Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women
Broads is a fitness podcast for women hosted by Tara LaFerrara. It aims to empower women to feel strong, confident, and embrace their inner badassery. The show provides support and guidance for those seeking more in life and ready to pursue their goals.
Episodes
144: Why Being a “Perfectionist” With Fitness Is Making You Inconsistent with Jordan Syatt
You already know what to do. You know you should lift, you know you should walk, you know protein matters. The information was never the problem. So why do you keep falling off the second life gets busy, and why does it feel like the only thing standing between you and consistency is more discipline you cannot seem to build?
Here is the truth most women never hear: it was never just about discipl
143: Why Every Woman Needs a Goal That Makes Her Feel Alive Again
Somewhere in your mid-30s, training can quietly stop feeling like something you choose and start feeling like something you owe. The workouts are still happening, the effort is still there, but the spark that used to make movement feel exciting has gone missing, and most women have no idea how to get it back.
I dive deeper into this in this week's episode of Broads, where I take you behind the sc
142: How Active Women Are Accidentally Destroying Their Hair with Shandi Nichelle
You have been treating your hair the same way diet culture taught you to treat your body. Something feels off, so you add another product, another step, or another routine you saw online. And just like with food and fitness, more is almost never the answer.
Shandi Nichelle has been touching hair for 20 years and she has one question she asks every woman who sits in her chair. What are you using a
141: The Bikini Body Trap: Your Body Doesn't Have a Seasonal Deadline
If you grew up in the Pinterest and early Facebook era, you probably learned early that summer meant one thing: getting your body ready for it. It all starts with restrictive diets in April, punishing workouts, and a whole lot of self-criticism in front of the mirror.
Most millennial women never questioned it. It was just the 'norm' or what we thought we should look like.
The pressure to shrink
140: Bouncing Back Myth, Invisible Grief & Identity Shift of Badass Moms with Jenna Kennedy
The identity shift that comes with motherhood is one of the least talked about transitions a woman will ever go through. Research shows it rivals puberty and menopause in the scale of psychological and neurological change it triggers in a woman's brain and body.
For high-achieving women, that shift hits differently. The woman who built her entire sense of self around drive, accomplishment, and co
139: Training Through Your Cycle: The Smart Way to Stay Consistent
A 2025 study out of McMaster University found that your body builds muscle the same whether you're in your follicular phase or your luteal phase. Your muscles, it turns out, do not care what your cycle tracker says.
So why are so many women losing their consistency, skipping workouts, and rebuilding their entire program every week around an app? Because cycle syncing culture sold us a system that
138: Why Under-Eating Protein Is the Reason Your Body Isn't Changing with JJ Virgin
Your body will literally overeat to hunt for protein it is not getting. It is called the protein leverage hypothesis, and it means your hunger is not a willpower problem. It is a signal that something is missing.
So no, you are not broken. You are not lazy. Your body is doing exactly what it is designed to do when it is not getting what it needs. And nobody has been louder about that than JJ Virg
137: Stop Training to Shrink, Start Training for the Woman You'll Be at 70
Okay, real question: how do you want to feel at 70? Not look but feel. Because the second you start training through that lens, everything about fitness shifts, and suddenly the goal isn't a smaller body anymore. It's a body that actually works.
Here's the thing nobody in the fitness industry wants to say out loud: you were sold the wrong goal. For years! And if you've been working your ass off a
136: The Food-Emotion Connection & What Traps Set Us Up for Emotional Eating with Tricia Nelson
Did you know that emotional eating is one of the hardest types of addiction that’s difficult to overcome? Many women are unaware that they’re an emotional eater because we simply call it cravings or food noise when in reality, we are using food to numb the things out.
If food became a central part of your life to make you feel better but it is also starting to affect your health, derails your f
135: Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Your brain has two completely separate systems for knowing what to do and actually doing it, and no amount of motivation bridges that gap. The women who stay consistent aren't more disciplined than you. They just stopped relying on motivation and started building structure.
