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The New You Podcast With Sara HarkinDoing The Work Vs Wanting The OutcomeSo many women say they want the change — the strength, the confidence, the peace, the energy, the version of themselves they know is possible — but when it comes to doing the work, something collapses. Not because they’re weak. Not because they “lack willpower.” But because they’ve trained themselves to chase outcomes instead of building the identity that can hold those outcomes.In this episode, we get honest about the gap between the life you say you want and the life your daily actions are building. We talk about the lies we tell ourselves to avoid discomfort...
2025-12-0519 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinWhy Your Brain Feels So Loud – the Modern Woman’s Overloaded Nervous SystemIf your brain feels loud lately - not just busy, but loud - this episode will feel like someone finally put words to what you’ve been carrying.In this deep, steady, truth-telling conversation, Sara Harkin breaks down why so many modern women feel mentally overloaded, anxious in their bodies, and unable to switch their minds off… even when they’re exhausted. This isn’t “you’re stressed, go relax” advice. This is the real psychology, the real hormone shifts, and the real emotional load women live under every single day.You’ll learn: • w...
2025-11-1418 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Truth About "Not Having Time To Eat"Ever found yourself eating toast over the sink at 9pm, calling it dinner after a day of running around? You’re not alone, and it’s not a willpower problem. In this episode, I dive into the hidden cost of “not having time to eat” and why so many women are normalising under-fuelling, skipping meals, and running on fumes. I share Lisa’s story, a busy mum and business owner who thought she had a willpower problem, but really had an energy problem, and how common this pattern is for women juggling careers, kids, and everything i...
2025-09-2618 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinWhen Healthy Eating Becomes Just Another Thing to Feel Guilty AboutYou’re trying to eat better. To look after yourself.But instead of feeling empowered, you feel judged, from others and sometimes, from yourself. Is it clean enough? Am I trying too hard? Not hard enough?What used to feel like self-care now feels like pressure… and guilt.In this episode, we unpack how “healthy eating” became tangled up in diet culture, social pressure, and perfectionism—and why so many women feel like they’re failing no matter what’s on their plate.You’ll learn how to spot the subtle guilt...
2025-09-1219 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Real Reason You Aren't Where You Want To Be YetHow many times have you delayed your goals because you were “waiting for the right time”?Maybe it was starting a fitness journey.Maybe it was launching a business idea.Maybe it was putting yourself forward for an opportunity.And maybe… you’re still waiting.In this week’s episode, I break down why perfectionism and the “fresh start” trap are silently keeping you stuck — and how to break free before another year slips by.🎧 Listen now: Why Waiting to Get It Perfect Is Wasting Your Life
2025-08-1530 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinLifting Weights - Everything You Need To KnowMost women are sold fluff, fads, and “toning” classes, and it’s keeping them weak, frustrated, and stuck.In this episode, I’m giving you the real crash course in training that will change your body, your mind, and your life. You’ll learn why lifting weights is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health, why full-body workouts beat “leg day” every time, how to train optimally - and safely, how to choose the right weights, and why cardio is essential — not the enemy. We’ll cut through the fear-based nonsens...
2025-08-1140 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinWhen Perfect Isn’t Possible - Why High-Performing Women Struggle With ConsistencyIf you're the kind of woman who gets sh*t done, at work, at home, in every corner of your life - but still finds yourself struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness, this one’s for you.In this episode, we’re unpacking The High Achiever’s Dilemma - why women who are competent, capable, and successful often fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to their body. You’ll learn why perfection is keeping you stuck, how emotional wiring from years of pressure and performance sabotages your progress, and what...
2025-07-3121 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinStop Waiting For Life to “Calm Down” - The Myth of “Balance” is Stealing Your MomentumStop Waiting for Life to Calm Down: The Myth of BalanceYou’ve been told you need more balance - but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, I’m calling out the lie that modern women have been sold about “doing it all,” and why the constant chase for balance is actually causing more guilt, procrastination, and burnout. You’ll learn why balance isn’t the goal, why messiness is inevitable, and what to focus on instead if you want to live a life that feels aligned, energi...
