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Michigan UFO Sightings And Paranormal Encounters PodcastEpisode 133 - Swamp Gas No More: Colonel Carroll’s 1966 UFO Intercept | Raymond Szymanski🚨 AIRED: Sunday, June 29, 2025 @ 8PM ET👽 Join Wayne & Michelle from the Michigan UFO Sightings & Paranormal Encounters Podcast for a groundbreaking interview with Raymond Szymanski—retired Air Force engineer and renowned UFO researcher!🛩️ In this exclusive conversation, Ray unveils new eyewitness testimonies related to the infamous 1966 Michigan Swamp Gas UFO Incident, including:🧑✈️ The shocking story of Colonel Gary K. Carroll, an American fighter pilot who intercepted a UFO in an F-106 Delta Dart🔍 The evidence and testimonies Ray will present at his July 25, 2025 live presentation at the Bacon Memorial District Library🚫 Why the “swamp gas” explanat...2025-07-011h 22
Healthcare UnprofessionalsIs the fitness industry a fashion show or a pyramid scheme?This week on the pod, we are chatting about what your gymwear says about you - from your pelvic floor, body image and feminist views. Big asks from a high-waisted legging.We are also discussing how the fitness industry acts as a pyramid scheme to keep you trapped.All in a day's work.-Chloe: @chloestevensphysioMichelle: @michellecarroll12025-06-3036 min
The Mindset/Mirror Connection#188: The Myth of Normal in Fitness Space with Michelle CarrollIn this episode, Christina welcomes back returning guest Michelle Carroll, a body image coach and PhD candidate studying disordered eating in the fitness industry, for an unfiltered conversation about the harmful myths perpetuated by fitness influencers.Together, they unpack the industry’s obsession with “before and after” transformations, the deceptive use of medical language and supplements, and how influencers can exploit disordered behaviors for profit. Michelle shares how the lack of regulation in fitness and nutrition coaching can be dangerous, why flashy results don’t mean ethical coaching, and how consumers can critically evaluate who to trust.2025-06-2348 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsOverworking, Comparison & Lessons from HealthcareWhat can working in healthcare give you other than undereye bags and a large Botox bill?Does working hard automatically mean it'll pay off?Should you be checking in with clients every week?Michelle & Chloe are reunited this week and are yapping about all of the above and more.-Work with Michelle: https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/Work with Chloe: https://www.chloestevenswomenshealth.co.uk/2025-06-2336 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsWeight Stigma in Fitness (with Dr Kat Schneider)Health and fitness professionals have the highest rates of weight stigma/bias... which is not ideal considering the majority of overweight individuals will seek out their help.I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the leading experts in the area, Dr Kat Schneider. Kat is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England. She has a PhD in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Liverpool John Moores University, as well as a master’s in Psychology and a bachelor’s in Sports Science with Management from Loug...2025-06-1638 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsMenopause – the Myths, the Marketing & the Messy MiddleChloe & Michelle dive into the wild world of menopause — from predatory wellness practices and overpriced supplements, to what actually works when it comes to exercise, nutrition, and body image.It’s time to cut through the noise, call out the BS, and talk honestly about what women really need in midlife. No scare tactics, no shame — just evidence-based, real talk.2025-06-0949 min
LTB Podcast#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness ProfessionalsMichelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to do the same. Michelle is currently researching the field of body image and personal training for her PhD, has an online coaching business, her own podcast, and delivers training to fitness professionals, educating on how...2025-06-0437 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsWine & Whine: Body Shaming, Female Supplement Scams & PseudofeminismThis week, we have beef with almost everyone in the fitness industry. We talk about what's been grinding our gears lately, all accompanied by some nectar of the gods (discount M&S wine and old Prosecco in the fridge).From Michelle being body shamed to Chloe being triggered by fat loss coaches who only empower women by starving them... we have a lot of rage and what better place to air our grievances than in an online space. Whoops.If you have a wine or whine you'd like to send to us, please let us...2025-05-2640 min
Healthcare UnprofessionalsFrom "my body is my business card" to sold-out coaching and food freedom: Client success story (with Ellen Johnston)The fitness industry is full of biznizz mentors that tell you that "your body is your business card", which often leaves coaches struggling with confidence, marketing and body image.Luckily, over on my 1:1 coaching we say two fingers to that. Here's what we did to help Ellen sell out her coaching, increase her prices, show up authentically online and get that rock solid relationship with food and body image.Follow Ellen here: @ellenjohnstonpt-Want this for you?WORK WITH MICHELLE: https://education.michellecarrollfitness.ie/coaching2025-05-2346 min
Healthcare UnprofessionalsDiet Culture & How It Hold Us Back (with Karen Oliver)Diet culture is apparently the cause and solution to all our problems... but in reality it's what stops us from living a body confident and food freedom life.Today, Michelle sat down with the incredible Karen Oliver to chat about all things diet culture. Karen is currently pursuing her BSc in Psychology, and also holds an MA in Social Work and a BA in Sociology.We discuss:- What diet culture is- How diet culture develops- Why diets keep us stuck- What we actually...2025-05-1951 min
Healthcare UnprofessionalsSo, You Don't Want to Work on Your Body Image (with Rachel Hunter)Don't want to work on your body image?Feel like you "just need to lose weight" first?Scared of another summer spent shredding?You need to listen to today's episode.I set down with fellow body image coach and nutritionist Rachel Hunter to chat all things body image, diet culture and relationships with food.Connect with Rachel:@coach__rachJoin her email list-Connect with Michelle:@michellecarroll1Apply for coaching2025-05-1247 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsDe-Influencing Transformation PhotosYou know the ones: side-by-side snapshots that supposedly prove success, but in reality, reinforce diet culture, self-objectification, and the idea that health is just a number on a scale.Michelle unpacks one of the worst takes yet: the claim that coaches who don’t post transformation photos simply don’t have any. (Yes, really.).In today's episode, we break down why transformation photos do more harm than good - and how coaches can build a transformative business without them.If you care about ethical coaching, client well-being, and leaving a legacy that actually matt...2025-04-2117 min
