Pepsi just spent nearly $2 BILLION acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi.At first glance, it looks like a smart business move.But beneath the headlines lies a much bigger question:What happens when the companies that spent decades selling us sugar suddenly start selling us health?In this episode, Louise breaks down:✔ Why Pepsi bought Poppi ✔ The rise of prebiotic sodas ✔ The truth about gut health marketing ✔ Why wellness has become a billion-dollar industry ✔ The difference between healthy ingredients and healthy outcomes ✔ How women can avoid falling for expensive health shortcutsThis isn't about whether Poppi is good or bad.It's about learning how to separate health from health marketing.Because strength isn't something you buy.It's something you practice.#GutHealth #Poppi #Pepsi #womenshealth #strengthtraining #wellnessindustry #slaypodcast 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Uovsf...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube:    / @slayathletic  📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSign up for the Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/xxwxt5tfgkSubscribe:    / @slayathletic  Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a...Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbcli...✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

Everyone suddenly wants protein.According to recent reports from Forbes, ABC News, Reuters and other industry publications, beef prices have reached record highs while whey protein prices have surged as demand continues to outpace supply. But this isn't really a story about protein. It's a story about muscle.For decades women were taught that health meant getting smaller. Smaller waist. Smaller dress size. Smaller body.Now we're entering a new era. An era where strength, muscle, longevity and resilience are becoming the new status symbols.In today's episode, Louise breaks down:✓ Why beef prices are hitting record highs✓ Why whey protein prices have surged by as much as 83%✓ The surprising role GLP-1 medications may be playing✓ Why muscle is becoming more valuable than ever✓ How rising protein costs could impact women's health✓ What every woman should focus on right nowBecause this isn't just about food. It's about access. It's about longevity. And it's about the future of women's health.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCC📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYRegister for the Slay 5k: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

12,000 women wanted in.30 minutes later, every single spot was gone.The Nike After Dark Half Marathon Los Angeles sold out almost instantly, but as a community partner, SLAY has access to 5 entries.In this episode, Louise Hazel explains why this opportunity is about far more than a race bib.We discuss:Why women are craving challenge more than everWhy fitness should be about capability, not appearanceHow goals create confidenceWhy events like Nike After Dark are changing women's fitness cultureHow to become one of The FiveHow you can win the first Nike After Dark entryPlus, Louise reveals how the first member of The Five will be selected at the SLAY 5K on July 18th.This isn't a giveaway.It's a movement.🎟️ Register for the SLAY 5Khttps://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6📍 Los Angeles 📅 July 18thFollow @louisehazel and @slay for updates.#SlayAfterDark #NikeAfterDark #WomenWhoRun #SlayCommunity🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

Pilates is out? According to Hailey Bieber… weight training is underrated — and honestly? She may have just exposed one of the biggest shifts happening in women’s fitness right now.For decades women have been taught to shrink themselves:✨ Be thinner✨ Be lighter✨ Take up less spaceBut now? The conversation is changing.In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel breaks down:• Why Hailey Bieber’s comments matter• The truth about “toning”• Why women NEED muscle• The difference between Pilates and strength training• The dangerous side of the GLP-1 era• Why muscle is the new status symbol in women’s wellness• And why strength may be the key to better hormones, metabolism, confidence, and longevityThis isn’t about attacking Pilates.It’s about asking a much bigger question:What if women stopped chasing smaller bodies… and started building stronger ones instead?If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who needs to hear this.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

What happens when Amazon turns weight loss into a one-click purchase?This week on Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down the shocking news that Amazon is stepping into the GLP-1 market—making medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound more accessible than ever before.But beneath the headlines lies a bigger question:Are women becoming healthier… or simply thinner?In this episode: ✓ What Amazon’s GLP-1 launch means✓ Why millions more women may start taking weight-loss drugs ✓ The hidden muscle loss crisis nobody is talking about ✓ How pharmaceutical pressure may reshape body image ✓ Why strength training matters now more than everThis is not anti-GLP-1.This is pro-informed women.Because no injection replaces muscle.No shortcut replaces strength.The future belongs to strong women.Comment APP and I’ll DM you the waitlist link for the new Slay app—your new strength companion.#SlayPodcast #GLP1 #Ozempic #WomenHealth #StrengthTraining #FitnessNews #LouiseHazel #WomenWhoLift #HealthyWeightLoss #Amazon🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

