Ever found yourself eating toast over the sink at 9pm, calling it dinner after a day of running around?
You’re not alone, and it’s not a willpower problem.
In this episode, I dive into the hidden cost of “not having time to eat” and why so many women are normalising under-fuelling, skipping meals, and running on fumes. I share Lisa’s story, a busy mum and business owner who thought she had a willpower problem, but really had an energy problem, and how common this pattern is for women juggling careers, kids, and everything in between.
We’ll unpack why feeding yourself has become optional, how this mindset is wrecking your energy, hormones, and digestion, and most importantly - how to break the cycle.
This is not about dieting, detoxing, or tracking every bite. It’s about learning to fuel your body with respect, consistency, and care - because you are not an afterthought.
If you’ve been skipping meals, grabbing scraps, or waiting for life to “calm down” before you look after yourself, this episode is your wake-up call.
You’re trying to eat better. To look after yourself.
But instead of feeling empowered, you feel judged, from others and sometimes, from yourself.
Is it clean enough? Am I trying too hard? Not hard enough?
What used to feel like self-care now feels like pressure… and guilt.
In this episode, we unpack how “healthy eating” became tangled up in diet culture, social pressure, and perfectionism—and why so many women feel like they’re failing no matter what’s on their plate.
You’ll learn how to spot the subtle guilt-traps, how to reclaim your relationship with food, and how to eat in a way that feels grounded, enjoyable, and actually supportive of your goals, without shame, second-guessing, or performance.
How many times have you delayed your goals because you were “waiting for the right time”?
Maybe it was starting a fitness journey.
Maybe it was launching a business idea.
Maybe it was putting yourself forward for an opportunity.
And maybe… you’re still waiting.
In this week’s episode, I break down why perfectionism and the “fresh start” trap are silently keeping you stuck — and how to break free before another year slips by.
🎧 Listen now: Why Waiting to Get It Perfect Is Wasting Your Life
Most women are sold fluff, fads, and “toning” classes, and it’s keeping them weak, frustrated, and stuck.
In this episode, I’m giving you the real crash course in training that will change your body, your mind, and your life.
You’ll learn why lifting weights is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health, why full-body workouts beat “leg day” every time, how to train optimally - and safely, how to choose the right weights, and why cardio is essential — not the enemy.
We’ll cut through the fear-based nonsense about cortisol, talk progressive overload in plain English, and help you finally stop wasting time in the gym.
This is the truth about strength training every woman needs to hear.
If you're the kind of woman who gets sh*t done, at work, at home, in every corner of your life - but still finds yourself struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness, this one’s for you.
In this episode, we’re unpacking The High Achiever’s Dilemma - why women who are competent, capable, and successful often fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to their body.
You’ll learn why perfection is keeping you stuck, how emotional wiring from years of pressure and performance sabotages your progress, and what actually needs to shift if you want results that last.
This is not about trying harder. It’s about doing it differently altogether.
If you've ever felt like you’re failing at the one thing that matters most, you’re not broken. You're just playing the wrong game. Let’s change that.
Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down: The Myth of Balance
You’ve been told you need more balance - but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?
In this episode, I’m calling out the lie that modern women have been sold about “doing it all,” and why the constant chase for balance is actually causing more guilt, procrastination, and burnout.
You’ll learn why balance isn’t the goal, why messiness is inevitable, and what to focus on instead if you want to live a life that feels aligned, energised, and yours.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, like you’re not managing things “well enough,” or like something has to give, this is the conversation you need to hear.
Anxiety Isn’t Who You Are: Reclaiming Control in a World That Overwhelms You
In this episode, Sara opens up about her personal journey with anxiety—what it used to feel like, how it ruled her life, and what changed. This isn’t a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-care. It’s a real talk about identity, overstimulation, and the pressure modern women face to hold it all together while burning out silently.
If you’ve ever said “I’m just an anxious person,” this one’s for you. Because maybe… you’re not. Maybe you’re just navigating a world that’s too much, with too little support.
We’ll dive into:
It’s time to reclaim your sense of self, and build a life that supports your nervous system, not just your to-do list.
You’re doing everything you’re supposed to.
Holding it all together.
Showing up.
Keeping things running.
But inside? You feel flat.
Disconnected. Like you’re just going through the motions.
You look in the mirror and think:
“I don’t feel like me anymore.”
If that hits home — this episode is for you.
We’re talking:
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🎙️ Should You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle?
You’ve seen the charts, the TikToks, the well-meaning infographics: “Lift heavy in the follicular phase, slow it down in the luteal phase, avoid carbs here, add calories there...”
