Rachel Solway
The Level Up Podcast
I’ve tried every single diet you could think of and spent so many years feeling uncomfortable and self conscious. Since joining the industry in 2017, I’ve made it my mission at Level Up to create the ultimate blueprint that has helped to change the physiques and lives of hundreds of women, just like it has for me. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow button! It means that we can continue to do what we are doing. Thank you for listening. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsolwaylevelup
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May 4, 2026
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Episodes
The Life You Want Requires A Version Of You You’re Avoiding 04.05.2026 12:19
Most women know what they want. They want confidence, consistency, and to feel in control of their body and habits. But the life they want requires a version of themselves they are currently avoiding. In this episode, we dive into the identity shift behind real change, the uncomfortable traits required for transformation, and why choosing comfort over growth is keeping you stuck. If you’re ready t...
Your Life Reflects How You Lead Yourself 28.04.2026 15:41
Most women know what they need to do, but they’re still not doing it. In this episode, we dive into self leadership, identity, and why you’re still not becoming the woman you say you want to be. I break down the gap between your current behaviours and your future self, why waiting for motivation is keeping you stuck, and how raising your standards is the real key to change. If you’re ready to stop...
Why Showing Up In Hard Times Is What Actually Changes You 20.04.2026 10:50
Most women don’t struggle when life is easy. They struggle when life gets hard. In this episode, I talk about why your ability to show up during difficult times is what actually builds confidence, resilience and long term results. We dive into standards, self trust, and why treating your health and fitness like something you only do when life is calm is the reason you keep starting again. If you’r...
Busy, Broke, No Time… Or Just Avoiding Change? 06.04.2026 12:18
If you’ve been telling yourself you’re too busy, don’t have enough time, or that now just isn’t the right moment to focus on getting in shape, this episode might feel slightly uncomfortable. In this podcast, I break down the stories we tell ourselves to avoid taking action, why our brains are so good at creating believable excuses, and how those stories quietly keep us stuck in the same place year...
3 Truths You Need To Accept If You Want To Change Your Body 01.04.2026 10:42
Most women say they want to change their body, feel more confident and get back in shape, but very few are willing to accept the realities that come with creating that change. In this episode I break down three truths that most people avoid: why transforming your body will feel restrictive at times, why “I don’t have time” is often just an excuse, and why you need to stop using life circumstances...
Your Body Reflects Your Standards 25.03.2026 17:38
Modern life has normalised comfort, but that comfort is quietly lowering women’s standards, confidence and self trust. In this episode, I talk honestly about how self neglect is often disguised as busyness or self care, why your body reflects the standards you live by, and how raising your standards can transform not just your physique but how you show up in every area of your life. If you are rea...
Why You Keep Self Sabotaging (The Neuroscience Of Habits) 16.03.2026 22:22
If you feel stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, emotional eating, losing motivation or self sabotaging your progress, this episode will help you understand why. We dive deep into the neuroscience behind habits, behaviour change, dopamine, identity and emotional regulation, and how these factors shape your ability to lose weight and build confidence long term. Inside Level Up, we coach women...
The Confidence, Energy & Opportunities That Come From Losing Weight 08.03.2026 19:26
Most women think losing weight is just about how they look. But the truth is the impact goes far deeper than that. In this episode, I break down the real ripple effect that getting in shape has on your life. From how you carry yourself, the confidence you bring into rooms, and the energy you have for your family, to the way it impacts your relationships, social life, career and overall self respec...
Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask Me: My Story, My Struggles, My Vision 23.02.2026 58:05
In this episode, I answer the questions my clients asked me directly. Not the surface-level answers. The real ones. I talk about: What I wanted to be before Level Up existed • The biggest risks I’ve taken and challenges I’ve faced • The moment everything changed for me personally • My real “why” behind coaching women • The biggest mistakes women make with fat loss • What separates women who succee...
Why Being Busy Isn’t The Real Reason You’re Not In Shape 18.01.2026 9:43
“I don’t have time” is the most common reason women give for not prioritising their health and fitness. In this episode, I break down why that belief feels so real, what’s actually going on underneath it, and the hidden cost of constantly putting yourself last. We talk about fear of failure, lack of self trust, survival mode, and why waiting for the “right time” keeps you stuck year after year. If...
Why Getting In Shape Should Matter To You This Year 12.01.2026 9:02
Getting in shape is not just about weight loss or aesthetics. It impacts how you carry yourself, how confident you feel in rooms, how you show up in relationships, and how much respect you have for yourself. In this episode, I talk about why getting in shape should be a goal you genuinely value this year, the ripple effect it has across every area of your life, and why avoiding this goal often cos...
If I Was Starting My Health & Fitness Journey Again, This Is What I’d Do 06.01.2026 11:27
If I was starting my health and fitness journey again today, this is exactly how I would do it. In this episode, I break down why most women rush into action without clarity, how skipping the foundations leads to another failed attempt, and the two things you need to get right if you actually want results that last. We talk about setting goals that genuinely matter to you, uncovering the real reas...
