Healthcare Unprofessionals

PMOS, Paid Features & the Women’s Health Industry

From the PCOS to PMOS name change to the reality of who coaching actually serves, this episode dives into the growing gap between online wellness culture and frontline healthcare. We talk about access, privilege, the demographics often excluded from the ‘optimised health’ conversation, being asked to pay thousands to write a so-called magazine feature, and the wider commercialisation of women’s health — with plenty of side rants along the way.

Rethinking Prolapse, Rehab and Return to Lifting with Marianna from MPowered Fitness

Marianna’s story is one so many women will recognise. After developing pelvic organ prolapse following the birth of her son in 2017, she found herself navigating not just symptoms, but fear, conflicting advice, and a lack of support to return to lifting and running. That experience led her to retrain as a PT and become the coach she needed. In this episode we challenge some uncomfortable truths. How much of the struggle with prolapse is the condition itself, and how much is the messaging around it? Are clinicians and coaches too risk-averse? Why does the system focus on rehab but fail to get women back to performance? And are women being unnecessarily held back from lifting heavy and running? We also discuss the perinatal industry, the rise of “specialists,” and what many coaches still get wrong when working with women in pregnancy and postpartum. Marianna now runs Mpowered Fitness, supporting women through motherhood and beyond, and was awarded the 2025 Active Pregnancy Foundation Pre & Postnatal Instructor of the Year. If you’ve ever been told to stop because of your pelvic floor, this episode is for you.

Is the gym a space for all women?

This week, we explore whether women feel comfortable in fitness spaces and how this can be a barrier to their participation. The literature seems to support the narrative that gyms are gendered and intimidating for many women, especially those in midlife. Thin and fit privilege in the gym environments makes it far easier for certain women to feel comfortable there. Remember we have our Menopause Masterclass on 11th May at 7pm, it will be recorded, but here's the link if you still haven't bought your ticket: https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/offers/VJc36nM8/checkout [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/offers/VJc36nM8/checkout]

Joe Wicks, Call Out Culture & Unethical AI Use in Coaching

We're fed up this week - with lots of things. From calling out other coaches, running a marathon with no water (?!) and bragging about using AI in your coaching... we have a lot to say. MENOPAUSE MASTERCLASS TICKETS⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/offers/VJc36nM8?coupon_code=MENOPAUSE] WORK WITH MICHELLE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/coaching] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disordered Eating Informed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/dei-course] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Image & Nutrition Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bodyimagenutrition.substack.com/] @michellecarroll1 WORK WITH CHLOE: @chloelewisphysio ⁠⁠Women's Health Consultancy [https://www.chloestevenswomenshealth.co.uk/]

Men in Women's Health Research & Specialist Coaches

We chat about what's been getting on our nerves this week and add some nuance to the discussion around that study rating the attractiveness of women with endo and whether you should trust a "specialist" coach. MENOPAUSE MASTERCLASS TICKETS⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/offers/VJc36nM8?coupon_code=MENOPAUSE] WORK WITH MICHELLE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/coaching] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disordered Eating Informed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/dei-course] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Body Image & Nutrition Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bodyimagenutrition.substack.com/] @michellecarroll1 WORK WITH CHLOE: @chloelewisphysio ⁠Women's Health Consultancy [https://www.chloestevenswomenshealth.co.uk/]