Life With Danni Duncan

Does a 7 time Olympian have their life and motherhood together? This is one of the first questions I asked, Libby Trickett. I’m sure she needs no explanation but just in case - Libby is an ex competitive swimmer who was a gold medalist in not one but THREE Olympics, and held the world record for the 100m free style. We’re chatting about everything, including why being an Olympian does not mean you have your life together, what it’s like going from being the best in the world, to living a normal life, and what she’s seeing happening too often with kids and sport right now (this part’s really interesting). We chat about: > “What did we even do before kids?” because somehow there was SO much time and now there’s none > Libby’s morning routine with 5 kids > Getting five kids out the door in the morning (and how that that alone feels like a huge win) > The devastating race Libby didn’t watch for 15 years… and what happened when she finally did > The shift in your 40s where you genuinely don’t give a f about what other people think of you > That feeling of “am I even doing a good job?” (and why it doesn’t just go away) > Why we’re seeing less “body trust” in women + how that all links back to kids not moving as much … and SO much more If you want more of Libby you can follow her on IG @libby_trickett. Listen to Libby’s podcast Sportish on Spotify or Apple. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

A few weeks ago, Chris and I announced that we’re running the New York Marathon… and it still feels slightly ridiculous to say out loud. Because if you had told me years ago that running would become such a big part of my life, I wouldn’t have believed you. And I know a lot of you listening probably feel the same. “I’m not a runner.” That’s exactly why I wanted to have this conversation. Today I’m joined by Anna from Adventure Time Travel, who has run more than 40 marathons all over the world and helped thousands of people cross finish lines they once thought were completely out of reach. If you’ve ever wondered whether running a marathon is something you could do, what it feels like to finish the New York Marathon and what kind of changes lie ahead for you… Then this is for you. Stick around to find out: > Why so many people tell themselves they’re “not a runner”… and what actually changes when that story shifts > What it feels like standing on the start line of a marathon for the first time > The moments during a race that stay with you long after you cross the finish line > What goes through your head when things get hard… and how people keep going > What Anna has seen in thousands of runners once they finally say yes to something that scares them > What she would say to you if you’ve ever thought about running a marathon… but haven’t signed up yet If you want to hear more from Anna, you can find her on IG @annaliptakruns or @hisandhertime. Visit Adventure Time Travel at www.adventuretimetravel.com.au If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at ⁠⁠www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan⁠⁠ You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour! If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Why does weight loss in midlife suddenly feel impossible? You’re told to eat less… but more protein. Fast… but don’t stress your hormones. Lift weights… but also prioritise recovery. Sleep more… but also train harder. And then when none of it works the way it used to, you’re told: “It’s your hormones.” So you think, great, I’ll fix my hormones. And then that doesn’t magically fix your weight either. Today we’re actually going to untangle this properly. I’m joined by Amelia Phillips - nutritionist, exercise scientist, and someone who spends a lot of time working with women in midlife navigating exactly this. I’m asking Amelia questions like: > How to do you know if you’re pre peri-menopausal, peri-menopausal or menopausal > What actually changes during the body in perimenopause that affects weight specifically? > Does fasting create more stress and inflammation for women? > Who should definitely avoid fasting? > How do I increase my protein while still reducing my calories? … and SO much more If you want more from Amelia, follow her on IG @_amelia_phillips or listen to her podcast Healthy Her on Apple or Spotify. And if you want to work with Amelia, visit her website www.ameliaphillips.com.au If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at ⁠www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan⁠ You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour! If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Women care about their health. The industry knows that… And it’s profiting from your fear. There are more supplements than ever - peptides, anti-inflammation, prebiotics, probiotics, bone broth, metabolism “fixes”, reducing your cortisol… and yet women are more confused than ever. If supplements were the answer to fat loss, wouldn’t we all be sorted by now? Today I’m talking to Emma, a health, fitness and wealth educator who helps intelligent women stop wasting time, energy and money on wellness bullsh*t. Stick around to find out: Why there are suddenly SO many supplements in the market Is biohacking just marketing? Is there any value for the everyday person? Are anti inflammatory diets worth it Should you be worried about your cortisol levels and high intensity exercise? Is one exercise a week enough to see significant change in your body? Symptoms that look like perimenopause but aren’t (this is good news!) … and SO much more If you want to work with Emma, check out her IG @esgfitness or website www.esgfitness.co.uk Listen to Emma’s podcast ESGfitness on Spotify or Apple. If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour! If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

