

SLAY
Louise Hazel
Slay podcast is a centre of excellence for women’s health, fitness and life. I’m your host Louise Hazel, Olympian and Gold Medal winning heptathlete and I’m here to help you slay your goals by making you stronger, healthier and happier. I believe that when you feel empowered with the knowledge, skills and acceptance to change your daily habits that you can achieve life-changing outcomes, at home, at work and with your health. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow in mind and body. New episodes every Saturday! Remember you came to SLAY!
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Nov 11, 2023 • 59min
37. LINDSEY JACOBELLIS - UNFORGIVING: LESSONS FROM THE FALL
In this episode of Slay, Olympic Snowboard Cross athlete Lindsey Jacobellis, shares her inspiring journey of crashing out in the final of her first Olympic Games in 2006 to finally winning a double gold in Beijing 16 years later.
Join us as we explore the inspiring story of how Lindsey persevered in the face of adversity and widespread criticism from the media.
Discover how she overcame the mental block of underperforming to win 6 world titles, 10 X games titles and not one but two Olympic gold medals. Hear a firsthand account of how therapy helped Lindsey to cope with setbacks and gain insights into a change of mindset enable her to become an Olympic Champion.
Whether you're an aspiring Sportswoman , a lover of human stories, or simply seeking hope to overcome your own challenges. This episode will leave you captivated, inspired, motivated, and reminded of the indomitable strength that lies within us. Join us for this episode.
In your name we slay!
Louise Hazel
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Want to workout with me daily/want to be apart of the slay squad? Download the Slay App https://www.slayathletic.com
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Nov 4, 2023 • 15min
36. HOW TO TAKE UP SPACE IN A MALE DOMINATED GYM
oin us during this episode of Slay for an engaging and empowering journey as Louise, an Olympic athlete and fitness expert, shares her invaluable insights on "How to Take Up Space in a Male-Dominated Gym."
As a trailblazing force in the fitness world, Louise knows firsthand the challenges faced by women in male-dominated gym environments. In this candid and empowering episode, she opens up about her personal journey, the barriers she encountered, and the strategies she adopted to conquer them.
In this episode, Louise imparts 5 practical tips and actionable advice to help you confidently navigate the gym space. Listen closely as Louise encourages you to unapologetically own your space in the gym. She provides valuable insights on setting attainable fitness goals, designing effective workout routines, and building self-confidence, no matter where you are on your fitness journey.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an empowering conversation that redefines success in the gym. Tune in now for an episode that promises to be a transformative experience filled with wisdom, motivation, and unwavering determination.

Oct 28, 2023 • 46min
35. FRANCHESCA RAMSEY: SLAYING THE STRIKES
In this episode of Slay, writer, producer and Actor Francesca Ramsey, shares how she’s turning lemons into lemonade during the recent writers and actors strikes!
Join us as we explore the inspiring story of how Fran has emerged as one of the go to people for strike updates and be entertained by her social commentary as she and her colleagues take on the big Hollywood studios in the fight for better working conditions and pay.
Discover how Fran’s only-child upbringing fuelled her journey towards becoming her best self. Hear the inspiring words instilled in her by her mother who is her biggest supporter and find out how Fran deals with online hate and harrassment, and how she single handedly ends her critics’ whole existence with her quick with and sharp tongue. As natural comedian, Fran will have you chuckling to yourself on your way to work.
Whether you're an aspiring writer or actor, a fierce activist or simply seeking inspiration to silence the haters, “Slaying the strikes“ will leave you captivated, entertained and reminded of the importance of having healthy routines in times of great uncertainty. Join us for this episode

Oct 22, 2023 • 14min
34. LOUISE HAZEL: WEIGHT LOSS IS DEAD
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and spinning your wheels trying to lose weight? Have you been experiencing slow progress or plateauing in your attempts to lose weight despite being on a diet?
Has your weight ever caused you to feel frustrated or demotivated?
If you want to know why weight loss is DEAD and why we should all be ditching our traditional scales and seeking reliable measures of progress then this episode is for you
Join me as I reveal the information that the fitness industry definitely does not want you to know! I’ll be sharing the one thing that we all need to be focusing our attention on to get real results.
Finally, we will explore what other measures you should be using to measure your progress. Through this exploration, we gain new insights into the way our body’s work and learn how to break free from the cycle of frustration, crash diets and poor decision making.
Here’s what you’ll learn today:
Why weight loss is irrelevant
Why body weight is a flawed measure of progress
What measure of progress we should be using to monitor our health and fitness goals
How tracking our weight can negatively affect our mindset and mood
The importance of non-scale victories
Prepare to embark on a journey of self-education as we reclaim the power you’ve been giving away to diet companies and direct it back where it belongs - within you!
In your name we slay!
Louise Hazel

Oct 14, 2023 • 19min
33. LOUISE HAZEL: THE TRUTH ABOUT OZEMPIC
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and spinning your wheels trying to lose weight? Do you know anyone that’s taking Ozempic or you're considering taking it for yourself as a solution to weight loss, then this episode is for you. Join me this week as we uncover The Truth About Ozempic
Join me as I reveal the information that the weight loss industry definitely does not want you to know! I’ll be sharing the red flags from Oprah Winfrey’s recent panel discussion called The State Of Weight and revealing 21 one thing that we all need to know about Ozempic.
Finally, we will explore what metrics measures you should be using to measure your fat loss progress. Through this exploration, we gain new insights into the way our body’s work and learn how to break free from the cycle of frustration, crash diets and poor decision making.
Here’s what you’ll learn today:
Why taking Ozempic is more about appearance than it is health
Why you should be concerned by the side effects
What measure of progress we should be using to monitor our fat loss
How tracking our weight can negatively affect our mindset and mood
Prepare to embark on a journey of self-education as we reclaim the power you’ve been giving away to pharmaceutical companies and direct it back where it belongs - within you!
In your name we slay!
Louise Hazel

