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This episode is the final part of The Becoming Series, and it’s where everything comes together. After exploring identity, self-trust, why we give up on ourselves, and what 2025 actually taught me, this episode is about how I’m carrying those lessons forward into 2026.
I share how my approach to goal setting has completely changed. Instead of setting goals from urgency, comparison, or pressure, I now build them from identity, self-trust, and systems that can survive real life. I talk about why most goals fail at the design stage, how urgency creates burnout, and why continuation matters more than intensity.
This isn’t about setting impressive goals or starting over in January. It’s about designing goals that respect your energy, your nervous system, and the life you actually live. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal setting or trapped in all-or-nothing cycles, this episode will help you approach the year ahead with clarity, steadiness, and confidence.
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This episode is a full, honest reflection on what 2025 actually asked of me, not just physically or professionally, but emotionally and mentally. From running long distances while building a business, to showing up consistently online, to navigating body image, boundaries, doubt, and growth, this year changed how I define success.
In this episode, I talk about the cost of consistency, the identity shifts that happen behind the scenes, and what it really takes to stop restarting and start staying. I share what surprised me most about achieving big goals, the moments that tested my self-trust, and the lessons that reshaped how I approach health, business, and life.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s an honest look at what happens when you choose alignment over intensity and integrity over pressure and why those lessons matter far more than outcomes.
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In this episode, I talk about the part of change that most women quietly struggle with but rarely name: the moment they give up on themselves. Not dramatically, not intentionally, but subtly, when progress starts to feel uncomfortable and old patterns creep back in.
Building on the conversations around identity and self-trust from Episodes 1 and 2, I explore why giving up is rarely about laziness or lack of willpower. More often, it’s a protective response rooted in fear, nervous system overload, and identities that no longer fit but still feel familiar. I unpack all-or-nothing thinking, the difference between pausing and quitting, and why so many women fall away just as real change becomes possible.
This episode is about learning how to stay connected, stay regulated, and stay compassionate, even when things wobble. Because breaking the cycle of giving up doesn’t come from trying harder. It comes from understanding what’s actually happening beneath the behaviour and choosing a different response.
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In the last episode, I spoke about identity, the quiet force behind every goal you set. In this episode, I take that conversation a step further and talk about what actually turns identity into something real: self-trust. Because becoming someone who shows up for herself doesn’t come from motivation or perfect routines. It comes from the promises you keep when life is busy, demanding, and unpredictable.
In this episode, I explore why so many women struggle to trust themselves, especially in seasons like December. I talk about how unrealistic expectations quietly break self-trust, why “I’ll start again in January” often keeps us stuck, and the important difference between pausing and quitting. I also share why consistency isn’t about doing everything perfectly, but about staying connected to yourself when life gets full.
This episode is especially for teachers and women who are used to putting everyone else first. If you’ve ever felt like you fall off the moment life gets hard, this conversation will help you understand why and how to keep moving forward without burning yourself out.
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In this episode, I’m diving into the part of change that completely transformed my own life but that most women never stop to consider-identity.
For so long, I thought my struggles came down to motivation, discipline, willpower, or having the “perfect plan,” but none of that ever stuck because the identity underneath it hadn’t shifted yet.
December has a way of exposing who we think we are, the woman who always falls off, the woman who puts everyone else first, the woman who waits for January to start again but those identities were formed long before we even realised it.
I talk about how identity is shaped, especially for teachers who live inside systems designed to make them feel like they’re always falling short. I share why micro-promises matter, how self-trust is rebuilt through tiny pieces of evidence, and why you don’t need perfection to become someone who shows up for herself.
This episode is the foundation for the entire December series. Before we talk about goals or habits or routines, you need to understand who you’re becoming because identity drives everything that follows.
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In this thought-provoking episode, I dive into one of the biggest misunderstandings women hold about progress-the belief that it only counts when it shows up on the scales or in perfect routines. Through my own reflections, insights from behavioural psychology, and the realities I see every day in the lives of busy women and teachers, I unpack why this old narrative of “all or nothing” has held so many of us back and how a more sustainable, compassionate, and empowering approach can completely transform the way we move through our journeys.
I also share what I learned during a seven-week period where I stepped back from training entirely-not because I’d given up, but because my capacity had shifted. Instead of spiralling into guilt or abandoning myself, I found new layers of emotional maturity, identity growth, and genuine consistency emerging. In this episode, I explain why returning matters far more than perfection, why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind, how comparison warps your perception of progress, and why the small daily decisions we barely acknowledge are often the most influential ones.
If you’ve ever felt “behind,” questioned whether you’re doing enough, or struggled to see progress you can’t physically measure, this episode will help you recognise the quieter, more meaningful signs of growth you’ve probably been overlooking. You’ll walk away with a different definition of success-one rooted in resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to keep choosing yourself through every season of life.
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying so hard but still “not seeing results,” this is the episode you need in your ears today.
For YEARS I attached my entire worth and every ounce of success, to the number on the scales. If it went down, I was proud. If it went up, I spiralled. If it stayed the same, I convinced myself I was failing.
But do you know what I’ve realised?
The scales were the LAST indicator of my progress and the most unreliable.
In Part 1, I break down:
✨ why women believe progress = scales
✨ how we were conditioned into this belief from a young age
✨ what the past 7 weeks taught me about slowing down
✨ how I avoided the shame spiral that used to derail me
✨ why emotional progress shows long before physical progress
✨ the real definition of consistency (returning, not perfection)
✨ how to separate behaviour from identity
✨ why coming back matters more than getting everything right
This is the episode I wish I had five years ago.
If you’re a teacher, a busy woman, or someone who has ever felt defeated by the scale, you’re going to feel seen in this one.
🎙️ Part 1 is live now.
Part 2 coming next.
Listen, save, share and send it to another woman who needs to hear that she is progressing in ways she hasn’t even realised yet.
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After my ultramarathon, I found myself six kilos heavier and totally frustrated.
Even as a coach, I couldn’t understand why my body wasn’t shifting, until I started working with nutritionist Callum Walker and realised I’d been carrying years of diet-culture programming.
In this episode, I share what it’s been like to unlearn everything I thought I knew about “healthy eating,” from the fear of fats to the obsession with carbs and calories.
We talk about how low-fat messaging broke women’s metabolism for decades, what high-fat nutrition actually does for hormones, satiety, and energy, and how I’m now rebuilding my approach with science instead of fear.
If you’ve ever cut out entire food groups, chased every diet trend, or felt stuck after years of yo-yo dieting, this one’s going to hit home.
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I used to think I was either “on track” or “off it.”
Either doing everything perfectly, or completely messing it up.
Every slip-up felt like failure. Every weekend turned into a write-off.
I lived by the bandwagon and I fell off it more times than I can count.
But that mentality kept me stuck in all-or-nothing cycles that drained my energy, destroyed my confidence, and made consistency feel impossible.
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I broke free from that mindset and how you can too.
You’ll learn:
Plus, I’ll walk you through a practical system I use with my clients to build habits that don’t rely on motivation, mood, or Monday.
This episode is your permission to stop starting over and start building something that sticks.
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In this episode, I sit down in person with Anthony for a chat about how setting a goal, like signing up for a race or event, changes everything.
When there’s a date in the diary, it’s not just about training anymore. You start fuelling better, hydrating properly, and making choices that support how you want to feel on race day. It gives you direction, focus, and that sense of purpose so many people lose when they’re “just trying to get fit.”
Anthony shares his plans for two big cycle events next year, and we talk about how accessible both running and cycling actually are, you don’t need all the gear or experience to start. There are smaller local events that help you build confidence before taking on bigger challenges.
We also talk about that feeling at the finish line, the pride, the disbelief, the “I actually did it” moment, and why it’s worth every bit of effort.
If you’ve been drifting, waiting for motivation, or saying you’ll start in January, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need to wait. The second you give yourself a goal, everything starts to change.
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This final episode of Reset & Rise brings everything together.
It’s about the shift from doing the work to becoming the woman who no longer gives up when life gets hard. I explore what the most consistent women do differently, how they manage their emotions, protect their energy, build self-trust, and stay connected to their goals even in messy seasons.
