
Hosted by Lisa Barwise · EN
Goddess Got Goals is a podcast for women in midlife who feel tired of pushing, pretending, and holding it all together — and know, deep down, that something is ready to change.
Hosted by Lisa Barwise, Wellness Alchemist and author of Unarmoured, this show explores what it really means to soften, heal, and return to yourself after years of over-giving, people-pleasing, and carrying invisible armour. Through honest personal stories, nervous system wisdom, energy psychology, sacred strength, and practical magic, each episode invites you to stop fighting your body and start listening to it.
This isn’t about discipline, reinvention, or becoming someone new.
It’s about safety before strength, compassion before consistency, and learning how to live — and lead — from a regulated, embodied place.
This is the Warrior Goddess SAGA.
Not the rise before the fall — but the rise after you come home to yourself.
Because Goddess Got Goals.

🎙️ Episode 201: If I Had To Start Again...What if we stopped waiting?Waiting for Monday.Waiting for more motivation.Waiting for life to calm down.In this episode, I share exactly what I would focus on if I were starting over today—feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, carrying extra weight, managing injuries, or simply unsure where to begin.This isn't about dieting harder or finding more willpower.It's about rebuilding from the foundations up.Creating safety.Building capacity.Finding momentum.And becoming the woman capable of creating lasting change.In This Episode:⚔️ Why most women start in the wrong place⚔️ The first thing I'd focus on before food, exercise or fat loss⚔️ Why nervous system safety matters⚔️ Movement before training⚔️ The simple habits that create momentum⚔️ Why the kettlebell was never the secret⚔️ How to stop starting over every Monday⚔️ The biggest lie women tell themselves about "not having time"⚔️ The lesson I learned from losing both of my parents young⚔️ Why nobody is coming to give you permission to put yourself on the listBecause maybe the goal isn't to become smaller.Maybe the goal is to become stronger.🏝️ Join the waitlist for Sexy Strong: The Island.www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/islandThe shoreline is appearing.The map will be dropped soon.Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

TTT45: 3 Things I Would STOP Doing If I Wanted To Lose Belly Fat Over 40Everyone seems to have an opinion about belly fat in midlife.Eat less.Move more.Count calories.Track macros.Buy the supplement.Balance your hormones.Try the latest hack.But what if some of the advice women are following is actually keeping them stuck?In this week's Top Tip Thursday episode, Lisa shares three things she'd stop doing immediately if her goal was to lose belly fat over 40.Along the way, she challenges some of the biggest myths in the fitness and menopause industries, explores why so many women feel like they're doing everything right without seeing results, and reveals the question most women should be asking instead.Plus...Lisa hints at the one hormone that may be having a bigger impact on your body composition than most women realise—and why almost nobody is talking about it.If you're tired of starting over every Monday, frustrated by stubborn belly fat, or wondering why what used to work no longer does...This episode is for you.⚔️ Because Warrior Goddesses don't build health through restriction.They build it through understanding.In This Episode:⚔️ The midlife fat loss advice Lisa wishes more women would ignore⚔️ Why focusing on "burning fat" might be the wrong goal⚔️ The hidden reason so many women struggle to create lasting results⚔️ The hormone conversation nobody seems to be having⚔️ A different way to think about body composition, strength and long-term health🏝️ Ready for more?Join the waitlist for Sexy Strong: The Island, where Warrior Goddesses are Forged.www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/islandBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

Discover the #1 Fat Loss Hormone (And What the Fitness Industry Gets Wrong)Women over 40 have been told for decades:eat lessmove morefear carbsbuy low fat everythingsnack every 2-3 hoursdo more cardiotrack every calorie…and then blamed themselves when their body stopped responding.But what if the problem isn’t that women are lazy or lack discipline?What if the fitness industry has been focusing on the wrong thing entirely?In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa dives into one of the biggest hormones involved in fat storage, cravings, energy and stubborn belly fat: insulin.This is not a “carbs are bad” podcast.It’s a deeper conversation about:✨ blood sugar chaos✨ ultra processed foods✨ stress and modern eating patterns✨ why women feel exhausted and stuck✨ the problem with low fat diet culture✨ why so many women are under-muscled and over-stressed✨ how the wellness industry profits from women staying small, distracted and disconnected from themselvesLisa also introduces the foundations of the Forged Method™ and why strength, nourishment, recovery and metabolic flexibility matter so much in midlife.Because this was never just about losing weight.It’s about reclaiming your energy, confidence, health and power.Mentioned in this episode:🔥 The Forged Method™🔥 Sexy Strong: The Island🔥 Burned🔥 Armour Weight™Ready to become Sexy Strong?Join the Sexy Strong: The Island waitlist and grab your Island Map — your guide through the fog toward strength, confidence and feeling like yourself again.Join the waitlist --> www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/islandBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