Our Soci.eaty Nutrition PodcastEpisode 72 - Are you disordered eating informed? With Michelle CarrollI'm joined by a disgustingly educated and hilariously funny woman in Michelle Carroll. Michelle is currently doing a Phd in clinical psychology and body image and so in this episode we tried to explore the main themes of disordered eating, how coaches can avoid encouraging it in clients, how you can work on helping your clients body image and all the ways the fitness gets body positivity and positive body image wrong.For more info on Disordered Eating Informed head to https://education.michellecarrollfitness.ie/dei-courseYou can find...2025-04-1844 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsSummer Shredding & Seasonal Body ImageNo carbs before Marbs?Summer shredding?Screaming into the void?All viable options, all discussed by Michelle and Chloe as we chat all things summer diet - and why we are more likely to not like our bodies in the summer.Work with us!1:1 Coaching with MichelleDisordered Eating InformedChloe's Women's Health Consultancy@michellecarroll1 | @chloestevensphysio2025-04-0741 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsSubconscious Beliefs: How They Sabotage Your Body Image & Business (with Katie Bambrick)In this episode, we join resident subconscious beliefs whizz and Michelle's former business coach - Katie Bambrick - and dive deep into how subconscious beliefs shape your body image, self-worth, and even the success of your business. We explore how hidden mental patterns—often formed in childhood—can limit your potential, create self-doubt, and hold you back from the life you truly want.You'll learn how to identify and shift these beliefs to build unshakable confidence, transform your relationship with your body, and break free from limitations in your business. Whether you're struggling with...2025-03-2448 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsProlapse: What No One Tells Us About Women's HealthProlapse is more common than you think, yet so many people suffer in silence. In this episode, we’re breaking down what prolapse really is, the signs to look out for, and the treatment options available. Whether you're experiencing it yourself, supporting a loved one, or just curious about pelvic health, we’re here to have an open, stigma-free conversationLocal pelvic floor whisperer and women's health physio Chloe Stevens gives us the low down on pelvic health, her bowels and somehow we get onto discussing what Leonardo di Caprio is doing for women's health.WORK...2025-03-1722 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsChronic Pain and Body Image: It's not so easy to be grateful for what your body does when you're in pain!This week, Michelle and Chloe are back together to chat about chronic pain and body image. We discuss chronic pain, our journeys, our clinical practice and how it can affect body image. Chronic pain can significantly impact your clients or patients, so please listen and share your reflections in the comments. 2025-03-0332 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsMarketing & Building a Successful Coaching Business - No Transformation Photos Required (with Shannon Beer)You don't need to post transformation photos to get clients. But how do you do it then?Put your top back on and let's discuss.Today, Michelle spoke to the iconic Shannon Beer, coach, mentor, educator, body image oracle and all-round icon.We dive into how fitness professionals can successfully market their businesses without relying on outdated, overused tactics. Forget fear-based messaging, extreme transformations, or pushy sales techniques—this conversation is all about authentic, sustainable marketing strategies that actually connect with your ideal clients - no transformation photos required....2025-02-2441 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsNutrition for Shiftworkers (Part II)Last time, we talked all aboutnutritional considerations from a practical standpoint, alongside the biological challenges with shiftwork.But this week we get into some more of the meaty mindset stuff...Why do you overeat after nightshifts?What can you do about it?Why does it matter?Let's get into it!Check outPart I here:I am currently accepting3 more 1:1 coaching clients. If you're ready to build body image, a positive relationship with food and start living...2025-02-1712 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsThe Menstrual Cycle & Exercise Performance: What You & Your Clients Need to Know (with Kelly McNulty)How does the menstrual cycle affect exercise performance, recovery, and training adaptations?
Should you be syncing your training to your cycle?
What about if you're taking oral contraceptives?
How do you track your cycle?
Better ask the Menstrual Cycle oracle, amirite?
Today, Michelle had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly McNulty, PhD. You might know her as Period of the Period on social media - and she is the go-to for women's health research. Kelly holds a PhD from Northumbria University, and has published several papers about the...2025-02-1039 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsNutrition for Shiftworkers (Part I)Shiftwork is not for the faint of heart. If you fancy looking like you're 50 and feeling like you're 85, all whilst being in your mid 20's, shiftwork might be for you.
In addition to increasing your Botox bill, shiftwork can also lead to risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Score!
It has long been assumed this was due to the trash diet of shiftworkers, but new research suggests this may not be the full story.
Join Michelle as she talks through all things shiftwork and how to improve your nutrition, meal timing and...2025-02-0315 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsAre Your Performance Goals Unhealthy? (BONUS)Performance ≠ health - but half the fitness industry isn't ready for that conversation.
While performance goals can have positive effects on body image and self-worth, they’re not always a guarantee of a healthy relationship with exercise or food.
Michelle explores how the fitness industry often conflates performance with health, masking disordered habits like overtraining, obsessive goal-chasing, and underfuelling.
Whether you're a coach, client or somewhere in between... you need this episode!
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Weightless with Michelle CarrollAre Your Performance Goals Are Keeping You From Success?Performance ≠ health - but half the fitness industry isn't ready for that conversation.
