Podcast appearances and mentions of alexa towersey

In this brutally honest and inspiring episode, Sally O'Neil sits down with her longtime best friend — elite strength coach, adventurer, and mental health advocate Alexa Towersey (aka @actionalexa) — for a no-BS nutrition consultation like you've never heard before.From surviving Naked and Afraid with zero food and clothing, to maintaining a physique most 20-year-olds dream of at 45, Alexa unpacks the mindset, diet, and lifestyle that fuel her high-performance life — minus the lemon water and ice baths.This is a deep dive into how to build physical AND emotional resilience, master your relationship with food, and finally stop obsessing over your morning routine. It's witty, vulnerable, and eye-opening — and might just change how you approach health forever.Whether you're struggling with sleep, chasing balance, or just wondering what it really takes to look like Alexa (hint: it's not protein shakes and hustle), this episode has you covered.Guest: Alexa TowerseyStrength coach, mental health advocate, adventure athlete, author-in-progressInstagram: @actionalexaWhat We Cover:Why Alexa hates morning routines and what she does insteadThe real reason she ditched protein and still maintains an insane physiqueWhat surviving 21 days on “Naked and Afraid” taught her about nutrition and mindsetHer full day on a plate (including coffee habits, Rolo bars & snacks)How she healed insomnia, avoided gut issues, and manages perimenopauseWhy resilience > perfection in your health journeyThe supplements she actually takes and why (colostrum, magnesium, creatine + more)The shocking truth about modern wellness trends and what actually worksMentioned Products & Tips:Colostrum for gut health and travelNSDR link Magnesium Glycinate for sleep & anxietyCreatine for muscle, brain & hormonal healthDandelion tea for digestionApple with cottage cheese & PB: Alexa's go-to snackRotisserie chicken as a meal prep hackWork With SallyPrivate 1:1 CoachingPersonalized nutrition and lifestyle coaching for high-achieving women.Apply hereGroup Coaching & Training ProgramsJoin the Status 8020 community for structured support and expert guidance.Explore programseBooks & Meal PlansEvidence-based guides and simple, delicious meal plans to support your goals.Browse resourcesConnect With SallyInstagram — @sallyoneil | @status.8020TikTok — @sallyoneil_Facebook — Status 8020 on FacebookFree Calorie CalculatorFind your ideal calorie intake based on your body and goals.Use the calculatorSally's Preferred SupplementsScience-backed products for energy, performance, and recovery.Shop the collection

