Best Sugar Coated Chat Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 1: There's always room for dessert. 18:19

13h ago18:19

18:19

Join us for our first time behind the mic as we will be be talking about who we are, why we started this podcast and will be introducing one of our favorite desserts Chè which is a traditional Vietnamese Sweet Beverages, Dessert Soup/ Stew or Pudding. It’s one of the many versatile desserts that is usually served with ice in a cup and eaten with a …

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Can we talk about fat loss in a way that doesn't promote diet culture? 33:50

1h ago33:50

33:50

Send us a Text Message. This episode was inspired by an instagram post, which spoke about the messy middle between diet culture and aesthetic goals and whether you could pursue fat loss specifically, and NOT promote diet culture at the same time. This is certainly a nuanced issue. We live in a dieting culture which worships thinness above all else …

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My Sugar Coated Life. Liana's Body Story. 55:11

8d ago55:11

55:11

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode #2 of our 'YOUR Bodies' series, where we invite members of our community. Today we have Liana Stevens, or @mysugarcoatedlife Liana is a 45 year old mum of 2 from Nottingham, who started her journey towards neutrality and recovery from Binge Eating Disorder during the pandemic in 2020. She realised that the…

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How to Manage the Fear of Weight Gain in Midlife. 26:21

5d ago26:21

26:21

Send us a Text Message. Wow this one was juicy. I have to say, Ela and I were both ON it for this episode😘 Ela had been finding in sessions that many of her clients were scared, not just of weight gain but of what digging deeper into their dieting history would involve. Leaving the perceived 'safety' and 'control' around dieting or 'watching our we…

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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith 42:59

21d ago42:59

42:59

Send us a Text Message. This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we n…

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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole. 44:20

1M ago44:20

44:20

Send us a Text Message. Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few month…

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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks. 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

Send us a Text Message. Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let…

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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts 42:16

1M ago42:16

42:16

Send us a Text Message. This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast,…

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How to Feel Comfortable in Your Body if You Have Gained Weight. 33:34

3M ago33:34

33:34

Send us a Text Message. This episode is our first one as a duo and I'm SO excited to have Ela on board. Ela (@elalawnutrition) has been on the podcast several times and she and I have worked together on numerous projects in the past. As a non-diet nutritionist, and fellow IE counsellor, she brings a unique perspective to the podcast and one that is…

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Your Fat Friend. Let's Talk About It. 42:00

4M ago42:00

42:00

Send us a Text Message. This week I grabbed my good friend Ela Law from @elalawnutrition to chat about the Your Fat Friend documentary, by Jeanie Finlay which followed Aubrey Gordon across 6 years, since she released an anonymous blog from an account called @yrfatfriend . Aubrey has since written 2 New York Times Bestselling books (You Just Need to…

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Let's Talk about Fitness, the BMI and White Supremacy with Simone Samuels. 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

Send us a Text Message. Simone Samuels, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., B.C.L. is a consultant in equity, diversity and inclusion and a weight-neutral personal trainer/group fitness instructor. A lawyer by training and a fitness professional, she has consulted for fitness organizations in Canada, US and the UK and has delivered courses on weight stigma, fatpho…

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Men Have Body Image Issues Too. A Conversation with Jonny Landels 38:37

5M ago38:37

38:37

Send us a Text Message. Today I am chatting with Jonny Landels, a former diet culture-obsessed fat loss coach turned Intuitive Eating coach and Health at Every Size Advocate. He spent YEARS fighting his own body but a couple of years ago, managed to turn things around and now adopts a non-diet approach. I was really interested to get a male perspec…

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Breaking the 'Earn and Burn' Cycle, with Non-Diet RD Amanda Bullat 46:17

5M ago46:17

46:17

Send us a Text Message. I invited Amanda Bullat onto the podcast this week to tell HER story. Amanda became interested in nutrition while training as a competitive distance runner in her early 20s but her passion for running and food became a double-edged sword, as she developed her own disordered relationship with food and exercise. After many yea…

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Fuelling Your Fitness with Non-Diet Dieitian Krista Beck Muench 45:39

5M ago45:39

45:39

Send us a Text Message. This week's guest is non-diet dietitian Krista Beck Muench.* Krista came from a dieting background where she exercised to burn calories and shrink her body and where she was caught in an unrelenting cycle of exercise, tracking macros and restriction. It was only when a friend introduced her to Intuitive Eating that Krista re…

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Elyse Resch on Intuitive Eating for Teens and our 'Inner Teen' 41:28

6M ago41:28

41:28

Send us a Text Message. Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating and author of the Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens (amongst many other books and publications*) joins the podcast this week and I couldn't be more excited to bring you this episode. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through t…

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Your Body is Not the Problem, with Kim Stacey 41:36

