Welcome to Coffee with the Cassells! We're Stephen and Natalie Cassells, the husband and wife duo behind Cassells Fitness – a private group training gym and thriving fitness community in Glasgow's East End.
Join us as we share some real talk straight from Cassells HQ, where we're building something truly special. From helping our community crush their first Hyrox race to sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of running a fitness business whilst raising three young kids at home – we're keeping it honest and unfiltered.
The Reset: Burnout, Boundaries & Being Bloody Honest – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 11
Hosts Stephen Cassells and Natalie Cassells discuss their new coaching system, which incorporates habit tracking and personalized check-ins, to foster deeper client connections and drive meaningful change.
1 Jul 2025
Sweat & the Art of Saying No – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 10
Husband and wife team Natalie Cassell and Stephen Cassell discuss managing business processes, toddler tales, and the importance of saying no, offering listeners insights into balancing personal and professional life.
25 Jun 2025
Pistachio Dreams & the Founder Wake-Up Call – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 9
Husband and wife team Natalie Cassell and Stephen Cassell explore the importance of stepping away from your business to rediscover direction and realign values, which ultimately reignites fulfillment in both personal and professional life in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
No coffee, only chaos - Ep. 7
Stephen Cassell and Natalie Cassell share their chaotic pre-flight routine involving toddlers, packing mishaps, and last-minute laundry while preparing for their Barcelona trip.
4 Jun 2025
Cold Lasagne, Wet Socks & a Wake-Up Call – Coffee with the Cassells - Episode 8
Husband and wife duo Stephen Cassell and Natalie Cassell recount their chaotic Barcelona trip, highlighting race penalties and the struggle to balance athletic pursuits with family life.
15 May 2025
Motivation, Business, and Barca
In this episode, Natalie and Stephen Cassells dive deep into motivation, business growth, and the evolution of Cassells Fitness. They reflect on the early days of running the business solo versus now leading a full team, and the emotional journey of letting go of control and trusting others to uphold high standards. They also touch on the balancing act of parenthood, entrepreneurship, and athletic ambition, particularly Stephen’s transition into a full-time athlete.
The episode explores the reality of sustaining motivation, emphasising that it’s not about constant hype but about building habits and being consistent—especially on hard days. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at their personal challenges, mindset shifts, and even their strategies for upcoming Hyrox events in Barcelona.
7 May 2025
From Shred to Strength: Rethinking Summer Fitness
Coffee with the Cassells: Ep. 5 – Summer Fitness, Hyrox, and Family Chaos
In this episode of Coffee with the Cassells, we dive into everything from Triform25 and challenging fitness industry norms, to Hyrox updates and family madness. The Cassells share their refreshing perspective on performance-led fitness goals over aesthetics, talk about the reality of juggling training with parenting, and react to the latest Hyrox rule changes. Expect honest insights, laughs, and the kind of parenting chaos that every family will relate to – from sunglasses sass to sofa-stuck toddlers.
Topics include:
• The launch of Triform25 and redefining summer fitness challenges
• With performance, aesthetics is a byproduct
• Behind the scenes of extreme 8-week challenges
• Latest Hyrox updates and what they mean for competitors and gyms
• Parenting tales: from cheeky kids to crawling chaos
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6 May 2025
Water with the Cassells? HYROX - HOME - HQ
WATER WITH THE CASSELLS - EP 4: Games, Gains & Growing Up!
Stephen's hit his coffee limit, so we're switching to water for this one! 💦 But don't worry - the energy is still through the roof as we dive into:
🎮 The EPIC Cassells Games
- How we're turning fitness into a 6-week gaming experience
- Meet our awesome teams: Iron Maidens, Adam's Angels & more!
- Behind the scenes of our WILD relay day (spoiler: it was INTENSE!)
👨👩👧👦 Life Updates
- Harper's big school adventure (and why bears are suddenly a hot topic!)
- Travel plans: From Chicago to Cape Town
- Real talk about balancing family life with fitness goals
💪 Fitness & Beyond
- Why having a "goal beyond the goal" matters
- How we're making fitness a lifestyle, not just a summer thing
- Natalie's journey from netball pro to nutrition coach
🌟 BONUS: Get the inside scoop on our finale day celebration with a live DJ!
Join the conversation! Drop a comment below or hit us up on Instagram @cassellsfitness with your thoughts on gamifying fitness or share your own "goal beyond the goal"!
#CoffeeWithTheCassells #FitnessJourney #FamilyLife #GlasgowFitness #CassellsGames
21 Apr 2025
Glasgow Hyrox - Reality
Podcast Episode 3 – Coffee with the Cassells
In this raw, hilarious, and heartfelt episode, Stephen and Natalie dive deep into the chaos and beauty of parenting, performance pressures, and the unglamorous but powerful behind-the-scenes reality of prepping for elite-level fitness events like Hyrox.
They talk openly about:
The unfiltered madness of family life – screaming kids, midnight chaos, and finding sanity in short bursts.
The hidden toll of athletic pressure and what it did to Stephen both physically and mentally (yes, even hospital trips).
How they’re navigating the murky world of performance, recovery, mindset, and the search for balance.
Practical recovery tools they’re using—like meditation, magnesium, mobility work—and the hard truths about sleep and stress.
A full debrief of Hyrox Glasgow: wins, setbacks, team spirit, double races, and why this community means everything to them.
The importance of showing up—whether you’re a parent, athlete, or just someone looking to take that first step into fitness.
It’s vulnerable. It’s funny. It’s inspiring. And it’s the kind of real talk that makes you feel seen.
14 Apr 2025
Juggling Family Life: Finding Balance with Kids
Episode 2 – The Chaos is Real (But So Is the Joy)
This week on Coffee with the Cassells, we embrace the beautiful mess of parenting, projects, and pursuing what matters most. From holding on tight (sometimes literally) to navigating the daily chaos, we talk about the reality of juggling young kids, careers, and passions. It’s not always smooth, but it’s always worth it. If you’ve made it this far—thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to keeping it real, staying active, and showing up for what you love—no matter how wild life gets.
6 Apr 2025
The very mad world of the Cassells!
Join Stephen and Natalie on episode 1 of Coffee With The Cassells as they chat shit on:
Expert Hyrox training tips and insights
Behind-the-scenes at Cassells Fitness HQ
Inspiring transformation stories
Pro fitness advice you can actually use
Juggling it all around family life
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