In this episode, Sara gets honest about her own relationship with exercise — and why it took her years to realise that what she'd been doing wasn't health. It was punishment.We've been handed a plan built around shrinking. Eat less. Move more. Burn it off. And for most women, that cycle quietly exhausts them for decades without ever making them feel strong, capable or at home in their own body.This episode is about what's on the other side of that.Sara breaks down why strength training is one of the most powerful investments a woman can make — not just for how it changes your body, but for how it changes the way you feel about yourself. She covers the science behind muscle loss, bone density and menopause, shares real stories from women she's coached, and asks you one question that might be harder to answer than you expect.If you've ever moved your body to earn something or burn something — this one's for you.You'll walk away with: — A completely reframed understanding of what exercise is actually for — The science behind why strength training matters more as we age — The mindset shift that changes everything — And a quiet challenge that's yours to sit withNew episodes every week. Follow so you never miss one.
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