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Leave a review! Have you ever tried using “Dr. WebMD” to diagnose those nagging symptoms, only to be left feeling more confused, anxious, and misunderstood than before? While it may seem easier than finding a trained healthcare or wellness provider, using generalized resources will always give you general, and often inaccurate, results. That’s because only a diverse and specialized wellness team c...

Leave a review! Have you ever felt pressure to say “yes” to doing all the things, even though your plate is already overflowing? If so, chances are you are a hardworking, Christian woman who desires to selflessly love and serve those around you. And while this is a worthy work to do, all hustle and no healing will leave you feeling burnout, fatigued, and guilty when your body just can’t keep up. T...

Leave a review! Have you ever felt like there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything on your to-do list and still find time to fit in a workout? So many hardworking women make the mistake of thinking that when schedule fatigue hits, the first activity to get cut is their own self-care. The reality is, the feelings of burnout and guilt will only increase when you put energy buildi...

Leave a review! Did you know that PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) affects 1 in 10 women in America?  This means that even if you don’t have PCOS, you likely know someone in your life who does.  Even the most hardworking and active women can suffer from debilitating PCOS symptoms that often include extreme fatigue, weight gain, irregular periods and/or infertility… But you don’t have to live wit...

Leave a review! Have you ever gotten a new techy gadget that tracks healthy habits, and after a few months of diligently checking your stats you begin to feel like you’re drawing in data without knowing what to do with it all? Or maybe you’re skeptical of the whole idea of tracking health data to begin with, and aren’t sure even where to start? The reality is, health trackers often provide more in...

Leave a review! Have you ever been told that you cannot do cardio and strength train at the same time and make any gains? So many active, hard-working women resign themselves to this “all-or-nothing” bad advice, and lose out on all the wonderful benefits of increased stamina and strength from BOTH aerobic exercise and resistance training.  In fact, limiting the way you move your body out of fear o...

Leave a review! Have you ever walked into a room, and instead of being fully present with others in that moment… your mind was consumed with thoughts about what you looked like, and what others might be thinking about you? So many strong, God-fearing women struggle and suffer with these intrusive thoughts that make them feel guilty, isolated and rob them of their joy and confidence. But it does NO...

Leave a review! Would you ever set out to drive across the country without a GPS or map? As ridiculous as this may sound to you, we all know that inevitably this decision would lead to wasted time, wasted money and unnecessary frustration. If you wouldn’t start a road trip without a plan and way to track where you’ve been, why would you treat your lifelong health & fitness journey any differen...

Leave a review! Have you ever wondered whether God is calling you to pursue parenthood? If you’re a driven Christian woman then chances are when you think about the possibility of having children, you likely also feel emotions like fear, doubt and uncertainty.  This was especially true for me too, until I heard a word from the Lord that changed my perspective on having children entirely.  That’s w...

Leave a review! Have you ever felt like you were doing all of the right spiritual things (reading, praying etc), but never actually experiencing the feeling of God’s love for you? Or maybe you’ve felt like you have all the head knowledge about the Lord, but little to no emotional connection to his presence? If you are an active Christian Woman, then chances are these experiences may sound all too...

Leave a review! In this special New Year’s episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the top 3 mistakes to AVOID when making New Year’s resolutions, as well as how to set goals that you can actually achieve. WARNING: This is not your grandma's goal setting podcast!  If you are ready to discover how to let go of all that shame, guilt and exhaustion from previous year's goals, and cre...

Leave a review! Have you ever wished you could go back in time and tell your younger self what you know now? In this episode I'll do just that by sharing the #1 most important lesson I learned over the past 10 years of my training journey. Too many struggling women train without knowing this lesson, and are left feeling burnt out and like their bodies will never be good enough. That’s why tod...

Leave a review! Has there ever been a time in your life when you wanted to make a change, but were never able to "work up enough motivation" to actually make the switch? If this sounds familiar, then you've likely also experienced the feelings of doubt, weakness and shame that often follow these unmet expectations. 🥺 But what if I told you that the answer to overcoming your struggl...

Leave a review! Have you ever stepped on the scale after a week of being so "good" in your nutrition and exercise, and been frustrated by what you read? If so, you're not alone! In fact, many women feel like no matter what they try, they can't get themselves to lose the weight that they want to be healthy and live more present and peaceful lives in their bodies. Have you ever c...

Leave a review! Have you ever missed one, or more, training sessions, and instead of being eager to get back into the gym, you felt resistant and out of momentum? If you’re anything like most active women, coming back from a training break can stir up a lot of emotions like guilt and shame, or even fears about having lost all your hard earned progress. Training breaks will happen, so it's imp...

Leave a review! Did you know that your muscles are NOT built in the gym? 🤯 Few hard working women realize that your muscles are actually re- built while you are sleeping!  That’s why a restless night of sleep not only slows muscle growth, but also leaves you worn out, irritable, and lost in a haze of sluggishness the next day.  Aimlessly hoping for better sleep night after night will not unleash...

Leave a review! If you're an active Christian woman who is wanting to have more joy in your workouts, less stress about your body, and more freedom to be present with those around you, you're not going to want to miss this episode! Together, we will discuss what fiath fueled fitness actually is, what it isn't, and how to implement more faith into your fitness journey to keep Christ...

Leave a review! Have you been lifting for years but feel frustrated by how little muscle you feel like you’ve gained from it?  You might be missing one (or a few) key ingredient to your training that could be holding you back from seeing the results you want.  In todays episode you’ll learn all that AND more!  I pray this blesses you! In His Strength, Laura Lindahl

Leave a review! How often do you scroll through Instagram and see someone squatting and ask yourself "should my squats look like that?". "Should I be squatting that deep?"  If you've ever asked yourself these questions, then you're in the right place!  In today's episode of the Her True Strength Podcast, you're getting:  ✅ The pros and cons of squatting pas...

Leave a review! Have you ever looked at online fitness coaches and thought, "I bet they never have body image struggles" or "I'd be happier if my body just looked a bit more like that". Well, in today's episode you're getting a behind-the-curtain peek at the struggles that two online health coaches (guest Sarah Emma and yours truly!) have had with body image and...

Leave a review! Are you past the "get in shape quick" games? Do you have dreams of lifting and being strong at 90 years old? Then, listen in to today's episode of the Her True Strength Podcast where you get not only what you need to do to get there, but more importantly who you can BE today! You'll discover ... 🌱 The 7 attributes of a woman physically and spiritually fit for l...

Leave a review! Did you know that over 70% of women struggle with body dissatisfaction? Yep. You read that right?  And, if you're like a lot of my listeners, you KNOW that you're fearfully and wonderfully made- but sometimes struggle to get that thought from your head to your heart. And, it tends to show up when you least expect it, like a trip to the fitting room to try on new jeans.  A...

Leave a review! Have you ever been told that you're "targeting" an area of your body, and wondered what that actually meant, or if that's even the best way for you to train for your goals? If that's you, then tune in for a treat as I break down exactly the difference between isolation and compound exercise types or "lifts", and help you choose which one might be...

Leave a review! Have you ever considered that you may be taking your physical health a little too seriously as an active Christian woman? Maybe you find yourself getting shocked if you get sick, or finding it really hard not to panic if you don't feel 100%, or frustrated at your body for now doing what you want it to.  Don't get me wrong, your physical health is important (that's li...

Leave a review! Which of these sounds like you?  Have anxiety if you get too far from a bathroom  You ask yourself if your core will ever be strong again after having kids  You've given up on exercises that cause leakage like heavy lifting, jumping, or running   If you have, you're not alone! Recent surveys have found that one in every four women struggles with pelvic floor dysfunction t...