The Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast

In this episode, I’m joined by obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Hannah Ryles to talk about exercise, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery. We cover how the right kind of movement can support fertility, hormonal balance, and metabolic health, as well as when exercise can become too much stress on the body. We also talk about what types of workouts are safe while trying to conceive, how to train during each trimester, and what advice around pregnancy fitness is outdated or overly fear-b...

Most women think they need to lose weight to change their body… but what they actually want is body recomposition. In this episode of the Gym Confidence Series, we’re breaking down what body recomp actually means, why strength training changes your shape, and why the “toned” look so many women want actually comes from building muscle - not starving yourself or doing endless cardio. I also talk about the difference between fat loss and muscle building, why the scale is not the full picture...

Walking into the gym can feel intimidating when you don’t know what anything does. Between the machines, dumbbells, barbells, cable stations and cardio equipment… it’s easy to feel overwhelmed before you even start. A lot of women avoid the gym completely - not because they aren’t capable - but because they feel like everyone else knows something they don’t. In this episode of the Gym Confidence Series, we’re breaking down the basics of gym equipment in a way that actually makes sense. I’m ...

I am so excited to feature one one of my Unf*ck Your Fitness clients, Julie, to talk about her fitness journey over the last three years! Julie came to me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, underfed, and stuck. She had recently changed jobs, was navigating a new ulcerative colitis diagnosis, had gained weight, and knew she wanted to feel like herself again…but she had no idea where to start. We talk about what it felt like for her to learn macros, reverse diet, start strength training, and ...

In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Plosser to talk about essential amino acids, creatine, protein, aging, and why muscle matters so much for women. We break down the difference between protein powder, creatine, and EAAs, talk about why recovery and muscle preservation become even more important as we age, and get into the bigger picture of supporting your body well in every season. This conversation is educational, but also really empowering. We talk about the pivot that happens as women ge...

Not all workouts are built the same - and if your goal is body recomposition, that matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between straight sets, supersets, and circuits so you can better understand what each one is, what each one is good for, and how they actually impact your results. A lot of women have been taught to think that the “best” workout is the one that leaves you the most sweaty, out of breath, and exhausted. But harder is not always smarter, especially whe...

Why do so many diets seem to work at first… but still leave women stuck? In this episode, I’m breaking down the difference between following food rules and actually understanding nutrition. From Beachbody containers to Weight Watchers points and other simplified diet systems, I’m talking about why these methods can create short-term results while failing to teach women what their body truly needs long-term. I’m also sharing a personal realization I had while measuring food and looking at ...

In this episode, I’m sharing (in a very real and raw way - thanks to building confidence in myself)) what fitness has made me better at - not just physically, but in the way I live my life every single day. It was crazy to think back on all the ways I have become a different person! What started as a conversation about workouts and body change turned into something much deeper: the skills, discipline, confidence, structure, and self-respect that fitness has built ME over time. I talk ab...

If you want different results than the majority of people who feel stuck, frustrated, and constantly starting over, you HAVE to think differently than they do. These four mindset shifts didn’t happen overnight for me - they took TIME. I was imperfect at first (and still am), but over time, they’ve become a part of my identity. When something becomes who you are, consistency stops feeling like a constant fight that you’re losing. You actually feel like you’re winning, because you are...

If you’ve ever thought, “Well, I guess I can’t progressive overload because I don’t have heavier weights,” this episode is for YOU. We’re talking about training volume, progressive overload, and why lifting heavier isn’t the only way to make progress. Yes - access to a gym and heavier weights is great! But…it’s not required for results. What actually matters? The amount of MEANINGFUL work your muscles are doing over time! Volume isn’t just a buzzword you’re hearing o...

I’m just going to say it… Your body is NOT Amazon Prime. You don’t hit “order” on macros and wake up with your dream body 2 days later! Honestly, this expectation is why SO many people keep quitting. I see and hear it constantly from ladies: they track their macros for a couple of days (maybe a week), don't see the scale move, and immediately decide “nope - it’s not working”. But…let’s be real. Did you GAIN 20 pounds in two days? No. So, why would you expect to lose it tha...

January can feel heavy. Life is busy, schedules are packed, energy is low, and it’s easy to fall into that “blah” headspace. Instead of lowering the bar or going into survival mode though, this episode is a reminder that this is actually the PERFECT time to raise your standards. Yep - even if people think you’re a little crazy for it! High standards make people uncomfortable. They don’t always match the room, the vibe, or what’s considered “normal.” Honestly? “Normal” isn’t exactly workin...

Welcome to 2026, and a VERY different kind of January! This episode kicks off the year by NOT feeding into the loud, exhausting “new year, new me” noise that dominates the fitness space every.single.January. Instead, we’re starting where real change actually begins: self-trust. Here’s the uncomfortable truth most people won’t say out loud - new year motivation doesn’t work. It’s emotional, seasonal, and creates a false high that feels productive without requiring real action. ...