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A brand new podcast by Bake Off star Laura Adlington and her best friend Lauren Smith! We’re on a mission to empower people to feel good about themselves! After all, your body is the least interesting thing about you… We grew up in the 90s and 00s when low rise jeans were high fashion, Bridget Jones was the poster fat girl and diet culture was rife. Now, as plus size women, we’re unlearning everything we’ve been taught about body image, acceptance and confidence, and this podcast takes you along for the ride! Join us as we talk about everything from diet culture to dating, mental health to social media, fashion and giving zero f***s about what people think. 

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    • May 6, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 126 EPISODES

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    The Go Love Yourself podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. It brings awareness to the important topic of body image and self-worth, and hosts Laura and Lauren create a warm and inclusive atmosphere that makes listeners feel like they're at an exclusive party for three. Their genuine laughter and authenticity adds to the overall enjoyment of the show.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Laura and Lauren share their own experiences living in bigger bodies, which allows listeners to relate and feel less alone in their own struggles. The sisters provide a refreshing perspective on body positivity, challenging societal norms and encouraging listeners to see themselves and the world differently. The balance between humor and sincerity is spot-on, making each episode both entertaining and empowering.

    It's hard to find any faults with The Go Love Yourself podcast. However, some listeners may find certain topics triggering due to discussions about body image and diet culture. It's important for potential listeners to be aware of this before diving into the episodes. That being said, Laura and Lauren handle these sensitive topics with grace and sensitivity.

    In conclusion, The Go Love Yourself podcast is a true gift for anyone who has ever struggled with body image or self-worth. Laura and Lauren provide a safe space where listeners can feel understood, encouraged, and empowered. Their infectious laughter and genuine friendship make each episode a joy to listen to. Whether you're looking for inspiration or simply want to hear two incredible women chat about life in bigger bodies, this podcast is a must-listen.



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    Go Love Yourself: The Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 45:20


    Thank you to everyone for listening to Go Love Yourself.

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    Did Laura Get a Happy Ending?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 47:16


    We've had a few weeks off and we might have forgotten how to podcast. Lauren tells us about her week off when she read FIVE WHOLE BOOKS (spicy ones too

    Things You've Been Missing Out On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 11:13


    Hey lovely listeners. We know that not all of you are subscribers of GLY+, our subscription channel where we post bonus episodes of all the things we don't discuss on the podcast. To get the real juicy stuff, you do have to become a subscriber. But, as a little try before you buy deal, here is just some of the less secretive stuff we chat about over there. If you like what you hear, you can become a subscriber: Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe elsewhere

    Sexy Selfies, Weight Loss Ads and Emotional Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 36:40


    Lauren's been digitally detoxing and Laura is trying to chase some sun (semi-successfully) so this week, we are sharing some of the best moments from Series 5. You will hear: When Laura didn't tell anyone she knew our guest, Millie The Story of the Pink Trousers Why "Girl Math" is dangerous Top tips for a saucy selfie Reacting to weight loss ads Rewriting letters to our bodies We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Finding Your Colour Palette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 51:41


    About a year ago, Laura suggested getting Styled By Susie onto the podcast and Lauren was a bit unsure. Because when we hear the word stylist, we immediately think of someone who is going to tell us everything we can't wear. But Susie couldn't be more the opposite of that! In this episode, Susie tells us what colour are going to make our eyes POP and our skin glow and why finding your style means so much more than how our bodies look on the outside. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune on Instagram and TikTok to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    A Thursday Gift for You!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 6:45


    Oh hello everyone! We don't normally post on a Thursday, but we've done a really good bunch of subscriber episodes recently so we thought we'd share a little teaser with you. And it's a good one. With an overall message of... Eat the F**king Salad! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    The Emotion of Going Up a Dress Size

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 41:30


    This week, we're talking about how emotionally loaded the experience of going up a dress size is. How do we detach our worth from the number on our labels? How do we not let it define our worth? We chat about all this and our own experiences with dress sizes on this episode. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune on Instagram and TikTok to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    What on Earth is Going On???

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 46:04


    We had to call in Felicity Hayward to find out what the f**k is going on with plus size fashion. The rise of ozempic, the return of 90s fashion, the announcement of the 36 ASOS Insiders with almost no plus size representation. It's leaving us all feeling a bit flat. So we grouped together for a big ol' therapy session that might help you feel a bit better about things. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune on Instagram and TikTok to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

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    Creating Clothes for Bigger Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 44:53


    Hannah from Rune is here and we are obsessed with her! After struggling to find clothes she liked in her size (hands up if you relate

    Let's Talk Tweakments

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 45:50


    We're talking about cosmetic surgery, specifically tweakments, and what we really think of them. And actually, we're kind of divided! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

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    Getting Ready to Date Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 51:23


    We're talking dating! We cover everything from preparing mentally to date again, to what to actually do on a date and hyping yourself up to go and find that person who is worth you spending your time with. We also chat about some of the worries we had/have when it comes to dating and arm you with the best tips to head into that date as your happiest, most comfortable self. Stay safe out there lovelies! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Love Can Be Found in the Bedside Drawer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 41:01


    Happy Pancake Day! And Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day! We're having a right old catch up today. Chatting pancake toppings, Laura's gotten back into baking, we discover what movie salad is and we discuss all things platonic love. Plus we read out some of your funniest Valentine's stories, and even share a couple of our own. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    From Blackout Drunk to Dry Discos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 48:01


    We're talking sobriety, with the incredible Millie Gooch. Millie is the founder of Sober Girl Society who now runs a community of booze free huns. We chat about how her big party girl nights out turned into sober burlesque classes and what's the best thing since she's ditched alcohol. For any of your sober curious listeners, this is the one for you. ❤️Find Millie here. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

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    How to Take a Saucy Selfie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 40:13


    We're answering your questions! It's a big Ask Us Anything episode today with everything from saucy selfies and DM slides to acne and school reports. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Come with Us to Laura's Launch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 8:45


    Join us for Laura's launch party for her book, Diet Starts Monday. Lauren interviews Laura! We take you guys along with us to Waterstones Piccadilly for a night of celebrating the book.

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    The Story of the Pink Trousers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 42:15


    Some things have come up recently which have left us feeling less than fabulous. Which is obviously unacceptable. So in today's episode, we chat about them and get your advice on how to get yourself out of a rut. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Diet Starts Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 6:07


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    Let's Talk About Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 49:56


    "We're more comfortable talking about our intimate sex lives than we are talking about money." And that is why we're dedicating a full episode to money, finances, budgeting, debt... the lot of it. We are no experts (as you'll hear) so we invited along the fabulous Ellie from This Girl Talks Money, who guided us so wonderfully through the very complicated world of saving, treating ourselves and how to actually live our lives whilst still making savings. You can find Ellie here. And she's written a book which is your guide to all things financial wellbeing (basically, how to have a good time but still save). We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    "Sack" Isn't Sexy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 11:40


    Ooo hello! A new GLY release on a Thursday?! Lucky you. As a gift from us to you, here's a sneak peak backstage at our live show at Bush Hall in December. We're sharing the full recordings of the Bush Hall shows for all our subscribers. You can become a subscribers for £1 a week. Just click: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    We React to Weight Loss Ads!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 46:33


    We're ranting this week! Lauren's ill and Laura's had some nasty comments so we need to let off some steam. Plus, we react to some weight loss ads that you guys have sent in over the holidays. Join us to have a good old laugh at the new diet culture crazes and why they're absolutely b*llshit. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    The Diet Doesn't Start Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 40:39


    Welcome to Season 5 of Go Love Yourself! It's a new year and we can't think of a better day to start a new season of Go Love Yourself. We're cutting through the noise of "New Year New Me" and reminding you why starting a diet today, isn't the great idea you've been told it is.

    Getting That Sparkle Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 42:57


    It's the final episode of the year! And the final episode of Season 4! Thank you to everyone who's stuck with us, joined us and been a part of the podcast this year. We're taking a few weeks off to eat lots of chocolate mint balls and see our families but we'll be back in the New Year to help you avoid the New Year New You b*llshit. We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    We're Doing Nervous Wees!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 8:54


    Join us backstage for an exclusive teaser of the content which happens on our extra episodes! To become a subscriber and get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere And come and join us for our Christmas Party:

    How To Have a Not Sh*t Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 47:52


    We're prepping for the party season! What are we wearing this year? How to deal with difficult family members? And how many advent calendars is too many. And we delve a little bit into Lauren's slightly problematic spending habits. We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Have We Taken Anti-Diet Culture Too Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 45:58


    We've been having some ✨feelings✨ and we want to talk about them. This podcast is centred around body image and mental wellbeing and it would be dishonest of us to not address the bad as well as the good. So here's how we've been feeling lately... We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    Would You Ever Get Back With An Ex? & Other Breakup Dilemmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 41:10


    What are our thoughts on your breakup questions? We're chatting getting back with exes, being friends with someone you've slept with and how to break up with someone! We share our experiences with heartache and relationships this week, and it's a juicy one. EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere

    S4 Ep20: Everything You Wish You Knew About Body Dysmorphia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 37:15


    EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself!  If you're already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you'll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you're not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere Onto this week's episode... A little confession from us... we were so wrong about body dysmorphia. But that's what this podcast is all about! Unlearning what we thought we knew about our bodies. In this episode we speak to Jem Gunn who is a therapist specialising in all things body image, appearance based issues and body dysmorphic disorder. We learn what body dysmorphic disorder *actually* is and we get Jem to answer your questions about it. ❤️You can find Jem's clinic here. Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party)

    S4: Introducing... It Can't Just Be Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 40:04


    Hey lovelies! Here's a new podcast that we think you'll love. It's called It Can't Just Be Me. It Can't Just Be Me is all about showing you that whatever you might be struggling with, it's not just you. It's hosted by Anna Richardson who you might know from Naked Attraction. Each week Anna speaks to a celebrity guest and an expert counsellor to solve their issues and yours. On this episode, Anna speaks to Pandora Morris, a writer and podcaster, about her battle with OCD. It's a touching episode that covers some sensitive topics and we hope you'll get a lot out of it. You can subscribe to It Can't Just Be Me wherever you're listening to this, or follow the show on Instagram at @itcantjustbemepod. Enjoy!

    S4 Ep19: UTIs, First Impressions and Childhood Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 38:33


    Lauren is back from NYC and Laura couldn't be more relieved. After an overdue catch up concerning a UTI and some friendship struggles, we delve into some juicy questions you've asked about us! Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party)

    S4 Ep18: Being at the Back of the Pack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 29:19


    Has the fear of being at the back of the pack ever stopped you from starting something new? We think you'll love this chat we had with the incredible Martinus Evans. Martinus is the founder of Slow AF Run Club, a growing online community exclusively for slow runners and walkers at the back of the pack. He has completed 8 marathons, entirely through choice, with no weight or body based goals whatsoever. Follow Martinus here. And find the Slow AF Run Club here.

    S4 Ep17: Almond Mums, Ozempic and “Tweakments”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 45:29


    Lovely listeners, this week we're hitting you with some of our HOT TAKES. Because this week, we just wanted to chat through some of the trends we've been seeing across our TikToks. What are almond mums, and is it a good thing that we're joking about them? Did we all have almond mums? What are our thoughts on Ozempic? Is it ok that so many people are getting fillers? Would WE ever get fillers? Allll these burning questions and more, in this week's episode! Plus, Laura's been watching Married at First Sight ?!?!?

    S4 Ep16: Movies & Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 45:48


    Ever wondered why so many of us grew up to hate ourselves? Wellll, movies are another one of those big culprits... We've got the obvious ones like Bridget Jones, and the fat joke heavy ones like Norbit, and DON'T EVEN GET US STARTED ON SHALLOW HAL! But, there's also the more innocuous ones, that we kind of do love. Like Mean Girls and Love Actually, which sadly are actually filled with toxic diet culture. So, in this week's episode we're diving deep into movies, and how they impacted our body image ❤️ Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! Our next live recording will be on Oct 30th in London

    S4 Ep15: Mythbusting Contraception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 58:37


    Despite essentially half the world having to deal with it, contraceptives and women's health are STILL taboo topics. But, with so many of us suffering in silence and having little access to reliable information, we need to talk about it. So in this week's episode, we're chatting to Dr Becky from The Lowdown, a website where people can add their reviews of different contraceptives, and find reliable information about their options. Or, as they like to call it, the Trip Advisor for your vagina. We myth busted everything from, being on the pill for “too long” and withdrawal bleeds, to the fertility awareness methods and the effectiveness of contraception in larger bodies. PLUS, Laura has some news for us… Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! Our next live recording will be on Oct 30th in London

    S4 Ep14: Relationship Advice with LalalaLetMeExplain (WE'RE AWARD WINNERS!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 54:10


    Lovely Listeners… WE WON A BRITISH PODCAST AWARD!! We are so over the moon and the biggest thank you every goes to all of you guys. We chatted about the awards a bit more in this week's episode, and we also spoke to LalalaLetMeExplain about all things relationships! We loved recording this so much. We answered some of your dating/relationship dilemmas, including: dating men with low emotional intelligence, going back to an ex, getting back into sex after YEARS without it, and being financially independent from a partner.Plus we chatted ICKS, and whether or not it's ok to make dating decisions based on them… Show Notes

    S4: Introducing... First Dates: The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 38:38


    Hey lovelies! Here's a new podcast that we think you'll love. It's called First Dates: The Podcast, and it's based on the incredible First Dates show that we all know and love. It's hosted by Frankie Bridge of the Saturdays and CiCi Coleman, everyone's favourite waitress from the show, and each week they meet guests with hilarious, disastrous or heartwarming first date stories This moving episode features Nisha, who got swept up in a toxic relationship. She shares her experiences of love-bombing and manipulation, before finding comfort speaking to other women who had been through the same thing. This episode is a sensitive listen, and if you'd rather hear an episode about poo or vomit they've got plenty of them too. You can find every episode wherever you get your podcast, or on listentofirstdates.com. And, you can follow @firstdates on Instagram and YouTube.

