Vita with Alita

Send us Fan Mail Confidence doesn’t magically appear after you hit a goal. It gets built when you start trusting your own follow-through again. My first-ever guest joins us for a grounded, real-talk conversation on personal development that connects directly to evidence-based wellness and sustainable behaviour change. I’m joined by Amy Lenius, a personal development and success coach and Director...

Send us Fan Mail Someone offers you a drink, you say no, and suddenly it’s “Oh, sorry you’re better than all of us.” That little joke carries a big assumption: that health choices equal moral superiority. Today, I’m pulling apart a belief that quietly fuels guilt, perfectionism and judgement in wellness culture. Caring about fitness, nutrition, sleep and mental health can be life-changing, but non...

Send us Fan Mail Your Apple Watch says you’re not recovered. Your Oura Ring says you slept badly. Your body says you feel great. So who do you listen to? I am for fitness trackers! But, in today's episode, we dive a little deeper into the pros and cons of our favourite wearable tech. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend who’s glued to their stats and leave a review so more people ca...

Send us Fan Mail A little life update :) Support the show Send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the description. I would love to hear from you :) See you next week!  - Alita <3  hello@vitawithalita.com Podcast Website Blog posts for each episode Become a guest on the podcast This material may be protected by copyright. This podcast is intended for general educational purposes only....

Send us Fan Mail A missed workout shouldn’t feel like a personal failure, yet for so many of us it does. We’re not just trying to build muscle, lose fat, or get stronger we’re chasing what those results represent: confidence in photos, a sense of control, the relief of feeling “enough.” When that happens, fitness quietly turns into a scoreboard for your self-worth, and consistency starts to feel l...

Send us Fan Mail Nothing is falling apart, but you still feel off. That quiet, constant “something’s not right” can be harder to carry than a clear problem, especially when you’re injured and the routines that normally keep you steady get taken away. I open up about navigating a broken finger, a bruised rib, and a long stretch of uncertainty and why that combo can leave you feeling unsettled in yo...

Send us Fan Mail Cycle syncing is having a moment and I get why. It promises a roadmap for your workouts, your energy, your mood, your social life, even your calendar. When you’ve spent years being told to “just push through” or “be the same every day,” a menstrual cycle based plan can feel like the first time your body makes sense. My bottom line is practical and empowering: track your cycle if i...

Send us Fan Mail Sauna content is everywhere right now, and it’s starting to sound like you’re missing the secret to health if you’re not sweating in a cedar box a few times a week. I’m not buying the extremes, so I’m breaking down what saunas can genuinely support and what’s mostly wellness theatre. You’ll leave with simple guidelines for session length and frequency, plus a mindset shift that ke...

Send us Fan Mail A tiny injury can expose a big truth: most of us don’t have a “strong routine”, we have a routine that only works when conditions are perfect. After breaking my pinky playing basketball and needing surgery, I’m recording from a cast and facing how quickly my workouts, energy, focus and even basic tasks can fall apart. The surprise wasn’t the limitation, it was the mindset spiral:...

Send us Fan Mail Your routine looks “perfect” on paper, so why does it suddenly feel like a weight you’re dragging around? We’re getting honest about the moment consistent women hit a wall: you’re working out, eating well, staying disciplined, yet your healthy lifestyle starts to feel heavy instead of supportive. That shift isn’t always a sign you’re doing something wrong. It can be a predictable...

Send us Fan Mail You don’t need a better workout plan. You need fewer choices. If you’ve ever felt “inconsistent” with fitness or nutrition, there’s a good chance the real problem isn’t discipline, it’s decision fatigue. When your feed is full of new routines, new rules and new experts every day, it’s easy to start a healthy habit and then abandon it the moment you see something that looks “better...

