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The Play SquadPod

The Play SquadPod

By: Katy Harkness - founder of Play Fitness and Coaching
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Welcome to The Play Squad Pod: Coaching Conversations with Women Just Like You! I'm your host, Katy Harkness, a passionate personal trainer and coach. Here, I'll dive into real-life conversations with the women in my squad, all working to transform their lives. Each episode features candid discussions and actionable tips on overcoming life's challenges and navigating mid-life with strength and confidence. Tune in each week to transform, thrive, and show up for yourself.Katy Harkness - founder of Play Fitness and Coaching Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Episode 22 - 'The Maybes': The Supplements Where Context Matters
    Nov 20 2025

    In part two of my Supplement Series, we’re diving into the grey area — the supplements that might help, or might just be draining your bank account.

    This episode breaks down the big five “Should I be taking this?” supplements for midlife women: magnesium, iron, B-vitamins, collagen and Vitamin C.

    We look at what the research actually says, what the marketing conveniently skips, and how to work out whether any of these are genuinely useful for you — or whether you’re fixing a problem you don’t actually have.

    You’ll get clear guidance on:
    • When magnesium really helps (and when it doesn’t)
    • Why iron should never be self-prescribed
    • Who genuinely needs B12
    • The truth behind collagen’s modest benefits
    • And why Vitamin C is… fine, but not magical

    By the end you’ll know exactly which of these belong in your routine — and which you can confidently stop wasting money on.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 21 - 'The Keepers': Supplements Worth Considering
    Nov 14 2025

    If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle wondering which bottles are worth it and which are just expensive wee — this one’s for you.

    In this first episode of my Supplement Series, I break down the few that are genuinely worth your money. The ones backed by solid research, not celebrity hype.

    We’ll talk about Vitamin D, Calcium, Creatine Monohydrate, Protein Powder, and Omega-3 — what they actually do, who needs them, and how to use them properly.

    By the end, you’ll know exactly which supplements to keep, which to skip, and what small steps will make the biggest difference to your bones, muscles and midlife energy.

    (Spoiler: you don’t need a cupboard full of powders — just a few smart choices.)

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    24 mins
  • Episode 20 - When Energy Dips, Everything Slips
    Nov 6 2025

    In this episode I natter about the importance of managing energy levels rather than relying on motivation or willpower.

    You wouldn't let your phone run out of battery so why would you let yourself?

    I'll take you through a super simple exercise to help you plan energy recharge into your day so you don't hit Thrsday running on caffeine, crumbs and hope.


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    19 mins
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