Turia Pitt's Pep Talk

You’re Not Broken, You’re Burnt Out

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been there - stressed, overwhelmed, running on empty. But what if the way we deal with stress is all wrong?In this episode, Turia chats wi...

Why Women Aren't Believed About Their Pain

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women have been told to “tough it out” for way too long - whether it’s period pain, childbirth, or something more serious. But why is women’s ...

Sex, Scandals And Sweat - What You Didn't Know About The History Of Women's Fitness

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, women’s fitness has been shaped by society’s narrow beauty standards. But behind the aerobics classes, running clubs, and Pilates stu...

Sam Bloom on Finding Strength, Hope and Purpose

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a moment in your life that completely changed everything?  For Sam Bloom, that moment came during a trip to Thailand in 2013 that l...

Eve Rodsky on How to Shake the Mental Load and Find Your Unicorn Space

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eve Rodsky is a New York Times best-selling author, mum of three, and the creator of the Fair Play movement, which aims to find a new solution to an a...

Taryn Brumfitt on the Magic of Embracing Your Body

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taryn Brumfitt is on a mission to help people embrace their bodies. Taryn is a best-selling author, award-winning documentary maker, Australian of the...

The devil you know

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Lucky girl syndrome

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Motivation myths

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How to stop procrastinating

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Three ways to stop wasting your life

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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"Time goes quickly... be present and make the most of it" (with Rachel Samson)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rachel Samson, Clinical Psychologist answers the seven! To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist. Fol...

Asking for help lets people love you

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Raising resilient kids starts with you (with Rachel Samson)

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all want our kids to be tough cookies, right? But how do we show them the ropes when our own emotions sometimes get the better of us? Well, Clinica...

You don't always have to carry your own backpack

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Michael likes it when I buy the milk

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Empathy vs. Sensitivity (with Rachel Samson)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? You might be a sensitive person, and that's okay according to Clinical Psycho...

Why being fearless is stupid

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How Kelly McGonigal turned her fear of flying into a job

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Kelly McGonigal, Psychologist and Author of 'The Joy of Movement' answers the seven! You can find Kelly on Instagr...

Mark the moments that matter

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Three reasons you can't run

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Hope molecules and collective joy (with Kelly McGonigal)

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think humans are meant to move? Well, Kelly McGonigal, Author and Psychologist, has proof, and they're called 'hope molecules'. ...

The beginners blueprint to running

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Finding the joy of movement (with Kelly McGonigal)

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you start thinking of movement as a form of self-compassion, rather than self-control, you start to find the joy in exercise - that's what A...

What I learnt from watching my kids learn to walk

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Start Now

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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"It's okay to show your natural face" (with Carly Findlay)

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Findlay, appearance advocate and author, answers the seven, and she has a powerful to message to share - it's okay to show your natural fac...

Why I sent a french man an envolope full of beer coasters

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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What to tell your kids about facial differences (with Carly Findlay)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kids can say the darnedest things, especially when they're around people who look different than what they're used to. Although most kids an...

What are you willing to put up with?

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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"I give myself permission to quit" - Turia answers The Seven!

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Carly Findlay has GUTS

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being asked intrusive questions about your sex life or being denied a ride in a taxi is an experience lots of people will never have to endure. But fo...

The ONE exception to perfectionism

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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"It's harder to hate yourself, than to love yourself'" (with Carly Findlay)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Findlay, appearance advocate and author, doesn't know why people expect her not to love herself, because she does - unconditionally. It&apo...

EffortFULL fun vs. EffortLESS fun

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why I won't apologise for being stubborn

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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There's no such thing as an awesome lunch

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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About self-love: finding a middle ground aka self-neutrality

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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"Your life is happening right now and you're missing it" (with Lyndi Cohen)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lyndi Cohen, Nutritionist and Dietician, Author and Business Owner is back to answer THE SEVEN; seven questions that get to the bottom of the routines...

What I learnt about attention from an invisible gorilla

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Stop waiting for perfection

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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There's no such thing as a 'bouncing back' (with Lyndi Cohen)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pressure to 'bounce back' is one most mums will will be the familiar with. But the idea of 'bouncing back' ignores one crucial...

