Give Me Strength with Alice Liveing

“I can’t strength train because…” How exercise and pelvic floor training go hand in hand Jul 18, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

Alice's new book 'Give Me Strength' is out now! Order HERE.

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"I remember Googling: How Do You Know If You're In A Happy Relationship?" with Sasha Pallari Live from BST Hyde Park Jul 16, 2024

This episode is recorded live from British Summertime in Hyde Park London, with the guest Sasha Pallari. Sasha is a content creator, curve model, and creator of 'The Filter Drop' campaign. Alice dives into Sasha's journey, discussing her influence on social media, the challenges and impact of her 'Filter Drop' campaign, and the broader implications of filter usage on social media. Sasha shares personal stories, including her experience with social media and its effects, as well as her thoughts on the younger generation's approach to online presence. Sasha opens up about her past relationship, marriage, and the courageous decision to walk away, highlighting the emotional and growth journey she experienced. She emphasises the importance of self-love, resilience, and the ability to be okay on one's own.

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“You don’t have to be a polished product to meet someone...” Jul 11, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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"The 2012 Olympics changed my life..." with 2x Olympic Athlete Laviai Nielsen Jul 09, 2024

In this inspiring episode, 2x Olympic Athlete Laviai Nielsen delves into her athletic journey, discussing her Olympic achievements, training regimen, personal challenges, and the influence her twin sister and support team have had on her career. Laviai also shares insights on dealing with setbacks, the importance of a positive mindset, and the unique aspects of preparing for the Paris Olympics, including her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis and how she manages it.

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“You can’t pour from an empty cup...” Jul 04, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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"It's a pursuit of excellence not perfection" with Principal Ballerina Yasmine Naghdi Jul 02, 2024

This week, Alice sits down with Yasmine Naghdi, a principal ballerina of the Royal Ballet, London. Yasmine shares her journey from starting ballet at a young age to achieving the highest rank of principal at just 24. She discusses the highs and lows of her career, the rigorous training, the mental and physical demands, and how she maintains her peak performance. Alice and Yasmine deep dive into the world of professional ballet, offering inspiration and insights for aspiring dancers and those interested in the art and discipline of ballet.

If you loved Yasmine as much as we did, you can follow her @yasmine_naghdi on all socials.

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"I'm the most unmotivated Personal Trainer!" How to stay motivated in the gym Jun 27, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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"External validation is not the key to success..." with journalist and author Bryony Gordon Jun 25, 2024

This week, we are welcoming back to the podcast renowned journalist, author, and broadcaster Bryony Gordon. In this episode, Bryony and Alice discuss Bryony's journey with mental health, recovery from alcoholism, and her advocacy work through her mental health charity, Mental Health Mates. Candidly, Bryony shares her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder, binge eating disorder, and the life-changing impact of exercise on her mental health. Alice and Bryony dive into her journey of self-acceptance, the role of community in recovery, and the empowering act of embracing one's true self. They also touch on body image, societal pressures, and the misconception that happiness is a fixed goal.

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"But what if it rains?!" A wedding 101 with Alice Wilkes Jun 20, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

Alice's new book 'Give Me Strength' is out 4th July. Pre-order it here.

If you loved Alice Wilkes as much as we did, you can follow her on Instagram @AliceWilkes_Design

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"I didn't have a breakdown, I had a breakthrough..." with Editor At Large of HELLO! Magazine & Author Rosie Nixon Jun 18, 2024

Rosie Nixon is the Editor at Large of HELLO! Magazine and an author. In this episode, Rosie discusses her extensive career in journalism, including 16 years at HELLO! Magazine, where she was Editor in Chief and Creative Brand Ambassador. She recalls her early days working in children's book publishing and teen magazines, her journey through titles such as Glamour, Grazia and Barbie, and her eventual move to HELLO! Rosie provides insights into the workings of celebrity magazine deals and recounts memorable experiences like attending showbiz weddings and the Oscars. She also talks about her decision to transition away from HELLO! and her battle with burnout, and her new ventures, including coaching, writing, and launching reinvention retreats for midlife women.

To find out more about Rosie and her books, you can visit her website here.

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“You’ve got to play the long game when it comes to posture…” Jun 13, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

Alice's new book 'Give Me Strength' is out 4th July. Pre-order it here.

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"Your thoughts are not facts..." with Neuroscientist and Neurology Doctor Faye Begeti Jun 11, 2024

This week, Alice welcomes Dr. Faye Begeti who is an esteemed neurology doctor and neuroscientist, to discuss the complexities of the brain. In this episode, Faye shares her journey in medical school at the University of Cambridge to becoming a specialist in neurology, driven by her fascination with the brain. Alice and Faye delve into brain function, emotional regulation, the impact of genetics and environment on mental health, practical tips to support brain health, and the dual nature of technology and social media on our mental well-being. Faye also highlights the importance of sleep, non-sleep deep rest, and the role of social connections in maintaining cognitive health.

You can buy Dr Faye Begeti's book 'The Phone Fix,' a brain-based guide to healthy digital habits here.

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"I had a dessert and she didn't..." Jun 06, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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A Nutrition Deep Dive with Rhiannon Lambert Jun 04, 2024

Rhiannon Lambert is a nutritionist, founder of Rhitrition Health & Nutrition Clinic and author. In this episode, they discuss Rhiannon's journey from a career in music to becoming a leading figure in the nutrition field, her establishment of the Rhitrition Clinic and the supplement line Rhitrition+, and the importance of evidence-based nutrition advice. Alice and Rhiannon touch on the everchanging landscape of nutritional science, the rise of misinformation and unregulated advice online, and the core components of a healthy diet. Rhiannon emphasises the importance of plant-based nutrition, the risks associated with ultra-processed foods, and the benefits of consuming omega-3 fatty acids.

Rhiannon's upcoming book 'The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition' can be purchased here.

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"What I'm doing to avoid the wedding blues..." May 30, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

Alice's new book 'Give Me Strength' is out 4th July. Pre-order it here.

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The Self Love Revolution with Lu Featherstone May 28, 2024

Lu Featherstone is the life-affirming force behind The Self Love Revolution an online movement and brand-new podcast. Episodes of the pod will delve into bold topics Lou sees as vital for living a fulfilling live – from not dying without an orgasm, to “wearing what the f*** you want” and setting boundaries, Lou and a host of expert guests (including Davina McCall) will offer no-nonsense advice, tips and tricks to help women navigate life. On top of The Self Love Revolution, Lu has faced numerous challenges, including a shopping addiction that plunged her family into debt. She discusses the expectations and pressures of her upbringing, her rebellious phase, and her various career experiences around the world. Lu talks about her search for identity, struggles with postnatal depression, and her transformative move to America. She ultimately finds her calling in empowering women and embracing the journey rather than the destination. Join us as Lu shares her inspiring story of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment.

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Exercising For Sanity Not Vanity with Lavina Mehta May 21, 2024

This week, Alice speaks to the inspiring Lavina Mehta. Lavina is a personal trainer, charity advocate, and author. In this episode, she shares her late start into fitness and how strength training transformed her mental and physical health. She discusses the concept of 'exercise snacking,' a flexible approach to incorporating short, intense bursts of physical activity into daily routines, and its benefits for managing chronic diseases, enhancing mood, and supporting overall health. Lavina also addresses the lack of representation and cultural barriers in fitness for the South Asian community and offers practical tips to make exercise more accessible. Furthermore, she candidly opens up about her experience with perimenopause and how exercise plays a crucial role in managing symptoms.

Lavina's new book The Feel Good Fix is out 30th May.

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Ask Alice: What's Your New Book 'Give Me Strength' About? May 16, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Harnessing Hormones, Navigating Menstrual Health and Becoming 'Powerful' with Maisie Hill May 14, 2024

In this week's episode, Alice is joined by Maisie Hill, a renowned menstrual health expert, about her journey into specialising in menstrual health, driven by her personal experience with painful periods. Maisie is author of 'Period Power' and 'Perimenopause Power' and now her latest book 'Powerful.' In this episode, Maisie discusses the importance of understanding and working with one's menstrual cycle for overall well-being. She shares insights on alternative treatments for period pain, the impact of lifestyle factors on menstrual health, and the significance of tracking one's cycle. Additionally, Maisie touches on her newest book 'Powerful,' which delves into stress responses and life coaching techniques for self-empowerment.

Maisie's latest book 'Powerful' is out now!

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Ask Alice: Are There Any Exercises You Don’t Recommend? May 10, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Exercise and the Brain: A Deep Dive with Dr. Brendon Stubbs May 07, 2024

This week, Alice is joined by Dr. Brendon Stubbs, a leading scientist in mental health and neuroscience. This episode features a deep dive into the connection between exercise and mental health with Dr. Brendon where he shares insights from his extensive research, including the preventative and therapeutic effects of physical activity on mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia. The discussion covers the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these benefits, the importance of balancing exercise intensity and enjoyment for sustainability, and emerging concerns such as the increase in sedentary behaviours among younger generations. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with mental health and the significance of a holistic approach that includes movement, diet, sleep, and mindfulness. Additionally, Dr. Brendon highlights the need for implementing evidence-based practices to make a real-world impact, moving beyond academic research to practical applications.

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Ask Alice: Are You Ready To Have Children? May 02, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Redefining Health, Happiness and Nutrition with Emily English Apr 30, 2024

Emily English is a renowned nutritionist with over 1 million Instagram followers. In this episode, Emily shares her journey from a complicated relationship with food in the fashion world that led her to become a passionate and educated advocate for mindful nutrition.

