Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

• 119. How to Stay Strong When the Holidays Mess With Your Routine

  Have you ever felt your routine fall apart during the holidays and immediately assumed your progress was slipping? The mix of travel, heavier meals and unpredictable schedules can make your body feel different fast, but those shifts are not the setback your mind tells you they are.In this episode we talk about how your strength responds during chaotic seasons, why momentum matters more than perfect structure and how small anchors like movement snacks, protein and hydration keep you connected to yourself when everything else feels messy.We also break down the body image triggers that tend to show up this time of year. Lighting, angles, outfits and family comments can activate old beliefs quickly, and learning how to pause and reframe those moments helps you stay grounded instead of spiraling.If you want a clearer way to move through holiday chaos with confidence, calm and a lot less fear of starting over, this conversation will meet you right where you are and give you tools you can use immediately. Tune in.What's Discussed:(00:00) Why holiday chaos makes your progress feel fragile(01:37) What your body is truly responding to during this season(05:36) How slowing down can support strength instead of hurting it(06:46) Ways to stay consistent when your schedule falls apart(13:07) How mini lifts and movement snacks protect your momentum(17:11) What holiday food actually does for strength and recovery(18:28) Where holiday body image triggers come from and how to handle them(22:23) How to stay strong without your full routineThank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.Check out more from Broads:Website: www.broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app

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• 118. Tayla Cannon: Overcoming Pain With Strength, Core & Hip Stability

  Have you ever wondered why certain pains keep coming back no matter how much you stretch, rest or change your workouts? Sometimes the issue isn’t the pain itself, but the way your body is trying to move without enough support.In this episode I sat down with a physiotherapist and rehab coach Tayla Cannon to talk about how strength and stability shift recurring aches, why hip control matters more than people realize, how your core holds you in everyday movement and why loaded mobility often creates more change than stretching alone.If you’ve been dealing with spots that keep acting up or you want to feel more supported when you train, you’ll walk away with things that help right away. It’s grounded and helps you make sense of what’s been happening in your body.Tayla Cannon is the founder of Athletic Rebuild, a virtual approach that helps people move past quick relief and into strength that supports real-life movement. She joined us to talk about what happens when you finally bridge the gap between rehab and training. Tune in.What's Discussed:(00:00) Why pain keeps coming back and what your body might be missing(03:40) How strength changes the way your body handles load(07:15) The role of hip control in back, knee and everyday movement(12:02) What “core support” actually means in real life(18:10) Why stretching alone isn’t changing your pain(22:55) How loaded mobility creates better results than passive work(27:30) Building capacity instead of chasing quick fixes(38:20) The mindset shift that makes rehab feel less overwhelmingThank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.Check out more from Broads:Website: www.broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.appCheck out more from Tayla Cannon:Website: www.athleticrebuild.netInstagram: @taylacannonphysio

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• 117: 10 Shifts for a Year That Didn’t Go as Planned

  You might be ending the year thinking “this did not go how I hoped.” In this solo episode, I talk about the pressure that comes with the holiday countdown, the noise of everyone’s highlight reels, and the moment you realize your goals didn’t quite match the reality you lived.We break down why not hitting your goals doesn’t mean you failed. More often, it points to the season you were in, what you had the capacity for, and whether the structure around you actually supported the things you were trying to do.I walk you through ten shifts that help you look at your year with more honesty and less self-criticism. We talk about what truly happened this season, how to make your goals fit your actual life, and how to recognize progress that doesn’t show up in photos or personal records.You’ll also hear why perfection can’t be the expectation, why you’re not starting over, and what it looks like to train like the version of yourself you’re becoming instead of waiting for the perfect stretch of time to feel motivated.Are you feeling behind or discouraged as the year wraps up? This episode is a real conversation to help you step into next season with more steadiness, compassion, and self-trust. Tune in.What's Discussed:(00:55) Why end-of-year pressure and goal season hit so hard(01:25) When your goals don’t match your reality and what that actually says about you(02:58) The 10 shifts that help you make progress and move forward(11:11) How support, structure, and honest guidance stop the endless “start over” cycle(12:09) The perspective you might need right nowThank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.Go to humebody.com and use the code TARA at checkout for up to 50% off.Check out more from Broads: Website: www.broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app

