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Slimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 128 - Heal Your Inner Self: Using Hypnosis to Tackle Emotional Eating and food cravings. Results of my November Chocolate Cravings Challenge .EPISODE 128 - Heal Your Inner Self: Using Hypnosis to Tackle Emotional Eating and food cravings. Results of my November Chocolate Cravings Challenge .
I can't wait to give you an insight into November's 3 day “Chocolate Detox Hypnosis Challenge” as you hear highlights with the recordings I've shared with their consent.
This was by far my most interesting hypnosis session and it was clear that this challenge is geared towards those people that truly can’t resist chocolate and feel an overwhelming urge to eat chocolate most days. Those people that couldn’t take a bite and put the...2024-11-1631 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 119: Unlocking Food Cravings: Heather's Hypnotherapy Insights.Episode 119: Unlocking Food Cravings: Heather's Hypnotherapy Insights.
In this episode, we delve into Heather's journey with cravings, hypnotherapy, and the surprising transformations that followed. We explore how her nostalgic connection with sweets from the 80s shifted after a session of hypnosis, shedding light on the power of the mind in reshaping our relationship with food.
Highlights from the Episode:
Sweet Memories of the 80s: Heather reminisces about a time when chocolate bars and sweet treats were cherished on special occasions, evoking memories of love and warmth shared with her Grandma over Resse’s Cups an...2024-03-1726 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 118: In Gratitude - Celebrating 75k Podcast Downloads!So this happened 75k downloads!
In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far, marked by hitting 75k podcast downloads. Despite initial doubts from some, the support from listeners has been overwhelming, and I'm deeply grateful for each one who encouraged me along the way.
I’m so grateful to Cathy Heller and Emma Kikuchi for instilling in me the belief that I could embark on this podcasting journey and transition into entrepreneurship. It's been more than just a podcast; it's been about forming connections and friendships, both locally and internationally. The mantra of ge...2024-03-071h 11Slimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 117, Releasing emotional weight: How hypnotherapy led to healing trauma from childhood sexual abuse and PTSD night terrors.
TRIGGER WARNING - Childhood neglect sexual abuse and trauma.
Introducing a very different podcast episode with an amazing lady called Jolene. Jolene had survived horrendous childhood neglect and trauma including childhood sexual abuse. Jolene explains how as a child she felt like an outsider and how she learned to survive being passed through the care system only to be abandoned by her mother again at age 15.
You will hear Jolene talk about her struggles with mental health that took her to talking therapy and how in the past she was even sectioned under t...2024-02-2644 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 116, Sugar Free Success, how to control cravings for doughnuts using hypnotherapy.
In this episode we delve into the journey of Johanna, a passionate Keto enthusiast who battles with the temptation of sugary treats, particularly her weakness for strawberry iced doughnuts. We explore the conversation leading up to and following her hypnosis session, witnessing the transformation in her cravings for doughnuts.
Johanna's love for cooking, baking, and all things Keto is undeniable. However, despite her dedication to the low-carb lifestyle, the intense aroma of her favourite doughnuts often tests her resolve. The smell of freshly baked doughnuts, particularly the strawberry iced ones, proves to be Johanna's Achilles' h...2024-02-1827 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 115, Why do people eat emotionally? Our relationship with food often has very little to do with food!
Does emotional eating frustrate you?
Do you feel that while food cravings jeopardise you're good intensions you don't want to give up the comfort of the food you crave?
In this episode, you will hear how I often turn down clients looking for a quick-fix hypnotherapy for food cravings and weight loss.
The bigger picture...the elephant in the room that is often not discussed is the fact that the issue with our relationship with food often has very little to do with food!
The emotions that drive those f...2024-02-1133 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 114, Lisanne shares her 10 stone Weight Loss story and her journey of Surrogacy followed by skin removal surgery.Truly inspirational!
In today's episode, we have the incredible Lisanne joining us. She's a true inspiration, having successfully shed over 10 stone, and she's here to share the profound insights and experiences that shaped her weight loss journey.
Lisanne takes us on an insightful journey, providing a nuanced perspective on the highs, lows, and pivotal moments throughout her weight loss transformation. Her narrative is a compelling exploration of the challenges faced, setbacks encountered, and the triumphant instances that defined her unique path to wellness.
She delves into the pivotal mindset shift that served as a catalyst f...2024-02-0556 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 113, Can hypnotherapy really break through the power of food cravings after a 50 year old love affair with peanut butter!?
Welcome to this week's podcast episode, where we dive deep into the intriguing world of food cravings. Join me as I share a personal insight into the struggles of dealing with irresistible desires for those foods we can’t leave alone!
In the spotlight today is Laurie, who battles with an undeniable craving for peanut butter. Picture this: she finds herself scooping the creamy delight straight from the jar with a spoon, just as she did in secret during her childhood. As confessions unfold, I admit to my own guilty pleasure of indulging in condensed mil...2024-01-2827 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 112, Outgrown Clothes, Newfound Confidence: Danielle's Weight Loss Story After a Newborn.
Introducing you to Danielle Savage, a truly beautiful soul, both inside and out. In this episode, we delve into Danielle's remarkable journey of weight loss and self-discovery. Danielle's story takes a significant turn when she becomes a mother. We explore the unique challenges and triumphs she faced on her weight loss journey as a young mum. Many of us can relate to the nagging guilt that sometimes creeps in when we prioritise self-care as Mum's.
So, join us as we unpack Danielle's transformation and the invaluable lessons she has to share. It's a journey of we...2024-01-2145 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 111 - Quit the frustration of food cravings using the power of hypnosis to create lasting change.
Gillian wanted control of the hot cross buns she craved. But… Gillian was a baker who loved the smell and texture so much of hot cross buns that she had her own ritual of smelling and squeezing the buns before she went in for a bite! Carbs, cakes, and anything sugary were Gillian’s downfall.
Keto is the weight loss plan that Gillian wanted to follow; however, this is a very low-carb and low-sugar plan, so helping quit those cravings using hypnosis, especially as a baker, would be a challenge indeed relying on willpower alone.
2024-01-1426 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 110, Embracing Her Power : Arielle’s Journey to Unleashed mental & physical strength through Boxing.
I'm so pleased you're here for another podcast episode. I'm going to introduce you to Arielle today. She's a remarkable woman whose journey has rekindled her mental and physical fortitude through the art of boxing. In this episode, Arielle shares how she liberated herself from a narcissistic relationship. Drawing from her martial arts journey, she not only empowered herself but also founded her own boxing club. Through this venture, Arielle now coaches those grappling with their own challenges, helping them access their inner strength and unlock their physical potential.
This episode invites you to explore Ari...2024-01-0740 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 109, Happy New Year! Slimming Stories has been revamped for 2024 sharing more weight loss transformations and mindset shifts!
"It's been a while, and I'm so glad to be back!
While you may have thought that was the end of the podcast, it was certainly a long pause. But I'm back, recording and looking forward to publishing new episodes.