TTT44: 3 Top Tips for Bloating & Gas AKA The Fart Episode 💨 Bloating, trapped wind, mystery stomach drama, suddenly looking six months pregnant by the end of the day... glamorous, right? In this week's 3 Top Tips Tuesday, Lisa talks all things bloating, gas, gut health and why your digestive system might be trying to wave a giant red flag for your attention. Because feeling Sexy Strong is a lot harder when your stomach feels like it's staging a protest. Eat like a Woman. Train like a Warrior. Feel like a Goddess. Age like an Amazon.Join the waitlist to Sexy Strong: The Island --> www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/island#eatlikeawoman #trainlikeawarrior #feellikeagoddess #agelikeanamazonBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

Things That Freaked Me Out in My 40s (That Were Actually Perimenopause) Can we talk about the symptoms nobody bloody warned us about?Not hot flushes.The weird stuff.The things that send you into a late-night Google spiral convinced you're either:😳 dying😵 losing your mind🤦♀️ developing some mystery illness from 1842In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa dives into some of the stranger symptoms women experience in their 40s and beyond—and why so many women end up feeling confused, dismissed and completely alone.Inside we'll talk about:⚔️ Heart palpitations and those "what the hell is happening?" moments⚔️ Anxiety, intrusive thoughts and feeling emotionally unlike yourself⚔️ Itching, sweating and random body weirdness⚔️ Strange pains no one seems to talk about⚔️ Armour Weight™ — the heaviness, exhaustion and fatigue that makes things that used to feel easy suddenly feel hard⚔️ Why women are often left trying to become detectives in their own bodies⚔️ Why community, support and hearing "me too" matters more than we realiseBecause sometimes the scariest part isn't the symptom.It's feeling like you're the only one experiencing it.🔥 If you've been listening thinking "bloody hell... that's me" then drop MAP and join the waitlist for Sexy Strong: The Island — where Warrior Goddesses from around the world become stronger together.Because nobody should have to figure out midlife alone.Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

The TTT on the GGG is back with a video and audio podcast streamed straight into our Warrior Goddess Tribe community.And the 3 top tips are all about why you need protein in midlife and how these protein options could really help you reach new protein goals each day.Watch LIVE every Tuesday here:www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribe🗺️ Ready to step onto The Island?Join the waitlist and get your hands on The Island Map, your guide to becoming Sexy Strong through strength, nutrition, recovery and daily rituals designed for women over 40.Stop wandering through wellness fog alone.Your crossing awaits.You will not want to miss this: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/islandBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

198: Coffee and Chaos is Not a Meal PlanCoffee for breakfast.Stress for lunch.Random snacks on the go.Wine while standing in the kitchen at night.And somehow we’ve been calling this wellness?In this episode of Goddess Got Goals, Lisa breaks down why so many women over 40 are stuck in cycles of under-eating, over-stressing, and blaming themselves when their body stops responding.You’ll learn why old-school dieting strategies stop working in midlife—and what actually creates sustainable fat loss, strength and energy instead.Because this isn’t about getting smaller.It’s about becoming stronger.In this episode:⚔️ Why skipping meals backfires⚔️ How stress impacts fat loss⚔️ Why endless cardio isn’t the answer⚔️ The power of building muscle over 40⚔️ The Forged Method:Eat Like a WomanTrain Like a WarriorFeel Like a GoddessAge Like an AmazonReady for your next step?Grab a $1 Wellness Assessment and find out what’s keeping your body stuck.Grab one of the 12 remaining spots: https://join.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/wellness-assessment/ORComment MAP on my latest post or email to join The Island waitlist for first access when doors open ⚔️🔥Be sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

