Wildly Strong

About Wildly Strong

Ready to stop battling your body? Hosted by award-winning coach, naturopath, and trauma-informed practitioner Jenifer Lee, The Wildly Strong Podcast is for women done with standard fitness advice that doesn’t stick. After 20+ years in health, fitness, and elite comp prep, Jenifer bridges dense physical science with deep somatic healing. Whether you are navigating food relationship issues, emotional dysregulation, or chronic physical blocks, this podcast helps you ditch the fitness ego, heal your metabolism, and reclaim your ultimate personal power

Publisher

Jenifer Lee | Embodied Health

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Natural vs. GLP-1 Weight Loss: What's the Best Way to Lose Weight? (Ep 19)

   This episode breaks down the real differences between natural weight loss and GLP‑1‑assisted weight loss, and exposes the myth that they’re fundamentally different processes. GLP‑1s make eating less feel easier by reducing appetite, food noise, and reward signalling, but the underlying physiology of weight loss doesn’t change. Whether you use medication or go natural, long‑term results still require the same core behaviours: maintaining a calorie deficit without triggering survival responses, protecting muscle through strength training, and building sustainable habits. You’ll hear the pros and cons of both approaches, from more rapid weight loss early and reduced cravings on GLP‑1s, to deeper behaviour change and better muscle retention with natural weight loss. You’ll also learn why GLP‑1s don’t replace habit formation, why rapid weight loss can increase muscle and bone vulnerabilities, and why maintenance ultimately depends on lifestyle, not medication. The takeaway: GLP‑1s can help you lose weight, but they don’t remove the work required to keep it off. No matter which path you choose, the long‑term strategy is the same! Episode Chapters 0:01 - Intro 1:31 - How we lose weight and keep it off 4:56 - Benefits of using a GLP-1 for weight loss 7:09 - Benefits of natural weight loss 10:09 - The importance of being able to hear the signals your body is signalling regarding hunger. 11:50 - Cons of using a GLP-1 for weight loss 12:12 - Not all GLP-1 users are losing heaps of weight. 16:07 - Cons of natural weight loss 18:50 - Weighing them up! I hope this has opened your mind regarding the two weight loss approaches. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to add those below. Weight Loss/Body Transformation Coaching For weight loss coaching, check out my page here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/1-1-online-weight-loss-coaching-gold-coast Jen

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   27 Oct 2026

   Why Fitness Trends Keep Failing Women: Breaking Down 20 Years of Industry Nonsense

   For the last two decades, women have been dragged through every fitness trend imaginable, including 12‑week challenges, bikini competitions, CrossFit, Pilates for ‘long and lean’ muscles, and now, HYROX. Each trend promised the answer, and each one ignores women’s physiology. The truth is, what works is hardly marketable, especially in the age of reactive social media algorithms. In this episode, I break down exactly how these trends evolved, why they keep failing women, and what actually happens to your metabolism, nervous system, identity, and long‑term health when you follow them blindly. We cover: • 12‑week challenges and crash dieting • Bikini modelling and bodybuilding culture • Powerlifting and CrossFit intensity cycles • The Pilates “long and lean” myth • HYROX and hybrid athlete overtraining And at the end, I'll share with you the training philosophy I arrived at after 20 years in the industry - a physiology‑first, strength‑based approach that actually works for women’s bodies in the short and long-term. If you’re tired of fitness hype, trends, and false promises, this episode will make everything finally make sense. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 1:22 - 12-week challenges 5:10 - How posting radical before-and-afters brings in vulnerable clientele 7:42 - Shame cycles from rebounding, and protecting women from chronic dieting and heavy restriction 8:56 - Bodybuilding, fitness modelling, and bikini model competitions and challenges. 11:30 - The issue with dieting for bodybuilding 14:40 - The way Instagram and the commercialisation of bodybuilding changed my coaching practice and women's understanding of body transformation 18:17 - Crossfit, and getting as strong and powerful as humanly possible 22:00 - The sport doesn't create the body, the body type determines success in in the sport. 25:21 - Reformer Pilates 27:30 - There is limited progression if your goal is to build muscle and strength 28:25 - The athletes bodies sell the fitness trend, but the trend didn't build the body 30:11 - HYROX, land of injury risk, high cortisol, overriding body signals and being as dissociated as possible. 34:43 - My philosophy with my clients. If you're interested in Coaching, check out my body transformation and weight loss options here; https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/1-1-online-weight-loss-coaching-gold-coast For an online training course that drops the noise and supports women in building strength from the ground-up, check out my Strength Training for Women program; https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/the-female-strength-training-blueprint Hope to see you next week! Jen X