2025-07-1821 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinAnxiety Is Not Your Identity: Reclaiming Control in an Overwhelming WorldAnxiety Isn’t Who You Are: Reclaiming Control in a World That Overwhelms YouIn this episode, Sara opens up about her personal journey with anxiety—what it used to feel like, how it ruled her life, and what changed. This isn’t a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-care. It’s a real talk about identity, overstimulation, and the pressure modern women face to hold it all together while burning out silently.If you’ve ever said “I’m just an anxious person,” this one’s for you. Because maybe… you’re not. Maybe you’re j...
2025-07-1142 minThe New You Podcast With Sara Harkin“I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore” - Reclaiming Your IdentityYou’re doing everything you’re supposed to.Holding it all together.Showing up.Keeping things running.But inside? You feel flat.Disconnected. Like you’re just going through the motions.You look in the mirror and think: “I don’t feel like me anymore.”If that hits home — this episode is for you.We’re talking:What identity loss really feels like (and why it’s so common)How your roles, your body, and your voice can slowly fade wit...
2025-06-2316 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinShould You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle?🎙️ Should You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle?You’ve seen the charts, the TikToks, the well-meaning infographics: “Lift heavy in the follicular phase, slow it down in the luteal phase, avoid carbs here, add calories there...”Cycle syncing has become the new buzzword in women’s fitness, but does it actually help? Or is it just another way women are being told to fear their own hormones?In this episode, I break down what the research really says about training across your menstrual cycle, including the truth about strength, cravings, fatigue, and...
2025-06-1326 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Lie of ‘Being Good’ With Food: Why Morality Has No Place in Your MealsIf you’ve ever said “I was good this week” or felt guilty after a weekend of eating out, this episode is for you.We’re unpacking the toxic language so many women use around food — and the hidden damage it causes. Because labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” based on what you ate doesn’t just affect your diet… It impacts your self-worth, your mood, and your ability to feel in control.In this episode, we cover:Where this ‘good vs bad’ food mindset comes fromWhy it leads to guilt, bingeing, and all-or...
2025-06-0633 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinYou’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet - Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved?You’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet – Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved? You’ve cut the crap. Swapped your snacks for healthy options. Cooking at home more. Maybe even training and walking more too. So why does the scale refuse to budge - or worse - creep up?In this episode, Sara breaks down exactly why eating better doesn’t always lead to fat loss, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. You’ll learn the hidden mistakes that sabotage progress, the real difference between eating for health vs. eating for fat loss, and what act...
2025-05-3019 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinWhen Progress Isn’t Enough: Why You Still Struggle with Body ImageIn this episode, we’re diving deep into a struggle so many women face silently - even while making visible progress: the disconnect between how you feel and what you see. If you’ve lost weight, built strength, started eating better, and still find yourself picking apart your body in the mirror, this one’s for you.We unpack where this chronic self-criticism comes from, how body image is shaped by decades of societal pressure, and why the scale and photos can’t heal the internal beliefs we’ve carried for years. You’ll learn practical too...
2025-05-2222 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinIt's Not You - It's The InternetFeeling overwhelmed by fitness advice online? You’re not alone. In this episode, we unpack why so many women feel stuck, confused, and frustrated despite their best efforts - and why it’s not your fault. From self-proclaimed hormone “experts” to misleading influencers and viral fitness trends, the internet is flooded with noise that makes finding an actual solution feel impossible. You’ll learn how to cut through the chaos, what real change actually takes, and how to protect your mindset (and results) by cleaning up your digital inputs. If you're tired of trying everything and gettin...
2025-05-1618 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Cost of Inaction - The Longer You Wait, The Heavier The CostWhat’s the real cost of staying the same? In this short but powerful episode, we break down why inaction isn’t neutral — it’s a decision with consequences. From energy and confidence to long-term health and quality of life, you'll learn how staying in your comfort zone can slowly chip away at the future you actually want. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to change, this is your wake-up call.
2025-05-0206 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinMrs. Perfect: How Perfectionism Keeps You Stuck, Stressed, and Playing SmallMrs. Perfect is holding you back.If you’ve ever felt like you have to do everything right to make progress – read this twice.You don’t need another 6-week challenge. You don’t need to start over on Monday. You don’t need to be more “motivated.”You need to break free from perfectionism.Because underneath the high standards and all-or-nothing mindset is a fear of failure, a fear of judgement, and a fear of not being good enough. But here’s the truth: the women who win...
