The Tara Talk Podcast
1) 131: Accessory Exercises That Fix Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Plateaus
You’re stuck at the same weight on your squat or bench, so you assume the answer is more reps, more volume, more grind. But piling on more work without fixing the weak link is exactly how you stay stu...Show More
2) 130: Build Strength Without Perfect Form or Fear of Getting Hurt - Dr. Susie Spirlock
You’ve been told perfect form prevents injury and rounding your back will ruin your spine. But what if the real problem isn’t the movement? What if it’s fear, outdated advice, and expecting your body ...Show More
3) 129. How Your Rest Periods Are Limiting Your Strength Gains
Rest periods are one of the most ignored parts of training, and they’re often the reason you’re exhausted but not actually getting stronger. This episode of Broads is about removing the guesswork. We...Show More
4) 128: Finley Amato Funsten: How Chronic Under Eating Shapes Women’s Metabolism and Energy Recovery
A lot of women are stuck in a cycle of eating less, pushing harder, and starting over every Monday, only to feel more frustrated each time. The surprising part is that this isn’t a lack of discipline,...Show More
5) 127: Tempo Training for Women Who Want More Strength Without Longer Workouts
Training harder and moving faster doesn’t automatically make you stronger, especially when your progress has stalled. For many women, the real issue is that reps are rushed, stimulus is cut short, and...Show More
6) 126: Jessica Burke, CSCS, M.S.: Strength Training Beyond Diet Culture and Food Guilt
Training starts to feel heavy when the goal is shrinking instead of becoming capable. What began as a viral moment around a meatball sub exposed something deeper: how diet culture, fear of “bulking,” ...Show More
7) 125: Q&A: Why HIIT Stops Working, Why It’s Harder to See Results After 30, Why You Need More Recovery & More
You’re training hard and pushing through, yet your energy is crashing and your body feels more resistant than ever. The problem isn’t effort, it’s that your body has outgrown the strategy you’re using...Show More
8) 124: Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D.: How Identity Shapes Exercise Habits More Than Motivation
Consistency doesn’t fail because of bad programming or weak discipline. It breaks down when stress, fear of failure, and identity-level beliefs override decision-making before habits ever have a chanc...Show More
9) 123: Don't Do These 8 Things If You Want To Lose Your Holiday Weight
Trying to “undo December” with extreme dieting and nonstop cardio is one of the fastest ways to mess up your metabolism. Most women don’t realize those January quick fixes quietly spike cortisol, drai...Show More
10) 122: Dr. Tyna, ND, DC: GLP-1, Muscle, and the Real Drivers of Midlife Weight Gain
Midlife weight gain, burnout, and metabolic changes often get mislabeled as willpower issues. This episode challenges the oversimplified weight loss narrative and unpacks why many women feel blindside...Show More