009 - The Uplift Podcast: Brainwashed, Why women chase small instead of STRONG and how to finally stop

Send us Fan MailWhy do so many women who know better still find themselves chasing smaller instead of stronger?In this solo episode your host, Scarlett gets completely honest by sharing her own journey from overweight, insecure beginner to competitive powerlifter, bodybuilder, and now strongwoman — and breaks down exactly where the conditioning that keeps women small actually comes from, what it is costing them physically and mentally, and the specific action steps to start moving away from it for good.This is not a motivational pep talk. This is an honest, science-backed, experience-led conversation about the belief system most fitness content never touches — and what becomes available when you finally do.In this episode:— Why Scarlett started training and the journey nobody saw behind the stage and the platform— The real history of diet culture and how it became so deeply embedded in how women see their bodies and their worth— How the wellness industry repackaged restriction and made it aspirational — and why so many intelligent women still fell for it— What chronically undereating actually does to a woman's hormones, cortisol, muscle tissue and body composition— Why women consistently underestimate their own strength — and the psychology behind lifting lighter than they're capable of— Five specific action steps to begin shifting from chasing small to building strong starting this weekKey takeaways:Captain Scarlift Coaching — global online coaching for women 30+ who want to feel and look physically and mentally strong— The Uplift Project — 12 week transformation programme ending in a location shoot. UK Women only. Limited spaces opening WC27th April— Free Sleep Guide — DM SLEEP to receive Scarlett's free guide to improving sleep quality for women who trainConnect with your host, Scarlett:Instagram: @CaptainScarliftcoaching Apply for coachingIf this episode landed — please share it, leave a review, and send it to a woman who needs this conversation today. It genuinely helps more women find this show and this community.Support the showYour host Scarlett Portues - Thanks for listening,You can find more information on the Uplift Project at - @theupliftproject1 on instagram My personal page - Scarlett_portues on instagram I'm more than proud to have worked with females for the last 6 years both in physique development, strength and real lifestyle change.