Drawing on her experience of being a model for ASOS to facing pressure to lose weight led to the pivotal moment that shifted Emily’s relationship with food and the science that comes with nutrition. Emily's academic background from King's College London and her emphasis on a realistic, inclusive and fun approach to nutrition are what make her so popular across social media where her fun recipes are shared daily. Alice and Emily discuss the importance of gut health, myths around intuitive eating, and how we should be 'eating the rainbow.'

Emily's new book 'So Good' is out May 9th 2024.

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Ask Alice: How Did You Overcome Binge Eating? Apr 25, 2024

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Squashing Myths About Women's Boxing & Overcoming The Gender Gap Within Boxing Culture Chantelle Cameron Apr 23, 2024

This week Alice chats to Chantelle Cameron who is an English professional boxer and former World Champion in 2x weight classes. In this episode Chantelle discusses her transition from Kickboxing and Thai boxing to becoming a World Champion in boxing, facing gender discrimination within the sport, and the importance of respect and teamwork between a boxer and their coach. She also shares her experience with the business side of boxing, including the challenges of fight negotiations. Additionally, Chantelle expresses her ambitions beyond her boxing career, including opening her own gym to foster new talent and her desire to support domestic abuse survivors.

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Ask Alice : How Do I Become A Good PT? Apr 18, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Making The Leap From Modelling to The Hike Life with Roz Purcell Apr 16, 2024

Roz Purcell is a former Irish model, charity worker, author and former beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Universe Ireland 2010 and represented Ireland at Miss Universe 2010. Since leaving the modelling world to endeavour on Natural Born Feeder and The Hike Life, Roz has gained an incredible social following, sharing her content about the beautiful hikes that can be discovered in Ireland. In this episode, Roz and Alice discuss how Roz overcame her eating disorder that she was praised for having when she was a model and how her sister sadly being diagnosed with cancer put everything into perspective.

To find out more about Roz you can follow her on Instagram @rozannapurcell.

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Ask Alice: What Are Your Tips For Warming Up And Cooling Down? Apr 11, 2024

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From Boxer To Gym Owner Meet George Veness Apr 09, 2024

George Veness is the founder of 'JAB' a boxing gym based in London. George has been boxing since he was 6 years old and represented England a dozen times and eventually turned from gighting, to Coaching Amateurs. George’s talents were soon picked up amongst London’s elite and well known celebrity circles, fast making him one of London’s most in-demand trainers. Since then, George’s mission has been to build a Community inspired by the world of Boxing. Through the pure love of the sport he grew up on. In this episode, George and Alice discuss how George found his love for boxing, what inspired him to create JAB, the importance of having people skills and how he uses affirmations to inspire him to live his life to the fullest.

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Ask Alice: How Can I Get Out Of A Slump? Apr 04, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Empowering Fashion & Sustainability Through By Rotation with Eshita Kabra Davies Apr 02, 2024

On this weeks episode, Alice is joined by Eshita Kabra-Davies, CEO of By Rotation, discussing the journey of founding the world's largest shared wardrobe platform. Originating from a personal desire for a sustainable fashion option during her honeymoon, the app has grown into a social network facilitating peer-to-peer premium lifestyle item rentals. Eshita emphasises the environmental motivations behind By Rotation, aiming to reduce textile waste and make sustainable fashion accessible. Despite challenges in venture funding, particularly for women of colour founders, By Rotation has successfully expanded into the U.S. and aims for a global presence. Eshita also discusses her efforts against investment disparity in gender, the platform's community-driven approach, and the impact of By Rotation on redefining consumption habits towards a more sustainable future.

To find out more about Eshita and By Rotation you can follow her on Instagram @arentyoueshita and @byrotation.

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Ask Alice: What Can I Expect From The Give Me Strength App? Mar 29, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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The Skin Deep Dive: Expert Advice from Dr. Anjali Mahto Mar 27, 2024

You guys loved the skincare episode we did with Anjali Mahto last year so we have got her back on the podcast. In this episode, Anjali and Alice explore the multifactorial nature of acne, the impact of genetics, hormones, and lifestyle on skin health, and debunk common myths surrounding diet and skin conditions. Anjali emphasises the importance of a simple, yet effective skincare routine, highlighting the role of ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and retinoids. Anjali then delves into the effectiveness of collagen supplements, medical-grade skincare, and the impact of exercise on skin.

To find out more about Dr Anjali and her clinic, you can visit her website.

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Ask Alice: What Order Should I Do Exercises In? Mar 22, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Sourcing Strength In Vulnerability: Leanne Hainsby’s Courageous Journey Through Cancer and Loss Mar 20, 2024

This week Alice welcomes the inspirational Leanne Hainsby, a former professional dancer turned Peloton instructor. Leanne shares her life's journey, starting from her early days of dancing, her successful career, and her transition into the fitness industry with Peloton. Later in the episode, Alice and Leanne discuss the challenges that Leanne has recently faced in her personal life, including her profound grief over the sudden loss of her best friend, Danielle and her own battle with breast cancer.

Leanne candidly talks about the impact of these events on her life, how they changed her perspective, and helped her find greater appreciation for simple joys and the importance of being fit for life. Through her story, Leanne aims to inspire listeners to embrace resilience, understand the importance of health, and appreciate the small wins in life.

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Ask Alice: How Can I Become A Morning Person? Mar 15, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Finding Strength In Running with Emma Kirk Odanubi Mar 13, 2024

In this podcast episode Alice chats to Emma Kirk Odanubi - a renowned running coach, personal trainer and sports scientist with a specialty in biomechanics and running footwear. Emma's journey into running which began from a need for a coping mechanism after the loss of her dad, has now grown into a phenomenal career teaching others how to start, advance, and sustain their running careers in the healthiest way possible. Emma also touches on a fundraising challenge she's embarking on to raise money for brain tumour research.

Emma Kirk-Odunubi is also supporting Threshold Sport’s Ultra 50:50 campaign, aiming for gender parity on the start line of their trail ultra-marathon events, including Race to the King and Race to the Stones.

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Ask Alice: Wedding Update! Mar 08, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

If you want to check out Alice's wedding celebrant Nat, her Instagram handle is @natraybouldweds

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Breaking Barriers and Empowering Women with Nafisa Bakkar Mar 06, 2024

In this special episode for International Women's Day, Alice interviews Nafisa Bakkar, an influential figure and entrepreneur working to create significant change for women in business. As co-founder and CEO of Amalia, a leading platform for Muslim women in the UK, Nafisa shares her experience from her journey to success, highlights on the importance of diversity, her inspirations, struggles, and her unique take on balancing work and personal life.

You can purchase Nafisa's book here.

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Ask Alice: What Are The Most Common Mistakes That Are Made In Training? Mar 01, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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A Paddleboard Journey: From A Cancer Diagnosis To Environmental Activism with Lizzie Carr MBE Feb 28, 2024

This week Alice speaks to environmental activist Lizzie Carr MBE. In her inspiring journey, Lizzie has conquered cancer, made several contributions to environmental work and activism, and set multiple world records related to paddle boarding. Lizzie also shares her experiences of paddle boarding across England's waterways, her struggles with cancer, and her motivation to make an environmental impact following her recovery. Her story is a powerful testament to endurance, inspiration, survival, and determination to make a difference.

Find out more about Planet Patrol and Lizzie Carr's book 'Paddling Britain: 50 Best Places to Explore by S.U.P, Kayak & Canoe.'

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Ask Alice: The Importance Of Owning Your Mistakes Feb 23, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

If you want to read the book by Evelyn Tribole on Intuitive Eating you can find it here.

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Embracing Body Confidence with Jules Von Hep Feb 21, 2024

This week Alice chats to Jules Von Hep, the celebrity tanning expert and the founder of the renowned self-tan brand, Isle of Paradise. Known for his advocacy of body confidence and positivity, Jules also shares about his new podcast, Dial-A-Dilemma where he morphs into the internet's best agony aunt. In this episode, Jules talks about his unique journey in the beauty industry, his tryst with body dysmorphia, the inception and mission of his brand, and his own body confidence journey.

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Ask Alice: How Do I Move Away From Calorie Counting? Feb 16, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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The Power Of Friendship with Lewis Herring Feb 14, 2024

In this episode of the Give Me Strength podcast, Alice welcomes her best friend Lewis Herring. This episode dives deep into their friendships, talking about their resilience, shared experiences, mutual support, and the depth of understanding they've built with each other. Lewis talks openly about his experiences, the challenges he has faced as a gay man, the importance of true friendship, his journey within the acting industry and more. This Valentine's Day episode reflects on the power of friendship, love, and how friends can become the family you choose.

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Ask Alice: Is Pilates Enough To Build Significant Muscle & Strength? Feb 09, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Decoding Eating Disorders & Finding Strength In Recovery with "Milly G Fit" Feb 07, 2024

Trigger Warning: The episode discusses topics around eating disorders which some may find sensitive.

In this episode, Alice welcomes influencer Milly G, known for fitness content on Instagram and advocating the recovery journey from eating disorders. Milly shares her own experiences with disordered eating, the challenges she faced, and her subsequent recovery journey. They discuss the impact of societal pressure, the role of fitness and body image, and the importance of having supportive communities in the healing process. Milly also discusses her app VIDA, which assists individuals struggling with eating disorders and their health journeys.

