The Lissome Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nerida Bint
We love nothing more than helping women get fit, strong and learn more skills. The Lissome Podcast is our way of sharing our knowledge and philosophy with the world. Tune in weekly for our coaches chat, special guests talking health, fitness and nutrition and some of our inspiring member stories.
Body Image, Your Relationship to Yourself and why it's important to have REAL ROLE MODELS
Don't Wait To Break! The importance of stretching and recovery with Hana from The Stretch Lab
Head Coach Ash and Nerida discuss the positives and negatives of competition. Winning shouldn't be your focus - pushing your LIMITS, trying to BETTER and willing to SCALE to perform and excel should be!
How do you schedule in your self-care? Listen in to this episode to hear Nic chat to us about her passion of health promotion and prevention - which includes taking time out for yourself!
BELONGING...What does this feel like to you?Is it a non-judgmental environment, a safe place or simply being surrounded by friends?Listen in to this episode to hear from Maitland member Emily about her new found connection with people, battling anxiety and her feeling of belonging
Kate talks to us about 'finding her people' in life coaching and the value it has brought to her life. We delve into domestic violence, sexual abuse and family upbringing. Our favourite quote from this episode is "Your past doesn't determine your future".
Do you struggle with shyness and public speaking? Maddie talks to us about her experiences with this and her knowledge of the science behind breaking a bad habit. If you do the little things - smile and say hello - you will be surprised!
An Olympic lifting coach, previous sportsman and a passion for helping people - meet Justin owner of Achieve Podiatry. Nerida chats Cross-Fit, business and the industry right now.
If you're a Mum, a Mum-to-be, or planning on being a Mum one day - listen in to Cath's experience going through two very different birth experience's. We chat about natural birth vs the epidural, hypnobirthing and dealing with emotional trauma. A very real and raw talk 💗Podcast mentions: ✨www.australianbirthstories.com/✨www.inamay.com/
Are you wanting to make a change in your life but the thought of it overwhelms you? Ruby coaches women to build confidence and drive to make change. She talks to us about mindset, inner work and taking small steps to achieve your goals - an inspiring listen!Check out her website at https://www.rubymarsh.com/
Can you remember your first day at Lissome? Christina sits down to chat about her experience as a member with us! From a quiet girl who hadn't done this style of training before, to a girl full of confidence and who has fit right into our community! Listen in to this member chat!
We welcome our Lissome Maitland member who has been with us from the very start during the boot camps before the gym opened! Chloe chats to us about the impact Lissome has had on her life and her experiences with mental health, anxiety and bullying. Thank you for being so brave Chloe ❤️
Everyone’s fitness journey is different at Lissome, and here’s proof! This amazing lady has joined our community a year ago and achieved so much - starting with losing 30kg to training for a half Ironman! We chat about friendships, touch conversations, healthy competition and comparison-itis - this episode gets teary but it’s a goody!
If Lissome has a cafe, this would be it! With pink walls, a tight knit community, pups and all food made in house (and 10 varieties of milk!) - make this your next cafe adventure! We hear from Hayley about this hidden gem and the love and support that has created this great business! Read more about Praise Joe in Hunter Hunter!👉https://www.hunterhunter.com.au/new…/praise-joe-urban-pantry
Lissome is more than just a gym - we're all about the culture, community and of course the social events 💃Carly tells us what brought her to Lissome and what makes her stay! A must listen if you have heard about us and are thinking of signing up!
SOCIAL MEDIA 🤳 everyone’s on it! People are on Instagram 9-11 times a day 🤯 Nic chats to us about how to do it right and about the importance it has to businesses and gaining customers. Listen in to hear Nerida Bint talk about how it has grown Lissome Newcastle to what it is today!
This is a very special episode as we speak to two beautiful, strong women who found each other and love at Lissome 💞Listen to their stories of coming out, acceptance and community! Our favourite quote from this episode is “Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind” 🌈Who else had Maddie as their first friend at Lissome?! 😝
Do you ever take GP advise and never think twice? Luka wasn’t satisfied and has done the research and hard work for you. From educating herself on nutrition and nursing, we have an educational discussion on all things babies and children - and Lissome! Follow her on @boobtofood 🌈
Hats off to the Mums! Who knows the juggle of parenting, motherhood and trying to get to the gym? Coach Ray chats to us about her own experience and her new journey as a Lissome Coach.
