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Welcome to Giggles & Glutes, a YouTube channel by best friends and Personal Trainers Donaé and Zoë, where we dive into all things life, fitness, and women’s empowerment. Join us for real talk, laughter, tips on building confidence inside and outside the gym and navigating everyday challenges. Whether you’re looking for workout advice, motivation, or a good laugh, Giggles & Glutes is your go-to spot for uplifting content. Subscribe now and be part of our supportive community!
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Let’s get to know each other! Hello beautiful 🤍 In this episode, we’re diving into something that most people completely overlook in their fitness journey… recovery. We’re talking about why you might be feeling constantly sore, tired, low energy, or even a little irritable —and why it’s not because you’re not doing enough… but possibly because you’re doing too much without recovering properly. We break down: – What actually happens to your body during sleep 💤 – Why food is essential for muscl...
Let’s get to know each other! This episode is a little different… no structure, no fitness deep dive just a real, honest catch-up. Life lately has been a lot. Behind the scenes, there’s been growth, overwhelm, moments of clarity… and moments where we honestly just needed to pause and reset. In this episode, we open up about: – Taking a step back when your body is overwhelmed – The guilt that comes with slowing down – Navigating uncertainty and change – What we’ve been learning in th...
Let’s get to know each other! One of the biggest things holding people back in the gym isn’t weakness it’s confusion 🤯🏋️♀️ In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down a single, powerful principle that cuts through the noise of conflicting cues and overcomplicated coaching 🎙️. If you’ve ever felt frozen under the bar, unsure whether you’re doing an exercise “right,” this episode gives you a clear, repeatable rule you can apply to every lift. We introduce the go...
Let’s get to know each other! If you’ve mastered your form but still feel stuck lifting the same weights, this episode gives you the missing piece 🧩💪 In this Giggles & Glutes episode, Zoë and Donaé break down progressive overload in a clear, practical way so you can understand how strength actually improves over time 🧠✨ We explain why most people plateau after learning technique, how muscles adapt to training, and the simple methods you can use to keep progressing without burning out or ...
Let’s get to know each other! Think your glutes are just one big muscle? Think again. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the three glute muscles — gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus — and explain why most women are unknowingly training their glutes wrong. If you’ve been doing endless squats but still not seeing that round, lifted, shelf-like shape, this episode is your missing piece. We explain the anatomy in simple terms, walk you through th...
Let’s get to know each other! January motivation fades fast, and February is where self-doubt often creeps in. If you’re questioning your goals, feeling behind, or wondering whether you’ve already failed this year, this episode is for you. In this Giggles & Glutes episode, Zoë and Donaé talk about slowing down, releasing unrealistic pressure, and creating soft, sustainable intentions that actually last beyond January. We cover reflection, gratitude, emotional resets, nervous system regul...
Let’s get to know each other! Feeling drained, overcommitted, or like life is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive into the idea of a Feminine Reset — focusing on energy boundaries, nervous system regulation, and reclaiming your personal space without guilt. We talk honestly about why so many women feel exhausted even when they’re “doing everything right,” how overcommitment impacts stress hormones and sleep, and why saying n...
Let’s get to know each other! Food guilt, cravings, emotional eating, and that all-or-nothing New Year mindset — this episode is for anyone who feels stuck in a love-hate relationship with food. In this conversation, we break down the science behind cravings, why guilt actually works against your goals, and how to create food freedom without restriction or burnout. This isn’t another New Year diet lecture — it’s a practical, compassionate guide to eating with peace, balance, and confidence a...
Let’s get to know each other! Discipline doesn’t have to be harsh to work. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we’re talking about soft discipline — the kind of consistency that supports your life instead of punishing you for having one. We break down why discipline has been misunderstood, how guilt sabotages progress, and why tiny daily habits build more confidence than extreme “all-or-nothing” approaches. This episode is about self-respect, sustainability, and learning how to show up f...
Let’s get to know each other! Can you feel it? A brand-new year, fresh energy, and the pressure to become a “new you.” In this first Giggles & Glutes episode of 2026, Zoë and Donaé invite you to slow that right down. This episode is for anyone who feels like they’ve been running on autopilot, over-committing, or losing touch with who they really are. We’re talking identity, mindset, habits, confidence, and how to start the year intentionally — without guilt, unrealistic expectations, or h...