While performance goals can have positive effects on body image and self-worth, they’re not always a guarantee of a healthy relationship with exercise or food.
Michelle explores how the fitness industry often conflates performance with health, masking disordered habits like overtraining, obsessive goal-chasing, and underfuelling.
Whether you're a coach, client or somewhere in between... you need this episode!
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WORK WITH ME:
1:1 body image support
Learn how to transform your client's relationship with food.
2025-01-2810 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsTaking Pelvic Floor Rehab Beyond Kegels (with Colls Pryer)In this week's episode, Chloe is joined by Colls Pryer, a pre and post-natal exercise specialist and an absolute powerhouse!
Colls takes us through her journey from a PT who thought she had all postpartum women figured out by sticking her fingers in their ab gap to literally changing women's lives and teaching them how to lift heavy and get super strong without pelvic floor symptoms holding them back.
Colls looks beyond the pelvic floor and includes biomechanics, breathing techniques and foot position, to name a few things, in...2025-01-281h 07Healthcare UnprofessionalsTransformation Photos: Helpful or Hurtful?Transformation photos flood our feeds, promising inspiration and motivation—but are they doing more harm than good? In this episode, we delve into the hidden impact of "before and after" culture on women's body image and overall health.
Join us as we unpack how these images reinforce toxic beauty standards, perpetuate disordered eating habits, and obscure the complexity of health beyond appearance.
We cover research, our own perspectives and Chloe even does a decent Geordie accent. You don't wanna miss this!
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D...2025-01-1924 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsJanuary’s Diet is Tomorrow’s Relationship with Food IssueIf your post-holiday blues are compounded by tight jeans and a bombardment of fat-loss program ads, this episode is for you.
While the transformation coaches are out in full force, I’m here to talk about why you don’t need to panic start a diet just because Christmas was a little too beige.
We’ll unpack the traps of quick-fix dieting, why a leaner body isn’t the key to confidence, and why dieting every time you gain weight keeps you stuck.
Ready for food freedom?
I am currently accepting 3 more 1:1...2025-01-1316 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsThe 'Gender Exercise Gap'? with Juliet O'SullivanYou've heard of the Gender Pay Gap, but what about the 'Gender Exercise Gap'?
In this week's episode, Chloe is joined by Jules to discuss how she balances her family life, coaching business and exercise.
It's an excellent episode for the new year- as you start to set your 2025 resolutions and goals, let Jules' fantastic advice guide you on prioritising yourself even in times of chaos.
Happy New Year from the Healthcare Unprofessionals!
Check out Jules Instagram @life_and...2025-01-0656 min
Sigma Nutrition Radio#548: Disordered Eating and Body Image in the Fitness Industry – Michelle CarrollFitness pursuits can bring various benefits. However, within the modern fitness industry there is a complex interplay of body image ideals, societal pressures, and disordered eating behaviors. Research continues to illuminate how certain practices and messaging within the industry—such as the overvaluation of leanness or the impact of social media personas—can fuel body dissatisfaction and disordered eating. For fitness coaches and enthusiasts alike, this raises important questions: What defines success in fitness? How can individuals engage in training and nutrition without falling into harmful traps? And how can professionals align their practices with...2025-01-0148 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsCoaching with Integrity & Connection (with Jess Ellis)Today, Michelle was joined on the podcast by one of the Yappers of the Year - Jess Ellis.
Jess is an online coach and in-person trainer who has been helping her clients train for health and performance since 2017.
Her work with her clients emphasises connection, and she chatted with Michelle about some of the major challenges her clients face and how her coaching overcomes that.
We discuss:
Her journey as a coach
Keeping online coaches engaged in the process
Misconceptions in the fitness space
Why people buy from people, not generic fitspos
2024-12-2346 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsHealthcare Unprofessionals Wrapped 2024It's been six months of the Healthcare Unprofessionals, and what a ride it has been.
This week, on the final episode of 2024 Michelle and Chloe discuss everything we loved (and loathed!) in 2024.
From our favourite guests, worst moments and career highlights of the year - you don't want to miss it.
Thank you for supporting us in 2024 - have a fabulous Christmas and we will be back before you know it!
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Disordered Eating Informed course...2024-12-1625 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsNavigating Christmas Challenges (Part 1)All we want for Christmas is... everyone to leave women's bodies out of the conversation!
In the first of our Christmas episodes, join Michelle and Chloe as they chat all about the challenges the festive season brings. From comments from others about your body, festive food fear or worrying about your pelvic floor health over the holidays - this is a no holds barred discussion of all things body image and women's health.
Join us next week for a more unhinged part 2.
LAST CHANCE TO NAB OUR BLACK FRIDAY OFFERS!2024-12-0923 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsThe Deep End of Feminism: More Than Aesthetic Activism (with Dr Vicky Boydell)This week, Chloe is joined by her UCL lecturer, Dr Vicky Boydell, to discuss feminism.
Vicky is a social anthropologist who has conducted research worldwide. She oversaw global monitoring and reporting for the Fund for Gender Equality at UN Women and held various positions at the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
We discuss the history of feminism, how patriarchy affects women's health and the rise of trad wife and incel culture.
We are so lucky to have Vicky and her extraordinary brain on the podcast! 2024-12-0248 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsHow far will individualism get you in the health & fitness industry? (+ sneak peeks into our Black Friday deals!)This BONUS episode discusses individualism in the fitness industry:
Does working with other coaches improve your service, or should you gate-keep?
If you are a coach, do you need to have been coached?
Feminist rant (as always!)
