What if your fitness journey wasn’t about chasing a smaller body—but about feeling strong, energized, and alive? In this empowering episode, we talk to Oonagh Duncan, multi-award-winning fitness expert, bestselling author of Healthy As Fck* (aka Ditch the Diet), and founder of the Feel Good Movement.

We dive deep into what it really means to feel good in your body—at any size, at any age—and how fitness can help us reconnect with our power. Oonagh shares her journey from fat activist and actor to fitness leader, and how she’s redefining health for Gen X women and beyond. She breaks down why habits—not willpower—create change, how movement is a form of self-respect, and why no one ever achieved lasting transformation through shame.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling with body image, or just ready to feel good again, this episode is for you.

Topics We Cover:

• Why self-hate doesn’t lead to body love

• Oonagh’s surprising path from fat activism to fitness

• The myth of willpower—and what actually works

• Why consistency beats intensity

• How strength training builds more than muscle—it builds identity

• Moving through menopause, burnout, and the “I’ve lost myself” feeling

• The truth about HIIT, cortisol, and over-40 fitness fears

• How fashion and fitness intersect as tools of empowerment

Resources Mentioned:

• Oonagh’s Free Fitness Resources

• Follow Oonagh on Instagram

• Oonagh’s podcast: Goals, Grit & Some Woo Woo Sh*t

💎 Guest: Marie McCarthy Founder of Fiat Lux and Rose Gold’s Piercing & Tattoo

In this episode, personal stylist Jennine Jacob and fashion journalist Kristen Philipkoski talk with Marie McCarthy, founder of fine jewelry store Fiat Lux and Rose Gold’s Piercing and Tattoo in San Francisco.

Marie shares how jewelry, tattoos, and piercings can be forms of power, rebellion, self-love, and pure fun—especially as we age. We discuss:

• Why women are getting piercings and tattoos later in life
• How style is about how you feel, not just how you look
• Using clothes and accessories as a language to communicate your mood, politics, or power
• How trends reflect society and why Marie ignores them
• Her personal style “rules” (hello, black skinny jeans forever)
• Why accessories are the secret to feeling cool in any outfit

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Rose Gold’s

In this episode, personal stylist Jennine Jacob and fashion journalist Kristen Philipkoski talk with Danielle Bayard Jackson, friendship coach and author of Fighting for Our Friendships. They explore how what we wear can open the door to meaningful connections—and how friendships shape (and are shaped by) our personal style.

Danielle breaks down her three affinities framework—symmetry, support, and secrecy—revealing why women’s friendships are so powerful yet often fragile. She shares how style plays into first impressions and why dressing to express yourself authentically is a form of vulnerability that can actually fast-track finding your people.

They discuss:

• Why women’s friendships dissolve at a higher rate than men’s
• How wearing something “conversation-worthy” invites connection
• Why friendships sometimes fade after big life shifts
• Scripts for repairing friendship missteps
• The power of showing up as yourself, even if it risks rejection

Guest:

👭 Danielle Bayard Jackson – friendship educator, speaker, and author of Fighting for Our Friendships. Find her work at Better Female Friendships.

Listen if you want to:

✨ Feel more confident approaching new people ✨ Understand why friendships sometimes drift ✨ Explore how your style choices impact your social life ✨ Learn practical scripts to navigate common friendship pitfalls