6M ago41:36

41:36

Send us a Text Message. A great episode with the incredible Kim Stacey today. Kim has been an inspiration to me since I started changing the way I taught fitness to a body-neutral approach and is making waves in the industry. We start by chatting a little bit about what brought Kim to fitness and why she feels she is right where she wants to be. We…

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Awakening Your Playful Side, with Jamie Carbaugh aka @fitragamuffin 43:08

7M ago43:08

43:08

Send us a Text Message. This conversation was different for me. It challenged me and was confronting. Maybe I take movement too seriously and need to find that playful element once more..... Jamie Carbaugh (aka fitragamuffin) is a non-diet Virtual Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. She guides folks to learn to enjoy regular movement by …

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KKWK: EP7 with Tamara Pollard acting,modeling,HR,family,relationship and more.... 59:02

8M ago59:02

59:02

Get ready to be a figurative fly on the wall as we, Khyia and Tamara Pollard, kick back with a refreshing round of green tea cocktails and a captivating game of truth-or-dare-esque Resha's Roulette. We put our personal and occasionally risqué anecdotes on the table, sharing stories about partner squabbles and our shoplifting pasts. Plus, stomach-kn…

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Exercise is Not Therapy. A Bonus Episode. 10:25

7M ago10:25

10:25

Send us a Text Message. I'm flying solo this week and am talking about a subject VERY close to my heart. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember and I am not one to pretend 'everything is ok', rather I am sharing my own story in the hope that it will resonate with some of you and help you realise you are not alone…

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Learning to Love our Bodies, with Courtney Gioia 38:04

8M ago38:04

38:04

Send us a Text Message. Courtney Gioia is the founder of Loyobo, a community for women who are sick of trying to be smaller. This ISN'T about weight loss for Courtney. This is about learning how to love your body and feel strong so you can take up space in your body AND in your life. AMEN to that! It was such a joy for me to chat with Courtney and …

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Training for Strength OVER Weight Loss, with Mark Breedon 41:57

8M ago41:57

41:57

Send us a Text Message. My guest this week was Mark Breedon. Mark is a weight neutral strength coach for women. Mark wants to remove the focus on weight loss and aesthetics, and instead encourage his clients to train to become stronger and live healthier, happier lives. Mark wants you to focus on what you body can do as opposed to what it is suppos…

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IBS, Stress and Exercise, with Denise Wogan 44:22

8M ago44:22

44:22

Send us a Text Message. Denise is one of my favourite people on Instagram, but we have yet to meet in real life! I knew this would be a great conversation and it didn't disappoint, although with all the Irish lilting on both sides, captions may be needed;) Denise is a Nutritional Therapist and Life Coach on a mission to help her clients discover fo…

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Advocating for Strength at ALL Sizes, with Coach Damali Fraiser 37:49

8M ago37:49

37:49

Send us a Text Message. What an episode! Another week, another dream guest! This week we have Damali Fraiser, Kettlebell Instructor, Nutrition Coach, and Author passionate about exploring fitness from an intersectional lens. * Damali talks about the time after her debilitating ACL injury, which effectively ended her Muay Thai career, when "that uns…

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KKWK EP.6: with Kympress Robinson and Fananda Young: Hair Hustle, LGBTQ+ Challenges, Relationship Complexities, and Future Aspirations 1:14:22

9M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Ever had a sip of truth while savoring an exciting cocktail, and then wondered about life’s other truths? We kick things off in this episode with a teasing game of Sip and Tell, where secrets unravel with every sip of our delightful cocktail, Apple Bottom, provided by none other than SP Drinks. As we share salacious truths and concocted lies, we na…

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Exercise and Autism. A Chat with Jude Turner. 38:17

9M ago38:17

38:17

Send us a Text Message. This was a chance for me to chat to my good friend, business coach AND client Jude Turner. Jude and I got on from first time we met, possibly because we were aware that perhaps we didn't quite fit the mould and found ourselves in the magical messy middle, without diagnoses but as neurodiverse women in business. As we started…

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Why Fitness Motivation is Bullshit....... 8:48

9M ago8:48

8:48

Send us a Text Message. A short solo episode today all about motivation and why it's often lacking when it comes to moving our bodies. The crux of the conversation today is our critical self-talk. How helpful is it for us to should all over ourselves when it comes to establishing a fitness/ strength training regime? Can we lower the bar when it com…

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KKWK Episode 5: Relationship Talks with Faith: Single Friends, Relationship Breaks, and Personal Life Insights 42:40

9M ago42:40

42:40

How many of us have go-to drink recipes or a signature cocktail we whip up at social gatherings? Well, this episode brings you a fun, fresh cocktail idea - the Blueberry Storm. And who better to join me in creating this delightful cocktail than my sister-in-law, Faith. As we sip on our concoctions, an intriguing discussion unfolds about relationshi…

