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The Strength Spectrum Podcast

The Strength Spectrum Podcast

Written by: Luce Taylor
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Strength isn’t just about what you lift, it’s how you live. Hosted by Luce (they/them), queer fitness coach and founder of The Strength Spectrum Blueprint™, this podcast dives into unlearning, rebuilding, and redefining what strength really means. Expect honest chats on identity, behaviour change, body image, and belonging - without the toxic hustle and 'before-and-after' bs.

💬 IG: @luce.tmt
📧 luce@taylormade-training.co.uk

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Episodes
  • 29 Lessons in 29 Years (Pt. 1)
    Nov 14 2025

    As I turn 29, I wanted to sit down and share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far - the ones that shaped me into who I am today.

    In Part 1, I talk about what real self-awareness looks like, how victim mentality kept me stuck for years, and the power of taking accountability for the things I can influence. I open up about how compulsory heterosexuality and masking shaped my identity and relationships, my experiences with mental health labels and misdiagnosis, and how embracing my queerness and neurodivergence completely changed my life.

    I also share what it really means to love yourself first, how reconnecting with family has grounded me again, and why you can’t find your people if you’re still hiding parts of yourself.

    This one’s raw, reflective, and honest... full of lessons I wish I’d learned sooner. Whether you’re in a season of self-discovery, healing or redefining what strength means to you, I think you’ll find something here that resonates.

    IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@luce.tmt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩

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    33 mins
  • Episode 8: Barcelona Broke Me Open
    Nov 7 2025

    A year ago, I was living a completely different life in a different city, with a different version of myself.

    In this episode, I reflect on what the past year taught me about love, boundaries and identity. From impulsive choices and burnout to finally slowing down long enough to hear myself again, this is a story about unlearning old patterns and rebuilding trust with myself.

    I talk about the moments that broke me open, the lessons I didn’t see coming, and the quiet realisations that shaped who I am today.

    Whether you’re navigating heartbreak, self-discovery or learning to take up space in your own life, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the hardest chapters are the ones that lead you home.

    IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@luce.tmt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩

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    58 mins
  • Episode 7: Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working, and How to Fix It
    Nov 6 2025

    Ever feel like you’re doing everything right in the gym but progress still feels slow or non-existent? In this episode, I break down what really drives muscle growth and long-term progress, and it’s probably not what you think.

    From the science of progressive overload and the dangers of programme hopping, to finding movements you actually enjoy, fuelling properly and knowing when to rest, this conversation blends education with lived experience.

    I share what I've learned from over four years of consistent training (including the highs, the plateaus, and the post-prep recovery period), why “boring” training works and how to build muscle that lasts without burning out.

    If you’ve been spinning your wheels or wondering whether your plan is “good enough,” this one’s for you.

    You’ll learn:

    • What progressive overload really means (and how to apply it without overthinking)

    • Why variety can actually stall your progress

    • How to find movements that feel good for your body

    • How to know if you’re training too much, or not enough

    • What role sleep, stress, and nutrition really play in muscle growth

    • How to recognise when your body needs more fuel

    Mentioned in this episode: Schoenfeld, B. J., Grgic, J., Ogborn, D., & Krieger, J. W. (2019). Strength and hypertrophy adaptations between low- vs. high-load resistance training: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 33(Supplement 1), S1–S18. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@luce.tmt ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    25 mins
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