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The Unfiltered Health Podcast
89 - Embracing Fitness and Health After 40: Navigating Menopause and Perimenopause Challenges
Send us a textWomen over 40 face unique challenges in their health and fitness journeys, particularly due to hormonal changes during menopause. With actionable strategies on nutrition, strength training, and mental health, we aim to empower women to embrace this phase of life fully. • Discussion on hormonal shifts and their impact on metabolism and muscle mass • Common health issues faced by women over 40, including weight gain and joint pain • Importance of strength training for overall well-being and resilience • Recommendations for dietary adjustments focusing on protein and healthy fats • Emphasis on rest, recovery, and the need fo...
2025-03-02
28 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
88 - Embracing Flexibility: Rethinking Balance, Is It Actually a Realistic Goal?
Send us a textThis episode explores the flawed notion of achieving perfect balance in life, stressing that balance is not static but a dynamic and personal experience. By lowering expectations, understanding individual priorities, and embracing the realities of life’s challenges, listeners can redefine their approach to balance and cultivate resilience. • Defining balance as a dynamic rather than static experience • Lowering expectations to better manage life's demands • The importance of personal priorities in achieving balance • Challenging the myth of work-life balance and individual definitions • Developing resilience through coping strategies during imbalance • The role of...
2025-02-16
22 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
87 - Our Advice on Wearing The Damn Shorts! Embracing Confidence: From Gym Shorts to Personal Style
Send us a textThis episode dives into the common fears surrounding wearing shorts at the gym during summer, with personal reflections and practical advice on overcoming self-doubt. We discuss the importance of comfort and confidence, the impact of community, and finding the right fit for gym wear to empower listeners to embrace their bodies.• Addressing the fear of wearing shorts in summer • Personal stories of comfort and confidence in activewear • The importance of mindset in fitness spaces • Tips for trying different styles and brands • Exploring community support and shared experiences • Encourage...
2025-02-02
17 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
86 - From Panettone Temptations to Healthy Resolutions: Navigating Post-Holiday Indulgence
Send us a textOur latest episode dives into the relatable struggle of managing festive eating habits post-Christmas. We share personal experiences with holiday indulgence while discussing strategies to regain control and embrace a healthier routine in the new year.• Discussing post-Christmas feelings and food behaviours • Sharing personal stories of Christmas bingeing • Exploring psychological triggers of holiday eating • Tips for establishing a healthy routine after the holidays • Strategies for saying no and maintaining balance • Emphasising resilience and the power of fresh starts Contact The Unfiltered Health Podcast DM us on...
2025-01-26
24 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
85 - Happy New Year, Embrace the Journey to Health in 2025!
Send us a textEver wondered how to seamlessly ease back into your fitness routine without the pressure of immediate results? Join us as we explore the art of embracing consistency over perfection, especially after a holiday break. We share insights on why it's crucial to choose fun workouts and activities you love, letting go of the fear of feeling unfit, and focusing instead on healthy choices that make you feel good. This episode is all about finding joy in the process and kickstarting the new year with an approach to wellness that prioritizes enjoyment....
2025-01-21
26 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
84 - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL; How to Navigate the Social Season with Food and Family
Send us a textOf course, Christmas isn't just about food; it's about traditions, celebrations, and a little bit of friendly debate! From the joy of decorating trees versus wrapping gifts to choosing between classic holiday movies like "The Grinch" and "Home Alone," we'll cover it all. Discover the magic of Advent calendars, the real versus artificial tree debate, and embrace your personal holiday traditions. Plus, we'll share our favorite holiday movie recommendations to ensure your Christmas season is filled with warmth, laughter, and a touch of nostalgia. Contact The Unfiltered Health Podcast
2024-12-19
24 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
83 - Our Word of the Year and For 2025!
Send us a textCould a single word shape your entire year? Discover how selecting a guiding word can transform your goals and intentions as we share personal stories of navigating challenges with words like "fortitude" and embracing growth with "yes." Reflecting on past experiences has led us to consider new priorities, like achieving a healthier work-life balance and stepping out of comfort zones. We'll also explore the delicate act of balancing spontaneous adventures with professional commitments, and the potential rewards of taking extended breaks without losing track of responsibilities.Press play to uncover the...
2024-12-15
18 min
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82 - Losing Your Period and How To Get It Back
Send us a textLosing your menstrual cycle is a topic that's rarely addressed openly, yet it's a reality many women face, including us. Steph and I share our personal journeys of losing our periods due to intense dieting and physical competition, and how we managed to regain them. We'll guide you through the significant effects of rapid weight loss, insufficient fat intake, and the crucial role of a balanced diet in maintaining your hormonal balance. With practical tips on managing stress and the importance of supplements like magnesium and B vitamins, this episode aims to offer...
2024-12-10
19 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
81 - REDEFINE: Owning A Business Is Hard, Think Big, Risk Big
Send us a textWhat if embracing your vulnerabilities could redefine your path in business? Our latest episode unpacks the memorable Redefine Event, where we joined like-minded business owners to share candid discussions about the industry's triumphs and setbacks. This isn't your typical conference recap—it's an honest exploration of how a space of openness and mutual understanding can empower us to confront and manage the universal struggles we face in our professional journeys. We left the event with fresh perspectives on reinforcing what works and bravely questioning what doesn't, a testament to the power of community an...
2024-12-04
49 min
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80 - BBLs, Social Media's Workouts & Group Fitness Deadlifting SUCKS
Send us a textWhat if your favorite social media fitness influencer is more about curated aesthetics than genuine advice? Today, we unravel the complex relationship between social media and workout routines, revealing how the flood of online fitness content can be both a blessing and a pitfall. By delving into the world of digital fitness, we uncover the discrepancies between influencer portrayals and reality, especially for those who may not be showcasing natural physiques. We promise you'll walk away with a new perspective on the importance of discerning the content you consume and recognizing the potential...
2024-11-27
28 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
79 - The Key to Accelerated Recovery from Injury
Send us a textWhat if your mindset could be the missing piece in accelerating your injury recovery? Join us for a compelling discussion on why some recoveries seem to stall and how your approach might be the key to breaking through. We promise you'll walk away with actionable insights on the common roadblocks of injury recovery, such as the overlooked importance of a solid rehabilitation commitment and the impact of proper guidance.In this episode, we uncover the secrets to optimizing your healing process. Discover the potential of BPC-157 and how whole-body healing, including...
2024-11-21
34 min
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78 - Mind Over Matter; Transforming Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Loss
Send us a textUnlock the secret to transforming your mindset and achieving lasting weight loss with insights from Raquel and Steph. Discover how shifting from a victim mentality to a creator mindset can be a game-changer in your fitness journey. We delve into the common obstacles people face, like waning motivation and unrealistic expectations, and share empowering anecdotes and strategies to inspire you to embrace change at any age.Stress management is a pivotal topic, especially for menopausal women battling weight gain due to hormonal changes. We explore the impact of stress on productivity...
2024-11-14
45 min
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77 - Building Inner Strength; From Setbacks to Success
Send us a textUnlock the secrets of inner strength and learn how resilience can be your greatest ally in life's toughest moments. How can you transform everyday routines into a powerful foundation for personal growth? This episode promises to equip you with actionable insights to bolster your resilience, turning life's challenges into opportunities for development and success. As we explore the essence of inner strength, discover how stepping outside your comfort zone and confronting fears can lead to thriving in difficult times, just as many of us did during the recent lockdowns.Navigate the...
2024-10-28
12 min
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76 - The Art of Letting Go and Learning to Trust
Send us a textWinning the Myotherapist of the Year Award was not just a personal triumph for Steph but a beacon of innovation and dedication in myotherapy. Join us as she shares how this recognition has fueled her passion for promoting holistic approaches that transcend traditional methods. Meanwhile, Raquel recounts her journey of transforming a toxic work environment into a nurturing space for growth and positivity, underscoring how bold decisions can pivot our paths toward success.Running a business is a rollercoaster of emotions, and we lay bare the struggle of separating personal identity...
2024-10-20
35 min
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75 - Deadlifting; Practical Tips for Safe and Effective Deadlifts
Send us a textWhat if the deadlift, often viewed with skepticism, is actually key to unlocking your fitness potential? Join us as we tackle the myths and misconceptions that surround this misunderstood exercise. By comparing it to everyday actions like picking up a box, we highlight its inherent simplicity and offer reassurance to those hesitant about incorporating deadlifts into their routines. Our discussion sheds light on the importance of proper form and technique, ensuring you engage the right muscles like the hamstrings, quads, core, and the thoracic region, to prevent undue lower back strain....
2024-10-13
41 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
74 - Revamp Your Routine: The Power of Warm-Ups and the Cool-Down Debate
Send us a textEver wondered why your workout might not be hitting its peak? It could all boil down to the often overlooked warm-up. Join us as Steph and I unpack the essential aspects of warming up, dismissing myths about their need to be lengthy or complex. Learn how to tailor your warm-up to fit your personal needs using the principle of auto-regulation, and discover the art of balancing specific and non-specific exercises for optimum readiness. We delve into mental prep too, because getting your head in the game is half the battle won. Whether you're...
2024-10-07
26 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
73 - Unlocking Happiness, Building Connections and The Power of Support Groups and Your Community Networks
Send us a textDiscover the incredible power of support groups and community networks in our latest episode of the Unfiltered Health Podcast. Whether you're navigating the challenges of first-time motherhood, embarking on a weight loss journey, or seeking motivation for fitness goals, we promise you'll find invaluable insights. We kick things off by exploring how these support systems do more than just solve problems—they foster a sense of belonging, provide motivation, and offer a buffer against stress and depression to help you achieve long-term happiness and well-being.We dive deep into what makes a...
2024-09-30
31 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
72 - Introducing The Unfiltered Health Podcast, Our Why and Spilling some Tea!
Send us a textEver wondered how a casual dinner chat could transform a vision for the future? Join us as we reveal the Unfiltered Health Podcast with Raquel and Steph, where we transition from the Female Health Show to a brand rooted in authenticity and meaningful education. Our new name and artwork are just the beginning; we’re on a mission to deliver genuine health insights, reflecting our core values and deep commitment to helping our audience navigate their health journeys with integrity and transparency.Have you ever felt the frustration of a nagging in...
2024-09-18
32 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
71 - Unlock the Secrets to Stable Health Outcomes and How Everything is Connected
Send us a textWant to unlock the secrets to stable health outcomes? Tune in to our latest episode as we uncover the five essential building blocks for peak wellness. We kick things off by emphasizing the crucial role of sleep, explaining why seven to nine hours of quality shut-eye can be a game changer for stress levels, weight management, and cognitive function. From practical tips for light sleepers to the hormonal impacts of sleep deprivation, we explore the science and strategies behind achieving consistent rest. We then shift our focus to hydration and its s...
2024-09-09
48 min
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70 - Women's Health Week Sept 2 to 6; Breaking the Stigma Around Menstrual Health
Send us a textEver wondered why your menstrual cycle feels like a mystery? In our special Women's Health Week episode, we break down the intricacies of menstrual health, starting with the fundamental question: what is a period? We'll walk you through the phases of the menstrual cycle and emphasize that 'normal' varies widely among individuals. Learn the factors influencing cycle lengths and why it’s crucial to seek professional advice if your cycle seems off. We also highlight the importance of open conversations to dismantle the stigma surrounding menstrual health.Discover how tracking your en...
2024-09-04
50 min
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69 - Navigating Fitness and Wellness in the Age of Social Media: Separating Facts from Fads
Send us a textEver wondered if the fitness tips you find on Instagram and TikTok are actually helping or hurting your progress? This episode promises to shed light on the pervasive influence of social media on our daily lives, from personal fitness journeys to mental health. We’ll reveal the pros and cons of taking advice from self-proclaimed online experts and highlight the importance of critical thinking when consuming content. Join us as we navigate through the maze of information overload and discuss how to discern valuable insights from misleading advice. Contact The Un...
2024-08-26
49 min
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68 - How Nasal Breathing Transforms Your Life & Your Face!
Send us a textCan chronic neck and shoulder tension be a result of improper breathing? Join us on the Female Health Show as we uncover the surprising connections between how you breathe and your overall well-being. Raquel and Steph break down the critical role of the diaphragm and the drawbacks of relying on accessory muscles for breathing. Learn practical tips to identify and correct poor breathing patterns that might be adding to your stress and discomfort. This episode emphasizes the importance of nasal breathing for better lung function and less inflammation, providing you with actionable advice...
2024-08-19
42 min
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67 - Is Sugar Making Your Chronic Pain Worse? & How You Can Heal Better!
Send us a textWe deep-dived into how pain is what you do to the site and what you do about it.We have a holistic approach to fitness, health, and healing and we discuss 3 to 4 main ideas regarding pain.1. Sugar Intake2. Water / Hydration3. SleepAnd within all these how to approach it in the best way possible so that you have the best opportunity to heal! Contact The Unfiltered Health Podcast DM us on Instagram or Tag us @theunfilteredhealthpodcast on Instagram Please give...
2024-08-12
55 min
The Unfiltered Health Podcast
66 - The HIDDEN Benefits of Investing In a Coach & How to Pick The Right One For You
Send us a textWe're back with another episode and today we're discussing the hidden benefits of having a coach!We hope this episode inspires you and gives you an insight into how having a coach can facilitate so much more growth than doing it all on your own and it's not us yapping about your spending money. We discuss so many things in this episode- Obvious Reasons- Reframing it "Investing vs. Expense"- Results - Not So Obvious Reasons- Mindset Shifts You Don't See
2024-08-05
37 min
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65 - Are You Bored of Training? & Overcoming The Winter Blues, All or Nothing, Having Fun and Our Tips For Time-Poor Mums!
Send us a textHey! It's Raquel and Steph - we are officially teaming up in The Female Health Show to discuss all things from health, fitness, pain management, life and business. This episode we deep dived into Overcoming the Winter Blues, here in Melbourne, it's cold as ice and some of our clients have inspired this episode.We discuss many things including:- Steph's re-brand- The current themes of our clients- Motivation and Comfort Eating- Losing your why- Social media and comparison...
2024-07-29
37 min
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64 - Are You Living in Your Masculine Energy? How To Thrive in the Feminine Energy!
Send us a textAmy returns to the podcast for such an incredibly grounding conversation about feminine and masculine energy. From her high performance coaching background to a new mother the transition is like comparing apples and oranges.Completely different - yet, being able to recognise how the masculine and feminine energy can be incorporated in life is important to recognise. Amy's HealingWhat is Feminine & Masculine energy?The Sea-Saw effect'Miss Independent'Structure, Discipline & FreedomHow to Incorporate the Freedom without 'falling off plan'Go Go Go MindsetAwarenessPhysique versus. Long Term SuccessI Am Enough Healthy MasculineHow Am...
