Empower Hour With Carla Rush

Carla Rush
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Welcome to the Empower Hour podcast! This is safe space where you and I can have a woman-woman chat about all things health and fitness, and have a laugh along the way!

  1. Apr 28

    Ep - 67: How I’m Carb Loading for Belfast Marathon (Avoiding Gut Issues)

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click here to support my run for Action Cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Freedom Formula here ⁠⁠⁠⁠Enter code "EMPOWER" for 20% podcast listener discount

    19 min

  2. Apr 4

    Ep. 66 - Who Are You Without Exercise? Identity, Injury & Losing Control

    Take away your workouts… your routine… your ability to exercise… Do you still feel like you? Or are we panicking about what this means about you, your sense of control or how your body will change? This week I'm getting into something nobody really talks about - what happens to your sense of self when your workout routine disappears. Because it's not just about missing the gym. It's the mood dip, the restlessness, the "have I even done enough to eat this?" thoughts that can show up. Because let’s be honest… exercise isn’t just something we do - it becomes who we are. And when it’s gone? So is routine, control, and emotional outlet. We’re getting into: Why your mood and mental health can feel tied to training The guilt and restlessness that hits when you're forced to rest How exercise quietly becomes your proof you're "on track" (and what happens when that's gone) The link between exercise and food control Signs your relationship with exercise has got a little… codependent And how to rebuild an identity that actually supports you (not traps you) Practical steps to avoid an identity crisis the moment you have to pause your training routine  Because injuries, illness, life being life? Not rare. Not always bad luck. Not you doing something wrong. They're part of the deal of having a body and if your whole sense of self lives inside your routine, you're going to feel it every single time. Let's fix that. 💪 ope you enjoy! Follow, rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the episode someone who needs to hear this ❤️‍🔥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click here to support my run for Action Cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Freedom Formula here ⁠⁠⁠⁠Enter code "EMPOWER" for 20% podcast listener discount

    24 min

  3. Mar 28

    Ep. 65 - Is Social Media Influencing Your Eating Habits & Body Image More Than You Think?

    This episode came from something I’ve been noticing a LOT lately with clients, (and partially inspired by the incredible book Stolen Focus by Johann Hari. We’re getting into how social media and screen time can quietly influence body image, food choices, and self-talk — and what you can actually do about it without deleting every app and moving to a cabin in the woods. You’ll leave this one feeling more aware, more in control, and much less at the mercy of your phone 🫶🏻 We’re chatting: The link between social media, body image, and eating habits (and why it’s not random)How constant exposure to “ideal” bodies shifts your perception and fuels comparisonWhy your mood after scrolling directly impacts your food choicesThe connection between body image and binge–restrict cyclesHow social media subtly feeds food guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, and low motivationWhy your scrolling is often automatic and how to bring awareness back inPractical ways to interrupt the scroll → compare → feel crap → overeat loopSimple shifts to use social media more intentionally without cutting it out completely This isn’t about blaming yourself or deleting your apps - it’s about understanding what’s going on so you can take your power back ❤️‍🔥. Hope you enjoy! Follow, rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the episode someone who needs to hear this ❤️‍🔥 ⁠⁠⁠For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click here to support my run for Action Cancer⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Freedom Formula here ⁠⁠⁠Enter code "EMPOWER" for 20% podcast listener discount

    25 min

  4. Mar 14

    Ep. 64 - Burned By Bad Coaching Advice? Let's talk about it

    Is this my first ever real rant on the podcast?! One too many poor coaching experiences, and I am FED UP. So I imagine that you might be too. In this episode I'm chatting... Why the fitness/coaching industry is even giving me the ICK right nowHow to tell when coaching is actually helping you… vs just putting you on a never-ending dietLeaving unhelpful coaching relationships (even when it’s awkward)4 things you might be told to do by your coach that could explain why you feel like the problem Hope you enjoy! Follow, rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the episode someone who needs to hear this ❤️‍🔥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click here to support my run for Action Cancer⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Freedom Formula here ⁠⁠⁠⁠Enter code "EMPOWER" for 20% podcast listener discount

