Fitness, Feelings & Feminism: Recent Episodes
Ellie
We cover dating princes, mental health struggles, and Wiltshire ham. All the important things.
In this episode I talk about almost everything with my friend Emma, from pant that make you sweat to lose weight, to too much alcohol consumption, to looking lean from eating an egg. It's all happening!
On this episode I talk with a fellow podcaster Nadia, on what it's like and how she got started up, as well as mental health in modern day life.
In this episode, George talks to me about his experience on Ex on the beach. Discussing what it's like being filmed in such close proximity, and what life has been like for him since he came out of the villa!
In this episode I talk with Marie about the menopause, and she tells all the ugly truths of what it is like going through it, and gives some amazing advice to help any woman going through or going to go through the menopause and how best to cope.
In this episode I speak with my old school friend about her experience in the fashion industry and how she has worked her way into the career that she is in now.
In this episode I speak with my cousin about how she got into the world of accounting and what it's been like navigating herself in quite a heavily male dominated industry.
This episode I talk to the amazing Ely and her mum Marie. 3 years ago Ely suffered a stroke, and today she came on the podcast and told her story despite having aphasia which causes her difficulty with her language and speech. Hopefully you feel as inspired as I did after speaking to these two lovely ladies.
This episode I have the wonderful Georgina Lynn. We discuss how she became a beautician, and her struggles with body confidence over the years, and how she become a confident bad ass bitch! We also chat a lot of shit too.
This episode I speak to my old school friend Tara Brook (Bashford). Tara talks about her life after 2 kidney transplants, an autoimmune disease, and countless days in hospital and one too many near death experiences! I always leave my conversations with Tara feeling inspired and grateful for my health, and I hope you lot do too after listening to this amazing woman tell her story.
This episode I talk with my bin baby soul mate about how we navigate ourselves through the fitness industry which is predominantly male dominated, and all things in-between (vaginas and spongebob squarepants knickers). Enjoy!
This episode I talk about how highly we hold celebrities, and whether they should live an unfiltered life on social media, whether they should or shouldn't be airbrushed on magazines? And as always my slight (massive) obsession with Jodie Comer.
This episode I discuss my opinions on the panic some people feel in the build up to summer regarding their bodies and how confident they feel.
This episode is just me waffling on about myself, sadly something I do very often, indulge me x
This episode I discuss the ever emotional rollercoaster that is dating with my cousin Siobhan, and read out some of the hilarious responses and stories I recieved online. TW- mentions of abortion and domestic violence.
This week I catch you up on what I've been upto now some level of normality has resumed, whilst having a slight rant about filters and defending Andy Murray's mum.
In this episode I discuss and explain diet culture, and why you shouldn't jump on the next quick fix, how to create a healthier lifestyle and not over do it in the gyms when they reopen.
TW: Mentions Eating Disorders. This week I talk to Nuala about how she is finding it being a first time mum, and her past struggles with her relationship with food and exercise.
This week I am your very own Agony Aunt. I give advice on all things from toxic friends to confidence on Insta. If you want some advice and for it to anonymously feature on the next Agony Aunt episode than email me at ellieishpt@gmail.com
This weeks episode talks about tools you can use to help promote self love and become more confident, in a nutshell- how to be a bad bitch.
This week I talk all things dating with Courtney Haddock. We discuss what its like to date as a feminist and some of our awful but hilarious dating experiences.
This weeks episode focuses more on the feminist side of the podcast, discussing people’s everyday encounters with sexism. CW- stories of sexual harassment. If you’re concerned about sexual assault/harassment and need help or advice, click the links here for guidance.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/?tabname=advice-and-support
https://www.womensequality.org.uk/support
In this episode I discuss the best ways to achieve any goal you have in life, and how you can’t rely on motivation 24/7.
I speak with one of my BFFs Joe McEvoy about what it’s like being a gay man in the gym, and his struggles with weight in childhood.
This episode discusses how to deal with gym anxiety, and my own personal experiences with ‘Tom boy anxiety’.
This episode delves into the different attitudes surrounding women’s bodies, how women feel about there own bodies and how people can judge those bodies.
This episode discusses what it’s been like being a female in the masculine dominated fitness industry!