If you've ever crushed it at work, managed a full household, and still couldn't figure out why your fitness keeps falling ap
134: Hate Yourself Skinny or Love Yourself Healthy? Why Only One Actually Works with Gen Coco
The average woman in the United States attempts to lose weight at least five times per year. Most of those attempts follow the same pattern: cut calories as low as possible, add as much exercise as possible, push until burnout, and start over.
The pattern does not fail because of a lack of willpower. It fails because the strategy itself is not designed to build women to success.
We go deeper int
133. Q&A: Getting Strong in Your 40s With Protein Goals, Smarter Cardio, and Training Through Injury
Struggling with motivation, confused about how much cardio you need, or wondering if lifting weights will make you bulky? A lot of women are told the answer is more cardio, stricter dieting, and more discipline, but those are often the exact things keeping them stuck.
In this Broads episode, we talk about why motivation isn’t the thing that keeps you consistent, why protein is the nutrient most w
132. Broads Coaches: Why Women Were Never Meant to Stay Small
According to Journal of Clinical Medicine, roughly 62.3% of women report experiencing pain around the back or neck and limb areas.
Most of us have accepted the pain as a normal part of life that just happens in our thirties, what comes with having kids and part of aging.
Broads coaches have observed that that happens when women have been conditioned to stay small, move less, and treat their bod
131: Accessory Exercises That Fix Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Plateaus
You’re stuck at the same weight on your squat or bench, so you assume the answer is more reps, more volume, more grind. But piling on more work without fixing the weak link is exactly how you stay stuck.
In the latest episode of Broads, I break down why your core’s job isn’t crunches, why knees cave in your squat, and how Bulgarian split squats force your glutes to finally do their job.
And when
130: Build Strength Without Perfect Form or Fear of Getting Hurt - Dr. Susie Spirlock
You’ve been told perfect form prevents injury and rounding your back will ruin your spine. But what if the real problem isn’t the movement? What if it’s fear, outdated advice, and expecting your body to heal like it’s Amazon Prime two-day shipping?
We dive deeper into this in the latest episode of the Broads Podcast with strength coach Dr. Susie Spirlock.
We also chat about why “perfect form”
129. How Your Rest Periods Are Limiting Your Strength Gains
Rest periods are one of the most ignored parts of training, and they’re often the reason you’re exhausted but not actually getting stronger.
This episode of Broads is about removing the guesswork. We break down what rest periods do, why more sweat doesn’t equal better results, and how mismatching your rest to your goal can stall progress without you realizing it.
If your lifts feel inconsistent,
128: Finley Amato Funsten: How Chronic Under Eating Shapes Women’s Metabolism and Energy Recovery
A lot of women are stuck in a cycle of eating less, pushing harder, and starting over every Monday, only to feel more frustrated each time. The surprising part is that this isn’t a lack of discipline, but a predictable outcome of years of under-eating and following advice that was never built for women’s physiology.
We dive deeper into this in the Broads podcast with Finley. We talk about why inte
127: Tempo Training for Women Who Want More Strength Without Longer Workouts
Training harder and moving faster doesn’t automatically make you stronger, especially when your progress has stalled. For many women, the real issue is that reps are rushed, stimulus is cut short, and effort looks intense without actually driving adaptation.
We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads Podcast solo episode. We also chat about why slowing down builds more strength, why rushing rep
126: How to Build Muscle Fear of Getting Bulky or Food Guilt - Jessica Burke
Training starts to feel heavy when the goal is shrinking instead of becoming capable. What began as a viral moment around a meatball sub exposed something deeper: how diet culture, fear of “bulking,” and quiet food rules slowly erode confidence and self-trust long before real change has a chance to stick.
We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads Podcast with Jessica Burke. We also chat about
125: Q&A: Why HIIT Stops Working, Why It’s Harder to See Results After 30, Why You Need More Recovery & More
You’re training hard and pushing through, yet your energy is crashing and your body feels more resistant than ever. The problem isn’t effort, it’s that your body has outgrown the strategy you’re using.
