Bread And Better Podcast

This week on Bread And Better we are bringing you one of our most requested topics, ‘Weight Loss Fads’! Find out what Tegan, a qualified personal trainer and sports nutritionist, has to say about everything from intermittent fasting, running, diet teas, HIIT training and more. We’ll drill right down into why people try weight loss fads, the potential outcomes and associated risks. We also have eve...

This week on 'Bread and Better,' join us for an inspiring conversation with Bianca and Kritz, the amazing founders of The Big Sister Experience. We’re delving deep into the heart of empowering young girls, exploring the grassroots-level challenges they face with self-esteem and confidence. Bianca and Kritz give us some tangible ways we can be better role models as well as practical tips for instil...

This week on Bread and Better, Alex is sharing her personal story of living with bipolar disorder. We will be discussing everything from how she first found out about her diagnosis to the different symptoms she has experienced, such as night terrors, depression, and manic episodes. This is a very vulnerable conversation for both Alex and Tegan, and we hope to help break down some of the stigma sur...

This week on Bread and Better Tegan is discussing a number of ways you can have a positive impact on your child’s relationship with food from considering the language we use around what we eat to educating them on nutrition to tangible tips you can use in the kitchen and so much more. This episode is packed with fantastic advice that's incredibly valuable, whether you're a parent or not.  "As...

This week on Bread and Better, we're delving into the topic of rejection—exploring its impact on us and strategies for navigating it You’ll find out why Tegan is going out and trying to get rejected on purpose at the moment, Alex breaks down some feminist issues in the media at the moment and everyone’s new favourite segment RED LIGHT GREEN LIGHT is back! Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget...

This week on Bread and Better, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dani O, an incredibly talented pole dance instructor and spicy dancer with a passion for helping women build confidence and learn to love their bodies through sensual dance. Dani shares practical advice on boosting confidence, discusses the multifaceted benefits of pole dancing classes, and provides intriguing insights into the wor...

This week on Bread and Better we’re delving into practical ways you can "hack" your health journey through marginal gains. We’ll illustrate how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements over time. We’re going to go right into the concept of marginal gains and provide examples of 1% improvements you can make across various aspects of life, from habits and nutrition to sleep and...

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter Break! Today we are releasing one of our most popular episodes. If you missed it or if you are new to the pod, this is such a brilliant interview and we hope you get as much out of it as we did! This week we welcome our first incredible guest, Emmy O’Neill, a kidney transplant recipient, Australian transplant athlete, organ donation advocate, inspirational sp...

This week on Bread and Better, Tegan is back with tales and great tips from her recent trip to Vietnam, you’ll get a full debrief on Alex’s long-awaited sprint triathlon *spoiler alert she almost died*, and so much more. If you have been listening to us from the start you won’t want to miss this ep, and if you are one of our many new listeners, hello and welcome, we hope you enjoy the ep and are i...

This week on Bread and Better we welcome Grace Cockatoo! Grace is the founder of ‘The Neurospicy Club’ an online community bringing awareness to ADHD and autism through lived experience, she is the mum of two beautiful girls, and the wife of Nakia Cockatoo. In this episode, Grace shares her personal experiences, with the challenges of recognising her neurodivergence to navigating the complexities...

This week's episode has been curated by you, our listeners! We're answering all of the questions that have come through our DM's recently, from habits to fitness, to freelancing, to priorities and a few personal ones too. Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Ale...

Welcome back to Bread and Better, where Alex and Tegan delve into the complexities of body image, exploring its profound impact on happiness and self-worth. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, they emphasise celebrating our bodies at every stage of life and offer practical strategies for overcoming comparison and negativity. Tune in for empowering conversations, including how to...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Bread and Better podcast! In this episode, hosts Alex and Tegan are joined by Soni Tarrant, founder of an online coaching business dedicated to supporting mothers through movement, mindset, and self-care. Soni shares her personal journey into coaching, including her experiences with postpartum challenges and the inspiration behind her passion for empowering mum...

This week on Bread and Better, Tegan will explore the fundamental importance of habits in attaining success in fitness, nutrition, and life. Join us as we uncover how adopting and nurturing the right habits can be the driving force behind sustainable achievements, challenging the misconception that discipline alone is the ultimate determinant of success. If you are looking for real tangible ways t...

This week, we're welcoming back our resident psychologist, Emma Slade, back on the show. If you are someone who experiences anxiety to any extent or if you want to know how to support someone who does, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Emma delves into the multifaceted ways anxiety can manifest and offers a variety of coping strategies—both immediate and long-term. From practical techniques...

We are thrilled to present to you one of the most captivating conversations we've ever had the privilege of being a part of. In this week's episode, Alex and Tegan had the pleasure of sitting down with Jacinta, who graciously opened up about her extraordinary journey as a gestational surrogate mother. We feel so grateful to Jacinta for generously sharing her story, and it truly was an honour to de...

This week on Bread and Better, Alex and Tegan explore ways of preparing our bodies for the future (Grandma versions if you will), drawing inspiration from longevity concepts and the impact of menopause on women's bodies. Tegan emphasises intrinsic motivation and simple lifestyle choices for overall well-being, offering practical tips on movement, tracking steps, and protein intake. Tune in for a c...

This week on Bread and Better, Tegan sits down with Alex’s husband Kev, for a candid conversation about supporting a partner with a mental illness. Kev shares the things he has learnt in their 16-year relationship and how he helped Alex navigate her bipolar diagnosis.  Content Warning: We would like to issue a content warning for this episode as it addresses sensitive topics related to mental...

What is confidence and how do we cultivate it? Join Al and Tegs this week as they explore what it means to be confident. They’ll share the things they feel confident in and the areas in life where they are anything, but! If you’re in the mood for a giggle, this is the episode for you as the girls bring some truly unhinged New Year energy to the recording!  Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan...

This week on Bread and Better we’re talking all things periods with registered acupuncturist, registered Chinese herbal medicine practitioner and women's health advocate Michelle Smith ! Nothing is off limits in this very candid and super insightful discussion! From learning everything you didn’t know about your own cycle to figuring out how to explain it all to the next generation, we’re here for...

Happy New Year! In Bread and Better's first episode of 2024, Tegs and Al are chatting about fresh ways to plan for the year ahead. Whether you prefer an iPhone calendar, a checklist, or a good old-fashioned diary, there are a million ways to prep for the new year. One way that you may not have thought of that is effective, creative and fun is a Vision Board and this week, Tegs is going to teach us...

For our final epsiode of 2023 we are brining you a few tips on how to enjoy all of your Christmas treats and stay active over during the silly season. We’ll also touch on goal setting for 2024 and wrap it all up with a super fun festive themed segment.  Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coachin...

In our first ever Bread Roll, a bite-sized delight of an ep, we are sharing our thoughts on the festive season and the things we do to make it enjoyable and relatively stress-free!  Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature w...

Join Alex and Tegan on this week's episode of Bread and Better, as they tackle more crucial feminist issues impacting women today. From candid discussions on women's health to spotlighting game-changers in the sports arena, this episode sheds light on gender bias in healthcare and delves into often-overlooked aspects of neurodivergence in females. Join us for a thought-provoking chat, with a speci...

This week Tegs and Al are talking all things alcohol, from being sober to binge drinking and everything in between. This is such an interesting conversation that covers personal relationships with alcohol, and reassessing them as you get older. As always the girls hold nothing back, sharing stories of their younger years versus where they are at now. It’s personal, funny, and educational with Tegs...