The Big Bellied Yogi

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 here.And don't forget to download my free self-compassion meditation. It might be the best way to get your exercise habits to stick. Click here to grab it now.

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 & confidence while inducing calm and relaxation.Get started with your own meditation practice by downloading my free self-compassion meditation.If you're interested in a coaching session with me, click here.

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 hereDownload a free body love affirmation audio hereHere is a yoga video and another oneLearn more about journaling hereClick here to learn more about my retreats

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 - find out more here.Plus I’ll be on Facebook and Instagram including hosting a free 7-day plank challenge starting the Sunday 16th October. You can join here.

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 click here 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. You can find out more here.

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:Embrace: The MovieJust Eat It by Laura Thomas PhDKristen Neff’s work on Self-CompassionMy 6-month private coaching programLet me know what you think of this episode by clicking here to leave a comment on my website.

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.Accept your body is changingPrioritise rest & sleepAvoid calorie deficit diets because they affect your muscle mass and reduce your metabolismMove your body regularlyLearn about intuitive eatingReconsider your relationship with alcoholIf you need support, consider joining me for my 6-month private coaching program. Click here to learn more.

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: @icurvyActivism: @iweighFitness: @louisegreen_bigfitgirlFood: @no.food.rulesMum blogger/general lifestyle: @lovezoepotterMe!!: @emma.poletteTell me how you go with your social media spring clean by writing a comment on my website or sending me a DM on Instagram