Choose Your Hard, Build the Life You Want

You think you’re just tired because work is busy, the kids keep you on your toes, or training leaves you sore. But the truth is, your body is waving a red flag. Every late night, every skipped meal, every “I’ll just push through” leaves you running on empty. In this episode, we take you from thinking fatigue is “just part of life” to seeing it for what it is: your body stuck in survival mode. We unpack how recovery is actually where strength, energy, and patience are built and why simple shifts like 30 extra minutes of sleep, a short walk after dinner, or saying no once this week can reset your system. You’ll realise recovery isn’t optional, it’s your greatest tool to recharge, repair, and show up fully for the people and priorities that matter most. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Feeling exhausted, foggy, and snappy at home or work? That’s the cost of the “easy” choices sneaking up on you. Skipping the gym feels easier in the moment, but living in a body that’s always tired, achy, and running on caffeine is its own kind of hard. In this episode, we unpack the idea of “choosing your hard” and why the short-term discomfort of training, meal prep, or switching off Netflix early pays you back with strength, energy, and presence for the people who matter most. You’ll hear examples of what these choices look like in daily life, why they reshape your identity and resilience, and a simple action step to shift your energy this week. The truth is, you’re already choosing hard every day, this conversation will help you choose the one that builds the life you actually want. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Your kids are asking you to join adventures, but you’re too tired, sore, or out of breath to keep up. Every hike turned back, backyard game skipped, or beach swim missed is a memory lost, not just for you, but for the people you love. It’s easy to think there will always be another chance, but these opportunities don’t wait until you’re fitter or less busy. In this episode, Matt shares a powerful story from a hike in Tasmania and we explore how moving your body now gives you the energy, strength, and confidence to say “yes” to life’s best moments. From hikes and bike rides to backyard games and beach adventures, we break down simple ways to show up fully and create memories that will last a lifetime. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You’re not tired because you’re lazy, you’re tired because you’re last on your own list. In this episode, we speak directly to the parents, professionals, and carers who carry it all… but leave nothing for themselves. You’ve been showing up for everyone else, your kids, your job, your family, but when it’s time to move, eat well, or just pause… you disappear. We unpack why that happens, how guilt keeps you stuck, and what showing up for yourself really looks like. With practical, realistic shifts, like movement anchors, Sunday resets, and redefining what a win looks like, this episode is your permission slip to stop surviving and start feeling strong, present, and human again. Link to Sunday Reset: Spotify Apple Link to Micro-moments of Calm: Spotify Apple If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started: Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You say you don’t have time, but even when you do, you still don’t choose you. Busy parents and professionals often give their best to everyone else, then feel guilty for wanting anything left for themselves. You wait for life to settle, for permission, for the “right” moment to begin… and it never comes. This episode flips the script. You’ll discover why time isn’t the issue, it’s the standard you hold for your own needs. We’ll walk you through what giving yourself permission really looks like, how to drop the guilt, and simple ways to start showing up for yourself without waiting. Because your energy, clarity, and confidence aren’t selfish goals, they’re the foundation for everything else. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started: Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Your afternoon crash slams into you every day, stealing your energy, killing your focus, and wrecking your mood. You keep telling yourself to push through, reach for another coffee, or grab a quick snack, but nothing works. That slump drags you down like clockwork, leaving you foggy, irritable, and scrambling just to get through the rest of your day. You feel defeated, overwhelmed, and trapped in a cycle that sucks the life out of your afternoons. Your energy system is broken, stuck in a loop that drains you faster than you can recover. You’re caught in reaction mode, relying on caffeine and quick fixes that only mask the problem, and it’s crushing your productivity and wellbeing. We expose why your afternoon crash keeps beating you, why caffeine is a false friend, and the simple but powerful shifts that actually create real, lasting energy. If you’re done with the crash and ready to reclaim your day, this episode is for you. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the HERE to get started. Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

You’re great at planning… but not so great at starting. Busy week ahead? You tell yourself, “I’ll start Monday.” But Monday comes and go’s, life’s chaotic, and the cycle resets. Most busy parents and professionals wait for the “perfect time” to begin, but that time never comes. The pressure to start fresh next week keeps you stuck in all-or-nothing thinking. It feels like you’re always behind, always failing, always restarting. In this episode, we break down what a gentle start actually looks like, no pressure, no perfection. Just small, doable steps that fit into your real, messy life. This is your sign to stop waiting. Start now. Start imperfect. Change doesn't come from a calendar, it comes from action.   If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click HERE to get started.   Check out our socials: Instagram Facebook

Waiting for motivation is stealing your energy and your time. Most of us believe we need energy before we move, but that thinking traps you in a cycle of fatigue and frustration. The truth? Energy shows up after you start moving, not before. This episode busts the motivation myth and gives you simple, practical ways to take action, even on your busiest, most draining days. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the link below to get started: https://www.you4iahealth.com.au/contact Check out our socials: https://www.facebook.com/you4iahealth/ https://www.instagram.com/you4iahealth/

You think doing it all makes you strong, but what if it’s actually what’s holding you back? Busy parents and professionals often wear self-reliance like a badge of honour, but this silent pressure is burning you out, draining your energy, and stalling your health goals. You’re not struggling because you’re weak, you’re struggling because you’re doing it alone. In this episode, we unpack why asking for support is a strength strategy that protects your energy, accelerates your progress, and sets a powerful example for your family. If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the link below to get started: https://www.you4iahealth.com.au/contact Check out our socials: https://www.facebook.com/you4iahealth/ https://www.instagram.com/you4iahealth/

You’re not overwhelmed because you’re busy, you’re overwhelmed because you never stop. Most parents and professionals believe they just need to push through, but it’s the non-stop pace that’s quietly burning you out. When you’re always on, even rest feels out of reach. In this episode, we uncover how small, deliberate micro-moments of calm can reset your energy and bring you back to the present, without adding more to your plate. Other podcast mentioned: Dyl and Friends - Paul Taylor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iXsaAdzpEl6EHVBNHMonO?si=p7BHSlWTSAq6-yQxWTxSJw    If you want to join the most personalised group training experience on the market, click the link below to get started: https://www.you4iahealth.com.au/contact Check out our socials: https://www.facebook.com/you4iahealth/ https://www.instagram.com/you4iahealth/