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FIT CHICKS Chat
by Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn
Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes
Episodes
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Episode 638 - Beyond the Workout: Why Nutrition, Community & Connection Are the Future of Coaching
What if the thing women need most from their health journey isn’t another perfect workout plan—but support that actually fits their real life? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda sits down with FIT CHICKS Academy graduate, fitness coach, mom of two and Village Strong founder Krissy to talk...
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Episode 637 - When You’ve Changed… But You Still See the Old You
What if you've already changed more than you realize…but you're still seeing yourself through the lens of who you USED to be? Maybe you've been showing up consistently, but still tell yourself: "I can never stick with anything." Maybe you recover from difficult days faster than you used to, but...
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Episode 636 - The 3 Truths About Weight Loss That Change EVERYTHING
Most weight loss advice sounds good on paper. Logical. Simple. Do this, don't do that. But what if the reason it never sticks has nothing to do with the plan — and everything to do with three things no one ever explained to you? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura dives in on the three…
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Episode 635 - Fix This 1 Weight Loss Coaching Mistake and Watch Your Clients' Results EXPLODE
You give your clients the plan. You check in. You hold them accountable. So why aren't they getting results? The problem might not be the plan. It might be that you're instructing — not coaching. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura breaks down the difference between instructing and…
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Episode 634: Is Your Client Actually Ready to Change? How to Coach the Person in Front of You
Someone can REALLY want a result…and still not be ready for the changes required to get there. And as a coach, understanding that difference can completely change the way you support your clients. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda is diving into the concept of readiness to change and one...
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Episode 633 - Information Isn't Transformation: What Actually Helps People Change
We have access to more health information than ever before. We know movement matters. We know sleep matters. We know our habits matter. We can find workouts, recipes, podcasts, articles, expert advice and health tips within seconds. So if information was all we needed to change… wouldn't we all…
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Episode 632 - The Signs You’re Being Called Toward Something More
Have you ever looked at your life and thought… “I’m happy. I’m grateful. So why do I still feel like there’s something more for me?” That feeling doesn’t necessarily mean something is missing or that you’re not grateful for the life you’ve created. Sometimes, it might be worth listening to. In…
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Episode 631 - The 3 Things We're Doing This Summer to Grow Our Health Coaching Business (and we recommend you do too!
Everyone says summer is the "slow season" for coaches. We're going to gently push back on that. Because here's what actually happens... you unplug in July, tell yourself you'll deal with it in the fall, and then mid-September hits. That second New Year energy kicks in, everyone's suddenly looking...
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Episode 630 - The 4 Beliefs That Has Kept Us in the Health Coaching Game for 17+ Years (When Walking Away Would've Been Easier)
Almost 18 years. 8 figures. Same two best friends who met in science class at 14. So how do you actually build a business that big... and then KEEP it that long without burning it (or your friendship) to the ground? In this episode, Laura and Amanda pull back the curtain on something they don't...
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Episode 629 - The Weight Loss Mindset Audit: 5 Questions to Discover What's Really Holding You Back
What if the biggest thing standing between you and your health goals isn't your nutrition plan or workout routine—but your mindset? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda invite you to pause, reflect, and ask yourself five powerful questions that could completely change the way you...
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Episode 627 - 5 Questions That Could Change Your Health Journey Forever
What if your next breakthrough didn't come from another meal plan, workout program, or health challenge? What if it came from asking yourself a better question? In this reflective solo episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda shares five powerful questions that have the potential to completely shift…
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Episode 626 - Why Generic Coaching Is Dying (And How to Make Sure You're Irreplaceable)
Let's have some real talk. 👀 Coaches are NOT being replaced by AI, GLP-1 medications, or the latest health apps. Generic coaches are. And in this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda are breaking down exactly what separates the coaches who will always have clients, always stay relevant,...
