Teachers OFF DUTY!

MARINA HARDIMAN

Teachers Off Duty is the podcast for female teachers who are brilliant at looking after everyone else but somewhere along the way stopped looking after themselves. Hosted by former teacher and coach Marina Hardiman, we talk honestly about what teaching can do to your health, energy, confidence and habits, from surviving the school day on coffee and good intentions to promising yourself you’ll sort everything out during the next holiday. Expect real conversations about fat loss, food, strength, exercise, boundaries, confidence and building a life that works during term time, not just when school is out. Because you’re a teacher. But that was never supposed to become your entire life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Teachers-Why You’re Running On Empty #101

    Every August, thousands of teachers promise themselves that September will be different. They’ll eat better, exercise more, drink more water and finally lose the weight. I used to make exactly the same promises. In this episode, I share why I now believe I was trying to solve the wrong problem. Teaching is one of the most demanding professions there is, but I was also asking my body to get through those days on coffee, a light lunch and good intentions. I blamed myself for eating everything in sight after work, when in reality my body was simply asking for the fuel it had been missing all day. This episode isn’t about another diet before school goes back. It’s about understanding why so many teachers feel exhausted, why evenings feel so difficult and why the goal this September shouldn’t just be losing weight, it should be having enough energy to enjoy both teaching and your life outside the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Teachers-Why You’re Running On Empty #101

  2. Aug 3

    Carbs Aren’t the Enemy!! But They Could Be Holding You Back?? #100

    Carbohydrates have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition. One coach tells you to eat more of them, another tells you to cut them out completely, and somewhere in the middle are the people who just want to know what will actually help them feel and perform better. In this episode, I’m joined by performance nutritionist Callum Walker to cut through the noise. We discuss why nutrition has become so confusing on social media, whether carbohydrates could be holding some people back, what insulin actually does, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fat loss. Finally, we talk about the challenge most people face every day: how do you apply good nutrition when you’re busy, overwhelmed and surrounded by conflicting advice? If you’ve ever felt like nutrition is becoming more complicated instead of simpler, this conversation will help you understand what really matters and where to focus your attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Carbs Aren’t the Enemy!! But They Could Be Holding You Back?? #100

  3. Jul 27

    Back to Basics: What is a Calorie Deficit for YOU? #99

    Everyone has heard the phrase “calorie deficit.” Eat less. Move more. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, I’m breaking down calorie deficits in the simplest way I’ve ever explained them. We look at why so many women genuinely believe they’re in a calorie deficit when they’re not, why maintenance isn’t just a calorie number, and how your movement, exercise and lifestyle all change the amount of energy your body needs. I also share exactly how I coach my clients. We don’t jump straight into changing everything overnight. We start by understanding what normal looks like, remove the guesswork and then build from there. Because you can’t expect yourself to make confident decisions around food when nobody has ever taught you how your body actually works. If you’ve spent years following calorie targets without really understanding them, this episode will make everything click. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Back to Basics: What is a Calorie Deficit for YOU? #99

  4. Jul 20

    Bask to Basics: What Are Calories? #98

    Calories have become one of the most misunderstood parts of nutrition. Mention the word and most people immediately think dieting, restriction or guilt. But a calorie is simply a unit of energy, and understanding that changes everything. In the first episode of my new Fat Loss Fundamentals series, I’m stripping nutrition right back to basics. We cover what calories actually are, why we’ve attached so much emotion to them, why I compare calories to money, and how understanding them gives you confidence instead of confusion. I also explain why tracking food doesn’t have to be complicated or obsessive. Used properly, it’s simply a way to learn about your eating habits rather than judge them. We finish by looking beyond the calorie number and into protein, carbohydrates, fats and fibre, because understanding where your calories come from is just as important as understanding how many you’re eating. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition or wondered where to start, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Also if this is something you would like help and support, DM me the word "COACHING" to learn more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bask to Basics: What Are Calories? #98

  5. Jul 13

    Finding Your Confidence in the Gym #97

    Walking into the gym for the first time can feel overwhelming, but confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build. In this episode, Leanne and I talk honestly about what it’s really like to start strength training, from gym etiquette and asking to use equipment, to dealing with intimidating situations and learning to take up space without apologising for it. We also explore why strength training goes far beyond changing your body, and how becoming physically stronger often helps you become more confident in every area of your life. Whether you’re thinking about joining a gym or you’ve been going for a while but still feel like you don’t belong, this conversation is here to remind you that you have every right to be there. Marina's instagram: @coachmarinahardiman Leanne's instagram: @leannekeanecoaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Finding Your Confidence in the Gym #97

  6. Jul 6

    Actions v Goals #96

    Are you living a life you "should" live and constantly feeling like a failure? If you cannot pivot in your season of life right now then we need to talk. DM me " COACHING" @coachmarinahardiman on instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Actions v Goals #96

  7. Jun 30

    Lose Weight. Feel Better. Lose Motivation. Repeat. #95

    Yesterday I turned 39, and it made me stop and think about what the first six months of this year have actually given me. For years, I measured my progress by one thing: the scales. Every birthday, every holiday and every Monday became another opportunity to promise myself that this time would be different. I spent years losing weight, feeling good for a while, losing motivation and starting all over again. In this episode, I reflect on one of the hardest personal years of my life, why I’m stronger and fitter than I’ve ever been despite not being the smallest I’ve ever been, and how my relationship with health, training and food has completely changed. I also talk about why so many teachers and busy women fall into the trap of waiting for the “right time”, why fat loss alone isn’t enough to keep you going, and why finding a goal that’s bigger than the scales changes everything. If you’ve spent the first half of this year promising yourself you’ll start next Monday, next month or after the holidays, I hope this episode helps you think differently about what you want the next six months to look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lose Weight. Feel Better. Lose Motivation. Repeat. #95

  8. Jun 22

    Who Is Looking After The Teacher #94

    In this episode, I sit down with fellow coach and former teacher Suzie to talk about the side of teaching that rarely gets discussed. We explore why teachers often make incredible coaches, how years spent educating, supporting and understanding others shape the way we work today, and the transferable skills that followed us out of the classroom and into coaching. But we also dive into the hidden cost of teaching. The skipped lunches. The coffee-for-breakfast culture. The constant pressure to do more. The endless scrutiny, observations and expectations. The staffroom food culture. The comparison. The perfectionism. We discuss why so many teachers know exactly what they should be doing for their health but still struggle to prioritise themselves, and how years of putting everyone else first can quietly impact confidence, wellbeing and self-care. This is an honest conversation about what teaching gives us, what it takes from us, and why so many teachers feel exhausted trying to meet impossible standards both inside and outside the classroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Who Is Looking After The Teacher #94
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Teachers Off Duty is the podcast for female teachers who are brilliant at looking after everyone else but somewhere along the way stopped looking after themselves. Hosted by former teacher and coach Marina Hardiman, we talk honestly about what teaching can do to your health, energy, confidence and habits, from surviving the school day on coffee and good intentions to promising yourself you’ll sort everything out during the next holiday. Expect real conversations about fat loss, food, strength, exercise, boundaries, confidence and building a life that works during term time, not just when school is out. Because you’re a teacher. But that was never supposed to become your entire life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    MARINA HARDIMAN
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © MARINA HARDIMAN
  • Show Website
    Teachers OFF DUTY!