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• 116: McCall McPherson: Hashimoto’s, Weight, and What Your Labs Aren’t Telling You

  Ever feel like you’re doing everything right, lifting, eating clean, getting your sleep, but you’re still tired, foggy, and your body just won’t cooperate? Yeah, same.In this episode of BROADS, I sit down with McCall McPherson, thyroid and hormone expert and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss, to figure out why so many women feel “off” even when the labs say they’re fine.We talk about what your doctor might be missing, the difference between “normal” and optimal, and how to restore your energy, balance your metabolism, and feel more like yourself again. McCall breaks down the truth about Hashimoto’s, how food and stress play a massive role, and why sometimes the smartest move is to lift less and listen more.We Also Discuss:(03:01) Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t mean you’re fine(14:12) The real difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s(07:59) How to order and read a full thyroid and hormone panel(29:44) Why HIIT and overtraining can wreck your adrenals(17:18) How food and inflammation are secretly driving fatigue and weight gain(32:13) What microdosing GLP-1s can do beyond weight loss(45:11) Simple ways to support thyroid health through movement, fasting, and stress controlThank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get 20% off of Mitopure Gummies. Just go to timeline.com/TARA, and see what it feels like when your recovery and strength finally click.Black Friday: From November 24th through December 1st, if you apply, do your consult call, and join BroadsCOACH at https://www.broads.app/join you’ll get coaching completely free through the holidays. Your actual contract doesn’t begin until January 1st. Promo ends December 1st. Claim your spot now!HUME: Go to humebody.com and use the code TARA at checkout for up to 50% off.Check out more from Broads:Website: https://www.broads.app/Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app Check out more from McCall McPherson:Website: www.mccallmcpherson.comInstagram: @mccallmcphersonpaFacebook: @McCallMcPhersonPACYoutube: @McCallMcPhersonTiktok: @mccallmcpherson

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• 115: Beyond the Barbell: Overcoming Fear, Finding Confidence, and Feeling Strong

  Ever wonder if you’re actually lifting heavy enough or just going through the motions?In this episode of BROADS, I’m joined by my girl Emily (aka ATX Cake Bae and the marketing + ops queen behind Broads) for a raw, unfiltered fitness Q&A. We’re tackling the real questions you send me every week: how to build mind–muscle connection, how to stop second-guessing your workouts, and how to finally feel strong and confident in your body.We talk about what it means to “train smarter, not harder”, how to push through gym anxiety, and why maintenance seasons are actually a sign of progress, not failure. Emily opens up about her own health and hormone journey, and I share what it felt like stepping back into competition mode at APEX and finding that athlete fire again.If you’ve ever felt like a newbie in the gym, questioned your form mid-set, or battled imposter syndrome under the bar, this one’s for you.We Also Discuss:(00:06) Fitness Q&A with Emily: answering your most-asked training questions, no fluff.(04:40) How Emily’s adapting her training through hormone shifts and stress.(10:32) My APEX recap and the power of community in women’s strength.(15:28) What it actually means to “feel” the muscle you’re training.(19:47) How to plan your workouts, take up space, and move with purpose.(24:50) Progressive Lifting and Overcoming Fear: using RPE, testing your limits, and trusting your strength.(33:57) Embracing Growth and Overcoming Insecurities(41:34) Why showing up, not perfection, builds lasting strength.Thank You to Our Sponsors:Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours.HUME: Go to humebody.com and use the code TARA at checkout for up to 50% off.Black Friday Deal on Broads: From November 24th through December 1st, if you apply, do your consult call, and join BroadsCOACH at https://www.broads.app/ you’ll get coaching completely free through the holidays. Your actual contract doesn’t begin until January 1st. Promo ends December 1st. Claim your spot now!Check out more from Broads:Website: https://www.broads.app/Instagram: @broads.podcast @broads.app

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