In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my own strength training and nutrition approach, sharing what I'm doing right now to stay active for the long haul. I talk about why purpose, not just routine is the real driver behind lasting results, how I manage training load to keep progressing without breaking down, and why finding what works for your body matters more than following trends. Whether you're just starting out or refining a long-standing routine, this one's a grounding reminder to build something sustainable.

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→ 🤝 Work with me 1:1 → DM me the word 'READY' on Insta -   Samantha_Charlwood
→ 🚀 FREE Skool community and resources for health and strength in midlife

HERE

→ 🤝 Work with me 1:1 → DM me the word 'READY' on Insta -   Samantha_Charlwood
→ 🚀 FREE Skool community and resources for health and strength in midlife

HERE

→ 🤝 Work with me 1:1 → DM me the word 'READY' on Insta -   Samantha_Charlwood
→ 🚀 FREE Skool community and resources for health and strength in midlife

HERE

→ 🤝 Work with me 1:1 → DM me the word 'READY' on Insta -   Samantha_Charlwood
→ 🚀 FREE Skool community and resources for health and strength in midlife

HERE

→ 🤝 Work with me 1:1 → DM me the word 'READY' on Insta -   Samantha_Charlwood
→ 🚀 FREE Skool community and resources for health and strength in midlife

HERE

What if the story you’ve been telling yourself about your limits… isn’t true?

In this fire-up-your-mindset episode, I’m joined by Hayley Forbes, business coach, mentor, and mum of four who refuses to let chronic illness define what’s possible in her life.

Living with a genetic connective tissue disorder that causes daily pain, instability, and exhaustion, Hayley could have accepted the narrative she was given: that things would only get worse. Instead, she made a decision that changed everything - this will not be my life.

From being dismissed by doctors to navigating traumatic pregnancies, burnout, and recovery, Hayley shares how she took her power back. 

This isn’t about toxic positivity - it’s about radical self-ownership, learning your body, and choosing to show up anyway.

We get into:

• The mindset shift that breaks the “this is just how it is” cycle
• How to stop outsourcing your power (to doctors, labels, or circumstances)
• Why your lifestyle needs to match your energy
• Letting go of all-or-nothing thinking and making empowered choices
• The question that changes everything: “How can I?”

This episode will challenge you, ground you, and give you a serious reality check - in the best possible way.

Follow Hayley @TheSigmaFemme

In this episode, we sit down with former Hello! Editor-in-Chief turned author and coach, Rosie Nixon, for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about reinvention in midlife.

From the fast-paced, party-fuelled world of journalism to navigating infertility, burnout, and the wake-up call of perimenopause, Rosie shares how her relationship with health, exercise, and herself has completely transformed over time.

This is about what actually works when life is full:
— Finding your way back to your body after years of “go, go, go”
— Why strength training became her non-negotiable in her 40s and 50s
— The turning point that shifted exercise from a chore to a powerful tool for mental resilience
— Burnout, nervous system overload, and what most women miss until it’s too late
— Letting go of weight-focused goals and stepping into strength, energy, and longevity
— Training for her first Hyrox at 50 (and what that represents beyond fitness)

If you’ve ever felt like you “should be doing more” but don’t know where to start… or you’re noticing your body respond differently in midlife… this episode will shift your perspective in the best way.

Follow Rosie on Instagram - @rosiejnixon

What happens when you “have it all” on paper… but feel completely disconnected underneath it?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Gilly Ridley Whittle, founder of Peachaus, to unpack the journey from high-achieving burnout to true alignment, strength, and freedom.

Gillie shares her story of navigating decades in the fashion industry, silent struggles with anxiety and mental health, and the moment everything started to unravel, despite outward success. From panic attacks and pressure-filled leadership roles to a complete re-evaluation of her life in her 40s, this episode is a raw look at what it really takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out.

We dive into:

• Why success without self-connection will always feel empty
• The hidden cost of ignoring your body, your needs, and your intuition
• How small, daily non-negotiables (like movement, breath, and environment) create massive internal shifts
• The truth about “looking fine” while struggling deeply underneath
• And how stepping into your power changes not just your health -but your leadership, your confidence, and your entire life

Gilly also shares how this personal transformation led her to pivot her business into a mission-driven movement—helping women reconnect with their bodies through something as simple (and overlooked) as wearing the right bra.

If you’ve ever felt like there must be more than this… this episode will hit.