The Health Huns

EP.29 Weight-loss and identity shifts

@joshuahillsnutrition @michaelulloapt We pull apart the glossy myths of weight loss and talk about identity, confidence, and the way the world treats you when your body changes. Training wins, colder mornings, hair shedding, and loose skin sit alongside practical tools for sustainable habits and gentler self-talk. • shoutout to Shannon and invite for DMs • Amber’s 10k plan and strength PBs • injuries, cold weather pain and recovery • weight loss versus identity and confidence • pretty privilege and social treatment shifts • jealousy, boundaries and support networks • rewriting self-stories and sustainable habits • emotional eating, rituals and food neutrality • loose skin, hair loss, feeling cold and ageing faces • maintenance anxiety, balance and avoiding extremes • inclusive spaces and everyday access • credible creators to follow for better algorithms As always, rate, review, it takes two seconds, you don’t have to log in You can do it on Apple, you can do it on Spotify Tag us if you’re listening to us, follow us on Instagram at thehealthhuntspod Email us thehealthhuntspod at gmail.com If you have any suggestions, topics, or questions you want us to cover, or if you want a shout out on the next episode, get in touch Thank you for listening! Please review this episode, it really helps the pod grow. Find us on Instagram @thehealthhunspod

EP.28 Fitness and the patriarchy

Ever walked into a gym and felt the room decide whether you belong there? We start with the everyday stuff — cold runs, reluctant 10k sign-ups, the bravery of showing up alone — and then pull the camera back to show the bigger picture shaping those moments. Patriarchy still sets the tone in too many fitness spaces, from the stare you pretend not to notice to the route you won’t run after dark. That quiet vigilance isn’t paranoia; it’s a tax on focus, joy and consistency. We talk about how safety dictates training windows in winter, why women gravitate to women-only gyms, and how progress accelerates when a space feels truly welcoming. There’s some good news: mainstream messaging for women is inching toward strength and performance over shrinking. But there’s also the marketing machine that weaponises insecurity. Think TRT ads flooding feeds while women battle for HRT, pink-taxed leggings and “glow” supplements, and sports bras that look great but fail at actual support. Design and pricing are not neutral; they decide who gets comfort, who gets value, and who gets to train without second-guessing their outfit. We also trace how men’s social conditioning bleeds into fitness culture — the pressure to be big and emotionless, the policing of femininity, and why some “awareness” content misses the mark. Change needs education, empathy and better environments, not just viral posts. Along the way, we swap practical ideas: training with friends for night runs, choosing gyms that fit your needs, sharing ETAs, and seeking kit that prioritises function for different bodies, including masc and trans lifters who are underserved by current fits. If this conversation resonates, help us keep it going: follow the show, share this episode with a friend who trains, and leave a review with one thing you want to see change in fitness culture. Your thoughts shape what we tackle next. Thank you for listening! Please review this episode, it really helps the pod grow. Find us on Instagram @thehealthhunspod

EP.27 Is it ok to have 'body goals'?

What if the most important progress you make never shows up on a scale? We open the door to a frank, funny, and nuanced conversation about body goals, identity, and the everyday wins that actually change how life feels. From airplane seatbelts and clothing fit to TRX rows and clearer skin, we map the victories that prove health is bigger than a number. We share lived experiences of weight loss that improved pain, energy, and confidence, without pretending the world treats every body the same. One of us reframes body goals through gender expression—building a strong back and broader upper body to align how we feel inside with how we’re seen—while the other unpacks the relief of moving more freely, sleeping better, and caring less about a target weight. Together, we draw a clean line between healthy ambition and harmful extremes, calling out the traps of underfueling, obsessive tracking, and quick fixes that sabotage wellbeing. The conversation widens to society’s role: fat stigma, inaccessible spaces, the male gaze, and the double standard that calls men “distinguished” as they age while urging women to stay forever young. We talk about judgement from all sides, why the loudest critics are often the least content, and how therapy, patience, and perspective can help you choose what you’ll be judged for—and care a lot less about it. If you want to lose weight, we talk safe, sustainable approaches. If you don’t, we offer strength, performance, sleep, mood, and energy goals that deliver real momentum without obsessing over scales. Come for the candour, stay for the practical wins and mindset shifts that make training feel purposeful again. If this resonates, tap follow, share it with someone who needs a kinder lens on progress, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What non-scale victory are you chasing this week? Thank you for listening! Please review this episode, it really helps the pod grow. Find us on Instagram @thehealthhunspod

EP.26 How to level up your gym game and confidence

Think everyone at the gym knows exactly what they’re doing? Here’s a secret: most people are focused on themselves, often unsure about their own form. We dig into how to turn that insight into confidence, so you can train harder, smarter, and actually enjoy getting stronger without letting fitness take over your life. We start by breaking the “permanent beginner” mindset and move into clear, doable progressions: swapping lunges for split squats, testing assisted pull-ups after lat pulldowns, and using short, focused sessions when time is tight. We talk honestly about effort, explaining why growth happens when your last reps slow down and burn while form stays solid. You’ll hear how filming sets, using reliable online resources, or booking even a single PT session can unlock safer mechanics and quick wins that compound over weeks. Fuel and recovery anchor the whole plan. We cover practical protein targets across simple meals, pre- and post-workout basics that support quality training, and why sleep turns hard sets into real adaptation. We separate building muscle from getting “shredded,” unpack expectations shaped by social media, genetics, and assisted physiques, and help you choose your own path: aesthetics, strength, or a balanced blend. Most importantly, we offer goal frameworks you can start now—adding a few kilos to your lifts, mastering an exercise progression, or committing to two to three sessions a week—without counting every macro or living at the gym. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start progressing, hit play, save this for your next session, and share it with a friend who needs a nudge. Subscribe for more straight-talking health and fitness chats, and leave a review to help other listeners find us. Thank you for listening! Please review this episode, it really helps the pod grow. Find us on Instagram @thehealthhunspod

Ep.25 Lily Allen, Health and Fitness House of Horrors, Ghost Stories

What if the scariest thing in fitness isn’t a burpee, but a panel of blokes explaining the menstrual cycle? Our Halloween special turns the gym into a haunted house and tours every room you secretly dread: MLM pitches at the door, sleds blocking every path, “high protein, low calorie” echoing like a curse, and denim-clad grunters who treat the rack like a stage. We laugh, we roast, but we also get honest about boundaries, ethics, and how to create a gym culture that actually feels good. Along the way, we share wins from the week: a 90‑day “fitter, faster, stronger” block gathering steam, steady 5Ks that feel better than they look, and simple markers like resting heart rate, sleep, and fuelling that change everything. No hacks, no noise—just consistent training, manageable runs, and routine meals that leave you energised. If your watch nags, that’s data; if it stresses you out, that’s a cue to take it off. We keep the advice human and the tone hopeful. For the proper chills, we retell a brilliant Reddit story about a haunted gym—alarms tripping, showers running, plates clanging with no one there—and swap our own eerie encounters. Whether you’re a sceptic or a believer, it’s a reminder that spaces hold stories. The best gyms turn down the fear and turn up the welcome, so beginners aren’t spooked by noise, clutter, or the cult of intensity. We wrap with a playful nod to mediums, tarot, and the thrill of not knowing what comes next, plus plans for more off-topic fun on Patreon. If you love a little chaos with your kettlebells, hit play, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. Share this Halloween special with a friend who’s seen a ghost in the free-weights room—or just a guy lifting in jeans. What’s your scariest gym ick? Thank you for listening! Please review this episode, it really helps the pod grow. Find us on Instagram @thehealthhunspod