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.
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The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 8 - The Empowered Mindset: From Doubt and Restarting to Decision, Authority and Consistency
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Summary
In this conversation, Louise Green explores the themes of empowerment and disempowerment, particularly in the context of fitness and personal growth. She discusses how identity plays a crucial role in shaping our mindset and actions, emphasizing the importance of shifting from a disempowered identity to an empowered one. Louise highlights the significance of curiosity, consistency, and the need to celebrate small wins as part of the journey towards empowerment. She encourages listeners to reframe negative thoughts and approach their fitness journey with an open mind and a willingness to explore possibilities.
Takeaways
- Disempowerment can become an identity that hinders progress.
- Shifting to an empowered identity is essential for success.
- Curiosity and openness are key to personal growth.
- Motivation should not be relied upon solely for action.
- Celebrating small wins is crucial for building confidence.
- The journey to empowerment involves consistent effort and commitment.
- Negative thoughts can be reframed to foster a positive mindset.
- Understanding the difference between disempowered and empowered actions is vital.
- Building skills takes time and requires patience.
- Anything is possible when approached with the right mindset.
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