PODCAST · health
Wellness: Unfiltered
by The Fitness Collab
We’re Frankie and Josie, the duo behind The Fitness Collab in Kidsgrove. As a mother and daughter team, we share unfiltered conversations about health, fitness, holistic wellness, and running a family business – with balance (and the occasional glass of wine) at the heart of it all.This podcast is for wellness lovers, busy professionals, and anyone looking to live healthier and happier without the pressure of perfection. Expect laughs, tips you can actually use, and inspiring guests along the way.
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Retreat Realness: The Highs, The Healing and the in betweens
This one’s a proper life update. We’re talking all things retreat—the magic, the chaos, the moments that actually changed us (and the bits no one sees on Instagram). From nervous system resets to deep chats with strangers who didn’t stay strangers for long… it’s been a lot in the best way.We also get into general life—feeling in flow, questioning everything, and reminding ourselves that none of this is luck… we’ve worked for it. If you’re in a season of growth, this will hit.
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Feel it, Heal it and Move Forward
Some days feel heavier than others. The motivation dips, your energy feels off, and you barely recognise yourself. This episode is for those moments.We’re talking about what it really means to feel it, heal it, and move forward -without pressure, perfection, or pretending everything’s okay.Inside this episode, we open up about navigating low moods, rebuilding your energy, and gently finding your way back to yourself. Because moving forward doesn’t always look like big, bold steps… sometimes it’s the smallest shifts that matter most.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just a little “off”, this is your reminder: you’re not behind, you’re not broken -you’re human. And you can always begin again.Take a breath, press play, and let’s move through it together.
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Life updates, new ideas and introducing She Becomes
It’s just us today… and we really do go off on one as per 😂We’re chatting about everything -what’s been going on in business, new ideas we’re excited about, what we’ve been up to, and the reality behind it all.Plus, we introduce She Becomes -a space for women to grow in confidence, find themselves, and feel supported in becoming who they want to be.
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Slow Down, Or Your Body Will Make You with Nina Whalley
In this episode, we’re having the conversation so many people avoid… burnout.We live in a world that rewards being busy, pushing through and constantly doing more — but what happens when your body starts saying no? When rest isn’t a choice anymore, but something you’re forced into?We dive into the reality of burnout — the physical, emotional and mental toll it takes — and why so many of us ignore the signs until we hit breaking point. This is your reminder that you’re not lazy, you’re likely just exhausted.Together, we explore: The early signs of burnout most people miss Why we struggle to slow down (even when we know we need to) The impact on your nervous system and overall health How to start listening to your body before it forces you to stop Reframing rest as essential, not something you have to earnThis episode is honest, grounding and a little bit of a wake-up call. Because the truth is… if you don’t choose to rest, at some point, your body will choose for you.
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Balancing Business & Babies: Building a Brand in a Man’s World with Emma
“Balancing Business & Babies: Building a Brand in a Man’s World with Emma”Episode Description:In this episode, we sit down with Emma to talk honestly about what it really looks like to build a business while raising children — and doing it in industries still largely led by men.We dive into: • The invisible load of motherhood alongside entrepreneurship • Navigating confidence in male-dominated spaces • Boundaries, burnout and building resilience • Letting go of “mum guilt” • Creating success on your own termsThis is a raw, empowering conversation for women who are building something meaningful while raising families — and refusing to shrink themselves in the process.
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We Still Drink Wine, Relax
Low alcohol lifestyles to caffeine routines. Manifest-everything energy. Remote working fantasies. We’re unpacking the trends shaping modern wellness without pretending we’re saints or science experts
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Healing, Signs & Synchronicity: Turning Life’s Moments Into Magic with Jade Elkington
On this episode of Wellness: Unfiltered, we’re joined by Jade Elkington to talk all things signs from the universe, manifestation, and turning to holistic therapies when life feels heavy. We dive into trusting your intuition, recognising synchronicities, and how to take life’s toughest moments and use them as redirection instead of defeat. If you’re into spiritual wellness, energy work, manifestation and real, honest conversations about growth -this one’s for you.@totally_jaded_uk
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Coming Home to You: Rebuilding, Rediscovering & Rising as a Woman with Sarah Luby
In this raw and honest episode of Wellness Unfiltered, we sit down with Sarah Luby to talk about what it really means to navigate life as a woman when everything you thought was certain suddenly changes. From moving through divorce to rediscovering identity, rebuilding confidence, and learning to trust yourself again-this conversation is about coming back home to who you truly are.We explore the grief, the growth, the messy middle, and the powerful transformation that can happen when you choose yourself. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck between chapters, or ready to reconnect with the woman you know is still in there — this episode is for you.Real talk. Real healing. No filter.@lubyloo1986@the4oclockclub
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January Reflections & February Intentions
January can feel heavy, slow, and revealing despite being 100mph in the wellness industry – and we’re unpacking it all. From mindset shifts and motivation dips to small wins and unexpected lessons, we reflect on what January showed us about ourselves. We also chat about what we’re choosing to take into February: what we’re releasing, what we’re protecting, and how we’re setting intentions without burnout or unrealistic expectations.