In this Broads Q&A episode, I answer the questions you keep asking. We get into why HIIT is keeping you tired, sore, and wired, why training like you’re 25 while living like you’re 45 stops working,
124: How to Shape Exercise Habits Without More Motivation - Kasey Jo Orvidas
Consistency doesn’t fail because of bad programming or weak discipline. It breaks down when stress, fear of failure, and identity-level beliefs override decision-making before habits ever have a chance to form.
We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads episode with Kasey Jo Orvidas. We also chat about why identity drives exercise habits more than motivation, how stress shuts down self-control
123: Don't Do These 8 Things If You Want To Lose Your Holiday Weight
Trying to “undo December” with extreme dieting and nonstop cardio is one of the fastest ways to mess up your metabolism. Most women don’t realize those January quick fixes quietly spike cortisol, drain energy, and make fat loss harder instead of faster.
We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads episode. I get into the biggest post-holiday mistakes that look productive on the surface but actua
122: Dr. Tyna, ND, DC: GLP-1, Muscle, and the Real Drivers of Midlife Weight Gain
Midlife weight gain, burnout, and metabolic changes often get mislabeled as willpower issues. This episode challenges the oversimplified weight loss narrative and unpacks why many women feel blindsided by changes even when their habits stay solid.
We dive deeper into this in the Broads episode with Dr. Tyna Moore. We also chat about why GLP-1 was never meant to be a vanity weight loss tool, why m
121: A Q&A on Strength, Holiday Bloat, Time Off & Getting Back Without Spiraling
This episode is meant to feel like a warm hug.
If you’ve ever taken time off, felt bloated or low energy, and immediately thought you ruined your progress, this one is for you. After holidays, sickness or a break from routine, it’s easy to assume your body is working against you. Most of the time, what you’re feeling is just a normal response to change, not a setback.
In this solo Q&A, I’m answe
120: Dr Mariza Snyder: How Walking, Movement Snacks and Strength Support You in Midlife
Ever wondered why midlife starts to feel different even when your routine looks the same?
The shift can show up quietly. Your sleep changes, your patience feels thinner and your energy doesn’t land the way it used to. Half the time you can’t even explain what feels off.
In this episode I sat down with a women’s wellness expert to talk about what begins to change in perimenopause, why movement b
119: How to Stay Strong When the Holidays Mess With Your Routine
Have you ever felt your routine fall apart during the holidays and immediately assumed your progress was slipping? The mix of travel, heavier meals and unpredictable schedules can make your body feel different fast, but those shifts are not the setback your mind tells you they are.
In this episode we talk about how your strength responds during chaotic seasons, why momentum matters more than perf
118: Tayla Cannon: Overcoming Pain With Strength, Core & Hip Stability
Have you ever wondered why certain pains keep coming back no matter how much you stretch, rest or change your workouts? Sometimes the issue isn’t the pain itself, but the way your body is trying to move without enough support.
In this episode I sat down with a physiotherapist and rehab coach Tayla Cannon to talk about how strength and stability shift recurring aches, why hip control matters more
117: 10 Shifts for a Year That Didn’t Go as Planned
You might be ending the year thinking “this did not go how I hoped.” In this solo episode, I talk about the pressure that comes with the holiday countdown, the noise of everyone’s highlight reels, and the moment you realize your goals didn’t quite match the reality you lived.
We break down why not hitting your goals doesn’t mean you failed. More often, it points to the season you were in, what yo
116: McCall McPherson: Hashimoto’s, Weight, and What Your Labs Aren’t Telling You
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, lifting, eating clean, getting your sleep, but you’re still tired, foggy, and your body just won’t cooperate? Yeah, same.
In this episode of BROADS, I sit down with McCall McPherson, thyroid and hormone expert and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, to figure out why so many women feel “off” even when the labs say they’re fine.
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115: Beyond the Barbell: Overcoming Fear, Finding Confidence, and Feeling Strong
Ever wonder if you’re actually lifting heavy enough or just going through the motions?