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Ask Alice: What Constitutes A Rest Day & When Should I Take One? Feb 02, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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The Journey Of NEOM with Co-Founder Nicola Elliott Jan 31, 2024

In this episode, Alice chats to Nicola Elliot, the co-founder of NEOM, a leading well-being brand in the UK. The discussion reveals Nicola’s journey from battling personal anxiety to creating a successful business with a commitment to aiding others in their well-being journeys. Besides discussing the varying challenges and triumphs along the way, Nicola also shares helpful advice for those looking to start businesses and how she stayed resilient when she started hers.

You can buy Nicola's book The Four Ways To Wellbeing here. "Wellbeing starts with the little moments so whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, you will find simple tips and tricks that will suit your lifestyle and help you feel better than ever, the NEOM way."

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Ask Alice: Should I Wear A Fitness Tracker? Jan 26, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Optimising Your Sexual Well-Being & Satisfaction with Kate Moyle Jan 24, 2024

Kate Moyle is a psychosexual and relationship therapist. In this episode, Kate and Alice discuss the many facets of sexual well-being and satisfaction. They explore topics like sexual traumas, orgasms, how the body-brain connects during sex, and the importance of communication in a sexual relationship. They also discuss constructive ways to disrupt sexual routines and the role of sex toys in enhancing the sexual experience.

If you loved Kate Moyle, you can listen to her podcast here.

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Ask Alice: How Much Cardio Should I Do In Addition To Strength Training? Jan 19, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Women's Health: Unraveling Problem Periods with Dr. Anita Mitra (Give Me Strength Live) Jan 17, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Anita Mitra, a renowned gynaecologist and women's health expert. We delve into the realm of female health, specifically concerning problem periods. We discuss various conditions including Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalance. We also explore potential impacts on fertility and other aspects of health, and discuss the implications of hormonal contraception. Furthermore, we touch on the menopause and how hormonal fluctuations can affect women's lives.

Anita's book 'Dealing With Problem Periods' is out now and can be purchased here.

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Ask Alice: How Do I Deal With January Gym Fear? Jan 12, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Get Well, Stay Well with Dr Gemma Newman "The Plant Power Doctor" Jan 10, 2024

Gemma has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. Her latest book 'Get Well, Stay Well' focusses on the six healing habits you need to know. Gemma has seen radical transformations in her patients, family, and her own health from her open-minded approach to medicine – from chronic headaches to debilitating anxiety. It brings together everything she has learned, in her twenty years of clinical experience.

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Ask Alice Will Be Back Friday 12th January! Jan 05, 2024

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Boundaries, Saying No & Empowering Yourself In Dating And Friendships with Michelle Elman Jan 03, 2024

Alice is back with a bang for 2024 with the incredible Michelle Elman who is here talking about the power of saying no. Michelle Elman, also known as the “Queen of Boundaries”, is a five-board accredited life coach, author, broadcaster and public speaker. Michelle is often praised for her straight-talking approach and has appeared on ITV daytime show, This Morning as their resident life coach. Along with her three best-selling books, Am I Ugly, The Joy Of Being Selfish and The Selfish Romantic, Michelle’s debut children’s book, How To Say No was released in 2023, sparking the crucial conversations needed between teens and boundaries. If you're looking for some inspiration for 2024 then you don't want to miss this episode!

To find out more about Michelle and her books, you can visit her website here.

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Dealing With Grief, Scars and Survivors Guilt with Manchester Arena Attack Survivor Freya Lewis Dec 20, 2023

Freya Lewis is a 21 year old student at drama school living in London. When she was 14 she was seriously injured in the Manchester Arena attack at the Ariana Grande concert and her best friend Nell sadly passed away. Suffering 29 separate injuries, she spent 6 weeks in hospital, had almost 20 surgeries and spent 3 months in a wheelchair. In 2020, Freya released a book called ‘What Makes Us Stronger’ that describes her journey throughout May 2017, and how her life and outlook changed overnight. She’s raised £70,000 for the hospital that saved her life and is determined to live life to the fullest and honour the legacy of her best friend.

Thank you for all of your support in 2023! Give Me Strength will be back on January 3rd 2024 and we would love hear from YOU! Email us at gms@insanityhq.com

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Best Of 2023 Dec 13, 2023

Trigger warning: some of the topics in this episode discuss themes of domestic abuse.

As we approach the end of 2023, it's the perfect time to reflect on some of the incredible guests that we have had on the podcast this year. Thank you for listening!

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Ask Alice: What Is Your Approach To Food And Exercise Over The Festive Period? Dec 08, 2023

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Exercise And Pelvic Health with Helen Keeble Dec 06, 2023

Helen Keeble is a chartered pelvic health physiotherapist who helps women with pelvic health problems to get back to moving freely and confidently again. In this episode, Alice and Helen discuss the different actions we can take to help with pelvic health issues that occur during exercise.

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Ask Alice: How Can I Enjoy Exercise? Dec 01, 2023

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Becoming The UK's Leading Life Coach with Jacqueline Hurst Nov 29, 2023

Jacqueline Hurst is the UK’s leading Life Coach, No.1 Best selling International Author of How To Do YOU, GQ Magazine’s resident coach and columnist, teacher and speaker. In this episode, Jacqueline and Alice discuss how she made the choice at 25 to become sober and how it changed her perspective on life. Now one of the UK's leading life coaches, Jacqueline discusses how it wasn't an easy journey to get where she is today and how many people either didn't understand what she was trying to achieve or support it when it came to setting up her business.

To find out more about Jacqueline you can visit her website or follow her on Instagram.

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Ask Alice: How Do You Stay Motivated In The Winter Months? Nov 24, 2023

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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The Menopause And Cancer with Dani Binnington Nov 22, 2023

Dani Binnington is a patient advocate for women in menopause after cancer, the host of The Menopause And Cancer podcast, a yoga teacher and wellbeing expert dedicated to providing practical steps for physical and mental wellbeing. In this episode, Alice and Dani discuss how she was plunged into the menopause in her late 30s after having a double mastectomy and hysterectomy to fight breast cancer and reduce her chance of developing ovarian cancer, a disease which ran in her family. Dani discusses how at the time, there was no support for women going through this and now uses her experience to work with women going through the early menopause as well as shining a light on this under-reported condition.

For more information about Menopause And Cancer CIC visit the website. To find out more about Dani you can visit her website or listen to her podcast.

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Ask Alice: How Do You Navigate Dips In Body Confidence? Nov 17, 2023

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Becoming A Business Woman with Debbie Wosskow OBE Nov 15, 2023

Debbie Wosskow OBE is a trailblazer for female empowerment and digital disruption. She is the founder and former CEO of Love Home Swap, a home exchange website business which she sold in 2017. She is also the co-founder of AllBright, the largest global network for women which has recently focused on pioneering female inclusion in Web3. Through Allbright, Debbie has launched an NFT collection and opened a members’ club in the metaverse.

In this episode, Alice and Debbie discuss the importance of supporting other women, the sacrifices that women have to make to be successful in business and why Debbie thinks it's important that women are present in the office.

To find out more about Debbie, you can follow her on LinkedIn.

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Ask Alice: How Do You Stay Authentic Online? Nov 10, 2023

Welcome to Ask Alice, a bitesize of extra content for you every Friday from yours truly! Each week, Alice will be answering YOUR questions about anything and everything.

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Alopecia and Visible Differences with Laura Mathias Nov 08, 2023

Laura Mathias is a speaker, presenter, model, and visible difference campaigner listed in the Female Lead’s ‘role models to follow.’ Since ‘coming out’ about her alopecia in 2020 - after two decades of hiding her hair loss - Laura has secured media opportunities to raise awareness of the impact of living with a visible difference on This Morning (ITV), Life Hacks (BBC Radio 1), My body, my rules (Channel 4) and The One Show (BBC 1) in addition, to being a regular guest and ‘takeover’ host, for regional media outlets (BBC Look East, BBC Radio Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk).

In this episode, Laura discusses her own journey with developing Alopecia at 13 years old and how she has come to terms with it over the years despite the lack of representation for those living with alopecia. Together, Laura and Alice discuss visible differences and the work that Laura has done over the years to campaign for representation and visibility for those with a visible difference.

To find out more about Laura, the work she does and the charities she mentioned (Changing Faces, Alopecia UK, Face Equality), you can follow her on Instagram @RelightAlopecia.

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Let's Talk About Pelvic Health with Clare Bourne Nov 01, 2023

Clare Bourne is a pelvic health physiotherapist with a passion for supporting women and men throughout their lives. She believes in talking openly about taboo topics and ensuring everyone feels comfortable to get support even for problems that may feel embarrassing to talk about. In this episode, Alice and Clare discuss everything from our pelvic floor health during and after pregnancy, where the pelvic floor is and pain during sex.

To find out more about Clare you can visit her website here.

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To purchase Clare's book 'Strong Foundations' you can visit this website.

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Adapting To A New Identity & Fighting For Change with Sophie Morgan Oct 24, 2023

Sophie Morgan is an BAFTA nominated TV Presenter, Producer, Writer, Disability Rights Advocate and Artist. As one of the first female wheelchair users globally to host TV, Sophie is transforming the representation of disability on screen and can be seen anchoring live sports such as the Paralympics, fronting in her own prime-time travel series and hard hitting current affairs documentaries and as a regular panelist for ITV's Loose Women.

