Strength, Actually

Its eating disorder awareness week and so I am kicking off season 2 with some reflections on my own journey - 10 + years in recovery from ED and discussing how to break free from the current noise around women's weight and bodies. If you've been feeling the pressure to shrink recently - This one is for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acces...

Hey friends, a wee vn from me on how embracing the “label” of having ADHD changed my life in a profoundly positive way. I hope it helps those who need to hear it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stronglikeamutha.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, I’m dropping you a wee note reflecting on what a month without instagram has done to me. If you’ve been feeling low and need a pick me up, this is a cute wee listen, I hope it helps. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stronglikeamutha.substack.com/subscribe

The holidays are supposed to be joyful… but sometimes, all that forced family time makes you feel like you have to shrink or hide who you really are. In this voice note, I remind you to unapologetically be yourself, even when it feels easier to dim your light to keep the peace. It’s your reminder to shine, laugh, and live your truth, especially when the world around you tries to tell you otherwise...

Life is short, and the opinions of other people? Totally optional. In this voice note, I get real about letting go of the “shoulds,” ignoring the haters, and finally doing what you actually want with your one damn life. It’s a pep talk, and a little shove in the right direction, all rolled into one. Time to stop waiting. Time to start living Queen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discus...

sometimes another woman walks into the room (or onto your feed) and something in you tightens . Maybe she’s loud, confident, sexy, soft, successful, or just free in a way you haven’t let yourself be. And suddenly, you’re judging her. You don’t mean to. But you are. This week’s episode is about that: the quiet, uncomfortable moment when we catch ourselves turning on other women. Not because we’re a...

I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: how quick we are to cheer everyone else on, but how rarely we pause to celebrate ourselves. We’re so used to downplaying our wins, brushing off compliments, or saying “it’s nothing.” But it is something. You’ve worked hard. You’ve grown. You’ve survived things people don’t even know about. This episode is your reminder to stop waiting f...

We’ve all said it: “Once I’ve done the washing, sorted the emails, tidied the house, made sure everyone else is sorted… THEN I’ll train.” that “then” never really comes, does it? Life just keeps serving up more washing, more emails, more to-dos. And before you know it, your training, the thing that makes you feel strong, alive, like yourself , has been pushed to the bottom of the pile again. This...

Hands up if you’ve ever heard or used the phrase “It’s time to embrace your flaws!” whilst its roots might be well meaning I take issue with that statement and here’s why: We don’t have to embrace our flaws - We have to challenge the narrative that taught us they were flaws in the first place. This is your reminder folks that cellulite, body fat, hair, wrinkles, stretch marks, hip dips, big bums,...

Hey loves, Remember my piece on tempo training - all about slowing down your lifts when you can’t just keep piling weight on the bar? Well, here’s the bit I didn’t put in the article. Tempo didn’t just change my training, it changed the way I move through life. Because the truth is, I’ve been rushing everything for years. And those slow, painful reps taught me something I didn’t even know I needed...

Hey loves, Guess what - strength training is boring. Squat, deadlift, push, pull… then do it all again next week. Sometimes it all feels pure dull. But maybe that’s the point. Maybe boredom isn’t something to escape from, but the exact place where strength actually gets built. This week’s Voice Note is me rambling (in the best way) about why repetition matters, why boredom might be the forge, and...

Hey loves, I’m competing in a week and I just had the worst session of my life. Old me would have thrown in the towel and pulled out of the comp, but the glown up version of me has something else to say. Whether you are a weightlifter or not - these musing will hopefully give you some insight on how to keep going, especially when things are tough. Share your thoughts pals! L x Want to lift with me...

I recorded this voice note in February this year, I wanted to start a segment of my substack that allowed you to hear directly from me. So many of my pals tell me that they love listening to my voice notes, that they are like little personalised podcasts and I thought - hey, I wonder if my substack subscribers would like that too.. so I recorded something on imposter syndrome and HILARIOUSLY - I w...

