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.
Expect conversations that challenge stereotypes, dismantle diet culture, and invite you to rise — as you are, right now.
🎧 Tune in weekly for unfiltered, empowering riffs on what it really means to be strong — in body, mind, and culture.
The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 26 - The Truth About Burnout and How to Recover (or Avoid it All Together)
This conversation, Louise delves into her personal experiences with burnout and the complexities, emphasizing that it is not merely a personal flaw where you just aren't equipped for life, but a significant cultural and biological issue, particularly affecting women. Louise also references the book, “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. The discussion highlights the need for awareness, acknowledgment, and systemic changes to address burnout effectively. Strategies for prevention and self-care are also explored, underscoring the importance of support systems and workplace culture in mitigating burnout.
Takeaways
- Burnout isn't a personal flaw.
- It's a biological and cultural reality, particularly for women.
- Acknowledging burnout is essential for addressing it.
- Women experience burnout differently than men.
- Self-care practices are crucial in combating burnout.
- Workplace culture significantly impacts burnout levels.
- Recognizing burnout signs is vital for prevention.
- Support systems can alleviate burnout effects.
- Systemic changes are necessary to prevent burnout.
- Prioritizing mental health is essential for overall wellness.
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