You’ll walk away with the mindset and structure to make your results last, not for six weeks, but for life.
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We’ve all been told that success starts with a “perfect” routine - early alarms, green smoothies, colour-coded planners. But for most women, real life doesn’t look like that. In this episode, I break down the biggest myths about routines, share how I simplified my own after years of trial and error, and teach you how to build one that actually fits your season of life.
You’ll learn how to set flexible anchors, release guilt, plan for messy days, and finally see structure as something that supports you, not something that punishes you.
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In this episode of Reset & Rise, I’m talking all about energy. Because let’s be honest so many women I work with are exhausted, running on caffeine, and blaming themselves for not having enough motivation. I’ve been there too, back when I thought the answer was to just push harder, get more steps in, or drink another coffee. But what I learned is that energy doesn’t just come from sleep or willpower, it’s about the invisible drains we’re carrying every day.
I walk you through the different types of tiredness we don’t often name, from decision fatigue to nervous system overload, and I share why more movement or earlier alarms aren’t always the answer. You’ll hear about the small but powerful habits that helped me rebuild my energy, the ways my clients are doing the same, and how you can start filling your bucket instead of constantly pouring from an empty one.
This is Episode 4 of our six-part Reset & Rise series, and it’s for every woman who’s tired of feeling tired.
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In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest blocks to consistency and fat loss-your relationship with food.
If you’ve ever felt out of control, eaten in secret, or binged after being “good” all day. I’ve been there too. In this episode, I talk about the binge-restrict cycle, emotional eating, and how I finally stopped fearing food and started fuelling my body with confidence.
I also share how tracking changed everything for me, not to restrict, but to understand. I used to hear about calories all the time and thought I understood them but I didn’t. Not really. Until I saw my own patterns on paper.
This episode gives you the mindset shifts, journal prompts, and simple steps to start rebuilding trust with food again-without starting another diet.
This is Part 3 of 6 in the Reset & Rise series.
And it might be the one that changes the way you eat, and live, for good.
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In this episode of Reset & Rise, I’m walking you through the four core habits that change everything, not just for fat loss, but for energy, consistency, and confidence too.
These are the habits I use with nearly every woman I coach, especially the ones who’ve tried all the diets, done the steps, and still feel stuck.
We’re talking about:
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series and it’s where everything starts to shift. Hit play and let’s rebuild your routine from the ground up.
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In this first episode of Reset & Rise, I’m talking about the lie that’s been quietly sabotaging your fat loss, and no, it’s not carbs or lack of willpower.
It’s the belief that you have to be perfect to make progress.
If you’ve ever said, “I was doing so well, then I blew it,” or if you’re stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday, this is for you.
I’ll share why the all-or-nothing mindset is so destructive, how to break the start-again loop, and the one mental shift that changed everything for me, and for the women I coach.
This is Part 1 of a 6-part series designed to help you reset your habits, rebuild your confidence, and finally feel in control again, without starting over ever again.
Hit play, and let’s start rewriting your story together.
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Back to school and already feeling wiped? This episode is your permission slip to breathe, reset, and stop chasing perfection.
Marina dives into the real, messy, human experience of being a teacher in September, the tiredness, the pressure, the all-or-nothing thinking and shows you how to build habits that actually work in your life.
You’ll learn:
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing what’s doablE and being proud of it.
💜 For teachers, from a former teacher, with full respect for your time, energy, and goals.
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This week I had my lovely friend Lizzie on the podcast — and honestly, it felt like such a full-circle moment. We’ve known each other for over 20 years… from football pitches to Sligo IT lecture halls, to working together in the leisure centre, to now both running businesses that (somehow!) overlap perfectly.
We had such a good chat about:
✨ Why so many of us feel disconnected from our bodies
✨ How comparison can quietly hold us back from our full potential
✨ The power of combining strength and stillness in your health journey
✨ Why “doing more” isn’t always the answer
✨ And a little sneak peek into our upcoming live event 👀
It’s friendly, real, a little nostalgic, and full of those “oh wow, that makes sense” moments. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re just pushing through on autopilot — this episode is going to give you a fresh perspective.
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