Giggles&Glutes Podcast

Zoë Müller & Donaé Marinus
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Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!

  1. 6D AGO

    How Exercise During Pregnancy Benefits the Baby & helps with a Faster Postpartum Recovery

    Let’s get to know each other! What if your pregnancy workouts didn’t just help you feel better—but actually gave your baby a lifelong health advantage? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the science-backed benefits of exercising during pregnancy, from improved brain and heart development in your baby to a faster, stronger postpartum recovery for you. We connect the dots between: • Prenatal exercise and long-term baby health • Deep core training and postpartum healing • Strength, stamina, and real-life motherhood demands • Why “bouncing back” is a harmful myth • How to return to exercise safely after birth This is the real payoff of moving your body during pregnancy — for your baby and your fourth trimester recovery. 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 5, where we cover fitness and nutrition beyond the fourth trimester. ⏰ Timeline: 01:13 Why this journey mattered to us 01:55 What this episode is really about 02:42 How exercise programs your baby’s future health 03:38 Brain development benefits for your baby 04:47 Heart health and metabolic protection 05:48 You weren’t just training for labour 06:38 Transition to the fourth trimester 07:35 Why postpartum is physically and mentally intense 08:30 Deep core work and abdominal healing 09:42 Real postpartum recovery experience 10:58 Strength training for real motherhood demands 11:48 Cardiovascular fitness and mental health support 12:42 Why bounce-back culture is harmful 13:38 Returning to exercise safely after birth 14:38 Training smart for long-term strength 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    16 min

  2. DEC 15

    Third Trimester Workouts & Birth Prep | How to Train, Breathe & Fuel for Labour (Science-Backed)

    Let’s get to know each other! The third trimester is not the time to stop moving — it’s the most important phase of pregnancy training. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down exactly how to train during the third trimester to prepare your body for labour, protect your core and pelvic floor, fuel your body properly, and support both physical and mental wellbeing in the final weeks of pregnancy. We cover: • How to train for labour like an athletic event • The best exercises for endurance, strength, and pelvic mobility • Core and pelvic floor support vs release • Breathwork techniques that matter during labour • Nutrition needs in the third trimester (including calories & quality) • Sleep position safety after 28 weeks • The emotional and psychological changes of late pregnancy This is the final prep phase before birth, and every smart choice you make now sets you up for a smoother labour and better postpartum recovery. 👉 Subscribe so you don’t miss the final episode of this pregnancy training series — where we break down postpartum recovery and benefits for baby. ⏰ Timeline: 01:34 – Third Trimester Training: What Changes Now 04:20 – Training for Labour Like an Athletic Event 06:40 – How to Train in the Third Trimester (Endurance & Functional Movement) 10:45 – Core, Pelvic Floor & Breathing for Labour 14:20 – Nutrition, Sleep & Late-Pregnancy Safety 16:58 – Outro & What’s Coming Next 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    17 min

  3. DEC 5

    The Second Trimester Guide: Safe Exercises, Smart Modifications & Nutrition You REALLY Need

    Let’s get to know each other! Welcome back to our Giggles & Glutes Pregnancy Training Series! In today’s episode, we dive into everything you need to know for the second trimester — the so-called “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. We break down: • What workouts are safe in the second trimester • The BIGGEST training modification you must make • How to strength train safely as your bump grows • Whether you should lift weights • The real reason you shouldn’t lie on your back • How many extra calories you actually need (it’s not what you think) • How to fuel your baby’s growth with nutrient-dense foods • Preparing your mind and body for labour through strength training If you’re pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or supporting someone who is — this video will help you feel confident, informed, and empowered. 💜 Don’t forget to subscribe for our Part 3 episode on everything you need to know for the third trimester! ⏰ Timeline: 02:05 Welcome back + second trimester “honeymoon phase” 02:24 Bad advice + why this trimester needs clarity 03:05 “Stop lifting things” myth 03:40 Strength training IS recommended 04:28 The trainer’s secret: lift smarter 05:42 The talk test 06:15 Why strong legs, back & glutes matter 07:10 MOST important safety rule: no lying flat 08:00 Why the vena cava matters 09:10 The incline modification 10:05 Nutrition shift: extra calories 11:00 “Nourish for two, not eat for two” 12:10 Mental & physical preparation for birth 13:45 Modify exercises & final guidance 14:15 Closing message 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    15 min

  4. NOV 27

    First Trimester Exercise Myths You Should Stop Believing | Safe Pregnancy Training Guide

