Slimming World Podcast

Two years ago a dream holiday turned into a nightmare for Poppie Chapman. Now, as one of the Slimming World's 2026 Icons, Poppie tells Clare and Anna how she recently went back to Disneyland more than 5 stone lighter - sparking an incredible journey of health and happiness. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmi...

What if the secret to weight loss isn't the plan, but the decision behind it? With Christmas just around the corner, Anna and Clare are joined by Deborah Sanderson from Slimming World's in-house training team to explore the power of deciding. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh spark, October is the perfect time to take the first step. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you...

New research shows the benefits of losing weight with Slimming World don't stop with you - they spread to everyone in your world. Anna and Clare explore the findings and share how small changes at home can inspire big ones in the people you live and work with. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk...

Get the new pencil case out and a fresh journal - it's time to play detective on what the next few months could look like for your weight loss journey! Anna and Clare come back to the basics of Food Optimising, and make a plan for autumn. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nea...

What started as a bit of healthy competition between mother and daughter soon became a powerful support system. Anna and Clare meet this year's Slimming World Two Together mother and daughter winners - Holly and Susan Brelsforth to find out how they lost 19 stones between them. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.sl...

Let's celebrate! Anna and Clare explain how Slimming World helps members feel real good – from day one and throughout their journeys – with real-life stories from listeners. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimm...

What will it take for you to let go of guilt, remember you've not let anyone down and come back to focus on yourself again? That's the reflection Jo Diamond came to in 2024. At that time, consultant Jo was feeling like she'd failed her members but after a training session in head office she came to realise she hadn't failed anyone at all and realised she was human. What happened next led to a five...

Losing an incredible 18st 7½lbs (117.7kg) has transformed Claire Kane’s life – and won her the crown of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2025! In August 2022, Claire walked back into her local Slimming World group. This time, she promised herself she’d stay every single week – no excuses. That was a game-changer. Being surrounded by people who understood, listened and cheered for every tiny vict...

Start your activity lifestyle now whilst the sun is shining! What can you do right now that can be come an ingrained habit? Grab your trainers and walk with Anna and Clare! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimmi...

To celebrate this year's Men's Health Week, Anna and Clare dip back into the archive to hear from some of the amazing male Slimming World members they've spoken to over the years.  Here are a few timecodes of who's talking when and which episode they're in if you'd like to listen back: 08:12 Adam Henley Ep 207 'Make A Birthday Wish' 14:42 Zaheer Bhatti Ep 135 'Making Food Optimising Work For You'...

Happy 2nd Birthday to SWK! Lara Ross, digital business manager for Slimming World joins Anna and Clare to give some cheeky exclusives of what goes on behind closed doors of the SWK team... Plus: Daisy makes her podcast debut! Don't forget if you're a group or online member you can speak with your consultant or the online community hosts to get code for 20% off your first four weeks of Slimming Wor...

Did you know that positive emotions such as excitement and celebration can trigger overeating as well as negative emotions like stress and sadness? Anna and Clare talk about emotional eating and explore coping strategies - as suggested by 3,000 Slimming World members! Today's they're joined by Gemma Traviss-Turner, an associate professor of behavioural medicine from the University of Leeds with so...

"Losing 20st (127kg) set me free" says Fiona Carter who joined Slimming World to lose weight for a gastric bypass. Seeing how well the plan fit into her life, she changed her mind about the surgery – and ticked off some exciting ‘firsts’ along the way. Anna and Clare meet Fiona, and her consultant Vicky Walsh to hear how. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out mor...

Could one healthy change save you thousands? If you’d love to cut back on takeaways, Slimming World can help. Anna and Clare talk about how Food Optimising helped build their confidence in the kitchen – making cooking from scratch simple, satisfying and a great way to save! More details in this blog: https://www.slimmingworld.ie/blog/cost-of-convenience/ We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode...

Retired teacher Anne Day is proving that age is no barrier after maintaining her 6st 2½lb (39.2kg) weight loss for 14 years – and now she’s Slimming World’s Diamond Member of the Year 2025. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-onl...

Busy? Juggling? Feeling frazzled? What are the options available to Slimming World members to fill up on delicious Free Food AND continue to lose weight? Anna and Clare run through the latest cookbook, 15 minute heroes, and recap the Slimming World food range and kitchen recipe boxes to help you with ideas to put a plan in place. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find...

After struggling with her weight for most of her life, a cruel comment prompted lasting change for Yvonne Byrne – and now she’s been named Slimming World’s Top Target Consultant 2026, having kept 8.5 stones off for the last decade. Get the hankies ready, this one's totes emosh... We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www....

What would you tell yourself at the beginning of your weight loss journey that you know now? Anna and Clare lean in on the wider Slimming World community for advice on how to keep going when things seem a little bumpy. We hear from online and group members all over the UK! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmin...

Dad of 5, Kevin Bunda and his sister Sam have lost 15 stones between them with Slimming World.  Now Kevin's part of the Slimming World 2026 London Marathon team, raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK.  And it really is a family affair - as his children head out on training runs with him, and his sister attends the same group!  Anna and Clare meet them both, and hear how much their lives have c...

Primary school teacher Ray Brown has shed more than 11 stones with the help of Food Optimising. Now he's been crowned one of Slimming World's Icons of the Year 2026! Anna and Clare get nosey, and discover that one of the secrets behind Ray's success is his incredible ability to plan ahead for all of life's adventures! Spreadsheet lovers - this one's especially for you! We hope you’ve really enjoye...

From keeping us fuller for longer to protecting our bodies from diseases like bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, fibre really is an everyday superhero. Alex Clark, registered nutritionist with Slimming World, explains what makes it so incredible – and why it deserves a bigger place on your plate! But more importantly - how Food Optimising has you covered! We hope you’ve really enjoye...

In a world dominated by screens and social media - Slimming World invites you to come back to the importance of real life connection. Lean in to building new friendships and the empowering support avaailble to motivate you along your weight loss journey. Anna and Clare meet Gemma Hardy, a diamond target member and consultant from Coventry. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d lo...

Just how big a difference does losing weight make to our quality of life?  Well, new research shows Slimming World members are building confidence, improving their health and wellbeing, forming healthy habits, and feeling part of a supportive, like-minded community. And crucially, they’re finding that Slimming World fits into their lives in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.  That's acco...

Have you ever wondered what happens at a Slimming World group? What it’s like? Who’ll be there? And what you need to do? Anna and Clare hear from members who talk about their experience of joining, and what difference having real-life support has made to their weight loss journey. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www...

Fresh, motivating, and ready to go for a brand new year! Anna and Clare recap all the latest Slimming World info you need to know to get your weight loss journey started for 2026. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service....