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Am I Bigger Than Her? A Conversation with Body Peace Coach, Nina Manolson 40:37

10M ago40:37

40:37

Send us a Text Message. Nina Manolson is a body peace coach, who help her clients end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their bodies, as they are now.* From the first second I started chatting with Nina, I was touched by her empathy and warmth. She was 100% present with me and was deeply invested in this conversation. I f…

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Intuitive Eating and Weight Loss, with Ela Law 47:15

10M ago47:15

47:15

Send us a Text Message. How is your relationship to food and your body? Have you ever heard of Intuitive Eating? Here's a clue - it's NOT anything to do with NOOM. Intuitive eating is a simple idea about making peace with all types of food. Unlike traditional diets that restrict/ban certain foods, intuitive eating encourages listening to your body …

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KKWK EP. 4: Heart-to-Heart with Chanice: Transition, Relationships, Family, and Self-acceptance 43:31

10M ago43:31

43:31

Ever wondered about the intricacies of transitioning? Ever questioned how it feels to receive attention not just for who you are, but also for the person you've become? Then, grab your margarita, sit down, and get ready for a heart-to-heart chat with my sister, Chanice. Starting her transition journey at 17 and taking it seriously at 22, Chanice's …

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What to do when you're losing your shit, with Suzy Reading 47:20

10M ago47:20

47:20

Send us a Text Message. Are you just too busy? Do you often feel overwhelmed, anxious and that you're doing your best but it's still just not good enough? This conversation is for YOU. We talk about what it means to really rest. How can we access rest when our days are so full on. This applies directly to movement. When movement is one of our main …

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Pilates, Body Autonomy and Magic Muscles, with Nikki Naab Levy 53:16

10M ago53:16

53:16

Send us a Text Message. "There are no magic muscles." My favourite quote of the series so far! This is a no holds barred chat about breaking free of exercise and diet dogma and the idea that perhaps, it's NOT all about the core. We delve deep and explore those grey areas existing between the 'non-diet' and other more traditional fitness spaces. Nik…

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KKWK Special Episode 3: Diesha Phelix: Lost her son Orlando DeWayne Jr. to gun violence in West Memphis ark May 5 2023 50:09

11M ago50:09

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Today, we sit down with Miss Diesha, a brave mother who has faced unimaginable loss, shedding light on the real-life impact of gun violence. We kick off the conversation with a light-hearted moment of cocktail-making and a playful game of sentence-finishing. But as we journey deeper into our discussion, we learn about the profound pain and resilien…

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How the f*ck do we start listening to our bodies, with Jenna J 50:07

11M ago50:07

50:07

Send us a Text Message. "We've been taught to tune out and override our bodies' signals for SO long, we don't know what the f*ck our body is saying." This episode explores those grey areas. Those areas between anti-diet culture and fitness culture and asks the question, whether challenging ourselves and pushing for our fitness goals can still align…

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KKWK Ep.2 A Speck of Hope in the dark: Overcoming Wrongful Conviction: with Anthony Thomas 1:04:12

11M ago1:04:12

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What happens when you're wrongfully convicted and serve more than a decade in prison? How does life look like once you step outside those cold steel bars? These are questions that most of us, fortunately, won't ever have to answer, but my guest today, Mr. Anthony Thomas, lived this reality. A victim of an unjust system, Anthony spent 13 years wrong…

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Eating Disorders, Body Acceptance and the Biggest Loser, with Dr Charlotte Ord 48:34

11M ago48:34

48:34

Send us a Text Message. Wow, this week's guest blew me away. Dr Charlotte Ord has featured extensively as a physical and mental health expert across television, radio and print media platforms and advocates a truly holistic approach to health and well-being that celebrates and respects body diversity. Charlotte is a chartered Counselling Psychologi…

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KKWK Ep.1 Conversations with Kamora Byrd: A Journey Through Trans Identity, Challenges, Relationships, and Self Expression 1:18:31

12M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

Welcome to our candid and enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Khyia ward and guest Kamora Byrd. As two trans women, we bring you a raw and personal discussion about our unique journeys to self-discovery, our triumphs, and the challenges we've faced throughout our transitions. Hear Kamora's compelling story about when and why she chose …

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Perimenopause, Strength and Lifting Heavy Shit, with Steph Gaudreau 57:50

12M ago57:50

57:50

Send us a Text Message. Serious fan girl week here. Steph Gaudreau was a huge inspiration for me becoming a strength coach in the non diet space. She is passionate about women and young girls fuelling their bodies well, building strength and resilience, saying NO to shrinking their bodies and finally taking up space in the fitness industry, Steph G…

