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
48 episodes
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Most pregnant women are still being told outdated, fear-based fitness advice — and honestly, it needs to end.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we (Zoë and Donaé) break down the most dangerous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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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19:47
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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30:54
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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38:04
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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39:31
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”...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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17:22
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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34:17
The Psychology of Motivation vs Discipline: Why You Don’t Need More Willpower
Every January, millions set fitness goals… and by February, 80% quit. Not because you’re “lazy” — because the identity behind the goal never changed. In today’s episode, we give you the master key to make every habit stick: identity-based habit...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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27:59
7 Daily Habits to Boost Your Metabolism Naturally
Welcome back to Giggles & Glutes! 💪 In today’s episode, Zoë and Donaé dive into the 7 daily habits that boost your metabolism naturally—without hacks, fat burners, or detox teas.We’ll break down simple, science-backed habits like:...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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20:04
How to Build Fitness Habits That Stick: The 4-Step Habit Loop (Cue → Craving → Response → Reward)
Struggling to “stay disciplined”? It’s not you – it’s your brain’s habit loop. In this episode, Zoë & Donaé break down the 4 steps – cue, craving, response, reward – how to make good habits effortless and bad ones inconvenient, and simple t...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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32:30
Women’s Fitness Struggles: Gym Intimidation, Home Workouts & Mindset
Struggling with gym intimidation, home workout distractions, or staying motivated? You’re not alone.In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive into the real fitness struggles women face — from walking into the gym and fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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18:31
5 Metabolism Lies Keeping You Stuck (and What Actually Works)
We’re busting the biggest metabolism myths holding women back—from “six small meals” to “no food after 7 PM,” endless cardio, magic fat-burners, and the belief your metabolism crashes at 30. We unpack what metabolism really is, why protein and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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40:26
Fitness Truths Exposed: What the Industry Never Told Us
The fitness world sold us a LOT of lies — from “carbs make you fat” to “progress is always linear.” In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donne break down the truths the industry never told us: why mindset matters more than macros, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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19:31
5 Steps to Heal Your Relationship with Food and Escape Diet culture
You’ve meal-prepped, tracked every calorie, avoided the cake at work—and still ended up feeling out of control around food. Why?In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down how diet culture wires us to feel guilt, fe...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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34:40
Ditch the Scale: Smarter Ways to Track Your Fitness Progress
Are you letting a number on the scale ruin your day? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé get real about why the scale doesn’t show the full picture—and how to actually track your fitness progress in ways that matter.Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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24:09
BCAAs vs Water: What You Really Need to Know for Your Training & Recovery
Are BCAAs really necessary, or are you just wasting money flavouring your water? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we break down everything you need to know about BCAAs — what they are, how they work, and whether they’re worth t...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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14:40
Training Burnout Is Real: Signs You’re Overdoing It & How to Recover Smarter
Are you constantly tired, unmotivated, or plateauing in your workouts? You might be in the burnout zone. 😩In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive deep into the signs of training burnout, what’s really happening in yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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21:30
Grow Your Glutes: Mind-Muscle Secrets for a Strong, Lifted Booty
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re diving DEEP into the science and strategy behind building glutes that actually grow. 🔥We’re not just talking about a peachy-looking booty—this is about strength, function, and activating tho...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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16:04
Why You NEED Cardio & Stretching for Muscle Gains, Recovery & Fat Loss
Most people skip cardio and stretching… but it might be the reason you’re not seeing results. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down exactly how cardio and stretching support:•Muscle growth and recovery•...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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24:11
Why Your Glutes Aren’t Growing: Unlocking Mind-to-Muscle Magic
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right workouts, but nothing’s changing? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the powerful secret sauce behind real training results: Mind-to-Muscle Connection (MMC)
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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21:48
Pilates, HYROX, Running & More: Which Workout Style Actually Works for YOU?
Confused about which workout style is right for you? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé unpack the truth behind Pilates, weight training, running, pedal (aka paddle), and HYROX training. Whether your goal is fat loss, streng...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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29:11
Kourtney Kardashian’s Ozempic Gummy: The Lawsuit, The Science, and The Red Flags
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we dive deep into the viral wellness product that’s sparked lawsuits and major controversy: Kourtney Kardashian’s “natural Ozempic” gummy — Lemme GLP-1 Daily.We break down the science of GLP-1 (gl...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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12:36
The Future of Fitness: 5 Trends Every Woman Should Know in 2025
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé take you on a hilarious and inspiring ride through the top 5 fitness trends reshaping 2025. From functional fitness to AI-powered workouts, they break down what’s real, what’s hype, and how...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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27:15
From Burnout to Breakthroughs: 6 Months of Chaos, Catch-Ups & Confidence
In this special 6-month milestone episode of Giggles&Glutes, Zoë and Donaé take a heartfelt journey through their personal and professional transformations. From reigniting personal training careers to navigating motherhood and adapting to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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30:03
What is Insulin and can it make you gain weight? | Debunking Glucose, Carbs & Fat Loss Myths
Are you scared of carbs because of insulin?You’re not alone — but you might be misinformed. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë & Donaé take you on a myth-busting ride through the world of insulin, glucose spikes, carbs, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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14:42
Why Your Booty Won’t Grow Without Water | Hydration 101 for Fit Girls
Thirsty? You should be—especially if you’re working out. In this juicy episode of Giggles&Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive deep (pun intended 💦) into why hydration is the ultimate workout game-changer.From feeling sluggish, cram...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:45