<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Melanie Briony - Fitness & Lifestyle Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering women at menopause to live the life they dream of. Fitness, nutrition, breathwork, ice baths and lifestyle coaching. ]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Menopause &#38; Sleep: When Sleep Becomes Stress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleep can feel like one of the biggest challenges at menopause, at a time when we need it most. How can we support ourselves to sleep better when our physiology is changing so rapidly?]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/menopause-sleep-when-sleep-becomes-stress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bb8993392d3386b926eedf</guid><category><![CDATA[Sleep]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:52:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_0195b859a04d4ab280ee58417f2d132e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Panicked About the Gym? Here’s Why — and What to Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is Exercise-Induced Anxiety Stopping You? Just know you are not alone. There are tools you can implement that can take you from fear-ridden to fearless in the gym. Keep reading to learn all about anticipatory anxiety and how changing your breathing and understanding why you feel this way can truly change your life.

]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/feeling-panicked-about-the-gym-here-s-why-and-what-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fb091ebe1c9042a1173f82</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:15:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_95054dd1f3064e3e991ba1c88edba7dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Vital Role of Protein in Healthy Ageing: Beyond Bodybuilding]]></title><description><![CDATA[You probably associate protein with bodybuilders, but its significance extends far beyond gym culture, especially as we age. Why exactly....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/protein-in-healthy-ageing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63892ee8f7673e1dea07a0a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Hormonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Protein]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:06:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_e20d244ce5d34a2d8a2eefd474fa42ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nutrition for Weight Loss Feels So Confusing for Women? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Nutrition for Weight Loss Feels So Confusing for Women? Truth Bomb........I’m going to start this post with a truth bomb: the more confused you are about nutrition, the better… at least for the multinational corporations behind supplements and diet companies. The more lost you feel, the more they profit.]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/why-nutrition-for-weight-loss-feels-so-confusing-for-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ad2521611e9fef9a2ff756</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Empowerment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:33:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_e4ba18340377443c88844f0107270b93~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ditching Diet Culture: A New Fitness Story for Gen X Women Over 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the Old Advice Doesn’t Work Anymore. Let’s be honest — Gen X women were raised in a diet culture storm. Low-fat everything. 1,200-calorie meal plans. Weight Watchers and SlimFast. Endless messaging that thinner is better — no matter the cost. It’s no surprise that many of us internalised the idea that we had to eat less, push harder, and shrink ourselves to be “healthy.”]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/ditching-diet-culture-a-new-fitness-story-for-gen-x-women-over-50</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685eb3ae379eba7f4478553a</guid><category><![CDATA[strength, fitness,]]></category><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fad Diets]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strength Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Muscle Mass]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_7b282f6f387e46f3b1f1b88c2ce4c358~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Softer Way In: Breathwork That Meets You Where You Are]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not All Breathwork Looks the Same After my recent breathwork session in Swansea, I was reminded how many people are hesitant to try...]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/a-softer-way-in-breathwork-that-meets-you-where-you-are</link><guid isPermaLink="false">685d828dd2c786af5d5f1f39</guid><category><![CDATA[Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:35:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_4b192c2d5b98496c8d5e748cc3de334c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Fitness: What Midlife Women Really Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before you read this: If you're already working with me, nothing changes — unless you  want it to. But if you're new here or considering...]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/more-than-fitness-what-midlife-women-really-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68596eeb786d8756b4187053</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_bb3920d277b84b8a8a7a2a0e048f76ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking Fitness For Beginners - Where To Begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiking with friends or new acquaintances is wonderful for so many reasons. You’re out in nature, connecting with like-minded women, strengthening your heart, supporting your brain, and building your muscles and bones........]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/hiking-fitness-for-beginners-where-to-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6814054cf547f5de5261465f</guid><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strong Legs]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Hiking Fitness]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 04:08:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/55qCRLc9Gjo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Cortisol Really Stopping You From Losing Weight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever been told that cortisol is the reason you’re gaining weight — or can’t seem to lose it — you’re not alone. This hormone often gets the blame, especially in menopause, when many women notice shifts in their body composition. But is cortisol really the culprit?............]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/is-cortisol-really-stopping-you-from-losing-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fdcac8d2b5eeef5fc6ddfd</guid><category><![CDATA[Hormonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Perimenopause]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Empowerment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:13:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_248b3791cb77485ea4af851b421155e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strength Training in Menopause: How to Lift with Purpose and See Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strength training is one of the most powerful tools women can use to build confidence, support bone health, and maintain muscle mass........]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/strength-training-in-menopause-how-to-lift-with-purpose-and-see-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d903009d971fb8326b464a</guid><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[Muscle Mass]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strength Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strong Legs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:09:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_b539ca59271846aabf0298ab4c64e94a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Safely Prepare for an Ice Bath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building Your Cold Tolerance. Step 1: Start with Cold Showers. Cold showers are the easiest way to begin. Start by ending your regular......]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/how-to-safely-prepare-for-an-ice-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ce340472b158f473bd4ee1</guid><category><![CDATA[Recovery]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Breathing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System Regulation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Ice Bath]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:54:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_2f239d0168844380834215aa66d18e7f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simplifying Nutrition: Common Mistakes and Easy Fixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Are We Overcomplicating Nutrition?

