Two Studios, Motherhood & Thousands of Women Later: What I’ve Learned

After a two-year break, The 23W Project Podcast is back — and a lot has changed.In this first episode, Ange Drake reflects on the last few years of business growth, motherhood, coaching thousands of women and the evolution of her philosophy around health, fitness and sustainability.This is an honest conversation about why the traditional fitness industry approach often fails women — especially those navigating busy careers, parenting, stress, hormonal shifts and the mental load of modern life.We unpack:Why most women aren’t failing because they lack effortThe problem with all-or-nothing fitness cultureWhy recovery, structure and consistency matter more than intensityWhat actually creates long-term body composition and health resultsHow Ange’s philosophy around training, hormones, burnout and longevity has changed over timeThis episode is for women who are tired of starting over, burnt out from extremes, and wanting a more sustainable approach to strength, health and confidence.Whether you’re navigating motherhood, rebuilding consistency, entering perimenopause, or simply trying to feel better in your body again, this conversation is designed to help you move away from punishment and toward long-term progress.Future episodes will cover:Perimenopause & hormonesNervous system regulationNutrition mythsPostpartum trainingBurnout & recoveryStrength trainingBusiness & leadershipExpert interviewsMember stories and real-life transformationsFollow 23W for more:23w.com.au