The 4Cs Podcast

MARINA HARDIMAN

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This podcast will cover all things mindset, behaviours, habits along with health and fitness of your every day woman! I will also cover running and running journeys starting at 3km all the way up to Ultra distances! A very honest, open conversation on daily struggles in these areas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2D AGO

The Scale Is Data-Until It Becomes Identity #81

For years, I used the scale as a practical tool to move between fat loss and maintenance without obsessively tracking food. It gave me feedback, not panic. But during my ultra marathon season, when my weight shifted slightly in line with my life and training, I realised something deeper, the scale only stays neutral until it starts brushing up against identity. In this episode, I talk honestly about gaining weight in a performance season, struggling with the visual standards of the fitness industry, and learning to separate data from self-worth. I share why I’ve stopped weighing recently, why that isn’t avoidance, and how I’ve shifted from using the scale as confirmation to using behaviour as my anchor. This episode isn’t anti-scale. It’s about maturity. It’s about understanding seasons. And it’s about building a relationship with your body that isn’t shaken by a number. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
FEB 24

Who Are You When Nobody Is Watching? #80

Who am I when nobody is watching? That question has shaped this entire episode. Over the year and past two months specifically, I’ve realised that the version of me that determines my results is not the one you see publicly. It’s not the one on race day. It’s not the one posting workouts. It’s not the one coaching confidently. It’s the one in my own kitchen. The one deciding what to eat when there is no accountability. The one choosing whether to move or rest when nobody would know either way. The one handling a messy week without tightening. For years, I built visible consistency. What I hadn’t fully built was a private standard. In this episode, I talk about what changed for me, how I stopped building from fear of slipping backwards, and what it actually looks like to become the same person privately that I am publicly. Because who you are when nobody is watching is who you really are. And that is the identity that determines your future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
FEB 16

You Were Never Too Much #79

In this episode, I go back to the beginning. Not to weight loss. Not to discipline. But to identity. I talk about being labelled, being laughed at, feeling slightly out of place, and how those small moments followed me into adulthood without me realising it. I share how people-pleasing, comparison, and the need to prove myself quietly shaped my relationship with food, control, and my body. This isn’t about blaming the past. It’s about understanding how early narratives influence the way we show up today. Because once I realised I wasn’t inconsistent, I was coping, then everything changed. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much, not enough, or constantly trying to earn your worth, this episode will likely hit home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
FEB 2

Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes #78

In this episode, I talk about the point most people avoid once they become aware of their patterns. The moment where understanding stops feeling empowering and starts feeling uncomfortable, because it asks something of you. I explore why so many women stay stuck even when they know exactly what’s going on, why insight can quietly become a form of avoidance, and how waiting for the “right time” keeps life exactly as it is. This episode isn’t about motivation or doing more. It’s about responsibility, choice, and the reality that nothing in your life will change unless something in your behaviour does. I share how this showed up in my own life, why small changes matter more than dramatic overhauls, and how self-trust is built through action, not intention. This is the episode where awareness turns into a decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 min
JAN 31

80% Quit by February. Don’t Be One of Them #77

Around 80 % of people quit their New Year goals by February, and I see this happen every single year, not because people don’t care or aren’t capable, but because January is built on unrealistic expectations, borrowed motivation, and a version of ourselves that hasn’t been supported yet. In this bonus episode, I talk through why January motivation fades so quickly, why so many people fall off once real life kicks in, and how setting goals based on perfection instead of reality leads to burnout and self-doubt. I explain why identity collapse is such a common experience in January, how missed days turn into quitting, and why most people judge themselves instead of reviewing what’s actually happening. I also share how I believe January should really be approached, by setting realistic baselines, focusing on repeatable behaviours, building systems that survive stress and setbacks, and auditing the month instead of abandoning it. This episode is about stepping out of the 80 % and building consistency in a way that actually lasts beyond February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min
JAN 26

Consistent, But Disconnected #76

In this episode, I unpack something that most women never question: the idea that consistency automatically means you’re doing something right. I talk about how self-abandonment doesn’t always look like chaos or giving up. Often, it hides inside discipline, routines, and “trying your best.” I explore why so many capable, high-functioning women stay stuck even though they are consistent, motivated, and doing all the things they’re told should work. I share how this showed up in my own life, particularly during a year where I was incredibly consistent with training and performance, but deeply disconnected from my needs, my relationship with food, and my sense of self-worth. This episode is about recognising the difference between functioning and thriving, and understanding why effort alone isn’t enough if it isn’t aligned. This isn’t about blame or motivation. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and the quiet ways we leave ourselves behind and what it actually takes to stop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
JAN 19

I've Always Been a Coach #75

In this episode, I share the story behind how I became a coach, not through certifications or career choices, but through a lifetime of movement, sport, comparison, and learning how to survive by staying disciplined. From being the child who couldn’t sit still, to finding belonging in sport, to years of coaching in camps, gyms, schools, and later through teaching, this episode explores how coaching was never something I chose, it was something that formed in me over time. I also speak honestly about the other side of that story: how discipline and consistency can mask self-abandonment, how achievement can coexist with disconnection, and how I spent years showing up physically while losing touch with my self-worth, particularly around food and care for my body. This episode sets the foundation for everything that follows in 2026. It’s not a highlight reel, and it’s not about perfection. It’s about understanding where our patterns come from, why consistency alone isn’t enough, and how real change begins when we stop leaving ourselves out of the equation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
JAN 5

How I’m Setting Goals for 2026 #74

This episode is the final part of The Becoming Series, and it’s where everything comes together. After exploring identity, self-trust, why we give up on ourselves, and what 2025 actually taught me, this episode is about how I’m carrying those lessons forward into 2026. I share how my approach to goal setting has completely changed. Instead of setting goals from urgency, comparison, or pressure, I now build them from identity, self-trust, and systems that can survive real life. I talk about why most goals fail at the design stage, how urgency creates burnout, and why continuation matters more than intensity. This isn’t about setting impressive goals or starting over in January. It’s about designing goals that respect your energy, your nervous system, and the life you actually live. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goal setting or trapped in all-or-nothing cycles, this episode will help you approach the year ahead with clarity, steadiness, and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

34 min

This podcast will cover all things mindset, behaviours, habits along with health and fitness of your every day woman! I will also cover running and running journeys starting at 3km all the way up to Ultra distances! A very honest, open conversation on daily struggles in these areas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

MARINA HARDIMAN
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

81
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© MARINA HARDIMAN
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