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I’m a Body Image and Food Freedom Coach, so my entire job is about body acceptance and confidence, self love, and knowing that your worth doesn’t depend on the way you look… but sometimes I look in the mirror and think “f*ck… I wish I didn’t look like that”.(This is where you can faint with shock!)I still have bad body image days. But how I respond to them now is completely different! In this episode, I’ll share the 7 things I do when I have a bad body image moment, so you can add them to your toolkit.💥 First step: Download my free Building Body Acceptance online course 💥Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Imagine if you looked at photos and felt happy, rather than shying away from the camera?For boudoir photographer Amy Donovan, the journey of self-acceptance has been both personal and professional. After struggling with body image from a young age, Amy has made it her mission to help women see their TRUE selves reflected back in her lens - not an idealised, filtered version, but the raw, authentic beauty that radiates from within. In this episode, Amy and I chat about:Why boudoir photography can empower you to see the REAL you (that everyone else sees and loves!)Strategies for overcoming the negative self-talkWhy ‘supporting’ your kids by going on a diet together can cause lifelong damageSocial media – positive or negative influence?The privilege of ageingWhy she doesn’t Photoshop her own pictures or her clients’Follow Amy on Instagram here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Is anyone else feeling like they’re absolutely slogging it out to make it to the end of the year? I can relate!Many of us feel the pressure to ‘do it all’, and when we can’t balance all of our commitments perfectly, we feel like we’re failing - especially when we reach the busy season and our plates are extra full. That’s why I’m a huge believer in learning to embrace the season that you’re in (and hopefully notice that it’s coming before you get smacked over the head with a reminder from your body!).In this episode, I’ll share:The myth of balance and ‘doing it all’How to work with your values throughout each seasonThe Mack truck moment that made me realise I need to slow downMy top 3 ways to support yourself during a transition to a slower seasonWhy emotional and nervous system regulation are keyDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