So much has happened; you will hear how 2023 has had its challenges, but it's also important to keep showing up during difficult times.
In this episode, I discuss how future episodes are going to sound and how the podcast has evolved to cover the weight loss transformation of both the mind a...2023-12-3116 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 108 - Owning your power by taking it back from the scales with Tatenda Bindura.We all need encouragement from time to time and who better to share their weight loss journey than Tatenda, host of “Marvellous Encouragement."
Tatenda has always celebrated her curves and her motivation was never fuelled by a social media idealistic view of a woman's body.
This episode is very different from previous guest interviews as Tatenda had not struggled with weight or food choices from early childhood, teens, or twenties. Tatenda embarked on her weight loss journey at age 36 having lost the body confidence that she once adored. Tatenda found that celebrating curves was difficult in a...2023-03-0444 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 107 What do you see when you look in the mirror?Happy Valentines!
Sending you big Saint Valentine's greetings.
It feels so easy to love those we truly cherish, so easy to offer friends and family compliments and words of encouragement, and yet how easy is it to truly receive that same love?
In this episode, you will hear how Charlotte is given an insight into how her negative self-talk has really impacted her self-esteem.
This conversation will show you how easy it is to repeat negative self-talk on autopilot and Charlotte's reaction to the mirror work I help her with.
2023-02-1920 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 106 Ruth Calvert opens up about her miracles after weight loss after great success with Slimming World.
Life has changed so much since Ruth last recorded an episode with Slimming Stories on episode 16. You may remember Ruth sharing her weight loss success with Slimming World dropping from a dress size 22 to a size 8.
With newfound confidence, Ruth explains how she applied to the world-renowned school of performing arts “Lipa’ …just for a laugh! Ruth never imagined that she would be accepted as this had always been a dream and Lipa was a fairytale wish in a land far far away!
Meanwhile, Ruth became unwell and was suspected of early menopause.
...2023-02-0934 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 105 - Fad diets. What stories are you investing in when it comes to successful weight loss in 2023?
I think I can vouch for the majority of my listeners when I say that most people committing to their weight loss have at some time sipped from the cup of Fad diets!
Even knowing that a juice diet is a quick fix isn't always enough to steer us away from investing in the notion that something with “tropical” in the title will bring about a subtropical magical fat-melting reaction without the hard work!
This week's episode is a minisode, one of many as I share a recent podcast sponsor opportunity. This was a litt...2023-01-3014 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 104 - Be stronger than your strongest excuse!
it's been 6 months since my last Podcast episode I am now rejecting the excuse of not having time to Podcast!!
Without avoiding the obvious…it’s been a while!
Happy New Year!!! I am back with a whole new approach to podcasting.
Podcasting has been an experience for sure and one thing that has been in short supply is the time to continue in the way I previously did before I started my hypnotherapy business. However, I'm not one to quit and I wanted to share with you my new Podcast format...2023-01-2223 min
ARCHITECTING Podcast - Career + Lifestyle Mentoring for Architects looking to move beyond overwhelm and make a difference through designWellness Series - Hypnotherapy can Erase Stress: Interview with Claire Oldham-WestPart 2 of the Wellness series explores how to break free from toxic stress in your life. Hypnotherapist Claire Oldham-West shares ways to eliminate the limiting stories we tell, work through trauma, and heal from physical pain and injury.
Please grab your spot in Wellness for the Working World to hear Claire's entire interview which included juicy topics like: why you don't believe you can do something, how to stop numbing out and start feeling, the role of "incorrect learning" in shaping our stories, Ways we are being hypnotized in our culture and how to break free, and...2022-09-0640 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 103 - Vlogging my Slimming World journey on YouTube, accountability to the max!
In this week's episode, I bring you up to speed with my decision to rejoin Slimming World. I share my sugar craving update after 8 months of no temptation towards cake, chocolate, or sweets. If you're wondering…YES I am over the moon! I share the impact of being able to easily resist the glitter of sugar after receiving help using hypnotherapy.
You will hear about my new accountability for my Slimming World journey having decided to start a YouTube Vlog. This was far from an easy decision and if you click on the link to my...2022-07-0822 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 102 - For Mental Health Awareness Week I explain how it’s possible to remove emotional pain from a memory.
Before mental health awareness week passes us by, I wanted to jump on and record an episode to support you in any struggles that you're feeling right now.
I want anyone that is listening to this episode to know that regardless of where they are at right now with their mental health, you are not broken and unfixable.
If you have tried C.B.T, N.LP, Counselling, E.M.D.R…..and have felt beyond the point of therapy this episode is especially for you.
I am giving you the cha...2022-05-1421 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 101, How Hypnosis can help you with food cravings so you won’t even want to put that food in your mouth! Listen to a recent session with Debbie Fawcett.
You may remember Debbie Fawcett from episode 42 of the podcast. Debbie lost 15 stone with Slimming World and like many people over lockdown found the food she craved too big a temptation.
Having kept in contact with Debbie I suggested helping Debbie with the food she craved using hypnosis to regain control. Hypnosis was a brand new experience for Debbie but nevertheless Debbie agreed and found Hypnosis to be extremely helpful.
In this episode, you will hear how Debbie thought she hadn't gone fully into hypnosis and yet after the session, the chocolate cake a...2022-01-2432 min
Stop Writing AloneClaire Oldham-West Hypnotherapist | Self Care for WritersThis week Nicole interviews Claire Oldham-West, certified counselor and Hypnotherapist about her content-free emotional release technique and her upcoming webinar and course for anyone interested in exploring this type of personal therapy. In this episode Nicole shared her experiences with Claire’s technique and Claire even hypnotizes Nicole during the recording. To sign up for Claire’s webinar and for more information on Claire’s services, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/c50d0331b930/yxlzgw8sgh Mentioned in this episode: Claire Oldham-West’s Website https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/ YouTub...2022-01-201h 38
Ella Go PodcastUsing Hypnotherapy To Release Your Trauma With Claire Oldham-WestSend us a textMeet Claire Oldham-West, a counsellor, a psychotherapist, and podcast host to one of the most listened podcasts in the UK, Slimming Stories Podcast. Claire, has had experience working through her own trauma and releasing self limiting beliefs. So she fully understands the type of deep work needed to break free. She has added hypnotherapy to her repertoire to further help people with their trauma work. In this episode, Claire shares her own experiences with PTSD and how she was able to work through it. She explains what hypnotherapy is and how i...2022-01-1257 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 100, Imposter syndrome as a podcaster is very real! celebrating my 100 episode milestone of a podcast that nearly never started!
Episode 100, Imposter syndrome as a podcaster is very real, celebrating my 100 milestone of a podcast that nearly never started!
In gratitude I have published episode 100... ti's the season of miracles and the fact is there was a point I had given up on the idea of ever publishing a podcast.
For the first time ever I have published this episode with zero editing!!! Inspired by a recent hypnotherapy client that had lived with a stutter for 70 years I can safely say that my "erms" are no big deal and every voice deserves a pl...2021-12-251h 03Slimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 99, Aleisha Black talks openly about finding herself through obesity and the courageous steps she is taking to document her weight loss journey.Episode 99, Aleisha Black talks openly about finding herself through obesity and the courageous steps she is taking to document her weight loss journey.
