What happens when you stop asking "How do I look?" and start asking "What am I capable of?"

In this episode, Yasha Dabas shares her remarkable transformation from a "cardio-only" mindset shaped by past injuries to becoming a powerhouse athlete. Joined by Chris Richards (Managing Director at Ultimate Performance), they explore the essential role of structured coaching in helping women overcome physical, cultural, and mental barriers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Structure vs. Motivation: Why daily habits and macro-awareness beat "willpower" every time.

• Training with your Biology: Adapting your fitness to work with your cycle, post-pregnancy, and menopause.

• Fear of Heavy Lifting: How Yasha overcame a history of spinal surgery to deadlift and compete.

• The GLP-1 Shift: A coaching-first perspective on weight loss medications and preserving metabolic health.

• Genetics & Permission: Challenging the myth that certain ethnicities aren't "built" for muscle.

Whether you're a high-pressure professional, a mother, or someone looking to break through a years-long plateau, this conversation is your roadmap to building a body—and an identity—that is truly fearless.

Follow the Journey:

• Host: Yasha Dabas (@yasha.dabas)

• Guest: Chris Richards (ultimateperformance.com)

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When the calendar flips, the world expects transformation. New goals. New habits. A “new you.” But what if life didn’t get the memo?A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new mindset, new energy, or new clarity—and that’s okay.

This episode explores what happens when the calendar changes but life stays messy, slow, or uncertain. We talk about releasing the pressure of new year, choosing self-trust over forced goals, and allowing progress to look different than what social media sells us.

A soft start to the year—for anyone who needs it. No hype. No hustle. Just an honest conversation.

In this special year-end episode, Yasha and Shanthi reflect on 2025 : a year that reshaped their relationship with discipline, wellness, and self-trust. From fitness milestones to career pivots and emotional honesty, they unpack what it truly means to trust yourself while trusting the process.

Yasha and Shanthi sit down with the incredible Ilona Jade Arrington - a corporate marketing & communications professional, Singapore’s Hyrox Ambassador, winner of the 2024 Singapore National Stadium Hyrox race, and a multiple-time Hyrox World Champion.

From her days as a Spartan Race Pro Team athlete, cheerleader, and dancer, to becoming one of the region’s most inspiring hybrid athletes, Ilona shares the grit, mindset, and evolution behind her journey.

Tune in for an honest, high-energy conversation on discipline, identity, and pushing past your own limits.

Yasha and Shanthi sit down with the incredible Ilona Jade Arrington - a corporate marketing & communications professional, Singapore’s Hyrox Ambassador, winner of the 2024 Singapore National Stadium Hyrox race, and a multiple-time Hyrox World Champion.

From her days as a Spartan Race Pro Team athlete, cheerleader, and dancer, to becoming one of the region’s most inspiring hybrid athletes, Ilona shares the grit, mindset, and evolution behind her journey.

Tune in for an honest, high-energy conversation on discipline, identity, and pushing past your own limits.

In this latest episode, Yasha and Shanthi unpack how to enjoy the holidays without guilt. We explore the science and psychology behind planned indulgences, how mindful treats can fit into a balanced lifestyle, why food freedom matters, and how to make celebrations feel good both mentally and physically. Because the real win isn’t restriction...it’s intention.

In this inspiring conversation, Yasha and Shanthi sit down with Reeti Sahai, aka The Default Runner, to unpack her incredible running journey — from her first race to conquering all six World Marathon Majors. 🏅

Reeti opens up about the mindset, discipline, and heart it takes to keep showing up...not just for the finish line, but for yourself. She shares her goals, daily mantras, and what fuels her mission to inspire more people, especially women, to take that first step : one run at a time.

Tune in for a dose of motivation, resilience, and stories that prove running is as much about mental strength as it is about miles. 💪👟

Intermittent fasting may be trending, but is it really for everyone, especially women? In this episode, we break down the different types of fasting, the science behind how they work, and the key do’s and don’ts you need to know before trying them. With a special focus on perimenopausal women, we explore how hormonal shifts can change the way your body responds to fasting, and what adjustments can make it safer and more effective. Whether you’re fasting-curious or already experimenting, this conversation gives you clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to make fasting work for you.