The Warrior School Podcast

Show notes In today’s episode, I talk to Warrior Meg Thomasson. Meg shares her biggest insights and learnings from the Warrior Queen Challenge and her training over the last 12 months. A year ago she had back pain and didn’t like to train. In the WQ challenge, she squatted 75kg - a 35-40kg PR! And she deadlifted 80kg. She also got 7 assisted chin-ups on the TOPS of her feet. Meg also dishes up som...

**Show notes ** In your thirties, you may have trained hard and responded well, achieving your goals, and feeling good in your body, but by your forties, you notice things are harder. Then you reach a point in your later forties when it feels like your training and nutrition just aren’t workin’ for ya anymore. The biggest concern of women in their forties is that their body composition starts chan...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Warrior, Shannon Dalby. Shan and I have been working together for about five years. In this EP. she shares her biggest insights and learnings from the Warrior Queen Challenge, and from her training over the last few years. She also dishes up some HOT words of wisdom and advice for the women who are struggling with their training. WHAT YOU WILL DISCO...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Stacy Sims. This is her second time on the podcast. She drank a coffee and I drank tea and we had a great conversation. I wanted to put Stacy in the hot seat and talk to her about her latest research, ‘the menstrual cycle-syncing craze’, body composition changes during perimenopause and dietary supplements for women to improve performance.  WHAT...

**Show notes ** Are you connected to your true desires?  Do you know what you want?  Do you feel powerful?  Do you ask for what you want? In today’s episode, I talk a lot about a powerful book I just finished reading, on…wait for it…power!  'Unbound' was written by Kasia Urbaniak - who, over the course of nearly 20 years, worked as a professional Dominatrix and practiced Taoist alchemy in one of t...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Warrior, Tina Albrecht. Tina shares her biggest insights and learnings from the Warrior Queen Challenge, and her training over the last two years. Two years ago Tina had never strength trained before, and had a hamstring injury. Two weeks ago she PR’d her squat at 160lbs and her deadlift at 200lbs. She also dishes up some HOT words of wisdom and adv...

**Show notes ** Do you claim your wins? Do celebrate yourself? Or do you just focus on getting "there" and say to yourself you're not enough? In today's episode, I talk about the importance of claiming our wins and celebrating ourselves. Too often we focus on the "mythical there" and we forget to celebrate our wins. This leaves us always wanting and never feeling satisfied. Whe...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Warrior, Nadine Allaham. Like so many women I work with, Nadine had punished herself for years through overtraining, restriction and diets. Over the last year, she’s learnt how to have a positive relationship with training and her body. We talk about her biggest ‘a-ha’ moments over the last year and how she’s learnt to enjoy the process. WHAT YOU WI...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Warrior, Meghan Meredith. Today we talk about her results and learnings from the Warrior Queen Challenge (a twelve-week strength challenge to build confidence at the barbell). Meg loved learning more about the movements and why we do things. She is one of the hardest workers I know. Meg PR’d her squat by 80lbs and her deadlift by 80lbs. She can also...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I speak with Warrior, Leah Rife. I think this is her fourth time on the podcast. I love talking to Leah. Today we talk about her results from the Warrior Queen Challenge (a twelve-week strength challenge to build confidence at the barbell). Leah PR’d her squat by 40lbs and her deadlift by 80lbs for 2 reps. She is also way more confident in her chin-up work. WHAT...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I talk about how I lost my rhythm after being sick, and the impact it had on my work. I also talk about confidence, the importance of confidence and how training helps us build more confidence in all other areas of our lives. WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Why losing our rhythm and momentum is hard The link between rhythm and systems  How to find your momentum again Wha...

**Show notes ** One of my missions in WS is to teach women HOW to train - the process and methods, the science, the approach. There’s a science and practice to strength training.  It’s very complicated and scientific. But it doesn’t have to be hard. When we have energy, a plan and someone to support us it makes training simple. In today’s episode, I talk about strength training and the important r...

