Best Michael Ulloa Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Ulloa Calls Out The Fitness Industry's BS 28:38

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Tired of feeling excluded from the fitness world because you don't look like a Instagram influencer? Online personal trainer Michael Ulloa pulls back the curtain on the fitness industry's biggest lies and reveals why 99% of what you see on social media is designed to make you feel inadequate. This conversation cuts through the noise of coffee enema…

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How to get out of your head and into your body. A conversation with Stefanie Michele 47:56

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Send us a text Ela and I have been excited about this episode for quite some time. Stefanie Michele* is a binge eating recovery coach as well as host of the very popular Life After Diets podcast with former guest Sarah Dosanjh. She has recently completed her training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and now approaches her recovery coaching th…

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57 | Cortisol: The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Fitness 43:47

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Is cortisol really the villain it’s made out to be? We’ve all seen the headlines, TikToks, and wellness trends blaming cortisol for everything from weight gain to “cortisol face.” But the truth is, cortisol isn’t just a stress hormone but an essential element for energy, metabolism, and survival. In this episode, we dig into what cortisol actually …

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Why "Finding Your Purpose" Misses the Point Entirely with Dr. Sue McCreadie 39:13

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Feeling stuck in midlife and wondering what comes next? Dr. Sue McCreadie, pediatrician who is also a life coach, breaks down why the problem is never actually the problem - and how to dig deeper to find what's really driving your dissatisfaction. Whether you're navigating empty nest syndrome, career transitions, or relationship challenges, this co…

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Transform Blood Lab Results Into Health-Changing Insights with Brent Eck 36:34

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Are you tired of walking out of your doctor's office with zero understanding of what your blood work actually means? Bloodwork say you're in the "normal range" but you still feel like something's off? This episode features Brent Eck, founder of Sage Healthspan, who transformed personal tragedy into a mission to put health data back in your hands. A…

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56 | Q&A: Fasted Workouts, Appetite Management, and the Protein vs Fiber Debate 19:23

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In this Q&A episode “Fasted Workouts, Appetite Management, and the Protein vs Fiber Debate” of the How to Fitness Podcast, we’re diving into a truly mixed bag of topics. Everything from whether you should work out fasted, to the new wave of "protein bashing," to the surprising rise of mouth taping in the wellness world. We answer your real (and som…

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Is Keto dangerous? And what works to heal metabolic health? 36:16

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Lisa Simmons went from being a "pill-pushing" nurse practitioner to working with heart surgeon Dr. Ovadia at @ifixhearts - whose entire mission is keeping people OFF his operating table. Dr. Ovadia lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for years after realizing that he was metabolically sick. He also realized that he could help more people by teachin…

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The Problem with Couch to 5k. A Conversation with Jill Angie Re-Release 44:58

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Send us a text RE-RELEASE of one of my favourite ever interviews from March 2023. Only my 6th episode of the podcast before Ela joined me.❤️ Jill Angie is a trailblazer. She is changing the conversation for fat women over 40 and for anyone who thinks they're too old or too slow. She is making huge waves in the running game and it was an absolute jo…

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55 | Is “Eating Like Your Ancestors” Making You Healthier? 52:40

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Have influencers convinced you that modern food is toxic, and that the only way to be healthy is to eat like your ancestors? In this episode, we will talk about ancestral eating and ask where these ideas really come from. We’ll explore the myths behind these trends, what actual science says about early human diets, and why “natural” doesn’t always …

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Stroke Stats, Recovery & Creating Your Reality with Tsgoyna Tanzman 40:04

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In every aspect of health and healing there are medical limitations that we do not have to accept. Ready to rebel against the idea that recovery has a ceiling? Welcome back, rebels! Today we're challenging everything you think you know about stroke, recovery, and the power of your thoughts to create your reality. My guest Tsgoyna Tanzman is a speec…

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Menopause Isn't Just Hot Flashes: The Full Hormone Picture with Dr. Gillian Goddard 37:38

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This week I had a wide ranging, super informative, conversation with Dr. Gillian Goddard, endocrinologist and assistant professor at NYU Langone Hospital. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Goddard specializes in thyroid health, PCOS, menopause, nutrition, weight management, and diabetes. This episode dives deep into the complex world of hor…

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54 | Should Everyone Be Taking Vitamin D? 41:33

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Is Vitamin D really as essential as everyone says or are we just overhyping another supplement? After getting tons of questions following our popular creatine episode, we realized people are equally confused about Vitamin D. So in this one, we’re breaking it all down: what Vitamin D actually is, where it comes from, who’s most at risk for deficienc…

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The Skinny Epidemic - Why Are We Shrinking Ourselves Yet Again? 34:37

