Fitness Freedom

Michelle Rosko

Welcome to the Fitness Freedom Podcast, where we’re all about finding more joy, peace, & freedom with food, exercise, & your body. I’m Michelle Rosko —a holistic health & fitness coach, certified nutrition coach, & personal trainer.  I'm also someone who struggled for years with an eating disorder, & have found a joyful way through to finally feeling good in my body, & with food & exercise.  Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of helping amazing people around the world transform their health from the inside out too, & I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you. In this podcast, you’ll get a mix of personal connection, spiritual insights, scientific facts, out-of-the-box perspectives, & practical tips, so you can feel better in your body, discover what truly works for your health, & enjoy your life even more.  Dive in! You’re in the exact right place. I'm so glad you're here :) Note: explicit material is due to but not limited to curse words & topics around eating disorders & abusive cultures, including sexism, racism, fatphobia, ableism, & healthism.

  1. 2D AGO

    Why You MUST Feel Secure in Your Body First

    What does it actually mean to feel safe in your own body?  & how do exercise & food play such a big role in our nervous system health?  Why does going to the gym & eating “right” feel so big & scary sometimes, or like something you NEED to do?  Why does it even matter at all for your health?  Listen to this episode to answer all those questions, & to understand what could be happening in your body that makes exercise & eating so all-consuming, or so dreaded & heavy. Plus, get the most important things you need to feel safe & secure in your body. Discover a genuinely different & infinitely better approach to your relationship with movement, food, & your body. This is a dear sweet must listen.  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    36 min

  2. APR 14

    From Great Physical Pain to Fearless Relief with Rachael Kennard-Wall

    Starting with horses in Somerset, Rachael Kennard Wall never imagined her childhood passion would lead her to become a translator between mind & body. During her chiropractic practice, she noticed something curious: clients with chronic pain often improved –not through adjustments, but when life stressors resolved.  She then asked: what if our physical symptoms were actually messengers from our subconscious? She discovered that 80 percent of messages to our brain originate from our body, creating a constant feedback loop between thoughts & emotions.  Rachael helps clients identify their subconscious blocks that fuel repetitive patterns around feeling unlovable or unworthy, & that translate into physical pain.  Key takeaway? Genuine transformation requires working at the subconscious level. In this episode, Raachel shares: How your thoughts literally change your physiology (80% of brain messages originate from your body)Why affirmations fail without subconscious alignmentPractical tools like muscle testing & mirror work to access deeper healingThe role of metacognition, becoming an observer of your automatic patterns, to deep health Connect with Rachael & her work:  https://itsallabouthealth.co.uk/  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    32 min

  3. APR 7

    A Special Taste of a Really Delicious Somatic Practice

    Join me for a special taste of a really delicious somatic practice, based on the premise that your body already knows how to heal. Recently trained in more somatic experiencing, I walk us through something genuinely refreshing…  Imagine your body has been trying to tell you something for years & you just haven't learned its language yet? That is exactly what this episode explores, and it might just change how you think about exercise, rest, & healing altogether. This episode explores: -How our bodies get stuck in incomplete stress responses, & that healing is not a one-time event but a continuous, ongoing process (This idea alone is worth the listen!)  -What it actually feels like to tune into physical sensations instead of mental chatter -A somatic practice to help you heal with exercise, encouraging you to notice pleasant sensations & bodily responses without judgment, showing how this simple shift can move you from fear & resistance towards confidence & trust in your body Because healing is a continual process, I’ve built The 4h Method as a container to keep supporting you. 4h prioritizes rest & healing before exercise & food, which runs beautifully counter to most health advice out there. Listen to this episode for a taste of this healing work, & check out The 4h Method to discover more… 📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    26 min

  4. APR 1

    Unveiling the Truth about Food Allergies with The Allergy Chef

    After being given 30 days to live, Kathlena The Allergy Chef transformed her life-long mystery illnesses into a mission of healing... With testing & food journaling, she discovered she had over 200 food allergies.  Since then, she’s effortlessly lost symptoms such as severe depression, migraines, & breathing difficulties by managing her own food allergies. She then used the knowledge she learned to create a mecca of resources & knowledge to help others with their food allergies. In this episode, we discuss: -The importance of context in diagnosing illnesses -The life-changing tool of food journaling, & how to do it for yourself -How to meet yourself where you are without getting overwhelmed -Learning how your body communicates with you -Why healing requires flexibility Kathlena challenges the wellness industry's obsession with isolated food villains & advocates against a “one-size-fits-all” mentality for your health. Get Kathlena’s work here:  theallergychef.com @theallergychef  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    52 min