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   21 Oct 2026

   The Body Doesn’t Lie: Lessons From Somatic Experiencing Training (Ep 17)

   Somatic Experiencing is a trauma‑informed, body‑based healing modality designed to help the nervous system complete survival responses. In this episode, I share the key principles we learned in Year 1: tracking the body, patterns, bracing, collapse, and the truth‑telling nature of the body and nervous system. I also talk about why slowness is non‑negotiable, why modern culture is disconnected from the body, and why some somatic practices can be dangerous, so you can take care of yourself in the process of somatic healing. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 1:27 - What is Somatic Experiencing? 2:59 - How I discovered Somatic Experiencing and what it did for me. 4:30 - The importance of listening to the body in healing, and how traditional fitness and nutrition over-rides the body 9:22 - The body and nervous system is always speaking, and always tells the truth 15:35 - The brain doesn't know what it needs, but the body does (my quitting coffee example) 20:13 - If we don't slow down, we can't 'hear' the body 21:14 - The dangers of somatic therapy and what to look out for. I hope you enjoyed the episode! If you wanted to explore this with me, click the link below and organise a time to chat it through! Booking Link: https://calendly.com/coaching-jeniferlee/somatic-experiencing Jen X

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   6 Oct 2026

   Protein: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Much You Actually Need (Ep 16)

   Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to function - and it’s the one most women under‑eat. In this episode, I break down what protein actually is, why it’s essential, and how it impacts everything from blood sugar and cravings to muscle retention, bone strength, mood stability, and body recomposition. You’ll learn about amino acids (including the essential ones your body can’t make), why animal protein is the most effective for building muscle and achieving a ‘toned’ look, and why vegan protein sources often fall short unless perfectly balanced. We cover the best protein sources, the role of leucine, and why added‑protein products like ‘protein lattes’ (what!?) aren’t nearly comparable to whole‑food or animal‑based protein. Finally, we talk about how much protein you really need, and why hitting this target can dramatically improve satiety, reduce the urge to binge, stabilise your nervous system, and support long‑term body transformation. Stay tuned! Episode Chapters 0:01 - Intro 1:18 - What is protein? 2:26 - Protein health benefits 5:58 - Body composition benefits 7:30 - Protein sources 8:25 - Protein junk 11:02 - How much protein do you need? Free Guide: Need a guide to support you in unpacking the binge/restrict cycle? https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/eBook-optin (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/eBook-optin) Website: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au) See you next week ;)

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   29 Sept 2026

   The Somatic Roots of Self-Sabotage: It’s Not Your ‘Mindset’ (Ep 15)

   In this episode, I break down the real reason self‑sabotage happens - and why it has nothing to do with mindset. Self‑sabotage is a somatic protection response that activates when your body doesn’t feel safe stepping into a new identity or goal. Whether it shows up as binge eating, relationship games, imposter syndrome, or ‘falling off’ your shiny new plan, the root cause is a nervous system mismatch between who you are now and who you’re trying to become. You’ll learn why sabotage spikes when you try to make a quantum leap into a new reality, how internal parts and environmental misalignment trigger freeze, brace, and collapse patterns, and why mindset work can’t override a threat response. I cover practical, body‑based ways to move forward without sabotaging - including small safe steps, lowering your overall threat load, and parts work to resolve internal conflict. This episode reframes sabotage as self‑protection (not failure), and shows you how to create change your body can actually sustain. Episode Chapters 0:01 - Intro 0:08 - what is self-sabotage 1:45 - Self sabotage is self protection 2:36 - Sabotage is somatic 2:52 - Parts have conflicting goals 5:40 - Misalignment between who you are and who you want to be (you’re just too far away) 6:57 - Your environment is misaligned 8:15 - You can’t heal in the same environment that you got sick 9:12 - Blame your nervous system ;) 11:15 - Self-sabotage strategies 13:42 - How to move forwards without self-sabotaging 15 - who do you have to become image 18:59 - it’s not your fault I hope you love this episode, see you next time! Jen X