2025-03-2835 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinHandling Criticism Like a Boss: How to Stop Taking Feedback PersonallyStruggle with criticism? Here’s how to stop taking feedback personally & use it to level up.Most people let feedback—especially the negative kind—knock them down. But here’s the truth: feedback isn’t fact. What people say about you says more about them than it does about you.Ps. If you'd like help on your own journey - click below:https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/
2025-03-0427 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Truth About Putting Yourself Last (And Why It's Costing You More Than You Think...)In this week's episode, I dive deep into the truth about "putting yourself last" - something we can all be guilty of as busy women.However, there's a cost that comes with doing that, and in the long run - it's simply not worth it. If you need help getting started on your own journey, click the link below:https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/
2025-02-2030 min2025-01-2425 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinSleep and Fat Loss: The Missing Link to Feeling IncredibleOn today's episode - we go on a deep dive into an often overlooked & taken for granted element of any health & fitness journey - sleep. If you need help on your own journey, you can head to https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/ for an overview of how my private coaching program the New You Project works
2025-01-0931 min2024-12-1806 min2024-12-0506 min2024-11-1515 min2024-11-0421 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinOptimising Health Around MenopauseA deep dive into menopause - and steps that can be put in place to take control of your health & wellbeing at any stage of menopauseFor free resources, or to apply for our private coaching, head to saraharkinfitness.com
2024-10-1818 min2024-10-1111 min2024-10-0420 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinYour Environment Determines Your ResultsIf this episode has resonated with you and you'd like our help on your own journey, please reach out by clicking the link below, give us as much information as you can, and we'll be in touchhttps://synergycoaching.online/get-started
2024-09-2516 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Power Of Extreme OwnershipIn this week's episode, we dive deep into the topic of extreme ownership, and how you can take control of your life by eliminating blame and embracing responsibility for everything that comes your way
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Radio Nostalgian vieraatPate Mustajärvi Arttu Harkin ja Sara Honkavaaran vieraanaPate Mustajärvi kertoo, mikä on tehnyt tästä kesästä poikkeuksellisen ja miten se on vaikuttanut häneen. Lisäksi studiossa puhutaan muun muassa moottoripyöräilystä ja työnteosta.
2024-08-1909 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinAddressing "Fit Shaming" as a Women's Health CoachIn today's podcast, I'm diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: Fit Shaming. As a women's health coach, I've witnessed firsthand the pervasive culture of judgment and criticism surrounding women's bodies and fitness journeys. Join me as I share my personal thoughts, experiences, and insights on fit shaming. From unrealistic beauty standards to the subtle (and not-so-subtle) comments we receive, I'll explore the various forms fit shaming can take and its detrimental effects on mental and physical well-being.This video isn't just about highlighting the problem; it's also about empowering ourselves and e...
2024-08-1617 min2024-08-1319 min2024-08-0222 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinI ALWAYS Train on Holidays - Here's Why...I always get asked - "Sara, you're on holiday, would you not just take a day off?"And the answer is - no, I don't. Same way I don't take a break from brushing my teethEverywhere I go, I'll stay on top of nutrition & training - but not for the reasons you might thinkListen for an insight into how you can feel your best on holidays this Summer too
2024-07-0514 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe Problem With "Consistency"Every week, I'll speak to women who tell me that they know what their problem is - they struggle with consistencyAnd they just can't find the "willpower" or "motivation" to be consistentHowever - what if the problem lies within what you're actually trying to be consistent with?If the route forward isn't the correct one - trying to be consistent will always be an uphill battleIf you need help with your own journey, head to https://synergycoaching.online/get-started
2024-06-2110 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinFinding Your Path | Are you moving closer to - or further away from your goals?What you do on a day to day, or week to week basis, is either bringing you closer to - or further away from - the goals that you've gotAnd diving into what those habits and behaviours are can be a very revealing insight into the trajectory you're currently on Listen and find out what path you're on right now, and if you need help, head to https://synergycoaching.online/get-started and lets talk about YOUR journey
2024-06-1407 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinTall Poppy Syndrome - How to Handle CriticismHave you ever noticed that when you start to excel at something, whether that's your career, your fitness goals, your relationship - whatever it may be for you, there'll always be people who'll make some kind of negative remark, even if what you're doing has nothing to do with them?Tall Poppy Syndrome is when people are resented, disliked, criticised or "cut down" because of their achievements, and if you're not strong enough to recognise it for what it is and tune out - it can keep you stuck in the very situation you're trying to break...
