Go Love Yourself

Go Love Yourself

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Welcome to Go Love Yourself! It’s the show where we’re all learning to love ourselves a little more 💖 Laura Adlington (left, 2020 GBBO Finalist) and her best friend Lauren Smith (right) grew up in the 90s and 00s when low rise jeans were high fashion, Bridget Jones was the poster fat girl and diet culture was rife. Now, we’re unlearning everything we’ve been taught about body image, acceptance and confidence, and this podcast takes you along for the ride! From self-love, to the other kind of self love (wink wink nudge nudge) we’re here to help you feel happ...

Go Love Yourself: The Finale

Go Love Yourself: The Finale

Thank you to everyone for listening to Go Love Yourself. 💛Follow Laura 🧡Follow Lauren We're so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this podcast. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. ❤️ Join our Facebook group to connect with other listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2024 • 45:20

Did Laura Get a Happy Ending?

Did Laura Get a Happy Ending?

We've had a few weeks off and we might have forgotten how to podcast. Lauren tells us about her week off when she read FIVE WHOLE BOOKS (spicy ones too 👀) and Laura get a massage on the beach... which could have ended in a happy ending. We also catch up with friend of the show, Hannah who has AMAZING NEWS on extended sizing. And we answer some of your questions. ⭐️LAURA AND LOTTIE'S EVENT⭐️ We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount cod

Apr 8, 2024 • 47:16

Things You've Been Missing Out On

Things You've Been Missing Out On

Hey lovely listeners. We know that not all of you are subscribers of GLY+, our subscription channel where we post bonus episodes of all the things we don't discuss on the podcast. To get the real juicy stuff, you do have to become a subscriber. But, as a little try before you buy deal, here is just some of the less secretive stuff we chat about over there. If you like what you hear, you can become a subscriber: Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe elsewhere 📧 If you

Apr 3, 2024 • 11:13

Sexy Selfies, Weight Loss Ads and Emotional Letters

Sexy Selfies, Weight Loss Ads and Emotional Letters

Lauren's been digitally detoxing and Laura is trying to chase some sun (semi-successfully) so this week, we are sharing some of the best moments from Series 5. You will hear: When Laura didn't tell anyone she knew our guest, Millie The Story of the Pink Trousers Why "Girl Math" is dangerous Top tips for a saucy selfie Reacting to weight loss ads Rewriting letters to our bodies We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use

Apr 1, 2024 • 36:40

Finding Your Colour Palette

Finding Your Colour Palette

About a year ago, Laura suggested getting Styled By Susie onto the podcast and Lauren was a bit unsure. Because when we hear the word stylist, we immediately think of someone who is going to tell us everything we can't wear. But Susie couldn't be more the opposite of that! In this episode, Susie tells us what colour are going to make our eyes POP and our skin glow and why finding your style means so much more than how our bodies look on the outside. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring

Mar 26, 2024 • 51:41

A Thursday Gift for You!

A Thursday Gift for You!

Oh hello everyone! We don't normally post on a Thursday, but we've done a really good bunch of subscriber episodes recently so we thought we'd share a little teaser with you. And it's a good one. With an overall message of... Eat the F**king Salad! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re

Mar 21, 2024 • 6:45

The Emotion of Going Up a Dress Size

The Emotion of Going Up a Dress Size

This week, we're talking about how emotionally loaded the experience of going up a dress size is. How do we detach our worth from the number on our labels? How do we not let it define our worth? We chat about all this and our own experiences with dress sizes on this episode. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune on Instagram and TikTok to get

Mar 19, 2024 • 41:30

What on Earth is Going On???

What on Earth is Going On???

We had to call in Felicity Hayward to find out what the f**k is going on with plus size fashion. The rise of ozempic, the return of 90s fashion, the announcement of the 36 ASOS Insiders with almost no plus size representation. It's leaving us all feeling a bit flat. So we grouped together for a big ol' therapy session that might help you feel a bit better about things. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.run

Mar 12, 2024 • 46:04

Creating Clothes for Bigger Bodies

Creating Clothes for Bigger Bodies

Hannah from Rune is here and we are obsessed with her! After struggling to find clothes she liked in her size (hands up if you relate🙋‍♀️) Hannah had the biggest Go Love Yourself moment and went and set up a plus size fashion business herself. We're so so grateful to Rune for sponsoring this episode. And we also got you guys a special discount code. Use GLY20 at www.rune-studio.co.uk for 20% off, and make sure you follow @wearerune to get updates on how Hannah is getting on. We release weekly

Mar 5, 2024 • 44:53

Let's Talk Tweakments

Let's Talk Tweakments

We're talking about cosmetic surgery, specifically tweakments, and what we really think of them. And actually, we're kind of divided! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you

Feb 27, 2024 • 45:50

Getting Ready to Date Again

Getting Ready to Date Again

We're talking dating! We cover everything from preparing mentally to date again, to what to actually do on a date and hyping yourself up to go and find that person who is worth you spending your time with. We also chat about some of the worries we had/have when it comes to dating and arm you with the best tips to head into that date as your happiest, most comfortable self. Stay safe out there lovelies! We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra

Feb 20, 2024 • 51:23

Love Can Be Found in the Bedside Drawer

Love Can Be Found in the Bedside Drawer

Happy Pancake Day! And Galentine's Day and Valentine's Day! We're having a right old catch up today. Chatting pancake toppings, Laura's gotten back into baking, we discover what movie salad is and we discuss all things platonic love. Plus we read out some of your funniest Valentine's stories, and even share a couple of our own. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podca

Feb 13, 2024 • 41:01

From Blackout Drunk to Dry Discos

From Blackout Drunk to Dry Discos

We're talking sobriety, with the incredible Millie Gooch. Millie is the founder of Sober Girl Society who now runs a community of booze free huns. We chat about how her big party girl nights out turned into sober burlesque classes and what's the best thing since she's ditched alcohol. For any of your sober curious listeners, this is the one for you. ❤️Find Millie here. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If

Feb 6, 2024 • 48:01

How to Take a Saucy Selfie

How to Take a Saucy Selfie

We're answering your questions! It's a big Ask Us Anything episode today with everything from saucy selfies and DM slides to acne and school reports. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Lau

Jan 30, 2024 • 40:13

Come with Us to Laura's Launch Party

Come with Us to Laura's Launch Party

Join us for Laura's launch party for her book, Diet Starts Monday. Lauren interviews Laura! We take you guys along with us to Waterstones Piccadilly for a night of celebrating the book. 📚 LAURA'S WRITTEN A BOOK 📚 📧 If you'd like to contact us, you can email: golove@crowdnetwork.co.uk 📷 Or follow us on Instagram: @goloveyourselfpod ❤️ Join our Facebook group to connect with other listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2024 • 8:45

The Story of the Pink Trousers

The Story of the Pink Trousers

Some things have come up recently which have left us feeling less than fabulous. Which is obviously unacceptable. So in today's episode, we chat about them and get your advice on how to get yourself out of a rut. We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re not already a subscriber and would l

Jan 23, 2024 • 42:15

Diet Starts Monday

Diet Starts Monday

📚 LAURA'S WRITTEN A BOOK 📚 📧 If you'd like to contact us, you can email: golove@crowdnetwork.co.uk 📷 Or follow us on Instagram: @goloveyourselfpod ❤️ Join our Facebook group to connect with other listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2024 • 6:07

Let's Talk About Money

Let's Talk About Money

"We're more comfortable talking about our intimate sex lives than we are talking about money." And that is why we're dedicating a full episode to money, finances, budgeting, debt... the lot of it. We are no experts (as you'll hear) so we invited along the fabulous Ellie from This Girl Talks Money, who guided us so wonderfully through the very complicated world of saving, treating ourselves and how to actually live our lives whilst still making savings. You can find Ellie here. And she's written

Jan 16, 2024 • 50:56

"Sack" Isn't Sexy

"Sack" Isn't Sexy

Ooo hello! A new GLY release on a Thursday?! Lucky you. As a gift from us to you, here's a sneak peak backstage at our live show at Bush Hall in December. We're sharing the full recordings of the Bush Hall shows for all our subscribers. You can become a subscribers for £1 a week. Just click: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 11:40

We React to Weight Loss Ads!