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   23 Sept 2026

   How Repressed Emotions Impact Eating Behaviour, Cravings & Metabolism

   Repressed emotions don’t just influence your mood, but directly impact your eating patterns, cravings, and metabolic health. In this episode, we break down the actual physiology behind emotional suppression and why it acts as a chronic stressor in the body. Chronic stress - including suppressed emotions - elevates cortisol, raises blood sugar, reduces insulin sensitivity, and disrupts appetite regulation. This combination can lead to increased cravings, emotional eating, metabolic slowdown, and difficulty losing weight. Episode Chapters: 0:05 - Intro 0:50 - Metabolism 101 1:02 - What is stress 1:39 - Kinds of stress 2:09 - How and why we repress emotion 4:01 - The somatic experience of an emotion 6:30 - Stress disrupts metabolism 7:25 - Stress leads to insulin resistance 9:24 - Stress can lead to over or under eating 11:42 - Stress signals an emergency 12:12 - Chronic emotional suppression leads to chronic stress 14:08 - How you can overcome this Website: www.jeniferlee.com.au Instagram: @jeniferlee.official#emotionaleating Jen X

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   15 Sept 2026

   Projection: Why You Keep Giving Your Power Away - Ep. 13

   In this episode, we explore projection as a somatic and psychological strategy - the way the nervous system exports traits, emotions, and capacities we can’t hold internally. Projection isn’t just cognitive. It’s a body‑based avoidance pattern that begins in childhood and continues into adulthood, shaping identity, relationships, and even the way we attach to objects. You’ll hear how disowned traits (anger, creativity, strength, stability) get pushed into the shadow, how the psyche tries to reclaim them, and how this shows up in women’s physiology and body transformation culture. I share a personal story about selling my house and realising I had projected safety, strength, and spaciousness into the walls during a time when I didn’t have the capacity to hold those qualities in myself. Episode Chapters 0:01 - Intro 0:32 - What is projection? 1:25 - Why we project onto people, things, and goals 3:00 - Shadow and Gold projection 3:30 - Projecting anger or other unwanted emotions 5:45 - Projecting your talents and gifts, and how others will project onto you 8:20 - How caretakers and parent’s contribute to this 9:05 - We are magnetic beings 9:40 - How the psyche helps you heal and integrate things you have protected and rejected 10:59 - How it shows up in body transformation, and weight loss spaces. 13:12 - An example of me working through layers of projection and reclaiming my gifts while I sold my fist home 14:40 - Triggers and cognitive dissonance when you’re projecting 15:49 - Somatic exploration of the attachment 17:25 - Soul loss in shamanism, shadow work, projection and IFS overlaps. 18:42 - Calling the parts of me that I rejected back home 21:32 - Realising an item was actually storying all the parts of me that I had rejected 22:42 - Embodying the change 25:05 - Exploring your projections