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Ancient Wisdom & Modern Hearts: A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Sound, Spirit & Joy
In this special episode of Wellness: Unfiltered, it’s just mum and daughter, sitting down for an honest, flowing conversation on sound healing, ancient wisdom, and what it really means to keep learning as we move through life. We talk about how curiosity can be a direct pathway to happiness, the role of intuition and angel cards, and why reconnecting with old practices can feel so grounding in a modern world. Unfiltered, heartfelt, and full of gentle insights—this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and tune back into yourself.
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When It’s a Crisis: Mental Health, Social Media & What To Do When It Matters Most with Lizzie Sromek
This episode discusses mental health and Acute and Urgent Services in a general, informative way. The content of this podcast is not intended to provide personalised medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Our guest shares professional perspectives based on their role within NHS services; however, these views do not necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or opinions of any specific NHS Trust. Any examples discussed are generalised and do not include identifiable patient information.If you are affected by the topics discussed, or feel that you or someone you know may need support, please contact your GP, NHS 111, or your local mental health services. In an emergency, or if you feel at immediate risk, please call 999.Listener discretion is advised.Mental health conversations are everywhere — but what happens when someone reaches crisis point?In this episode of Wellness: Unfiltered, we’re joined by Lizzie Sromek, working within a Crisis Care setting, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about the reality of crisis care.We explore: What a mental health crisis really looks like Practical steps to take if you or someone you love is struggling The rise in mental health crises and the role social media plays How to respond with calm, clarity and compassionThis episode is grounding, informative and deeply important — whether you’re supporting someone else or navigating your own mental health journey
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The Power of Pausing with Becky Cronin: Loss, Creativity & Conscious Healing
Becky opens up about the loss of her dad and how grief unexpectedly became the catalyst that reignited her creativity and desire to write. We explore her beautiful new book, Fables for the Modern World — a collection of short stories designed to make you pause, feel, and reflect in a world that rarely slows down.We talk healing beyond the physical, the power of storytelling, crystals as emotional anchors, and how creativity can become a lifeline during life’s hardest chapters.This episode is a gentle reminder that sometimes all we need is a moment of stillness — and a story that meets us where we are.✨ Trigger warning: discussion of grief and loss.
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Higher Frequency Coach: Holly Hollins on PMDD, OCD and sound healing
In today’s episode, we discuss PMDD, OCD, and experiences of suicidal thoughts. Please listen with care and feel free to pause or skip this episode if this topic feels activating for you.If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Reaching out to a trusted person or a mental health professional can make a difference This episode is a heartfelt, honest conversation with Holly Hollins, The Higher Frequency Coach. Holly shares her lived experience of navigating PMDD and OCD, and the powerful healing practices that have helped her reconnect with her body, mind, and intuition. We learnt so much in this episode -expect vulnerability, wisdom, and real-talk about what healing truly looks like when you strip it all back. A must-listen for anyone seeking hope, self-trust, and deeper wellness.Book your events:https://linktr.ee/thehigherfrequencycoach?fbclid=IwRlRTSAO2G-NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeLyBKhoolR1EsDAk6yNLEPCJWbVfNM0fqP73kkdAfeSWu8KRV5Jz75vik7_4_aem_KNPP2GS0os-vpH-1HYPuoA
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Real Talk on Reiki, Regulation & Everyday Life
In this episode, we’re settling in for a relaxed mother–daughter catch-up that goes everywhere and nowhere in the best way. We start by unpacking some festive Christmas party antics (yes, those stories), before drifting into real talk about Reiki, life coaching, and what it actually looks like to support your nervous system in everyday life.It’s an honest, unscripted conversation about healing across generations, navigating life with a bit more regulation and self-awareness, and how these practices show up beyond the therapy roomThink cozy chat, a few laughs, a little wisdom, and lots of heart.