We React to Weight Loss Ads!

We're ranting this week! Lauren's ill and Laura's had some nasty comments so we need to let off some steam. Plus, we react to some weight loss ads that you guys have sent in over the holidays. Join us to have a good old laugh at the new diet culture crazes and why they're absolutely b*llshit. How to turn weight loss ads OFF: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaRRc7IFcR/ We release weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’r

Jan 9, 2024 • 46:33

The Diet Doesn't Start Today

The Diet Doesn't Start Today

Welcome to Season 5 of Go Love Yourself! It's a new year and we can't think of a better day to start a new season of Go Love Yourself. We're cutting through the noise of "New Year New Me" and reminding you why starting a diet today, isn't the great idea you've been told it is. 📚 LAURA'S WRITTEN A BOOK 📚 We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you

Jan 2, 2024 • 40:39

Getting That Sparkle Back

Getting That Sparkle Back

It's the final episode of the year! And the final episode of Season 4! Thank you to everyone who's stuck with us, joined us and been a part of the podcast this year. We're taking a few weeks off to eat lots of chocolate mint balls and see our families but we'll be back in the New Year to help you avoid the New Year New You b*llshit. We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Ap

Dec 12, 2023 • 42:57

We're Doing Nervous Wees!

We're Doing Nervous Wees!

Join us backstage for an exclusive teaser of the content which happens on our extra episodes! To become a subscriber and get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere And come and join us for our Christmas Party: 🎄Get tickets for our Christmas live podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2023 • 8:54

How To Have a Not Sh*t Christmas

How To Have a Not Sh*t Christmas

We're prepping for the party season! What are we wearing this year? How to deal with difficult family members? And how many advent calendars is too many. And we delve a little bit into Lauren's slightly problematic spending habits. We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re not alread

Dec 5, 2023 • 47:52

Have We Taken Anti-Diet Culture Too Far?

Have We Taken Anti-Diet Culture Too Far?

We've been having some ✨feelings✨ and we want to talk about them. This podcast is centred around body image and mental wellbeing and it would be dishonest of us to not address the bad as well as the good. So here's how we've been feeling lately...We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself!If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes

Nov 28, 2023 • 45:58

Would You Ever Get Back With An Ex? & Other Breakup Dilemmas

Would You Ever Get Back With An Ex? & Other Breakup Dilemmas

What are our thoughts on your breakup questions? We're chatting getting back with exes, being friends with someone you've slept with and how to break up with someone! We share our experiences with heartache and relationships this week, and it's a juicy one. EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get ac

Nov 21, 2023 • 41:10

Would You Ever Get Back With An Ex? & Other Breakup Dilemmas

Would You Ever Get Back With An Ex? & Other Breakup Dilemmas

What are our thoughts on your breakup questions? We're chatting getting back with exes, being friends with someone you've slept with and how to break up with someone! We share our experiences with heartache and relationships this week, and it's a juicy one. EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself! If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get a

Nov 21, 2023 • 39:40

S4 Ep20: Everything You Wish You Knew About Body Dysmorphia

S4 Ep20: Everything You Wish You Knew About Body Dysmorphia

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are releasing weekly bonus episodes of the podcast. For just £1 a week you can now get an extra episode of Go Love Yourself!  If you’re already a subscriber on Apple Podcasts, or Patreon, you’ll automatically get access to these bonus episodes. If you’re not already a subscriber and would like to get ad free and early releases and twice as much Laura and Lauren, you can sign up: ⭐️Here if you listen on Apple Podcasts ⭐️Here if you listen elsewhere Onto this week's ep

Nov 14, 2023 • 37:15

S4: Introducing... It Can't Just Be Me

S4: Introducing... It Can't Just Be Me

Hey lovelies! Here's a new podcast that we think you'll love. It's called It Can’t Just Be Me. It Can’t Just Be Me is all about showing you that whatever you might be struggling with, it’s not just you. It’s hosted by Anna Richardson who you might know from Naked Attraction. Each week Anna speaks to a celebrity guest and an expert counsellor to solve their issues and yours. On this episode, Anna speaks to Pandora Morris, a writer and podcaster, about her battle with OCD. It’s a touching episod

Nov 9, 2023 • 40:04

S4 Ep19: UTIs, First Impressions and Childhood Dreams

S4 Ep19: UTIs, First Impressions and Childhood Dreams

Lauren is back from NYC and Laura couldn't be more relieved. After an overdue catch up concerning a UTI and some friendship struggles, we delve into some juicy questions you've asked about us! Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Tuesday the 21st November (Girls Night Out) ✨Wednesday the 20th December (The Christmas Party) 📧 If you'd like to contact us, you can email: golove@crowdnetwork.co.uk 📷 Or follow us on Instagram: @goloveyourselfpod ❤️ Join our F

Nov 7, 2023 • 38:33

S4 Ep18: Being at the Back of the Pack

S4 Ep18: Being at the Back of the Pack

Has the fear of being at the back of the pack ever stopped you from starting something new? We think you'll love this chat we had with the incredible Martinus Evans. Martinus is the founder of Slow AF Run Club, a growing online community exclusively for slow runners and walkers at the back of the pack. He has completed 8 marathons, entirely through choice, with no weight or body based goals whatsoever. Follow Martinus here. And find the Slow AF Run Club here. 📧 If you'd like to contact us,

Oct 31, 2023 • 29:19

S4 Ep17: Almond Mums, Ozempic and “Tweakments”

S4 Ep17: Almond Mums, Ozempic and “Tweakments”

Lovely listeners, this week we’re hitting you with some of our HOT TAKES. Because this week, we just wanted to chat through some of the trends we’ve been seeing across our TikToks. What are almond mums, and is it a good thing that we’re joking about them? Did we all have almond mums? What are our thoughts on Ozempic? Is it ok that so many people are getting fillers? Would WE ever get fillers? Allll these burning questions and more, in this week’s episode! Plus, Laura’s been watching Married at

Oct 23, 2023 • 45:29

S4 Ep16: Movies & Body Image

S4 Ep16: Movies & Body Image

Ever wondered why so many of us grew up to hate ourselves? Wellll, movies are another one of those big culprits... We've got the obvious ones like Bridget Jones, and the fat joke heavy ones like Norbit, and DON'T EVEN GET US STARTED ON SHALLOW HAL! But, there's also the more innocuous ones, that we kind of do love. Like Mean Girls and Love Actually, which sadly are actually filled with toxic diet culture. So, in this week's episode we're diving deep into movies, and how they impacted our body

Oct 16, 2023 • 45:48

S4 Ep15: Mythbusting Contraception

S4 Ep15: Mythbusting Contraception

Despite essentially half the world having to deal with it, contraceptives and women’s health are STILL taboo topics. But, with so many of us suffering in silence and having little access to reliable information, we need to talk about it. So in this week’s episode, we’re chatting to Dr Becky from The Lowdown, a website where people can add their reviews of different contraceptives, and find reliable information about their options. Or, as they like to call it, the Trip Advisor for your vagina. W

Oct 9, 2023 • 58:37

S4 Ep14: Relationship Advice with LalalaLetMeExplain (WE'RE AWARD WINNERS!!)

S4 Ep14: Relationship Advice with LalalaLetMeExplain (WE'RE AWARD WINNERS!!)