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   8 Sept 2026

   Rapid Weight Loss in the GLP‑1 Era: The Underlying Physiology We’re Ignoring

   Rapid weight loss is everywhere right now - from Hollywood trends to the rise of GLP‑1 medications - but very few people understand what actually happens inside the body when weight drops too fast. In this episode, I break down the real physiology behind rapid weight loss, including muscle loss, metabolic slowdown, survival reflexes, and why rebound weight gain is so common. You’ll learn the difference between fast weight loss in lean bodies vs. obese bodies, how chronic undereating rewires hunger hormones, why GLP‑1s make restriction easier but don’t prevent metabolic adaptation, and what sustainable fat loss actually requires. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 2:11 - Rapid weight loss is weight loss that costs you muscle and negatively impacts your metabolism 3:00 - What is a healthy weight loss process 5:54 - What we are going to be looking at 6:12 - The old 1200 calorie diet problem 8:51 - How fat loss actually works 10:20 - The problem with losing a lot of muscle 15:18 - Women are struggling more than you think on GLP1's 15:45 - The survival reflex, and what happens when you chronically under-eat 20:42 - The physiological consequences of actually sticking out a low calorie-diet (or dieting over and over again) 26:25 - What happens when you add a GLP-1 28:15 - What makes weight loss actually stick Key topics: What “rapid weight loss” really means for different body fat percentages The hidden cost: muscle loss, metabolic suppression, and long‑term rebound How chronic dieting triggers the survival reflex and binge cycles Why GLP‑1s change appetite but not physiology What to do instead: safe fat loss, strength training, and lifestyle change Perfect for anyone navigating weight loss in the GLP‑1 era, recovering from chronic dieting, or wanting a grounded, science‑based approach to sustainable fat loss. How To Lose Fat (And Keep It Off): https://youtu.be/aQqYDJz8RrU

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   1 Sept 2026

   Healthy Body Composition & Body Image: What’s Actually Healthy For Women (Ep 11)

   This episode breaks down what healthy body composition actually means for women - without dieting culture, Instagram distortion, or industry nonsense. I explain the real factors that shape body fat (diet, activity, lifestyle, trauma, genetics) and why “healthy” is the body you can maintain without starving, bingeing, or fighting yourself. You'll find here a grounded conversation about body image, unrealistic ideals, and making peace with the body you actually live in. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 1:30 - What is a heathy body composition? 1:59 - What is body composition? 2:24 - Healthy body fat percentages for women 4:25 - Factors that impact our body composition - diet, lifestyle, genetics, childhood trauma and stress, digestion, etc. 5:40 - Women with superior genetics 7:30 - Bone structure advantages when it comes to looking 'perfect' 9:01 - Instagram pushes provocative content, which skews our idea of what is healthy and normal for women. 11:11 - 18%-30% body-fat is natural and normal for women, and most women online are under 18% body fat. 12:00 - You can be thriving and healthy at 30% body-fat. 13:30 - A healthy body composition is whatever body you can maintain without starving or bingeing. 14:00 - The health impact of overeating 15:45 - A lean body is not a natural body for most women 19:55 - A healthy body composition is one you can maintain without negatively impacting your health. 21:11 - Transparency in the fitness industry left in 2012. Women are hardly ever transparent in fitness or on Instagram. 22:44 - My goal body was from a party girl who looked far better than me with much lesser effort. For coaching enquiries, contact me here; https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/contact See you next week! Jen X

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    26 Aug 2026

    Why Junk Food Creates Food Noise (ep 10)

    Most people think their struggle with junk food and 'food noise' comes down to discipline, but the truth is far more complex and relieving! Ultra‑processed foods are engineered to override appetite, disrupt satiety, and create reward pathways that take on a life of their own. In this episode, I break down how salt, sugar, and fat are deliberately combined to trigger the brain’s reward system, why these foods generate 'food noise,' and how they disconnect you from your natural hunger and fullness cues. We explore the science behind engineered cravings, their role in compulsive eating, and why willpower has nothing to do with it. If you’ve ever felt addicted to junk food or stuck in cycles of overeating, this conversation will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body, and how to begin restoring regulation, nourishment, and trust in your appetite again. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Introduction 0:59 - It's not your fault 1:41 - What is 'food noise'? 3:12 - From the book Salt, Sugar, Fat: How The Food Giants Hooked Us by Michael Moss 4:43 - The 'Bliss Point' of foods 5:53 - Engineering foods to decrease satisfaction and increase consumption 10:08 - Putting this bliss point to the test in the supermarket 11:40 - Are you their perfect customer? 12:45 - Genetic propensities to excess junk food consumption 14:00 - Hyper-palatable food as an emotional regulator 16:55 - The difference between junk food and whole foods on appetite, and natural 'food noise' as it was designed to be 19:30 - We are overfed, and under-nourished 21:11 - It's all for profit Links: Website: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/Coaching: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/coachingNutrition Course: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/nutrition-and-flexible-dieting-for-women Thanks for listening! See you next week. Jen X