Oct 8, 2023 • 47min
32. NARGIS FAKHRI: FROM HOOD TO BOLLYWOOD
In this episode of Slay, Actor Nargis Fakhri, shares her inspiring journey of how she went from the hood to Bollywood and beyond!
Join us as we explore the inspiring story of how Nargis introspectively grounded herself against the odds releasing herself from a cycle of unstable relationships.
Discover how Nargis’s single-parent upbringing fueled her journey towards healing. Hear a firsthand account of how Nargis approaches setbacks and gain insights into a change of mindset enable her to become a more aware human that has broken cycle of generational trauma.
Whether you're an aspiring actor, a hopeless romantic, a lover of human stories, or simply seeking inspiration to overcome your own challenges, “From Hood to Bollywood“ will leave you captivated, inspired, motivated, and reminded of the indomitable strength that lies within us. Join us for this episode
We dive into Nargis’s spiritual journey, exploring the challenges she faced, the moments of doubt she overcame, and the unwavering determination that propelled her forward. This intimate story uncovers the pivotal moments that shaped her path, revealing the raw emotions she endured along the way.
If you want more episodes like this, subscribe to the Slay Podcast!
Want to workout with me daily/want to be apart of the slay squad? Download the Slay App https://www.slayathletic.com
Follow Louise Hazel here:
Instagram: @louisehazel @slayathletic
Website: https://www.slayathletic.com
Slay Shop: https://www.slayathletic.com/collections/shop-all

Oct 1, 2023 • 56min
31. ERIC STRANGIS - IS YOUR PARTNER MAKING YOU FAT?
In this episode of Slay, join host Louise Hazel as she sits down with her husband, Eric Strangis, to explore the delicate balance between relationships and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. "Is Your Partner Making You Fat?", is an intimate conversation that tackles the challenges many couples face when it comes to health and fitness while being in a relationship.
Louise and Eric reflect on their initial expectations of the relationship and how these expectations have evolved over time and open up about their personal journey, discussing why they believe they got out of shape during the course of their relationship and the moment they realized that change was needed.
The couple dive into the biggest challenge they encountered while trying to get back into shape and how they managed to overcome it, sharing valuable insights and tips for listeners who may be facing similar hurdles.
Louise and Eric discuss the changes they've made in their eating and exercise habits since being together and how they actively support each other's health and fitness goals. They reveal the strategies, systems, and tools they now utilize to maintain a healthy and harmonious lifestyle together.
The couple shares some lighthearted banter about each other's fitness routines, shedding light on how they navigate such differences while still being supportive partners.They then explore the concept of couples training together, sharing their thoughts on the matter and whether they have ever taken on the role of training one another.
Towards the end of the episode, Eric offers valuable advice to men who wish to stay in shape and thrive in their marriage, while Louise imparts insightful guidance for women striving to strike a balance between fitness and a successful marriage.
Whether you're single, in a relationship, or married, "Is Your Partner Making You Fat?" offers a wealth of valuable takeaways and inspiration. Join Louise Hazel and Eric Strangis as they share their journey, wisdom, and humor, leaving you motivated to embrace health and love with renewed vigor and understanding.
If you want more episodes like this, subscribe to the Slay Podcast!
Want to workout with me daily/want to be apart of the slay squad? Download the Slay App https://www.slayathletic.com
Follow me here:
Instagram: @louisehazel @slayathletic
Website: https://www.slayathletic.com
Slay Shop: https://www.slayathletic.com/collections/shop-all
Episode Questions:
Is your partner making you fat?
What were your initial expectations of the relationship?
Why do you think you got out of shape during the relationship?
What was the moment you realized that something needed to change?
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced trying to get back into shape?
How did you overcome that challenge?
Has the way you eat or exercise changed since being together?
How do you support each other’s health and fitness goals?
What strategies, systems or tools do you use now that you didn’t before?
Is there anything that your partner does to stay in shape that annoys you?
What do you think of couples that train together?
Have you ever trained one of your partners?
Have you ever been trained by one of your partners?
What lessons have you learned from training together?
Eric what advice would you give to guys that want to stay in shape and stay married?
Louise what advice would you give to women that want to stay in shape and stay married?

Oct 31, 2022 • 42min
30. JANELLE COHEN: HOW I STAY ORGANIZED
Master Organizer and Author of 'The Folding Book' Janelle Cohen joins us to share her passion for organizing and how she's keeping Hollywood's hottest celebs in check all whilst navigating her new fitness journey!

May 22, 2022 • 23min
29. ELLE SMITH: HOW I BECAME MISS USA...
Reporter and Winner of Miss USA 2021 Elle Smith shares how she became Miss USA, her relationship to fitness and food and what we should all be doing for our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing!

Jan 9, 2022 • 21min
28. SLAY MASTERCLASS: GOAL SETTING
Olympian and CEO of Slay Louise Hazel teaches you how to set health and fitness goals and achieve them!