The Progress Labhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-progress-lab--6672190enSelf-ImprovementCopyright TheProgresslabhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/921fe6b7f38712f96e128060cb56c7cf.jpgThe Progress Labhttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-progress-lab--6672190Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:55 +0000TheProgresslabTheProgresslabfeeds@spreaker.comBrewing robust and raw chats on the hunt for resilience and forward momentum in sport, mindset and life.falseepisodicEp 43 - Michaela Breeze: It's Not a F***ing Pullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-michaela-breeze-it-s-not-a-f-ing-pull--72002164
  • Why "finish your pull" is the wrong cue
  • Coaching the person, not the sport
  • Goal setting that doesn't break you
  • Training vs testing
  • PEDs and the Enhanced Games
  • Coaching women through every life stage
  • Why gymnastics is the best foundation sport
    • Find Michaela:]]>    182baeb3-55e9-488c-936c-cd50e5739874Thu, 14 May 2026 07:20:01 +0000TheProgresslabBritish Olympic weightlifter and coach Michaela Breeze joins us to talk loose arms, mindset, and why the cues you grew up with might be holding you back.Michaela shares the story of being ranked number one in Britain at 18, stuck at 75/92 for 18...
  • Why "finish your pull" is the wrong cue
  • Coaching the person, not the sport
  • Goal setting that doesn't break you
  • Training vs testing
  • PEDs and the Enhanced Games
  • Coaching women through every life stage
  • Why gymnastics is the best foundation sport
    • Find Michaela:]]>    3902falsefull    Ep 42 - We ARE BACK!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-we-are-back--71208501In this ep we catch up about what has been happening + chat about the coach athlete relationship + more

    ]]>    64e4abb5-1bb9-4c03-9f3b-d715a855d455Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:28:29 +0000TheProgresslabAfter what was a "planned" break, we are officially back! In this ep we catch up about what has been happening + chat about the coach athlete relationship + more In this ep we catch up about what has been happening + chat about the coach athlete relationship + more

    ]]>    4313false21full    Episode 41 - Surviving Christmas Without Losing Your Mind (Posted a Day Late)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-surviving-christmas-without-losing-your-mind-posted-a-day-late--69207772We chat about the pressure that comes with Christmas, why this time of year feels wild, and how to dial things back without guilt.
    Also yes, this episode is a day late. Which honestly feels very on theme.]]>    f492316a-3d4a-4901-8205-0764b0acc54bFri, 26 Dec 2025 04:15:18 +0000TheProgresslabIf December feels like one long to-do list you didn’t agree to, this one’s for you. We chat about the pressure that comes with Christmas, why this time of year feels wild, and how to dial things back without guilt. Also yes, this episode is a day...We chat about the pressure that comes with Christmas, why this time of year feels wild, and how to dial things back without guilt.
    Also yes, this episode is a day late. Which honestly feels very on theme.]]>    2179falsefull    Ep 40 - The Episode Every Woman Will Send to a Friend (Womens health with Dr Sam)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-the-episode-every-woman-will-send-to-a-friend-womens-health-with-dr-sam--68732064We talk through some of the most important (and most confusing) areas of women’s health:Contraception
    PCOS
    Endometriosis
    HRT
    Menopause
    Where to find reliable information]]>    293a1a95-3daf-44b6-8f37-1a6281dc9419Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:27:34 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we sit down with Dr Sam Newbury, one of the rare practitioners who can explain women’s health in a way that actually makes sense, no fear-mongering, no jargon, just practical clarity. We talk through some of the most important (and...We talk through some of the most important (and most confusing) areas of women’s health:Contraception
    PCOS
    Endometriosis
    HRT
    Menopause
    Where to find reliable information]]>    6253false140full    Ep 39 - From Olympian to Performance Psychologist with Caroline Andersonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-from-olympian-to-performance-psychologist-with-caroline-anderson--68347854Chris probably talked too much, but it’s a good one.
