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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Protein Washing: Why Women Need More Protein — But Are Being Sold the Wrong Solutions | Episode 167

    Are you actually eating enough protein… or just being sold the illusion of it?In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “protein washing” — the trend where ultra-processed foods are marketed as “healthy” simply because they contain added protein.But here’s the truth: 👉 Women do need more protein. 👉 But not all protein is created equal.If you’ve ever:• Grabbed a protein bar thinking it was the better choice• Felt confused about how much protein you actually need• Wondered why you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing resultsThis episode will change the way you think about nutrition.We cover:• What protein washing really is• Why women are under-eating protein• How the fitness industry is capitalizing on confusion• The difference between real nutrition vs processed shortcutsHow to actually fuel your body for strength, fat loss, and performanceThis is not about eating less. This is about eating smarter.🎯 Ready to build real strength? Join the Slay app → https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w🎧 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/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5✨ 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.

    8 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Gatorade Just Changed Its Formula… Here’s Why Women Should Pay Attention | SlayPodcast

    For decades, Gatorade was marketed as the gold standard in hydration. Bright colors. Elite athletes. Performance fuel. But now? They’re removing artificial dyes. Cutting sugar. Launching cleaner formulas. And that raises a bigger question… What exactly have women been drinking in the name of health—and what does this shift tell us about the future of wellness? In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down: ✓ Why Gatorade changed ✓ Hidden sugars in “healthy” drinks ✓ The hydration myth many women believe ✓ Electrolytes vs marketing hype ✓ How drinks may be quietly sabotaging fat loss ✓ What women actually need for hydration, recovery & performance This is bigger than sports drinks. This is about ingredient transparency, smarter fueling, and reclaiming your health from clever branding. Because strength starts with knowing what you're consuming. 🎧 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/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ 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.

    7 min

  3. 9 MAY

    Runcations: Why Women Are Building Their Lives Around Movement (And Why You Should Too) | Episode 166

    What if your vacation didn’t set you back… but actually made you stronger?In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “runcations”—a global trend where women are building travel experiences around movement, not escaping from it.This isn’t just about running. This is about identity.We’re diving into:• Why more women are traveling for races, run clubs, and fitness experiences• The psychology behind why women struggle with consistency—and how this solves it• Why “vacation mode” is quietly sabotaging your progress• How to build a lifestyle where fitness moves with youIf you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly starting over… this episode will change how you approach your fitness forever.🎧 Listen now and start building a life that supports your strength.#SlayPodcast #WomensFitness #RunningMotivation #StrongWomen🎧 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.

    10 min

  4. 5 MAY

    The Devil Wears Prada 2 Avoided the Biggest Conversation Women Are Having Right Now

    Twenty years ago, The Devil Wears Prada captured the brutal truth of diet culture.Thinness was currency.Hunger was discipline.Beauty was access.Women watching understood the assignment:Be smaller.Be prettier.Be chosen.But in 2026, the pressure women face around their bodies is arguably louder than ever—only now it’s injectable.GLP-1 drugs.Rapid celebrity transformations.Quiet dramatic weight loss.A new pharmaceutical thinness economy wrapped in “wellness.”So when The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrived, there was one uncomfortable question it had an opportunity to confront:Did Hollywood address modern thinness culture…or avoid it completely?In this episode of Slay, Olympian and Slay CEO Louise Hazel breaks down:✓ why diet culture never actually disappeared✓ how GLP-1s have changed body expectations for women✓ why body positivity was short-lived✓ the psychological burden of medically assisted transformation✓ why strength—not shrinking—should be the new standard women chaseBecause being thinner does not automatically make you healthier.But becoming stronger?That changes everything.Comment SLAY if this resonated—and subscribe for weekly conversations helping women become stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally.#WomenHealth #GLP1 #Ozempic #FitnessForWomen #WeightLoss #BodyImage #DevilWearsPrada #LouiseHazel #SlayApp #StrengthTraining🎧 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/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ 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.

    8 min

  5. 2 MAY

    The Pilates Problem: When Wellness Becomes the Wild West

    Pilates is having a moment. But is it actually safe? In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down a recent investigation into the booming reformer Pilates industry—described as the “wild west” of fitness—and what it reveals about the lack of regulation, rising injuries, and the hidden risks women need to know about. This isn’t a takedown of Pilates. It’s a truth check. We unpack: Why Pilates studios are exploding in popularity The dangerous lack of industry standards Real injury risks happening inside classes The “safe workout” myth women are being sold How aesthetic-driven fitness is pulling women away from real strength What to look for in a qualified instructor If you’ve ever taken a Pilates class—or are thinking about it—this episode will change how you approach your training. Because the goal isn’t to look like you train. It’s to be strong. 🎧 Listen now and take control of your fitness journey. #SlayPodcast #WomensFitness #PilatesTruth #StrengthTraining 🎧 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=1Shop 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.

    9 min

  6. 25 APR

    Costco Just Entered the Fertility Chat… And This Changes Everything for Women | Episode 164

    Costco is now offering end-to-end fertility support — and while most people will scroll past this headline, we’re breaking down why this is one of the biggest shifts in women’s health in years. In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel dives into: What “end-to-end fertility care” actually means Why Costco entering this space is a massive signal The reality of modern fertility timelines The emotional and financial cost of trying to conceive The hidden tension behind corporate fertility benefits What every woman needs to know about her body — now, not later Because this isn’t just about one company… It’s about the future of how women build families. And whether you’re thinking about kids now, later, or never — this conversation matters. 🎯 If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I running out of time?” “Should I be doing something now?” “Why is no one talking about this clearly?” This episode is for you. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id139388995 Youtube: 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

    10 min

  7. 18 APR

    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

    6 min

  8. 11 APR

    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.

    11 min
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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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  • Creator
    Louise Hazel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Louise Hazel
  • Show Website
    SLAY

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