Danika Farrugia

Fit Chit Chat

Health EN ↓ 119 episodes

Are you a gym baddie committed to levelling up in all areas through health and fitness? Join online fitness coach and personal trainer Danika every Monday as she touches all topics that matter to you in the fitness space. Whether chit chatting solo or collaborating with a range of others from the fitness space (think PTs, dieticians, physios, counsellors, and even her own clients!) you are guaranteed to leave feeling educated, entertained, and empowered to become your baddest damn self.

Author

Danika Farrugia

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 68 – A surprising tip for the best time to start working on your goals 14.04.2024

So you’re thinking about finally starting to work on your health and fitness goals BUT you’re hesitating. 😬 You’re second guessing whether it’s the right time because you have a few dinners, weekend aways or other events coming up. I hear this ALL THE TIME and other than the usual advice of “there’s no time like the present” I’m going to give you a surprising tip for the best time to start workin...

Ep. 67 – What is online coaching? Red flag stories and how to pick the right coach for you 07.04.2024

Are you on the hunt for an online coach? Want to know more about how this illusive online coaching service really works? And what to look for when picking the right coach for you? Strap in because we’re going to talk all things online coaching inclusions, horror stories and red and green flags in coaches. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book...

Ep. 66 – The #1 big mistake you’re making after time off from training 31.03.2024

We’ve all done it at least once, if not multiple times... You’ve taken time off from the gym for whatever reason: you go on holidays, you get sick, you’ve had a baby or maybe you just fell off the wagon completely. And maybe this is you right now! Then if so, what perfect timing to talk about the #1 big mistake you’re making after time off from training. Download your free copy of 10 Tips to Dinin...

Ep. 65 – When your friends and family don’t get your health and fitness goals 24.03.2024

Are you feeling a little unsupported or judged by the people around you for choosing to work on your health and fitness? Maybe they’ve made comments about the food you’re eating, your choice to not drink, or that you’re going to the gym too much. Then this is the podcast episode you need. The partner who wants to get UberEats 3 times a week. The Nonna who thinks pasta is a vegetable. The co-worker...

Ep. 64 – Why chasing your 18 year old or pre baby body sets you up for failure 17.03.2024

Are you constantly longing to have the body you had in your teens or early twenties? Or maybe it’s your pre baby body you spend so much time and energy praying, wishing and working so hard to get back? What if I told you that chasing these versions of you is the reason you’re getting nowhere. And in this episode I’ll explain why and what you should do instead. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & sub...

Ep. 63 – 3 sayings that will accelerate your health and fitness progress 10.03.2024

This episode is going to help reframe the way you think to positively impact your health and fitness journey and ultimately, your results. So grab out your pen and journal, jot it in the notes on your phone or tattoo it on your arm, because these 3 sayings will change your life – let’s go. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight...

Ep. 62 – Feat. Amanda Tanti – transforming your health and fitness as a single mum working night shifts 03.03.2024

This episode is for all the mums out there working their assess off to juggle raising kids, having a job, countless commitments and still smash their health and fitness goals. I am joined by a very special guest today Amanda who is a beautiful close friend of mine. I honestly think she has an incredible story (think... total life transformation that includes 30+kgs of weight loss and a drastically...

Ep. 61 – The secret to confidence (and it’s not weight loss!) 25.02.2024

If you think losing weight will make you more confident or keep putting things off by saying “when I’m confident I’ll do…” then you absolutely need to hear this episode. I’m going to tell you the secret to becoming confident and guess what – you don’t need to lose weight to do it.  The IGNITE TRAINING PARTY registrations are now open! 🎉 Message me "ITP" on Instagram for a free info pack...

Ep. 60 – How, when and why to use warm up sets in your strength training 18.02.2024

Warm up sets 🏋🏻‍♀️ Are they overrated, underrated? How many should you do? What exercises should you do them for? And what do you even do for a warm up set? We’re going to cover this and so many more questions in this jam packed episode when it comes to warm up sets for strength training. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a single drop! 💧 Book a call straight...

Ep. 59 – Quick fixes for the common training mistakes you’re making 11.02.2024

If you’re a gym girlie who loves lifting weights – listen up. You might be making at least 1 of these mistakes right now and not even know it. As a personal trainer, online coach and someone who herself has been training for like 10 years now – I still have something to learn. But you don’t know what you don’t know, and especially if you’re not getting the results you want right now - listen to th...

Ep. 58 – Feat. Leah Higl (Plant Strong Dietitian) – Improving nutrition as a plant-based gym girl and being authentically you 04.02.2024

Attention all plant-based gym girls 🌱 This is a jam packed episode you don’t want to miss. I’m joined by a super special guest Leah Higl and we delve in to all things plant based nutrition (especially protein), growing muscle as a vegan and being your authentic alternative self. Find Leah on Instagram and her website . 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW so you don't miss a singl...

Ep. 57 – How to enjoy carbs and a drink and still be a gym baddie 28.01.2024

If you want to enjoy carbs and a drink out on the weekend and still be committed to your strength training and health overall… this episode is for you. You shouldn’t have to feel guilty about enjoying food out or being social if that’s super important to you. All I ever want is for you to understand the facts, be true to what's important to you, and confidently make decisions for yourself. So...

