Best Steph Gaudreau Podcasts (2024)

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Can we talk about fat loss in a way that doesn't promote diet culture? 33:50

1h ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was inspired by an instagram post, which spoke about the messy middle between diet culture and aesthetic goals and whether you could pursue fat loss specifically, and NOT promote diet culture at the same time. This is certainly a nuanced issue. We live in a dieting culture which worships thinness above all else …

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Overcoming Pain & Fear: Strength Training Insights for Hypermobility with Libby Hinsley 55:42

1h ago55:42

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In this episode, Nikki chats with Dr. Libby Hinsley about how to get started strength training with hypermobility if you have a history or fear of pain and injury. Topics covered Essential strategies for starting strength training safely if you're frequently battling pain, fatigue, or post-exercise flare-ups. Common misconceptions about alignment a…

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My Sugar Coated Life. Liana's Body Story. 55:11

8d ago55:11

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode #2 of our 'YOUR Bodies' series, where we invite members of our community. Today we have Liana Stevens, or @mysugarcoatedlife Liana is a 45 year old mum of 2 from Nottingham, who started her journey towards neutrality and recovery from Binge Eating Disorder during the pandemic in 2020. She realised that the…

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How to Manage the Fear of Weight Gain in Midlife. 26:21

5d ago26:21

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Send us a Text Message. Wow this one was juicy. I have to say, Ela and I were both ON it for this episode😘 Ela had been finding in sessions that many of her clients were scared, not just of weight gain but of what digging deeper into their dieting history would involve. Leaving the perceived 'safety' and 'control' around dieting or 'watching our we…

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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith 42:59

21d ago42:59

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Send us a Text Message. This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we n…

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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole. 44:20

1M ago44:20

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Send us a Text Message. Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few month…

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HRV for recovery, POTS, and exercise intolerance with Dr. Mike T. Nelson 59:35

1M ago59:35

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In this episode, Nikki chats with Dr. Mike T. Nelson to explore the intersection of heart rate variability (HRV) and navigating dysautonomia exercise intolerance. Topics covered: Understanding HRV: Learn what heart rate variability is and how it can gauge your readiness to exercise and your recovery capacity. Wearable Tech Insights: Delve into how …

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Fueling for Better Performance w/ Pippa Woolven

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What happens when you aren’t truly eating enough to fuel your ambitions and feel your best? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, or RED-s, is a serious condition that can impact any active person regardless of their training intensity. Not only could RED-s impact your performance in the gym, but it can also play a huge role in your physical and men…

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Fueling for Better Performance w/ Pippa Woolven 52:00

1M ago52:00

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What happens when you aren't truly eating enough to fuel your ambitions and feel your best? Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, or RED-s, is a serious condition that can impact any active person regardless of their training intensity. Not only could RED-s impact your performance in the gym, but it can also play a huge role in your physical and men…

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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks. 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let…

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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts 42:16

1M ago42:16

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast,…

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Your Fitness App Calls it Strength Training, But Is It? w/ Nikki Naab-Levy

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If you are listening to this, there is a good chance you already know that strength is an important part of taking care of your body. So, when we see an App or YouTube-based workout plan that offers strength training, it can be easy to believe that this is the kind of content you should be following. But are you really getting a strength stimulus f…

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Your Fitness App Calls it Strength Training, But Is It? w/ Nikki Naab-Levy 1:19:58

2M ago1:19:58

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If you are listening to this, there is a good chance you already know that strength is an important part of taking care of your body. So, when we see an App or YouTube-based workout plan that offers strength training, it can be easy to believe that this is the kind of content you should be following. But are you really getting a strength stimulus f…

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Navigating Midlife Changes: Perimenopause and Fitness w/ Amanda Thebe 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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Menopausal women are overloaded with information, but not all of it is accurate or safe. Social media is rife with misinformation, and unfortunately, the diet and fitness industry follows many unethical marketing practices. I’m joined by Amanda Thebe to discuss the realities of coaching menopausal women, how to choose ethical coaches, and why there…

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Navigating Midlife Changes: Perimenopause and Fitness w/ Amanda Thebe

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Menopausal women are overloaded with information, but not all of it is accurate or safe. Social media is rife with misinformation, and unfortunately, the diet and fitness industry follows many unethical marketing practices. I’m joined by Amanda Thebe to discuss the realities of coaching menopausal women, how to choose ethical coaches, and why there…

