Cheese Curds and Coffee
Cheese Curds & Coffee is a podcast for people with small-town roots and big-life dreams. Hosted by Katie—a Wisconsin girl turned entrepreneur—and her husband Allen, each episode is an experiment in growth, courage, and consistency. Together, they take on weekly life challenges designed to uncover limiting beliefs, improve habits, and chase down their next-level life—with a little laughter (and maybe some Midwest stubbornness) along the way.
Whether it’s waking up at 5am for a week, cutting screen time in half, or facing down long-held fears, each challenge is a chance to grow forward—and bring you with them. Because here, it’s not just about cheesy metaphors and good coffee. It’s about building a big life one bold step at a time.
We challenge each other so you can challenge yourself.
Episodes
21 episodes
S2E20: You Know What to Do. So Why Aren’t You Doing It?
Most of us already know at least one thing that would make our lives better.We know the workout would help.We know the budget matters.We know we should eat better.We know we should have the conversation.We kno...
S2E19: The Week the Plan Got Messy
Life got messy this week.We went over budget. We blew through macros. A meaningful Disney day with friends cost more than planned. Allen ate too much trail mix and paid for it. The podcast and YouTube launch got harder than expected. Vid...
S2E18: Stop Waiting. Start Building.
What are you waiting for?In this episode of Cheese Curds & Coffee, Katie and Allen talk about what it means to stop waiting and start building your life — before the plan is perfect, before you feel ready, and before you know exactly...
Why Missing the Goal Doesn’t Mean You Failed
Katie didn’t win her competition. Allen trained for 8 weeks to hit his 5K goal and missed it by 2 seconds.But does missing the goal mean you failed?In this episode of Cheese Curds & Coffee, Allen and Katie return after a 6-mon...
Eating With Awareness – What Tracking Taught Us About Ourselves
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 16, we explore tracking as a tool for awareness, not control. Most people think logging m...
Design Your Fuel Rhythm: Why Systems Beat Willpower Every Time
Episode 15: Design Your Fuel Rhythm – Why Systems Beat Willpower Every TimeHey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 15, we tackle ...
Reasons Over Rules – Why Most Diets Fail and How Your Why Changes Everything
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 14, we tackle why most diets fail and how understanding your “why” can completely change ...
Fueling the Future You
Episode 13: Fueling the Future YouHey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 13, we move from awareness to action and ...
Episode 12: Celebrating the Journey – The Milestones Along the Way
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 12, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the journey—to reflect on the wins, the milestones...
The Discipline Trap: Why Trying Harder Isn’t the Answer
Episode 11: The Discipline Trap – Why Trying Harder Isn’t the AnswerHey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 11, we’re tack...
Episode 10: Design the Decade – The Foundation of a Healthier Future
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In Episode 10, we’re talking about designing your decade—creating a vision for the future that drive...
Episode 9: Building a Sustainable Nutrition Lifestyle – Your Next Step
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. Over the past episodes, we’ve explored mindset, habits, small wins, consistency, intensity, and the power o...
Episode 8: Taking Control – Small Wins, Big Impact
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In this final episode of our season, we’re talking about the power of small wins—why transformation ...
Episode 7: The Power of Community in Fitness and Life
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into something that can make or break your progress: community....
Episode 6: Getting Back on Track – Life Happens, Habits Matter
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes it’s a spilled cup of coffee, a stressful week at work, or something as simple as laundry that throws off your rhythm. In Episode 6 of Cheese Curds & Coffee, we talk about how life di...
Episode 5: Overcoming Mental Barriers to Progress
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum, one challenge at a time.This week, we’re tackling something we all deal with: mental barriers. It’s one thing to star...
Episode 4: Building Habits That Stick
Hey, I’m Katie, and welcome back to Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many people struggle with but that has the power to completely tra...
Episode 3: Unlocking Growth Through Intensity
Pull up a chair, pour your coffee, and join us for Episode 3 of Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we turn life’s mess into momentum—one challenge at a time. I’m Katie, and today we’re diving into a topic that I believe is at the heart o...
The Secret to Self-Improvement – Building Consistency in Your Fitness Journey
Pull up a chair, grab your coffee, and join us for Episode 2 of Cheese Curds & Coffee, where we explore why fitness is so much more than just a workout—it’s the foundation for building a better life. I’m Katie, and today we’re talk...
Welcome to the table - The Relaunch
Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee. Welcome to Cheese Curds & Coffee, the podcast where life’s mess becomes momentum, one conversation at a time. We’re Allen and Katie, and in this first episode, we’re inviting you to j...