When you spend a lifetime at war with your body, it’s easy to feel disconnected from it. This makes it harder to practice intuitive eating (how are you supposed to TRUST your body’s cues?!), harder to enjoy movement (every workout is a fight) and harder to show it love (when what you see in the mirror doesn’t feel like ‘you’).Emma Walkinshaw is a Body Confidence Coach and accredited yoga instructor who is passionate about helping women to build a connection with their bodies, so that they can work with them, rather than against them.In this episode, Emma and I chat about:How she did her yoga teacher training without ever believing she’d teach, because she didn’t have a ‘yoga body’The best yoga for beginners (and how to build the courage to actually go)Creating connection with your bodyYoga and mindfulness for body confidenceWorking with your nervous system to create calmThe role of morning routines in building self-awareness and a solid relationship with yourselfFollow Emma on Instagram here or join her 21 Minutes of Morning Magic Community here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I hosted a live, in-person workshop on body confidence a couple of weeks ago, but I don’t want you to miss out on all of the goodness because you couldn’t make it!Today I’m sharing four of my favourite, simple exercises for body confidence. These are tools that you can use right now, without needing any extra support or to know the ‘why’ behind them. So get your pen and paper out, and get ready to build that body confidence.PS. Join the waitlist for my new program Shed Your Body Shame here - coming soon!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Let’s get honest about what it means to embrace your whole self (without the toxic positivity and ‘love and light’ energy 24/7), and get comfy with the duality of life. I met Lisa last month at The Mind School, and I knew I’d met someone who can sit in the contradictions of being a human too. Our conversation is here to empower you to show up authentically, with all of your flaws and imperfections, and to find freedom in embracing the full spectrum of the human experience.In this episode, Lisa and I chat about:Why she loves personal developmentThe magic of in-person connection and sharing your vulnerabilitiesSeeing the parts of ourselves that we appreciate in othersThe importance of feeling all of your emotions (even the icky feeling ones)How the weight-loss rollercoaster damages your feelings of safety in your bodyNoticing the positive things about yourselfReleasing the comparison trap of a past version of yourselfFollow Lisa on Instagram here.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Have you ever felt like body acceptance isn’t for you, because of your body’s shape, size or weight? I’m here to tell you that is straight up FALSE.Recently, I went to a screening of Your Fat Friend: The Film (by Jeanie Finlay and Aubrey Gordon), and it cemented my belief that body acceptance and fat liberation are so tied up in one another.In this episode, I’ll chat about:Why it’s problematic that the body acceptance space is dominated by people in smaller bodiesThose ‘embrace your flaws!’ Instagram posts where an influencer bends over to show two tummy rollsThe body acceptance pipelineHow fat liberation should be embraced by thin peopleWhy you shouldn’t let society’s shit hold you back from embracing self-loveThe impact of body shameJoin the waitlist for my new program Shed Your Body Shame here - coming soon!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Have you ever noticed that body image and self-love are generally seen as a ‘women’s issue’? In actual fact, 45% of men in Australia dislike their bodies.We need to start the conversation about how we can support the men in our lives to love themselves more, have more freedom in how they express themselves and to join the body acceptance movement, and I could think of no better person to speak on the topic than Jake Kneesh. In this episode, Jake and I chat about:His journey from PT and wannabe fitness influencer to self-love and body acceptance advocateChallenging toxic and ‘traditional’ masculinity and how men online have respondedWhy we need more men in the body positivity and acceptance spaceHaving body image conversations with men (and why pissing them off is okay!)Exploring fashion outside the gender normsHis advice for men who want to embrace themselves and live life on their own termsFollow Jake on Instagram or TikTok, and share this episode with the men in your life!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Get ready for a vulnerable episode! Today I’m sharing three things that I would NEVER have shared in the past - in fact, I would have responded to them completely differently to how I have recently.The change is all down to how much mindset work I’ve done, so I want to show you how you can do it too and can build an unf*ckwithable mindset and confidence.In this episode, I’ll share:The three major things that have happened to me recently which would have sent me spiralling in the pastHow I would have reacted ‘pre mindset work era’My responses and thought processes now that I’m a mindset queen (if I do say so myself)The steps that you can take to build a strong mindsetThoughts on shame and why we don’t share things like thisWhy dealing with your food and body struggles makes EVERYTHING easierDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Imagine if you could go from being a serial secret binge-eater who is constantly losing and gaining the same 10 kgs, to someone who loves too many things about themselves to name and has built incredible self worth…Oh wait, you can, because that’s what Lana did! Lana is one of my beautiful 1:1 coaching clients, and her journey with food and her body is an inspiring one. She’s also about to launch her very own size-inclusive fashion brand - I Feel Pretty Boutique!In this episode, Lana and I chat about:Her experience with secret binge eating from the time she was in year 7 and joining Weight Watchers at 15 years oldHow mindset work was the thing that helped her shift her relationship with food and her bodyGetting over the fear of eating in front of other peopleEncouraging kids to become intuitive eatersThe benefit of choosing a coach who looks like you or has been through what you’re going throughWhy I don’t work with people until they’re ready to do the work (which is why it took Lana and I two years to work together!)The unexpected benefits of doing the food and body work – including creating unshakeable self-worthAll the sneak preview info about her new size-inclusive fashion brand: I Feel Pretty Boutique – launching very soon!Follow Lana on Instagram, or find I Feel Pretty Boutique on Instagram or Facebook.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

💥 JOIN THE CONFIDENCE CODE HERE 💥 Doors close 15th September!This is the statement that I hear from almost everyone who is struggling with food or their body: “I know what I need to do, I just have to actually do it (and I can’t seem to!).Sound familiar? ‘Having all the information’ doesn’t give you clarity - it creates more confusion about who you should be listening to. 9/10 women who come to me do not need more information. Instead, they need something else - and that’s what I’ll share with you in this episode!In this episode, I’ll chat about:Why you actually don’t need MORE information about food or healthHow to work with your body instead of trying to control itMy three-step approach to a healthy relationship with food and your bodyWhy mindset is the reason you’ve never been able to get long-term resultsWhat to do for body confidence when your weight gain is out of your controlHow to get access to every single step of the food and body freedom process with individual support along the wayDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

