Every week, I hear women say they’ve quit HIIT or lifting heavy because they don’t want to “spike cortisol.” But here’s the truth: cortisol isn’t bad. It’s your body’s built-in get-up-and-go system. The problem isn’t that it rises; it’s when it never comes back down.
In this episode, I unpack what cortisol actually does, why fearing it might be doing you more harm than good, and how to find the sweet spot between stress and recovery so your body, and your hormones, can actually thrive.
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If you’ve ever blamed your posture for your sore neck or tight shoulders, this episode might just change how you think about your body.
In this week’s Everyday GLOW Show, I explain why pain and stiffness aren’t signs of “bad posture”; they’re signs of stillness. You’ll learn why even perfect ergonomics can’t fix neck or back tension, the biggest mistake people make about posture, and what your body really needs instead.
I also share simple, realistic ways to break up sitting, support your spine, and feel better in your body, no matter what your workday looks like.
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This week we unpack the truth about sitting - and why even the fittest among us can’t out-exercise stillness. You’ll hear two stories that perfectly capture how our daily movement patterns have changed over the past century, and what that means for our strength, metabolism, and long-term health.
Learn the key difference between exercise and movement, how both play distinct roles in your health, and simple ways to “re-engineer” your day to move more, without adding more to your to-do list.
🎧 Tune in now to discover how to outsmart sitting, boost your energy, and make movement a natural part of your life again.
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Bone health might sound like something you’ll deal with “later”… but what your bones need most actually happens now.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why walking, yoga, or Pilates alone may not be enough to protect your bones long-term — and what to do instead. You’ll learn how strength training, nutrition, and recovery work together to keep your bones, muscles, and hormones in sync (especially during perimenopause and menopause).
If you’re ready to future-proof your body and feel stronger for the decades ahead, this one’s a must-listen.
🎧 Listen now, and if you’re ready to start lifting for bone health, join me inside GLOW10 Tribe — my 10-minute-a-day strength training system for women in midlife and beyond.
In this episode of the Everyday GLOW Show, I’m breaking down one of the biggest mindset blocks I see in women trying to start (or restart) strength training: the idea that if you’re not lifting heavy in a gym, it doesn’t count.
Here’s the truth: consistency matters more than location or load. I’ll walk you through the research on moderate vs heavy lifting, the three biggest barriers to consistency, and why your lounge room floor and a couple of dumbbells are more than enough.
💡 Plus, how training at home might actually be your biggest advantage.
🎁 Want to get started? DM me 7 DAY on Instagram @glowwithlibby and I’ll send you my free 7-Day Strength Plan — 10 minutes a day, equipment-free.
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Can You Slim Down a Body Part With Strength Training?
Ever found yourself asking: “How do I tone my arms?” or “Will this machine shrink my inner thighs?”
You’re not alone — but the truth might surprise you. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest fitness myths: spot reduction. You’ll learn what strength training can do for body composition (and what it can’t), why appearance and function are not the same thing, and how to reframe your goals to feel stronger, more confident, and way less confused.
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Will lifting weights make you bulky? Or is Pilates the secret to “long, lean muscles”?
This is Part 2 in our Strength Training & Weight Management Series.
This is one of the biggest fears I still hear from women- that strength training will change their body in ways they don’t want. In this episode, I’m breaking down:
What “bulk” actually is (and why we’re so afraid of it)
Why Pilates won’t make you look like a ballerina — and why lifting weights won’t make you look like a bodybuilder
The truth about “long, lean muscles”
How progressive strength training works without making you bigger
The difference between muscle mass, strength, and power — and why women over 35 need all three
If you’ve ever hesitated to pick up a dumbbell, this one’s for you.
👂 Listen now — and next week, we’ll tackle Part 3 of this mini-series: Can you spot reduce fat with exercise?
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This is Part 1 of a special 3-part series on strength training and weight management for women over 40.
In this episode, I unpack what strength training actually does for your body when it comes to long-term weight loss — and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. We dive into how building muscle supports your metabolism, what “toned” really means, why scales can be misleading, and how to measure what truly matters to you. If you’ve ever wondered whether lifting weights is really worth it, this episode is a must-listen.
Stay tuned — next week, we’re busting the “bulky” myth once and for all.
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If you’re a woman over 40, chances are you’ve got a long mental list of all the exercise you should be doing. Weighted walks, Pilates, running, HIIT, pelvic floor, stretching, mobility, core, rehab - and on it goes. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or end up doing nothing at all.
