The Hattie Boydle Podcast

Hattie Boydle

Hattie and Rachel are best of friends. Rachel has been Hattie's biggest cheer squad to launch her own podcast which is why Rachel is the first ever Hattie Boydle Podcast Guest! They cover relationship breakdowns and how they coped, building empires, radical responsibility and failing forward with grace.

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August 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Fixed vs Growth Mindset | Why "Yet" Is the Most Powerful Word You Own
This one started with a walk and a question I asked my husband: what do you think your greatest quality is? His answer was his ability to work things out, and it sent me down a rabbit hole on fixed versus growth mindset and how much of what we call talent is really just exposure and repetition. I break down Carol Dweck's research and the 1998 praise experiment with fifth graders, where one group was praised for being smart and the other for working hard, and what happened to both groups when the puzzles got harder. It says a lot about why so many high achievers avoid anything they might be bad at, and why praising kids only for how they look sets them up to be fragile later. I also share my own fixed narrative around public speaking, where it came from at sixteen, and the presentation in 2023 where I forgot everything on stage and lived the exact fear I had been avoiding. Plus the story I recently caught myself in about having to post at 6am or there was no point, and how much freer things got when I dropped it. Then we get practical. Naming it, taming it, reframing it. Gamifying the things you resist, whether that is food Tetris or setting a minimum standard in the gym so anything above it is a bonus. Making learning the goal instead of the outcome. And the word yet, which turns a dead end sentence back into a practice. Your brain is plastic. It is trainable in exactly the same way a muscle is. If that is the only thing you take from this episode, that is enough.
August 14 · 1 hr 12 min
You Might Be 20 No's Away From Your Yes | Bianca Black on Rejection, Confidence and Backing Yourself
Bianca Black is an actress, model, co host of the Live and Let Be podcast, Animal Welfare League Queensland ambassador, and second runner up at Miss Universe Australia 2025. In this episode she pulls back the curtain on what the highlight reel does not show. We get into what rejection actually looks like in the acting world, fifty self tapes for one yes, no feedback, no closure, and the detachment she had to learn to keep going. Bianca shares how she builds confidence from the ground up by backing her own decisions and following through on the small things, why she says yes to every job including the low paid ones, and the mindset that carried her from a chaotic teenage pageant in Guatemala to closing the circle on a dream she had since meeting Jennifer Hawkins at eight years old. We also talk about her nerves and where she holds them, learning lines, working on set with Russell Crowe and Chris Hemsworth, the weekly work she does getting shelter dogs adopted, what the last two years of rebuilding after a breakup taught her about control and reactivity, the daily mantra she says out loud, and why the healthiest thing you can do in dating is stop deciding whether someone is your husband before you have finished the first drink. If you are in the messy middle of something and wondering whether it is worth continuing, this one is for you.
August 4 · 44 min
From 12k Followers to 800k: Olivia May on Fuelling, Failing and Doing It Her Way
Olivia May is a professional beach and track sprinter from the Gold Coast with a community of over 2.3 million people across TikTok and Instagram. In this episode she opens up about the mindset behind the training: why she has run the same program for four to five years, why her hardest winter session is three reps and a walk to the car, and why rest is the part of performance almost everyone skips. We get into the illusion of pressure and the moment a friend told her nobody actually cares how she performs, the plateau she went through and why sharing it grew her audience more than winning ever did, unlearning the belief that smaller is faster, and what she wishes young girls heard about fuelling instead of restricting. She also shares the daily non negotiables that changed her relationship with herself: morning sunlight, stretching, and gratitude journaling every single day since January. If you have ever felt guilty for resting, compared your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty, or wondered what separates an athlete from someone who just trains hard, this one is for you.
July 15 · 28 min
The Reset: How To Come Back To Yourself When You Feel Like You're Failing
Hattie recently got home from holidays feeling fragile like she was letting herself down and letting everyone around her down too. In this Q&A episode, she walks you through exactly what she did to reset: the journal practice, the identity check-in, the environment audit, and the small standards that rebuild momentum fast (starting with the snooze button). She also answers the community's biggest body-image questions, sharing why she traded chasing "skinny" for chasing strong, and how she strategically taught her body to handle 3,000 calories a day. If you've been feeling stuck, this is your reset button.
June 16 · 46 min
There's A Version Of You That's Dying To Meet You Are You Practicing Being Her?
In this solo episode, Hattie continues her self-mastery series with a powerful conversation on identity and the gap between who you're showing up as right now and the woman you keep imagining you could be. She walks you through a practice for getting brutally honest about where you are, what you're negotiating with, and what it actually takes to step into the next version of you. She also unpacks the uncomfortable truth that self-development sometimes means outgrowing people, the difference between flexibility as a tool and flexibility as an excuse, and why so many high achievers have become "slaves to worthiness" without realising it. Grounded, practical, and the kind of episode that earns a second listen.
May 24 · 38 min
"I Don't Want To Hate You Anymore" | The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything
17 years ago, Hattie looked in the mirror and made a decision that changed the course of her life. In this raw solo episode, she opens up about the years she spent training, running, and tracking food as punishment and how she slowly learned to do it all out of love instead. She explores intimacy as "into me, I see," why you can't connect deeply with others until you've connected with yourself, why she finds bodybuilding spiritual, and the powerful story of the sister who taught her what self-love actually looks like. If you've ever struggled to say something kind to your own reflection, this episode is for you.
May 12 · 1 hr 13 min
Sharelle Grant: The Truth About Building A Business & Choosing Motherhood
Sharelle Grant (Women's Health Movement, Level Up Podcast, ex-WBFF Pro) sits down with Hattie for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. We get into the emotional weight nobody warns you about when you're scaling a coaching business, why "fixing one problem unlocks two more," and how Sharelle relationship with herself shifted from chaos in her 20s to steady in her 30s. We also dig into the conversation almost no one has out loud, the timing of motherhood, freezing eggs, and why women shouldn't have to wait until their 30s to even start thinking about it. Plus: training intentionally vs ticking boxes, body image self-talk, and what actually separates good from great. If you've ever felt like you're carrying more than you can name , this one's for you.
May 10 · 39 min
Radical Self-Acceptance: The Pillar Of Self-Mastery No One Talks About
In this solo episode, Hattie sits down to unpack what she calls the hardest, and most important, pillar of self-mastery: radical self-acceptance. After ten years of teaching this framework and watching it transform the women inside Flex Method's 8-week reset, Hattie breaks down why every other pillar (responsibility, ownership, leadership, resourcefulness) collapses without this one in place first. She gets personal about the years she spent wanting to be anyone but herself, the difference between acceptance and a fixed mindset, and how the moment you stop fighting who you are is the moment everything starts to change.
April 21 · 41 min
Shifting Gears: What 'Being Your Best Self' Actually Means
We've all said it, "I want to be the best version of myself." But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Harry breaks down one of the most common traps women fall into: holding themselves to a single, perfect standard and crashing out completely when life doesn't cooperate. Using her Shifting Gears framework, from Gear 1 (sick, survival mode, new mum) all the way to Gear 4 (peak season, full throttle) Hattie unpacks how the most consistent women in health and fitness aren't the ones who go hardest. They're the ones who know how to adapt without abandoning their standards. You'll walk away knowing: Why "best version of yourself" is just an umbrella term until you define it How to identify your non-negotiables at every gear The difference between a standard and an expectation (and why it matters) Why flexibility is a tool, not the goal How to stop the all-or-nothing cycle for good If you've ever felt like you're either nailing it or completely off the rails — this one's for you.
April 14 · 52 min
Emily Kingbodies | Building a Pro Bodybuilding Comeback After Baby & Staying True to You
Emily King sits down for a deep chat on becoming a mum, rebuilding her identity after having Luna, and pushing her bodybuilding career to a new level post baby. We talk the reality of training and prep while raising a child, the mental battles nobody posts about, and how she stays grounded when pressure and comparison hit. Emily also opens up about business, social media, and what it actually takes to show up authentically while still chasing big goals. If you are trying to grow, evolve, and back yourself in a new season of life, this episode will hit hard.
April 7 · 43 min
Standards over expectations, the mindset shift that stops self sabotage
This solo episode breaks down the difference between standards and expectations, and why expectations quietly keep you stuck, anxious, and feeling like you are failing. You will hear a simple framework, standards are what you can practise, expectations are what you imagine, and how that changes the way you show up in training, work, relationships, and self worth. It also hits perfectionism, the pressure of potential, and how to build real confidence by focusing on lived reps, not fantasy outcomes. If you feel like you should be further ahead, this will help you reset, get clear, and move with more consistency and less self punishment.
March 31 · 58 min
Morgan Eldrett | The confidence shift that ends self sabotage
Morgan Eldrett opens up about her relationship with herself, the inner chaos she carried from childhood, and what finally helped her feel safe and solid in her own head. We talk bodybuilding prep and the fine line between discipline and self punishment, how social media can mess with your self worth when you are already low, and the mindset shifts that build real confidence. Morgan also shares what she has learned from coaching, running her podcast and mindset lounge, and choosing growth even when it is uncomfortable.
March 3 · 42 min
Choosing courage over comfort, the weekend that changed everything
Hattie shares a massive weekend in Sydney at a storytelling and speaking event, and the moment she nearly talked herself out of going. She breaks down how fear disguises itself as logic, why it is not a discipline problem, and how self protection keeps you stuck in the same loop. You will hear what it feels like to be a beginner again, the messy reps of public speaking, and the mindset shift that helps you choose what your future self would be proud of. If you are avoiding the thing you say you want, this episode is your push to practise forward, build self trust, and show up anyway.