    Find Caroline @Website: https://www.performanceedgepsychology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_anderson_psychologist/?__d=11%2F Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_edge_psychology_/]]>    ba5268f7-93e1-45f7-9729-9b99e45469eeThu, 30 Oct 2025 08:38:59 +0000TheProgresslabWith Alice away this week, Chris is joined by Performance Psychologist Caroline Anderson, who balanced studying psychology while competing in taekwondo at an Olympic level. Funny enough, she didn’t see those two worlds colliding until much later in...Chris probably talked too much, but it’s a good one.
    Find Caroline @Website: https://www.performanceedgepsychology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroline_anderson_psychologist/?__d=11%2F Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_edge_psychology_/]]>    4661false139full    Ep 38 - Paul Taylor "Hardiness is the courage to grow from stress"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-paul-taylor-hardiness-is-the-courage-to-grow-from-stress--68252432Find Paul on his:Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7B835W0JkVLEDS9wYwQm8X?si=2d62440a886440d7
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/
    Website - https://www.paultaylor.biz/]]>    74f5b2a0-ad35-4b1d-94db-4bdc2ee6d668Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:36:24 +0000TheProgresslabWe’re joined by Paul Taylor, an Irishman turned honorary Aussie who’s an exercise physiologist, neuroscientist, and currently doing his PhD on hardiness (aka what makes people mentally tough). We chat about what hardiness actually looks like in...Find Paul on his:Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/7B835W0JkVLEDS9wYwQm8X?si=2d62440a886440d7
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paultaylor.biz/
    Website - https://www.paultaylor.biz/]]>    5414falsefull    Ep 37: Cycle Day 30...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-cycle-day-30--68165578Fun episode before we our next amazing guest in the one and only Paul Taylor next week!]]>30983eb6-2732-474b-bcbf-52b77355c67aThu, 16 Oct 2025 12:59:00 +0000TheProgresslabEverything sucks when its cycle day 30, or so Chris is informed. Fun episode before we our next amazing guest in the one and only Paul Taylor next week!Fun episode before we our next amazing guest in the one and only Paul Taylor next week!]]>1287false137fullEp 36 - Lenny Redrose: The smiling Cripplehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-lenny-redrose-the-smiling-cripple--68082785A former soccer player, a soldier, and once caught in addiction, Lenny turned his life around seven years ago and now dedicates his time to showing others the good that’s still out there.
    We won’t give away how his injury happened, you’ll have to listen to find out, but we promise, it’s worth every second.]]>    1fd5d425-eb0e-4baf-b536-853cbd191198Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0000TheProgresslabWe sat down with Lenny Redrose, an incredible human with paraplegia whose story you need to hear. A former soccer player, a soldier, and once caught in addiction, Lenny turned his life around seven years ago and now dedicates his time to showing...A former soccer player, a soldier, and once caught in addiction, Lenny turned his life around seven years ago and now dedicates his time to showing others the good that’s still out there.
    We won’t give away how his injury happened, you’ll have to listen to find out, but we promise, it’s worth every second.]]>    4232false136full    Ep 35 - Performance Psycologist Darren Godwin: Clutch, Values, and Flexibility: The Psychology of Performancehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-performance-psycologist-darren-godwin-clutch-values-and-flexibility-the-psychology-of-performance--67984685
  • The power of knowing your “why”
  • How your values shape performance and decision-making
  • Building psychological flexibility when life doesn’t go to plan
  • Practical strategies for getting the best out of yourself in training, competition, and everyday life
    • This one’s packed with insights for athletes, coaches, and anyone wanting to unlock more from their potential — both on and off the platform.📚 References
    • Schweickle, M. (University of Wollongong) – Research on clutch performance under pressure in sport
    • Hayes, S. C. – Psychological Flexibility & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    ]]>    3f8d76ea-7862-4eda-8109-e0f3d5678372Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:39:22 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we sit down with performance psychologist Darren Godwin to dive into the deeper side of what drives us. We explore: - The power of knowing your “why” - How your values shape performance and decision-making - Building psychological...