In this episode of BROADS, I’m joined by my girl Emily (aka ATX Cake Bae and the marketing + ops queen behind Broads) for a raw, unfiltered fitness Q&A. We’re tackling the real questions you send me every week: how to build mind–muscle connection, how to stop second-guessing your workouts, and how to finally fe
114: Katie St. Clair on Strength Vs. Athleticism: How to Move Better, Not Just Lift Heavier
Ever wonder why you can lift heavy but still feel stiff and clunky? Why your body feels disconnected even though you're strong on paper?
In this episode of BROADS, I'm joined by Katie St. Clair, strength coach and founder of Empowered Performance, to talk about why strength and athleticism are not the same thing and how to train your body to move better, not just lift heavier.
We also dive into
113: How to Overcome Gym Intimidation (9 Ways to Walk In Like You Own the Place)
Scared to walk into the gym? Convinced everyone's staring at you? Worried you'll look clueless using equipment?
Let's be real: the gym can be intimidating as hell. But gym intimidation can't be the reason you skip your workout. You have goals to reach, strength to build, and confidence to build, and you're not going to get there by staying comfortable.
Today, I'm giving you 9 ways to overcome gy
112: Talia Koren: How to Navigate Fitness and Dating, Why Dating Apps Work + How to Approach Gym Crushes
Dating in 2025 feels broken. But what if the problem isn't the apps, your body, or the fact that no one talks to each other anymore. It's just that you're approaching it all wrong?
In this episode of BROADS, I'm joined by Talia Koren, host of Dating Intentionally, to talk about why dating apps actually work when you use them strategically and how to approach someone at the gym without making it w
111: Weight Loss vs. Body Recomp: Why the Scale is Lying to You
Think the number on the scale is the ultimate measure of success? That smaller is always better? That hitting your "goal weight" will finally make you feel confident? You've been sold a lie.
Today, I'm breaking down the 10 things you need to know about body recomposition so you can stop chasing the scale and start building the body you actually want. I'm also diving into why lifting heavy is non
110: Sadie Lincoln: Why “Brave Space” Training Changes Everything
Think fitness has to be all-or-nothing? That the only way to see results is to grind harder, sweat more, and push through pain? If you’ve ever felt stuck in the shame cycle of workouts that feel like punishment, this episode is going to flip the script.
In this episode, I’m joined by Sadie Lincoln, co-founder and CEO of Barre3, to talk about why the fitness industry has sold women on shame and “
109: Why Losing Weight Didn’t Fix Me (and What Did)
This one gets personal. I share my story, growing up praised for performance, losing my athletic identity, spiraling into restriction, bingeing, and running myself into the ground. A coach tells me to lose weight, shame follows, and I chase “smaller” at all costs. The shift starts with one yes: a park workout. From there, I rebuilt myself. HIIT opens the door to movement; strength training changes
108: Dr. Alyssa Olenick: The Real Truth About Hybrid Training
Think hybrid training is just for elite athletes or that cardio will kill your gains? Think again. If you've been stuck choosing between being strong OR having good cardio, this episode will change everything.
I'm back with Dr. Alyssa Olenick (Doc Lyss), exercise physiologist and hybrid training expert, to break down what hybrid training actually is, why the fitness industry loves to pit strength
107: Q&A: 7 Ways to Finally Stay Consistent (Even When Motivation Dies)
Let’s be real, if you’ve been training for months and you’re frustrated that nothing’s changing, it’s probably not your workout plan, your supplements, or even how hard you’re pushing.
The truth? It’s consistency.
And yeah, I know… not sexy. But it’s the one thing that actually moves the needle.
Today I’m breaking down the seven ways you can finally lock in your consistency so you can stop spi
106: Christina Chu: Busting Nutrition Myths for Real Results
Ever felt like carbs are the enemy or that protein is the only way to build muscle? You're not alone. If you've been drowning in diet advice or stuck in that “all-or-nothing” mindset, this episode is for you.
I sat down with Christina Chu, sports and performance dietitian, to debunk the myths around macronutrients, break down why balance is the key (not extremes), and show you how to fuel your bo
105: Running Trends vs. Smart Training, Fat Loss Myths + Workout Red Flags
Ever wonder if running more miles is actually helping you, or just beating up your body?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the latest running trends, from sprint squads to long-distance track groups, and sharing what actually helps women train smarter and avoid injuries.
