The Everyday GLOW Show

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Welcome to The Everyday GLOW Show with Libby O’Sullivan—physiotherapist, women’s strength coach, and founder of GLOW Physio. This podcast is for everyday women who want to feel good in their bodies, build strength that sticks, and finally make movement part of real life, without the guilt, extremes, or overwhelm. Here Libby shares honest stories, mindset shifts & tools too help you: * Exercise with intention * Create habits that work for you * And move more through your day, without overhauling your life So the you can build a body and mind you trust, 10 minutes at a time.

  1. 23H AGO

    Losing weight? Here's what's actually happening to your muscle

    If you're a woman in a weight loss phase right now — whether that's with the help of a GLP-1 medication or not — this episode is worth your time. Because there's a part of this conversation that most women are still missing. More women are understanding that protecting their muscle matters during weight loss. But knowing the words and knowing what to actually do are two very different things. In this episode, Libby breaks down the physiology clearly and practically - no alarm, no judgment, just the information you deserve to have. Inside this episode: Why your body doesn't automatically choose fat when you lose weight What muscle loss actually feels like in the body (it's not what most people expect) Why this matters more in your 40s and 50s than at almost any other life stage The role of GLP-1 medications and what they can and can't do for your muscle What resistance training actually does — and what walking can't replace it with What to do, how often, and how simple it can actually be If you've been losing weight and not feeling quite as good as you expected — this episode might be the missing piece. Grab your Free 7-Day Strength Plan here: https://glowphysio.com.au/7dsp1/ Join GLOW10: https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-join Say hi on Instagram: @glowwithlibby

    13 min

  2. MAY 13

    A Little Done Often" Isn't just "Better Than Nothing" - It Might Actually Be Better, Full Stop

    If you’ve ever been told that short workouts are “better than nothing” - this episode is going to reframe that completely. In this episode, I’m making the case that a little bit often isn’t just a convenient way to fit exercise into a busy life. It’s actually a solid physiological strategy. And I’ve got some great new research to back it up. We look at a fascinating 12-week randomised trial on 86 office workers, what happens in your body after eight hours of stillness, and why the little a lot approach is the foundation I built my 10aDay method on - not for convenience, but because it genuinely works better for lots of women. You’ll learn: Why sitting is not the real problem - it’s prolonged stillness What a 12-week study on 86 office workers revealed about moving just 3 mins every hour Why you can’t undo an 8-hour day of stillness with one workout The three steps to turn any piece of health information into a lasting habit Why shorter, more frequent sessions aren’t a compromise; they might actually be better Resources: The study mentioned: “Micro-exercise breaks every hour: a feasible strategy to improve metabolic health in sedentary office workers” - BMC Public Health, 2026. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-026-26484-4 Join GLOW10 Tribe - 10 minutes a day, real results: https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-join Follow me on Instagram: @glowwithlibby (www.instagram.com/glowwithlibby)  DM me after listening and tell me - What’s your ‘little a lot’ system going to be?

    15 min

  3. MAY 5

    The Hard Truth Women Need to Hear About Consistency

    Today’s episode is about the one thing that actually defines consistency. Not the ability to never stop. The ability to come back. In this episode: Why falling off isn’t a character flaw - it’s most often a human response to a disrupted routine Why beating yourself up feels productive but is actually keeping you stuck (there’s a name for this in psychology) Three effective tools I use with women to help them come back to exercise quickly: 1. The minimum effective dose: why one small session beats the perfect comeback plan 2. The anchor swap: how to rebuild consistency when your old routine no longer fits your life 3. Reframing the gap: the story you tell yourself about time off is more dangerous than the time off itself Whether you’ve been off track for two weeks or two months – this episode will help you come back faster and with less guilt. Keen to find out what your unique exercise personality is and which tool will work best for  you? Take the FREE Exercise Personality Quiz here : glowphysio.com.au/EPquizShare your results with me on Instagram: @glowwithlibby

    12 min

  4. APR 21

    New Strength Training Guidelines Have Been Released - Here's What You Need to Know

