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  • Pregnancy Anxiety: How I Handle Fear, The Loss of Control, and Doing It Anyway in a High-Risk Pregnancy

    In this deeply personal part 2 pregnancy announcement episode, Britany opens up about navigating her pregnancy after surviving HELLP syndrome and preeclampsia with her first child.

    Britany shares the realities of pregnancy anxiety, the loss of control that comes with high-risk pregnancies, and how she's approaching her second pregnancy with a completely different, healthier, mindset.

    This episode is not a fear-based conversation, but it's an honest one. It's for women who feel anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain and serves as a reminder that you can be scared and still keep going.


    Previous Episodes Referenced In This Episode:

    • June 2, 2023 Postpartum Part 1 - listen on Apple or Spotify
    • June 9, 2023: Postpartum Part 2 - listen on Apple or Spotify

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    53 min
  • Finally Pregnant: From Trying to Conceive to First Trimester to Pregnancy with a Toddler

    After 9 months of trying and coming oh-so close to starting IVF, Britany is finally pregnant! And in today's  part 1 episode answers all your questions around her fertility journey, she did finally become pregnant, her birth plan and managing being pregnant with a toddler. 

    To listen to Britany speak in-depth on her infertility journey and trying to conceive over the age of 35 specifically, you can listen on Spotify here or on Apple Podcasts here.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • The Standard You're Chasing is Why You Feel Stuck (And It's Why I'm Back to Personal Training)

    If you're battling the all-or-nothing mindset or perfectionism, struggling with consistency or simply not feeling like you're making progress, this episode will help you figure out what's holding your back.

    In this episode, Britany shares the real reason she's stepping back into personal training and why the bigger lesson has nothing to do with workouts. Britany's addressing how she's fought perfectionism and unrealistic expectations in the past and how she's handling this new venture in a new (healthier) way.

    We'll discuss:

    • Shifting mindset to make consistency feel easier
    • Building routines that work for YOU long-term
    • Breaking out of the all-or-nothing cycle
    • Letting go of unrealistic standards that don't fit your life

    And yes she discusses the ins and outs of her virtual personal training! If you'd like to apply to work with Britany 1:1 you can do so here: https://www.britanywilliams.com/coaching 

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    38 min
  • How To Get Better Results From Workout Apps (And What Most People Get Wrong)

    Struggling to see results from fitness apps? Not sure if you're using your workout app the best way possible? In this episode, Britany breaks down why many women are using home workout programs and fitness apps wrong and the simple changes they can make.

    Britany explains how structured programming, exercise selection, and consistency matter far more than simply completing random workouts inside an app. She shares the biggest mistakes people make when using workout apps and how to approach them more strategically so your workouts actually move you toward your goals. 

    If you’ve ever wondered why your fitness app workouts feel random or your progress has stalled, this episode will help you rethink how to use these tools more effectively.

    We discuss:

    • The biggest mistake people make when following home workout programs
    • The difference between structured training and random workouts
    • How to use workout apps more strategically for strength and fitness progress
    • Why consistency and programming matter more than workout variety

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    43 min
  • The Hidden Cost of Doing It All: Burnout, Injury, and the Productivity Trap

    Feeling burnt out from workouts or your job? Or maybe you're feeling stuck after a set back? In this episode, Britany discusses burnout, injury and the hidden cost of constantly trying to “do it all.”

    Britany breaks down how the pressure to stay productive in work, life, and fitness can quietly lead to stalled progress, chronic fatigue, and even injury. Many high-achievers believe doing more or pushing harder will produce better results, but the opposite is often true. 

    If your workouts feel harder than they used to or your routine isn’t producing results anymore, this episode will help you rethink how to approach training, rest, and consistency.

    Also.... Harry Styles and Heated Rivalry, because, well duh...

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    41 min
  • Trying To Conceive After 35: Secondary Infertility, IVF Decisions & the Biological Clock

    In this personal episode of Filter Free Friday, Britany shares a raw update on her fertility journey after nine months of trying to conceive her second child.

    Britany opens up about navigating secondary infertility at 37, fertility testing, IVF decisions, and the emotional weight of the ticking bilogical clock.

    After experiencing HELLP (a severe form of preeclampsia), an emergency c-section and a NICU stay during her first pregnancy, Britany is no stranger to the pregnancy-related hardships. In this episode, she explores the vulnerability of approaching 40 while balancing career ambitions, family planning and the mental load of preparing for a potential IVF journey. 

    If you're navigating infertility, considering IVF, or feeling the pressure to grow your family in your 30s and 40s, this episode offers perspective, validation and reassurance that you are not alone.


    As mentioned in the episode:

    • 12.2.22 Episode: Perky Nips, The Pill, And Pregnancy - Britany's 2022 announcement of her first pregnancy and her experiences trying to conceive the first time

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Rebuild Part 4 - How to Design a Wellness Routine That Fits a Busy Schedule

    In the final episode of this four-part Rebuild series, Britany deep dives into how to keep your routine going strong when life gets busy and unpredictable. 

    This episode focuses on building the right flexible plan based on your fitness and health goals so you stop the cycle of starting over or chasing new trends. 

    Consistency doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly and Britany helps simplify your focus so you can have a sense of control even when life feels chaotic.

    We discuss:

    • How to use Plan A, B, and C to stay consistent during busy weeks
    • Why you don’t need to be consistent with everything to make progress
    • How know what to prioritize when you don't have the time, energy or motivation
    • How planning for “off weeks” reduces guilt and burnout
    • The role structure and routine play in feeling grounded and in control

    This episode is about designing routines that can withstand the realities of real life, not just the perfect ideal scenarios (that rarely happen!) 

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    34 min
  • Rebuild Part 3 - Which Wellness Trends Matter After 30 (And Which Don't)

    If fitness and wellness is feeling overwhelming right now, this is the episode for you - and the good news is that the solution most likely doesn't require you to do MORE.

    In Episode 3 of the this four-part Rebuild series, Britany cuts through the noise around workouts, nutrition and wellness trends to help you focus on what actually drives results based on what your goals are. 

    We discuss:

    • Why over-optimizaiton leads to burnout 
    • What wellness trends are a waste of your time
    • How to focus on the habits that will move the needle
    • How to simplify your routine (and why that can lead to better progres) 

    This episode shows how wellness optimization-obsessed society of today is exhausting your system and provides a better lower-effort approach to feeling your best physically and emotionally.

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    38 min
  • Rebuild, Part 2 - How Often Do You Need to Workout To See Results?

    In episode 2 of this 4 part Rebuild series, Britany answers one of the most misunderstood fitness questions: how much do you really need to work out to see results?

    She breaks down the minimum effective workout routine based on specific goals like muscle gain, fat loss, endurance and general health so that you can let go of unrealistic expectations and focus on consistency over intensity.

    This episode is for you if you're want clear and realistic guidance that fits real life.


    • Sign up for Britany's Goal Setting Workshop to design your 2026
    • Get Britany's Body Breakthrough Guide for more info on fat loss, muscle gain, and improving metabolism
    • Join The Baseline, Britany's 4-week Sweat Challenge using a free trial 

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    39 min
  • Rebuild, Part 1 - Why Your Workout Routine Feels Harder To Maintain Than It Used To

    If your workout routine isn't hitting like it used to, today's episode breaks down why. In Part 1 of a 4-part series, Britany explains how hidden friction in your schedule, energy and expectations can quietly sabotage your consistency (and your results). 

    She helps identify where your routine is breaking down and why trying harder to be more disciplined isn't the answer/ It's the first step in rebuilding a workout routine that actually works in the season of life you're in.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why workout routines stop working as life changes
    • The ways you're making it harder than it needs to be
    • Why motivation isn't the real problem
    • How to identify what's causing the disconnect before trying to fix it

    Join Britany's Goal Setting Workshop on Sunday Jan 25th 


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    49 min

About Filter Free Friday

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Filter Free Friday is a podcast by global fitness trainer Britany Williams, where she serves up unfiltered relatable advice and laughter to help you realize the distance between the life you want…

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