The Level Up Podcast

The Woman You Pretend To Be vs. The Woman You Actually Are

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the biggest identity battles high-achieving women face, the gap between who you pretend to be… and who you actually are.
If you’ve ever felt like you're performing confidence on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode will hit home.
I break down the first 10 layers of why this happens, where your “strong girl armour” really comes from, and how it silently shapes your body, confidence, behaviour, and the way you show up in the world.
We’ll explore:
- Why you learned to be the strong one- How your achievements became your identity- The mask you wear to protect yourself- The shame of feeling “behind” despite looking ahead- The exhausting internal split between your real self and your performed self- Why you self-sabotage even when you want to change- And how to finally reconnect with who you truly are underneath the performance
This episode is your first step towards building real confidence, the kind you don’t need to fake, force, or perform.
If something in this episode hit you in the chest, I want to hear it.DM me on Instagram (@rachellevelup) with your biggest takeaway. I’d love to know what landed for you. 💗

How to Avoid the “I’ll Start in January” Trap

If you’ve ever said “I’ll start again in January,” this episode is for you.
I break down why waiting for the New Year is the biggest trap keeping women stuck, and how to stop repeating the same cycle every single year. You’ll hear real client stories of women who broke free from this pattern, plus the mindset shift and small steps you can take right now to hit January ahead, not back at square one.
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How to Stay on Track When It’s Dark, Cold, and You Have Zero Motivation

Struggle to stay consistent when it’s dark, cold, and you’ve got zero motivation? You’re not alone but this is exactly where most women go wrong.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to break the seasonal slump, why motivation isn’t the answer, and the simple winter routines that keep you on track even when you don’t feel like it. You’ll also hear how some of my clients went from dreading winter to thriving through it all by focusing on systems, not willpower.
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Low Energy, Low Confidence: Breaking the Cycle That’s Holding You Back

If you’re tired all the time and hate what you see in the mirror, they’re connected. In this episode, I’ll break down the low energy, low confidence cycle that keeps so many women stuck, and show you how to finally break free.
You’ll hear how my client Marcelle went from exhausted, under-fuelled, and frustrated to energised, confident, and showing up as the best version of herself, not by doing more, but by doing the right things.
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Stop Listening to the Wrong People (And Who to Trust Instead)

Tired of getting “advice” from people who don’t have the results you want? In this episode, I break down why listening to Karen in the office, slimming clubs, or random influencers is keeping you stuck and who you should actually be paying attention to if you want real change.
You’ll hear how one of my clients is smashing her goals despite constant pressure from her toxic office environment, plus the simple filter you can use to work out whose advice is worth following (and whose isn’t).
💡 I’ve opened up a handful of slots this week for busy women who want to drop stubborn body fat and finally gain confidence by following the right system. Click the link in the description to book your slot.
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The Self-Control Myth: How to Stop Snacking on Crap Without Willpower

If you think snacking means you’ve got no self control, this episode is for you.
I break down why willpower has nothing to do with it, and why blaming yourself only keeps you stuck in guilt and restriction cycles. You’ll learn how environment, fuelling, stress, and self talk play a bigger role than “discipline” plus the system you actually need to stop snacking without feeling deprived.
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Life Changing Confidence in Your 40s & 50s: Jill & Bridie’s Level Up Journey

Think it’s “too late” to transform your body and confidence once you hit your 40s or 50s? Think again.
In this episode, I’m joined by two of my incredible clients, Jill (50) and Bridie (47). Both have been part of Level Up for 2 years, but in the last 6 months they’ve completely stepped up, not just changing how they look, but who they are.
We talk about the struggles they faced before joining, how age and life experiences shaped their journeys, and the identity shifts that have given them more energy, confidence, and self-belief than ever before. If you’ve been telling yourself it’s too late, Jill & Bridie are living proof that it’s absolutely possible.
💡 I’ve opened up a handful of Level Up Discovery Calls this week, click the link in the description to book your slot and find out how you can achieve the same transformation.
https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

The Diet Culture Trap: Why 30-Day Ab Challenges & TikTok Hacks Don’t Work

If 30 day ab challenges or TikTok hacks really worked, you’d already have your dream body.
The truth? Quick fixes might give you a short boost, but they never last and that’s exactly why you keep ending up back at square one.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the diet culture trap and why these so-called “hacks” do more harm than good. I’ll share how my client Jen went from years of fad challenges and regaining weight to finally dropping over a stone and keeping it off because she built a system that works for life.
If you’re fed up with starting again and want to know what actually creates lasting results, this one’s for you.
💡 I’ve opened up a handful of slots this week for busy women who want to drop stubborn body fat and finally gain confidence by following the right system. Click the link in the description to book your slot. https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

How to Finally Stop Starting Over Every Monday

If you keep saying “I’ll start again on Monday,” this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to finally stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting, quick fixes, and the all or nothing mindset that leaves you constantly restarting. You’ll learn why waiting for the “perfect time” never works, how to take action right now, and the simple consistency shifts that helped my client Jill lose 22lbs and feel the best she’s ever felt at 50 years old.
No more fresh starts. No more fad diets. Just small consistent steps that fit into your real life.
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How to Fuel Your Body (Instead of Starving It)

Starving yourself is not a strategy, it’s sabotage. In this episode, I break down why under eating, skipping meals, and crash dieting are the quickest ways to fail… and how fuelling your body properly leads to lasting fat loss, energy, and confidence.
 
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