The Thriving Women Podcast

Just a quickie this week as we are on Sammie’s hen do! The energy is high this week after a bit of a bleak subject last week, so we are sharing the journaling prompts from the Barre on the Beach and we’d love you to take a moment, grab a pen and paper, and get writing: What can I thank my body for today? What stories, criticisms, or expectations about my body/myself am I ready to leave behind this...

We’re recording in the heatwave and it is disgusting! We recorded over zoom so there are a couple of sound issues but bear with us! There’s a bit of political discussion, and with it still being that time of the month for Mimi, there’s a little anger there. And with this anger comes more anger at relying too much on our phones and social media for background noise. Instagram can be totally overwhe...

Mimi gets high up on the high horse about the lack of education about women’s bodies and our menstrual cycles. Those of us menstruating in this heat I hope you’re coping, and if you have any recommendations on how to get through the luteal phase do let us know. Onto the subject of the week: what are your blockers stopping you from doing that inner work? “If I keep it in it will go away” is definit...

Sammie’s strange dream brought us to chatting about sexual liberation, and that talking about sex and fantasies is normal! We touch on kinks, selling photos of body parts online, and boundary crossing. The mind is a wonderful thing! There’s also a cheeky little feature of Mimi’s mum (hi Jacqui!). Podcast music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music at: www.soundcloud.com/k...

We’re back, and oh boy we’ve thrived this week! This week we’re talking holding onto moments of joy, dealing with body dysmorphia, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Live your fucking life queens! The video Sammie refers to about seeing how beautiful you are now is by @the.skintessa. Also, the gin Mimi couldn’t remember the name of is Isle of Wight gin! Make sure you’re following @the...

This episode isn’t actually food related, it’s about standing up for what we want! We’ve got examples of when we have or haven’t stood in our power. The big tangent today is Mimi reads her dating profile bios. If you’re a prude or a family member please skip from 22 mins until 25:14. That being said, if you do have some funny dating or sex stories we want to hear them! Message us on Instagram @the...

So we often talk about spending too much time doom scrolling, or as we now call it the scroll hole, but have we focused on how much it affects our energy? While this is a pretty serious subject as it affects our mental health, we do have an unhinged chat about toilet based kinks. It’s not for us, but if it’s for you, go for it and don’t forget to wash your hands. Anyway back to energy. If it means...

Reuploaded! Ok yes we might have forgotten the mics were recording at some points and we got a bit excited, because Mimi’s friend Gilly joined us! We’re talking about what defines our identities, and who we are without our work and job titles being the focus of who we are. We’ve got some good tangents of course - what would our drag names be, weddings, colonics, cartwheels, and Sammie saves a bee....

We're here with a cheeky bonus for you! Check out Sammie's campaign on Instagram @sammie.b.fitness and let us know what you think, we want to share this message far and wide - the scales don't define you, you are enough. Podcast music created by Kadien, listen to more or get your own podcast music at: www.soundcloud.com/kadienpod

Real talk, we’re talking self-love and masturbation, and doing what feels good for you! We talk about the things we heard when we were younger that made us too scared to try. Sex and masturbation shouldn’t be a taboo subject, and we shouldn’t feel embarrassed. We’re telling you now, go and LOVE YOURSELF. You deserve it goddess. Enjoy! Give @jomorgantalks a follow on Instagram, and as always, get y...

Unless you’re sleeping with your doctor. We loosely touch on the unsustainable weight loss programmes that are Slimming World, Weight Watchers, and Herbalife. We ask why you'd want to pay for the privilege of being shamed while you weigh yourself in front of the group. Remember, the number on the scales means f**k all. Strong is sexy. Be loud, be bolshy, be bold, and buy a Womanizer.

We aren’t calling us bitches, we’re calling the luteal phase a bitch. Girls, we all do it. We are so mean to ourselves in the luteal phase. We’re talking about the small changes we can make during the luteal and late luteal phases to be kinder to ourselves, and make sure we have a more pleasant period. Let us know your tips on taking care of yourself when your womb is doing its thing!

