Changing beliefs with Laura

The fashion industry couldn't be further from the fitness industry, but Hope Hudson successfully made the transition from one to another and is thriving as a very successful and highly knowledgable PT working online, with a growing following.Her straight talking, no-nonsense attitude with an aptitude for making fitness seem so much less complicated through her instagram posts really make her so personable and easy to relate to. She chatted to us about how she's adapted her training, eating and managed to work through the start of her first pregnancy, her love of Crossfit, how the stigma of 'go hard' has developed since the sport first began and the wonderful community aspect of it.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Hope on Instagram @hopehudson.ptAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Becca discovered she had ADHD as an adult, she started to look into the link between her relationship with food and her diagnosis. As a certified nutritionist, she now specialises in helping other adults navigate their own food struggles and find a a healthy, more comfortable relationship with eating.In this episode Becca opened our eyes to the common struggles that adults with ADHD encounter with dieting, something that is rarely discussed or acknowledged when diagnosed with the condition. It was a fascinating deep dive in to the neurodiverse mind and how the diagnosis adds yet another layer into an individual's complicated relationship with eating.TW this podcast episode does discuss disordered eating and body image issues.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Becca on Instagram @adhd.nutritionistAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, comedian, actor and CrossFit enthusiast Jessica Fostekew joins us to discuss how her relationship with exercise has changed since she started strength training, how cool it is to be strong and get to take part in 'PE' as an adult, the gym interaction helped her name her comedy stand up show 'Hench' and what it was like to pull a bus.Please listen to Jess' podcast 'Hoovering' - its brilliant!https://open.spotify.com/show/5IJIniTCM8vqq7ys01EmWe?si=566f402b1af2403bTW this podcast episode does discuss disordered eating and body image issues.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Jess on Instagram @jessicafostekew and @thehooveringpodAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this final episode of season 1, we chat to Andy about his fasciating journey from pastor to plus size hiker and activewear male model. He chats to us about his changes in values surrounding faith, his discovery of the joy of hiking regardless of size and free from expectation and how one social media video changed his life.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Laura on Instagram @andyhikesthelakesAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura is a Chinese medicine practitioner who specialises in fertility treatment through acupuncture and using herbal remedies as well as a Yoga instructor. She talks us through the science and theory of her practice, the vast differences between Chinese and western medicine and the benefits behind both. As a lover of Yoga from a young age, she discovered how the mind-body benefits work well with her medical practise, but also how the art of Yoga can be beneficial for everyone - as with every exercise, its just about finding the style that works for you!If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Laura on Instagram @laurabickerAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What started out for Jason as a desire to be fit and healthy, to look and feel good, quickly became an obsession. 15 years on, he reflects on how his initial desire to diet has impacted his entire life, how it is fuelled by a deep desire for control and how his traumatic upbringing and own near misses with health influenced his lifestyle.He is a true survivor; living with OCD and anxiety, encouraging others to speak up about their struggles and an advocate for male mental health. He is now a published author of the book 'Starving for Survival', the real and inspiring story of his journey.TW this podcast discusses issues of eating disorders, mental health and drug use.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Jason on Instagram @orthorexiabitesAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas is a time for fun and spending time with loved ones - but it can also be stressful. The pressure to look good, to enjoy all of the delicious food and drink but immediately embark on a 'new year new me' fitness regime come January 1st. The all or nothing mentality often sets in with those stuck firmly in diet culture 'I have 2 weeks to eat anything and everything them its back to being strict' and even the fear of comments and criticism from family and friends around our body size and eating habits.So how do we get through the festive season? In this short episode, Amy & Kim discuss just how to cope with the pressure of the Holidays.TW this podcast discusses issues of eating disorders.If you are struggling with an eating disorder and need support, please contact BEATwww.beateatingdisorders.org.ukIf you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca has worked in finance since the age of 18, yet struggled to follow the advice she gave to others herself. After years of credit cards and loan consolidation, she finally decided to seek help both personally and financially, discovering her overspending was about much more than just frivolity.Endeavour consultancy was born from the desire to support and educate, to empower others by talking about everything we DONT talk about but should.Listen to Rebecca’s podcast ‘Unmuted’ here - https://open.spotify.com/show/6mNqvgbn4P2t51yl3k2SjiTW this podcast discusses issues of eating disorders, self harm and debt.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Rebecca on Instagram @endeavour_consultancy_86Amy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny is a nutritionist, strength coach and health coach who works with chronic dieters to help them overcome disordered eating behaviours. In this episode he discusses how he became aware of his own disordered relationship with food and the impact this had on his mental health and self image. Now he works with individuals using CBT and counselling to help change their relationship with food, mindset around eating, changing thoughts to influence behaviours and creating new habits.Listen to Jonny's podcast 'Next Step Espresso' here;https://nextstepnutrition.co.uk/podcast/TW this episode discusses various eating disorders and disordered eating.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Jonny on Instagram @jonnylandelsAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From binge eating and secret eating to food freedom, Laura chats to us about life as a former Slimming World consultant. The culture, the guilt, the anxiety of 'weigh day' and eventually, the discovery that there was more to life than dieting. TW this episode discusses various eating disorders and disordered eating.If you would like to speak to us regarding any of the topics today, or suggest a guest please email [email protected] Laura on Instagram @_disneylifehappywifeAmy @aw2wellnessKim @kim.bodyimage.fitness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.