Are you actually eating enough protein… or just being sold the illusion of it?In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “protein washing” — the trend where ultra-processed foods are marketed as “healthy” simply because they contain added protein.But here’s the truth: 👉 Women do need more protein. 👉 But not all protein is created equal.If you’ve ever:• Grabbed a protein bar thinking it was the better choice• Felt confused about how much protein you actually need• Wondered why you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing resultsThis episode will change the way you think about nutrition.We cover:• What protein washing really is• Why women are under-eating protein• How the fitness industry is capitalizing on confusion• The difference between real nutrition vs processed shortcutsHow to actually fuel your body for strength, fat loss, and performanceThis is not about eating less. This is about eating smarter.🎯 Ready to build real strength? Join the Slay app → https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

For decades, Gatorade was marketed as the gold standard in hydration.Bright colors. Elite athletes. Performance fuel.But now?They’re removing artificial dyes. Cutting sugar. Launching cleaner formulas.And that raises a bigger question…What exactly have women been drinking in the name of health—and what does this shift tell us about the future of wellness?In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down:✓ Why Gatorade changed✓ Hidden sugars in “healthy” drinks✓ The hydration myth many women believe✓ Electrolytes vs marketing hype✓ How drinks may be quietly sabotaging fat loss✓ What women actually need for hydration, recovery & performanceThis is bigger than sports drinks.This is about ingredient transparency, smarter fueling, and reclaiming your health from clever branding.Because strength starts with knowing what you're consuming.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

What if your vacation didn’t set you back… but actually made you stronger?In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “runcations”—a global trend where women are building travel experiences around movement, not escaping from it.This isn’t just about running.This is about identity.We’re diving into:• Why more women are traveling for races, run clubs, and fitness experiences• The psychology behind why women struggle with consistency—and how this solves it• Why “vacation mode” is quietly sabotaging your progress• How to build a lifestyle where fitness moves with youIf you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly starting over… this episode will change how you approach your fitness forever.🎧 Listen now and start building a life that supports your strength.#SlayPodcast #WomensFitness #RunningMotivation #StrongWomen🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

Twenty years ago, The Devil Wears Prada captured the brutal truth of diet culture.Thinness was currency.Hunger was discipline.Beauty was access.Women watching understood the assignment:Be smaller.Be prettier.Be chosen.But in 2026, the pressure women face around their bodies is arguably louder than ever—only now it’s injectable.GLP-1 drugs.Rapid celebrity transformations.Quiet dramatic weight loss.A new pharmaceutical thinness economy wrapped in “wellness.”So when The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived, there was one uncomfortable question it had an opportunity to confront:Did Hollywood address modern thinness culture…or avoid it completely?In this episode of Slay, Olympian and Slay CEO Louise Hazel breaks down:✓ why diet culture never actually disappeared✓ how GLP-1s have changed body expectations for women✓ why body positivity was short-lived✓ the psychological burden of medically assisted transformation✓ why strength—not shrinking—should be the new standard women chaseBecause being thinner does not automatically make you healthier.But becoming stronger?That changes everything.Comment SLAY if this resonated—and subscribe for weekly conversations helping women become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.#WomenHealth #GLP1 #Ozempic #FitnessForWomen #WeightLoss #BodyImage #DevilWearsPrada #LouiseHazel #SlayApp #StrengthTraining🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

Pilates is having a moment. But is it actually safe?In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down a recent investigation into the booming reformer Pilates industry—described as the “wild west” of fitness—and what it reveals about the lack of regulation, rising injuries, and the hidden risks women need to know about.This isn’t a takedown of Pilates. It’s a truth check.We unpack:Why Pilates studios are exploding in popularityThe dangerous lack of industry standardsReal injury risks happening inside classesThe “safe workout” myth women are being soldHow aesthetic-driven fitness is pulling women away from real strengthWhat to look for in a qualified instructorIf you’ve ever taken a Pilates class—or are thinking about it—this episode will change how you approach your training.Because the goal isn’t to look like you train. It’s to be strong.🎧 Listen now and take control of your fitness journey.#SlayPodcast #WomensFitness #PilatesTruth #StrengthTraining🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.