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
82 episodes
The Great Sugar Debate: Fruit, Juice, Honey & Everything In Between
Welcome back to Giggles & Glutes! 🎙️Today, we’re talking about one of the most confusing topics in nutrition: SUGARMore specifically, we’re breaking down the difference between the sugar naturally found in whole fruit a...
Cannabis & Fitness: Does It Actually Improve Your Performance?
HELLO! welcome back to another episode of Giggles &Glutes. Cannabis and fitness is a conversation that has exploded in recent years. From athletes openly discussing cannabis use to social media claiming it can make your workouts...
Fat Freezing: The Truth About What It Can Actually Do
Hello! and welcome to another episode of Giggles and Glutes. We have missed you.Fat freezing is everywhere but what does it actually do?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re having an honest conversation...
You Don’t Have to Optimize Your Entire Life
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we chat about the pressure to constantly optimize every part of our lives from hitting 10,000 steps and tracking our calories to perfect morning routines, supplements, workouts and everythin...
WHY YOU'RE NOT MAKING PROGRESS IN THE GYM
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of Giggles & Glutes. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most frustrating parts of fitness: when the number on the scale doesn’t change, but your body looks and feels completely...
Movement, Community & The Future of Wellness
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of Giggles&Glutes. Everyone is talking about run clubs… but are they really about running?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we dive into why r...
Is Walking the Most Underrated Form of Exercise?
Welcome back to Giggles & Glutes! We’re so happy you’re here.Whether you’re listening on a walk, driving to work, or squeezing us into your day, thank you for tuning in.Today’s episode is all about something incredibly ...
Cold Plunges for Women: Science vs Social Media (PART 3)
HELLO! Welcome back to another episode of Giggles and Glutes, with your hosts Zoe and DonaeIn Part 3 of our Cold Plunge Series, we’re diving into the research specifically surrounding women.Can cold plunges affect your mens...
Should You Cold Plunge After Every Workout? (PART 2)
HELLO! Welcome back to another episode. In Part 2 of our cold plunge series, we’re diving into what the research actually says about ice baths. Are they really the recovery miracle social media claims? Can they help build muscle? Do...
Are cold plunges actually good for women? (PART 1)
Hello! welcome back tyo another episode of Giggle and glutes Everyone seems to be jumping into ice baths but are cold plunges actually as beneficial as social media claims, especially for women?In Part 1 of this episode, we u...
The Ultimate Gym Girl Chat | Activewear, Hair Care & Fitness Essentials
Whether you’re brand new to the gym or you’ve been training for years, there are certain things nobody tells you when you start your fitness journey.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re talking about the practical si...
GYM GIRLS AND ADHD - How this actually impacts your training
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we dive into a topic that many people experience but isn’t often discussed in the fitness space: ADHD and how it can impact your health, fitness, nutrition, and training journey.We share personal ...
Why You’re Tired, Hungry & Not Losing Weight
In this episode of Penny for Our Thoughts, Donaé and Zoë dive into one of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness industry: the idea that women should stay in a calorie deficit forever.If you’re constantly tired, hungry, str...
IS THE FITNESS INDUSTRY OVERSATURATED?
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoe and Donaé dive into one of the biggest questions in fitness right now:👉 Is the fitness industry oversaturated?From online coaching and AI, to fitness trends, social media pressure, auth...
Mental fatigue vs Physical exhaustion
Hello, welcome back to another episode lets get into it :Some days you’re physically tired. Other days… your mind is exhausted before the day even begins.In this episode of Giggles &a...
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...