#6 The Female Athlete Playbook: Strength, Coaching, and Redefining Body Image with Hayley Campbell

In today’s episode, we sit down with Hayley Campbell, a seasoned strength and conditioning (S&C) coach, who shares her journey from growing up in regional Australia where sport was central to becoming a prominent figure in athletic training. She dives into why women’s sports are growing fast but still face funding and equality issues, and why community support matters more than ever. Hear insights on resilience, fairness, and practical ways to promote women’s sport. Key topics:Strength training for injury preventionChallenges holding women’s sport back, like inadequate fundingSports’ impact on confidence and identitySocial media’s effect on young athletesRegional vs. city athlete developmentEducation for coaches and athletesHow you can help change the gameWhy Listen:Understand funding and development challenges female athletes faceLearn about the future of women’s sport and initiatives like the Foundry Female Athlete SummitSee why strength training and inclusive gym environments matterKey Takeaways:Real barriers in women’s sport and ways to tackle themHayley’s personal story of resilienceStrength training’s role in female athlete healthFostering supportive environments for teenage girlsHow the Foundry Female Athlete Summit creates opportunitiesTimestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Personal Background 01:25 Role of Sport in Childhood 03:01 Competitive Nature & Early Challenges 04:44 Lessons from Horse Riding & Other Sports 08:58 Regional vs. Metro Athlete Development 14:47 Social Media Impact on Young Athletes 27:59 Strength Training for Injury Prevention 28:55 Challenges in Female Strength Training 31:47 Inclusive Gym Environments for Teenage Girls 32:48 Coaching in Safe & Effective Training 34:57 Resources for Athletes Without S&C Gyms 36:24 Foundry Female Athlete Summit: Empowering Women 41:35 Advice for Young Athletes & Promoting Women’s Sports 50:10 Positive Developments in Women’s SportsAdditional Resources:Female Athlete inspo: @thefemaleathleteprojectHer Way Sports Media: @herwaysportsmediaBody Image: Victoria Garrick Brown (@victoriagarrickbrown)Athlete Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent (@thehiddenopponent)Eating Disorder Help: Butterfly Foundation (www.butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline)Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS): www.support.gov.au/ais/nutrition/additional-resourcesFollow Hayley: @hayleycampbell_sc & @foundryathletic and keep the conversation going: @4tg_podcast.Fuel your game the right way - Younify Active is offering 4TG listeners 10% off their high-quality supplements designed for athletes. Grab yours here 👉 Younify Active P3 Recovery Port Melbourne are helping our 4TG community recover smarter and feel their best 💪 Use code 4TG20 for 20% off casual visits. Remember, recovery is a non-negotiable for peak performance and health.This episode was produced by The 32 Collective. Thinking of launching or managing a podcast? We take the hassle out so you can focus on great conversations. Say hi @the32collective_Support the showABOUT THE HOSTKylie Lynch is the Founder and Host of 4TG (For The Girls), a podcast and platform on a mission to keep more girls and women in sport.A VFLW athlete, Australian representative in Polocrosse, coach, mentor and media/communications professional, Kylie has spent her career at the intersection of sport, media and community impact. Through 4TG, she shares the stories, lessons and experiences of elite athletes, coaches and industry leaders to help girls and women build confidence, navigate challenges and stay involved in sport for longer. Because sport doesn't just build athletes. It builds confidence, resilience, leadership, connection and opportunities that positively impact girls and women both on and off the field.Connect with Kylie:Instagram: @kylie__lynchLinkedIn: Kylie LynchWebsite: www.4tg.com.auEmail: [email protected] THE 4TG COMMUNITY4TG exists to help keep more girls and women in sport.Through powerful conversations with athletes, coaches, experts and industry leaders, we're building a community where girls and women feel inspired, supported and empowered to stay in the game.Instagram: @4tg_podcastTikTok: ...