Bread And Better Podcast

Ever wondered why you eat when you’re bored, procrastinating, or sad? This week we welcome back exercise psychologist Emma Slade to discuss the topic of non-hungry eating! This is a fascinating discussion about non-hungry eating patterns, where they come from, and some tools we can introduce to help overcome these behaviours when they aren’t serving us positively.  Bread and Better is hosted...

Have you ever wanted to ask your PT a question but you’ve been too embarrassed? We’re here to help! This week Tegan answers everything from, ‘Will people get annoyed at me if I am using the lift floor or squat rack if I am doing really lightweight?’ To ‘What underwear is best to run in?’ Also, our pop culture quiz is back and Alex has finally piqued Tegan’s interest in something so you don’t want...

Join us for part two of this incredibly candid conversation. In the second half of this interview, Tegan guides Alex and Julia through a conversation about their experiences with perinatal depression and Alex’s journey through pregnancy after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This is a really important conversation and one not to be missed for anyone living with or supporting someone through...

This week, Tegan hosts a compelling discussion with the incredible Julia and Bread & Better co-host, Alex. Together they explore the crucial topics of motherhood and mental health. In this initial installment of the interview, Julia shares her experiences with egg freezing and her journey through postnatal depression, while Alex delves into her fertility struggles. This conversation provides v...

Are there things you wish you could go back and tell your teenage/child/young adult self? Whether they be fashion choices, relationship dramas, self-esteem issues, or even questionable taste in music, everyone has those things they wish they could go back and have a quiet word with themselves over. And that's exactly what we are doing in this ep, from the brutally honest to the downright embarrass...

This week we discuss all things Chronic Illness, from living with it to supporting someone through it. As per usual we hold nothing back, getting down to the nitty-gritty of symptoms, exploring mental health impacts and sharing examples of things NOT TO SAY to someone experiencing chronic illness. We also have a super fun segment, that according to Tegan will never return... so make sure you catch...

We're back with season 2 of Bread and Better! This week Tegan explores everything related to the dreaded C word - Calories! If you have listened before, you will know that Tegan's approach to nutrition for herself and her clients is very much based on an abundance perspective rather than a restrictive one. Alex also gives a little recap of her trip to Japan and we revisit our favourite segment, th...

While you're waiting for season two to drop on the 9th of October 2023, we thought we would share some of our favourite bloopers from season one with you. Enjoy! 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 writer, producer, the owne...

TW: This episode contains a discussion that references statistics about sexual assault and domestic violence however, there are no graphic details. For our final episode of Season 1, we have something a little different for you that we know you are going to enjoy just as much! In light of the Barbie movie, and the epic FIFA Women’s World Cup we have prepared a Feminism 101 episode for you. This is...

This week on Bread and Better we welcome our beautiful friend Ash Williams. Ash is a client of Tegan’s who, despite having two kids under three, manages to prioritise her own nutrition and fitness. Ash is super relatable, honest, and provides insight into some really achievable ways to incorporate fitness into a busy life with toddlers. This week we also have our favourite segment of the season wh...

This week we welcome our first expert guest, Sport and Exercise Psychologist Emma Slade. Emma sees clients from all walks of life, at different levels of fitness, anywhere along their health and fitness path, whether they be beginners or elite athletes. Emma explains where mindset blocks come from and how you can overcome them. We got so much from this episode, and we can’t wait for you to hear wh...

On this week's episode of Bread and Better Tegan busts the most common diet myths from ‘rules’ around carbs to intermittent fasting! Alex’s mind was BLOWN by the end of this episode and we’re sure yours will be as well. We also give some much-needed Monday motivation and we wrap up with one of our favourite segments… a mini interview.  Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified pe...

If you are thinking about getting fit and healthy, or fitter and healthier then you need to listen to this episode of Bread and Better. This week Alex gets to pick Tegan’s brain about how to restart your health and fitness at any stage of life. Tegan dishes out some amazing nutrition advice and gives us some tangible tips on everything from getting motivated and staying motivated, to what suppleme...

This week we welcome our first incredible guest, Emmy O’Neill, a photographer, kidney transplant recipient, Australian transplant athlete, organ donation advocate and inspirational speaker. Emmy has volunteered with Transplant Australia, worked with Donate Life during Donate Life Week’s #GreatRegistrationRace and was an ambassador for Kidney Health Australia during the Red Socks Appeal. Her e...

This week on Bread and Better we look at hustle culture, seasons of life, and how to avoid burnout. Tegan provides an alternative way to approach the idea of 'achieving balance' and we discuss a few positive things that have had an impact on our own lives. Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching...

Welcome to the first episode of Bread and Better, 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 writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We can’t wait for you to get to know us this week and find out about all the great thi...