Anxiety Is Not Your Identity: Reclaiming Control in an Overwhelming World
Anxiety Isn’t Who You Are: Reclaiming Control in a World That Overwhelms YouIn this episode, Sara opens up about her personal journey with anxiety—what it used to feel like, how it ruled her life, and what changed. This isn’t a conversation about quick fixes or surface-level self-care. It’s a real talk about identity, overstimulation, and the pressure modern women face to hold it all together while burning out silently.If you’ve ever said “I’m just an anxious person,” this one’s for you. Because maybe… you’re not. Maybe you’re just navigating a world that’s too much, with too little support.We’ll dive into:Why anxiety isn’t your identityThe difference between having anxious thoughts vs being anxiousWhat helps when nothing seems toWhy women feel the pressure to be everything for everyoneAnd how to stop letting anxiety run the showIt’s time to reclaim your sense of self, and build a life that supports your nervous system, not just your to-do list.
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“I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore” - Reclaiming Your Identity
You’re doing everything you’re supposed to.Holding it all together.Showing up.Keeping things running.But inside? You feel flat.Disconnected. Like you’re just going through the motions.You look in the mirror and think: “I don’t feel like me anymore.”If that hits home — this episode is for you.We’re talking:What identity loss really feels like (and why it’s so common)How your roles, your body, and your voice can slowly fade without you noticingAnd how to start rebuilding a version of you that feels real again🎧 New podcast episode now live Title: “I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore”💬 If this resonates, share it. Someone you know needs it.
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Should You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle?
🎙️ Should You Be Syncing Your Training to Your Cycle?You’ve seen the charts, the TikToks, the well-meaning infographics: “Lift heavy in the follicular phase, slow it down in the luteal phase, avoid carbs here, add calories there...”Cycle syncing has become the new buzzword in women’s fitness, but does it actually help? Or is it just another way women are being told to fear their own hormones?In this episode, I break down what the research really says about training across your menstrual cycle, including the truth about strength, cravings, fatigue, and the rise of influencer-led misinformation.We’ll talk about hormonal birth control, perimenopause, and why expecting to feel weak in certain phases can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Spoiler: Your body isn’t broken. And your progress doesn’t need to pause just because it’s day 21.Whether you’ve been curious about syncing or you’re tired of overcomplicating your routine, this episode will help you cut through the noise, trust your body, and train with confidence all month long.
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The Lie of ‘Being Good’ With Food: Why Morality Has No Place in Your Meals
If you’ve ever said “I was good this week” or felt guilty after a weekend of eating out, this episode is for you.We’re unpacking the toxic language so many women use around food — and the hidden damage it causes. Because labeling yourself as “good” or “bad” based on what you ate doesn’t just affect your diet… It impacts your self-worth, your mood, and your ability to feel in control.In this episode, we cover:Where this ‘good vs bad’ food mindset comes fromWhy it leads to guilt, bingeing, and all-or-nothing thinkingThe real reason women try to control food when life feels overwhelmingHow to start healing your relationship with food — without rules, fear, or shameIf you’re ready to ditch the food guilt and feel at peace with how you eat, hit play.This one goes deep.
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You’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet - Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved?
You’ve Cleaned Up Your Diet – Why Hasn’t the Scale Moved? You’ve cut the crap. Swapped your snacks for healthy options. Cooking at home more. Maybe even training and walking more too. So why does the scale refuse to budge - or worse - creep up?In this episode, Sara breaks down exactly why eating better doesn’t always lead to fat loss, especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. You’ll learn the hidden mistakes that sabotage progress, the real difference between eating for health vs. eating for fat loss, and what actually makes a difference when your hormones, metabolism, and stress are working against you.If you’re doing “everything right” and still feeling stuck - this episode will change the way you think about food and fat loss.
The New You Podcast with Sara Harkin is designed for modern women on a mission to take control of their health, fitness, mindset - and overall quality of life.
As a founder of Synergy Women's Only Coaching, wife, mum, intensive care nurse - join Sara as she shares insights into her own journey, and how you can take back control and step into becoming the "New You".
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