In this episode, Alice and Sophie discuss the barriers that disabled people encounter on a day to day basis and how Sophie has been fighting this battle in her personal and professional life.

To find out more about Sophie Morgan, you can visit her website here.

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Breaking The Stigma Of Yoga & How To Reach A New Audience In Prison with Rory Bradshaw Oct 17, 2023

Rory Bradshaw is a yoga teacher aiming to bring transformation and well-being to every prison in the UK. With his sensitive approach, Rory is able to teach men with a variety of needs, abilities and personalities and provide yoga classes that are accessible to all. Whilst many of the men first try yoga in the hope of having more time out of their cells or because they want to heal a physical pain they are experiencing, they end up discovering the potential of yoga to transform their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual experience.

In this episode, Rory discusses with Alice how he is working with men in prisons to break the stigma within yoga and how he has broken down the barrier to entry to make it all-inclusive.

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How Letting Go Of Body Image Sets Us Free with Em Clarkson Oct 10, 2023

Em Clarkson is an influencer, podcaster, presenter, author and columnist. She is best known for her realness on Instagram but also for what it's like being a woman in the modern climate. In this episode, Em and Alice discuss body image and how letting it consume us can become all-encompassing. After having a baby 8 months ago, Em also opens up about the reality of how her body changed and things that no one told her before she had her baby.

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Finding Peace and Happiness with Cherry Healey Oct 03, 2023

Cherry Healey is a British television presenter, frequently featuring in self-titled lifestyle documentaries on the BBC. In this episode, Alice and Cherry discuss how Cherry put in the long hours to got herself to where she is today. Cherry discusses an incredible panel that she was on with no other than Davina McCall.

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Manifesting, Becoming A Mother & Rising Up From Rock Bottom with Roxie Nafousi Sep 26, 2023

Trigger warning: This episode discusses substance abuse.

Roxie Nafousi is an self-development coach, manifesting expert, author, ambassador for the Mental Health Foundation and Instagram Agony Aunt. In this episode, Roxie opens up about her journey from how she hit rock bottom in her 20s after years of partying and substance abuse. Roxie's pivotal moment of discovering manifesting via a podcast opened her eyes to living a better lifestyle, accompanied by the unexpected arrival of her son Wolf, completely changed her life. Now a successful author of several books, Roxie has propelled herself as a brand online but how do you deal with the curation of content when the brand is YOU? Alice and Roxie discuss the struggles of being your own brand and what they do to keep momentum going.

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I Choose Freedom with Charlotte Kneer Sep 19, 2023

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses domestic abuse, sexual abuse and violence against women.

Charlotte Kneer MBE DL is the CEO of I Choose Freedom. Charlotte is a survivor of domestic abuse. Her ex-husband was imprisoned in 2011 for violent offences he perpetrated against her and other women. In 2021 Charlotte received the honour of being appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey in recognition of her work in the county. And then, in 2022, Charlotte was awarded an MBE in the Jubilee Honours list for her work with survivors of domestic abuse. Charlotte's priority and mission are to ensure that all survivors fleeing abuse can access a refuge space and to secure the national network of refuges. In this episode, Charlotte bravely opens up about her own experiences with domestic abuse and talks about I Choose Freedom and all the work they do to provide women with the safety they need. Alice and Charlotte delve into the reasons why refuges are so secret and the importance of the different services available to those who may be struggling. Charlotte also shares some heart-warming news of her own which brings a tear to all of our eyes.

If you have been affected by anything in todays episode or want to donate to I Choose Freedom you can find out more on their website or visit Women's Aid. find out more about Rail to Refuge.

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The Female Factor with Dr Hazel Wallace aka The Food Medic Sep 12, 2023

Dr Hazel Wallace is the founder of The Food Medic, a medical doctor, registered associate nutritionist and personal trainer. She is author of the best-selling books; The Food Medic (2017), The Food Medic For Life (2018) and ‘The Female Factor: making womens health count and what it means for you’ (2022). In her most candid interview to date, Dr Hazel Wallace opens up about how she created The Food Medic and how making that scary leap into doing it full time was one of the hardest decisions she has ever had to make. In this interview, Dr Hazel speaks openly and honestly about her personal journey with IVF and how no one prepared her for parts of the journey.

To find find out more about The Food Medic, you can visit Dr Hazel Wallace's website here: https://www.thefoodmedic.co.uk

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 How Breathwork Can Impact How We Feel with Ellie Loves Sep 05, 2023

Ellie Taylor is a breathwork healer whose mission is to reconnect you to your authentic self-expression. Inviting you to get curious. To let your heart lead, using sound, laughter and the healing power of letting go. In this episode, Ellie and Alice delve into how breathwork can change how you feel on a day to day basis, change how you deal with certain emotions and open up and whole view on your life and how we relax.

To find our more about Ellie you can visit her website & to get last-minute tickets to Wellbeing by The Lakes you can visit their website.

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The Gut Stuff with The Mac Twins Aug 29, 2023

Alana & Lisa McFarlane aka The Mac Twins started out as DJs from Scotland until they took part in a study with TwinsUK at Kings College London that changed their whole perception on understanding their guts. In this episode, Alice, Lisa and Alana discuss how, like everyone else they've tried all of the fad diets in the past. Now they understand their gut health, microbiome and all the factors surrounding it, such as stress, diet & trauma etc, they have felt the benefits.

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The Culture Shift That Female Football Is Bringing To The Sport with Eni Aluko Aug 22, 2023

Eniola Aluko MBE is a British-Nigerian football executive, football broadcaster and former professional player who played as a winger and striker. In this episode, Eni and Alice discuss how women's football has progressed since she started out in the sport and how the opportunities and impact of the sport have drastically improved. Eni opens up to Alice about how she was labelled a 'whistleblower' and how she describes it as one of the worst periods of her career.

If you want to find out more about Eni and her brand Hyphen, you can follow her on Instagram here.

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Life After Love Island with Jessie Wynter Aug 15, 2023

Jessie Wynter is a TV personality, influencer and model who is best know for appearing on Series 9 of Love Island UK and Series 2 of Love Island Australia. On this episode, Alice unleashes her inner Love Island fan girl and asks Jessie all things Love Island and relationships and what it's like living in a new country. Jessie also opens up to Alice on how she has battled with her body image, therapy and how trolling can eventually take it's toll.

If you want to find out more about Jessie, you can follow her on socials @JessieReneeWynter

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All about Fertility with Dr Helen O’Neill Aug 08, 2023

Dr Helen is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science, leading her to become the CEO and founder of Hertility. She has a Masters in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine and a PhD in Stem Cell Biology from UCL. Her research focuses on pre-implantation embryo development and the use of CRISPR genome editing to assess understanding and treatment of disorders of infertility. In this episode, Alice and Helen dive head first into all things fertility, egg freezing, sperm and more.

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Re-Discovering Your Identity with Hannah Frankson Aug 01, 2023

Hannah is a Peloton Cycling and Tread Instructor and teaches from Peloton Studios London. Prior to Peloton, Hannah was a former competitive triple jumper, who trained alongside Olympic-level athletes for seven years. After she finished competing, Hannah discovered indoor cycling, combining her passion for fitness with music and making exercise fun. Hannah is also an experienced Personal Trainer and Fitness Model. In this episode, Hannah opens up about how she felt like she had failed in her life when she didn't achieve the Athletic success she wanted & her relationship broke down. Alice and Hannah discuss how this changed Hannah's path in her life for the better and how she used her inner strength to create a better life for herself.

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Falling In Love With Weight Training & Your Body with Chloe Madeley Jul 25, 2023

Chloe Madeley was working in television as a Runner, Junior Researcher and TV Presenter when she began her health and fitness career in 2012. After begrudgingly agreeing to learn how to lift weights, she quickly left television to pursue her future as a Personal Trainer.

Chloe qualified as an Active IQ Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer in 2013, before then going on to add to her qualifications by completing the Principles of Nutrition course, amongst various other coaching academy courses online. In this episode, Chloe opens up about her post partum journey and how important it is to be patient and kind to yourself when you’re navigating your way with your new body post baby. Chloe and Alice also have a strong debate about fat loss and the different approaches you can have to it.

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How Our Bodies, Friendships and Relationships Ebb and Flow with Oenone Forbat (Live from Happy Place Festival) Jul 18, 2023

Oenone Forbat is a podcaster, influencer, bookworm & author. Oenone is a bottomless pit of quesions - a millennial in search of answers. In this episode, the bottom line is that life ebbs and flows. Join Alice & Oenone as they unpack fitness & body image, female and romantic realtionships and even what the best dating app is!

This episode is recorded from Happy Place Festival in Chiswick and the festival is happening all over again at Tatton Park in September, go to their website to grab tickets whilst you can.

https://www.happyplaceofficial.co.uk/events/

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Reclaiming and Relearning To Love Yourself with Laura Adlington Jul 11, 2023

Laura Adlington was the stand out star of the Great British Bake Off in 2020. Viewers fell in love with her sense of humour and positive outlook, as well as her messy baking. Since appearing on Bake Off, she has grown a huge social media following across her social media channels and has also launched her podcast, 'Go Love Yourself' which is all about body confidence. Laura is keen to help people of all shapes and sizes feel good about themselves and talks honestly and openly about mental health and body image. In this episode, Laura and Alice discuss the positives of reclaiming the word 'fat' and how it's important that we neutralise the word so it isn't constantly used as a negative. Laura bravely opens up about the trolling she received when she was on Bake Off and discusses how the turning point for her was the amount of positive messages she received from how amazing she was on the show.

