Rachel's Strong Girls Squad

Rachel's Strong Girls Squad

rachelahoward

Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
53%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to Rachel’s Strong Girls Squad – the podcast for women 40+ who want to feel stronger, more confident, and finally comfortable in the gym. I’m Rachel, a personal trainer who works exclusively with women, and I’m here to break down gym fears, share real talk about strength, and show you that it’s never too late to start. Whether you're brand new to fitness or getting back into it, this is your space to learn, grow, and feel supported — by me and by each other.

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Recent Episodes

How to track your food without losing your mind

Jun 03, 2026 19m

Food tracking gets a bad reputation, and sometimes it deserves it. But done right, it's one of the most powerful tools you have when your body stops responding the way it used to. I'll walk you…

Ep24: A realistic conversation about weekends

May 29, 2026 9m

You don’t need to cancel brunch, avoid wine, or spend your weekends tracking every calorie to make progress. In this episode, I’m talking about the real reason so many women feel frustrated on Monday…

Ep23: Alcohol, perimenopause & your changing body

May 26, 2026 18m

This episode is for women who want to feel strong, healthy and informed - without feeling judged or pressured into extremes.Re-uploaded due to sound issues

Ep23: Alcohol, perimenopause & your changing body

May 22, 2026 18m

This episode is for women who want to feel strong, healthy and informed - without feeling judged or pressured into extremes.

Ep22. I went to an event led by a leading UK menopause specialist…but I didn’t agree with all of it >>>

May 07, 2026 11m

I agreed with some of it… and questioned other parts. But I do think events like this are important and the conversation itself is needed. Overall it was a great event. In this episode I unpack what…

Ep21: Progress isn’t about things feeling easier: it’s about raising what ‘hard’ looks like for you.

Apr 23, 2026 10m

Still waiting for it to feel easy?That’s your problem.In this episode, I’m breaking down why “easy” isn’t the goal, and how raising your floor is the key to getting stronger, leaner, and actually…

Ep20. Fat loss explained: Stop eating less - Start eating smarter

Apr 16, 2026 13m

In this episode of the Strong Girls Squad Podcast, we’re flipping one of the most common fat loss beliefs on its head: that losing weight means eating less.Because what if the opposite was actually…

Ep19: If diets worked, you’d be done by now.....

Apr 09, 2026 13m

Breaking the Diet Cycle & Building a Lifestyle That Actually WorksIn this episode, I break down why diets don’t work especially for women in their 40s, and what to do instead. We’re talking diet…

Ep18: What women need to know about fat loss & nutrition

Mar 20, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, we unpack why so many women can stay consistent with training but struggle with food, especially around stress, busy schedules, and evenings.We cover gut health, hormones, protein,…

Ep17: Slimming World works. That's exactly the problem

Mar 04, 2026 11m

Most women who come to me have lost weight before.Slimming World. Weight Watchers. Calorie counting.And yet… they’re back at square one.This episode isn’t about bashing dieting groups. It’s about…

Ep16: Stop waiting for the perfect week: How to keep making progress

Feb 25, 2026 41m

With MarielYou don’t need a perfect week to make progress.You don’t need uninterrupted routine.You don’t need ideal conditions.You don’t need everything to calm down first.In this episode of the…

Ep15: Cortisol belly is (mostly) a myth - Here’s what’s actually keeping the fat on

Feb 06, 2026 12m

Busy job. Poor sleep. Living off coffee. A glass (or two) of wine at night.And suddenly Instagram says your belly fat is “cortisol.”So… is it actually your hormones?In this episode, I share the…

Ep14: The brutally honest truth about how long fat loss & strength actually take

Jan 29, 2026 11m

In this episode, I’m breaking down what real strength, muscle gain and fat loss actually look like in real life - especially for women over 40 juggling careers, kids, stress, travel and…

Ep13: Nobody is watching you: How to stop gym comparison and anxiety

Jan 22, 2026 16m

Unpopular opinion: You aren’t the main character of everyone else’s workout. That ‘judgment’ you feel? It’s just your own insecurity projected onto a stranger who is actually just trying to remember…

Ep12: The darker side of ‘being kind to yourself’: Self-Care or Self-Destruction?

Dec 11, 2025 14m

We all hear “just be kind to yourself”… but what if the way you treat yourself in the name of self-care is actually the thing holding you back?In this episode, I dig into the darker side of…

Ep11: Own your journey: The key to progress - No one is going to do it for you

Nov 25, 2025 41m

In this episode, Nic shares the mindset that transformed his life - starting with taking complete ownership of his journey. From weight loss to fitness to personal growth, he breaks down why personal…

Ep10: I Was Wrong… about what matters most in training

Nov 09, 2025 16m

I used to think that wanting to look good was a bad thing - that real strength came only from performance goals. But I’ve learned that the two can coexist.In this episode, I talk about finding…

Ep9: Getting fit in my 30s - from insecure to empowered

Oct 30, 2025 22m

In this episode I open up about my journey from feeling insecure and inactive to becoming a confident personal trainer and fitness advocate. I share my struggles with weight, body image, and…

Ep8: The 6 week Tone & Transform Online Challenge

Oct 16, 2025 8m

You’ve spent months trying to “get back on track”…but motivation fades, life gets busy, and you end up starting again.....againWhat if this time, you didn’t start alone?What if this time, you had a…

Ep7: Why my PT was both the best and worst thing for my confidence

Oct 09, 2025 9m

Online Vs In-person coachingWhen I first joined the gym, my personal trainer was my rock...until I realised I couldn’t train without him. In this episode, I share how relying on a PT can sometimes…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Rachel's Strong Girls Squad have?

Rachel's Strong Girls Squad has published 36 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness.

Is Rachel's Strong Girls Squad still active?

Rachel's Strong Girls Squad is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 13m.

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