Filter Free Friday is a podcast by global fitness trainer Britany Williams, where she serves up unfiltered relatable advice and laughter to help you realize the...
Tired of Carrying the Mental Load? How to Get Your Partner to Step Up with Guest Zach Watson
If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I the only one who remembers everything for this family?” — this episode is for you. From doctor appointments to daycare snacks, if the mental load is draining you and you wish your partner would just handle it without you having to ask (again), this conversation will hit home.Today, I’m joined by Zach Watson — a invisible labor coach and Fair Play Method facilitator — to talk about why women carry the mental load, why “asking for help” isn’t the solution, and how to create a better partnership at home.Whether you feel like the default parent, overwhelmed with managing every little thing, or just tired of being in charge of it all, Zach offers practical ways to shift the mental and emotional labor (without managing your partner like a second kid0.In this episode, we cover:Why women carry the mental load and invisible labor and how to make it more visible to your partnerWhy "helping" isn’t enough — and how to create true ownership of household tasksMaternal gatekeeping and how to stop carrying the emotional load alonePractical steps to help your partner share the role of being the "default parent"If you're mentally overloaded, emotionally drained, and tired of feeling like the only one holding it together, this episode is the roadmap to start changing that.Join Zach's Free Community hereConnect with Zach on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok.SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfreeCONNECT WITH BRITANYhttp://www.instagram.com/britanywilliamshttp://www.tiktok.com/@britanywilliams
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Are 20-Minute Workouts Actually Effective for Building Muscle and Improving Endurance?
Can 20-minute workouts really build muscle and improve endurance, or are they just a way to make us feel productive without real progress?In this episode, Britany tackles one of the biggest fitness debates—are short workouts actually effective, or are we just fooling ourselves? Whether you’re a busy mom squeezing in exercise during nap time or someone trying to stay consistent without spending hours in the gym, this episode breaks down exactly when 20 minutes is enough—and when it’s not.Let's Chat About...✔️ The minimum effective amount of strength training to see real progress✔️ How short workouts can be structured for maximum efficiency✔️ The biggest mistake people make with quick workouts (and how to fix it)✔️ When 20-minute workouts AREN'T enough to achieve your goals✔️ How perfectionism is holding you back from making real progressIf you’ve ever wondered, “Is a 20-minute workout even worth it?”—this episode has your answer.👉 Grab your home gym equipment guide here for a 10% discount on the best gear for effective home workouts.👉 Get a free trial to Britany's workout programs on the Sweat app here.👉 Love this episode? Share it with a friend who’s stuck in the ‘I don’t have time’ trap!SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfreeCONNECT WITH BRITANYhttp://www.instagram.com/britanywilliamshttp://www.tiktok.com/@britanywilliams
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How to Combine Running & Strength Training Without Losing Muscle
Can you run AND lift without losing muscle or burning out? Absolutely— but only if you do it right! In this episode, Britany break downs the biggest mistakes people make when trying to combine running and strength training, and how to structure your workouts for muscle gain, endurance, and speed—without overtraining.Britany chats about...- The #1 mistake that kills strength gains for runners- Why sprints > long runs for muscle-building- The best weekly schedule for runners who lift (and lifters who run)- The benefits of polarized training for hybrid athletes- Why recovery is the secret sauce to resultsWhether you're a runner wanting more strength or a lifter looking to improve endurance, this episode has everything you need to build a hybrid workout routine that actually works.RESOURCES MENTIONED:- Download your free Strength and Running Workout Schedule- Get a free trial of Britany's Ignite Strength Workout ProgramSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfreeCONNECT WITH BRITANYhttp://www.instagram.com/britanywilliamshttp://www.tiktok.com/@britanywilliams
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Fitness and Chronic Illness: How I’ve Stayed Relentlessly Active for 23 Years with Rheumatoid Arthritis
How does someone stay super fit and active while battling a chronic pain for 23 years? In today's episode, Britany discusses navigating her rheumatoid arthritis, chronic joint pain and staying active throughout it all. This episode isn't just for those with autoimmune disease or chronic illness, it's for anyone what wants to stay active and positive despite illness, injury, aging, joint pain or any physical setback in life.Hint: It's about being stubborn enough to thrive despite the tough sh*t that life throws our way!!!SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfreeCONNECT WITH BRITANYhttp://www.instagram.com/britanywilliamshttp://www.tiktok.com/@britanywilliams
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Why Walking is the Missing Piece to Reaching Your Health and Fitness Goals
What if you've been going about it all wrong?? In today's episode Britany breaks down why walking is the most underrated tool for body transformation (and frankly your mental health too). She addresses the myths around 10,000 daily steps, how calorie burn REALLY works (and why you probably are calculating it wrong) and provides methods for increasing your step could despite a busy schedule, This episode makes sure you're not missing one of the most important pieces to the puzzle when it comes to your health and fitness goals.Use code BRITANYFIT for $230 the C2 Foldable Walking Pad until Jan 31st. A walking treadmill that folds up and is portable! Track your steps, sleeps, stress, recovery, workouts and more with the Garmin Venu 3S.Related Episode: How Dieting and Fat Loss Really WorkSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTERhttps://britany.myflodesk.com/filterfreeCONNECT WITH BRITANYhttp://www.instagram.com/britanywilliamshttp://www.tiktok.com/@britanywilliams
Filter Free Friday is a podcast by global fitness trainer Britany Williams, where she serves up unfiltered relatable advice and laughter to help you realize the distance between the life you want to live and the life you're currently living isn't nearly as big as you think. Join her every Friday as she dishes out tough love, funny banter and the go-getter motivation you didn't even know you needed.