I’ll walk you through the biggest red flags I see in workout programs, the most common fat loss myths that need to die alrea
104: Emily Duncan: Will Lifting Make You Bulky? Here's The Truth
Think sweating more = better results? Or that lifting will make you “too bulky”? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever felt like your body’s either “too much” or “not enough,” or struggled to balance training for aesthetics with training for strength, this episode is a must-listen.
I sat down with Emily Duncan, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and host of EmBody Radio, to talk about what women are really
103: Q&A: 8 Nutrition Myths You Need To Stop Believing (Like, Yesterday)
You asked, I answered. I put a question box on Instagram asking for the nutrition myths you keep hearing, and wow… some of them had me laughing, some had me shaking my head, and some absolutely needed to be set straight.
So in this BS-free episode, I’m breaking down eight popular nutrition myths and giving you the science (and the sass) so you know exactly what matters for your goals. From eating
102: Claire Ollila: What’s Keeping You From Regulating Your Nervous System
You’re not “too sensitive”, you’re dysregulated. And no, a 10-minute meditation won’t fix it.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, eating well, training hard, sleeping 8 hours, and still feel anxious, stuck, or like your body’s not responding… this episode is a must-listen.
I sat down with Claire Ollila, somatic breathwork facilitator and nervous system mentor, to talk about t
101: Q&A: Fitness Mistakes + If I Were Starting My Fitness Journey Today, I’d Do This Instead
If I could go back and start my fitness journey all over again? I’d do a lot less spinning my wheels, and a lot more of what actually works.
In this Q&A episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I’d do differently if I were starting from scratch today. No fake motivation. No shiny routines. Just the five shifts that would’ve saved me years of burnout, frustration, and wasted energy.
We’re talking ab
100: Alex Allen: Why Walking Counts as Exercise (And Other Fitness Lies You've Been Told)
Is walking actually exercise, or are we just lying to ourselves? This simple question has sparked heated debates across social media, but the truth might surprise you—and it could completely change how you approach your fitness journey.
In this episode of Broads, I sit down with Alex Allen, a strength training coach who's not afraid to challenge popular fitness trends. We dive into the dangerous m
99: My Real Thoughts on the Pilates Trend + What the Science Says
Think Pilates is the secret to a long, lean, sculpted body? Let’s talk about it.
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the Pilates hype, and telling you what’s actually happening behind those viral “Pilates body” transformations. We’re diving into what Pilates is great for, where it falls short, and why it might not be doing what you think it’s doing.
No hate, no fluff, just a real conversatio
98: Dr. Amy Killen: Why Your Doctor’s Failing You on Menopause (And How to Take Control)
Why are women constantly misdiagnosed and dismissed when they bring up perimenopausal symptoms to their doctors? The answer might shock you—and it's costing women their quality of life and long-term health.
In this episode of Broads, I talk with Dr. Amy Killen about the massive education gap in women's hormone health, why the medical establishment got scared of HRT in 2002, and what the latest re
97: Losing My Mom: Grief, Love, And The Messy Truth
This episode is different. It’s not about lifting heavier, chasing goals, or even finding motivation. It’s about grief—deep, human, life-altering grief.
A few weeks ago, I lost my mom unexpectedly. And in the middle of everything I’m feeling, I knew I wanted to sit down and share this… because we don’t talk about grief enough. We avoid it. We dance around it. But it’s one of the few things that ev
96: Josh Holland: Your Shoes Are Destroying Your Body (And Other Biohacking Truths)
You're not optimizing your health because you're starting in the wrong place. No, not because you need more supplements or fancier gadgets, but because you're ignoring the foundation that everything else builds on—your feet and connection to the earth.
In this episode of Broads, I talk with Josh Holland, biohacker and elite trainer, about why barefoot training isn't just a trend, what grounding a
95: Dr. Spencer Nadolsky: The Dark Side of Ozempic No One Talks About
You’re not losing fat because you’re doing it wrong. No, not because you’re lazy or lack willpower, but because the advice you’ve been fed is outdated, oversimplified, and straight-up wrong. Calorie deficits, cortisol fear, and overtraining? We’re done with that.
