Strong Not Starving

In this episode, Marcus talks about what to look for in a training program, whether you're investing in one, downloading a free one, or putting one together yourself. We also covers a few simple ways to make the program you already have more rewarding.  In this video, I talk about what to look for in a training program, whether you're investing in one, downloading a free one, or putting...

In this episode, Marcus and Annabelle talk about how to create a training program that helps you build strength without feeling constantly exhausted, skipping gym days, or getting injured. Marcus, a personal trainer with over a decade of experience, takes a look at Annabelle’s training program and explains why it isn’t working, and what needs to change to build strength in a way that actually supp...

In this episode, I explore why we can't always trust our feelings when assessing whether we're eating enough. I unpack the common cycle of restriction, hunger, guilt, and loss of control, and explain why getting ahead of hunger is often one of the most important steps toward a calmer, more sustainable relationship with food. If you've ever felt stuck in this pattern, this episode is...

The process of bulking and reducing, or bulking and cutting - intentionally gaining  weight while using weight training to gain muscle, then entering a fat loss phase - is something that’s talked about a lot in the fitness space. I’ve seen it be a normal part of some people’s journey’s, and I’ve seen it go horribly wrong.  In this episode, Annabelle is joining us to discuss some of her experiences...

How can we genuinely want to change, even know what we want to do… and still not feel stuck? In this episode, we unpack the gap between knowing what you want old patterns that take over under stress, shame, pressure, exhaustion, and discomfort. Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/2...

Book a consultation call here:  https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Finding the middle between control and chaos with food can take some practice. In this episode, I’m sharing how I moved from anxiety to flexibility as a gym nerd who’s invested in good health. This is all about eating well, enjoying your relationship with exercise - peace and strength without extremes. Join the Strong Not Sta...

Book a call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 If something in here resonates, please don't sit with it alone. This is about awareness and education, not medical advice or a self-help guide. We're unpacking "misery stabilisers" - coping patterns that reduce anxiety short-term while keeping us stuck in familiar cycles of stress and despair. And if you feel cal...

Reach out to Natalie or Marcus here... Natalie Rose: https://wakeupandsmelltherosay.com Book a consultation call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Is there a point where we know enough about ourselves, and our problems, and it’s time to just get to work and take some challenging actions whether we feel ready or not? This is what I’ll be exploring today with my friend, and incre...

How to reach out to Kathryn or Marcus: Kathryn Hansen: https://brainoverbinge.com Book a call with Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Modern life surrounds us with mixed messages about food, bodies, and weight, while ultra-palatable food is everywhere. In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Hansen , author of Brain Over Binge , to talk about navigating today’s food environment and fi...

Book your free consultation HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 For years, my mood, confidence, and sense of control were tied to food and how I felt about my body. Dieting, binge eating, overtraining, guilt, anxiety. It all felt so normal I couldn’t imagine life without it.  In this episode I’m sharing the practical steps I take every day that make life feel very different. Plus the li...

Book a 1-1 consultation call HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 In this episode, we'll unpack why food noise and body image anxiety stick around, and what actually helps quiet them. Drawing on principles from intrusive-thought and OCD treatment, we’ll look at how attention, rumination, strict dieting, and chaotic eating often keep the problem going. Join the Strong Not Starving Co...

Book a consultation call HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Receive info about the upcoming online seminar - Disordered Eating Informed Training and Exercise HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsinfo GLP-1 weight loss medications are changing the conversation around food, weight, and health, but they’re also raising a lot of confusion and strong opinions. In this episode, I share...

Receive info about upcoming resources and online seminars HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsinfo Feeling calm around food. Less food noise. Being okay in your own body. Worth it? For me, absolutely. In this episode, I’m joined by Annabell to talk about the hard decisions that actually helped us move out of binge eating. Changes to environment, identity, habits, and relationships, choices...

Private coaching spaces open for January 2026. Book a free consultation HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 It’s easy for creating a better relationship with food to become overly focused on mindset, motivation, and “getting your head right,” while skipping the practical steps that actually make change possible. So let’s fix that! In this video, we’re walking through you through the sin...

Strong Not Starving on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RHDoNHcNayw If the holidays bring up food noise, binge urges, guilt, or that familiar “I’ll just deal with this in January” mindset, this episode is for you. In this video, I share a few simple, actionable things you can put into practice immediately to help you navigate the holidays and other special occasions without turning them into a spiral of...

20 DAY REBOOT INFO EMAILS: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsinfo Andrew Jackson and the Barbell Logic Team: https://barbell-logic.com/ Today I’m joined by strength coach Andrew Jackson from Barbell Logic. We talk about why so many people leave the gym frustrated, injured, or disappointed, even when they’re trying hard. We break down the difference between exercise (moving for health and enjoym...

Get details about the Strong Not Starving 20 Day Reboot via email HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips If you’ve ever been through your body changing it’s size and shape, or found yourself comparing the new you to the old you, and felt unable to show up confidently in the body you have right now, this episode is for you.  Because no matter what your goals are - hating yourself rig...

Get details about the Strong Not Starving 20 Day Reboot via email HERE: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/snsweeklytips Struggles with food might not always look explicitly like being stuck in a binge eating cycle, but that doesn’t mean we’re not running into challenges around food choices and general wellbeing. For anyone who has struggled with binge eating, this is a really important phase to lo...

Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 In this episode we’re talking about what it actually looks like to practice unconditional self-acceptance - not waiting to believe you’re enough.  We’ll unpack why self-respect has to be an action first, not a feeling you wait around for, and how to use “opposite action” to break the cycle of chasing worth through achievement,...

Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Why work to improve our self-esteem beyond physical appearance? Research shows when self-worth is based on more than body image, people are less stressed, more resilient, and actually stick with healthy habits longer! Confidence built on skills, values, and relationships is far sturdier than one built on the size of your waistl...

Book a Call With Marcus: https://form.jotform.com/240493269367062 Episode Summary Download: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/10Steps This episode is simple: the only 10 nutrition steps you actually need. No fad diets, no scare tactics, no gimmicks. Just a great relationship with food that supports health and performance without deprivation or obsession. Join the Strong Not Starving Community inte...

Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple joins us to talk about the trends and traps around health and weight loss when so many “professionals” in the wellness space are out to “balance your hormones”! Dr Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1?igsh=MWxqM2t2NjN2dWpvZA== Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-community/ Book a Call with Marcus Here: https://fo...

It can be hard to imagine what a healthy relationship with food and exercise even feels like when things like body image issues, feeling guilty about food choices, and feeling uncomfortable in our own clothes comes up, but my guest today is someone who’s doing a great job of it!   Niki Sims is a Barbell Logic strength coach and has worked with lifters and athletes from all walks of life.   She’s j...

In today’s episode of Strong Not Starving , you’ll hear a live coaching call with my client Helena as we navigate the road out of binge eating and restriction.  This is the second call form Helena's journey we've shared here, so follow the link below if you'd like to hear our previous call: Join the Strong Not Starving Community interest list: https://strongnotstarving.com/sns-commu...

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jbq1yiu_w80 Disordered eating, binge eating, food anxiety wouldn’t exist in many cases without body image struggles. And more often than not, just being told to accept your body isn't enough to create meaningful change. So if you're in a rough place in your relationship with your body, this episode of SNS is for you! Join the Strong Not Starving...