The New You Podcast With Sara Harkin

You know the moment when you didn't get what you wanted, but you tell yourself you didn't want it anyway?  Is that you trying to convince yourself you didn't want it, or trying to soften the blow so you don't have to face the feelings and take action. 

We're going all in on the P word. Join Sara, in a deep and empowering conversation on all things perimenopause. Sara's background as a nurse informs her practice as a menopause specialist coach in a beautiful way. Couple that with the fact that Sara works every day for almost a decade with women only in the health an fitness world, this episode will be one to listen and listen again to.

In this episode: Sara breaks down exactly what she would do, (and not do) if she had to start from scratch today. This story is a personal one, coming from a place of real life experience the highs and the lows or the journey of really trying to change your life and health.

In this episode: — Why the tone of every group you're in is a direct reflection of its members' values — The real reasons women stay in dynamics that drain them — The subtle manipulation we don't even recognise in ourselves — What gossip actually reveals about the person doing it — How romantic relationships follow the same patterns — and what to do when you've lost yourself inside one — The direc...

In this episode, Sara gets honest about her own relationship with exercise — and why it took her years to realise that what she'd been doing wasn't health. It was punishment. We've been handed a plan built around shrinking. Eat less. Move more. Burn it off. And for most women, that cycle quietly exhausts them for decades without ever making them feel strong, capable or at home in their own body. T...

Every January, women promise themselves a fresh start. More motivation. More discipline. More rules. And every year, it ends the same way. Guilt, frustration, and the feeling that something is wrong with you. In this episode, Sara breaks down why New Year’s resolutions and “getting back on track” thinking keep women stuck, and why relying on motivation and willpower was never going to work long-te...

So many women say they want the change — the strength, the confidence, the peace, the energy, the version of themselves they know is possible — but when it comes to doing the work, something collapses. Not because they’re weak. Not because they “lack willpower.” But because they’ve trained themselves to chase outcomes instead of building the identity that can hold those outcomes. In this episode,...

If your brain feels loud lately - not just busy, but loud - this episode will feel like someone finally put words to what you’ve been carrying. In this deep, steady, truth-telling conversation, Sara Harkin breaks down why so many modern women feel mentally overloaded, anxious in their bodies, and unable to switch their minds off… even when they’re exhausted.  This isn’t “you’re stressed, go relax”...

Ever found yourself eating toast over the sink at 9pm, calling it dinner after a day of running around?  You’re not alone, and it’s not a willpower problem.  In this episode, I dive into the hidden cost of “not having time to eat” and why so many women are normalising under-fuelling, skipping meals, and running on fumes. I share Lisa’s story, a busy mum and business owner who thought she had a wil...

You’re trying to eat better. To look after yourself. But instead of feeling empowered, you feel judged, from others and sometimes, from yourself.  Is it clean enough? Am I trying too hard? Not hard enough? What used to feel like self-care now feels like pressure… and guilt. In this episode, we unpack how “healthy eating” became tangled up in diet culture, social pressure, and perfectionism—and why...

How many times have you delayed your goals because you were “waiting for the right time”? Maybe it was starting a fitness journey. Maybe it was launching a business idea. Maybe it was putting yourself forward for an opportunity. And maybe… you’re still waiting. In this week’s episode, I break down why perfectionism and the “fresh start” trap are silently keeping you stuck — and how to break free b...

Most women are sold fluff, fads, and “toning” classes, and it’s keeping them weak, frustrated, and stuck. In this episode, I’m giving you the real crash course in training that will change your body, your mind, and your life. You’ll learn why lifting weights is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health, why full-body workouts beat “leg day” every time, how to train optimally - and...

If you're the kind of woman who gets sh*t done, at work, at home, in every corner of your life - but still finds yourself struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness, this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re unpacking The High Achiever’s Dilemma - why women who are competent, capable, and successful often fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to their body. Y...

Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down: The Myth of Balance You’ve been told you need more balance - but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, I’m calling out the lie that modern women have been sold about “doing it all,” and why the constant chase for balance is actually causing more guilt, procrastination, and burnout.  You’ll learn why balance isn’t the goal, why messine...

Anxiety Isn’t Who You Are: Reclaiming Control in a World That Overwhelms You In this episode, Sara opens up about her personal journey with anxiety—what it used to feel like, how it ruled her life, and what changed. This isn’t a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-care. It’s a real talk about identity, overstimulation, and the pressure modern women face to hold it all together whi...

You’re doing everything you’re supposed to. Holding it all together. Showing up. Keeping things running. But inside? You feel flat. Disconnected. Like you’re just going through the motions. You look in the mirror and think:   “I don’t feel like me anymore.” If that hits home — this episode is for you. We’re talking: What identity loss really feels like (and why it’s so common) How your roles, your...

🎙️ Should You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle? You’ve seen the charts, the TikToks, the well-meaning infographics: “Lift heavy in the follicular phase, slow it down in the luteal phase, avoid carbs here, add calories there...” Cycle syncing has become the new buzzword in women’s fitness, but does it actually help? Or is it just another way women are being told to fear their own hormones? In...

If you’ve ever said “I was good this week” or felt guilty after a weekend of eating out, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking the toxic language so many women use around food — and the hidden damage it causes.  Because labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” based on what you ate doesn’t just affect your diet…  It impacts your self-worth, your mood, and your ability to feel in control. In this ep...

You’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet – Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved?  You’ve cut the crap. Swapped your snacks for healthy options. Cooking at home more. Maybe even training and walking more too. So why does the scale refuse to budge - or worse - creep up? In this episode, Sara breaks down exactly why eating better doesn’t always lead to fat loss, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. You’ll learn...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into a struggle so many women face silently - even while making visible progress: the disconnect between how you feel and what you see. If you’ve lost weight, built strength, started eating better, and still find yourself picking apart your body in the mirror, this one’s for you. We unpack where this chronic self-criticism comes from, how body image is shaped by...

Feeling overwhelmed by fitness advice online? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why so many women feel stuck, confused, and frustrated despite their best efforts - and why it’s not your fault. From self-proclaimed hormone “experts” to misleading influencers and viral fitness trends, the internet is flooded with noise that makes finding an actual solution feel impossible. You’ll learn ho...

What’s the real cost of staying the same? In this short but powerful episode, we break down why inaction isn’t neutral — it’s a decision with consequences. From energy and confidence to long-term health and quality of life, you'll learn how staying in your comfort zone can slowly chip away at the future you actually want. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to change, this is your wake-up...

Mrs. Perfect is holding you back. If you’ve ever felt like you have to do everything right to make progress – read this twice. You don’t need another 6-week challenge.  You don’t need to start over on Monday.  You don’t need to be more “motivated.” You need to break free from perfectionism. Because underneath the high standards and all-or-nothing mindset is a fear of failure, a fear of judgement,...

Struggle with criticism? Here’s how to stop taking feedback personally & use it to level up. Most people let feedback—especially the negative kind—knock them down. But here’s the truth: feedback isn’t fact.   What people say about you says more about them than it does about you. Ps. If you'd like help on your own journey - click below: https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/

In this week's episode, I dive deep into the truth about "putting yourself last" - something we can all be guilty of as busy women. However, there's a cost that comes with doing that, and in the long run - it's simply not worth it.  If you need help getting started on your own journey, click the link below: https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/