The BuildingHER Podcast

About The BuildingHER Podcast

Are you sick of restriction, cutting back and feeling like you’re constantly working AGAINST your body? The BuildingHER Movement is here for you. We are focused on taking up space, building strength, working WITH your body and ultimately creating a life you love! If you’re ready to stop the fight and start to flow into the life you want, listen in - we’re here to give you all the knowledge you need to achieve big things.

Publisher

Amanda van der Sluys

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2026

Latest episode

19 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Apr 2026

   EP #15 - The most valuable lesson I have learned from strength training

   I'm a big believer that what we do in the gym carries over into the rest of our life. In today's episode, I'm sharing one of my most valuable lessons I've learned from strength training that carries over into all areas of life - and why this is SO important when it comes to improving our life. If you haven't already, don't forget to share what you took away from this episode in the comments or DM me - @coach_av_ on instagram! I can't wait to hear your insights!

2. 

   12 Apr 2026

   EP #14 - Set the Bar Higher

   Stop holding yourself back. In this episode, I'm challenging you to set the bar higher. I'm breaking down why "failures" are not necessarily a failure, and why the fallacy of low expectations is limiting your progress. If you've got big dreams you want to achieve, tune in the this episode and stop living small. tag @coach_av_ and @buildingher.movement!

3. 

   6 Apr 2026

   EP #13 - From training for the Body Building stage and back again

   I competed in my first ever FMG Body Building competition in August 2025. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience from my journey to stage - including how long it took, our focus areas, my struggles, how it felt stepping onto stage and also the aftermath. Here's some facts: - The journey took longer than expected - It was as all-consuming as you can imagine, plus some - The health impacts were pretty full on - The experience is a learning process and regardless of whether you have a coach and support, you're going to struggle. Jump in, have a listen and share your thoughts! Tag @buildingher.movement & @coach_av_ Happy listening!

4. 

   29 Mar 2026

   EP #12 - You don’t have a weight loss problem - you have a muscle gain problem

   If you're still walking into the gym just focusing on weight loss, you need to listen to this. Your metabolism isn't broken. You don't need to keep cutting calories. And you don't need to start training for a marathon. You need to focus on building muscle. In this episode, I'm breaking down the benefits of focusing on muscle and how this can support your end goals - and more! Tune in, share & tag me @coach_av_ and don't forget to subscribe for more real and raw facts from a qualified women's health & fitness coach!

5. 

   22 Mar 2026

   Ep #11 - Why overtraining & overworking are killing your gains!

   If you're anything like me, you spent years thinking you need to do more to get more. I've finally learnt the truth. Doing more can be just as detrimental as not doing anything. It's all about finding the sweet spot that works for you. This applies to both training and your results in the gym; but also in business. Do too much work and you'll find yourself being less productive, less creative, less effective. Taking rest and recovering is absolutely part of the process - in this episode I'm breaking down how we can start to be more effective and why doing less works! Listen along, follow & tag @coach_av_ and @buildingher.movement on instagram if you loved this episode!

6. 

   15 Mar 2026

   EP #10 - From over-training & restriction to finding balance and flow - an interview with Teva!

   Welcome to my first guest interview! In this episode I'm chatting with my beautiful client, Teva. With a history of over-training, restriction and hustling, Teva reached breaking point. Since starting with me, we've been focusing on finding a more sustainable approach - and while we always have work to do, Teva has found herself finding a much gentler approach to her health & her body that we can all learn from, while still getting results! Jump in and hear Teva's story - and don't be afraid to reach out if any of this resonated with you! @coach_av_ @tevinaus

7. 

   8 Mar 2026

   EP #9 - Skinnytok, body positivity and other concerns in the health & fitness industry

   Fitness industry fads are often just that - fads. They come, and more often than not, they go again. A lot of these fads come from well-meaning concepts, but are taken to the extremes for shock factor, publicity and engagement. Today I'm talking about a few common themes popping up in the fitness industry and how to move past them and actually get the results you want without going to extremes. As always - I would love to hear your thoughts. DM me on instagram - @coach_av_ or leave a comment!

8. 

   1 Mar 2026

   EP #8 - What does the ideal routine for results really look like?

   You've heard of the 5am club. No screen time within the first hour of waking. Always workout in the morning. Chances are if you're striving for success you've heard of all these "successful" coaches and entrepreneurs promoting their exact morning/daily routine as the answer for how they achieved so much. But... Your life looks different. You're more energised at 3pm in the afternoon than you are at 8am. You prefer to workout at night, not at 4am. Or perhaps you have commitments in your life that make the "perfect" routine almost impossible. You may think you're doomed to never achieve the levels of success you aspire to all because you pick up your phone to check notifications first thing in the morning. Well, I'm here to tell you that it really doesn't matter... You CAN achieve success even if your morning routine doesn't include ice baths, breathwork and grounding activities. So, what is the "ideal" routine? Listen and find out...