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Send us a text Skinny is back. With a vengeance. We're furious. Listen, we are very much speaking from a position of privilege in terms of both being in straight-sized bodies, but approaching fitness and health through an anti-oppressive and inclusive lens, this is simply not good news. Eating disorders and disordered eating are very much on the ri…

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What If You Could Predict Environmental Health Triggers? Meet Daily Breath 37:31

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Ready to rebel against the idea that environmental toxins are just something you have to live with? This episode will completely shift how you think about the air you breathe and its impact on your health and aging. Meet Eric Klos, CEO and founder of Daily Breath, the revolutionary app that's challenging how we approach environmental health. While …

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Stop Treating Your Body Like the Enemy. Jennifer Jimenez, the Healing Power of Dance 58:18

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Welcome back, rebels! Are you exhausted by the "no pain, no gain" mentality that's creating an adversarial relationship with your body? Ready to rebel against the toxic messages about aging, body size, and what it means to move with joy instead of judgment? Then this transformative conversation with Jennifer Joy Jimenez will liberate you from every…

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53 | Q&A: Is Your Metabolism Really Broken? What Science Actually Says 22:53

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In today’s Q&A episode "Is Your Metabolism Really Broken? What Science Actually Says", we dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in health and fitness: metabolism. From what metabolism actually is, to how much control you really have, we’re here to squash the confusion and offer straightforward, science-backed insights. Whether you think yo…

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Break Free from Toxic Relationship Patterns - Become "Trigger Proof" 39:56

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Welcome back, rebels! Are you stuck in the same exhausting relationship patterns, wondering why you keep attracting the same type of partner? Ready to rebel against the unconscious cycles that keep you trapped in toxic dynamics? Then this conversation with Dr. Nima Rahmany will transform how you understand relationships, triggers, and the deep conn…

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Finding Your Movement Mojo with ADHD. 38:26

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Send us a text In this episode, I sat down to chat with the incredible Dr Jenn Huber as a guest on the Midlife Feast podcast. At 49, I received an ADHD diagnosis after years of masking. In this episode I share how perimenopause brought long-overlooked symptoms into focus. Together, we unpack how midlife hormonal shifts can amplify ADHD traits and w…

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Bonus Episode: Why are boundaries so hard to set? 34:31

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Send us a text We recently had Sarah Dosanjh on the pod and as part of our prep had re-listened to several recent Life After Diets podcast. An episode about boundaries - setting and keeping - really spoke to us, so we decided to do a deep dive. We are by no means experts and in this episode, we simply try to navigate recovery from perfectionism and…

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52 | Lowering the Environmental Impact of Your Diet (Without Going Vegan) 48:20

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Is your diet helping or hurting the planet? In this episode “Lowering the Environmental Impact of Your Diet (Without Going Vegan)” of How to Fitness Podcast, Kate takes the hot seat to explore the environmental footprint of what’s on our plate. From beef vs. bananas to oat milk vs. dairy, we break down the myths, the nuance, and the science behind …

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From Gym Bro To Myth Buster. A Conversation with Michael Ulloa 48:09

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Send us a text Michael Ulloa * is well known on social media for myth busting nutri- and fitness-bollocks - he gets posts every day from concerned followers that found yet another load of nonsense in their feed. Moving from gym bro to myth busting was a gradual process for Michael, as was changing his own relationship to movement and nutrition. We …

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Rebel Against Influencers Guilt Inducing Manipulation with Sandy Kruse 47:49

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Welcome back, rebels! Are you exhausted by conflicting wellness advice from influencers who seem more interested in selling than healing? Ready to rebel against an industry where "expertise" can literally be purchased for the right price? Then this conversation with Sandy Kruse will validate everything you've suspected about the wellness world - an…

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Doing The Work. Recovering From Binge Eating Disorder, with Sarah Dosanjh 49:23

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Send us a text Oh wow - we had Sarah Dosanjh on the pod!!! And how lovely is she? Sarah is a qualified and BACP-accredited psychotherapist specialising in binge eating — not just through training, but lived experience too. After over a decade of struggling with binge eating and bulimia, it was deep inner work that finally transformed her relationsh…

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Rebel Against Vision 'Limitations' That Don't Actually Exist Dr. Dana Dean explains how 36:20

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Are you tired of accepting that vision problems, learning struggles, or cognitive decline are just "part of life"?Ready to rebel against the idea that your brain can't learn new tricks at any age? Then this episode is going to blow your mind! Today's guest, Dr. Dana Dean, is here to challenge everything you think you know about vision - and rebels,…

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51 | Toxic Masculinity: The Dark Side of Fitness Culture 43:48