Let’s get to know each other! What happens after postpartum recovery? In this final episode of our pregnancy & postpartum fitness series, Zoë and Donaé bust the biggest myth in postpartum fitness — “getting your body back.” We break down how to approach fat loss after baby safely, how to fuel your body (especially if you’re breastfeeding), and how to rebuild strength without damaging your pelvic floor or burning yourself out. This episode is about patience, intelligent training, and build...
Let’s get to know each other! What if your pregnancy workouts didn’t just help you feel better—but actually gave your baby a lifelong health advantage? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down the science-backed benefits of exercising during pregnancy, from improved brain and heart development in your baby to a faster, stronger postpartum recovery for you. We connect the dots between: • Prenatal exercise and long-term baby health • Deep core training and postpartum he...
Let’s get to know each other! The third trimester is not the time to stop moving — it’s the most important phase of pregnancy training. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé break down exactly how to train during the third trimester to prepare your body for labour, protect your core and pelvic floor, fuel your body properly, and support both physical and mental wellbeing in the final weeks of pregnancy. We cover: • How to train for labour like an athletic event • The best e...
Let’s get to know each other! Welcome back to our Giggles & Glutes Pregnancy Training Series! In today’s episode, we dive into everything you need to know for the second trimester — the so-called “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. We break down: • What workouts are safe in the second trimester • The BIGGEST training modification you must make • How to strength train safely as your bump grows • Whether you should lift weights • The real reason you shouldn’t lie on your back • How many extra ...
Let’s get to know each other! Most pregnant women are still being told outdated, fear-based fitness advice — and honestly, it needs to end. In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, we (Zoë and Donaé) break down the most dangerous first-trimester exercise myths, what the science ACTUALLY says, and what pre/postnatal trainers wish every woman knew from the moment she saw that positive test. This is Part 1 of our prenatal training series. We cover: • The truth about exercising in the first trim...
Let’s get to know each other! Are you quietly living life on mute — squeezing yourself into the corner, apologising when people bump into you, nodding along to plans you hate, and shrinking your voice in every room? In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé unpack what it really means to feel like a background character… and how lifting weights can literally rewrite your story. We talk about: • Why so many women are taught to shrink — in our bodies, our opinions, and our ambition...
Let’s get to know each other! Are you lifting for your glutes… or for your grid? 👀 In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé pull back the curtain on the gym girl aesthetic and muscle mommy culture—from matching sets, slick buns and tripods, to the quiet pressure to “look like you lift” before you’ve even picked up a dumbbell. We chat about: • How activewear brands (like Gymshark & co.) sold us an identity, not just leggings • Why the muscle mommy aesthetic can feel empower...
Let’s get to know each other! Feeling like a side character even with the gym, steps, and greens? This episode shows you real Main Character Energy — the quiet, durable confidence built from the inside out. In this episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack six unexpected self-care habits that actually build confidence: simple skincare rituals, food as self-respect, solo dates, journalling or therapy, romanticising the mundane, and setting boundaries. What you’ll learn: The difference between perfor...
Let’s get to know each other! Think you need to do endless cardio and eat dry lettuce to get fit? Think again. 💅 In this raw and relatable episode, Zoë and Donaé unpack the biggest lies women have been told about fitness, food, and confidence — from the “cardio = abs” myth to the guilt we feel after enjoying a glass of wine or a big brunch. This is everything we wish every woman knew about building a strong, confident, balanced body (and mindset) that lasts. ✨ You’ll learn: • Why more cardi...
Let’s get to know each other! Ever feel “lazy” for hitting snooze, skipping the gym, or doom-scrolling instead of starting that one task? You’re not lazy — you’re being rewarded for relief. In this episode, Zoë & Donaé unpack how dopamine teaches your brain that avoiding discomfort = safety, and how to flip that wiring so effort, consistency, and showing up become the thing your brain craves. We break down the 3-step Dopamine Discipline system: 1.Detox your dopamine (lower the noise, res...
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