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Overcoming Grief & Understanding Mental Illness with Ben West Jul 04, 2023

Ben West is one of the most engaged mental health campaigners in the UK, committed to making real change around mental health in our society. In 2018, at just 17 years old, Ben's world collapsed around him when he tragically and unexpectedly lost his brother to suicide. The loss of Sam, aged only 15 when he died, propelled Ben to take positive action from this tragedy and concentrate his pain into a drive to campaigning around mental health awareness, suicide prevention and fundamentally changing how we approach mental health, especially in schools and the education system. In this episode, Ben bravely opens up about his brother Sam and the weight that he carries since he sadly passed away. Alice and Ben unpack how anxiety and grief are protecting our bodies and the different ways we should embrace them to understand ourselves better. Ben also opens up about all the work he has done on himself over the years and how the main take away he has is that we should all be kinder to ourselves and a quick fix isn't always the right one.

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How To Shapeshift Your Career To Live The Life You Want with Carly Rowena Jun 27, 2023

Carly Rowena is a content creator, author, personal trainer, breath work coach and founder of Movement app. When Carly was 24 years old she typed into Google 'What is the best job in the world?" in the search for her perfect career. Carly has since gone on to create her perfect career once she worked out what is important to her. In this episode, Alice and Carly discuss how the content creator landscape has changed since they started out, how money can affect the decisions they make and how tricky it is to build an app! Carly also opens up about motherhood and how she found it hard not having a community in the online space as a first time parent.

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The Mental Health Mission with Dr Alex George Jun 20, 2023

Dr. Alex George is a TV doctor, best-selling author, and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government. Alex has become a well known and respected figure amongst healthcare professionals in the UK, from his years as an A&E doctor, bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the frontline throughout the pandemic. He has published two Sunday Times Number 1 Bestsellers, Live Well Every Day for adults, and A Better Day for children, which is also nominated for a British Book Award. His newest book, The Mind Manual, which is out now. Alex is on a mission to improve mental health support for young people, and has become prolific throughout the UK in his campaigning for Early Support Hubs. He also has a hugely successful podcast, Stompcast, which promotes the importance of walking in nature for mental and physical well being. In this episode, Alex opens up to Alice about his mental health took kit and what he utilises every day to maintain his mental health. Alex and Alice also discuss how he got to grip with his overnight fame from Love Island to be the inspiring Dr Alex that we all know and love today.

For more information on everything Dr Alex George spoke about today, you can visit his website: https://www.dralexgeorge.co.uk/

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Letting Go Of Yourself & Embracing Your Energy with Cat Meffan Jun 13, 2023

Cat is a yoga, meditation, free movement, breath-work and sound healing facilitator. As founder and lead teacher of the Soul Sanctuary, Cat's mission is to hold space for people to connect with a deeper layer of the self through movement, stillness and everything in between. In this episode, Cat and Alice discuss how to embrace free movement and bring it into your every day routine and how it can help with your self confidence. Alice and Cat also discuss the importance of self discovery and the key to success with that is having someone you can feel safe with to do that.

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Equipping Ourselves With The Tools To Approach Stress, Fatigue & Our Well-Being with Oliver Patrick Jun 06, 2023

Oliver Patrick is a Physiologist and leading expert in lifestyle management. He speaks widely on the application of contemporary well-being strategies and consults with businesses and individuals globally. Oliver was Head of Physiology at Nuffield Hospitals, leading the largest team of applied physiologists, well-being advisors and nutritionists in the UK. In this episode, Oliver and Alice discuss the importance of being intuitive with our general well-being and the steps we can take to improve that. Oliver and Alice also discuss the 5 pillars and what we can do to combat fatigue and stress in our day-to-day lives.

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Hypnotherapy, Trolling & Loving The Body We Have with Anna Richardson May 30, 2023

Anna Richardson has over 20 years’ experience at the heart of British Broadcasting and is an established household name and award winning writer and presenter. She began her TV life as a journalist on the Big Breakfast, Channel 4’s most successful breakfast show. A trusted and experienced broadcaster, she is as comfortable hosting popular Factual Entertainment shows such as Channel 4’s headline grabbing Naked Attraction - as she is leading hard-hitting documentaries like Are You Autistic? With a particular interest in lifestyle and mental health, she is the author of two books on food and dieting; a frequent podcast host, and is also a qualified Cognitive Hypnotherapist. Anna is the co-founder of Mindbox - a 24 hour online therapy centre that specialises in supporting people struggling with stress and anxiety. Anna's latest project is her brand new podcast which focusses on sex and relationships "It Can't Just Be Me" which answers listeners' dilemmas with the help of celebrity guests and experts. In this episode, Anna and Alice discuss how hynotherapy changed Anna's life, how she came into fitness later on when she had a realisation that she needs to look after her body as it's the only one she's got. Anna also opens up about how she combats trolling and protects herself on social media.

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How To Feel Better About Ourselves & Maximise Our Joy with Chessie King May 23, 2023

Chessie is a seasoned presenter, content creator and the founder of ‘Welcome to Babyhood’.

Helping, nurturing and supporting people is something Chessie feels she was born to do. Originally beginning by sharing fitness content in 2014, Chessie’s focus has shifted towards supporting and empowering women with her storytelling, bringing joy to her followers and leaving them feeling connected and less alone with their personal experiences. In todays episode, Alice and Chessie discuss how Chessie found her way back to fitness after having a baby and how now it compliments her motherhood journey. Chessie also opens up about her relationships in her life and how she found her way into the parenting space with 'Welcome To Babyhood.'

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Self Love, Loneliness & Social Media with Shona Vertue May 16, 2023

Shona Vertue is an Australian badass with a good ass; a personal trainer and yoga teacher with over 400k followers on Instagram and one of the most popular yoga channels in the UK on YouTube. Together in this episode Shona and Alice unpack what drove Shona into her fitness journey and how she keeps herself and clients motivated to keep going every day, even in the UK's cold and dark winter mornings. Shona also discusses the 'evolution theory' of jealousy and how these emotions are healthy for us in the long run when demonstrated healthily.

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What Do We Actually Know Is Proven When It Comes To Improving Our Health with Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence May 09, 2023

Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2018 with an honours degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB). Now, Dr Frankie is working full time in the NHS and has a keen interest in cancer clinical trials. Alongside her NHS work, she runs an educational social media page @DrFrankieJS where she busts all the common health myths through her #MedicalMondays and evidence based wellbeing content. In this episode, Alice and Dr Frankie pick 5 things grounded in science that are proven to help our health and well-being.

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The Origins Of Binge Eating & How To Overcome It with Sarah Dosangjh May 02, 2023

Sarah is a qualified and accredited psychotherapist. After struggling with binge eating disorder and episodes of bulimia for more than a decade, she has specialised in helping others recover from binge eating. In 2020 she self-published her book, I Can’t Stop Eating, which reached the Amazon bestsellers list. Together in this episode, Alice and Sarah discuss the different triggers of binge eating and why abstaining from binge eating sometimes does more bad than good. Sarah also discusses how finding a safe space is one of the most important ways to start your journey to recovery.

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Sarah's book, I Can't Stop Eating, is available on Amazon https://amzn.to/3a6M6Hb (UK affiliate link, please search for the title in Amazon if outside of UK)

Website – https://thebingeeatingtherapist.com

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist

The Binge Eating Therapist YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBingeEatingTherapist

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Periods, Fertility & Girly Chat with Hayley Madigan Apr 26, 2023

Hayley has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science BSc (Hons), and was a secondary school PE Teacher for 4 years. She now teaches through her online live workout app and community called Health With Hayley. She enjoys opening up the conversation around taboo subjects such as periods, self-love and empowers women to do the same! In this episode, Hayley and Alice discuss how bodybuilding impacted Hayley's life personally and professionally and how what she thought was a benefit of having no period was actually not good for her at all in the long run.

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Your Fitness and Lifestyle Questions Answered with Andy Vincent Apr 19, 2023

Andy Vincent has worked as a fitness coach for 20 years who has worked alongside some of the best strength & conditioning coaches, performance coaches, bodybuilders and biomechanics specialists that the world has to offer. On this weeks episode, Alice opened up her Instagram question box to you guys for Andy to answer your burning questions. Alice and Andy cover SO much ground in this episode including, hunger and biology, shredding and gains and how the fitness industry just repeats itself over an over again.

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Strength In Doing Things Differently with Dr Rhona Eskander Apr 12, 2023

WARNING: This episode contains mention of suicide, please listen at your own discretion.

Dr Rhona Eskander is an award-winning cosmetic dentist in London specialising in Invisalign and facial aesthetics. From a boutique practice in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, trailblazing Dr Rhona Eskander is shaking up dentistry with a fresh approach to smile transformations. In this episode, Alice and Rhona discuss how important it is to understand your mouths health before making those cosmetic changes, why flying abroad isn't the answer to a perfect smile and how it is possible to change your smile even later in life. Alice and Rhona also delve into a deeper topic, discussing the shocking rising number of suicides s in the dental industry and how isolating it really can be.