In this episode, I walk you through my powerful 3-question filter to cut through the noise and help you get clear on what actually matters right now - based on your values, your goals, and your current season of life. You’ll also learn how to set a “movement goalpost” and create your own simplified blueprint for consistent, meaningful movement.
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Are you spending more time planning your workouts than actually doing them? If you love ticking boxes, colour-coding schedules, and watching reviews of adjustable dumbbells… but still haven’t pressed play on a single workout — this one’s for you.
This week I’m talking to my “Strategic Planners” — one of the six exercise personality types in my framework — and sharing 3 simple tools to help you stop overthinking and start building real momentum (without needing the perfect plan).
📩 DM me the words “7 day” on Instagram @glowwithlibby for a free 7-day strength plan that you can start today — no equipment or prep required.
🌟 Take the free exercise personality quiz at glowphysio.com.au/quiz
Do you keep telling yourself you should be exercising more... but nothing’s really pushing you to do it?
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the Contented Cruiser - one of the six personality types in my exercise framework - and the sneaky reasons women in this category often struggle to build consistency.
You’re generally healthy, not chasing a major transformation, and there’s no big injury… plus you tend to be pretty active anyway. But does this mean you don’t need structured exercise?
It this episode we unpack:
The common mindset blocks for contented cruisers
Why “I should” doesn’t create urgency or motivation
Three practical tools to build sustainable movement, without waiting for something to go wrong
If you’ve been living in “I’ll start soon” land, this one’s for you.
🎧 Take the free Exercise Personality Quiz here: https://glow.physio.com.au/quiz
📩 Join the waitlist for Everyday Glow (starting Sept 1): [JOIN NOW]
💬 DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby and let me know your personality type!
If you’re someone who thrives on fresh starts and loves the buzz of a new workout plan - but struggles to keep going when life gets busy - this episode is for you.
This week, I’m talking directly to the All or Nothing Achievers; the women who go all in… until they can’t.
I’ve been there too. And while it once worked for me, it doesn’t anymore, and I know I’m not alone.
Inside this episode, I’m unpacking:
— Why your current feedback loop might be breaking your confidence
— What’s really going on when your plan falls apart — The 3 tools I swear by to help you shift out of the all-or-nothing spiral
These strategies have helped me (and hundreds of other women) rebuild consistency without lowering the bar, just changing how we measure success.
📌 Take the free Exercise Personality Quiz: glowphysio.com.au/quiz 📩 DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby and let me know which strategy you’re starting with!
If you’ve ever said, “I want to get moving, I just don’t know how to do it safely,” this episode is for you.
This week, we’re talking about the Cautious Mover—a personality type I see all the time in the women I work with as a physio. Maybe you’ve had an injury in the past, or you’re just not confident you’re “doing it right.” Maybe fear of pain, injury, or not being good enough has kept you stuck.
You’re not broken. You’re not being dramatic. You’re not the only one.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through:
Why perfection isn’t required for progress (or safety)
How fear can shrink our comfort zones over time
Three practical tools to help you build trust in your body again
A gentle reframe of what it really means to move “safely”
✨ Take the free Exercise Personality Quiz to discover your biggest blocks and most effective tools: glowphysio.com.au/quiz
💪 Want a gentle start? DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby with the words gentle start and I’ll send you my free 7-day beginner strength plan.
Let’s build strength from trust, not fear.
Ever feel like your to-do list is running the show - and movement just doesn’t make the cut?
You’re not alone. In fact, when I took my own Exercise Personality Quiz, I found out I’m not the strategic planner I thought I was… I’m an Overwhelm Juggler.
In this episode, I share what that means (and why over 50% of quiz-takers are juggling right along with me), plus 5 powerful tools you can use to stay consistent with movement even when life feels like chaos.
We talk about:
Why perfectionism and compassion can both keep you stuckWhat to do when motivation is nowhere to be found5 realistic tools that help you move, without needing more time or energy
✨ Take the free Exercise Personality Quiz: glowphysio.com.au/quiz 💪 Join the GLOW10 Tribe: https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-3/
📲 DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby and tell me: which tool are you trying this week?
If you love working out with others but struggle to stay consistent on your own, this episode is for you.
I’m diving into one of the six exercise personalities I see most often in women—the Connection Seeker. Whether it’s gym classes, walking with a friend, or booking a session with a trainer, connection seekers thrive on external energy, accountability, and shared experience. (I’m one too.)