The Truth About Christmas Weight Gain (And Why You Should Stop Stressing) 21.12.2025 14:26
There are only two healthy ways to do Christmas. You can stay consistent all month and enjoy a couple of days of extra food with your family. Or you can take a week to relax, indulge, switch off and enjoy every moment, knowing you’ll lose the temporary weight in the first couple of weeks of January. Both approaches are completely fine. What is not fine is spending November and December devouring e...
The Real Reason You Feel Intimidated By Other Women 14.12.2025 22:57
Your confidence didn’t disappear. Your standards did. In this episode I dive into why women slowly abandon their standards, how it destroys your identity, the real reason you feel intimidated by confident women in the gym, and the exact steps to rebuild the woman you used to be. If you’re ready to raise your standards and finally feel like yourself again, send me a message on Instagram with the wo...
The Episode That Will Wake You Up: Why You’re Still Stuck 07.12.2025 10:15
This episode is the wake up call you’ve been avoiding. If you feel insecure in every outfit, embarrassed in photos, stuck in the “start again Monday” cycle and secretly ashamed that you’ve lost the confidence you used to have, this will hit home. I break down the real reason you’re stuck, the identity crisis you’re living in, and why your standards, self trust and confidence have collapsed. If you...
What Making Progress Actually Looks Like At Christmas 30.11.2025 16:58
December does not need to be the month you lose yourself. In this episode I break down what real progress looks like at Christmas, how to avoid the “fuck it” spiral, and how to go into January feeling proud instead of defeated. If you want support staying consistent through the festive season and building confidence that lasts, send me a message on Instagram with the word “Christmas.” https://www...
The Woman You Pretend To Be vs. The Woman You Actually Are 23.11.2025 16:04
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the biggest identity battles high-achieving women face, the gap between who you pretend to be… and who you actually are. If you’ve ever felt like you're performing confidence on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode will hit home. I break down the first 10 layers of why this happens, where your “strong girl armour” really comes...
How to Avoid the “I’ll Start in January” Trap 16.11.2025 15:06
If you’ve ever said “I’ll start again in January,” this episode is for you. I break down why waiting for the New Year is the biggest trap keeping women stuck, and how to stop repeating the same cycle every single year. You’ll hear real client stories of women who broke free from this pattern, plus the mindset shift and small steps you can take right now to hit January ahead, not back at square one...
How to Stay on Track When It’s Dark, Cold, and You Have Zero Motivation 09.11.2025 13:48
Struggle to stay consistent when it’s dark, cold, and you’ve got zero motivation? You’re not alone but this is exactly where most women go wrong. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break the seasonal slump, why motivation isn’t the answer, and the simple winter routines that keep you on track even when you don’t feel like it. You’ll also hear how some of my clients went from dreading winter to...
Low Energy, Low Confidence: Breaking the Cycle That’s Holding You Back 02.11.2025 12:26
If you’re tired all the time and hate what you see in the mirror, they’re connected. In this episode, I’ll break down the low energy, low confidence cycle that keeps so many women stuck, and show you how to finally break free. You’ll hear how my client Marcelle went from exhausted, under-fuelled, and frustrated to energised, confident, and showing up as the best version of herself, not by doing mo...
Stop Listening to the Wrong People (And Who to Trust Instead) 26.10.2025 12:04
Tired of getting “advice” from people who don’t have the results you want? In this episode, I break down why listening to Karen in the office, slimming clubs, or random influencers is keeping you stuck and who you should actually be paying attention to if you want real change. You’ll hear how one of my clients is smashing her goals despite constant pressure from her toxic office environment, plus...
The Self-Control Myth: How to Stop Snacking on Crap Without Willpower 19.10.2025 11:17
If you think snacking means you’ve got no self control, this episode is for you. I break down why willpower has nothing to do with it, and why blaming yourself only keeps you stuck in guilt and restriction cycles. You’ll learn how environment, fuelling, stress, and self talk play a bigger role than “discipline” plus the system you actually need to stop snacking without feeling deprived. 💡 Free Tr...
Life Changing Confidence in Your 40s & 50s: Jill & Bridie’s Level Up Journey 12.10.2025 59:22
Think it’s “too late” to transform your body and confidence once you hit your 40s or 50s? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by two of my incredible clients, Jill (50) and Bridie (47). Both have been part of Level Up for 2 years, but in the last 6 months they’ve completely stepped up, not just changing how they look, but who they are. We talk about the struggles they faced before joining, ho...
The Diet Culture Trap: Why 30-Day Ab Challenges & TikTok Hacks Don’t Work 05.10.2025 16:39
If 30 day ab challenges or TikTok hacks really worked, you’d already have your dream body. The truth? Quick fixes might give you a short boost, but they never last and that’s exactly why you keep ending up back at square one. In this episode, I’m breaking down the diet culture trap and why these so-called “hacks” do more harm than good. I’ll share how my client Jen went from years of fad challenge...
How to Finally Stop Starting Over Every Monday 28.09.2025 21:25
If you keep saying “I’ll start again on Monday,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to finally stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting, quick fixes, and the all or nothing mindset that leaves you constantly restarting. You’ll learn why waiting for the “perfect time” never works, how to take action right now, and the simple consistency shifts that helped my client Jill lose...
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