Aleisha felt that she had finally found the answer in managing weight gain in the form of nutritious meal replacements. Aleisha decided to document her journey on YouTube for accountability and this worked really well. The plan Aleisha chose to follow was a shake meal replacement and watching the scales reduce as well as her dress size was amazingly encouraging along with the words of support from her followers.
In this episode...2021-11-0941 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 98, Angharad shares her journey to achieving weight loss with Gastric Bypass surgery that led to a positive shift in her mental health. Part 2.
This is part 2 of Angharad's slimming story. While Angharad was delighted to be in a position to receive Gastric Bypass surgery, who would have predicted Covid and a worldwide pandemic?! Angharad explains within this episode how the family was unable to visit and how post-surgery looked. Trying to be present for her children while dealing with the challenges that she was faced with after surgery is just one of the many inspiring conversations that you will hear. In fact, Angharad is blessed with children who offered support who knew how much the surgery meant to their mum.2021-10-1629 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 97, Angharad shares her journey to achieving weight loss with Gasteric Bypass surgery that led to a positive shift in her mental health. Part 1.
Having tried every diet and feeling hopeless with her weight loss journey Angharad turned to her G.P and was delighted to receive support through the N.H.S. in the form of a gastric bypass referral.
Unfortunately, because Angharad was neither diabetic or had high blood pressure this support came to an end and this resulted in despair for Angharad and a further 3 stone weight gain.
Acid reflux, joint pain, and declining mental health were all results of being out of control with food and yet food seemed to be the answer f...2021-10-0434 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 96, Soozi Kay shares a whole mind and body reset with yoga after daily takeaways for 20 years.
Soozi enjoyed take-out food so much that she dedicated over 20 years of daily take-outs that seemed to offer a solution after a busy day at work.
Work for Soozi was once so busy and so intense that the very thought of seeing 7.00 a.m on her alarm clock was just too much, and the process of physically getting out of bed was becoming more and more difficult. Work pressures armed with a poor diet had left Soozi both mentally and physically drained.
The saving grace for Soozi came with the help of a f...2021-09-2545 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 95, Lydia shares her decision to focus on body positivity, losing inches dancing along with a hoola hoop and taking back control with calorie counting.
To see Lydia showing up on her Instagram account you would think that Lydia had a naturally confident and outgoing persona, that posting her photos would be a doddle.
During this interview, Lydia explains how it took over 2 months of taking photos before she was able to hit publish. The old insecurities were still very much a recent memory and yet somehow Lydia just couldn't hold back from putting herself out there.
Lydia explained that while she was toying with the idea of posting she would scroll and see other accounts promoting body po...2021-09-1237 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 94, Alison Berry shares her 161-pound weight loss with Slimming World and the joy of new health without medication.Alison explains how she feels she wasted 30 years avoiding the things she loved to do and the disruption this caused managing life in a morbidly obese body.
Alison had many moments and experiences within those 30 years that were warning signs of her weight issue. Alison opens up about an experience of a fair ride and what she describes as a walk of shame when the seat belt to the ride didn't fit. Moments like these were embarrassing for Alison yet she walked from the ride exit straight to the candy floss stall. Alison knew her sweet tooth...2021-09-0547 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 93, Steve Lodge shares his weight loss of over 11 stone with Slimming World, a slimming story of resilience and hope after a time of great loss.Episode 93, Steve Lodge a slimming story of resilience and hope after a time of great loss.
Podcast Episode re-run.
Do we ever really know what is on the other side of “are you o.k”? This is the question Steves's friend asked during a time of despair when Steve was suffering from suicidal thoughts. Before Steve had hit rock bottom he had managed a successful weight loss of 6 stone after a health scare with his heart. Steve had also discovered a love for running and on paper was taking positive steps in the right...2021-09-0344 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 92, Ashli Sterling shares her weight loss success dropping from a U.K size 16 to a U.K size 8.Podcast Episode re-run.
Ashli Sterling had tried many fad diets but having previously worked as a Slimming World consultant Ashli knew that she had the tools at hand to make the necessary health changes she longed for. 2020 is due to be a big year for Ashli and amidst Covid 19 she seems to be taking all of the chaos in her stride with an exuberance of confidence Ashli explains this wasn't always the case.
For Ashli dropping dress sizes from a U.K size 16 to a U.K size 8 has given her confidence a huge boost...2021-08-2429 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 91, Dominique Withers sharing an insight into weight loss and fitness with Slimming World.
August re run:
Who wouldn't want to appear on the front cover of a slimming magazine!? This is truly a glamorous place to show up in your full transformation glory after the hard work of weight loss. This week's episode is with Dominique Withers, the cover girl of Slimming World magazine March & April edition 2020.
I love a good weight loss magazine showing a transformation story and there haven't been many months since the age of 18 that I haven't bought both the Weight Watchers magazine and Slimming World magazine’s not forgetting Rosemary Connely bac...2021-08-1734 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 90 - part 2, managing mental health alongside your slimming journey with helpful tools and advice.
20 years post-operation Hayley discusses how challenging her mindset and putting in place tools to help her focus on a positive outlook is still a challenge and a working progress.
Slimming World and healthy meal planning is also part of this episode, if you're asking yourself how or why you would have surgery only to gain weight I thought exactly the same.
Hayley explains the finer details of the gastric band procedure and this has definitely been a learning experience for me.
Hayley has been so generous in this interview to share he...2021-08-1050 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 89 - part 1, Hayley Grocock gives an insight into how running helped to manage her mental health and weight loss.Podcast Episode re-run.
This week Hayley Grocock shares a refreshingly honest slimming story covering her issues with her own mental health having been diagnosed with anxiety and depression 20 years ago.
Hayley is a very busy lady and the lockdown has found her working from home in her role as a CEO of a charity while managing homeschooling with her 6-year-old son.
Hayley definitely doesn't hold back in this episode and even discusses the “mummy wine” culture that she once felt was justified after finishing a hard day's work to help with relaxation.
Hay...2021-08-0238 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 88, Hypnotherapy can change your confidence and allow you to live life on your terms as it did for me. My Journey from doormat to public speaker.
This episode has been on my mind since I first published the podcast in 2019.
To share or not to share a little of what brought me to face my fears of showing up in the world of podcasting.
This will give you an insight into why I am able to podcast and why fear doesn't hold me back.
In my old life as I now refer to it my sense of self-worth had been put to the test and while my friends and family had begged me to make better choices I...2021-07-2533 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 87 Jade Wilkinson an insight into a weight loss and fitness journey that motivated her out of bed and into a new life with a newfound mental resilience.
Jade talks openly about how being overweight and living in a U.K size 22 dress size affected her physically and mentally. Having adopted a routine of work and returning back to bed during the day resulted in low mood and depression and how this has now changed beyond belief.