How tolerance and taking time to listen to others' opinions can improve your outlook.
Existential crisis
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Package 1: Disordered Eating Informed (DEI) + 3-month subscription on the Body Image and Nutrition Review
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Diastasis...2024-11-2719 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsCoaching, Mentoring & Lessons from 10 Years in Fitness (with Sacha Lucas)How on earth has someone survived 10 years in the fitness industry without sacrificing their morals or showing us their physique every 10 seconds?
This week, Michelle was joined by coach, mentor and PFCA educator, Sacha Lucas. Sacha is one of the most experienced, caring and compassionate coaches out there, and she has seen it ALL through being self-employed in the fitness industry for almost a decade.
We chatted everything business and even got to hear about Sacha's new business mentorship, launching in December.
Join us...2024-11-2559 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsDiving into Chloe's boxOne essential part of Chloe's consultancy service is Q&As with her coaches' clients.
On these live calls, coaches' clients submit their taboo, TMI and embarrassing questions.
In this episode, Chloe dives into her question box and shares some of the previous clients' questions.
Remember, if you're a coach and think your clients would benefit from a women's health Q&A, you can book this as a stand-alone product with Chloe.
Or, if you are just interested in women's health...2024-11-1825 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsAre Your Client's Checking Out or Checking In? (BONUS with Gillian Bennett)Check-ins are the cornerstone of our coaching process, and how we monitor client progress and challenges.
And yet, we are often left with more questions than answers when our clients check-in.
From ghosting to one word answers, a poorly designed check-in process can lead to coach and client frustration.
Today, Michelle sat down with coach and mentor Gillian Bennett and we chatted all things check-in.
What are the common check-in mistakes?
How can I level up my check-ins?
What do I do when my clients aren't giving...2024-11-1538 minWeightless with Michelle CarrollIntroduction: Why Am I Like ThisIs it an intro or a trauma dump? You decide!
Hi, I'm Michelle, and I help people just like you.
I spent most of my life being no fun at parties because I was so consumed with tracking calories and macros. I thought I'd spend the rest of my life obsessing about my body and letting it hold me back.
I tried everything the fitness industry told me - flexible dieting, eating more protein, doing a bodybuilding photoshoot (leave me alone, I was young), and nothing changed - in fact, it got worse.
It...2024-11-1413 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsOvercoming Male Body Image Issues (with Jack Burton)With an emerging body of research to suggest that gay men are at elevated risk of disordered eating and body image concerns, there has never been more need for us to break the stigma around male body image and disordered eating. Disordered eating and body image affect everyone regardless of gender (#equality), but men are often left to struggle in silence.
This week, Michelle sat down with Jack Burton to discuss how his coaching is helping men overcome their body image issues. Jack is a registered dietitian and exercise physiologist, and also holds an MSc in Sports...2024-11-1147 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsYou Don't Need to Diet for Christmas (BONUS)All I want for Christmas is... coaches to stop telling clients they need to "earn" their holidays.
Open your Instagram and chances are you'll be bombarded with "Santa shreds" or coaches offering to get you "Little Black Dress ready".
You don't need a diet.
You don't need to earn holidays.
In fact, dieting will probably bring you further from food freedom and peace at Christmas.
Don't worry though, the same coaches will then be selling a "January reset" for you to funnel your hard earned cash into *deep sigh*2024-11-0813 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsFeeling Fat & What To Do About It"I feel fat!"
This is something that people who struggle with their body image often say. Owing to the huge levels of internalised weight bias that most of us have, it is no surprise that we think the worst feeling in the world is being "fat" (thanks, weight stigma!).
But what does feeling fat mean?
And how do we challenge it without saying fat isn't a feeling?
Join Michelle and Chloe as we chat everything feeling fat this week.
Work with Michelle 1:1 on your body image and relationship with...2024-11-0422 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsFrom Slimming Clubs to Food Freedom (with Shane Walsh)Have you tried dieting your way to body confidence?
Have slimming clubs helped you lose weight in the past, and now you can't stick to it?
Are slimming clubs all bad?
How can we find food freedom?
Michelle sat down with online nutrition coach Shane Walsh, and we delved into the murky grey area of food freedom. Shane is a wealth of knowledge in this area (much to his disdain!), as he works primarily with women who have a history of slimming club experience and now want to find peace with...2024-10-2847 min
A Therapeutic Hour"Gavin Carroll on Yin Yoga: Harnessing the Healing Power of Yin and Yang Energy"Ever heard of Yin Yoga? In this episode, I’m joined by Gavin Carroll, a Yin Yoga expert whose practice has not only transformed others but saved him. Inspired by Madonna in the '90s, Gavin became a qualified teacher, blending ancient wisdom with modern practice. Join us as Gavin shares the healing power and wisdom of Yin Yoga and discover how this practice can bring deep relaxation and balance into your life.This is A Therapeutic Hour..For more on Gavin’s work, check out: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithgavin/For more...2024-10-2438 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsAll Things PCOS: Carbs, Calories & CardioPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is something experienced by millions of women worldwide. Unfortunately, like so much of women's health, there is a lot of misinformation online.
Chloe & Michelle sat down to chat all things PCOS.
What is PCOS?
Should I cut out carbohydrates?
Is 1200 calories okay?
Should I stop cardio?
Let's discuss it all!
Reminder: You can still get tickets to the Injury Webinar on 28th October. Click here to get a ticket (and use the code WEBINAR for 10% off!).
