Real Talk Fitness with ANPT

Have you ever felt like what used to work just... doesn't anymore? Maybe your weight has plateaued, your motivation has disappeared, or you're showing up to the gym but not seeing the same results. The truth is, it's not always your effort that's the problem—sometimes you've simply outgrown your current program, your habits, or even the mindset that's been driving them. In...

 I'm sharing one of the most personal conversations I've ever had. As a coach, people often assume I've got it all together. The truth is, behind the training, the competitions, and the business, I've spent years battling body dysmorphia, chasing perfection, and ignoring what my body was trying to tell me. In this episode, I open up about my own journey, how comparison and the pres...

One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their physique is thinking they need to eat less. The reality? Many people are already under-eating, under-recovering, and wondering why they aren't seeing the results they want. In this episode, Rhys and I dive deep into: 🔥 Why contest prep is much more than a diet 🔥 The importance of building muscle before getting lean 🔥 Why m...

Have you ever felt like one week you're strong, confident, motivated and hitting PBs… then the next week you're exhausted, craving everything in sight, feeling bloated and questioning your entire progress? You're not crazy. You're not failing. You're not lacking discipline. You're experiencing something every woman experiences — hormonal fluctuations throughout your menstru...

So many women have been taught that being smaller automatically means being healthier. Eat less. Train more. Shrink yourself. Take up less space. But what if the reason you feel exhausted, obsessed with food, stuck in your physique goals, constantly thinking about calories, struggling with your hormones, recovery, sleep, and energy… is because you’re actually under-eating? In this episode, I sit d...

In this episode of Real Talk Fitness with ANPT we dive deep into the world of breathwork, nervous system regulation, and why breathing is one of the most underrated tools for performance, recovery, stress management, and emotional control. We break down: what breathwork actually is what pranayama means how the nervous system works the role of the vagus nerve why modern life keeps so many people st...

This episode goes far deeper than fitness. We spoke about what happens when you spend your life trying to be who everyone else expects you to be instead of who you truly are. The fear of judgement. The fear of failure. The fear of people talking about you. Seeking validation from others instead of backing yourself. Somewhere along the way, we stop taking risks. As kids, we would try things, fail,...

Life feels heavy for a lot of people right now. The pressure of finances. The constant stress. Trying to hold everything together while still showing up for work, family, relationships, training… and yourself. And somewhere along the way, people stopped living and started surviving. In this episode, we dive deep into why so many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally exhausted, anxious...

This episode is something different. We sat down with Re, and her story is one that will shift your perspective real quick. After losing her arm when her babies were still young, Re was thrown into a life she never planned for. A moment that could have stopped everything… but didn’t. Instead, she found herself chasing something deeper. At first, it came from a place a lot of people will relate to...

This episode is a real one. We sat down with Zac Anderson to dive into what Respect the Body actually means—and it goes far beyond training or how you look. It’s about standards. It’s about ownership. It’s about how you show up in your life every single day. We unpack where it all started, the reality of coming from a place where you’re not proud of your habits, and what it actually takes to turn...

In this episode, we break down something most people get wrong when it comes to results — nutrition timing and eating for performance . We dive into the importance of being honest about where you’re currently at… not where you wish you were. Are you actually in a fat loss phase? Trying to improve performance? Or just working on building consistency? Because each phase requires a different approach...

We sat down with Hayden and unpacked his journey — from the army… into CrossFit… into Olympic weightlifting… chasing bobsled in the US… and now stepping into cycling. And the biggest thing that came out of this… 👉 Every single stage required a completely different version of him. Not just physically — but mentally too. 💥 Here’s what we got into: • Why competition gives you direction, structure,...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly starting over… telling yourself you just need more discipline? In this episode, we break down the truth most people don’t realise—discipline isn’t about being stricter, more motivated, or pushing harder. It’s about understanding yourself. We dive into why so many people struggle to stay consistent, and how the real issue isn’t a lack of discipline—but a lack...

This episode is one of those conversations that stays with you. I sat down with Gemma — a coach with over 18 years in the fitness industry — and we went deep into what it really means to grow, evolve, and find your place within it all. From competing in bodybuilding back in 2012, to stepping onto the world stage in Olympic weightlifting in 2018, back to bodybuilding, and now powerlifting with her...

This is one of those conversations that goes far beyond the gym. In this episode, I sit down with Ishbel — a powerlifter who has worked her way from a junior athlete to representing Australia — but what really stood out wasn’t just her strength… it was her mindset. We talk about what it actually takes to juggle training, university, and coaching, and how life isn’t about having everything perfectl...

Do you ever stop and think… Who am I and what am I doing? This episode is a real and honest conversation about those seasons where life looks full from the outside, but internally you feel unsure, stretched, or caught between different versions of yourself. In this episode, I talk about: feeling like I don’t fit neatly into one lane the pressure of trying to be everything at once juggling coaching...

This episode is all about what it really looks like to chase your goals when life is already full. I sit down with Sam from Innr Strength — a mum, personal trainer, and competitive powerlifter — who is living proof that you don’t have to choose between looking after your family and showing up for yourself. We dive into how her journey started, how she found powerlifting, and what it takes to juggl...

In this episode of Real Talk Fitness , Ash sits down with Josh Garven from Body in Motion to break down one of the most talked-about recovery tools in training — dry needling . If you’ve ever dealt with tight shoulders, a cranky back, stubborn muscle knots, or tension that stretching and massage just won’t fix, this episode is for you. Josh explains in simple terms what dry needling actually is, h...

In this episode I sit down with Hayley, someone whose journey is incredibly close to my heart. Hayley first started training with me back in 2013 , walking into the gym like so many people do — wanting change, but not fully knowing what was possible. Over the years Hayley completely transformed her life, losing an incredible 104kg through consistency, hard work, and a huge shift in mindset. But th...

In this episode of the podcast, Ash sits down with Kylie to talk about a journey that proves it’s never too late to start something for yourself. Kylie is a mum of five whose youngest is now 14, and like many women, much of her life was spent putting her family first. But as her kids grew older, she made a decision to start focusing on her own health and wellbeing. What started as a simple commitm...

Condemning. Criticising. Complaining. They feel justified. They feel intelligent. They even feel powerful in the moment. But what if they’re the very habits keeping you stuck? In this episode, we unpack the psychological and emotional cost of living in the 3 C’s — how judging others feeds insecurity, how chronic criticism rewires your brain for dissatisfaction, and how complaining quietly builds h...

Most people don’t struggle because they’re incapable. They struggle because their ego gets in the way of consistency. In this episode, Ash dives into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations around maturing as an athlete, choosing discipline over pride, and understanding that real progress doesn’t come from intensity alone — it comes from repeatable effort. This isn’t about hype. It’s not abo...

You don’t struggle with discipline. You struggle with extremes. In this episode, we unpack the real reason you swing between being “so on track” and completely off. The intense motivation. The burnout. The guilt. The dramatic Monday restart. All-or-nothing thinking feels powerful — but it’s actually a protection pattern. We dive into: • Why perfection feels safe • The identity attached to being “o...

The Power of Saying No What if the reason you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck isn’t because you’re doing too little — but because you’re saying yes to too much? In this series, we unpack the real psychology behind boundaries , people pleasing, guilt, and the fear that comes with finally choosing yourself. You’ll learn: Why people react when you start saying no — and why it’s not actually abou...

After Christmas or the holidays, so many people feel like they need a “reset” — stricter food, harder training, more discipline. But most resets don’t fail because people aren’t trying hard enough… they fail because they’re built on guilt, extremes, and motivation that doesn’t last. In this episode, we break down the difference between a reset and a baseline — and why rebuilding simple, repeatable...