The Level Up Podcast

Most women know what they want. They want confidence, consistency, and to feel in control of their body and habits. But the life they want requires a version of themselves they are currently avoiding. In this episode, we dive into the identity shift behind real change, the uncomfortable traits required for transformation, and why choosing comfort over growth is keeping you stuck. If you’re ready to stop avoiding it and start becoming the woman you know you’re capable of being, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link to book a Level Up Discovery Call.

Most women know what they need to do, but they’re still not doing it. In this episode, we dive into self leadership, identity, and why you’re still not becoming the woman you say you want to be. I break down the gap between your current behaviours and your future self, why waiting for motivation is keeping you stuck, and how raising your standards is the real key to change. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start leading yourself, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call and find out how we can help you build real confidence and consistency.

Most women don’t struggle when life is easy. They struggle when life gets hard. In this episode, I talk about why your ability to show up during difficult times is what actually builds confidence, resilience and long term results. We dive into standards, self trust, and why treating your health and fitness like something you only do when life is calm is the reason you keep starting again. If you’re ready to stop disappearing when things get tough and want support building consistency that lasts, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call. www.leveluptransformation.uk

If you’ve been telling yourself you’re too busy, don’t have enough time, or that now just isn’t the right moment to focus on getting in shape, this episode might feel slightly uncomfortable. In this podcast, I break down the stories we tell ourselves to avoid taking action, why our brains are so good at creating believable excuses, and how those stories quietly keep us stuck in the same place year after year. We talk about the “busy” lie, the money story, waiting for the perfect time, and the deeper reason most people never follow through on the goals they say they want. If you’re ready to stop negotiating with yourself and finally become the woman who takes action, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call and find out how we can help you break the cycle for good.

Most women say they want to change their body, feel more confident and get back in shape, but very few are willing to accept the realities that come with creating that change. In this episode I break down three truths that most people avoid: why transforming your body will feel restrictive at times, why “I don’t have time” is often just an excuse, and why you need to stop using life circumstances as a reason to abandon yourself. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start becoming the woman who actually shows up for herself, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call and find out how we can help you. www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup www.leveluptransformation.uk

Modern life has normalised comfort, but that comfort is quietly lowering women’s standards, confidence and self trust. In this episode, I talk honestly about how self neglect is often disguised as busyness or self care, why your body reflects the standards you live by, and how raising your standards can transform not just your physique but how you show up in every area of your life. If you are ready to stop negotiating with yourself and want support rebuilding your confidence and discipline, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call. www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup https://leveluptransformation.uk/

If you feel stuck in cycles of starting and stopping, emotional eating, losing motivation or self sabotaging your progress, this episode will help you understand why. We dive deep into the neuroscience behind habits, behaviour change, dopamine, identity and emotional regulation, and how these factors shape your ability to lose weight and build confidence long term. Inside Level Up, we coach women through these exact principles so they can stop relying on willpower and finally create lasting change. If you are ready to break the cycle, send me a DM on Instagram with the word LEVEL UP or click the link below to book a Level Up Discovery Call. Level Up Discovery Call https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/  

Most women think losing weight is just about how they look. But the truth is the impact goes far deeper than that. In this episode, I break down the real ripple effect that getting in shape has on your life. From how you carry yourself, the confidence you bring into rooms, and the energy you have for your family, to the way it impacts your relationships, social life, career and overall self respect. Because when you feel strong and confident in your body, everything else starts to shift too. If you’re ready to prioritise yourself and finally build the confidence that comes from getting in shape, send me a DM on Instagram (www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup) with the word LEVEL UP, or click the link below to apply to work with us inside Level Up. www.leveluptransformation.uk

In this episode, I answer the questions my clients asked me directly. Not the surface-level answers. The real ones. I talk about: What I wanted to be before Level Up existed • The biggest risks I’ve taken and challenges I’ve faced • The moment everything changed for me personally • My real “why” behind coaching women • The biggest mistakes women make with fat loss • What separates women who succeed from those who stay stuck • Where Level Up is going in the future • And the message I want every woman to hear If you’ve ever wondered how Level Up started, what drives me, and what it really takes to transform your body and confidence, this episode is for you. And if you’re ready to start your own transformation, DM me the word LEVEL UP on Instagram and I’ll show you exactly how we can help you! www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup

“I don’t have time” is the most common reason women give for not prioritising their health and fitness. In this episode, I break down why that belief feels so real, what’s actually going on underneath it, and the hidden cost of constantly putting yourself last. We talk about fear of failure, lack of self trust, survival mode, and why waiting for the “right time” keeps you stuck year after year. If you’re ready to stop telling yourself you don’t have time and want support building confidence in a way that actually fits your life, send me a DM on Instagram with the words Level Up.

