#442: Dr Dharmi Kapadia: Beyond Willpower: Racism, Stress and Health

Why do some clients struggle to achieve results despite having the 'perfect' plan? In this episode, we step outside the gym bubble to talk with Dr. Dharm i Kapadia from the University of Manchester. We dive into the systemic, social, and environmental barriers that personal training qualifications often overlook. Dr. Kapadia shares her vital research on how the chronic stress of racism and stigma acts as a physical health barrier, affecting everything from mental illness to long-term conditions like diabetes and obesity. This is a must-listen for any coach who wants to move past individualistic advice and understand the true "why" behind their clients' challenges. In this episode, we discuss: The "Dose-Response" relationship between discrimination and health. Why "just doing it" is harder for some than others. How systemic stress shows up in your clients' physiology. Find Out More About LTB Membership: Website: Instagram:

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#442: Dr Dharmi Kapadia: Beyond Willpower: Racism, Stress and Health is an episode from LTB Podcast by Claire Winter.

This episode is 40:22 long.

This episode was published on Feb 11, 2026.

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