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    18 Aug 2026

    Inflammation: The Hidden Causes, and How to Identify It (Ep 9)

    Inflammation isn’t random, and it isn’t just a “body problem.” It’s a physiological message. Today we’re breaking down what inflammation actually is, the hidden causes behind it, and how to identify the difference between systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation - so you can finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you. Episode Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 1:08 - Types of Inflammation 2:18 - Inflammation is good (it's a healing response) 2:20 - Acute 'healthy' Inflammation 3:20 - Nutrients are key for repair 3:52 - Chronic and 'unhealthy' inflammation 6:10 - Sugar and inflammation 8:01 - Alcohol and inflammation 8:52 - Autoimmune disease 9:48 - Systemic inflammation, or body-wide inflammation 12:00 - Unchecked inflammation is a massive grey area in women's health, but highly symptomatic 13:00 - Neuroinflammation 15:54 - Triggers and causes for neuroinflammation like trauma, environment, and emotional factors 19:30 - Diagnostic issues with inflammatory conditions 21:45 - Identity and personality changes from neuroinflammation 22:33 - Trauma and repressed emotion impacts chronic inflammation 25:09 - Pursuing a life which keeps inflammation low Thanks for listening! Jen X

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    11 Aug 2026

    Dopamine Hijacking: Why You Can’t Focus (And How to Take Your Power Back) - Ep 8

    If you’ve been feeling unfocused, inconsistent, or frustrated with yourself lately, I want you to pause before you label it as a personal failure. Because what if your “lack of discipline” isn’t actually yours? What if your cravings, your scattered attention, your inability to stick to long-term plans… are symptoms of an environment engineered to keep you overstimulated, distracted, and consuming? We weren’t designed for this world of endless notifications, hyper‑palatable food, instant gratification, and algorithmic manipulation. Our nervous systems evolved for scarcity - slow dopamine arcs, long-term goals, delayed reward. Today, we’re living inside an abundance machine that fires off dopamine every few minutes. And when your biology meets a system built to hijack it, of course your motivation collapses. Of course your focus fractures. Of course you feel like you’re failing. But you’re not failing. You’re being manipulated. And once you understand the mechanics of that manipulation - the business model behind it, the behavioural engineering beneath it, the way it shapes your perception of yourself — you can take your power back. You can reclaim your attention, your choices, and your long-term goals. You can stop playing a rigged game and start building a life that actually belongs to you. Chapters: 0:01 - Intro 1:32 - We are wired to achieve goals in order to resist scarcity 1:58 - Dopamine, and the reward pathway 4:20 - The old way of setting goals and achieving them 6:13 - We now have to resist abundance 8:02 - How social media manipulated me when it came to my business 9:35 - When you're scrolling, you're in a trance, and this is used to condition you 11:40 - Social engineering is a business model 13:00 - Your attention span collapsed because of social media 16:16 - Body transformation and fitness before and after social media 17:17 - How to set an intrinsic goal 18:40 - Conscious scrolling 20:20 - Abandon hyper-palatable foods. Further Resources: Interested in working together? reach out here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/contact Transform your mindset via my Identity Transformation Program: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/identity-and-mindset-mastery See you next week! Jen X