Getting in shape is not just about weight loss or aesthetics. It impacts how you carry yourself, how confident you feel in rooms, how you show up in relationships, and how much respect you have for yourself. In this episode, I talk about why getting in shape should be a goal you genuinely value this year, the ripple effect it has across every area of your life, and why avoiding this goal often costs you far more than you realise. If you’re ready to stop downplaying what matters to you and want support getting in shape in a way that builds confidence, not obsession, send me a DM on Instagram with the word Level Up. https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

If I was starting my health and fitness journey again today, this is exactly how I would do it. In this episode, I break down why most women rush into action without clarity, how skipping the foundations leads to another failed attempt, and the two things you need to get right if you actually want results that last. We talk about setting goals that genuinely matter to you, uncovering the real reason behind them, and building a process you can stick to instead of obsessing over outcomes. If you’re ready to stop starting again and want support building a plan that fits your life, send me a DM on Instagram with the word Level Up. https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

There are only two healthy ways to do Christmas. You can stay consistent all month and enjoy a couple of days of extra food with your family. Or you can take a week to relax, indulge, switch off and enjoy every moment, knowing you’ll lose the temporary weight in the first couple of weeks of January. Both approaches are completely fine. What is not fine is spending November and December devouring everything because you’ve already decided you’ve “ruined it.” That behaviour destroys your confidence far more than Christmas ever could. If you want support staying in control this December and entering January feeling capable instead of defeated, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up.

Your confidence didn’t disappear. Your standards did. In this episode I dive into why women slowly abandon their standards, how it destroys your identity, the real reason you feel intimidated by confident women in the gym, and the exact steps to rebuild the woman you used to be. If you’re ready to raise your standards and finally feel like yourself again, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up. https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/  

This episode is the wake up call you’ve been avoiding. If you feel insecure in every outfit, embarrassed in photos, stuck in the “start again Monday” cycle and secretly ashamed that you’ve lost the confidence you used to have, this will hit home. I break down the real reason you’re stuck, the identity crisis you’re living in, and why your standards, self trust and confidence have collapsed. If you’re ready to stop pretending you’re fine and actually change, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up 👇🏽 https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

December does not need to be the month you lose yourself. In this episode I break down what real progress looks like at Christmas, how to avoid the “fuck it” spiral, and how to go into January feeling proud instead of defeated. If you want support staying consistent through the festive season and building confidence that lasts, send me a message on Instagram with the word “Christmas.”  https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the biggest identity battles high-achieving women face, the gap between who you pretend to be… and who you actually are. If you’ve ever felt like you're performing confidence on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode will hit home. I break down the first 10 layers of why this happens, where your “strong girl armour” really comes from, and how it silently shapes your body, confidence, behaviour, and the way you show up in the world. We’ll explore: - Why you learned to be the strong one - How your achievements became your identity - The mask you wear to protect yourself - The shame of feeling “behind” despite looking ahead - The exhausting internal split between your real self and your performed self - Why you self-sabotage even when you want to change - And how to finally reconnect with who you truly are underneath the performance This episode is your first step towards building real confidence, the kind you don’t need to fake, force, or perform. If something in this episode hit you in the chest, I want to hear it. DM me on Instagram (@rachellevelup) with your biggest takeaway. I’d love to know what landed for you. 💗

If you’ve ever said “I’ll start again in January,” this episode is for you. I break down why waiting for the New Year is the biggest trap keeping women stuck, and how to stop repeating the same cycle every single year. You’ll hear real client stories of women who broke free from this pattern, plus the mindset shift and small steps you can take right now to hit January ahead, not back at square one. 💡 Book your free Level Up Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