  5. MAR 24

    The Official Fitness Freedom Podcast Returns Better Than Ever

    The Official Fitness Freedom Podcast Returns Better Than Ever! I kick off season 4 with the first episode covering some stats, giving some previews of the upcoming season, & key life updates that can support you! Welcome to the adventure of 2026 with Fitness Freedom!  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    25 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Top Lessons from This Year’s Most Impactful Books 2026

    In this episode, a repeat from last year’s popular episode, come on a journey with me through the most impactful books that shaped & expanded my life. We'll go through a range of receiving, imagining, rethinking, loving, & creating.  Whether you want some book inspiration or get the cliff's notes on a year of powerful books, listen to this episode! What books were most impactful for you this year? Which of these books are a "Yes!" for you?  Let me know!  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    44 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Enter The Wonderful World Of Body Rebellion

    “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman Here’s what changes everything: treating your body as a wise ally, not a menacing adversary. & that sometimes requires rebelling against the status quo you’ve been taught your whole life in how you move, rest, & eat… By saying no to toxic fitness narratives & trusting your intuition, you remember your worth & reclaim your power.  & this isn't selfish; it's foundational to a deeply healthy life. Self-compassion creates ripples that benefit the entire world. The episode dives deeper into: How to recognize & trust your body's signalsRebellion through alignment (not defiance)Real transformation through connection with our bodies This work is never too late to begin. Ready to be a rebel? Welcome… :)  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    26 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    This Is The Way You Redefine Strength & Fitness with Shawn Richardson

    Shawn Richardson went from chasing an acting career to becoming an unconventional strength coach. He now has nearly two decades of experience, which led him to create the extremely functional BAMF fitness equipment designed to support real-life balance… Shawn challenges everything the fitness industry wants you to believe. He reveals a critical truth: the fitness industry profits from your insecurities, not your health. What you'll discover in this episode: Why chasing aesthetic ideals often masks deeper mental health issues that training alone cannot fix, & how important it is to separate looks from strengthHow traditional strength methods from other countries offer superior joint health benefits overlooked in Western fitnessWhat to train for instead of specific body parts, & the role genetics play in physical changeOne powerful question to ask before starting or continuing any fitness regimenWhy uneven load training builds real-world functional strength better than conventional equipmentThe deceptive marketing tactics fitness culture uses to exploiting us into buying products (when you get this you empower yourself so much more)How to reframe fitness goals around activities you genuinely enjoy rather than body types The core insight: True fitness requires holistic commitment. Genetics matter. Mental health matters. Sustainability & enjoyment matter way more than quick fixes. Get Shawn’s BAMF hammer & other equipment (along with a free 12-week foundational program with support): https://bamfhammer.com/  Connect with Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamfhammer/  📧 Email me michelle@mlrosko.com. ➕ Follow me on Instagram: @michellelynnrosko 🤗 Come into my online home: mlrosko.com ⃝ Make your body your home & your health your hero journey in The 4H Method: go.mlrosko.com/the4hmethod 👋 Get your FREE Goodbye Diets guide: go.mlrosko.com/goodbyediets 🙌 Get your FREE Enjoy Exercise guide: go.mlrosko.com/findjoyinexercise 🌗 Do the 24 Hour Health Reset: go.mlrosko.com/24hour 💫 Join the 30 Day Radical Renewal: go.mlrosko.com/30radicalrenewal

    43 min
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Welcome to the Fitness Freedom Podcast, where we’re all about finding more joy, peace, & freedom with food, exercise, & your body. I’m Michelle Rosko —a holistic health & fitness coach, certified nutrition coach, & personal trainer.  I'm also someone who struggled for years with an eating disorder, & have found a joyful way through to finally feeling good in my body, & with food & exercise.  Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of helping amazing people around the world transform their health from the inside out too, & I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you. In this podcast, you’ll get a mix of personal connection, spiritual insights, scientific facts, out-of-the-box perspectives, & practical tips, so you can feel better in your body, discover what truly works for your health, & enjoy your life even more.  Dive in! You’re in the exact right place. I'm so glad you're here :) Note: explicit material is due to but not limited to curse words & topics around eating disorders & abusive cultures, including sexism, racism, fatphobia, ableism, & healthism.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Rosko
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fitness Freedom
  • Show Website
    Fitness Freedom