Best Angela Pugh Podcasts (2024)

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10 Everyday Stressors that Increase Your Risk of Relapse in Sobriety 19:29

1d ago19:29

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What if the little things—traffic jams, work deadlines, or even family gatherings—are quietly sabotaging your sobriety? These everyday stressors could be leading you closer to relapse without you even realizing it. People say, I don’t even know how it happened, or, it was a split second decision, but that is really never the case. The point of this…

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283. How Self-Awareness and Community Can Heal Your Eating Triggers with Ginny and Isis 1:01:54

4d ago1:01:54

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Send me (Ali) a text message. Too many of us feel like we have to go it alone with food. We put so much work into trying to lose weight and get healthy, but we just end up feeling isolated and ashamed. In this episode, I’m joined by my clients Ginny and Isis to talk about why all of us (even the “bad joiners”!) need community support to heal our fo…

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282. You Don’t Have to Feel Powerless Around Food with Ginny and Isis 55:04

8d ago55:04

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Send me (Ali) a text message. Have you ever asked yourself, ‘why am I eating this now?’ I’ve talked about this in many of my past episodes, but today I’m excited to have two clients joining me to share their powerful stories of going from “failing” at every program they tried to addressing the root issues of their falling off track with food. Tune …

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Professional Tips for Understanding Your Relationship With Food 57:13

9d ago57:13

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If you struggle with alcohol, or marijuana, or any other addiction, chances are you’ve had some thoughts about your relationship with food, too. I’m right there with you, my friend. Many of us find ourselves in the situation of getting sober then find we are relying on food and sugar more than we ever did before. And being a compulsive person, with…

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Snowdonia Society - Make a Difference Weekend 29:51

13d ago29:51

29:51

This is a special, bonus summer edition of the podcast. I visited the Cymdeithas Eryri/Snowdonia Society weekend in Nant Gwynant to find out more about the Society and the event. A full new series will start in November

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281. Hidden Aging Factors that Affect Cravings and Easy Solutions for Gut Health and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jannine Krause, ND, LAc 1:07:17

15d ago1:07:17

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Send me (Ali) a text message. As a cancer survivor, I’ve always felt like aging is a privilege. But now in my mid-forties, I’m learning firsthand that perimenopause, menopause and midlife bring their own set of body image issues and health concerns. My clients ask me questions like: Should I lift weights to stay strong? Is it normal or OK to gain w…

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Steal My Daily Plan to Stay Sober One Day At A Time 30:23

16d ago30:23

30:23

Are you struggling with trying to figure out what you’re going to do and how you’re going to spend your time when you quit drinking? Drinking takes up a lot of our time and mental energy. When you take that away, it leaves a big void. And if you don’t have a plan to fill the void, it will lead you right back to relapse. If you are on your 100th day…

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280. What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara 1:10:14

22d ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Send me (Ali) a text message. Have you ever struggled with family dinners, comfort foods, or getting your kids to eat? Or do you feel like you should be working harder to change your own eating habits? If you answered yes, then this episode just might help you make life-changing connections that have been elusive for years. In this conversation wit…

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A Simple Tool to Transform Your Life 34:21

23d ago34:21

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Everyone from World Cup winning skier Lindsey Vonn, to legendary basketball player Michael Jordan, to actors Will Smith and Idris Elba, and musician Jay Z… …each of them uses this technique to give them a competitive edge, and also to cultivate a sense of belief, build confidence and to help build motivation. Science today estimates that 95 percent…

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The Secrets Behind Healing Grief No One Is Talking About 26:51

1M ago26:51

26:51

Grief shows up in unexpected ways and sometimes at unexpected times. You may lose a family member or friend, or your pet. Grief may be a part of the heartbreak of a divorce or breakup. You may grieve the loss of your youth, the loss of alcohol, or the life you aspired to live that didn’t happen, or the child you thought you would have but didn’t. T…

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279. Restriction: A Moving Target (Ali interviews 2 group program participants) 1:40:51

1M ago1:40:51

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Send me (Ali) a text message. I'm thrilled to bring you the powerful, perspective-shifting stories of two recent participants in my Truce with Food group program. In this deep dive conversation, we explore the idea of restriction as a moving target, not just in our food struggles, but throughout our lives. This reframing of restriction is a concept…

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The Science Behind Making and Breaking Habits 23:10

1M ago23:10

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You know you want to change. You know you need to change. Yet, you resist change for some reason you have yet to understand. This episode’s for you. But that old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, just isn’t true. Not saying you are old… or a dog… The truth is, old habits are hard to break. And new ones are challenging to create. But …

