The BuildingHER Podcast

I'm a big believer that what we do in the gym carries over into the rest of our life. In today's episode, I'm sharing one of my most valuable lessons I've learned from strength training that carries over into all areas of life - and why this is SO important when it comes to improving our life. If you haven't already, don't forget to share what you took away from this episod...

Stop holding yourself back. In this episode, I'm challenging you to set the bar higher. I'm breaking down why "failures" are not necessarily a failure, and why the fallacy of low expectations is limiting your progress. If you've got big dreams you want to achieve, tune in the this episode and stop living small. tag @coach_av_ and @buildingher.movement!

I competed in my first ever FMG Body Building competition in August 2025. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience from my journey to stage - including how long it took, our focus areas, my struggles, how it felt stepping onto stage and also the aftermath. Here's some facts: - The journey took longer than expected - It was as all-consuming as you can imagine, plus some - The health impac...

If you're still walking into the gym just focusing on weight loss, you need to listen to this. Your metabolism isn't broken. You don't need to keep cutting calories. And you don't need to start training for a marathon. You need to focus on building muscle. In this episode, I'm breaking down the benefits of focusing on muscle and how this can support your end goals - and more! T...

If you're anything like me, you spent years thinking you need to do more to get more. I've finally learnt the truth. Doing more can be just as detrimental as not doing anything. It's all about finding the sweet spot that works for you. This applies to both training and your results in the gym; but also in business. Do too much work and you'll find yourself being less productive, le...

Welcome to my first guest interview! In this episode I'm chatting with my beautiful client, Teva. With a history of over-training, restriction and hustling, Teva reached breaking point. Since starting with me, we've been focusing on finding a more sustainable approach - and while we always have work to do, Teva has found herself finding a much gentler approach to her health & her body...

Fitness industry fads are often just that - fads. They come, and more often than not, they go again. A lot of these fads come from well-meaning concepts, but are taken to the extremes for shock factor, publicity and engagement. Today I'm talking about a few common themes popping up in the fitness industry and how to move past them and actually get the results you want without going to extremes...

You've heard of the 5am club. No screen time within the first hour of waking. Always workout in the morning. Chances are if you're striving for success you've heard of all these "successful" coaches and entrepreneurs promoting their exact morning/daily routine as the answer for how they achieved so much. But... Your life looks different. You're more energised at 3pm in th...

"What do you eat?" "What are your macros?" "How many times a week do you train?" Chances are, if you've ever wanted to lose weight or change your body composition, you've asked someone these questions. I get asked them all the time. But if I'm being honest - the answer to these questions won't help you one bit. Why? Because what I do is completely irre...

We can all wish for a different life - but what does it actually take to make it a reality? For some of us, we want to make big changes. For others, it's small tweaks. But in most cases, we wait until something changes in order to start living the life that aligns to the reality we want to create. We wait until we start exercising to start living the life of someone who is fitter. We wait unti...

Not every PT is the same. But honestly, I think the role of a PT is so much more than exercise prescription, programming & accountability. Being a PT and women's health & fitness coach is a role I don't take lightly - we have the future of someone's health in our hands and the way we support clients can make or break their long term health. So what do I think the role of a trainer should b...

You've got the training program. You've got the nutrition guide. But this one skill is almost always missing when it comes to whether you achieve your goals or not. And honestly - it's not just in fitness; it's in all areas of your life. In this episode I'm sharing my biggest secret to success - and it's so simple that when you hear it I can almost imaging the eye roll and...

We've all been told that building muscle is important - but sometimes we just need to know why! Of course, there's lots of information out there about the physiological benefits of building muscle which I absolutely love. But, there's also another side to it that we don't often talk about... In this episode I'll be talking about not only the physical benefits but also how build...

Skinnytok is trending. There has been a shift back to glorifying ultra lean bodies again. I thought this fad died in the 90s, but like flares and low rise jeans, it's making a comeback - and unlike your favourite fashion trends...it's not for the best. So - I'm here to talk about why this focus on shrinking impacts more than just health. In this episode we are talking about not only the health imp...

Welcome to the  BuildingHER Podcast . In episode 1, we'll be laying the foundations of what you can expect to hear from me, Amanda, and my incredible guests along the way. So what is the BuildingHer Movement and how does this podcast come into play? This is the space I've always wanted to create for driven women who are done fighting their bodies and ready to start working  with  them to b...