Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast
Episodes
#60: Learn How to Adapt when Life Get's Busy
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses how to minimize barriers to achieving fitness goals, especially during busy times like the holiday season. Sh...
#59: How to Actually Set Fitness Goals for 2026 — Without the Restrictive New Year Chaos
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness podcast, Megan discusses how to set realistic fitness goals for the upcoming year without falling into t...
#58: Cardio vs Weights: What Really Matters for Fat Loss?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses the ongoing debate of cardio versus weights for fat loss. She breaks down common...
57: Unlocking Weight Loss: Why You're Not Seeing Results
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses the common struggles people face in their weight loss journeys, emphasizing tha...
#56: Client Episode - Tanya's journey to finding a new lease of life through gym classes and the online Balanced Method Program
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, host Megan Banahan interviews her client Tanya, who shares her transformative journey through th...
#55: How To Reset After A Big Weekend
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses how to reset after a big weekend of indulgence. She emphasizes the importance o...
#54: Staying On Track Through The Festive Season
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan shares her personal experiences with training and injury leading up to the Dublin Maratho...
#53: Annmarie Brady - Balancing running a business, motherhood and fitness
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan Banahan interviews Anne-Marie Brady, a skin specialist and fitness enthusiast. They discus...
#52: Claire Toomey - Unlocking the Secrets of Gut Health
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, nutritionist Claire Toomey discusses the importance of gut health and its impact on overall well...
#51: Why Your Steps Matter More Than Gym Time & How to Improve Low Energy
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses the significance of daily movement and its impact on health and fitness. She emphasizes the importance of NEA...
Bonus Episode: The Benefits of Structured Meal Timings for Weightloss + The Surprising Truth About Exercise Intensity
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two crucial topics: the art of meal timing and the impact of exercise intensity...
Bonus Episode: Bouncing Back From "Off Days" & Understanding Hunger Cues
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two key topics: how to bounce back from an off day without spiraling and unders...
#45: Barry Mullin - From Novice to Marathoner, recovery from stress fracture injury, tips for Dublin Marathon training 10 weeks out & top 3 running shoes
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, Barry Mullin shares his extensive experience in running, discussing his journey from a novice ma...
Bonus Episode: Mastering Fat Loss - Protein and Perfectionism
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan Banahan discusses two key strategies for successful fat loss: the importance of front-loading protein in breakfast and overcomi...
#44: From Grief to Greatness: Noel's journey into running and an insight into what the GetBetterRunning community is all about
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast, Noel McDonagh shares his transformative journey into running, which began as a way to cope with ...
Bonus Episode: Navigating Scale Fluctuations & Exercise Mindset in Your Fitness Journey
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast, Megan discusses two crucial topics for those on a fat loss journey: scale fluctuations an...
#43: Conor Shaw - His journey into coaching, opening his own gym facility and the importance of having a sustainable approach to fitness
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Bannahan Fitness podcast, host Megan Bannahan speaks with Connor Shaw, an online coach and owner of the Iron Barn gym in ...
Bonus Episode: Why you keep falling off track at the weekends & 5 ways to stop
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bonus episode sponsored by my FREE guide - Why you keep falling off track at the weekend & 5 strategic ways to stop!I breakdown 5 key po...
#42: Cian Charlton - Finding Your Stride: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying Running
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness podcast I was joined by Cian Charlton, who is owner of 35 Vintage and Fade Street Kits! Cian LOVES runnin...
#41: Dr. Aisling Farrell - Navigating the Fitness Journey/Nutrition/Journaling/Recovery/Menstrual Cycle
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Megan Banahan Fitness Podcast I'm joined by the wonderful, Dr. Aisling Farrell.We discuss various aspects of fitness, healt...
#40: How to re-adjust your routine to stay motivated and on track throughout Summer
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I share practical tips on how to stay on track with your fitness and nutrition goals during the chaotic summer months. I emphasi...
#39: How One Goal Can Refocus Your Entire Life
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss my recent experiences with guests, marathon training journey, and the importance of community in running. I ...
#38: Trish from Body & Mind - Finding your passion and pursuing it
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Trish Kennedy, known as Body and Mind on social media, shares her inspiring journey into fitness coaching. ...
#37: Client episode - Olivia's experience of the Sutainable Fat-loss program
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was delighted to welcome my online client Olivia to the podcast to get her experience working with me on the 8 week Sustainable Fat-...
#36: Brian Keane - Running, Hyrox & Strength training
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Brian Keane to chat through his experience with running over the years and more recently hyrox.Brian is a p...
#35: Conor Keegan - Chatting all things fitness, online coaching, lifestyle changes & life in Oz
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I was delighted to welcome Longford native Conor Keegan who is an online coach helping people with their fitness and fat-loss goals.We...
#34: The importance of increasing your NEAT activity levels/Pros vs Cons of high intensity exercise for fat-loss
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through the importance of keeping things simple in the on-set of starting into a fat-loss phase. You will get much more bang fo...
#33: The Road to Running my First Marathon
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat abit about my running experience to date and how I got started. If you are at that stage in your running journey you might find...
#32: Open Day recap & what's in the pipeline
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break from the podcast, we are back!In this episode I recap on an amazing open day at the gym on June bank holiday just gone, again than...
#31: Stop losing all your progress on HOLIDAYS with these tips
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through how to approach your holiday getaway especially with regards to nutrition and how to not feel as though you have lost a...