  • The power of knowing your “why”
  • How your values shape performance and decision-making
  • Building psychological flexibility when life doesn’t go to plan
  • Practical strategies for getting the best out of yourself in training, competition, and everyday life
    • This one’s packed with insights for athletes, coaches, and anyone wanting to unlock more from their potential — both on and off the platform.📚 References
    • Schweickle, M. (University of Wollongong) – Research on clutch performance under pressure in sport
    • Hayes, S. C. – Psychological Flexibility & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    ]]>    5003false135full    Ep 34 - We're not sports psychologists but....https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-we-re-not-sports-psychologists-but--67905036This episode is us taking our best (and probably worst) guesses at how our upcoming conversations might go. Think of it as a warm-up, a parody, and a way to see just how wrong we can be before the real thing.
    ]]>    128e0528-96dd-407b-9696-1c3897b71236Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:55 +0000TheProgresslabWith some exciting guests lined up, we thought we’d do what we do best: pretend to be them. This episode is us taking our best (and probably worst) guesses at how our upcoming conversations might go. Think of it as a warm-up, a parody, and a way to...This episode is us taking our best (and probably worst) guesses at how our upcoming conversations might go. Think of it as a warm-up, a parody, and a way to see just how wrong we can be before the real thing.
    ]]>    2636falsefull    Ep 33: Chris' turn to take the lead.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-chris-turn-to-take-the-lead--67804865When is it a good time to compliment someone and why are we so drawn to being liked.
    That is to say, this one has a lot of banter and fun as always.]]>    6bdfe06e-80f1-45ab-a29e-b5f52d368e5aThu, 18 Sep 2025 08:09:13 +0000TheProgresslabChris and Alice talk State championships last week and Alice' attempt to qualify for nationals When is it a good time to compliment someone and why are we so drawn to being liked. That is to say, this one has a lot of banter and fun as always.When is it a good time to compliment someone and why are we so drawn to being liked.
    That is to say, this one has a lot of banter and fun as always.]]>    1950falsefull    Ep 32 - Alice takes control. Rapid Fire 2!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-alice-takes-control-rapid-fire-2--67720651c10cf144-e974-4107-a036-50d4d67ac3b6Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:44:53 +0000TheProgresslabChris resigned control for this one, which means only one thing. Rapid fire.2048false132fullEp 31 - Marisa Punshon "Living life on your terms"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-marisa-punshon-living-life-on-your-terms--676511243da5180f-25eb-4c08-a54d-a1cc11f06ef1Sat, 06 Sep 2025 02:16:50 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode of The Progress Lab, we sit down with Profit & Money Coach Marisa Punshon to talk all things financial freedom and literacy. Marisa breaks down simple, practical ways to shift your money mindset, reduce financial stress, and take...3708false131fullEp 30 - Iron Tribe Classic and Alice Comp Recap!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-iron-tribe-classic-and-alice-comp-recap--67561911How was t he Iron Tribe Classic and did Alice make Nationals?
    Find out more in this next episode]]>    e03ff5de-db7d-4211-b154-ee2d262112b6Sat, 30 Aug 2025 12:10:11 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode we recap the last few weeks and what we have both been up to as we faff our way through life. How was t he Iron Tribe Classic and did Alice make Nationals? Find out more in this next episodeHow was t he Iron Tribe Classic and did Alice make Nationals?
    Find out more in this next episode]]>    1539false130full    Ep 29 - Bianca Hansen: Epilepsy Isn’t Who I Am, It’s What I Lift Throughhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-bianca-hansen-epilepsy-isn-t-who-i-am-it-s-what-i-lift-through--67371507Find Bianca @bianca_hansenn Learn more about epilepsy @epilepsyactionaustralia@epilepsyfoundationaus]]>7c68d5f6-f29c-459e-8f17-4251140a728bThu, 14 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabDiagnosed with a brain tumour at just 8 years old, Bianca Hansen’s journey hasn’t been an easy one. After an almost decade-long seizure-free window, during which she competed internationally in track and field and became a mum, her epilepsy came back,...Find Bianca @bianca_hansenn Learn more about epilepsy @epilepsyactionaustralia@epilepsyfoundationaus]]>2903false129fullEp 28 - Are you busy or are you full?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-are-you-busy-or-are-you-full--67284615fde61272-fb73-4114-9639-c56faa275d0dThu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:01 +0000TheProgresslabYou ever catch yourself saying, “I’m just too busy,” while somehow finding time to spiral in the comments section of a meme account at 12:43 AM? Yeah, same.In this episode, we call out the cult of busyness — not to shame you, but to set you free....2218falsefullEp 27 - Rapid fire questions!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-rapid-fire-questions--67208200This one is pure Alice go go go with Rapid fire questions and many different topics.
