Chasing Highs

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about a planning trick that can double your chances of exercising. I discuss what implementation intentions, or if-then plans, are, what the science says about them and why they work. I also give my tips for how to create your own if-then plans for exercise. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I discuss what to do if you think you don’thave time to exercise. I encourage you to challenge your beliefs that you don’t have time and that you need to exercise for a certain amount of time for it to count. I share the importance of reflecting on your values and how you can link exercise to your values. Finally I share some...

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I share one of my favourite tips to stick with an exercise routine, which is to use financial incentives. I discuss what financial incentives for exercise are, what the research says about them, why they are so effective, and how you can use financial incentives in your life to help you become more active. Find me on Instagra...

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about the psychology of rest. Idiscuss the different types of rest, including physical, mental, emotional, social and creative rest. I talk about why rest is so important for our health and the science behind why it makes us better. I discuss the most common types of rest that myclients struggle with. I finish with som...

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I discuss why my approach to exercise is different from many other coaches in the fitness industry. My approach is different because I care about your mental health just as much as your physical health, I use psychological principles in my coaching, I am inclusive, and I have lived experience of mental health issues and not a...

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I share some things I hate about the fitness industry. This includes the fitness industry’s obsession with aesthetics, the spreading of misinformation, a lack of awareness amongst coaches about how to actually motivate people to exercise, and a lack of mental health literacy amongst coaches. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie...

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I discuss something a lot of people get wrong about body image. I also share some tips to help improve your body image. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk abut why being present is so good forour mental and physical health. I also share some techniques to help you become more present. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk abut the science and psychology of pain, and debunk three common myths about pain. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I reflect on the pros and cons of not wearinga smartwatch for the past six weeks. RIP my Garmin! Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I share my TIP TOP method to help you become more active if you struggle with your mental health. This method is based on the behaviour change research and I use it every day myself and with my clients, so I know it actually works! Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I share my top ten tips if you want to startrunning. If you were as inspired as I was by watching London Marathon on Sunday then this will help you to take that first step to become a runner. Good luck and happy running! Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about ten reasons why we quit exercise. I also share lots of solutions for how to overcome these barriers to exercise. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I discuss why exercise is NOT therapy. Yes exercise is therapeutic and is an incredible tool for our mental health, but exercise and therapy are not the same things. I talk about what therapy actually is, what it can help with and who it's for. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I reflect on my background with exercise growing up, and share three lessons I’ve learnt on my fitness journey. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about how to set goals the right way in health and fitness. I share some problems with SMART goals and give some ideas of better ways to set goals instead. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about the science and psychology of happiness. If you want to become happier you should listen to this! Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about the importance of self-compassion in health and fitness. I also share some tips to help you to become more self-compassionate. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about the two ways you can work with me; in person and online. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠ maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I speak about why women need to lift weights, especially as they age. I also share my tips on how to get started with lifting weights at any age. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I share ten tips on how to form the habit of exercise. I talk about why relying on motivation to exercise is a bad idea, what habits are, and what the behavioural science research says about we can form the habit of exercise. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I reflect on taking two weeks off from my normal fitness routine. I look at the research into how long it takes to lose strength and fitness, share what I struggled with, and the things I did to feel better. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I talk about finally catching covid after five years (sorry about the slightly gross voice), and why green and blue exercise is so amazing for our mental health. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I have a very special guest on the podcast –my boyfriend Anthony! We talk about his fitness routine, his motivation for exercise, and that one time he went for a run (which ended very badly...) Find me on Instagram here: ⁠maddie_freeman_fitness⁠

Welcome to Chasing Highs, my podcast about feeling good! In this episode I discuss how to build gym confidence. I share six tips that have helped me to become more confident in the gym over the years. Find me on Instagram here: ⁠ maddie_freeman_fitness⁠