Bonus Episode: Celebrating Bisexuality Visibility Week – Lyndsey's Story In this special bonus episode of  Strength Actually , Lyndsey opens up about her personal journey as a bisexual woman in a straight-passing marriage. She shares the challenges of navigating bi erasure, finding her place in both straight and queer spaces, and why visibility is so crucial. Lyndsey also offers heartfelt tips...

Hey, strong friends! 🌟 Ready to kick off the year with some real talk? Grab your coziest blanket and get ready for a heart-to-heart session with your virtual big sister, Lyndsey, on this bonus episode of Strength, Actually 🌈 Episode Highlights: 1. Reflecting on the Past Year: Dive into the cozy corner of your mind and stroll down memory lane. Celebrate the wins, embrace the lessons, and share in...

Welcome to a very special bonus episode of Strength, Actually. To make sure you still get your SA fix during our season 1 break, Lyndsey has recorded this very special episode to help you navigate what can often be a challenging time of year. This holiday season, join our fearless feminist and big sister guide in a special bonus episode designed to wrap you in warmth and comfort. 🎙️✨ 🌈 Navigatin...

We are closing series 1 with our first-ever guest episode! This week we will be unpacking all things women's health and pelvic floor strength with Rosie Davie, women's health physio extraordinaire! We talk about pelvic floors when you haven't had kids, menopause, and perimenopause, and fears around pelvic floor health in childbirth! Rosie is a fountain of knowledge on these subjects an...

This week's episode is a slightly different take from usual. Lyndsey is opening up about her journey from little Lynz all the way to the human we know today, she'll be unpacking how she got here, what lit the fire in her belly to start SLAM, and what she has overcome in her life to find her strength. Content note- this episode contains strong language and discusses sensitive topics that some liste...

In this week's episode, I am bringing you all the T on how to measure progress at the gym that has nothing to do with how you look. Unpacking our morning relationships with our phones, how to build a better one and as a result have a better morning, and talking all about the concept of “self-care” why it matters, and how you can access a really tangible tool that won’t have you eye-rolling or...

In this week's episode, I am helping you find the strength to start a journey with cold water therapy, unpacking the menstrual cycle and how to come off the contraceptive pill, and sharing my top tips on how to find balance and boundaries with social media when you have to use it for work. If you have a question for future episodes you can ask anonymously here:  https://forms.gle/BuCQFJEEYm2Gx...

In this week's episode, we are discussing rejection sensitivity, what it is, and my top tip for managing it, dismantling feelings of shame around self-pleasure, and the tips and tricks that have helped me to manage my ADHD symptoms. If you have a question for future episodes you can ask anonymously here:  https://forms.gle/BuCQFJEEYm2GxUzr8 If you'd love to find out more about what we do a...

In this week's episode we are reframing the conversation around overwhelm, I'm sharing tips and tricks to help you get started at the gym, from how to pick a gym to how to maintain an exercise schedule, and unpacking feelings of jealousy, why we have them and what to do with them. If you have a question for future episodes you can ask anonymously here: https://forms.gle/BuCQFJEEYm2GxUzr8 I...

In this weeks episode you asked me how to find strength through an ADHD diagnosis especially when people are dismissing your experience, how to stay physically strong throughout pregnancy and how to let go of worrying about what other people think of you and learn to cheer for your damn self! We're diving deep into these juicy questions and bringing you all the pep talks and big sister advice...

In this week's episode, you asked me how to find strength through difficult situations at work, how to navigate perimenopause and strength training, and how to get people to stop making comments on your body - even if they are intended as compliments. It's an episode full of big sister energy and I hope it helps! If you have a question you'd love answered leave it here: https://forms.g...

In this week's episode I am unpacking your fears around strength training making you "bulky", talking about how to navigate feelings of body shame and diet culture BS with your kids and how to get a partner on board with making your exercise time a non negotiable. If you have a questions for me leave them here ⁠ https://forms.gle/qgH3sqiSpxK6g2LM8 Show Notes Body Happy Kids resource https://www.bo...