    Light hearted, fun and some small snippets of serious stuff.]]>    0548fe48-17a9-4330-a222-ee02ca4f9e10Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabA fun little ep with Alice and Chris. This one is pure Alice go go go with Rapid fire questions and many different topics. Light hearted, fun and some small snippets of serious stuff.This one is pure Alice go go go with Rapid fire questions and many different topics.
    Light hearted, fun and some small snippets of serious stuff.]]>    1654falsefull    Ep 26 - Sarah Fry: Make the Most. Do the Hard. (24 hour Ski Erg World record holder)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-sarah-fry-make-the-most-do-the-hard-24-hour-ski-erg-world-record-holder--67104797Sarah Fry joins us to unpack why she gravitates toward the toughest challenges imaginable, like ski erging for 24 hours straight, all while raising awareness for her mother’s terminal illness, Multiple System Atrophy.
    We talk about what drives a person to willingly suffer, how her parents helped shape that mindset, and what she’s learned through pushing her limits again and again.
    This one’s about grit, grief, and finding meaning in the miles.
    Find Sarah @sezzyfryfitLearn about MSA @msa.aus]]>    3af8b1e9-36eb-4d18-ad9d-d1aad267dc1aThu, 24 Jul 2025 18:30:00 +0000TheProgresslabWorld record holder. Ultra runner. Mental resilience machine. Sarah Fry joins us to unpack why she gravitates toward the toughest challenges imaginable, like ski erging for 24 hours straight, all while raising awareness for her mother’s terminal...Sarah Fry joins us to unpack why she gravitates toward the toughest challenges imaginable, like ski erging for 24 hours straight, all while raising awareness for her mother’s terminal illness, Multiple System Atrophy.
    We talk about what drives a person to willingly suffer, how her parents helped shape that mindset, and what she’s learned through pushing her limits again and again.
    This one’s about grit, grief, and finding meaning in the miles.
    Find Sarah @sezzyfryfitLearn about MSA @msa.aus]]>    2636false126full    Lesson's from Dr Tim!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesson-s-from-dr-tim--67020240]]>38e3ce8b-8248-4548-bac8-9d00322deb76Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:56:29 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we reflect on our chat with Dr Tim, what surprised us, what stuck with us, and the ideas we’ve been chewing on since. It’s part debrief, part therapy session, and part “did you catch that bit when…?” Come hang out as we unpack our...]]>776false126fullLessons from Dr Tim!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-dr-tim--67013007]]>372f2a0a-f9d0-4be5-a485-e3a049eac2b0Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:08:43 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we reflect on our chat with Dr Tim—what surprised us, what stuck with us, and the ideas we’ve been chewing on since. It’s part debrief, part therapy session, and part “did you catch that bit when…?” Come hang out as we unpack our...]]>776false125fullEp 24 - Dr Tim Crowe on Making the Basics Shine (Without the Fluff)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-dr-tim-crowe-on-making-the-basics-shine-without-the-fluff--66932677
  • The psychology behind diet fads
  • Why "boring" advice is often the best
  • How to stay consistent without being perfect
  • Where the real evidence is pointing
  • And how to spot nonsense a mile away
    • 🔎 Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just trying to eat better without losing your mind—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in, learn a few things, and maybe... stop overcomplicating your lunch.
    Find Dr Tim:Website: https://www.thinkingnutrition.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctimcrowe/?hl=en]]>    b3e3bcec-5270-43ee-a105-29a6ebf5716cThu, 10 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000TheProgresslab📉 Ever wonder why nutrition feels so confusing—even though the basics haven’t changed?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Crowe, nutrition scientist and educator, to unpack why the nutrition industry is so vulnerable to fads, influencers, and...
