Episode 127: "I Could Never Do That"... Or Could You? With Ursula Goode

A poster that says “Adult Gymnastics Classes Starting” sounds harmless until it hits the part of you that whispers, I could never do that. Our guest, Ursula Good, felt that exact jolt at 35, with three small children and a life that was already full. She took the leap anyway and discovered something many of us are really searching for: an hour a week that gives back energy, confidence, and headspace, not another item on the to-do list.

Ursula is a dentist, a sea swimmer, a runner, a competitive adult gymnast, and a mum of four, but what makes this chat land is how human it is. We talk about movement as play, how self-consciousness creeps in after puberty and again after pregnancy and through midlife, and why “wear what feels good” is not a throwaway line but a genuine barrier remover. We dig into the mental side of gymnastics, the bravery of trying new skills, and how sport forces presence in a world wired for constant multitasking.

We also go deeper on setbacks. Ursula shares what it’s like to keep going through shoulder surgery, then face a sudden knee ligament injury and the long rehab that follows. We explore resilience mindset, identity beyond performance, and how hormones, menstrual cycle changes, and menopause can affect energy, balance, coordination, and injury risk. Plus, because she’s a dentist, we connect oral health to whole-body wellness, including gum disease, inflammation, and heart health, with simple habits you can actually stick to.

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Episode 126

Three questions can change the tone of a whole week: What’s your biggest recent win? What’s your biggest recent challenge? What do you need help with? We steal the prompt from a morning listen and put it to the test in real time, with honest answers that feel like a proper catch-up rather than a performance.

We start with wins that actually move the needle, from building a “Wellbeing Wednesday” ritual with Pilates, nature and community, to choosing to stay alcohol free and noticing how often birthdays and celebrations still push drinking as the default. We talk about why self-care can feel weirdly “too luxurious”, and how connection in person hits differently to a screen, even when online classes are convenient.

Then we go into the harder stuff: menopause and perimenopause hot flushes that feel like a public announcement, the mental load of managing symptoms, and the way visibility creates stress at work and in social spaces. We also share the ongoing challenge of post-concussion after-effects that can make the world feel like it’s tilting, plus the frustration of being a “fixer” when there isn’t a neat solution. Finally, we get practical about asking for help, from home organisation and cleaning to business tech and the pain of hiring support that doesn’t deliver.

If you try the three questions with your partner, family or friends, tell us what shifts. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a nudge towards better wellbeing, and leave us a review so more women can find Far Too Fabulous.

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Episode 125: Pilates Isn't Supposed To Look Like That
Why Instagram fitness might be stopping women from starting.

We open with the most Far Too Fabulous kind of chaos: singing, giggling, and remembering the absolute commitment of performing with Soul Choir at Canterbury Pride in horizontal rain. It is funny, it is warm, and it sets up a bigger point we cannot shake, showing up matters more than looking perfect while you do it.

From there, we get something properly off our chest: Pilates has exploded on social media, and while we love seeing more people discover movement, we are tired of the flawless, filtered, “picture-perfect” workout videos. Matching nude sets, zero wobbles, zero sweat, zero reality. That version of fitness culture is unrealistic, often edited, and it can stop real people from even starting because they think they do not look right or will do it wrong. We talk about what Pilates is actually for: building strength safely, starting small, and progressing at your own pace.

We also dig into the equipment craze, especially the push to buy a reformer, and how easy it is to chase quick fixes instead of sustainable habits. Then we zoom out to the wider wellbeing space: trainers tearing each other down for clicks, nutrition turning into tribal warfare, and the way tracking and optimisation can suck the joy out of life if we stop listening to our own bodies.

If you have ever felt put off by “perfect” health content online, come and have a laugh with us and leave feeling more empowered. Subscribe, share with a friend, and if you enjoy the conversation, leave us a review and join our free Facebook group.

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