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In The Arena With Bobby Carroll#59 - Michelle Roark - 2X Olympian, Chemical Engineer, Alchemist
Michelle Roark is a 2X Olympian, Dual World Cup Champion, Chemist and Alchemist. Michelle had a stellar career with 15 World Cup podiums, 6 wins and a laundry list of other accomplishments as a freestyle mogul skier. While skiing she pursued her other passion chemical engineering, graduating cum laude from The Colorado School of Mines. She is currently the CEO and Founder of Phia Lab which specializes in wellness products engineered with nature’s bioenergetics. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of Michelle’s journey and what drives her to continue to succeed. To find out more about Mich...2024-10-1544 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsIs Your Injury Recovery Strategy Helpful or Harmful?We're constantly told to ice injuries and avoid movement - but could that be setting you up for failure?
Join Michelle & Chloe as we chat all things recovery from injury - and what we can do better!
Get your webinar tickets here!
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@michellecarroll1 | @chloestevensphysio2024-10-1433 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsMoving Away From Macros (with Gillian Bennett)This week, Michelle sat down with Gillian, who is an online coach and mentor. She works with individuals who want to break free from macro tracking (or coaching!) and finally live a meaningful life - no MyFitnessPal required.
Macro tracking is typically fitness coaching 101, but is it really all it's cracked up to be?
What are the advantages of tracking macros?
When can tracking macros become problematic?
How can I start to move away from macro tracking?
Does what get measured really get managed?
2024-10-0747 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsOnline Dating & Body ImageThis week, Michelle & Chloe are discussing one of the necessary evils of the modern world for the singletons... online dating.
From people who "don't take themselves too seriously" to those who send incredibly graphic messages to people they've only met once (poor Chloe), it can offer a huge challenge to your body image (and will to live, but that's for a different episode).
Join Michelle and Chloe as they discuss:
Their worst first date experiences
How online dating impacts body image
What to do if someone keeps commenting on your body
Why it's important...2024-09-3036 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsTraining for Performance & Health (with Danni Bosworth)We are constantly told that training for "performance" is a great way to transition away from aesthetics and improve body image.
But what does that mean in practice?
Michelle spoke to women's health and performance coach Danni Bosworth to discuss what this actually means.
Danni is an online coach and nutritionist, with over a decade of experience in fitness.
We discuss Danni's own journey in sport and business, how performance nutrition differs from "health", how to start focusing on performance and how she helps create a supportive environment to enable her...2024-09-2355 min
The Shane Walsh Podcast#473 Michelle Carroll - Can you address binge eating while pursuing fat loss ?In this episode of the podcast I chatted with the brilliant Michelle Carroll. Michelle teaches coaches how to support body image and relationships with food. Michelle is also the creator of a brilliant course called Disordered Eating Informed. @michellellecarroll1 Link to the course - click here Ultimate Guide on How to stop letting the scales ruin your progress = FREE DOWNLOAD Online coaching - www.shanewalshfitness.com2024-09-2353 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsSupporting Injury 101: Pitfalls & Considerations for the Injured AthleteThis week, Chloe & Michelle sat down for a chat about a topic close to their own hearts - injury.
Most of us will get injured at some stage, be that sprains, strains or a full-blown hospitalisation. If you are a normal person, this sucks. If you are an athletic individual, this can offer it's own additional challenges.
Michelle & Chloe delve into all things injury and ask some of your burning questions, ranging from:
What can I do to support my nutrition in recovery?
What to do when you're worried about gaining...2024-09-1642 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsSupporting Athletic Performance & Body Image (with Holly Priestland)Today, Michelle sat down to chat all things performance nutrition and body image with Holly Priestland.
Holly is a nutrition coach and fellow psychology nerd, who specialises in combat sport nutrition. She holds an MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience and her research interests centre around athletic body image and the influences on same.
We discussed everything from how body image issues present differently in athletes, supporting athletes and their relationship with food and the challenges of keeping a positive body image when you're required to cut weigh to compete.
We're running a webinar!
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The Fuel better PodcastMichelle Carroll: Body Image ExpertMichelle Carroll is full of a whole host of insights and offers much food for thought with respect to the culture of appearance, what shapes our appearance and what are the factors that make us feel pigeon holed into thinking there is a look, or an ideal, that we must hit. This is well worth a listen if you A) Are an athlete B) Are a coach or C) Have ever struggled with liking your own appearance. You can fine Michelle on Instagram @ michellecarroll1 and can head over to www.michellecarrollfitness.ie to either work with her or complete...2024-09-1052 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsFrom vaginismus to pain-free buttery seggs with Dr Kiana Berry-BrownWhat do you get when two pelvic health physiotherapists meet online?
Sounds like the start of a v^gina joke but what you actually get is a juicy podcast episode!
Kiana & Chloe are joined forces on this episode of the Healthcare Unprofessionals podcast to bring you a no holds barred episode on painful seggs, v^ginismus & v^lvodynia.
We chat about our own journeys, clinical experience and strategies to manage these conditions. We will debunk myths, break down the taboos and crush the shame that surrounds these issues.
This episode is fo...2024-09-091h 33Healthcare UnprofessionalsAesthetics Tweaks: Is it Anti-Feminist?In this episode Michele and I discuss all things 'Aesthetic Tweaks.'
What drives us to have these procedures? Is it vanity, is it societal pressure and is it anti-feminist to change your face or try to halt ageing?
We are not encouraging or promoting these treatments and our opinions may change but as of right now we both love a bit of botox! We would love to know your thoughts on this topic!
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@mi...2024-09-0249 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsThe Mindset Behind a Successful Business (with Katie Bambrick)This week, Michelle was joined by the amazing Katie Bambrick.
