the not so typical fitness podcast

Welcome to not so typical fitness , the podcast that breaks down barriers in health and fitness for neurodivergent minds. Hosted by Rhiannon Cooper; a qualified AuDHD (autistic ADHD) personal trainer, advocate, and lifelong misfit in the fitness industry, this solo podcast dives deep into the realities of navigating fitness as a late diagnosed autistic and ADHD woman. From personal struggles to industry insights, Rhiannon shares her journey of weight loss, gym anxiety, and making fitness work for you, not against you. No toxic hustle culture, no shame; just honest conversations, practical advice, and a whole lot of “I wish someone had told me this sooner” moments. If you've ever felt like the gym wasn’t built for you, like workouts should come with a user manual, or like traditional fitness advice just doesn’t fit, you’re in the right place.

the not so typical fitness podcast is a health podcast hosted by Rhiannon Cooper, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rhiannon Cooper hosts the not so typical fitness podcast, a health show with 20 episodes published.

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  020: Why Your Body Isn't Your Business Card - Building a PT Industry That Actually Works

  Apr 17, 202657 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Rhiannon once won a "biggest transformation" award at her gym, and the first thing her PT said wasn't how do you feel? It was: your next goal is 12 stone. That moment, where a hundred pounds of progress was reduced to a number on a scale, is exactly why this conversation exists.</p><p>In this episode, <b>Rhiannon Cooper (Not So Typical Fitness)</b> sits down with <b>Claire Bonnet,</b> a personal trainer just three months into her career whose books are already full, to talk about what it actually means to...

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  Episode #19

  019: Stop Shrinking: How Taking Up Space Changes Everything

  Apr 15, 202624 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This week's episode is something special — a live talk Rhiannon gave at the Mind Body Wisdom Wellbeing Expo in Derby, shared here in its most authentic, unedited form.</p><p>Trigger warning: this episode touches on mental health, body image, and weight loss.</p><p>In this talk, Rhiannon explores what it really means to shrink — not just physically, but in our voices, our ambitions, our boundaries, and our authentic selves. She shares her own journey from chasing external validation through fitness to finding a completely different question to ask: does this make me f...

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  Episode #18

  018: You're not lazy! Your nervous system is just overwhelmed

  Feb 25, 20266 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>You've told yourself you're lazy. That you just don't have the discipline. That if you really wanted it, you'd be consistent by now.</p><p>But what if the problem was never you?</p><p>In this episode, Rhiannon breaks down what's actually happening in your nervous system when motivation disappears, sensory overload derails your training, or you simply can't make yourself start — and why none of it is a character flaw.</p><p>If you're autistic, ADHD, or just someone who's always found fitness harder than it looks for everyone else, this on...

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  Episode #17

  Navigating Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis: A Neurodivergent Journey

  Nov 5, 202516 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In this episode, Rhiannon Cooper shares her powerful journey of late autism and ADHD diagnosis, exploring the realities of living as a late-diagnosed autistic adult with ADHD. She opens up about experiencing autistic shutdowns, navigating the complex autism diagnosis process, and managing sensory overload in everyday situations.</p><p>Rhiannon discusses the mental health challenges faced by neurodivergent adults, the critical importance of self-advocacy in neurodivergent communities, and how understanding your autistic and ADHD needs transforms daily life. She addresses the unique grief that accompanies late autism diagnosis, the process of autism acceptance...

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  016: Gym Anxiety... How to Start When Fear Is Holding You Back

  Jul 30, 202522 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, anxious, or completely stuck when it comes to starting their fitness journey — especially if the thought of going to the gym fills you with dread.<br/><br/>Welcome to another episode of the Not So Typical Fitness Podcast with me, Rhiannon Cooper — qualified personal trainer, autistic, ADHD, and on a mission to make fitness accessible for everyone. Whether it’s fear of being judged, sensory overload, or decision paralysis, I’ve been there. And I want to help you get past it.<br/><br/>00:00 Introduction to Gym A...

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