Send us Fan Mail Perfect morning routines are everywhere: early alarms, colour-coded calendars, green juice, matching sets and a life that looks calm 100% of the time. I love that content too, but I’ve noticed how quickly it can shift from motivating to quietly crushing, especially when the “that girl” lifestyle starts to feel like the definition of health instead of a curated highlight reel. Subs...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest part about heavy world events isn’t only what we see on the screen. It’s what lingers after we put the phone down: the uncertainty, the sadness and that low background hum of stress that can follow you through an ordinary day. I share what’s been on my mind lately as someone with Lebanese roots, and why you can feel deeply affected even when you’re far away. Distance d...

Send us Fan Mail Pilates is everywhere right now and for good reason. It can make you feel stronger, more aligned and more connected to your body in a way that’s hard to replicate. But if Pilates is your only workout, are you actually covering what your body needs for long-term health, strength and longevity, especially as a woman? If this helped you rethink your routine, subscribe, share it with...

Send us Fan Mail Breakfast is one of those nutrition topics that can make you feel like you’re failing no matter what you do. One person swears it’s the most important meal of the day, another says to fast until noon and someone else calls coffee “breakfast.” When you stack all that advice together, it feels incongruous and honestly exhausting. I walk through what the research actually suggests ab...

Send us Fan Mail Stress doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes it’s the chair you sit in all day, the endless pings on your phone, or the tiny choices that pile up until your willpower is toast. I dig into six hidden stressors and share simple, evidence-based steps that fit real life. Walk away with a clear, calm playbook to design days that work for you, not against you. If this helped, fol...

Send us Fan Mail A strong workout feels amazing, but what happens to your health when the rest of your day is spent in a chair? We dig into why the benefits of a single training session can be evanescent when your default is sedentary and how tiny, consistent bouts of movement change the story. Drawing on research about breaking up long sitting periods, we explain how short movement breaks improve...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling scatterbrained from constant pings and endless feeds? I dive into six gentle, real-life habits that lower the noise, sharpen your focus and make mornings feel human again. My goal is not a dramatic overhaul, but a kinder daily rhythm you can actually keep. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a little less noise and let me know which habit y...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling exhausted even though you’re “doing everything right”? We take aim at the real culprit behind burnout for high-capacity women: unmanaged boundaries that leak energy in small, constant ways. Instead of chasing more motivation, we map the everyday habits that keep your nervous system on high alert and steal the focus you need for training, sleep and joy. If this resonates, s...

Send us Fan Mail Stop chasing fixes for a problem you don’t have. You’re not broken, and the harder you try to bully your body into submission, the faster burnout arrives. We offer a grounded, evidence-based path to change that respects biology, honours boundaries and builds real confidence you can feel in daily life. If this resonates, follow along on Instagram for more real-life, research-backed...

Send us Fan Mail What if your wellness plan actually made life feel lighter instead of tighter? This conversation pulls back the curtain on the ten lessons that transformed a rigid, all-or-nothing approach into a flexible, sustainable practice that holds up under birthdays, deadlines and messy weeks.  If this resonated, follow the new Instagram linked in the description, share the episode with a f...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel “disciplined” on paper yet drained in real life? I’ve been there. Today I unpack how moving from macro obsession to true nourishment unlocked better energy, stronger training sessions and a calmer relationship with food. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend and leave a quick review. Tell me what small addition you’ll try this week and text us fro...

Send us Fan Mail Six-pack culture promises quick fixes; the human body offers a far better story. I dig into what abs actually are, why they matter for posture and stability, and how to approach fat loss without falling for spot reduction myths or punishing routines. Our goal is to build a stronger, smarter core and a healthier mindset by pairing science with practical steps you can sustain. Enjoy...

Send us Fan Mail The January rush doesn’t have to feel like a spotlight on everything you don’t know. We break down the small behaviours that instantly lower anxiety, raise confidence and make you look like the typical gym goer. If this episode helped you feel calmer about training, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s starting out and leave a quick review so others can find it. What’s th...

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off 2026 with my 26 resolutions that favour flexibility, self-respect and steady progress over guilt and grind. Instead of rigid checklists, we build simple, salutary habits that support energy, sleep, connection, and confidence.  Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a fresh start and leave a review with the one resolution you’re claiming for 2026. Support the sh...