Katie is an accomplished business coach and NLP practitioner, working with business owners to help them believe in their business and maximise their earning potential.
She specialises in mindset and identity work around business and she blew Michelle's mind on more than one occasion throughout the pod with her incredible insights and personal attacks masquerading as questions.
How can I keep going when my business isn't making sales?
How do I stop comparing myself to other coaches making more than me?2024-08-2657 min
Beyond The MirrorS4E2 - Is The Entire Fitness Industry Disordered? With Michelle CarrollToday I'm joined by Michelle Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1/ to discuss the disordered eating nature of the fitness industry and of course, male body image.2024-08-2248 minBeyond The MirrorS4E2 - Is The Entire Fitness Industry Disordered? With Michelle CarrollToday I'm joined by Michelle Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1/ to discuss the disordered eating nature of the fitness industry and of course, male body image.2024-08-2248 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsPelvic Floor 101: Misconceptions, Mistakes & Why Just In Case Wees Aren't NecessaryPelvic floor issues affect millions of women daily, and yet it is still somewhat of a taboo topic.
Join Chloe and Michelle as we go vulva deep into the questions you are too afraid to ask.
What is the pelvic floor?
How common are pelvic floor issues?
Should I be embarrassed about having pelvic health issues?
How can I strengthen my pelvic floor?
And much more!
Here's how you can work with Chloe to learn more:
Chloe's Website
Enquire about the...2024-08-1944 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsFrom Bodybuilding to Body Image (with Charly Pickstock)This week, Michelle sat down with Charly Pickstock to discuss the dark side of bodybuilding culture and how it can impact our overall health.
Charly is an online coach and nutritionist and founder of The Flourishing Society. Previously an accomplished and incredibly successful bikini competitor, Charly pivoted from bodybuilding into a more holistic approach to fitness.
We delve into some contentious issues surrounding bodybuilding culture, whether it really is about "doing whatever it takes" to be successful and how to start moving away from a bodybuilding lifestyle into a more balanced and fulfilling life.
2024-08-1358 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsUnderstanding Emotional EatingMichelle & Chloe reunited after a long three weeks apart to discuss everything emotional eating.
What do we get wrong about emotional eating?
Is all emotional eating bad?
Is it possible to stop emotional eating by dieting?
How can we challenge emotional eating?
Join us and find out!
Additional resources:
Disordered Eating Informed course information.
Access an Early Bird place for Disordered Eating Informed here - get £99 off the full course price when you sign up before September 2nd!
Disordered Eating Informed c...2024-08-0652 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsPost-Partum & Pregnancy Body Image (with Maya Robinson)Today, Michelle sat down with the incredible Maya Robinson to discuss everything body image and eating behaviours when it comes to pregnancy and motherhood. Some would call it the mother of all post-partum body image episodes, others would boo and hiss Michelle for such a pun.
Maya is an online nutritionist, counsellor and master trainer for the Body Project. She works with clients on their relationship with food and body image, and is equal parts hilarious and compassionate.
In the ultimate, no-holds-barred podcast Michelle & Maya delved into post-partum issues, pressure to bounce back and how...2024-08-0249 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsMotivation, Body Image & The Best Ben & Jerry's Flavour (with Rachel Hunter)This week, Michelle sat down with the iconic Rachel Hunter. Rachel is a certified nutritionist, online coach and all-round stellar human.
Rachel runs the Not Nutrition Gurus podcast, but it was her turn in the hot seat as we deep-dived into motivation theory, emotional eating and some of the challenges we encounter when we start to challenge deep-rooted beliefs about food and our bodies.
Want to connect with Rachel?
You can follow her on Instagram @hunterhealthproject.
Here's the podcast episode we talk about (Warning - it's heavy!).
Join her...2024-07-231h 02Healthcare UnprofessionalsBack Pain: We've Got It Oh So Wrong! (with Conor Creedon)Today, Chloe is joined by her esteemed colleague, Conor Creedon, to talk all things back pain.
Is it core weakness and bad posture that drive back pain or is it more complex?
If you have back pain or you are a coach that has clients who have back pain, you need to listen to this episode as it will revolutionise your thinking!
Find Conor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-creedon-547b09228/
Back Up: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Back-Up-treatments-working-offering/dp/1742238084
Conor's book recommendation:
The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn2024-07-1550 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsIs Your Body Your Business Card? Physical Capital, Aesthetics & The Fitness IndustryThe fitness industry generally expects coaches to "walk the walk", by maintaining a lean physique and showcasing it on social media.
What's the issue with making your body your business card? And what can we do instead to get clients?
Michelle & Chloe discuss the state of the fitness industry, Michelle's PhD and how Chloe's business transformed once she stopped only coaching fat loss.
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Body...2024-07-1245 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsWeight Stigma, Physical Activity & Motivation (with Dr Angela Meadows)Today, Michelle sat down with the incredible Dr Angela Meadows to discuss weight stigma, how it can potentially impact physical activity and eating behaviours and the best ways for health and fitness professionals to adopt a more weight neutral approach.
Dr Angela Meadows is currently a lecturer at the University of Essex. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham alongside an MSc in Weight Management. She has completed post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Exeter and Western University in Ontario, Canada. She is also the founder of the International Annual...2024-07-0444 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsWomen's Hell-th: Navigating the Women's Health SpaceThere's a paucity of research on women's health and body image, which gives rise to predatory practices.
In this episode, we introduce why women's healthcare is so problematic, how to approach women's health discussions with healthcare professionals and how to know when body image and women's health advice are helpful and not hurtful.