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Episode 625 - How to Build Confidence Before You Feel Ready
So many people believe confidence is something you magically wake up with one day. That one day you’ll finally feel: • ready • fearless • certain • qualified • confident enough to begin But what if confidence actually comes after action… not before it? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura…
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Episode 624 - AI for Health Coaches: What Nobody Is Talking About (But Every Coach Needs to Hear)
If you've been feeling overwhelmed, resistant, or just straight-up confused about AI… this episode is for you. 🎙️ Laura and Amanda are getting REAL in this one — sharing exactly how they're using AI inside their coaching business right now, why they think it's the biggest opportunity health...
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Episode 623 - Why Women Don’t Need Another Diet — They Need a New Strategy (What We’ve Learned Coaching Thousands of Women)
How many times have you said to yourself… “Monday I’m starting again.” New plan. New diet. New rules. New motivation. If that cycle feels familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we break down why so many women don’t need another diet — they need a new strategy built...
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Episode 622 - Stop Adding More to Start Losing Weight
What if the reason your results aren't sticking has nothing to do with your plan — and everything to do with what you skipped before you started it? Most of us are wired to take action. Add a new strategy. Try a new protocol. Push harder. But action without awareness is just noise — and it's...
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Episode 621 - 5 “Healthy” Nutrition Habits That Are Secretly Causing Weight Gain
There is more nutrition advice online than ever before. Cut carbs. Snack every few hours. Drink smoothies. Eat clean. And while a lot of this advice sounds healthy… some of it may actually be doing the opposite of what people hope — contributing to weight gain instead of weight loss. In this...
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Episode 620 - Why So Many Women Stop Trusting Their Body After Years of Dieting (And How to Rebuild That Trust)
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve tried every diet under the sun and nothing seems to stick… you’re not alone. After years of dieting, many women stop trusting the process — and eventually stop trusting their own body. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura and Amanda break down why years of...
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Episode 619 - Stop Dieting, Start Healing: A SWAT Officer’s Blueprint for Total Health
What happens when a SWAT officer becomes a Naturopathic Doctor… and turns his mission of “serve and protect” into a movement for true healing? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda sits down with Dr. Mark Sherwood, co-founder of the Functional Medical Institute, to unpack what’s really…
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Episode 618 - From Self-Doubt to Impact: Real Coach Stories on Confidence, Healing & Building a Holistic Business
What happens when women stop waiting to feel “ready” — and start listening to the call to make an impact? In this episode, Amanda Quinn hosts a heartfelt roundtable discussion with three FIT CHICKS Academy graduates who share their real, unfiltered journeys into holistic health coaching.…
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Episode 617 - Everyone’s Buying These Fitness Products… Should You?
Everyone’s buying weighted vests, walking pads, and viral protein-rich products — but do they actually work… or is it just hype? Social media makes these products look like the secret to fat loss, more movement, and better results. In this video, we’re breaking down some of the most talked-about...
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Episode 616 - Coach Confession: I Used to Think Weight Loss Was Just About Food & Fitness
When we first became coaches, we truly believed weight loss was about one thing: the perfect plan. Give people the right foods, the right workouts, the right routine—and the results would follow. Right? But as we started coaching more women, we noticed something that completely stopped us in our...
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Episode 615 - Our Best Year Ever… And Why We’re Still Changing Everything in 2026
2025 was our biggest year yet — in business, growth, and momentum. And it was also one of the most challenging. In this honest, behind-the-scenes conversation, we’re talking about what most people don’t see when growth is happening: • What actually made 2025 our best year ever • The wins we’re...
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Episode 614 - The End-of-Year Nutrition Reset: How to Finish Strong Without Starting Over
Most women hit November and immediately say, “I’ll get back on track in January.” But what if that mindset is the very thing that keeps you stuck — every single year? In this episode, we’re breaking down why waiting for January actually makes your health journey harder… and how a simple…
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Episode 613 - The 3 Beliefs You Need to Start (and Stick With) Any Health Journey
If you’ve ever started a health or fitness journey only to lose momentum a few weeks in — this episode is for you. In today’s episode, we dive into the three core beliefs that determine whether you’ll succeed in your transformation (and the same ones every great coach needs to master): ✨ Belief…
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Episode 612 - The 3 Biggest Nutrition Roadblocks Blocking Your Success in 2025
You don’t need another diet — you need a new way of thinking about food. In this episode, we uncover the 3 biggest nutrition roadblocks that keep you stuck — not because of what you’re eating, but because of how you’re thinking about eating. You’ll discover the mindset shifts that transform...
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Episode 611 - How 5 Simple Habits Helped Me Lose 50 Pounds AND Build a 7-Figure Business
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things — in your health, your business, your life — but still not seeing results, it’s time to simplify. These are the five simple daily habits that completely changed everything for me. They helped me lose 50 pounds, build a multi–7-figure coaching...
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Episode 610 - The Part of the Weight Loss Journey That No One Tells You About
You can't out-diet an identity. And you can't out-coach a limiting belief. Read that again. Your clients can have the perfect macros, the cleanest meal plan, the best workout routine—but if they still identify as "someone who always fails" or "someone with no willpower," their brain will sabotage...
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Episode 609 - The Hidden Triggers Behind Hormonal Imbalance & Inflammation with Dr. Nibber
In this insightful episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Nibber, ND and expert in functional and integrative medicine, to dive into two of the most common (and misunderstood) root causes in women’s health: hormonal imbalance and chronic inflammation. From fatigue and mood...
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Episode 608 - Ask Us Anything: Coaching Confidence, Business Regrets & Time-Saving Tips
In this special Ask Us Anything live episode, we’re answering YOUR most burning questions about coaching, confidence, and building a business that fits your life. Here’s what we’re covering: “How do I know I’m ready to coach if I don’t feel like an expert yet?” “What’s one thing you wish you had...
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Episode 607 - My Predictions: The Future of Coaching in a World of AI & Weight Loss Meds
Will AI and weight loss meds replace coaches — or make us more essential than ever? In this episode, I’m sharing my predictions for the future of coaching in a world where artificial intelligence can generate instant meal plans and prescriptions can shrink appetites overnight. Spoiler: the role…
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Episode 606 - Kiss, Marry, Kill: Coaching Edition
Coaches, it’s your turn in the hot seat. In this episode, we’re playing Kiss, Marry, Kill with coaching strategies — from quick wins that are fun in the moment, to the lifelong commitments that create true transformation, to the outdated approaches that need to be tossed. Curious which is which?...
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Episode 605 - Kiss, Marry, Kill: Nutrition Edition
What nutrition habits are worth a quick fling? Which ones should you commit to for life? And which ones need to go, like… yesterday? In this episode, we’re spilling our top Kiss, Marry, Kill picks for nutrition — and trust us, some of these may challenge the way you think about food and diets.…
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Episode 604 - Kiss, Marry, Kill: Fitness Edition
We’re playing Kiss, Marry, Kill — fitness style! In this episode, we’re breaking down our top picks for which workouts are just a fun fling, which ones deserve a lifelong commitment, and which ones need to be ditched for good. You might be surprised at what made the list! For more details on our...
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Episode 603 - The Holistic Nutrition Coaching Kickstart
Most coaches think they just need to know nutrition to help clients lose weight. Tell them what to eat, and they'll get results, right? But here's what really happens: some clients lose weight then gain it back, others nod and smile on calls then disappear, and you're left feeling like you're...
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Episode 602 - What We Discovered When Our Goals Stopped Working (FIT CHICKS Academy Confession)
You've got goals. Business goals, client goals, revenue goals. So why does it still feel like something's missing? What if the burnout plaguing health coaches isn't about marketing strategies—but about losing sight of why you started helping people transform their lives? In this brutally honest...
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Episode 601 - The #1 Coaching Program Mistake You Might Be Making
Is your coaching program packed with amazing information—but your clients still aren’t getting the results they came for? You might be making the most common mistake we’ve seen in the coaching world. After training over 10,000 women in fitness and nutrition, we’ve seen this mistake play out time...
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Episode 600 - Ask Us Anything: Perimenopause, Life - Changing Habits & Our FIT CHICKS Academy Journey
In this special Ask Us Anything episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we’re answering your real questions—and holding nothing back. From the wellness habit that changed our lives to what it really feels like to grow a business like FIT CHICKS Academy, this one’s a mix of personal reflection and powerful...
