The Fit Positive Podcast
Episodes
Sleep Better in Midlife: What Works
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is one of the most common challenges for women in midlife — and when it’s off, everything else feels harder.In this episode, Claire revisits...
What Jessie Buckley’s Oscar Speech Teaches Us About Midlife, Strength & Defying Expectations
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Claire reflects on a powerful moment from Jessie Buckley’s Oscar acceptance speech, where she spoke about coming from “a...
From Hip Replacement to 33 Push-Ups at 57: Susan’s Story
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Fit Positive Podcast, I’m joined by one of our incredible members, Susan.Susan is 57 — almost 58 — and her story is one that so...
Emotional Eating: A Real Coaching Call (Unedited)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a little different.I’m sharing a real coaching call I did with my Fit Positive members back in 2024 — completely unedited...
Member Spotlight: Emma’s Midlife Fitness Reset
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Fit Positive Podcast, I’m joined by one of our wonderful members, Emma Bates — mum of three, full-time teacher, runner, and an in...
Seed Oils, Nutrition Confusion & What The Science Actually Says
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, we cut through the noise around seed oils and vegetable oils — and the confusion created by social medi...
Heart Health in Midlife (Why Decline Is Not Inevitable)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a re-release of an episode I did last year on heart health. Such an important topic and one worth re-visiting! Enjoy,CxThis week on The Fit Po...
Q&A: Real Midlife Questions on Weight, Training, Energy, Hormones & Health
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, I’m answering your questions — exactly as you sent them — covering some of the most common challeng...
Mindset for Midlife Health Goals (Part 2) - How to Build Habits That Stick & Manage Stress
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this mindset series, we move beyond what you want to change and focus on how to make change last — without burnout, overwhelm, or all-o...
Mindset for Midlife Health Goals (Part 1): Getting Out of Our Own Way
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, we kick off Part 1 of a two-part series on mindset — because while nutrition and training matter, they ...
How to Lose 10lbs, Maintain Muscle & Boost Energy — Without Diets or Fads
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, we answer one of the most common questions I get from women in midlife:“I want to lose 10lbs, keep my m...
Christmas Snacking: Why It Adds Up (and How to Stay in Control Without Restricting)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest — and most underestimated — reasons women gain weig...
Heart Health in Midlife (How We Have More Control Than We Think)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Fit Positive Podcast, we’re talking about heart health in midlife — why our risk rises, what markers actually matter, and how the...
Q&A - Your Questions Answered!
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a midlife health & fitness Q&A — answering the questions you submitted on Instagram.We cover everything from calori...
3 Habits I’m Prioritising This Week to Stay on Track in Silly Season
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short, practical episode, I’m sharing the three habits I’m focusing on this week to support my health in midlife — especially as we move...
Finding Your One-Minute Habit in Midlife with Vicki Chisholm
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by my lovely friend and fellow health coach, Vicky Chisholm, who lives in Yorkshire in the UK. We chat about how we firs...
Hidden Calories in Healthy Foods — and How to Spot Them
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even the most health-conscious women can fall into this trap — eating “clean,” whole foods and cooking from scratch, but still struggling to los...
How to Make Fat Loss Easy in Midlife
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt like fat loss just feels harder in midlife — you’re not imagining it.Hormonal changes, muscle loss and a busier life all pla...
Protein for Fat Loss — The Game-Changer You Might Be Missing
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt hungry all the time, constantly thinking about food, or frustrated that you’re training hard but not seeing results — this e...
Bones, Muscles & Joints in Midlife — Why Decline Is Not Inevitable
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💬 In This Episode📚In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important (and overlooked) parts of midlife health — your muscles, bone...
Why Most Diets Fail — And What Actually Works
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Fit Positive Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most important topics in health and fitness — why most diets fail, and what ...
Fasted Workouts, Creatine, Tendonitis & More — Q&A with Ruth MacFit
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by my good friend and fellow coach, Ruth MacFit, for a chat about all things midlife health and fitness. We catch up on life, t...
Supplements in Midlife — What’s Worth Taking (and What Isn’t)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fit Positive Podcast, I’m breaking down which supplements are actually worth taking in midlife — and which ones you probabl...
Back from Summer Break: Life Update and How to Build Habits that Stick
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back from Summer Break: Life Lately + How to Stay ConsistentWelcome back to The Fit Positive Podcast! After a little summer break, I’m back with a c...
How to Enjoy Your Holiday Without Self-Sabotage
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode before our summer break, I’m sharing a topic that’s on everyone’s mind right now — how to actually enjoy your holiday wi...
Nutrition Phasing: The Smarter, Sustainable Way to Lose Fat and Build Muscle in Midlife
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right — eating clean, watching your portions, hitting your workouts — but your body just isn’t...
How to Handle Sugar Cravings Without Giving up Chocolate!
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles I hear about from women in midlife: sugar cravings.You know how it goes...You’re ...
Navigating Midlife with Strength, Simplicity & Self-Compassion – with Ruth MacFit
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring and down-to-earth conversation, I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Ruth MacFit — a powerhouse of empathy, practicality an...
The Sleep Struggle — How to Improve Sleep in Midlife (Even If You're Waking at 3am)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep can feel like a full-time job in midlife — and one you're constantly failing at. Whether it's lying awake with racing thoughts, waking...
The Truth About Perimenopausal Weight Gain: What’s Happening to Your Body (and What You Can Do About It)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like your body is working against you in midlife — especially when it comes to weight?You’re not imagining it. But you’re also not broken.I...
How to Avoid Self-Sabotage at Social Events (Without Missing the Fun!)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social season is in full swing — weddings, birthdays, barbecues, weekends away — and if you’ve ever felt like your fitness and nutrition goals g...
Macros Made Simple: How to Eat for Fat Loss Without Dieting
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re doing “all the right things” but still struggling with stubborn weight, sugar cravings, or low energy in midlife?This episode i...
Why Strength Training is Your Midlife Superpower
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're in your 40s or 50s and still relying on cardio to stay fit, this episode is your wake-up call.We're diving deep into why strength tr...
Steps: The Ultimate Fat Loss Tool for Midlife Women
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you need brutal workouts to lose fat in midlife? Think again.In this episode:I share why daily steps are one of the most underrated (and powerfu...
The 5 Changes I Made to Transform my Body & Health in Midlife
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Fit Positive Podcast! In this episode, I open up about my personal health transformation and how years of fr...