2024-06-0716 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinDoes Weighing Less Equate to Happiness?Is weight loss really all you're striving for? Or what's the deeper reason behind your journey?Let's dive into focusing on the scale today, and the many other metrics that exist to track and assess your progressIf you need help on your own journey, click the link below to apply for Private Coaching on our New You Project program.https://synergycoaching.online/get-started
2024-05-3116 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinThe "Motivation" MythIf you're constantly hoping that one day, a magical "motivation fairy" is going to come knocking at your door, and suddenly your life will fall into place - think againIn this episode, I take you through a practical session that I shared with my clients to allow you to break away from feeling like you have to rely on feeling "motivated" to take control of your life Follow along with the steps I walk through - or just listen and think it over - but either way, I hope this flicks the switch for y...
2024-05-2425 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinTaking The Leap - A Step By Step Guide On Making a ChangeWithout change - nothing changesSo many of us stay in the "comfort" of our current circumstances that aren't serving us, and aren't bringing us any closer to our goals - simply because the thought of change is scaryListen to this step by step guide on how you can identify exactly what you want to change in your life right now - and walk away with the action steps on what to do about it
2024-05-2007 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinUncovering The REAL Reason You Want To ChangeIn this episode, I go on a deep dive into the underlying driving force that when unlocked - will give you all the long term motivation you need to completely change your life. No more fad diets, no more quick fixes before a holiday - but shifting your focus on making the decision to live a truly fulfilling life as the best version of you
2024-05-1606 minThe New You Podcast With Sara HarkinStepping Into The New YouWelcome to episode one of the New You Podcast! In this episode, I share an insight into my life, my own fitness journey and how it all began, and my mission and purpose to empower women to take control and optimise their health, fitness, mindset and overall quality of life.
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Happily Booked: A BookcastS2, E14 - So many books, so little timeSend us a text1:00 - Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J. K. Rowling3:34 - Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton8:05 - Chaos Walking Trilogy by Patrick Ness8:56 - I'm Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid20:36 - Love At The Laundromat by Rona S. Zable22:24 - Dive Series by Gordon Korman23:23 - Stonebrook Cottage by Carla Neggers 24:46 - The Boyfriend Club by Janet Quin-Harkin25:40 - Fifty-fifty by James Patterson and Candice Fox26:12 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett27:27 - The Babysitter Club Book S...
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CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers598: Cloven Conversion! - Book Two - Chs 34-35 of Joan of ArcMom's (Ever-growing) List of fun Mystery Authors (most on Audible): Melinda Mullet CJ Archer Rhys Bowen (Janet Quin-Harkin) Helena Dixon Verity Bright Jacqueline Winspear (Masie Dobbs series) Anna Lee Huber (Verity Kent series) Lynn Messina TE Kinsey Susan Elia MacNeal Lee Strauss Patricia McLinn Sara Rosett CraftLit Library PDF: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/craftlit/2022.03.03-CraftLitLibrary.pdf CraftLit Glitch Report Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhDvXOwqOTI4gPmkYHzUPqNb5o-KoeP-ms0UtPzzZ5lwp5gw/viewform FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuCrqjIoqDUlHyYFwVwCIIbMrVMQbA...
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Glasgow Short PodcastBarbed Wire Love RoundtableIn this episode writer and curator, Sara Greavu leads a discussion with Barbed Wire Love strand curators Peter Taylor and Myrid Carten as well as filmmakers Mariah Garnett, Desmond Bell and Margo Harkin.You can find further information on Barbed Wire Love and the films being shown this year via: glasgowshort.org/glasgow-short-film-festival/shows/barbed-wire-love-artists-filmmakers-and-their-north-of-ireland-troubles For full information on Glasgow Short Film Festival (GSFF) visit glasgowshort.org
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