The Everyday GLOW Show

How do you really know if your strength training is working, especially when you can’t see physical changes yet? This week, We dive into: • Why “enjoying the process” isn’t about fun; it’s about feeling successful• The psychological reason measurable progress keeps us going • 3 evidence-based ways to track your strength (that have nothing to do with the scale or selfies) • The strength tests I use...

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “smash December,” or found yourself in the all-or-nothing trap of I’ll just start fresh in January , this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. You’ll learn: • Why “finishing strong” feeds perfectionism and self-sabotage• How to set realistic Movement Goal Posts (ideal week vs. bare-minimum week) • Why short sessions keep you consistent through chaotic s...

Feeling bombarded by advice about hormones, cortisol, and perimenopause? You’re not imagining it -  the internet starts yelling the second you Google anything about midlife health. Suddenly, you’re told it’s impossible to build muscle, dangerous to raise cortisol, and that you need a new identity (plus $1,000 worth of supplements) to survive this stage. Let’s simplify it. In this episode, I’m brea...

A client said to me this week, “I want to start training at home, but I don’t have the right equipment - I don’t want to do it if it’s not worthwhile.” Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: equipment is just a tool, not the system. You don’t need a full home gym to get results. You need a structure, a plan you trust, and consistency. In this episode, I’ll show you how to start strength training effect...

Do you actually have a strong core? Most women assume the answer lies in how flat their stomach is, how long they can hold a plank, or whether their back hurts. But the truth is, none of those things tell the full story. In this episode, we unpack what your core really is (hint: it’s more than abs), why bracing harder isn’t the answer, and what real, functional core strength looks like in everyday...

Every week, I hear women say they’ve quit HIIT or lifting heavy because they don’t want to “spike cortisol.” But here’s the truth: cortisol isn’t bad. It’s your body’s built-in get-up-and-go system. The problem isn’t that it rises; it’s when it never comes back down. In this episode, I unpack what cortisol actually does, why fearing it might be doing you more harm than good, and how to find the sw...

If you’ve ever blamed your posture for your sore neck or tight shoulders, this episode might just change how you think about your body. In this week’s Everyday GLOW Show, I explain why pain and stiffness aren’t signs of “bad posture”; they’re signs of stillness. You’ll learn why even perfect ergonomics can’t fix neck or back tension, the biggest mistake people make about posture, and what your bod...

This week we unpack the truth about sitting - and why even the fittest among us can’t out-exercise stillness. You’ll hear two stories that perfectly capture how our daily movement patterns have changed over the past century, and what that means for our strength, metabolism, and long-term health. Learn the key difference between exercise and movement , how both play distinct roles in your health, a...

Bone health might sound like something you’ll deal with “later”… but what your bones need most actually happens now . In this episode, I’m breaking down why walking, yoga, or Pilates alone may not be enough to protect your bones long-term — and what to do instead. You’ll learn how strength training, nutrition, and recovery work together to keep your bones, muscles, and hormones in sync (especially...

In this episode of the Everyday GLOW Show, I’m breaking down one of the biggest mindset blocks I see in women trying to start (or restart) strength training: the idea that if you’re not lifting heavy in a gym, it doesn’t count. Here’s the truth: consistency matters more than location or load. I’ll walk you through the research on moderate vs heavy lifting, the three biggest barriers to consistency...

Can You Slim Down a Body Part With Strength Training? Ever found yourself asking: “How do I tone my arms?” or “Will this machine shrink my inner thighs?” You’re not alone — but the truth might surprise you. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest fitness myths: spot reduction . You’ll learn what strength training can do for body composition (and what it can’t), why appearance and function...

Will lifting weights make you bulky? Or is Pilates the secret to “long, lean muscles”? This is Part 2 in our Strength Training & Weight Management Series.  This is one of the biggest fears I still hear from women- that strength training will change their body in ways they don’t want. In this episode, I’m breaking down: What “bulk” actually is (and why we’re so afraid of it) Why Pilates won’t m...

