Joanna Unfiltered

Ever wondered if you really need protein after every workout? How many times a week should you be exercising? Or if it's actually possible to lose fat from one specific area of your body? In this episode, I'm joined by fellow coach Diane Laing as we tackle some of the most common questions we're asked as coaches. We cut through the confusion, bust a few fitness myths and give practical...

This episode, I’m joined by double world champion rower and triathlete Colin Wallace. Colin grew up rowing on the River Dee in Aberdeen, competed for Team Scotland and built his life around sport. But aged 32 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis after years of ignoring symptoms and hoping they’d go away. What followed was a complete whirlwind into the world of para sport, representing Great Br...

This week on Joanna: Unfiltered, I'm joined by Emily Jackson, better know as Emily in the Outdoors, a familiar face and voice in the Glasgow running community who’s inspiring thousands by keeping running real. Emily shares her journey from joining a running club as a novice to taking on marathons and ultra races, including the brutal Devil o’ the Highlands just last weekend. We chat about the...

In this episode, I’m joined by pelvic floor physiotherapist Rosie Davie, where we dive into the realities of pelvic health across every stage of a woman’s life. From young female athletes in their 20s, through pregnancy and postpartum, to perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. This conversation highlights just how individual every case is. We talk openly about common symptoms, why they’re often mis...

Most women think they need a lower calorie target to see results, but that’s not always the case. In this episode, I break down what calories actually are, the pros and cons of tracking, and why building awareness around your nutrition matters more than obsessing over numbers. I’ll walk you through how calorie needs differ for fat loss, muscle building, and performance, plus give you real life ins...

In this episode, I’m busting some of the biggest fitness myths that might be holding you back, from fasted training and cutting carbs to lifting weights and chasing soreness. If you're feeling overwhelmed with all the information out there about the 'next big thing' or the 'best way' to do things, then this will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works.

In this episode I’m joined by Gemma Holloway, an NHS gastroenterology dietitian and freelance sports dietitian, to break down how nutrition can support your performance, recovery, and overall health, without overcomplicating it. We chat through practical, realistic strategies you can actually apply to your training, whether you’re juggling work, family life, or just trying to stay consistent thrio...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing progress, then this for you. In this episode I’m breaking down the most common reasons people get stuck in their fitness journey, and the honest truth behind why results aren’t happening as quickly as you’d like. From impatience and constantly chasing new workouts, to not pushing yourself hard enough in the gym, inconsistent nutri...

Who better to have on Joanna: Unfiltered than the person who got me here in the first place. Shona is a Life First Business Coach for online coaches in the health and fitness industry. She's my business coach and she pushes me to do all the scary things, but she 100% has my back for every one of them. In todays episode, as well as learning about what a business coach is all about, we delve int...

It's the Hyrox de-brief: From pre race build up nerves, to the people watching specatcle, here is the full low down on my first Hyrox solo. The biggest takeaway? Why it’s so important to do scary, hard things, and how pushing yourself into the uncomfortable builds real confidence that carries into every area of your life. Go and do the scary stuff!!

Welcome to Joanna: Unfiltered. The podcast all about fitness, fat loss and real life, hosted by me, Joanna Wallace.

How important is strength training for women, especially in the peri-menopause era, and what are the actual benefits? What is stopping so many people doing it?