Goddess Got Goals

Lisa Barwise
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Goddess Got Goals is a podcast for women in midlife who feel tired of pushing, pretending, and holding it all together — and know, deep down, that something is ready to change. Hosted by Lisa Barwise, Wellness Alchemist and author of Unarmoured, this show explores what it really means to soften, heal, and return to yourself after years of over-giving, people-pleasing, and carrying invisible armour. Through honest personal stories, nervous system wisdom, energy psychology, sacred strength, and practical magic, each episode invites you to stop fighting your body and start listening to it. This isn’t about discipline, reinvention, or becoming someone new.It’s about safety before strength, compassion before consistency, and learning how to live — and lead — from a regulated, embodied place. This is the Warrior Goddess SAGA. Not the rise before the fall — but the rise after you come home to yourself.  Because Goddess Got Goals.

  1. 4D AGO

    199: Things That Freaked Me Out in My 40s (That Were Actually Perimenopause)

    Things That Freaked Me Out in My 40s (That Were Actually Perimenopause)  Can we talk about the symptoms nobody bloody warned us about? Not hot flushes. The weird stuff. The things that send you into a late-night Google spiral convinced you're either: 😳 dying 😵 losing your mind 🤦‍♀️ developing some mystery illness from 1842 In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa dives into some of the stranger symptoms women experience in their 40s and beyond—and why so many women end up feeling confused, dismissed and completely alone. Inside we'll talk about: ⚔️ Heart palpitations and those "what the hell is happening?" moments ⚔️ Anxiety, intrusive thoughts and feeling emotionally unlike yourself ⚔️ Itching, sweating and random body weirdness ⚔️ Strange pains no one seems to talk about ⚔️ Armour Weight™ — the heaviness, exhaustion and fatigue that makes things that used to feel easy suddenly feel hard ⚔️ Why women are often left trying to become detectives in their own bodies ⚔️ Why community, support and hearing "me too" matters more than we realise Because sometimes the scariest part isn't the symptom. It's feeling like you're the only one experiencing it. 🔥 If you've been listening thinking "bloody hell... that's me" then drop MAP and join the waitlist for Sexy Strong: The Island — where Warrior Goddesses from around the world become stronger together. Because nobody should have to figure out midlife alone. Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    34 min

  2. MAY 19 ·  BONUS

    TTT43: The Best Protein Powders for Women Over 40

    The TTT on the GGG is back with a video and audio podcast streamed straight into our Warrior Goddess Tribe community. And the 3 top tips are all about why you need protein in midlife and how these protein options could really help you reach new protein goals each day. Watch LIVE every Tuesday here: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe 🗺️ Ready to step onto The Island? Join the waitlist and get your hands on The Island Map, your guide to becoming Sexy Strong through strength, nutrition, recovery and daily rituals designed for women over 40. Stop wandering through wellness fog alone. Your crossing awaits. You will not want to miss this: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/island Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    16 min

  3. MAY 14

    198: Coffee and Chaos is Not a Meal Plan

    198: Coffee and Chaos is Not a Meal Plan Coffee for breakfast. Stress for lunch. Random snacks on the go. Wine while standing in the kitchen at night. And somehow we’ve been calling this wellness? In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa breaks down why so many women over 40 are stuck in cycles of under-eating, over-stressing, and blaming themselves when their body stops responding. You’ll learn why old-school dieting strategies stop working in midlife—and what actually creates sustainable fat loss, strength and energy instead. Because this isn’t about getting smaller. It’s about becoming stronger. In this episode: ⚔️ Why skipping meals backfires ⚔️ How stress impacts fat loss ⚔️ Why endless cardio isn’t the answer ⚔️ The power of building muscle over 40 ⚔️ The Forged Method: Eat Like a Woman Train Like a Warrior Feel Like a Goddess Age Like an Amazon Ready for your next step? Grab a $1 Wellness Assessment and find out what’s keeping your body stuck. Grab one of the 12 remaining spots: https://join.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/wellness-assessment/ OR Comment MAP on my latest post or email to join The Island waitlist for first access when doors open ⚔️🔥 Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    17 min

  4. MAY 7

    197: Why Cardio, Calories & Self-Hatred Aren’t a Midlife Body Plan

    Why Cardio, Calories & Self-Hatred Aren’t a Midlife Body Plan Eat less. Move more. Track everything. Weigh yourself daily. If you’ve tried to lose weight this way… you’re not alone. But if it’s stopped working in your 40s? You’re not the problem. The plan is. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why the old “calories in, calories out” model fails women in midlife  and how hormone shifts, stress, muscle loss, and life load completely change what your body actually needs. Because this isn’t just about food and exercise. It’s about the pressure, exhaustion, and invisible load women carry,  what Lisa calls Armour Weight™ and why self-punishment will never create sustainable change. In This Episode: • Why the “eat less, move more” model breaks down after 40 • The impact of hormone changes, stress, and recovery needs • Why busy women struggle to stay consistent (it’s not willpower) • The emotional layer behind body frustration and burnout • What actually works now: strength, protein, walking, and simplicity • Why body recomposition matters more than weight loss • The shift from getting smaller → becoming Sexy Strong The Key Message You don’t need more discipline. You need a better strategy for this stage of your life. Ready to Stop Starting Over? Lisa has opened 20 Wellness Reset Assessments over the next 14 days for women who are ready to do things differently. This is a personalised look at what’s actually going on with your body — and what to do next. ✨ It’s just $1 (because this isn’t about collecting more advice… it’s about taking action) 🔗 https://join.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/wellness-assessment/ or come join us inside the FREE Warrior Goddess Tribe Community on FB 🔗 https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    17 min

  5. APR 30

    196: High Cortisol: The Signs, What It’s Doing to Your Body & What To Do About It

