The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
The Weekly Riff cuts through fitness culture’s noise with real talk from Louise Green — award-winning coach, author, and size-inclusive fitness trailblazer redefining what strength looks like. In a world where most fitness spaces still exclude, this podcast offers something rare: a space that honours all bodies and holds the belief that your body is fully capable of strength, power, and performance — through every season of life, including midlife and menopause.
Each 20-minute episode dives into strength training, body image, mindset, and the deeper layers of showing up for yourself — without the toxic pressure to shrink, conform, or apologize. Louise blends expert insight, lived experience, and raw honesty to explore how we can all train for strength and self-respect, not validation.
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The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 14 - The Psychology Behind Health Spending
summary
In this conversation, Louise Green discusses the importance of investing in health and fitness programs, exploring the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from prioritizing their health. She highlights cultural conditioning that undervalues health investments, the concept of health debt, and the necessity of reframing health spending as a long-term investment. Green emphasizes the importance of accountability in maintaining fitness and the need for a commitment to long-term health for a better quality of life.
takeaways
- Investing in yourself is crucial for long-term health.
- Many people question spending on health programs.
- Instant gratification often overshadows long-term rewards.
- Health programs are often perceived as optional until a crisis occurs.
- Neglecting health can lead to significant long-term costs.
- Your strength and health appreciate over time.
- We need to prioritize our health to avoid future issues.
- Accountability is key to maintaining fitness consistency.
- Cultural conditioning often undervalues health investments.
- Health is foundational for enjoying life fully.
Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong