• Why is it so hard to get (and stay) in good shape?
    Feb 12 2026

    Talking points:


    00:00 The Challenge of Achieving Fitness

    07:07 Societal Norms and Their Impact on Health

    10:31 Personal Responsibility in Health Choices

    23:58 Building Resilience and Making Changes

    30:10 Social Influences and Decision Making


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    34 mins
  • E6 - Using the scale as a tool for weight loss (without the self-inflicted psychological warfare) - Part 3/3
    Jan 30 2026

    Part 3/3.


    Talking points:

    • The psychological aspects of weighing yourself
    • How to use the scale effectively without letting it dictate self-worth.
    • The importance of viewing weight as a data point
    • Benefits of frequent weighing vs once per week.
    • The emotional connection with their the scales/weight.
    • Strategies to overcome scale anxiety
    • Developing a healthier relationship with body image and weight management.
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    14 mins
  • E5 - Using the scale as a tool for weight loss (without the self-inflicted psychological warfare) - Part 2/3
    Jan 28 2026

    Part 2/3


    Talking points:

    • Common challenges faced during weight loss journeys
    • The frustration of not seeing immediate results despite adhering to a calorie deficit.
    • The physiological processes behind fat loss
    • The importance of consistency and patience.
    • The psychological aspects of weighing yourself
    • Developing a healthier relationship with the scale
    • Focusing on long-term progress rather than short-term fluctuations.
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    7 mins
  • E4 - Using the scale as a tool for weight loss (without the self-inflicted psychological warfare) - Part 1/3
    Jan 26 2026

    Part 1 of 3.

    Follow the show for part 2 and 3 over the next few days.


    Talking points:

    • The complexities of using scales for weight management
    • Psychological impacts
    • Understanding normal weight fluctuations
    • Various factors that can affect scale readings
    • Importance of using multiple metrics of progress beyond just the scale.
    • The weight loss whoosh phenomenon
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    9 mins
  • E3 - The key to staying motivated no-one talks about (Your WHY)
    Jan 15 2026

    Talking points:


    • Why motivation disappears so easily
    • Why your 'Why' is crucial for long-term motivation
    • How to identify if your goal is important enough
    • How to strengthen your 'Why' to enhance long-term motivation


    Here is the link to the worksheet with the questions on (if it works):

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZNn88QWS5wLrB1D_0kl2bNh9Pj9KQLru7Himm6ebDE/edit?usp=sharing


    If the link doesn't work, message me for it on:

    IG @dwaynesykescoaching

    Email: dwayne@dwaynesykescoaching

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    14 mins
  • E2 - Setting up for 12 months of success in 2026 (Not 12 days)
    Jan 11 2026

    How to avoid doing the same shit that didn’t work last year.


    • What not to do
    • Difference between setting goals vs having desires
    • Creating an effective plan


    By the end of this episode you'll understand where you've been going wrong in past years and how to avoid those same mistakes this time around.

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    15 mins
  • E1 - How to stop sh*tting the bed over Christmas weight gain
    Jan 11 2026

    Talking points:


    • A quick intro / about me
    • My podcasting imposter syndrome / limiting belief
    • What Christmas is actually about
    • Why Christmas weight gain doesn't matter
    • Breaking down how much is actually fat
    • Reflection, acceptance and moving the F- on


    Episode 2 follows directly onwards, focusing on setting up for 12 months of success this year, instead of 12 days.

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    17 mins