Inspiration is a funny thing.

We can find it in all the usual places. The people in our lives, the stories we hear. But sometimes it can pop up in unusual places like, that billboard that overlooks a car park at your local supermarket.

In the hard times on the power lifting adventure, I've gone looking for inspiration all over the place and happened upon the legend that is Kate. (@katetothebar on Instagram)

I love so much about what Kate does and how honest and open she is about her gym and power lifting experiences. I knew I needed to tell her with a microphone recording, because that's totally normal!

Ok, 26 days out and there are some big feels entering the group chat!

Partly because of new spaces. Partly because of an over active brain. Partly because it's probably super normal as we hurtle towards doing something for the very first time in front of a crowd.

**breaths into paper bag**

But feelings are important, so let's see how they're sitting.

Whatever your hobby is, sport your otherwise, it's always easier with the support of people in your life.

Not everyone is a built-in, understanding supporter, but then there are others who just get it.

Meet Alex, the most important person in my corner who has always been so gentle and a healthy space to talk about exercise, which isn't always easy to find.

In this episode, we meet the supporter.

I always wanted to be Sporty Spice, but I never quite had the 'sporty' bit covered. I did have a pair of black and white side button pants, but that's for a different podcast.

How does someone who's struggled to see themselves as sporty, strong or athletic sign up for a power lifting competition?

How did we get here, who is to blame and can I even lift, sis?

So.... Can I even lift sis?