#546 Aoife O'Brien: What Is a Positive Body Image?

In this episode, I'm joined by Aoife O'Brien to explore what positive body image actually means beyond the buzzwords. We dive into the difference between body confidence and body acceptance, and why constantly trying to "love how you look" isn't always realistic — or necessary. We talk about the impact of social media, comparison, and diet culture on how we see ourselves, and how self-worth often gets tied to appearance without us even realising it. Aoife shares practical ways to start improving your relationship with your body, building self-trust, and shifting focus away from how you look to how you live. If you've ever struggled with body image, confidence, or feeling "not good enough," this episode offers a more grounded, compassionate approach that actually works in real life. Download Aoifes FREE bod image webinar series - https://subscribepage.io/3nVAtL Online Coaching  www.shanewalshfitness.com  

In this episode I speak about why the scales impacts your mood and why its unlikely its an issue with the sad step. To stop yoyo dieting once and for all  Online coaching www.shanewalshfitnesss.com

In this episode, I sit down with Joshua Hills, author of You Can Eat That, for a refreshing and honest conversation about nutrition, fat loss, and the fear surrounding ultra-processed foods. We dive into what inspired Joshua to write his book and unpack some of the biggest misconceptions people still believe when it comes to fat loss. We talk about why so many people feel guilt around food, the long-term damage diet culture has done to our relationship with eating, and why food freedom is often misunderstood. Joshua also shares his thoughts on the growing fear-mongering around ultra-processed foods, explaining how context, balance, and sustainability matter far more than labeling foods as "good" or "bad." If you've been stuck in years of yo-yo dieting, struggling with food guilt, or feeling confused by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode offers a grounded, practical perspective on building a healthier relationship with food — without extremes. A thoughtful, balanced conversation that cuts through the noise in today's nutrition space. Buy You Can Eat That - https://shorturl.at/rUT0a

What's Really Stopping Your Fat Loss Progress? "I'm lazy." "I've no willpower." "I'm all or nothing." "Weekends derail me." These aren't just things you say… they're stories you're telling yourself — and they might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, I break down how the words you use every day shape your identity, your behaviours, and ultimately your fat loss progress. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting strong and falling off track, this episode will challenge how you think about discipline, motivation, and consistency. Because the problem isn't you. It's the story you keep repeating. And once you change the story… everything changes. www.shanewalshfitness.com

I help people stop hiding and start showing up — for their health, their goals, and themselves. No fluff. No quick fixes. Just honest conversations about what's actually keeping you stuck. This channel is for anyone who's ever started over on a Monday, kept their goals secret in case they failed, or felt like they were somehow broken for not being able to just stick to it. You're not broken. You're just afraid of being seen trying. Let's talk about that. Most people don't have a self sabotage problem. They have a fear of being seen trying. I'm here to call that out — and help you do something about it Coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com

In this episode, I chat about the weighing scales and how to overcome that feeling of failing when the weighing scales will not budge.  Female Fat Loss Program starts 6th April 33% discount - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

In this episode, we get honest about a feeling many of us have had but few of us dare to say out loud: the complicated, painful emotion of watching someone lose weight quickly on GLP-1 medication while we struggle with the same goal the "old fashioned way." We cover: why this feeling is completely valid and what it's really telling you; the truth about the uneven biological playing field; five questions to ask yourself to move through comparison; and practical steps to protect your own journey and motivation. Female Fat Loss Program starts 6th April  33% discount - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

In this episode I chat about whether AI Really Count Your Calories From a Photo? Female Fat Loss Program starts 6th April  33% discount - https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

Todays guest is registered nutritionist, health writer and author of The Perimenopause Solution, the fibre effect.  www.emmabardwell.com Emma is the Author of the Fibre Effect- buy now Online coaching  www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching BRAND NEW FEMALE FAT LOSS PROGRAM STARTS Monday 6th April- SIGN UP HERE   

In this episode I chat about one of the least helpful things my clients have heard from other coaching   and I chat about why I will NEVER tell a client to trust the process. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/