the not so typical fitness podcast
Welcome to not so typical fitness, the podcast that breaks down barriers in health and fitness for neurodivergent minds. Hosted by Rhiannon Cooper; a qualified AuDHD (autistic ADHD) personal trainer, advocate, and lifelong misfit in the fitness industry, this solo podcast dives deep into the realities of navigating fitness as a late diagnosed autistic and ADHD woman.
From personal struggles to industry insights, Rhiannon shares her journey of weight loss, gym anxiety, and making fitness work for you, not against you. No toxic hustle culture, no shame; just honest conversations, practical advice, and a whole lot of “I wish someone had told me this sooner” moments.
If you've ever felt like the gym wasn’t built for you, like workouts should come with a user manual, or like traditional fitness advice just doesn’t fit, you’re in the right place.
the not so typical fitness podcast
Latest Episodes
020: Why Your Body Isn't Your Business Card - Building a PT Industry That Actually Works
Rhiannon once won a "biggest transformation" award at her gym, and the first thing her PT said wasn't how do you feel? It was: your next goal is 12 stone. That moment, where a hundred pounds of progress was reduced to a number...
019: Stop Shrinking: How Taking Up Space Changes Everything
This week's episode is something special — a live talk Rhiannon gave at the Mind Body Wisdom Wellbeing Expo in Derby, shared here in its most authentic, unedited form.Trigger warning: this episode touches on mental health, body image...
018: You're not lazy! Your nervous system is just overwhelmed
You've told yourself you're lazy. That you just don't have the discipline. That if you really wanted it, you'd be consistent by now.But what if the problem was never you?In this episode, Rhiannon breaks down what's actually happen...
Navigating Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis: A Neurodivergent Journey
In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the c...
016: Gym Anxiety... How to Start When Fear Is Holding You Back
This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or completely stuck when it comes to starting their fitness journey — especially if the thought of going to the gym fills you with dread.Welcome to another episode of the Not So...