Lovely Listeners… WE WON A BRITISH PODCAST AWARD!! We are so over the moon and the biggest thank you every goes to all of you guys. We chatted about the awards a bit more in this week's episode, and we also spoke to LalalaLetMeExplain about all things relationships! We loved recording this so much. We answered some of your dating/relationship dilemmas, including: dating men with low emotional intelligence, going back to an ex, getting back into sex after YEARS without it, and being financially i

Oct 2, 2023 • 54:10

S4: Introducing... First Dates: The Podcast

S4: Introducing... First Dates: The Podcast

Hey lovelies! Here's a new podcast that we think you'll love. It's called First Dates: The Podcast, and it's based on the incredible First Dates show that we all know and love. It's hosted by Frankie Bridge of the Saturdays and CiCi Coleman, everyone's favourite waitress from the show, and each week they meet guests with hilarious, disastrous or heartwarming first date stories This moving episode features Nisha, who got swept up in a toxic relationship. She shares her experiences of love-bombin

Sep 27, 2023 • 38:38

S4 Ep13: Magazines & Body Image

S4 Ep13: Magazines & Body Image

It's no secret that magazines were toxic for our body image, especially in the 90s, 00s, and 2010s. Who can forget how people spoke about Jessica Simpson?! That might be permanently scarred in the psyche of all millennials... So, in this week's episode, we're taking a deeper look at those magazines, and how they made us hate ourselves. Spoiler alert: we never stood a chance. Show Notes Get your live show tickets here! We have tickets left for our shows on: ✨Monday the 30th October (The Hallowee

Sep 25, 2023 • 48:52

S4 Ep12: Cosmetic Surgery with Katie Price

S4 Ep12: Cosmetic Surgery with Katie Price

GUYS. It’s only bloody Katie Price!!! For the last 30 years, she’s been part of our lives. From glamour model, to reality TV star, to mum, she’s constantly been been shredded apart by the press.  To this day, she still has drones flying over her house.  We're also joined by Katie's lovely little sister Sophie who co-hosts her new podcast 'The Katie Price Show' alongside her.  And in this episode, we’re having an open and honest chat about her mental health, confidence, and why she’s had so muc

Sep 18, 2023 • 45:34

S4 Ep11: Being Child-Free

S4 Ep11: Being Child-Free

Lovely listeners, this might be our most emotional episode yet. We've recently been speaking a bit more on the podcast about our experiences with being child-free, so you might already know that, for numerous reasons, neither of us have kids, despite wanting them. And from the amount of messages we get, we've realised how common this experience is, despite how isolating it can feel. So in this episode, we're getting real about our experiences, and where we're currently at with this. We're also c

Sep 11, 2023 • 42:25

S4 Ep10: Office Nightmares and Opinionated Families

S4 Ep10: Office Nightmares and Opinionated Families

It's been a while since we spoke about dealing with other people's opinions, and because we get SO many requests for advice on it, we thought we'd revisit it. Our experiences with it have also changed since our last episode on it: Lauren's been shocked by the water cooler chat at her new job, and Laura's had to make the difficult decision to cut someone judgmental out of her life. So, in this episode, we're diving into our experiences, as well as responding to some of your stories about offi

Sep 4, 2023 • 46:24

S4 Ep9: Big, Bald and Beautiful

S4 Ep9: Big, Bald and Beautiful

Ahead of Alopecia Awareness Month, we spoke to the incredible Laura Mathias aka @RelightAlopecia about what it’s like to lose all your hair at 13. After 17 years of wig wearing, Laura slowly started to ditch them and became more and more confident rocking her bald head, despite the judgment she sometimes faces.And we can all learn SO much from Laura’s approach to life, and her passion for pushing herself out of her comfort zone. Plus we have some HUGE news!!! We’re doing three live shows in Lon

Aug 28, 2023 • 46:01

S4 Ep8: Marriage, Motherhood, and Other “Milestones”

S4 Ep8: Marriage, Motherhood, and Other “Milestones”

We’re coming up to our 35th birthday’s, and we can’t stop thinking about all the milestones society expects us to hit by this age. So, Lauren’s coming up to her 35th birthday. The age when everyone tells you your fertility “falls of a cliff”. And after growing up in a world that expects every woman to marry, have babies, and hit all kinds of milestones this birthday is hitting particularly hard. So in this week’s episode we’re talking about all the milestones we’ve felt pressured by, from mothe

Aug 21, 2023 • 55:37

S4 Ep7: Single Life and How to Love it

S4 Ep7: Single Life and How to Love it

It's time for us "spinsters" to reclaim and learn to love our singlehood!!!  The pressure we face to be coupled up, and the assumption that your life isn't whole without a partner is INSANITY. So, in this episode we're chatting to author of 'A Single Revolution'. We get into all the best bits of single hood, how we got rid of the shame we felt (and got from others) about our lack of partner, and how to deal with those lonely moments that do creep in. So, if you’re single right now this really i

Aug 14, 2023 • 57:59

S4 Ep6: Barbiemania & Body Image

S4 Ep6: Barbiemania & Body Image

We had the BEST time seeing Barbie together, but the movie and all the hype around it really got us thinking... what kind of impact did Barbie really have on our body image? And how do we grapple with our love of the film, alongside our issues with Barbie? Plus, we reacted to the controversy surrounding the film, and did a general deep dive into the patriarchy and horses. Today's sponsor: 🧠Thanks to BetterHelp for supporting today's episode! To try BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month,

Aug 7, 2023 • 54:51

S4 Ep5: The Lizzo Lawsuit

S4 Ep5: The Lizzo Lawsuit

This isn’t an episode we ever thought we’d make. It’s also one we weren’t sure we would make, because it’s an ongoing legal situation and we can’t speculate about what is and isn’t true. But, the Lizzo lawsuit is all we’ve been able to think about for the last few days. It’s all we’ve seen on our instas, all we’ve seen on our newsfeeds. And the reality is, prior to now, we’ve personally put Lizzo on a pedestal and this is a bit of a wake up call. So, we needed to chat about our feelings

Aug 4, 2023 • 14:11

S4 Ep4: Naked Yoga on OnlyF*ns?!

S4 Ep4: Naked Yoga on OnlyF*ns?!

This week’s guest is the incredible Jessamyn Stanley, who you might remember from the “controversial” Gatorade ad earlier this year or her new naked shoot in Women’s Health!! She’s an inspiration to us all, having carved out a space for other black, fat, queer people the wellness industry. And we had so much fun chatting to her about her journey with yoga, transforming her relationship with movement, and how naked yoga is healing her relationship with her body. Show notes: 🙏 You can support us

Jul 31, 2023 • 38:45

S4 Ep3: Tinder Nightmares and Tig Bitties

S4 Ep3: Tinder Nightmares and Tig Bitties

Oooooh it's a fun one today! We're doing the first Ask Us Anything of Season 4, and it may or may not include the phrase "I like long walks on the beach... and anal" 😅 We're answering lots of your questions, including relationship dilemmas, thoughts on the Barbie movie, and getting some dating updates from Lauren. We're also reacting to your INSANE Tinder nightmares, and reacting to the cringiest voice notes on Hinge. Plus we're back with some more Am I the Assholes! Including a Rock cardboard

Jul 24, 2023 • 38:43

S4 Ep2: From Gay Jehovah’s Witness to TikTok Fame

S4 Ep2: From Gay Jehovah’s Witness to TikTok Fame

This week we're so excited to be chatting to the hilarious Ash Huish aka Ash's Life Stories about all things body confidence, life online, and what she's putting in the bag of dicks! She also chats to us about her incredible coming out story, and how she went from a Jehovah's Witness who literally didn't know gay people existed, to coming out as a lesbian later in life. Plus there's the invevitable rant about tiny portions at Starbucks (why are they so small?!), we make plans to go to Toby Carve

Jul 17, 2023 • 41:04

S4: SEASON 4 TRAILER

S4: SEASON 4 TRAILER

Lovely listeners, welcome to Go Love Yourself! If you're new around here, here's a little preview of what we're all about... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2023 • 0:56

S4 Ep1: Secret Projects, New Jobs and…a Greg James Sandwich?!

S4 Ep1: Secret Projects, New Jobs and…a Greg James Sandwich?!

