Emma Montgomery
EmPowered Radio
Welcome to EmPowered Radio, a podcast dedicated to educating listeners on all things nutrition, training, mindset, and personal development. Each week, join host Emma Montgomery, founder of Macros with Em, as she empowers you and gives you tangible takeaways to take the guesswork out of your fitness and nutrition.
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Episodes
My 5 "Nutrition Rules" For Staying Consistent During Summer 06.07.2026 20:18
Emma shares her five practical, no-restriction "rules" for staying consistent through the summer without dieting rigidly — covering weekend mindset, alcohol strategy, mindful splurging, calorie cycling around events, and protein-first eating. She also shares updates on her upcoming August Shred program and the closing of her supplement company, HAPI. Shred Waitlist : 8/10/26 HAPI supple...
Stop Winging It This Summer, Create A Strategy Instead 22.06.2026 18:36
Summer doesn't have to derail your fitness goals. In this episode, Emma breaks down her four-step summer strategy to help you stay consistent - even when schedules are chaotic, vacations are back-to-back, and motivation dips. Whether you want to lose fat, maintain your results, or just stay connected to healthy habits, Emma gives you a realistic, grace-filled game plan. Plus, she shares a rel...
4 Habits That Change Your Body the Fastest 15.06.2026 15:11
In this episode of Empowered Radio, Emma cuts through the noise and gets back to basics. If you've ever felt like you're doing all the things but not seeing results, this episode is for you. Emma breaks down the four foundational habits that consistently drive the fastest body composition results — no gimmicks, no supplements, no complicated protocols. Just the basics, done consistently....
How I Built A Better Physique By Doing Less 08.06.2026 20:38
In this episode of Empowered Radio, Emma breaks down one of the biggest mindset shifts she's made in her fitness journey: doing less to get more. Emma shares how she went from training six days a week with heavy cardio to four focused, intentional sessions - and how her physique actually improved as a result. She unpacks the science of muscle growth, explains the concept of Reps in Reserve (R...
Why I Changed My Mind On If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM) 01.06.2026 22:58
Emma tackles one of the most common pitfalls in macro tracking: using flexibility as an excuse to avoid structure. She opens by sharing how she once lived by "If It Fits Your Macros" - eating whatever she wanted as long as it hit her numbers — and why that approach eventually led to poor satiety, low energy, and even binge eating cycles. Flexible dieting is a powerful tool, but without s...
Why I Changed My Mind About Meal Timing: Macros Aren't The Whole Story 25.05.2026 22:57
In this episode of Empowered Radio, host Emma Montgomery revisits one of the most debated topics in nutrition: meal timing. Emma shares what she used to believe as a coach - that calories were the only thing that mattered - and how years of personal experience and working with clients changed her mind. She unpacks how meal timing affects hunger, cravings, binge eating patterns, sleep quality, scal...
Chasing A Goal vs Chasing A Lifestyle: Why Women Struggle To Maintain Their Results 18.05.2026 24:06
In this episode of Empowered Radio, host Emma Montgomery kicks off a new series by tackling one of the biggest reasons women struggle to maintain their results: chasing a goal instead of building a lifestyle. She shares her own journey of repeatedly losing weight for competitions only to gain it back, and breaks down why goals alone are never enough. This episode covers the finish line mindset, th...
BTS Of Shred with Em, How + Why My Most Loved Program Was Created 12.05.2026 11:01
Em shares the raw, personal origin story behind her popular fitness program, Shred with Em . It started not as a business plan, but as a desperate need for structure during one of the hardest seasons of her life — seven months postpartum, struggling with undiagnosed postpartum depression, and feeling unrecognizable in her own body. What began with a simple 21-day online challenge grew into a passi...
What Happens When You Chase Too Many Goals 04.05.2026 18:10
One of the biggest mistakes I see women make is chasing too many goals at the same time. Yes, it's great to be ambitious and have goals, however most of the time the goals are not aligned (ie: wanting to lose fat but also training for a half marathon). So instead of making real progress on either of them, you feel stuck in the middle of both and splitting your effort between 2-3 different thi...
Have You Earned The Right To Diet? (How I Assess Readiness For A Calorie Deficit) 27.04.2026 19:45
Are you actually ready to lose fat — or is your body just not there yet? in this episode, host Emma Montgomery breaks down the 6 checkpoints she uses with every client before starting a fat loss phase. From consistency and recovery to training quality, health markers, schedule readiness, and mental state, Emma explains why jumping into a calorie deficit without the right foundation leads to stalle...
What I'd Do Differently If I Started My Weight Loss Journey Over 20.04.2026 21:10
Now that I've shared my whole weight loss journey, I thought I'd do a follow up episode and share what I would do differently, starting with pregnancy. Shred Waitlist : May 18th Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplements The EmPowered Community free Facebook group Follow Emma on Instagram Follow Emma on Facebook Shred Waitlist : 8/10/26 HAPI supplements (Final...
My Weight Loss Journey: Losing 80 lbs Naturally, Binge Eating, Postpartum Depression & More... 13.04.2026 49:23
I can't believe I've never done a full episode on my weight loss journey, so I thought I'd do that today. We're starting from the beginning, as in childhood and how my relationship with food was shaped. I'm taking you through dieting for my wedding, gaining 60 lbs during pregnancy, my postpartum depression, binge eating, and how I got to where I am now. I share how my busi...
