Lift the Load: Motherhood, Fitness & Finding Balance Again
Lift the Load is a podcast about strength- in the gym, in motherhood, and in the messy, imperfect parts of life. I’m Claire King, mum and personal trainer, here to help you feel less alone, more supported, and stronger than you think.
Episodes
11 episodes
Fat Loss Feels Impossible as a Mum… Until You Do This
Calories matter.Protein matters.But they’re not the reason you keep failing fat loss.In this weeks podcast, I’ll talk about the one thing that actually determines whether you lose weight and keep it off long termBecause...
The Real Barriers to Exercise for Mums (And What Actually Helps).
In this episode, I talk about the real barriers that stop many mums from exercising and why it’s usually not a motivation problem.From time pressures and childcare to exhaustion, confidence, and simply not knowing where to start, motherh...
Why Your To-Do List Is Making You Feel Guilty (and How to Fix It)
In this episode, I share how I’ve changed the way I plan my days as a mum and business owner so I can switch off without guilt. We talk non-negotiables, realistic expectations, and how to fit exercise into real life without it becoming another ...
Messy but Moving: How Mums Can Prioritise Health Without Perfection
January is loud.Fresh starts. New routines. Big goals. Perfect plans.And for a lot of mums… it already feels like you’re behind.In this episode of Lift the Load, I’m returning to the idea that resonated more than a...
How to Enjoy Christmas Food Without Guilt: The Hell Yes Approach
Christmas doesn’t need another food rule and it definitely doesn’t need more mum guilt.In this episode, I’m sharing the Hell Yes Principle I teach my clients to help them make empowered, confident food choices over Christmas,
My Perimenopause Story: The Symptoms, The Dismissal, Why I Chose HRT and Strength Training
Wondering whether your symptoms could be perimenopause? In this episode, I cover the most common early sign which I myself experienced, including sleep disruption, anxiety spikes, mood swings, brain fog, and that feeling of be...
The Truth About Aggressive Dieting: What No One Tells You
You know that diet that promised fast results but left you tired, hungry, and wondering if you’d ever feel normal again? Yeah… we’re talking about that.In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Alice from @StrongMumSquad, and we’re sh...
Is Gratitude the Secret to Feeling Less Overwhelmed?
I’m thankful for the endless laundry, the car seat tantrums, and the 47 tabs open in my brain… said no mum ever.We’re told that gratitude fixes everything but what if that’s not the whole story? What if sometimes, it’s actually adding to...
Doing Less (Without Falling Apart): A Real Talk on Mum Burnout, Overwhelm & Balance
f you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly doing everything; school runs, snacks, work, washing, and still feeling like you’re not doing enough. Then this episode is for you.We’re diving into the myth that “busy” equa...