    The resistance training guidelines just changed - and the headline finding is one I've been waiting years to be able to say out loud: we've been massively overcomplicating this. In this episode I break down what the new ACSM position stand actually means for everyday women, cut through the oversimplifications doing the rounds online, and explain why the principle I keep coming back to - effort over weight - is more supported by the evidence than ever. We cover: How much strength training you actually need to do (the clearest answer the research has ever given us) Why "you can build strength at any weight" is true but missing crucial nuance What the research really says about bone density and load Why effort matters more than the number on the dumbbell What this all means practically depending on where you're at right now Whether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or training around pain or injury — this one will reassure you and refocus you. Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn to Lift at Home Program — https://glowphysio.com.au/l2l-1/ GLOW10 Tribe — https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-join

    11 min

  5. APR 14

    Why Joining a Gym Wasn't the Answer

    If you've ever joined a gym, been handed a program, done exactly what you were told - and still felt completely lost… this episode is for you. In this episode, I unpack why the most common introduction to strength training leaves so many women able to follow a program but unable to own one. And why that gap — not motivation, not discipline — is exactly what keeps the stop/start cycle going. We cover: • Why machine-based programs are a starting point, not the full picture • The difference between following instructions and actually understanding what you're doing • What it means to own your training — and why it changes everything • Why this is a skill set, not a personality trait • And what it looks like when it finally clicks If you've been strength training on and off and wondering why it never quite sticks — this one will give you a really different way to look at it. 👉 My free Learn to Lift at Home Challenge starts April 20th. -> JOIN HERE 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @glowwithlibby

    9 min

  6. APR 7

    How to Choose the Right Weight - and What Most Women Get This Wrong

    Ever stood in front of a set of dumbbells wondering if you’ve picked the “right” weight? In this episode, I break down exactly how to choose a weight that actually helps you get stronger — without second-guessing yourself or risking injury. We cover: The 2 biggest mistakes women make when choosing weights How to know if you’re working hard enough (without overdoing it) A simple cheat sheet to get you started Why tracking is the missing piece for most people What to do when your workouts start feeling easier And whether equipment really matters This is your practical, no-overthinking guide to lifting with confidence. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Join Free Learn to Lift at Home Challenge Starting April 20th: https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-join Join GLOW10 Tribe: https://glowphysio.com.au/glow10-tribe-join Say hi to Libby on Instagram: @glowwithlibby

    14 min

  7. MAR 31

    Am I doing this right? How to know if your exercise form is good enough (without someone watching you)

    If you’ve ever avoided weights because you’re worried you’re doing it wrong… or you constantly second guess yourself mid-exercise — “is this right?”, “should I be feeling this here?” — this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how to actually know if your form is “good enough” — without needing someone watching you — and why so many women are held back by this one thing. We cover: The two biggest misconceptions about exercise form What actually causes injuries (it’s probably not what you think) Why perfect form isn’t the goal — and what to focus on instead How to start building body awareness and trust in your own movement Simple, practical ways to improve your technique on your own Because the goal isn’t to be supervised forever — it’s to feel confident training in your own body. If this is the piece you’ve been missing, I’d love to help you build it. 👉 Join my free Learn to Lift at Home Challenge starting April 20th 2026. This is where we take what you’ve learned in this episode and actually put it into practice — so you can feel confident lifting, whether you’re at home or in the gym.

    8 min

  8. MAR 25

    "Just Walk and Do Pilates" - But Is That Actually Enough?

    If you’ve ever been told to “just walk and do Pilates” - and something about that has felt a little bit restrictive - this episode is for you. In this episode, we unpack why this advice is often well-meaning and appropriate in the early stages… but can leave women stuck in an “in-between” space long-term - feeling safe, but not strong. We cover: Why this advice is so commonly given (and when it is appropriate) The unintended consequence: fear, doubt, and second-guessing your body The missing piece most women aren’t shown - how to progress back into strength Why strength training becomes increasingly important from your mid-30s onwards The shift from focusing on comfort → building true capacity Resources mentioned: FREE Learn to Lift at Home Challenge starts 20th April 2026 -> [Join Now] Your Personalised Strength Plan with Libby -> [Find out More]

    13 min
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Welcome to The Everyday GLOW Show with Libby O’Sullivan—physiotherapist, women’s strength coach, and founder of GLOW Physio. This podcast is for everyday women who want to feel good in their bodies, build strength that sticks, and finally make movement part of real life, without the guilt, extremes, or overwhelm. Here Libby shares honest stories, mindset shifts & tools too help you: * Exercise with intention * Create habits that work for you * And move more through your day, without overhauling your life So the you can build a body and mind you trust, 10 minutes at a time.

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  • Creator
    GLOW Physio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
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    © GLOW Physio
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