This episode Emma and Laura sit down to speak about progress, how to track it and making sure you don't miss the progress you can't see.

This episode is for anyone wondering if what they're doing is actually working, especially when the scales aren't moving the way they hoped.

• Why week five is the perfect time to start tracking your progress properly, and how to use a progress card
• The many forms progress actually takes, from lifting heavier, to better mobility or recovering quicker
• How improvements in mood, energy, sleep, and stress management are just as meaningful as physical changes
• Why your brain defaults to the negative, and the simple habits that help you see how far you've really come
• The coaches' biggest takeaway from six weeks

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Started your 6 weeks full of energy and excitement, only to find yourself losing steam a few weeks in? This episode is for you.

We're joined by Coach Chloe to talk honestly about why motivation naturally dips, why that's completely normal, and most importantly, what you can actually do about it.

Whether you're in the middle of your six weeks, struggling to stay consistent, or just trying to build a healthier lifestyle for the long term, this conversation will leave you feeling understood and re-energised.

In this episode we cover:

• Why motivation tends to dip around weeks three and four and why that's not a failure
• The "minimum baseline" approach and why it's your secret weapon on tough days
• How to reframe your goals beyond weight loss to find deeper, lasting motivation
• The power of scheduling your sessions
• How to let go of the shame and all-or-nothing thinking that holds so many of us back
• Why reaching out to your coach when motivation is low is always the right move

If anything in this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a message and let us know how you're getting on.

In this episode we’re joined by Dr Amy Lewis, GP & menopause specialist.

We cover everything from perimenopause, menopause, hormones, and what women actually need to know when it comes to training, health and feeling like themselves again.

We talk about training through perimenopause, how and when to get support, managing symptoms and how the right support can make a huge difference to energy, strength and quality of life.

In today’s episode we cover:

• Signs and symptoms of perimenopause
• Hormones, recovery and training tolerance
• HRT myths and facts
• Sleep, mood and energy changes
• Training for health, strength and longevity in midlife

A really useful listen for any woman who wants clear, evidence-based information without the noise of social media and sound advice.