The Warrior School Podcast

Show notes Q - “As a coach, how do you lead your clients when they feel they don’t have the capacity to change their energy leaks? i.e.: Relationships, kids, work, finances. As in, they can’t see a way out of their stress” AND Q - “What if you can see that a client is stressed but won’t acknowledge it or adapt? Would it be asking them how her food intake, sleep, etc., to get them to dig deeper?” I...

Show notes In today’s episode, my guest is Libby Wescombe. This is Lib’s fourth time on the Warrior School Podcast. One of the hardest things when it comes to training is knowing what to do, but what’s even harder is knowing how to approach it - how to fit it all in, in a balanced and supportive way. So, I pulled in Lib to talk about the importance of a well-balanced exercise program and how you c...

**Show notes ** Have you ever wondered if you should change how you eat during different phases of your cycle? Do you get extra hungry the five to seven days before your period starts? Or does training sometimes feel a little harder during certain parts of your cycle? In today’s episode, I talk about caloric and macronutrient needs during the menstrual cycle. I discuss the hierarchy of nutritional...

Show notes How can I support myself in times of stress?  One of my warriors asked this question last week on her momentum call. So, in today’s episode, I talk about stress, its impact on our hormones and physiology and how we can better support ourselves during times of higher stress. I share an easy framework that you can use to help support yourself during times of stress What you will discover...

**Show notes ** Do you dread those last 5-7 days before you get your period?  Does PMS stop you from training?  In today’s episode, I talk about training and performing through PMS. I talk about why we experience PMS, how PMS can impact your training and performance and how to reduce the effects of PMS so you can train and feel great. I also share a PMS cocktail that can help you conquer PMS. What...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I’m joined by fellow Dietitian Nickie Hursthouse. Nicki and I first met over a decade ago during our Masters in Dietetics, In Melbourne Australia. Nickie Hursthouse is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian, who lives, with her husband and daughter in NZ. She is also a registered yoga teacher. In our conversation today. I wanted to put Nickie in the hot seat to talk...

**Show notes ** I just finished reading “Carrie Sotto is Back” By Taylor Jenkins Reid. There’s this quote at the start of the book - “ But she’s also hugely adaptable. When you play her, you’re playing somebody who is adjusting on the fly, tailoring their game to your specific weakness. That’s what makes her unbeatable” In today’s episode, I talk about adaptability. When you are hugely adaptable a...

Show notes In today’s episode, I sit down over a hot drink with Alice Zaslavsky. Alice is full of beans; literally. I’ve known Alice for over a decade. We first meet at CrossFit St Kilda. We had the same coach, Jules. And her husband, Nick, is an Osteopath and treated me for many years while I was lifting. Alice is Known for her energy, empathy, enthusiasm, and her strong liking for veggies. She c...

Celebrating 200 episodes Happy Fourth Birthday Warrior School Podcast! Today's episode is the 13th episode of my podcast sprint. Over the last 16 days, I sprinted to get to episode 200 to celebrate the WS podcast's birthday today. I did 13 episodes in 16 days. It was wild, hard and so much fun. In today's episode, I speak celebrate getting to 200 episodes and I also talk about how we 'stay on cour...

Show notes This is a special episode today, as my guest is Karson Rosser, who is my lover and the behind-the-scenes guy in my biz. The Warrior School podcast is four years old on June 30th, and our 7th anniversary is on July 1st, so I thought it would be cool to get Karson on to talk about how we navigate business, life and our relationship. Here's what we talk about in the EP.: How we met Karson'...

Show notes In today’s episode, I talk about my business journey over the last four years. I built my business from scratch on a 12-year-old laptop out of my one-bedroom apartment. I share how my discipline and connection to training translate to other areas of my life and talk about the importance of self-discipline. What you will discover - My business journey over the last four years Pivotal mom...

**Show notes ** Have your boobs ever gotten in the way during exercise? Do you experience breast pain or discomfort when training? Have your boobs ever stopped you from training or participating in sports? In today’s episode, I talk about breasts and their impact on training and performance. I talk about the anatomy and structure of the breast, the history of the bra and what the current research...

Show notes This is a repost of an older episode on taking responsibility and ownership I did back in September 2021. I talk about the importance of regulating ourselves and why only being on the journey to get to the destination doesn’t work, how getting clear on your values and what you want will help you on the journey, the expectation reality gap, and I share four steps that you can take to hel...

**Show notes ** Walking is a powerful way to connect to ourselves and the environment. But do we really need to get 10,000 steps every day? In today’s episode, I answer that big question! I talk about the current exercise guidelines and research on exercise and walking. I share some specific recommendations around walking, aerobic work, strength training and HIIT training to help you plan your tra...

**Show notes ** In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause. In today’s episode, I talk about the hormonal changes that happen during the menopause tr...

**Show notes ** In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause. In today’s episode, I talk about the hormonal, anatomical and physiological changes that...

**Show notes ** In this three-part series, I talk about how hormones affect your training. Part one is looking at hormones and training during the menstrual cycle years. Part two will look at hormonal changes and training during pregnancy and postpartum and part three will look at perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I talk about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and the hormona...

Last week I put out a request on the gram for podcast topics to support my podcast sprint. I had a few women want to know more about me and my life. So, in today’s episode, I share a little bit of the “behind the scenes” of my life. What you will discover What's going on in my world My hobbies, or activities that bring me life and joy What's creating friction for me right now What am I looking for...

**Show notes ** Do you have people in your life that give you good advice? That push and support you? That give you feedback? In today’s episode, I talk about why we can't do it alone and the importance of having a board of directors to help us move toward our vision and goals. I share who's on my table and the role they play and why you need to build your table. What you will discover The importa...

**Show notes ** Over the next 15 days, I'm recording 12 podcasts to get to EP 200 for The Warrior Schools' fourth birthday. In today’s episode, I talk about challenges and 'sprints'. I think challenges get a bad rap. Most people don't like them. Let's thank the fitness industry's 6-or 12-week weight loss challenges for that. I think we’ve been scarred. But what if we got it wrong?  What if ... Spr...

**Show notes ** Are you afraid to try something new because it might not work out, you might fail at it, look silly, or be judged? In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of embracing a ‘try it on’ attitude when it comes to your training (and life).  The only way we are going to know if something ‘fits’ for us, is by trying it on - to see how it feels, to see if we like it, to see what hap...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I am joined by Warrior Woman Nicole McGill. Nicole is an amazing hand balancer, but two years ago she fell and tore her labrum and bicep tendon in her right shoulder. Just over a year ago, Nicole had shoulder surgery to repair it. In this episode, she shares her rehabilitation journey over the last 12 months and how she went from not being able to hold a barbell...

**Show notes ** One of the hardest parts of training is knowing what to do. But what’s even harder than that is knowing how to approach it - when to fit it all in, how to do it in a way that works with your body and life. Right?! In today’s episode, I talk about how to approach your training. A lot of women I work with are Mamas, have big jobs/careers, busy lives, families etcetera. So, energy and...

**Show notes ** One of the hardest things when it comes to training is knowing what to do. BUT. What's even harder is knowing how to approach it . How to fit it all in. In today’s episode, I talk about high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or sprint interval training (SIT). As women in our 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond we are told that we need to strength train. Now there are some new kids on the blo...

**Show notes ** When was the last time you jumped, skipped or hopped? In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of plyometrics on muscle, bone and metabolic health. I discuss how it can positively influence our body composition and how to add it to your training routine. WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER What happens to your muscle, bone and metabolic health as you age What are plyometrics The benefits...