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I love mindset work, but sometimes it's not quite enough. Maybe you keep spiralling back to the same patterns over and over, self-sabotaging, or catch yourself playing out your old stories in a new area of your life. If so, shadow work may be the thing you've been looking for!Lurinda Vollmer is a Somatic Shadow Work Coach, and she's here to help you understand shadow work - and how it's not scary, dark or woo-woo like you're thinking it is.Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault.In this episode, we chat about:The myth of  ‘good' and ‘bad' traitsDiscovering when the shadows are running your lifeWhy personal development girlies have a lot of awareness, but can't seem to make the changesHow relationships bring out your shadowsA simple practice to start connecting with your shadowsFollow Lurinda on Instagram to check out her work.❤️‍

I have a confession: I don't actually like the way my body looks most of the time.As someone who preaches body confidence, this might surprise you! But there's an important reason why this doesn't actually matter, and why it doesn't impact my confidence and love for my body. If you're someone who also doesn't like the way their body looks - but still wants to be confident AF - today's episode is for you.In this episode, I'll share:The myth of constant body confidenceWhy it doesn't actually matter if you don't like what you see in the mirrorMy mindset shifts for when you're hung up on the way your body looksHow to build confidence when you're in a low momentJoin The Confident AF Club and get access to 3 months of content instantly by clicking here.❤️‍

Have you seen the trend on Instagram where everyone is sharing the ‘propaganda I'm not falling for'?Well, I decided I'd bring you my version of this trend in podcast format! These are the trends, myths and propaganda around confidence that I absolutely refuse to fall for.I'd love to hear which ones you did or didn't agree with - DM me on Instagram and let me know!❤️‍

99.25% of respondents for the Fat in Healthcare report said they'd experienced bias in healthcare as a result of their body size. If that's not a f*cked fact, I don't know what is.For anyone living in a larger body, it's not a surprise to hear that many fat people have experienced discrimination at the doctors or in another healthcare setting. Whether that's having your issues dismissed and completely attributed to your size, or being told to ‘eat healthier' at every single appointment (without being asked what you do eat!) -  the impact can be damaging. Vinny Welsby created the ‘Fat in Healthcare' report, and the findings broke my heart.In this episode, we chat about:Their advice for anyone struggling with internalised anti-fat biasHow anti-fat bias in healthcare perpetuates and what it looks likeThe most surprising findings from the Fat in Healthcare reportWhich marginalised groups are most impacted by anti-fat bias in healthcare?What people in healthcare need to understand about fat patientsHow organisations can provide size-inclusive careFollow Vinny on Instagram or download the Fat in Healthcare report here.✋

I used to believe that I was broken. I thought I was the defective one with wires missing in my brain which meant I was different to everyone else. There was ALWAYS a voice in my head saying horrible things, and I couldn't switch it off… ever.Can you relate? If your inner mean girl is always telling you that there's something wrong with you, or that you must be ‘broken', it's not your fault. This episode will share why it happens and how to move past it!In this episode, I'll share:How believing I was ‘broken' kept me stuckWhy you feel like there's something wrong with you (when there's actually not!)The societal conditioning that ramps up your negative self-talkMy 3 R process for rewriting your self-doubt storyDownload the free Banish Your Inner Bitch guide here.✋

Have you got any hangups around relationships, dating, intimacy or sex because of your body? This is the episode for you!People of all bodies and identities deserve to experience intimacy and pleasure, yet many of us don't feel safe in those scenarios. Sam is a Sexologist and social worker who empowers queer and fat folks to thrive, so I knew that they were the perfect person to come on and chat about this topic. In this episode, we chat about: The unique struggles that fat and queer folks face in dating and relationshipsNavigating dating while protecting your confidence and self-worthThe impact of internalised fatphobia on intimacyHow to create body safety so that you can experience pleasurePractical tips for feeling comfortable with your body in an intimate settingFollow Sam on Instagram and visit their website.PS. I've got a new program coming out very soon! Join the waitlist here and get instant access to your free Confidence Kickstarter Kit.

