Women's Fitness Podcast

If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling like your symptoms didn't land — like the story of what you're going through got lost somewhere between the waiting room and the ten-minute consult — this episode is for you. Dr Dee is a naturopathic doctor, the architect behind Shae's functional algorithms at Precision Health Alliance, and now the founder of The...

Tahnee Donkin is the National Fitness Manager at Genesis Health + Fitness, and her journey through the fitness industry is one worth hearing.  From a light bulb moment in a gym to leading fitness strategy across a national club network, Tahnee shares the real story behind 18 years in the industry.  She talks about what those early days as a female PT were actually like, the burnout that changed he...

Facebook ads scary? You're not alone. In this episode I sit down with Bec Anderson, founder of The Growth Agency, to talk about everything Facebook ads for fitness professionals. Bec has 17 years in the industry and built her marketing expertise the hard way, buying a gym weeks before COVID hit and rebuilding it from the ground up using Facebook ads. She breaks down the two numbers every gym...

  WFE Podcast with Dr. Cam McDonald Book your spot (free webinar series): https://events.precisionhealthalliance.org/aiwebinars/?referral_source=mishwright Episode Overview This conversation breaks open a big shift happening in health and fitness: moving away from generic programming and into precision health. Mish sits down with Dr Cam McDonald to unpack why “one-size-fits-all” has always been fl...

  In this episode, Mish speaks with Eve Jelovcan from the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association, followed by a powerful conversation with Sam, who has lived with sarcoma for over 13 years. We start with the facts. Sarcoma is a rare cancer, making up around 1% of adult cancers, but it can develop anywhere in the body—often showing up as a lump, swelling, or ongoing pain that gets brushed of...

Episode Overview A solo episode from Mish on what to focus on when things feel unstable. This comes down to three things: managing your stress, strengthening your community, and adjusting your business before you’re forced to. What You’ll Take Away 1. Manage Your Stress (Daily, Not Occasionally) Find something simple and repeatable that shifts your state — not perfectly, just consistently. Mish sh...

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Steph Faux, co-founder and head coach of Juggernaut Fitness. Steph shares how her own challenging experience after competing in bodybuilding led her into the fitness industry and sparked a passion for supporting women in a deeper, more meaningful way. Together, Dani and Steph talk about building community, backing yourself,...

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani sits down with WFE graduate Alana, who completed her Cert III & IV in Fitness while studying psychology at university. Now working at Fernwood and building her own online coaching business — and recently accepted into a Masters of Physiotherapy — Alana shares how she balanced study, built confidence, found her niche in women’s heal...

  In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani sits down with Kristy, Personal Training Manager at Fitness Cartel Oxley, to unpack what it really looks like to work – and thrive – as a PT in a commercial gym. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Kristy shares openly about her day-to-day as a PT manager, the kind of trainers who do well in a big-box environment, and why attitude,...

  At just 24, coach and business owner Soph Karakato has already worked with over 300 clients and built her own successful online coaching brand — Soph Fit Coaching. But her journey didn’t begin with confidence, clarity or a perfectly mapped-out plan. It began with one simple decision:  ✨ To back herself. In this episode, Soph shares how she went from studying Cert III & IV in Fitness to buil...

Dani chats with Cayde Dewberry, online coach and founder of Audacia Fit , about finding balance, authenticity, and purpose in fitness. From studying her Cert III & IV during lockdown to now coaching women across Australia, Cayde shares how she built a career that fits real life — and why doing what truly lights you up matters most. 💕 Main takeaways: Start small and stay consistent Be authenti...

 In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with WFE graduate and business owner Vanessa Azzapardi, founder of The P3 Movement — a fitness business dedicated to supporting prenatal and postpartum women. Vanessa shares how she turned her passion for women’s health into a meaningful career, why she chose to specialise in pregnancy and postpartum training, and how she built...