Most people reading this having a human experience will have had those days where they simply want to rest and do little in terms of getting up and about out of the house. For Jade, this was more than an occasional feeling of lack of energy w...2021-07-1832 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 86, David Kelly shares his 6 stone weight loss and how morning runs have provided a sanctuary of peace while dealing with grief.
David, like many of the podcast guests, felt like a bigger child at school and actually approached his mum for diet advice. It's not often that a 14-year-old child will take action to change their weight but that's exactly what David did. David recalls how he didn't look as big as he had felt as a child. With intentions to reduce weight David followed a diet of cottage cheese, not his favourite food!
Another attempt at weight loss led David to follow the Atkins diet and he achieved success but found this way of...2021-07-1150 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 85, Gareth Griffin talks openly about weight loss with Slimming World and regaining control of his health and his life.
This is a rerun of Gareth's Slimming Story from episode 14, if you're in need of some motivation for the week ahead look no further!
At what point do we stop and take a reality check of how our excess weight impacts our health? Gareth knew that he needed to find a solution to his weight issues but was unable to find a diet or eating plan that allowed him to eat normal food that was sustainable.
As a result of Gareth’s increasing weight, he found that his health was at risk as he...2021-07-0437 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 84, part 2 of Hannah’s slimming story, sharing her 13 stone weight loss and fitness transformation.
Introducing Hannah to the second part of her slimming story bringing more inspiration for your week ahead.
Hannah has already created a bucket list to include trips to theme parks, something that Hannah struggled with when she was at her largest size. For 10 years Hannah talks about how she missed out on the rides after being unable to fit in a carriage. That is all now in the past and having enjoyed Disneyland Paris with her daughter Hannah is able to fit in the seats without any problems whatsoever!
Hannah gives an insight i...2021-06-2835 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 83, part 1 of Hannah’s slimming story, sharing her 13 stone weight loss and fitness transformation.
Having lost 13 stone Hannah has transformed her health and fitness beyond measure. On Instagram Hannah describes herself as the "funny mummy" - and having previously worked as an entertainment rep for 4 years I can 100 percent agree that Hannah has the ability to connect with people and bring on the laughter.
In this episode Hannah explains how the key to weight loss and fitness success is that something has to click, Hannah believes there has to be a moment that allows you to stop in your tracks for change to begin.
That click moment c...2021-06-2033 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 82, Why the most challenging times can bring the best life lessons and wake you from your slumber.
I could have gone radio silent.
I could have opted out on social media.
This week's episode is a time to touch base amidst the chaos and share my learnings with you.
This episode isn't perfect.
It's the least edited podcast episode to date.
Showing up for yourself in difficult times and not being swept away into a self pity party does not come easy but sometimes change is challenging.
I hope this episode will help anyone who needs to keep moving forward despite having a...2021-06-1327 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 81, Ross Smith received unfiltered straight talk that inspired him into taking action resulting in an 11 stone weight loss.
For many men feeling uncomfortable in an overweight body with a surplus weight of 11 stone, the furthest thing from their minds would have been to reach for a mankini and strut their stuff!. It certainly takes an astonishing amount of self-worth and confidence to embrace such a look! However, Ross Smith had learned from a young age to get the jokes in before others had the chance, and finding a way to manage uncomfortable moments around negative talk about his weight was definitely a lot easier with the joy of good friendly banter and laughter.
R...2021-06-0636 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 80, Amy Louise shares how Slimming World has transformed her weight & fitness outlook inspiring others & raising funds for charity.
Amy’s weight loss journey led her all the way to running her own group as a Slimming World consultant.
Amy set her sights on losing 100lb after a relationship breakup and hasn't looked back since. Being able to deal with her food issues with the help of Slimming World allowed Amy to see and feel the impact of how this changed her life and how it was helping others. Inspired by her own slimming journey Amy decided to train as a Slimming World consultant and with that decision, the best was yet to come. Amy...2021-05-3046 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 79 Lyndal Wimalasekera shares her success story of weight loss, fitness and bravery of showing up to life with an inspirational optimism.
This week's episode is with Lyndal Wimalasekera from Adelaide Australia. Lyndal embodies resilience and a positive mindset and having discovered Reels on Instagram Lyndal loves nothing more than to show up and cook with a dance thrown in for fun!
Lyndal firmly believes that it's really important to only focus on the things in your life that you can control and leave the things you can't. Lyndal has lost over 6 stone following the Weight Watcher plan and this episode explains how having a mood board has really helped her to achieve her goals with great s...2021-05-2440 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 78, Ruth Calvert talks about the bullying she received all throughout her education due to her size and how she found the strength to confront her issues with food. Episode re - run.
Ruth Calvert was a bright and studious child, teen, and young woman throughout her years in education within school, college & University Ruth found herself subject to bullying due to her size. Maybe we can excuse children due to their age and not knowing better or teens as being too preoccupied to understand the hurt the bullying had caused but this continued at University & also into her working life. The frustration of her excess weight led to trying most diets that led to a short-term fix. Luckily Ruth found a diet that she was able to stick to a...2021-05-1740 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 77, Nicola Guilfoyle transformed her health journey from walking in pain to long Mountain treks after a weight loss of over 12 stone.
Nicola describes how she sees her weight loss journey as different, there was no fixation of being a certain size or goal weight. Nicola knew her health was suffering from her excess weight and was determined to gain control.
Nicola explains that happiness is not a destination and recognises that people put so much emphasis on starting their weight loss journey by pinning happiness on a dress size or number on the scales. Having lost her mum to cancer and then her brother to addiction Nicola had many reasons to shy away from self-care and sp...2021-05-1038 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 76, Sharlene Rowan celebrating weight loss success with real conversations within the Slimming Stories Facebook Group.
Sharlene Rowan joined me in my Facebook group to talk about her journey with weight loss and her focus to be more comfortable in her clothes ready for her best friend's Ibiza wedding in July. Sharlene has already changed her dress size from a size 26/28 to a U.K size 16.
This is the first FaceBook Group live I have published as a podcast episode, I feel it's still really important that while we listen to success stories of guests at their target weight that we still celebrate the weight loss and fitness journey that is i...2021-05-0336 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 75, Kelly Miller explains how shifting her focus from the scales to fitness was a game-changer that led to a weight loss of over 11 stone.
Kelly talks openly in this episode of how she no longer carries any guilt or shame around food, this has long gone and recently Kelly celebrated reaching her target weight and is thoroughly delighted.
Kelly was very quick to announce that her weight loss had taken her over 10 years to achieve, this was a process of self-discovery that wasn't just about the number on the scales. Patience, determination, and resilience certainly did pay off.
When Kelly had embarked on an intensive fitness regime over 10 weeks working out 6 days a week Kelly weighed only t...2021-04-2547 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 74, Fiona Rowley has a new relationship with food free of guilt and shame conquering obesity and running Marathons. Episode re run.