9. 

   21 Feb 2026

   EP #7 - The real question you need to be asking to help you achieve your goals

   "What do you eat?" "What are your macros?" "How many times a week do you train?" Chances are, if you've ever wanted to lose weight or change your body composition, you've asked someone these questions. I get asked them all the time. But if I'm being honest - the answer to these questions won't help you one bit. Why? Because what I do is completely irrelevant to what you need to do. I'm not trying to be mean, but chances are, your body and your lifestyle is going to be completely different to mine. So, this episode is all about the question YOU need to be asking to achieve YOUR goals.

10. 

    15 Feb 2026

    EP #6 - Your ideal life won’t become a reality until you make it one

    We can all wish for a different life - but what does it actually take to make it a reality? For some of us, we want to make big changes. For others, it's small tweaks. But in most cases, we wait until something changes in order to start living the life that aligns to the reality we want to create. We wait until we start exercising to start living the life of someone who is fitter. We wait until we have the job before we start feeling like we are worthy of the career. We wait until we are in a relationship before becoming the person who feels worthy of love. What if the secret to accelerating your journey to your "ideal life" was living in the way you would if you were already in it? Chances are - we'd be achieving that life a whole lot quicker! In this episode I'm talking about the process of moving from someone who just dreams about changing their life to someone who makes it a reality! (And I promise - it's actually quite simple...)

11. 

    8 Feb 2026

    EP #5 - My honest opinion on the role of a PT for women

    Not every PT is the same. But honestly, I think the role of a PT is so much more than exercise prescription, programming & accountability. Being a PT and women's health & fitness coach is a role I don't take lightly - we have the future of someone's health in our hands and the way we support clients can make or break their long term health. So what do I think the role of a trainer should be? Listen in and find out - and let me know if you agree!

12. 

    1 Feb 2026

    EP #4 - The Number 1 skill you NEED to be successful in your fitness (and life!) goals

    You've got the training program. You've got the nutrition guide. But this one skill is almost always missing when it comes to whether you achieve your goals or not. And honestly - it's not just in fitness; it's in all areas of your life. In this episode I'm sharing my biggest secret to success - and it's so simple that when you hear it I can almost imaging the eye roll and the "that's it?". But it works - and I'll give you the breakdown of how to incorporate it into your lifestyle so that it ACTUALLY works.

13. 

    25 Jan 2026

    EP #3 - Why you’ll feel better when you’re building muscle

    We've all been told that building muscle is important - but sometimes we just need to know why! Of course, there's lots of information out there about the physiological benefits of building muscle which I absolutely love. But, there's also another side to it that we don't often talk about... In this episode I'll be talking about not only the physical benefits but also how building muscle can translate to benefits in all other areas of your life! Jump in, have a listen and let me know your thoughts! Ps. Don't forget to subscribe - I would love your support!

14. 

    18 Jan 2026

    EP #2 - Why shrinking ourselves is costing us more than just our health

    Skinnytok is trending. There has been a shift back to glorifying ultra lean bodies again. I thought this fad died in the 90s, but like flares and low rise jeans, it's making a comeback - and unlike your favourite fashion trends...it's not for the best. So - I'm here to talk about why this focus on shrinking impacts more than just health. In this episode we are talking about not only the health impacts but also about how we show up in the world when weight loss or dropping our size becomes our one and only health focus. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed with your social feed and needing a bit of a different take on these fitness trends, listen in and join the conversation - I'd love to hear from you!

15. 

    15 Jan 2026

    EP #1 - Welcome to the BuildingHER Movement

    Welcome to the BuildingHER Podcast. In episode 1, we'll be laying the foundations of what you can expect to hear from me, Amanda, and my incredible guests along the way. So what is the BuildingHer Movement and how does this podcast come into play? This is the space I've always wanted to create for driven women who are done fighting their bodies and ready to start working with them to build something stronger, more sustainable, and more powerful. We'll be saying goodbye to guilt, restriction, and putting your health last. Instead, focusing on simple, realistic approaches to training, nutrition, and habits that actually fit your life - not your life shrinking to fit another set of rules. This is about understanding the why, not just the what, because when you learn how your body works, we learn to trust it and everything starts to shift. This podcast goes beyond just gym talk. We build connections between physical strength and confidence, leadership, boundaries, energy, and how you show up in your career, your relationships, and for yourself. Strength training and self-nourishing habits are simply the tools. The real transformation is who you become in the process. So if you’re ready to stop shrinking, step forward, and take up space in your life, you’re in the right place. Let’s build this movement together - starting with episode 1 where you'll hear more about how this comes to life!

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