To purchase our Ultimate Women's Health Webinar, follow this link: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYaF2bQh5SVcMw9AA
2024-06-2444 minHealthcare UnprofessionalsDiet Culture, Dedication & Whether It's Wrong to Care What You Look LikeAfter we got the name of our podcast correct, today, we chatted about diet culture and how we dropped out of it.
Dedication to fitness, performance or academia is often admired, but is that problematic? Finally, if you drop out of diet culture, is it wrong to care about your appearance? 2024-06-0758 min
Writer's Book Club PodcastBM CarrollNOTE: There are some spoilers in this episode.BM Carroll talks about the writing craft and process behind her novel One of Us is Missing. Writing topics include pacing, managing multiple points of view, techniques and tips for writing crime fiction, structure, voice and description. I’m delighted to bring you another highly experienced novelist, the talented Ber Carroll or BM Carroll as you might know her. Ber has just published her 12th novel One of Us is Missing and it is a masterclass in domestic suspense. I couldn’t put it down.Becau...2024-06-011h 02Healthcare UnprofessionalsIntroduction: We Finally Got Our Act Together!Michelle and Chloe have finally gotten their act together. After appearing on many other podcasts, they have decided to create their own - The Healthcare Unprofessionals!
In this episode, we talk about our journeys as healthcare professionals, victims of diet culture and, unintentionally, our surgical histories!
Here's to many more as we have a lot to say!
Find us at:
https://www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1/
https://www.instagram.com/stories/chloestevensphysio/
Tickets for our upcoming postpartum webinar:
https://buy.stripe.com/aEU4gE6vX1CFbIs7...2024-05-3128 min
Seeking Insights PodcastEpisode 131 - Michelle Carroll - What do we know about body image?Welcome back to the Seeking Insights Podcast, a place to explore complete health, foster curiosity, embrace uncertainty and step into growth.
Today I am chatting to Michelle Carroll, who is a PhD researcher, an online coach and a body image educator, and that’s exactly what we dive into today.
We chat about all things body image, some of the resistance people experience to exploring body image, how it stops people from achieving their goals and keeps them stuck, as well as something to keep an eye for on social media.
2024-03-0652 min
Mama Genius Entrepreneurs PodcastFood Harmony: Dr. Sheila Carroll's Playbook for Stress-Free ParentingExplore the intersection of parenting, health, and genuine self-discovery, as we dive deep into the world of mindful living for both, you and your little ones. Unpack the power of choice, the magic of emotional resilience and the triumph of progress over perfection in this enlightening episode. Here are some of the key pieces of wisdom shared during the conversation:
• Encouraging personal exploration in children to help them discover their own interests and navigate their own learning paths. • Making health a priority in a balanced, sustainable way, factoring in the impact of food choices on well-being.
•...2024-03-0434 min
The Kate Koaching PodcastEp 69. Changing Your Perception on Body Image with Michelle CarrollHello!!
In today's episode we are joined with the lovely Michelle Carroll! Michelle is a Body Image and Nutrition Coach.
We delve into :
Michelle's own journey
Effects of eating disorders and disordered eating
Body Image Coaching
Focusing on functions of your body rather than aesthetics
Actionable steps for anyone who may be struggling
Rebuilding Self-Image and Weight Perception
Chronic Dieting and Negative Body Image
How Restrictive Diets Impact Your Mind and Body
Dealing with the Endless Pursuit of Physical Perfection
Aesthetic vs performance based goals
This episode was super inspiring and I hope...2024-02-1441 min
The 7am NovelistBonus! Mary Carroll Moore: Jumping Genres, Where to Begin, and Separating Your Character From YourselfWe get to talk to Mary Carroll Moore who lays bare her own past writing challenges, how she dealt with them, and the kinds of issues she finds early writers struggle with most.To watch a recording of our interview, click here. These recordings are only available for a few days. Missed it? Check out the podcast version of the 7am Novelist on your fave podcast platform.To find Moore’s most recent book, a list of my favorite craft books, and many other books by our authors, visit our Bookshop page. Mary Carr...2024-01-2732 min
Well, It DependsEpisode 21 - What is body image, and why should we care about it? w / Michelle CarrollWhat is body image, and why should we care about it?
