SLAY

Louise Hazel
  • 4.8 (55)
  • Health & Fitness
  • Updated Biweekly

The SLAY Podcast is where women come to get stronger — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hosted by Olympian Louise Hazel, SLAY cuts through the noise with science-backed insights, bold conversations, and practical tools that help women unlock their potential at every stage of life. Each week, Louise sits down with leading experts in training, nutrition, health, mindset, performance and lifestyle mastery. SLAY is for women who want more: More strength. More clarity. More ambition. More power in their bodies and their lives. Strong women aren’t born — they’re built.

  1. 7h ago

    APPLE LOOP: The Future of Women's Health Is Here | Episode 176

    Apple may be about to launch its most important fitness product yet. According to multiple reports, Apple is developing a screenless wearable being referred to as the "Apple Loop" — a device designed to compete with WHOOP and Oura by focusing on recovery, sleep, stress, readiness, and AI-powered coaching. But this isn't really a story about a wearable. It's a story about where health is heading. For the last decade we've been tracking our bodies. The next decade will be about understanding them. In this episode, Louise Hazel breaks down: • What the Apple Loop is rumored to be • Why Apple is investing heavily in health technology • The rise of AI-powered coaching • The opportunities and dangers of wearable technology • Why women have historically been underserved by fitness research • How technology could transform women's health • Why more data doesn't always equal better decisions • The one thing technology can never replace Because the strongest women won't be the women with the most data. They'll be the women who know what to do with it. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Uovsf... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Youtube:    / @slayathletic   📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6 Subscribe:    / @slayathletic   Shop: www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a... Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbcli... ✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    11 min

  2. Jun 20

    Pepsi Wants To Fix Your Gut Now? The $2 Billion Wellness Pivot Nobody Is Talking About | 175

    Pepsi just spent nearly $2 BILLION acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi.At first glance, it looks like a smart business move.But beneath the headlines lies a much bigger question:What happens when the companies that spent decades selling us sugar suddenly start selling us health?In this episode, Louise breaks down:✔ Why Pepsi bought Poppi ✔ The rise of prebiotic sodas ✔ The truth about gut health marketing ✔ Why wellness has become a billion-dollar industry ✔ The difference between healthy ingredients and healthy outcomes ✔ How women can avoid falling for expensive health shortcutsThis isn't about whether Poppi is good or bad.It's about learning how to separate health from health marketing.Because strength isn't something you buy.It's something you practice.#GutHealth #Poppi #Pepsi #womenshealth #strengthtraining #wellnessindustry #slaypodcast 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Uovsf...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Youtube:    / @slayathletic  📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSign up for the Slay 5K: https://slay.myflodesk.com/xxwxt5tfgkSubscribe:    / @slayathletic  Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a...Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbcli...✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    11 min

  3. Jun 13

    Protein Prices Are Exploding... And That's A Bigger Problem Than You Think | Episode 174

    Everyone suddenly wants protein. According to recent reports from Forbes, ABC News, Reuters and other industry publications, beef prices have reached record highs while whey protein prices have surged as demand continues to outpace supply. But this isn't really a story about protein. It's a story about muscle. For decades women were taught that health meant getting smaller. Smaller waist. Smaller dress size. Smaller body. Now we're entering a new era. An era where strength, muscle, longevity and resilience are becoming the new status symbols. In today's episode, Louise breaks down: ✓ Why beef prices are hitting record highs ✓ Why whey protein prices have surged by as much as 83% ✓ The surprising role GLP-1 medications may be playing ✓ Why muscle is becoming more valuable than ever ✓ How rising protein costs could impact women's health ✓ What every woman should focus on right now Because this isn't just about food. It's about access. It's about longevity. And it's about the future of women's health.🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCC 📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Register for the Slay 5k: https://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w ✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU… Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    11 min

  4. Jun 6

    The Opportunity That Sold Out In 30 Minutes | How To Become One Of The Five | Ep 173

    12,000 women wanted in.30 minutes later, every single spot was gone.The Nike After Dark Half Marathon Los Angeles sold out almost instantly, but as a community partner, SLAY has access to 5 entries.In this episode, Louise Hazel explains why this opportunity is about far more than a race bib.We discuss:Why women are craving challenge more than everWhy fitness should be about capability, not appearanceHow goals create confidenceWhy events like Nike After Dark are changing women's fitness cultureHow to become one of The FiveHow you can win the first Nike After Dark entryPlus, Louise reveals how the first member of The Five will be selected at the SLAY 5K on July 18th.This isn't a giveaway.It's a movement.🎟️ Register for the SLAY 5Khttps://slay.myflodesk.com/klo69tf2n6📍 Los Angeles 📅 July 18thFollow @louisehazel and @slay for updates.#SlayAfterDark #NikeAfterDark #WomenWhoRun #SlayCommunity🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    8 min

