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Far 2 Fabulous

Julie Clark & Catherine Chapman

95 episodes

18 hours ago

Episode 94. From ME To Mighty: How Jo Mayes Rebuilt Energy, Confidence, And Community Through Strongman Training A decade ago, Jo Mayes rationed every ounce of energy just to manage the school run. Today, she’s stepping onto an invite‑only stone lifting field and carrying a 103‑kilogram rock for 36 metres—proof that small, repeatable steps can build a life you want to live. We unpack the full arc of Jo’s transformation: pacing during COVID, daily walks that slowly grew, and the first gentle ...

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Episode 94. From ME To Mighty: How Jo Mayes Rebuilt Energy, Confidence, And Community Through Strongman Training A decade ago, Jo Mayes rationed every ounce of energy just to manage the school run. Today, she’s stepping onto an invite‑only stone lifting field and carrying a 103‑kilogram rock for 36 metres—proof that small, repeatable steps can build a life you want to live. We unpack the full arc of Jo’s transformation: pacing during COVID, daily walks that slowly grew, and the first gentle ...

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From ME To Mighty: How Jo Mayes Rebuilt Energy, Confidence, And Community Through Strongman Training

Episode 94. From ME To Mighty: How Jo Mayes Rebuilt Energy, Confidence, And Community Through Strongman Training A decade ago, Jo Mayes rationed every ounce of energy just to manage the school run. Today, she’s stepping onto an invite‑only stone lifting field and carrying a 103‑kilogram rock for 36 metres—proof that small, repeatable steps can build a life you want to live. We unpack the full arc of Jo’s transformation: pacing during COVID, daily walks that slowly grew, and the first gentle ...

1 week ago

39 minutes

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How does stress show up in your digestion (and what can you do about it)?

Episode 93: How does stress show up in your digestion (and what can you do about it)? Your body might be doing everything right—just at the wrong time. We dive into the overlooked power of how you eat: the timing, the pace, the breath between bites, and the simple rituals that flip your system from stress to digest. Drawing on lessons from French and Spanish lunch culture, we explore why protected mealtimes lead to steadier energy, calmer guts, and better sleep, even before you ch...

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

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Abs-urd: Why a Flat Stomach Isn’t the Point

Episode 92 Abs-urd: Why a Flat Stomach Isn’t the Point. A single moment in a shop—two women, three stone lost, and still “not enough”—opened a bigger conversation about why so many of us measure our worth by a flat tummy. We take you inside the subconscious, where safety and belonging outrank motivation, and show how decades of programming and social media filtering make “smaller” feel like the only path to approval. This isn’t a willpower problem; it’s an identity problem. And identity, than...

3 weeks ago

41 minutes

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The Gallbladder & Menopause: Why This “Forgotten” Organ Matters

Episode 91 Most of us don’t give the gallbladder a second thought — until it becomes a problem. But this small organ has a big role to play in women’s health, especially during perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I dive into the hidden connection between the gallbladder, bile flow, and hormone balance. You’ll learn why bile isn’t just for digestion, how sluggish clearance can fuel estrogen dominance, and the early warning signs your gallbladder may be struggling — before it becomes ...

4 weeks ago

26 minutes

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Is this perimenopause… or is it burnout?

Episode 90 Your body thinks there's a tiger in the room, but it's just your overwhelming to-do list. That constant state of fight-or-flight is driving you toward burnout, even if you're still functioning on the outside. Most midlife women don't recognise the subtle signs of burnout until they're completely exhausted. You wake feeling unrefreshed despite sleeping. Small irritations trigger disproportionate reactions. You catch every cold. Sugar, salt, and caffeine become necessary fuels. Your...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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Wellness Washing: Products that pretend to be good for us

Episode 89. Wellness Washing: Products that pretend to be good for us That "healthy" product you're buying might be anything but. Catherine and Julie pull back the curtain on the deceptive world of wellness washing – products claiming health benefits while potentially causing harm. The conversation ignites when Julie shares her frustration over a Dettol laundry detergent advertisement targeting parents with fear-based marketing about germs on children's clothes. Despite everything we n...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Why would I pay for a coach when I can just use ChatGPT or YouTube?

Episode 88 Ever wondered if you could replace your wellness coach with ChatGPT or just follow along with YouTube videos? In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the provocative question: "Why should I use fitness, wellbeing, and nutritional professionals when I have AI and social media?" Through candid conversation and revealing personal anecdotes, we explore the limitations of technology in the wellness space. We share stories of AI making potentially dangerous health recommendations—like mi...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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How do I prioritise my health when everyone else needs me first?

Episode 87: How do I prioritise my health when everyone else needs me first? Ever feel like your well-being is the last item on an endless to-do list? You're not alone. This candid conversation tackles the reality of being a busy woman trying to prioritize health in a world that expects you to do everything for everyone else first. Julie and Catherine cut through the noise to address what's really happening when women put themselves last – it's not laziness or lack of willpower, but pr...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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Beyond the Scale: 7 Simple Ways to Measure Your Health & Vitality

Episode 86 Have you ever wondered what your body is really telling you about your health? Beyond the numbers on a scale or your clothing size, there are simple physical indicators that reveal far more about your longevity and quality of life. This week, Julie and Catherine dive into seven DIY health assessments that provide valuable baseline information about your overall wellbeing. From the surprising importance of your waist-to-hip ratio (ideally under 0.8 for women) to the revealing chair...

