The THRIVE Members Podcast

How to approach the gym when we are hitting that 30 degree mark :') practical and mental tips :-)

lil chat with Jo and James about 2 years in thrive so far :-) (not so little lol but we could yap forever)

This is not about grinding harder and being ruthless. It's about letting go of things no longer serving you. Trying to find safety in change where we can - but also being ready to move on :-)

We explore how best to regulate through food with a ND brain as well as some combination tips that you might find enjoyable!

Hsu et al. (2016) – Fear of Reinjury in AthletesFischerauer et al. (2018) – Fear avoidance and physical function in injured athletesAmbegaonkar et al. (2024) – Kinesiophobia in injured athletes: systematic reviewNyland et al. (2025) – Athletic identity and fear avoidance during rehabPsychosocial Responses During Sport Injury Rehab (2015, qualitative study)Scoping Review on Emotional Experiences During Injury Rehab (2025)

It may not seem it, but for me, numbers aren't the main motivation!

On this pod we talk about how variation gives us a little breathing space from chasing numbers alone and allows us to enjoy the larger picture on our strength journeys rather than trapping ourselves into strength metics that might not serve us as much as we think!

Post Holiday or Easter weekend leaving you feeling like you've got to "do more" to compensate? This is something I have struggled with for years. And I want to share how I navigate these feelings and don't spiral into low body image and restriction.