Go Love Yourself

After weeks of evading our questions, this week we're finally pinning Lauren down about her dating life. Why is she scared to swipe right on the men of her dreams? Has she seen any willies yet? And why doesn't Lauren realise how bloody fabulous she is?! We also chat about how she's learning to put herself first and LOVE her single life! So does it even matter that she's single..? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our musical theatre fangirl dreams have come true!!! The lovely Carrie Hope Fletcher joins us this week to chat about diet culture media tropes, being body-shamed as 'the butch Fantine', plus-size leading ladies, and all the incredible things our bodies are capable of. And don't worry, there isn't too much singing involved... (okay, maybe there's a tiny bit - we had to!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing screams diet-binge cycle quite like slimming clubs! We've both been to diet clubs close to 10 times each, so we know what it's like. They might work for a handful of people, but for the rest of us, they're TOXIC and destroy our relationships with food. They place moral value on foods, shame us if we put on weight, and charge us a fortune in the meantime. We don't know what the answer is, but we know our experiences with slimming clubs have impacted our relationships with our bodies for the worse - and we know we're not the only ones. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't know about you, but exercise has ALWAYS been made to feel like punishment. Like the only way we can be worthy is by eating less and moving more. Exercise can be incredible for mental health and stress relief, but it's hard to untangle that from allll the diet culture bullshit. Tally Rye created intuitive movement, inspired by the concept of intuitive eating. It's all about re-learning what it is your body actually wants, as opposed to what you think you should be doing, according to diet culture. So this week she joined us to explain what intuitive movement is, and how we can improve our relationships with exercise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month the UK Government are introducing regulations that say all large restaurants and cafes have to start displaying calories on menus. So, we're here to have a rant about how damaging this could be, and why it's a completely misguided way to tackle "the obesity epidemic" - a phrase that, quite honestly, makes us want to vom. We also chat about alternatives that could genuinely help. Feel free to hit us up for a chat, Boris... TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being happy as your unapologetic self is HARD when the world wants to shrink you. But that's why we've got the wonderful Sofie Hagen on to chat being single by choice, toxic masculinity, appreciating beautiful fat bodies, and... Danish fruit porridge. We also catch up about Lizzo's Watch Out For the Big Grrrls (of course!!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get your chub rub shorts out, wedding season's coming! This week we're responding to a listener's email and chatting wedding advice - what's the dress shopping process like? How do you stop feeling self-conscious when all the attention's you? And how do you stay comfortable all day? Plus we chat about being the biggest bridesmaid and tips for living your best life at any and all events!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The bias against plus size people in healthcare is scary. How many of us have been told that the solution to an earache is losing weight? How many times have people assumed things about our health because of our weight. We know it's absolute rubbish. So this week we're joined by Dr Josh Wolrich to chat nutribollocks, the problem with BMI, access to healthcare, and his earlier singing career... If you'd like to get in touch with the show, please email [email protected]. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You think I’m lazy? The only lazy thing is your assumptions about me... It's International Women's Day woop woop! This year's IWD is all about 'Breaking The Bias', so we're chatting fatphobia. Plus we celebrate our favourite women and catch up about Love is Blind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ONLY weight we're trying to lose this year is the weight of other people's opinions!! Someone else's opinion of you is none of your business, but it can still be so hard to just piss it out. So, this week we chat stories and tips about dealing with people's opinions, learning to not make comments about others, and how to talk to someone you're worried about without! mentioning! weight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another fabulous guest! This week we chat to Alex Light about diet culture, loving our clothes, and the f***ed up beauty standards that come with weddings. We also catch up about Lauren’s dating saga, and find out whether or not Laura is *actually* Rebecca Adlington’s sister… If you'd like to get in touch with the show, please email [email protected]. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finally catch up about THAT bikini selfie. What else could we start this episode with? Laura is back from her holiday and reunited with Lauren as we chat chub rub, bikinis, hotel towels, water slides and the dreaded seat belt extender. But can Lauren be persuaded to book a girls holiday? Listen for practical advice about travelling when plus size and tips for living the life you want just as you are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folks, there are two kinds of *wink wink* self love and how can we call the podcast Go Love Yourself without talking about both?! In this episode, we chat self love strategies, spicy books, packet sandwiches, and we FINALLY go through Lauren's dating profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for our first guest oh my goodness!! Steph Yeboah joins us to chat about online dating nightmares, finding love, crying in front of Lizzo, and body positivity. She also tells us her theory that she may or may not be a time lord... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we want to tell you a bit more about our stories so you can understand where we’re coming from when we talk about fighting diet culture and growing to love ourselves. We’re both now plus size, but we have very different stories. Laura grew up bigger and has had a problem with comfort eating for as long as she can remember. Meanwhile, Lauren grew up smaller, but was made self conscious of her body from a young age, and gained weight later in life as a result of trauma. In a culture rife with diet-culture and fatphobia, we all have similar experiences of low self-esteem and problematic relationships with our bodies and food. But we’ve also all been taught to hide it and feel ashamed. We're here to stop that, and hopefully, you can find some comfort in our stories today! If you'd like to get in touch with the show, please email [email protected]. TW: This episode contains references to binge eating, disordered relationships with food, and suicidal thoughts. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come the f*** on, Bridget. It’s 2022 and we’re STILL talking about “losing the Christmas weight” and diet-culture new years resolutions?! This week we catch up about why we’re starting the show, the New Year New Me bullshit that's all over Instagram, and our top tips for getting through January while still loving yourself. TW: all episodes will contain conversations that may be triggering for people with eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices