Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

Consistency doesn’t fail because of bad programming or weak discipline. It breaks down when stress, fear of failure, and identity-level beliefs override decision-making before habits ever have a chance to form.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads episode with Kasey Jo Orvidas. We also chat about why identity drives exercise habits more than motivation, how stress shuts down self-control at the brain level, and why “I’m too busy” is usually a signal problem, not a time problem.

Kasey Jo Orvidas, PhD, holds a doctorate in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals on mindset and health behavior change. She is also the creator of The Health Mindset Coaching Certification.

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(06:04) Fitness identity and why seeing yourself as “not an exerciser” keeps you stuck

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Trying to “undo December” with extreme dieting and nonstop cardio is one of the fastest ways to mess up your metabolism. Most women don’t realize those January quick fixes quietly spike cortisol, drain energy, and make fat loss harder instead of faster.

We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads episode. I get into the biggest post-holiday mistakes that look productive on the surface but actually slow fat loss and break down muscle. We also chat about why extreme calorie cuts backfire, how skipping strength training lowers your metabolic engine, and why daily scale obsession creates worse decisions. 

If you want fat loss that actually sticks without wrecking your energy or hormones, this episode shows you exactly what to stop doing first. 

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(02:18) Why trying to “undo December” fast actually backfires

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Midlife weight gain, burnout, and metabolic changes often get mislabeled as willpower issues. This episode challenges the oversimplified weight loss narrative and unpacks why many women feel blindsided by changes even when their habits stay solid.

We dive deeper into this in the Broads episode with Dr. Tyna Moore. We also chat about why GLP-1 was never meant to be a vanity weight loss tool, why microdosing doesn’t mean what most people think it means, and the real risks of frailty and why strength equals long-term freedom.

Dr. Tyna Moore is a Licensed Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor with over 30 years in the medical field, specializing in holistic regenerative and metabolic medicine. She earned her degrees from the National College of Natural Medicine and the University of Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Tyna is also the host of The Dr. Tyna Show and an international speaker.

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This episode is meant to feel like a warm hug.

If you’ve ever taken time off, felt bloated or low energy, and immediately thought you ruined your progress, this one is for you. After holidays, sickness or a break from routine, it’s easy to assume your body is working against you. Most of the time, what you’re feeling is just a normal response to change, not a setback.

In this solo Q&A, I’m answering real questions straight from you and cutting through the fitness noise that keeps so many women feeling behind or like they’re doing it wrong. We talk about getting back into training after time off, managing holiday bloat and mixing HIIT with strength without burning out.

I also break down how strength is built through phases, not perfect weeks, how to keep momentum without pushing too hard, and how to approach food and macros without turning meals into a math problem or another source of stress.

If your routine tends to fall apart the moment life gets messy, this episode will help you reset without guilt, trust your body again, and take your next step forward with a lot less spiraling.

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Ever wondered why midlife starts to feel different even when your routine looks the same?

The shift can show up quietly. Your sleep changes, your patience feels thinner and your energy doesn’t land the way it used to. Half the time you can’t even explain what feels off. 

In this episode I sat down with a women’s wellness expert to talk about what begins to change in perimenopause, why movement becomes such an anchor in this stage and how simple habits like walking, strength work and movement snacks support your body in ways most women never hear about.

If you have been feeling out of sync or sensing that your body is asking for something new, this conversation gives you a starting point that feels possible to follow.

Dr Mariza Snyder is a best selling author and women’s health advocate who teaches practical habits that help women feel more energized and supported in midlife. She joined us to talk about how small daily choices move you forward in this transition. 

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Have you ever felt your routine fall apart during the holidays and immediately assumed your progress was slipping? The mix of travel, heavier meals and unpredictable schedules can make your body feel different fast, but those shifts are not the setback your mind tells you they are.

In this episode we talk about how your strength responds during chaotic seasons, why momentum matters more than perfect structure and how small anchors like movement snacks, protein and hydration keep you connected to yourself when everything else feels messy.

We also break down the body image triggers that tend to show up this time of year. Lighting, angles, outfits and family comments can activate old beliefs quickly, and learning how to pause and reframe those moments helps you stay grounded instead of spiraling.

If you want a clearer way to move through holiday chaos with confidence, calm and a lot less fear of starting over, this conversation will meet you right where you are and give you tools you can use immediately. Tune in.

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Have you ever wondered why certain pains keep coming back no matter how much you stretch, rest or change your workouts? Sometimes the issue isn’t the pain itself, but the way your body is trying to move without enough support.

In this episode I sat down with a physiotherapist and rehab coach Tayla Cannon to talk about how strength and stability shift recurring aches, why hip control matters more than people realize, how your core holds you in everyday movement and why loaded mobility often creates more change than stretching alone.

If you’ve been dealing with spots that keep acting up or you want to feel more supported when you train, you’ll walk away with things that help right away. It’s grounded and helps you make sense of what’s been happening in your body.

Tayla Cannon is the founder of Athletic Rebuild, a virtual approach that helps people move past quick relief and into strength that supports real-life movement. She joined us to talk about what happens when you finally bridge the gap between rehab and training. Tune in.

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You might be ending the year thinking “this did not go how I hoped.” In this solo episode, I talk about the pressure that comes with the holiday countdown, the noise of everyone’s highlight reels, and the moment you realize your goals didn’t quite match the reality you lived.

We break down why not hitting your goals doesn’t mean you failed. More often, it points to the season you were in, what you had the capacity for, and whether the structure around you actually supported the things you were trying to do.

I walk you through ten shifts that help you look at your year with more honesty and less self-criticism. We talk about what truly happened this season, how to make your goals fit your actual life, and how to recognize progress that doesn’t show up in photos or personal records.

You’ll also hear why perfection can’t be the expectation, why you’re not starting over, and what it looks like to train like the version of yourself you’re becoming instead of waiting for the perfect stretch of time to feel motivated.

Are you feeling behind or discouraged as the year wraps up? 

This episode is a real conversation to help you step into next season with more steadiness, compassion, and self-trust. Tune in.

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, lifting, eating clean, getting your sleep, but you’re still tired, foggy, and your body just won’t cooperate? Yeah, same.

In this episode of BROADS, I sit down with McCall McPherson, thyroid and hormone expert and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, to figure out why so many women feel “off” even when the labs say they’re fine.

We talk about what your doctor might be missing, the difference between “normal” and optimal, and how to restore your energy, balance your metabolism, and feel more like yourself again. McCall breaks down the truth about Hashimoto’s, how food and stress play a massive role, and why sometimes the smartest move is to lift less and listen more.

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Ever wonder if you’re actually lifting heavy enough or just going through the motions?

In this episode of BROADS, I’m joined by my girl Emily (aka ATX Cake Bae and the marketing + ops queen behind Broads) for a raw, unfiltered fitness Q&A. We’re tackling the real questions you send me every week: how to build mind–muscle connection, how to stop second-guessing your workouts, and how to finally feel strong and confident in your body.

We talk about what it means to “train smarter, not harder”, how to push through gym anxiety, and why maintenance seasons are actually a sign of progress, not failure. 

Emily opens up about her own health and hormone journey, and I share what it felt like stepping back into competition mode at APEX and finding that athlete fire again.

If you’ve ever felt like a newbie in the gym, questioned your form mid-set, or battled imposter syndrome under the bar, this one’s for you.

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