Go Love Yourself

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Go Love Yourself episodes

May 23, 2022 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...

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56 min
May 16, 2022 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 a bit of comfort and makes you realise you're not alone. We love you so much and we promise it gets better.

TW: This episode contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you think this episode might be triggering for you, please skip it. And if you need to talk to someone, please call the Samaritans at 116 123. Someone will always be there to listen, day or night, and it’s free for all UK phone numbers. Or you can email [email protected]

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47 min
May 09, 2022 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...

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51 min
May 02, 2022 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!!

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54 min
April 25, 2022 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..?

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46 min
April 18, 2022 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!)

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53 min
April 11, 2022 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 the worse - and we know we're not the only ones.

TW: This episode contains references to eating disorders. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk.

Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help.

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44 min
April 04, 2022 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 diet culture. So this week she joined us to explain what intuitive movement is, and how we can improve our relationships with exercise.

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49 min
March 31, 2022 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 you’re struggling with an eating disorder and are in the UK, the Beat Eating Disorders charity has a hotline. The number is 0808 801 0677 or you can visit the website at beateatingdisorders.org.uk.

Additionally, if you're experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call the Samaritans at 116 123, or visit crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines for a list of people you can go to for help.

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29 min
March 28, 2022 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!!!)

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55 min

About 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…