Ep. 56 – Are you still putting in max effort for little to no results? 21.01.2024

Are you doing EVERYTHING you can possibly think of to achieve your goals but not making very much progress – if any? Constantly training your ass off and watching everything you eat but nothing changes? Frustrated at the fact it feels like everyone else around you goes to the gym for 1 week and and eats 1 healthy meal and suddenly loses 5kg? Confused about where you’re going wrong and ready to thr...

Ep. 55 – How to get strong and reshape your body without worrying about the number on the scale 14.01.2024

This episode is for the woman trying to work on her goals but is being impacted by her relationship with the scale. Whether you’re intentionally trying to mend your mindset with the scales or plan to avoid them altogether – at the end of the day you really want to make progress in your weight loss, strength gains and body confidence without being emotionally screwed by the number. I’m here with pr...

Ep. 54 – Have you ever lied to your coach? And why you struggle to ask for help 07.01.2024

This episode is for the woman who struggles to ask for help or has ever lied to her coach. Maybe you’re worried about someone seeing the real you and what’s going on behind the curtain. I see you, I hear you, I know it’s a tender topic but this conversation could set you on the path to get out of your own way and achieve incredible results in 2024. 🌟 Leave a rating or review & subscribe NOW s...

Ep. 53 – How to make 2024 your most consistent and successful year ever 31.12.2023

Did you struggle with staying consistent in 2023? Then this is the podcast episode for you. You start out super motivated to hit the gym, eat right and finally get your health and body in order. But after a few weeks it starts to feel reeeeeeeal hard. One slip up turns into a few days... then a few weeks... and before long you say F*CK IT and feel like you have to start all over again. For some re...

Ep. 52 – How I got my shit together in 2023 to make 2024 my best year yet 24.12.2023

Now Christmas is over the focus inevitable switches to the new year which is just around the corner. I’m sure you’re starting to reflect on 2023 and set your sights on what you want to achieve in 2024. Even if this year didn’t turn out as you planned and you didn’t achieve the strength increase, body changes or improve your confidence the way you want… 2024 is going to be your year. 😎 I’m going t...

Ep. 51 – How my clients achieved a year straight of consistency, enjoyed a social life and still smashed goals 17.12.2023

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be coached by me? Or do you too want to achieve a year straight of consistency? Or maybe you want to be able to enjoy a social life and STILL smash your goals – just like my clients have. Inside this episode I’m going to give you an inside look and take you through the journey of 2 of my clients who have done exactly that. 🌟 Leave a rating or review &...

Ep. 50 – Navigating the festive season when your main goal is fat loss 10.12.2023

The festive season is here and we cannot avoid the fact that so much of it revolves around food and alcohol. 🍖🍻 But right now, your main goal is fat loss. You’ve been in a deficit and training hard in the gym, and you’re worried that Christmas and the social events are going to set you back. Listen up 👂🏻 because today we are talking about navigating the festive season when your main goal is fa...

Ep. 49 – How to enjoy your festive season and still be a gym baddie 03.12.2023

It’s that time of year again! 🎄🎅🏻🍻 It’s officially December and the festive season us upon us. And as much as I know you’re ready to celebrate, let your hair down and enjoy some yummy food, you’re also dedicated to the gym. You still want to live the gym baddie life but without missing out on all this time of year has to offer. In this episode I’m going to walk you through how to plan your fes...

Ep. 48 – Your fear of getting fat again is stopping you from making any progress 26.11.2023

You've lost a decent amount of weight so far. Maybe 10, 15kgs + And although you haven't quite hit your goal weight, you now also want to focus on building some muscle. You want to get strong. What’s happening instead? Nothing. Nothing is changing despite being so diligent with your food and training for so long. Everything has stalled. Today we’re going to be talking about why your fear...

Ep. 47 – How to journal and meditate for the girl who sucks at journaling and meditating 19.11.2023

Have you tried to start journaling before but found it boring as sh*t? Or maybe you sit down, your mind goes blank and have no idea what to write? Or maybe you hear all the benefits of meditation but just can’t seem to zen out and switch your brain off? Introducing… how to journal and meditate, for the girl who sucks at journaling and meditating. I’m going to give you my tips and tricks for any be...

Ep. 46 – 3 mistakes you’re making during maintenance and how/why to maximise this time 12.11.2023

If you think that there is no progress to be made a maintenance or you’re currently half assing your nutrition, training and good habits during this phase – listen up. There is SO MUCH untapped potential in maintenance phases and too many women are undervaluing this time so we’re going to go over the 3 big mistakes you’re making during this period and both HOW and WHY you should maximise your main...

Ep. 45 – My 3 year coaching anniversary - loves, hates and lessons 05.11.2023

What were you doing 3 years ago today? I know what I was doing… jumping head first into a new career and starting my business as a personal trainer and online coach. Today’s episode is going to be a little reflection on the last 3 years - things I love, things I hate and the biggest thing running my own business has taught me. THE NEXT LEVEL OF IGNITE IS COMING... BE THE FIRST TO KNOW BY REGISTERI...

Ep. 44 – Feat. Sami Rose – Improving body image, emotional eating and understanding your motive for weight loss 29.10.2023

If you don’t already know and love Sami Rose, you will after this episode. Her combination of both personal and professional experience in the fitness industry, weight loss, strength training, disordered eating behaviours, anxiety and body image makes this such a deep and powerful listen. We cover a few topics including improving body image self-confidence in the gym understanding positive and neg...

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