The Real Reason You Aren't Where You Want To Be Yet
How many times have you delayed your goals because you were “waiting for the right time”?Maybe it was starting a fitness journey.Maybe it was launching a business idea.Maybe it was putting yourself forward for an opportunity.And maybe… you’re still waiting.In this week’s episode, I break down why perfectionism and the “fresh start” trap are silently keeping you stuck — and how to break free before another year slips by.🎧 Listen now: Why Waiting to Get It Perfect Is Wasting Your Life
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Lifting Weights - Everything You Need To Know
Most women are sold fluff, fads, and “toning” classes, and it’s keeping them weak, frustrated, and stuck.In this episode, I’m giving you the real crash course in training that will change your body, your mind, and your life. You’ll learn why lifting weights is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health, why full-body workouts beat “leg day” every time, how to train optimally - and safely, how to choose the right weights, and why cardio is essential — not the enemy. We’ll cut through the fear-based nonsense about cortisol, talk progressive overload in plain English, and help you finally stop wasting time in the gym. This is the truth about strength training every woman needs to hear.
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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.
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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