Train Happy Podcast

This week I am sharing our recent LIVE virtual podcast recording with the wonderful Laura Thomas as we discuss motherhood, raising intuitive eaters and answer some listener questions. ⁣ ⁣ Please support Laura Thomas here: ⁣ Instagram: @laurathomasphd @bub.appetit @intuitiveeatingldn⁣ ⁣ http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/about/ ⁣ ⁣ https://londoncentreforintuitiveeating.co.uk/ ⁣ ⁣ Get The Train Happy...

This week I am joined by Mens Mental Health & Eating Disorder Advocate William Hornby. ⁣ We had a really important discussion talking about the roots of Male Eating Disorders and the links with Toxic Masculinity and Fitness Culture. ⁣ ⁣ If you are looking for more information & support for Male Eating Disorders please head here: ⁣ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ ⁣ ⁣ Follow & su...

This week I am joined by Therapist and Author of Toxic Positivity Whitney Goodman. We discuss what Toxic Positivity is, how it shows up in Grief and why it’s ok to not feel happy all the time. ⁣ ⁣ Follow Whitney Goodman @sitwithwhit ⁣ Buy Toxic Positivity: https://tinyurl.com/53xfmvcp ⁣ ⁣ Get The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/kw65s63c ⁣ US 🇺🇸 https://tinyurl.com/rje4vcwd ⁣ Inter...

This week I am joined by Dietitian Anna Sweeney to myth bust the big Diet trends this January! We also talk about why diets are set up to fail and why Anna doesn’t recommend dieting. ⁣ ⁣ Follow & Support Anna: ⁣ @dietitiananna ⁣ https://www.wholeliferd.com/ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Get The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/kw65s63c ⁣ US 🇺🇸 https://tinyurl.com/rje4vcwd ⁣ International: https://tiny...

This week I am joined by Amanda White, Therapist and Author of Not Drinking Tonight. We are discussing our relationship with alcohol, disordered drinking and the overlap with Diet Culture. ⁣ ⁣ You can get your copy of Not Drinking Tonight Here: https://tinyurl.com/23fru855 ⁣ ⁣ Follow Amanda on Instagram & Tik Tok: @therapyforwomen⁣ ⁣ Get The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/kw6...

We are kicking off 2022 with the brilliant Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet and the soon to be released Tired As F*ck. ⁣ We are chatting all things New Years resolutions, why we need to rest and how we can incorporate rest into our lives this year. ⁣ ⁣ Pre-Order Tired As F*ck: ⁣ ⁣ https://www.bookdepository.com/Tired-F-ck-Caroline-Dooner/9780063052970?ref=grid-view&qid=1640083267741...

This week I am joined by me, myself and I as I answer your questions about dealing with dips in your healing journey and setting boundaries over the festive period! ⁣ ⁣ Thank you so much for all your support this year! This is the final episode of 2021 and I can't wait to come back with episodes in January. ⁣ ⁣ Pre-Order The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com /kw65s63c⁣ US 🇺🇸 https:/...

This week we are discussing Jillian Michaels and the fitness and diet culture trends of the 2000s and 2010s with the brilliant Malarie Burgess who you may know as @thejockscientist.⁣ ⁣ Find more from Malarie here: ⁣ Tik Tok & Instagram: @thejockscientist ⁣ ⁣ Pre-Order The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/kw65s63c ⁣ US 🇺🇸 https://tinyurl.com/rje4vcwd ⁣ International: https://tin...

This week I am joined by Tiffany Ima, a blogger specialising in fitness and body image! Tiffany shared her own journey of recovery and discussed why being a black woman means that journey is more complicated and difficult. ⁣ ⁣ Follow and support Tiffany:⁣ @tiffanyima ⁣ www.tiffanyima.com ⁣ ⁣ Pre-Order The Train Happy Journal: ⁣ UK 🇬🇧 https://tinyurl.com/kw65s63c ⁣ US 🇺🇸 https://tinyurl.com/rje4vcw...

This week I am joined by Emily Decker, a trauma informed Personal Trainer based in LA to discuss why diet culture disconnects us from our bodies and how we can use movement to reconnect us. ⁣ ⁣ We also talk about body image in Hollywood and the pressures that reach far beyond that industry.⁣ ⁣ Find out more about Emily here: ⁣ @emilydeckerfitness⁣ ⁣ PRE-ORDER THE TRAIN HAPPY JOURNAL:⁣ Out December...

This week we are discussing all things Intuitive Eating with co-created of the Intuitive Eating framework; Elyse Resch! ⁣ Elyse shares her insights on how to get started on your intuitive eating journey, the role of restriction and giving yourself unconditional permission to eat. ⁣ ⁣ More from Elyse: ⁣ https://elyseresch.com/ ⁣ www.intuitiveeating.org ⁣ ⁣ TRAIN HAPPY GREECE 2022 RETREAT:⁣ https://...

cw: We will be discussing Binge Eating Disorder. ⁣ If this episode resonates with you please get the help & support you deserve. ⁣ UK: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ ⁣ US: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline ⁣ ⁣ This week I am joined by Kirsten Ackerman, an Intuitive Eating Dietitian who helps people heal their relationship with food. ⁣ We discuss wha...