We’re baaaack! We missed you so much over our break, and we have so much to catch up on. So, this week we’re chatting about alllll the stuff we’ve been up to. And we’ve been up to some big stuff! Laura’s got a secret project, Lauren’s got a new job (thank GOD), we’ve had a trip to Liverpool, we’re now an AWARD winning podcast, and we’ve been doing a lot of celeb spotting including getting stuck by Greg James and photobombing the Princess of Wales… Today's sponsor: 🧠Thanks to BetterHelp for sup

Jul 10, 2023 • 39:12

Introducing: The Katie Price Show

Introducing: The Katie Price Show

Eeeeek we'll be back for Season 4 next week, but in the meantime we wanted to introduce you to a new podcast: The Katie Price Show. You may think you know everything about her from all the crazy headlines – but this podcast will show the real Katie Price. Hosting alongside her each week will be Katie’s little sister Sophie. They’re total opposites but trust us you don’t want to miss their banter and hilarious stories. Each week they’ll be chatting everything from weddings, cosmetic surgeries, h

Jul 3, 2023 • 15:17

S3 Ep20: Personality Types and Mystic Meg Horoscopes

S3 Ep20: Personality Types and Mystic Meg Horoscopes

We are SO buzzing because in this episode we had a good old giggle, just the two of us. We did something we've been sceptical about about but wanted to do for ages: personality tests!! It's very reminiscent of the Mystic Meg horoscope, but we wanted to know... is there any truth to it?! 🕵️‍♀️ We also found out that Laura may or may have written the horoscopes we grew up reading, and answered some of your summery questions including chub-rub tips, fave ice lollies, and bikini confidence.  Show

May 22, 2023 • 40:03

S3 Ep19: How to Solo Travel and LOVE IT!

S3 Ep19: How to Solo Travel and LOVE IT!

IT'S SUMMEEEEEEER! With loads of us heading off on holiday, or wishing we had the confidence to be more adventurous, we wanted to chat to Kirsty aka @KirstyLeanneTravels about all things travel. We spoke about our best travel experiences, top places we'd recommend, how to be confident while travelling on your own, and our top tips for a comfortable plane ride. Whether you're backpacking across the world, wanting to be more confident about going to your local beach, or doing something out of your

May 15, 2023 • 54:55

S3 Ep18: The Reality of Weight Loss with PT Ben Carpenter

S3 Ep18: The Reality of Weight Loss with PT Ben Carpenter

TW: this episode references weight loss, including intentional weight loss Sometimes it feels like we can't avoid conversations about weight loss, fitness, and health, so in today's episode we're becoming part of the conversation. To be honest, we were a bit nervous about recording this episode because of our own relationships with fitness and how triggering any mention of weight loss can be for lots of people, including us. But this episode was one of the few weight loss conversations we didn'

May 8, 2023 • 43:08

S3 Ep17: Is High Street Fashion Getting WORSE?!

S3 Ep17: Is High Street Fashion Getting WORSE?!

We’ve been noticing it for a while, but plus size fashion is either just not progressing or outright getting worse. BUT WHY? This week we’re catching up about our recent experiences with brands, why we think it’s getting worse, and what we actually want from retailers!! We also get into Y2K fashion, The Hills, and reminisce about when bikinis had fabric…Plus we catch up on some more AITAs and your response to our incredible episode about children’s body image with Molly Forbes. 🙏 You

May 1, 2023 • 45:07

S3 Ep16: The Great British Bake Off with KIM-JOY!!

S3 Ep16: The Great British Bake Off with KIM-JOY!!

The pure joy in this episode is INSANE! We (Lauren🤣) were completely fangirling in this chat with Kim-Joy. We dopamine dressed to the nines, and had the best chat about social anxiety, fitting in, and our experiences on the Great British Bake Off. It was pure joy, and we're soooo excited for you to hear it!  Plus we open the episode with a catch up about Naked Education... ☕️ 🙏 You can support us on Patreon for £1 a week to get ad free and early episodes: https://www.patreon.com/gol

Apr 24, 2023 • 48:55

S3 Ep15: Imposter Syndrome and Being “Cocky”

S3 Ep15: Imposter Syndrome and Being “Cocky”

Ahhh imposter syndrome. Most of us have had it, and for a lot of us it can stop us from enjoying our achievements and generally just life. Plus, it can stop us from speaking up for ourselves, being confident, and asking for what we deserve. But what exactly is it? How do we get over it? Are we allowed to be "cocky" and ask for a raise?! In this episode we're chatting about alllll this and more! Show Notes: 🎥If you'd like to watch this episode, we're on YouTube: youtube.com/@goloveyourselfpod

Apr 17, 2023 • 46:44

S3 Ep14: Raising Body Confident Kids

S3 Ep14: Raising Body Confident Kids

We've been name dropping Molly and her book since literally episode 1, and we're so pleased we're finally chatting to her about how to raise the next generation of diet culture fighters! Poor body image is such a difficult generational habit to break - our parents were force-fed diet culture even harder than we were, and we've all been conditioned for so long that certain comments about food, movement and health, are second nature. Plus, there's so much pressure and judgement about rais

Apr 10, 2023 • 53:05

S3 Ep13: We Got HYPER and Recorded an Episode

S3 Ep13: We Got HYPER and Recorded an Episode

Things have been a bit serious on here lately, which we love, but this week we were too hyper for anything like that. We’d just eaten a giant Costco muffin, were running on 4 hours of sleep, and Laura was feeling particularlyyy sassy today so this one’s a chill, chatty one! We answered your questions, including some about musicals, pets, tattoos, favourite things about being fat, advice for our younger selves, and even some gross ones that brought out our new favourite Laura story. There’s some

Apr 3, 2023 • 49:23

S3 Ep12: ADHD and Mental Health

S3 Ep12: ADHD and Mental Health

Did you know that men are 3x more likely than women to be diagnosed with ADHD? ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a type of neurodivergence with symptoms that can include restlessness, trouble concentrating, and sensory issues. It can can have huge implications for your life, work, and mental health, but quite often it’s missed until people notice it themselves, and advocate for it with their GPS. It’s also something we’re seeing more of on TikTok, which is making som

Mar 27, 2023 • 52:19

S3 Ep11: Life as a Sex Worker

S3 Ep11: Life as a Sex Worker

Sex work has always been around, but it still faces huge taboos and criminalisation. And with more people than ever taking on sex work, we wanted to chat about what that world is REALLY like, especially for people in bigger bodies. So this week we’re joined by the FABULOUSLY funny Miranda Kane, who used to work under the name “Melody BBW” and actually might be louder than Lauren?!?!! And we chatted about sex worker rights, our thoughts on ‘BBW’, becoming sexually empowered, and some wil

Mar 21, 2023 • 52:19

S3 Ep10: A Beginner's Guide to BMI

S3 Ep10: A Beginner's Guide to BMI

We've been doing this for a while now, and of course we still always get the "What about health?" questions. So, we thought it’d be good to chat a bit more about fatness, health, and BMI. A lot of you will know this already, but it’s one of the main ways that medical professionals determine health. So you’ll often go to the GP for a medical issue and be weighed, even if it’s something irrelevant like an ear infection. It’s often the thing that’s mostly focused on in terms of improving y

Mar 14, 2023 • 50:52

S3 Ep9: The Shocking History of Clothes Sizing

S3 Ep9: The Shocking History of Clothes Sizing

We KNOW how messed up clothes sizing is. We’re taught to equate our self-worth with what size knickers we wear, which is obviously not true. And the more we looked into it the more we realised that clothes sizes are actually bull**** - it’s all made up, it’s changed over time, and it’s never consistent. Basically, we’ve been set up to fail, and we wanted to do more of a deep dive into why exactly that is. So in today's episode we're SO excited to chat to fashion historian Nicole Rudolph

Mar 7, 2023 • 50:47

S3 Ep8: Confidence and Geordie Shore

S3 Ep8: Confidence and Geordie Shore

Jess Millichamp is an ICONIC pioneer in the British plus-size fashion world, and probably the first person we ever saw living their unapologetic best life on Instagram. So we've obviously been desperate to chat to her for ages, and here she finally is! She also had us in absolute stitches the whole time, and we're 10000% going to Newcastle for a night out (thoughts on Tequila Rose...?) We're also chatting about confidence, answering some of your questions, and getting a sneak peak at wh

