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This is safe space where you and I can have a woman-woman chat about all things health and fitness, and have a laugh along the way!
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4 Apr 2026
Ep. 66 - Who Are You Without Exercise? Identity, Injury & Losing Control
Take away your workouts… your routine… your ability to exercise…
Do you still feel like you?
Or are we panicking about what this means about you, your sense of control or how your body will change?
This week I'm getting into something nobody really talks about - what happens to your sense of self when your workout routine disappears.
Because it's not just about missing the gym. It's the mood dip, the restlessness, the "have I even done enough to eat this?" thoughts that can show up.
Because let’s be honest… exercise isn’t just something we do - it becomes who we are.
And when it’s gone? So is routine, control, and emotional outlet.
We’re getting into:
Why your mood and mental health can feel tied to training
The guilt and restlessness that hits when you're forced to rest
How exercise quietly becomes your proof you're "on track" (and what happens when that's gone)
The link between exercise and food control
Signs your relationship with exercise has got a little… codependent
And how to rebuild an identity that actually supports you (not traps you)
Practical steps to avoid an identity crisis the moment you have to pause your training routine
Because injuries, illness, life being life? Not rare. Not always bad luck. Not you doing something wrong.
They're part of the deal of having a body and if your whole sense of self lives inside your routine, you're going to feel it every single time.
Let's fix that. 💪
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28 Mar 2026
Ep. 65 - Is Social Media Influencing Your Eating Habits & Body Image More Than You Think?
This episode came from something I’ve been noticing a LOT lately with clients, (and partially inspired by the incredible book Stolen Focus (https://stolenfocusbook.com/) by Johann Hari.
We’re getting into how social media and screen time can quietly influence body image, food choices, and self-talk — and what you can actually do about it without deleting every app and moving to a cabin in the woods.
You’ll leave this one feeling more aware, more in control, and much less at the mercy of your phone 🫶🏻
We’re chatting:
The link between social media, body image, and eating habits (and why it’s not random)
How constant exposure to “ideal” bodies shifts your perception and fuels comparison
Why your mood after scrolling directly impacts your food choices
The connection between body image and binge–restrict cycles
How social media subtly feeds food guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, and low motivation
Why your scrolling is often automatic and how to bring awareness back in
Practical ways to interrupt the scroll → compare → feel crap → overeat loop
Simple shifts to use social media more intentionally without cutting it out completely
This isn’t about blaming yourself or deleting your apps - it’s about understanding what’s going on so you can take your power back ❤️🔥.
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Click here to support my run for Action Cancer (https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/CR26777404) ❤️
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