Big Fit Girl Uncensored

In this episode, Louise sits down with Shirley Weir to discuss one of the most important topics in women’s health….Menopause. Through this informative interview, you may hear some things that are really surprising! Shirley launched MenopauseChicks.com in 2012 after experiencing things like brain fog, sleep issues, depression--and years of searching "Dr. Google" at 3 a.m. for information on perimenopause & menopause where she became confused and frustrated by all the conflicting information. Her website MenopauseChicks.com was recently selected by ShareCare.com (a Dr. Oz site) as one of the Top 10 Social HealthMakers and has been recognized two years in a row by Healthline as one of the top sites on the topic. Shirley is the author of "Cracking Open the Perimenopause Conversation with your Doctor."

In this episode, Louise sits down with Sarah Sapora. Sarah is a Kundalini yoga teacher who believes that radical vulnerability and deep soul-work are essential to create a happier and healthier life from the inside out. Sarah is one of the most insightful thought changers who cultivates deep transformations from within. Sarah is a speaker, writer, social influencer, and creator of the LIFELOVE experience, a totally size-inclusive personal growth event. Sarah uses her voice to cultivate a culture of self-love and personal growth free of diet culture. To learn more about Sarah and her work you can go here. http://www.sarahsapora.com

In this episode, Louise sits down with well-known hip hop dancer, actress, and choreographer Amanda LaCount to discuss her recent appearance on America’s Got Talent. Amanda’s journey to this moment has been successful and challenging. In 2015, she moved from Colorado to LA to follow her dream of becoming a professional dancer and actress. Some of her most notable performances include dancing with Meghan Trainor, dancing on The Ellen Show, dancing with Disney's "Descendants 2", and dancing in Katy Perry's "Swish Swish" music video. Amanda has her own movement #breakingthestereotype which promotes body positivity and the belief that any "body" can be a dancer. Amanda's passion is dance, but her goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams.

In this episode, Louise sits down with 3 members of the Curvy Killi Crew. In 2019, for International Women’s Day, 20 plus-size women hiked Mount Kilimanjaro with WHOA Travel. They called themselves the Curvy Kili Crew. Louise interviews Bisa Myles, Deb Malkin and Andrea DiMiao in an amazing recount of their trip to Africa and an experience none of them will ever forget.

In this episode, Louise sits down with Lynn Le the brilliant Founder behind the Boxing and apparel brand, Society Nine. Society Nine is a modern women’s sports brand providing boxing gear and sportswear to empower every woman’s fight. Lynn was named Forbes' 30under30 in Retail/E-Commerce for the Class of 2018, and Portland Business Journal’s 40under40 for 2017. She is very passionate about doing everything in her power to encourage all self-identified women to own their strength and power in order to unlock their fullest potential. You can learn more about Lynn and Society Nine here. https://societynine.com

In this episode, Louise sits down with Caleb Marshall, also known as The Fitness Marshall. The Fitness Marshall is a YouTube ‘fitness pop star’ and creator known for his original dance workouts set to popular music with over 2.7 million subscribers and 375 million views. His cardio routines include songs by artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, and more. Hailed as a modern combination of Richard Simmons and Britney Spears, Caleb has been featured in several media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, FOX Business and NBC. In this episode we talk about mental health, living your truth and coming out gay, diet culture and the fitness industry and the realities of being and entrepreneur. You can learn more about The Fitness Marshall here. https://thefitnessmarshall.org

Today, Louise sits down with Martinus Evans. Throughout this interview they discuss how Martinus got started in running and how this endeavour transformed his life’s work into helping people of all sizes find accessible running. Martinus is a marathon runner, author, run coach, and award-winning speaker who helps plus-size individuals be active without the pressure of weight loss. Martinus is also the founder of the Slow AF Run Club™. His story has been featured in Runner’s World, LADBible, NY Post, Huffington Post, Insider, U.S. News & World Report among other places. If you’re looking for a place to start your journey to better health, sign up for his free tips at 300poundsandrunning.com or connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @300poundsandrunning and @RunSlowAF

This week Louise sits down with Katie Sturino, entrepreneur, social media influencer, body positivity advocate and fierce animal activist. Through her personal platforms, @katiesturino andThe12ishStyle.com, Katie lends her voice and personal style to raise awareness for size inclusivity, empowering women of all sizes to find their confidence and celebrate their style. Her regular content series, #SuperSizeTheLook and #MakeMySize have gone viral, reaching millions of people and attracting global media attention. Katie is also the Co-Founder of Mega Babe, a beauty product company that tackles “taboo” body issues so you can be more comfortable and confident.

Today Louise sits down with Dianne Bondy: social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher and the leader of the Yoga for All movement. Together they discuss dieting and body image along with racism and white supremacy - both in our culture and in the wellness industry. Dianne shares her experiences as a black woman to expand our understanding of white supremacy and racism so we can walk forward together, in hope of a better world. Dianne is also the founder of the Yoga for All app and author of the book of the same name.

Louise sits down with Meredith Atwood, a former attorney, podcaster, author, speaker, 4x Ironman Triathlete, and sobriety advocate. Together they discuss body image, diet-culture, addiction, sobriety and recovery and how fitness played a role in it all. Even if drinking isn’t or wasn’t your thing, we all have a recovery story of some kind. Meredith is host of the “The Same 24 Hours” podcast and the author of books: "Triathlon for the Every Woman" and "The Year of No Nonsense".