Women's Fitness Podcast

Scott Hunt is the founder and CEO of Fit Your Ability, an NDIS registered Personal Training and disability support company servicing over 4,000 suburbs around Australia. Beginning in 1999 as Fitness Enhancement Personal Training, and franchising in 2014 to partner with other businesses in the fitness industry, Scott's companies have always been about helping those who need to exercise with a...

In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, Mish interviews Billie Cox, the General Manager of Business Development at AUSactive. They discuss Billy's journey into the fitness industry, the role of AUSactive in supporting fitness professionals, compliance standards, advocacy efforts, and exciting initiatives like the A Million Moves campaign aimed at increasing physical act...

In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, host Mish speaks with dietitian Gia Stewart about women's health, focusing on nutrition related to fertility, endometriosis, and menopause. Gia shares her journey to becoming a dietitian, the importance of understanding women's unique health challenges, and practical dietary recommendations. The conversation highlights the si...

In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, Mish speaks with Pearl Lee, a breast cancer survivor and advocate for women's health through exercise. Pearl shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer, the challenges she faced during treatment, and how she found empowerment and community through dragon boating. The conversation highlights the importance of...

In this episode, Mish interviews Natalie Szostak, a Master Trainer and owner of WONDER WOMAN FITNESS in Melbourne, who specialises in strength training for perimenopausal women. Natalie shares her journey from acting and hospitality to the fitness industry, highlighting the unique challenges women face during perimenopause. Her training philosophy focuses on creating a safe and empowering environm...

In this episode, Mish interviews Sonia Lovell, a podcaster, speaker, and menopause advocate with a background in fitness. Host of Dear Menopause , a popular podcast with over 100 episodes featuring expert voices on menopause, Sonia shares her journey from personal training to advocacy, driven by her experience of medical menopause due to breast cancer treatment at 47. Feeling unsupported and under...

In this episode, Mish interviews Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, CEO of Sexy Aging, who shares her journey in the fitness industry and the challenges of balancing family and career. With over 30 years of experience, including roles at Fitness First Asia and Les Mills, Tracy highlights the importance of understanding menopause and hormone health. She discusses the creation of her fitness app tailored for midli...

With 25 years of experience in education, Christie began as a secondary school health and physical education teacher and has spent the last 20 years developing risk management education programs for various professionals. She is passionate about using education to raise awareness and drive behavioral change in risk management.  In this episode, Mish speaks with Kristy from Guild Insurance about th...

Clare Hozack founded IntoYou in 2007 after growing disillusioned with the Australian fitness industry. As a former Australian Sailing Athlete, Clare experienced severe injuries that worsened after having children, prompting her to delve into women's health and physiology. Clare's mission is to elevate women's health to the same level of importance as men's. Through her courses,...

Vanessa Leone is a seasoned Movement Therapist and Exercise Scientist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. She is known as a hybrid trainer, delivering a quality presenting experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues trai...

Elin shares her own experience with an eating disorder as a teenager and how she overcame it and decided to help other women who struggle with similar situations, as well as self sabotage.  She shares how important it is to understand why we repeat particular behaviours and patterns that prevent us from making changes in our lives. We chat about how important this area is for trainers to help thei...

Nikki Rubino shares her journey from being a TV editor to becoming a strength and movement coach for older adults. She was inspired by her ageing parents and the loss of her sister to pursue a career in fitness. Nikki specialises in training older adults and emphasises the importance of helping them regain strength, confidence, and adaptability. She creates a supportive and inclusive environment f...

Romy, the founder of 10 Fit, shares her personal journey of body dissatisfaction and professional route, leading to the founding of her own business. She emphasizes the importance of nourishment, body image, and strategies for managing cravings and overindulging. Romy's insights provide valuable guidance for women's fitness and empowerment. Romy, Founder and Chief Empowerment Enthusiast...

Antony Lo is a physiotherapist, educator and podcast host from Australia who works at the junction of Musculoskeletal/Ortho, Sports, and Pelvic Health. He runs The Physio Detective Clinic, My PT Education, The Women’s Health Podcast, and The Diastasis Project. He helps the general public and health and fitness professionals who struggle to progress women to moderate-to-high intensity exercise by c...

Kitty candidly shared her experience with many years of restrictive dieting and trying to be tiny, which in turn led to weekend benders and bingeing.  We laughed about it during our chat and called it “balance”, but we know this is not healthy, both mentally and physically.   Thankfully Kitty found someone to help her get on track with nutrition to heal her body, and then she met Craig ( her now h...

Tracy Minnoch-Nuku is the Founder and CEO of Sexy Ageing - digital resources that support women through menopause. Tracy has over 30 years in the fitness industry working with fitness giants Fitness First Asia and as the South East Asia Director for Les Mills Asia Pacific before co-founding one of Asia’s first boutique fitness chains, Fire Fitness. Tracy’s passion for health and fitness encompasse...

In this episode, Mish interviews Jen Dugard, the founder of MumSafe™, about her journey in the fitness industry and her mission to provide education and support for moms and women. They discuss the importance of collaboration over competition in the fitness industry and the need for standardized education and insurance requirements for trainers working with pregnant and postpartum women.  Jen also...

Terry Shares her amazing transformation; losing 36kgs (80 pounds)  in her mid 40s after battling weight gain and many health issues in her late 30s.  She felt so empowered taking control of her health, and her life, when she decided to make the changes she needed to lose the weight. This transformational journey not only improved her health, it also helped Terry find her purpose, which prompted a...

A great chat with Amanda about her business journey and some very valuable down to earth advice to help other trainers who are starting off in the industry.   She became a qualified PT back in 2007 and now has her own female only gym in North Melbourne. She has a great team of female trainers as well as a beautiful supportive space to help women feel empowered while on their health journey. IG: @q...

In this podcast, Zoe discusses Multi Modality Care and how personal trainers can use other practitioners to enhance their client’s experience and overall wellbeing.  She also gives tips for trainers to recognise when clients may need extra help from other practitioners and the importance of building a list of practitioners to refer clients to. Instagram: @limitlessnaturopathy Website: www.limitles...

In this interview, Gabrielle tells her story about how and why she got into the fitness industry after competing in her bodybuilding competitions.  She felt that she lacked knowledge and support after these comps and struggled to know what to do next, particularly around nutrition.  That motivated  her to become a trainer and help others so that they wouldn’t have to go through what she did.  She...

Dr. Fatima Khan discusses the importance of lifestyle in managing menopause and the need to change the narrative around menopause. She emphasizes the impact of menopause on muscle and bone health and the importance of exercise and nutrition in supporting organ health and preventing chronic diseases.  Dr. Fatima shares her personal journey into specializing in menopause and highlights the limitatio...

Deborah Goldberg, co-founder of Fuel Summit, shares her journey in the fitness industry and the creation of Fuel Summit. She discusses her passion for working behind the scenes and creating opportunities for others. The Fuel Summit is a unique event that focuses on empowering women in the fitness industry and providing a safe space for networking and personal development. Deborah also introduces F...

Dr. Cam McDonald discusses the concept of personalized health and precision health, emphasizing the importance of individuality in exercise and nutrition. He introduces the idea of health types and explains how understanding one's health type can lead to better health outcomes. Dr. Cam also explores the impact of hormones on women's health, particularly during menopause. He provides a te...

In this interview, Stevyn shares her experience with menopause and the impact it had on her physical and emotional well-being. She discusses her journey from being an exercise physiologist to owning a business focused on women's health. Stevyn emphasizes the importance of seeking answers and support when experiencing symptoms and encourages women to be bold in advocating for their health. She...