Fiona was sick and tired of feeling tired, most evenings after work would result in a nap on arrival home, and being tired and lethargic was very much the norm for Fiona. Now imagine a runner, not just any runner. Imagine someone effortlessly running Marathons in a strong fit body reaching for her trainers before heading for the couch, this is now Fiona’s routine. Fiona now faces 2020 not only in a strong body but now equipped with a strong mind has been able to make peace with her relationship with food. There was no wonder drug or h...2021-04-1838 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 73 Mark Smith shares his experience after a weight loss of 7 stone and recovering from an accident to full health and more.
Mark had never experienced issues with food as a child, teen, or young adult, this episode is rare as there is no back story of a poor relationship with food. On the contrary, Mark had an amazing love for life that he shared with the wife and daughters. Mark’s life was on track in many ways until an accident left Mark with an injury that quite literally changed his life.
The energy that Mark once had dwindled as he attended hospital appointments with specialists while taking strong medication that no longer enabled Mark to rec...2021-04-1154 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 72, with a weight loss of 9 stone Kym Fisher shares her slimming story of resilience and courage embracing body confidence.
Kym is such a breath of fresh air showing up on her Instagram account with her very brave body confidence posts. I must admit braving all to display cellulite and stretch marks isn't something I've had the nerve to do but this doesnt phase Kym one bit!
Kym talks openly of the pressures of comparing her body to that of an image that has been filtered to within an inch of its life and how although body image on social media is now a lot more honest Kym has to check her self-talk from time t...2021-04-0445 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 71, Kelly Lambert shares her 9 stone weight loss with Slimming World.
Kelly recalls being bullied about her weight and how she mastered the face of confidence as a coping mechanism through primary and secondary school.
Throughout Kelly's adult years being big and bubbly was a banner that Kelly was proud of and in public, she was able to walk tall with unfaltering confidence. Although Kelly had noticed changes in her health that caused problems, weight loss didn't seem to hold any momentum for Kelly due to holding onto an outdated notion that weight loss came with restriction.
Kelly had previously joined Slimming World and a...2021-03-2834 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 70, Claire talks about the mindset need when pushing through those difficult times when it feels too much to commit to a goal.
In today's episode, I talk about the mindset that is needed before we start to commit to goals.
Have we really forgotten what success looks like?
Are we convinced that success is a thing of the past when it comes to the goals we set for ourselves?
I will show you an exercise that will help you to practice reconnecting to your most successful moments and to understand that feeling those great feelings of success is just a habit that we need to practice.
This month has de...2021-03-2122 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 69 part 2, Phil Kayes shares his weight loss story having lost over 22 stone with Slimming World.
When you imagine a success story would you include 40 weight gains? In part two of Phil's Slimming Story Phil explains how setbacks are part of a weight loss journey. I really hope if you're struggling with sticking to any weight loss plan that this is music to your ears!
There is no such thing as a perfect weight loss journey and this episode will allow you to realise that struggles are o.k and normal and if Phil’s weight loss journey includes setbacks then it's clear that getting back on track is always possible.
...2021-03-1447 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 68 part 1, Phil Kayes shares his weight loss story having lost over 21 and a half stone with Slimming World.
Phil knew he had an issue with his relationship with food and he knew that his health was suffering. The concerns Phil had were also echoed by his friends and family but the change did not flow from conflict following talking about his weight although many were worried about Phil and his large size.
Kindness came in the form of a friend who introduced Phil to Slimming World and this was the start of Phil re-educating himself around food.
Phil’s journey to eating a healthy plate was a challenging one having had a fr...2021-03-0745 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 67, Melanie’s confidence is soaring after losing weight and discovering a love for running. This is a re run of Melanie's episode to inspire you for the week ahead.
Melanie was disheartened, she had wanted to lose weight but having started the Slimming World Plan on Monday she found herself tucking into a Kebab by Wednesday!
What had happened and why hadn't this worked for Melanie? Melanie had a chat with her friend who invited her over to figure out what had gone wrong. It seems that Melanie had been stuck in a diet mentality. You know the one! The diet mentality of eat salad, don't eat pasta, restrict the potatoes and fill up on veg & fruit…..that one!
Luckily Melanie's friend had...2021-02-2850 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 66, Spring is a month away and I'm here to show you how focus and change are always possible even during chaotic times.
We're a month away from the start of spring and while everything around us is all prepared for change the noise of lockdown can still be a little intense and result in leaving us feeling that it’s too dark for the bright spring flowers.
I'm here to speak during this uncertain time and dispel the myth that change and focus are not possible when each day is surrounded by uncertainty.
If there was ever a degree awarded for living during uncertainty and negativity I would be awarded a master's! In Spite of the...2021-02-2125 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 65, Kirsty Lee opens up about her weight loss journey and the need for positive self-talk after reaching her target weight.
Kirsty Lee has changed her dress size from a size 16/18 to a UK size 10 all in the name of health and the desire to set a good example for her daughter.
Kirsty was able to have an open and honest conversation with her doctor after experiencing pain from an issue with a condition Kirsty has had with her hip for many years. Kirsty left her consultation with her doctor with those words hitting the spot that would help motivate Kirsty to make positive changes to her diet and exercise to relieve the pressure from her h...2021-02-1446 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 64, Renee Gibson is nothing but a resilient powerhouse! Renee talks openly about her challenges along her weight loss journey.
It takes a certain mindset to turn up to your teaching job with a back ready for the bell to ring to start your summer travels. This to me sounds like a dream! This sounds so free-spirited and wonderful and no doubt if your reading this you're imagining how that would feel if you could do the same…..if you're honest!
Renee is half English and half Italian and growing up in Adelaide Australia it was no surprise that curiosity of her heritage was upon her ready to be explored.
Renee explains that she...2021-02-0752 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 63, Andy Boland shares his weight loss journey after losing 231lb through calorie counting and fitness.
Andy decided to make a change with his health after a scary experience of chest pains, luckily Andy didn't need medication or intervention. This was a momentous occasion for Andy that made him rethink his lifestyle choices.
Help had always been at hand with suggestions to improve his health and lose weight in the form of supportive friends and family. Nothing had previously been able to motivate Andy to make changes and Andy had even formed behaviors to manage his size such as using a lift to go up and down a flight of stairs a...2021-01-3146 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 62, Rebekka Moore talks openly about body confidence after successful weight loss reduced her dress size from a size 20 to size 10.EPISODE 62 Rebekka Moore talks openly about body confidence after successful weight loss reduced her dress size from a size 20 to size 10.
Are you ready for an honest straight-talking conversation?
If so, you're in for a treat. For many years Bex believed that with weight loss came the answer to all of life's problems, this narrative was clearly dispelled after having a great weight loss and still not feeling that she liked herself. Bex recognised the drop in dress sizes and noticed the changes but along the way, it became clear that feeling good in her...2021-01-2440 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 61 Lewis Cowey’s podcast rerun sharing his 10 stone weight loss with Slimming World and newfound confidence.
