FIT CHICKS Chat

Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn
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Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 638 - Beyond the Workout: Why Nutrition, Community & Connection Are the Future of Coaching

    What if the thing women need most from their health journey isn’t another perfect workout plan—but support that actually fits their real life? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda sits down with FIT CHICKS Academy graduate, fitness coach, mom of two and Village Strong founder Krissy to talk about what it really takes to help women make health and fitness work when life is busy. After becoming a mom, Krissy quickly realized that squeezing in a workout was only part of the challenge. Women also need connection, accountability, nutrition support, flexibility and a place where they feel like they belong. That realization eventually helped inspire Village Strong—a fitness community where moms can bring their kids, move their bodies and connect with other women who understand the realities of motherhood. In this conversation, we dive into: • Why a great workout alone isn’t always enough to create lasting change • How community and belonging can transform the coaching experience • Why human connection matters even more in the age of AI • How nutrition, meal planning, sleep, self-reflection and non-scale goals can become part of the bigger health conversation • Why coaches need to understand the whole person—not just one piece of their health • How to create coaching experiences women actually want to keep coming back to Because women don’t experience their health in separate boxes. Movement matters—but so do nutrition, mindset, habits, sleep, stress and the environment they’re trying to navigate every day. And for coaches, that raises an important question: What happens when your clients start needing support beyond the workout? If you’re a fitness coach who keeps finding that conversations with your clients naturally expand into nutrition, mindset, habits and behaviour, expanding your coaching toolbox can make such a difference. Inside our Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification, we teach our Body–Brain–Behaviour™ approach to help you understand nutrition and health foundations alongside mindset, behaviour change and coaching skills—so you can support more of the whole person while staying within your scope as a coach. Learn more at fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc CONNECT WITH KRISSY Village Strong: villagestrong.ca Instagram: @keepfitkrissy

  2. Sep 25

    Episode 637 - When You’ve Changed… But You Still See the Old You

    What if you've already changed more than you realize…but you're still seeing yourself through the lens of who you USED to be? Maybe you've been showing up consistently, but still tell yourself: "I can never stick with anything." Maybe you recover from difficult days faster than you used to, but still believe: "I always fall off track." Maybe your habits and choices are changing—but you're still defining yourself by an older version of YOU. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda explores what happens when our behaviours begin to change before the way we see ourselves does. We're talking about: • Why old stories about ourselves can stick around even when our behaviours change • How one setback can become "proof" of something that may no longer be true • Why we often miss the transformation happening before the final result • The danger of using old evidence to predict what we're capable of today • Why learning to return after a difficult day can be evidence of HUGE progress • How coaches can help clients recognize changes they may not see in themselves Plus, Amanda shares a simple 7-Day Evidence File exercise to help you start collecting real proof of the person you're becoming. Because maybe the question isn't only: "Have I reached my goal yet?" Maybe it's also: "What does the way I'm showing up now tell me about who I'm becoming?" And if this deeper approach to coaching is exactly how you want to help women, our next Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification starts October 5th. Learn more and enroll here: https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc Don't let the old version of you erase the evidence of who you're bec

  3. Sep 22

    Episode 636 - The 3 Truths About Weight Loss That Change EVERYTHING

    Most weight loss advice sounds good on paper. Logical. Simple. Do this, don't do that. But what if the reason it never sticks has nothing to do with the plan — and everything to do with three things no one ever explained to you? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura dives in on the three truths that completely changed how she coaches women, how she trains coaches, and how she thinks about her own body. These aren't tips. These aren't hacks. These are the truths underneath everything else — and once you hear them, you can't unhear them. ✔️ The hidden system running the show behind every diet you've ever tried ✔️ The real reason results don't last — even when you do everything right ✔️ The simple math that proves you don't need to be perfect to see change ✔️ Why the smartest, most driven women are the ones who get stuck the most ✔️ What actually separates women who transform from women who yo-yo One of these truths might sting a little. One might set you free. And one is going to make you wonder why no one told you this sooner. 🎟️ Want to go deeper and become a certified Holistic Nutrition & Health Coach this Fall? Our next LIVE 8-week Holistic Nutrition Weight Loss Coach Certification starts October 5th → www.fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc SEPT 11 - Fix This 1 Weight Loss Coaching Mistake and Watch Your Clients' Results EXPLODE You give your clients the plan. You check in. You hold them accountable. So why aren't they getting results? The problem might not be the plan. It might be that you're instructing — not coaching. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura breaks down the difference between instructing and coaching, and why this one shift is the thing that blew coaches' minds at our last Coach Camp. Together, we explore: ✔️ Why giving clients more information doesn't lead to transformation ✔️ The real reason clients stall out, self-sabotage, or quit ✔️ How to ask better questions that help clients coach themselves ✔️ Why self-awareness is the most underrated tool in your coaching toolkit ✔️ How to help clients plan for obstacles so they lead themselves — instead of reacting This isn't about adding more to your client's plate. It's about shifting from expert mode into true coaching — so your clients don't just follow a plan, they become the person who doesn't need one. Grab a coffee, go for a walk, or listen between clients — because this one shift could completely change how you coach. 🎟️ Want to go deeper? Join Laura LIVE at Holistic Weight Loss Coach Camp, September 22–25. Tickets are 50% off until September 19 → fitchicksacademy.com/coachcamp

  4. Sep 11

    Episode 635 - Fix This 1 Weight Loss Coaching Mistake and Watch Your Clients' Results EXPLODE

    You give your clients the plan. You check in. You hold them accountable. So why aren't they getting results? The problem might not be the plan. It might be that you're instructing — not coaching. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura breaks down the difference between instructing and coaching, and why this one shift is the thing that blew coaches' minds at our last Coach Camp. Together, we explore: ✔️ Why giving clients more information doesn't lead to transformation ✔️ The real reason clients stall out, self-sabotage, or quit ✔️ How to ask better questions that help clients coach themselves ✔️ Why self-awareness is the most underrated tool in your coaching toolkit ✔️ How to help clients plan for obstacles so they lead themselves — instead of reacting This isn't about adding more to your client's plate. It's about shifting from expert mode into true coaching — so your clients don't just follow a plan, they become the person who doesn't need one. Grab a coffee, go for a walk, or listen between clients — because this one shift could completely change how you coach. 🎟️ Want to go deeper? Join Laura LIVE at Holistic Weight Loss Coach Camp, September 22–25. Tickets are 50% off until September 19 → fitchicksacademy.com/coachcamp

  5. Sep 1

    Episode 634: Is Your Client Actually Ready to Change? How to Coach the Person in Front of You

    Someone can REALLY want a result…and still not be ready for the changes required to get there. And as a coach, understanding that difference can completely change the way you support your clients. In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda is diving into the concept of readiness to change and one of the most important principles of great coaching: Meet your client where they're at—not where you think they should be. You'll learn how to use a simple 1–10 readiness scale to open up deeper coaching conversations, uncover what's really getting in the way, and determine the next step your client actually feels ready to take. Amanda also explores: • The difference between wanting an outcome and being ready for the process • Why a client's readiness score should never be judged as "good" or "bad" • How to coach differently depending on someone's level of readiness • Why making the next step smaller can sometimes create greater momentum • The danger of wanting a client's results more than they do • 5 simple questions you can start using in your coaching conversations Plus, you'll learn how to turn the readiness scale on yourself to explore a change you've been struggling to make. The big takeaway? Hold the bigger vision, but coach the next step. And if you want to learn more about developing the coaching skills to help women create sustainable change, you can learn more about our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification at: https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc Hit +FOLLOW so you never miss an episode of FIT CHICKS Chat!

  6. Aug 25

    Episode 633 - Information Isn't Transformation: What Actually Helps People Change

    We have access to more health information than ever before. We know movement matters. We know sleep matters. We know our habits matter. We can find workouts, recipes, podcasts, articles, expert advice and health tips within seconds. So if information was all we needed to change… wouldn't we all be doing everything we already know we're supposed to be doing? In this episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda explores the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it—and why lasting transformation requires so much more than simply giving people more information. We're diving into six pieces that can help turn information into real change: • Personalization—because the "best" plan still has to fit the person • Simplicity and clarity instead of information overload • Understanding the behaviors underneath our choices • Creating an environment that makes change easier • Support and accountability without shame • Building the mindset and self-belief required for lasting change Whether you're working on your own health or you're a coach or aspiring coach who wants to better support others, this episode will challenge you to stop asking, "What else do I need to know?" and start asking, "What is actually preventing me from using what I already know?" And if you love the idea of helping women bridge that gap between information and transformation, our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Certification may be your next step. Learn more here: https://fitchicksacademy.com/hwlc Make sure to hit +FOLLOW so you never miss an episode of FIT CHICKS Chat!

  7. Aug 13

    Episode 632 - The Signs You’re Being Called Toward Something More

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought… “I’m happy. I’m grateful. So why do I still feel like there’s something more for me?” That feeling doesn’t necessarily mean something is missing or that you’re not grateful for the life you’ve created. Sometimes, it might be worth listening to. In this reflective solo episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, Amanda explores what it means to feel called toward something more—and how to start paying attention to the clues that may already be showing up in your life. We’re talking about: • The dreams and ideas that keep finding their way back to you • Why the things that give you energy can offer important clues • How your own experiences may be connected to the people you feel called to help • Why you don’t need a five-year plan before exploring something new • The question we rarely ask: What happens if I never try? And if the thing that keeps tugging at you is a desire to help other women through health and wellness, our Holistic Weight Loss Coach Camp is happening August 25-27th. Learn more here https://fitchicksacademy.clickfunnels.com/coachcamp Sometimes you don't need another sign. You just need to give yourself permission to explore the one that's already there. Make sure to hit +FOLLOW so you never miss an episode of FIT CHICKS Chat, and if this episode speaks to you, share it with another woman who might be feeling that same pull toward something more.

  8. Jul 25

    Episode 631 - The 3 Things We're Doing This Summer to Grow Our Health Coaching Business (and we recommend you do too!

    Everyone says summer is the "slow season" for coaches. We're going to gently push back on that. Because here's what actually happens... you unplug in July, tell yourself you'll deal with it in the fall, and then mid-September hits. That second New Year energy kicks in, everyone's suddenly looking for a coach and a program and a plan, and you're the one scrambling. Meanwhile, the coaches who look like overnight successes in September? They weren't luckier than you. They were just doing three specific things in July and August that you weren't. In this episode, we're breaking down those three things. And no, none of it means giving up your cottage weekends. This isn't about hustling through your summer. It's about being intentional with the quiet so it works FOR you. We also get into the stuff most coaches don't love hearing. Why fully unplugging can quietly cost you the clients you already have. What happens when leads stop coming in, even for a few weeks. And the one line from a mentor that completely reframes where your current results actually came from. We're not listing the three things here. Because knowing WHAT to do matters way less than understanding WHY it works. Press play. Then ask yourself the question we leave you with: what is your future self going to thank you for six months from now? Mentioned in this episode: Ready to become a GLP-1 inclusive coach? Our GLP-1 Holistic Lifestyle Integration Coach Micro Certification, taught live over two days starting July 31. Low time commitment, big return. Grab your spot at fitchicksacademy.com/glp1

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Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn are founders of FIT CHICKS® & FIT CHICKS® Academy - Canada’s largest women’s only fitness company, leading Fitness & Nutrition Experts and TV Hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS”. Each week on FIT CHICKS Chat, Laura & Amanda get you PUMPED to create your FIERCEST life – inside & out. Whether your goal is to lose weight, get toned, eat healthier, stress less, feel inspired or just have some healthy cheerleaders in your corner, each episode is packed with their own tested, ACTIONABLE fitness, nutrition and wellness strategies to get you there! Why? Because after helping 1000’s of women of all levels transform their bodies and minds, Laura & Amanda figured out what they really love: helping women like YOU reach your goals by breaking down the BIG, confusing info about fitness, nutrition & wellness into easy step-by-step actions…so you can see BIG, life changing results, fast – no matter where you are in your fitness and life journey! For informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before starting an eating or exercise program

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  • Creator
    Laura Jackson & Amanda Quinn
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    352
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 FIT CHICKS Academy
  • Show Website
    FIT CHICKS Chat

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