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How To Stop IBS Dictating Your Life with Kirsten Jackson Apr 05, 2023

Kirsten Jackson is a Consultant Gastroenterology Dietitian and founder of The Food Treatment Clinic. After FINALLY being diagnosed with Coeliac's disease herself in her early twenties and dealing with countless doctors making her feel unheard, she used this determination to study and become a gastroenterology dietitian so she could help others. Together in this episode, Alice and Kirsten discuss IBS and what are the common causes, tell tell signs and how to stop it ruling your life. Alice asks the question's that we have all been desperate to know the answer to! "Does coffee really impact my stomach?" and "Is alcohol really the problem?"

If you want to find out more about Kirsten you can go to her website: https://thefoodtreatmentclinic.com/about-kirsten/

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How To Optimise Our Immunity with Dr Jenna Macciochi Mar 29, 2023

Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi specialises in understanding how nutrition, movement and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease. Together on this episode, Alice and Jenna discuss tips and tricks on how to improve your immune system within your lifestyle choices and your surroundings. Alice gets to the bottom of myths on things like whether some people are just susceptible to getting certain illnesses like coughs or colds, and whether alcohol is really bad for you.

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Looking After Your Skin with Dr Anjali Mahto Mar 22, 2023

Dr Anjali Mahto is Alice's very own dermatologist and author of best-selling book, The Skincare Bible. Together, Alice and Dr Anjali deep dive into how to care for your skin, Alice's own journey with Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) and they discuss the myths about Isotretinoin and how it has it's place to treat patients in their acne journey. Dr Anjali also educates us on how diet and your skin aren't directly related and she talks us through what small changes we make do to improve our skin without breaking the bank.

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Overcoming Trauma To Find Your Stronger Self with Milly Pickles Mar 15, 2023

Milly Pickles is a content creator, motivational speaker and fitness and disability advocate. Milly lost the lower part of her right leg 5 years ago after a horrible accident left her in hospital for 3 months. In this episode Alice and Milly discuss how Milly overcame the trauma of losing her leg and how she used fitness to find herself again. Milly also discusses how she uses journalling to help with her mind and the importance of having open communication with her friends and family is the key to keeping her sane.

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The Joy Of Saying No with Natalie Lue Mar 08, 2023

Natalie Lue is the author of The Joy Of Saying No which is a simple lan to stop people pleasing, reclaim boundaries, and say yes to the life you want. Natalie and Alice discuss boundaries, the benefits and disadvantages of being a people pleaser. Natalie also explains how workforces would collapse without people pleasers and how companies exploit their employee's who are people pleasers.

Natalie's book 'The Joy Of Saying No' is out now wherever you get your books published by Harper Collins. If you wish to find out more about Natalie Lue please visit: https://natalielue.com/

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Navigating Health Anxiety with Dr Kirren Schnack Mar 01, 2023

Alice is delighted to be joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Kirren to unpack health anxiety.

Together, they discuss what "health anxiety" actually means, symptoms, causes, and treatment and coping options.

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How To Optimise Sleep with Dr Sophie Bostock Feb 22, 2023

Dr Sophie Bostock is a sleep specialist who is fascinated by sleep. Sophie studied medicine at Nottingham University and then went on to study an MSC in entrepreneurship. After several years in consulting she completed a PhD in health phycology at UCL and was investigating why happiness was affected by heart disease. Sophie’s research on sleep then went on to point to why sleep is an unsung hero of mental and physical resilience. She then spent the next 5 years working on ‘Sleepio’ which is Big Healths award winning digital sleep program.

In this episode Alice asks the big question to Sophie that we all want to the answer to. How can we get the perfect nights sleep? Sophie talks us through the factors in our lives that we can control to help us get the best nights sleep possible and her and Alice delve into the parts of our sleep cycle that we experience in the night and how that can affect how we feel the rest of the day.

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How To Be A Trailblazer with Khadijah Mellah Feb 15, 2023

Khadijah Mellah is the first hijab wearing jockey in a competitive British horse race. Despite being new to horse racing, she went on to win the Magnolia cup. Her story was the subject of an amazing TV documentary called Riding Dream and her story continues to inspire others to take risks and overcome adversity. Alice and Khadijah discuss how she got into horse racing from a tiny stables in south London that she was on a waiting list for 2 years, to winning the Magnolia cup. Khadijah also opens up about how seeing how hard her parents work to get to where they are today, gave her the work ethic she has.

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The Power Of Positivity with Michelle Griffith-Robinson Feb 08, 2023

Michelle Griffith-Robinson is a Great British Olympian, personal trainer and life style coach who manages to balance it all as a mum of three children. In this episode, Michelle and Alice discuss how to break down barriers, turning being told no into next and where Michelle get’s her motivation from. Michelle also opens up about a poignant moment in her career after failing to qualify for the Sydney Olympics and how she had a moment of clarity.

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The Training Secrets Of A List Celebrities with Luke Worthington Feb 01, 2023

Luke Worthington is one of the most sought after personal trainers in the world. Luke is a qualified sports scientist, trainer, nutritionist and strength and conditioning specialist with over 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. On top of all of this, Luke currently works with some of the biggest A list celebrities in the world. In this episode, Alice and Luke delve into the importance of being fit and well in yourself as well as trying to look good. Luke also explains how in order to be a good trainer it’s important to get your clients to buy into but allow them to feel seen and heard and help them achieve their goal.

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Overcoming Binge Eating with Dr Emilia Thompson Jan 25, 2023

Dr Emilia Thompson is a Registered Nutritionist, Educator, Mentor and Meditation Teacher within the health, fitness and wellness space with a BSc in Sports Biomedicine, MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, PhD in Exercise Physiology, PGCAP in higher education. Alice and Dr Emilia open up the discussion on binge eating on an extremely vulnerable episode by talking openly about how it can be learned behaviour from friends and family from a young age and how that can trigger you. Dr Emilia also gives some amazing tips on how to manage recovery with a few simple steps.

Information from this episode can be found on Dr Emilia Thompsons website: https://www.emilia.fitness/

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How Running Can Help You Find Headspace and a Community with Paula Radcliffe Jan 18, 2023

Paula Radcliffe is a 3x winner of the London and New York marathon as well as winning the Chicago marathon. As well as being winner of the BBC’s Sports Personality Of The Year, Paula was previously the fastest woman of all time for the marathon distance. Paula and Alice discuss how she got into running from a young age and how her parents helped support her through that journey. Paula also opens up about her daughters cancer diagnosisand how she used running to clear her headspace during this.

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Making Fertility Fun with Emma Cannon Jan 11, 2023

Emma Cannon is a fertility and women’s health expert, a registered acupuncturist and founder of the Emma Cannon clinic. Emma has over 25 years experience in supporting couples on the path to becoming parents, she bridges the gap between western medicine and complimentary therapies by combining modern research and holistic practices together to yield effective results for each individual. Emma and Alice discuss how these days, couples put so much pressure on themselves to fall pregnant that it can take away from the reason why couples want to start families. Emma also discusses her cancer journey and how by combining western medicine and holistic therapies have kept strong through her journey.

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Understanding Our Hormones To Find Our Happy Place with Dr Emma Ross Jan 04, 2023

Emma Ross is winner of the Sundays Times Woman Of The Year Award 2021, the co-founder of The Well HQ and the previous Head of Physiology at The English Institute of Sport. Emma and Alice discuss how understanding our menstrual cycle is so important when it comes to optimising our health and training and how working with our cycle can be much more beneficial. Emma also discusses how important it is to focus on a healthier lifestyle when it comes to training as in the past she’s seen so many young girls thrive to be lean and light when actually it can lead to problems further down the line.

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Finding Inspiration From Strong Women Professionally and Personally with Jen Beattie Dec 28, 2022

Jen Beattie is a professional footballer who currently plays for Arsenal Women’s team and the winner of the Helen Rollaston award 2021. Jen and Alice discuss how women's football has become more accessible over the past 20 years and how she was inspired by her family to become a professional footballer. Jen also opens up about her battle with breast cancer at the young age of 29 years old. Jen tells us about the importance of leaning on your support network and how they gave her the strength to fight cancer.

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Living Your Life With Your Passion And Purpose with Vee Kativhu Dec 21, 2022

Vee Kativhu is a YouTuber, author, education activist, BBC teacher, TEDX Speaker and a LinkedIn Changemaker as well as being a graduate from Oxford and Harvard. Vee has received the Diana Award and is the founder of empowered by Vee. She is currently working as One Young Worlds Global Outreach Manager as well as being the UN Girls Up ambassador for Zimbabwe. Vee and Alice discuss the importance of finding that sweet spot of finding your passion and working within it every single day. Vee also opens up about her relationship with her amazing mother, the life lessons working in Mcdonalds taught her and how she deals with tricky situations with a smile on her face.

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Dealing with a Pandemic & Public Pressure with Professor Devi Sridhar Dec 14, 2022

Professor Devi Sridhar is a public health researcher, author and professor and chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh. She burst onto our screens during the pandemic and became one of the ‘go to’ people when it came to looking for information about tackling the pandemic. Today, Devi and Alice discuss the difficulty that she faced during the pandemic with online trolling and what inspired her to enter this industry in the first place. Devi also opens up with how tricky it can be being a woman in the public health industry and how she has always looked up to women in the industry and encouraged creating networks for women.

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Finding Your Peace & Purpose with Wendy O’Beirne Dec 07, 2022

Wendy O’Beirne is a life coach who found her way to her career after realising at the age of 32 that she wasn’t feeling fulfilled. In a moment of clarity where everything stopped making sense on how she was living her life, she started again and since then Wendy has been working on self love and self worth. Today, Katie and Alice discuss the importance of boundaries and fulfilment and how it’s okay to have good and bad days. Wendy also explains the importance of taking accountability on ourselves and how to find our purpose is just to live our best lives.