2 months ago

35 minutes

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August Reruns: A Holistic Approach to Future-Proofing Your Well-being with Helen Lauer

Episode 85: August Reruns A Holistic Approach to Future-Proofing Your Well-being with Helen Lauer What if your brain's remarkable ability to rewire itself could be harnessed to transform your health? In this captivating episode, we're joined by Helen Lauer, an occupational therapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation and a qualified shiatsu practitioner who bridges Western medicine with Eastern healing traditions. Helen takes us on a fascinating journey through the inner worki...

2 months ago

59 minutes

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August Rerun - Embracing Sobriety: Redefining Social Norms and Enhancing Wellness with Sarah Williamson

Episode 84 August Rerun - Embracing Sobriety: Redefining Social Norms and Enhancing Wellness with Sarah Williamson Have you ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, even though you don't consider yourself to have "a problem"? This eye-opening conversation with Sarah Williamson, life and sober coach, challenges everything we've normalised about drinking culture. Sarah's story begins not with hitting rock bottom, but with simple curiosity. After 15 years coaching young people about sub...

2 months ago

57 minutes

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August Reruns - Healing Through Harmony: The Miraculous Power of Craniosacral Therapy and Vagal Tone

Episode 83 August Reruns - Healing Through Harmony: The Miraculous Power of Craniosacral Therapy and Vagal Tone Why do so many of us feel perpetually on edge, even when there's no immediate danger? The answer might lie in your vagus nerve - the master switch of your nervous system. When craniosacral therapist Sarah Johnson joined us to discuss this remarkable nerve, we uncovered profound insights about how our bodies process stress and trauma. With over a decade of experience helping everyo...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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August Reruns - Thrive Through Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Wellness

Episode 82. August Reruns - Thrive Through Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Wellness The journey through menopause doesn't have to be a struggle of hot flushes and mood swings. This comprehensive episode uncovers the foundational approach to navigating hormonal changes with grace and vitality. Before reaching for supplements or hormone therapy, Julie and Catherine emphasize establishing what they call "the four legs of a chair" – balanced nutrition, regular movement, quality sleep, and ...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Joy, Community and Breath: Uncovering the Magic Behind Singing

Episode 81: Joy, Community and Breath: Uncovering the Magic Behind Singing What brings genuine joy to your life, and when did you last allow yourself to fully experience it? In this soul-stirring episode, we're joined by Abi Gilchrist, founder of UK Soul Choirs, who reveals how the seemingly simple act of singing together creates profound transformation. Far beyond hitting the right notes, community singing builds connection, resets your nervous system, and opens pathways to joy...

3 months ago

52 minutes

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Balancing Indulgence and Wellness: How to Enjoy Your Vacation Without Regrets

Episode 80 Ever returned from holiday feeling like you need another holiday just to recover? You're not alone. That "sod it" holiday mindset can leave us feeling sluggish, bloated, and exhausted – the complete opposite of the rejuvenation we crave. In this practical episode, we explore how to genuinely enjoy your holiday indulgences without sacrificing your wellbeing. From rich restaurant meals and tempting desserts to disrupted sleep patterns and travel stress, holidays present unique welln...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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Finding Your Path in the Overwhelming World of Wellness Advice

Ever felt paralysed by contradicting wellness advice? One expert swears by intermittent fasting while another warns against it. A fitness guru promotes one approach while doctors recommend something entirely different. Welcome to what Catherine aptly calls "wellness noise"—that overwhelming cacophony of health information that leaves many midlife women feeling more confused than empowered. This candid conversation cuts through the clutter to reveal why so much wellness advice feels contradic...

3 months ago

30 minutes

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Preventing Injuries During Hormonal Changes

Episode 78 Have you ever wondered why you seem more prone to injuries as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? That twinge in your knee, the persistent ache in your shoulder, or the way your body feels stiffer during certain weeks might all be connected to your changing hormones. As a 54-year-old competitive gymnast, I've had to rethink my entire approach to training after experiencing injuries that seemed to come out of nowhere. The truth is, they weren't random at all – they were perfec...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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Could Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife Hack?

Episode 77 Could Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife Hack? Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something important, but you can't quite understand the message? You're not alone. After 40, our bodies begin communicating in new and sometimes confusing ways. What's fascinating is that we've been culturally conditioned to ignore these signals – dismissing our intuition as "woo" or "too alternative" when it's actually millions of pieces of information being pr...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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Mindset Matters: Why You're Stuck Despite "Doing Everything Right"

Episode 76 Ever wonder why you're stuck in your weight loss journey despite seemingly doing everything right? The answer may lie deeper than your diet and exercise routine. In this eye-opening episode, Julie and Catherine explore the powerful connection between mindset and weight management, particularly for women over 40. When hormonal changes make traditional weight loss methods less effective, addressing psychological barriers becomes essential for progress. We dive into why the term "we...

4 months ago

32 minutes

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Would you trade ten years of your life to be thin?

Episode 75 What would you give up to be thin? A shocking survey reveals some people would sacrifice ten years of their life, accept blindness, or choose infertility over being overweight. This startling reality forms the backdrop of our deeply personal conversation about weight loss injections and society's toxic relationship with body image. As health care professionals, we initially approached weight loss medications with skepticism, focusing on their concerning side effects. However, we'v...

4 months ago

46 minutes