The 23W Project

Why do so many women feel like they’re doing everything “right” — training hard, eating well, staying consistent — but still not seeing the results they want?In this episode of the 23W Project Podcast, Ange Drake sits down with nutritionist and nervous system practitioner Alice Scotts to unpack the connection between stress, recovery, hormones, strength training and body composition.We explore what’s really happening inside the body when women feel constantly exhausted, inflamed, stuck or burnt out — and why more intensity isn’t always the answer.This conversation covers:- What “wired & tired” actually means- How chronic stress impacts fat loss, muscle gain and recovery- Why the body needs to feel “safe” before it changes- The role strength training plays in regulating the nervous system- How under-fuelling and busy lifestyles can keep women stuck in fight-or-flight- Blood sugar regulation, inflammation and metabolic health- Why lifting weights is about far more than aesthetics- Simple practical strategies to improve recovery, resilience and long-term resultsWhether you’re a busy mum, navigating burnout, struggling with plateaus, or simply wanting to understand your body better — this episode offers an evidence-based and highly practical perspective on training smarter, not harder.Connect with Alice:https://www.alimentalhealth.com.au/@alimentalhealthFollow 23W:@23w_essendon @23w_prestonIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

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