    Let’s get to know each other! Most pregnant women are still being told outdated, fear-based fitness advice — and honestly, it needs to end. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we (Zoë and Donaé) break down the most dangerous first-trimester exercise myths, what the science ACTUALLY says, and what pre/postnatal trainers wish every woman knew from the moment she saw that positive test. This is Part 1 of our prenatal training series. We cover: • The truth about exercising in the first trimester • Whether you should “take it easy” (spoiler: no) • Why “eating for two” is one of the worst pieces of advice • The real way to train your core safely • What diastasis recti really is — and how to avoid worsening it • How to listen to your body with the Talk Test • Red-flag symptoms you should NEVER ignore • Trainer secrets for a stronger, safer pregnancy If you want an empowered pregnancy instead of a fearful one, this episode is for you. ⏰ Timeline: 00:00 Opening myth: “Exercise is dangerous when you’re pregnant” 02:14 Why outdated advice makes pregnancy harder 03:02 ACOG guidelines (150 min/week) 03:56 How exercise lowers pregnancy risks 05:10 Benefits for baby (heart + neuro development) 06:10 Understanding intensity: The Talk Test 07:20 ACOG red-flag warning signs 08:36 Myth: “You need to eat for two” 09:15 What to ACTUALLY eat in the first trimester 10:30 The cringe core advice we still hear 11:05 Why crunches and sit-ups can make DR worse 12:04 What diastasis recti really looks like 12:56 The trainer secret: Train your deep core 14:05 Safe core exercises (bird dog, dead bug, breathing) 15:10 Real pregnancy experience + core strength story 16:18 First-trimester trainer checklist 17:28 Pregnancy isn’t a sickness — it’s athletic 18:05 What’s coming in Part 2 (second trimester) 18:55 Subscribe + question to viewers 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    20 min

  5. NOV 21

    How Lifting Weights Gives You Main Character Energy | Stop Shrinking, Start Leading

    Let’s get to know each other! Are you quietly living life on mute — squeezing yourself into the corner, apologising when people bump into you, nodding along to plans you hate, and shrinking your voice in every room? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé unpack what it really means to feel like a background character… and how lifting weights can literally rewrite your story. We talk about: • Why so many women are taught to shrink — in our bodies, our opinions, and our ambitions • How the gym becomes a sanctuary of certainty in a world you can’t control • The three pillars of main character energy forged in the weight room • Confidence deposits, self-worth “bank accounts” and voluntary hardship • Strength training through pregnancy and how it builds mental resilience • Boundaries, people-pleasing, and finally saying “no” without guilt • Three simple, non-intimidating steps to start your own main character era this week If you’ve ever felt like the supportive friend, the agreeable employee, or the woman who only feels confident inside the gym but not outside of it — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen if you want to: • Build unshakeable, earned confidence (not just from compliments or clothes) • Take up space without feeling guilty • Turn your workouts into the training ground for a stronger, louder, more courageous life 👉 Hit subscribe to Giggles & Glutes, drop a comment with the one small action you’re taking this week, and share this with a friend who needs a reminder that she’s the main character, not the background extra. ⏰ Timeline: 00:00 Cold open – are you shrinking yourself to fit in? 00:52 Intro song (00:15 – no on-screen/B-roll here) 01:10 Feeling like a background character & life on mute 03:00 The turning point: walking into the gym for control 05:00 The gym as a sanctuary of certainty 07:00 The 3 pillars of main character energy 09:40 Confidence deposits & your self-worth bank account 12:00 Voluntary vs involuntary hardship (and what lifting teaches you) 14:20 Strength training, pregnancy & mental resilience 16:40 Boundaries, people-pleasing & safe discomfort 19:30 3 simple steps to start your main character era this week 22:10 Taking your confidence out of the gym and into real life 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    31 min

  6. NOV 14

    The Truth Behind the Gym Girl Aesthetic: Muscle Mommy Culture, Tripods & Real Empowerment