To inspire your New Year, we're dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes from last year. Would you spend 21 days naked in the Columbian jungle with a stranger? High performance coach Alexa Towersey did and shared how she cultivated a strong mindset.    WANT MORE FROM ALEXA? You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Life here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook or TikTok here, or DM host Felicity Harley @felicityharley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. High performance coach and motivational speaker Alexa Towersey discusses how to let go of body ideals and build full-body strength. WANT MORE FROM ALEXA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her experience on the TV show Naked & Afraid...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Life here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook or TikTok here, or DM host Felicity Harley @felicityharley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you spend 21 days - naked - in the Columbian jungle for 21 days with a stranger? High performance coach Alexa Towersey did and shares how she cultivates a strong mindset.    WANT MORE FROM ALEXA? You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Life here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, what does it take to get a strong body? High performance coach and motivational speaker Alexa Towersey discusses how to let go of body ideals and build full-body strength.    WANT MORE FROM ALEXA? To hear today's full interview, where she shares her tough experience on the TV show Naked & Afraid...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcast How Fitness Saved My Life here.    WANT MORE BODY + SOUL?  Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley.  In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger warning: Suicide, addictionTodays guest is someone who truly embodies resilience. Alexa Towersey is an internationally published celebrity trainer, sports cover model, motivational and mental health speaker with over 16 years experience in the health & fitness industry. Born into a military family, her journey started after she was bullied at school for being too skinny - her nickname was Alexa Annorexa ,and the weights room of the gym became her sanctuary. Not one to be satisfied with being "comfortable", Alexa has taken part in endless physical competitions and achievements until she came across Gym Jones, and fell in love with the "Mind is Primary" philosophy. Now, Alexa uses her knowledge and lived experience to give back as a passionate advocate for mental health. She delivers key note talks and has just featured on the U.S. version of Naked and Afraid. But she has overcome some truly enormous life hurdles that stem from her past and what she has learnt from those will serve as lessons for us all.In this episode Alexa shares:The bullying and rejection she suffered as a childHow discovering strength training changed her lifeThe period where her mum was diagnosed with manic depressionHow her mums behaviour and changed family dynamic caused her to discover alcoholHow she went down a spiral of binge drinking for 14 yearsThe moment she had to intervene when her mum tried to take her own lifeHow she lived through her dad dying from alcoholism and liver cirrhosisHow her social life changed once she stopped drinkingThe shame she developed from her life and how therapy helped herHow she died 4 times on the table during hip surgeryHow she ended up on the show Naked and afraidKey Quotes“I surprised myself, because I had no idea that I had the capacity to feel that low.”“I grew up in situations I didn't wanna be in, with people I didn't want to be like.”“I woke up in ICU with 3 of my emergency contacts standing around my bed crying.”More about AlexaYou can find Alexa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/actionalexa/Or try her personal training service here: https://www.tractionwithactionalexa.com/You can get involved with the podcast onlineTo try out our resilience course: https://www.challengesthatchangeus.com/surviving-2-thriving-course1On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.comIf you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.auFor her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JB is at GMHBA Stadium, and we finally find out what Billy's doing. Hughesy has the All Sports Report, before former Port Adelaide captain Dom Cassisi phones in to reflect on the last time the Power had a win at Kardinia Park. We do Friday Brag Artist, then Carlton ruck Marc Pittonet joins the show after their one-point win over Melbourne. Bailey in Kilmore has a crack at $10k with Guernsey Cash, JB admits to a Mother's Day fail, and celebrity trainer Alexa Towersey talks about her time on the TV show Naked and Afraid. We look back at Todd From Barwon Heads surprising Billy at the Cremorne Hotel, and Hughesy rounds us out with a Fruity Friday JokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First World Problems, the boys battle it out over engagement rings and joint bank accounts, Soccer great Zelko Kalac on his time at AC Milan and partying with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, Alexa Towersey from Naked and Afraid joins us and Jude tackles the Met Gala…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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For 17 outrageous seasons, the reality show 'Naked and Afraid' has been teaming up with strangers and dropping them in some of the most extreme environments on the planet.  Putting her hand up for the ultimate challenge this season, is Australian celebrity trainer, strength coach and motivational speaker, Alexa Towersey. For more, she joins us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: Suicide  Our next guest is joining us all the way from Australia, today we have Alexa Towersey! Alexa, also known as “Action Alexa,” is a celebrity trainer, nutritionist, writer, sports model, and mental health advocate. This woman is a literal BEAST! After being bullied for being too skinny, the gym became her safe place as she developed strength both mentally and physically.  Alexa has had many turning points throughout her life. She is 14 years sober after losing her father to alcoholism. She almost lost her mother to attempted suicide, then suddenly later to a lung injury. Then after needing hip surgery, Alexa died on the operating table and needed to be resuscitated 4 times.   That's not even all that we cover. We talk more about ·      Growing up in a military family where she didn't have a “quitters” mentality. ·      Her mother being diagnosed with a mental illness then becoming the sole caretaker of her after her father turned to alcohol. ·      Her relationship to her father and how she turned to alcohol as well. ·      The decision to become sober after losing her father. ·      How becoming sober was the hardest thing she had done.·      Finding a purpose that gets you out of bed every day. ·      Witnessing her mother's attempted suicide and the misconceptions around mental health. ·      Being fully present with someone. ·      The one regret she has in life.·      How she became a trainer the sense of fulfillment it gives her. ·      Injuring her hip and needing to get surgery. ·      The reason she had to be resuscitated 4 times while on the operating table. ·      The moment of clarity she had when she had awoken.·      Writing and why she has been single for the past 10 years.  I felt like I had a therapy session by the end of this interview. I'm so grateful for how open and vulnerable Alexa was and I hope you enjoyed this episode.  Want to keep up with Alexa? Follow her on Instagram!  You can also check out Alexa's website here.  Want to read the article Alexa wrote? Click here!  Be sure to rate & review the show on Apple Podcasts!  It will really help us grow & reach more people! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for daily inspirational stories!Or check out our YouTube & website! Want to connect with Festus directly? Hit him up on Instagram!

