Unleash Your Inner Athlete

Unleash Your Inner Athlete Host of the Unleash Your Inner Athlete Podcast | Writer & Educator | Exploring Health, Human Performance & Wholeness in Midlife.

Rethinking health beyond fitness and exploring what it means to live well, perform well and thrive after 40.

What if I told you that the way you breathe could be contributing to your neck pain, your stress and even bladder proble...
09/07/2026

What if I told you that the way you breathe could be contributing to your neck pain, your stress and even bladder problems later in life?

I know I was sceptical too.

It all started with a conversation between two therapists during a quiet afternoon at a tennis tournament and by the end of it, I'd completely changed the way I think about one of the most overlooked muscles in the body.

I've written this short story because I suspect most people have never heard this connection before.

Read the full article here in my Substack Your Inner Athlete
https://open.substack.com/pub/yourinnerathlete/p/the-muscle-that-could-help-you-age?

Most people are told to "strengthen their pelvic floor."Very few are told why it sometimes doesn't work and the missing ...
09/07/2026

Most people are told to "strengthen their pelvic floor."
Very few are told why it sometimes doesn't work and the missing piece surprised me.

Your diaphragm and pelvic floor are designed to work together every time you breathe.

If that coordination isn't there, simply squeezing harder and more often isn't always the answer and could lead to an overactive pelvic floor musculature and cause spasms leading to greater irritation and dysfunction.

That's why I've created a practical guide for my paid Substack subscribers.
Inside I explain:
Why breathing matters more than most people realise.
The anatomy in plain English.
How the diaphragm, core and pelvic floor work as one system.
Simple exercises to improve coordination and not just strength.
Understanding why your body works the way it does is often far more powerful than simply being told what exercise to do.

You can read this article and join the Locker Room as part of my Your Inner Athlete Substack community HERE:
https://open.substack.com/.../your-practical-guide-to...?

08/07/2026

When was the last time you were truly bored without reaching for your phone?

We've become more connected than ever, yet many of us feel more distracted, tired and disconnected from the people around us.

As we get older, finding the right balance with technology becomes even more important for our brain, sleep, mental wellbeing and overall health.

In this week's podcast, I speak with digital detox coach Colin Corby about how to enjoy technology without letting it take over your life.

No gimmicks. No unrealistic digital detoxes.

Just five simple, practical habits to help you reclaim your time, improve your focus and protect your health.

Listen now and ask yourself: Are you controlling your technology, or is it controlling you?
https://youtu.be/HSLwcWZCsC4?si=Tm9bjjQhitnBLojP

02/07/2026

What if the best gift we can give our future selves is a challenge?

I've been thinking about what it really means to age well.

It's easy to focus on comfort, but I'm starting to believe that the things we choose to challenge ourselves with are what keep us growing not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

I'd love to hear your experiences. What's one thing you've done that challenged you and ended up enriching your life?

01/07/2026

"If you don't know who you are, how do you know what you're trying to change?"

This was one of the most thought-provoking moments from my conversation with . Maria Zofia Kempinska MBE.

So many people especially women starting or growing a business focus on what they should be doing before they've really explored why they're doing it.

Without understanding your values, identity and purpose, it's easy to chase goals that don't truly fulfil you.

This conversation goes much deeper than business.

In the full episode, Dr Maria Kempinska explains why traditional therapy often isn't enough, how deep psychotherapy helps us understand ourselves at a much deeper level, and why self-awareness is one of the greatest tools for leadership, resilience and wellbeing.

We also discuss:
Why high performers can still struggle with burnout and emotional overload
The difference between psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatry
How to recognise when it's time to stop pushing harder and start looking inward
Why understanding yourself is the foundation for better decisions in business and in life

If this short resonated with you, I think you'll find the full conversation even more powerful.

Watch or listen to the full episode HERE: https://youtu.be/-z6iGKLYf-M?si=EJRJeT4rxnm0gMjy

What do you think comes first in business: knowing what you want to build, or knowing who you are?