Lewis found himself away from his home comforts and working within the busy city of London, renowned for its fast pace Lewis was totally out of his comfort zone. Ironically Lewis had been active before moving away with work, now living alone unable to cook anything resembling a healthy meal Lewis turned his attention to convenience food. Takeaways and a few cans of beer are how Lewis enjoyed his evenings. On returning home to Sunderland Lewis was encouraged by his mum to lose weight and this is when Lewis discovered some Slimming World members who kindly helped a...2021-01-1837 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 60, Lucy Ellen shares the ability to commit to her weight loss journey as a front line N.H.S nurse practitioner.
Lucy shares a slimming story as she prepares for the new year on plan after losing 5 stone with Slimming World. Working full time as a new mum is a story that many people can relate to, the interrupted sleep... the food on the go... along with those moments where we look at our new bundle of love and feel like the luckiest person alive! Juggling being a new mum with full-time work is an art form in itself, then thrown into the mix working on the Covid wards as a nurse practitioner that deserves a whole new l...2021-01-1039 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 59, Happy new year! How to turn endings into beginnings during a global pandemic.
Happy new year! We've made it, we've survived a global pandemic………..2020 is long gone and 2021 awaits full of possibilities.
This episode is talking to the negative noise that is still Covid as the U.K is heading into tighter lockdown measures. This is the most wonderful time of the year for the weight loss industry and as we hear “new year, new you” on repeat I discuss how to turn down the noise of Covid while still keeping safe to allow yourself the ability to focus on your intentions for 2021.
I know the situation is...2021-01-0328 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 58, part 2 of Kirsty Ingram’s weight loss journey to inspire you all the way into 2021.
In part 2 of Kirsty’s Slimming Story Kirsty Ingram explains how no one had ever mentioned or acknowledged her weight issues or offered help in addressing these. Through university, there was no mention or even during her 1st pregnancy when Kirsty managed with gestational diabetes due to being overweight while pregnant.
Kirsty did, however, receive the help that she needed in the parting words of her Grandad when Kirsty's family were called to the hospital to say their goodbye’s
“Kirsty it's just a shame you didn't have the ability to lose weight” and there...2020-12-2740 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 57, part 1, Kirsty Ingram’s weight loss journey following the Slimming World plan.Episode 57, part 1 of Kirsty Ingram’s weight loss journey following the Slimming World plan.
Wishing upon a star is Disney protocol! See a star and make a wish, this certainly made sense to Kirsty and in her innocence, as a young child Kirty would do just that. Maybe Christmas is making you feel cosy and nostalgic!? Do you remember what you would wish for from Father Christmas? Possibly a bike, Barbie, and Ken or a Care Bear!? Kirsty’s wishes were not of the materialistic kind, all Kirsty wanted was to be thin.
We've all been...2020-12-2041 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 56, Celebrating 20k individual podcast downloads I have rerun Claire's Shaws episode sharing her 12 stone weight loss.
How do you even begin to plan a 12 stone weight loss, where do you even start!?
Claire Shaw has lost 12 stone following the Slimming World plan and talks us through the highs and lows of her weight loss. If you're in need of inspiration, if you have convinced yourself that being fit and healthy isn’t written in the stars for you then think again! Claire Shaw doesn’t stand for half measures and describes her commitment to slimming as “all or nothing”. Are you ready for momentum overload!? Introducing Claire Shaw to Slimming Stories.
2020-12-131h 02Slimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 55, It's self-care Sunday and I'm here to rescue you from Christmas overwhelm!
If you're feeling Christmas overwhelm this episode is for you.
'Tis the season for many things with a little self-care thrown in. Episode 55 is my way of reassuring you that it is possible to get organised for Christmas and not to stress yourself within an inch of your life!
I am normally hitting the shops in November and December but thanks to my car crash in August and COVID that hasn't happened. I am here to declare that this is not a crisis and share my experience of how to work through the o...2020-12-0617 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 54, Julie Slaviero gives an insight into lockdown and how this gave her the focus she needed to commit to her weight loss.
Julie had wanted to commit to her weight loss journey in the past but like so many people working and looking after a family didn't always allow for time to focus on her own needs.
With lockdown came the gift of time and this gave Julie the opportunity to focus and commit to change. For the first time in her adult life, Julie recently bought clothing in a size 12! Lockdown has given Julie the ability to be able to switch off for a moment and really reconnect with what she needed to do to focus o...2020-11-2932 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 53, Aaron Snares shares his health transformation and his coping strategies for long term weight loss.
Aaron Snares is a Slimming World stick of rock!
If you're a Slimming World member you will have no doubt have read Aaron's transformation story. Aaron has certainly made a fantastic health transformation as he explains in this episode how his health issues have all disappeared along with the pounds.
Aaron shares how a conversation with his Nan motivated him to take steps to change. Not only has Aaron seen changes on the scales, but his love for exercise has been re-born. Aaron had taken a step back from sports and now having lo...2020-11-2240 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 52, Victoria Somers, re run of a truly inspiring guest managing weight loss and the challenges of 2020 like a boss!Feeling body confident after weight loss is a fantastic feeling, falling pregnant knowing the weight needs to come off again takes determination……..something that Victoria has stacks of! Victoria is a busy working mum of two and explains how she finds time to balance self-care, work, motherhood, and planning meals for the week that she enjoys with her husband and young family! If you can relate to Victoria’s busy life and in need of inspiration to stick to plan this week’s episode will show you that gaining control of your weight is possible no matter what challenges lay ahea...2020-11-1537 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 51, Lindsey Duffy shares the challenges she recognised post weight loss realising the weight loss had gone too far.
Episode 51 Lindsey Duffy shares the challenges she recognised post weight loss realising the weight loss had gone too far.
Lindsey felt uncomfortable in her size 14/16 clothes and rather than join a local weight loss group Lindsey joined several online forums who followed the Slimming World plan.
Lindsey suffers from anxiety and the very thought of walking into a local weight loss group was simply terrifying. Success was on the horizon for Lindsey who was able to lose her excess weight and reach her goal weight-reducing her dress size from a U...2020-11-0843 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 50, part 2, Elisha Langridge discusses mind-full eating and her detachment from labeling food as good or bad.Episode 50, part 2, Elisha Langridge discusses mind-full eating and her detachment from labeling food as good or bad.
In part 2 of Elisha's slimming story, Elisha declares that all food is food and how she looked at the labels given to food to see if this was hindering her weight loss progress. Elisha is now more mindful of her food choices and asks herself how the food she is planning to prepare will make her feel.
Elisha now eats consciously and guilt-free while following a healthy balanced diet with Weight Watchers. Elisha has also discovered the benefits...2020-11-0146 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 49, part 1, Elisha Langridge shares her weight loss journey and how mindfulness plays a big part in keeping Elisha on track.
Elisha has struggled with the impact of being overweight for most of her life. Time at school was an awakening to childhood taunts about her size. Luckily for Elisha, a loving home provided support with a family that helped Elisha provide healthy packed lunches after a doctor suggested weight loss at age 10.
