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Remove the Guesswork: Health, Fitness and Wellbeing for Busy Professionals

Leanne Spencer - Health, Fitness and Wellbeing Expert

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The Remove the Guesswork podcast is for busy professionals who want to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing using the latest science and technology to cut through the noise and get better results, faster. In each 30 minute episode I’ll talk with some of the leading names in the health and wellbeing industry about the latest innovations, interview people who have transformed their health to find out how they did it, and share my own personal story of chronic stress, burnout, career cha ...
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This week is the final episode of the Remove the Guesswork podcast. Topics Discussed In This Episode: What has been shared on this podcast since it began. Where the archived episodes will continue to be available. The stand-out experts that have been on the show over the years. The project that’s coming up next for Leanne and what to expect from it…
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This week we’re talking about resilience and your discomfort zone. Topics Discussed In This Episode: A little about Evy Poumpouras and her book “Becoming Bulletproof.” How a bulletproof vest is made and why malleability is its strength. The types of events that may test our resilience. Why people are becoming increasingly interested in extreme even…
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This week we’re talking about the agile business athlete. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Key takeaways from the last episode about burnout. How athletes manage to work hard year-round and not burn out. The key thing athletes do that enables them to recover. What it means to be an agile business athlete. How anticipating the events in your life c…
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This week we’re talking about the different faces of burnout. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why it’s important to know what to look for as signs of burnout. Creating the 12 Stages of Burnout resource. The four fundamental ways burnout can present. When burnout is normal and when it becomes a problem. What passive burnout looks like and how to i…
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This week we’re talking about going from burnout to Bodyshot. Topics Discussed In This Episode: When Leanne realized her career in the city was over. What she became jaded about and how this ties into feeling a lack of authenticity. The Greek myth of Sisyphus and how this relates to Leanne’s experience. The amount of alcohol Leanne used just to cop…
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This week we’re talking about doing something that is meditative. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why meditative practices are a part of Leanne’s non-negotiables. How meditation has an image problem, and what it actually is. Why meditative practices are worthy of your time and attention. The three ways in which meditation and breathwork can benef…
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This week we’re discussing the sleep staircase. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why we sleep. The amount of sleep most people need to function properly. How a larger emotional load can negatively affect your sleep quality. Why you need to create a strong evening routine. Why temperature matters when trying to sleep. Creating a parasympathetic dom…
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This week we’re discussing how your environment affects your wellbeing. Topics Discussed In This Episode: What we usually think about in terms of our health besides our environment. How Leanne has designed her immediate environment to energize her. Pollutants and other hazards to check for in your environment. Why having an energizing environment i…
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This week we’re discussing how mirrors may be ruining our lives. Topics Discussed In This Episode: A story about the time Leanne went to an acrobat show and what she noticed. Why we need to change the way we look at fitness. How judging our bodies makes us feel and what the data says. How the messaging we receive from society influences our view of…
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This week we’re talking about what makes a business athlete Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why you shouldn’t get too caught up on the word “business” in “business athlete.” The definition of a business athlete and benefits of being one. How being a business athlete can improve your personal life. The five things you need to focus on to become a …
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This week we’re discussing part two of my blueprint for good health and wellbeing. Topics Discussed In This Episode: A recap of last week's episode. The fitness classes and disciplines Leanne is investing time in right now. Why Leanne finds that Kung Fu has been a great addition to her wellness routine. What Leanne does during her boxing classes an…
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This week we’re talking about my blueprint for good health and wellbeing. Topics Discussed In This Episode: Why good health and wellbeing matters. The benefits of being physically strong. Examples of how functional fitness helps you in everyday life. Leanne’s four main reasons for creating a health blueprint. The difference between healthspan and l…
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This week we’re talking about what to look for in a personal trainer Topics Discussed In This Episode: When Leanne started as a personal trainer. Your ideal criteria for selecting a personal trainer. When Leanne had a personal trainer. Why Leanne is a big fan of getting a coach or trainer. The aesthetic of fitness versus the substance of fitness. W…
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This week we’re talking about consistency Topics Discussed In This Episode: The importance of consistency. The common mistakes that people make to sabotage their own ability to be consistent. What can help you form consistency in any aspect of your life. What consistency is essentially all about. What it means to make something non-negotiable. Exam…
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This week we’re talking about movement snacking. Topics Discussed In This Episode: A review of the three foundations of fitness. What movement snacking is and why it matters. What a typical day of movement snacking looks like for Leanne. Examples of gentle movement that’s great first thing in the morning. What happens when you stretch and why it fe…
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This week we’re talking about wearable technology. Topics Discussed In This Episode: What biohacking is and how it intersects and relates to wearable technology. Examples of popular biohacking technology. The potential for a future episode about testing technology. How Leanne came to learn more about wearable technology. What the Oura Ring is, how …
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In this episode, we’re covering the foundations of fitness. What are they and why are they so important? There are a few strategies you can easily work into your daily life to maintain your foundations of fitness, which Leanna explains. These foundations not only influence your physical health, but your mental wellbeing too. “This study found that …
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: Wellbeing at Work Scorecard - https://wellbeing-at-work.scoreapp.com/ As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to anne@bodyshot…
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: Wellbeing at Work Scorecard - https://wellbeing-at-work.scoreapp.com/ As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to anne@bodyshot…
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: Wellbeing at Work Scorecard - https://wellbeing-at-work.scoreapp.com/ As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to anne@bodyshot…
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: Wellbeing at Work Scorecard - https://wellbeing-at-work.scoreapp.com/ As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to anne@bodyshot…