That’s why I sat down with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, board-certified obesity specialist and hormone expert, to break down what’s actually g
94: Angela Gargano: The Real Reason You’re Not Stronger Yet (It’s Not What You Think)
Feel like you're lifting heavy but still not getting stronger? You might be missing the real markers of strength—and Angela Gargano (former D1 gymnast and 4x American Ninja Warrior) joined me to set the record straight.
We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions women have about strength training, how to train through your cycle without burning out, and why confidence in the gym translates to
93: Q&A: Body Recomp, Progress Plateaus, Period Problems & Protein That Doesn’t Suck
Ever wonder if you’re actually overtraining… or just being dramatic? Or if your protein goals are realistic—or completely made up? In this solo episode, I’m answering all the juicy questions you sent in—and I’m not holding back.
We’re talking sore muscles, toe yoga (yes, really), my real-life workout split, how I handle cardio, and what to do when your period disappears but you still want to buil
92: Vanessa and Xander Marin: Your Sex Drive Isn’t Broken—You’re Just Burnt Out
Ever feel disconnected from your partner… but not sure how to fix it?
You’re not alone. Between mismatched desire, mental load, body image struggles, and awkward communication, intimacy often becomes one more thing on your to-do list, instead of a source of connection.
In this episode, I’m joined by Vanessa and Xander Marin—licensed sex therapist and bestselling author duo behind Sex Talks and t
91: 36 Lessons I’ve Learned in 36 Years
Ever feel like you should have it all figured out by now—but you secretly don’t? Same. In this episode, I’m celebrating 36 trips around the sun by sharing 36 lessons that have changed how I train, how I show up, and how I treat myself (inside and out).
We’re talking about the pressure to shrink yourself and be “less,” why discipline beats motivation every time, and how lifting weights transformed
90: Dr. Carrie Jones: Hormone Issues, Low Libido, Fatigue? Start Here
Ever been told your symptoms are “just stress” or “totally normal” while your body feels anything but normal? You’re not imagining it—and you deserve real answers.
In this episode, I’m joined by hormone health expert Dr. Carrie Jones, and we’re diving into the truth behind why so many women feel anxious, exhausted, inflamed, and out of sync—especially in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. If your labs are
89: Nutrition Q&A: Tracking, Protein Goals, Alcohol-Free Tips & Food Freedom
For years, I thought nutrition had to be all or nothing… you either perfectly tracked your food, followed a strict diet, or you were "failing." I spent so much time overthinking every meal, trying to find the “perfect” way to eat, only to end up feeling stressed, guilty, and frustrated.
I thought true health meant rigid rules, obsessive tracking, and pushing myself to stick to the latest diet tre
88: Jolene Brighten: Can’t Build Muscle? Always Tired? Check Your Hormones First
How many times have you been told your heavy periods, low libido, or mood swings are “just part of being a woman”? Or handed birth control as the only option, without anyone actually explaining why your body feels off?
If you’re nodding along, this episode is a must-listen. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Jolene Brighten—a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, menopause specialist, and author of
87: This Is What’s Really Stopping You From Your Bikini Body
For years, I thought I had to push myself to fit into this “summer body” ideal, sweating it out through restrictive diets and unrealistic fitness goals, only to feel like I was falling short. I kept repeating the cycle—working hard, but not seeing lasting results. I thought the key to being happy in my body was to lose weight fast and look a certain way for an event or season.
But the truth? It
86: Brianna Battles: Must Know Tips to Transform Your Body After Baby
Let’s be honest—how often do we think about how pregnancy and postpartum affect our training and recovery? For many women, this season of life brings unique challenges that aren't always addressed in mainstream fitness advice.
In today’s episode, Brianna Battles, founder of Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, joins me to discuss the importance of training during pregnancy and postpartum. We div
85: THIS Is What Birth Control Is Doing To Your Body…
Let’s be real—how often do you stop to think about how hormonal birth control affects your body, metabolism, and overall health? It’s something many women take without fully understanding the long-term impact.
