21, 2025 47m

In this episode, I’m sitting down and unpacking this past year — the highs, the lows, the disappearing act when pregnancy hit me like a freight train, and everything in between. I talk about what…

Client's Story: Cathy Landecker

Apr 23, 2025 1h 17m

Key Takeaways In This Episode:Cathy integrates fitness into her busy life as a homesteading mom.Discipline through fitness can positively influence kids.Her athletic roots shaped her evolving fitness…

Thriving in a Food Desert: Turning Challenges into Your Advantage

Jan 20, 2025 25m

Living in a food desert might feel like a roadblock to your fitness and nutrition goals, but it doesn’t have to be. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to navigate the challenges of rural living,…

Motivation Is Overrated: Do the Work Anyway + The Gut-Mind-Energy Connection

Jan 13, 2025 35m

Ever wonder why motivation seems to disappear just when you need it most? Spoiler: it's not motivation running the show—it’s dopamine. In this episode, we’re diving into why waiting to feel…

Nutrition Phases Explained: Bulk, Cut, Maintain & Reverse – Your Top Questions Answered!

Jan 05, 2025 34m

n today’s Q&A episode, we’re breaking down the different nutrition phases—bulking, cutting, maintaining, and reverse dieting—in simple terms. I’ll also tackle your burning questions: How often…

Setting Habits for 2025 – Make It Easy, Show Up Imperfectly, and Stay Consistent

Dec 26, 2024 16m

n this episode of The Gritty Fitness Podcast, we’re breaking down three game-changing rules for building habits that actually stick in 2024: 1️⃣ Make it Easy – Start small, keep it simple, and set…

Thanksgiving Without Guilt

Nov 27, 2024 37m

Thanksgiving is here! And for some it can come with a lot of emotions and triggers around this big meal. Today we're tackling just this; how to handle this holiday guilt free, with balance and…

Welcome to Gritty Fitness - Where Grit Meets Greatness

Nov 02, 2024 22m

In this very first episode of Gritty Fitness, we are kicking things off by diving into what it truly means to fuel your grit and unleash your potential. Despite living in a rural setting! Im Laurel,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Built for the Back Forty have?

Built for the Back Forty has published 10 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness.

Is Built for the Back Forty still active?

Built for the Back Forty is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 31m.

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