Vita with Alita

Alita Gideon

Wellness that fits real life - not the highlight reel. Vita with Alita is a podcast for women who care about their health but are tired of rigid routines, extreme advice and feeling like they’re constantly doing wellness “wrong.” Each episode breaks down evidence-based insights around fitness, habits, mindset and behaviour change, without turning health into your entire personality. This isn’t about optimizing every detail of your life. It’s about building strength, confidence and self-trust in a way that’s sustainable, flexible and grounded in real life. If you want to stop outsourcing your confidence, let go of control and build a healthy life you can actually live - this podcast is for you. No extremes.No guilt.Just smarter wellness, for the long run. Pull up a chair (or a barbell), and let’s build a life you can live in with confidence. New episodes weekly for women who want to feel strong, informed and connected.  No content on this podcast, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.

  1. JAN 16

    23. The Science of Abs: Why You Might Never See Your Abs (and Why That’s Okay)

    Send us a text Six-pack culture promises quick fixes; the human body offers a far better story. I dig into what abs actually are, why they matter for posture and stability, and how to approach fat loss without falling for spot reduction myths or punishing routines. Our goal is to build a stronger, smarter core and a healthier mindset by pairing science with practical steps you can sustain. Enjoyed the conversation? Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a friend who needs a realistic roadmap to core strength and sustainable results. References for this episode: Yiğiter N. Core exercise as a non-pharmacological strategy for improving metabolic health in prediabetic women. J Womens Health. 2025. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40428900/Irwin ML, Yasui Y, Ulrich CM, Bowen DJ, Rudolph RE, Schwartz SM, McTiernan A. Effect of exercise on total and intra-abdominal body fat in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2003. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12525233/Vispute SS, Smith JD, LeCheminant JD, Hurley KS. The effect of abdominal exercise on abdominal fat. J Strength Cond Res. 2011. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21804427/Jayedi A, Soltani S, Motlagh SZ, Emadi A, Shab-Bidar S. Aerobic exercise and body fat reduction: Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open. 2024. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2828487Wu X, Zhang C, Liang Z, Liang Y, Li Y, Qiu J. Exercise combined with a low-calorie diet improves body composition, attenuates muscle mass loss, and regulates appetite in women with high body fat. Sports (Basel). 2024;12(4):91. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38668559/Xie Y, et al. Effects of combined exercise and dietary interventions on body composition: Systematic review & network meta-analysis. Nutrition Studies. 2024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39275322/van Gemert WA, van der Ploeg HP, Jones A, et al. Effect of diet with or without exercise on abdominal fat in postmenopausal women. BMC Public Health. 2019;19:xxx. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30744621/I am happy we can share this journey of leveling up, together. Send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the description. I would love to hear from you :) See you next week! - Alita 3 https://vitawithalita.buzzsprout.com Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitawithalita?igsh=MTVvajc2dGs2aHEyYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Blog posts for each episode can be found at vitawithalita.com This material may be protected by copyright. This podcast is intended for general educational purposes only. The content discussed does not replace professional medical, nutritional, or fitness advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual needs and responses vary, especially with exercise and nutrition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant lifestyle changes.

    34 min
  2. 12/19/2025

    19. Your Biggest Changes Might Be The Ones No One Sees: Honouring The Hidden Work Of Self-Growth

    Send us a text The loudest moments aren’t always the ones that shape us. As the new year approaches and timelines flood with highlight reels, we take a gentler path: redefining progress by what happens in silence. We unpack how identity strengthens during uncertainty, why social comparison skews our sense of timing and how emotional regulation, restraint and inner calm become the real markers of success. If you’re feeling “behind,” this conversation offers a reset - less pressure to perform and more trust in the work no one sees. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a calm reminder, and leave a review to help others find the show. What quiet win are you honouring this week? I am happy we can share this journey of leveling up, together. Send me a text by clicking the link at the top of the description. I would love to hear from you :) See you next week! - Alita 3 https://vitawithalita.buzzsprout.com Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitawithalita?igsh=MTVvajc2dGs2aHEyYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Blog posts for each episode can be found at vitawithalita.com This material may be protected by copyright. This podcast is intended for general educational purposes only. The content discussed does not replace professional medical, nutritional, or fitness advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual needs and responses vary, especially with exercise and nutrition. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making significant lifestyle changes.

    17 min

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Wellness that fits real life - not the highlight reel. Vita with Alita is a podcast for women who care about their health but are tired of rigid routines, extreme advice and feeling like they’re constantly doing wellness “wrong.” Each episode breaks down evidence-based insights around fitness, habits, mindset and behaviour change, without turning health into your entire personality. This isn’t about optimizing every detail of your life. It’s about building strength, confidence and self-trust in a way that’s sustainable, flexible and grounded in real life. If you want to stop outsourcing your confidence, let go of control and build a healthy life you can actually live - this podcast is for you. No extremes.No guilt.Just smarter wellness, for the long run. Pull up a chair (or a barbell), and let’s build a life you can live in with confidence. New episodes weekly for women who want to feel strong, informed and connected.  No content on this podcast, regardless of date, should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified clinician.