The Shane Walsh Podcast

Rachel spent 26 years using self-criticism as her motivation, and she was terrified that without it she'd give up. In this episode, Shane Walsh unpacks the Shame-Sabotage Loop, the cycle where body shame triggers a diet, a slip, more shame, and a binge. He explains why compassion isn't complacency, and why body neutrality is a realistic middle ground between hating and loving your body. You'll hea...

Tara weighed herself every morning for five years, and most of the swings she cried over turned out to be water. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains how daily weigh-ins can fuel the yo-yo cycle, what really moves the number on the scale, and how to detach emotionally from it with practical tools from the book. This is episode 4 in the countdown to the launch of Break Free, out on Nov 3rd pre ord...

Sarah was perfect Monday to Friday and in total rebellion on the weekend, and she did it for over a decade. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains all-or-nothing thinking, shows the eight-week maths that makes the case for 80/20 over perfection, and introduces "imperfect action" as the middle ground where lasting change lives. This is episode 3 in the countdown to the launch of Break Free , out on...

Annemarie yo-yo dieted for 17 years, and the foods she "snapped" on were always the ones she'd banned. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains the deprivation-binge cycle, why labelling foods "good" and "bad" keeps you stuck, and the Permission Paradox: why giving yourself full permission to eat all foods can reduce overeating. This is episode 2 in the countdown to the launch of Break Free , out on...

For 22 years, Lisa believed she had a discipline problem. Then she realised she'd been under-eating the whole time. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains why chronic restriction, not a lack of willpower, drives the yo-yo diet cycle, and how to start seeing your past "failures" as feedback instead. This is the first episode in a four-week countdown to the launch of Break Free , out on Nov 3rd Pre o...

Have you ever had one meal, snack or treat that wasn't part of your plan and thought, "Well, I've already messed up my diet, so what's the point?" In this episode, Shane breaks down the "all-or-nothing" mindset that can turn one small slip-up into an entire day — or even a full week — of overeating. You'll learn why the food itself usually isn't the real problem, how the thought "I've ruined it no...

Have you ever thought, "Why does this feel so much harder than it used to?" The diet that worked in your 30s doesn't seem to work anymore. Running and cutting back on food isn't getting the same results. You're trying to be "good" all week, only to find yourself snacking, overeating or reaching for foods when you're stressed or exhausted. And perhaps the most frustrating part? You start wondering...

Can you really eat chocolate and still lose weight? If you've spent years dieting, you might already know the answer you've been taught. "No." Chocolate is bad. Chocolate is a treat. Chocolate is something you have to earn. And if you're trying to lose weight, you should probably stay away from it. But what if I told you that you can absolutely include chocolate in a fat-loss diet? Female Fat Loss...

Female Fat Loss Programme starts September 7th. If you're ready to lose body fat, get stronger and feel more confident without extreme diets or endless cardio, this programme is designed for you. What makes it different? This isn't a quick-fix diet. The programme focuses on sustainable fat loss through: Smart, realistic nutrition Strength and structured training Accountability and support Clear we...

What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight isn't because you're not trying hard enough... …but because you're trying too hard? In this episode, we challenge the idea that successful weight loss requires maximum effort, extreme restriction, endless workouts, and perfect nutrition. Because if your plan only works when you're highly motivated and life is going perfectly, it's probably not a...

Why "Getting Back on Track" Is the Wrong Goal How many times have you told yourself, "I just need to get back on track"? After a weekend of eating more than planned. After a holiday. After a stressful week. After missing a few workouts. But what if the idea of "getting back on track" is actually keeping you stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle? In this episode, we unpack why the all-or-nothing mindset...

Have you ever felt like you've spent years chasing the "perfect diet"—only to end up back where you started? In this episode, we're talking about the hidden costs of chronic dieting.   Not just the weight regain, but the emotional, mental, financial, and social toll that years of dieting can have on your life. If you've spent years counting calories, cutting carbs, starting over every    Monday, o...

For many people, calorie counting starts with good intentions. But somewhere along the way, it stops being a helpful tool and becomes something else entirely. It becomes control. If you've ever felt guilty for eating over your calories, anxious about meals you couldn't track, or believed your day was "ruined" because you went over your target, this episode is for you.    In this episode of the Sha...

You've counted calories. You've cut carbs. You've tried keto, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, fasting, detoxes, and probably more.   So why do you always end up back where you started? In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, we explore the uncomfortable truth that most people haven't actually failed diets—they've been stuck in a cycle where every new plan promises a solution without addressin...

You don't have a motivation problem. You don't have a willpower problem. You might have a self-worth problem . In this episode, Shane Walsh explores one of the most overlooked reasons people struggle to lose weight and keep it off: the belief that they're simply not good enough. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I'll never change." "I always mess this up." "I don't deserve to feel confident...

In this episode I chat about why that High Protein recipe book will not work for most and it isnt a YOU issue Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode I chat about Are Weight Loss Drugs the New Fashion Trend? Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

Electrolyte packets are everywhere — but are they actually doing anything for most of us, or is it just really good marketing on top of salt water? In this episode, we break down what electrolytes actually are (and why sodium is the one that really matters), what the research shows about performance, hydration, and muscle cramps, and why more isn't always better — overhydration can be just as risk...

In this amazing client interview I had the pleasure of chatting with one of my 1-1 clients who is finishing up after 2 years. From years of yo-yo dieting to no food noise, to her amazing story and stopping emotional eating for good. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Donna Jackson for the Coaching with Integrity Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood clients in the fitness industry: the chronic yo-yo dieter. The person who knows exactly what to do, has done it before, and somehow ends up back at square one. Again. We dig into why labelling these clients as l...

In this episode I chat with one of my clients who is finishing working 1-1 with me after 3 years. We chat about everything from body image, why food was never the issue, mental health and advice to others. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

There's a strange point in dieting that nobody warns you about. It doesn't happen on day one. Or even week one. It happens quietly, somewhere in the middle of your 10th restart. You stop seeing it as something you're doing… And you start believing it's just who you are. "I'm someone who falls off track." "I'm someone who starts strong and then loses it."  "I'm someone who always has to restart on...

This podcast challenges the idea that weight loss is a discipline problem. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, all-or-nothing thinking, or struggling to stay consistent despite your best intentions, this is for you. We explore the real reasons people struggle with weight loss—not lack of willpower, but the patterns, beliefs, and systems that keep them stuck. Simple, honest con...

#550 — Is Your Food Actually Toxic?   "Your food is toxic." It's a phrase everywhere online right now… but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Shane Walsh cuts through the fear, misinformation, and extremes around modern nutrition to explore whether food is truly "toxic" — or whether the conversation has become overly simplified and driven by fear-based marketing. This episode dives into:...

Are you actually hungry… or are you dealing with food noise? In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down the difference between true physical hunger and the constant mental chatter around food that so many people struggle with daily. From stress eating and boredom snacking to emotional triggers and habit-driven cravings, this episode explores why food can feel "loud" even when your body doesn't physi...