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    4 Aug 2026

    Accelerate Healing by Overcoming The Threat Response - Ep 007

    Experimenting with video this week! In this episode, I share some reflections on Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine and the role somatic healing played in my own recovery from fatigue, digestive issues, and chronic stress. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1TSAvoo734&t=2s I'll be honest it was not at all scripted, I just grabbed the book, and started talking about the insights that have shaped my understanding of healing, trauma, and the nervous system. We talk about: Somatic healing and nervous system regulation, my experience with fatigue and digestive symptoms, why understanding the body changed my healing journey, reflections from Waking the Tiger, and healing beyond mindset and willpower Chapters 0:01 - Intro to fatigue, nervous system healing and gut issues, from Waking The Tiger. 0:32 - I found trauma healing work as I searched for a solution to chronic fatigue and health issues. 1:16 - The spiritual path - reiki, subconscious reprogramming, manifestation, Joe Dispenza, and all the other breakthroughs that didn't work out. 1:55 - Somatic experiencing, and somatic therapy for healing 2:47 - Nervous system modes - freeze, fawn, fight/flight 6:15 - Patterns we battle are layers on top of a dysregulated nervous system 7:15 - You can't set boundaries as a child, so you adjust yourself around the stressor instead 7:50 - Symptom relief associated with somatic healing 10:30 - The adjustments in physiology and biology, including appetite, due to trauma and trapped survival responses. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Coaching: For health coaching, check out my packages here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/embodied-holistic-health-coaching-gold-coast (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/embodied-holistic-health-coaching-gold-coast) Or reach out for a chat about how I can help you with your healing: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/contact (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/contact) #somatichealing #nervoussystem #wakingthetiger #traumahealing #fatigue #guthealth

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    29 Jul 2026

    Stop Fearing Carbs: Why Your Brain And Body Actually Need Them - Ep 6

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything right by cutting carbs, only to find yourself raiding the pantry for sweets later? You aren't alone, and you aren't lacking willpower. In this episode, we are breaking down why carbs aren't actually the enemy, how they fuel your brain and muscle recovery, and why completely cutting them out triggers the exact binge cycles and cortisol spikes you're trying to escape. Plus, we untangle the truth about fruit, blood sugar, and what you should be eating instead. Episode Highlights: 0:01 - Intro to carbs 0:22 - Common carbs myths women hang on to 1:04 - What is a carbohydrate (carb), and what do they do? 3:10 - The amazing benefits of carbs! 6:08 - Where women go wrong with carbs, constantly. 6:20 - Carbs are pretty essential, in modern life 8:11 - Where lower carbs works out ok 9:55 - The problem with eating excessive amounts of carbs 11:34 - Blood sugar effects 13:18 - What can we do about it? How do we integrate carbs and enjoy the benefits of carbs, without the problems!? Resources: - Glycemic Index Download: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18DJdTmEvMhmomXJs1y9fNzdzOEDROz1Z/view?usp=share_link - For a more comprehensive nutrition program for women, check out my online course: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/nutrition-and-flexible-dieting-for-women - For coaching, check out my health coaching here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/embodied-holistic-health-coaching-gold-coast I hope you enjoyed this episode, See you next week!

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    21 Jul 2026

    Why It's So Hard To Change A Habit - Ep 5

    Trying to break a bad habit or bring in some healthier habits? In this episode I break down the real way to break a habit. Episode Timestamps: 0:01 - Intro 0:20 - What is a habit? 1:05 - The tricky thing about habits 1:25 - Your habits aren't your fault 2:45 - The problem with 'habit stacking' 3:15 - Habits are adaptive 3:40 - Habits are similar to addictive behaviours 6:54 - Habits are serving you in some way (this is how we unravel them). 7:20 - Habits have a purpose 10:05 - How do we disarm, dismantle and transform a habit? 12:00 - What happens when we trying change a habit? 15:52 - Putting it 'out into the universe' for resolution 17:32 - In the case of uncomfortable emotions. If you're interested in a 1:1 to dive deeper into this, book here (https://calendly.com/coaching-jeniferlee/new-meeting) - use the code EMBODIEDHEALTH for 25% off your session. For coaching enquiries reach out here (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/contact), or book a free discovery call here (https://calendly.com/coaching-jeniferlee/meet-jen-1-1-coaching?month=2026-07). See you next week!