You can prevent 15 - 20% of bowel cancers through exercise. Even just walking works to reduce that risk. But not only that - chemo and cancer related fatigue can be alleviated through exercise too. I felt all of these benefits when I was going through chemotherapy for Stage 2 Bowel Cancer last year. Yes, some days it was hard - I won’t deny it. I remember doing a few body squats and needing to rest for a couple minutes each time but you know what? Moving my body in any capacity helped. So today I wanted to talk to the incredible Molly from Strength Squad - which is dedicated to helping people who have been diagnosed with bowel cancers (from diagnosis to post chemo) start moving their bodies and fight the cancer. Not only is Molly trained in providing oncology support for cancer patients but you’ll be moving alongside a group of people going through the exact same situation as you. The in person sessions are in South Yarra but Molly is opening up online groups mid March. You can check it out here. Stick around to find out: The landmark study that showed a 28% reduction in recurrence and a 37% reduction in risk of death How up to 20% of bowel cancers could be prevented through movement How exercise activates cancer-fighting cells and supports chemotherapy What’s really happening inside your body when you strength train during treatment Why losing muscle during chemo can quietly make everyday life harder Why “just rest” isn’t always the answer to chemo fatigue How to move your body when you’re nauseated, exhausted and scared The exact amount of exercise that actually changes outcomes (it’s less than you think) … and SO much more Want more of Molly and Strength Squad? Head over to IG @thestrengthsquad__ or visit the website www.thestrengthsquad.org If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour! If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Seriously, nobody told us this about moving to Queensland?! As of recording this, we still don’t have a house so next time you hear from us we might be minus a kidney or have started a OF account. But besides that - a lot has happened.. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

When everything feels temporary, even the small things start to feel like too much… Honestly? I thought we’d be more settled. But now the mum guilt is kicking in and so many thoughts keep creeping in - am I impacting London’s development? Harper just started school… Is she getting enough rest? Am I being a terrible mother? This is a super open and vulnerable episode, and I think a lot of you are going to resonate. Link to my Bali Retreat in April here. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Bowel cancer in people aged 25-45 is up 260%, and the more I learn… the more I know we cannot keep pretending this is normal. Today I’m sitting down with Nick “Dougie” Dugmore, winemarker, dad and bowel cancer survivor, whose story has hit 1.3M views for a reason. Since he started talking openly about his diagnosis - nearly 100 polyps have been found (and removed) in people who went to get checked because of him. This episode isn’t fear mongering, but what I wish someone had told me sooner. You’ll hear: ~ The symptoms Nick ignored and why so many young people dismiss them ~ How fear, stress + our emotional state can impact cancer recovery ~ Why Nick believes glyphosate is one of the biggest (and silent) problems affecting our generation ~ What’s actually happening in our food supply from a farmer ~ Alcohol, wine culture and whether a glass of red makes a difference to your health ~ How both of us have reframed our diagnoses and rebuilt our lives post cancer … and SO much more If you’ve been putting off getting checked… This is your sign. Support Nick on IG @stokewines_au and support his vineyard at www.stokewines.au (buy direct, it helps massively). If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If someone told you there was one thing that could reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence by up to 30% and help you survive chemotherapy with your sanity intact… Would you do it? Today I am interviewing a woman who has done just that. Steph Lightfoot, mum of twins, cancer survivor and badass cancer exercise coach is about to tell you exactly why moving your body… might just save your life like it saved both of ours. You don’t want to miss the answers to these questions: What does the science say behind exercising while doing chemotherapy? Should ALL cancer patients be exercising… or does it depend on your diagnosis? What do people get WRONG about movement during cancer? Can lightly moving your body help fix fatigue from chemotherapy? Can exercise help prevent osteoporosis for cancer survivors? Heart disease is one of the biggest killers of women… What should we be doing to reduce the risk of heart disease? If someone wants to start actively reducing their risk of cancer today, what should they do? … and SO much more Want to work with Steph? Visit her website over at www.cancercoach.me or head over to IG @cancercoach.me Mums, if you want to make sure that your toddlers are getting the good stuff in their milk - we’re talking whole milk not skim, no added sugars and no palm oil - make sure you check out Haven Toddler Milks. They have a full range of A2 Cow, Goat or Oat plant based toddler milks too so there’s something for every little tummy - and if you want a cheeky discount, make sure to use DANNI50 for 50% off your first single tin purchase. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching with me. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Download your free 2026 Goal Tracker here! Do you want to go into 2026 equipped with the tools, strength, courage and grit to push through everything life throws at you? To be able to find the positive in situations you’d usually be beaten down by? Then keep reading. If you had told me at the start of 2025 that I would be diagnosed with Stage 3 Bowel Cancer.. I wouldn’t have believed you. It was one of the craziest years of my life but I can look at it and think about just how grateful I am to be able to touch and impact so many people with my story. And (hopefully) change so many lives too. We get to choose how we react to things - let’s make sure that we’re enjoying 2026 as much as we can 💛 If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

