BEST OF: Sleep Week with Kayla Itsines - The Key To The Best Night's Sleep Of Your Life

This week on Sweat Daily, we're turning the tables once again and sharing an interview from The Rachel Jay Podcast, where Rachel and her guests explore their personal insights, practical tips and inspiration to help you live your best life. Here is what Rachel herself has to say:I’m very excited to share this week’s guest episode with you. The fitness queen herself, Kayla Itsines drops into the pod this week. Kayla is the co-founder of Sweat and author of her new book Reboot with Kayla.I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kayla in Brissy for this chat and if you’re a woman who is ready to recommit to your goals and put yourself first, this is the episode for you!An absolute gem of a person, Kayla is the embodiment of all things fitness and fun. And the perfect example of how living a healthy and fit lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard, but rather an opportunity to find what works for you, just show up for yourself and be consistent.As women, we live such busy lives, often with lots of responsibilities and hustle culture mentality, we sometimes forget to prioritise ourselves.In this chat, Kayla and I get stuck into;Why women don’t prioritise themselvesWhy it’s important that we put ourselves firstHow to stop comparing yourself and your body to othersHow Kayla dealt with losing control of her fitness and body for the first time during pregnancyKayla’s insights into postpartum trainingCreating a healthy relationship with foodThat one time Kayla tried a diet (and it went horribly wrong)Why you shouldn’t believe everything on social mediaKayla’s tips on how to amend your training during your cycleThe one question you need to ask yourself to change your mindsetFinding motivation when you feel uninspiredPlus so much more!This is a must-listen jam packed chat with so many helpful insights and tips on mindset, motivation and tips from Kayla. Take a listen and tell us what you loved and learnt from this episode by leaving a rating and review wherever you listen to your pods!Get Kayla’s new book Reboot with Kayla here, published by Penguin Australia.Find more on Kayla and Sweat here:IG: @kaylaitsines | @sweatWebsite: sweat.comFind more on Rach at:IG: @rachjay__TikTok: @rachjay_Website: racheljay.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're releasing a compilation episode of the best bits of Hormones week!From Kayla speaking about her experience with endometriosis, to an interview with her best friend and Foodie Friday co-host Katie Martin about why birth control no longer worked well for her body, then a conversation with author of The Female Body Bible Dr. Bella Smith where she answers all your burning questions about what your hormones are really doing for your body, before finishing up with Kayla and her sister Leah talking about what it was like growing up with a hormonal Kayla.Want more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're releasing a compilation episode of the best bits of Sleep week to give you a one-stop shop for all things sleep.From Kayla exploring her own relationship with sleep and how it impacts her exercise, to an interview with New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein about how her childhood trauma was revealed to her in a dream, then a conversation with sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo about how you can get the best night's sleep of your life, before finishing up with Kayla and her sister Leah talking about the time that Leah terrified Kayla with a sleepwalking nightmare - this is an episode you won't want to miss.Want more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're bringing you an extended interview with Sweat Trainer and Friday co-host, Katie Martin.When Katie Martin fell off a horse, the doctors told her that she'd never be able to run again. But after a long journey of physio and rebuilding her strength, she ran her first marathon in 2023.In this extended interview, Kayla and Katie discuss Katie's gym fear that stopped her from pushing her body, the hilarious story of how they met and how Katie became a Sweat trainer, the birth control Katie convinced Kayla to try, and Katie's ongoing gut health journey that resulted in an emergency colonoscopy.Want to know more about Katie Martin? Find her on:Instagram - @katiemmartin_Want more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Sweat Daily, we're turning the tables on Kayla and sharing an interview from Dr. Amantha Imber's 'How I Work' podcast, where she interviews some of the world’s most successful people about their habits, rituals and strategies for optimising their day.In this episode, Kayla speaks about:* Her non-negotiables for wellbeing* Her approach to simplifying fitness and her daily movement routine* How Kayla has hacked her sleep routine* The strategies Kayla has tried to reduce her screentime* How she navigates the balance between online presence and personal privacy* Strategies for focusing on positive feedback and the importance of not letting the minority of negative voices overshadow the majority’s support.* And how she leads with authenticity and positivity, even when dealing with personal and professional challenges.Amantha's new book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/Connect with Amantha on socials:Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberInstagram - @amanthaiIf you are looking for more simple, practical tips to improve the way you work and live, you can sign up for Amantha's weekly newsletter at https://amantha.substack.com/Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at [email protected]:Host: Amantha ImberSound Engineer: Martin ImberEpisode Producer: Rowena Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're releasing a compilation episode of the best bits of ADHD week to give you a one-stop shop for all the ADHD information you could need.From Kayla diving into her own experience with ADHD, to interviewing Tammin Sursok about her ADHD diagosis and how it can mask as anxiety, plus a conversation with ADHD coach Brooke Schnitmann about symptom management, and Kayla chatting to her best friend Llani Belle about how ADHD is Kayla's superpower - this is not an episode to miss.Want more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're bringing you an extended interview with Sweat Trainer Britany Williams.When Sweat trainer Britany Williams had an emergency C-section at 32 weeks, she didn't know how to put herself back together. Fitness was such a huge part of her life and she felt guilty and ashamed for not wanting to even think about working out.In this extended interview, you'll hear more from Kayla and Brit as they talk about Brit's pregnancy and C-section journey, her anxiety around hitting life milestones, postpartum workout motivation (or lack thereof), Brit's passion for barre, and how she got her own back on Kayla with a brutal workout. Can’t get enough of this conversation? Then join us over at Sweat Daily+. Subscribe now to get ad-free early access to every episode – and to hear exclusive extended Tuesday Talk interviews.Want to know more about Britany Williams? Find her on:Instagram - @britanywilliamsWant more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're bringing you an extended interview with New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein.By the time Gabby Bernstein was 36, she had written 6 books, was a New York Times Bestseller and had featured on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday, but she was also workaholic who was struggling internally - until her past trauma was revealed to her in a dream.In this extended interview, you'll hear more from Kayla and Gabby as they dig deeper into spirituality, meditation practices, and why therapists are so important. They also dive into the importance of sleep, sleep hygiene methods, and how sleep can bring back memories from our past.Want to hear the full interview with Gabby? Then join us over at Sweat Daily+. Subscribe now to get ad-free early access to every episode – and to hear exclusive extended Tuesday Talk interviews.Want to know more about Gabby Bernstein? Find her on:Instagram - @gabbybernsteinWant more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week during our Sweat Daily break, we're bringing you an extended interview with actress and activist Jameela Jamil.When Jameela was young, she struggled with an eating disorder. But now, through therapy and the creation of her incredible community, iWeigh, she has rebelled against an industry that preys on the insecurities of women.In this extended interview, you'll hear more from Jameela and Kayla as they dig deep into Jameela's childhood, how she recovered from a suicide attempt and Kayla's fear of 'bouncing back' after giving birth to Arna. They also dive into their respective relationships with food, the ever-changing societal expectations of women's bodies and what inspired Jameela to create the iWeight movement.Want to know more about Jameela Jamil? Find her on:Instagram - @jameelajamil or @i_weighWant more Kayla? You can find her on:Instagram - @kayla_itsinesTikTok - @kayla_itsinesLooking to smash your fitness goals? Sign up to the Sweat app, or find us on InstagramInstagram - @sweathttps://sweat.com/sweatdaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick update from Kayla Itsines on what to expect while you're waiting for season two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.