Feb 28, 2023 • 53:49

S3: Introducing... Other People's Pockets: Mistress Marley, Financial Dominatrix

S3: Introducing... Other People's Pockets: Mistress Marley, Financial Dominatrix

Here's a preview of another podcast we think you’ll enjoy, Other People's Pockets. Have you ever wondered how your friend affords a new outfit for every night out, or why that colleague  makes everyone meticulously split the tab down to the last Diet Coke? Other People's Pockets is a show about other people’s money. Host Maya Lau asks people from all walks of life to get radically transparent about their personal finances in order to learn more about who we are and level the playing field a lit

Feb 22, 2023 • 10:42

S3 Ep7: Our Relationships with Exercise

S3 Ep7: Our Relationships with Exercise

Wellll it’s safe to say our relationships with exercise are NOT the best. We grew up feeling like exercise was a punishment, something we weren’t cut out for, or something to justify what we could eat. But after our episode with intuitive movement expert Tally Rye in season 1, we’ve been thinking more about how much movement could do for our mental health, relationships with our bodies, and just overall lives. Trying to improve our relationships with exercise is a really long and compli

Feb 21, 2023 • 48:09

S3 Ep6: Ozempic and Diet Culture Myths with AUBREY GORDON

S3 Ep6: Ozempic and Diet Culture Myths with AUBREY GORDON

We cannot believe it, but today we’re chatting to one of our absolute HEROES, fat activist Aubrey Gordon (@yrfatfriend). In this episode we’re myth-busting all things “wellness” and diet culture, including the ghost from the future who *apparently* popularised celery juice, and the viral weight-loss drug, Ozempic. Plus we chat about getting into fat activism, supporting marginalised bodies, and the new US guidance encouraging diets in children as young as 2. ✨NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

Feb 14, 2023 • 50:00

S3: Introducing... Stolen Hearts

S3: Introducing... Stolen Hearts

Here's another show we think you'll enjoy... a true crime podcast called Stolen Hearts. Have you ever of heard the phrase ‘opposites attract’? Well this a love story that takes that to another level.  Jill Evans has it all: big house, fast car, and a great career as a sergeant in Wales. But she's starting to think love is never going to happen for her. Then everything changes after she meets self-proclaimed entrepreneur,  Dean Jenkins online.  After a few dates they go on a spontaneous holida

Feb 8, 2023 • 3:48

S3 Ep5: Anxiety and Panic Attacks

S3 Ep5: Anxiety and Panic Attacks

We've chatted about our anxiety a lot, but it's time to dive a bit deeper (Lauren's favourite 😉).  While people are talking more openly about anxiety, and we LOVE it, the differences between feeling anxious and having an Anxiety Disorder are often forgotten. Not to mention how often the more taboo bits, like intrusive thoughts and panic attacks, still face a bit of stigma. So this week we've recruited Anxiety Josh to chat us through the different types of anxiety disorders (including G

Feb 7, 2023 • 59:07

S3 Ep4: Cutting Out “Hi Hun” Friends

S3 Ep4: Cutting Out “Hi Hun” Friends

It's not something we talk about enough, but making friends as an adult is HARD. You grow up seeing all these amazing friend groups on TV, but we promise it's not always like that, and you're not alone if you're feeling friendship anxiety. Plus, sometimes friendships aren't serving you and it's okay to cut them out!! We don't see movies about friendship breakups but seriouslyyyy they can be just as hard as romantic ones! So today, we're chatting all things friendships - why we feel anxious about

Jan 31, 2023 • 48:49

S3 Ep3: The Reality of Binge Eating (with Therapist Sarah Dosanjh)

S3 Ep3: The Reality of Binge Eating (with Therapist Sarah Dosanjh)

This is an episode we’ve been wanting to do for such a long time. We’ve spoken a bit about our experiences with overeating and our disordered relationships with food, but in this episode we’re speaking to former binge eater turned psychotherapist, Sarah Dosanjh, about the reality of binge eating disorder, learning to be kinder to ourselves, how to recognise it’s a problem for you, and how to take the first steps toward recovery. It very much became a therapy session for us, so a warning that th

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:00:05

S3 Ep2: Spicy Books and Representation

S3 Ep2: Spicy Books and Representation

Anyone else on 🌶spicy🌶 book tok or is it just Lauren? A good romance book written by a woman just hits different, but it can be really hard to find the right one (almost as hard as reading one in public🤣)!! So in this episode, Lauren’s telling us what we should look, which books to start with, and where we can find books with good fat rep. But will it be enough to convince Laura to try one out?! Plus, one of our favourite authors, Bethany Rutter, joins us to chat about the importance

Jan 17, 2023 • 43:14

S3 Ep1: Living an Anti-Diet Culture 2023

S3 Ep1: Living an Anti-Diet Culture 2023

We know what's coming this time of year - fitness plans, fad diets, and allll the before and after photos. It's almost impossible to escape the weight of diet culture, but we're here to chat you through living your best anti-diet culture life in 2023. Because we all deserve to live our best lives, regardless of what size knickers we wear or what society thinks of us!! We also catch up about our Christmases, what we loved and hated in 2022, our goals for this year, and our insanely exciting partn

Jan 10, 2023 • 40:53

S3: Our Best Bits!

S3: Our Best Bits!

Happy one year of GLY-aversary!! It's been such a great year, so we've put together some of our favourite moments. It includes some ICONIC guests, really funny moments, and some more powerful bits as we learn more about loving ourselves and our bodies. So a warning that it includes references to disordered eating, issues with body image, and mental health from the start. If you're struggling and need to talk to someone, please call the Samaritans at 116 123. Someone will always be there

Jan 3, 2023 • 49:39

S2: Introducing... Eliza: A Robot Story

S2: Introducing... Eliza: A Robot Story

Here's a show we think you'll enjoy. Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) stars in this dark, near-future science fiction fairytale about a robot who can feel, and the world that attempts to control her. When a robot called Eliza falls in love with Him (Arthur Darvill, Doctor Who), they work together to make her fully sentient. But consciousness doesn't come without consequences As Eliza gets caught in a web of both loving and abusive relationships, she has to fight to survive. If you'd like to hear m

Dec 20, 2022 • 47:32

S2 Ep23: What We’ve Learnt This Year

S2 Ep23: What We’ve Learnt This Year

Ohhhh it's a spicy one. We both have polar opposite views about Harry and Meghan so we need to talk about! Plus it's the final episode of season 2 (😢), so we're getting all reflective about what we've learnt this year, how are relationships with food/movement are at the moment, and what we're hoping for in 2023, and most importantly, HOW we can get Lizzo on the pod. We're also chatting dream Christmas meals and getting WAY too excited about it. We'll be back with a new season in Januar

Dec 13, 2022 • 44:22

S2 Ep22: The Great British Bake Off with JANUSZ!!!

S2 Ep22: The Great British Bake Off with JANUSZ!!!

After nearly a year of the pod we're FINALLY chatting about what being on Bake Off is really like behind the scenes. Laura has allll the 2020 tea to spill, like Prue's potty mouth, who she secretly hated and when her opinion of Paul Hollywood changed. Plus we're chatting to everyone's favourite contestant, 2022 semi-finalist Janusz, about his Bake Off friendships, the bake that was inspired by vaping, and what really happened to the spring rolls... TICKETS FOR OUR LONDON LIVE SHOW ARE

Dec 6, 2022 • 41:15

S2 Ep21: Setting Boundaries & Calling Out Your Family

S2 Ep21: Setting Boundaries & Calling Out Your Family

What are we meant to do when that random aunt starts spewing diet culture or asking us why we’ve put on weight?!?! Allll year round people feel like they’re allowed to comment on your body or offer unsolicited “advice” for your “health”. But this time of year, it can be so much harder because people close to you feel like they can make these types of comments, and you can’t avoid them because it happens at family events. Plus there’s the INEVITABLE “when are you having kids?” and comments about

Nov 29, 2022 • 51:15

S2: WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!