    S4 Ep13: Magazines & Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 48:52


    It's no secret that magazines were toxic for our body image, especially in the 90s, 00s, and 2010s. Who can forget how people spoke about Jessica Simpson?! That might be permanently scarred in the psyche of all millennials... So, in this week's episode, we're taking a deeper look at those magazines, and how they made us hate ourselves. Spoiler alert: we never stood a chance. Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Monday the 30th October (The Halloween Special) ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party)

    S4 Ep12: Cosmetic Surgery with Katie Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 45:34


    GUYS. It's only bloody Katie Price!!! For the last 30 years, she's been part of our lives. From glamour model, to reality TV star, to mum, she's constantly been been shredded apart by the press.  To this day, she still has drones flying over her house.  We're also joined by Katie's lovely little sister Sophie who co-hosts her new podcast 'The Katie Price Show' alongside her.  And in this episode, we're having an open and honest chat about her mental health, confidence, and why she's had so much surgery. We also chatted about 00s nights out, the original spicy book, THAT horse outfit, and Lauren made a new history friend…. You can listen to Katie's new podcast ‘The Katie Price Show' here! https://podfollow.com/1691511186  Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Monday the 30th October (The Halloween Special) ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party)

    S4 Ep11: Being Child-Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 40:55


    Lovely listeners, this might be our most emotional episode yet. We've recently been speaking a bit more on the podcast about our experiences with being child-free, so you might already know that, for numerous reasons, neither of us have kids, despite wanting them. And from the amount of messages we get, we've realised how common this experience is, despite how isolating it can feel. So in this episode, we're getting real about our experiences, and where we're currently at with this. We're also chatting to the incredible Jody Day, aka the BEYONCE of Childlessness, about her advice on grief and what a childless future can look like.  p.s. as you'll hear in our chat, we're aware that child-less and child-free are meant to have different definitions. We're currently more comfortable using the term 'child-free' for ourselves, so that's what we're using in the episode title. It's absolutely not to take away from anyone who's child-free by choice, it's just where we're currently at in our "journey" xx   Resources: Gateway Women: https://gateway-women.com  World Childless Week: https://worldchildlessweek.net Jody's Book: https://gateway-women.com/book/  Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Monday the 30th October (The Halloween Special) ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party)

    S4 Ep10: Office Nightmares and Opinionated Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 46:24


    It's been a while since we spoke about dealing with other people's opinions, and because we get SO many requests for advice on it, we thought we'd revisit it. Our experiences with it have also changed since our last episode on it: Lauren's been shocked by the water cooler chat at her new job, and Laura's had to make the difficult decision to cut someone judgmental out of her life. So, in this episode, we're diving into our experiences, as well as responding to some of your stories about office nightmares and opinionated families. Show Notes

    S4 Ep9: Big, Bald and Beautiful (plus some HUGE NEWS!!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 46:01


    Ahead of Alopecia Awareness Month, we spoke to the incredible Laura Mathias aka @RelightAlopecia about what it's like to lose all your hair at 13. After 17 years of wig wearing, Laura slowly started to ditch them and became more and more confident rocking her bald head, despite the judgment she sometimes faces.And we can all learn SO much from Laura's approach to life, and her passion for pushing herself out of her comfort zone. Plus we have some HUGE news!!! We're doing three live shows in London before the end of the year

    S4 Ep8: Marriage, Motherhood, and Other “Milestones”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 55:37


    We're coming up to our 35th birthday's, and we can't stop thinking about all the milestones society expects us to hit by this age. So, Lauren's coming up to her 35th birthday. The age when everyone tells you your fertility “falls of a cliff”. And after growing up in a world that expects every woman to marry, have babies, and hit all kinds of milestones this birthday is hitting particularly hard. So in this week's episode we're talking about all the milestones we've felt pressured by, from motherhood to marriage, uni to career success, and money to mortgages. The pressures we put on ourselves can be unbearable, and hopefully this episode brings a bit of comfort to you. TW: this episode contains references to trauma, mental illness, and infertility. Show notes:

    S4 Ep7: Single Life and How to Love it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 57:59


    It's time for us "spinsters" to reclaim and learn to love our singlehood!!!  The pressure we face to be coupled up, and the assumption that your life isn't whole without a partner is INSANITY. So, in this episode we're chatting to author of 'A Single Revolution'. We get into all the best bits of single hood, how we got rid of the shame we felt (and got from others) about our lack of partner, and how to deal with those lonely moments that do creep in. So, if you're single right now this really is an episode for you, and if you're in a relationship this will be a really interesting insight into what the world is like for your single friends (and why you need to spot asking if we've found someone yet). Today's sponsor:

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