The Level Up Podcast
I’ve tried every single diet you could think of and spent so many years feeling uncomfortable and self conscious. Since joining the industry in 2017, I’ve made it my mission at Level Up to create the ultimate blueprint that has helped to change the physiques and lives of hundreds of women, just like it has for me. If you enjoy the show, please hit the follow button! It means that we can continue to do what we are doing. Thank you for listening. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rachelsolwaylevelup
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Episodes

Jan 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026
9 min
Getting in shape is not just about weight loss or aesthetics. It impacts how you carry yourself, how confident you feel in rooms, how you show up in relationships, and how much respect you have for yourself.
In this episode, I talk about why getting in shape should be a goal you genuinely value this year, the ripple effect it has across every area of your life, and why avoiding this goal often costs you far more than you realise.
If you’re ready to stop downplaying what matters to you and want support getting in shape in a way that builds confidence, not obsession, send me a DM on Instagram with the word Level Up.
https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
11 min
If I was starting my health and fitness journey again today, this is exactly how I would do it.
In this episode, I break down why most women rush into action without clarity, how skipping the foundations leads to another failed attempt, and the two things you need to get right if you actually want results that last.
We talk about setting goals that genuinely matter to you, uncovering the real reason behind them, and building a process you can stick to instead of obsessing over outcomes.
If you’re ready to stop starting again and want support building a plan that fits your life, send me a DM on Instagram with the word Level Up.https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

Dec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
14 min
There are only two healthy ways to do Christmas. You can stay consistent all month and enjoy a couple of days of extra food with your family. Or you can take a week to relax, indulge, switch off and enjoy every moment, knowing you’ll lose the temporary weight in the first couple of weeks of January.
Both approaches are completely fine.
What is not fine is spending November and December devouring everything because you’ve already decided you’ve “ruined it.” That behaviour destroys your confidence far more than Christmas ever could.
If you want support staying in control this December and entering January feeling capable instead of defeated, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up.

Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
22 min
Your confidence didn’t disappear. Your standards did.
In this episode I dive into why women slowly abandon their standards, how it destroys your identity, the real reason you feel intimidated by confident women in the gym, and the exact steps to rebuild the woman you used to be.
If you’re ready to raise your standards and finally feel like yourself again, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up.
https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

Dec 7, 2025
Dec 7, 2025
10 min
This episode is the wake up call you’ve been avoiding.
If you feel insecure in every outfit, embarrassed in photos, stuck in the “start again Monday” cycle and secretly ashamed that you’ve lost the confidence you used to have, this will hit home. I break down the real reason you’re stuck, the identity crisis you’re living in, and why your standards, self trust and confidence have collapsed.
If you’re ready to stop pretending you’re fine and actually change, send me a message on Instagram with the word Level Up 👇🏽
https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

Nov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
16 min
December does not need to be the month you lose yourself.
In this episode I break down what real progress looks like at Christmas, how to avoid the “fuck it” spiral, and how to go into January feeling proud instead of defeated.
If you want support staying consistent through the festive season and building confidence that lasts, send me a message on Instagram with the word “Christmas.” https://www.instagram.com/rachelsolwaylevelup/

Nov 23, 2025
Nov 23, 2025
16 min
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. 💗

Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
15 min
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.
💡 Book your free Level Up Discovery Call → https://calendly.com/rachelsolwaypt/level-up-discovery-call

Nov 9, 2025
Nov 9, 2025
13 min
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.
💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → https://levelup.systemizem3.com/howtoactuallysticktoyourgoals-307536

Nov 2, 2025
Nov 2, 2025
12 min
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.
💡 Free Training → How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (When Motivation Runs Out) → https://levelup.systemizem3.com/howtoactuallysticktoyourgoals-307536