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Episode 599 - The 3 Core Pillars Every Fitness & Nutrition Program Needs (That Most Are Missing)
Wondering why your health efforts aren’t creating long-term results—or why your clients are still stuck even when they’re following a plan? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we’re breaking down the three essential pillars of every successful transformation: fitness, nutrition, and wellness.…
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Episode 598 - Coaching Isn’t a Luxury—It’s the Requirement For Success. Here’s How to Help Clients See It
Trying to navigate your health journey without a coach is like trying to drive to a new city without GPS—you might get there eventually, but it’s going to be slow, confusing, and frustrating. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, we dive into why hiring a coach is the missing piece for most...
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Episode 597 - The Truth About Memberships: Simplify Your Coaching and Earn Recurring Revenue
If you've ever wondered whether a membership could work for your health coaching business, this episode is your roadmap. In today’s FIT CHICKS Chat, we’re breaking down why launching a membership can be one of the smartest moves you make — not just for your revenue, but for your sanity and your...
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Episode 596 - 5 Fitness & Health Hacks You’ve Probably Never Tried (That Actually Work)
Think you’ve heard all the fitness and health advice out there? Think again. In this episode, we’re diving into 5 underrated hacks that are totally doable, surprisingly effective, and perfect for anyone looking to see real results without the overwhelm. These are the exact tools we teach in our…
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Episode 595 - What We’d Do Differently (and Exactly the Same) If We Were Starting Our Coaching Business Today
If we could go back to our very first year as fitness and nutrition coaches, there are a few things we’d do all over again—and a few we’d definitely change. In this episode, we’re sharing the lessons that helped us go from running one class a week to building a multi-7-figure coaching academy.…
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Episode 594 - The Identity Revolution: Why I Had to Become a Different Person to Lose 50lbs & Keep it Off
I used to think I was broken. 17 years of binge eating, 50 pounds overweight, anxiety through the roof - despite being named a Top Fitness Professional. Then I discovered the difference between someone who loses weight and gains it back, and someone who transforms their body and keeps it off for...
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Episode 593 - GLP-1 is Reshaping Coaching: Here's How to Get Ahead of It
The weight loss industry has exploded to $90 billion, and it's not just about dieting anymore. In this episode, we explore the GLP-1 phenomenon that's changing how millions are approaching their health and weight loss journeys. Not only that, they're also reshaping the entire coaching industry…
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Episode 592 - 8 Simple Shifts to Start Your Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Journey (Without the Overwhelm)
Starting your health journey—or helping others begin theirs—doesn’t have to be complicated. In this actionable episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda and Laura break down 8 simple but powerful shifts to make in fitness, nutrition, and wellness that actually work in real life. Whether you’re just...
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Episode 591 - Coaching the Invisible: What Your Clients Really Need (But Don’t Know How to Ask For)
Most clients won’t say, “I want to feel safe in my body,” or “I need help trusting myself again.” But that’s what they’re really seeking. In this powerful episode, Co-Founder of FIT CHICKS Academy, Amanda explores the invisible transformations that make coaching life-changing — and how aspiring...
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Episode 590 - What Makes a Great Coach
Think you need to be “perfect” to coach? In this episode, Amanda breaks down the real qualities that make someone a powerful, impactful coach — and none of them involve having a flawless body or years of experience. Plus, hear how she and Laura earned over $34K in their first year teaching group...
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Episode 589 - Scale Faster: Stress Less With Your Coaching Business
Coaches—if you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this episode is for you. Join Amanda as she shares her live workshop from the Top 100 Women In Power Summit, where she unpacks the 5 key shifts that helped FCA build multiple 7-figure coaching businesses. You’ll walk away with practical tools and...
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Episode 588 - Unlock the Secrets of Health Coaching Clients During Menopause: Part 2 of 2
The transition into menopause and the challenges it presents is one of the hottest topics in fitness, health and wellness coaches right now. With a lack of education options and understanding of women’s health, coaches are struggling to support their clients during this season of life. In part of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes
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Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life –...
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