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Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women

Tara LaFerrara
Strength Training
Nutrition
Fitness
Mental Health
Recovery
Body Image
Women's Health
Protein
Weight Loss
Cardio
Personal Growth
Creatine
Hydration
Intuitive Eating
Progressive Overload
Metabolism
Mobility
Fat Loss
Protein Intake
Self-Discovery

Welcome to BROADS: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women. I’m Tara and I’m here to empower you to feel strong in your body, be confident to take up space, and cultivate that badassery you’ve been holding back (yes, I did just make up the word badassery). You’re here because you know there is more to life and you’re ready to go after it … you just need some support and guidance along the way.... more

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A 2025 study out of McMaster University found that your body builds muscle the same whether you're in your follicular phase or your luteal phase. Your muscles, it turns out, do not care what your cycle tracker says.

So why are so many women losing t... more

Your body will literally overeat to hunt for protein it is not getting. It is called the protein leverage hypothesis, and it means your hunger is not a willpower problem. It is a signal that something is missing.

So no, you are not broken. You are n... more

Okay, real question: how do you want to feel at 70? Not look but feel. Because the second you start training through that lens, everything about fitness shifts, and suddenly the goal isn't a smaller body anymore. It's a body that actually works.

Her... more

Did you know that emotional eating is one of the hardest types of addiction that’s difficult to overcome? Many women are unaware that they’re an emotional eater because we simply call it cravings or food noise when in reality, we are using food to nu... more

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Recent Guests

JJ Virgin
Nutrition expert and four-time New York Times bestselling author
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Episode: 138: Why Under-Eating Protein Is the Reason Your Body Isn't Changing with JJ Virgin
Tricia Nelson
Emotional eating expert, author, host of The Heal Your Hunger Show
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Episode: 136: The Food-Emotion Connection & What Traps Set Us Up for Emotional Eating with Tricia Nelson
Gen Coco
Certified nutrition coach and prominent advocate against diet culture
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Episode: 134: Hate Yourself Skinny or Love Yourself Healthy? Why Only One Actually Works with Gen Coco
Taylor McGee
Broads Coach, Philadelphia
Broads
Episode: 132. Broads Coaches: Why Women Were Never Meant to Stay Small
Taylor Ferguson
Broads Coach, Denver
Broads
Episode: 132. Broads Coaches: Why Women Were Never Meant to Stay Small
Dr. Susie Spirlock
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength Coach
Move Your Bones PT
Episode: 130: Build Strength Without Perfect Form or Fear of Getting Hurt - Dr. Susie Spirlock
Finley Amato Funsten
Nutrition and strength coach, founder of Unfuck Your Diet, and owner of MADabolic Charlotte
Unfuck Your Diet, MADabolic Charlotte
Episode: 128: Finley Amato Funsten: How Chronic Under Eating Shapes Women’s Metabolism and Energy Recovery
Jessica Burke
Strength and Conditioning Coach, CSCS, and host of The Strength Chick Podcast
Episode: 126: How to Build Muscle Fear of Getting Bulky or Food Guilt - Jessica Burke
Dr. Tyna Moore
A licensed naturopathic physician and chiropractor with over 30 years of experience.
The Dr. Tyna Show
Episode: 122: Dr. Tyna, ND, DC: GLP-1, Muscle, and the Real Drivers of Midlife Weight Gain

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Tara
Host of Broads: The Bold & Badass Fitness Podcast for Women, aiming to empower listeners through informative discussions on health and wellness.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 292 ratings
  • Real, relatable and funny

    I LOVE Broads podcast, I listen to it while I meal prep every week. Tara is such a refreshing real voice, she sheds light to so many different struggles women go through. The guest speakers are always experts in their fields, bringing so much information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaniManonRN
    United States10 days ago
  • Episode 137

    Excellent info . One star off for the “F” word.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Northsea7
    United States10 days ago
  • Must listen

    Great content, amazing community!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaioli
    Canada11 days ago
  • Take up space!

    Tara brings on interesting guests and shares important information to help women wherever they are in their health journey. Especially love the recent episode about training for longevity!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmiMarCh
    United States13 days ago
  • Great show!

    In an era of toxic gym culture this podcast is a breath of fresh air! I appreciate that the focus of Tara’s work is health and aging well rather than obsessively counting calories and macros, selling shady supplements and making women feel worse in a culture that shames us for so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rdewitt92
    United States13 days ago

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The podcast is described as empowering, with many reviewers noting the variety of perspectives shared by guests.
Feedback indicates that the information provided is practical and applicable, aiding women in their fitness journeys.
Listeners highlight the supportive community Fostered through the podcast, which encourages women to embrace their strength and well-being.
Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining discussions, particularly valuing Tara's relatable and engaging style.

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135. Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Q: How do I know if I'm ready for a coach or should keep trying on my own?
If you've been stuck for months despite trying, shifts come from structure and progression, not more willpower; readiness is a decision, not a feeling.
135. Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Q: What kind of support actually makes a difference long term?
Support must be specific to your life, evolve with you, hold you accountable without shaming, and be delivered by coaches who know you and your week.
135. Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Q: Why do I lose motivation quickly even when I care about goals?
Motivation is an emotion and temporary; long-term action comes from identity-based commitment and having plans that carry you even when motivation wanes.
135. Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Q: How do I stop starting over every Monday?
Mondays are a symptom of a larger pattern; instead, adopt a flexible, continuous approach where progress persists through imperfect moments and you don't view the week as ruined by a small lapse.
135. Why High-Performing Women Can't Stay Consistent with Their Fitness
Q: Why do I feel like I know what to do, but I still can't stay consistent?
Knowledge sits in the prefrontal cortex, but action lives in habits and the nervous system; you can't just think your way into consistency—you need a simple, actionable plan that reduces daily decision fatigue.

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Focusing on the empowerment of women in fitness, the content often covers a diverse range of topics, highlighting strength training, mental wellness, and nutrition tailored particularly for women. Conversations frequently address common challenges such as body positivity, the impact of diet culture, and sustainable health practices, offering actionable tips and insights from a host of informed guests like nutritionists and fitness coaches. The discussions emphasize realistic approaches to health and fitness through strength building and self-care, aiming to foster a community that promotes confidence and well-being for women of all fitness levels.

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1. JJ Virgin
2. Tricia Nelson
3. Gen Coco
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