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Life Without A Filter With Katie Piper OBE Nov 30, 2022

After surviving an acid attack at the young age of 24, Katie Piper is now a thriving author, activist, TV presenter and model who is always advocating for women who have suffered burns and disfigurement injuries. Together, Katie and Alice discuss how Katie fought and overcame her injuries not only physically but how it took a toll on her mentally. Katie opens up to Alice about how she didn’t have a phone or social media for a long time and how she was faced with showing her changed appearance online but now she is proud about how she looks and doesn’t use filters to hide anything.

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Accepting Our Bodies with Alex Light Nov 23, 2022

After struggling with various eating disorders, Alex Light transformed her beauty and fashion blog into a digital safe space to help others. Together, Alex and Alice chat about their experiences with food, diets and dealing with body image growing up and the outlook on what defines a beautiful body has changed as the years have gone on across the world.

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Coming Soon: Give Me Strength! Nov 04, 2022

What makes a strong person? Is it how far you can run, how much you can lift or is it how far you’ve come mentally to overcome something?

Each week I will be chatting to extraordinary people about how they live their lives physically and mentally and discuss the importance of resilience and how it’s shaped them into the person they are today.

Together we will discuss the positives of living a stronger life physically and mentally and my aim is to inspire you to do the same.

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The Practice of Calm, Quiet and Happy with Fearne Cotton Jun 02, 2021

As someone who started her public facing career as a 15 year-old, Fearne Cotton has really grown into her skin over the years; keeping acceptance, kindness and positivity at the top of her priorities. Fearne speaks to Alice about the power of an open mind, her growth and self discovery since she became a mother and how she focuses on the day to day task of being kinder to herself in the pursuit of happiness. They also discuss the topic of strength, specifically with regards to the power breathing can provide during mindful practices such as Yoga. As the author of three self-help books: Calm, Quiet and Happy, and host of the highly successful podcast series Happy Place, Fearne has become an expert in the wellbeing space making this a really thoughtful and inspiring conversation.

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Strength and Balance with Alesha Dixon May 26, 2021

Singer, dancer, Strictly Come Dancing royalty and now business owner - Alesha Dixon joins Alice to talk about what strength means to her. Alesha discusses how exercise has always been a big part of her life, as before she chose a career in the music industry she studied sport at college in order to become a PE teacher. She also mentions how exercise supported her though some of the more difficult times in her life and helped her feel more herself after her two pregnancies. She also discusses her recent wellness venture NobleBlu which is launching in June, and why balance is all part of being strong.

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Rest, Recovery and Pelvic Strength with Dr Amal Hassan May 12, 2021

Dr Amal Hassan aka Sport Exercise Doctor on Instagram and cofounder of Umi Health, speaks to Alice about building strength for life through rest, recovery and listening to our bodies. Amal talks about her experience of burnout from overexercising, and how commonplace this is in the fitness world. For Amal, this happened whilst she was training to become a doctor and is one of the reasons why she spends her career spreading the important message of rest and recovery as a sports exercise clinician. Amal also talks about why she co founded Umi Health, as she experienced pelvic floor dysfunction following her pregnancy. She is passionate about supporting women with the knowledge and tools to build core, pelvic floor and functional strength for life.

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Finding fitness that works for you with Dr Zoe Williams May 05, 2021

From the Gladiator TV series, to now a media medic and tv presenter, Zoe Williams is an advocate of an active and healthy lifestyle. Alice and Zoe discuss how the last year has impacted movement in a global way, and why it’s so important to encourage, especially, young girls to find a sport they love at an early age. Zoe chats about how she's prioritising a healthy lifestyle whilst being pregnant, and how the last year has impacted her work as a frontline GP worker at NHS Nightingale Hospital.

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Making Happiness Your Discipline with Ella Mills Apr 28, 2021

Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, speaks to Alice about the work-life balance she’s cultivated over the years of growing her business with husband Matt, whilst raising her young family. Placing an emphasis on creating discipline in order to be happy, Ella discusses how she had consciously carved out boundaries in her work and private life in order to make this a priority. Whether that’s with the working relationship with her husband, creating purpose with the Deliciously Ella brand, or her daily practice of meditation which allows her to check in with herself every morning. Ella makes the point of bringing all this back to the importance of kindness, especially to ourselves and that we can’t be everything to everyone. This uplifting and motivating conversation is one not to miss!

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What is Health? With Renee McGregor Apr 21, 2021

What does health actually mean? On today’s episode, Alice speaks to leading sports dietitian, Renee McGregor, about the misleading and damaging narratives the online fitness and health community perpetuates. Together Alice and Renee chat about how multifaceted our approach to health should be; whether that’s what we’re eating, how much we’re moving, how many positive relationships we’re nurturing and the lifestyles we lead in our daily lives - each of these pillars contribute to a holistic indicator of our health. With a firm emphasis on individualised nutrition, this episode touches on a movement away from ‘good’ and ‘bad’ foods, towards looking at health as a standard we create for ourselves in all aspects of our lives.

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The Winning Mentality with Michelle Griffith-Robinson Apr 07, 2021

Representing Team GB as a triple jumper at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Michelle Griffith-Robinson went in with a winning attitude: regardless of whether she won a medal or not. In this candid conversation with Alice, Michelle talks about how sport gave her a wealth of mental strength and determination that helped her rise through some of the most challenging times of her life - from the loss of a loved one, to leaving an abusive partner. Now a life coach and mentor for disadvantaged young people, Michele puts compassion and kindness at the heart of her work today. *Trigger warning - mention of abusive relationships in this episode

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Strength Through Knowledge with Andy Vincent Mar 31, 2021

This episode sees Alice interviewing her good friend, colleague and mentor, Andy Vincent. A well-known voice in the space and a knowledgeable personal trainer, Andy has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years, so who better to debunk some of the biggest fitness myths around? From weight loss through exercise to the confusion around calories, the real benefits of HIIT to can you really trust the stats on your smartwatch? This episode has all the answers to some of the burning questions of the day.

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Five Steps To Happy with Ella Dove Mar 24, 2021

Ella Dove is commissioning editor for Red, Good Housekeeping, Prima magazine and author of Five Steps To Happy. Today, Ella speaks to Alice about her personal story of trauma - the moment she became an amputee after a freak fall whilst out for a run that cut off blood supply to her leg. Ella talks about the crucial moments she and her sister painfully waited for a passer by to help them call for an ambulance, and how forgiveness has played as big a part in her emotional and physical recovery. As a journalist and now author, Ella talks to Alice about being a force from the inside in changing the narrative around disability in the media. Ella is living proof that there is always positivity in the wake of adversity.

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Finding Stillness When You're Feeling Chaos with Aicha McKenzie Mar 17, 2021

Aicha McKenzie came to managing talent and teaching breath-work in a unique way. As a former child British Commonwealth Rhythmic Gymnast, Aicha learnt early on in her career that the sports industry is high pressured. Whether it was from the toxic daily weigh-ins between her training sessions or the racist comments she subconsciously absorbed when competing, she speaks to Alice about setting out to care for her talent in a holistic way. Whether that’s encouraging an open dialogue on mental health with the people she works with, or to what she’s known most lately for - the use of breath work for greater wellbeing. Aicha explains how the simple act of awareness of the breath, useful exercises and the connection of the breath with movement can help support everyone when they’re in high pressured moments.

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What Are We Waiting For? With Joslyn Thompson Rule Mar 10, 2021

Joslyn Thompson Rule knows a thing or two about fitness. Whether that’s from her seventeen years experience as a personal trainer, to being a Nike Master - she’s an enduring overachiever in the industry. She found her passion for movement after signing up to her University rowing club and after realising the power of her own strength she now wants others to find this in themselves - now mentoring female fitness trainers through her annual Women in Fitness Summit. Alice and Jos speak about how loud the fitness industry is, how to find clarity and clear advice and of course, what it means to be a strong woman. Motivational, honest and an open conversation about fitness industry from one of the best trainers in the UK.

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Finding Your Power with Adrienne Herbert Mar 03, 2021

Adrienne Herbert has many strings to her bow. She's been a West End performer, PT and is currently host of the uplifting and positive conversation that is Power Hour Podcast. Adrienne kicks off this third season of Give Me Strength with a moving account of some of the moments she's used her strength to get her through life. Speaking to Alice about one of the reasons she started Power Hour - Adrienne speaks of her loss from miscarriage and three painful years of IVF treatment, and wanting to use the podcast to give herself a fresh start. Adrienne places a firm emphasis on the positive messaging that she endorses in Power Hour - the importance of self-worth, and how by simply reclaiming an hour for ourselves, we can really transform our day-to-day. Full of ‘lightbulb’ moments in this positive, honest and uplifting conversation - this episode is one not to miss.

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Staying true to yourself with Suranne Jones Apr 17, 2020

This week Alice is joined by acclaimed British actor and producer, Suranne Jones who opens up about how growing up in the North of England shaped her as a person and also her career. Hitting our screens as Karen McDonald in Coronation Street, Suranne talks about her ascent into the limelight and how making the decision to step away from her big break in Corrie affected her and the incredible career that she's forged since. Through some very challenging times in her life and a mental health battle, Suranne reflects on how she made it through and how honesty with yourself is key to it all.