  • The psychology behind diet fads
  • Why "boring" advice is often the best
  • How to stay consistent without being perfect
  • Where the real evidence is pointing
  • And how to spot nonsense a mile away
    • 🔎 Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just trying to eat better without losing your mind—this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in, learn a few things, and maybe... stop overcomplicating your lunch.
    Find Dr Tim:Website: https://www.thinkingnutrition.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctimcrowe/?hl=en]]>    4786false125full    From Gym Floors to Fridge Doors — The Story of JIMhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-gym-floors-to-fridge-doors-the-story-of-jim--66849012Jim website - https://wedrinkjim.com/Aimees insta - https://www.instagram.com/aimeebelmaguire/]]>eda3299a-d5e2-4a3f-9ee9-0b8f6a8372c6Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabWe sat down with Aimee from We Drink JIM to chat about her wild ride—from throwing down at the CrossFit Games, to owning a gym, to launching Australia’s only prebiotic recovery soda. We dive into how training, business, and gut health all collided to...Jim website - https://wedrinkjim.com/Aimees insta - https://www.instagram.com/aimeebelmaguire/]]>3665falsefullThe steak continues! Albeit a little late...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-steak-continues-albeit-a-little-late--66812277And Chris tries to be funny (again).
    It’s short, a little messy, and still very us.]]>    7533706a-4912-44fc-9b08-cb1be815fe13Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:42:14 +0000TheProgresslabYes, it’s late. No, we’re not breaking the streak. This mini precap episode keeps things ticking over while we gear up for our next full chat. We talk about the chaos of real life and how hard it can be running a podcast when everything hits at once...And Chris tries to be funny (again).
    It’s short, a little messy, and still very us.]]>    1061falsefull    The Diagnosis Was the Easy Part (ADHD episode)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diagnosis-was-the-easy-part-adhd-episode--66812295Anyone who knows Alice won’t be shocked by the diagnosis… but the surprising part? She was a high-functioning student the whole way through.
    We talk masking, mental load, and why the process of getting the label feels like only the beginning.]]>    6e356e93-50d0-4fb5-8937-4e0beaba2e36Thu, 19 Jun 2025 21:17:54 +0000TheProgresslabThis week, we dive into Alice’s journey to finally getting diagnosed with ADHD—and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. From years of holding it together to suddenly feeling everything, she unpacks what it’s like to not cry during that period,...Anyone who knows Alice won’t be shocked by the diagnosis… but the surprising part? She was a high-functioning student the whole way through.
    We talk masking, mental load, and why the process of getting the label feels like only the beginning.]]>    3842false121full    Millennials, Milf era and morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/millennials-milf-era-and-more--66812283We talk about growing old gracefully and what does that even look like.]]>b352e34f-8bfd-4dba-a66f-2a2ef21b2adbWed, 11 Jun 2025 11:10:13 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode we ask if we were the lucky generation when it came to missing the advent of camera phones and social media. We talk about growing old gracefully and what does that even look like.We talk about growing old gracefully and what does that even look like.]]>2478falsefullNot a Recap, Just Relationship Chaoshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-a-recap-just-relationship-chaos--66812290
  • Why most relationship breakdowns come from the stuff we don’t say
  • How therapy can be useful even when things aren’t “bad”
  • Listener questions on trust, cheating, and rebuilding connection
    • It’s funny, messy, a bit raw—and maybe the relationship reminder you didn’t know you needed.]]>    3689f4fa-ca13-455e-b53c-d3a87dbd43bfWed, 04 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabIn this one we unpack: - Why most relationship breakdowns come from the stuff we don’t say - How therapy can be useful even when things aren’t “bad” - Listener questions on trust, cheating, and rebuilding connection It’s funny, messy, a bit raw—and...
