Women Being Well Podcast

Anne-Marie Maxwell

Welcome to the Women Being Well podcast, where we delve into the lives of extraordinary women navigating the hustle and bustle of today's world.  Join your host, Anne-Marie, podcast host and mother of three teens, as she sits down with real women from all walks of life to explore what wellness means to them and how they navigate life's challenges while striving to stay well. With years of experience running businesses, Anne-Marie understands the juggling act of trying to do it all while maintaining happiness and well-being.

  1. Jul 26

    Episode #46 Meet Diane Brennan

    In today's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Diane Brennan, Diane is a nutritionist, personal trainer, and owner of Chapter U Coaching based in Airside, Swords. Diane's story is one so many of us will relate to. She spent 17 years in a sedentary insurance job, developed chronic shoulder pain that was absolutely debilitating, and eventually discovered the life-changing power of strength training and mobility work, which not only got her pain free but completely transformed her life and career. Now, Diane runs her own private, appointment-only studio, a calm, sensory friendly space with no mirrors, no phones, and absolutely no egos, designed specifically so women can show up, feel safe, and just be. In this conversation, we talk about: Exercise in midlife — why "something is always better than nothing" and why the all-or-nothing mindset is holding so many of us backThe pressure women feel to run 5Ks, do HIIT, and keep up with everyone on Instagram.. and why you absolutely don't have toStress and pain — the deeply connected relationship between the two, and how managing stress has to come firstStarting slow and building confidence — how Diane works with women in their 40s who have never trained beforeThe "all or something" approach — one session a week still counts. Whether you're returning to exercise after years away, struggling with consistency, or just feeling overwhelmed by the fitness world, this episode is for you. 💛 Find Diane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane_chapteryou/ Website: https://chapteryoucoaching.ie/

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Welcome to the Women Being Well podcast, where we delve into the lives of extraordinary women navigating the hustle and bustle of today's world.  Join your host, Anne-Marie, podcast host and mother of three teens, as she sits down with real women from all walks of life to explore what wellness means to them and how they navigate life's challenges while striving to stay well. With years of experience running businesses, Anne-Marie understands the juggling act of trying to do it all while maintaining happiness and well-being.