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This episode is for every single one of you who’s ever said, “Ugh, I know what I should be doing but… life.” You sent me your juiciest, trickiest, and most “what do I do when everything goes to hell” questions… and I’m answering them all in this final installment of the Healthy As F*ck book club series.

We get into shift work, inconsistent schedules, the real deal on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, whether sugar addiction is actually a thing, and what to do if you’re feeling like you’re just half-assing your healthy habits (spoiler: that might not be such a bad thing).

Also…if you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3am with your brain screaming, “WHAT IS LIFE?” I’ve got the weird sleep trick that actually worked for me (and no, it’s not just putting your phone in another room or taking melatonin. It’s next-level ninja stuff I got from a sleep coach).

Basically, this is one big habits and health advice love fest—tough love included.

What’s Inside:

• What to do if your habits feel too half-assed (and why that’s better than nothing)
• Hacks for making healthy habits stick with an inconsistent or shift-work schedule
• My (non-expert but informed) take on Ozempic and the weight loss drug trend
• Is sugar addiction real? How to tell if you're hooked and what to do about it
• How I finally tackled my insomnia—and the weird bedtime rule that actually worked

Let’s get real: If you’re tired of thinking the “wellness rules” don’t fit your actual, messy, very human life, this episode is your permission slip to chill out, get consistent, and maybe even...enjoy the process a little? Got your own burning question? Hit that SpeakPipe link and maybe I’ll tackle your stuff in a future episode!

Mentioned In This Episode:

Episode 91: Get Your Head Out Of Your Ass: The Fat Loss Mindset Bitchslap You Need
Episode 94: Just Tell Me What the F To Do To Get Skinny Already
Episode 96: But Seriously How Do I Get Skinny (Q and A)
Episode 99: How Not To Be A Big Fat Quitty McQuitterface
Episode 36: Grit: Overcoming Food Addiction with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson
Episode 75: Is Ozempic Good or Bad? with Johann Hari
Episode 26: Goal: Go the F*ck To Sleep with Janet Whalen
Get Sleepy podcast
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Headspace App
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The 28 Day Transformation Challenge
Healthy As F*ck book
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good Website
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Okay, real talk…have you ever had that "screw it, I messed up so I might as well quit" moment with your fitness goals? Yeah, me too. And so has Jordan Syatt, my guest on today’s episode of Goals, Grit & Some Woo Woo Shit. Jordan’s one of the realest, no-BS voices in the fitness world—he’s trained Gary Vee, competed as a powerlifter, and is currently parenting two toddlers while running his business and still finding time to deadlift and draw penises on whiteboards (for educational purposes, obviously).

In this episode, we dive headfirst into the real reason people don’t stick with their fitness goals. Spoiler alert: it’s not seed oils. It’s not the government. It’s not even your metabolism. It’s your mindset…and Jordan calls us out in the best possible way.

We also unpack how fear can actually be a super underrated motivator. I even pushed back on this at first… until I realized I’ve literally written an exercise in my book that’s all about visualizing your worst-case scenario to spark change. Touché, Jordan.

We also talk about

• Why you don’t need to love exercise (or be perfect at it!) to do it anyway
• How the menopause “wellness” industry is profiting off your confusion
• The real difference between training for health vs. training for a six-pack
• The bullshit of “your body is your business card” and how we can be honest about body fluctuations, even in the spotlight

And honestly? This convo made me want to throw my kid in the air (safely), get some fresh air, and re-evaluate the fitness fear-based stories I still carry.

What’s Inside:

• The single biggest mindset block that sabotages most people’s health goals
• How fear can kickstart motivation (and why that’s not a bad thing!)
• Why the menopause fitness industry is full of expensive nonsense
• The difference between training for health and chasing an Instagram body

So tell me—what’s been keeping you stuck lately?

Is it that all-or-nothing mindset? Perfectionism in disguise? Waiting to “want to” move your body? You’re not alone…and this episode might be the kick you need. Come tell me what resonated most over on Instagram. I’m always down to talk brain rewiring and half-assed action.

Mentioned In This Episode:

• The Jordan Syatt Podcast
• Jordan Syatt Fitness
• Jordan Syatt on YouTube
• Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
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Listen. If you think this episode is just for parents of teenagers, I need you to hold up. Because what Shannon Simmons and I dig into here isn’t just about managing your kid’s allowance—it’s about navigating a totally different financial universe than the one we grew up in.

I invited Shannon back on the pod because her last episode was a fan fave, and now she’s got a new book that I devoured in 24 hours. It’s called Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life and it’s basically financial literacy for teens—but don’t get it twisted. This is not some dry “save your pennies” snoozefest. It’s about understanding the real financial landscape your kids (and let’s be real, you) are living in.

We talk about how today’s teens have never even touched money—like, cash—because everything is tap, tap, tap on a phone. Combine that with Finfluencers on TikTok, access to investment platforms at 18, and insane social pressure from the Sephora skincare aisle, and you’ve got a perfect storm of confusion, shame, and money mistakes waiting to happen. Shannon breaks down how to actually talk to your kids about money, how to let go of control without losing your mind, and how to set boundaries that don’t involve micromanaging their bank account like a total psycho (guilty ✋).

And hey—if you don’t have teens? You still need to hear this. Because we’re all unlearning money shame and trying to build a better financial foundation. This episode is warm, smart, and a little spicy (as always). You’re gonna want to listen twice.

What’s Inside:
• Why money is a whole different ballgame for Gen Z (and how their brains are wired for danger)
• How Finfluencers are actually shaping teen money habits (not always a bad thing!)
• The emotional side of money—shame, fear, and passing down your own baggage
• Why buying lunch at the cafeteria might be a non-negotiable life skill (no, really)

Let’s be real—

What does “financially thriving” look like to you? Is it your kid building a bomb-proof money mindset? Is it not flinching when they ask for $20 for TikTok face serum? Is it you not spiraling every time they blow it all on sushi and bubble tea? Look, it’s possible. That kind of emotional and financial peace? That’s rich.

I brought Shannon back on the pod because I want that for you—and for your teens. So tell me: what’s your biggest WTF when it comes to kids and money? Come chat with me on Instagram. I need to know I’m not the only one who’s been Oliver’s dad. 😅

Mentioned in This Episode:
Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life by Shannon Simmons
Shannon Simmons
Oonagh Duncan on Instagram
Fit Feels Good
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