Rise From Within, with Terri Pugh
Welcome to Rise From Within — for the woman who wants to stand tall and show up with confidence.
I’m Terri Pugh, a women’s confidence and body image coach, and I’m here to help you rise — in your body, your business, and your life.
Rise From Within is a space for women who are ready to stop holding themselves back and start living with calm, grounded confidence.
In this new version of the show, you’ll hear real conversations, honest reflections, and practical coaching moments that help you build confidence from the inside out.
We’ll talk about body image, visibility, boundaries, self-trust, the anti‑diet world, business, real life, and everything that stops you from showing up fully as yourself.
If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to feel confident being me,” this is your space. That confident woman exists inside you. Let me help you bring her out.
Make sure you hit follow and turn on notifications, because I have some incredible episodes coming that will help you do exactly that.
🎧 Hosted by Terri Pugh — Women’s Confidence & Body Image Coach
🌿 For the woman who wants to stand tall and show up with confidence
Episodes
166 episodes
165. Rise From Within
Rise From Within Launch Episode — Welcome to the New ChapterHang on a minute! Something's changed around here!!That's right. Introducing the new era for this podcast, Rise From Within — for the woman who wants to stand tall...
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Episode 165
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9:34
164. Vaping vs Dieting.
A few days ago, I was standing in a shop sending a parcel when I realised I was surrounded by walls of brightly coloured vape liquids. All lined up like sweets, with flavours from mint to bubblegum to strawberry milkshake. And it go...
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Episode 164
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26:24
163. Why do I look different in different mirrors and windows?
Ever caught your reflection in a shop window and thought, “Hang on… I didn’t look like that this morning”? Yep, me too!So in this episode, I’m going to explain why mirrors and windows can make us look completely different, even on the sa...
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Episode 163
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28:28
162. What I'd say to 10 year old me now
Last night, a trip to a familiar venue for my weekly pool match brought back a memory I hadn’t felt in years. I was ten years old, dancing in front of a mirror in the toilets, completely lost in joy. I wasn’t worrying about my body. I wasn’t th...
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Episode 162
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21:56
161. Why am I jealous of someone else’s food control?
You're out for food with someone and they order the salad, skip dessert, and say they’re “just not hungry,” and suddenly you’re left wondering why you can’t seem to do that. The jealousy creeps in, along with a whole load of guilt and self-doub...
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Episode 161
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25:49
160. Missing the highs of a new food plan
There’s something strangely addictive about a new food plan, isn’t there? The structure. The rules. The praise you give yourself for getting it “right”. That feeling of finally being in control of your food, your body, and your life....
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Episode 160
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26:14
159. There's no shame in a jar of sauce.
Let’s talk about convenience food – the frozen meals, the microwave rice, the jars of sauce you throw into a pan when you're too tired to think.There’s so much judgement around these foods. They're often labelled as lazy, unhealthy, or '...
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Episode 159
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38:59
158. Still carrying your past? It's time to put it down
Somewhere along the line, you might have been told who to be.Maybe you were raised to stay small, keep quiet, not take up space. Maybe you’ve always believed you’re “just someone with no willpower” or that confidence simply isn’t for you...
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Episode 158
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36:17
157. What that viral ‘obesity X-ray’ gets completely wrong
When a shocking image goes viral - like the so-called “obesity X-ray” recently shared by The Joe Rogan Experience - it’s easy to get swept up in fear-based narratives about obesity, dressed up as health advice. But what’s the real story behind ...
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Episode 157
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26:18
156. Are you seeking permission to be you?
In this episode, I’m talking about the hidden ways we ask for permission from others in our life. From what we wear to how we show up at work, in relationships, and on social media, we’re often seeking permission or seeking approval from others...
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Episode 156
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42:15
155. Weird food preferences I can’t explain (but fully stand by)
This episode is all about the food quirks that make absolutely no sense, and yet feel completely right.From grated cheese vs sliced, to refusing scrambled eggs but loving every other kind, I’m sharing some of my own weird food preference...
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Episode 155
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40:35
154. How I rebuilt my wardrobe for £3 a piece
When your body changes, getting dressed can go from a quick task to a full-blown identity crisis. The jeans don’t fit. The tops don’t sit right. Nothing feels like you anymore. You don’t even know what suits you now.Then throw budget str...
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Episode 154
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33:22
153. Why staying small is breaking your spirit (one quiet choice at a time)
We don’t always realise when we’re holding ourselves back. It can look like skipping dessert, staying quiet in meetings, dressing down, or waiting for someone to talk to us at a networking event. On the surface, it seems like no big deal. But u...
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Episode 153
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41:41
152. Hedonic eating - what happens when we eat just for pleasure?
Have you ever found yourself reaching for something tasty – not because you’re hungry, but because it just feels good?Maybe it’s chocolate after a stressful day, or chips while watching telly, or just a snack because it looks too good to...
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Episode 152
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38:46
151. Confidence isn't a size - How to start showing up now
Ever felt like you need to change your body before you can start feeling confident? Maybe you’ve told yourself you’ll wear the outfit, post the video, or speak up at work... once you’ve lost weight or when you feel better in your s...
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Episode 151
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33:46
150. Why I still eat overnight oats
Today I had a surprising realisation over breakfast. It turns out, I still love overnight oats. I first discovered them during my Slimming World days. So why am I still eating them now, years after letting go of food rules and diet pla...
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Episode 150
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30:21
149. Confidence through clothes with Samantha Harman
The clothes you wear impact your confidence, self-expression, and even your success - fact! I wanted to get into this subject with someone who knows this subject inside out, so in this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Harman, The Style Edito...
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Episode 149
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59:52
148. He’s punching!! Pressures of the male gaze
Have you ever heard the phrase “He’s punching above his weight” and stopped to think about what it really means? It’s often said as a joke, but underneath it lies a deeper issue—the idea that a woman’s worth is defined by how she looks...
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Episode 148
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29:10
147. 3 reasons why it's so hard to stop dieting
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to let go of old habits, even when you know they aren’t really helping you? You might recognise that dieting makes you miserable, but you keep going back. Or maybe you’re fully aware that constantly body-...
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Episode 147
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32:19
146. Are you justifying your diet? Let's talk about those excuses!
Have you ever caught yourself explaining your diet to someone? Diet culture has convinced us that we need to justify what we eat and why we eat it, and some of those justifications are downright ridiculous! In this episo...
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Episode 146
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34:29
145. The celebs and influencers let us down
Over the years, we’ve seen celebrities and influencers championing body positivity, rejecting diet culture and embracing self-acceptance. Many of us found comfort in their messages, feeling seen and supported in our own body positivity journeys...
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Episode 145
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30:01
144. Would I do this if I loved myself?
Inspired by a new book I’m reading - Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It by Kamal Ravikant - I’ve been thinking about how we can help our relationship with food and our bodies from a more holistic perspective. Inspired by the...
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Episode 144
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37:26
143. Get angry at diet culture
Welcome back to the Intuitive Eating and Body Positivity Podcast! In this episode, I'll explore the valid anger many of us feel towards diet culture and how we can transform that anger into a powerful tool for change. This is what I...
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Episode 143
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31:24
142. Making space for the new you
This week, I'm talking about making space for the new you. It’s all about creating an environment that uplifts and supports the person you’re becoming, not the one diet culture tried to shape you into.From your kitchen cupboards...
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Episode 142
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39:54
141. "I'll lose 2lbs this week"
Some people love the chat with the consultant in front of everyone at the diet club, and some hate it. What camp are you in? Either way, there was always the same question..... "how much are you going to lose this week?". Now first off, I have ...
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Episode 141
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32:52