Episode 7: Birthdays, Beliefs & the Bullsh*t in Between

It’s been a big couple of weeks for birthdays: Toria just hit 30, Lucy’s nephew made his grand entrance (on their late dad’s birthday, no less) and we’re feeling reflective as ever.

In this episode, we dive into life updates, healing journeys and how our relationships with training, food and identity are evolving.

Toria’s officially cleared to play rugby again post-ACL tear, but not without navigating the mental side of recovery. Lucy opens up about shifting away from bodybuilding to prioritise health and how that’s impacted their sense of self.

We also explore:

• The messy post-bodybuilding prep phase and erratic goal chasing

• Experimenting with beliefs instead of blindly accepting them

• Food rules we’re still unlearning and the progress we’re proud of

• Why creativity is the antidote to all-or-nothing thinking

This one’s part therapy, part birthday party. Grab a cuppa (or a slice of cake) and settle in 🧠🍰🏳️‍🌈

Where to find us:

Instagram: @taylormadetraining.pt & @vbthept