Alexa is a mental health advocate and high performance coach and is also coming with NWFA to Bali In February 2023 to run a workshop.In this episode the ladies spoke about how fitness literally saved Alexa's life after over 10 years of struggling with an alcohol addiction.Alexa shares the importance of having a strong why, how having a strong purpose is KEY for overcoming addiction and what the fitness community did to help her heal.Some topics that were spoken about:My Fitness JourneyThe Influence of Family Factors on Mental HealthStruggles With How To Stop Drinking and The Benefits of Quitting itHow To Navigate society With An AddictionTips on How to Help a Friend With AddictionPlease leave us a review to let us know what you think of the podcast.Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionalexa/Elin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elingranstrand/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womensfitnessacademy_aus/Watch our episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6sMl76TpWV9sE5kchn6EgQ

Alexa Towersey on finishing the longest and toughest horse race in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're so stoked to have met this firecracker - an episode not to be missed! In this episode we talk to Head Coach Action Alexa from 98 Gym, Sydney Australia about overcoming adversity, mental health, what self care means to you and when life throws you a curveball how you move forwards, take action and live life to the fullest. 

Welcome to the Strong Fitness Magazine Australia podcast, Strong Women to Watch. I am your host Alicia. Join me while we interview strong women across a range of disciplines and industries unpacking their stories and finding out what their journey to strong looks like.We dig deep on a range of topics from nutrition and mental health to training and body image, stress, hormones and everything in between sharing stories around resilience, inner strength, courage and vulnerability and authenticity from women in sport, health and fitness. In this episode we chat with Alexa Towersey, about all things associated with resilience, mental health, overcoming adversity and unpacking a little bit more of her story around who she is and how she got to be where she is.Episode sponsored by Bulk NutrientsBulk Nutrients Bulk Nutrients is an Aussie owned and operated supplement company.Support the show (https://pod.fan/hear-her-roar)

#117 Weights and Women with Alexa Towersey Strength training for women is still largely misunderstood in our culture. We're joined by Lex Towersey, aka Action Alexa, to talk about the misconceptions surrounding women and strength training. She discusses the benefits, and the perspective she takes when introducing strength work to her athletes. Lex is an accomplished […] The post #117 Strength Training For Women with Alexa Towersey appeared first on Jungle Brothers Strength and Movement.

I had the pleasure of chatting with superwoman Alexa Towersey on the pod this week. I'm honestly so in awe of this amazing woman. Alexa is a celebrity trainer, nutrition and ... The post Alexa Towersey on Strength, Resilience, Overcoming Adversity & Becoming Your Own Role Model appeared first on RACH ACTIVE.

On Today's episode of Coogee Voice Dr Marjorie O’Neill sits down with Alexa Towersey, Alexa, better known as “Action Alexa” is an internationally published sports model, celebrity trainer and nutrition & lifestyle coach with over 15 years of experience in the health & fitness industry. In this episode, Alexa shares with us her deeply personal story of growing up, being bullied at school, mental health and alcoholism as well as her inspirational journey that has also inspired and helped others.

#102 Alexa Towersey on Why Resilience Cannot Be Taught Action Alexa understands better than anyone that resilience cannot be taught. It can only be forged through experienceAlexa Towersey is a sports model, celebrity personal trainer and mental health advocate. Having experienced suicide, death and alcoholism first hand, Alexa knows what hitting rock bottom feels like. Alexa […] The post #102 Alexa Towersey on Why Resilience Cannot Be Taught appeared first on Jungle Brothers Strength and Movement.

