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Women's Fitness Podcast
Women's Fitness Education is a supportive community focused on helping women excel in the fitness industry. We provide education, guidance, and opportunities for women to thrive and take leadership roles in this field.
Our goal is to see more women in fitness professions and leadership roles, contributing positively to the fitness industry. Join us and be the expert that millions of Australian women are searching for.
Episodes
72 episodes
Connection Over Perfection: Client Retention for Female Trainers
In this episode, Dani sits down again with Carol “Caz” Attieh from Fit by Caz to dive into what truly keeps women coming back to training. Caz shares how she’s built a loyal, connected community by focusing on safety, ...
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How to Build a Fitness Business That Lasts — with Mentor Jenna Cooper
In this episode, Dani chats with Jenna Cooper — business mentor, mindset coach, and long-time PT — about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in fitness.From juggling three jobs to pay gym rent to ment...
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Bree Maddock on Coaching Mums with Confidence
In this episode, Dani chats with Bree Maddock — pregnancy & postpartum strength coach, twin mum of three, and no-BS advocate for motherhood, movement, and mindset. Bree shares how she went from working retail and battling self-doubt t...
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Balancing It All: How Sarah Juggled Mum Life and Finished Her Cert III & IV
Recent WFE grad Sarah Martin shares how she went from corporate chaos to coaching confidence—juggling kids, study, and life to complete her Cert III & IV in just seven months. She opens up about tackling practical assessments (hello, camera...
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The Power of Sweat Therapy: Caz’s Journey to Empower Women
Dani sits down with Carol “Caz” Attieh, founder of Fit by Caz and the philosophy she calls Sweat Therapy—a boutique, community-first space helping women feel strong, confident and empowered. Caz shares how a post-baby reality check...
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From Self-Doubt to Strength: Olympia’s journey to being a PT
In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, host Dani speaks with Olympia, a new personal trainer, about her journey into the fitness industry. They discuss the importance of backing oneself, empowering women through fitness, over...
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The Future of Fitness — Why the AUSactive Board Vote Matters
In this episode, Mish sits down with Jen Dugard, founder of MumSafe™ and long-time advocate for women’s health in fitness, to talk about something that usually flies under the radar — board nominations. Je...
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It’s Never Too Late: How Sam Hagger Built a Career She Loves
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Samantha Hagger, a personal trainer at AquaLink, founder of Whole Body Conditioning, and finalist for the 2025 AusActive Personal Trainer of the Year Award...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Toni’s Journey to Empowering Women
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Toni, founder of Beautiful and Balanced Bodies and finalist for the AusActive Personal Trainer of the Year Award. With 13 years of experience as a p...
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Clarity Comes from Action: Karys Ann on Life, Coaching & Confidence
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani chats with Karys Ann, also known as the “I Kann Queen.” Karys is an international law of attraction and empowerment coach, motivational speaker, and ambassador...
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Palma - Bootcamp2u - From Garage Workouts to Women’s Fitness Movement
In this episode, Dani interviews Palma, a passionate fitness trainer who shares her inspiring journey in the fitness industry. From her early beginnings in personal training to overcoming challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Parma discusses...
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Face Yoga, Cold Showers & Learning to Love Your Face with Leah Cooper
In this episode of the Women's Fitness Podcast, Mish chats with the radiant Leah Cooper – yoga teacher, face yoga practitioner, and host of The Wellbeing Room podcast. Leah shares how she stumbled into the world of face yo...
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Fitness, Motherhood & Balance: A Conversation with Jacqui Somerville
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani sits down with Jacqui Somerville, founder of Mum & Mini Fitness in WA and AusActive finalist for the People’s Choice Small Business Award.Jacqui’s story...
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Show Notes: Boxing, Recovery & Research with Thea Baker
This week on the Women’s Fitness Podcast, I’m joined (again!) by my good friend and powerhouse researcher, Thea Baker.Thea isn’t just a brilliant clinical counsellor and psychotherapist — she’s also a PhD candidate at Deakin Uni...
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Women’s Fitness Podcast – Million Moves with AusActive’s Mariana Ivantsoff
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Mish chats with Mariana Ivantsoff, Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor at AusActive, about why political advocacy matters for the fitness industry and the impact of grassroots initiatives like Mil...
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Behind Boss Fitness: How Aida Built a Safe, Strong Space for Women
In this conversation, Aida, the owner and head coach of Boss Fitness, shares her journey in the fitness industry, focusing on the importance of community, mentorship, and creating a safe space for women. She discusses the challenges she faced, ...
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Breath, Movement & the Art of Regulation with Zev Tropp
In this episode, Mish speaks with Zev Tropp, a yoga teacher, artist, and breathwork facilitator, about the role of breath in movement, mindfulness, and daily life. From ancient yogic teachings to modern breathwork practices, they explore how br...
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Breaking Barriers in Boxing: Jordie’s Fierce Fit Story
In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education podcast, host Dani speaks with Jordie White, founder of Fierce Fits, a women's only boxing bootcamp. Jordie shares her journey into the fitness industry, her passion for boxing, and the cha...
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"Build It… and They Still Might Not Come" with Jen Dugard
You might know Jen Dugard as the powerhouse behind MumSafe™ and a long-time advocate for safe exercise during motherhood. But in this episode, we get into the other side of her mi...
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Finding Her Fit: Amy Luttrell’s Journey to Gym Leadership
In this inspiring episode, Dani chats with Amy Luttrell—Fernwood Tuggeranong Club Manager and 2025 AusActive Awards finalist for Manager of the Year. Amy shares how she transitioned from a corporate career to the fitness industry while on mater...
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Navigating the Shift: In Person to Online Coaching
In this episode of the Women's Fitness Education Podcast, host Dani speaks with Bec Gibbs, an experienced online coach who transitioned from in-person training to online coaching. They discuss Bec's journey in the fitness industry, her passion ...
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Strong Women, Sustainable Results: Tia’s Coaching Insights
In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, host Danni chats with Tia, founder of the True Wellness Transformation Project. With over a decade of experience and a thriving coaching business alongside her corporate job, Tia shares ...
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The Power of Community in Women’s Fitness with Lisa Price
In this episode, Lisa Price shares her inspiring journey from a gym enthusiast to the founder of Body Reset Fitness, focusing on women's health. She discusses her experiences in the fitness industry, the importance of community support, and the...
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Exploring Female Physiology in Fitness with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple
Lauren C-S Podcast notesExploring Female Physiology in Fitness with Dr. Lauren Colenso-SempleIn this engaging conversation, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, a muscle physiology researcher, discusses her journey into the field of female ...
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Sarah’s Story: Building a Pre and Postnatal Fitness Business
In this episode, Sarah Campbell shares her journey from studying exercise science to becoming a successful fitness professional specializing in pre and postnatal fitness. She discusses her experiences working at Preggy Bellies, the challenges s...
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