S2: WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!!

Have you heard?! We're doing our first ever live show in London on Friday March 3rd! It'll be in Bush Hall in West London, and tickets are £17.50. They go on sale next Tuesday (the 29th) or if you're an Apple or Patreon subscriber, you'll be able to access a pre-sale from TOMORROW at 10am! You can get your tickets here! And if you want access to the pre-sale, you can subscribe on Apple or Patreon. Love you lots see you soooooon xxx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice

Nov 24, 2022 • 2:23

S2 Ep20: The Reality of Menopause

S2 Ep20: The Reality of Menopause

We've been wanting to talk about this forever because society LOVES to make us scared of ageing and the menopause. There's always been so much stigma around it that people end up suffering in silence. And it looks so different on everyone that people can end up feeling confused, alone, unsupported by doctors, and a bit like they're going mad. But menopause is completely normal, there is help out there, and you're not alone. So in this episode, we're chatting to the fabulous Vickie aka I

Nov 22, 2022 • 48:54

S2 Ep19: Learning to feel SEXY

S2 Ep19: Learning to feel SEXY

We’re flying solo this week because we neeeeed to catch up about Lauren entering her sexy era. I mean, did you SEE that thirst trap?!? And if you’ve been listening for a while, you’ll know this is a huge shift from a few months ago. So we need to know what’s changed and WHAT HER SECRET IS! We both kind of broadly represent two types of listener - the single one entering her hoe season, and the one in a long-term marriage who’s not even thinking about feeling sexy. So hopefully there’s l

Nov 15, 2022 • 41:23

S2: We went on Tally Rye's podcast!!!

S2: We went on Tally Rye's podcast!!!

In this special bonus ep, we're introducing you to a podcast we KNOW you'll love -Tally Rye's Train Happy! We were on it this week, and chatted all about intuitive movement, representation, plus size fashion and so much more. This podcast is incredible if you want to learn more about intuitive movement and improve your relationship with exercise, so if you'd like to hear more, search for 'Train Happy' wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 10, 2022 • 59:19

S2 Ep18:  PCOS and the Taylor Swift Controversy

S2 Ep18: PCOS and the Taylor Swift Controversy

We're finally doing one of our most requested episodes, and we're joined by plus size and PCOS content creator ThatGirlSare to talk all things Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It's something that affects 1 in 10 women, but doctors are constantly undermining people's symptoms because "pain is normal for girls" or "all your issues are caused by your weight". And even if you get a diagnosis, there's no treatment and support is limited, so in this episode we're talking through the reality of life

Nov 8, 2022 • 50:07

S2 Ep17: Being fat, disabled and CONFIDENT

S2 Ep17: Being fat, disabled and CONFIDENT

Disabled isn't a bad word, okay?! Fat disabled people are still treated as second class citizens and we need to talk about it. Accessibility in the UK is still shockingly bad and disabled people are constantly facing extra judgement from ableist people.  And yes, there have been massive improvements to plus size representation, but sticking in a white able-bodied plus size women and a pretty disabled woman in the corner of a campaign lineup isn't good enough.  So today, we're chatting

Nov 1, 2022 • 43:23

S2 Ep16: Halloween and Party Season

S2 Ep16: Halloween and Party Season

Put a finger down if you secretly hate Christmas and Halloween... Ohhhh this episode is a really rough one for our friendship 😅 Halloween is just around the corner so it's time to chat about our costume ideas (it's hard out there in a bigger body!) and general thoughts on Halloween. We also chat about your party season dilemmas, the weight loss pressures surrounding this time of year, and how our partying habits have changed over time. Plus there's a special guest (woof)! Learn more about your

Oct 24, 2022 • 43:46

S2 Ep15: Let's Talk Male Body Image

S2 Ep15: Let's Talk Male Body Image

THERE'S FINALLY A BOY IN THE ROOM! We know how much diet culture has messed with us, but we've never actually spoken to a man about how it's impacted them*. So in this episode we're chatting to Laura's good friend and Masterchef The Professionals star, Aaron Middleton. There's sooooo much about lad dynamics that we just don't get, so it's a FASCINATING insight into all things banter/ripping into your mates, talking to your friends about body image, and our different experiences with diet culture

Oct 17, 2022 • 44:27

S2 Ep14: Mental Health Updates

S2 Ep14: Mental Health Updates

Let's sit down and catch up about all things Bake Off, dating and mental health! It's that time of year when our mental health can start to feel a bit ~rocky~ so we thought it'd be a good time to answer some of your questions and have a solid natter about how we're doing. We chat about everything from seasonal depression and diet culture habits we're struggling to break, to how Lauren's dating is going and what it's like for Laura to watch Bake Off. TW: this episode includes references to seve

Oct 10, 2022 • 46:07

S2 Ep13: Being Plus Size and Single

S2 Ep13: Being Plus Size and Single

Yayyyy we've made new podcast friends, and this week we're chatting to Nicci and Alex from the Swipe Fat podcast! They have beautiful American voices, and sooo many stories about their lives as single fat women. So tune in for lots of chats about dating horror stories, orgasms, fatfishing, fannies, fetishisation, one night stands, and the best sex we've ever had. Plus we chat to QUEEN Kayley, who recently went viral because she carried on with her wedding after being jilted at the altar by an ab

Oct 3, 2022 • 45:09

S2: Laura on Finding the Funny

S2: Laura on Finding the Funny

Here's another podcast we think you'll love! Meet Ange and Ruth Corden (who came on our show a few weeks ago). They're the funny, straight talking, slightly sweary sisters who spend roughly half an hour a week finding the funny in the shit that is life. From the big questions to the continued frustrations of having to "adult", this podcast is bound to get you laughing.

Sep 28, 2022 • 57:33

S2 Ep12: The Scary Reality of Weight Loss TV

S2 Ep12: The Scary Reality of Weight Loss TV

Unfortunately, we'll all remember the boom of weight loss shows in the 2000s. From the Biggest Loser to Supersize vs Superskinny, these shows harmed our relationships with our bodies and made us think that we had to crash diet. They're the epitome of diet culture and the toxic 'eat less move more' attitude. And the reality is, they usually didn't even work, and sometimes harmed people's bodies. So this week, after we rant about our own experience with weight loss shows, we chat to our friend Sar

Sep 26, 2022 • 52:30

S2 Ep11: Dating & Ageing

S2 Ep11: Dating & Ageing

We've always known our Lauren and guest Lauren aka Curvy Roamer are practically the same person. And now finally the Laurens are united and getting wine drunk!! In this episode, we had a big fat dmc about everything from dating and being fetishised, to the pressure of ageing and getting botox, and even to Lauren (Talulah)'s past life as a dairy farmer. It's chaos, but in the best possible way. So grab your rosés and settle in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022 • 50:20

S2 Ep10: Sex & Intimacy

S2 Ep10: Sex & Intimacy

The episode you’re about to hear was recorded before the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II. We're sending our condolences to everyone who’s mourning, particularly her family. We've been wanting to talk about sex FOREVER, but as you know we are very much not experts... So we've got the incredible sexfluencer (best word ever), Scotty Unfamous, to come and chat to us about removing stigma, loving your body in the bedroom, getting slutty, and how to ask for what you want. Plus we have some exciti

Sep 12, 2022 • 52:21

S2 Ep9: Unlearning Fashion Rules

S2 Ep9: Unlearning Fashion Rules

Fashion might seem a bit frivolous, especially because we always say the way you look is the least interesting thing about you. But it’s so hard to actually let go of beauty standards - we’re unlearning a lifetime of shit here! And sometimes wearing nice clothes that you love can really kick start your confidence. But there are soooo many “rules” we’ve been taught we should follow when it comes to fashion. And wtf even is “flattering?! We’re still learning how to navigate it all, and trying figh

