
Connie Neeskens is a physiotherapist with an interest in clinical pilates and weightlifting, thanks to a recent influx of chicks that lift seeking gluteal gains online during #iso. Connie is the proud owner of Northside Physio in Thornbury, Melbourne, and we discuss the views I shared recently in a fairly aggressive blog about the fitness industry and the potential danger of misinformation put out there by its 'professionals', preaching 'wellness', 'holistic' and 'toning', whilst neglecting the basics - quality movement, nutrition, and referral to allied health services when needed. Basically a good hearty rant over coffee and probably the best cookies in Australia.
See rant here:
( https://www.mindgold.com.au/blog/2020/5/2/undesirable )
May 31, 2020
1 hr 3 min

Red Wiard is an incredibly strong and inspiring woman. She competes as an under 82kg Strongwoman and holds two Australian championships as well as Australian records in multiple events. Red juggles competing at a high level with working as a registered nurse, and appears to be the very epitome of a super hero - saving lives and lifting heavy objects, whilst looking incredible doing it. Red and I chat about her athletic journey, her future goals, and battling the ever present misogyny directed toward women in the athletic space.
May 25, 2020
56 min

Bailey Rogers is a ridiculously well rounded athlete, having spent the past decade alternating between elite level CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. With a foot firmly placed in each camp, Bailey shares both her triumphs and challenges in each sport, as well as the opportunities and choices she faces in the very near future.
Bailey and her partner Lincoln are the proud owners of NTRS CrossFit and NTRS Performance in Hobart, Tasmania. Offering intelligent programming and coaching in weightlifting and CrossFit to their community of both elite and novice athletes, this power couple lead by example and preach mindset, recovery and nutrition as non-negotiable components of optimal performance.
May 17, 2020
48 min

Jess Fithen is the world's strongest woman, and creator of the You Look Like A Man (YLLAM) Instagram page. Rather than simply being a retaliation against negative comments directed at athletic women online, Jess reveals the more serious intentions of YYLAM - to bring to light a much deeper level of sexism and misogyny that is displayed in this form of bullying.
While comments around body image, technique, and general disparaging humour are irritating and offensive, many women in the athletic space are subject to harassment of a much darker nature. YLLAM aims to bring these offenders to light and provide a platform for strong women who support each other, and don't put up with this bullshit.
Check out the article based on this interview, follow @you.look.like.a.man, and say ENOUGH to online bullying.
https://www.mindgold.com.au/blog/2020/5/6/dicks-and-stones
May 10, 2020
47 min

Jess Dumay is a strong woman, in both mind and body. A powerlifter, massage therapist and advocate for mental health, Jess isn't afraid to voice her opinions and empower women...not to focus on looking better, but BEING better. Jess and I discuss our shared firm stance on weight classes, functionality, food and unnecessary DM's.
May 7, 2020
1 hr 1 min

Thea Baker is a counsellor, psychotherapist, coach and public speaker. She speaks openly about her own history of trauma and how these events have shaped her life and helped her learn not only about herself but how she can use that knowledge to help others. Thea is a beacon of hope in the fitness industry, she understands the therapeutic value of exercise and the importance of empathy and human connection. Join Thea and I for an aggressively real talk about the impossible battle for balance, ex husbands, and growing from grief and adversity.
May 3, 2020
1 hr 3 min

Amy Carmody has ten years of experience as a yoga teacher and has developed her unique practice from a history of weightlifting, CrossFit and gymnastics. Her rich experience and broad knowledge of strength and conditioning serves to provide her students informed movement in sessions that are not for the faint hearted. Forced into an online practice as many in the industry, Amy has truly embraced the challenge and created a platform that allows her to extend her reach all over the world.
Apr 30, 2020
47 min

Caity is an osteopath and a weightlifter; a down to earth and inspirational human with a unique approach to patient care. Frustrated by the many fitness and health care professions that create an unhealthy level of dependance with their clients, she is a firm believer in empowering those in her care to take charge of their treatment; working with them to build healthy and sustainable habits that will result in long term success.
Caity and I talk #iso gains and the concept of training smarter, not harder. With our surplus pandemic time, a gym in every garage, and a wealth of (mostly) educated programming available to us, this time is an opportunity to not just train harder and longer, but to pinpoint our weaknesses and spend quality time dedicating ourselves to training that will make us BETTER.
For quality and educated programming, mobility work and #iso approved osteopath services contact Dr. Caity on Instagram @thebarbellosteo
Apr 28, 2020
52 min

Tammy Hicks is a masters athlete and olympic weightlifter who, like others, has had to adapt both her business and individual training to the terrors of technology in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Openly admitting an initial struggle training alone and the disappointment of the change to the competition season and her goals, Tammy has since gained a new 'silver lining' perspective. These revelations have given her valuable insight on how to motivate and encourage others in her community.
Tammy's realness goes a long way to help keep her tribe connected and strong, and I have no doubt we will be seeing a lot of strength from the Peaches and Plates posse both on and off the platform in the near future.
Apr 26, 2020
49 min

Josh Balia is a powerlifter, coach, and almost sports psychologist. He has used his amazing skill set to found Weights for Mates, a mental health program that sees young men using strength training as a tool to manage anxiety and depression. This program recognises the correlation between exercise and positive mental health, and provides a framework for supportive conversations.
Josh's client's range from general population to elite athletes, and he discusses the challenges of managing motivation across the board, whether the goal is the Olympic stage or to get a full push up. Josh shares his understanding of the psychology behind what drives us and how we can use that mental strength in isolation to come out the other side even better versions of ourselves.
Apr 19, 2020
26 min
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