New Year, New You: How to Make 2026 Your Healthiest Year Yet
In this week’s episode of the’ Work It Like a Mum’ podcast, we’re joined by Ro Feilden-Cook, a personal trainer, women’s wellbeing expert, and founder of The SHE Collective. Ro helps busy midlife women create sustainable breakthroughs in their health – without guilt or perfectionism. She’s also a mum of three and carer to her disabled son, bringing personal experience, resilience, and compassion to her work.
Through her award-winning platform, she combines movement, nutrition, mindset, and nervous system support, all within a supportive, empowering community.
What we cover:
- The 4 pillars of health: Exercise, nutrition, mindset & nervous system.
- Mindset hacks: Navigate setbacks, “week three wobbles,” and hit your “Magic 10” breakthrough.
- Exercise made simple: Find the best time to move, whatever fits your life.
- Nutrition without guilt: Why journaling beats calorie counting every time.
- Power of community: Connection and accountability that make habits stick.
- Stress-proof your life: Tools for managing stress, inspired by raising a child with complex needs.
- Self-care that works: Why prioritising yourself is the ultimate gift to your family.
- Business with heart: Lessons from growing a high-support membership sustainably.
Key Takeaways:
Self-care isn’t selfish: Taking care of yourself benefits both you and your loved ones.
Consistency beats perfection: The “Magic 10” shows small wins compound into breakthroughs.
Your community matters: Support and accountability keep habits alive.
Food and fitness without guilt: Focus on habits that feel good, not just numbers.
Manage stress before it manages you: Breathwork, journaling, and mindset tools.
Adapt, don’t give up: Life throws curveballs, including parenting challenges, so adjust and keep pressing play.
Why Listen:
This episode is full of actionable tips, mindset shifts, and practical tools from Ro to help you show up for yourself, your family, and your future self. Make 2026 your healthiest year yet!
Show Links:
Connect with our host Elizabeth Willetts here
Connect with Ro on LinkedIn here