From Fat Loss to Fearless: Building Stronger Bodies with Ultimate Performance

From Fat Loss to Fearless: Building Stronger Bodies with Ultimate Performance

What happens when you stop asking "How do I look?" and start asking "What am I capable of?" In this episode, Yasha Dabas shares her remarkable transformation from a "cardio-only" mindset shaped by past injuries to becoming a powerhouse athlete. Joined by Chris Richards (Managing Director at Ultimate Performance), they explore the essential role of structured coaching in helping women overcome physical, cultural, and mental barriers. In this episode, we discuss: * Structure vs. Motivation: Why daily habits and macro-awareness beat "willpower" every time. * Training with your Biology: Adapting your fitness to work with your cycle, post-pregnancy, and menopause. * Fear of Heavy Lifting: How Yasha overcame a history of spinal surgery to deadlift and compete. * The GLP-1 Shift: A coaching-first perspective on weight loss medications and preserving metabolic health. * Genetics & Permission: Challenging the myth that certain ethnicities aren't "built" for muscle. Whether you're a high-pressure professional, a mother, or someone looking to break through a years-long plateau, this conversation is your roadmap to building a body—and an identity—that is truly fearless. Follow the Journey: * Host: Yasha Dabas (@yasha.dabas) * Guest: Chris Richards (ultimateperformance.com) * Subscribe: Trust The Process on Spotify, Apple, Amazon and YouTube.

When Calendar Flips But Life Doesn't

When the calendar flips, the world expects transformation. New goals. New habits. A “new you.” But what if life didn’t get the memo?A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new mindset, new energy, or new clarity—and that’s okay. This episode explores what happens when the calendar changes but life stays messy, slow, or uncertain. We talk about releasing the pressure of new year, choosing self-trust over forced goals, and allowing progress to look different than what social media sells us. A soft start to the year—for anyone who needs it. No hype. No hustle. Just an honest conversation.

2025 - A Year of Trusting The Process

In this special year-end episode, Yasha and Shanthi reflect on 2025 : a year that reshaped their relationship with discipline, wellness, and self-trust. From fitness milestones to career pivots and emotional honesty, they unpack what it truly means to trust yourself while trusting the process.

Can a woman have it all - Guest Episode with Ilona Jade

Yasha and Shanthi sit down with the incredible Ilona Jade Arrington - a corporate marketing & communications professional, Singapore’s Hyrox Ambassador, winner of the 2024 Singapore National Stadium Hyrox race, and a multiple-time Hyrox World Champion. From her days as a Spartan Race Pro Team athlete, cheerleader, and dancer, to becoming one of the region’s most inspiring hybrid athletes, Ilona shares the grit, mindset, and evolution behind her journey. Tune in for an honest, high-energy conversation on discipline, identity, and pushing past your own limits.

Can a woman have it all - Guest Episode with Ilona Jade

Yasha and Shanthi sit down with the incredible Ilona Jade Arrington - a corporate marketing & communications professional, Singapore’s Hyrox Ambassador, winner of the 2024 Singapore National Stadium Hyrox race, and a multiple-time Hyrox World Champion. From her days as a Spartan Race Pro Team athlete, cheerleader, and dancer, to becoming one of the region’s most inspiring hybrid athletes, Ilona shares the grit, mindset, and evolution behind her journey. Tune in for an honest, high-energy conversation on discipline, identity, and pushing past your own limits.