But what happens when life changes and that connection disappears?
In this episode, I unpack:
This is about expanding your toolkit, not fixing yourself. You can love people and still learn how to show up for yourself.
✨ Take the free 2-minute Exercise Personality Quiz: glowphysio.com.au/quiz 📲 DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby and tell me—what’s one small way you’ll show up for yourself this week?
Join me as I introduce the 6 most common exercise personalities I see in women—patterns I’ve come across again and again in my clinic, online, and in late-night DMs. You’ll meet the All-or-Nothing Achiever, the Overwhelm Juggler, the Strategic Planner, the Connection Seeker, the Contented Cruiser, and the Cautious Mover. You might recognise yourself in one—or all—of them.
This episode is about self-awareness without judgment, because understanding your own personality is the key to creating an exercise routine that actually sticks.
📝 Take the free 2-minute Exercise Personality Quiz at glowphysio.com.au/quiz
📲 DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby and let me know which personality type you are!
🧠 Key Takeaways:• Why self-awareness is more powerful than the “perfect” program• The 6 common personality patterns I see in women who struggle with consistency• Why motivation isn’t the missing piece—and what actually is• How to flip your approach and build a routine that works for you
Are you sabotaging your own exercise routine without even realising it?
In this episode, I’m diving into the five most common ways women unintentionally derail their own progress when it comes to moving their bodies—plus, the mindset shifts and strategies to help you break the cycle and build a habit that actually sticks.
From chasing the wrong metrics (hello, sore muscles and scales) to planning for the “perfect week” instead of real life, we’re getting honest about what’s really holding you back from consistency.
You’ll learn:
This one’s practical, validating, and full of takeaways you can use right away—especially if you’re tired of starting over.
📍Resources mentioned in this episode:
• Join the Everyday GLOW waitlist
• Check out the GLOW10 Tribe – 10 minutes a day, real results
• Follow me on Instagram: @glowwithlibby
DM me after listening and tell me—what sneaky sabotage habit are you ready to ditch?
Strength or cardio? Which should you do first? How often do you really need both? And what’s best for fat loss?
If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting opinions on Instagram—or found yourself trying to squeeze everything into one session—this episode will help you clear the noise.
I’m breaking down the real differences between strength and cardio, the role each plays in your long-term health, and how to build a routine that actually works for your goals and lifestyle.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔸 Why strength and cardio serve different (but equally important) purposes🔸 How to structure your week to avoid burnout and get better results
🔸 The biggest mistake women make when combining strength and cardio🔸 What to prioritise depending on your goals—and how to keep it simple
🎧 Listen now to take the guesswork out of your training—and finally stop second-guessing your plan.
📲 Resources:• Download my free Exercising for the Seasons Guide [Download now]
- Find out more about GLOW10 Tribe here
- DM me on Instagram @glowwithlibby – I’d love to hear which kind of cardio you enjoy
Are you getting caught up in the curtains before you’ve laid the slab?
In this episode, I’m talking about health overwhelm—that stuck, spiralling feeling that comes from chasing supplements, routines and wellness tools before your foundations are even in place.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why nothing’s working (even though you’re doing all the things), this is for you.
We’ll explore why so many women feel like they’re never doing enough, how shiny solutions pull focus from what really matters, and what to do when everything feels like “too much.”
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔸 Why health advice feels so overwhelming—and what to do about it
🔸 How to strip things back to the 20% that actually moves the needle
🔸 The truth about consistency, and why perfection has nothing to do with it
🎧 Listen now and start building your health like a solid home—from the ground up.
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Ever feel like there’s just no time for yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing a story from a listener (and fellow “Overwhelmed Juggler”) that perfectly captures the struggle so many women face: balancing kids, work, housework, and everyone else’s needs—until there’s nothing left for you.
But what if the problem isn’t really time? Today, we’ll dig into the real culprits—social conditioning and the brain’s default to familiar, urgent tasks—and how they quietly hijack your best intentions.
I’ll walk you through:
💡 The two hidden forces that keep you stuck in reactive mode.
💡 Practical mindset shifts to reclaim your time and energy.
💡 A simple plan (with a mantra!) to help you carve out movement—even on your busiest days.
🔗 Take my free exercise personality quiz to uncover what’s really holding you back: [Take the Quiz Now]
📲 DM me on Instagram @glow_with_libby and let me know your exercise personality type or what you’re committing to this week!