In today’s episode, Lara Briden joins me to dive into the technical side of hormonal birth control and its effects on muscle growth, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic function. We’ll explo
84: THIS is Why You're Not Getting Stronger (And How to Fix It)
For years, I thought I was doing everything right, showing up, sweating it out, and doing all the workouts I saw online. But I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t actually getting stronger. Why my joints ached, why I felt stuck, or why my lifts weren’t going anywhere.
Turns out, I was making some of the most common fitness mistakes that women still make today.
From rushing through reps to skipping
83: Kaisa Keranen: Stop Chasing Aesthetics—Train for Strength & Watch What Happens
Let’s be real, how often do you actually warm up before a workout? Or focus on mobility? Or train for strength instead of just trying to change how your body looks?
If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sitting down with Kaisa Keranen, a coach, trainer, and movement expert who’s on a mission to change the way people think about fitness.
We’re covering why mobility i
82: Q&A: Overtraining, Strength Training, Fat Loss & More
For way too long, I thought training more meant training better. Six or seven days a week, sometimes twice a day, because if I wasn’t pushing my limits, was I even making progress?
I see this all the time now. People grinding through back-to-back workouts, ignoring the signals their bodies are screaming at them. Constant fatigue, stubborn plateaus, weird little injuries that just won’t go away. A
81: Eliisa Tennant: Tracking Beyond Calories - Inside the Science of the World's Most Accurate Nutrition App
Most nutrition apps give you inconsistent data that might be sabotaging your health goals without you even knowing it.
If you've ever been frustrated by duplicate food entries, inaccurate nutrition information, or apps that only track calories and macros while ignoring the micronutrients that truly impact your health, this episode will change how you approach nutrition tracking. In this episode o
80: Taryn Brumfitt: Breaking Free from Body Shame - How to be Truly Confident in Your Body
Most people are focusing on how their bodies look, not how they feel—and it's holding them back.
If you've ever declined an invitation because of how you felt about your body, avoided activities you love, or spent hours criticizing yourself in the mirror, this conversation is your wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement and Australian of t
79: Why the Scale is Lying to You (And What to Focus on Instead)
For way too many years, I let the number on the scale define me. I truly believed that if I could just make myself smaller, everything else in life would fall into place.
I remember sitting alone in my dorm room, heating up some bland, low-calorie frozen meal while my teammates ate together in the dining hall. I thought I was being “good.” I thought that eating less meant I was more disciplined,
78: Christina Chu: How to Eat for Strength, Recovery & Energy—Without Overthinking It
Most people are eating for weight loss, not performance—and it’s holding them back.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted during workouts, struggled to recover, or found yourself constantly craving snacks, your nutrition might not be keeping up with your training. In this episode, I sit down with Christina Chu, a board-certified sports dietitian, to break down how to fuel like an athlete (even if you don
77: What Intuitive Eating Actually Means + Why Social Media Gets It Wrong
Most people think intuitive eating is just eating whatever you want, whenever you want, but that’s not it at all.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what intuitive eating actually means, why it’s not just about cravings, and how to fuel your body without obsessing over calories or macros.
Spoiler: intuitive eating isn’t just “listening to your body” with no structure, because let’s be real, s
76: The PCOS Struggle is Real—Here’s What Actually Works
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, struggled with weight gain that doesn’t make sense, or been told that birth control is your only solution for PCOS—you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m joined by Tallene and Sirak, the duo behind PCOS Weight Loss, to break down what’s really happening in the body with PCOS, why so many women feel lost after their diagnosis, and how to take
75: The Supplement Industry Is Lying to You—Here’s the Truth
Let’s be real, most supplements are just expensive hype. The fitness industry is a billion-dollar machine built on flashy marketing, half-truths, and straight-up BS claims. So how do you know what actually works and what’s just draining your wallet?
