Category: Interviews
Natural Menopause

Natural Menopause

The "Natural Menopause" Myth: A Fresh Perspective As a women's health educator and a woman in her mid-50s, I have countless conversations about menopause. One sentiment I hear repeatedly, whether in professional settings or casual chats with friends, is "I want to...

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MHT vs. HRT and the Forever Feminine Connection

MHT vs. HRT and the Forever Feminine Connection

I recently had the privilege of presenting at the Exercise New Zealand conference, where the spotlight was on a topic close to my heart—MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) and the unmasking of misconceptions.  Now, I bet you've heard that using MHT can cause breast...

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Building YOUR allied health team

Building YOUR allied health team

When I was a practicing personal trainer, I was often made to feel that my skills and services were inferior to that of a physiotherapist. Coupled with this, is a genuine fear among some Fit Pro's that referring clients to an allied health professional will somehow...

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Training Women – a male perspective

Training Women – a male perspective

Hi, Travis Mattern here from www.fitnesseducationonline.com.au and i’ve recently written a blog on why it’s important to upskill when training women… from the male perspective. So here it is! As a young male trainer working at an all female bootcamp you would think I...

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Almond Croissants & Birth Trauma

Almond Croissants & Birth Trauma

These two things may seem like an unlikely blog title. But allow me to share a story with you. I have been a mover and shaker in the fitness industry for more than a decade. My passion has been to create a greater awareness of women's health issues. And to build on...

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When Fit Pro’s Prolapse

When Fit Pro’s Prolapse

For nearly a decade I worked exclusively with women in my private mishfit® Personal Training studio. Before we even contemplated any exercise, each of my clients had an intial consultation that lasted for around an hour and a half. Yes, I assessed their posture, their...

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Imposter Syndrome. You’re in good company.

Imposter Syndrome. You’re in good company.

I know a young woman who is both confident and passionate. Blessed with a high EQ (Emotional Intelligence), she is able to quickly assess different personalities and dial in empathetically (if the need be). With ease. I often tell her, that this is her Super Power....

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