The Chase Life Podcast

Are you one of those people that no matter what you do, no matter how perfect you are with your diet and exercise, you still can't lose weight? Are you someone who can only lose weight if you drop below 1000 calories, and even then it's a miserable slog of a time? Or are you one of those people who have dieted for years and dug yourself into a hormonal and metabolic hole so deep that even looking...

Why is it that so many smart, busy, intelligent, professional women struggle so much with a poor relationship with food? Why do so many women get home after a long day of work, exhausted, frazzled and unable to make good food choices that support their fat loss goals? What makes them continuously and repeatedly choose to say fu*k it and choose pizza and wine instead of salmon and salad? Snacking,...

We all have blindspots. You don't know what you don't know… and how long is it going to take for you to find out what you don't know?! Want to compress decades of experience, insights, trial & error, deeper distinctions & nuances down into weeks? Hiring an expert is the fastest way to do that… … BUT… … do you have the mindset required to get results from your guide? Are you someone who takes criti...

With so much of our livelihoods, our businesses and our self confidence absolutely desiccated post covid, this episode deals with the professional and personal struggles the vast majority of us are currently experiencing. Episode 45 essentially answers the questions of what to do and how to manage the feeling of things not going your way, of feeling like a total failure, and the mindset shifts nec...

One of the most informative and educational episodes to date! Rachel and David cover everything from the best way to lift weights if fat loss and getting toned is your goal, the biggest and most common mistakes women make in the gym and how to avoid them, how to eat and train postpartum, and the error of a desperation mindset! Rachel explains the importance of controlled lifting and tempo in elici...

You're either on a fat loss plan or you're socialising... NONSENSE! No one is asking you to become a nun, shack up in a convent and shun all social engagements in favour of a nice night in (with your cat) chowing down on some delicious boiled broccoli and dry chicken...all served out of Tupperware of course! Good god. How bleak. Nor, for that matter, is anyone in any way shape or form condoning th...

While you can't have your cake and eat it if you want to look and feel your best all year round (yeah, sorry!) you certainly DON'T need to count every grain of rice, quinoa or god forbid, couscous, that you add to those little plastic pots you're so fond of. In fact...Counting calories is utter overkill for the vast majority of us, not to mention...it's punishingly miserable! In Episode 42 Rachel...

Are you great at spotting everyone else's dysfunction but absolutely rubbish at catching your own? Are you searching for your other half, you know, that one special someone who is just out there waiting for you with roses, a limo, fine wine and why not, a private jet ready to whisk you off to the Maldives and... Oh come on! It's time to stop living life and especially your love life as if you were...

Episode 40 looks at comparison and how, amongst others, one of the very common symptoms of comparison issues is secretly wishing for the demise and downfall of others! However, before you start berating yourself for being an absolute turd of a human being, or worse still, a total sociopath, relax! We've all done it. Yet the solution to comparison is not convincing yourself that other people's live...

Less faff from the fitness industry and more stuff that works! Why you need to Marie Kondo the hell out of your emotional fitness and emotional management if you want to lose weight, get in shape or achieve a bad ass body transformation. Some of the bog standard advice for stress management typically includes things like journaling, breathing exercises, 30 minute meditation sessions upon waking (c...

In this special guest episode Rachel asks Dr Ruba some of the most common questions when it comes to looking good for your age. What treatments are available, where to start and Dr Ruba's approach to medical and cosmetic dermatology. Nearly every woman will benefit from help with skincare at some stage during their life from acne and pregnancy pigmentation to restoring a youthful appearance using...

Interpersonal conflict is one of the biggest sources of stress and emotional turmoil for many people – whether it be professional, social, or in your romantic relationship. In this episode we discuss how to navigate conflict as effectively as possible so that you can remove the stress and fear, and discover & create solutions where everybody wins. If you have any questions for the podcast please s...