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Is the fitness industry helping men get healthier or just teaching them to suffer in silence? In this episode “Toxic Masculinity: The Dark Side of Fitness Culture” of The How to Fitness Podcast, Kate Lyman and Michael Ulloa confront the damaging influence of toxic masculinity in the fitness industry. They explore how modern fitness culture has beco…

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Is It Ok To Half-Ass a Workout? 41:12

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Send us a text (That's not how we actually feel by the way!) This is another solo/ duo episode where we shoot the sh*t and talk about all things body image, diet culture and embracing our 'here and now' bodies. Christine's husband asked her to join him on his 'HELL' run this Saturday and it got us thinking about how so many of us see exercise as a …

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The Smart Device That Stops Knee Pain with Tom Andriacchi & Jenny Hledik 26:50

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Welcome Back, Rebels! Are you tired of knee pain dictating what you can and can't do? Ready to rebel against the idea that chronic pain is just something you have to live with? Then this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with two absolute game-changers in the world of knee pain relief: Tom Andriacchi (Emeritus Professor at Stanford and 50-year v…

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Getting Started With Mindful Eating, When You've Got ADHD 32:17

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Send us a text Have you heard of mindful eating? Maybe you struggle with the idea of eating a piece of chocolate 'mindfully' and perhaps it is even reminiscent of your dieting or disordered eating days, where you savoured each mouthful and ate as slowly as you could to try and convince yourself you were having 'enough' food. But as Ela tells us, mi…

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50 | Everything We’ve Learned About Creatine (So You Don’t Have To) 43:59

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In this episode “ Everything We’ve Learned About Creatine (So You Don’t Have To)” of the How to Fitness Podcast, we take a research-backed deep dive into creatine. One of the most talked about and misunderstood supplements in the fitness world. We’re unpacking everything you think you know: Does creatine actually help with muscle growth? Are there …

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Embracing Your Summer Body WITHOUT Weight Loss... 42:39

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Send us a text It's that time of year again... As the sun comes out, we are expected to neatly deal with the transition from winter to summer clothes - and our bodies are even more scrutinised than usual and critically assessed as to their suitability to wear bikinis as well as our skin-exposing summer wardrobes. We had a very personal conversation…

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Beyond Supplements: The Science of Aging Smarter with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth 32:52

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This episode is full of the kind of advice I want to bring you more of. You, if you are, like me, swimming in an ocean of anti-aging, pre-aging, longevity suggestions. Supplements, protocols, diets, the hot new exercises--wondering how to make sense of it all. And, what's worth our investment? I discovered Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, orthopedic specialist…

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Creating Safe Fitness Spaces for Marginalised Genders 57:15

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Send us a text Creating an inclusive and safe space for everyone to explore movement and work out can be challenging - Trey Joseph took on that challenge and through his own experience of living in a marginalised body as a transgender man and learning how to coach from a trauma informed lens he is DOING JUST THAT! We had such a great conversation w…

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Yoga That Feels Like a Hug: Rethinking Traditional Practice with Brea Johnson 35:58

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In this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, host Gregory Anne Cox speaks with Brea Johnson, founder of Heart and Bones Yoga. Brea shares her journey from traditional yoga instructor to creating a more inclusive, anatomy-informed approach to yoga that works for all body types. Brea's online, global community and class portal offers over 400 di…

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49 | Q&A: Beginner Fitness & Nutrition Questions Answered 19:11

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In this Q&A episode of How to Fitness Podcast, we tackle the most common struggles beginner clients face from staying consistent at the gym to eating healthy without tracking every bite. Whether you’re trying to balance social events with your goals or wondering if you really have to weigh yourself, this episode breaks down the mindset shifts and s…

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What Does A Trauma Informed Yoga Class Look Like? 46:23

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Send us a text You may have heard the term 'trauma-informed' and been drawn to it, but maybe aren't entirely sure what it means. Maybe you struggle with group exercise as you just find the environment triggering or feel uncomfortable saying no to hands on assists. Maybe you'd like to try more in-person classes but just don't feel safe. Maybe you're…

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Iron Overload: The Hidden Health Thief You've Never Heard Of with Dr. Eric Lewis 35:15

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This episode is one I hope many women will listen to for hints that they might have one or two of the genes responsible for this blood disorder. Why? Hemochromatosis can silently rob you of your health. You can also spend years trying to manage or rid yourself of symptoms that sound like so many others. I know firsthand, but was lucky to have a doc…

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Breaking the Binge Eating Cycle, with Milda Zolubaite 38:03

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Send us a text Ela was flying solo for this episode, speaking with the wonderful Milda Zolubaite, who is a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Disordered Eating Specialist. Having struggled with disordered eating and binge eating herself, Milda is passionate about helping people find a way to break the binge-restrict cycle. In this epis…

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BFR Training: The Menopause Muscle Miracle You've Never Heard Of (with Ashley Selman) 31:17

