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
011: Progress Isn't Linear (And That's Not a Failure)
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Progress isn't linear and that's not a failure. In this episode, we dive into the reality of fitness journeys - the dips, spirals, plateaus, and "backwards" steps that fitness culture tries to ignore. Host Rhiannon Cooper, a qualified personal trainer and late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer, shares why your journey doesn't need to be a straight line to be successful.
Main themes:
The myth of linear progress
Why fitness journeys look more like a heart rate monitor than a straight line
Reframing "backwards steps"
Understanding that temporary setbacks don't erase your progress
The power of plateaus
How maintenance phases build lifelong confidence and habits
Invisible progress
Celebrating wins that don't show up on scales or in gym PRs
What's one small win you've experienced this week that nobody saw but meant everything to you?
Connect with the Community
Join the Not So Typical Fitness community on Heartbeat (free) for support from people who understand non-linear journeys.
💪 Expect real talk, accessible workouts, sensory-friendly tips, and honest conversations about fitness, mental health, and confidence – without the pressure to be “perfect.”
Join the Not So Typical Fitness Community to get access to all resources, guides and chat to likeminded neurodivergent people wanting to prioritise their health too: https://community.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/invitation?code=4F8BEA
Ready to work with me or want support in fitness?
Visit my website: https://www.notsotypicalfitness.co.uk/
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