
It's been a hot minute! If you follow us on socials, you would know that I've had a spinal fusion revision surgery. Today Gem and I have a quick catch-up on life. We discuss my experience having another surgery after a failed spinal fusion, our fitness journey's, our goals for the future, heart break, and so much more. So grab a coffee and come chat with us!
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Jul 9, 2023
44 min

Yep… we feel it too. No one is immune to imposter syndrome, regardless of their competence or achievements. In fact, if you’re a high-achiever, you’re probably more likely to experience imposter syndrome! But we are here to help you understand the factors that contribute to imposter syndrome so that you can recognise and address these feelings, foster self-compassion and have a more realistic perspective on your abilities and accomplishments.
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Jun 25, 2023
41 min

Tune into episode replay part 2 of The General Muscle Podcast where Alana was joined by Tyarra Nelson and Samantha Wicks for the Female Fitness Roundtable! This chat was led by Lawrence and delves into topics like training during the week of menstruation, why females may prefer a female coach, whether or not females need to eat and train differently to achieve their goals and so much more!
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The Bodybuilding Dietitians IG: @thebodybuildingdietitians
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Lawrence's Physiotherapy Contact: [email protected]
Jun 11, 2023
42 min

Tune into an episode replay part 1 of The General Muscle Podcast where Alana was joined by Tyarra Nelson and Samantha Wicks for the Female Fitness Roundtable! This chat was led by Lawrence and delves into topics like training during the week of menstruation, why females may prefer a female coach, whether or not females need to eat and train differently to achieve their goals and so much more!
Thank you for listening!
Samantha's IG: @_samanthawicks
Samantha's Coaching IG: @wicksfitco
Alana's Personal IG: @alanafayy
Alana's Business IG: @absbyalana
Tyarra's IG: @tyarranelson
The Bodybuilding Dietitians IG: @thebodybuildingdietitians
Lawrence's IG: @general.muscle
Lawrence's Physiotherapy Contact: [email protected]
May 28, 2023
28 min

When it feels scary to jump, that is exactly when you jump. Today's episode is an interview with health and wellness creator, Noa Williams. Noa is well-known for her large following on her Instagram page "noashealthyeats" where she posts healthy recipes and promotes balance over restriction. Today's episode discusses finding a balanced approach to nutrition, improving your relationship with food, tips for creating a social media presence and how to turn content creation into a full-time job!
Noa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noashealthyeats/
Noa's TikTok: @cookingwithnoa
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Feb 20, 2022
42 min

Digestive health requires a multifaceted approach, and improving your gut health is not a one-size-fits-all approach. This episode features special guest, Crystal Austin from the IBS FODMAP Dietitian. We address IBS symptoms such as bloating, gas and pain as well as strategies to find symptom relief, pinpoint food triggers and improve gut health. We also discuss our own experiences with gut health issues past and present, and highlight the importance of promoting a healthy gut.
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Feb 13, 2022
27 min

Experiencing gym anxiety? You are not alone! Whether you are new to the gym or an experienced gym–goer, it is common to experience gym anxiety from time to time. In this episode we address our top tips for managing and overcoming gym anxiety.
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Feb 6, 2022
15 min

This episode touches on measuring progress and the various factors that contribute to weight fluctuations. Daily fluctuations are NORMAL, and scale weight should be used as data to obtain a long-term trend. We discuss the importance of having multiple means of assessing progress!
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Jan 30, 2022
17 min

In this episode, we interview Tyarra Nelson, who co-owns The Bodybuilding Dietitian's with her partner, Jack Radford-Smith. They are also the co-hosts of The Bodybuilding Dietitian's. You can tune into their podcast for insight into the bodybuilding lifestyle, their journeys on and off stage, evidence-based discussions on nutrition and exercise, as well as a range of guest interviews with professionals in the health and fitness industry!
We touch on all things nutrition and so much more!
Tyarra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyarranelson/
Tyarra's Services: https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingdietitians/
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Jan 23, 2022
59 min

In this episode, we interview Celeste Rains-Turk, who has her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health and specialises in helping women make peace with food, their body and their goals using psychology, personal development, mindfulness, and her signature PTG Process.
We touch on all things mindset, self-love, embracing every phase of your journey, being kind to yourself, how to overcome binge eating, and so much more!
Celeste's Instagram: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit
Celeste's Services: http://www.celestial.fit/
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Jan 16, 2022
44 min
