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The podcast for female teachers who want more energy, confidence and a life that doesn’t get swallowed up by the school term.
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102. Another Year of Saying You’ll Do It? #102
01:41:19||Season 1, Ep. 102This week I’m joined by Ronan Kennedy, host of Both Sides of It, for a conversation about the things we keep saying we want to change, while another month, year or sometimes several years pass without us actually doing it.Ronan and I have both lost significant amounts of weight, and we’ve both experienced the cycle of knowing what we should be doing, starting again, falling away from it and promising ourselves we’ll do better next time. Now, as coaches, we see the same patterns playing out with the people we work with every day.We talk about what repeatedly breaking promises to yourself does to your confidence, when being busy becomes a reason to keep putting yourself off, why consuming more advice doesn’t necessarily lead to more action, the fear of trying again after previous attempts haven’t worked, and why waiting until life calms down can quietly turn into years of waiting.But we don’t just talk about why it happens. For every topic, we share practical ways to start approaching it differently in your own life, so you finish this episode with something you can actually do rather than another hour of information you agree with and never use.Ronan Kennedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronan_kennedy88?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Both Sides Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/033LWf4LMjGUiEiRL2pL3f?si=d32b6bd532744a24
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101. Teachers-Why You’re Running On Empty #101
21:33||Season 1, Ep. 101Every August, thousands of teachers promise themselves that September will be different. They’ll eat better, exercise more, drink more water and finally lose the weight. I used to make exactly the same promises.In this episode, I share why I now believe I was trying to solve the wrong problem. Teaching is one of the most demanding professions there is, but I was also asking my body to get through those days on coffee, a light lunch and good intentions. I blamed myself for eating everything in sight after work, when in reality my body was simply asking for the fuel it had been missing all day.This episode isn’t about another diet before school goes back. It’s about understanding why so many teachers feel exhausted, why evenings feel so difficult and why the goal this September shouldn’t just be losing weight, it should be having enough energy to enjoy both teaching and your life outside the classroom.
100. Carbs Aren’t the Enemy!! But They Could Be Holding You Back?? #100
59:34||Season 1, Ep. 100Carbohydrates have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition. One coach tells you to eat more of them, another tells you to cut them out completely, and somewhere in the middle are the people who just want to know what will actually help them feel and perform better.In this episode, I’m joined by performance nutritionist Callum Walker to cut through the noise. We discuss why nutrition has become so confusing on social media, whether carbohydrates could be holding some people back, what insulin actually does, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fat loss.Finally, we talk about the challenge most people face every day: how do you apply good nutrition when you’re busy, overwhelmed and surrounded by conflicting advice? If you’ve ever felt like nutrition is becoming more complicated instead of simpler, this conversation will help you understand what really matters and where to focus your attention.
99. Back to Basics: What is a Calorie Deficit for YOU? #99
28:43||Season 1, Ep. 99Everyone has heard the phrase “calorie deficit.”Eat less. Move more.But what does that actually mean?In this episode, I’m breaking down calorie deficits in the simplest way I’ve ever explained them. We look at why so many women genuinely believe they’re in a calorie deficit when they’re not, why maintenance isn’t just a calorie number, and how your movement, exercise and lifestyle all change the amount of energy your body needs.I also share exactly how I coach my clients. We don’t jump straight into changing everything overnight. We start by understanding what normal looks like, remove the guesswork and then build from there.Because you can’t expect yourself to make confident decisions around food when nobody has ever taught you how your body actually works.If you’ve spent years following calorie targets without really understanding them, this episode will make everything click.
98. Bask to Basics: What Are Calories? #98
27:53||Season 1, Ep. 98Calories have become one of the most misunderstood parts of nutrition. Mention the word and most people immediately think dieting, restriction or guilt. But a calorie is simply a unit of energy, and understanding that changes everything.In the first episode of my new Fat Loss Fundamentals series, I’m stripping nutrition right back to basics. We cover what calories actually are, why we’ve attached so much emotion to them, why I compare calories to money, and how understanding them gives you confidence instead of confusion.I also explain why tracking food doesn’t have to be complicated or obsessive. Used properly, it’s simply a way to learn about your eating habits rather than judge them. We finish by looking beyond the calorie number and into protein, carbohydrates, fats and fibre, because understanding where your calories come from is just as important as understanding how many you’re eating.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition or wondered where to start, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.Also if this is something you would like help and support, DM me the word "COACHING" to learn more!
97. Finding Your Confidence in the Gym #97
01:27:38||Season 1, Ep. 97Walking into the gym for the first time can feel overwhelming, but confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. In this episode, Leanne and I talk honestly about what it’s really like to start strength training, from gym etiquette and asking to use equipment, to dealing with intimidating situations and learning to take up space without apologising for it. We also explore why strength training goes far beyond changing your body, and how becoming physically stronger often helps you become more confident in every area of your life. Whether you’re thinking about joining a gym or you’ve been going for a while but still feel like you don’t belong, this conversation is here to remind you that you have every right to be there.Marina's instagram: @coachmarinahardimanLeanne's instagram: @leannekeanecoaching
96. Actions v Goals #96
13:42||Season 1, Ep. 96Are you living a life you "should" live and constantly feeling like a failure? If you cannot pivot in your season of life right now then we need to talk. DM me " COACHING" @coachmarinahardiman on instagram!