Struggle to stay consistent when it’s dark, cold, and you’ve got zero motivation? You’re not alone but this is exactly where most women go wrong. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break the seasonal slump, why motivation isn’t the answer, and the simple winter routines that keep you on track even when you don’t feel like it. You’ll also hear how some of my clients went from dreading winter to thriving through it all by focusing on systems, not willpower. 💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → https://levelup.systemizem3.com/howtoactuallysticktoyourgoals-307536

If you’re tired all the time and hate what you see in the mirror, they’re connected. In this episode, I’ll break down the low energy, low confidence cycle that keeps so many women stuck, and show you how to finally break free. You’ll hear how my client Marcelle went from exhausted, under-fuelled, and frustrated to energised, confident, and showing up as the best version of herself, not by doing more, but by doing the right things. 💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → https://levelup.systemizem3.com/howtoactuallysticktoyourgoals-307536

Tired of getting “advice” from people who don’t have the results you want? In this episode, I break down why listening to Karen in the office, slimming clubs, or random influencers is keeping you stuck and who you should actually be paying attention to if you want real change. You’ll hear how one of my clients is smashing her goals despite constant pressure from her toxic office environment, plus the simple filter you can use to work out whose advice is worth following (and whose isn’t). 💡 I’ve opened up a handful of slots this week for busy women who want to drop stubborn body fat and finally gain confidence by following the right system. Click the link in the description to book your slot. https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

If you think snacking means you’ve got no self control, this episode is for you. I break down why willpower has nothing to do with it, and why blaming yourself only keeps you stuck in guilt and restriction cycles. You’ll learn how environment, fuelling, stress, and self talk play a bigger role than “discipline” plus the system you actually need to stop snacking without feeling deprived. 💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (Even When Motivation Runs Out) → https://levelup.systemizem3.com/howtoactuallysticktoyourgoals-307536

Think it’s “too late” to transform your body and confidence once you hit your 40s or 50s? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by two of my incredible clients, Jill (50) and Bridie (47). Both have been part of Level Up for 2 years, but in the last 6 months they’ve completely stepped up, not just changing how they look, but who they are. We talk about the struggles they faced before joining, how age and life experiences shaped their journeys, and the identity shifts that have given them more energy, confidence, and self-belief than ever before. If you’ve been telling yourself it’s too late, Jill & Bridie are living proof that it’s absolutely possible. 💡 I’ve opened up a handful of Level Up Discovery Calls this week, click the link in the description to book your slot and find out how you can achieve the same transformation. https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

If 30 day ab challenges or TikTok hacks really worked, you’d already have your dream body. The truth? Quick fixes might give you a short boost, but they never last and that’s exactly why you keep ending up back at square one. In this episode, I’m breaking down the diet culture trap and why these so-called “hacks” do more harm than good. I’ll share how my client Jen went from years of fad challenges and regaining weight to finally dropping over a stone and keeping it off because she built a system that works for life. If you’re fed up with starting again and want to know what actually creates lasting results, this one’s for you. 💡 I’ve opened up a handful of slots this week for busy women who want to drop stubborn body fat and finally gain confidence by following the right system. Click the link in the description to book your slot. https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

If you keep saying “I’ll start again on Monday,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to finally stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting, quick fixes, and the all or nothing mindset that leaves you constantly restarting. You’ll learn why waiting for the “perfect time” never works, how to take action right now, and the simple consistency shifts that helped my client Jill lose 22lbs and feel the best she’s ever felt at 50 years old. No more fresh starts. No more fad diets. Just small consistent steps that fit into your real life. 💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → FREE TRAINING

Starving yourself is not a strategy, it’s sabotage. In this episode, I break down why under eating, skipping meals, and crash dieting are the quickest ways to fail… and how fuelling your body properly leads to lasting fat loss, energy, and confidence.   💡 Free Training: How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → Click the link below to get instant access. HOW TO ACTUALLY STICK TO YOUR GOALS (WHEN MOTIVATION RUNS OUT)  

Most women believe transformation is all about eating less and moving more. But the truth? It’s not. Real, lasting change only happens when you’ve got 5 key pillars in place. Miss even one of them, and you’ll never achieve the life changing results you’re chasing. In this episode, I break down each of the 5 pillars so you know exactly what to focus on and what to stop wasting your time on, if you’re serious about finally seeing results. I’ve also put together a free training for you: How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out). 👉 Click here to download it.    