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How to Feel Comfortable in Your Body if You Have Gained Weight. 33:34

3M ago33:34

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is our first one as a duo and I'm SO excited to have Ela on board. Ela (@elalawnutrition) has been on the podcast several times and she and I have worked together on numerous projects in the past. As a non-diet nutritionist, and fellow IE counsellor, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast and one that is…

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Nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu w/ Alex Maclin 1:25:40

3M ago1:25:40

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When it comes to your training and your fueling, you need to think about the bigger picture. For sports such as Brazillian jiu-jitsu, which has a wide range of intensity demands, you need to switch your mindset and fuel your body for your practice. While being strong is a sort of ‘cheat code’ in Brazillian jiu-jitsu, it is nothing without the right…

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Nutrition for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu w/ Alex Maclin

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When it comes to your training and your fueling, you need to think about the bigger picture. For sports such as Brazillian jiu-jitsu, which has a wide range of intensity demands, you need to switch your mindset and fuel your body for your practice. While being strong is a sort of ‘cheat code’ in Brazillian jiu-jitsu, it is nothing without the right…

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Practical Cardio Training Tips w/ Jamie Scott Part 2 1:03:50

4M ago1:03:50

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Are you cardiovascular training confused? I don't blame you; there is a lot of information out there that can work counterintuitively, especially if you are just starting to incorporate cardiovascular training into your routine. While it is easy to just focus on the numbers, finding the balance between high-intensity and low-intensity is more nuanc…

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Practical Cardio Training Tips w/ Jamie Scott Part 2

4M ago

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Are you confused about cardiovascular training? I don’t blame you; there is a lot of information out there that can work counterintuitively, especially if you are just starting to incorporate cardiovascular training into your routine. While it is easy to just focus on the numbers, finding the balance between high-intensity and low-intensity is more…

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Your Fat Friend. Let's Talk About It. 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Send us a Text Message. This week I grabbed my good friend Ela Law from @elalawnutrition to chat about the Your Fat Friend documentary, by Jeanie Finlay which followed Aubrey Gordon across 6 years, since she released an anonymous blog from an account called @yrfatfriend . Aubrey has since written 2 New York Times Bestselling books (You Just Need to…

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Practical Cardio Training Tips w/ Jamie Scott Part 1

4M ago

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Both strength training and cardiovascular fitness play an important role in your health and well-being. However, learning how to integrate both into your weekly training regime can be challenging. That’s why I have brought my friend Jamie Scott on the show to give you some practical tips on implementing lower-intensity cardio into your routine. Cli…

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Practical Cardio Training Tips w/ Jamie Scott Part 1 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

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Both strength training and cardiovascular fitness play an important role in your health and well-being. However, learning how to integrate both into your weekly training regime can be challenging. That's why I have brought my friend Jamie Scott on the show to give you some practical tips on implementing lower-intensity cardio into your routine. Key…

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On Pain, Exercise, & Healthcare with Hypermobility with Dr. Melissa Koehl 1:09:53

4M ago1:09:53

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This episode deep dives into the world of hypermobility with physical therapist Dr. Melissa Koehl. During this episode, Nikki and Melissa discuss navigating pain, exercise, and the healthcare system as a hypermobile human. Topics covered: The complex reasons why hypermobile humans often deal with joint pain, soreness and fatigue. Strength versus st…

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Injury, Pain, and Physical Therapy Over 40 w/ Dr. Leada Malek

5M ago

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Getting back into training after injury or pain can be scary. Whether your injury is past or present or an ongoing or onset pain, learning to move between physical therapy and getting back into the gym requires some nuance. This is why it is so important to have a team working to help you achieve your goals and get you back to the training and acti…

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Injury, Pain, and Physical Therapy Over 40 w/ Dr. Leada Malek 1:03:24

5M ago1:03:24

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Getting back into training after injury or pain can be scary. Whether your injury is past or present or an ongoing or onset pain, learning to move between physical therapy and getting back into the gym requires some nuance. This is why it is so important to have a team working to help you achieve your goals and get you back to the training and acti…

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Let's Talk about Fitness, the BMI and White Supremacy with Simone Samuels. 53:48

5M ago53:48

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Send us a Text Message. Simone Samuels, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., B.C.L. is a consultant in equity, diversity and inclusion and a weight-neutral personal trainer/group fitness instructor. A lawyer by training and a fitness professional, she has consulted for fitness organizations in Canada, US and the UK and has delivered courses on weight stigma, fatpho…

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Men Have Body Image Issues Too. A Conversation with Jonny Landels 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Send us a Text Message. Today I am chatting with Jonny Landels, a former diet culture-obsessed fat loss coach turned Intuitive Eating coach and Health at Every Size Advocate. He spent YEARS fighting his own body but a couple of years ago, managed to turn things around and now adopts a non-diet approach. I was really interested to get a male perspec…

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Scientific Claims on Social Media. Who Can You Trust? with Travis Pollen 55:22

5M ago55:22

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In this episode, Nikki chats with Travis Pollen, PhD Health & Rehabilitation Sciences about how to critically assess scientific and research claims in the social media and online space. They discuss: The limitations of research and how it doesn't always hold up when applied to real life The problem is cherry picking or only selecting a single study…

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Breaking the 'Earn and Burn' Cycle, with Non-Diet RD Amanda Bullat 46:17

5M ago46:17

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Send us a Text Message. I invited Amanda Bullat onto the podcast this week to tell HER story. Amanda became interested in nutrition while training as a competitive distance runner in her early 20s but her passion for running and food became a double-edged sword, as she developed her own disordered relationship with food and exercise. After many yea…

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Fuelling Your Fitness with Non-Diet Dieitian Krista Beck Muench 45:39

5M ago45:39

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Send us a Text Message. This week's guest is non-diet dietitian Krista Beck Muench.* Krista came from a dieting background where she exercised to burn calories and shrink her body and where she was caught in an unrelenting cycle of exercise, tracking macros and restriction. It was only when a friend introduced her to Intuitive Eating that Krista re…

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Navigating Fitness & Flare-Ups with Hypermobilty with Robyn Scherr 1:03:59

6M ago1:03:59

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In this episode, Nikki chats with crainosacral therapist Robyn Scherr about her lived and professional experience navigating fitness in a hypermobile body. They discuss: Common misconceptions around hypermobility, exercise, and injury Why doing less when starting a new exercise program will often get you better results How stress affects exercise t…

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Cardiovascular Fitness & Training for Women w/ Dr. Alyssa Olenick (Part 2) 50:11

6M ago50:11

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In the world of fitness and nutrition, there is so much misinformation and oversimplification of concepts out there. This is why Dr. Alyssa Olenick is here to continue our conversation surrounding everything from heart rate zones to perceived excursion and how to balance your intensity properly. Key Takeaways If You Want to Improve Your Cardiovascu…

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Cardiovascular Fitness & Training for Women w/ Dr. Alyssa Olenick

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In the world of fitness and nutrition, there is so much misinformation and oversimplification of concepts out there. This is why Dr. Alyssa Olenick is here to continue our conversation surrounding everything from heart rate zones to perceived excursion and how to balance your intensity properly. Click play to listen right on this page, no app is ne…

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Elyse Resch on Intuitive Eating for Teens and our 'Inner Teen' 41:28

6M ago41:28

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Send us a Text Message. Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating and author of the Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens (amongst many other books and publications*) joins the podcast this week and I couldn't be more excited to bring you this episode. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through t…

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Your Body is Not the Problem, with Kim Stacey 41:36

6M ago41:36

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Send us a Text Message. A great episode with the incredible Kim Stacey today. Kim has been an inspiration to me since I started changing the way I taught fitness to a body-neutral approach and is making waves in the industry. We start by chatting a little bit about what brought Kim to fitness and why she feels she is right where she wants to be. We…

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Fueling and Fitness for Women: Physiology, Metabolism & the Data Gap w/ Dr. Alyssa Olenick (Part 1) 51:47

6M ago51:47

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It is no secret that there are sex differences in fitness and nutrition. However, it might not be what you have been led to believe. Nutrition, training concepts, and fueling your workouts are key aspects to training whether you are a man or a woman. By empowering yourself with evidence-based science, you can take an informed approach to your fitne…

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Fueling and Training for Women: Physiology, Metabolism & the Data Gap w/ Dr. Alyssa Olenick

6M ago

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It is no secret that there are sex differences in fitness and nutrition. However, it might not be what you have been led to believe. Nutrition, training concepts, and fueling your workouts are key aspects of training whether you are a man or a woman. By empowering yourself with evidence-based science, you can take an informed approach to your fitne…