There was a time that Elisha had found herself in a binge diet cycle and for a long time Elisha struggled to have a healthy relationship with food. I think we've all been guilty of being super strict with a healthy eating plan i...2020-10-2535 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 48, Tom Farrow shares how he was able to lose over 10 stone and challenge his secret eating.Episode 48, Tom Farrow shares how he was able to lose over 10 stone and challenge his secret eating.
Tom's intention to lose weight always started well.
Unfortunately for Tom these intentions only lasted for a few days. Monday mornings always seem like a great day to start and many Monday mornings for Tom felt like "the" Monday.....the special Monday that magic would happen!
Does any of this sound familiar!? Tom's behavior around food was out of control, secret eating in his car to and from work was commonplace. The not so s...2020-10-1859 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 47, Happy Birthday Podcast! How to set goals and challenge a negative mindset.
12 months of podcasting has actually happened! This episode is a celebration of the podcast after 12 months and an insight into how I launched a podcast feeling the fear with every fibre of my body!
Being alive during the COVID pandemic is like living in a negative groundhog day! I am living proof that working towards a goal even when circumstances are far from perfect is achievable.
Challenging myself and taking myself out of my comfort zone is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. The purpose of this episode is...2020-10-1126 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 46, Ashley Owen opens up about binge eating.Episode 46, Ashley Owen opens up about binge eating.
Have you ever thought that your issues around food rotate around a pattern of binge eating? Do you ever have days and weeks of good intentions only to find yourself mindlessly eating with self-control a distant memory?
This week's guest talks openly and honestly about binge eating and living with and managing her urge to eat. This episode is a deep dive into Ashley's relationship with food, binge eating has definitely stopped me in my tracks when I've had good intentions.
Ashley has sought professional...2020-10-0454 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 45, lockdown gave Tom Fox time to re focus and reach his goal weight.
Tom joined me as a guest on episode 10 of Slimming Stories when he explained that he had lost weight and was refocusing after a difficult time. Episode 10 was recorded in 2019 long before COVID had ever been common knowledge. Who knew at this time that a worldwide pandemic was on the horizon.
For many people who use food as a comfort lockdown has been very difficult being surrounded by lots of time to comfort eat. At the start of the pandemic, this is exactly what Tom was worried about. Ironically 2020 and the luxury of time to r...2020-09-2730 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 44, Resilience rerun with Gina Dean who lost over 8 stone with Slimming World.Episode 44, Resilience rerun with Gina Dean who lost over 8 stone with Slimming World.
Collapsing on the floor within a Marks and Spencers changing room was a great day for Gina! Moment’s before Gina had chosen a pair of size 8 jeans to try on amidst the excitement and screams of exhilaration that the jeans actually fit Gina had found herself in a giggling heap on the changing room floor! Rewind 12 months earlier and size 8 jeans would have been a far cry from the dress size that Gina had grown accustomed to. A family wedding and an unflattering ph...2020-09-2047 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 43 Lisa Marie Delugo held onto years of negative self-talk until she found life after divorce and reconnected to her true self.
Years of negative self-talk had conditioned Lisa to react to all compliments suspiciously. In this weeks’ episode, Lisa explains how she just didn't believe the compliments people gave her and would shrug them off in disbelief.
After Lisa's divorce, Lisa found herself as a single mum sitting in therapy wondering what she needed to do next to get her life back on track. Although Lisa had started to lose weight and wanted to be and feel healthier she recognized that she just didn't love herself. Years of neglecting her self care meant that even when she...2020-09-1357 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 42 Debbie lost 15 and a half stone and launched her own YouTube channel “Debbie's World”.
It takes a lot to be yourself on social media, to truly be yourself. To show up on the good and the bad days especially when on a weight loss journey…. without the filters and hours spent pruning your locks! You would be right in thinking that it takes a certain amount of confidence and courage.
Long before Debbie discovered her answer to weight loss and YouTube Debbies confidence was in short supply.
Debbie once weighed 26 stone 7 pounds and she felt every pound that had brought Debbie issues with her health, skin, confidence, self...2020-09-061h 02Slimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 41, Resilience rerun with Aoife Larkin who lost over 14 stone and went onto climb the highest mountain in Ireland.This episode is a re-run of Episode 6 with Aoife Larkin, when failure isn't an option resilience shows us the show must go on!
Has your doctor ever encouraged you to improve your health by losing a few pounds? If so you will be able to relate to Aoife Larkin, my guest on this week’s podcast.
It’s fair to say that Aoife’s doctor cut straight to the point when announcing that if Aoife didn’t do anything about her eating habits that her friends and family would be carrying her out in a box! Hars...2020-08-3043 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 40 - part 2, Shaun Kay shares more insights into his courageous weight loss and fitness journey.
Having stepped back through the door of his weight loss class Shaun knew that this time would be different. Shaun having suffered a health scare and with his sights firmly set on being a healthy role model for his young daughter felt a shift in his intentions.
One week later after stepping back on the scales Shaun achieved a weight loss of 17lbs reassuring Shaun that he had the ability to achieve a positive change that would in turn be life-changing.
Sometimes it can be hard to focus when setting goals to lose w...2020-08-2329 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 39 - part 1, Shaun Kay shares how a health scare led to a 10 and a half stone weight loss transformation.
Shaun knew the reality of how his access weight was impacting his life and the restrictions this was imposing on him.
Shaun recalls a trip to a theme park and watching his daughter enjoying the rides from afar. Shaun’s excess weight meant he was unable to join in and create special memories that family trips at theme parks are made for.
Having had success with weight loss only to regain the weight Shaun experienced a health scare with extreme chest pain while with his daughter and family member. The health scare was mag...2020-08-1631 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 38, Kim Flodin talks self-care, not as you know it! Wim Hof & Byron Katie an introduction to self-help techniques that give results.
The world truly is a different place post-COVID. People are questioning the hamster wheel of life and if their beliefs, behaviors, and routines pre COVID really did serve them well. This is an ideal time to introduce you to my great friend and fellow podcast host Kim Flodin and share her self care insights.
Kim Flodin is a Reiki Master, Intuitive Healer, Psychic Coach, and Energy Guide. In this week's episode, Kim opens up the conversation around self-care as you've never heard it before.
Kim’s life changed when she attended a workshop creat...2020-08-091h 04Slimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 37, Selena canceled her weight loss surgery knowing that this was the point she would be committed to change.
After a lifetime of weight loss only to regain the weight Selena was sick and tired of yo-yo-ing up and down the scales. Selena was so frustrated with the excess weight that she chose to seek professional help in the form of weight loss surgery. After consultations and psychological assessments, Selena's surgery was booked and Selena found herself waiting for the date of the surgery. With only one week to go, Selena pulled out of the surgery and the rest is history.
Selena had come to a crossroads, the surgery was the one thing that s...2020-08-0247 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 36, Shannon Palmer, a great story of resilience despite years of bullying Shannon Palmer was able to take back control and deal with her excess weight.Episode 36, Shannon Palmer, a great story of resilience despite years of bullying Shannon was able to take back control and deal with her excess weight.