**Show notes ** Are you good at making decisions? Big ones? Small ones? A lot of women I talk to are not very good at making decisions. They indulge in ambivalence, confusion and uncertainty, especially when it comes to their health and training.  So, why are we so bad at making decisions? In today’s episode, I talk about how I make decisions in my life, training and business. I share the process...

**Show notes ** Are you good at making decisions? Big ones? Small ones? A lot of women I talk to are not very good at making decisions, especially when it comes to their training - should I train? should I rest? What do I know if I should work out? In today’s episode, I talk about the two powerful checklists you can use to help you decide if you should train or take a rest day. I also talk about w...

Show notes In today’s episode, I put Libby Wescombe in the hot set. She’s just launched her new course “Macro Mavericks - the Cronometer course” by Libby Wescombe. Lib is the queen of macros. Which is why I wanted to pick her brain and talk about her course. We talk about energy balance, how to track, Marco targets, meal planning, hacks and tricks and more. This episode is perfect for ya if - You’...

**Show notes ** The meal after you train gets alotta of focus. She’s called the magic window and she gets the spotlight. But. What’s more important than the magic window is how you fuel yourself over the entire day. If you are consistently feeding your body protein over the day, and at adequate amounts, that has a much more profound effect than hyper-focusing on one meal. In today’s episode, I tal...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I talk about why the all-or-nothing approach doesn't work and how to know if you're on the right track to help you get the results you want. I share how you can feel more secure in your approach and how to learn to be in the messy middle. Featured on the show About Warrior School https://warriorschool.co Apply for Warrior School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e...

**Show notes ** One of the most common questions I get asked is - “Where do I start?” - One of the biggest challenges for women is they don’t know where to start when it comes to their training and health. In today’s episode, I talk to you about starting. I talk about starting in more general terms, then more specifically - starting to train again after having time off.  If you’d like help with yo...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of having an elegant mind (a good mindset). I talk about how the ability to slow down and maintain is the key to success.  If you want to create a very successful and sustainable training practice you need to develop a strong, elegant and prosperous mind. And I share my top six tips for creating an elegant mind. Featured on the show A...

Show Notes In today’s episode, I talk about my upcoming photoshoot - 'unleash your dark side' - in five weeks. I share with you where the idea to do a naked photoshoot came from and the planning and training involved in it. I also talk about the live event in Australia in May, how we know if we are training hard enough and resistance and reluctance. Featured on the show About Warrior School https:...

**Show notes ** In today’s episode, I talk about how long it really takes to get strong and feel great in your body. I share with you what the journey looks like over the twelve months inside Warrior School. I also talk about why you need to commit to a plan that takes at least twelve months.  Featured on the show About Warrior School https://warriorschool.co Apply for Warrior School https://docs....

Show notes  In today’s episode, I talk about why you should film your training. I’ve been filming my training since 2012. I share my top tips for filming and how to analyse your lifts so you can get more out of your sessions. Featured on the show About Warrior School https://warriorschool.co Apply for Warrior School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS7OVobSu60FFc1pyIQVySKasuwjWvWnttTJOMRr...

Show notes I talk to my dear friend and biz coach Ruby Marsh in this episode. I wanted to put Ruby in the hot seat to talk about building your character (AKA finding your personal brand, but on steroids). Ruby talks about how she discovered this idea of ‘seeing yourself as the main character’ and how building a character allows a deeper story and connection to ourselves. We talk about character de...

Show notes  In today’s episode, I talk about the feedback I got from my coach in 2016 that changed everything - the way I trained and lived. I share a concept that I've been thinking about for while that will help you create a more successful and sustainable training practice. I also talk about the importance of being able to dynamically adjust our plan or training based on what's going on in our...

Show notes In today’s episode, I speak with my dear friend and fellow coach Bec Wilcock . Bec is a coach and endurance Athlete, Co/Founder: @her_trails @her_sports , and coach @nike .  Bec has a Bachelor of Exercise Science and over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. She has worked 1:1 with elite athletes as a personal trainer and reached millions of runners worldwide through her work...