    24 min

  5. Mar 7

    Ep. 63 - How to Feel Proud of Your Body BEFORE It Changes

    Welcome back! In this episode we are unpacking.... • The surprising link between body pride, exercise consistency, binge eating, and your relationship with food• Why waiting for body changes to feel proud keeps you stuck in the “waiting room” (& delaying living)• The subtle costs of not feeling proud on intimacy, and opportunities elsewhere in life (eg career, relationships)How building body pride today can actually support long-term body composition change Practical ways to start building body pride this week - even if you're struggling to find anything to appreciate right now If you've been held back by thinking pride is for other women, or athletes – this episode is fo you!! 🫶🏼 Hope you enjoy! Follow, rate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and share the episode someone who needs to hear this ❤️‍🔥 ⁠⁠⁠For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click here to support my run for Action Cancer⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the Freedom Formula here ⁠⁠⁠Enter code "EMPOWER" for 20% podcast listener discount

    25 min

  6. Mar 4

    Ep. 62 - Calorie Tracking Feels Like Control - But Is It?

    "I need it, it keeps me in control" — I hear this from clients all the time. And honestly? I get it. Calorie tracking feels safe, productive, and like you're doing something. But there's a difference between tracking as a tool… and tracking as a crutch. In this episode we're getting into .... Why calorie tracking feels so safe - and the hidden trade-offs that come with itThe signs it's shifted from useful tool to emotional regulationWhy stopping feels so scary (and what that's really about)What a healthier, calmer relationship with food actually looks like insteadIf you've ever logged a meal in a restaurant toilet or felt your day was ruined over 50 calories — this one's for you 🫶🏻 For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬 Instagram ➡️ ⁠@carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻Want to submit a topic or question for a future episode? ⁠Click here⁠ Get the Freedom Formula here ❤️‍🔥. Follow, rate and share with someone who needs to hear this ❤️

    22 min

  7. Feb 21

    Ep. 61 - Introducing The Freedom Formula: The End of Start-Again-Monday

    I'm finally pulling back the curtain on The Freedom Formula 😍 After months of creation, and pouring everything I wish I'd had during my fitness journey into this, it's here ❤️‍🔥 In this episode, I am walking you through: Why I built The Freedom Formula (and the gap in the fitness industry that screams it's needed)What's inside: 20+ modules across The Never Start Monday Method + Body Image BreakthroughWhy this is nothing like anything you have tried before when it comes to diet and body confidence Who it's for (and who it's not for)How it works (self-paced, no monthly subscription) To join The Freedom Formula, click here. For coaching enquiries/questions - ⁠Message me on WhatsApp⁠ 💬 If you have any questions about The Freedom Formula, msg me on instagram ➡️ ⁠@carlarushcoaching⁠ 🫶🏻

    17 min

  8. Feb 14

    Ep. 60 - Why Perfectionism Isn't The Superpower You Think (& How It Drives Binge-Restrict Cycles)

    If you’re stuck in the restrict–binge cycle, constantly “starting again Monday,” or swinging between being completely on track and completely off the rails — this episode is going to call you out (in the best way😘). This week we're unpacking it all 👇 The sneaky ways perfectionism shows up with calorie tracking, food planning, and deciding a whole day is "ruined" over one biscuitSigns perfectionism is what's triggering your overeating/ "I'll start again Monday" cyclesThe psychology behind why perfectionism developsThe real reason behind all-or-nothing thinking (it's not just high standards)Why letting go of perfectionism doesn’t mean lowering your standardsWhy society rewards perfectionism — and the quiet cost nobody talks aboutThe link between "perfect" dieting and binge-restrict cycles And I'm also sharing lessons from my own perfectionist journey — from chasing A*'s to how all-or-nothing thinking almost broke my relationship with food in my late teens and early 20s, and what travelling SE Asia taught me 🌍 Episode 39 - How To Stop All-Or-Nothing Thinking With Imperfect Action is your key to breaking free from perfectionism with food, exercise and habits — without lowering your standards. 🚨 NEXT WEEK I'm announcing something built specifically for the all-or-nothing thinker! Join my email list to get an exclusive one-time early bird offer — only available Feb 21st–Feb 23rd 👉 Click here for my website and coaching info. For coaching enquiries/questions - Message me on WhatsApp 💬 Instagram ➡️ @carlarushcoaching 🫶🏻 Don't forget to follow so you don't miss future episodes on improving your relationship with food and your body, and rate the podcast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love ya! 🫶🏻

    23 min
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