Equestrian Performance and Fitness Podcast

Dr Jenni Douglas
  • 4.3 (12)
  • FITNESS

Equestrian Performance & Fitness explores the science, practice, and lived experience of rider health, fitness, and performance. Hosted by Dr Jenni Douglas, an applied exercise physiologist and researcher, the podcast bridges sport science and equestrian performance to translate evidence into practice. Episodes cover strength and conditioning, physiology, female health, performance analysis, coaching practice, and wellbeing across the lifespan, with conversations grounded in research, real-world experience, and the realities of equestrian sport.

  1. 11/07/2025

    Ep. 24: How to Reset Before Christmas (Without Starting Over)

    Feeling tired, unmotivated, and like your routines have slipped? You’re not alone — and you don’t need to start over. In this episode, Jenni shares how to reset your mindset, energy, and habits before Christmas, using evidence-based strategies rooted in behavioural science and real-life experience.  You’ll learn: ✨ Why motivation feels harder at this time of year (and what to do instead) ✨ Three simple, research-backed mindset shifts to rebuild consistency ✨ How to reconnect with yourself and create calm — even through chaos. This isn’t about overhauling your life or waiting for January. It’s about meeting yourself where you are and finishing the year feeling strong, grounded, and proud of how you showed up. 💛 Join the Pre-Christmas Reset — 6 weeks to rebuild your structure, energy, and confidence before the holidays. We start 18th November. Use code XMAS for 30% off →  https://www.jenni-douglas.com/empowered-668910 🎧 Listen now and remind yourself: you’re not behind — you’re right on time.

    14 min

  2. 08/17/2025

    Ep 23: Where is your locus of control - any why it changes Everything!!

    Ever feel like you want to make changes—but life just keeps getting in the way? In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful mindset tool that can transform how you approach your health, fitness, and habits: locus of control. You’ll learn:What locus of control actually is—and how it shows up in everyday choicesWhy saying things like “I don’t have time” or “I always sabotage myself” might be keeping you stuckThe link between external control, shame, and procrastinationHow to shift back into ownership without falling into the self-blame trapI’ll also share real coaching stories from women who went from feeling powerless to taking aligned, consistent action—without needing perfect conditions or more motivation. If you’re tired of starting over, and ready to feel back in the driver’s seat, this one’s for you.

    7 min

  3. 08/03/2025

    Ep 22: Why your mindset might be the missing piece in your fitness journey!

    You don’t need another plan—you need a mindset that helps you follow through. In this episode, I’m unpacking why so many smart, capable women struggle with consistency—not because they’re lazy or unmotivated, but because they’ve internalised a fixed mindset shaped by past failures, perfectionism, and unrealistic expectations. We’ll explore:What a growth mindset actually is (and isn’t)The everyday language that keeps us stuck in self-sabotageWhy your beliefs about yourself matter more than willpowerReal-life coaching shifts that move women from “I always fall off track” to “I know how to get back on track”I’ll also share personal stories and coaching tools you can use right away to change the story you tell yourself—so you can build habits that stick even when life is messy. This is the mindset foundation behind everything I teach in Empowered—and it could be the shift you’ve been missing.

    11 min

  4. 07/27/2025

    Ep 21: The Strategic Pause - Eating with intention - not impulse

    Ever found yourself halfway through your child’s leftovers… without even realising it? In this episode, we’re talking about those reactive food moments — when stress, tiredness, or emotion take over, and you find yourself eating on autopilot. I introduce you to a powerful tool I use myself (and coach clients through): 👉 The Strategic Pause. It’s a 5-step process that helps you move from guilt and impulse… to intention and alignment. We’ll explore: ✅ Why you reach for food even when you’re not hungry ✅ How to slow down and ask better questions before you act ✅ A new way to make food decisions that feel grounded, not guilt-ridden ✅ How to build identity-based trust so your habits match who you want to be This isn’t about perfection. It’s about making one aligned choice at a time — and learning to trust yourself again. Whether you're a busy mum, an equestrian balancing routines, or a professional juggling 50 priorities… this episode will give you the pause you didn’t know you needed.

    10 min

  5. 07/13/2025

    Ep 20: Redefining What It Means to Be a Healthy Eater

    What comes to mind when you hear “healthy eater”? Meal prep queen? No sugar, no carbs? Someone with flawless discipline? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the invisible rules and beliefs that shape how we see ourselves around food — and how those beliefs might be holding us back more than we realise. I share parts of my own journey from a rigid, bodybuilding-style nutrition mindset to a more empowered, flexible relationship with food — one rooted in nourishment, joy, and identity-based choices. We’ll explore: 🔁 How past beliefs shape current food guilt 🧠 Why identity and behaviour are more connected than you think 💬 How to start redefining healthy eating in a way that fits your real life This episode is for any woman who’s tired of the all-or-nothing food mindset and ready to build something more sustainable, joyful, and true to who she is now. www.jenni-douglas.com

    12 min

  6. 06/22/2025

    Ep. 19: Building Consistency and Confidence with Self-Regulation

    In this episode, we build on the foundations of self-regulation, focusing on how to create momentum and consistency in your health and fitness journey — no matter how busy life gets. You’ll learn why willpower alone isn’t enough and how to work with your mind and body to overcome self-sabotage. We’ll explore the power of small, daily actions, practical strategies to manage stress and overwhelm, and the mindset shifts that turn self-doubt into self-trust. By the end, you’ll feel equipped to approach your health and fitness goals with calm focus, unwavering motivation, and the tools to become your most empowered self. www.jenni-douglas.com

    8 min

  7. 06/08/2025

    Ep. 18 Understanding Executive Functioning - the balance between impulse and intention

    In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked mental and emotional drivers that make or break your health and fitness goals. We unpack what self-regulation truly means — and why it’s the missing link for so many of us when it comes to sticking with exercise and healthy habits, especially during life’s busier seasons. You’ll discover practical tools and mindset shifts to move from feeling stuck or reactive to feeling calm, focused, and in control. Whether you’re a busy parent, professional, or anyone striving for better health, this episode will empower you to tap into your strongest, most balanced self — so you can thrive in and out of the gym. www.jenni-douglas.com

    6 min

  8. 05/18/2025

    Ep.17 Why You Keep Starting Over — And How to Build Follow-Through That Feels Like You

    Tired of the “all in, fall off, start again Monday” cycle? This episode of The Empowered Podcast is for you. Coach Jenni breaks down why so many women struggle with follow-through — and why it’s not about willpower, but emotional fluency. You’ll learn how procrastiplanning, emotional disconnection from your Future Self, and hidden thought distortions are quietly sabotaging your consistency. In this honest, psychology-backed conversation, Jenni shares practical tools to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, tie your habits to your values, and build micro wins that create unstoppable momentum — all in a way that feels doable and aligned with real life. 💬 You don’t need another plan. You need an approach that honours who you are and how you feel. www.jenni-douglas.com

    10 min
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4.3
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Equestrian Performance & Fitness explores the science, practice, and lived experience of rider health, fitness, and performance. Hosted by Dr Jenni Douglas, an applied exercise physiologist and researcher, the podcast bridges sport science and equestrian performance to translate evidence into practice. Episodes cover strength and conditioning, physiology, female health, performance analysis, coaching practice, and wellbeing across the lifespan, with conversations grounded in research, real-world experience, and the realities of equestrian sport.

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