Do you ever stop and think…

Who am I and what am I doing?

This episode is a real and honest conversation about those seasons where life looks full from the outside, but internally you feel unsure, stretched, or caught between different versions of yourself.

In this episode, I talk about:

• feeling like I don’t fit neatly into one lane
• the pressure of trying to be everything at once
• juggling coaching, business, motherhood, training, and learning
• realising this isn’t an identity crisis — it’s growth
• and how I’m learning to move through it without burning out

This one is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re good at a lot of things, but unsure of where they truly fit… and anyone who’s quietly asking themselves what this season of life is really trying to teach them.

This episode is all about what it really looks like to chase your goals when life is already full.

I sit down with Sam from Innr Strength — a mum, personal trainer, and competitive powerlifter — who is living proof that you don’t have to choose between looking after your family and showing up for yourself.

We dive into how her journey started, how she found powerlifting, and what it takes to juggle motherhood, running a business, and training at a high level.

But more than that, this conversation goes deeper.

We talk about discipline over motivation, learning to back yourself, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up even when life feels overwhelming.

This episode is for every woman who has ever felt like:

“I don’t have time.”

“I’ll start later.”

“I’ve lost myself.”

Sam’s story is a reminder that strength isn’t just built in the gym — it’s built in the moments you choose to keep going.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start… this is it.

Anything is possible — and this episode will show you why.

In this episode of Real Talk Fitness, Ash sits down with Josh Garven from Body in Motion to break down one of the most talked-about recovery tools in training — dry needling.

If you’ve ever dealt with tight shoulders, a cranky back, stubborn muscle knots, or tension that stretching and massage just won’t fix, this episode is for you.

Josh explains in simple terms what dry needling actually is, how it works, and why it can be such a powerful tool for relieving muscle tension, improving movement, and helping people get back to training pain-free. Ash and Josh also talk about what the treatment feels like, who it’s best suited for, and how it fits into a training routine for lifters, runners, shift workers, and busy parents.

They also clear up common myths, answer the questions most people are afraid to ask, and explain when dry needling may not be the right option.

If you’ve been curious about dry needling or looking for better ways to support recovery and performance, this episode will give you a clear understanding of how it works and why so many people swear by it.

Tune in and learn how recovery can become a powerful part of your training. 💪

In this episode I sit down with Hayley, someone whose journey is incredibly close to my heart.

Hayley first started training with me back in 2013, walking into the gym like so many people do — wanting change, but not fully knowing what was possible.

Over the years Hayley completely transformed her life, losing an incredible 104kg through consistency, hard work, and a huge shift in mindset.

But this story isn’t just about weight loss.

It’s about growth, confidence, and the ripple effect that happens when one woman decides to believe in herself.

Along the way Hayley stepped into challenges she never imagined she would take on, including competing in roller derby, proving to herself that her body was capable of far more than she once believed.

And in 2026, Hayley returned to ANPT, the place where a big part of her journey first began.

In this conversation we talk about:

• What life looked like before she started

• The mindset shifts that helped her lose over 100kg

• The hard moments most people never see

• How movement and sport helped rebuild her confidence

• Why surrounding yourself with the right people matters

• The power of women lifting other women up

Hayley’s story is a reminder that transformation doesn’t happen overnight.

It happens through small decisions, repeated over time.

And sometimes the most powerful thing one person can do is show others that change is possible.

If you’ve ever doubted whether you can change your life — this episode is for you.

In this episode of the podcast, Ash sits down with Kylie to talk about a journey that proves it’s never too late to start something for yourself.

Kylie is a mum of five whose youngest is now 14, and like many women, much of her life was spent putting her family first. But as her kids grew older, she made a decision to start focusing on her own health and wellbeing. What started as a simple commitment to move more and feel better soon turned into something much bigger.

In 2024, Kylie stepped on stage for the first time as a fitness model — an experience that pushed her physically, mentally, and emotionally. In this conversation, Kylie shares how fitness helped rebuild her confidence, the mindset shifts that allowed her to believe in herself, and the discipline it took to keep showing up even when doubt crept in.

This episode dives deeper than just training and competitions. It explores the power of mindset, starting later in life, overcoming self-doubt, and the importance of lifting others up along the way.

