Women Like You

Between 10 and 40% of people will experience sciatic pain in their lifetime. It’s often confused with other types of low back pain but sciatica is usually felt in the lumbar spine, it’s commonly one-sided and can feel like a deep burning pain in the buttocks, radiating down the leg. On this episode, Gab and Sarah talk about what sciatica is, some of the things that might cause it, and how exercise can help. Contact us: [email protected] How to build core strength Pt. 1 https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/how-to-build-core-strength-pt-1  How to build core strength Pt. 2 https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/how-to-build-core-strength-pt-2  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like an oxymoron but regular exercise can actually reduce fatigue. Wild, right? Exerting energy when you're exhausted can help you feel better. Around 20-30% of adults report having fatigue at any given time and it turns out going for a gentle walk can make a big difference to your energy levels. On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what fatigue is, what are some of the signs to look out for, and how exercise can help. Contact us: [email protected] Exercise and sleep https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/is-it-ok-to-exercise-before-bed  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever heard of combat juggling? Would you wear a pair of hiking pants with a zip along your butt crack to make toileting in the wilderness easier? Would you ever exercise in the nude? On this episode, join Gab and Sarah for some weird and wonderful fitness fodder. Contact us: [email protected] Nude Yoga Girl https://www.instagram.com/nude_yogagirl/?hl=en  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's nothing quite like a migraine. That splitting, blinding, burning brain pain that comes with a side of nausea, dizziness and sensitivity to light. If you've copped a belter or two over the years, we have some good news. There’s some really solid research which suggests that exercise could be one effective tool to reduce migraines. On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at what happens during a migraine and how exercise might be one way to help deal with them. Contact us: [email protected] WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much alcohol do you drink?  Are you a ‘couple of glasses of wine a night’ kinda gal? Or strictly a ‘weekend’ drinker?  When your doctor asks you how many standard drinks you have in a week, do you downgrade that number just a little bit? It turns out drinking alcohol may be negatively affecting your exercise. On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at how booze can affect the quality of your workouts. Contact us: [email protected] WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you wear a fitness tracker? If so, you might be using it to keep an eye on your daily step count, your heart rate and even your sleep. But is this data accurate? On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at whether fitness trackers can accurately capture the data they claim to. Plus, we look at some of the weird and wonderful fitness tech currently on the market. Contact us: [email protected] Many of us are using fitness devices to track our sleep but could they be making our anxiety worse? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-23/sleep-tracking-stages-fitness-wearables-accuracy-anxiety/102040328  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If we asked you to sit down on the floor and get back up again without using your hands to support you, could you do it? How long can you stand on one leg for? On this episode, Gab and Sarah look at why being able to do certain types of physical movement may lead to a longer and healthier life. Contact us: [email protected] Stand on one leg - and 16 other life-changing daily moves that will keep your body happy https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/07/life-changing-daily-moves-that-will-keep-your-body-happy WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard about the Two Day Rule?  It was very buzzy back in January when all the usual New Years resolution articles flooded our feeds, but it’s actually not a terrible way to approach your health and fitness.  On this episode, Gab and Sarah talk you through what it is, and how it might help you get a bit more physical activity into your life. Plus, Gab has some pelvic floor exercises you can try. Contact us: [email protected] Our chat with Angela James from Sydney Pelvic Clinic https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/things-a-pelvic-floor-specialist-wants-you-to-kn-1  Why the 2-day rule could be the key to building new habits in 2023 https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/two-day-rule-habit-building-tips/748769  Matt D’Avella on The Two Day Rule https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfLHTLQZ5nc  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back baby! We said we’d be back in early 2023 but it turns out having a baby is pretty time consuming. So we’re back on the pod a little later than planned but as they say, better late than never. On this episode, Gab and Sarah have an epic birth story to share. A word of warning though, it does involve a hectic injury. And how’s the postpartum exercise coming along? Lol. You’ll hear all about that too. Contact us: [email protected] https://birthtrauma.org.au/peer2peer-support-program/ WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our final episode of 2022!  We’re taking a little break over the holiday period but we’ll be back in 2023 with more tips and tricks on how to keep working at your exercise habit. Thank you for supporting our little pod and helping us grow our community of amazing WLY women. Before we wrap up for the year, Gab and Sarah share some of their biggest lessons and key takeaways from the last 12 months. Contact us: [email protected] How long does it take to get fit? https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-fit  What’s the best way to start exercising? https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/what-s-the-best-way-to-start-exercising  Emmy had kidney failure and waited years for a transplant. Exercise got her through it. https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/emmy-had-kidney-failure-and-waited-years-for-a-tra  Did you know you can be healthier just by thinking that you are? https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/did-you-know-you-can-be-healthier-just-by-thinking  Things a pelvic floor specialist wants you to know https://omny.fm/shows/women-like-you/things-a-pelvic-floor-specialist-wants-you-to-kn-1  WLY newsletter subscription  The Women Like You podcast is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Dharug and Gundungurra people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and exercise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.