Where Were We?

In this episode we discuss the navigating  friendships as you grow, and change; how you can try to maintain them; and how to know when it might be time to let them go. If you have any questions or want to chat to us about anything you're going through in this space please reach out to us on instagram via our podcast account @wherewerewe.podcast or please feel free to get in touch with Ella @e...

We've got another special guest on the podcast this week - Tammy Hall. A mum of 3 that does it all and has come from low confidence to an FMG bikini pro. We talk about how she got where she is, how she manages to fit it all in and what's in the works for her next comp. You can find Tammy on:  Instagram: @activeculture_pt_bikinipro www.activeculturept.com/contact

We're joined by a special guest this episode, Becc Gwilliam, from the Australian Posing School and The Posing School, sharing with us how she made the transition from journalism to posing as a profession and turned her passion into a business as well as all the hurdles she had to leap to do so and what's involved. You can find Becc and her businesses on: Instagram:  @becctheposer ;  @aus...

Welcome to 2024! We're so excited to get into this new year. In this episode we share what our goals are as well as some tips on how to help set yours. We'd love to hear what your goals are, so please share them with us vis DM on instagram @wherewerewe.podcast.

It's that time of year folks. In this episode we discuss the silly season, how to approach it depending on your goals and some tips and tricks to get you through so you can enjoy this period and keep working towards your goals.

Ella hit the stage for her pro debut last weekend (Nov 4, 2023) and on this episode we discuss her prep, pro debut and show day with a bit of a wrap up. In very exciting news, that we also chat about, we have a new federation, FMG (Fitness. Muscle. Glamour.) that kicks off next year with their first show in April 2024.

In this episode we reminisce about the Ellavate Your Best Self Photoshoot that happened in September at the epic location, the Crypto Castle in Coogee. We discuss what a day looks like on this shoot, what's involved and provide guidance on the prep required to do a shoot.

Jess Hunter from Valour Fit is our special guest that joins Where Were We? Podcast on this episode where we discuss breast implants with everyone sitting in different camps on the matter. We also dive into the explant surgery that Jess had and find out how she came to that decision and the journey that went with it.

Bringing it back to fitness in this episode and covering what you need to know when prepping for a bodybuilding competition before getting on stage, and what's involved in peak week.

Ella and Ali discuss stress in this episode and what can be seen as a stressor, ways to manage it and how it can impact your body composition.

In this episode we discuss our experiences and the information that's been shared with us around hormone therapy. We aren't doctors and you should seek medical advice for your personal circumstances with a certified and qualified medical professional. Some links that we share in the episode are below: The Australasian Menopause Society: https://menopause.org.au/ Where Were We - Episode 3...

A special guest is on the Where Were We? Podcast this episode, Sandra Ciavarella, from Women in Focus Bodybuilding to talk about the importance of being mind fit in the sport and ways to achieve it. You can find Sandra on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/women_in_focus_bodybuilding/ Web: https://www.womeninfocusbodybuilding.au Share and tag us on your socials and let us know what you think o...

On this episode we discuss the current cost of living, how health and fitness is impacted, and provide some tips and resources that can help you save and make the most out of the situation. Referenced in the podcast are the following resources and the links to access them: Cash Rewards: https://refer.cashrewards.com.au/x/EwIptX Wise List: https://www.wiselist.app The Would You Rather question this...

Kicking off the episode by solving the riddle at the end of Episode 11 around 1c for 30 days or $1 million dollars today and get into discussing body confidence in each stage of your fitness journey and  not just about confidence in how your body looks but what it can do and confidence in yourself as a person.

Ella and Ali  discuss photoshoots and why you should get one done on your fitness journey 

This week we discuss body composition and the tools available to measure it, their inaccuracies, plus our personal experiences with the different methods.

Setting boundaries and protecting your non-negotiables is so important. As you get swept up in responsibilities and doing things for others, make sure you still do those things that are important to you for your own personal goals.

Fat loss is not the same as weight loss. In this episode Ella and Ali discuss the difference between the two and strategies to maintain muscle mass while in a fat loss phase.

Ella and Ali chat with special guest Sharry from She By Sharry, the best make up woman in the business! They talk about must have's, best practice, how to look after your skin and how to prep for events and shoots. You can find Sharry on IG @shebysharry Any questions from this episode can be directed to her, or you can get in touch with Ella @ellamartyn or Ali @aliroserobinson on Instagram.

Ella and Ali chat about the WBFF show on the Gold Coast on 22 April 2023 - from rego night, to the bikini trends, costumes, athletes, their comp plans and, of course, with Ellavate Coaching as a Silver Sponsor of the WBFF for 2023,  the Ellavate Coaching Sponsored Athlete Search that includes 12 months of free coaching with WBFF Fitness Pro and elite industry recognised coach, Ella Martyn. If you...

In this episode we discuss training intensity and the difference between actually training with intent versus just going to the gym and exercising and what's required to see the changes you desire.

We have our first guest join us in this podcast as we discuss our relationships with money, our money stories and hear fantastic tips from our special guest.

We're finally giving you some fitness :) In this episode we chat about how we got into weightlifting and the impact it's had on our lives and the impact it can have on yours.

In this episode we discuss the relationships between mothers and daughters and how ours have shaped us and who we are today.

In this episode we share how we arrived at our podcast name and discuss the things that come with ageing and how we combat, or don't combat, it.