Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity with Terri Pugh
Welcome to the Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity Podcast with Terri Pugh, a space for you to find out more about Intuitive Eating, learn how to ditch the diets for good, and improve your body confidence. We're talking about Intuitive Eating, body positivity and body confidence, Health At Every Size, and why everyone should be ditching dieting for good in order to improve their relationships with food. Find out more about what I do at https://terripugh.com, subscribe on YouTube at https://terripugh.xyz/youtube, follow on Instagram at https://terripugh.xyz/instagram, and join the Facebook group at https://terripugh.xyz/facebookgroup.
Episodes
160 episodes
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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39:22
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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36:40
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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26:42
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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42:39
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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40:58
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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33:45
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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42:05
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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39:10
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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34:10
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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30:45
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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1:00:16
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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29:34
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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32:43
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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34:53
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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30:25
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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37:50
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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31:48
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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40:18
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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33:16
140. Diabetes and Intuitive Eating with Lydia Leighton
This week, I’m bringing you a highly requested episode: Intuitive Eating and Diabetes. I’m joined by Lydia Leighton, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, to discuss how to navigate diabetes while maintaining a healthy relationsh...
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Episode 140
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1:06:31
139. I tried Noom for a week - here's what happened
Hello, intuitive eaters! I'm thrilled to be back with you after a short break. I initially planned to return in September, but I missed our conversations and your wonderful support. Thank you for your lovely messages wishing me well during my t...
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Episode 139
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43:27
138. {REPLAY} Intuitive eating for weight loss
I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a li...
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Episode 138
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31:46
137. {REPLAY} 6 ways to start intuitive eating today
I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a li...
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Episode 137
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27:26
136. {REPLAY} Why it's not your fault that you're a serial dieter
I'm taking a little break. Just having a few weeks off. While I do that I'm giving you the replays of some of my most popular episodes. Whether you've heard them before or not, I encourage you to give these replays a listen and see...
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Episode 136
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20:42