  5. May 30

    Pilates is out…? | Episode 170

    Pilates is out? According to Hailey Bieber… weight training is underrated — and honestly? She may have just exposed one of the biggest shifts happening in women’s fitness right now. For decades women have been taught to shrink themselves: ✨ Be thinner ✨ Be lighter ✨ Take up less space But now? The conversation is changing. In this episode of Slay, Olympian and CEO Louise Hazel breaks down: • Why Hailey Bieber’s comments matter • The truth about “toning” • Why women NEED muscle • The difference between Pilates and strength training • The dangerous side of the GLP-1 era • Why muscle is the new status symbol in women’s wellness • And why strength may be the key to better hormones, metabolism, confidence, and longevity This isn’t about attacking Pilates.It’s about asking a much bigger question: What if women stopped chasing smaller bodies… and started building stronger ones instead? If this episode resonated with you, share it with another woman who needs to hear this. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA 📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1 Shop www.slayathletic.com Slay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tg Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w ✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU… Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    6 min

  6. May 23

    Amazon Just Put Weight Loss in Your Shopping Cart — What Happens To Women Now? | 171

    What happens when Amazon turns weight loss into a one-click purchase? This week on Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down the shocking news that Amazon is stepping into the GLP-1 market—making medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound more accessible than ever before. But beneath the headlines lies a bigger question: Are women becoming healthier… or simply thinner? In this episode: ✓ What Amazon’s GLP-1 launch means ✓ Why millions more women may start taking weight-loss drugs ✓ The hidden muscle loss crisis nobody is talking about ✓ How pharmaceutical pressure may reshape body image ✓ Why strength training matters now more than ever This is not anti-GLP-1. This is pro-informed women. Because no injection replaces muscle. No shortcut replaces strength. The future belongs to strong women. Comment APP and I’ll DM you the waitlist link for the new Slay app—your new strength companion. #SlayPodcast #GLP1 #Ozempic #WomenHealth #StrengthTraining #FitnessNews #LouiseHazel #WomenWhoLift #HealthyWeightLoss #Amazon 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA 📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITY Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay App Waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9 Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5 Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w ✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU… Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow. Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    9 min

  7. May 16

    Protein Washing: Why Women Need More Protein — But Are Being Sold the Wrong Solutions | Episode 167

    Are you actually eating enough protein… or just being sold the illusion of it?In this episode of Slay, Olympian Louise Hazel breaks down the rise of “protein washing” — the trend where ultra-processed foods are marketed as “healthy” simply because they contain added protein.But here’s the truth: 👉 Women do need more protein. 👉 But not all protein is created equal.If you’ve ever:• Grabbed a protein bar thinking it was the better choice• Felt confused about how much protein you actually need• Wondered why you’re “doing everything right” but not seeing resultsThis episode will change the way you think about nutrition.We cover:• What protein washing really is• Why women are under-eating protein• How the fitness industry is capitalizing on confusion• The difference between real nutrition vs processed shortcutsHow to actually fuel your body for strength, fat loss, and performanceThis is not about eating less. This is about eating smarter.🎯 Ready to build real strength? Join the Slay app → https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    8 min

  8. May 12

    Gatorade Just Changed Its Formula… Here’s Why Women Should Pay Attention | SlayPodcast

    For decades, Gatorade was marketed as the gold standard in hydration. Bright colors. Elite athletes. Performance fuel. But now? They’re removing artificial dyes. Cutting sugar. Launching cleaner formulas. And that raises a bigger question… What exactly have women been drinking in the name of health—and what does this shift tell us about the future of wellness? In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down: ✓ Why Gatorade changed ✓ Hidden sugars in “healthy” drinks ✓ The hydration myth many women believe ✓ Electrolytes vs marketing hype ✓ How drinks may be quietly sabotaging fat loss ✓ What women actually need for hydration, recovery & performance This is bigger than sports drinks. This is about ingredient transparency, smarter fueling, and reclaiming your health from clever branding. Because strength starts with knowing what you're consuming. 🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35UovsfJZfat5xU6r6i55b?si=a54a6454c06445c4&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slay/id1393889958Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5I8e0HAZxB-SEvp4oLCCA📩 JOIN THE COMMUNITYSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@slayathletic/?sub_confirmation=1Shop www.slayathletic.comSlay Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/emails/6907a431cef52dfcb87b55f9Slay App Waitlist: https://slay.myflodesk.com/nhkxhv00tgSlay: Your Strongest Year Yet Free Training: https://www.louisehazel.com/blank-5Slay Meetups & IRL Community: https://stan.store/slayathletic?fbclid=PAdGRleARCYI9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafeUDQD0ickXhd39FFC3Mf9yb8wP9i_yUvaUzpgBP7CcxuScV_dqMudyAT5aw_aem_mbFvFU--n6e5nSf9Kt9J3w✨ IF THIS EPISODE SPOKE TO YOU…Please like, comment, and subscribe — it helps this community of strong women grow.Share it with another woman who deserves to rise in 2026.

    7 min
See All (176)

4.8
out of 5
55 Ratings

About

The SLAY Podcast is where women come to get stronger — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hosted by Olympian Louise Hazel, SLAY cuts through the noise with science-backed insights, bold conversations, and practical tools that help women unlock their potential at every stage of life. Each week, Louise sits down with leading experts in training, nutrition, health, mindset, performance and lifestyle mastery. SLAY is for women who want more: More strength. More clarity. More ambition. More power in their bodies and their lives. Strong women aren’t born — they’re built.

Information

  • Creator
    Louise Hazel
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Louise Hazel
  • Show Website
    SLAY

You Might Also Like