Why I Never Left the House Without Make Up (and What It Was Really Covering Up) 💄✨ In this episode, I share how make up became my cover-up for deeper insecurities and why it never actually worked. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hiding behind baggy clothes, filters, or even your make up, this one’s for you. Confidence doesn’t come from covering up. It comes from building systems that actually work and following through on the promises you make to yourself. 🎧 Listen now and start shifting how you see yourself. 👉 And if you want more of my private thoughts and insights that I never share anywhere else, join my weekly email list here: CLICK HERE

You don’t need to lose 3 stone to feel confident. What you need is to rebuild the trust you’ve lost in yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing why tying your self worth to your weight is keeping you stuck and what to do instead. I’ll show you how to build self respect through small, powerful actions that will make you feel proud, present, and back in control of your life again. 👉 Get more exclusive tools like this every Sunday via my weekly email newsletter filled with thoughts and stories I don’t share anywhere else: https://link.systemizem3.com/widget/form/vBbJlXFXnGv3tZD3zPt4;  

Baggy clothes. Cancelled plans. Dodging mirrors. If this sounds like your reality, you’re not alone but you don’t have to keep hiding. In this episode, I’m sharing how to finally break free from the fear of being seen, and start rebuilding your confidence from the inside out. Because confidence doesn’t magically appear after losing 10kg. It’s built through action, starting now. 👉 Want more behind the scenes insights like this? Join my Sunday email list where I share private thoughts and advice I never post online: https://link.systemizem3.com/widget/form/vBbJlXFXnGv3tZD3zPt4;

Think motivation is your problem? Think again. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the truth behind why so many women struggle with consistency and it’s not because you’re lazy or lack willpower. It’s because you’re relying on emotions, not systems. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this episode will change everything. We’ll talk structure, mindset, and the power of following through, even when you don’t feel like it. 👉 For more tips like this (the ones I don’t share publicly), get on my weekly Sunday email list where I reveal the real behind the scenes of what it takes to build a body and life you’re proud of: https://link.systemizem3.com/widget/form/vBbJlXFXnGv3tZD3zPt4;

If you constantly feel like you’re at the bottom of your own priority list, this episode is your wake up call. Guilt is the number one reason so many women stay stuck in their health and fitness, believing they have to sacrifice their own goals for everyone else around them. But what if putting yourself first actually made you a better mum, partner, colleague, and leader? In today’s episode, I’ll show you exactly how to stop letting guilt run the show and start showing up for yourself without feeling bad about it. Because the truth is… you can’t keep giving to everyone else if your cup is empty. 👉 Join my private weekly newsletter where I share the real, unfiltered insights I never post anywhere else. You’ll get tips, stories, and behind the scenes lessons every Sunday: https://link.systemizem3.com/widget/form/vBbJlXFXnGv3tZD3zPt4;

If you’ve ever told yourself “I just need to be more motivated,” this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the brutal truth: your lack of results has nothing to do with motivation and everything to do with your lack of structure. Motivation is a feeling, not a strategy and it won’t carry you through the hard days, the busy weeks, or the moments when you just can’t be arsed. I’ll show you exactly why motivation keeps letting you down, why you keep falling off track every Thursday, and why the women you admire don’t have more willpower... they just have a system that works. You’ll learn: • Why “starting again on Monday” is keeping you stuck • How decision fatigue is quietly stealing your results • The difference between wishful thinking and committed action • What successful women really do to stay consistent (even when life is lifing) • Why speed and structure are the keys to finally breaking the cycle This episode is your wake up call. If you’re tired of going round in circles, constantly starting over, and blaming your lack of motivation, it’s time to change the approach, not just the mindset. 💌 Want my unfiltered tips and deep thoughts every Sunday? Join my email list here!

