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& Bloom Unfiltered

& Bloom Unfiltered

By: Emma Regan
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& Bloom Unfiltered is the podcast where women’s health finally makes sense.
Hosted by Emma Regan, Laura Fitzpatrick and the coaching team behind Strength & Bloom, we break down the confusing world of fitness, food, hormones, mindset and midlife.

Expect myth-busting conversations, honest stories, expert guests and the kind of empowering, practical guidance you wish you’d had years ago.

Subscribe today and join a community of women growing in strength and confidence.

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Episodes
  • Start Strong: From Exhausted to Energised
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode, Laura & Emma break down what's important to understand about energy intake, daily structure, and how to eat in a way that supports training, recovery, hormones and long-term health.

    If you’re dragging yourself through sessions, relying on caffeine, skipping meals, or feeling flat by mid-afternoon, this episode is worth a listen.

    Undereating is common, particularly in women trying to lose fat and it can have a big impact performance, mood, strength progress and body composition.

    We go over how to build a balanced plate that fuel workouts and recovery and how to structure your day so you feel steady rather than depleted.

    In today’s episode, we cover:

    • How to build a balanced plate for energy and performance
    • The role of macronutrients
    • How to know if you are fueling your body enough
    • Carbohydrates and their role in fuelling strength training
    • How to structure your day to avoid energy crashes

    This episode is for any woman who wants to feel stronger, train better, and stop running on empty.

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    17 mins
  • Start Strong: Sustainable Fat Loss & What Actually Works
    Feb 20 2026

    The science of fat loss isn't complicated, but it's often made harder or more confusing than it needs to be.

    In this bonus episode, give you 5 fat loss fundamentals to stick to that make the whole process less confusing.

    We go over the biggest things that contribute to weight loss and the most common mistakes that slow progress and how to approach weight loss in a way that supports your training, energy, and long-term health.

    You don't need a new trend or fad, just the things we know work and some support along the way.

    In today’s episode, we cover:

    • What a calorie deficit actually is
    • Calories and why restriction backfires
    • Hunger and fullness: why hunger cues are so important
    • Why protein matters, especially for women
    • How strength training supports sustainable fat loss
    • How to get out of the endless diet cycle for good


    The episode is ideal for anyone starting the gym or a fat loss journey and wants a solid place to start with clear, calm direction and a long term strategy.

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    21 mins
  • Start Strong: How black & white thinking could be holding you back
    Feb 13 2026

    Many women fall into black and white thinking with training, food, and health, either you give 100% or give up.

    The evidence is clear that this all-or-nothing approach leads to inconsistency, burnout, and poorer long-term results, yet it's something we are all guilty of in our day to day lives.

    In todays episode, Emma and Laura break down why creating your own scale is far more effective than aiming for perfection or hitting that 100%, especially when life, hormones, stress, energy, and injuries all get thrown into the mix.

    We cover:

    • What black and white thinking actually looks like in training, nutrition, and everyday life
    • Why consistency beats intensity for long-term strength, health, and body composition
    • How to use a 0–100% scale to get better results and make progress
    • How flexible thinking improves adherence, confidence, and results over time
    • What progress really looks like when you zoom out beyond a single workout or week

    This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of going all in, falling off, and starting again.

    The goal isn’t lowering standards. It’s building an approach that actually works in real life, supports your body, and keeps you moving forward even on the harder days.

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    11 mins
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