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The Shane Walsh Podcast

The Shane Walsh Podcast is a podcast about all things related to fitness, nutrition and mindset. The Podcast includes interviews with some of the biggest names in their relevant fields.

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#564 The "Minimum Effort" Approach to Weight Loss

What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight isn't because you're not trying hard enough... …but because you're trying too hard? In this episode, we challenge the idea that successful weight loss requires maximum effort, extreme restriction, endless workouts, and perfect nutrition. Because if your plan only works when you're highly motivated and life is going perfectly, it's probably not a…

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#563 Why "Getting Back on Track" Is the Wrong Goal

Why "Getting Back on Track" Is the Wrong Goal How many times have you told yourself, "I just need to get back on track"? After a weekend of eating more than planned. After a holiday. After a stressful week. After missing a few workouts. But what if the idea of "getting back on track" is actually keeping you stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle? In this episode, we unpack why the all-or-nothing mindset…

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#562 The Hidden Cost of Dieting

Have you ever felt like you've spent years chasing the "perfect diet"—only to end up back where you started? In this episode, we're talking about the hidden costs of chronic dieting. Not just the weight regain, but the emotional, mental, financial, and social toll that years of dieting can have on your life. If you've spent years counting calories, cutting carbs, starting over every Monday, or…

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#561 Why Counting Calories for "Control" Is an Awful Idea

For many people, calorie counting starts with good intentions. But somewhere along the way, it stops being a helpful tool and becomes something else entirely. It becomes control. If you've ever felt guilty for eating over your calories, anxious about meals you couldn't track, or believed your day was "ruined" because you went over your target, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Shane…

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#560 Have you really tried every diet?

You've counted calories. You've cut carbs. You've tried keto, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, fasting, detoxes, and probably more. So why do you always end up back where you started? In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, we explore the uncomfortable truth that most people haven't actually failed diets—they've been stuck in a cycle where every new plan promises a solution without addressing…

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#559 Low Self Worth Is Killing Your Weight Loss

You don't have a motivation problem. You don't have a willpower problem. You might have a self-worth problem . In this episode, Shane Walsh explores one of the most overlooked reasons people struggle to lose weight and keep it off: the belief that they're simply not good enough. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I'll never change." "I always mess this up." "I don't deserve to feel…

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#558 Why Your High Protein Recipe Book Isn't Working

In this episode I chat about why that High Protein recipe book will not work for most and it isnt a YOU issue Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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#557 Are Weight Loss Drugs the New Fashion Trend?

In this episode I chat about Are Weight Loss Drugs the New Fashion Trend? Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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#556 Are Electrolytes worth the Hype?

Electrolyte packets are everywhere — but are they actually doing anything for most of us, or is it just really good marketing on top of salt water? In this episode, we break down what electrolytes actually are (and why sodium is the one that really matters), what the research shows about performance, hydration, and muscle cramps, and why more isn't always better — overhydration can be just as…

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#555 Client Interview - Paula

In this amazing client interview I had the pleasure of chatting with one of my 1-1 clients who is finishing up after 2 years. From years of yo-yo dieting to no food noise, to her amazing story and stopping emotional eating for good. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

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#554 Dieting is not a willpower problem

In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Donna Jackson for the Coaching with Integrity Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood clients in the fitness industry: the chronic yo-yo dieter. The person who knows exactly what to do, has done it before, and somehow ends up back at square one. Again. We dig into why labelling these clients as…

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#553 - Client interview Liz

In this episode I chat with one of my clients who is finishing working 1-1 with me after 3 years. We chat about everything from body image, why food was never the issue, mental health and advice to others. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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#552 Is dieting your identity?

There's a strange point in dieting that nobody warns you about. It doesn't happen on day one. Or even week one. It happens quietly, somewhere in the middle of your 10th restart. You stop seeing it as something you're doing… And you start believing it's just who you are. "I'm someone who falls off track." "I'm someone who starts strong and then loses it." "I'm someone who always has to restart on…

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#551 It's Not a Discipline Problem with weight loss

This podcast challenges the idea that weight loss is a discipline problem. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, all-or-nothing thinking, or struggling to stay consistent despite your best intentions, this is for you. We explore the real reasons people struggle with weight loss—not lack of willpower, but the patterns, beliefs, and systems that keep them stuck. Simple, honest…

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#550 — Is Your Food Actually Toxic?

#550 — Is Your Food Actually Toxic? "Your food is toxic." It's a phrase everywhere online right now… but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Shane Walsh cuts through the fear, misinformation, and extremes around modern nutrition to explore whether food is truly "toxic" — or whether the conversation has become overly simplified and driven by fear-based marketing. This episode dives into:…

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#549 Is It Food Noise or Hunger?