Let's talk about something that's holding you back from confidence, that you may not even realise is sabotaging you: the ‘good girl' conditioning.If you were raised as a girl, you were probably praised for being polite, quiet, helpful, well-behaved and - cue eye roll - ‘pretty'. Well, I hate to break it to you, but that conditioning is killing your confidence as an adult!In this episode, I'll share:What good girl conditioning is and how to spot itWhere this conditioning comes from3 ways that the good girl conditioning is sabotaging your progress towards confidenceHow to overcome the conditioning so that you can become confident AF✋

We've been sold so many lies about what it takes to be confident, but true confidence has NOTHING to do with your body, your productivity or anyone else's approval.That's exactly what I'm diving into with today's guest, Kyira Wackett - a licensed therapist who specialises in shame resilience and radical acceptance. If you've ever thought, “Why do I still feel like this even after doing all the mindset work?” — this episode is for you. Let's unpack the lies you've been sold about confidence and what it really takes to heal from shame and self-doubt.In this episode, we chat about: How to recognise if shame is impacting your daily lifeAm I making ‘healthy' changes for me or out of shame?Why do some people feel more shame around their body than others?How trauma can impact the way we feel about our bodiesThe first step to healing from shame and self-doubtWhy you don't need ‘fixing'Visit Kyira's website here.

We all know that confidence makes you feel good. We know that it helps you to stop obsessing over your body and what other people think.But what most people don't realise? Confidence makes your entire LIFE easier, better, and way more fun.So if you've ever wondered whether confidence is worth working on - or if you just need that final push to start taking it seriously - this episode is for you!

Guess who has bad body image moments? EVERYONE! Yes, even the people who advocate for body acceptance or teach you how to be body confident.I've been in a little bit of a body image slump lately, so I wanted to share with you the things that I'm doing to move myself back to my baseline of self-love and confidence.In this episode, I'll share:Why I've been feeling a lil sh*tty about my body latelyHow bad body image moments look once you've done the confidence workThe 5 things I'm doing to improve my body image FASTHow to get your hands on a freebie to help you become confident AF without letting negative self-talk rule your every moveDownload your FREE Banish Your Inner Bitch Guide by clicking here!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

When I first heard about intuitive eating, I think I snorted. “As if THAT could ever work!”Yet now, I'm waving pom poms and cheering about intuitive eating to anyone who'll listen! It changed my life: no more food noise, no more stress or guilt, no more ‘shoulds' or sh*tty meal plans that left me feeling hangry.Leah Hortin is The Anti Diet Health Coach, and she's on the same intuitive-eating loving train as me.In this episode, we chat about: How to get rid of the food noise - without using Ozempic!What to do if you don't have ‘normal' hunger and fullness cuesDitching the food rules, even if you're a Type A personality who lives for structureAre you practicing intuitive eating or are you turning it into another diet in disguise?How to make intuitive eating automatic and effortless (even if right now it feels mentally draining AF)Handling your inner bitch when she pops up around what you're eatingFollow Leah on Instagram, check out her website or listen to her podcast - The Anti Diet Life.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I used to be the queen of trying to overthink my way to confidence. I'd logically KNOW that I didn't need to shrink my body or prove myself to anyone, yet deep down, my body and nervous system didn't quite believe it. Can you relate? If you've tried all the affirmations, journalling, mindset work, and personal development tricks in the book, but STILL feel like your confidence isn't sticking… today's episode is exactly what you need. In this episode, I'll share:The disconnection between your head and your body (and how it's holding you back)Why feeling safe in your body is absolutely essential for confidenceHow to create safety in your body so your confidence work can actually stickChoosing feeling over thinking through embodiment workDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

So you've read the body positive books. You've unfollowed the influencers who make you feel like shit. You've tried affirmations, therapy, journalling… And yet, you STILL struggle with your body. WTF?!In this episode, I'm breaking down the biggest reason why you can't shake your body insecurities - even after doing ALL the things - and how to finally move past them for GOOD. I'll share:The sneaky way society keeps you stuck in body shame (even if you're anti diet culture)Why surface level self love won't fix the deeper issueThe gnarly work that is a MUST if you want to stop obsessing over your body once and for allHow to actually start healing your body shame (without getting stuck in the shitty part)Ready to do the deep work and finally free yourself from body obsession? Check out my 1:1 coaching packages - I've got your back.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I used to believe that a confident person was the loudest person in the room, who had no self-doubt and was nailing it in all areas of their life.Now that I'm a confident person, I can categorically say that this is not true (unfortunately)!There are a few things that I've learnt about being a confident person which I wish I'd known before becoming one myself.In this episode, I'll talk you through what they are so that you can go into your own confidence journey with eyes wide open!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

People comment to me all of the time that I just don't seem to care what other people think, and that they wish they could be like that too.