Nutrition has become unnecessarily complex, largely due to influencers and podcasters who........]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/simplifying-nutrition-common-mistakes-and-easy-fixes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b553cb21e7ed25ffce97be</guid><category><![CDATA[Hormonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 03:58:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_b8ef194d599f44fda9dec9c845fd4403~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_635,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Years, 10 Lessons: What The Fitness and Wellness Industry Have Taught Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 15 years in the fitness and wellness industry, I’ve learned that true health isn’t about following the latest diet, chasing quick.....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/15-years-10-lessons-what-fitness-and-wellness-have-taught-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ac08ec4aeaa9a57fdec618</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:45:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_2b9c170a638b411281b81a66bda53d55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Stress Affects Your Hormones and What You Can Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress affects your hormones through the neuroendocrine system. When you're under stress, your brain signals your glands to release.........]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/how-stress-affects-your-hormones-and-what-you-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679998a29a50c3015c80a056</guid><category><![CDATA[Hormonal Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[strength, fitness,]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System Regulation]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:39:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_66ed446efc2f430ab1701f5fa06e4567~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey of Self-Acceptance and Growth: The Human(ing) Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Podcast Episode Alert! 

I was recently featured on Rick Watson’s "Human(ing)" podcast, where we had a candid conversation about my.....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/my-journey-of-self-acceptance-and-growth-the-human-ing-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678d89be46168e67fac0e508</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Empowerment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System Regulation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:26:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_683dbc6e53a744f285988b17a9655fa7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Breathwork Tool for Your Nervous System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Breathwork Tool for Your Nervous System. Breathwork is a powerful tool for influencing your Autonomic Nervous System.....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/choosing-the-right-breathwork-tool-for-your-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678b34b10dbe4b5ee3f44d1e</guid><category><![CDATA[Breathwork]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nervous System Regulation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 05:04:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_78b4ff30214043a991198f4c4d244424~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festive Weight Gain—Why We Feel Heavier Over Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season is here, and with it comes indulgent meals, festive treats, and a common concern: weight gain. Many of us step on the....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/festive-weight-gain-why-we-feel-heavier-over-christmas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674e5febd536db5bba898822</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fad Diets]]></category><category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:46:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_a9103208a3234e9294c99dba3da9f09c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_540,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Struggle to Stay Healthy: Tips to Thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Staying Healthy Feels So Hard (And What You Can Do About It).......]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/the-struggle-to-stay-healthy-tips-to-thrive</link><guid isPermaLink="false">670748e7424af7eb47d23611</guid><category><![CDATA[Food]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[weight Loss]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fad Diets]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Empowerment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:52:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_4c6b03a1231346cd9e5a1c91a085948d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does It Really Get Harder to Build Muscle Post-Menopause?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Bill Campbell PhD recently reviewed a study that investigated how resistance training (lifting weights or using resistance bands to.....]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/does-it-really-get-harder-to-build-muscle-post-menopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fce19c4f9810a2435ae4b3</guid><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Protein]]></category><category><![CDATA[Women's Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[muscle health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:31:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_6684fb86286e4c5f96748e9535380223~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Struggle to Strength: My Path to Self-Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The below image is me back in 2012 - Age 40. On the outside, I look super fit and strong but on the inside, I was falling apart...........]]></description><link>https://www.stronglikeawoman.com.au/post/mypathtoself-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e6bb7cf91d97e75f2f0e42</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wellness]]></category><category><![CDATA[strength]]></category><category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self Empowerment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Breathwork]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:28:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8cf96a_0892c61bd0d6444eb817c13f53d56c40~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Melanie Briony</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>