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Yes PTs Eat That: A Deep Dive in Fitness & Wellness with Hannah Wright
In this episode of Wellness: Unfiltered, we sit down with Hannah Wright, founder of Health Wealth and fellow instructor at The Fitness Collab, to explore her refreshingly honest journey through the world of fitness. Hannah opens up about how she found her way into the industry, what shaped her balanced and realistic approach to wellness, and why she believes health should feel empowering—not restrictive.We dive into the pressures faced by personal trainers, including the judgment surrounding what they “should” eat, and how Hannah navigates those expectations with confidence and clarity. From redefining health to embracing authenticity, this conversation is all about breaking stereotypes and finding freedom in your wellness [email protected]
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Your Body Keeps Score: The Unfiltered Musculoskeletal Edition with Stephanie Clowes
Ever wonder why your back suddenly hurts when life gets dramatic? Or why your shoulders have been up by your ears since 2009? In this unfiltered, laugh-through-the-pain episode, we sit down with a musculoskeletal clinician who explains why your body is basically a walking emotional scrapbook.We talk stress, fascia, trauma, random muscle tightness, adulthood, and why the body loves holding onto things we never asked it to—like that argument from four years ago.Come for the education, stay for the oversharing. Your body might keep score, but at least now you’ll know the rules.@scelitemassage
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Balanced Living Starts in the Gut: with Hattie James-Norbury
*** we are aware of the sound in the third mic and working to resolve it for the future but this convo was too good to not post so please bare with us as we iron out the creases and learn every episode*** In this insightful episode, we sit down with Hattie James-Norbury, Managing Director of Bays Kitchen and an all-round foodie with a passion for making gut-friendly eating both accessible and delicious. Hattie opens up about her own journey with gut health, sharing how navigating IBS inspired her to support others facing the same challenges.Our conversation dives into the realities of digestive health, the connection between food and overall wellbeing, and the importance of building a lifestyle that supports balance rather than restriction. Hattie talks candidly about what she’s learned—through personal experience and through Bays Kitchen—about listening to your body, embracing nourishment, and finding sustainable habits that actually fit your life.It’s a warm, honest, and inspiring chat that will leave you feeling more informed, more empowered, and maybe even a little hungrier.We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!@bayskitchenuk@halffullhattie
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THE GYM SAVED MY LIFE: Turning Trauma into Empowerment with Szilvia Kiraly (Founder of HIGHER)
After mercury retrograde did us dirty as deleted our original recording, we are back!In this powerful episode, we sit down with Szilvia Kiraly- founder of Higher, a personal training company transforming the lives of both men and women. Szilvia’s mission is deeply personal. After escaping domestic violence, she discovered that movement wasn’t just about physical strength. It was the foundation for rebuilding her identity, confidence, and autonomy.Szilvia shares her journey from survival to self-empowerment, revealing how fitness became the catalyst that helped her reclaim her life.We hope you feel as inspired as we did!Find Szilvia on socials:@highercouk
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Body Trends, Beauty Standards & Being Enough
In this open and honest conversation, mother & daughter sit down to talk about what it really feels like to grow up surrounded by body trends, beauty standards, and social media perfection.Together, they unpack what it means to find confidence in a world that profits from insecurity, and how both generations can learn to feel enough just as they are. It’s real, raw, and a reminder that self-acceptance is a journey — one that’s easier when we talk about it.
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Newsrooms to Namaste: Mary-Ann Astle on Reinventing Success & Finding Meaning
This week we chat with Mary-Ann Astle -once a hard-hitting journalist and Executive Editor, now Head of Comms at Staffordshire University, wellness PR consultant, published author… and yes, a newly qualified yoga teacher.Mary-Ann shares how she walked away from a 20-year media career in search of meaning, accidentally landed three job offers in a day, wrote a book on a whim that took off, and now lives life guided by curiosity and joy — from surfing in Cornwall to Space Camp in the US.This episode is all about reinvention, following what lights you up, and letting life be a little more playful. I think we all need to live a little more like Mary-Ann.Tune in & get inspired to rewrite your own story. 💫
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The Power of Perseverance: Brad Lancaster’s Story of Business, Endurance, and Purpose
This week, we sit down with Brad Lancaster (@bradjlancaster) to explore his remarkable journey — from weathering business challenges with unshakable resilience to testing his limits through ultra marathons, and now launching his newest venture, Solace Performance (@solaceperformance).In this inspiring conversation, Brad shares hard-earned lessons on grit, growth, and the pursuit of purpose, revealing how perseverance can transform obstacles into opportunities.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, or simply someone striving to level up in life, this episode is packed with motivation and real-world insight you won’t want to miss.