Can You Build Muscle in a Deficit? The Truth About Body Recomposition 06.04.2026 15:28
Today we're talking about one of the most misunderstood topics in fat loss... body recomposition! Almost every woman I talk to says "I want to look toned". And what they mean is: I want to lose fat, build muscle, look tighter... but all at the same time. And this is exactly why most stay stuck in the messy middle. I'm going to walk you through what body recomposition actually...
Weight Loss vs Fat Loss - Is Chasing a Number Ruining Your Physique? 30.03.2026 16:56
Hey hey! Welcome back! On today's episode we're talking about weight loss and fat loss (yes, there's a HUGE difference) and why chasing a number on the scale can leave your body in a worse place, both metabolically and visually. Join the Spring Shred sessions starts April 6th Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplements The EmPowered Community free Facebook g...
Why Your Body Isn't Changing Even Though You're Putting In The Work 23.03.2026 9:14
I talk to women daily who feel like they're doing all the right things to get to the body they want, weight training, counting macros, tracking their steps- but nothing is changing. This is what we're talking about today. Whether you have a hobby or a strategy. This episode is short and sweet, but gets right to the root problem. Shred Waitlist sessions starts April 6th Apply for coachin...
The Effort vs Expectations Gap in Fat Loss 16.03.2026 13:56
There's a huge disconnect I see all the time in fitness, where women want desperately to lose weight but their efforts aren't matching their expectations. On today's episode I'm diving into the 3 levels of effort and why most women get frustrated with their fitness journeys. Shred Waitlist sessions starts April 6th Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supple...
My Travel Rules: How I Enjoy Vacation Without Starting Over 09.03.2026 16:49
The goal with travel isn't perfection. The goal is coming home without needing to start over or do damage control. I've been on both sides, one where every time I went on vacation I came home with the scale up 5-7lbs, and now where I go and the scale is the same or sometimes down. I'm sharing my 5 travel "rules" that I follow to keep my habits in check while I'm away,...
Dieting With Strategy vs Urgency (Is Your Summer Body Actually Achievable By Summer) 02.03.2026 19:22
Today we're talking about dieting with a strategy in place vs dieting with urgency (summer is on the way!) I'm diving into what reactive/urgent dieting looks and feels like, and how to avoid being the person who diets every year for summer. And of course, I share exactly how you can set up your own fat loss phase. Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Membership HAPI supplements The Em...
Why Maintenance Is Harder Than Fat Loss (The Real Work Starts After The Diet) 23.02.2026 30:16
What's up guys! Today we're diving into maintenance, and why it's actually harder than the fat loss phase. I always say we don't have a weight loss problem, we have a weight maintenance problem. So if you have ever dieted and lost the weight only to regain it, or maybe you've done that multiple times like me, this episode is for you! Apply for coaching Join the Monthly M...
Why You Keep Self Sabotaging (And How To Become The Person Who Keeps The Weight Off) 16.02.2026 26:31
Most women don't actually want to stay "stuck", but their brain wants to stay predictable because that's comfortable. Today we're talking about self sabotage and why after doing great all week, you spiral on the weekends. I'm sharing tips for creating the identity of the person you want to be, and how to implement that today. Apply for coaching Join the Monthly Mem...
How To Build Discipline: Why Systems Beat Motivation 09.02.2026 21:19
We often think of discipline as a trait we have or don't have. But discipline is built. Today I'm sharing how to identify where you need to add or remove friction in your environment to have more structure in your day around food and exercise. Having the system in place gives you chances to do the things consistently, which then puts them on autopilot. Apply for coaching Join the Mont...
Why Fat Loss Stalls + Gets Harder Over Time 02.02.2026 13:00
Welcome back to another episode! Today we're discussing what having a responsive body actually means, and why fat loss stalls and gets harder over time. It truly is about earning fat loss. Just wanting it, or being motivated isn't enough. I'll also share red flags to see if you're ready to be in a calorie deficit. Apply for coaching CURED Serenity gummies (code Emma saves 20%...
Why "Knowing What To Do" Isn't Producing Fat Loss 26.01.2026 14:53
We live in a world where information is everywhere for FREE. If knowing what to do delivered results, you would already be in your dream body. Today I'm sharing why women who "know what to do" aren't getting the results they want, or expect. So if you are someone who knows how to track, hit your protein and fiber, be in a deficit, yet your results are inconsistent, or progress...
Scale Weight vs Fat Loss: How To Read Progress Correctly 12.01.2026 27:47
Hey guys! Today we're diving into scale weight vs fat loss. I discuss- how fast the scale should move, what causes scale fluctuations, the difference between fat loss and weight loss, and how to actually measure your progress. Join the Shred (starts today- last chance to join) Apply for coaching CURED Serenity gummies (code Emma saves 20% through jan) HAPI supplements The EmPowered Communi...
Summer Bodies Are Made In The Winter: Why You Need To Start Now If Your Goal Is Looking Your Best This Summer 12.01.2026 11:53
Hello and welcome back! On today's episode we're diving into why if you want to look your best this summer, you need to start now! And I don't mean a calorie deficit right now. Successful dieting is done in 3 phases, this is the exact method used with 1:1 coaching clients. Today I'm walking you through how to set up a successful + sustainable fat loss phase. Apply for coaching...
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