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Turia Pitt shares stories of resilience that inspire you to take on life’s biggest challenges.

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    • Apr 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Why Women Aren't Believed About Their Pain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 28:15


    Women have been told to “tough it out” for way too long - whether it's period pain, childbirth, or something more serious. But why is women's pain so often ignored?In this episode, Turia chats with journalist and author Anushay Hossain, whose book The Pain Gap dives into the sexism and racism baked into healthcare. They swap personal stories, unpack why doctors don't always listen, and share practical tips on how to advocate for yourself when you feel dismissed.Learn more about Anushay Hossain and get a copy of "The Pain Gap" here: https://anushayhossain.com/Produced by Mylk Media.Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

    Sex, Scandals And Sweat - What You Didn't Know About The History Of Women's Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 30:01


    For decades, women's fitness has been shaped by society's narrow beauty standards. But behind the aerobics classes, running clubs, and Pilates studios is a powerful history of resistance, empowerment, and change.In this episode, Turia's joined by journalist and author Danielle Friedman, whose book Let's Get Physical uncovers the untold story of women's fitness. From Jazzercise to strength training, she explores how movement became a tool for self-expression, confidence, and power - and how the fitness industry has both empowered and exploited women along the way.Learn more about Danielle Friedman and get a copy of Let's Get Physical here: https://danielle-friedman.com/Produced by Mylk Media.Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

    Sam Bloom on Finding Strength, Hope and Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 34:55


    Have you ever had a moment in your life that completely changed everything?  For Sam Bloom, that moment came during a trip to Thailand in 2013 that left her paralysed from the chest down.Sam shares her experiences with refreshing honesty, offering valuable lessons on change and on finding purpose in unexpected circumstances.  From the highs to the lows, Sam Bloom reminds us that life's journey is anything but predictable.SHOW NOTESSam Bloom: https://wwwsambloom.com.auSam's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samjbloomTuria's website: https://www.turiapitt.comTuria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turiapittFollow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

    Eve Rodsky on How to Shake the Mental Load and Find Your Unicorn Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 45:14


    Eve Rodsky is a New York Times best-selling author, mum of three, and the creator of the Fair Play movement, which aims to find a new solution to an age-old problem: women shouldering the majority of the unpaid domestic work and childcare for their home and family.Eve explains the mental load and society's unsustainable expectations and assumptions made on gender. She tells Turia about her "blueberry breakdown": how a text message from her husband about not buying blueberries left her crying in her car, as she juggled a newborn, and a toddler needing to be picked up from preschool. Eve says it was the moment she realised things needed to change.In this chat, Eve runs us through her secret formula to rebalance our home life and reclaim our “unicorn time”.SHOW NOTESEve Rodsky: https://www.everodsky.comEve's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everodskyEve's work is backed by Hello Sunshine - Reese Witherspoon's media company whose mission is to change the narrative for women through storytelling.Turia's website: https://www.turiapitt.comTuria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turiapittFollow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

    The Magic of Embracing Your Body (With Taryn Brumfitt)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 26:20


    Taryn Brumfitt is on a mission to help people embrace their bodies. Taryn is a best-selling author, award-winning documentary maker, Australian of the Year and the founder of the Body Image Movement. Her aim is to promote positive body image and to celebrate body diversity in shape, size, ethnicity and ability. Taryn chats with Turia about the power and magic of embracing our body, and why the process doesn't need to be perfect.SHOW NOTESTaryn Brumfitt: bodyimagemovement.comFollow Taryn on Instagram @bodyimagemovementFollow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang and join her running program at turiapitt.com/run

    The devil you know

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 8:13


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lucky girl syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 5:39


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Motivation myths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 5:59


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to stop procrastinating

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 5:43


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Three ways to stop wasting your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 5:43


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Time goes quickly... be present and make the most of it" (with Rachel Samson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 6:20


    Today, Rachel Samson, Clinical Psychologist answers the seven!  To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Asking for help lets people love you

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 5:27


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/. If you or anyone you know needs help, don't hesitate, call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Raising resilient kids starts with you (with Rachel Samson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 7:53


    We all want our kids to be tough cookies, right? But how do we show them the ropes when our own emotions sometimes get the better of us? Well, Clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson has some great tips on how to raise resilient kids, and she's here to chat with Turia about why it matters. To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You don't always have to carry your own backpack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 6:33


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why Michael likes it when I buy the milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 7:34


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Empathy vs. Sensitivity (with Rachel Samson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 14:26


    Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? You might be a sensitive person, and that's okay according to Clinical Psychologist Rachel Samson. In this chat, Rachel discusses the difference between emotions and moods,  why sensitivity isn't something you need to 'fix', and shares strategies to how sensitive people can be empathetic, without taking on the burdens of others.   To find out more about Rachel, head to her instagram, @theaustralianpsychologist.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why being fearless is stupid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 4:17


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Kelly McGonigal turned her fear of flying into a job

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 11:20


    In today's episode, Kelly McGonigal, Psychologist and Author of 'The Joy of Movement' answers the seven!  You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal or head to her website, kellymcgonigal.com Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mark the moments that matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 6:52