While on the tangents we’re talking about the things we wish we knew were normal when we were younger. But the main subject of this episode is to treat your life like a million dollar business - what is your mission statement? What is your focus? Are you putting structure in your day? If you were to get paid a million pounds/dollars for your day what would you do differently? PS send us your kitch...

…from the tightness of a sports bra, but also free yourself from feeling you need to look a certain way whenever you’re out in public. We recorded remotely this week so apologies if the sound isn’t great! Shout out to Fearne Cotton and her new book ‘Likeable’ for helping with this week’s topic, and a revelation for Mimi.

This week we're having a few wines as we talk about being natural people pleasers, and what we do to make sure it's US that are being pleased by our actions. Yes we get more and more drunk as the episode goes on, which of course means more tangents, but we hope you enjoy them! Mimi does get a little political at the start #chooselovealways Enjoy!

Sammie has some exciting news to share! Shout it from the rooftops: the Sculpt and Rise Method is here! So many of us want to lose weight, or to look a certain way, but without doing the inner work we’re never going to fall in love with ourselves, so get that sexy, inner work done ladies! And on that subject, we’re soon going to be seeing the dreaded “get summer body ready”. We’re giving you the t...

Women who want to lose weight or start a fitness journey - we’re overwhelmed. There’s so much content thrown at us everyday; what’s the right path? We absolutely loved this chat with Hazel, talking all things diet culture, pressures on women, and the fad diets cycle. If you’re on the fad diet path, are you ready to do this forever? If you want to maintain results, that’s the path you’ll go down wi...

Trigger warning, we’re talking about food noise and being overwhelmed, with a brief discussion of eating disorders.  After Chevy welcomes us with a lick to the ear, we talk lymphatic drainage, moments of pausing, and a love for butter beans and garlic. When you become obsessed with “eating the right thing” unhealthy habits can start to take over. So we’re (well, Sammie is) giving you tips to deal...

What started as a vibe check became an unhinged and hilarious chat. We do need to start with a trigger warning of talks of depression and suicidal thoughts at the start.  Mimi speaks very candidly about her struggles with depression and the little coping mechanisms to get through the tough days. If this isn’t for you, skip to 20:56! We then get into the slightly unhinged conversation of vaginal dr...

We just couldn't wait a week to release this one! We're talking about the America's Next Top Model documentary. Expect our honest views, plus detail on how the show made us feel as teenagers, and the pressures we put on our young selves thinking we needed to change our appearance. Trigger warning - we do mention the topic of suicide towards the end of the episode. If you are struggling...

When did you realised you’d become ‘her’? We’re back with Syd for part 2 of our chat where she talks us through: How Thriving Woman has become part of her life Her new routine The love for Sammie’s PT sessions The importance of deep rest and recovery And the joys of having a strong community around you. Of course there are tangents, including a misophonia moment of Mimi drinking her drink too loud...

Join us for part one of our conversation with Thriving Woman, Sydney. Syd joined Sammie's programme last year and talks to us about the massive journey she's been on. We delve deep into being diagnosed with type one diabetes, her body image, and the way she used to see herself. We talk about how being in the Thriving Woman programme with Sammie has shifted her confidence and even the way s...

Trigger warning for sexual assault and domestic abuse. We understand this is a difficult subject so if this episode isn't for you we won't be offended if you don't want to listen. We're talking candidly about our past experiences and how we found our power and our voices. Shame belongs to the person that caused harm, and not with you. You have the power. It's taken us both time...

Alongside our usual tangents, we’re discussing that little thingcalled envy. When that green-eyed monster pops up, it’s ok to protect ourpeace. Self-criticism, comparing yourself to others, wanting what others have – this is natural, and it’s ok to mute or unfollow if you’re not feeling the joy. It’s hard to remember that we don’t see everything on socialmedia. Someone can appear to have the perfe...

Trigger warning, we do briefly discuss abuse towards the end of the episode. We understand this can be triggering so please skip this part if you need to. In this episode, Mimi & Sammie dive into the real meaning of feminine and masculine energy - beyond the buzzwords and aesthetics.  We chat about what it actually looks like to live in alignment with your feminine flow and your masculine driv...