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The Health HunsEp.15 Fat Kid Trauma, Boxwave, and PE nightmaresRemember lining up in the school hall to be weighed in front of everyone? Or being forced to wear those ridiculous PE knickers while attempting gymnastics? The humiliation of childhood PE classes is something many of us carry well into adulthood—often manifesting as a complicated relationship with exercise and our bodies.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, we unpack what it truly means to grow up as "the fat kid" and how these formative experiences shape our relationship with fitness for decades to come. We share personal stories of family members commenting on our weight, the mortification of...
2025-09-0551 minThe Health Hunsminisode #2 - How we are preparing for our next 10kRunning a 10K doesn't have to be a high-pressure experience. Our candid conversation about Run Norwich preparation reveals the laid-back yet effective approach two everyday runners are taking toward this popular city event.We dive into our training strategies – from multiple weekly runs and strength training to the dreaded hill work. While one of us focuses on building endurance through varied workouts, the other emphasizes practical considerations like testing race-day clothing and maintaining proper hydration. The refreshing "no worries" mindset emerges as perhaps the most valuable training tool, with both of us acknowledging that walking sections is pe...
2025-08-2206 minThe Health HunsEp.14 Grifters and Jaffa CakesFollow us on IG : @thehealthhunspodScrolling through social media, you've likely encountered them – charismatic personalities making bold health claims, promising miraculous results, and denouncing mainstream advice. Welcome to the world of health and fitness grifters.These modern snake oil salesmen have mastered the art of capturing attention in our short-form content world. They make outrageous claims about diet and exercise, often promoting extreme protocols while conveniently selling solutions to problems they've convinced you that you have. From the Liver King's raw organ meat diet (while secretly spending $11,000 monthly on steroids) to influencers fi...
2025-08-1554 minThe Health HunsEP.13 Breaking Down Sexism in Health and Fitness: From Lionesses to Lifting WeightsSexism in the health and fitness industry creates significant barriers, particularly for women, manifesting in everything from marketing language to funding disparities and objectification in gym spaces. We explore how these systemic issues affect participation and achievement in fitness, and what changes are needed to create more inclusive environments.• Fitness marketing uses dramatically different language for men ("beast mode," "dominate") versus women ("tone up," "slim down")• Women athletes and those who train intensely are often unfairly labeled as having disordered behaviours• Women's sports receive significantly less funding - female footballers earn 90% less than male counterparts•...
2025-08-0857 minThe Health HunsEP.12 Q&A Listener SpecialWe explore the messy side of health and fitness, addressing listener questions with honesty, humor, and practical wisdom to help you feel less alone in your journey.• Health and fitness as a lifelong journey rather than an "on or off" approach• Women's health myths versus reality and the lack of research in this area• Practical strategies for managing calf pain while running• How to mentally handle weight gain without self-sabotage• Finding the right balance between having quality fitness gear versus essentials• Realistic expectations for progress when starting out at the gym• Building fitne...
2025-08-011h 05The Health HunsEP.11: SLEEP, REST, RECOVEREver felt guilty for taking a rest day? You're not alone. Sleep, rest, and recovery might not be the sexiest topics in fitness, but they're the secret weapons that can transform your health journey.We dive into the science of sleep cycles and why waking up naturally feels so different from that jarring alarm sound. Understanding your own sleep patterns could be the game-changer your body's been craving. Did you know sleep debt accumulates over time, potentially leading to serious health consequences? Or that shift workers have higher rates of metabolic disorders not because of diet, but...
2025-07-2549 min2025-07-1809 minThe Health HunsEP.10 Body Image: The Messy Truth About How We See OurselvesIf you enjoyed this episode please share, rate, and review! Follow us on IG @thehealthhunspodThe mirror doesn't lie—but our perception certainly can. In this raw, unfiltered conversation about body image, we peel back the layers of how we see ourselves and why that vision is so often distorted by external forces.From our earliest memories of being called "piglet" or feeling out of place in gymnastics leotards, we share our personal journeys with body image and the complicated emotions that persist even after significant weight loss. That crushing rea...
2025-07-111h 00The Health HunsEP.9 Soak Your Beans and Empty Your Wallet: The Wellness GriftShare this episode and tag us!! Even if you didn’t like it! @thehealthhunspodWellness sounds like it should be a universally good thing, right? Who wouldn't want to be "well"? Yet beneath the serene Instagram aesthetics and expensive product lines lies a troubling reality that we're diving into headfirst.This episode unravels how the wellness industry has essentially rebranded toxic diet culture with a fresh coat of paint and a significantly higher price tag. What began as perhaps genuine interest in holistic wellbeing has transformed into a multi-billion pound machine that cr...
