Healthcare Unprofessionals

Chloe's started her PhD and Michelle is living The Simple Life in the Scottish countryside. We chat all things menopause, fitness trackers and neurodivergence & food relationships. Thank you for listening - please share & tag us on your stories if you enjoyed! - ⁠⁠@michellecarroll1⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@chloestevensphysio

This week on Healthcare Unprofessionals , Chloe is joined by Dr Emily Pfender , a health communication scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania — and a spin and Pilates instructor on the side. Emily’s research dives into how social media shapes health behaviours, particularly in women’s and maternal health — from fertility and contraception to how health misinformati...

Today, join Michelle in a solo episode/rant about some of the main challenges in ethical fitness coaching... let's chat about why your body isn't your business card, why transformation photos aren't motivating and why you can't diet your way out of binge eating. Don't forget to rate the podcast if you're enjoying it! - WORK WITH ME: DISORDERED EATING INFORMED: ⁠www.michelle...

Michelle and Chloe sit down for a real and honest chat about life in healthcare right now. Michelle has returned to work as a radiographer, Chloe is working as a physiotherapist — and as students trying to balance studies with running online businesses, both are finding it tough. They also touch on a recent large-scale study exploring partners’ experiences of endometriosis. While it’s important to...

Join Michelle for a solo episode this week as we discuss all things comparison - why we do it, how it holds us back and how to stop ourselves! - Thank you for listening - please share & tag us on your stories if you enjoyed! - ⁠@michellecarroll1⁠ ⁠@chloestevensphysio

On this week's episode, Michelle says goodbye to Threads (for the 15th time), Serena Williams sparks headlines with GLP-1s, and Chloe responds to an Insta troll’s comment about her so-called “massive cooter.” Plus the usual life updates you didn't ask for!

Plenty to complain about this week as we grapple with a new Netflix documentary, fight with people in Threads and discuss whether or not birth control is responsible for the terrible dating choices you made in your 20s (yes, really). Thank you for listening - please share & tag us on your stories if you enjoyed! - @michellecarroll1 @chloestevensphysio

Michelle and I got spicy this week — we’re talking female Viagra and Kebabs, the science of sexual desire, and how going viral is exhausting. With our normal unprofessional chit chats! 💊🔥

In today's episode, Michelle sat down with Conor Nolan, author and public speaker about his journey navigating his mental health and anorexia recovery. We chat all about: Why ice baths won't fix your mental health Barriers to male mental health What the fitness industry can do to promote positive mental health What we need to change to promote mental health in young people And lots more! F...

This week on the podcast… Michelle and I dived into the wild world of wellness trends. From the Skims chin strap to a “hormone-hacking” coach blaming the pill for menopause symptoms, we unpacked how these narratives often dismiss science and feed the ever-growing anti-medicine wellness bubble. Because while it makes a catchy headline, misinformation like this shapes how women see their bodies, the...

Join Michelle and Chloe as we chat about the latest in the fitness and wellness worlds - no homone hacking required. - Connect with us: @michellecarroll1 x @chloetevensphysio

Do people really not want to work on body image or is your marketing just trash? What do most coaches get wrong when it comes to marketing? How important is it to work in alignment with your values? This week, Michelle sat down with the fabulous @unapologeticallyshona, business coach & mentor that helps you build a thriving business, without falling into hustle culture or cold DMing people. -...

This week we are chatting about the latest study looking at pelvic floor dysfunction in female GAA players, why charlatans make the best nutrition coaches and what needs to change for the PT industry to be seen as credible. Plus, find out where Chloe is currently on the Bristol Stool chart. Nothing is off limits. - Please rate and share the episode if you can!! @michellecarroll1 x @chloestevensphy...

Michelle and Chloe are back chatting all things internalised misogyny — from the lens by which society views GLP-1 weight loss drugs to why women are still showing up to Chris Brown concerts. Please like, comment, or subscribe. If you have any ideas for future episodes, let us know!

This week on the pod, we are chatting about what your gymwear says about you - from your pelvic floor, body image and feminist views. Big asks from a high-waisted legging. We are also discussing how the fitness industry acts as a pyramid scheme to keep you trapped. All in a day's work. - Chloe: @chloestevensphysio Michelle: @michellecarroll1

What can working in healthcare give you other than undereye bags and a large Botox bill? Does working hard automatically mean it'll pay off? Should you be checking in with clients every week? Michelle & Chloe are reunited this week and are yapping about all of the above and more. - Work with Michelle: https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/ Work with Chloe : https://www.chloestevenswomenshealth...

Health and fitness professionals have the highest rates of weight stigma/bias... which is not ideal considering the majority of overweight individuals will seek out their help. I had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the leading experts in the area, Dr Kat Schneider. Kat is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at the University of the West of England. She has a PhD...

Chloe & Michelle dive into the wild world of menopause — from predatory wellness practices and overpriced supplements, to what actually works when it comes to exercise, nutrition, and body image. It’s time to cut through the noise, call out the BS, and talk honestly about what women really need in midlife. No scare tactics, no shame — just evidence-based, real talk.

Prof Joyce Harper on Fertility Facts, AMH Testing & the Menopause Muddle Chloe is joined by Professor Joyce Harper — UCL Professor of Reproductive Science, women’s health advocate, and author of Your Fertile Years — for a no-nonsense conversation on fertility, hormones, and everything in between. They dig into: Why fertility education still fails women What AMH testing can (and can’t ) tell yo...

This week, we have beef with almost everyone in the fitness industry. We talk about what's been grinding our gears lately, all accompanied by some nectar of the gods (discount M&S wine and old Prosecco in the fridge). From Michelle being body shamed to Chloe being triggered by fat loss coaches who only empower women by starving them... we have a lot of rage and what better place to air our...

The fitness industry is full of biznizz mentors that tell you that "your body is your business card", which often leaves coaches struggling with confidence, marketing and body image. Luckily, over on my 1:1 coaching we say two fingers to that. Here's what we did to help Ellen sell out her coaching, increase her prices, show up authentically online and get that rock solid relationship...

Diet culture is apparently the cause and solution to all our problems... but in reality it's what stops us from living a body confident and food freedom life. Today, Michelle sat down with the incredible Karen Oliver to chat about all things diet culture. Karen is currently pursuing her BSc in Psychology, and also holds an MA in Social Work and a BA in Sociology. We discuss: - What diet cultur...

You probably need more motivation. You heard me. If you’re struggling to achieve your goals, be they nutrition, exercise or body image related - it can be a motivation issue. But before you take up arms and cast me into the same category as 20 year old personal trainers who’s parents do all their emotional labour and tell everyone to be more disciplined and want it bad enough , let me explain. Let...

Don't want to work on your body image? Feel like you "just need to lose weight" first? Scared of another summer spent shredding? You need to listen to today's episode. I set down with fellow body image coach and nutritionist Rachel Hunter to chat all things body image, diet culture and relationships with food. Connect with Rachel: @coach__rach Join her email list - Connect with M...

Worried about your body image spoiling your well-earned holidays? Fear not. Let's talk about what to do when you don't like your body - and how to support yourself! - Connect with me: @michellecarroll1 Coaching information: education.michellecarrollfitness.ie/coaching