2023-02-15
36 min
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63 - Calorie Deficits & Falling In Love With What Works For You ft. Kiara
Send us a textKiara joins the female health show for another episode, we talk about:Calorie DeficitsHow we Coach our clients through calorie deficitsInvesting in PTMotivation talk!!! (see episode 2)Fall In Love with what works for youTraining is not Black & WhiteHow to To Do List / Goal Dump like RaquelInvesting in PT part 2 (lol)Please give the show a 5⭐ review if you are a regular listener on Spotify or iTunes.Follow the show for all updates on whatever platform you listen to the show on
2023-02-03
33 min
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62 - How To Make 2023 The Best Mentally Healthy Year Yet
Send us a textI am BACK! I took a very long hiatus - struggling with my own mental health AND now I am back and better than ever!Which method to use for goal settingSMARTBE + DO = HAVE (see episode 2 for more on this)REFLECTIONEmotional Health GoalsVs. Having / Financial GoalsLook at your Past - openly TO GROW You Don't Need New BooksStoicism Teachings Self-AwarenessTherapyAnxious, Avoidant, and Secure Attachment StyleCodependency?! THANKYOUPlease give the show a 5⭐ review if you are a regular listener on Spotify or iTunes.Follo...
2023-01-13
25 min
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61 - Manifesting The Man Of Your Dreams (single & in a relationship addition)
Send us a textSomething I have been huge on this year is goal setting and manifesting.Goal setting vs ManifestingHow to ManifestHow to use the Law Of Attraction to make more money, fat loss, better dates, better relationships, better self-loveStep 1: AskStep 2: BelieveStep 3: RecieveJordan B Peterson Youtube Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-SVPsGMPi8Please give the show a 5⭐ review if you are a regular listener on Spotify or iTunes.Follow the show for al...
2022-09-06
29 min
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60 - Confessions & Advice of an Ex Binge Eater
Send us a textHappy 60 episodes AND 2 Year Anniversary to my Podcast Show! Thank you for being here! My binge eating didn’t resolve after competing in a bikini show and it didn’t resolve once I lost X amount of weight. Binge Eating was actually only considered a food disorder in the diagnostic manual of mental disorders - DSM 5 in 2013, not even 10 years ago.Exercise is great but, be honest why and how are you using it? Food education will set you free Quoting my online client again she said...
2022-08-31
18 min
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59 - HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE - WHEN LIFE GETS HARD ✨✨
Send us a textScrolling to avoid what you're feeling? Using addictions to numb yourself to life's problems? Buying materialistic items to make you "happy", are you sick of it yet? When do you start to look within?You've made it through 100% of your bad day, these are all directions to help you on your way through this journey through life.Share this with someone who needs to hear and feel this.Please give the show a 5-star review if you are a regular listener!Follow the show for a...
2022-08-23
24 min
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58 - Top 5 Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Stronger In The Gym
Send us a textStagnating on lifts? Not sure how to get stronger? Feeling like you're not getting anywhere with weight training? Performance dropping?! Overthinking?!I am the voice of reason with my clients and when it comes to building strength, less is more, period.My top 5 reasons include a big discussion on nutrition, resting, sleeping, progressive overload and training age!Please give the show a 5-star review if you are a regular listener!Follow the show for all updates on whatever platform you listen to the show on
2022-08-16
20 min
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57 - GUEST SPEAKER: DAN, THE FLEXING PHYSIO
Send us a textGuest Speaker Dan debunks common misconceptions around training when you have pain, and injury (secret: you can - listen for why), the benefits of training, working smarter not harder, embracing pain, the POLICE principle, and a little bit more about his life growing up as a kid and why and how he got into physio and his very own podcast! Please give the show a 5-star review if you are a regular listener!Follow the show for all updates on whatever platform you listen to the show on
2022-08-09
35 min
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56 - Meet Kiara, Powerlifting & Injuries, Progress NOT Perfection, Studying Again!
Send us a textWe welcome Kiara to Ladies That Lift AND The Female Health Show Podcast!This is a get-to-know-you episode about Kiara - she is a phenomenal person and as a coach for Ladies That Lift, and I am LOVING her growth!Please give the show a 5-star review if you are a regular listener!Follow the show for all updates on whatever platform you listen to the show onInstagram:Personal: @raquelfitptPodcast: @thefemalehealthshowBusiness: @ltl_melbourneTik...
2022-08-02
17 min