From almost not making it through the door on her first day, to one year on and featured on our podcast! This episode we delve into anxiety, toxic relationships and negative thinking. Listen to hear more with lots of laughs but deep moments too...
MENTAL HEALTH! It applies to all of us. Renee brings her wealth of knowledge and experience to Lissome so soak it up in this episode! Listen in to hear how to build a meaningful life, understand your values, behaviours and healthy/unhealthy relationships.
This weapon takes the time to chat to us about her fitness progression from knowing nothing about training to being one of the most respected members at Lissome. Ever wanted to know how entering comps helps your overall training? Listen to this!
As we celebrate FIFTY episodes of The Lissome Podcast we talk to Tamara Meyer WBFF Bikini Pro and Health & Lifestyle Coach. From ballet to bodybuilding and dabbling in all styles of training, this woman doesn’t stop! But her journey hasn’t always been easy. Tamara let’s us in about her post traumatic stress and battles with mental illness as well as the competitive sport of fitness modelling/bodybuilding
Annie joins us in the studio to talk about being a creative, what that means and how she manages her small business. A lesson learnt from this episode is don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't achieve - go out and prove them wrong!Head over to @annieeveringham page to see her beautiful pieces to brighten up your walls 🌈
Starting a new style of training, meeting new people and learning new skills can be a lot! It's normal to feel overwhelmed - but it all comes down to your ATTITUDE and DEDICATION. You will get there just put in the work and show up!
Feeling stressed? Do you have a suspected hormonal imbalance? What if natural medicine could remedy these issues? Natalie talks to Nerida about the natural way of life and finding the best solution for you.
Today we talk to Joel, Mitta and Josh about Newcastle based recording studio and video production facility, Tommirock. This is where The Lissome Podcast is made! We talk about about what services we provide at Tommirock as well as find more about the personalities behind the operation.
One of our most popular guests, Paige, is back by popular demand! This time we chat about values - what are they, and why do you need to know what yours are? Paige talks us through this as well as how to align your life accordingly!
Lyndi quit diets, put her health, not weight, first and lost 20kgs! She is better known as the Australian dietician, The Nude Nutritionist, has published a book helps people to stop obsessing over food. She talks about her journey with food, Instagram vs Reality and body love.
This man is full of knowledge about the fitness industry and life. Starting out as a gymnast and launching GymnasticsWOD.com, Carl is now a New York Best Selling Author with his book "Freestyle" and shares his coaching and techniques of freestyle with the world through Freestyle Connection. He also coached Annie Thorisdottir, who went on to become the first two-time winner of the CrossFit Games in 2011 and 2012!
Today we talk to Leezah Moran, a physiotherapist, about what it's like as a mum returning to training.
From competitive swimming to Cross-Fit style training, Gokce Wood chats to us about feeling like a fish out of water starting out at Lissome. Fast forward to today and she is one of our most loyal and respected members within our community. Our favourite quote from this episode is "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did - but people will never forget how you made them feel".
This is our BIGGEST episode yet featuring Queen of the fitness industry Michelle Bridges known for her Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation and being the straight talking trainer on The Biggest Loser. Founder of Lissome Nerida Bint finds out how Michelle got to where she is today, her success and the impact she has had on many Australians changing their diets, health and lives.
We chat about what it means to be a single woman in today’s society. From dating apps, expectations, losing the judgements and how to attract the right person in your life - hear it all here!
We talk to Cameron Russel, owner of Snap Fitness, about saying YES to stepping outside your comfort zone.
If you've seen Lissome in the paper, online and everywhere - that's all thanks to Georgia! Hear from Lissome's PR magician as she talks to us about how to deal with stress, disruptive family relationships and putting yourself first. Our favourite quote from this episode is "You can't get better or help anyone else unless you are at your BEST".
Listen in to our mobility queen and how she came to live and breathe fitness! Marni educates us about not over doing the cardio, the secret to changing your body composition and dismissing the saying "I don't want to get bulky" if girls lift weights!
We chat to the first camera-lady at NBN News about woman in male dominated industries, trying new things, how she’s become a café connoisseur and her upcoming experience as a contestant in STARS of Newcastle
How does a session of beers, burgers and deadlifts sound?! We chat to the boys from Newstrength about how to make health and fitness fit into your life long term and how the vibe and environment can affect your training.
