Hosted by Shona Vertue · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 49 episodes
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A psychology-led podcast on health, movement, and behaviour change. Exploring why knowing what to do isn’t enough, and how to build consistency by understanding the mind–body relationship. Honest conversations, occasionally uncomfortable truths.
Shona Vertue hosts The Vertue Podcast, a health show with 49 episodes published.
If cardio has you in a chokehold because summer is around the corner, this episode is going to free you. This episode was inspired by two DMs we receive constantly. The woman who’s already doing cardio most days and wond
The wellness industry doesn't need to make things up anymore. They've got something more powerful, real studies, real journals, real credentials. And they know exactly how to use them to get you to open your wallet. In t
You've packed your gym bag. You have every intention of going. And somehow ... you don't. Again. If you've been blaming willpower or discipline, this episode is going to reframe that completely. Today I'm breaking down t
What should you actually do when you’re chronically sleep deprived? If you’re a parent, shift worker, insomniac, or coach people who are, you’ve probably asked yourself whether training is helping or harming you. In this
In this episode, I explore the bidirectional relationship between the pelvic floor and our psychological state. How stress, anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and prolonged effort can shape pelvic floor tone, and how pelvi
Abs. Belly fat. Six-packs. Post-baby pouches. In this episode, we unpack why women feel so conflicted about their bellies; and why that pressure isn’t rooted in biology at all. We dive into culture, pregnancy, the pelvic
I was so wrong and psychology has demonstrated why and HUMBLED MEEEEE. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do for your training but still can’t seem to stick to it, this episode is for you. We explore why education
Why does everyone in the fitness space seem to be pitting these two against each other? Why are prominent doctors who specialise in women's health suggesting that pilates isn't enough? Do you have to give up Pilates to m
We often talk about exercise helping mental health, but not always why . In this episode, I unpack a lesser-known system that links movement, emotional regulation, and even sleep–wake rhythms. If your anxiety tends to sh
What’s the optimal amount and type of exercise to improve symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? A new Bayesian network meta-analysis may have the most straightforward answer yet. In this episode, I break down a comprehe
This episode cuts through the noise and explains why creatine is one of the most effective, well-researched supplements for women, not just for building muscle, but for thinking sharper, recovering faster, and staying st
Hi friends - this is a slightly different episode this week and it's designed to be used as a guided relaxation. If you're unsure of why a guided relaxation might be beneficial then please listen to episode #36 where I b
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world — but also one of the most mysterious. Scans don’t always match symptoms, treatments don’t always provide relief, and many people feel stuck with ongoing d
We programme strength, cardio, and mobility — but almost never relaxation. Yet research shows Progressive Muscle Relaxation lowers stress, calms anxiety, improves mood, and even deepens the most restorative stages of sle
In this episode I make the case for why relaxation should be treated as a trainable skill, not a luxury. We’ll explore what guided relaxation actually is, the science behind its benefits, and the fascinating mechanisms f
Starting again in fitness can feel overwhelming; like you’ve lost progress in both body and mind. But the truth is, you haven’t gone back to zero. With the right approach, you can rebuild faster, smarter, and with more s
We often think of time as something we manage, but what if our relationship with time is managing us? In this episode, we explore time poverty as more than a scheduling issue: it’s a psychological, cultural, and physiolo
If you’re working out consistently but not seeing real progress, this episode is for you. In today’s episode of The Vertue Podcast, we’re breaking down the difference between working out and training and why that gap cou
Struggling to stick to your schedule, especially when life gets chaotic? In this episode, I break down how to actually plan your week based on your values, not just your goals. We’ll cover the psychology behind consisten
Ever wondered why you give up on things that actually matter to you like your fitness, your goals, your habits; even when you really care? In this episode, I will unpack the psychology of quitting through the lens of Sel
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The Vertue Podcast is hosted by Shona Vertue. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 49 episodes.
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