    Let’s get to know each other! Are you lifting for your glutes… or for your grid? 👀 In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé pull back the curtain on the gym girl aesthetic and muscle mommy culture—from matching sets, slick buns and tripods, to the quiet pressure to “look like you lift” before you’ve even picked up a dumbbell. We chat about: • How activewear brands (like Gymshark & co.) sold us an identity, not just leggings • Why the muscle mommy aesthetic can feel empowering and suffocating at the same time • Tripods in the gym, filming etiquette, and why everyone needs to chill 😅 • The rise of modest activewear, inclusive sizing & more relaxed fits • Becoming a critical consumer of fitness content (and protecting your mental health) • Redefining your “why” so you train for you, not for the algorithm Whether you’re rocking a full matching set, oversized tee and baggy joggers, or your oldest t-shirt—this conversation is about taking your power back in gym culture and making fitness something you do on your own terms. 🎧 New episodes every week – subscribe for honest, unfiltered chats on women’s health, fitness, and everything female. 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. ⏰ Timeline: 00:00 Do you dress for the workout… or for the ‘gram? 00:40 Gym girl aesthetic, muscle mommy & welcome to Giggles & Glutes 02:20 The “production” of going to the gym & the unspoken club 04:30 How activewear brands sold us an identity (Gymshark & co.) 07:20 Female-founded brands & why their communities look like them 10:40 The pressure to “look the part” before you even lift 13:30 Rule #1 – Performing for the camera & tripod etiquette 16:50 Community, motivation & when the gym turns into a competition 19:30 Modest activewear, inclusive sizing & clothing that actually works 22:40 Phases of gym style: from tight sets to oversized tees 25:00 Voice-of-reason influencers & redefining your “why” 27:10 Final empowerment message & what real fitness culture could look like 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    38 min

  7. NOV 6

    Real Main Character Energy: 6 Habits That Build Quiet, Unshakeable Confidence

    Let’s get to know each other! Feeling like a side character even with the gym, steps, and greens? This episode shows you real Main Character Energy — the quiet, durable confidence built from the inside out. In this episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack six unexpected self-care habits that actually build confidence: simple skincare rituals, food as self-respect, solo dates, journalling or therapy, romanticising the mundane, and setting boundaries. What you’ll learn:  The difference between performative and quiet confidenceHow 5 minutes of skincare builds self-trustWhy “nutrient-dense and soul-dense” foods both matterSolo date ideas for independenceJournalling prompts for clarityHow to set boundaries without guiltWhat’s ONE unexpected habit that makes you feel like the main character? Comment below — we’ll read our favourites in the next episode. 💬✨ ⏰ Timeline: 00:00 Hook 01:20 What MCE actually is (not narcissism) 02:15 Quiet confidence & self-respect 04:55 Inside-out habits (the list) 05:20 Habit 1: Skincare 08:30 Habit 2: Food as self-respect 11:55 Habit 3: Solo dates 15:20 Habit 4: Inner work (journalling/therapy) 18:25 Habit 5: Romanticise your life 20:50 Habit 6: Boundaries 23:25 Wrap / CTA 39:13 Outro 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    40 min

  8. OCT 30

    What We Wish Every Woman Knew About Fitness, Food & Confidence

    Let’s get to know each other! Think you need to do endless cardio and eat dry lettuce to get fit? Think again. 💅 In this raw and relatable episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack the biggest lies women have been told about fitness, food, and confidence — from the “cardio = abs” myth to the guilt we feel after enjoying a glass of wine or a big brunch. This is everything we wish every woman knew about building a strong, confident, balanced body (and mindset) that lasts. ✨ You’ll learn: • Why more cardio doesn’t mean better results 🏃‍♀️ • How lifting weights transforms your confidence and body 💪 • How to enjoy food without guilt 🍷 • The truth about self-worth, balance, and body image ❤️ • Why “rest” isn’t lazy — it’s part of progress 🌙 🎙️ Whether you’re just starting your journey or rebuilding your relationship with fitness, this one’s for you. ⏰ Timeline: 00:00 Intro – The cardio & salad dressing era 01:10 Quick-fix diets we all tried 02:45 Myth #1: Cardio ≠ better results 04:15 How lifting weights changed everything 05:55 Fear of food & protein myths 07:30 Balance and guilt-free eating 09:20 Mindset: Health is about habits, not perfection 10:45 Worth beyond appearance 12:25 Setting boundaries & protecting your energy 14:05 Seasons of life & body changes 15:45 Final message – You are already enough 16:30 Outro – Strong glutes, strong minds, endless giggles 📺 Watch on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @gigglesandglutes 💬 Drop your “I wish I knew sooner” lessons in the comments — we might feature yours next episode! Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this with a friend who’s ready to build a body they love. 💪 👩🏽‍⚖️ Disclaimer: We always strive to share the most accurate and up-to-date information possible. However, some of the content in this video reflects our own research, experience, and opinions. The views expressed are for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Hang out with us on our socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giggles.glutes/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigglesandglutes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigglesandGlutes

    17 min
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Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!

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  • Creator
    Zoë Müller & Donaé Marinus
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Giggles&Glutes Podcast
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