This is Part 1 of a special 3-part series on strength training and weight management for women over 40. In this episode, I unpack what strength training actually does for your body when it comes to long-term weight loss — and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. We dive into how building muscle supports your metabolism, what “toned” really means, why scales can be misleading, and how to measure w...

If you’re a woman over 40, chances are you’ve got a long mental list of all the exercise you should be doing. Weighted walks, Pilates, running, HIIT, pelvic floor, stretching, mobility, core, rehab - and on it goes. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or end up doing nothing at all. In this episode, I walk you through my powerful 3-question filter to cut through the noise and help you get c...

Are you spending more time planning your workouts than actually doing them? If you love ticking boxes, colour-coding schedules, and watching reviews of adjustable dumbbells… but still haven’t pressed play on a single workout — this one’s for you. This week I’m talking to my “Strategic Planners” — one of the six exercise personality types in my framework — and sharing 3 simple tools to help you sto...

Do you keep telling yourself you should be exercising more... but nothing’s really pushing you to do it? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the Contented Cruiser - one of the six personality types in my exercise framework - and the sneaky reasons women in this category often struggle to build consistency. You’re generally healthy, not chasing a major transformation, and there’s no big injury… plu...

If you’re someone who thrives on fresh starts and loves the buzz of a new workout plan - but struggles to keep going when life gets busy - this episode is for you. This week, I’m talking directly to the All or Nothing Achievers ; the women who go all in… until they can’t. I’ve been there too. And while it once worked for me, it doesn’t anymore, and I know I’m not alone. Inside this episode, I’m un...

If you’ve ever said, “I want to get moving, I just don’t know how to do it safely,” this episode is for you. This week, we’re talking about the Cautious Mover —a personality type I see all the time in the women I work with as a physio. Maybe you’ve had an injury in the past, or you’re just not confident you’re “doing it right.” Maybe fear of pain, injury, or not being good enough has kept you stuc...

Ever feel like your to-do list is running the show - and movement just doesn’t make the cut? You’re not alone. In fact, when I took my own Exercise Personality Quiz , I found out I’m not the strategic planner I thought I was… I’m an Overwhelm Juggler. In this episode, I share what that means (and why over 50% of quiz-takers are juggling right along with me), plus 5 powerful tools you can use to st...

If you love working out with others but struggle to stay consistent on your own, this episode is for you. I’m diving into one of the six exercise personalities I see most often in women—the Connection Seeker . Whether it’s gym classes, walking with a friend, or booking a session with a trainer, connection seekers thrive on external energy, accountability, and shared experience. (I’m one too.) But...

Join me as I introduce the 6 most common exercise personalities I see in women—patterns I’ve come across again and again in my clinic, online, and in late-night DMs. You’ll meet the All-or-Nothing Achiever, the Overwhelm Juggler, the Strategic Planner, the Connection Seeker, the Contented Cruiser, and the Cautious Mover. You might recognise yourself in one—or all—of them. This episode is about sel...

Are you sabotaging your own exercise routine without even realising it? In this episode, I’m diving into the five most common ways women unintentionally derail their own progress when it comes to moving their bodies—plus, the mindset shifts and strategies to help you break the cycle and build a habit that actually sticks. From chasing the wrong metrics (hello, sore muscles and scales) to planning...

Strength or cardio? Which should you do first? How often do you really need both? And what’s best for fat loss? If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting opinions on Instagram—or found yourself trying to squeeze everything into one session—this episode will help you clear the noise. I’m breaking down the real differences between strength and cardio, the role each plays in your long-term health,...

Are you getting caught up in the curtains before you’ve laid the slab? In this episode, I’m talking about health overwhelm —that stuck, spiralling feeling that comes from chasing supplements, routines and wellness tools before your foundations are even in place. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why nothing’s working (even though you’re doing all the things), this is for you. We’ll explore w...

Ever feel like there’s just no time for yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing a story from a listener (and fellow “Overwhelmed Juggler”) that perfectly captures the struggle so many women face: balancing kids, work, housework, and everyone else’s needs—until there’s nothing left for you . But what if the problem isn’t really time? Today, we’ll dig into the real culprits—social conditioning and th...