Are you actually hungry… or are you dealing with food noise? In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down the difference between true physical hunger and the constant mental chatter around food that so many people struggle with daily. From stress eating and boredom snacking to emotional triggers and habit-driven cravings, this episode explores why food can feel "loud" even when your body doesn't…

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#548 PCOS Has A New Name

For years, PCOS has been viewed mainly as a hormonal or reproductive condition. But new research and growing clinical understanding are changing the conversation. In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down why PCOS may need to be understood through a much wider lens — one that includes metabolic health, insulin resistance, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and overall lifestyle…

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#547 HAVE YOU REALLY HIT THE FUCK IT BUTTON… OR HAVE YOU JUST OVER EATEN?

In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, Shane dives into one of the biggest mindset traps in fat loss and behaviour change — the famous "fuck it button." But have you actually given up… or have you just overeaten once? Too often, one meal, one night out, or one stressful day turns into a week of guilt, bingeing, and starting over on Monday. Shane breaks down the difference between emotional…

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#546 Aoife O'Brien: What Is a Positive Body Image?

In this episode, I'm joined by Aoife O'Brien to explore what positive body image actually means beyond the buzzwords. We dive into the difference between body confidence and body acceptance, and why constantly trying to "love how you look" isn't always realistic — or necessary. We talk about the impact of social media, comparison, and diet culture on how we see ourselves, and how self-worth often…

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#545 You do not have a weighing scales issue

In this episode I speak about why the scales impacts your mood and why its unlikely its an issue with the sad step. To stop yoyo dieting once and for all Online coaching www.shanewalshfitnesss.com

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Episode #544 — Joshua Hills: Should We Be Afraid of Ultra-Processed Food?

In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Hills, author of You Can Eat That, for a refreshing and honest conversation about nutrition, fat loss, and the fear surrounding ultra-processed foods. We dive into what inspired Joshua to write his book and unpack some of the biggest misconceptions people still believe when it comes to fat loss. We talk about why so many people feel guilt around food, the…

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#543 Whats really stopping your progress?

What's Really Stopping Your Fat Loss Progress? "I'm lazy." "I've no willpower." "I'm all or nothing." "Weekends derail me." These aren't just things you say… they're stories you're telling yourself — and they might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, I break down how the words you use every day shape your identity, your behaviours, and ultimately your fat loss progress. If you've…

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#542 You do not have a self sabotage issue

I help people stop hiding and start showing up — for their health, their goals, and themselves. No fluff. No quick fixes. Just honest conversations about what's actually keeping you stuck. This channel is for anyone who's ever started over on a Monday, kept their goals secret in case they failed, or felt like they were somehow broken for not being able to just stick to it. You're not broken.…

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#541 Whoosh Effect and the weighing scales

In this episode, I chat about the weighing scales and how to overcome that feeling of failing when the weighing scales will not budge. Female Fat Loss Program starts 6th April 33% discount - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

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#540 Weight loss drug envy

In this episode, we get honest about a feeling many of us have had but few of us dare to say out loud: the complicated, painful emotion of watching someone lose weight quickly on GLP-1 medication while we struggle with the same goal the "old fashioned way." We cover: why this feeling is completely valid and what it's really telling you; the truth about the uneven biological playing field; five…

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#539 Can AI Really Count Your Calories From a Photo

In this episode I chat about whether AI Really Count Your Calories From a Photo? Female Fat Loss Program starts 6th April 33% discount - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

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#538 Emma Bardwell - Does Fibre impact your hormones?

Todays guest is registered nutritionist, health writer and author of The Perimenopause Solution, the fibre effect. www.emmabardwell.com Emma is the Author of the Fibre Effect- buy now Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching BRAND NEW FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM STARTS Monday 6th April- SIGN UP HERE

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#537 Why I will NEVER tell a client to trust the process

In this episode I chat about one of the least helpful things my clients have heard from other coaching and I chat about why I will NEVER tell a client to trust the process. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

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#536 Stop saying you fell off Track with your diet

In this episode I chat about one thing that is stopping you from where you want to go - saying you fell off Track with your diet. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

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#535 Why Dropping Calories Is Your LAST Resort (Not Your First)

In this episode I chat about Why Dropping Calories Is Your LAST Resort (Not Your First) Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

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#534 I know what to do , I'm just not doing it

In this episode I chat about I know what to do , I'm just not doing it and why its BS and why its holding you back. Coaching

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#533 Stop Saying "I'm Being Good Today"

In this episode I chat about Saying "I'm Being Good Today" when it comes to good and how this is killing your progress, but most importantly how to change it. 1-1 Coaching

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#532 Q&A - Best apps, protein powder & dealing with hunger

