In this episode I am joined for a very lively chat by Marisa Crossan.  Invited with her husband to take part in the Channel 4 show Around the World in 80 Weighs, she talks about her experiences and what she learned.  The programme is still available to watch in the UK here:    Watch Around the World in 80 Weighs | Stream free on Channel 4 We cover weight stigma, body confidence, Marisa's own struggles with weight and food and what it was like to be on the telly! It's a warm and eye-opening listen.   Support the show ..read more

Today we talk to Mel Ciavucco.  Mel is interested in all kinds of eating distress and disordered eating, body image and weight stigma, especially advocating for people in larger bodies.  It's a conversation which provides fascinating insight and challenges our own bias and attitude.  Working as an Integrative Counsellor in private practice, she is a published writer, with an article in Therapy Today on fatphobia (June 2021 edition).  She writes about disordered eating, weight stigma, class, and more on her website: www.melciavucco.com You can find Mel on X and Threads at ..read more

Today we talk the lovely Nina Khoo.  She is a Sensitive Leadership Coach Master NLP Coach, Highly Sensitive Creative Visionary, Guide & Champion of all Sensitive Women, Nina supports & nurtures those called to lead our World to a healthier, more compassionate place for our children to thrive in. Through understanding and embracing their unique wiring, Nina’s clients let go of everything that keeps them small & invisible so they can lead with confidence, integrity & sensitivity. Managing overwhelm, perfectionism and self-doubt they feel safe to be seen, show up consistent ..read more

Today I am joined by weight loss surgeon Simon Monkhouse.  Simon helps us navigate the different weight loss surgical options, as well as emphasising the importance of an holistic approach to a successful outcome for bariatric patients.  One area of which is mindful eating.  We discuss the nature of obesity, the damage done by dieting to our natural weight set point and metabolism, and how surgery interrupts and resets our bodies to help us reconnect with our hormones to eta normally and lose weight. It's a really enlightening conversation which may answer several questions you ..read more

Today I'm joined by the impeccable 'coach Susie'.  She describes herself as a self-love educator and it's a topic I was keen to get on the podcast.  As she says in the title, it's where it all begins to "live it all better".  Our conversation is meaningful and thought- provoking and I think you'll love it! All the ways to reach out to Susie are below.  She really is rather marvellous.  ? Live It All Better with Susie The Life Coach – ONCE YOU LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH, YOUR LIFE COMES TOGETHER. (coachingwithsusie.com) SELF-LOVE EDUCATOR, COACH & MENTOR-Susie ..read more

A quickie Mindful Moment at this start of 2024 to help you calm any urges to start a manic diet...  The podcast speaks for itself. The Mindful Way | MindfulEatingClinic (themindfuleatingclinic.com) Support the show ..read more

A quickie Mindful Moment at this start of 2024 to help you calm any urges to start a manic diet...  The podcast speaks for itself. The Mindful Way | MindfulEatingClinic (themindfuleatingclinic.com) Support the show ..read more

We'd all like a genie to help us everyday wouldn't we?   Louise Miller is the genie for your genius.  She partners with coaches, consultants and community-builders who have a big, exciting vision, helping them land their ideas in reality, reach more people and make a bigger impact, whilst taking care of everything they’re juggling day-to-day and being kind to themselves along the way. Today she talks about productivity and dispels a few myths about how we need to think about it to really make it work for us.   Described by her clients as a soothing balm and a magician, Louise ..read more

It was amazing to get Dana on the podcast to share her wisdom and expertise with you.   Dana is a leading mental health and wellness expert, specialising in the gut brain axis. Dana believes that normalising poor mental health is not the correct objective because it is not normal! It’s the body’s way of telling us that something isn’t working as it should. She aims to inspire, motivate, and empower people with knowledge on how their bodies work and what we can do to support our bodies to work at their best.   When we understand the role that stress, genetics, poor nutrition and ..read more

Be inspired by this Mindful Meets.  Reconnect with the love of cooking and preparing your food by hearing how Sasi talks about the importance of her Indian culinary heritage.  You'll want to learn more about her cooking and fall in love with food again - so many of us with a diet history have lost that, haven't we? Sasi Krishnan is originally from Chennai, India, and now lives with her family in Thatcham, Berkshire.   Her Business is called “Sasi Samyal” – “Samyal “means in the south Indian language of Tamil means “Cooking”.  She brings a strong passion for mindful cooking ..read more