Building body acceptance and confidence can be hard enough, but what about when you have a body that keeps denying you something that you desperately want? That can take the difficulty to a whole new level.For people who are struggling with infertility or have experienced pregnancy loss, body image struggles can feel particularly heightened. Sarah Cox has experienced both, and in this episode she shares her experiences.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses infertility and pregnancy loss.In this episode, we'll speak about:Sarah's experience with infertility and losing her daughter Jasmine at 32 weeksHow she navigated the feelings of betrayal towards her bodyCoping with the body image struggles that come alongside pregnancy loss or infertilityRebuilding trust with your bodyHow you can support a loved one who is experiencing infertility or pregnancy lossHer biggest advice for anyone experiencing these issuesFind Sarah on Instagram or Facebook, visit her website or check out her podcast - FInding Hope After Loss.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

New podcast intro, new bio, new title, new programs coming… what's going on at Inspire Wellness?!After doing a tonne of reflecting about 2024, I'm ushering in a new era in my business: The Confidence Era. Some things are changing, some things are staying the same, but one thing is for sure - I'm still on a mission to create a world where body acceptance, confidence and self-love are no longer an INDUSTRY, but a societal norm.In this episode, I'll share:Why I've changed my title to ‘Confidence Coach'The transformations I'm OBSESSED with seeing in my clients (and why I want more of them)How to build unshakeable self-worthBody confidence vs. entire human confidenceA sneak peek into what you can expect from me this yearI have a couple of spots open for 1:1 coaching now - check out the details and inclusions here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

We all know how harmful eating disorders are, but the same attention isn't given to disordered eating, despite it being far more prevalent. So, how do we know when our eating has become disordered and what can we do about it?Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart is a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine with a specialty in treating and preventing eating disorders (aka. the perfect person to speak on this subject!).In this episode, we chat about:Where society is going wrong with our definition of healthThe red flags for when you've crossed the line from ‘health' into disorderedHow people-pleasing and perfectionism play a role in disordered eating and poor body imageWhy undernourishing yourself messes with your brain (cue anxiousness and dysregulation!)The role of compassion in treating disordered eatingHow to separate your self-worth from external validationThe TWO major myths about bodies she'd love to debunkFind Maria-Christina on her website.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

How many times have you set a goal at New Years, only to look back a year later and think ‘lol, I failed again'?I'd bet my entire savings balance that it's happened to you before!You're in luck, because 2025 is the year that you're going to turn it around. All you need is this podcast episode, because I'm going to be sharing the ONE secret thing that you need to guarantee all of your 2025 goals.In this episode, I'll share:My 5 step New Years goal-setting process (that actually works)How to choose the right goals for youThe one secret thing you need to guarantee all of your 2025 goalsMy Ins and Outs for 2025Ready to make 2025 your year? Book your FREE no-strings-attached 1:1 coaching session here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

The festive season brings plenty of fun - parties, mince pies, Christmas decorations, beach trips with your friends - but it can also bring a lot of ‘shoulds', with a side serving of guilt and shame if you don't live up to them.This year, I'd love you to take a healthier approach to the festive season: choose nourishment over punishment. Today's episode is taken from a talk I recently did for The Hive, and it's all about ditching the ‘shoulds', the guilt and the shame for the festive season, so that we can choose self-compassion instead.PS. This is the final episode for 2024 as I go on a two week break for the holidays! See you all next year