If you feel like you’ve spent years trapped in the cycle of restriction, bingeing, guilt, and constantly starting over on a Monday… this episode is for you. In this deep and honest conversation, I’m breaking down why diets don’t work, why so many women are stuck, and what you actually need to do to break free and finally feel in control again. I’ll share real life client stories, hard truths, and the exact mindset shifts needed to escape the diet trap for good. It’s time to stop letting food control your life. It’s time to start living. 👉 Want my private Sunday night emails where I share my unfiltered thoughts I don’t post anywhere else? Click here to join the list! #LevelUp #LifeChangingConfidence

Quick fixes are everywhere... crash diets, 12 week challenges, and now even injections. They promise fast results with minimal effort… but they never tell you what happens after.   In this episode, I’m cutting through the noise to show you why these short term “solutions” are keeping women stuck, frustrated, and constantly starting over. We’ll talk about:   🔥 Why women are turning to fads out of desperation 🔥 What no one tells you about injections, extreme diets, and challenges 🔥 The real work it takes to create results that actually last 🔥 How to build sustainable habits that don’t restrict your life but enhance it   This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what actually works.   🎯 If you’re sick of quick fixes and ready for something real, DM me “PRIME” on Instagram (@rachelsolwaylevelup) to get on the priority list for Level Up Prime before we relaunch!

If you only know how to go all in or do nothing at all… this episode is for you.   So many women get caught in the cycle of starting over every Monday, chasing perfection, and giving up when life gets hard. But here’s the truth: it’s not about doing everything perfectly, it’s about learning to show up, even when it’s messy.   In this episode, I break down how perfectionism is sabotaging your progress, why waiting for the “right time” is keeping you stuck, and what to do when you feel like quitting.   🔑 Expect mindset shifts, practical tools, and a straight-talking reminder that you’re capable of so much more, even on your worst days.   💬 DM me on Instagram @rachelsolwaylevelup and let me know what "all or nothing" behaviour you’re dropping after this episode.

We live in a world that promises quick results: 12 week challenges, injections, fad diets, but let’s be honest… they don’t work long term.   In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason women stay stuck, why hard work has become so underrated, and how to actually get results that last.   🔥 Learn why “shortcuts” keep you stuck 🔥 Reframe what hard work really means 🔥 Understand why doing the work is the only way to rebuild confidence and change your life   Ready to stop half trying and finally get results you’re proud of?   🎧 Press play and let’s talk truth. 📩 DM me on Instagram @rachelsolwaylevelup and tell me: What shortcut have you been relying on that you know deep down isn’t working?

If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t feel confident anymore,” this episode is for you. We’re breaking down where confidence really comes from (spoiler: it’s not Instagram filters or compliments) and what’s actually keeping you stuck.   Whether your self-belief has been knocked by past diets, relationships, trauma, or just life, I’m sharing the real reason most women never rebuild it… and exactly what to do to change that.   👊🏼 Learn the mindset shift you need 📍 Understand how to stop letting yourself down 🔥 Walk away with a 3 step plan to feel more confident now   🎧 Ready to stop doubting yourself and start showing up? Hit play. 📩 DM me on Instagram @rachelsolwaylevelup and let me know what promise you’re ready to keep to yourself.

Self-sabotage is the number 1 reason why you're not getting results. Whether you’re procrastinating, slipping back into old habits, or doubting your ability to sustain progress, this episode uncovers why we hold ourselves back and how to actually overcome it.   In this episode, I’ll help you: ✨ Understand the triggers behind self-sabotage ✨ Reframe the fear of failure (or success) ✨ Take small steps towards results that actually last   At the end of this episode, I'd love to hear the #1 self-sabotaging behaviour you’re working to overcome. Send me a DM on Instagram and I'll help you to overcome it!   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsolwaylevelup

I actually only started to feel confident in myself around 2 years ago, but most of you won't know that. You'll see me as this confident woman who helps other ladies to feel amazing... and yes, I do that, but it wasn't always that way.   In this episode, I reveal the challenging moments in my life that have shaped me into the woman that I am today.   If you can relate to anything that I cover, I'd love to hear your story. Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/   Enjoy the episode & don't forget to rate & review x

Weight loss isn’t just about food or exercise—it’s about who you are. In this episode, we dive deep into why so many women feel stuck in cycles of dieting and disappointment, despite their best efforts. If you’ve tried slimming clubs, fad diets, or intense workout plans and still haven’t achieved lasting results, it’s not your fault—it’s the approach.   We’ll reveal the missing link that no one talks about: your mindset and habits. You’ll learn why quick fixes fail, how to shift your identity, and the small, sustainable changes that actually create lasting transformation.   Ready to break free from the cycle and finally achieve results that stick? Watch our recent webinar for the exact blueprint we use to help women like you succeed: GET FREE ACCESS HERE.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsolwaylevelup