SLAY

Louise Hazel
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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.

  1. 5d ago

    How to Train for Your First Half Marathon (Without Feeling Overwhelmed) | SLAY Stronger Runner | Episode 1

    You signed up for the half marathon…Now what? If you're feeling excited, nervous, intimidated—or wondering if 12 weeks is really enough time to prepare—you are not alone. In this first episode of our 14-week Stronger Runner Series on the Slay Podcast, Olympian Louise Hazel is taking you back to where every great race begins: the starting line. Whether you're running your very first half marathon or returning to racing after time away, this series is designed to coach you every step of the way. Each week, we'll break down exactly what to focus on, answer your biggest questions, and help you arrive at race day feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever before. This isn't just another running podcast. It's your weekly coaching session. In this episode you'll learn: 🏃 Is 12 weeks enough to train for a half marathon? 🏃 Why you don't need to be "fit enough" before you start 🏃 The biggest mindset shift every new runner needs 🏃 How to stop comparing yourself to everyone else 🏃 Why consistency beats perfection every time 🏃 What Olympians understand about building confidence 🏃 The difference between motivation and commitment You'll also hear Louise share one of the most defining moments of her Olympic journey and the lesson that carried her from heartbreak to becoming a Commonwealth Champion. If you've ever thought..."I'm not really a runner." This episode is for you. This Week's Challenge: Forget pace. Forget distance. Forget perfection. Your only goal this week is simple: Show up. Because you don't become a runner when you cross the finish line. You become a runner the moment you decide not to turn back. Join the Conversation👇 We'd love to hear from you in the comments. What made you sign up for your next race? Was it to challenge yourself? Start over? Honour someone? Improve your health? Or simply prove that you could? Your story might inspire someone else to take their first step. Coming Next Week Episode 2: The Perfect Training Week We'll show you exactly how to structure your week like an athlete, including: ✔️ How many days you should run ✔️ What every type of run is actually for ✔️ What you should be doing in the gym ✔️ How to balance running, strength, recovery, and a busy life If you've ever wondered whether you're training the right way, don't miss it. Subscribe for new episodes every week as we count down to race day. Together, we're building stronger runners. Physically. Mentally. And emotionally. Welcome to the Stronger Runner series on the Slay Podcast. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Slay 10K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/slay10k Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay 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.

  2. Jul 18

    The Starting Line - Slay Podcast - The Art of Racing Episode 1

    What if the hardest part of running isn't the miles...It's deciding that you're worthy of standing on the start line?Welcome to a brand-new series designed to guide you from your very first training run all the way to the finish line.Whether you're training for your first race, chasing a personal best, or simply looking to become stronger physically, mentally and emotionally—this series is for you.In Episode One, The Starting Line, I explore why women really sign up for races, how identity shapes success, and why the biggest transformation happens long before race day.In this episode you'll learn:• Why your "why" matters more than your pace• The psychology behind lasting motivation• How to stop waiting until you "feel ready"• Why becoming a runner starts with one simple decision• Your first challenge for race weekThis isn't just about running.It's about becoming the woman who finishes what she starts.If you're training for an upcoming race, we'd love to hear your story.Subscribe and join us every week as we count down to race day together.#SlayPodcast #Running #HalfMarathon #NikeAfterDark #WomenWhoRun #RunningMotivation #StrengthTraining #LouiseHazel🎧 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 COMMUNITYSlay 10K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/slay10kSubscribe: 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.

  3. Jul 6

    Khloé Kardashian Just Raised $15 Million For Protein Popcorn. Here's What Every Woman Needs To Know. | Ep. 177

    KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN JUST RAISED $15 MILLION FOR PROTEIN POPCORN. Read that again. Not protein powder. Not supplements. Not recovery drinks. Popcorn. This week on The SLAY Podcast, Louise Hazel breaks down the news that Khloé Kardashian's snack company Khloud has raised another $15 million in funding and why this story is about far more than popcorn. Because behind this headline lies a much bigger shift in women's health. For decades women were told to eat less, shrink themselves, and obsess over calories. Now the conversation has shifted toward protein, muscle, strength, longevity, and performance. But are we actually becoming more informed? Or are companies simply adding a few grams of protein to snacks and selling us the illusion of health? In this episode you'll learn: • Why investors are pouring millions into protein products • The difference between foods that contain protein and true protein sources • Why 7g of protein isn't enough to support most fitness goals • The rise of the "strength economy" • The 5 protein foods every woman should prioritize • How to avoid falling for health halos and protein marketing Because the future of women's health isn't protein popcorn. It's protein literacy. 🎧 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 Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay 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.

  4. Jun 27

    APPLE LOOP: The Future of Women's Health Is Here | Episode 176

    Apple may be about to launch its most important fitness product yet. According to multiple reports, Apple is developing a screenless wearable being referred to as the "Apple Loop" — a device designed to compete with WHOOP and Oura by focusing on recovery, sleep, stress, readiness, and AI-powered coaching. But this isn't really a story about a wearable. It's a story about where health is heading. For the last decade we've been tracking our bodies. The next decade will be about understanding them. In this episode, Louise Hazel breaks down: • What the Apple Loop is rumored to be • Why Apple is investing heavily in health technology • The rise of AI-powered coaching • The opportunities and dangers of wearable technology • Why women have historically been underserved by fitness research • How technology could transform women's health • Why more data doesn't always equal better decisions • The one thing technology can never replace Because the strongest women won't be the women with the most data. They'll be the women who know what to do with it. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Uovsf... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Youtube:    / @slayathletic   📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6 Subscribe:    / @slayathletic   Shop: www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a... Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbcli... ✨ 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.

  5. Jun 20

    Pepsi Wants To Fix Your Gut Now? The $2 Billion Wellness Pivot Nobody Is Talking About | 175

    Pepsi just spent nearly $2 BILLION acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi.At first glance, it looks like a smart business move.But beneath the headlines lies a much bigger question:What happens when the companies that spent decades selling us sugar suddenly start selling us health?In this episode, Louise breaks down:✔ Why Pepsi bought Poppi ✔ The rise of prebiotic sodas ✔ The truth about gut health marketing ✔ Why wellness has become a billion-dollar industry ✔ The difference between healthy ingredients and healthy outcomes ✔ How women can avoid falling for expensive health shortcutsThis isn't about whether Poppi is good or bad.It's about learning how to separate health from health marketing.Because strength isn't something you buy.It's something you practice.#GutHealth #Poppi #Pepsi #womenshealth #strengthtraining #wellnessindustry #slaypodcast 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Uovsf...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube:    / @slayathletic  📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSign up for the Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/xxwxt5tfgkSubscribe:    / @slayathletic  Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a...Slay 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?fbcli...✨ 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.

  6. Jun 13

    Protein Prices Are Exploding... And That's A Bigger Problem Than You Think | Episode 174

    Everyone suddenly wants protein. According to recent reports from Forbes, ABC News, Reuters and other industry publications, beef prices have reached record highs while whey protein prices have surged as demand continues to outpace supply. But this isn't really a story about protein. It's a story about muscle. For decades women were taught that health meant getting smaller. Smaller waist. Smaller dress size. Smaller body. Now we're entering a new era. An era where strength, muscle, longevity and resilience are becoming the new status symbols. In today's episode, Louise breaks down: ✓ Why beef prices are hitting record highs ✓ Why whey protein prices have surged by as much as 83% ✓ The surprising role GLP-1 medications may be playing ✓ Why muscle is becoming more valuable than ever ✓ How rising protein costs could impact women's health ✓ What every woman should focus on right now Because this isn't just about food. It's about access. It's about longevity. And it's about the future of women's health.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCC 📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Register for the Slay 5k: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay 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. Jun 6

    The Opportunity That Sold Out In 30 Minutes | How To Become One Of The Five | Ep 173

    12,000 women wanted in.30 minutes later, every single spot was gone.The Nike After Dark Half Marathon Los Angeles sold out almost instantly, but as a community partner, SLAY has access to 5 entries.In this episode, Louise Hazel explains why this opportunity is about far more than a race bib.We discuss:Why women are craving challenge more than everWhy fitness should be about capability, not appearanceHow goals create confidenceWhy events like Nike After Dark are changing women's fitness cultureHow to become one of The FiveHow you can win the first Nike After Dark entryPlus, Louise reveals how the first member of The Five will be selected at the SLAY 5K on July 18th.This isn't a giveaway.It's a movement.🎟️ Register for the SLAY 5Khttps://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6📍 Los Angeles 📅 July 18thFollow @louisehazel and @slay for updates.#SlayAfterDark #NikeAfterDark #WomenWhoRun #SlayCommunity🎧 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. May 30

    Pilates is out…? | Episode 170

    Pilates is out? According to Hailey Bieber… weight training is underrated — and honestly? She may have just exposed one of the biggest shifts happening in women’s fitness right now. For decades women have been taught to shrink themselves: ✨ Be thinner ✨ Be lighter ✨ Take up less space But now? The conversation is changing. In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel breaks down: • Why Hailey Bieber’s comments matter • The truth about “toning” • Why women NEED muscle • The difference between Pilates and strength training • The dangerous side of the GLP-1 era • Why muscle is the new status symbol in women’s wellness • And why strength may be the key to better hormones, metabolism, confidence, and longevity This isn’t about attacking Pilates.It’s about asking a much bigger question: What if women stopped chasing smaller bodies… and started building stronger ones instead? If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who needs to hear this. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1 Apple 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=1 Shop www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay 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.

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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
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Louise Hazel
  • Show Website
    SLAY