Recently, my coach suggested that I shift away from ‘body image and food freedom' coaching and into confidence coaching - without the focus on our relationship with our bodies.My answer was “respectfully, f*ck that - I care too much about my mission!”. Yet the conversation got me thinking about how body confidence and ‘regular' confidence are actually quite interchangeable, and the work I do helps with both.Today, I'm giving you six actionable lessons that will help you to become confident AF - whether that's in your body, at work, in your relationships or wherever you need it most!Interested in becoming your most confident self in 2025? Check out 1:1 coaching here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Choosing to live a life of body acceptance and food freedom can be seen as going against the grain, since society tells us to pursue thinness at all costs. Overcoming the fear of what other people think can be a huge barrier for many of us, but it can be done!Kirsty Head knows all about choosing your own path, rather than the one society tells you to choose.In this episode, Kirsty and I chat about:Undoing your childhood conditioningReaching the “is this it?!” point in your life, and what to do nextHow do you stop caring so much what other people think (especially as a people-pleaser)Choosing your own path instead of the one society says you should haveWhat to do when you don't even know what you want from your lifeFollow Kirsty on Instagram here or listen to the Dazed to Driven podcast.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I'm a Body Image and Food Freedom Coach, so my entire job is about body acceptance and confidence, self love, and knowing that your worth doesn't depend on the way you look… but sometimes I look in the mirror and think “f*ck… I wish I didn't look like that”.(This is where you can faint with shock!)I still have bad body image days. But how I respond to them now is completely different! In this episode, I'll share the 7 things I do when I have a bad body image moment, so you can add them to your toolkit.

Imagine if you looked at photos and felt happy, rather than shying away from the camera?For boudoir photographer Amy Donovan, the journey of self-acceptance has been both personal and professional. After struggling with body image from a young age, Amy has made it her mission to help women see their TRUE selves reflected back in her lens - not an idealised, filtered version, but the raw, authentic beauty that radiates from within. In this episode, Amy and I chat about:Why boudoir photography can empower you to see the REAL you (that everyone else sees and loves!)Strategies for overcoming the negative self-talkWhy ‘supporting' your kids by going on a diet together can cause lifelong damageSocial media – positive or negative influence?The privilege of ageingWhy she doesn't Photoshop her own pictures or her clients'Follow Amy on Instagram here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Is anyone else feeling like they're absolutely slogging it out to make it to the end of the year? I can relate!Many of us feel the pressure to ‘do it all', and when we can't balance all of our commitments perfectly, we feel like we're failing - especially when we reach the busy season and our plates are extra full. That's why I'm a huge believer in learning to embrace the season that you're in (and hopefully notice that it's coming before you get smacked over the head with a reminder from your body!).In this episode, I'll share:The myth of balance and ‘doing it all'How to work with your values throughout each seasonThe Mack truck moment that made me realise I need to slow downMy top 3 ways to support yourself during a transition to a slower seasonWhy emotional and nervous system regulation are keyDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