Do you find yourself more than happy to help others but can't accept it yourself? Is it hard to let people know your struggles because of fear and judgement around mental health? Whether you've answered yes or no - this episode is for you. Change your ways of thinking towards mental health or hear from someone going through a similar struggle. Let's break the stigma together. Our favourite quote from this episode is "Society doesn't exist without communities of people helping one another".
Nutrition! It goes hand in hand with training so we need to educate ourselves! Listen in and soak up Felicity's knowledge as she talks to us about gut health, emotional eating, eating disorders, food intolerance's and how to take control of your diet. Being prepared and consistency is key!
Fellow gym owner, Michael from Cornerstone S&C, shares his passion of helping young athletes and other people wanting to live their best life, get out of their comfort zone and learn new skills. We chat about injury rehab, mentoring, mindset and styles of training.
We hear from the Lissome member who used her background and skills to help get The Lissome Podcast started. Always looking to improve her next lift, we touch on goals and the shift from weight loss to what your body can do, being stronger and learning new skills. Our favourite quote from this episode is "You can't be what you can't see".
Kate Kohler and her role as a stylist goes a little deeper than just fashion...she helps woman feel empowered and find their sense of self again. Our favourite quote from this episode is "You have to love the woman you are now". Book an appt with Kate at https://katekohler.com.au/
Ed is defying stereotypes as your typical dentist, as he takes a modern approach to oral health. With the majority of our listeners being invested in their fitness and health, Ed educates us about teeth bleaching, sports drinks and the do's and don'ts. It's time to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to your teeth! When was the last time you had yours cleaned and checked?
Sitting on the other side of the mic, we hear from the "only woman who's eyes light up when you say burpees" as Lissome's PR weapon Georgia Metcalfe guest hosts. We go back to where the seeds were planted that grew into Lissome, our values and community and Nerida's personal journey of facing rejection and losing 21kg. Our favourite quote from this episode is "Move judgement from your life and abundance will occur".Special mentions within: Michelle Bridges 12WBT, Brene Brown and Kristina Karlsson of Kikki.K
The tables have turned as Nerida interviews her fellow Stars of Newcastle contestant, Jess Farchione, after appearing on HIT 106.9 for International Women's Day last month. Jess is a ball of energy as we chat about life of a radio host, connecting with the community and giving back through charity work. Our favourite quote from this episode is "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter".
Our member Sam opens up about her journey starting from 11 years old dealing with body image, societies expectations and an unhealthy relationship with exercise and food. We chat about relationships, "Instagram models" and taking your shirt off in the gym! Our favourite quote from this episode is "She was never quite ready, but she was brave and the universe listens to brave".
Why do we hi-five!? Ash decodes the meaning and importance behind this within the Lissome community. Nerida and Ash chat about encouragement among members when training, and how it contributes to the community and culture in the gym. Our favourite quote from Ash in this episode is “We’re in this together, we did this together, we started together, we finished together”.
Ash chats to us about problem solving, self-education and learning to make decisions for yourself with the knowledge you learn from the trainers. Nerida also mentions the art of “being present” which is something we can all work on!
Today we hear from one of our members Kate about her being the girl depicted as “having it all”, yet inside not being in a happy place. Kates talks about her struggle with depression, the knowledge she has gained from this, reverse goal-setting, second chances and how Lissome has helped her along the way. Our favourite quote from this episode is “No-one’s going to love me if I don’t love me”.
What do you value in your life? Do you spend enough time doing it? Mike helps us to strip it back, educating us on living minimally and realising the price of time v money. Host Nerida and Mike chat about the concept “hustling” and “being busy”. This episode also touches on the role social media plays in our lives, living more with less and coming back to human connection and love. Our favourite quote of Mike's from this episode is “Do the things you love with the people you love”.Website: https://www.liveimmediately.com/
Ash chats about her routine, knowing your body and taking extra care with injuries. Find out what makes Ash cringe and why she is at Lissome 45 minutes before the workout starts! She also has some tips on how you can improve your lifts and hit more PB’s.
