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SLAY

Louise Hazel

The SLAY Podcast is where women come to get stronger — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hosted by Olympian Louise Hazel, SLAY cuts through the noise with science-backed insights, bold conversations, and practical tools that help women unlock their potential at every stage of life. Each week, Louise sits down with leading experts in training, nutrition, health, mindset, performance and lifestyle mastery. SLAY is for women who want more: More strength. More clarity. More ambition. More power in their bodies and their lives.
Strong women aren’t born — they’re built.

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  • English
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  • April 18 · 6 min

    The New Rules of Strength (ACSM Update) — Why You Were Never the Problem | Episode 163

    After 17 years, the American College of Sports Medicine has updated its strength training guidelines… and the truth is shocking: 👉 Most of the research is based on beginners 👉 The bar to getting strong is much lower than we’ve been told 👉 And most women are training completely wrong for their level In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down: Who the 30,000 participants actually were Why most women are stuck in the “wrong phase” of training The biggest mistake keeping women weak The new rules of strength (that actually work in real life) How to finally stay consistent and see results This episode will change how you train — and how you think about strength. Key Takeaway: You were never the problem. You were just given the wrong approach. 🎧 Listen now. Timestamps: 00:00 You were never the problem 02:45 Who the 30,000 participants really were 07:10 The biggest misunderstanding in fitness 12:30 The 2 phases of strength training 18:20 Why women stay stuck 22:40 The new rules of strength

  • April 11 · 10 min

    Are Your Protein Bars Lying To You? The Truth About Calories, Labels & The David Bar Lawsuit | 163

    If you’ve ever tracked your calories, tried to stay in a deficit, or relied on “high-protein, low-calorie” foods to reach your goals… this episode is for you.In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down the viral class-action lawsuit against David Protein Bars — and what it reveals about the truth behind food labels.Because here’s the reality:What’s written on the label… isn’t always what your body experiences.We unpack:The lawsuit claims vs what the brand saysWhy the calorie math doesn’t add upThe science behind “low-calorie fat”How inaccurate labels can stall fat lossAnd why women are often the ones who pay the priceIf you’ve ever felt like:“I’m doing everything right… but nothing is changing”This episode might explain why.Subscribe for more science-backed conversations on women’s strength, health, and performance.#SlayPodcast #WomensHealth #FatLossTruth #nutritionmyths 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop: www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

  • April 4 · 1 hr 3 min

    You’re Not Tired — You’re Weak (The Truth About Strength & Fat Loss) | Dr. Andy Galpin | Ep 161

    What if the reason everything feels hard… isn’t your fitness — but your strength?⁠ ⁠ In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel sits down with world-renowned performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin to break down the real physiology behind strength, recovery, fat loss, and human performance.⁠ This conversation will completely change how you think about training.⁠ ⁠ We cover:⁠ • What strength actually is (and why most people misunderstand it)⁠ • Why things feel “hard” — and how to fix it⁠ • The biggest mistakes women make in training⁠ • Strength vs cardio (and why they’re NOT opposites)⁠ • The truth about fat loss (no fluff, no gimmicks)⁠ • Why calorie counting isn’t the answer — but energy balance is⁠ • How to get stronger without getting “bulky”⁠ • The science of macronutrients explained simply⁠ • GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic): truth vs hype⁠ ⁠ 💥 Key takeaway:⁠ You don’t get stronger by doing more — you get stronger by adapting better. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA 📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop: www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 ✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU… Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

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