Sep 5, 2022 • 51:32

Introducing... Glittering a Turd

Introducing... Glittering a Turd

Here's another podcast we think you'll love! Glittering A Turd with Kris Hallenga is a brand new podcast from Audioboom Studios  Best selling author and Coppafeel cancer charity founder Kris Hallenga was diagnosed with terminal cancer at 23 but her life since has seen her achieve so much - she really covered the turd of cancer in glitter. Each week on Glittering a Turd, Kris will be joined by a special guest to talk about a moment of adversity from their life and how they covered it in glitte

Aug 31, 2022 • 7:12

S2 Ep8: The Most Chaotic Episode Ever

S2 Ep8: The Most Chaotic Episode Ever

Welcome to the most chaotic podcast you've ever witnessed... This week we're chatting to the hilarious Ruth and Ange (aka Patty and Angie, aka our new best friends from here on our). We chatted for hours about everything from their most brutal fights in Flo Rida, to their relationships with their bodies and access to healthcare for people in bigger bodies. But luckily for you, we have an editor so this episode is just the funny bits/the bits that actually make sense... This was so much fun to r

Aug 29, 2022 • 48:50

S2 Ep7: Let's Talk About Body Privilege

S2 Ep7: Let's Talk About Body Privilege

The way you look is the least interesting thing about you, BUT it's still a huge factor in how the rest of the world views you and treats you, so it's time for us to talk about body privilege. It can be awkward and uncomfortable, but it's such an important topic so in this episode we're chatting about the spectrum of body privileges, the history of the body positivity and fat liberation movements, and our own privileges. We are by no means experts - just people who have done research, are cons

Aug 22, 2022 • 48:47

S2 Ep6: Learning to Love the Outdoors

S2 Ep6: Learning to Love the Outdoors

Outdoor activities are so bloody fun and the outdoors is for EVERYONE, no matter what you look like, but it doesn't always feel like it. From judgy people and lack of representation to kit and clothes that just don't fit, learning to love the outdoors is  hard when you live in a bigger body. But Every Body Outdoors are a brilliant group who are trying to improve clothing, gear and representation for larger and plus sized bodies in the outdoors movement in the UK. So today we're chatting to one o

Aug 15, 2022 • 49:48

S2 Ep5: Maintaining Friendships

S2 Ep5: Maintaining Friendships

It's been a while since we chatted just the two of us, so this week we're having a big catch up and answering all your questions! We're talking everything from embracing your body during sex to the food we'd want to eat forever. Plus our friendship nearly breaks down over The Handmaid's Tale... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2022 • 45:43

Introducing... Superpower State of Mind with Malin Andersson

Introducing... Superpower State of Mind with Malin Andersson

Our new pal Malin has a brand new podcast and we think you'll love it! In each episode, Malin and a guest will be making uncomfortable conversations comfortable, by digging into stories of their past, discussing their darkest moments of trauma and pain, and focusing on how they find positivity from them. In this clip, you'll hear parts of Malin’s episodes with Sarah Jayne Dunne and Safiyaa Vorajee. And if you’d like to listen to more of the show, you can search for ‘Superpower State of Mind’ whe

Aug 7, 2022 • 12:31

S2 Ep4: The Reality of Reality TV with Malin Andersson

S2 Ep4: The Reality of Reality TV with Malin Andersson

You know how we feel about Love Island by now, and we couldn't let the the show end without us chatting about it. Since leaving Love Island in 2016, Malin Andersson has been open and honest about her relationship with her body and food, and what the show did to that. So in this episode, we're spilling the tea about the reality behind shows like Love Island and the Great British Bake Off. We also chat about representation, aftercare, and overcoming trauma to find self love. AND we meet a special

Aug 1, 2022 • 48:10

S2 Ep3: Life As a Plus Size Athlete

S2 Ep3: Life As a Plus Size Athlete

Kanoa is a BAD ASS athlete (surfer, yogi, personal trainer and loads more) who's on a mission to help women find adventure, in a world that wants you to shrink yourself and hide away. So this week, we're chatting to her about confidence, health at every size, access to sports equipment, her past life as an opera singer, and so much more. Plus, we catch up about that Loose Women segment, and Laura's post-anniversary *situation*...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2022 • 48:31

S2 Ep2: The Reality of Plus Size Modelling (with Felicity Hayward)

S2 Ep2: The Reality of Plus Size Modelling (with Felicity Hayward)

Tiramisu Week is finally here!! In this episode, we're joined by ICON and OG plus-size model Felicity Hayward to chat all about the early days of plus size modelling, growing up in the 90s/00s (hello Punky Fish!), the Kardashians, and how we can be more confident. Plus, we make a podcast shrine to Rod Stewart, leopard print and Sybil (we don't actually but we might as well have...) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022 • 55:49

S2 Ep1: WE'RE BACK... Season 2!

S2 Ep1: WE'RE BACK... Season 2!

Ahhhh yes you read that right... IT'S TIME FOR SEASON 2! It's been a while, so this week we're having a juicy catch up. We're chatting all about the holiday Lauren FINALLY went on, the fatphobic reaction to her viral TikTok, Laura's relationship with Harry Styles and THIS BLOODY HEAT! TW: in this episode, we're referencing binge eating and disordered eating. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, please contact the Beat Eating Disorder Charity at www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk.  Learn m

Jul 11, 2022 • 50:55

Trailer: WE'RE BACK

Trailer: WE'RE BACK

You guys! We're back!! We missed you so much during our break and we can't wait to get chatting again. This is the show where we’re on a mission to empower you to feel good about yourself! After all, your body is the least interesting thing about you… We grew up in the 90s and 00s when low rise jeans were high fashion, Bridget Jones was the poster fat girl and diet culture was rife. Now, as plus size women, we’re unlearning everything we’ve been taught about body image, acceptance and confidence

Jul 8, 2022 • 2:06

S1 Ep20: How to Go Love Yourself

S1 Ep20: How to Go Love Yourself

HOW is this our 20th episode?! There’s no better way to celebrate than getting down to the crux of this show - how the hell do we go and love ourselves?? We’re not going to solve everyone’s body insecurities in one hour, but in this episode, we’re chatting all about our experiences and tips for self-love and ignoring other people’s opinions. And we chat about getting the first ever Go Love Yourself gift omgggg!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 2022 • 49:03

Introducing... Should I Delete That

Introducing... Should I Delete That

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May 24, 2022 • 1:28:01

S1 Ep19: Raising Body Confident Kids (with Louise Pentland)

S1 Ep19: Raising Body Confident Kids (with Louise Pentland)

YOU GUYS. This is an exciting one because OG vlogger and kindest human ever, Louise Pentland is on the pod! We chatted about growing up fat, gaining weight after trauma, discovering fatphobia, and not always loving our bodies. We loved recording this one so much, and she even made us friendship bracelets sooo I think we're besties now... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2022 • 55:10

S1 Ep18: Our Mental Health Stories

S1 Ep18: Our Mental Health Stories

So here's the part of self-love that people don't always want to talk about. But mental health is SO important. Because when you don’t love yourself, your mental health can completely go to shit. When you live in a bigger body you’re basically taught to change yourself or even hate yourself. And when you've got poor mental health, it's easy to tell yourself you've failed. We get it. We both have shitty mental health sometimes, and we're ready to talk about it. So we hope this episode brings you

May 16, 2022 • 45:17

S1 Ep17: Breaking Stereotypes with Amanda LaCount

S1 Ep17: Breaking Stereotypes with Amanda LaCount

We are officially one degree of separation away from our lord and saviour Lizzo because this week we're joined by dancer and real-life ray of sunshine Amanda LaCount! She spoke to us about dancing while living in a bigger body, confidence, being unafraid, and her relationship with another of Laura's absolute heroes. We also catch up about Lauren's night out antics and chat Kim K at the Met Gala... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2022 • 50:14

S1 Ep16: Sweaty Girl Summer

S1 Ep16: Sweaty Girl Summer

Summer's coming and we can't stop it, so it's time to chat about being bigger in the summer! We're talking chub rub hacks, fanning your fupa, the DREADED plastic chairs, and fighting the pressure to lose weight for a "bikini body". Because we all deserve to take up space and be comfortable, regardless of what we look like!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 52:25

