Series: Empowering women mini series - intro

Series: Empowering women mini series - intro

Author: Online Women's Health & Fitness coach |Hayley Kirby January 6, 2026 Duration: 11:17

Welcome to the Wear the Damn Shorts reboot.

This short solo episode sets the tone for the entire series.

This podcast is for women who are carrying a lot.
Family, work, responsibility, mental load.
And somewhere in the middle of all that, are trying to still feel like themselves.

This series is not about perfection, all or nothing plans, or unrealistic routines that only work when life is quiet.

It’s about real women.
Real lives.
And the small, consistent actions that actually create change.

You’ll hear why this series centres around one core belief
You first, family follows.

Because when you are stronger, fuelled, and supported, everything else in your world works better too. Not through guilt or sacrifice, but through example.

There is a way I want you to listen to this series, not for comparison or pressure, but for recognition. For the moments where you think “that’s me” and realise you’re not alone.

This episode is your permission slip.
To stop waiting to feel ready.
To stop thinking it’s too late.
To stop believing you have to earn the right to look after yourself.

If you’ve ever thought
“I’ll start when life calms down”
“I don’t have the time”
“I’ve tried before and failed”

This is for you.

This episode leads directly into the first guest conversation with Naomi, who shares what happened when she stopped waiting to feel ready and started anyway.

One step is enough.
That’s the job.


Hayley Kirby is an online women's health and fitness coach with two decades of professional experience that runs parallel to her sixteen years as a parent, and she brings all of that hard-won wisdom to Wear the Damn Shorts. The title is a nod to the confidence and self-acceptance this podcast champions, moving beyond theory into the messy, wonderful reality of daily life. Here, actionable science isn't presented in a vacuum; it's thoughtfully woven into discussions about fitness, nutrition, and mental resilience that acknowledge the constant juggle of responsibilities. Hayley acts as your grounded guide, cutting through overwhelming trends and quick fixes to offer sustainable strategies. Episodes are built around the genuine questions and challenges faced by her real clients, making every conversation relatable. You'll find practical advice on maintaining motivation, shifting your mindset, and creating habits that actually last, all while navigating the beautiful chaos of parenting, career, and personal doubts. This isn't about adding more to your to-do list, but about finding a more compassionate and effective path to your own well-being. Tune in for a deeply human take on self-improvement that feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who truly understands the struggle.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Ep 99. 99 problems but a podcast ain't one! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:48
This week we talk cardio zones, with particular focus on fat burning zones. We also look at the benefits of journalling. I love when we have a topic that we fall into different camps. Hayley loves journalling and Hannah…
Ep. 98 Hannah has news & training with this news [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
How should you train when you're pregnant. We jump deep right into Hannah's training regime at the beginning of her exciting journey growing another baby! We also chat about schools closing, chronic underfunding and what…
EP97. Potty mouth, Apps & vitamins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:16
We get a bit silly today! I don't know what got into us! I put it down to the dodgy vegan mac & cheese pot I had before this episode. You definitely get to know us a bit more in this episode, as well as why it's importan…
Ep 96. Flabby bits, Red meat & eggs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
We all have Flabby bits. They are ok! Unfortunately social media has created an environment where perfect is the only acceptable body shape. Can't show underwear lines, we need to have a completely streamlined torso with…
Ep. 95 Digestion, illness & Crazy client stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
With the 'glucose godess' spending the last 2 years demonising sugar spikes, she has now released a product that apparently solves this perfectly normal physiological process. Tins product hasn;t faced any clinical trial…
Ep93. Fussy eaters & the popular glucose study [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:53
This week we talk about Zoe and fussy eaters. At the end Hannah and I largely conclude that this isn't where efforts should be directed. So much of what we eat is behaviour driven. If i were to ask you what a wholefood d…
Ep92. Enjoying food and are you tired? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:12
We are well into January at this point. Hannah and Hayley discuss the impact tiredness is having on their clients and themselves. They also delve into enjoying food and the strange wonderful concoctions their clients tal…
Ep91. Bread & Beds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:17
How much do you love your bed? What makes a good mattress? I realised my bed is doing me in and we need to change it! It's also had a big knock on effect in my day to day life! we also discuss my bread making skill, or l…
Ep 90. Mood vs Action & Hand therapy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:58
Does the season or your mood impact your ability to take action? Or are you taking the wrong type of action. Hannah and Hayley come from different opinions on this one. It's not about right or wrong, it's about what work…