💥 JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE CONFIDENCE CODE 💥Having a great relationship with food can be tricky to achieve, but it can become a whole lot trickier when ADHD is thrown into the mix!Traditional advice like “just meal prep!” or “listen to your hunger cues!” don’t always work for ADHDers, which can leave you feeling like food freedom will never be possible for you. Guess what? That’s not true! Becca King (otherwise known as the ADHD Nutritionist) is here to show you that you can find a healthy balance with food and eat intuitively with ADHD. Even better - the guidance given in this conversation is applicable for EVERYONE, even if you’re neurotypical!In this episode, Becca and I chat about:Why it’s important to work with someone who has lived experienceHow intuitive eating helped her heal from anorexiaThe impact ADHD has on your relationship with foodWhy processed foods can be helpful for ADHDers (even when everyone else demonises them)Can you listen to your body and eat intuitively when you have ADHD?How ADHD medication can help or hinder your eating habitsWhy binge eating is so common in ADHDersHer top tips for people with ADHD that differs from traditional advice given around foodFollow Becca on Instagram for more. Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

💥 JOIN THE CONFIDENCE CODE WAITLIST HERE 💥Do you still want to lose weight, but you ALSO want a great relationship with food and your body?You’re not alone. Almost every single woman I work with still wants to lose weight (even if she doesn’t WANT to want to!). When you’ve spent years on the weight-loss rollercoaster, it’s really hard to get off - even if it’s not fun anymore and is doing you more harm than good.In this episode, I’ll chat about:The ‘desperate to lose weight’ to ‘body acceptance’ pipelineWhy solely focusing on weight loss is harmfulThe shitty self-worth trap that is the scalesThe three main reasons you want to lose weight, and what you can do to achieve your goals insteadDownload the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

💥 REGISTER NOW FOR THE FREE BODY CONFIDENCE BOOTCAMP 💥Faye Tan creates joyous, colourful, size-inclusive activewear… but she creates so much more than that.The mission behind Mama Movement is about building a world where the next generation of kids can grow up loving and accepting their bodies. Every woman who takes home some fun, rainbow-coloured tights is impacting her family with a body positive message - one that says you don’t have to look a certain way to be worthy.In this episode, Faye and I chat about:Creating a body positive environment for your kids (and how to handle it when they receive less helpful messages outside the home)Navigating language choices that fuel body acceptanceWhy representation and ditching Photoshop is important in marketingMoving your body for enjoymentHow hard is it to create a size inclusive, ethical and sustainable brand?Follow Mama Movement on Instagram and TikTok, and check out their beautiful activewear here!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

💥 REGISTER NOW FOR THE FREE BODY CONFIDENCE BOOTCAMP 💥Last weekend, I visited the A Plus Market in Melbourne - a plus size fashion market where ‘everyone is invited to take up space’. Being in a place designed specifically for plus size people was the most welcoming, joyous and comfortable experience, where I truly felt like I belonged.It got me reflecting on how the world isn’t built for people in larger bodies, and we are often made to feel unwelcome or like we don’t belong. As someone who has done a lot of work on this, I didn’t think it was something that bothered me but (spoiler alert) I’ve realised it actually does.This episode is a deep dive into my realisation, and a chat about why diversity and inclusion is SO FREAKING IMPORTANT.PS. Make sure you’re following A Plus Market on Instagram or check out their website. They’re amazing.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFUL QUEENS! If you’re following Bella Davis on Instagram, you’ll get the reference. If you’re not, what are you doing?!Bella is one of my absolute favourite people to follow for body acceptance content. She’s real, she’s raw, and she’s speaking about accepting ALL aspects of our bodies - not just our size and shape. Her story is one that many women will relate to, and she’s a queen at making us feel less alone in our struggles.In this episode, we chat about:How comments people make around you as a child can impact your body image into adulthoodWhen family members don’t get on board with body acceptanceHer eating disorder and body image journeyWhy we need to be open about working on body acceptance and self loveHow to handle the fear of weight gainThe less-spoken-about parts of body acceptanceHandling unsupportive comments from people in your lifeHow to deal with bad body image momentsMake sure you’re following Bella on Instagram here!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

