If there's one topic that comes up more than any other when I'm chatting to you wonderful folk - it's HORMONES. The effect these can have on us is absolutely HUGE and they can sometimes affect us even more than we realise. And so here I present to you our first (and definitely not last) podcast episode discussing them.

For our first "hormonal chat", I'm joined by the lovely Jenna, who mirrors my openness with mental health and advocates for movement on a daily basis as part of her job - a really rather fantastic Pilates instructor.

Whilst it's safe to say all PMS is not a new sensation to any of us, Jenna joins me to discuss very honestly about her experience with PMDD. We chat about what exactly it is & how it can affect us, as well as how Jenna has managed it over the years.

Some of you may not be familiar with PMDD, however I feel there may be a few "lightbulb" moments whilst listening and, if nothing else, I hope this encourages people to feel comfortable discussing such matters. Sometimes all it takes is a chat with someone to realise exactly what "normal" is...

After feeling that the previous episodes have all been very "female-led" (absolutely no problem with that myself but I feel like it's important to hear many voices!), I thought it was time we invited someone with a little more testosterone alongside their point of view - enter Connor.

Connor joins me to discuss previous topics we've touched on in earlier podcasts, while providing his own perspective & experiences - body image, social media, gym mistakes and gym wins, etc

As a male Personal Trainer with almost 10 years experience under his belt, I hope you find his input to the podcast enjoyable & informative - helping quash any preconceived notions about men in the fitness industry or on the gym floor.

Join me and my wonderful "regular" client Carla for a chat about her health & fitness experience and how she's made it work for her.

Hear about how she found "gym community" and "gym commitment", and why she knows she'll never go back.

Carla share's her REAL journey to finding fitness approaching 50 and trusting the process - breaking through the training plateaus & focusing on the long term benefits. Oh and we have a fun time too...

In this episode I'm joined by the fabulous Kirstie Hynes of "The Healing Room".

After focusing predominantly on the fitness aspect of health in previous podcasts, we lean more into mental wellbeing in this chat, focusing on a more holistic approach to our health - including methods that Kirstie uses regularly with her own clients, such as reiki, sound baths & past life regression.

If you've ever wondered what any such techniques include then join me in hearing it first hand from a Master Reiki Healer herself. And hopefully get an insight into why so many people (myself included) are now regularly incorporating it into their wellness routine.

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Join me in this podcast with the wonderful Jamie of "The Pink Project" as we discuss body image & exercise, and how this changes when becoming a mum.

With Jamie's experience of working in the health & fitness industry & being around fitness professionals, we delve in to how this has affected not only her view on body image but also how we feel it may affect others.

Jamie also shares her own experience of staying active and healthy throughout pregnancy and while she juggles family life - providing insight & advice for those that may be wondering if & how to make it all work!

*Listen up for an exciting little exclusive in there too! *

For anyone that's apprehensive to take that leap into the world of gym or health & fitness, I'd like to introduce you to Jayne.

Jayne first set foot in to a gym in her mid-50s and by sharing her story & new found love of exercise, we're hoping this very real and honest chat can show anyone that it can be a welcoming, fun & extremely worthwhile leap to take.