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From beginner to badass: One year of strength training with Rachel Zwass 57:38

7M ago57:38

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In this episode of Nikki interviews her friend Rachel Zwass about her journey into strength training and some of the surprising insights Rachel has gained since she started in February of 2023. They discuss: Rachel's initial apprehensions about starting and perceptions of strength training as boring How Rachel progressed from lighter weights to mor…

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The Mindset to Do Hard Things w/ Allison Grubbs 1:14:59

7M ago1:14:59

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Allison Grubbs seemingly came out of nowhere when it comes to rucking. Last year, she participated in her first GORUCK selection, and this year, she finished the GORUCK Selection as the only participant left standing. Allison's insight, wisdom, and mindset got her to where she is today, and she brings along a message of hope and tranquility that is…

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The Mindset to Do Hard Things w/ Allison Grubbs

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Allison Grubbs seemingly came out of nowhere when it comes to rucking. Last year, she participated in her first GORUCK selection, and this year, she finished the GORUCK Selection as the only participant left standing. Allison’s insight, wisdom, and mindset got her to where she is today, and she brings along a message of hope and tranquility that is…

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Compassion, Effective Behavior Change with Dr. Karin Nordin 43:38

7M ago43:38

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In this episode, Nikki chats with behavior change expert Dr. Karin Nordin about why behavior change is so challenging and what you can do to make the changes you want through a compassionate and evidence based approach. They discuss: Where motivation comes from and what to do when you aren't feeling motivated What it means to have compassion and wh…

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Awakening Your Playful Side, with Jamie Carbaugh aka @fitragamuffin 43:08

7M ago43:08

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Send us a Text Message. This conversation was different for me. It challenged me and was confronting. Maybe I take movement too seriously and need to find that playful element once more..... Jamie Carbaugh (aka fitragamuffin) is a non-diet Virtual Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. She guides folks to learn to enjoy regular movement by …

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Muscle & Longevity

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When you think of muscle mass in women, does your brain immediately jump to the image of ultra-muscled competitors and quote-unquote meatheads? Building muscle mass as a female athlete does not look like this image most of the time, yet women are still afraid of getting bulky. In this episode, I want to dive into what building muscle mass as a woma…

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Muscle & Longevity 19:32

8M ago19:32

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When you think of muscle mass in women, does your brain immediately jump to the image of ultra-muscled competitors and quote-unquote meatheads? Building muscle mass as a female athlete does not look like this image most of the time, yet women are still afraid of getting bulky. In this episode, I want to dive into what building muscle mass as a woma…

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Exercise is Not Therapy. A Bonus Episode. 10:25

7M ago10:25

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Send us a Text Message. I'm flying solo this week and am talking about a subject VERY close to my heart. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember and I am not one to pretend 'everything is ok', rather I am sharing my own story in the hope that it will resonate with some of you and help you realise you are not alone…

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Learning to Love our Bodies, with Courtney Gioia 38:04

8M ago38:04

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Send us a Text Message. Courtney Gioia is the founder of Loyobo, a community for women who are sick of trying to be smaller. This ISN'T about weight loss for Courtney. This is about learning how to love your body and feel strong so you can take up space in your body AND in your life. AMEN to that! It was such a joy for me to chat with Courtney and …

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Building Strength for Rowing w/ Shane Farmer

8M ago

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One of the pieces of equipment in the gym that strikes fear into people is the rowing machine. Many people consider it a piece of warm-up equipment, but it is so much more than that. When you take the time to educate yourself about not only rowing but how you can create a more well-rounded training program, the results can be magic. Click play to l…

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Building Strength for Rowing w/ Shane Farmer 55:50

8M ago55:50

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One of the pieces of equipment in the gym that strikes fear into people is the rowing machine. Many people consider it a piece of warm-up equipment, but it is so much more than that. When you take the time to educate yourself about not only rowing but how you can create a more well-rounded training program, the results can be magic. Key Takeaways I…

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Training for Strength OVER Weight Loss, with Mark Breedon 41:57

8M ago41:57

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Send us a Text Message. My guest this week was Mark Breedon. Mark is a weight neutral strength coach for women. Mark wants to remove the focus on weight loss and aesthetics, and instead encourage his clients to train to become stronger and live healthier, happier lives. Mark wants you to focus on what you body can do as opposed to what it is suppos…

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