  • Why most relationship breakdowns come from the stuff we don’t say
  • How therapy can be useful even when things aren’t “bad”
  • Listener questions on trust, cheating, and rebuilding connection
    • It’s funny, messy, a bit raw—and maybe the relationship reminder you didn’t know you needed.]]>    2511false119full    Beyond the Bedroom – Sex Therapy, Misattributed Paternity & Modern Relationships with Alyona Cerfontynehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-bedroom-sex-therapy-misattributed-paternity-modern-relationships-with-alyona-cerfontyne--66812298🌐 alyonacerfontyne.com.au
    🌐 alysplace.com.au
    📱 Instagram: @alyonacerfontyne]]>    10a2350f-5ab0-4002-a489-75e8251adb09Wed, 28 May 2025 20:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we sat down with Alyona Cerfontyne – sex therapist, couples counsellor, and PhD researcher – for a conversation that dives deep and stays open.We cover what sex therapy actually involves (hint: it’s not just for people having less...🌐 alyonacerfontyne.com.au
    🌐 alysplace.com.au
    📱 Instagram: @alyonacerfontyne]]>    4414false118full    Hard Lessons, No Guests: 5 Brutal Questions from 16 Episodes of The Progress Labhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hard-lessons-no-guests-5-brutal-questions-from-16-episodes-of-the-progress-lab--6681228436138a37-62ad-497e-8c83-05474cd85a71Wed, 21 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabAfter 16 episodes of The Progress Lab, we hit pause on the guests and turn the mirror on ourselves.This episode is about the hard truths that keep showing up — in our conversations, our coaching, our parenting, and our own inner lives. We’re unpacking...2381false116fullThe Outcome Isn’t Yours to Own—The Response Ishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-outcome-isn-t-yours-to-own-the-response-is--6681230459a65c85-aacb-4435-aa8e-05decbe35a07Wed, 14 May 2025 23:42:14 +0000TheProgresslabThis episode starts with mic mishaps and ends somewhere between sobriety, rage PBs, and manifesting a national weightlifting comp from scratch. Chris and Alice talk about ditching alcohol, chasing consistency when life feels off, and what it takes to...2340false116fullSteroid Episode RECAPhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/steroid-episode-recap--668123020992dc22-e85e-42d2-b0c4-a5d83d679f40Thu, 08 May 2025 06:06:37 +0000TheProgresslabA quick debrief after our episode with Kayle.We unpack what we took away, what made us pause, and, as always, go off on a few tangents. Big thanks again to Kayle for sharing his story with us.1438false115fullMorbid Curiosity: Kayle Kempster on Anabolic Use, Bodybuilding, and Honestyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morbid-curiosity-kayle-kempster-on-anabolic-use-bodybuilding-and-honesty--6681227955b84e7f-f139-4558-8e45-10f18231d221Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:54:59 +0000TheProgresslabIn this first episode of our mini-series on drug use in sport, we sit down with Kayle Kempster—personal trainer, bodybuilder, father, and someone with firsthand experience using anabolic steroids. This isn’t a “don’t do drugs” PSA or a “you must do...3009false114fullRecap Katrina Borg – Killer Instinct, Motherhood & Morehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recap-katrina-borg-killer-instinct-motherhood-more--66812291]]>8faebc84-9170-4b5f-b695-fdbc76919a02Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:18:36 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we dive back into our conversation with Katrina Borg—nutritionist, CrossFit coach, and co-owner of Married to My Macros. We reflect on the moments that stood out to us most: from reigniting her competitive fire post-pregnancy to...]]>1209false113fullKat Borg - Macros, Muscles and Mum lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kat-borg-macros-muscles-and-mum-life--66812287ff041f8f-de41-4285-a55f-11e68c5c1997Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, Alice and Chris sits down with Kat Borg — athlete, mum, nutritionist, and co-owner of both Married to My Macros and CrossFit Blackburn.They dive into Kat’s journey from the competition floor to the business world, and everything in...2895falsefullThe curious Recaphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-curious-recap--66812305]]>614ef447-d140-4663-b655-31b98bd7094fThu, 10 Apr 2025 15:07:59 +0000TheProgresslabIn this episode, we reflect on our conversation with psychotherapist Liam Hiney, who helps people move from feeling stuck to taking meaningful action—guided by their values, not just their goals. 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    Check out Dr Caitys pain to performance protocol - https://www.thebarbellosteo.com/shop/p/paintoperformance
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