Turia Pitt's Pep Talk

We’ve all been there - stressed, overwhelmed, running on empty. But what if the way we deal with stress is all wrong? In this episode, Turia chats with Amelia Nagoski, co-author of Burnout , about why stress gets stuck in our bodies and how to actually release it. They unpack what the stress cycle is, why “just relax” doesn’t work, and simple ways to reset - whether it’s movement, deep breathing,...

Women have been told to “tough it out” for way too long - whether it’s period pain, childbirth, or something more serious. But why is women’s pain so often ignored? In this episode, Turia chats with journalist and author Anushay Hossain, whose book The Pain Gap dives into the sexism and racism baked into healthcare. They swap personal stories, unpack why doctors don’t always listen, and share prac...

For decades, women’s fitness has been shaped by society’s narrow beauty standards. But behind the aerobics classes, running clubs, and Pilates studios is a powerful history of resistance, empowerment, and change. In this episode, Turia's joined by journalist and author Danielle Friedman, whose book Let’s Get Physical uncovers the untold story of women’s fitness. From Jazzercise to strength tr...

Have you ever had a moment in your life that completely changed everything?  For Sam Bloom, that moment came during a trip to Thailand in 2013 that left her paralysed from the chest down. Sam shares her experiences with refreshing honesty, offering valuable lessons on change and on finding purpose in unexpected circumstances.  From the highs to the lows, Sam Bloom reminds us that life's journ...

Eve Rodsky is a New York Times best-selling author, mum of three, and the creator of the Fair Play movement, which aims to find a new solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the majority of the unpaid domestic work and childcare for their home and family. Eve explains the mental load and society's unsustainable expectations and assumptions made on gender. She tells Turia about her &...

Taryn Brumfitt is on a mission to help people embrace their bodies. Taryn is a best-selling author, award-winning documentary maker, Australian of the Year and the founder of the Body Image Movement. Her aim is to promote positive body image and to celebrate body diversity in shape, size, ethnicity and ability. Taryn chats with Turia about the power and magic of embracing our body, and why the pro...

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Today, Rachel Samson, Clinical Psychologist answers the seven!  To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt.  Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt...

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We all want our kids to be tough cookies, right? But how do we show them the ropes when our own emotions sometimes get the better of us? Well, Clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson has some great tips on how to raise resilient kids, and she's here to chat with Turia about why it matters. To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok:...

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Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? You might be a sensitive person, and that's okay according to Clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson. In this chat, Rachel discusses the difference between emotions and moods,  why sensitivity isn't something you need to 'fix', and shares strategies to how sensitive people can be empathetic, without taking on the...

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In today's episode, Kelly McGonigal, Psychologist and Author of 'The Joy of Movement' answers the seven!  You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal or head to her website, kellymcgonigal.com Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt.  Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

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Do you think humans are meant to move? Well, Kelly McGonigal, Author and Psychologist, has proof, and they're called 'hope molecules'. In this episode, Kelly breaks down the science behind hope molecules and why, even when you're a hot sweaty mess during your group runs, you still love it! You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal or head to her website, kellymcgonig...

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When you start thinking of movement as a form of self-compassion, rather than self-control, you start to find the joy in exercise - that's what Author and Psychologist, Kelly McGonigal wants you to know. In this episode, she tells Turia how movement benefits us not just physically, but mentally and socially too. Plus, she reveals the simple mindset shifts that can start to help you find the j...

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