Guest: Alexa Towersey Handle: @actionalexa About: Alexa is a coach speaker and all-around badass woman that shows up for life and her community. talking topics - life adversity - community and juicy relationship topics

In this episode, we chat to Alexa Towersey about her journey in overcoming alcoholism. You can follow her on Instagram @actionalexa

Alexa is a trainer at the famous 98 Riley Street in Sydney, speaker/presenter, magazine writer and mental health advocate! This sure was a great chat

As a young child Alexa's mother was diagnosed with manic depression and her father dealt with the ongoing crisis by diving deep into alcoholism and it wasn’t long before Alexa followed in his footsteps, wasting away the weekends by binge drinking. This toxic pattern of escapism continued for many years until the day of her father’s funeral when she decided to never drink again. In this episode, you’ll hear Alexa’s story and discover how she turned her life around to become an internationally published sports model, celebrity trainer and nutrition and lifestyle coach. For the full show notes and to learn more, head to www.livin.org @livinorg @actionalexa #itaintweaktospeak. Join us on our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/itaintweaktospeak/to share your story, breakthroughs, challenges, and to connect with other people to learn more about positive mental health.

As a young child Alexa's mother was diagnosed with manic depression and her father dealt with the ongoing crisis by diving deep into alcoholism and it wasn’t long before Alexa followed in his footsteps, wasting away the weekends by binge drinking. This toxic pattern of escapism continued for many years until the day of her father’s funeral when she decided to never drink again. In this episode, you’ll hear Alexa’s story and discover how she turned her life around to become an internationally published sports model, celebrity trainer and nutrition and lifestyle coach. For the full show notes and to learn more, head to www.livin.org @livinorg @actionalexa #itaintweaktospeak. Join us on our Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/itaintweaktospeak/to share your story, breakthroughs, challenges, and to connect with other people to learn more about positive mental health.

Alexa Towersey is not only one of Australia's highly acclaimed and sought after health & fitness coaches but she is also an internationally published sports model, celebrity trainer and writer whose work regularly graces health and wellness magazines. Listen in to today's episode as we discuss her incredible career to date but also get an insight in to Alexas own struggles through her past with body image and alcoholism, and what was her ultimate turning point into making a change in her life and become one of the top speakers towards mental health advocacy and sharing her story with schools around Australia.   To find out more about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign and how you can get involved simply head to: https://www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org   The Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is creating awareness and not a substitute for professional advice. Should you need help, please refer to your nearest crisis numbers.

In this episode Lex & I talk about her amazing career in the fitness industry, all her insane achievements, training nrl players and coaches plus also some of her life struggles along the way, Must listen episode.

One of the true positive fitness influencers Alexa Towersey talks about all things fitness and i mean all things fitness, we cover if females should lift heavy weights, How to build the booty, How to be a great PT, Charity Presenting, Changing Lives and her Personal Story of Discovery. Simon "Chalk" Bungate https://youtu.be/5mexx9tj9ik Creating Curves - female weight training http://www.alexatowersey.com/creatingcurves 98 Riley street gym - method to the madness https://www.98gym.com/  

Have you ever wondered about how your physical body impacts your mindset? Can you remember a time in your life when you felt really strong - maybe doing something physical, being at your peak fitness or having a baby? Did you feel empowered in this moment? Alexa Towersey is someone who has a gift for making others feel strong, both mentally and physically and it is her mission to make people, especially women feel empowered through their strength. Alexa Towersey, fondly known as Action Alexa, is International Sports Model, a celebrity trainer and a nutrition and lifestyle coach. She has worked with everyone from the New Zealand All blacks to International Super models. Alexa has graced the cover of Australia Health and Fitness Magazine and is a regular reporter for leading International lifestyle publications. She has also been featured on CNN, Bloomberg and Channel 9. Alexa has many accolades but one of the most impressive achievements is her own story of self-empowerment and her deep desire to empower others through their bodies. Through Alexa’s childhood challenges and journey through alcoholism, she paved her way to transformation and discovered that through a strong body you can create a strong mind. Alexa is an ambassador to a number of mental health charities and shares her own story to inspire and encourage others. In today’s podcast Alexa shares: • The gift of feeling empowered and why empowerment is her favourite thing • Why sharing her vulnerability and helping others through her story is her definition of success • The defining moment that was the biggest game changer in her life • How being empowered in the weights room translate to rest of your life • How she achieves such incredible results with sculpting people’s bodies • The importance of saying no and setting boundaries • Why 60 – 70% of training is mindset • Her moment of clarity about her purpose and calling • The importance of listening to your body • Why resilience is the greatest thing she has ever learnt • Why who you spend your time with is so important She is an ambassador for www.livin.org.au, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to generating education and awareness around mental health issues and suicide prevention. The movie mentioned in the podcast is suicidetherippleeffect.com. For more information about screenings contact Alexa. Alexa’s online programme – Creating Curves www.alexatowersey.com/online-coaching Website: www.alexatowersey.com Instagram www.instagram.com/actionalexa/ Facebook www.facebook.com/alexa.towersey She is a regular guest speaker and presenter at schools, corporate entities and larger scale events. To book Alexa as a guest speaker or host at your school or corporate event, email her directly.

