Honestly, Carly
Episodes
The Power of the Pause - Why Your Rest Days are Working Harder than You Think (with Karen Wilson)
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by yoga teacher and mindset and self-care specialist, Karen Wilson, for a conversation that challenges one of the most persistent...
Doing All The Workouts...But Not Seeing Results? This is Why
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re doing all the workouts… ticking all the boxes… and still not seeing the results you used to - this episode is for you.Because more oft...
BITESIZE | Why You Feel Better On Holiday (and how to bottle that feeling)
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We've just had the Easter break here in the UK (and have the May bank holidays to look forward to next month!) so I wanted to give you a bitesize nugg...
I Thought I Was Active... Apparently Not.
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I nearly ticked "sedentary" on a medical form.And I'm a personal trainer.I had to tick a box describing my activity level - you know the ones. Sedenta...
Why I Haven't Dropped HIIT In Midlife (And You Shouldn't Either)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
HIIT has got a bad reputation in the midlife fitness world. And honestly? I think it needs new PR.In this episode, I’m digging into why high intensi...
Stop looking for the perfect training plan - do this instead
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you keep searching for the perfect training plan… but never quite stick to one?You’re not alone.In this episode, I’m unpacking a conversation...
BITESIZE | Why I Talk About Belly Fat…When What I Actually Care About Is Your Bones
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I did something I’ve never done before.I went for a DEXA scan.And it didn't just tell me about how my bones are doing - it made me think a...
Hormones, Health & HRT with Dr Katie Armstrong: This Will Change How You Think About Perimenopause
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Honestly, Carly Podcast, I’m joined by an incredible guest, Dr Katie Armstrong, GP of 20+ years and founder of Clinic51, a pr...
Midlife & Strength Training: Your Questions Answered
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After last week’s complete guide to strength training in midlife, my inbox lit up.Grip strength.Starting weights.Body Pump.Pilates.Rest periods.Pull...
Midlife & Muscle: Your Guide to Strength Training Over 40
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strength training is having a moment… but loads of women are still confused about what to actually do. In this episode, Carly breaks down why streng...
My Biggest Training Mistake of Last Year as a PT in my 40s
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my biggest training mistake of last year and what it taught me (again!) about midlife fitness, perimenopause, training intens...
Midlife Weight Loss: Here's Exactly What I'd Do (And It's Probably Not What You Think)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife weight gain can feel confusing and frustrating - where did that little bit of extra padding come from? And why is it so hard to shift?In this ...
Hyrox? Half Marathon? Health? Do You Actually Need a Midlife Fitness Goal?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m chatting solo about why goal setting can feel a bit icky in midlife… and why, despite that, I’m still a big fan of having one!We’...
Confused About What to Eat in Midlife? Start Here (with Amie Parry-Jones)
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January can feel like an aggressive group chat you never asked to be added to: fasting rules, at-home tests, supplement stacks, blood sugar panic, and...
Zone 2, HIIT & Heart Health: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Cardio in Midlife
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cardio has become the pariah of the fitness world for midlife women. Everyone’s got strong opinions about it, half of them outdated, and most of the...
You Don't Have to Put Up With This - Pelvic Floor Myth Busting with Katie Doran
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic floor issues in midlife are common - but they’re not something you have to “just put up with”. In this episode, I chat with women’s hea...
What’s Real (and What’s Not) in the Midlife Women’s Wellness World
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The midlife wellness space is loud - especially in January.Supplements, experts, protocols, promises… everyone seems to have an answer. And if you’...
New Year, New You...I've Got A Better Idea
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the New Year noise already, this episode is for you.January has a habit of turning the volume right up...
BONUS: Your Emergency Festive De-Frazzle
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before You Write Yourself Off Until January – Listen to This!This week’s episode is a little different. Think voice-note, rather than broadcast!I ...
Psychic Carly Predicts - What's Next for Midlife Fitness?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re time-travelling. Sort of 😉.I’m looking ahead to 2026 and sharing the midlife fitness trends I know are going to shape how wome...
Stretching isn't the answer (and other things you didn't know about midlife aches & pains) - Expert chat with Danielle Garfoot
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by my very first guest - and what a guest she is! Sports therapist for over 20 years, certified running coach, university...
3 Day Hangovers? The Truth About Alcohol in Midlife
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just call me the fun sponge (no, not really 😉)In this episode of the Honestly Carly Podcast, I’m getting into something that’s been coming up a...
How will I know (if it's perimenopause)?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a woman wondering “Is this... perimenopause?” then this is the episode you need in your ears.In this week’s episode Carly unpacks th...
It's not just you! The midlife belly episode I'd love every woman over 40 to hear
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not imagining it. If you're a woman over 40, chances are, your belly has changed.And no - it’s not because you’ve “let yourse...
Variety is the spice of life? 3 workout essentials for every midlife fitness programme
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling pulled in 12 directions by suggestions to “do Reformer Pilates/lift heavy/run a marathon/walk everywhere”? Same. We're over-complicating e...
"It was all going well, until..." - The key to building healthy habits in midlife
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling when everything’s ticking along nicely - workouts going well, meals vaguely balanced, smug morning walk energy - and then life...
Help! My workouts have stopped working - what now?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your trusted routine suddenly stalls in midlife, it’s not you - it’s the strategy. In this episode, Carly explains why “doing more” ...
Is it too late for me to change in midlife? (Asking for a friend)
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's tackle the midlife myth head-on: “Am I beyond help?”. From creaky knees and constant tiredness to the “good for your age” narrative, thi...
What actually happens to our bodies in midlife?
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Honestly, Carly, we zoom out from the “it’s just your hormones” narrative and look at the full picture of midlife physio...
Honestly, I thought I was doing everything right...
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Honestly, Carly!Today, Carly's sharing her own midlife story - from confident (maybe even a bit cocky?) PT a...
Welcome to Honestly, Carly
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Honestly, Carly - the truth about being strong, sane and seen in midlife.In this introductory trailer, meet your host, Carly Corrigall, law...