    196: High Cortisol: The Signs, What It’s Doing to Your Body & What To Do About It Feeling tired but wired? Waking up at 2–3am? Holding stubborn belly fat, bloating, tension, or feeling constantly “on”? This episode breaks down the real signs of high cortisol — including the unexpected symptoms many women don’t realise are linked to chronic stress. Lisa explains what cortisol actually does in the body, why midlife makes stress feel heavier, and how high cortisol can contribute to symptoms like poor sleep, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight, digestive issues, and what she calls Armour Weight™. Because your body isn’t broken. It’s overloaded. In This Episode: • What cortisol actually is (in simple terms) • The common signs of high cortisol • The surprising signs no one talks about (puffy face, body odour, constipation, waking at 2–3am and more) • Why perimenopause makes stress harder on the body • How chronic stress impacts weight, sleep, digestion and recovery • Why more cardio and restriction often make things worse • What to do instead to lower cortisol naturally The Key Message You don’t need more discipline. You need more safety. And when your body feels safe again… everything starts to shift. Ready to Reset? Lisa is running The Quickening LIVE on Monday 4th May — a simple nervous system reset designed to help women step out of survival mode. If you’re feeling wired, exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck… This is your next step. 🔗www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/quickening Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    18 min

  6. APR 23

    195: Why Everything Feels Worse Right Now (It’s Not Just Your Hormones)

    Why Everything Feels Worse Right Now (It’s Not Just Your Hormones) If you’ve been feeling more tired, more anxious, more inflamed… like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to… This episode is for you. Because it’s not just perimenopause. And it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down: Why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain and weight gain can feel worse right nowWhat’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause (in a simple, real way)How stress, tension and years of “holding it all together” are impacting your nervous systemWhy things that used to work… don’t anymoreAnd why pushing harder is making it worse (not better)We also go deeper into something that doesn’t get talked about enough: How the world has changed over the last few years… and how that’s impacting women,  especially in midlife, on a nervous system level. If you’ve been feeling like you’ve disappeared a bit from yourself… This will help you understand why,  and what to do about it. 🔥 Ready for a reset? I’m currently running a live round of The Quickening, a simple 3-day nervous system reset to help you: Feel calm and clear againReduce overwhelm and tensionReconnect with yourselfAnd finally follow through (without forcing it)✔ 10 minute sessions ✔ 10 minute practices ✔ Nothing overwhelming ✔ Starts working within minutes We start Monday 4th May and you’ll have 7 days access as we do this together. 👉 Join here: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/quickening Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    18 min

  7. APR 16

    194: Armour Weight & Imposter Syndrome

    194: Armour Weight & Imposter Syndrome “Who do I think I am?” “I’m not enough…” “I need to be better first…” If you’ve ever had those thoughts, you’re not alone. But what if imposter syndrome isn’t a confidence problem at all? In this episode, Lisa explores how imposter syndrome is often rooted in something deeper — the belief “I am not enough” — and how this becomes a form of Armour Weight™ that keeps women playing small, holding back, and second guessing themselves. Because this isn’t about capability. It’s about protection. In This Episode • Why imposter syndrome is not a lack of confidence • The hidden belief “I am not enough” and how it shapes behaviour • How Armour Weight™ shows up in your thoughts, not just your body • Why midlife amplifies self-doubt and identity shifts • The connection between nervous system safety and visibility • Why pushing harder or “faking confidence” doesn’t work • What actually helps you move through fear and self-doubt The Key Message You are not an imposter. You are outgrowing an old belief. And the voice that says “I’m not enough” isn’t truth… It’s protection. Ready to Do the Deeper Work? If this episode resonated and you’re ready to stop holding back, second guessing, or playing small… This is exactly the work Lisa does inside the Consistency Coven. A layered approach to rebuilding self-trust, confidence, and consistency — across your nervous system, identity, and habits. 🔗 Book a Connection Call www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/watch Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    24 min

  8. APR 9

    193: Bringing Simple Back

    193: Bringing Simple Back Somewhere along the way… wellness got complicated. More rules. More plans. More pressure. More things to track, fix, optimise. And yet… women feel more overwhelmed, more inconsistent, and more disconnected than ever. In this episode, Lisa shares why she’s bringing simple back — and how this led to the creation of the new Sexy Strong Membership and the Forged Method. Because midlife doesn’t need more complexity. It needs clarity, structure, and simplicity that actually works. In This Episode • Why most wellness plans fail in midlife • The problem with overcomplication and “doing too much” • Why simple ≠ basic (it’s actually advanced) • The foundations that actually create strength and body change • The thinking behind the Forged Method • How to build consistency without overwhelm The Key Message You don’t need more information. You need a simpler, more aligned way to follow through. Ready to Simplify? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’ve tried everything… Start here: ✨ Take the Free Wellness Reset Audit www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/audit Or come and join the community: ✨ Join the Warrior Goddess Community www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it.  Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review Open Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! And of cours...

    22 min
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Goddess Got Goals is a podcast for women in midlife who feel tired of pushing, pretending, and holding it all together — and know, deep down, that something is ready to change. Hosted by Lisa Barwise, Wellness Alchemist and author of Unarmoured, this show explores what it really means to soften, heal, and return to yourself after years of over-giving, people-pleasing, and carrying invisible armour. Through honest personal stories, nervous system wisdom, energy psychology, sacred strength, and practical magic, each episode invites you to stop fighting your body and start listening to it. This isn’t about discipline, reinvention, or becoming someone new.It’s about safety before strength, compassion before consistency, and learning how to live — and lead — from a regulated, embodied place. This is the Warrior Goddess SAGA. Not the rise before the fall — but the rise after you come home to yourself.  Because Goddess Got Goals.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Barwise
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Goddess Got Goals
  • Show Website
    Goddess Got Goals