February 24 · 1 hr 34 min
Eugene Teo on building a fitness brand, winning on YouTube, and staying grounded at home
Eugene Teo joins Hattie for a real talk on building a fitness business online, growing a massive YouTube presence, and turning content into income without losing your mind. They unpack what actually works with the algorithm, how to make content that converts, and the business lessons that come from coaching clients at scale. They also go into relationships, fatherhood, and how to balance ambition with being present, calm, and consistent. If you are trying to grow in fitness, content, or business, this episode is a straight up blueprint for doing it with intention.
February 19 · 38 min
Commitment Over Motivation: Surprise Wedding Lessons + Staying Disciplined to Yourself
Hattie’s got a plot twist: she got married on the weekend, surprise wedding and all. and It sparked a deep convo on one word that changes everything: commitment. This episode breaks down why commitment isn’t a vibe, a burst of motivation, or “feeling ready”… it’s a practice. The same way you commit to a partner, you can commit to yourself , your training, your goals, your standards, your peace, even when you’re not feeling it. You’ll hear the mindset shift that stops you quitting every time life gets busy, plus how to build self-trust through micro-promises you actually keep. In this episode: Why commitment gets misunderstood (and how people use motivation as an excuse) The difference between “trying” and being committed Keeping promises to yourself = confidence Discipline without self-punishment How to stay consistent in training and life when the hype dies If this hit, follow the show and share it with someone who needs a reset.
February 10 · 1 hr 7 min
We’re Engaged: The Japan Surprise + Our 2026 Vision
Hattie Boydle is joined by a very special guest, her fiancé Koben, to unpack the Japan proposal story (including the behind-the-scenes chaos), what the moment meant to them, and how it’s shifted the way they’re thinking about the future. They also zoom out into the real conversation: building a life and a business together. From navigating ambition and pressure, to staying grounded through training, injuries, and the “all-in” seasons, this one is part love story, part life audit, part 2026 blueprint. They talk vision, commitment, and what it actually takes to grow Flex Method while protecting the relationship — plus the goals they’re setting for the year ahead (including showing up consistently with the podcast). In this episode: The Japan engagement story + how it almost got spoiled Why your goals evolve as your life expands Building a coaching business with boundaries (and without burnout) Balancing training, health, and long-term vision The mindset shift from “my thing” to “our future” If you’re in a season of leveling up, personally or professionally, this will hit.
February 4 · 1 hr 4 min
From Eating Disorder to Self-Respect: Millie Marshall’s Story
Millie Marshall gets brutally real about her journey through a severe eating disorder (including hospitalisation), what recovery actually looked like, and how she rebuilt self-worth after years of insecurity and comparison. If you’ve ever felt trapped in “never lean enough / never good enough,” this one hits. We also unpack how social media algorithms can fuel body image spirals, why your relationship with yourself is the foundation for everything, and how to build healthier patterns around training, food, and confidence — without the obsession. Trigger warning: eating disorders, body image, dieting behaviours. 00:02:54 Millie’s eating disorder + hospitalisation 00:05:33 “How did you overcome anorexia?” (what actually helped) 00:14:52 What Millie tells clients when they’re stuck in comparison 00:24:35 Social media algorithms + why your feed can mess with your head 00:32:22 Comparison, confidence, and self-respect (the real work) 00:35:28 Training + routines now (without letting it control her life) 00:48:06 Content, identity, and staying grounded online If this episode helped you, hit Follow, leave a 5-star rating, and send it to a friend who needs it.
January 30 · 33 min
My 2026 Reset: The Honest Truth About Feeling Stuck (and Getting Back on Track)
In the first episode of 2026, Hattie Boydle gets real about what it looks like when motivation disappears and how to keep showing up without relying on “feeling like it.” This is a candid, grounded reset on naming what you’re experiencing (so it stops running your life), practicing grace instead of perfection, and building discipline through small actions that actually stick. If you’ve been feeling off-track, flat, or stuck in your head lately, this episode will help you zoom out, choose one thing to focus on for the next 6 weeks, and move forward with integrity, even when it’s uncomfortable. In this episode: Why “motivation” is unreliable (and what to use instead) Naming your experience to calm your nervous system How to take action without overhauling your whole life Asking for help without feeling like a burden A simple 6-week focus to rebuild momentum
S2 · E11
Dec 10, 2025 · 33 min
The biggest mistake people make is waiting for the perfect time.
We all have an imagination of what life could be like and who we could be if we took action on things that are important to us. Goals are the the right of passage that helps us see what we are capable of, but why is it so hard to follow through? In this episode Michelle talks about whats needed for us to achieve goals. whats happening on a neurological level, how we can use motivation - and why we need motivation to follow through and create discipline and the power of feedback loops and social engagement. We are built to do hard things but not on our own.
S2 · E10
Dec 3, 2025 · 51 min
How to set goals and achieve them
In this fantastic episode with Michelle Baty, Neuro-psych practitioner and owner of NOC, We talk about the importance of goals, Why we need them, whats needed for them to be achieved, and what we can do to start to put words into action.

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