Body Smart Podcast

Breathwork Coach Jamie Clements shares the power of simple breathwork techniques to change your emotional state. If you struggle with emotional eating you’ll find this chat hugely insightful as we explore how food often serves that role of changing our state - and how breathing techniques can provide a more suitable coping mechanism. We delve into the art of emotional regulation through mindful br...

Stacey and Jaymie are joined by the lovely Elise-Rose Stanier at Body Smart HQ for an honest chat about her incredible 87lb (39kg) weight loss journey.  From feeling lost and hopeless, to empowered and strong - this is one emotional ride!  Elise shares the highs and the lows of her transformation, including: 😨 The scary moment that made her realise she needed to change 💗 Her struggle with self-a...

With over 70% of the UK and US population struggling with overweight and obesity, its clear that obesity is a problem we just have to solve. Once you get above a BMI of 35 there are significant health risks and losing weight becomes more challenging. So we asked Endocrinologist and Obesity Metabolism expert, Professor Annice Mukherjee (aka The Hormone Doc) whether GLP-1 medications are the answer....

Do you really need to avoid eggs? Are oats poisonous? Is caffeine destroying your gut health? Join Jaymie and Stacey as they #CutTheBS on some wild claims like… 🐮 Dairy causes inflammation 🍌 Fruit is making you fat 🌾 Oats are poisonous 🥚 You shouldn’t eat too many eggs  🍭 Fructose messes with your metabolism ☕️ Coffee will mess up your digestion 💧 Alkaline water prevents cancer Instead of w...

Find out how the straightforward method of mouth taping can help clear your mind, elevate your sleep quality, and contribute to your overall well-being as Stacey and Jaymie are joined by breathwork coach, Jamie Clements. If you’re dealing with sinus issues, mouth breathing at night, or just seeking ways to wake up more rejuvenated, this episode is for you and packed with useful insights and expert...

Jaymie & Stacey Unlock the secrets to effective fat loss and muscle preservation. Dive into the essentials of a calorie deficit, the power of protein, and the role of resistance training in transforming your body. Discover how to balance your fitness regimen with quality sleep for optimal results. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your approach, this video is your blueprint for a...

Are you part of the 99% of people who have dysfunctional breathing? Breathwork coach Jamie Clements joins us to shed light on the power of something we do 20,000 times a day… Breathe.  The way we breathe is linked to our stress levels, our emotional wellbeing and even our digestion. But we hardly give it a moment’s thought - when was the last time you even noticed how you breathe? Join us for a fa...

It's a heart breaking statistic that a quarter of 7 year olds have been on a diet, and a third of 5-6 year olds want to be in a smaller body. What role does screen-time and social media have on body image for our young people? Stacey and Jaymie explore the psychological impacts of high exposure to social media for kids and teens… and prompt us all to review what level of influence these outle...

New research suggests that how much muscle you have is actually a far more reliable measure of mortality risk than BMI. Having muscle is the cheat code to a longer, healthier life, leading to a lower risk of:  💉Diabetes  🫀 Heart Attack 🧠 Stroke 😢 Depression 🦴 Osteoporosis 📉 Slower metabolism Considering most women don’t have a huge amount of muscle and we naturally start to lose what we do h...

If you spend ANY time on social media, this is just SUCH a must listen clip! We are consuming an ever increasing amount of images of ‘perfect women' as we spend hours a day on our phones. Women have always compared themselves to others and treid to change their appearance to 'fit in’. But the scary thing is that in 2024, more and more of these images are not not even a reflection of real...

Expert endocrinologist, Professor Annice Mukerhjee joins us on this week’s episode sharing her DECADES of experience working in women’s health and hormonal health.  Annice is a huge advocate for empowering women to understand their health and take control of it themselves 💪  In this fascinating conversation, Annice explains the 6 things YOU need to start taking ownership of for better health and...

If you’re doing all the right things but have that stubborn extra layer around your middle, you need to hear this. Jaymie and Stacey explain how stress affects your weight from the cellular level all the way through to affecting your emotions and how this leads to unhelpful choices. Its not all doom and gloom though! Jaymie and Stacey also explain how the actions that help manage stress also help...

If I told you there is one thing you can do daily to improve how you look, feel, think, behave, even eat…You’d do it, right? So why are over 30% of us not getting the minimum recommended 7hrs of sleep?  Join Jaymie and Stacey for this week's episode - packed full of practical tips on how you can take control of your sleep, even if the odds feel stacked against you. They cover: 📉 New research...