Can I ask you something?What if the thing you've spent your whole life trying to fix. was never actually broken?For year...
30/06/2026

Can I ask you something?

What if the thing you've spent your whole life trying to fix. was never actually broken?

For years I believed my sensitivity, shyness and constant self-doubt were flaws.

I couldn't understand why other people seemed so confident while I spent my life second-guessing everything.

It wasn't until midlife that I realised something profound.

Those weren't weaknesses they were the ways a little girl learned to feel safe.

Once I no longer needed them for survival, they transformed into some of my greatest strengths.

Writing this article was emotional because I know I'm not the only one carrying childhood beliefs into adult life.

If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, fear of rejection, seeking approval or feeling like you don't quite fit in, I wrote this for you.

I would love to know if it resonates.

Read the full article in my Substack HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/yourinnerathlete/p/the-childhood-traits-you-thought?

24/06/2026

Have you ever been told your test results are normal but you know something isn't right?

You're tired all the time.
You struggle with brain fog.
Your digestion isn't what it used to be.
You feel inflamed, stressed, or simply "off."

Yet every appointment seems to end with the same answer:
"Everything looks fine."

In this week's podcast, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr Jen Mann to explore why so many chronic health issues don't always show up on standard tests and why looking deeper may be the key to finding answers.

One of the most powerful insights from our conversation was:
"Most labs look for illness, not function."

We talk about:
• The importance of gut health and microbiome
• Limitations of standard medical testing in chronic conditions
• Holistic approach to health: physical, emotional, spiritual
• Root causes of autoimmune and chronic illnesses
• The role of stress, toxins, and lifestyle in health

If you're over 40 and feel like your health has changed but nobody can explain why, this episode is well worth a listen.

Listen to the Full Episode here: https://youtu.be/FMVhavPlnAE?si=9M1wTPP1RlaTKQ49

Have you ever noticed that the things we worry about most are often the things we've been avoiding?The health check we k...
23/06/2026

Have you ever noticed that the things we worry about most are often the things we've been avoiding?

The health check we keep postponing.

The financial issue we hope will sort itself out.

The difficult conversation we don't want to have.

The decision we know we need to make.

By the time many of us reach midlife, we can feel like we're carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. Family responsibilities, work pressures, money worries, health concerns it all adds up.

I've written a new article about stress management, but perhaps not in the way you might expect.

It's not about finding a magic technique to make stress disappear.

It's about recognising the warning signs, taking responsibility, and dealing with problems before they become crises.

I also share a personal story about my own financial struggles, the lessons I learned the hard way, and why ignoring small problems often creates bigger ones later.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed lately, I think you'll relate to this.

Read the full FREE article here: https://open.substack.com/pub/yourinnerathlete/p/stress-is-often-a-signal-not-the?

I'd love to hear your thoughts afterwards.

22/06/2026

Lately, I've been reflecting on what midlife is teaching me.

For much of my life, I thought strength meant having a plan, staying in control, and making things happen.

Now, I'm learning something different.

Letting go of control isn't giving up. It's trusting myself enough to navigate uncertainty, embracing change, and allowing life to unfold without needing to know every step ahead.

The older I get, the more I realize that peace comes not from controlling everything, but from accepting what I can't control and focusing on what truly matters.

Midlife is teaching me that growth isn't always about striving harder. Sometimes it's about surrendering, trusting, and making space for what's next.

What has life been teaching you lately?

FYI: Come and join the community on my Substack, Your Inner Athlete for more refections, tips and insights. https://yourinnerathlete.substack.com/

Quick question:What's one challenge, trend, or question you're thinking about most in your work right now?I'm always loo...
16/06/2026

Quick question:

What's one challenge, trend, or question you're thinking about most in your work right now?

I'm always looking for ideas to explore in my Substack newsletter, where I share my thoughts, experiences, and practical insights on Midlife, health, fitness, and life.

Drop your answer below 👇

And if you'd like those insights delivered directly to your inbox, you can subscribe here: https://yourinnerathlete.substack.com

Looking forward to learning what's on everyone's mind.

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