This week's guest Shannon is the epiphany of resilience. Throughout her time at Primary and Secondary school Shannon suffered bullying centered around her excess weight. The bullying was constant but this led Shannon to seek comfort in food and so the cycle had been set There didn't seem any way out for Shannon and she seemed to come to terms with the thought that she was the funny friend, not t...2020-07-2643 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 35, Melanie’s confidence is soaring after losing weight and discovering a love for running.Melanie was disheartened, she had wanted to lose weight but having started the Slimming World Plan on Monday she found herself tucking into a Kebab by Wednesday!
What had happened and why hadn't this worked for Melanie? Melanie had a chat with her friend who invited her over to figure out what had gone wrong. It seems that Melanie had been stuck in a diet mentality. You know the one! The diet mentality of eat salad, don't eat pasta, restrict the potatoes and fill up on veg & fruit…..that one!
Luckily Melanie's friend had knowledge of...2020-07-1950 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 34 - part 2, Leah Trainor shares her weight loss journey and how she found her love for running.
In this episode, Leah talks about what happened next after stepping through the doors of her local Slimming World class. Not only does Leah talk through the actions and events that took place leading up to reaching her goal weight Leah also talks about her newfound love for running.
Just to put things into perspective this is a lady who needed to achieve a 10 stone weight loss to reach a healthy BMI. At the start of her weight loss journey, Leah struggled to walk up her street without feelings of discomfort.
Once Leah co...2020-07-1234 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 33 - part 1, Leah Trainor shares how life as a mum of two boys inspired her 10 stone weight loss.EPISODE 33 - part 1, Leah Trainor shares how life as a mum of two boys inspired her 10 stone weight loss with Slimming World.
Leah was overjoyed to be attending her first doctor's appointment with her midwife after receiving the great news that she was expecting her first baby. Leah with overwhelmed with joy and excitement as she walked through the doors in eager anticipation. Leah's friend had spoken about the first appointment as just like any new mum to be Leah felt that this appointment had made it official, Leah was now a mum….there was definitely no go...2020-07-0526 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 32, Mollie Taylor discovered cheerleading and a weight loss plan that works.
Mollie's love of clothes shopping had come to a halt, the love of clothes that Mollie once had become a distant memory when Mollie felt that her battle with food was at its worst.
Mollie had gained weight and didn't have the desire to shop for size 18/20 clothes instead she chose to buy leggings and baggy tops at her supermarket. Then came University and cheerleading. Cheerleading for Mollie was an absolute joy and having been brought up attending dance and gymnastics as a youngster cheerleading was a great fit for Mollie. Mollie found jo...2020-06-2841 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 31, Amy Victoria embarked on a self-care challenge during lockdown to improve her confidence and this has proved a great investment of her time.
Amy wanted to lose weight after giving birth to her beautiful daughter. Amy's family gently guided her through the doors of her local slimming group by not taking no for an answer! However, although Amy was now a member of a slimming group Amy took some convincing that Slimming World was the right weight loss plan for her. Amy committed to two weeks on the plan but no more and the weight came off with ease. Surprised by her success Amy committed to a full month explaining that surely the weight loss would stop at th...2020-06-2137 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 30, Steve Lodge a slimming story of resilience and hope after a time of great loss.
Do we ever really know what is on the other side of “are you o.k”? This is the question Steves's friend asked during a time of despair when Steve was suffering from suicidal thoughts. Before Steve had hit rock bottom he had managed a successful weight loss of 6 stone after a health scare with his heart. Steve had also discovered a love for running and on paper was taking positive steps in the right direction.
Unfortunately for Steve, his mental health had plummeted and unbeknown to him at this time Steve was about to disco...2020-06-1440 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEPISODE 29 - part 2, Hayley Grocock graciously shares an insight into managing mental health while setting intentions for weight loss and fitness.
20 years post-operation Hayley discusses how challenging her mindset and putting in place tools to help her focus on a positive outlook is still a challenge and working progress.
Slimming World and healthy meal planning is also part of this episode if you're asking yourself how or why you would have surgery only to gain weight I thought exactly the same. Hayley explains the finer details of the gastric band procedure and this has definitely been a learning experience for me.
Hayley has been so generous in this interview to share her mental health s...2020-06-0748 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 28 - part 1, Hayley Grocock gives an insight into how running helped to manage her mental health and weight loss.
This week Hayley Grocock shares a refreshingly honest slimming story covering her issues with her mental health having been diagnosed with anxiety and depression 20 years ago.
Hayley is a very busy lady and the lockdown has found her working from home in her role as a CEO of a charity while managing homeschooling with her 6-year-old son.
Hayley doesn't hold back in this episode and even discusses the “mummy wine” culture that she once felt was justified after finishing a hard day's work to help with relaxation.
Hayley is also my first...2020-05-3135 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 27 Doug Kramer shares how his he stepped on the scales at 28 stone and took back control of his health and fitness.
I’m so excited about today's episode. Doug Kramer is our first boxer on Slimming Stories and I'm a boxing fan!
For anyone who has attempted to box albeit in the form of a gym exercise class or within a community boxing space be assured that boxing is the most intense workout, you will find! So with Doug in peak fitness you may be thinking that today’s episode is around a fitness journey? Wrong!
Doug Kramer once weighed 28 stone and has had great success with an amazing weight loss of over 11 stones with...2020-05-2438 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 26, Dominique Withers sharing an insight into weight loss and fitness.
Who wouldn't want to appear on the front cover of a slimming magazine!? This is truly a glamorous place to show up in your full transformation glory after the hard work of weight loss. This week's episode is with Dominique Withers, the cover girl of Slimming World magazine March & April edition. I love a good weight loss magazine showing a transformation story and there haven't been many months since the age of 18 that I haven't
bought both the Weight Watchers magazine and Slimming World magazine’s not forgetting Rosemary Connely back in the 90’s! Before Instag...2020-05-1731 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 25 Matt Towle explain's "there's nothing super about being super morbidly obese". A honest story of courage and weight loss.
Matt knew he was overweight and knew that this was affecting his health but other than being aware of diets that would leave him feeling deprived and miserable he knew very little about how to take the first steps to instigate change. During a routine appointment at his local surgery, Matt was unaware that the conversation that would unfold would lead to life-saving intervention. Matts G.P offered help with his weight, no lectures no judgment just help. The help came in the form of 12 free classes at a local Slimming World class and Matt accepted the o...2020-05-1038 minSlimming Stories Around The WorldEpisode 24 Claire Oldham - West - part 3. My not so secret slimming diary aged 44 and a quarter, April update.Episode 24 Claire Oldham - West - part 3. My not so secret slimming diary aged 44 and a quarter, April update.
This month's episode during lockdown was the month I received both slimmer of the week and slimmer of the month certificates!! Could this be an end to my yo-yo dieting or is this a new welcomed change during a more relaxed me in the land of lockdown. This month I share my experience of giving up added sugar for Lent, yes this happened to both my surprise and my husband Martin who thought that this was an impossible...2020-05-0326 min