Episode 82: Wear the Damn Bikini: Overcoming Fear, Finding Joy in Movement & Challenging Beliefs with Lisa (Walking This Way)

In this episode of The Ruth Mac Fit Podcast, Ruth is joined by Lisa from Walking This Way on Instagram, a woman who’s become known for showing up with real, refreshing honesty, from dancing in her underwear, to taking on parkrun, triathlons, Hyrox-style training, and even organising naked photoshoots that celebrate confidence and body acceptance.But Lisa hasn’t always felt brave. She shares what it was like to believe she didn’t “belong” in fitness spaces, how fear and self-talk kept her small, and the moment a coach’s words landed hard: “Who are you to deprive your inspiration from the world?” From there, Lisa began choosing tiny acts of courage that slowly rewired her identity.You’ll hear how a Muay Thai retreat in Thailand became a turning point, why she calls it movement (not exercise), and how “move every day” became a simple, powerful anchor for mental health. Ruth and Lisa also dig into the very real pressures many women face: doing everything, carrying everyone, stretching themselves too thin, and how boundaries (and better sleep) can change everything.This is a conversation about confidence, consistency, self-worth, and doing the next brave thing, even when your brain is screaming “no thanks”.Find Ruth on Instagram: @ruthmacfitFind Lisa on Instagram: @walking_this_wayJoin the No Crap Cake Method: www.ruthmacfit.com