YOUNG, FIT, HEALTHY - HIP REPLACEMENT? This week the podcast dives into the world of Alexa Towersey. Alexa is one of Australia's top fitness experts. She has a fountain of knowledge in the space of female athletes and stories of resilience matched by few. Alexa and I discuss a range of topics from 'how to pick a trainer' and the power of positive social media through to the self limitations people impose in an unconscious, hindering manner. More specifically Alexa and I talk about her last 18 months where this fit, vibrant, young lady underwent a hip replacement and all the turmoil and tears that comes with that. This is an interesting conversation that will resonate with anyone who has found themselves needing more resilience than they think they can muster. Enjoy the Show.   Show Notes: 00.00 : 03.34 - Introduction & Adverts 03.35 : 04.29 - WWO Intro 04.30 : 06.45 - Introduction & Banter 06.46 : 14.45 - Picking A Trainer / Programme 14.46 : 16.31 - The 4 year dream 16.32 : 19.24 - Chocolate Chronicles 19.25 : 22.57 - Pursuit of a Dream - The Extra Yard 22.58 : 25.29 - The Industry and its future 25.30 : 35.14 - Positive Social Media 35.15 : 39.14 - Social Media for young trainers 39.15 : 47.14 - Life's Hurdles, the hip replacement, the process 47.15 : 49.59 - Mental Battles 50.00 : 52.29 - Educating Others 53.30 : 57.29 - Optimism, Ownership, Motivation 57.30 : 1.08.29 - not identifying with yourself, it's ok to feel shit, recovering with flow. 1.08.30 : 1.11.39 - self imposed limitations 1.11.40 : 1.13.24 - a childhood of horses 1.13.25 : 1.17.59 - Buildling resilience and self reliance 1.18.00 : 1.21.19 - searching for 'Lex's tribe 1.21.20 : 1.22.29 - Alexa, what you didn't know 1.22.30 : 1.24.14 - 'Lex's inspirations 1.24.15 : 1.25.44 - School Morning Mantra 1.25.45 : 1.28.19 - Oz' take aways 1.28.20 : 1.29.29 - Alexa Ambitious 1.29.30 : 1.31.28 - Thank You and Wrap Up.   www: alexatowersey.com IG: @actionalexa www: wordswithoz.com IG: @wordswithoz.com

In this episode Alexa talks us through how some seriously tragic events including the death of her Father led to her making some huge changes to her life that would re-shape her entire future and build her into the amazing human she is today. We also unexpectedly delve into energy, attitude and how you can attract positivity and opportunity into your life. She also shares with us her nutrition and health philosophy and how she stays in amazing shape all year round with a maintainable, balanced lifestyle.

I sit down with Alexa Towersey who’s on a mission to empower women through strength training. We chat training for fat loss vs training for muscle growth, understanding the bank balance of recovery, SAS training and how getting uncomfortable will help you grow and why taking a step back and listening to your body will help guide you to where you want to go.

Alexa Helps us to understand why having a program based of a specific goal is more powerful than random CrossFit. We deconstruct what training for aesthetics versus performance looks like.Alexa has been on multiple magazines, competed in endurance and wrestling at a high level and now is a trainer at the world reknown 98 Riley St in Sydney.Our episode sponsors - https://themindmuscleproject.com/partnersAsk Questions on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themindmuscleproject/?hl=enSubscribe for email Updateshttps://themindmuscleproject.com/newsletter

Alexa Towersey: Accomplished Pilates Expert, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Reveals About "bio signature modulation"

Alexa Towersey: Accomplished Pilates Expert, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach Reveals About "bio signature modulation"