When you spend a lifetime at war with your body, it's easy to feel disconnected from it. This makes it harder to practice intuitive eating (how are you supposed to TRUST your body's cues?!), harder to enjoy movement (every workout is a fight) and harder to show it love (when what you see in the mirror doesn't feel like ‘you').Emma Walkinshaw is a Body Confidence Coach and accredited yoga instructor who is passionate about helping women to build a connection with their bodies, so that they can work with them, rather than against them.In this episode, Emma and I chat about:How she did her yoga teacher training without ever believing she'd teach, because she didn't have a ‘yoga body'The best yoga for beginners (and how to build the courage to actually go)Creating connection with your bodyYoga and mindfulness for body confidenceWorking with your nervous system to create calmThe role of morning routines in building self-awareness and a solid relationship with yourselfFollow Emma on Instagram here or join her 21 Minutes of Morning Magic Community here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I hosted a live, in-person workshop on body confidence a couple of weeks ago, but I don't want you to miss out on all of the goodness because you couldn't make it!Today I'm sharing four of my favourite, simple exercises for body confidence. These are tools that you can use right now, without needing any extra support or to know the ‘why' behind them. So get your pen and paper out, and get ready to build that body confidence.PS. Join the waitlist for my new program Shed Your Body Shame here - coming soon!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Let's get honest about what it means to embrace your whole self (without the toxic positivity and ‘love and light' energy 24/7), and get comfy with the duality of life. I met Lisa last month at The Mind School, and I knew I'd met someone who can sit in the contradictions of being a human too. Our conversation is here to empower you to show up authentically, with all of your flaws and imperfections, and to find freedom in embracing the full spectrum of the human experience.In this episode, Lisa and I chat about:Why she loves personal developmentThe magic of in-person connection and sharing your vulnerabilitiesSeeing the parts of ourselves that we appreciate in othersThe importance of feeling all of your emotions (even the icky feeling ones)How the weight-loss rollercoaster damages your feelings of safety in your bodyNoticing the positive things about yourselfReleasing the comparison trap of a past version of yourselfFollow Lisa on Instagram here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Have you ever felt like body acceptance isn't for you, because of your body's shape, size or weight? I'm here to tell you that is straight up FALSE.Recently, I went to a screening of Your Fat Friend: The Film (by Jeanie Finlay and Aubrey Gordon), and it cemented my belief that body acceptance and fat liberation are so tied up in one another.In this episode, I'll chat about:Why it's problematic that the body acceptance space is dominated by people in smaller bodiesThose ‘embrace your flaws!' Instagram posts where an influencer bends over to show two tummy rollsThe body acceptance pipelineHow fat liberation should be embraced by thin peopleWhy you shouldn't let society's shit hold you back from embracing self-loveThe impact of body shameJoin the waitlist for my new program Shed Your Body Shame here - coming soon!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Have you ever noticed that body image and self-love are generally seen as a ‘women's issue'? In actual fact, 45% of men in Australia dislike their bodies.We need to start the conversation about how we can support the men in our lives to love themselves more, have more freedom in how they express themselves and to join the body acceptance movement, and I could think of no better person to speak on the topic than Jake Kneesh. In this episode, Jake and I chat about:His journey from PT and wannabe fitness influencer to self-love and body acceptance advocateChallenging toxic and ‘traditional' masculinity and how men online have respondedWhy we need more men in the body positivity and acceptance spaceHaving body image conversations with men (and why pissing them off is okay!)Exploring fashion outside the gender normsHis advice for men who want to embrace themselves and live life on their own termsFollow Jake on Instagram or TikTok, and share this episode with the men in your life!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Get ready for a vulnerable episode! Today I'm sharing three things that I would NEVER have shared in the past - in fact, I would have responded to them completely differently to how I have recently.The change is all down to how much mindset work I've done, so I want to show you how you can do it too and can build an unf*ckwithable mindset and confidence.In this episode, I'll share:The three major things that have happened to me recently which would have sent me spiralling in the pastHow I would have reacted ‘pre mindset work era'My responses and thought processes now that I'm a mindset queen (if I do say so myself)The steps that you can take to build a strong mindsetThoughts on shame and why we don't share things like thisWhy dealing with your food and body struggles makes EVERYTHING easierDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Imagine if you could go from being a serial secret binge-eater who is constantly losing and gaining the same 10 kgs, to someone who loves too many things about themselves to name and has built incredible self worth…Oh wait, you can, because that's what Lana did! Lana is one of my beautiful 1:1 coaching clients, and her journey with food and her body is an inspiring one. She's also about to launch her very own size-inclusive fashion brand - I Feel Pretty Boutique!In this episode, Lana and I chat about:Her experience with secret binge eating from the time she was in year 7 and joining Weight Watchers at 15 years oldHow mindset work was the thing that helped her shift her relationship with food and her bodyGetting over the fear of eating in front of other peopleEncouraging kids to become intuitive eatersThe benefit of choosing a coach who looks like you or has been through what you're going throughWhy I don't work with people until they're ready to do the work (which is why it took Lana and I two years to work together!)The unexpected benefits of doing the food and body work – including creating unshakeable self-worthAll the sneak preview info about her new size-inclusive fashion brand: I Feel Pretty Boutique – launching very soon!Follow Lana on Instagram, or find I Feel Pretty Boutique on Instagram or Facebook.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFUL QUEENS! If you're following Bella Davis on Instagram, you'll get the reference. If you're not, what are you doing?!Bella is one of my absolute favourite people to follow for body acceptance content. She's real, she's raw, and she's speaking about accepting ALL aspects of our bodies - not just our size and shape. Her story is one that many women will relate to, and she's a queen at making us feel less alone in our struggles.In this episode, we chat about:How comments people make around you as a child can impact your body image into adulthoodWhen family members don't get on board with body acceptanceHer eating disorder and body image journeyWhy we need to be open about working on body acceptance and self loveHow to handle the fear of weight gainThe less-spoken-about parts of body acceptanceHandling unsupportive comments from people in your lifeHow to deal with bad body image momentsMake sure you're following Bella on Instagram here!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I have an EXTRA special episode for you today! Recently, I was interviewed on the Watch Her Rise podcast by the wonderful Natasha Skye, and I loved the chat so much that I thought you needed to hear it too. Tash has kindly let me share the episode here with you today, so you can hear us chat about:My opinion on people who denigrate the body acceptance movement for ‘health' concernsWhy control and willpower around food isn't the solutionThe importance of speaking up about binge eating and your food strugglesMy rock bottom moment (where I still didn't believe I had issues with food)Why therapy didn't work for meHow I swapped binge eating for intuitive eatingWhat to do if you want a good relationship with food, but also want to lose weightThe power of freedom vs. controlHow my eating habits look nowFind Tash on Instagram here so that you can follow along with all of the wonderful things she's doing!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Women are incredible, yet most of us can't see that power within ourselves. We've lost our connection to ourselves, we don't like the bodies we see in the mirror, or we're too focused on what other people think instead of prioritising our own needs.There needs to be more spaces where women are celebrated - spaces like The Sass Movement. The creator, Ash Hartree, joins me to share her magic today and to dive into how we can find ourselves again.In this episode, we chat about:Discovering the elements of your body beyond what you see in the mirrorLearning to get comfortable with being really f*cking uncomfortableCombining connection, singing to girl bangers and ballads, stretching, dance and spoken word to create magicEmbracing vulnerability and the ‘cringe' through danceThe magic of f*cking up and releasing the need for perfectionOvercoming the barriers of ‘I'm confident, until…'Check out The Sass Movement's Instagram and website, or follow Ash.