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Movement isn't always Rainbows, Butterflies and Unicorns with Ban Hass 47:53

1y ago47:53

47:53

Send us a Text Message. Today I am bringing you a conversation with the formidable Ban Hass, integrative psychotherapist and experienced fitness professional bridging the gap between physical well-being and mental health. Ban believes in a ‘health first’ approach to fitness and prioritises well-being over aesthetic results and physical transformati…

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Strong is NOT the New Skinny, with Kira Onysko 49:30

1y ago49:30

49:30

Send us a Text Message. This week's guest is Kira Onysko. Kira and I bonded over our mutual love of Paul Rudd AND our work as trainers in the non diet space. Kira is a size inclusive personal trainer based in Ontario, Canada. After developing her own food & body image struggles due to mainstream fitness culture, she now promotes a body-neutral appr…

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Why 'Eat Less, Move More' Just Doesn't Work, with the Anti-Jillian Michaels 44:25

1y ago44:25

44:25

Send us a Text Message. This week we start by talking about the impact of one of America's most harmful TV experiments - The Biggest Loser. Specifically the impact of Jillian Michaels, the most aggressive, bullish and outspoken trainer on the show, who made a name for herself by encouraging a generation to eat less and move more and by shaming fat …

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How to Use Tapping to Find Freedom around Exercise 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

Send us a Text Message. EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is a powerful stress-relieving technique that combines Chinese acupuncture with modern psychology to address the fear of rejecting diet culture and guide you towards a more intuitive relationship with exercise. Healing your relationship with movement and tapping come together beautifully …

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How To Make Peace With Our Bodies, with Kristina Bruce 49:11

1y ago49:11

49:11

Send us a Text Message. I was so excited about this episode and honestly it made me think about body image and how we think about bodies in a very different way. As a Body Acceptance Coach, Kristina Bruce specialises in working with women who are tired of dieting and trying to “fix” their bodies, but struggle with the fears that come with the idea …

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How I Healed My Relationship with Exercise 17:23

1y ago17:23

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Send us a Text Message. A wee solo one for you this week, where I take you through MY toolkit. Full disclosure, I'm not there yet. It's a work in progress but I'm getting there and bit by bit dismantling the diet and toxic fitness culture conditioning and giving myself permission to take up space. I wanted to keep this episode short and sweet and s…

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Undieting Your Relationship to Movement in Midlife with Dr. Jenn Huber 37:14

1y ago37:14

37:14

Send us a Text Message. This was an interview I did for Midlife Feast Podcast with Dr Jenn Salib Huber (@menopause.nutritionist) I'll let Jenn take it away.... "If movement had zero impact on your body size, would you still choose to move? If the answer is no, then I encourage you to join me and Christine Chessman in this episode to learn why joyfu…

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Sneeze with Ease. Reclaiming Your Pelvic Floor Power with Kathryn Meadows 42:17

1y ago42:17

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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with your pelvic floor? Do you chose your activities based on the proximity to a toilet ? Do you leak when you run, jump or lift heavy weights? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, this is the episode for you! My guest this week is Kathryn Meadows, a movement and mindset coach who helps her clie…

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Healing Disordered Eating and Exercising Behaviours with Jill Angie 56:36

1y ago56:36

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Send us a Text Message. Warning: There is a discussion of disordered eating and exercise behaviors throughout this episode. Today, I’m bringing you a conversation I had with Jill Angie a few weeks ago for her @notyouraveragerunner podcast. Here's Jill's episode description: Despite what we commonly see in advertising and social media, women of all …

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How to stop playing small and find the feminine in strength with Sam Gwaz @thesamplan 43:37

1y ago43:37

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am having a fan girl moment and chatting to the amazing Sam Gwaz, MS, CSCS, CISSN - or @thesamplan across all social medias. Sam is a nutrition coach, personal trainer, and most importantly self love and care advocate! Focusing on being (and teaching others) how to be their best, healthiest selves rather than sim…

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The Scoop on Sugar Cravings, Protein and Intermittent Fasting with Katherine Kimber 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am joined by the wonderful Katherine Kimber, founder of Nude Nutrition and registered dietitian and Intuitive Eating counsellor. Katherine and her team are on a mission to strip back on nutrition nonsense and help women AND men find a happy, healthy, trusting and freeing relationship with food and their bodies. I…

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How to stop holding yourself back from life with Shannon Hennig 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

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Send us a Text Message. Shannon Hennig is an absolute warrior. Shannon identifies as a fat fitness coach and has multiple chronic health conditions, including heart failure and type II diabetes! (as well as surviving years of chronic dieting....) She empowers her clients to believe in themselves, meet and beat their own expectations and to reacquai…

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