9 Lives

Perhaps one of my most popular FAQs: Cassia, why do you train hybrid and what even is hybrid training? For me, hybrid has become a way of life and the most sustainable way to stay happy and active. In this episode I talk about the fundamentals of this training style including goal setting and how endurance running and lifting weights can compliment one another when it comes to health benefits as w...

When discussing weight loss and changing daily routines and habits, it's not often we focus on what we gain from the journey; attention often sits with the sacrifice and the grit it takes to transform your life. This week I wanted to reframe the journey and remind you of the life changing things I gained from embarking on this journey from reduced inflammation to improved cognitive function. C...

Join me at home this week as I reflect on my trip to Utah and chat to you about some thoughts I had around change, chapters in our life, seizing adventure in life and perspectives on “failure”. I also wanted to take some time in this episode to give you some practical tips and advice from my own journey to become alcohol-free as I know so many of you are sober curious, I hope this helps.  Always h...

Fast approaching 1000 days of running, Savannah Sachdev is back on the podcast! In this conversation we discuss what Savannah's run streak has taught her about accountability and commitment to herself; we also spend some time reflecting on our 20s and the mindset shifts we feel as we enter our 30s and beyond. If you've felt yourself trapped in a comparison loop, hopefully this episode give...

After a few tricky weeks for me, I wanted to chat today about getting to know - and working with - your shadow. Shadow work has been such a beneficial practice for me throughout my journey and continues to be something I do regularly. I really hope you also take away something beneficial from this episode if you're struggling to come to terms with the parts of yourself you're not so proud...

Joining us this week is my friend, colleague and multi-marathon-runner Finlay Hampton. We take this opportunity to address some FAQ we often receive from clients and our run community from avoiding injury and burnout, to how to properly fuel with food before and during a run, to our favourite running shoes. Fin is always an incredibly welcome guest on 9 Lives and so he will be back! Let us know in...

Hello dear ones! In this week's episode we dive into how to cultivate the sticking power and patience to execute your dreams. Always falling short of your goals? This episode is for you. I also delve into some buddhist teachings, as well as the neuroscience behind building trust in ourselves. With love always Cass x

The question I get most in my DMs is “How do I start running?” but I want you all to remember that for me it really started with setting smaller goals and growing them, as my confidence and self belief grew. A glimmer of hope and inspiration turned into a short walk, turned into a jog between trees, turned into a lap of the park, turned into 3K, turned into 5K.. 10K.. Half Marathon… and so it goes...

Often the biggest hurdle standing between us and our goals is our negative self-talk or the judgments and expressions of others. In this week’s episode I hope to offer you some advice on detaching yourself from these obstacles and dig into what we mean by “finding our purpose” especially when struggling with mental health and life’s responsibilities. I introduce you to the idea of “the sublime” an...

Welcome back to 9 lives Season 2! I am so happy to be back, and so thankful for you joining me here friends. In this episode we discuss building willpower. That elusive golden nugget that everybody wants but many find so hard to find. I touch on the science of creating tenacity in your life, and tell the story of the ‘cross roads’ moment from my own journey that changed everything for me. Who do y...

In this week's episode I tell the story of 'taking it too far'... how I broke out of the constant hedonistic cycle. I discuss reversing the damage I did to my body- yellowing eyes, swollen features & ankles. I also give tools to find fun in peace and quiet after extremes. Fun can be a cup of tea, a walk in the woods, or a quiet moment of stillness with yourself. Finding joy in self...

In this episode I delve into the problems with excessive social media consumption. We discuss comparing yourself to the unrealistic and somewhat unattainable lifestyles you see in online fitness. I offer some tools to create boundaries with your phone, to get offline & into the real world. I touch on why I believe 'what I eat in a day' videos might not always be helpful, and talk about...

In this weeks ' ask me anything ' I discuss the loneliness and solitude a self improvement journey can sometimes create. I give some insight on how I coped with this, and how to make peace with saying goodbye to people, places and habits that no longer serve you. I touch on grieving through running, finding peaceful love after toxicity and how to foster a 'it's never too late to ch...

Who were you before the world told you who to be? Before the hurt? Reconnecting with that childlike innocence and joy could be the key to figuring out what makes your soul sing. In this episode I give you tools to connect with your inner child. I discuss my own lifestyle change & the story of how I changed my future so drastically with the power of self talk, positive thoughts & intention....

In this episode I ask you the question, 'do you want to get better?' Sadness and self destructiveness can become an old familiar friend, but in this episode I help you challenge that behaviour. I give some science as to why eating and moving in certain ways can create the energy you need to start feeling better. Action creates energy. I cover nature therapy, basic macronutrients, and posit...

In this week's episode I discuss the power of dreaming BIG while being underestimated, and allowing space for the extraordinary in your life. I touch on training & our hormonal cycles, and delve into issues around gender, and the perception of women in endurance sports. You can be both feminine AND strong, girly AND sporty. The two are not mutually exclusive. Sport belongs to us all- no ma...

In this episode I open up a little bit about the realities of living with mental health issues, and how this has affected my relationship with others (both in friendships and relationships) and myself. You will meet the same person again and again until you break the pattern. You deserve a love pure and true and kind. You deserve calm and safe relationships. Until next week, always love - Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss my weight loss and fitness journey through eating & training intuitively. We touch on timelines, how to build TRUST in yourself with food and movement, and I give you some examples to help you move into intuitive training. As always, thank you so much for listening, it means the world to me. Until next week, Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss the steps I took to find self control, and discipline when I was struggling to function. I discuss setting smart goals, temperance & stoicism, feeling fearful to leave the house, hair loss and other barriers I faced before heading out for my first walk. I hope you find this episode useful. Thank you for listening, until next week, Cass 💛

In this episode we are joined by the beautiful Savannah. A fellow runner & new friend of mine. We discuss growing up feeling different, navigating life after bullying, and why fitness (& running) helped us discover our power. ‘Get out of your head & into your body’ Thanks for listening! Until next week, Cass 💛

In this week's episode we discuss life after extreme weight loss. I talk about loose skin, confidence, self acceptance and why rushing your journey will only slow you down. I also open up about my own mental health struggles recently, I do apologise if I'm slightly less chirpy this week! I hope this episode can be of comfort to you, my friends. As always - I share my story so you can begin...

In this episode we discuss the ego, the higher self, the shadow self, other people's projections, tall poppy syndrome and how to stop caring about what other people think of you. As someone who has lived through many periods of bullying, I hope this can be of comfort to someone out there, or at least offer you some tools to understand that hate is often a projection of envy or insecurity, and...

In this week's episode we discuss all things lifting weights. I tell my story, give you some science & try to guide you to a path of falling in love with being strong, and lifting for fun, without the need to control your body or measure your progress only through your physical being. You are beautiful just as you are, within the pursuit of your dreams. Find your happy movement, and how to...

A conversation with Finlay Hampton, 100 + marathoner. We discuss slow running, fast running, the keys to a long life & myths around injury. Thank you for your time & wisdom Fin! Until next week, always love, Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss my relationship to alcohol, how it has affected my opportunities and how I replaced my habit of binge drinking. This is my journey (that I am still on!) ... I hope you take inspiration from this episode to see there is more to life than excessive drinking. You can break free from binging and see the world with clarity and joy. Love always - catch you next week. Cass