There was one vital step that I missed at the beginning of my intuitive eating journey, and it made the entire process so much more difficult!It's tempting to jump straight from ‘all restriction' to ‘all freedom', hoping that you'll find that effortlessly healthy balance quickly… yet instead, the ratio of burgers to broccoli isn't working out how you expected.If you're about to start your food freedom journey (or you've started but can't get out of the ‘eat everything in sight' phase), grab a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes from this episode.I'll give you the exact process I use with my 1:1 coaching and Confidence Code clients to audit your current food habits to see what needs to change before you can dive into intuitive eating and food freedom. Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Do you love yourself?The number of people who can't honestly answer “yes!” to this question breaks my heart a bit, because self love is something that's available to everyone. It doesn't matter what you look like, where you come from, how educated you are, what your job is - you can build up your self-love and self-worth with the right tools!Luckily, we have people like Sarah Viliamu - model, speaker and founder of the Self Love Supply events - who are here to show you the way.In this episode, we chat about:How reaching her goal weight didn't help her achieve her modelling dreamsEmbracing your body through pregnancy and postpartumHandling rejection (over and over and over)Her top tips for building self-acceptance and finding yourselfFeeling the fear and doing it anywayThe importance of gratitude and shifting your energyThe magic that can be created through connectionFind Sarah on Instagram, check out The Self Love Supply or grab your tickets to the upcoming Gold Coast event.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Kylie Jenner has been coming under fire recently for crying about being criticised for her looks. The general consensus seems to be that she deserves it, because her family have set the unattainable beauty standards that are making us all feel sh*t about ourselves.Unpopular opinion time: I don't agree!In this episode, I'll share:Why it's not the Kardashian's fault that you feel sh*t about your bodyThe dangerous nature of beauty standardsHow to stop letting beauty standards impact your body imageThree other factors that are causing you to feel sh*t about your bodyHow to combat these factors and build body acceptanceDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Malnutrition, your hair falling out, nausea, getting a healthy organ amputated… do these things sound like ‘health' to you?Probably not. Yet they're synonymous with weight loss surgeries and Ozempic, which are touted as the ‘gold standard' for weight loss and are often undertaken in the name of health. WILD, right?!I'm horrified by the rise of Ozempic and genuinely scared about the impact this is having on society, because we aren't being informed about all of the facts behind these ‘magic bullet' solutions for weight loss. Luckily, people like Kirstin Ackerman - aka. The Intuitive RD, a certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and an ex weight loss surgery clinic employee - are speaking up.In this episode, we chat about:Can you merge weight loss surgery and intuitive eating?The parts of weight loss surgery and Ozempic they DON'T tell you about (and make you feel like there's something wrong with you!)Does EVERYONE lose weight on Ozempic or with weight loss surgery?Weight regain and the loss of health benefits long-termThe psychological impact of weight loss solutionsWhat to do if your doctor recommends OzempicWhy Ozempic is the worst solution for losing weight then keeping it stableFind Kirsten on Instagram, listen to her podcast Intuitive Bites or visit her website.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au