This week I am joined by Ragen Chastain, a multi talented Fat Activist, to discuss Fatphobia and it’s impacts in fitness and beyond, as well as, how to push back against fat phobic comments in different scenarios. ⁣ ⁣ Find out more about Ragen’s work: ⁣ www.danceswithfat.org ⁣ @ragenchastain ⁣ ⁣ Size inclusivity campaign: https://www.saucyewestplusmodel.com/fightforinclusivity ⁣ ⁣ TRAIN HAPPY RETR...

This week I am joined by Health Psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen to discuss how to think more holistically about IBS and how Therapy can play an important role in treatment. ⁣ We also talk about how Dr Sula became a Health Psychologist and how she works with people with IBS and Chronic Health Conditions. ⁣ ⁣ If you want to know more about Dr Sula Windgassen’s work, check her out here: ⁣ www.health...

This week I am joined by Fitness Trainer and Founder of The Movement Charity, Fiona Roberts. We get into what a trauma informed approach to exercise entails and how it’s beneficial for everyone. ⁣ We also learn more about the barriers to exercise and how it’s important to consider those as we create a more inclusive and compassionate fitness industry. ⁣ ⁣ Find out more about The Movement Charity:...

This week I am joined by Fitness Trainer and Writer Emma Green to discuss how she discovered the anti-diet approach, letting go of control and dealing with criticisms of Intuitive Eating and the anti-diet approach. ⁣ I loved this conversation and I hope you do too. ⁣ ⚠️ discussion of eating disorders ⁣ ⁣ Follow Emma: ⁣ @emmafitnessphd ⁣ ⁣ Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma :⁣ https://www....

We are back! This week I am joined by Life Coach and good friend Victoria Spence.⁣ *Trigger warning: discussion of eating disorders*⁣ ⁣ Vicky shares her journey of recovery and how her healing has been an inside job. She shares her thoughts on self love and where to even begin on the path to inner healing. ⁣ ⁣ Find out more from Vicky: ⁣ https://victoriaspence.com/ ⁣ Follow: @victorianiamh ⁣ ⁣ To...

REPOST - I am joined by Life Coach, author and Ted X speaker Michelle Elman and we covered so much! Michelle shares how she transitioned from diet culture to an intuitive approach to fitness. She also gives great advice on how to navigate diet talk and comments on body/ weight by setting boundaries with friends and family. You can find out more about Michelle’s work here: www.michelleelman.com Fol...

REPOST - I got to chat to Registered Nutritionist Pixie Turner about the role social media plays in our relationship with food and how we eat. We share our own experiences as well as discuss how to navigate social media to make it a supportive and safe space. If you enjoy this episode please let us know using #trainhappypodcast @trainhappypodcast Pre-order Pixie’s book The Insta-Food Diet: How Soc...

REPOST - I am so excited to be joined by Louise Green, Fitness coach and author of Big Fit Girl this week. Her book was a big catalyst for my own fitness journey so we had a lot to discuss, from her fitness journey as a plus size woman to why we need diverse bodies represented in fitness. Let me know what you think by tagging @trainhappypodcast and using #trainhappypodcast. Watch the episode: http...

REPOST - I am joined by twin sisters and founders of the non-profit ‘Beauty Redefined’ Lindsay & Lexie Kite, Phd. Two of my dream guests, this episode is particularly poignant for this moment in time as we discuss body image during a pandemic, self objectification and how to build body image resilience. Follow Lindsay & Lexie: www.instagram.com/beauty_redefined www.beauty_redefined.org Fol...

This week I am joined by fellow podcaster, online creator and now comedian Oenone Forbat. ⁣ Oenone started her career as a fitness influencer online and in this weeks episode we discuss her journey through that and how her views and perspective on fitness has changed as she has grown and matured through her twenties. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲: @oenone⁣ ⁣ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸: ⁣ DM us @trainhapp...

This week I am joined by Dr Hazel Wallace who you may know online as The Food Medic! ⁣We spoke about her own journey with exercise and her body and how she has grown and evolved. ⁣Then we get into some key topics in health & fitness that women need to know more about; sports bras, training and the menstrual cycle and menopause. ⁣⁣𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: ⁣https://thefoodmedic.co.uk/⁣@thefoodmedic...

This week I am joined by Make-Up Artist and friend Sasha Pallari. Sasha spearheaded the #FilterDrop campaign which successfully changed the rules around influencers and filters on social media.⁣ She also shares about how the #FilterDrop campaign has not only helped others to change the way they see themselves, but how it’s had a profound impact on her own body image journey too. ⁣ ⁣ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮: @s...

This week I wanted to discuss what Unconditional Permission To Rest is and why it's so important for our relationship with exercise. I touch on the fear and guilt that people feel around rest and ways to overcome that. Books mentioned: Body Respect by Lindo Bacon & Lucy Aphramor, Food Isn't Medicine by Dr Joshua Wolrich, Train Happy by Tally Rye Become Train Happy Trouper of the week 📧 Email...