Why Cardio, Calories & Self-Hatred Aren’t a Midlife Body PlanEat less.Move more.Track everything.Weigh yourself daily.If you’ve tried to lose weight this way… you’re not alone.But if it’s stopped working in your 40s?You’re not the problem.The plan is.In this episode, Lisa breaks down why the old “calories in, calories out” model fails women in midlife and how hormone shifts, stress, muscle loss, and life load completely change what your body actually needs.Because this isn’t just about food and exercise.It’s about the pressure, exhaustion, and invisible load women carry, what Lisa calls Armour Weight™ and why self-punishment will never create sustainable change.In This Episode:• Why the “eat less, move more” model breaks down after 40• The impact of hormone changes, stress, and recovery needs• Why busy women struggle to stay consistent (it’s not willpower)• The emotional layer behind body frustration and burnout• What actually works now: strength, protein, walking, and simplicity• Why body recomposition matters more than weight loss• The shift from getting smaller → becoming Sexy StrongThe Key MessageYou don’t need more discipline.You need a better strategy for this stage of your life.Ready to Stop Starting Over?Lisa has opened 20 Wellness Reset Assessments over the next 14 days for women who are ready to do things differently.This is a personalised look at what’s actually going on with your body — and what to do next.✨ It’s just $1(because this isn’t about collecting more advice… it’s about taking action)🔗 https://join.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/wellness-assessment/or come join us inside the FREE Warrior Goddess Tribe Community on FB🔗 https://www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/tribeBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

196: High Cortisol: The Signs, What It’s Doing to Your Body & What To Do About ItFeeling tired but wired?Waking up at 2–3am?Holding stubborn belly fat, bloating, tension, or feeling constantly “on”?This episode breaks down the real signs of high cortisol — including the unexpected symptoms many women don’t realise are linked to chronic stress.Lisa explains what cortisol actually does in the body, why midlife makes stress feel heavier, and how high cortisol can contribute to symptoms like poor sleep, anxiety, inflammation, stubborn weight, digestive issues, and what she calls Armour Weight™.Because your body isn’t broken.It’s overloaded.In This Episode:• What cortisol actually is (in simple terms)• The common signs of high cortisol• The surprising signs no one talks about (puffy face, body odour, constipation, waking at 2–3am and more)• Why perimenopause makes stress harder on the body• How chronic stress impacts weight, sleep, digestion and recovery• Why more cardio and restriction often make things worse• What to do instead to lower cortisol naturallyThe Key MessageYou don’t need more discipline.You need more safety.And when your body feels safe again… everything starts to shift.Ready to Reset?Lisa is running The Quickening LIVE on Monday 4th May — a simple nervous system reset designed to help women step out of survival mode.If you’re feeling wired, exhausted, overwhelmed, or stuck…This is your next step.🔗www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/quickeningBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...

Why Everything Feels Worse Right Now (It’s Not Just Your Hormones)If you’ve been feeling more tired, more anxious, more inflamed…like your body just isn’t responding the way it used to…This episode is for you.Because it’s not just perimenopause.And it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.In this episode, I’m breaking down:Why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, pain and weight gain can feel worse right nowWhat’s actually happening in your body during perimenopause (in a simple, real way)How stress, tension and years of “holding it all together” are impacting your nervous systemWhy things that used to work… don’t anymoreAnd why pushing harder is making it worse (not better)We also go deeper into something that doesn’t get talked about enough:How the world has changed over the last few years…and how that’s impacting women, especially in midlife, on a nervous system level.If you’ve been feeling like you’ve disappeared a bit from yourself…This will help you understand why, and what to do about it.🔥 Ready for a reset?I’m currently running a live round of The Quickening, a simple 3-day nervous system reset to help you:Feel calm and clear againReduce overwhelm and tensionReconnect with yourselfAnd finally follow through (without forcing it)✔ 10 minute sessions✔ 10 minute practices✔ Nothing overwhelming✔ Starts working within minutesWe start Monday 4th May and you’ll have 7 days access as we do this together.👉 Join here: www.warriorgoddesskettlebelltraining.com/quickeningBe sure to connect with Lisa Barwise and Warrior Goddess Kettlebell Training on social media:Instagram@lisa_barwise@wgkettlebelltrainingFacebookwww.facebook.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingYoutubehttps://www.youtube.com/warriorgoddesskettlebelltrainingWhat you can do to help the Podcast?If this podcast means anything to you and you want to support it. Simply Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts.Apple Podcasts is one of the only platforms where you can both subscribe and review.How to Subscribe or Follow The Podcast1. Open Apple Podcast App.2. Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search3. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”4. Hit the top Right Hand "+" sign5. Open Spotify 6. Search for “Goddess Got Goals”7. Hit the 'Follow' underneath the imageHow to Leave a Podcast ReviewOpen Apple Podcast App.Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search”Search for “Goddess Got Goals”Click on the SHOW, not the episode.Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews”Click on “Write a Review”This is the best way for us to reach more people and of course let us know that our episodes mean something to you!And of cours...