Life With Danni Duncan

Does a 7 time Olympian have their life and motherhood together?

This is one of the first questions I asked, Libby Trickett. I’m sure she needs no explanation but just in case - Libby is an ex competitive swimmer who was a gold medalist in not one but THREE Olympics, and held the world record for the 100m free style. 

We’re chatting about everything, including why being an Olympian does not mean you have your life together, what it’s like going from being the best in the world, to living a normal life, and what she’s seeing happening too often with kids and sport right now (this part’s really interesting).

We chat about:

> “What did we even do before kids?” because somehow there was SO much time and now there’s none

> Libby’s morning routine with 5 kids

> Getting five kids out the door in the morning (and how that that alone feels like a huge win)

> The devastating race Libby didn’t watch for 15 years… and what happened when she finally did

> The shift in your 40s where you genuinely don’t give a f about what other people think of you 

> That feeling of “am I even doing a good job?” (and why it doesn’t just go away)

> Why we’re seeing less “body trust” in women + how that all links back to kids not moving as much

… and SO much more

If you want more of Libby you can follow her on IG @libby_trickett.

Listen to Libby’s podcast Sportish on Spotify or Apple. 

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Things that come up in today’s episode:

> Questioning why didn’t we move to QLD sooner

> The absolute disaster that was moving here (including paying for two houses at once…)

> Chris going from 4k followers to 20k since the last episode

> Chris’s plan to CHEAT his way through the New York Marathon

> The moment I actually commented “feet” for a how-to guide on selling feet pics

> HYROX drama (I beat Chris)

> That hour waiting for my genetic testing results… And the terrible thoughts that crossed my mind

You never know what you’re going to get in one of our joint episodes 😂

If you want more of this energy online then follow us over on IG @danni.duncan_and @chrisduncan7.

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching.

A few weeks ago, Chris and I announced that we’re running the New York Marathon… and it still feels slightly ridiculous to say out loud.

Because if you had told me years ago that running would become such a big part of my life, I wouldn’t have believed you. And I know a lot of you listening probably feel the same.

“I’m not a runner.”

That’s exactly why I wanted to have this conversation.

Today I’m joined by Anna from Adventure Time Travel, who has run more than 40 marathons all over the world and helped thousands of people cross finish lines they once thought were completely out of reach.

If you’ve ever wondered whether running a marathon is something you could do, what it feels like to finish the New York Marathon and what kind of changes lie ahead for you… Then this is for you.

Stick around to find out:

> Why so many people tell themselves they’re “not a runner”… and what actually changes when that story shifts

> What it feels like standing on the start line of a marathon for the first time

> The moments during a race that stay with you long after you cross the finish line

> What goes through your head when things get hard… and how people keep going

> What Anna has seen in thousands of runners once they finally say yes to something that scares them

> What she would say to you if you’ve ever thought about running a marathon… but haven’t signed up yet

If you want to hear more from Anna, you can find her on IG @annaliptakruns or @hisandhertime. Visit Adventure Time Travel at www.adventuretimetravel.com.au

If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at ⁠⁠www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan⁠⁠

You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour!

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Right now there is SO much chatter around ultra-processed foods.

We’ve got headlines about processed meats and cancer risk, food companies being sued in the US, and suddenly the term UPF (or ultraprocessed foods) is everywhere.

And yet I think most people are still pretty confused because the food companies have deliberately made it difficult to figure out.

You walk through the supermarket and you see things like:

natural flavours

no added sugar

no added MSG

gluten free

…and it all sounds pretty healthy.

But when you turn the packet around, the ingredient list can tell a very different story.

Today I’m chatting with Jo from Additive Free Lifestyle to talk about it all - you’ve probably seen her stuff online before because she is an absolute powerhouse in this space. 

A taste of what you’ll hear:

> The first things you should be looking at when reading ingredients list at the supermarket

> What to do when everyone around you keeps trying to feed your kids treats and sugar

> The most common marketing claims you should avoid

> How are ‘flavours’ even made (this one will shock you)

> The effects ultraprocessed foods are having on our appetites and taste preferences 

> Approaching birthday parties when you don’t want your kids to come home with insane energy levels

> What it’s really like to live without ultra-processed foods

> The difference Jo saw in her daughter’s behaviour as soon as she started cutting out snacks with artificial flavouring

… and SO much more

If you want more of Jo and are keen to see her tips, you can check her out on IG @additivefreelifestyle or visit her website www.additivefreelifestyle.com. And if you want to try Jo’s hidden additives app, you can find it here.

If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at ⁠www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan⁠

You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour!

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

Why does weight loss in midlife suddenly feel impossible?

You’re told to eat less… but more protein. Fast… but don’t stress your hormones. Lift weights… but also prioritise recovery. Sleep more… but also train harder.

And then when none of it works the way it used to, you’re told: “It’s your hormones.”

So you think, great, I’ll fix my hormones.

And then that doesn’t magically fix your weight either.

Today we’re actually going to untangle this properly. I’m joined by Amelia Phillips - nutritionist, exercise scientist, and someone who spends a lot of time working with women in midlife navigating exactly this.

I’m asking Amelia questions like:

> How to do you know if you’re pre peri-menopausal, peri-menopausal or menopausal

> What actually changes during the body in perimenopause that affects weight specifically?

> Does fasting create more stress and inflammation for women?

> Who should definitely avoid fasting?

> How do I increase my protein while still reducing my calories?

… and SO much more

If you want more from Amelia, follow her on IG @_amelia_phillips or listen to her podcast Healthy Her on Apple or Spotify. And if you want to work with Amelia, visit her website www.ameliaphillips.com.au

If you want to try Hyro, you can get 50% off your first subscription at ⁠www.drinkhyro.com/danniduncan⁠

You’ll also get a free welcome kit, flavour sample pack, free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Let me know your favourite flavour!

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.