Cycle syncing has become the new buzzword in women’s fitness, but does it actually help? Or is it just another way women are being told to fear their own hormones?
In this episode, I break down what the research really says about training across your menstrual cycle, including the truth about strength, cravings, fatigue, and the rise of influencer-led misinformation.
We’ll talk about hormonal birth control, perimenopause, and why expecting to feel weak in certain phases can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Spoiler: Your body isn’t broken. And your progress doesn’t need to pause just because it’s day 21.
Whether you’ve been curious about syncing or you’re tired of overcomplicating your routine, this episode will help you cut through the noise, trust your body, and train with confidence all month long.
If you’ve ever said “I was good this week” or felt guilty after a weekend of eating out, this episode is for you.
We’re unpacking the toxic language so many women use around food — and the hidden damage it causes.
Because labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” based on what you ate doesn’t just affect your diet…
It impacts your self-worth, your mood, and your ability to feel in control.
In this episode, we cover:
If you’re ready to ditch the food guilt and feel at peace with how you eat, hit play.
This one goes deep.
You’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet – Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved?
You’ve cut the crap. Swapped your snacks for healthy options. Cooking at home more. Maybe even training and walking more too. So why does the scale refuse to budge - or worse - creep up?
In this episode, Sara breaks down exactly why eating better doesn’t always lead to fat loss, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. You’ll learn the hidden mistakes that sabotage progress, the real difference between eating for health vs. eating for fat loss, and what actually makes a difference when your hormones, metabolism, and stress are working against you.
If you’re doing “everything right” and still feeling stuck - this episode will change the way you think about food and fat loss.
In this episode, we’re diving deep into a struggle so many women face silently - even while making visible progress: the disconnect between how you feel and what you see. If you’ve lost weight, built strength, started eating better, and still find yourself picking apart your body in the mirror, this one’s for you.
We unpack where this chronic self-criticism comes from, how body image is shaped by decades of societal pressure, and why the scale and photos can’t heal the internal beliefs we’ve carried for years.
You’ll learn practical tools to shift your mindset, rewire your inner dialogue, and stop letting self-judgment undo your hard work.
This episode is your reminder that confidence isn’t a goal - it’s a skill. And you can build it.
Even if you’ve struggled your whole life.
Even if you’re still learning how to see yourself clearly.
If this resonated, share it with a woman who’s doing the work but still feels stuck when she looks in the mirror.
Feeling overwhelmed by fitness advice online? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we unpack why so many women feel stuck, confused, and frustrated despite their best efforts - and why it’s not your fault. From self-proclaimed hormone “experts” to misleading influencers and viral fitness trends, the internet is flooded with noise that makes finding an actual solution feel impossible.
You’ll learn how to cut through the chaos, what real change actually takes, and how to protect your mindset (and results) by cleaning up your digital inputs. If you're tired of trying everything and getting nowhere - this one's for you.
What’s the real cost of staying the same?
In this short but powerful episode, we break down why inaction isn’t neutral — it’s a decision with consequences. From energy and confidence to long-term health and quality of life, you'll learn how staying in your comfort zone can slowly chip away at the future you actually want. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to change, this is your wake-up call.
Mrs. Perfect is holding you back.
If you’ve ever felt like you have to do everything right to make progress – read this twice.
You don’t need another 6-week challenge.
You don’t need to start over on Monday.
You don’t need to be more “motivated.”
You need to break free from perfectionism.
Because underneath the high standards and all-or-nothing mindset is a fear of failure, a fear of judgement, and a fear of not being good enough. But here’s the truth: the women who win at this don’t do it perfectly.
They just keep going.
If you’re tired of starting and stopping, chasing “perfect” and feeling like nothing’s ever good enough…
🎙 Check out this weeks podcast: Mrs. Perfect – How Perfectionism Keeps You Stuck, Stressed, and Playing Small.
Your breakthrough might just start here.
Struggle with criticism? Here’s how to stop taking feedback personally & use it to level up.
Most people let feedback—especially the negative kind—knock them down.
But here’s the truth: feedback isn’t fact.
What people say about you says more about them than it does about you.
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https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/
In this week's episode, I dive deep into the truth about "putting yourself last" - something we can all be guilty of as busy women.
However, there's a cost that comes with doing that, and in the long run - it's simply not worth it.
If you need help getting started on your own journey, click the link below:
https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/
On today's episode - we go on a deep dive into an often overlooked & taken for granted element of any health & fitness journey - sleep.
If you need help on your own journey, you can head to https://www.saraharkinfitness.com/apply/ for an overview of how my private coaching program the New You Project works