S1 Ep15: My Big Fat Single Life

S1 Ep15: My Big Fat Single Life

After weeks of evading our questions, this week we're finally pinning Lauren down about her dating life. Why is she scared to swipe right on the men of her dreams? Has she seen any willies yet? And why doesn't Lauren realise how bloody fabulous she is?!  We also chat about how she's learning to put herself first and LOVE her single life! So does it even matter that she's single..? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2022 • 44:22

S1 Ep14: West End Weight Stigma with Carrie Hope Fletcher

S1 Ep14: West End Weight Stigma with Carrie Hope Fletcher

Our musical theatre fangirl dreams have come true!!! The lovely Carrie Hope Fletcher joins us this week to chat about diet culture media tropes, being body-shamed as 'the butch Fantine', plus-size leading ladies, and all the incredible things our bodies are capable of. And don't worry, there isn't too much singing involved... (okay, maybe there's a tiny bit - we had to!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2022 • 52:04

S1 Ep13: Why We Broke Up With Slimming Clubs

S1 Ep13: Why We Broke Up With Slimming Clubs

Nothing screams diet-binge cycle quite like slimming clubs! We've both been to diet clubs close to 10 times each, so we know what it's like. They might work for a handful of people, but for the rest of us, they're TOXIC and destroy our relationships with food. They place moral value on foods, shame us if we put on weight, and charge us a fortune in the meantime. We don't know what the answer is, but we know our experiences with slimming clubs have impacted our relationships with our bodies for t

Apr 11, 2022 • 41:58

S1 Ep12: Intuitive Movement with Tally Rye

S1 Ep12: Intuitive Movement with Tally Rye

We don't know about you, but exercise has ALWAYS been made to feel like punishment.  Like the only way we can be worthy is by eating less and moving more. Exercise can be incredible for mental health and stress relief, but it's hard to untangle that from allll the diet culture bullshit. Tally Rye created intuitive movement, inspired by the concept of intuitive eating. It's all about re-learning what it is your body actually wants, as opposed to what you think you should be doing, according to di

Apr 4, 2022 • 47:27

S1: BONUS: The Reality of Calories on Menus

S1: BONUS: The Reality of Calories on Menus

This month the UK Government are introducing regulations that say all large restaurants and cafes have to start displaying calories on menus. So, we're here to have a rant about how damaging this could be, and why it's a completely misguided way to tackle "the obesity epidemic" - a phrase that, quite honestly, makes us want to vom. We also chat about alternatives that could genuinely help. Feel free to hit us up for a chat, Boris... TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If y

Mar 31, 2022 • 26:32

S1 Ep11: Becoming Happy Fat with Sofie Hagen

S1 Ep11: Becoming Happy Fat with Sofie Hagen

Being happy as your unapologetic self is HARD when the world wants to shrink you. But that's why we've got the wonderful Sofie Hagen on to chat being single by choice, toxic masculinity, appreciating beautiful fat bodies, and... Danish fruit porridge. We also catch up about Lizzo's Watch Out For the Big Grrrls (of course!!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2022 • 53:01

S1 Ep10: How to THRIVE in Weddings and Events

S1 Ep10: How to THRIVE in Weddings and Events

Get your chub rub shorts out, wedding season's coming! This week we're responding to a listener's email and chatting wedding advice - what's the dress shopping process like? How do you stop feeling self-conscious when all the attention's you? And how do you stay comfortable all day? Plus we chat about being the biggest bridesmaid and tips for living your best life at any and all events!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2022 • 45:16

S1 Ep9: BMI and Healthcare with Dr Joshua Wolrich

S1 Ep9: BMI and Healthcare with Dr Joshua Wolrich

The bias against plus size people in healthcare is scary. How many of us have been told that the solution to an earache is losing weight? How many times have people assumed things about our health because of our weight. We know it's absolute rubbish. So this week we're joined by Dr Josh Wolrich to chat nutribollocks, the problem with BMI, access to healthcare, and his earlier singing career... If you'd like to get in touch with the show, please email goloveyourselfpod@gmail.com. TW: This epis

Mar 15, 2022 • 43:31

S1 Ep8: Unlearning Fatphobia and Lazy Assumptions

S1 Ep8: Unlearning Fatphobia and Lazy Assumptions

You think I’m lazy? The only lazy thing is your assumptions about me... It's International Women's Day woop woop! This year's IWD is all about 'Breaking The Bias', so we're chatting fatphobia. Plus we celebrate our favourite women and catch up about Love is Blind.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2022 • 45:32

S1 Ep7: The Weight of Other People's Opinions

S1 Ep7: The Weight of Other People's Opinions

The ONLY weight we're trying to lose this year is the weight of other people's opinions!! Someone else's opinion of you is none of your business, but it can still be so hard to just piss it out. So, this week we chat stories and tips about dealing with people's opinions, learning to not make comments about others, and how to talk to someone you're worried about without! mentioning! weight!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 1, 2022 • 49:27

S1 Ep6: Diet Culture with Alex Light

S1 Ep6: Diet Culture with Alex Light

We're back with another fabulous guest! This week we chat to Alex Light about diet culture, loving our clothes, and the f***ed up beauty standards that come with weddings. We also catch up about Lauren’s dating saga, and find out whether or not Laura is *actually* Rebecca Adlington’s sister… If you'd like to get in touch with the show, please email goloveyourselfpod@gmail.com. TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the

Feb 22, 2022 • 48:12

S1 Ep5: One Size Does NOT Fit All (Holiday Catch Up!)

S1 Ep5: One Size Does NOT Fit All (Holiday Catch Up!)

We finally catch up about THAT bikini selfie. What else could we start this episode with?    Laura is back from her holiday and reunited with Lauren as we chat chub rub, bikinis, hotel towels, water slides and the dreaded seat belt extender. But can Lauren be persuaded to book a girls holiday?   Listen for practical advice about travelling when plus size and tips for living the life you want just as you are! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022 • 49:57

S1 Ep4: Self Love (and the other kind of self love...)

S1 Ep4: Self Love (and the other kind of self love...)

Folks, there are two kinds of  *wink wink* self love and how can we call the podcast Go Love Yourself without talking about both?! In this episode, we chat self love strategies, spicy books, packet sandwiches, and we FINALLY go through Lauren's dating profiles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2022 • 45:23

S1 Ep3: Finding Love with Stephanie Yeboah

S1 Ep3: Finding Love with Stephanie Yeboah

It's time for our first guest oh my goodness!! Steph Yeboah joins us to chat about online dating nightmares, finding love, crying in front of Lizzo, and body positivity. She also tells us her theory that she may or may not be a time lord... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2022 • 58:46

S1 Ep2: Our Stories

S1 Ep2: Our Stories

This week, we want to tell you a bit more about our stories so you can understand where we’re coming from when we talk about fighting diet culture and growing to love ourselves. We’re both now plus size, but we have very different stories. Laura grew up bigger and has had a problem with comfort eating for as long as she can remember.  Meanwhile, Lauren grew up smaller, but was made self conscious of her body from a young age, and gained weight later in life as a result of trauma.  In a culture

Jan 25, 2022 • 45:53

S1 Ep1: New Year Same Me

S1 Ep1: New Year Same Me

Come the f*** on, Bridget. It’s 2022 and we’re STILL talking about “losing the Christmas weight” and diet-culture new years resolutions?! This week we catch up about why we’re starting the show, the New Year New Me bullshit that's all over Instagram, and our top tips for getting through January while still loving yourself. TW: all episodes will contain conversations that may be triggering for people with eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the B

Jan 18, 2022 • 41:07

S1: Go Love Yourself - Coming Soon!

S1: Go Love Yourself - Coming Soon!

Coming on the 18th of January... Welcome to our fabulous corner of the internet! Join us as we talk about everything from diet culture to dating, mental health to social media, fashion and giving zero f***s about what people think. Because after all, the way you look is the least interesting thing about you. TW: all episodes will contain conversations that may be triggering for people with eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorde

Jan 7, 2022 • 2:52

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