In this episode I answer some qs from the January Female Fat Loss Group. What are the Best apps for tracking? What is the best protein powder? Dealing with hunger https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

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#531 Overwhelmed with Goal Setting in 2026

In this episode I talk about Overwhelmed with Goal Setting in 2026. With everyone setting and sharing their goals for 2026 it can feel that we are doing something wrong. How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Starts 12th January

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FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN - STARTS 12th Jan

STARTING MONDAY 12th January Attention 'Unsuccessful' Dieters! You are about to discover how to lose weight and keep it off – FOR GOOD This is the time you're FINALLY going to lose weight and keep it off. You'll "banish the belly", drop that dress size, and even learn how to do this while having chocolate every day And in just a few weeks time you will be unrecognisable to friends, family,…

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#530 What NOT to Do With Your January Diet

In this episode I talk about the chat about what NOT to do in January How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE Starts 12th January

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#529 The Conversation I Had With Every Client This Week Ahead of Christmas

In this episode I talk about the chat I had with all clients ahead of Christmas How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here BLACK FRIDAY 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE

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#528 Weighing scales wrecking your head?

In this episode I talk about the weighing scales and how to deal with the fluctuations that you might see when you step on the sad step. How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here BLACK FRIDAY 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE

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#527 Should you diet before Christmas?

In this episode I talk about dieting before Christmas on when it is a good idea, maybe when its not a great idea and how my client Laura lost 42lbs with these tips. How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here BLACK FRIDAY 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE

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#526 Paul Dermody - Hate for your body will not change it

In this episode I chat with one of the nice guys in the industry and best selling Author Paul Dermody. Pauls new book Full The Emptiness of over eating is a best seller on Amazon and I would highly recommend to get it BUY HERE How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here BLACK FRIDAY 33% OFF FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM - CLICK HERE

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#525 Losing weight shouldn't feel like a Full Time job

In this episode I chat about why if losing weight feels like a full time job you are doing it wrong and 5 ways to change this. How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download https://shorturl.at/AClRX Female Fat Loss Program starts 12th January Black Friday offering - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

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#524 How to break the yoyo dieting cycle

In this episode I chat about #5 steps on how to break the yoyo dieting cycle for good How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here Female Fat Loss Program starts 12th January Black Friday offering - click here

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#523 Ger Horan - Starvation Calories won't get you your dream body

In this episode I chat with one of the nice guys in the industry , Ger Horan. @liftandaughfitness How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here Online coaching - www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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#522 I was wrong about Female Fat Loss

In this episode I chat what all the new up to date evidence shows on Female Fat Loss, particularly around : Should you change how you train around your cycle? Why is it harder to lose weight with PCOS? Perfect macro split for perimenopause Why is it harder to lose weight with PCOS and Endometriosis? How to eat healthy on a budget eBook Download here Online coaching -…

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#521 Samantha Forrest - How to talk about food with your kids

In this episode I chat with Nutrition coach , mum of 3 and creator of the Fussy Food plate, Samantha Forrest. Follow here @thefussyfoodplates https://www.fussyfoodplates.com/ USE THE WORD "FUSSY" FOR 10% OFF We chat about: Her story How to move away from food guilt as a parent Handy tips for lunches How to work with fussy eaters Why do kids become fussy eaters Should parents be worried about…

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#520 How to stop pressing the FECK IT Button

In this episode I chat about something many of can struggle with, which is the pressing of the FECK IT button & how to reduce the times we press it. I hope you enjoy Online coaching - www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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#519 How to Reframe "Falling Off Track" with your diet

In this episode I chat about How to Reframe "Falling Off Track" with your diet and 3 Reframes I work with clients on. Online coaching - www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

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Female Fat Loss Program closing on FRIDAY

Female Fat Loss Program STARTING MONDAY 8th September Attention 'Unsuccessful' Dieters! You are about to discover how to lose weight and keep it off – FOR GOOD This is the time you're FINALLY going to lose weight and keep it off. You'll "banish the belly", drop that dress size, and even learn how to do this while having chocolate every day And in just a few weeks time you will be unrecognisable to…

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#518 Ciara Turley - Kids and ultra processed foods

In this episode I chat with Nutrition coach and the queen of the easy family recipe Ciara Turley aka @thetummyfairy on Instagram We chat about: your story Meal prep feels like a chore - how do get over this? Any quick and easy things that we can all make from stuff in the cupboards ? You have spoken about cutting out foods in previous chats I have heard you have - where do you stand on the UPFs…

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#517 Why 'Being Good' Around Food is the Wrong Goal

In this weeks episode I chat about why Why 'Being Good' Around Food is the Wrong Goal" Female Fat Loss Program Priority List is now open click here Starts 8th September €99 for 8 weeks coaching (normally €149)

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