2025-07-0350 minThe Health HunsEP.8 Nutrition Myths: The Truth Beyond the TrendsEver wondered why nutrition advice feels like it's constantly contradicting itself? In this refreshingly honest discussion, we cut through the noise surrounding what we eat, exposing how the same basic principles of nutrition have been endlessly repackaged and complicated by the wellness industry.We tackle the simplicity that's been lost in modern nutrition discourse by highlighting an eye-opening truth: most seven-year-olds can tell you the basics of healthy eating better than adults confused by trending diets and Instagram nutritionists. This childlike wisdom—eat your vegetables, enjoy treats sometimes, have a bit of everything—remains the foundation of sens...
2025-06-271h 08The Health HunsEP.7 Do You Really Need That Running Vest?Ever stared at a cupboard full of abandoned fitness gear and wondered where you went wrong? You're not alone. The UK fitness industry is booming at £5.7 billion annually, despite economic challenges. But how much of that spending translates to actual progress, and how much collects dust in our homes?Between us, we represent opposite ends of the fitness spending spectrum – one cautious with purchases, the other more experimental. This contrast allows us to explore the psychology behind fitness consumerism with both skepticism and firsthand experience. Why do we convince ourselves that a new gadget or supplement will tra...
2025-06-2047 minThe Health HunsEP.6 COUCH TO 5KFIND US ON:IG: @thehealthhunspodGMAIL: thehealthhuns@gmail.comRemember that first moment when you realized you could run without stopping for 20 minutes? That initial sense of accomplishment is something we all treasure as runners. Whether you're contemplating your first steps off the couch or already have several races under your belt, this episode celebrates the journey of becoming a runner.We dive deep into the democratization of running and how programs like Couch to 5K have transformed it...
2025-06-1346 minThe Health HunsEP.5 GYM FEARWe tackle the common fears and anxieties people face at the gym, from intimidating environments to uncomfortable interactions, and how to overcome them with practical advice and real-life examples.• Gym fear often stems from feeling judged or that you don't "belong" in that space• Most gym-goers are actually regular people, not the ultra-fit "gym bros" we imagine• What to wear to the gym can be a significant source of anxiety, particularly for women• Personal space issues and unwanted interactions can make people feel uncomfortable• Finding the right personal trainer can transform your gym experience...
2025-06-1344 minThe Health HunsEP.3 COMPARISON-THE THIEF OF PROGRESSFollow us on Instagram!@thehealthhunspodWhat happens when we constantly measure ourselves against others? In this deeply personal conversation, we unpack the psychological impact of comparison and how it can derail even our best health intentions.We've all been there - scrolling through social media only to feel utterly inadequate compared to the perfectly curated fitness journeys we see online. But what's really happening when we compare ourselves to others, and how does it affect our progress? Together we explore this universal struggle, sharing our own vulnerabilities around comparison in...
2025-06-0640 minThe Health HunsEP.4 WEIGHT-LOSS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLYFor support head to https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/The conversation around weight loss can feel like navigating a minefield – fraught with judgment, toxic messaging, and shame. We kick off this raw, honest episode with a content warning because we know these topics touch deep nerves for many. Weight loss, dieting, and body image sit at the intersection of health, identity, and societal pressure – and we're diving straight into the messy truth of it all. Drawing from vastly different experiences but arriving at surprisingly similar viewpoints, we unpack our personal journeys through diet c...
2025-06-0649 minThe Health HunsE.p 2 Finding Your ThingWhat if the perfect workout for you isn't what everyone else is doing? What if your fitness journey looks completely different from the Instagram-perfect version we're shown daily?In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of "finding your thing" - that sweet spot where exercise becomes something you genuinely look forward to rather than dread. Both of us share our personal fitness evolutions, from Amber's body pump obsession (until a shoulder injury forced her to explore alternatives) to Rhi's weightlifting passion and our mutual surprising love for running that developed later in life....
2025-05-3043 minThe Health HunsEp.1 Who are we?Share your tea, tales and health and fitness fails with us!Instagram @thehealthhunspodGmail: thehealthhunspod@gmail.com
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