The Vertue Podcast

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#47 - The Wellness Industry Is Using Science to Lie to You

The wellness industry doesn't need to make things up anymore. They've got something more powerful, real studies, real journals, real credentials. And they know exactly how to use them to get you to open your wallet.In this episode, I'm breaking down how it actually works. How a r ... Show more

. 41min 4sec

#46 - Why Your Brain Talks You Out of the Gym (And What to Do About It)

You've packed your gym bag. You have every intention of going. And somehow ... you don't. Again.If you've been blaming willpower or discipline, this episode is going to reframe that completely. Today I'm breaking down the science of why your feelings are running your training beh ... Show more

. 25min 3sec

#45 - Should You Train When You’re Sleep Deprived? What the Research Actually Says

What should you actually do when you’re chronically sleep deprived?If you’re a parent, shift worker, insomniac, or coach people who are, you’ve probably asked yourself whether training is helping or harming you.In this episode, I dive into the research on acute and chronic sleep ... Show more

. 40min 21sec

#44 - What Your Pelvic Floor Is Responding To (It’s Not Just Exercises)

In this episode, I explore the bidirectional relationship between the pelvic floor and our psychological state. How stress, anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and prolonged effort can shape pelvic floor tone, and how pelvic floor tension can feed back into how safe and settled we f ... Show more

. 37min 54sec

#43 - Abs, Belly Fat & the Truth About Women’s Cores (Pregnancy, Pressure & Six-Packs) Why it works:

Abs. Belly fat. Six-packs. Post-baby pouches.In this episode, we unpack why women feel so conflicted about their bellies; and why that pressure isn’t rooted in biology at all. We dive into culture, pregnancy, the pelvic floor, pressure management, and what your abs actually do, t ... Show more

. 41min 27sec