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to [email protected]. If you’re interested in finding out what your health …
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Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Announcements: As always, if you want to register your interest in some of the ideas that I’m putting together with Bodyshot Performance, send an email to [email protected]. If you’re interested in finding out what your health …
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If you stand up in your working environment and stretch out your arms, what is within your reach? Chances are, they are most of the things you need to get on with your working life. Find out how you can hack things a little bit to get more movement into your day. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes …
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When you have limited time for exercise, how do you get more bang for your buck? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: How you can get more from doing less and what science tells us about it Figuring out your fitness goals Key Takeaways: It's…
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What do we need to know about COVID and the COVID vaccine? In light of the pandemic that we're living through, Dr. Yas dispels some myths about COVID by speaking about the science in layman's terms. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: What …
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What is the power of happiness and positivity? Leanne talks about some interesting ideas she came across from a book called The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Some key ideas from the book The Happine…
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What are your day-to-day working practices? If sitting down is still your default, now’s the time to make a change and start standing up for work. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The benefits of standing up for work Creative solutions t…
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What is this idea of the wedge, and how can you apply it to your own life? Leanne shares this incredibly powerful idea that can positively impact your wellbeing. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The concept of the wedge Examples of how y…
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Why should you pay more attention to getting variety in your diet? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why it’s important to get more variety in your diet How to increase the variety in your diet Key Takeaways: Variety in our diet in the se…
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Are you eating enough protein? Why should you eat more of it? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Things you need to consider when deciding to become pescetarian How much protein you need to eat The benefits of having enough protein in your…
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How can we be more resilient when it comes to stress? Find out as Leanne talks about this process of “stress, rest, repeat”. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The business athlete Hormetic stress 3 examples of hormetic stress Exercise Col…
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Are you doing enough strength training? What are its benefits? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: 5 reasons why you should add lifting weights into your routine Bone density Body composition Metabolism Injury risk Strength and functional f…
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Why do people sleep? What do we get from it? Leanne shares her thoughts on this very important activity that we can’t live without. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The sleep cycle How sleep keeps the brain healthy The role of sleep in a…
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Are you feeling a lack of control over what’s happening in your life? How is that affecting your wellbeing? What can you do about it? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Feeling a lack of control and frustration about the pandemic Tips on h…
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What can you do to achieve your goals and your desired outcome? What is the key to getting consistency? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The difference between consistency and intensity The corporate athlete Why we need to prioritise rec…
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Has your motivation or enthusiasm for change dissipated? Here are 3 things that you can do. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: What to do when your motivation for change disappears The minimal effective dose Lassoing habits Key Takeaways: …
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How can we create more space when our world has shrunk quite considerably in this time of the pandemic? Listen in as I share my thoughts on how we can expand our world within our heads and our capabilities. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episod…
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What kind of goals should we have in 2021 with the pandemic still looming over us? Listen in as I share my thoughts on goal setting and the idea of never missing twice. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Goal setting The idea of never miss…
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Are you ready to wrap up the year 2020? Listen in as I share how we’re wrapping up the year and talk about the value of making plans as we look forward to 2021. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Optimism What 2020 has been like for us How…
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How can you improve your mental health and overall wellbeing? Listen in as I share about this thing called heartfulness and why it’s good for you. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: Heartfulness The two sides of heartfulness Examples of he…
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Now that the majority of people are working from home, how does the idea of the digital commute come into play? Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: How the absence of a commute has affected people’s daily life and wellbeing The idea of the …
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What are the types of stress that we are dealing with, and what can we do about it? Listen in as I share my thoughts on this seemingly perennial topic of stress. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: The types of stress When stress becomes pr…
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What is Oxytocin, and what does it do for you? Have a listen as I share some ways that you can generate it. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is oxytocin What oxytocin does What you can do to generate oxytocin in the body Heartfulnes…
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How can we bring people together at this time of the pandemic? In this episode, I talk about the future of offsites. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: What companies should be aware of when it comes to bringing people together What you sh…
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Are you experiencing low mood? Listen in as I share some tips on how to keep your mood buoyant and minimize the impact of those days when you’re in low mood. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: 6 tips to keep your mood buoyant How movement …
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Are you experiencing low mood? Listen in as I share some tips on how to keep your mood buoyant and minimize the impact of those days when you’re in low mood. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: 6 tips to keep your mood buoyant How movement …
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How can we stay active while working from home? In this episode, I share some tips on how to overcome one of the limitations of working from home which is not getting enough movement into our day. Visit https://www.bodyshotperformance.com/topic/podcasts/ for the complete show notes of every podcast episode. Topics Discussed in this Episode: 5 thing…
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