In today's episode, I’m breaking it all down, the supplements that are a complete waste of money, the only two I actually stand by, and how to stop f
74: Hannah Eden : The Dark Side of Success: Why Reaching Your Goals Feels… Off
Ever set a massive goal, push yourself to the limit, and then suddenly feel… lost when it’s over? You’re not imagining it, the post-goal blues are real, and they can hit harder than you expect.
In this episode of the Broads Podcast, I sit down with Hannah Eden, fitness coach, entrepreneur, and all-around powerhouse, to talk about what really happens after you achieve something huge, like completi
73: Q&A: How to Build Up a Workout Routine, Supplements, Consistency Hacks and more!
Ever wonder if you’re actually doing too much at the gym, or not enough? What about how to bounce back after an injury without losing progress?
In this Q&A episode, I’m joined by my favorite hype girl, Emily, to tackle the fitness questions you’ve been asking non-stop. We’re breaking down how to build a workout routine that actually sticks (spoiler: perfection isn’t the goal), and the real deal ab
72: Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas: Why Motivation Isn’t Enough, and What Actually Works
Ever feel like you’re trapped in the cycle of "all or nothing" when it comes to your health and fitness? What if there was a way to break free from that mindset and make progress without perfection?
In today’s episode of The Tara Talk Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, a mindset expert with a PhD in Psychology and a passion for helping people create lasting, meaningful change. We dive
71: No Alcohol for 30 Days? Here’s Why You Should Consider It + What Happened When I Ditched It
We all know that weekend margaritas and post-workout brunches can feel like part of the fun—but what if they’re secretly sabotaging your progress?
In this episode, I’m breaking down how even "casual" drinks can impact everything from your sleep to your strength. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up groggy or feel like your workouts aren’t translating into gains, this conversation is for you.
70: 5 Steps to Reset After Holiday Weight Gain
Let’s be real—holiday food hits different, and sometimes, so does the aftermath. But guess what? You don’t need a juice cleanse or punishing workouts to feel like yourself again. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to reset without falling into the all-or-nothing cycle (because that mindset? It’s not the vibe).
We’re talking smart strength training (yes, three to four days is enough), the power
69: Why More Cardio Won't Help You Lose Weight (and What to Do Instead)
Do you feel like you're spending countless hours on the treadmill or bike, but not seeing the results you want? In this Tara Talk podcast episode, I dive into a crucial question: Is more cardio the answer to achieving your dream body?
I discuss why your body adapts to cardio over time, making it less effective for fat loss, and how excessive cardio can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolism.
68: Recovery Secrets: Your Guide to Rest Days, Creatine, and Deload Weeks
Are you like I used to be, hitting the gym relentlessly day after day? Looking back, not taking enough rest days in my younger years is one of my biggest fitness regrets. That’s why, in this episode of Tara Talk, I share how smart recovery through mobility work, stretching, and gentle movement actually improves your results.
I also break down everything you need to know about strategic deload we
67: How to Avoid the 10 Biggest Resolution Mistakes in 2025
Are you tired of setting the same old New Year's resolutions only to find yourself back at square one by February? You're not alone. So many of us struggle to stay on track with our fitness goals, but it doesn't have to be that way.
In this episode of the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the 10 most common mistakes people make when trying to stick to their New Year's fitness resolutions. I also sha
66: Memories over Macros: 8 Tips for Body Image Confidence During the Holidays
Do you find yourself stressing over your body image as the holiday season approaches? If so, you're definitely not alone. In this episode on the Tara Talk podcast, I dive into the sensitive topic of body image and how it can affect us during the holiday season. With all the social gatherings, photos, and potential overindulgences, it's easy to feel self-conscious or guilty about our appearance and
65: Cori Lefkowith: How to Optimize Your Metabolism at Any Age (It’s never too late!)
Is a slowing metabolism just an inevitable part of aging? This is exactly what fitness expert Cori Lefkowith and I discuss in this episode of Tara Talk.
If you’re nervous that your metabolism is doomed by 40, listen in as we dive into common myths about metabolism and aging, revealing the truth behind why so many of us struggle to stay fit as we get older. We also discuss the key factors that