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Three reasons you can't run

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 5:55


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hope molecules and collective joy (with Kelly McGonigal)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 10:24


    Do you think humans are meant to move? Well, Kelly McGonigal, Author and Psychologist, has proof, and they're called 'hope molecules'. In this episode, Kelly breaks down the science behind hope molecules and why, even when you're a hot sweaty mess during your group runs, you still love it! You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal or head to her website, kellymcgonigal.com Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The beginners blueprint to running

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 5:34


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finding the joy of movement (with Kelly McGonigal)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 16:08


    When you start thinking of movement as a form of self-compassion, rather than self-control, you start to find the joy in exercise - that's what Author and Psychologist, Kelly McGonigal wants you to know. In this episode, she tells Turia how movement benefits us not just physically, but mentally and socially too. Plus, she reveals the simple mindset shifts that can start to help you find the joy in movement.  You can find Kelly on Instagram @kellymariemcgonigal or head to her website, kellymcgonigal.com Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What I learnt from watching my kids learn to walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 5:29


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Start Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 5:08


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "It's okay to show your natural face" (with Carly Findlay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 13:33


    Carly Findlay, appearance advocate and author, answers the seven, and she has a powerful to message to share - it's okay to show your natural face.  You can find Carly on instagram @CarlyFindlay, or head to her website carlyfindlay.com. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why I sent a french man an envolope full of beer coasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 8:27


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What to tell you kids about facial differences (with Carly Findlay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 8:26


    Kids can say the darnedest things, especially when they're around people who look different than what they're used to. Although most kids and parents mean no harm, an off-handed comment or intrusive question can upend the day of someone with a facial difference like appearance advocate and author Carly Findlay - and Turia herself! A quick conservation or a flick through a picture book is all it takes to raise inclusive kids, and in this episode, Carly has the insight you need to get started.  You can find Carly on instagram @CarlyFindlay, or head to her website carlyfindlay.com. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What are you willing to put up with?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 3:33


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "I give myself permission to quit" - Turia answers The Seven!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 11:17


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Carly Findlay has GUTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 10:35


    Being asked intrusive questions about your sex life or being denied a ride in a taxi is an experience lots of people will never have to endure. But for Carly Findlay, appearance advocate and author, and others with a facial difference, these instances of discrimination are part of everyday life. But Carly Findlay has GUTS, and she uses these experiences to fight for change. She tells Turia of the uncomfortable ABC interview that went viral on twitter, and the time she took on a taxi company who refused her service, making it all the way to the high commision.  You can find Carly on instagram @CarlyFindlay, or head to her website carlyfindlay.com. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The ONE exception to perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 6:02


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "It's harder to hate yourself, than to love yourself'" (with Carly Findlay)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 12:35


    Carly Findlay, appearance advocate and author, doesn't know why people expect her not to love herself, because she does - unconditionally. It's this type of thinking that's driven Carly to do the work she does advocating for face equality and increasing the visibility of those with a facial difference; because respect and love shouldn't be determined by how you look. She tells Turia why the fight for face equality is needed, the assumptions people make about her disability, and how she moves past harmful beauty standards.  You can find Carly on instagram @CarlyFindlay, or head to her website carlyfindlay.com. Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    EffortFULL fun vs. EffortLESS fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 6:15


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why I won't apologise for being stubborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 5:04


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    There's no such thing as an awesome lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 5:48


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    About self-love: finding a middle ground aka self-neutrality

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 3:30


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Your life is happening right now and you're missing it" (with Lyndi Cohen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 10:20


    Lyndi Cohen, Nutritionist and Dietician, Author and Business Owner is back to answer THE SEVEN; seven questions that get to the bottom of the routines and mindsets that have led our guests to success - whatever that means to them.  You can find Lyndi on instagram @nude_nutritionist, listen to her podcast No Wellness Wankery here, or head to her website, Lyndicohen.com, to find out more about her book Your Weight is not the Problem or her Keep It Real program.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What I learnt about attention from an invisible gorilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 5:40


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stop waiting for perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 4:10


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    There's no such thing as a 'bouncing back' (with Lyndi Cohen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 12:08


    The pressure to 'bounce back' is one most mums will will be the familiar with. But the idea of 'bouncing back' ignores one crucial thing... that pregnancy and child-birth fundamentally changes everything about your body, from hip placement, boob-size... even your DNA! Accepting this is an important part to feeling comfortable in your new, better body. That's what Nutritionist and Dietician Lyndi Cohen thinks. She shares her personal identity transformation since becoming a mother, and how she moved past harmful ideas of what society thinkgs mothers should look like. You can find Lyndi on instagram @nude_nutritionist, listen to her podcast No Wellness Wankery here, or head to her website, Lyndicohen.com, to find out more about her book Your Weight is not the Problem or her Keep It Real program.  Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why you shouldn't quit on a bad day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 2:27


    Follow Turia on Tik Tok: @turia_pitt or Instagram @Turiapitt. Sign up for Turia's weekly newsletter here: turiapitt.com/letter-gang/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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