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Alright friends, this one’s a juicy flex of an episode. If you've ever thought about strength training as just “working out,” you’re gonna leave this convo seeing your muscles as the badass miracle tissue they actually are. My guest today is journalist and author Bonnie Tsui, who wrote a brilliant book all about muscle. Like, the science and the soul of it.

We dig into why women have historically been sidelined when it comes to muscle building and how we’re finally flipping that script. Like, did you know women used to avoid swim team because they didn’t want their shoulders to look “too big”? (Insert a big ol’ eye roll here.) And Bonnie’s not just talking aesthetics. She’s going deep on muscle as essential to longevity, confidence, emotional resilience, and yeah, even your identity.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever stepped into a gym and felt like they didn’t belong or who’s just curious about why grip strength is suddenly a thing your doctor actually cares about.

Plus, we get into puberty, menopause, and the myths of the Marvel six-pack. Hint: Your glutes are more than just a good angle on Instagram. They might actually be the reason humans evolved the way we did. Mind. Blown.

I left this convo totally rethinking how I teach strength to my clients, and I guarantee it’ll change how you move through the world (maybe literally). So grab your kettlebells or your coffee, and let’s get into it.

What’s Inside:

• Why muscle isn’t just for meatheads and why we all need to give it more credit
• The real story behind women ditching sports during puberty (and why we’ve got to change that)
• How strength training intersects with politics, beauty ideals and power
• Why a visible six-pack doesn’t mean what you think it does and why grip strength might actually be your new favorite metric

Quick gut check…

Are you still thinking muscle is just about how you look in a tank top? Have you been seeing strength as a chore instead of a gift? Let’s flip that. This episode might just be the nudge you need to start lifting heavy and owning your power. I want to know what strength feels like to you these days. DM me on Instagram and let’s talk muscles.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Bonnie Tsui
• Bonnie on Instagram
• Bonnie Tsui’s book “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters”
• Healthy As Fck*
• Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
• Fit Feels Good Strong AF
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Let me ask you something. Ever opened your front door to a mini mountain of Amazon boxes and felt a twinge of shame? Like maybe you’re buying crap you don’t even need just to numb out after a long day? (Same, babe. Same.) This week, I sat down with Ashlee Piper. Sustainability badass. TED speaker. Author of No New Things. And we’re talking about why you might wanna stop clicking “Buy Now”… at least for a little while.

Now, don’t get it twisted. This isn’t about being a minimalist monk or living off-grid in linen. Ashlee’s approach is funny, relatable AF, and shockingly freeing. We dig into the mental clutter our stuff creates, why malls are cold (WTF), and how overconsumption is totally messing with our health, our wallets, and yes, the planet.

If you’ve been wondering how to shop less, save money, and actually feel better in your own life without giving up fun or flair, this episode is your permission slip to hit pause on the consumer hamster wheel.

Ashlee breaks down her No New Things challenge (don't worry, you can still buy groceries and get your roots done) and how making that one small commitment can totally shift your mindset around joy, self-worth, and your damn sock drawer.

What’s Inside:

• How shopping became our go-to numbing agent and what to do instead
• Why your clutter might be jacking up your cortisol levels
• The “Super System” that’ll help you buy less without feeling deprived
• The surprising ripple effects of not buying anything new (spoiler: it’s not just about money)

So real talk

Are you buying stuff to solve a problem it was never meant to solve? Like, is the third sequined throw pillow gonna heal your burnout? What if peace and pride actually came from not buying more but enjoying what you already have? What if you could be the kind of person who is rich in time, mental space, and self-trust? Because you can be. I want to hear what this stirs up for you. DM me on Instagram and tell me what you're holding onto…or finally letting go of.

Mentioned in This Episode:

No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity
Buy Nothing Project
Freecycle
American Time Use Study → (Google this gem for stats on how much time you're wasting looking for your damn keys)
Sarah Lazarovic’s book: A Bunch of Pretty Things I Didn’t Buy
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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Okay so… you know how you sometimes hear someone drop a sentence like, “Oh, I can’t make it that week; I’ll be racing horses across Mongolia,” and you’re like WAIT WHAT NOW? That’s basically been me for years every time my friend Callie King casually mentions her life.

So in this episode, I finally scratch that itch and go full nosy bitch mode. Because Callie is one of those people who lives so boldly and so intentionally that you kinda want to hate her, except she’s also really chill and generous and has zero ego about it. Like, this woman has lived in a Chevy Tracker with her dog, owns multiple income properties, built an adobe house in Mexico by hand, and manifested a partner straight off her dream board. And she makes it all look effortless.

But here’s the thing. None of this happened because she was born rich or “just lucky.” It’s mindset. It’s values. It’s choosing freedom over fear, again and again and again.

We talk about how to make bold, “unreasonable” choices even when your bank account says nope, how to check yourself when you’re operating from hustle-and-grind scarcity mode, and what it actually means to create a life that feels like yours.

This episode is a wake-up call, but like, the loving kind. The kind with pancakes and a puppy and a side of "You’re capable of so much more than this."

What’s Inside:

• How Callie built a wildly unconventional life (without a trust fund or tech-bro energy)
• Why your mindset around money might be what’s actually keeping you stuck
• The difference between taking action from fear vs. fun (and why it matters)
• What it really looks like to manifest a partner (hint: she didn’t just light a candle and hope)

So, yeah. If you’ve been dreaming about selling everything, living in a treehouse, or just getting the hell out of a life that no longer fits, this might be the episode you didn’t know you needed.

Spoiler alert: You don’t need a five-year plan. You just need to start.

Mentioned In This Episode:

HorseClass on Facebook
HorseClass on Instagram
Callie on Instagram
Byron Katie’s “The Work”
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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