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Coffee, Connection & Community: The Heart Behind HOME Coffee with Alex & Nikki
In this episode of Wellness: Unfiltered, we’re joined by husband-and-wife duo Alex and Nikki, the passionate pair behind Home Coffee — your favourite local spot for good vibes, great coffee, and seriously good matcha.We chat about how they turned their love for coffee (and community) into a thriving local business, what wellness looks like when you’re running a coffee shop and how they keep balance while working side by side. Expect real talk about entrepreneurship, creativity, and self-care — with plenty of laughs (and a few matcha tips!) along the way.If you love hearing inspiring small business stories mixed with down-to-earth wellness chat, this one’s for you.Find them on insta:@Homecoffeealsager
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Nurtured Through Nature: Healing and Growing Together with Nina Whalley
In this heartfelt episode of Wellness Unfiltered, Nina Whalley opens up about her deeply personal journey of navigating grief after the loss of her mother — and how nature became her greatest teacher and healer. Through her business, Nurtured Through Nature, Nina has turned her own healing into a mission to help others reconnect with the natural world and themselves.We explore the powerful role that time outdoors can play in processing emotions, finding calm, and rebuilding connection — whether it’s through mindful walks, forest bathing, or the magic of Forest School. Nina shares practical ways we can all invite more nature into our lives, no matter where we live, and reminds us that sometimes the simplest moments under the trees can bring the deepest sense of peace.Join us for an inspiring and grounding conversation about grief, growth, and the gentle wisdom of the natural world.You can find Nina on Instagram:@Nutured_Through_Nature_UK
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Behind The Scenes Of Building Together
In this episode of Wellness Unfiltered, we take you behind the scenes of our mother-daughter dynamic — talking honestly about family, business, and the real conversations that don’t always make it to the surface
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Mindset, Confidence & Conversations That Matter
In this episode, Josie ,a certified life coach , sits down with her daughter Frankie for an honest and heartfelt conversation about mindset, confidence, and the ups and downs of personal growth. Together, they explore what it really feels like to struggle with self-belief, and how coaching tools and a mother’s guidance can help create lasting change.This mother–daughter chat is full of real stories, gentle wisdom, and practical takeaways to inspire anyone navigating their own confidence journey.
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Radio Superstars & Your Guide To Setting Sustainable Goals
As a mother–daughter duo, we’re unpacking how to set goals that feel balanced and sustainable—without the burnout. Tune in for real-life examples, gentle accountability, and a reminder that goals should support you, not stress you
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Pilates, Presence, and Morning Rituals
In this episode, we (Josie & Frankie) take you behind the scenes of our trip to the Happy Place Festival—a weekend filled with movement, mindfulness, and inspiration. From rolling out our mats for Pilates, to sitting in stillness through meditation, to soaking up wisdom from incredible speakers, we share the moments that left us feeling grounded and uplifted.We also dive into the power of morning rituals—those little daily practices that set the tone for the rest of the day. Expect reflections, laughter, and a few take-home ideas to help you bring more calm and presence into your own mornings.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to step into your own “happy place,” this episode might just give you the spark
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From Vision to Reality: The Story Behind The Fitness Collab
In our very first episode, we share the story behind The Fitness Collab—how a passion for fun, holistic fitness and community sparked a studio that’s all about bringing the joy back to wellbeing. From our humble beginnings to creating unique classes, events, and retreats, we talk about the challenges, lessons, and inspirations that shaped our journey.Join us as we open up about our mission to help people find enjoyable ways to move, feel good, and connect with others. Whether you’re curious about holistic health, alternative fitness, or just want to hear our story, this episode is the perfect introduction to The Fitness Collab and the heart behind everything we do.Find us on instagram:Thefitnesscollab_Check out our website:https://thefitnesscollab.org/tfc
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Wellness: Unfiltered TRAILER
It’s almost here… Wellness: Unfilitered- A Mother & Daughter Journey. Join Josie & Frankie as they discuss all things health, wellness and business coming to you on Monday 1st September.Make sure to follow us on social: Thefitnesscollab_
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We’re Frankie and Josie, the duo behind The Fitness Collab in Kidsgrove. As a mother and daughter team, we share unfiltered conversations about health, fitness, holistic wellness, and running a family business – with balance (and the occasional glass of wine) at the heart of it all.This podcast is for wellness lovers, busy professionals, and anyone looking to live healthier and happier without the pressure of perfection. Expect laughs, tips you can actually use, and inspiring guests along the way.
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