In this weeks 'ask me anything' I discuss the loneliness and solitude a self improvement journey can sometimes create. I give some insight on how I coped with this, and how to make peace with saying goodbye to people, places and habits that no longer serve you. I touch on grieving through running, finding peaceful love after toxicity and how to foster a 'it's never too late to change your life' attitude! Merry Christmas gorgeous humans. Thank you for listening in 2023. 9 Lives SEASON TWO...

Who were you before the world told you who to be? Before the hurt? Reconnecting with that childlike innocence and joy could be the key to figuring out what makes your soul sing. In this episode I give you tools to connect with your inner child. I discuss my own lifestyle change & the story of how I changed my future so drastically with the power of self talk, positive thoughts & intention. You are the master of your destiny, you create your reality, you are the creator of your...

In this episode I ask you the question, 'do you want to get better?' Sadness and self destructiveness can become an old familiar friend, but in this episode I help you challenge that behaviour. I give some science as to why eating and moving in certain ways can create the energy you need to start feeling better. Action creates energy. I cover nature therapy, basic macronutrients, and positive self talk. Love always - in strength & until next week, Cass 💛

In this week's episode I discuss the power of dreaming BIG while being underestimated, and allowing space for the extraordinary in your life. I touch on training & our hormonal cycles, and delve into issues around gender, and the perception of women in endurance sports. You can be both feminine AND strong, girly AND sporty. The two are not mutually exclusive. Sport belongs to us all- no matter how you show up to the start line. I believe in you. Until next week (and without a sniffle...

In this episode I open up a little bit about the realities of living with mental health issues, and how this has affected my relationship with others (both in friendships and relationships) and myself. You will meet the same person again and again until you break the pattern. You deserve a love pure and true and kind. You deserve calm and safe relationships. Until next week, always love - Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss my weight loss and fitness journey through eating & training intuitively. We touch on timelines, how to build TRUST in yourself with food and movement, and I give you some examples to help you move into intuitive training. As always, thank you so much for listening, it means the world to me. Until next week, Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss the steps I took to find self control, and discipline when I was struggling to function. I discuss setting smart goals, temperance & stoicism, feeling fearful to leave the house, hair loss and other barriers I faced before heading out for my first walk. I hope you find this episode useful. Thank you for listening, until next week, Cass 💛

In this episode we are joined by the beautiful Savannah. A fellow runner & new friend of mine. We discuss growing up feeling different, navigating life after bullying, and why fitness (& running) helped us discover our power. ‘Get out of your head & into your body’ Thanks for listening! Until next week, Cass 💛

In this week's episode we discuss life after extreme weight loss. I talk about loose skin, confidence, self acceptance and why rushing your journey will only slow you down. I also open up about my own mental health struggles recently, I do apologise if I'm slightly less chirpy this week! I hope this episode can be of comfort to you, my friends. As always - I share my story so you can begin to tell yours. All my love, until next week, Cass 💛

In this episode we discuss the ego, the higher self, the shadow self, other people's projections, tall poppy syndrome and how to stop caring about what other people think of you. As someone who has lived through many periods of bullying, I hope this can be of comfort to someone out there, or at least offer you some tools to understand that hate is often a projection of envy or insecurity, and should never stop you from being yourself. Until next week, all my love, Cass 💛

In this week's episode we discuss all things lifting weights. I tell my story, give you some science & try to guide you to a path of falling in love with being strong, and lifting for fun, without the need to control your body or measure your progress only through your physical being. You are beautiful just as you are, within the pursuit of your dreams. Find your happy movement, and how to play to your strengths, and you will create a lifelong sustainable habit. Until next week, Cass 💛

A conversation with Finlay Hampton, 100 + marathoner. We discuss slow running, fast running, the keys to a long life & myths around injury. Thank you for your time & wisdom Fin! Until next week, always love, Cass 💛

In this episode I discuss my relationship to alcohol, how it has affected my opportunities and how I replaced my habit of binge drinking. This is my journey (that I am still on!) ... I hope you take inspiration from this episode to see there is more to life than excessive drinking. You can break free from binging and see the world with clarity and joy. Love always - catch you next week. Cass

Answering your questions. Talking food, falling in love, start up businesses, running through grief, music, animals and lots more! Thank you for your questions, time, and for even being interested in me and what I have to say! What a trip!? Always hope my friends, until next week - Cass 💛

In this episode we discuss the secrets to a long lasting lifestyle change (that can result in weight loss) & the art of falling in love with yourself and all the things that make you different! I also touch on the importance of never comparing yourself to what you see online, or to people who have different genetics or starting points to your own. Remember - you are you, and no one else is, and THAT is your power. Pour your energy into cultivating a loving lifestyle for yourself....

9 Lives Episode 7 In this episode we discuss how to find your purpose after a life of 'failure to launch' and I give some tools for you to get to know yourself better. There is so much beauty in changing direction in life, and having the bravery to go after what makes you tick. It's never too late to “become” yourself. Aristotle, for example, didn't fully devote himself to writing and philosophy until he was nearly 50. There are many benefits to taking a long, winding path to...

9 Lives Episode 6 - the story of how I went from being out of breath walking, to training for my first ultramarathon. It is possible to achieve what once thought was impossible. I promise. Leave your questions all about running (or fitness) in the notes and i'll do a bumper Q&A episode in ep. 8 🐈‍⬛ Thank you for listening my friends! Cassia

9 Lives Episode 5: A conversation with the wonderful Olivia, food councillor of 444 coaching and a good friend of mine. We talk about her food story, some tools to help you if you are struggling with emotional or overeating, as well and touching on some underlying disordered behaviors within the fitness industry. Next week - Unfit to Ultras, my running journey. I'd love to hear your feedback on instagram, I love talking to you all. Thank you for listening.

9 lives episode 4: Sharing my food story & struggles with binging. A very vulnerable one that was not easy to film. TW: binge eating & depression. I am telling my story, but I am not qualified to give advice, please contact your GP if you are struggling with similar issues. A slightly heavier pod today guys - we will have some lighter episodes in the coming week. I hope this can make someone feel less alone. Please reach out for help if you need it. Eating disorder helplines:...

This week we talk about 'habit stacking' and 'lifestyle momentum'. I also touch on why you should never compare yourself to influencers, or feel bad about your week 1, compared to someone else's week 300. Always hope! Please let me know your feedback - next week I will finish the episode with a Q&A from my spotify listeners, so please leave them in the notes.

Delving a little into my childhood & teen years, discussing growing up with a 'black dog' (mental health problems) & how to navigate low feelings by accepting that it is a beautiful part of yourself. Thank you for listening - I'd love to hear your feedback, topic suggestions or guest requests! 🐈‍⬛🪄

In this episode we delve deeper into the 'turning point' of my own journey, touch on inner child healing, and discuss setting healthy boundaries in order to create space for change in your own life.

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