  In this episode, Dani sits down again with Carol “Caz” Attieh from Fit by Caz to dive into what truly keeps women coming back to training. Caz shares how she’s built a loyal, connected community by focusing on safety, support, and genuine relationships — not just physical results. From celebrating small wins and creating a welcoming culture, to adapting training through different life stages and...

  In this episode, Dani chats with Jenna Cooper — business mentor, mindset coach, and long-time PT — about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in fitness. From juggling three jobs to pay gym rent to mentoring women across Australia, Jenna has seen it all. She shares honest insights on burnout, boundaries, money mindset, and why passion alone isn’t enough to keep you in the game. If...

 In this episode, Dani chats with Bree Maddock — pregnancy & postpartum strength coach, twin mum of three, and no-BS advocate for motherhood, movement, and mindset. Bree shares how she went from working retail and battling self-doubt to building a successful online coaching business that helps moms rebuild strength, confidence, and consistency. You’ll hear stories of evolution, boundary-settin...

Recent WFE grad Sarah Martin shares how she went from corporate chaos to coaching confidence—juggling kids, study, and life to complete her Cert III & IV in just seven months. She opens up about tackling practical assessments (hello, camera nerves), her “10-minute” time-management rules, and the power of community and support. If you’re thinking about becoming a trainer—or you’re a busy mum wo...

  Dani sits down with Carol “Caz” Attieh, founder of Fit by Caz and the philosophy she calls Sweat Therapy—a boutique, community-first space helping women feel strong, confident and empowered. Caz shares how a post-baby reality check (after child #3!) and one great group class changed everything: from hating gyms to falling in love with lifting, training friends in the park, carting kettlebells th...

In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, host Dani speaks with Olympia, a new personal trainer, about her journey into the fitness industry. They discuss the importance of backing oneself, empowering women through fitness, overcoming stigmas associated with age and appearance in the gym, and the rewarding aspects of coaching. Olympia shares her experiences, challenges, and th...

  In this episode, Mish sits down with Jen Dugard , founder of MumSafe™ and long-time advocate for women’s health in fitness, to talk about something that usually flies under the radar — board nominations .  Jen’s currently up for re-election to the AUSactive Board , and she’s not here to play politics — she’s here to talk about what it really means to have a voice at the table that represents exe...

 In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Samantha Hagger, a personal trainer at AquaLink, founder of Whole Body Conditioning , and finalist for the 2025 AusActive Personal Trainer of the Year Award. Sam shares how she left a successful sales career at 40 to follow her passion for fitness, starting out by training parents on the school oval with nothing but some ba...

  In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Toni, founder of Beautiful and Balanced Bodies and finalist for the AusActive Personal Trainer of the Year Award. With 13 years of experience as a personal trainer and nutritionist, Toni has built a career focused on empowering women through every life stage. She shares how she started in fitness straight out of high schoo...

  In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Karys Ann, also known as the “I Kann Queen.” Karys is an international law of attraction and empowerment coach, motivational speaker, and ambassador for Turned Up Fitness—a high-energy, female-empowerment dance program that’s growing across Australia and New Zealand. Karys shares her personal journey from losing confidence...

In this episode, Dani interviews Palma, a passionate fitness trainer who shares her inspiring journey in the fitness industry. From her early beginnings in personal training to overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Parma discusses her growth, mindset, and the importance of helping others achieve their fitness goals. She emphasises the significance of mental alignment in achieving phy...

  In this episode of the Women's Fitness Podcast, Mish chats with the radiant Leah Cooper – yoga teacher, face yoga practitioner, and host of The Wellbeing Room podcast. Leah shares how she stumbled into the world of face yoga during a rough patch in her 40s… and how it literally and emotionally helped her lift her face and her spirits. We talk about: How face yoga actually works (no yoga mat...

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast , Dani sits down with Jacqui Somerville, founder of Mum & Mini Fitness in WA and AusActive finalist for the People’s Choice Small Business Award. Jacqui’s story is one of resilience, passion, and community. From overcoming an eating disorder to creating a space where mums can train alongside their kids, she’s built a business that empowe...