Why you shouldn't quit on a bad day

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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'Beauty' is not a destination (with Lyndi Cohen)

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if you loved your body unconditionally? Is chasing 'beauty' robbing us of the present? How do we make sure our kids grow u...

You might be gaslighting yourself

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Your body is allowed to change

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Is the BMI bullshit? And other diet nonsense (with Lyndi Cohen)

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

By the age of 11, half of Aussie girls would have been on a diet. By the time we reach adulthood, we've lost sight of what 'heath' real...

The Barrier Bulldozer

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Your weight is not the problem (with Lyndi Cohen)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you say goodbye to toxic diet culture forever? Lyndi Cohen, aka The Nude Nutritionist, did just that; and it changed her life in way...

The questions we ask

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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What makes up the value of you?

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Letting go of toxic relationships, focus, and an overflowing cup: Sarah Grynberg's secrets to success

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Habits, routines and mindset play a BIG role in living a happy, healthy life; so what are Sarah Grynberg's? For the first time on the podcast, Tu...

Giving back

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Meditation doesn't have to be boring (with Sarah Grynberg)

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself struggling to meditate, you might have what Sarah Grynberg calls a 'monkey mind'. Don't worry, Turia has it too! G...

Hard times don't last forever

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Habit's Failure

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The doors to Run With Turia are open this week! Head to turiapitt.com/run to find out more. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapi...

Guided Run

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about running but don't know where to start? Well, this interactive episode is your sign! Grab your joggers, press play, and let ...

Golden Ratio

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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I can run

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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You're so embarrassing

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Public speaking (fear loading)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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What is 'A Life of Greatness'? (with Sarah Grynberg)

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A researcher unraveling the mysteries of 'miracles', a mother who chose love after tragedy, Matthew McConaughey... what common threads conne...

You can’t be what you can’t see (with Bronwyn Sheehan)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A chance interaction led a Queensland midwife to start a national movement with The Pyjama Foundation. The charity is based around a simple premise —...

Sarah Grynberg's leap of faith

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A step in the wrong direction is a detour in the right direction; that's what podcast host Sarah Grynberg wants you to know about taking a leap o...

How to put your inner critics on mute

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Life's too short to cry over a lost diamond ring

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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1%ers

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Which frame? You Choose.

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Who is in your corner?

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Don't let winter win

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How to fuel motivation by taking action

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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When does a cheeky glass of red turn into a bad habit? (with Maz Compton)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Have we ruined alcohol for younger generations (with Maz Compton)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Okay, but how bad is alcohol really? (with Maz Compton)

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Maz Compton broke up with Alcohol FOREVER

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Lessons from 1000-year-old rubbish (with Lara Maiklem)

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mudlarking is a unqie hobby that involves walking along a river at low tide and trying to find objects washed up from the past. Lara Maiklem took it u...

The ultimate morning routine

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Should you have kids?

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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More than exisitence

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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A platypus perspective

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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You don't have to be perfect (really)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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The day I met a murderer

14 Jun 2023

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Things that are none of your business

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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How to stop overcomplicating your happiness

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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The surgery I should never have put off

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Why I Drove Two Hours to Look at Some Birds for 10 Minutes

08 Jun 2023

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The Unlikely Thing That Helped Save Louisa Hope

07 Jun 2023

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Unlocking the Power of Novelty

06 Jun 2023

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Julia Gillard: From Prime Minister to Feminist Icon

05 Jun 2023

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Stop Waiting for Motivation

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Choosing how to respond

01 Jun 2023

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Staying calm under extreme pressure (with Dr Richard Harris)

31 May 2023

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Lisa Messenger's Unshakable Resolve to be a Mother

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Messenger opens up about her eight-year journey that included IVF, medication and monitoring, and now surrogacy — all while juggling a business...

Make The Solution Easy

29 May 2023

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The time travel exercise

28 May 2023

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"You can stop pretending now" with Jess Rowe

25 May 2023

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Stop over-complicating your morning routine

24 May 2023

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Sometimes the best thing is sleep

23 May 2023

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Being the best in the world (with Bronte Campbell)

22 May 2023

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What's keeping you busy?

21 May 2023

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