If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to start, or that your goals have to wait until life slows down, Kylie’s story is a powerful reminder that growth can begin at any stage of life.

This episode is about courage, confidence, and discovering what you’re capable of when you decide to take that first step for yourself. 🎙️

Condemning. Criticising. Complaining.

They feel justified.

They feel intelligent.

They even feel powerful in the moment.

But what if they’re the very habits keeping you stuck?

In this episode, we unpack the psychological and emotional cost of living in the 3 C’s — how judging others feeds insecurity, how chronic criticism rewires your brain for dissatisfaction, and how complaining quietly builds helplessness.

This isn’t about toxic positivity.

It’s about ownership.

Because the fastest path to unhappiness isn’t failure — it’s staying in reaction mode.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, triggered, resentful, or stuck… this conversation will challenge you to look deeper.

Condemn or get curious.

Criticise or contribute.

Complain or create.

The choice shapes who you become.

Most people don’t struggle because they’re incapable.

They struggle because their ego gets in the way of consistency.

In this episode, Ash dives into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations around maturing as an athlete, choosing discipline over pride, and understanding that real progress doesn’t come from intensity alone — it comes from repeatable effort.

This isn’t about hype.

It’s not about lifting for validation.

It’s not about proving yourself in the moment.

It’s about:

• Training at the right intensity — not the emotional intensity

• Building strength through consistency, not random bursts of effort

• Letting go of identity-driven ego

• Having the hard conversations that actually create growth

Ash also speaks openly about the responsibility of coaches to tell the truth — even when it’s uncomfortable.

Because leadership isn’t about keeping people happy.

It’s about protecting their progress.

Sometimes that truth sounds like:

“You’re not being consistent.”

“That weight isn’t right for you today.”

“You’re letting ego drive this.”

And sometimes the hardest part of growth…

Is hearing it.

If you’re serious about long-term results, longevity, and becoming a more mature athlete — this episode will challenge you to look at where your ego might be holding you back.

Train for progress.

Not applause.

You don’t struggle with discipline.

You struggle with extremes.

In this episode, we unpack the real reason you swing between being “so on track” and completely off. The intense motivation. The burnout. The guilt. The dramatic Monday restart.

All-or-nothing thinking feels powerful — but it’s actually a protection pattern.

We dive into:

• Why perfection feels safe

• The identity attached to being “on track”

• The ego behind dramatic comebacks

• Why the messy middle feels uncomfortable

• How emotional regulation — not intensity — creates lasting change

This isn’t about food or training.

It’s about who you believe you are when you wobble.

If you’re tired of starting over…

this episode will help you start staying.

Raw. Honest. Grounded.

Press play 💛

What if the reason you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck isn’t because you’re doing too little — but because you’re saying yes to too much?

In this series, we unpack the real psychology behind boundaries, people pleasing, guilt, and the fear that comes with finally choosing yourself.

You’ll learn:

• Why people react when you start saying no — and why it’s not actually about you
• The difference between walls and boundaries
• Why guilt shows up after you set a boundary (and what to do when it does)
• How people pleasing is learned — not who you are
• Why you don’t owe explanations, excuses, or backstories for your no
• How saying no creates energy, alignment, and self-trust

This isn’t about becoming cold or unavailable.

It’s about becoming honest, grounded, and self-respecting.

If you’re tired of over-giving, burning out, and abandoning yourself to keep the peace — this series is for you.

Because saying no isn’t rejection.

It’s redirection — back to yourself.

After Christmas or the holidays, so many people feel like they need a “reset” — stricter food, harder training, more discipline. But most resets don’t fail because people aren’t trying hard enough… they fail because they’re built on guilt, extremes, and motivation that doesn’t last.

In this episode, we break down the difference between a reset and a baseline — and why rebuilding simple, repeatable habits is the key to long-term consistency.

You’ll learn:

• Why all-or-nothing resets keep you stuck in a cycle
• How habits and identity drive consistency more than motivation
• What a true “baseline” actually looks like in real life
• How to rebuild structure after Christmas without burning out

This episode is for anyone who feels off track, frustrated, or stuck starting over again. You don’t need to start fresh — you need to steady yourself and get back to baseline.