Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!
Episodes
67 episodes
Fitness Isn’t Hard Because You’re Lazy
Welcome back to Giggles & Glutes 🎙️💪In today’s episode, Zoe and Donae dive into the phase of fitness that nobody really talks about — the “quicksand phase.”You know… that stage where everything feels HARD...
The Truth About Ozempic & Weight Loss
Ozempic is everywhere right now… but what’s actually happening behind the results?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re having an honest, informed conversation about Ozempic, weight loss drugs, and wha...
Why The Scale Isn’t Dropping (But Your Body Is Changing)
If you’ve ever felt frustrated because the scale isn’t moving… but your body is — this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Giggles & Glutes, we break down why your weight might stay the same even when you’re maki...
IS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY CHANGING?
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough in your fitness journey… this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Giggles & Glutes, we dive into how the fitness industry is finally shifting away from extremes — and why that’s ...
The Truth About Feeling “Behind” in Life
Hello 🤍Have you ever scrolled through Instagram and suddenly felt like you’re behind in life? Like everyone else has it figured out the routines, the body, the mindset and you’re just trying to keep up?In this episode, we un...
YOU'RE UNDER-RECOVERED | GIGGLES & GLUTES
Hello beautiful 🤍In this episode, we’re diving into something that most people completely overlook in their fitness journey… recovery.We’re talking about why you might be feeling constantly sore, tired, low energy, or even ...
Life Lately… We Needed This Chat | Giggles & Glutes
This episode is a little different… no structure, no fitness deep dive just a real, honest catch-up.Life lately has been a lot. Behind the scenes, there’s been growth, overwhelm, moments of clarity… and moments ...
THE GOLDEN RULE | STACK, BRACE & RADIATE
One of the biggest things holding people back in the gym isn’t weakness it’s confusion 🤯🏋️♀️In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down a single, powerful principle that cuts through ...
Progressive Overload :How to Get Stronger Without Guessing
If you’ve mastered your form but still feel stuck lifting the same weights, this episode gives you the missing piece 🧩💪In this Giggles & Glutes episode, Zoë and Donaé break down progressive overload in a clear, practical way so you ...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR GLUTES: HOW TO Train All 3 Glute Muscles for Real Shape & Strength
Think your glutes are just one big muscle? Think again.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the three glute muscles — gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus — and explain why most women are unk...
You Are Not Late: A Gentle February Reset for Your Goals
January motivation fades fast, and February is where self-doubt often creeps in. If you’re questioning your goals, feeling behind, or wondering whether you’ve already failed this year, this episode is for you.In this Giggles & Glute...
Feminine Reset: Boundaries, Energy & Reclaiming Your Space
Feeling drained, overcommitted, or like life is running you instead of the other way around?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive into the idea of a Feminine Reset — focusing on energy boundaries, nervous system reg...
Food Freedom & Emotional Peace | How to Let Go of Food Guilt in the New Year
Food guilt, cravings, emotional eating, and that all-or-nothing New Year mindset — this episode is for anyone who feels stuck in a love-hate relationship with food.In this conversation, we break down the science behind cravings, why gui...
Soft Discipline: Consistency Without Burnout
Discipline doesn’t have to be harsh to work.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re talking about soft discipline — the kind of consistency that supports your life instead of punishing you for having one.We break down why d...
Becoming You Again in 2026 | Identity, Habits & Confidence Without New Year Pressure
Can you feel it? A brand-new year, fresh energy, and the pressure to become a “new you.”In this first Giggles & Glutes episode of 2026, Zoë and Donaé invite you to slow that right down.This episode is for anyone who feels like...
Postpartum Fat Loss & Training Explained | Stop “Bouncing Back” & Build Forward
What happens after postpartum recovery?In this final episode of our pregnancy & postpartum fitness series, Zoë and Donaé bust the biggest myth in postpartum fitness — “getting your body back.”We break down how to approach fat ...
How Exercise During Pregnancy Benefits the Baby & helps with a Faster Postpartum Recovery
What if your pregnancy workouts didn’t just help you feel better—but actually gave your baby a lifelong health advantage?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the science-backed benefits of exercisin...
Third Trimester Workouts & Birth Prep | How to Train, Breathe & Fuel for Labour (Science-Backed)
The third trimester is not the time to stop moving — it’s the most important phase of pregnancy training.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down exactly how to train during the third trimester to prepare your b...
The Second Trimester Guide: Safe Exercises, Smart Modifications & Nutrition You REALLY Need
Welcome back to our Giggles & Glutes Pregnancy Training Series!In today’s episode, we dive into everything you need to know for the second trimester — the so-called “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy.We break down:• What workout...
First Trimester Exercise Myths You Should Stop Believing | Safe Pregnancy Training Guide
Most pregnant women are still being told outdated, fear-based fitness advice — and honestly, it needs to end.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we (Zoë and Donaé) break down the most dangerous first-trimester exercise myths, what the ...
How Lifting Weights Gives You Main Character Energy | Stop Shrinking, Start Leading
Are you quietly living life on mute — squeezing yourself into the corner, apologising when people bump into you, nodding along to plans you hate, and shrinking your voice in every room?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Don...
The Truth Behind the Gym Girl Aesthetic: Muscle Mommy Culture, Tripods & Real Empowerment
Are you lifting for your glutes… or for your grid? 👀In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé pull back the curtain on the gym girl aesthetic and muscle mommy culture—from matching sets, slick buns and tripod...
Real Main Character Energy: 6 Habits That Build Quiet, Unshakeable Confidence
Feeling like a side character even with the gym, steps, and greens? This episode shows you real Main Character Energy — the quiet, durable confidence built from the inside out.In this episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack six unexpected self-car...
What We Wish Every Woman Knew About Fitness, Food & Confidence
Think you need to do endless cardio and eat dry lettuce to get fit? Think again. 💅In this raw and relatable episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack the biggest lies women have been told about fitness, food, and confidence — from the “cardio = abs”...
Is Laziness Really Holding You Back?
Ever feel “lazy” for hitting snooze, skipping the gym, or doom-scrolling instead of starting that one task? You’re not lazy — you’re being rewarded for relief. In this episode, Zoë & Donaé unpack how dopamine teaches your brain that avoidin...