In this episode, I chat to Michelle Carroll, about the nuances of body image and it's influences such as media, family and peers. We discuss misconceptions of body image, and discuss the multifaceted nature of body image.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:19 Discussing the Nuances of Body Image
00:33 Defining Body Image and its Components
02:15 Understanding Body Confidence and Body Positivity
02:44 The Misconceptions of Body Positivity Movement
05:16 The Importance of...2023-11-2040 min
My Simplified LifeFrom Cookbooks to Novels with Mary Carroll Moore Mary Carroll Moore is the author of the newly released novel A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. The book tells the story of two estranged sisters who are forced to reunite under perilous circumstances and become heroes in their own right. What we’re talking about Pursuing your passions can lead to unexpected and fulfilling life paths. Even in the world of thrillers, character development, and relationships are just as important as the plot. External validation can transform how you view yourself and your work. Pursuing your passions can le...2023-10-2434 min
Becoming UnshakeableEpisode 13: Mastering Body Image Acceptance: Overeating, Self Sabotage, and Comparison with Michelle CarrollJoin Patri as she interviews Michelle Carroll (Body Image Coach & Ph.D. researcher) on body image, touching up on the hot topics of overeating, emotional eating, comparison, and how to manage self-acceptance through the lens of research and past experiences. You won’t want to miss this one!Want to say hi to us? DM us! https://www.instagram.com/patri.delahunty/https://www.instagram.com/sarahwoulfe.mindset/2023-10-0937 min
The Personal Best Podcast#003 How to improve your relationship with your body and food with Michelle CarrollWelcome to The Personal Best PodcastMy guest today is Michelle Carroll, she is an online coach and body image researcher. Michelle is soon starting a PHD in clinical psychology, looking at body image and disordered eating in fitness professionals.In this conversation we talk about: what is body dysmorphia, how does it affect men as well as women, how to improve your relationship with food and your body, the role that social media plays in the fitness world and much more.Links:Michelle's Instagram- @michellecarroll1Follow:@personalbest...2023-09-0841 min
Are We Still Here?#110 - Michelle Carroll: Body Image & Disordered Eating in the Fitness IndustrySpecial guest Michelle Carroll is an online coach and researcher for disordered eating and body image in the fitness industry. Sacha and Jess find out what got her started, the truth about the “transformation photoshoot” and what advice she’d give to those struggling with body image. You can find Michelle on socials at @michellecarroll1 As always if you’ve enjoyed this week’s podcast, don’t forget to like, share and do all the things that we love you for to help the pod grow.2023-07-261h 18
Thrive Beyond Size102: Helping Your Kids Make Healthy Choices with Dr. Sheila CarrollWe understand the journey of learning to make healthier choices for ourselves, right? But what about our kids? How do we help our kids not only make healthier choices but want to make healthier choices for themselves? I’m asked this question a lot. How do we guide our families through nutrition choices? I have to admit that not being a parent means I don’t know how we should be teaching our kids. So I asked my colleague, Dr. Sheila Carroll - who is a board certified pediatrician, obesity medicine physician, life coach, and mom - to talk with...2023-06-0853 min
Macabolic PodcastEp 92. New evidence - The fitness industry is fkn disordered w Michelle CarrollIn episode 92 of the Macabolic Podcast, I sat down with researcher and nutritionist Michelle Carroll to discuss the confronting findings of a recent study she conducted investigating disordered eating and body image in the health and fitness industry. In many ways, this chat attacked the obvious elephant in the room and highlighted inherent issues with a very unhealthy industry supposedly providing health-promoting coaching services. Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellecarroll12023-05-2542 min
Consilience PodcastDisordered Eating: What Coaches Need To Know with Michelle CarrollDisordered eating is a complex topic. There is no clear cut definition and the signs are hard to spot.
So how do we know if we are really helping our clients?
To help answer this question, I am joined by Michelle Carroll, an online nutrition coach and body image researcher. Her primary research interest lies in disordered eating and improving body image amongst fitness professionals.
We discussed:
What is disordered eating?
Why might coaches/pts be at risk of disordered eating?
How can we reduce disordered eating in our clients?
Your body...2023-05-0151 min
Behind The GlovesJONO CARROLL - 17/6/21.JONO CARROLL ALMOST CAME TO BLOWS W/ ANDY VENCES AFTER FIGHT POSTPONED/ WANTS TO PUNCH OSCAR VALDEZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-03-2316 min
BolderEp. 27 How not to die (nutrionally speaking) on night shift with Michelle Carroll Msc.Send us a textWorking the night shift is associated with an increased risk of obesity, anxiety, depression, diabetes and other comorbidities, so what can we do to give ourselves the best chance? Michelle's advice stems from a very qualified nutrition background and her own experience working nights! Beyond marrying rich, quitting your job and screaming into your pillow there are some practical things to do in order to give yourself the best chance at feeling somewhat alive after a night shift and ensure you're taking care of your body the best you can. Please e...2023-02-2751 min
Heal your relationship with food - the ETPHD team podcastEpisode 188. Disordered eating and body image concerns amongst PTs with Michelle CarrollIn this episode, Emilia speaks to Michelle Carroll, a coach and researcher who recently completed her MSc research investigating the prevalence of disordered eating and body image concerns amongst fitness professionals in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
What is the provenance of of disordered eating in fitness, and what can we do to support people?
Find Michelle here @michellecarroll1
For more information, visit @emiliathompsonphd or www.emilia.fitness2023-01-2341 min
Amplify YOU with PodcastingAsk the Expert: Spacious Mindful Speaking with Alan CarrollWhat is wrong with being a fire hose when speaking? Why is it important to put a space between the sounds that you make? Today, we’re bringing you the speaking expert, Alan Carroll. He is passionate about helping people become a confident and mindful spacious speaker. In this episode, Alan talks about the power of space and pauses in speaking. He also gives us some tips on how we can practice Mindful Spacious Speaking even in our home. Don’t miss:What is Yang Energy and how does it affect your speaking? The difference between an Aut...2023-01-1832 min
Corn Fed KillerEpisode 36: Carroll Edward Cole, The Iowa StranglerIn today's episode, we discuss the killing spree of Iowan Carroll Edward Cole. Cole strangled several women between 1971 and 1980.
Sources--
www.mayoclinic.org
www.newspapers.com
www.latimes.com
The Santa Cruz Sentinel. 06 December 1985.
The Signal. 01 December 1980.
Times-Advocate. 09 April 1981.
2023-01-1220 minBolderEp. 15 Are fitness professionals happier and healthier? Special guest Michelle Carroll MScSend us a textThis week on Not Nutrition Gurus, we have our very first guest Michelle Carroll! Michelle has a master's in Sports and Exercise Nutrition which coupled with her unparalleled sense of humour makes her the ultimate first guest on the pod. During her master, she delved into research about the pertinence of body image and disordered eating in fitness professionals. It is so easy to assume in the fitness industry that the grass is always greener on the other side. Which in this case is "if they're a PT and have abs they MUST b...2022-11-2843 min