SLAY
Louise Hazel
The SLAY Podcast is where women come to get stronger — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Hosted by Olympian Louise Hazel, SLAY cuts through the noise with science-backed insights, bold conversations, and practical tools that help women unlock their potential at every stage of life. Each week, Louise sits down with leading experts in training, nutrition, health, mindset, performance and lifestyle mastery. SLAY is for women who want more: More strength. More clarity. More ambition. More power in their bodies and their lives.
Strong women aren’t born — they’re built.
Strong women aren’t born — they’re built.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 13min
Louise Hazel ! How to Start Working Out at Home ! Episode 144
If you've been telling yourself you'll start working out "when you have time to get to a gym," this is your permission to stop waiting. Here's how to start at home with what you already have. In this episode, we're giving you five practical strategies for starting and maintaining a home workout routine. You don't need a Peloton. You don't need a home gym. You don't need matching dumbbells or a ring light. You need 20 minutes, a corner of your living room, and a plan that actually works.
Nov 24, 2025 • 13min
Louise Hazel ! What's the best workout for weight loss ! Episode 143
If you've been doing cardio for weight loss but seeing zero results, you're not broken—you're just following outdated advice. Today we're diving into fitness facts that will actually help you lose that weight and keep it off. Why? Because losing body fat isn't JUST about exercise. If you want effective weight loss strategies that really work, then this episode is for you!
Nov 17, 2025 • 17min
Louise Hazel ! Be A Problem ! Episode 142
This week on the Slay Podcast, we're going off script, but we're staying on point. If you're a woman showing up authentically as herself in the world, somewhere is going to tell you that you're a problem. So if being yourself makes you a problem, then bring it on. When you speak up confidently, you're challenging centuries of conditioning that says men are natural authorities and women are natural followers. That's right ladies, this week we are dismantling the patriarchy and never looking back.
Nov 10, 2025 • 12min
Louise Hazel ! How Often Should You Do Cardio ! Episode 141
You're smart enough to run a business but the fitness industry has made cardio feel like calculus. In this episode of the Slay Podcast, we're debunking the myths and misinformation around cardio and how much of it you really need. Here's the truth: 2-4 sessions per week, matched to YOUR goals and YOUR recovery capacity. Not what some algorithm says is optimal. It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start training with intention.
Nov 3, 2025 • 11min
Louise Hazel ! How to Build Muscle as a Woman ! Episode 140
In this episode of The Slay Podcast we're debunking myths about women and muscle building. Muscle is SO important for health, longevity, and confidence. We're outlining five key benefits of lean muscle mass and providing science-backed strategies for effective strength training. Are you ready to embrace your strength and trust your body? Then this episode is for you!
Oct 27, 2025 • 11min
Louise Hazel ! How much water do you need every day? ! Episode 139
Are you daunted by the idea of drinking an entire gallon of water every day? Fortunately, you probably don't need to. In this episode of the Slay Podcast, we're debunking the “one gallon a day” hydration myth and helping you understand your unique hydration needs. Your water intake should be based on activity, lifestyle, and your body's signals - not on influencer advice with zero data to back it up. Want to know how your body's natural rhythms should in form your hydration? Then this episode is for you!
Oct 20, 2025 • 14min
Louise Hazel ! The BEST Protein Sources for Women ! Episode 138
Does conflicting advice on protein have you spinning? Between what to eat, how much to eat, and how to fit it all into your day there are a lot of decisions you have to make when it comes to prioritizing protein in your diet. In this episode of The Slay Podcast, we're demystifying protein intake for women. We've got five practical, science-backed strategies to help you build sustainable protein habits that support your health, fitness, and life goals. If you want straight answers about the protein you should be eating, then this episode is for you!
Oct 13, 2025 • 11min
Louise Hazel ! How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight ! Episode 137
The calorie mistake that's keeping ambitious women exhausted (and it's not eating too much!) In this episode of the Slay Podcast, we debunk calorie myths, explain why nutrition must be personalized, and share science-backed tips for determining individual calorie needs. Want practical advice about how to make informed, individualized nutrition choices? Then this episode is for you?
Oct 6, 2025 • 13min
Louise Hazel ! The BEST Exercises for Beginners ! Episode 136
In this episode of the Slay Podcast, we are demystifying gym jargon and breaking down fitness for beginners into five simple strategies. Strength is about how you feel, not just numbers! If you need practical routines for sustainable progress, then this episode is for you.
Sep 27, 2025 • 10min
Louise Hazel ! How Much Exercise Do You Really Need Each Week ! Episode 135
In this episode of The Slay Podcast, we tackle the confusion women face about how much exercise they really need. Forget generic fitness advice - we're giving you five science-backed strategies for building a personalized, flexible routine. Do you want to make exercise a tool that works for you —not against you? Don't miss this episode!