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    14 Jul 2026

    How To Get Better Results In the Gym (Without Pushing Harder) - Ep 4

    If you're training in the gym and not getting the results you want, this episode is be for you! I share 11 ways to improve your results in the gym, and with strength training, without adding more time to your routine and without pushing yourself harder. Episode Timestamps 0:01 - Intro 0:40 - Commit to a training routine you can sustain 2:11 - Master your lifting technique 4:44 - Ensure you're eating enough to build muscle and recover 7:43 - Train for your specific training goal (stop wasting your time on the wrong exercises and training styles) 11:17 - Prime your muscles before training to improve stability and blood-flow 13:08 - Focus on mobility for better results 14:50 - Ensure you are using progressive overload in your programs 18:00 - Recovery is key (and it's easier than you think). 21:13 - Individualise your training approach 21:40 - Be consistent, stop quitting! 22:30 - Train for your ability and experience level (stop jumping ahead). 24:40 - Summary of the 11 ways to optimise your training in the gym! Further Info: For personal training or training programs to achieve all of the above, connect with me (https://calendly.com/coaching-jeniferlee/meet-jen-personal-training?month=2026-07) for a complimentary chat about create something for you personally. For self-directed learning, check out my Female Training Blueprint (https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/the-female-strength-training-blueprint)program which will teach you all you need to know about training, from your own home. See you next week ;)

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    7 Jul 2026

    You're Not Failing, You Just Haven't Changed Who You Are (Ep 3)

    Whether your goal is lifestyle change, weight loss, a new business or job, the key to success is accepting that change is an identity level problem. In this episode, I break down how to make changes stick for the long term, and why we fail in pursuit of a healthier, happier life. Episode Guide: 0:01 - Intro - the loop we get stuck in 0:58 - Number one misunderstanding in lifestyle change 1:43 - 3 Mistakes women make when pursuing a change 2:54 - You can't just change overnight 3:55 - Our environment shapes us into who we are today, and the body loves to keep everything the same no matter how much we hate it. 6:00 - What are your real values around food, training and healthy living? 7:53 - When overwhelmed we default to what is comfortable. 9:59 - Most often a healthy lifestyle is not a coping strategy, and you will hang on to the things that are. 13:00 - The first time I realised that healthy food can change your mind and body 15:15 - How to we start to embody a healthy lifestyle? 17:57 - What's the smallest thing you can change which creates the least friction? 19:10 - Let go of perfectionism Check out my identity changing course here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/identity-and-mindset-mastery Explore coaching options here: https://www.jeniferlee.com.au/coaching

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    30 Jun 2026

    Is it emotional eating, or are you just not eating enough? (Ep 2)

    In this episode I talk about emotional eating, and how our emotions can often be blamed for our complicated relationship with food. I challenge that, and offer a fresh perspective as often, women just aren't eating enough (and you can eat far more than you think!). Tune in to learn the difference between physiological hunger, and emotional eating - and if it's not emotional at all, what then!? 0:01 - Intro to the episode 1:15 - How body image pressure causes women to restrict calories 3:05 - General food restriction patterns in women 4:55 - Food is essential for your survival 6:20 - What happens in your body when you don't eat enough 8:30 - Emotions are signals, they're a GOOD thing. 11:20 - Eating can be an escape from uncomfortable emotions 12:30 - How eating more food can bring about clarity 14:00 - 5 Steps to intentional eating.

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    29 Jun 2026

    From Fitness Junkie to Embodied Health Coach - My 23-year Journey (Ep 1)

    Here you’ll learn about my path into the fitness industry - the experiences that shaped me, the evolution of my work, and the turning points that took me from a body‑transformation and competition coach to an award-winning embodied women’s health coach. This episode sets the foundation for the conversations and work that will follow. Timestamps for this episode; 0:01 - Intro to the Podcast 2:45 - Body image and fitness in my teenage years (the 90's!) 5:20 - Becoming a Personal Trainer and dodgy weight loss advice 8:00 - You need to eat MORE in order to build muscle and lose weight (and working in a bodybuilding/powerlifting gym, Elite Physique). 9:00 - Starting bodybuilding, and realising that this was not the answer for my body image issues. 11:44 - Starting my coaching business in 2014. 14:44 - Chronic fatigue, and turning to holistic medicine 20:08 - A more spiritual path. 26:10 - Developing a whole health model for women 26:28 - Trauma and somatic therapy 32:50 - My current coaching philosophy See you next week!

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