It’s January. Social media’s either screaming “new year, new you” or quietly rotting under beige motivation quotes. So this week’s Dare is simple, powerful, and wildly underused:

Tell your story. And actually share it.

In this short Dare Day episode, Michelle challenges you to stop assuming you’re “boring” and start recognising that your life has a plot — twists, turns, chaos, survival, growth. All of it counts.

Because here’s the thing:

Every woman who says “I don’t really have a story”… absolutely does.

• Why so many capable, interesting women think they don’t have a story (spoiler: confidence lies to us)
• How to map your life like a film plot — setup, conflict, resolution (and the messy bits in between)
• A simple storytelling exercise using a blank sheet of paper and a rollercoaster line
• Why sharing your story creates real connection, not surface-level engagement
• How journaling and reflection help your brain recognise progress (yes, science backs this up)
• Why vulnerability online isn’t about oversharing — it’s about being human

👉 Write your story.

👉 Choose a chapter — not your whole autobiography.

👉 Share it somewhere public: Instagram, TikTok, a blog, or plain old words on a screen.

Photos optional. Polish optional. Perfection absolutely not required.

When you share your story:

• Other people feel less alone
• You see how much you’ve actually survived and achieved
• You stop underestimating yourself (which is long overdue)

And yes — people will say:

“I didn’t know that.”

“Same.”

“That really hit home.”

That’s the point.

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Michelle will be back Monday with another cracking guest episode — because this podcast doesn’t do

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Becca Worgan is back on the pod — World’s Strongest Natural Woman (2023), now fully qualified physio, coach, business builder… and still the kind of woman who’ll casually admit she needs hypnotherapy to deadlift again. (Relatable. Terrifying. Iconic.)

This episode is a proper catch-up: injury reality checks, the difference between “sending it” and being reckless, why strength training is basically adult life insurance, and how your brain can literally create pain before you even touch the bar.

0:00 – Becca’s back: natural Worlds winner, and the 2024 comp chaos that nearly broke her

1:10 – Pulling out of Worlds: “I’m not enjoying this… so why am I here?”

4:10 – “Fun comps” vs “I’m here to win”: how the competitive fire comes back without self-destruction

6:10 – The sport is growing fast: bigger athlete pools, higher standards, harder pathway

8:05 – The weird culture around being natural (and why it shouldn’t be “uncool” to be clean)

15:10 – Strength training for normal women: mood, bones, confidence, daily-life strength (yes, even for picking up chunky babies)

22:35 – Fear in lifting: learning how to fail safely + Becca’s deadlift panic spiral

24:55 – Hypnotherapy: the brain pain loop, rewiring fear, and why it actually worked

41:20 – Boundaries + people pleasing: “If I don’t enjoy it, why am I doing it?”

46:05 – New priorities at 30: athlete identity takes a back seat to business, family, and sanity

58:10 – Becca’s message to women: it’s never too late to start — and you’re not going to get bulky (she’s tried)

• Quitting isn’t weakness. Sometimes pulling out is the most elite decision you can make.
• “Not enjoying it” is data. If your body and brain are screaming, maybe stop calling it discipline and start calling it a warning light.
• Strength training isn’t a “gym girl” hobby — it’s basic life maintenance. Better mood, stronger bones, more confidence, more independence.
• Your brain can create pain before the lift even happens. Fear + previous injury = your nervous system pre-loading the panic.
• Learning to fail safely reduces fear fast. Confidence isn’t “I’ll never fail.” It’s “I know what to do if I do.”
• Boundaries are built through regret (unfortunately). Becca’s learning to say no before she burns herself into the ground.
• You’re not too late. The only “too late” is waiting until life forces you to start.

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Thursday Dare Day – January Reset Edition

January has a reputation problem.

Cold. Dark. Everyone suddenly a productivity expert with a colour-coded planner and unrealistic goals.

If you’re already feeling behind — this episode is your permission slip to stop flogging yourself.

In this Dare Day episode of the She Who Dares Wins Podcast, Michelle shares a gentler, smarter way to move through January — without burning out by February (again).

Drawing on lessons from her years working in construction, Michelle reframes January as a transition month, not a launch pad for pressure and perfection.

• Why big goal-setting in January can actually backfire
• The case for easing into the year instead of going “hell for leather”
• How nature, seasons, and construction sites all agree: slow is sensible
• Why focusing inward (not outward) sets you up better for the year ahead
• The value of reflecting on last year — without turning it into a self-criticism exercise
• How walking, journaling, reading, and getting outside can genuinely shift your headspace
• Why stepping back from social media in January might save your sanity

1. Go for a walk every day — 2 minutes or 2 hours, no phone, no pressure
2. Write a few lines in a journal daily — no structure, no goals, just honesty
3. Read one book that inspires you — self-help, story, or anything that feeds your brain

And the big one Michelle wants you to hear:

Be kinder to yourself. With your thoughts. With your expectations. With your pace.

January doesn’t need fixing.

You don’t need fixing either.

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🎧 New episodes every Monday + Dare Day every Thursday

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No pressure. Just progress — the sustainable kind.

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