I have an EXTRA special episode for you today! Recently, I was interviewed on the Watch Her Rise podcast by the wonderful Natasha Skye, and I loved the chat so much that I thought you needed to hear it too. Tash has kindly let me share the episode here with you today, so you can hear us chat about:My opinion on people who denigrate the body acceptance movement for ‘health’ concernsWhy control and willpower around food isn’t the solutionThe importance of speaking up about binge eating and your food strugglesMy rock bottom moment (where I still didn’t believe I had issues with food)Why therapy didn’t work for meHow I swapped binge eating for intuitive eatingWhat to do if you want a good relationship with food, but also want to lose weightThe power of freedom vs. controlHow my eating habits look nowFind Tash on Instagram here so that you can follow along with all of the wonderful things she’s doing!Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Women are incredible, yet most of us can’t see that power within ourselves. We’ve lost our connection to ourselves, we don’t like the bodies we see in the mirror, or we’re too focused on what other people think instead of prioritising our own needs.There needs to be more spaces where women are celebrated - spaces like The Sass Movement. The creator, Ash Hartree, joins me to share her magic today and to dive into how we can find ourselves again.In this episode, we chat about:Discovering the elements of your body beyond what you see in the mirrorLearning to get comfortable with being really f*cking uncomfortableCombining connection, singing to girl bangers and ballads, stretching, dance and spoken word to create magicEmbracing vulnerability and the ‘cringe’ through danceThe magic of f*cking up and releasing the need for perfectionOvercoming the barriers of ‘I’m confident, until…’Check out The Sass Movement’s Instagram and website, or follow Ash.💥 GET 20% OFF Sass Sermons using the code INSPIREWELLNESS when you click here 💥Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

There was one vital step that I missed at the beginning of my intuitive eating journey, and it made the entire process so much more difficult!It’s tempting to jump straight from ‘all restriction’ to ‘all freedom’, hoping that you’ll find that effortlessly healthy balance quickly… yet instead, the ratio of burgers to broccoli isn’t working out how you expected.If you’re about to start your food freedom journey (or you’ve started but can’t get out of the ‘eat everything in sight’ phase), grab a pen and paper and get ready to take some notes from this episode.I’ll give you the exact process I use with my 1:1 coaching and Confidence Code clients to audit your current food habits to see what needs to change before you can dive into intuitive eating and food freedom. Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au

Do you love yourself?The number of people who can’t honestly answer “yes!” to this question breaks my heart a bit, because self love is something that’s available to everyone. It doesn’t matter what you look like, where you come from, how educated you are, what your job is - you can build up your self-love and self-worth with the right tools!Luckily, we have people like Sarah Viliamu - model, speaker and founder of the Self Love Supply events - who are here to show you the way.In this episode, we chat about:How reaching her goal weight didn’t help her achieve her modelling dreamsEmbracing your body through pregnancy and postpartumHandling rejection (over and over and over)Her top tips for building self-acceptance and finding yourselfFeeling the fear and doing it anywayThe importance of gratitude and shifting your energyThe magic that can be created through connectionFind Sarah on Instagram, check out The Self Love Supply or grab your tickets to the upcoming Gold Coast event.Download the FREE Building Body Acceptance self-paced online course here.Click subscribe or follow to make sure you get notified about new episodes.Slide into my DMs for a chat: https://www.instagram.com/inspire__wellnessWebsite: https://www.inspirewellnessau.com.au