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Empowering a generation with Lisa Smosarski Mar 25, 2020

This week Alice talks to editor-in-chief of Stylist Magazine, Lisa Smosarski, about how over the course of ten years she has managed to change the face of feminism in media. From the resistance she faced at the start of her journey to how she's now constantly striving to give women of all backgrounds a platform in order to be seen and heard, this episode takes a look at how the discussion around gender inequality has changed during her time at the helm of Stylist and why the conversation is still so important.

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Building a stronger, healthier brain with Kimberley Wilson Mar 18, 2020

Kimberley Wilson is an author, a Chartered Psychologist and a Governor of the Tavistock & Portman NHS Mental Health Trust. In this episode, Kimberley talks to Alice about the incredible and complex organ that is our brain, how it's possible to maintain a healthy brain, what we can do to improve our brain health and why all of this matters. From anxiety to dementia, this episode explores just how important our brain functions truly are.

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Building mental resilience with Poorna Bell Mar 04, 2020

Poorna Bell is a best-selling author, award winning journalist and keen weightlifter. In this episode, she talks to Alice about some of the hardest moments in her life that have forged her resilience. From moving to England from India as a young child and dealing with racial intolerance through to the tragic suicide of her late husband, Rob; Poorna shares insight on what's led her to where she is now and how she found her inner strength through weightlifting.

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Steps to a stronger pelvis with Helen Keeble Feb 26, 2020

This week we are turning inwards and focussing on a different type of internal strength - your pelvis. Whether it's improving your sex life, keeping you upright or ensuring all your internal organs are where they're meant to be - put simply, a strong pelvic floor is good news! This week's guest Helen Keeble, a physiotherapist and leading specialist in pelvic health, talks us through this vital and often overlooked area of our bodies, sharing some home-truths on why it's so important.

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Defying all the odds with Josh Lewellyn-Jones Feb 19, 2020

Josh Lewellyn-Jones was born with cystic fibrosis and as a child was given the life expectancy of just thirty years old. He talks to Alice about how he hasn't let this define him and how now, aged 32, has defied the doctors and spent his life dedicated to raising awareness of the condition by undertaking monumental physical challenges to raise money for the cause as well as setting up CF Warriors to provide a community for young people with cystic fibrosis for which he earned an OBE.

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Knowledge being the key to empowerment with Anita Mitra aka The Gynae Geek Feb 12, 2020

In this special live recording of Give Me Strength, Alice talks to Anita Mitra; also known as the Gynae Geek. Anita is an NHS Doctor working within obstetrics and gynaecology and is an outspoken pioneer of everything relating to women's health. In this episode Anita speaks about her career so far, debunking some medical myths along the way and through her insight shows us how we can all be that bit more empowered with some knowledge behind us.

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Self compassion being the biggest healer with Charlie Barker Feb 05, 2020

When life throws unexpected challenges at you, it’s hard to know how you’d react. Our guest today is someone who’s had some of the worst that life can challenge you with, from cancer diagnoses to multiple miscarriages, but along the way has found the strength and courage to overcome each of these in her own unique way. A close friend of Alice's, Charlie Barker is a pre and post natal personal trainer, an ex GB gymnastics champion and the founder of hugely successful company Bumps & Burpees, Charlie talks about the positivity, strength and gratitude she found during the hurdles she has had to overcome.

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Finding power in the face of tragedy with Henry Fraser Jan 29, 2020

This week, Alice is joined by guest Henry Fraser who bravely shares how his life was changed forever after a freak accident in 2009 left him paralysed from the shoulders down, ending his dream of becoming a rugby player. Henry talks about his desire to use his platform to inspire others to shift their mindset by practising gratitude everyday and shares how he expressed his pain through mouth art as well as his book, which won him many celebrity endorsements, including JK Rowling.

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Paving the way for female boxers with Nicola Adams Jan 22, 2020

Kicking off the second series of Give Me Strength will be former British boxer and double Olympic champion Nicola Adams who hung up her gloves in November last year, retiring as an undefeated world champion. Fighting against cuts to funding and backlash in the media, Nicola shares the immense responsibility she felt to pave the way for fellow women in boxing, as well as the strength in a winning mentality.

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Give Me Strength Season 2 - Coming Soon Jan 15, 2020

What makes a strong person to you? Bestselling author and personal trainer Alice Liveing interviews extraordinary people about the importance of building mental and physical resilience and how this can empower us to live happier, stronger lives.

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Dreaming big with Kelly Holmes Jun 19, 2019

As a double Olympic gold medalist, Dame Kelly Holmes’ story still continues to capture the hearts of the nation. But what did it really take for Kelly to succeed? In this season finale, Kelly talks to Alice about her most incredible achievements during a time when her mental health was at its lowest. Kelly speaks out about building her mental strength and how her dream to become the best athlete in the world probably saved her life.

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Making the impossible, possible with Sophie Butler. Jun 12, 2019

With a personal mantra of ‘let’s make the impossible, possible’, Sophie is a T10 spinal cord injury survivor who has documented her recovery process through social media. As Gymshark's first ever disabled affiliate and a recent winner of the Cosmopolitan Fitness Influencer of the Year Award, Sophie is a massive advocate of visibility and ableism. In this episode, Sophie talks to Alice about her journey of extreme hardship, strength and resilience as she shares the story of her accident and how reigniting her passion for the gym ultimately reignited her passion for life as a whole.

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Empowering female voices in sport with Gabby Logan Jun 05, 2019

With sport in her veins, Gabby Logan is undoubtedly one of the most influential names out there when it comes to women in sport. With a career that begun in competitive, rhythmic gymnastics and has since evolved into an extensive broadcasting portfolio including the London Marathon, The Invictus Games, 2012 Olympics, Match of the Day... the list goes on! Alice and Gabby cover everything from Gabby's young dreams of being a tennis player to the value of sports in schools as well as Gabby’s ambition for move coverage of women in sports.

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Leading by example with Claire Sanderson May 29, 2019

In this week's episode, we hear from Claire Sanderson whose impressive 20 year career in national media titles has brought her to the role as Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health magazine. Leading by example, Claire bravely speaks out about her ongoing mental health challenges, as well as the positive media shift in language around visibility and diversity in the health and fitness industry.

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Exercising for mental gains with Bryony Gordon May 22, 2019

Following Mental Health Awareness Week, Alice chats to mental health campaigner, journalist and bestselling author Bryony Gordon about her marathon journey which paved the way to sobriety. Bryony opens up about past struggles, why she believes that exercise should be about gains over losses, as well as the inspirations behind her latest book 'You Got This: A Fabulously Fearless Guide to Being YOU' written to empower young teens. This episode acts as a reminder of the incredible healing powers of exercise which extends far beyond the physical.

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A story of resilience and survival with Martine Wright MBE May 15, 2019

Martine Wright, MBE is a British sitting volleyball player who lost both her legs in the 7/7 London bombings in 2005. In this extended episode, we discover the healing and transformative influence sport had in Martine's life, how she draws strength from the memory of the 52 lives lost in the attack, and how her journey to the 2012 Paralympics has instilled in her a belief like no other. From the liberation she feels on the court, to the wonder of flying solo, Martine Wright is a force to be reckoned with.

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Medals and motherhood with Olympian Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill May 08, 2019

Often referred to as the 'Queen of the Heptathlon’ Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, three-time world champion and 2010 European champion. Together Jessica and Alice talk about her ascent to the top of the podium, as well as how she battled through injury and came back stronger than ever before. Jessica also shares how her own experience with training whilst pregnant has led to the launch of her latest project - the creation of a brand new app, Jennis, which is designed to help pre and postnatal mothers train effectively in the comfort of their own home.

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Finding confidence in moving beyond body ideals with Tally Rye May 01, 2019

Tally Rye is a personal trainer, founder of Best Me Retreat Series, co-founder of Girl Games, and co-host of the Fit and Fearless podcast. In this refreshingly honest interview, Tally chats frankly to Alice about how her own relationship with exercise has evolved over the years, and how letting go of previous restrictive habits has opened her up to a world of confidence, truth and strength.

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Going for gold and increasing visibility for women in sport with Jade Clarke Apr 24, 2019

This week Alice interviews top netball player and Commonwealth gold medalist Jade Clarke about her ascent to netball stardom. As the most capped English player of all time, Jade shares her journey to success, as well as her passion for promoting and celebrating female achievements in sport.

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Challenging gender stereotypes in sport and finding strength in adversity with Cathy Brown Apr 17, 2019

Alice talks with coach and long time friend Cathy Brown who paved the way for women in boxing throughout her 10 year professional career. As the second woman to receive a boxing licence in the UK, Cathy discusses how her deep connection to the sport has pulled her through some serious trauma and shares why staying true to her ‘why’ has been integral in the face of adversity.

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Making history and raising your voice with Asma Elbadawi Apr 10, 2019

Asma Elbadawi, celebrated basketball player and coach, shares how we can be the change we want to see in our lives. From successfully campaigning to lift the hijab ban in pro basketball to using spoken poems to find her voice, this is a story of fearlessly speaking the truth and empowering others to do the same.

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Give Me Strength with Alice Liveing Apr 03, 2019

What makes a strong person to you? Bestselling author and personal trainer Alice Liveing interviews extraordinary women about the importance of building mental and physical resilience and how this can empower us to live happier, stronger lives.

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