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 business confidence and visibility 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 running their business & life with 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, how it all relates to business and your personal life, and everything that stops you from showing up fully as yourself.
If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to feel more 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 Business Confidence & Visibility Coach
🌿 For the woman who wants to stand tall and show up with confidence in their business
Episodes
174 episodes
Too opinionated for who, exactly?
Being opinionated as a woman gets treated like some kind of character flaw. You get called “too much” or “intense” or “aggressive”. And then you start to change your language. You stop and edit a sentence halfway through it. You sto...
How Do Men Have the Right to Comment on Women's Bodies?
Men comment on women's bodies. Their weight, their clothing, their appearance, their choices. They do it confidently, casually, and often without a second thought.Where does that authority come from?Not one of them has spent a sin...
You love your life, so why are you running on empty?
In this episode of the Rise From Within podcast, I'm talking about something I've been experiencing recently — functional burnout. This is not the dramatic, can't-get-out-of-bed version most people picture. It’s the kind where you're still doin...
Why you don’t really say what you do at networking events
Do you ever leave a networking event realising you know exactly what everyone else does… but hardly anyone could say the same about you?You might have had good conversations. You might have felt comfortable, even enjoyed yourself, and ye...
Why appearance anxiety hides what you achieve in a day
If you spend a lot of your day thinking about how you look, it is easy to assume that your body image and confidence will change depending on what you see in the mirror. What you often miss is how much of your life has nothing to do with your a...
Was it something I said?
Do you ever find yourself worrying that you said the wrong thing or caused a shift in a relationship? Asking yourself “was it something I said?” or “what did I do?”.Many women slip into overthinking relationships because old patterns mak...
Losing confidence when your health declines
You might not have noticed, but your confidence may have taken a hit because your health isn't what it used to be? Maybe your energy’s dipped, or your body just isn’t behaving the way it used to, and suddenly showing up in your business or life...
What does your posture say about your confidence?
Take my quick listener habits surveyHave you ever noticed how your posture changes when you’re feeling confident… or when you’re not?In this episode, I’m expl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 '...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...