We’ve been dying to tell you guys… If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

When Dawn Mussallem was in her 20s, she was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. In 2021, her heart failed and she underwent a heart transplant. Then one year later… She became the first person ever to run a marathon 12 months after a transplant. Dawn Mussallem is a perfect example of the impact nutrition and exercise can have on your health. But Dawn isn’t just talking from her experience. She’s a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician specialising in Breast Cancer and Oncology. So not only is she giving us advice she has taken on herself.. But backing it up by real studies such as how adults who eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduced their risk of dying from any cancer by 10%. If there’s ever an episode that you need to listen to… It’s this one. Stick around to find out: ~ Dawn’s hottest take about the cancer health and wellness industry and why most people are focusing on the wrong things ~ How 3 doctors misdiagnosed her cancer (and the moment she realised something was seriously wrong) ~ Could Dawn’s lifestyle pre-cancer diagnosis have caused her diagnosis? ~ What’s more important for cancer recovery - strength training or cardio? ~ The shocking research showing exercise can be as beneficial as chemotherapy ~ Why ultra-processed foods are driving cancer rates in young adults ~ The study showing eating healthier at 20 can add up to 13 years to your life ~ How nutrition can increase energy and even help maintain muscle during chemo … and SO much more Mums, if you want to make sure that your toddlers are getting the good stuff in their milk - we’re talking whole milk not skim, no added sugars and no palm oil - make sure you check out Haven Toddler Milks. They have a full range of A2 Cow, Goat or Oat plant based toddler milks too so there’s something for every little tummy - and if you want a cheeky discount, make sure to use DANNI50 for 50% off your first single tin purchase. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

In the last 13 months, I’ve had my fourth baby. I attempted to run a marathon but only got through 30km because I was so anemic. Turns out I had bowel cancer and didn’t realise it. Since then, I’ve had bowel surgery and three months of chemotherapy. And now… I’m doing HYROX. (With my husband who had a portion of his lung removed a year ago). If that’s not encouragement that you can do ANYTHING, then I don’t know what is. I’m not built any differently to you so let this inspire you to see what could be possible for you… If only you knew. Mums, if you want to make sure that your toddlers are getting the good stuff in their milk - we’re talking whole milk not skim, no added sugars and no palm oil - make sure you check out Haven Toddler Milks. They have a full range of A2 Cow, Goat or Oat plant based toddler milks too so there’s something for every little tummy - and if you want a cheeky discount, make sure to use DANNI50 for 50% off your first single tin purchase. If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.