Growth Lane

In this episode, you’ll get to meet Carly! Carly is a 42 year old mum and recent grandma who joined the program almost 10 months ago after a serious health scare, and feeling like she’d lost herself. Since then, she’s dropped over 10kgs and almost 3 dress sizes, is feeling stronger than ever in her life, has worked through her all or nothing thinking and turned herself from a self proclaimed yo-yo...

We're back with our July Q&A! Got a question of your own? Message me on Instagram! What are some good ideas for dealing with work stress? A good combo for leg exercise that doesn’t take longer than 35 min  How hard do you actually need to work in the gym in order to get the benefits for your bones? Tools to battle all or nothing. I’m struggling once I have one snack I devour the kitchen T...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Nikki — a mid-30s mom of two young boys, working full-time, who's been a unicorn for 6 months.  When she joined, her biggest goal was to build strength and muscle as a way to reclaim herself and her confidence after putting her kids and everyone else first for so many years.  This has been a journey of breaking diet culture beliefs, stepping int...

Today, we're having a tough love chat to help you unlock  why you might be feeling stuck. Even if you're crushing it right now, I recommend keeping this one up your sleeve for when you need it. Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicorn/ Learn about Unicorn Nation: https://www.unicor...

Ever stepped on the scale feeling great, then spiralled the second you saw a number you didn't like?  In this episode I get honest about 3 tools that are supposed to support your fitness journey but sometimes, can quietly start running it: the scale, your calorie tracker, and your fitness watch.  I share my own 3 year break from the scale, why I walked away from calorie tracking (for a time),...

In today's episode, we're tackling the dreaded All Or Nothing Thinking that we both know is getting between you and your goals. I'll help you think differently, and lay out what to do to break this cycle in your own life and finally make meaningful progress toward your goals. I hope you love this one! Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect?...

In this episode, you get to meet Charlotte. Charlotte is a late 30s busy mum of 2 who also works full time, and she has been a unicorn for a whole YEAR. In that time, she’s learned how to stop self sabotaging, lost body fat, built muscle, significantly increased her strength and seriously levelled up her mindset in more ways than one. Find out what lessons she learned along the way, and why puttin...

We're back with another Q&A and here's what's covered: My lifts are better in a surplus, but I can't stay here forever & gain body fat. Thoughts? Collagen protein- does it help with building muscle? How do you use mobility focus into your training but not spending 1.5+ hours at the gym Which book should everyone read? What does your routine look like when you have a &qu...

In today's episode, I'm interviewing Alyssa – Alyssa’s based in the US, and has been a unicorn for almost a whole year, and in that time, has made some serious progress. Outside of dropping close to 40 pounds in the program (& 50+ before joining), she took herself from doing nothing but classes, to owning the free weights area, and made significant changes to her nutrition as well. W...

35-45 is the critical decade for setting yourself up with the habits that will serve you for life. Whether you're in this age bracket and tuning in, or on either side of it, this episode will equip you with the top 5 habits to start  today. Enjoy! Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicor...

Join me for the top 10 lessons I learned in the last year of my life... because it's my birthday week, and birthdays are ALL about reflection. If one of these hits home for you, I'd love to know! Xoxo, Maurine  Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicorn/ Learn about Unicorn Nation: https://www.uni...

In this episode, I'm talking to Masha! Masha has been a unicorn for 8 months, and initially joined the program to end her cycles of yo-yo dieting and yo-yo exercising, to lose body fat in a sustainable way, while setting herself up to be a life long athlete! Since joining, she’s over 20lbs down and has made countless mindset shifts around training, nutrition, and how to actually start consist...

In this episode, we're discussing an underrated superpower that is essential for reaching your goals: Agency. Without it, you'll feel like life is happening to you. You become a victim. With it, you're just about unstoppable.  Join me for 3 essential reminders to have more agency in your life. Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow m...

In this episode, we're discussing the danger of 'thinking without doing' – of carrying a goal around without ever taking action on it. Find out just why this is so harmful, and how you can set yourself up to finally pursue the things that matter. Let me know if this one hits home! Xoxo, Maurine  Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagr...

In today's episode, we're back with another interview from inside our Unicorn Community!  Emma is a 53 year old mum of 5 and grandma of 7, who started lifting a year ago and hasn't looked back. In her 7 months as a unicorn, she's 10kg down but has completely shifted her mindset from losing weight to building strength. Find out what it took to really make this shift, what she le...

You'd think that the leaner you get, the better you'd feel about your body. And sometimes that's true. But what nobody talks about is that for a lot of women, the opposite happens. You lose the weight, and somehow you're picking yourself apart more than when you started.  It's actually a real thing; your brain can take up to 30 months to catch up with the changes in your b...

Is an ice bath really a metaphor for life? Tune into this episode to find out why I believe the answer is a resounding YES. Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicorn/ Learn about Unicorn Nation: https://www.unicorn-nation.com/

This was a BIG one and I know you'll love it. Here's what we cover: How to cope with feeling you don't train hard enough (RPE 7) Any tips on transitioning from fat loss to maintenance without regaining the weight? How many exercises/sets do you actually need to maintain already built muscle? What's the difference between asking ChatGPT coaching me and you coaching me? Tips for...

In this episode, we’re going over 5 things you’ve probably got wrong about calorie tracking. If you’re on a fitness journey and your goal is to change your body composition, you’ve likely either used this tool, or at least considered it. But calorie tracking is often demonised, especially outside of the fitness world and I see so many of you guys get stuck in limiting beliefs that ultimately stop...

In this episode, you get to meet April. April is 53, based in Scotland, and became a unicorn 10 months ago with the goal of building muscle, getting stronger and setting herself up to age in the best possible way.  We talk about her journey from endurance running to lifting, and unlearning the diet culture bs we’ve all fallen victim to at one point or another. This is an inspiring conversation you...

Today I'm bringing you 11 essential tips to help you on your lifting journey. Whether you’re just starting out, re-starting after time off, or have already been lifting for a few years, I know at least one of these will feel like it was meant to find you!  Enjoy! Xoxo, Maurine Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode, you get to meet Lauren, who became a unicorn 9 months ago, after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting. Learn what it took to not just drop weight and unlock a new level of confidence, but to build real strength that exceeded her own expectations. Enjoy! Xoxo, Maurine  Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitne...

Today's episode is a must-listen & a much needed reality check if you're serious about reaching your goals. I hope it finds you at the right time. Xoxo, Maurine  Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicorn/ Learn about Unicorn Nation: https://www.unicorn-nation.com/

Today, I'm answering your questions: Losing your menstrual cycle and regaining it!!! How do you feel positive when lifting less after an injury? Pre workout nutrition ideas  I have a slow metabolism and my goal is to build muscle and lose body fat. My body fat is 34%. Do I do a deficit first, or bring calories up to build my metabolism? How can I stay patient with my progress when I’m not as...

As the title suggests, I'm walking you through 10 simple but important tips to nail your next fat loss phase. Hope you find these helpful! Xoxo, Maurine  Love this episode? Share it your Instagram story!  Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitness__unicorn/ Learn about Unicorn Nation: https://www.unicorn-nation.com/