#30: How Amy lost over 8kg!
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed my online client Amy where we chat through her experience on the 8 week Online Sustainable Fat-Loss Program to date, recent...
#29: How I'm approaching my 8 week fat-loss phase, gym open day, youtube vlogs
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another solo episode today to chat through my approach to my own fat-loss journey over the next 8 weeks. Some insight into what will be invo...
#28: My first guest appearance with Conor Shaw
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was delighted to be welcomed on the Conor Shaw Fitness Podcast chatting all things from my own fitness background, setting up a business, common mis...
#27: Louise McGuinness - All things Nutrition
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed Louise McGuinness who is a nutritionist and mind of information in the field. Louise works with a wide variety of clients f...
#26: How to be more Consistent
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a few common problems that may hinder people's ability to be consistent throughout their fat-loss or fitness journe...
#25: Amanda McCloone - How to make your fitness journey work for you, breaking the binge restrict cycle, how to structure your weekly & weekend nutrition
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed my first guest Amanda McCloone who has over a decade of experience working in the fitness industry. Amanda is an online coa...
#24: What is Food Noise and How to Combat it
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through the topic of 'Food Noise' where people can't stop thinking about food. This is a common struggle for many w...
#23: 'This is a new way of life' - Louise's journey to date on the Sustainable Fat-Loss Program!
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed my online client Louise and we had such a great chat about her journey to date on the sustainable fat-loss program.Louise j...
#22: All you need to know about the weighing scales! What causes fluctuations? How often should you weigh in? and much more...
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I do a complete deep dive around the weighing scales, everything you need to know, from what causes fluctuations, how often it fluctua...
#21: Top tips to help you better manage your SNACK intake
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I dive into a few tips I regularly share with my clients to help them better manage their snack intake and ultimately their cravings a...
Bonus ep: 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss Program Preview
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I chat through all the details about my 8 week Sustainable Fat-Loss program, whats included, who it's for and all the good ...
#20: Top tips on how to get back into routine after a holiday, weekend or trip away!
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through some top tips for getting back into routine after spending some time away on a holiday or weekend away.It can be diffic...
#19: Importance of drinking water, having balanced meals, fibre intake, meal timings, tracking your snacks, eating from smaller plates & being aware of liquid calories
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat through a range of nutrition hacks and tips I relay to my own clients that will help make the process of sticking to a calorie...
#18: Weight training vs Cardio, Should you lift heavier for less reps or lighter for more reps
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through the two different forms of cardio and how to best fit them into your routine depending on where you are at in your curr...
#17: Q&A - Is protein necessary?, How to approach eating out?, How to improve Digestion?, Tips for training around timeof the month, Scales not moving?, Should you be sore after the gym? Cheat meals!
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through my instagram que...
#16: Claire's journey to date & how she lost over 15kg!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Claire to the podcast where we chat through her journey so far. I have been working with Claire f...
#15: Q&A - Hate tracking calories?, Gym classes or specific program, Weightloss plateau, Harder to lose weight as you get older?, Morning routines!
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a range of topics and questions that came in from online client feedback and some that came in through instagram questi...
#14: How Brendan lost 8kg!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I welcomed my online coaching client Brendan to the podcast where we chat through his achievements and experience to date of working w...
#13: Don't fall into these traps in the New Year
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a few traps or misconceptions you may fall victim to in the new year in your approach to getting back on track with fit...
#12: Q&A - Cereal good for breakfast?, How to stay consistent?, How to control cravings?, Getting back into routine, Tracking macros correctly, Tips for running, Advise on being more gym confident!
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a range of questions that came in through my instagram question box and DMs. If you like this style episode please let ...
#11: Where to start with fitness & nutrition in 2025
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through how you can go about getting back into routine with your nutrition and training without falling victim to the 'quick fi...
#10: Getting back on track in January - What to do and what not to do!
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through a few topics in relation to getting back on track in January with training and nutrition and some things you need to be...
#9: How to set and achieve New Year's Resolutions
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this epidsode I chat through how you can approach setting new year resolutions and goals and actually achieve them. Some of the main points: -Don't...
#8: Client Episode - Martina's Journey so far
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have a chat with my client Martina on her journey to date since starting on the Perfrom and Transform coaching journey back in May. ...
#7: How to Approach Christmas without Ruining Progress
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat through some advise on ways to find a middle ground in your approach to the 2 week Christmas period, that will allow you to enj...
#6: How structure Daily Nutrition & Training & Weekend Nutrition
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk through some tips on how to approach your nutrition and training depending on what your goal is. I also talk about how to appro...
#5: Binge Eating - How to Identify & Break the Habit
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk through some common causes for binge eating/snacking, how to identify and overcome them by structuring your diet and creating n...
#4: How to kickstart your Fat-loss Journey
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give some insight into how you can go about approaching and starting into your fat-loss journey! The most important things you need ...
#3: Who is Megan?
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give some insight into my backaground and journey to becoming a coach. I talk abit about my own struggles with my weight as a teenag...
#2: Setting your Morning up for Success!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how we can frame and setup our morning routine for a more productive approach to our day! No mention of the typical cold the...
#1: Do these things matter for FATLOSS??
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss a few topics and how they effect fatloss: meal timings, heartrate zones, sleep & protein intake. Enjoy! IG @mb_strengthf...