At the start of every year, we’re told to aim higher, do more, and become better.

But what if the real reason most goals fail isn’t a lack of motivation… it’s that we’re trying to carry too much?

In this episode, we explore why addition without subtraction leads to burnout, why motivation is an unreliable fuel source, and how to choose goals that actually stick. We talk about the uncomfortable truth that while you can change almost anything about your life, you can’t change everything at once.

You’ll be guided through powerful reflection questions, including:

• What would need to happen for this year to genuinely feel successful?
• What habits are quietly making your future self miserable?
• If your life were a movie, what would the audience be screaming at the screen?

This conversation reframes stress and problems not as failures, but as features of a meaningful life, and shows how real growth happens at the edges of discomfort, not in the comfort zone.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in the middle ground, or tired of setting goals that don’t last, this episode will help you simplify, prioritise, and choose better problems, so you can build a year that actually matters.

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If motivation was the answer, you’d already be where you want to be.

In this episode, we break down why relying on motivation keeps so many people stuck — and what actually creates lasting change instead.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation fades

• What momentum really is

• How small actions build confidence and consistency

• How to keep going when you don’t feel like it

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of starting over and ready to build progress that lasts — even on the hard days.

Because you don’t need to feel motivated to move forward.

You just need momentum 💚

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Could undereating be the reason you feel tired, stuck, or frustrated with your progress?

In this episode, we explore the common (and often overlooked) signs of undereating, including low energy, poor training performance, slow recovery, constant hunger, and hormonal red flags.

You’ll learn:

• What undereating (and under fuelling) actually looks like

• Why it backfires long-term

• How it affects training, recovery, and health

• What to do if you suspect you’re not eating enough

This episode is about building strength, balance, and a healthier relationship with food… not restriction or extremes.

Because real progress starts with proper fuel 💚

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Are you training hard enough to actually see results — or just going through the motions?

In this episode, we break down what effective training really looks like — beyond sweat, soreness, and exhaustion.

You’ll learn the key signs that your workouts are doing their job, including:

• Why slowing reps matter

• How close to failure you should be training

• The role of progressive overload

• Strength gains and muscle changes

• Improving technique under challenge

If you’ve been consistent but not seeing the progress you expected, this episode will help you reflect, adjust, and train with more intent — without burning yourself out.

Because results don’t come from doing more…

They come from doing what matters — consistently 💚

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Protein bars are everywhere — and most of them are lying to you.

Just because something says “high protein”, “20% protein” or “25% protein” doesn’t mean it’s actually a good protein source for your goals.

In this video, I break down:

• What “high protein” claims really mean in Australia & NZ

• How food labels mislead you

• Why “25% protein” doesn’t mean what you think

• How to calculate protein efficiency in seconds

• Why size and calorie density matter

• What makes a protein source high quality

• Real supermarket bar comparisons

I’ll show you exactly how to tell if a protein bar is:

✔ Actually helping your protein goals

✔ Filling

✔ Efficient for its calories

✔ Or just clever marketing

This isn’t about demonising foods — it’s about making informed choices.

If you’ve ever stood in the protein bar aisle confused… this video is for you.

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Think home workouts don’t work?

They can—if you stop doing fluffy nonsense.

In this episode, I break down exactly how to make home workouts effective: how to build muscle, progress properly, train with intent, and actually see results without a gym.

If you’re tired of sweating with nothing to show for it, this one’s for you 💚

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Getting lean as a woman is hard—harder than most people admit.

After years of competing and coaching women through fat loss, I’ve learned there are no shortcuts. In this episode, I break down what it really takes to get lean, why so many women feel stuck, and the biggest truths no one talks about.

We cover muscle building, hormones, discipline, mindset, sustainability, and why real transformation takes years—not weeks.

If you’re tired of unrealistic expectations and want honest, no-BS guidance, this episode is for you 💚

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Tired of feeling starving, miserable, and obsessed with food every time you try to lose fat?

In this episode, I break down exactly how to make calorie deficits suck less—without extreme dieting, low energy, or constant hunger.

We cover:

✔️ Why protein is your best friend

✔️ How to eat MORE food while staying in a deficit

✔️ Why extreme calorie cuts backfire

✔️ The biggest liquid calorie mistakes

✔️ How sleep and hydration impact hunger

✔️ And the mindset shift that makes fat loss sustainable

If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t have the willpower”—this episode is for you.

Because fat loss shouldn’t feel like punishment.

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