Find out why Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga have their hands on her book! In this episode, we explore kinesiology, what this encompasses and how this type of therapy can improve your life for the better. We touch on Bernadette’s success as an author and how she became a kinesiologist as well as her expert insight into doing “the work”, how to self-care, listening to your energy and overcoming the lows in life. Our favourite quote from this episode is “We don’t grow unless we’re uncomfortable”
In this episode we talk to Jack O'Brien, the owner of Terrace Physio Plus. If you're business minded, you'll get a lot out of this podcast! Successfully running five physio clinics of his own, Jack now develops other clinic professionals through "clinic mastery" training with a goal to raise the standard. He shares his wealth of business knowledge on management, nurturing your team and how to find your business skill set. Our favourite quote from this podcast today is "There are no such things as problems, only opportunities and challenges".
In this episode, Ash sheds some light on her thoughts about unrealistic expectations in the gym. Nerida and Ash discuss how motivation and persistence play a part in your progress and to not compare yourself to others and let it get you down while on your own journey.
In this episode we talk to Chris Williams, a Population Health Physiotherapist and Research Fellow. We touch on owning your own medical health, scepticism and a look at the health industry from a doctor and researchers point of view.
In this episode we explore the story of Lissome and how it came to be through a beautiful and supportive friendship between two women. Erin delves into how she met Nerida through her past business Pink Muscle, a womens only supplement store, her dabble in fitness modelling and the issues of body image and bingeing. We go deeper into mental health challenges, the quiet struggle and finding the strength to seek help
Nerida and Ashlee chat about the expansion of Lissome and International Women's Day (Friday 08/03) at Lissome Newcastle.
Sophie Lannigan is a Speech pathologist. She opens up about her battle with anxiety in such an articulate and compassionate way. She speaks about diving into self reflection, self awareness and how daily practises such as meditation, exercise and connecting with others. She was initially unaware of the strong community of Lissome upon joining but has found value in it since then, particularly connecting with other women who suffer from anxiety also.
Ashleigh Wilson and Jade Hayward are Lissome members and advocates. This one is a heart wrencher. These two girls speak about the eating disorder that has plagued them and how they have bonded throughout their journeys. They speak about how empowering it is to find a community that places value in women being fit and strong, and how refreshing it is not to be judged on their appearance. Day by day, together and with the support of their Lissome sisterhood, they are slowly doing their best to become healthier and happier together.
Tim is the owner of Life Rebel Chiropractic. He breaks apart the stigma associated with chiropractic profession and explains what chiro treatment actually is about and the benefits it can have on your health overall. He holds a very holistic view of what it means to be healthy and even goes into mindfulness and meditation. A very interesting view point that is really worth a listen! Plugs the Carrodise community also!
Guy owns and operates CrossFit Coalface who value community and all inclusivity when it comes to getting fit! He is passionate about coaching people of all ages, especially the young and old! Coalface do CrossFit Kids and aged program! Loved chatting about our common values in the fitness industry.
Katie is from Your Wild Life. She is an advocate for women taking control of their minds, hearts and souls and being braver than ever. Author of Becoming Brave, she is hilarious, engaging and a thought leader in her field of women’s wellness.
Declan is the Founder of BU and is an emotional intelligence and wellbeing coach. He talks to Nerida all things emotional wellbeing, what your EQ actually is and the dreaded hedonic treadmill that is the thief of joy.
Paige is a provisional Psychologist. She is passionate about empowering women to better understand their sense of self. How to be kinder on ourselves, how self care is more than just taking a bubble bath and how important a community like Lissome is. If this episode brings up any difficult emotions for you, please contact Lifeline 131114 or Beyond Blue 1300224636. Her views and opinions are not a representation of her work place Relationships Australia.
Nerida sits down with holistic life coach Sean Bastock from Evolve Health to chat about how becoming more aware and mindful can help in this chaotic world. Nerida and Sean share what techniques they use to help build their confidence and strengthen their mental wellness.
Lauren Lee, co-owner of the Kit Nutrition Collective, joins Nerida to talk all things nutrition in this episode of The Lissome Podcast. Lauren is a qualified chef, an avid crossfitter and is super passionate about helping people fuel their bodies right.
Meet the head coach of Lissome. Ashlee Hammond is an integral part of Lissome operations and has a wealth of knowledge about training, nutrition and overall wellbeing. In this episode Ash and Nerdia talk about how Ash became involved with Lissome and what her day to day is like at the gym. Ash will be a regular voice on The Lissome Podcast in the Coaches Chat episodes.
Meet Nerida Bint, the founder of the largest female-only gym in NSW, Lissome. In this podcast, Nerdia shares a little of her own story and about how the community of Lissome came to be.