Unpopular opinion: You aren’t the main character of everyone else’s workout. That ‘judgment’ you feel? It’s just your own insecurity projected onto a stranger who is actually just trying to remember if they locked their car.

In this episode, we’re deconstructing:

• The "Useless Data" Trap: Why two people doing the same row are actually training completely different things.

• My Powerlifting Failure: How I let comparison ruin a progress phase because I was too busy looking at people who weren't chasing my goal.

• Output vs. Effort: Why your "slow" pace or home workout is just as valid as the person next to you.

• Q&A: How to be "kind but not soft" with your consistency and why your home workouts 100% "count."

Stop using someone else’s context to judge your own results. It’s time to stop the spiral and start trusting your process

We all hear “just be kind to yourself”… but what if the way you treat yourself in the name of self-care is actually the thing holding you back?

In this episode, I dig into the darker side of self-compassion... the moments where comfort becomes avoidance, “kindness” becomes sabotage, and the soft excuses we give ourselves slowly pull us further away from who we want to be.

I’ll cover:• the difference between comfort and true self-care• how “being kind to yourself” can turn into self-destruction• why December is the easiest month to lose yourself• the simple 3-question filter that keeps you honest• how to practise compassion without letting yourself down

If you’ve ever used self-care as a shield or a justification… this episode will hit home in the best possible way.

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In this episode, Nic shares the mindset that transformed his life - starting with taking complete ownership of his journey. From weight loss to fitness to personal growth, he breaks down why personal responsibility is the foundation of real progress.

Nic explains how support systems help, but the real change happens when you decide to show up for yourself. He also reveals why keeping things simple is often the most powerful strategy for self-improvement.

If you’re looking for motivation, clarity, and a no-nonsense approach to getting better, this conversation is for you.

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Strength Beyond The Surface

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I used to think that wanting to look good was a bad thing - that real strength came only from performance goals. But I’ve learned that the two can coexist.

In this episode, I talk about finding balance between strength and aesthetics, what injury taught me about self-acceptance, and the research behind consistent training, effort, and muscle growth.

A reminder that you can love your body for what it can do and how it looks.

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In this episode I open up about my journey from feeling insecure and inactive to becoming a confident personal trainer and fitness advocate. I share my struggles with weight, body image, and disordered eating, and explains how strength training, discipline, and a commitment to self-improvement transformed both my body and mind.

My empowering insights on:

• Overcoming fear and self-doubt

• Finding sustainable health and nutrition habits

• Building mental and physical strength

• Turning effort into lasting transformation

Whether you’re on your own health journey or looking for motivation to start, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, empowerment, and the power of discipline.

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You’ve spent months trying to “get back on track”…

but motivation fades, life gets busy, and you end up starting again.....again

What if this time, you didn’t start alone?

What if this time, you had a plan, a coach, and a squad that’s got your back?

Starting Monday 3rd November 2025

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Online Vs In-person coaching

When I first joined the gym, my personal trainer was my rock...until I realised I couldn’t train without him. In this episode, I share how relying on a PT can sometimes limit your confidence, why online coaching helped me take back control, and how to know which approach is actually right for you.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really building independence in the gym, this one’s for you.

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Why do we assume a married woman going on holiday alone means her relationship is failing? In this episode, I share my solo travel journey - from Magaluf to Ibiza - and how each trip has been like another rep in the gym, building strength, resilience, and self-belief. If you’ve ever been too scared to travel solo, go to dinner by yourself, or even walk into the gym alone, this episode will show you why doing things on your own might be the most powerful choice you ever make.

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In this episode, I sit down in the stylist’s chair while my hairdresser Lisa and I get mic'd up for some fitness-y Would You Rather questions. From asking if CrossFit is more fitness or cult, to debating bums and biceps, it’s just two women chatting, laughing, and not taking things too seriously.

Grab your headphones (and maybe a protein shake) and join us for some easy, lighthearted fun.

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Turn setbacks into strength.

Injury is never part of the plan, but if you train long enough, it’s guaranteed to happen. The real challenge isn’t just the physical pain, it’s the mental battle: the frustration, the loss of progress, and the fear that you’ll never get back to where you were.

In this episode, I share the truth about training through injury and the mindset shifts that helped me not just recover, but grow stronger:

• How to stay positive during injury recovery without faking it

• The mindset strategies that turn setbacks into progress

• Why controlling nutrition, sleep, and “what you can do” matters more than ever

• Real client stories on handling injury, frustration, and bouncing back

Whether you’re dealing with a gym injury, recovering from a setback, or just want to prepare your training mindset for the future, this episode will give you tools, perspective, and maybe even a little motivation to keep going.

Because the truth is: recovery is more mental than physical....and with the right mindset, every setback can make you stronger.

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