Uncontrollable wind, leaking unexpectedly, uncomfortable sex and avoiding certain activities are all signs that you might benefit from pelvic floor physio. If you’re not sure where to even start with talking about this, or who to ask for help; our wonderful guest Jo Gipson explains what is and isn’t normal… and what to do if you want to seek help. You don’t have to put up with pelvic floor symptom...

This week, we are joined by Dr Jane Leonard for an insightful chat on links between health, happiness and confidence, why we feel we need to do it all… and how this can lead to burnout! Dr Jane is a medical doctor working as a GP in the NHS, a Private Cosmetic doctor on Harley Street, a resident Doctor on the Channel 4 TV show Embarrassing Bodies AND host of The Confidence Clinic Podcast. Througho...

You might be surprised to hear that even people in great shape like Jaymie and our guest Brian Keane struggle with low self esteem and Body Dysmorphia at times! Jaymie shares how he hacked the algorithm to reduce the constant comparison that undermined his confidence. Stacey reminds us that the flip side is also true - you can create a feed that builds your confidence and makes you feel seen. Your...

Stacey and Jaymie discuss how body image pressure has evolved over time and the influence social media now plays. They delve into the new challenges we face while navigating social media, including: ⏱️ The sheer amount of time we spend online 📸 Widespread use of filters and editing apps 🤖 AI influencers that know how to tap into your dopamine If you’ve ever realised you’re comparing yourself to...

Join us as we discuss the many ways hormones influence our experience of hunger, and our eating behaviours… which can definitely make weight management more difficult. Plus, accredited psychotherapist Sarah Dosanjh explains one mindblowing study, showing how your thoughts can directly impact your hunger hormones. A must listen if you’ve experienced strong biological urges to eat, even when logical...

Ever been told the scale isn’t going down because you’re gaining muscle? Honestly, that's BS. This is actually a pretty complex topic and Jaymie and Stacey strip it all back in today’s episode and explain exactly why you might be losing inches but not seeing the scale go down 📉 Understanding this can be really helpful when it comes to staying motivated and tweaking your programme to make sur...

Weight loss medications address the 5 biggest struggles when it comes to losing weight, and research shows they do work (when the measure is purely weight lost on the scales). BUT are they the answer to our obesity problem? Jaymie and Stacey discuss the unforeseen consequences of these drugs becoming more mainstream, and being used off-label. PS. If you’re a busy woman aged 30+ and want to: ✅ Los...

In this episode, online coach Bethany Dobson candidly shares her own her own (unhealthy!) 20kg weight loss journey… gaining it all back… then finally learning how to properly fuel and train her body and lose 10kg in a healthy way. Bethany talks about how she navigated falling out of love with working out, and her top tips for nurturing your relationship with exercise. Plus we talk… 🥣 Some of the...

Jaymie and I discuss why using weight loss medication can actually mean you’re missing out on many of the health benefits of exercise and good nutrition. Whilst weight loss medication can 100% help you see the numbers drop on the scale, they possibly won’t help you actually achieve what you’re truly hoping to gain from losing weight: Feeling healthier Being happier Having more energy Feeling less...

If you’ve ever wondered if your metabolism is broken, or a slow metabolism is holding you back from losing weight… this episode is for you!! Jaymie and I are on a mission to #CutTheBS with the mythical metabolism. And you’ll learn: 🤔 What metabolism even means 📉 How much does metabolism matter when it comes to weight loss? 📊 What is metabolic adaptation? 🔥 Can you increase your metabolism… and...

Meet Body Smart Graduate Julie who lost an amazing 32lbs (14.5kg), and more importantly has now kept it off for over a year. At 55, Julie weighs less than she did at 18 and feels like her healthy habits just come naturally now. In this chat, she explains what its like working with a 1-2-1 Body Smart coach day to day, and how she overcame some of the struggles she had along the way. Julie credits t...

Jaymie and Stacey are joined by certified Mobility Coach Jake Harvey, to discuss why EVERYONE should be doing mobility training. Jake trained with Ben Patrick of ATG and calls BS on the narrative that our bodies inevitably become less able, more stiff, and more painful as we age. Jake also shares insights on: 🦴 How this type of training makes you look younger! 🤸 The difference between flexibilit...