When Perfect Isn’t Possible - Why High-Performing Women Struggle With Consistency
If you're the kind of woman who gets sh*t done, at work, at home, in every corner of your life - but still finds yourself struggling to stay consistent with your health and fitness, this one’s for you.In this episode, we’re unpacking The High Achiever’s Dilemma - why women who are competent, capable, and successful often fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to their body. You’ll learn why perfection is keeping you stuck, how emotional wiring from years of pressure and performance sabotages your progress, and what actually needs to shift if you want results that last.This is not about trying harder. It’s about doing it differently altogether.If you've ever felt like you’re failing at the one thing that matters most, you’re not broken. You're just playing the wrong game. Let’s change that.
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Stop Waiting For Life to “Calm Down” - The Myth of “Balance” is Stealing Your Momentum
Stop Waiting for Life to Calm Down: The Myth of BalanceYou’ve been told you need more balance - but what if that’s the very thing keeping you stuck?In this episode, I’m calling out the lie that modern women have been sold about “doing it all,” and why the constant chase for balance is actually causing more guilt, procrastination, and burnout. You’ll learn why balance isn’t the goal, why messiness is inevitable, and what to focus on instead if you want to live a life that feels aligned, energised, and yours.If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, like you’re not managing things “well enough,” or like something has to give, this is the conversation you need to hear.
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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.
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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