The Fit Positive Podcast

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating clean, watching your portions, hitting your workouts — but your body just isn’t responding the way it used to? You’re not alone. And the answer might not be to push harder… but to phase smarter.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the powerful concept of nutrition phasing — a long-term, sustainable strategy that helps you align your food with your goals, hormones, a...

In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles I hear about from women in midlife: sugar cravings.

You know how it goes...
You’re eating well, staying on track, and then — boom — that afternoon slump hits.
Chocolate starts calling your name, and suddenly you’re knee-deep in biscuits, wondering what happened.

But here’s the truth: It's not your willpower.
Cravings don’t mean you’re weak or failing — they...

In this inspiring and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Ruth MacFit — a powerhouse of empathy, practicality and no-nonsense advice for women in midlife.

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We talk about what it really looks like to feel fitter, stronger, and more confident in your 40s and beyond — not through perfection or extremes, but by embracing imperfection, keeping things simple, and rewriting the stories we...

Sleep can feel like a full-time job in midlife — and one you're constantly failing at. Whether it's lying awake with racing thoughts, waking up at 3am and not getting back to sleep, or dragging yourself through the day despite a “full night’s sleep,” you're not alone.

In this episode, I break down why sleep gets harder during perimenopause and beyond — and more importantly, what you can actually do about it.

You’ll le...

Feel like your body is working against you in midlife — especially when it comes to weight?

You’re not imagining it. But you’re also not broken.

In this episode, I break down exactly what’s happening to your body during perimenopause, why fat loss feels harder than it used to, and most importantly — what you can do to take back control.

We’ll cover:
🔹 What perimenopause really is (and when it starts)
🔹 Why your usual worko...

Social season is in full swing — weddings, birthdays, barbecues, weekends away — and if you’ve ever felt like your fitness and nutrition goals go completely out the window during these events, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m talking about a challenge that comes up all the time with my Fit Positive members: how to enjoy social events without undoing your progress or falling into the all-or-nothing trap.

We’ll cover:

Why self-sab...

Feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but still struggling with stubborn weight, sugar cravings, or low energy in midlife?

This episode is for you.

Today, I’m breaking down how to eat for fat loss without dieting by balancing your macros — protein, carbs, and fats — in a way that works with your midlife physiology, not against it.

We’ll cover:

• Why dieting stops working in perimenopause

• The role of oestrogen in blood ...

If you're in your 40s or 50s and still relying on cardio to stay fit, this episode is your wake-up call.
We're diving deep into why strength training isn’t just helpful in midlife — it’s essential.

In this episode, I share:

Think you need brutal workouts to lose fat in midlife? Think again.
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I share why daily steps are one of the most underrated (and powerful!) tools for fat loss, energy, and stress management — especially during perimenopause and beyond.
I’ll walk you through why walking beats extreme cardio, how it impacts your metabolism and hormones, and exactly how you can start building more movement into your busy day without the o...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Fit Positive Podcast! 

In this episode, I open up about my personal health transformation and how years of frustration with weight gain, fatigue, and confusing wellness advice led me to develop the Fit Positive Method — a sustainable, empowering approach to fat loss, strength & health in midlife.

I share what finally worked after perimenopause threw my body and mindset for a loop, and how ...