This is a big episode covering topics and issues that we rarely see being discussed or addressed effectively. We cover stress, overwhelm, being on the wagon – off the wagon, and mum guilt. We explain why all the traditional approaches to stress haven't worked – time management, meditation, yoga, breathing techniques, "me" time, etc. And of course we expose the number 1 reason why busy, professiona...

So often people feel hopeless and helpless around food. They've struggled for years and feel like they've tried everything. The truth is, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive eating, mindless eating – whatever label you choose for your struggles – is actually just a symptom of deeper things going on. In this episode we discuss what the real issue is and what really needs to be addressed if y...

Your emotional fitness drives all your decision making. Your emotional fitness dictates the quality of your relationships. Your emotional fitness dictates how successful AND how happy you are in all areas of your life – body, business & lifestyle. In this episode we continue on from the very first episode of The Chase Life Podcast – Emotional Fitness. Mastery of your emotional state is one of most...

There is so much shame and loneliness associated with binge eating. When you struggle with issues around food you already feel embarrassed and inadequate so of course there's a tendency to hide. All of which can amplify the sense of loneliness and isolation, even if you're surrounded by loving people. We want you to know that whatever you've been going through, you are not alone, and there is hope...

All too often we see people prioritising aesthetics over health. It's a house of cards waiting to come crashing down. This episode exposes one of the biggest psychological mistakes people are making in weight loss and fitness. David & Rachel also discuss what "health" really looks like in practical terms, and how to navigate between perfectionism at one end, and using "moderation" as an excuse to...

We cannot live a extraordinary life where we get to have it all – the body, business & lifestyle – without resilience & persistence. Resilience & persistence are not personality traits that you're born with. They are learned habits. But you can't develop the habit without being aware of the blindspots that will keep you stuck in procrastination, fear, uncertainty, over analysing, or forever gettin...

We all have unlimited potential. But so often we are holding ourselves back, without even realising it, because of our past – things that happened to us, were done to us, that we did, or that we experienced. In this episode, David explains how to achieve true emotional freedom from the past, so that you can unlock your unlimited potential now, and create the extraordinary future you want. If you h...

Many people talk about success and achievement. But few are able to be successful AND happy and fulfilled at the same time. No matter what they achieve, it always feels like something is missing. In this episode, Rachel and David explain the Chase Life Roadmap to truly having it all – the body, business, relationships and lifestyle – AND – the happiness, fulfilment, and freedom along the way. If y...

How do you cope when things go wrong? Do you feel like you're able to remain cool, calm, and confident, and take things in your stride, even in the face of uncertainty? Or are you frustrated with how frequently you get yourself stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or fearful whenever life's inevitable setbacks, obstacles, and adversity hit? In today's episode, David goes solo with a rapid fire episode...

Imposter Syndrome - The intense fear of being exposed as a fraud…or not really knowing what you think you know or what people say you know! Rachel shares one of her most cringe-worthy stories many years ago when she was paralyzed by Impostor Syndrome in front of an audience with her presentation going down like a sack of shit! David and Rachel debrief on the event and how it was actually the birth...

David & Rachel answer the following questions: How to break habits and stop yourself when you're feeling stressed and unconsciously go to binge? How can changing my sense of identity help with Binge Eating Disorder? Where can I start? How do I know if I have "Binge Eating Disorder" or just no control? How do I find a healthy balance with diet and exercise after coming from a place of over exercisi...

Life changes in your 30s and 40s. Of course you can be in outstanding health & fitness and be in great shape. But there's no denying that your body starts changing hormonally, and your recovery capabilities aren't the same. On top of that, you often have demands and responsibilities that you never had in your 20s – a busy, demanding job, a team who depend on you, and perhaps a busy family life wit...

You're intelligent, driven and hard working, and you're proud of what you've achieved in your career or in your business. You're either single and loving life, or you're married and have a wonderful home life, perhaps with children too. You've had lots of success and built an amazing life for yourself… but something is missing. You can't seem to make consistent progress with your body. You're good...