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In this episode we're delving into a game-changing workout approach that might sound intimidating but is actually revolutionary for women over midlife. I was so taken by the idea that I signed up for the foundational program right after I got done with the interview. It's been a month now and I love this program! My arms are taking shape and my cor…

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48 | How to Fix Your Feed and Feel Better About Your Body with Natasha Devon 44:11

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Body image isn’t about loving your body — it’s about respecting it. In this episode of the How to Fitness Podcast, we’re joined by mental health advocate, writer, and broadcaster Natasha Devon, MBE to explore what healthy body image really means and how social media, culture, and our personal habits shape the way we see ourselves. We talk about how…

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Creating Impactful Retreat Experiences--With or Without Horses 34:44

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Before I dive in, if you enjoy this kind of podcast, head over to RebelliousWellnessOver50.com for 2 years worth of goodness. I rebranded but didn't change my rebellious intention to help us all live fully so we can age better. In this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, host Greg speaks with Shannon Jamail, owner of a retreat center in Austi…

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From Boardroom to Barn: Shannon's Path to Creating Magical Retreats 34:44

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In this episode of Rebellious Wellness Lifestyle, I spoke with Shannon Jamail, owner of a retreat center in Austin, Texas, that offers unique transformative experiences with the help of her four-legged assistants—horses. Shannon's background includes corporate sales and mental health therapy before transitioning to hosting retreats Her retreat cent…

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How To Start Liking Our Bodies, and Ourselves a Little More...... 34:05

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Send us a text Now there's a question! Do you like yourself? Ela and I would say we're both working on it and that's ok. For me, leading with self-compassion has been the game changer. So many of us engage in negative self talk and thankfully now we know about neural plasticity and the more we challenge these negative thoughts, the more resilience …

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47 | The Truth About Stretching: What The Science Says 32:59

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We’ve all been told that stretching is a must, but is it really? In this episode of How to Fitness Podcast, we are breaking down the real science behind stretching and whether skipping it is something you should actually feel guilty about. We dive into the different types of stretching, including static, dynamic, ballistic, and PNF, and reveal what…

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Reclaiming Your Reflection: the latest research on Body Image, with Dr Kamila Irvine 50:39

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Send us a text It's always humbling to speak to our amazing experts and our conversation with Dr Kamila Irvine was no exception! Whilst she is a very senior researcher and serious advocate for weight-inclusivity, she is also incredibly good fun to chat to and we could have gone on for much longer! We talked about: - how body image is susceptible to…

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Movement is the Destination. A Conversation with Damali Fraiser 43:00

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Send us a text As Christine so aptly put it: What a powerhouse! Our conversation with Damali Fraiser was vulnerable, open and incredibly interesting. We talked about: - how to navigate body changes as we age and as we adapt to hormonal changes and injury - Damali's journey of recovering from her hysterectomy - how to coach with a trauma informed an…

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46 | How Food Marketing Controls Your Eating Habits 46:24

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How much of our food choices are truly ours, and how much is shaped by powerful marketing strategies? In this episode of the How to Fitness Podcast, we dive deep into how food marketing influences our eating habits, from grocery store purchases to social media trends. We uncover the subtle but powerful ways companies use colors, buzzwords, and adve…

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How Much Should We Really Be Eating, with Priya Tew 46:07

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Send us a text Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Priya Tew* to the pod. If you are in recovery from an eating disorder, have ever experienced disordered eating or just struggle to know what you should be eating, this episode is for you. Ela and I are confirmed anti-dieters but this chat reinforced for us the need for nuanced conversations. con…

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45 | Intermittent Fasting Explained: The Benefits & Risks (2025) 40:32

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Is intermittent fasting the ultimate health hack or just another overhyped trend? In this episode of the How to Fitness Podcast, we take a deep dive into intermittent fasting—breaking down its history, different fasting methods, and the science behind the claimed benefits. Does it truly improve weight loss, mental clarity, and longevity, or are the…

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Grief, Body Image and Coping Strategies When You're Struggling. 29:45

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Send us a text This one was tough but I'm not one to shy away from hard topics of conversation. Ela and I spend our lives swimming upstream, and going against the grain in terms of our work with clients and the content we share with you. This is a raw one. As soon as mum passed away, body image dissatisfaction peaked in me. Although it seemed so fr…

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44 | Q&A: Fitness, Parenthood & Business (2025) 24:15

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How much do you really know about the hosts of How to Fitness Podcast? In this episode 44, "Q&A: Fitness, Parenthood & Business (2025)," we take a step back from our usual discussions on health and fitness to answer some of your most asked questions. From our personal milestones to the biggest lessons we’ve learned in business and life, this episod…