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Why You Make Bad Decisions You Regret 28:22

2M ago28:22

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Many aspiring sober people get hung up on the thought of never drinking again. You don’t make a REAL commitment to stopping. You want to be wishy-washy, on the fence, telling yourself you’ll be able to drink again one day… …then you wonder how you end up hungover again feeling like sh*t about yourself. I’ll tell you why; because it all starts with …

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Josh Homme, grilled mackerel, beetroot and red onion salad and a Pouilly-Fumé 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Josh Homme was born in Joshua Tree and grew up in Palm Desert, California. He founded Queens of the Stone Age in 1996 and is the lead singer, primary songwriter and guitarist in the band. Josh is one of the music industry's most prolific collaborators. Alongside Queens, he formed the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures in 2009 with Dave Grohl (Foo Fig…

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278. How to Better Understand Stress with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Educator 1:26:27

2M ago1:26:27

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Send me (Ali) a text message. Stress. We experience it so much in our lives today, yet do we truly understand it? We bring stress to our healing, to our eating, to our health challenges, but how often do we pause to take in the whole picture of what's really going on? How can we begin to tune into ourselves among all the noise out there? How can we…

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Are You Thinking About Going to AA but Feeling Nervous? Here’s Everything You Need to Know 44:08

2M ago44:08

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If you’ve never attended a 12-step meeting, you likely have fears and anxieties running through your and keeping you from going. Or, maybe you went to a meeting or two and wrote it off as ‘not for you’, but as you’ve continued to struggle with staying sober you’re starting to wonder if it might be the solution. Either way, I want you to have the re…

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Danny Dyer and Ryan Sampson, slow-roast shoulder of lamb and an old-fashioned 37:50

2M ago37:50

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Danny Dyer was discovered by a scout while at school in East London and landed his first acting role in Prime Suspect 3 in 1994. He gained a reputation for playing the tough guy and films like Human Traffic (1999) and The Football Factory (2004) put him on the road to stardom. Danny is most famous for his portrayal of Mick Carter in EastEnders from…

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3 Weird Pitfalls That Actually Sabotage Your Sobriety 27:26

2M ago27:26

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If you’ve been on the relapse rollercoaster stuck in that cycle of up and down, sober then relapse, over and over feeling like you are getting nowhere…listen up, my friend. I’m going to give you my top 3 pitfalls that will sabotage your sobriety every… single… time. You’re going to see that you may be looking at this thing ALL wrong. You’re also go…

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Anne-Marie Duff, a courgette and pea tart and an Assyrtiko 37:23

2M ago37:23

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Anne-Marie Duff is one of the UK’s most respected actresses. Born and raised in London, she performed at family gatherings from an early age and was soon honing her craft at an amateur theatre company. Her stage career began in 1994 and roles in War and Peace, King Lear and Collected Stories alongside Helen Mirren raised her profile. In 2004, Anne-…

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277. Is Stress Eating a Way to Feel Safe? (Ali as Guest on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause) 1:22:08

2M ago1:22:08

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Send me (Ali) a text message. I've been a guest on a lot of podcasts lately. When I believe these episodes may be helpful to you, dear Insatiable listeners, I'll post them here in my feed. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance this week on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause. Our conversation showcases what is often kept behi…

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Powerful Coping Skills To Cope With Everyday Life 23:01

2M ago23:01

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Skills, strategies, and tools for your emotional toolbox… …any thing or activity that is good for your mental wellness and helps you stay balanced and happy. Coping skills are things we can do in the moment, when we are feeling uncomfortable/anxious/angry/overwhelmed, to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid letting them take contr…

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Perrie, green tikka masala chicken skewers and a rosé 39:56

2M ago39:56

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Perrie Edwards hails from South Shields and has musical roots - her mum was a soul singer and her dad played in rock bands on the northern club scene for many years. Perrie had to be convinced to audition for The X Factor at 17, but went on to win the show with Little Mix in 2011. The band scored five UK number one singles and became the first Brit…

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Understanding What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You 26:51

3M ago26:51

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Do you wish you had more balance and control over your feelings and moods?Tens of millions of people around the world struggle with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm with life. And, although these feelings are now more common, many find it hard to understand what they’re feeling and how to find the right solutions for them.Rest assured the…

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Emma Barnett, pan-fried chicken livers, a warm potato salad and a dirty martini 33:55

3M ago33:55

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Proud Mancunian Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and author. She began in print journalism before landing a job on radio at LBC in 2012. Emma became known for her agenda-setting interviews, delivered in a warm but forensic manner, and it wasn’t long before a career at the BBC beckoned. She hosted a daily three-hour show on R…

