Body Love advice for those who don't always love the way their body looks or behaves 

This episode busts a few of the diet culture myths about exercise. Unfortunately, at this time of the year there is lots of predatory advertising how to lose weight quickly through exercise and most of what you're being told isn't true. So listen to find out 3 exercise myths and one huge benefit of exercising. If you are keen to listen to Demi Moore's autobiography (I loved it!) you can check it out <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JiLLxbEjpn55KC3KexvYY?si=295dfec5501e4d30" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. And don't forget to download my free self-compassion meditation. It might be the best way to get your exercise habits to stick. <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to grab it now.</a>

3 exercise myths and one good reason to move your body

This episode is about why I have decided to offer sliding scale pricing where I can for my services. <a href="https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about why a compassionate approach to health care works better than harsh diets or exercise programs. My inspiration for sliding scale pricing <a href="http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wortsandcunning.com.</a> <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/why-i-offer-sliding-scale-pricing-for-health-coaching-and-intuitive-eating-counselling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the blog post</a> about my sliding scale pricing. <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19318038&amp;appointmentType=15364057" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to book a free 15-min health history with me. <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download your free self-compassion meditation.

Why sliding scale pricing for health care supports body love

In this episode I take you (anonymously) behind the scenes of a recent coaching session and explain why I believe a short, daily mindfulness practice could help to reduce stress at Christmas as well as improve your self-esteem &amp; confidence while inducing calm and relaxation. Get started with your own meditation practice by <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">downloading my free self-compassion meditation</a>. If you're interested in a coaching session with me, <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/coaching-counselling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Try this 5-minute practice for a stress-less Christmas

On this episode I'll explain why retreats are so powerful and how you can go on one even if you don't have enough, time, money or body confidence. Here are some free resources to support your solo retreat: Download a free meditation <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>Download a free body love affirmation audio <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/body-love-affirmation-audio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/yoga-for-post-covid-or-other-illness-recovery" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here</a> is a yoga video and <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/my-favourite-yoga-sequence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">another one</a>Learn more about journaling <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/why-you-should-journal-and-how" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/body-love-retreats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about my retreats

How to go on retreat if you don't have time, money or a "perfect" body

This is a very short episode to explain that I’m taking a short pause from the podcast. I have a big life event happening right now and I need to let a couple of things go. Don’t worry I’ll be back soon! In the mean time I still have spots available in my private health coaching program - <a href="https://apple-alpaca-erre.squarespace.com/body-respect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">find out more here</a>. Plus I’ll be on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emma.polette.coach" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emma.polette/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> including hosting a free 7-day plank challenge starting the Sunday 16th October. <a href="https://apple-alpaca-erre.squarespace.com/plank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can join here</a>.

Taking a little pause

In this short but important episode of the pod I talk about 3 surprising shifts that happen when you give up dieting. From feeling physically more energetic to having better boundaries - the changes can be quite profound. Have a listen and <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/podcast/3-surprising-benefits-of-giving-up-dieting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a> to tell me what you think! If you'd like to find food freedom and make this shifts yourself (and you'd like some help), consider my 6 month private coaching program. <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/body-respect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">You can find out more here</a>.

3 surprising benefits of giving up dieting

If you’ve been living in diet culture (and let’s face it, we all are), you’ve probably not felt a lot of compassion for yourself over the years. It’s easy to spend our lives feeling a lot of self-criticism, self-hatred and even disgust which can easily lead to depression and anxiety. But I have a question for you, “How has being judgmental towards yourself worked out for you so far?” I don’t imagine it’s been helping too much. So, why not try self-compassion? That’s what this episode is all about. I recommend saving it so you can listen any time you need some self-compassion. Here are some of the resources I refer to in the episode:<a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80162341" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Embrace: The Movie</a><a href="http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/just-eat-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhD</a><a href="https://self-compassion.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kristen Neff’s work on Self-Compassion</a><a href="/body-respect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My 6-month private coaching program</a> Let me know what you think of this episode by <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/podcast/a-self-compassion-pep-talk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">clicking here to leave a comment on my website</a>.

A Self Compassion Pep Talk

Our bodies change significantly during peri-menopause and post-menopause. It can feel heartbreaking because we are getting further and further away from the thin ideal that is revered in diet culture. Plus, ageing women are not perceived as attractive in our world. In this episode I give you some tips to help you respect your body during menopause.<ul><li>Accept your body is changing</li><li>Prioritise rest &amp; sleep</li><li>Avoid calorie deficit diets because they affect your muscle mass and reduce your metabolism</li><li>Move your body regularly</li><li>Learn about intuitive eating</li><li>Reconsider your relationship with alcohol</li></ul> If you need support, consider joining me for my 6-month private coaching program. <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/body-respect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to learn more.</a>

How to respect your body during menopause

This week I'll teach you how important your social media feed is to your mental health and how you can make changes today that will support you to respect your body and look after it without the influence of diet culture. The Instagram accounts I mention in this episode are: Fashion: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/icurvy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@icurvy</a>Activism: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/i_weigh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@iweigh</a>Fitness: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisegreen_bigfitgirl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@louisegreen_bigfitgirl</a>Food: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@no.food.rules</a>Mum blogger/general lifestyle: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovezoepotter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lovezoepotter</a>Me!!: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emma.polette/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@emma.polette</a> Tell me how you go with your social media spring clean by writing a <a href="https://www.emmapolette.com/podcast/give-your-social-media-a-body-respect-spring-clean" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">comment on my website</a> or sending me a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emma.polette/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DM on Instagram</a>

Give your social media a "Body Respect" spring clean

A show about loving your body without always having to love the way you look - with Emma Polette

This podcast is full of practical tips to live a truly healthy and happy life in any sized body. From fitness and health to feminism and menopause, we cover it all here. Brought to you by your host, Emma Polette, an average bodied personal trainer, health coach and yoga teacher. This show is fiercely anti-diet and we believe that all bodies (and the people in them) deserve love, respect and dignity.

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You don't need to be young, skinny, white, beautiful or bendy to enjoy yoga because yoga really is for every body.  Join host and yoga teacher, Emma Polette, for a weekly lesson on how to life a yoga lifestyle no matter your body type.

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