Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland

summary In this episode of the Inclusive Movement and Nutrition podcast, host Maggie Lawler is joined by Sean Blake and Deirdre Reddan to discuss the complexities of eating disorders, the importance of family support in recovery, and the unique challenges faced during the holiday season. They explore how families can navigate these challenges, the significance of planning, and the need for awarene...

Episode Description In this episode, Maggie Lawler sits down with Laura Casey and Alicia Woods from Lois Bridges Treatment Centre to discuss eating disorder treatment in Ireland. This conversation provides valuable insights into how treatment works, what to expect when reaching out for help, and the importance of multidisciplinary care for eating disorders. Episode Highlights Accessing Treatment :...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie sits down with Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist who specialises in ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia and anorexia. Dr. Marianne brings a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, sensory-attuned approach to her work, and in this conversation, she helps us understand how eating disorders like ARFID are often...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie sits down with mental health advocate Sean Blake, who shares his deeply personal journey with an eating disorder and the complex relationship between exercise, control, and recovery. Sean has become a prominent voice in mental health advocacy, working with organizations like Shine, Mental Health Ireland, Supported Families and S...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie shares her journey of how exercise evolved from a source of strength into a coping mechanism rooted in fear . What began as a healthy postpartum habit slowly became a way to avoid difficult emotions, mask undiagnosed postnatal depression, and seek external validation. Through raw reflection, Maggie explores how even the most cel...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland , Maggie sits down with returning guest Laura Doyle to unpack the rise of supermarket swap videos on social media and the subtle ways they reinforce diet culture. This conversation explores why food is never just food , and how “healthy choices” are often rooted in privilege, perfectionism, and fear.  Key Highlights: Why processed...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland , Maggie sits down with Aoife O’Brien, a nutritionist and body image coach, for a raw, honest conversation about what really shapes our body image, and how we can begin to untangle ourselves from harmful messages about food, weight, and worth. Aoife shares her personal journey of navigating disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and po...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland , Maggie shares her personal journey from bedside nurse to inclusive gym owner, and the moments that shaped her passion for a weight-neutral, non-diet fitness space. Through honest reflections on postnatal depression, fad dieting, and years of being disconnected from movement, Maggie shares how she learned to show up imperfectly, and ho...

In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland , Maggie sits down with embodied yoga and yoga nidra teacher Laura Doyle to explore the often-hidden layers of diet culture , body trust , and what it means to truly heal. Laura shares her personal story of recovery from binge eating, perfectionism, and body dysmorphia, and how her yoga practice has become a path to self-connection and...

In this episode, Maggie Lawler of Simple Strength Leixlip sits down with Jess Willow, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counsellor specializing in fertility and PCOS, to explore how intuitive eating and weight-inclusive approaches can support fertility journeys. Moving beyond BMI restrictions and weight-centric care, Jess shares her expertise on nourishing fertility through an inclusive,...

Join host Maggie as she welcomes Damali Fraiser, a size-inclusive and trauma-informed kettlebell coach from Brampton, Ontario. In this inspiring conversation, Coach Damali shares her unexpected journey from engineering to martial arts, and ultimately to becoming the founder of Liftoff Strength and Wellness and Coaches Corner-the first inclusive kettlebell certification program. Learn how her exper...