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276. Simplifying Food: Liz Wolfe on the Magic of Macros (especially as we age) 1:40:45

3M ago1:40:45

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Send me (Ali) a text message. Audience favorite Liz Wolfe is back! Macros matter more than you might expect. Liz and I both cover macros in our work, although from different (yet complimentary) angles, so expect a wide-ranging, dot-connecting conversation that'll give you a deeper understanding of the magic of macros. Among the Questions Explored: …

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Creating A Recovery Lifestyle With A 90-Day Plan 24:45

3M ago24:45

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If you are sitting in early sobriety, or feeling “stuck” in your recovery, this conversation is for you.In the beginning, motivation is high because there is some event that makes you stop and analyze what you’re doing, ie. you embarrassed yourself at a party, you fell down drunk and hurt yourself, got in a fight with your partner, or got a DUI.The…

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Sticky barbacoa ribs with grilled peaches, slaw and a Zweigelt 35:18

3M ago35:18

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East London comedy and stage actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe studied drama and began gigging and writing sketch shows from a young age. His hit improv show Kool Story Bro sold out in London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Kiell landed his first professional TV job on the ITV drama Whitechapel in 2012. He is best known for his roles in Stath Lets Flats o…

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275. Alcohol & Sugar: The Overlapping Struggles with Angela Pugh 1:16:57

3M ago1:16:57

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Send me (Ali) a text message. Get ready for an insightful conversation with Angela Pugh, a renowned recovery expert and life coach. We discuss how to tell when thoughts and behaviors around food and alcohol tip over into problematic, even when life is seemingly going well to all outside appearances (i.e. the myth—for many—of "hitting rock bottom").…

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Is Relapse A Part of Recovery or A Decision You’re Making? 37:01

3M ago37:01

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At the end of my drinking career, it was not fun anymore.I hated it.I felt like its hostage, and I despised it.At the same time, I couldn’t survive without it.At that stage, I didn’t have a choice.Alcohol had me brainwashed, and that bear was fully in control.But here’s the catch- once we have some time without alcohol, the physical withdrawal is o…

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Shania Twain, aubergine parmigiana and rosé champagne 36:15

3M ago36:15

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The Queen of Country Pop has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and won five Grammy awards, but her path to stardom was not easy. Growing up in poverty, Shania’s mother sent her out to sing in bars and clubs at a young age to make ends meet. Fame found her at 30 and, to this day, Shania Twain remains the only female artist to have three consecu…

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Interesting Analogy You Need For Managing Your Control Issues 26:44

3M ago26:44

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What would it feel like to continue NOT having a plan and wake up six months from now in exactly the same place- hungover again, feeling terrible, hating life?I know that moment all too well.My sponsor said to me once, “I want you to think about holding a hula hoop”,“Okay”, I said.“What all fits inside your hula hoop”?And I was like, what the hell …

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Harry Hill, tomahawk steak with Café de Paris-style butter & a syrah 29:17

3M ago29:17

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Harry Hill is one of the UK’s most respected entertainers. He studied medicine at St George’s Hospital Medical School in South London before quitting to become a comedian. Harry spent 10 years hosting his multi award-winning TV show Harry Hill's TV Burp, which at its peak was watched by more than six million people on a Saturday night. These days, …

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274. Reimagining Food and the Body: Ali’s Reflections as a 30-Year Cancer Survivor [Rewind] 1:39:16

4M ago1:39:16

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Send me (Ali) a text message. In this special Insatiable podcast episode, I celebrate a major milestone: 30 years as a cancer survivor. I’ll share how what resolved my acne, depression, IBS, infertility, and out of control eating was learning how to redefine health beyond losing weight and learning to trust in my body feeling satisfied, not sacrifi…

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My Letter to Relapse and the Raw Truth About How to Stay Sober 44:55

4M ago44:55

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Getting sober is hard and it sometimes feels like you are in the battle alone.You feel like no one understands your struggle, you feel uncomfortable, lonely, and wonder if it will ever get easier.But it only gets easier if you STAY sober.Not going back and forth with one foot in the sober door and one foot in the ‘I still want to drink a little’ do…

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Stephen Merchant, smoked mackerel with spinach baked eggs and a rosé 40:35

4M ago40:35

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National treasure and proud Bristolian Stephen Merchant struck gold when he collaborated with Ricky Gervais on a little comedy series called The Office in the early 2000s. Buoyed by their TV success, Stephen and Ricky branched out into a brand new medium and became one of the pioneers of podcasting. The Ricky Gervais Show became the most downloaded…

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