Goddess Got Goals

181: The Weight Workouts Can’t Touch: Armour Weight™ & the Cost of Survival

There’s a kind of weight no workout, diet, or discipline can touch. In this episode, Lisa Barwise introduces Armour Weight™ — the physical, hormonal, emotional, and energetic weight women carry after years of survival, over-giving, and pushing through. If you’ve been doing “everything right” but still feel stuck, heavy, exhausted, or disconnected — this conversation will change how you understand your body. In this episode, we explore: * What Armour Weight™ actually is (and why it’s not fat, failure, or lack of willpower) * Why women stay stuck despite training, eating well, and “trying harder” * The link between burnout, perimenopause, shame, and people-pleasing * How chronic stress and survival mode reshape the body and metabolism * Why willpower tightens armour — and what actually releases it * Lisa’s personal story of burnout, vertigo, COVID, pressure, and coming home to herself * The nervous system as the missing link in lasting transformation > “Some weight lives on the body. > Some weight lives in the bones.” This episode is an invitation to stop fighting your body — and start listening to it. 📖 Pre-Order the Book Unarmoured: The Wellness Alchemy Guide to Releasing Armour Weight™ and Rising Into Your Warrior Goddess Era 👉 Pre-order now www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/unarmoured This book is for every woman who’s carried more than her own weight — and decided it ends here. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a woman who needs permission to stop bracing. Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! ...

180: Regulate, Rewire, Rise: Nervous System Healing & Energy Psychology

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the foundation of transformation — your nervous system. If you’ve ever wondered why you can know exactly what to do but still can’t seem to follow through, why your body feels stuck, tired, or resistant to change — this episode will help you see that it’s not a lack of discipline. It’s a lack of safety. Your nervous system sets the ceiling for your success — and when it’s overwhelmed or dysregulated, your body will hold on to Armour Weight, resistance, and exhaustion as a form of protection. You’ll learn how safety comes before strength, why your body must feel safe to let go — of stress, of weight, of old patterns — and how Energy Psychology blends science and soul to help you regulate, release, and rise. Because healing isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about helping your body believe it’s safe to heal. This is the next evolution of Wellness Alchemy — where biology meets energy, where science meets magic, and where your transformation truly begins. Regulate first. Rewire next. Rise always. ✨ Links mentioned in this episode: Take the Warrior Goddess Archetype Quiz Join the Tribe Community Learn more at warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/podcasts Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! ...

179: A Year of Reawakening: How I Returned to Myself After Losing Almost Everything

In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the story that became the turning point in my own Warrior Goddess SAGA — the night I realized I wasn’t okay, and the year that followed as I found my way back to myself. It wasn’t a dramatic fall, but a quiet unraveling. The kind of loneliness that seeps into your bones. The moment when pretending to be strong becomes too heavy to carry. This episode is about the reawakening that comes after the breaking — learning to ask for help, letting yourself be seen, and rediscovering love, connection, and self-worth when you’ve lost them all. Because healing doesn’t start with perfection… It starts with permission. Permission to feel, to soften, to begin again. If you’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside — this one’s for you. This is your reawakening. It’s time to rise, Warrior Goddess… Because Goddess Got Goals. ✨ Links mentioned in this episode: Take the Warrior Goddess Archetype Quiz Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! ...

178: Self-Sabotage + The Archetypes (and How to Stop Fighting Yourself)

Welcome back to the Goddess Got Goals Podcast — where strength is sacred, self-care is rebellion, and midlife is your greatest initiation. In this episode, we’re going deep into a topic every Warrior Goddess faces: self-sabotage. That invisible force that whispers, “not yet,” “not enough,” “you’ll fail again.” You’ll discover: 🔥 The hidden reasons women self-sabotage — and how it’s often a subconscious form of self-protection, not self-destruction. 🌙 How your archetype influences your sabotage pattern: * The Seeker keeps chasing something new instead of finishing what she started. * The Warrior burns out before she lets herself rest. * The Guardian over-gives and forgets herself until resentment takes over. * The Alchemist gets lost in overthinking and never chooses a path. 💫 How to turn self-sabotage into self-awareness — and why compassion, not discipline, is the key. ⚔️ The simple micro habits and mindset shifts that break the sabotage cycle and build self-trust again. 💜 The sacred alchemy: transforming your shadow patterns into strength, freedom, and purpose. Because self-sabotage isn’t your enemy — it’s your messenger. It’s showing you where you don’t yet feel safe to succeed, shine, or take up space. This episode will help you recognize those patterns, reclaim your power, and rise stronger — not by hustling harder, but by healing deeper. 🎧 Listen now and start turning resistance into your next rise. Episode 178: Self-Sabotage + The Archetypes (and How to Stop Fighting Yourself) 🌟 Resources & Links Mentioned 🔮 Take the Warrior Goddess Archetype Quiz → [http://thewarriorgoddesssaga.com/] 👑 Join the Tribe Community → [https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe/] 🎧 Listen to Episode 1: The Warrior Goddess SAGA Begins → [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-176-the-warrior-goddess-saga-begins/id1504001186?i=1000731627325] 🎧 Listen to Episode 2: Which Warrior Goddess Are You → [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-176-the-warrior-goddess-saga-begins/id1504001186?i=1000731627325]  Connect with Lisa 💫 Instagram → [www.instagram.com/lisa_barwise] 💫 Website → [www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraini Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! ...

177: Which Warrior Goddess Are You? The 4 Warrior Goddess Archetypes Revealed

The 4 Warrior Goddess Archetypes Welcome back to the rebirth of the Goddess Got Goals Podcast — where we’re not just setting goals… we’re rewriting the story of midlife itself. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 4 Warrior Goddess Archetypes that shape every woman’s transformation journey — and helping you discover which one you are right now. You’ll learn how to identify your patterns, understand your unique struggles, and recognize the powerful opportunities hidden inside them. Because when you know your archetype, everything changes — your habits, your self-talk, your strength, your boundaries, and your sense of purpose. In this episode, we’ll explore: ✨ Why archetypes are the missing link in your transformation journey ✨ The 4 Warrior Goddess Archetypes — and how each one shows up in daily life * The Seeker: overwhelmed, chasing shiny things, no self-trust * The Warrior: powerful but burnt out, stuck in “go mode” * The Guardian: the caretaker, people-pleaser, stuck and silenced * The Alchemist: creative but scattered, unfocused, craving clarity ✨ The sacred quest each archetype must face — and how to start yours ✨ Why understanding your archetype is the first step in reclaiming your energy and rewriting your story You’re not broken. You’re being called. Your archetype simply shows you where to begin. This is your reawakening. It’s time to rise, Warrior Goddess… Because Goddess Got Goals. 🌟 Resources & Links Mentioned 🔮 Take the Warrior Goddess Archetype Quiz → [http://thewarriorgoddesssaga.com/] 👑 Join the Tribe Community → [https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe/] 🎧 Listen to Episode 1: The Warrior Goddess SAGA Begins → [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-176-the-warrior-goddess-saga-begins/id1504001186?i=1000731627325]  Connect with Lisa 💫 Instagram → [www.instagram.com/lisa_barwise] 💫 Website → [www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com] 💫 Community → [https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe/] Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media: Instagram @lisa_barwise @wgkettlebelltraining Facebook www.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining Youtube https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining [https://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining] What you can do to help the Podcast? If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review. How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign 5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the image How to Leave a Podcast Review 1. Open Apple Podcast App. 2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals” 4. Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5. Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” 6. Click on “Write a Review” This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you! ...