Emily Atkins joins us this week for a very real conversation about fitness, pregnancy, and navigating motherhood when your identity has always been tied to training.

Emily shares how quickly fitness became a huge part of her life — and how challenging it was when pregnancy turned everything she knew upside down.

We talk about:

• The unexpected reality of pregnancy vs. what we see online
• Losing routine, identity, and control when you can’t train the way you used to
• The mental health impact of stepping away from fitness
• Postpartum recovery — including things no one talks about (pelvic floor, prolapse & the importance of getting checked)
• Body image, mum guilt, and the pressure to “just enjoy it”
• Learning that you can love your baby and still want time for yourself

Emily is incredibly open about both the highs and the lows — from feeling at her most feminine during pregnancy, to being in survival mode, to rebuilding her relationship with fitness postpartum.

If you’re a new mum, expecting, or someone whose identity is deeply tied to training — this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and far less alone.

Follow Emily over on instagram : emilyjadefit

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In this episode, we sit down with Megan Powell — former Team GB athlete, Hyrox competitor, and GP registrar — to explore what it really takes to transition from elite endurance sport into hybrid racing.

With a background in high-level duathlon, Megan shares the key differences between traditional racing and Hyrox, and why success isn’t just about fitness — but how you apply it.

We dive into:

• What transfers (and what doesn’t) from elite duathlon racing to Hyrox
• The challenge of managing intensity and heart rate across stations
• Why pacing looks completely different in hybrid racing
• Lessons from racing, doubles competition, and working towards a sub-hour performance

Beyond performance, Megan brings a unique perspective as a doctor with a growing focus on female athlete health.

We also discuss:

• RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and why it’s often missed
• The importance of understanding your training load and fuelling
• Contraception, hormones, and performance considerations
• Why more healthcare professionals need to understand athletic populations
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This episode blends elite-level performance insight with real-world health knowledge — a must-listen for any female athlete looking to train smarter and understand their body better.

Follow Megan over on instagram : @dr_megan_powell

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This week, we’re joined by Elite 15 athlete Katherine Fashbender, fresh off a huge debut performance in Phoenix where she qualified straight for the World Championships alongside partner Morgan Schulz.

We dive straight into the chaos of recent racing at the Americas Regionals—unpacking the highs, the lows, and the brutal reality of racing back-to-back days at the elite level. Katherine opens up about what really happened in her solo race, the mental battle mid-race, and how she bounced back to show her true fitness in doubles.

We also get into:

• The dynamic behind her partnership with Morgan—and why it works so well
• Lessons learned from racing at the highest level
• Training smarter (not just more) while balancing a full-time job
• The importance of fuelling properly—and the serious consequences of under-fuelling
• Navigating pressure, expectations, and showing up as a role model in the sport

This episode is honest, raw, and packed with insight—from elite race strategy to the mindset it takes to keep going when everything hurts.

Follow Katherine over on instagram : @fahsyfit

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This week on the podcast we’re joined by HYROX athlete Lauren Leigh Richardson.

Lauren is the Female Open Doubles World Record holder in the 25–29 age group and was also part of the team that set a Mixed Relay World Record in Dublin.

In this episode we dive into what it takes to compete at a high level in HYROX, from managing race schedules to performing when the pressure is on.

We talk about the realities of hybrid racing, the challenge of balancing performance and recovery, and why racing too often can sometimes do more harm than good.

Lauren also shares:

• The pressure of racing in doubles and relay teams
• Lessons learned from tough races and DNFs
• Why fuelling properly for sessions changed her performance
• The impact of testing her resting metabolic rate (RMR) on training and recovery
• How therapy, journaling and visualisation have helped her feel more in control on race day
• The importance of setting boundaries and not always being a “yes” person

It’s an honest conversation about the physical and mental side of competing, learning from setbacks, and continuing to push the standard in a rapidly evolving sport.

Follow Lauren over on instagram : @_lauren.leighfit

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This week we’re joined by South African Hyrox powerhouse Danél Louw.

From stepping into the sport with her sights set firmly on Elite 15, to qualifying for World Champs in doubles alongside Vicky McIntosh, Danél’s rise has been fearless from day one.

We dive into:

• That incredible 59:29 Pro Solo in Istanbul — breaking sub-60 under pressure in a stacked field
• Why she prefers leading from the front rather than chasing
• Turning weaknesses into strengths
• What a typical Hyrox training week looks like
• How strength training made her a stronger, faster runner
• Behind-the-scenes of her recent Adidas athlete camp and testing their newest shoe

Danél is competitive, composed, and completely all-in on her goals — and she genuinely believes she’s only scratching the surface. We loved this conversation and can’t wait to see what’s to come!

Follow Danél over on instagram : Danel_louw1

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This week we’re joined by Delaney Nelson – known to many of you as the “Hybrid Twin Mama” on Instagram.

Delaney is a hybrid athlete, coach, competitor and mum of twins, and in this episode she shares what it really looked like rebuilding herself after motherhood.

From gaining 100lbs during pregnancy, stepping away from movement completely, and feeling like she’d “blacked out” for two years postpartum… to starting with stroller walks around the block, some Peloton classes, then a half marathon — and eventually finding herself competing in HYROX.

We talk about:

• The reality of postpartum identity loss
• Letting go of ego and starting from zero
• Moving from a weight-loss mindset to fuelling like an athlete again
• Training through chaos (and twin life)
• Why community changes everything
• Body confidence on the start line
• And why the first step is always the hardest

Delaney is honest, vulnerable and incredibly empowering — especially for mums who feel like they’ve lost themselves somewhere along the way.

If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure whether you can start again… this one is for you.

Follow Delaney over on instagram : @thehybridtwinmama

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined once again by Gabrielle Nikora-Baker — and a lot has changed since we last spoke.

When we first had Gabby on the podcast, she was racing doubles. Fast forward to this episode and we’re catching up as she’s stepped into Elite 15 solo racing — taking on her first major in Melbourne on home turf, and then qualifying for the World Championships in Phoenix in just her second ever Elite 15 solo race.

We talk about what’s shifted over the past year — in her training, her nutrition and her mindset.

Gabby shares:

- The transition from doubles to solo racing

- Racing Elite 15, the feeling on the start line

- Why she consistently performs so well in America

- The training structure behind her progression

- Nutrition strategies supporting elite performance

- Recently signing as an athlete with LSKD

- What really happens when you decide to go all in

This episode is about evolution — and what’s possible when you work hard and back yourself!

To follow gabby head to her instagram: @gabriellenikorabaker

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This week we’re joined by Rebecca Fenney, known to many from Married at First Sight UK — but this conversation goes far beyond what you see on screen.

Rebecca opens up about how fitness has been a constant through her life, even when routine, structure and training were taken completely out of her control. We talk honestly about what it was really like trying to train while filming a reality TV show, why the gym became a rare safe space during that time, and how losing her usual fitness routine affected her both mentally and physically.

We also get into all things HYROX — how she trains, how she approaches race day, running vs strength, race strategy, favourite trainers, race-day outfits, and the little things that make a big difference when you’re on the start line.

She shares why her online presence is rooted in inspiring women — especially those over 30 — to know that it’s never too late to start, reset, or try something new. We also dive into juggling a full-time career as an aesthetics nurse alongside training, why fitness doesn’t always have to be the main focus, and how she’s learned to let it ebb and flow with life.

This is a grounded, refreshing conversation about strength, identity, and using fitness as a way to feel like yourself again.

Follow Bec over on instagram : @bec.fen

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