
The Movement Link Podcast
I'm an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Sports Nutritionist, exploring the link between movement, mindset and lifestyle. Put your earbuds in, get moving, and I hope you enjoy everything this podcast has to offer.
Episodes
129 episodes
#129. How I plan my nutrition
In this episode, I share my go-to strategies on how to make planning your nutrition for the week less of a headache. These are super simple strategies that I use every single week, and that I also encourage my clients to use when ma...
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Episode 129
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23:26

#128. 5 Common nutrition mistakes (and what to do instead)
In this episode I run through 5 of the most common mistakes I see people make when it comes to nutrition, and what you can do instead. If you’re always hungry by 10am, or fighting off the cheese and crackers every afternoon at 3 o'c...
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Episode 128
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21:55

#127. How to eat & train around your menstrual cycle
Social media is a stomping ground for how women should eat and train during different phases of their menstrual cycle - but how much of it is actually true? In this episode, I look at what the science says and also share some practical ways to ...
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Episode 127
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15:44

#126. 3 supplements to support training performance (on a budget)
These are the top 3 supplements that I would recommend to support training performance for anyone on a budget.Each of these supplements is supported by a huge amount of research showing that their efficacy. Because if you’re going to buy...
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Episode 126
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18:30

#125. Q&A: Biggest injury, optimising recovery, late-night carbs & why I love big lifts
Join me as I go through my worst injury and why mindset is so important, variables to consider if you want to optimise your recovery, late-night carbs, how to manage training if you're time poor and why I love big lifts. Some epic q...
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Episode 125
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30:14

#124. Training: is it time to add more weight to the bar?
How do you know when it's time to go heavier and increase the weight of an exercise? Because at some stage, you'll likely reach a point in your training where everything feels heavy (that's kind of the point!). So in this episode, I...
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Episode 124
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13:45

#123. How to build a training split that works for you
When it comes to building a training split, it's important that this aligns with your goals, your lifestyle, and your ability to recover. In this episode, I break down exactly how to choose the right split for you, the key questions...
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Episode 123
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20:41

#122. Can you drink alcohol and still lose weight?
Wondering if you can still drink alcohol and make progress with fat loss? In this episode, I break down how alcohol affects your body, how it fits into a calorie deficit, and what to watch out for if you want to include it without sabotaging yo...
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Episode 122
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12:40

#121. How to calculate your macros
If you've ever wondered how to actually calculate your macros, this episode is all about giving you a clear, step-by-step guide to figuring out your protein, fats, and carbs.Now just a quick heads up that I will be throwing around some n...
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Episode 121
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16:03

#120. Is fasted training superior for fat loss?
In this episode I'm looking at fasted training and fat loss - because logically, it makes a lot of sense to do your workout on an empty stomach in the hope that it will help burn more body fat. So I'm going to break down what fasted...
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Episode 120
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10:42

#119. How to make tracking calories easy
In this episode, I’m going to give you my top tips on how to make tracking your calories easier, less stressful, and actually useful. I’ll also cover common mistakes, what to do if you find yourself running out of calories by 4pm, a...
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Episode 119
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22:00

#118. How to navigate food when travelling
In this episode, I share how to go on holiday, enjoy the food, and still come home feeling good - without overthinking it or worrying about undoing all your progress. Because, yes, it is possible to relax, enjoy yourself, a...
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Episode 118
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21:09

#117. Protein added foods - do you need them in your diet?
There is currently an (over) abundance of protein added, high protein foods and snacks on our supermarker shelves. But do you actually need these in your diet? In this episode, I look specifically at protein added foods, plus the he...
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Episode 117
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18:04

#116. How to find your maintenance calories
In this episode I go through 3 different ways to establish what your maintenance calories are, and also explain why your maintenance calories are not one set number. For online coaching enquiries, questions or feedback, please conta...
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Episode 116
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19:23

#115. Hydration, sports drinks & electrolytes
Sports drinks and electrolyte supplements are all the hype right now, but do you actually need one in your gym bag? In this episode I look at general guidelines for hydration and performance, when plain water is totally fine, when s...
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Episode 115
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18:02

#114. Adequate vs optimal protein intake: are you actually eating enough?
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the difference between adequate vs optimal protein intake. Now, this conversation was prompted by a recent newspaper article suggesting that protein is overrated. So I'm going ...
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Episode 114
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20:58

#113. Calories burned: is your smart watch really accurate?
Smart watches and fitness trackers are great, but can you really rely on them to tell you how much you should be eating? In this episode, I dive into how accurate (or not) your calories burned data really is, and why it shouldn’t be calling the...
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Episode 113
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17:42

#112. Protein powder: everything you need to know
In this episode I’m talking all things protein powder because, quite frankly, supplement stores aren’t always the most accurate (or… impartial) source of information. If I’ve done my job well, then hopefully this episode should leav...
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Episode 112
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21:00

#111. Making weight, navigating nerves & mindset shifts: streetlifting comp recap
In today’s episode, I’m diving into detail on my recent Streetlifting comp - the training, the mini cut, making weight, the nutrition plan, the taper, and the final result. But I also want to chat about what it really taugh...
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Episode 111
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32:25

#110. Hunger and weightloss
Today, I want to dive into some super simple (and often overlooked) tips to help you manage hunger in a weight loss phase. And I promise this episode is not just going to tell you to eat more protein and more fibre and more plants. ...
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Episode 110
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24:45

#109. Decoding the nutrition panel
If you’ve ever stood in the supermarket staring at a low fat, low carb, gluten free, sugar free, taste free, all natural, organic, high protein snack wondering if any or all of those claims are true, well this week’s episode is going to break d...
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Episode 109
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25:37

#108. How to drink enough water
You already know you should be drinking more water. But actually doing it? Well, that often seems to be the hard part.This episode covers simple, realistic ways to drink more water without over-complicating it (some might even s...
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Episode 108
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15:51

#107. Can women really pack on muscle, with Ash Norton
In today’s episode, I’m joined by PT, nutrition coach, and behavioural change specialist Ash Norton and we’re diving into a topic that sparks a lot of debate - can women really bulk up? Is it even possible? Can we achieve the same muscle gains ...
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Episode 107
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35:28

#106. Weight loss vs fat loss: is there a difference?
Weight loss and fat loss are two terms that are often used interchangeably, however it is important that we understand and are able to differentiate between them. Our scale weight can fluctuate for many reasons, however this is not ...
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Episode 106
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16:30

#105. Why your all-or-nothing mindset is ruining your progress
If your response to missing a workout or eating one off-plan meal or snack is to write off the rest of the week, you’re stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset - and it is killing your progress. How do I know this? Because I’ve been ther...
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Episode 105
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13:22
