Rise From Within, with Terri Pugh

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 stress, limited sizing, and fast fashion guilt into the mix. It’s no wonder so many women feel stuck.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I refreshed my wardrobe for just a few pounds per piece, and why it’s about so much more than clothes.

You’ll hear:

• Why we avoid updating our wardrobes after body changes
• The emotional and practical cost of wearing clothes that don’t fit
• How I found some gems that helped me feel more like myself again
• Other affordable, low-guilt alternatives to fast fashion

If you’ve been putting off buying clothes because you’re waiting for your body to change, this is your gentle nudge to stop waiting and start dressing the version of you that exists right now.

✨ Inspired by real experience, and packed with practical tips, this one’s for anyone who’s felt overwhelmed by a wardrobe that no longer fits, physically or emotionally.

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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 underneath it’s a pattern of staying small, and it chips away at our confidence bit by bit.

In this episode, I’m looking at the subtle but powerful ways we keep ourselves small in our everyday lives, and what it’s really costing us.

I’m talking about,

💃 The everyday signs that you might be keeping yourself small
👗 Why it often feels safer to stay small (and why that makes sense!)
🍰 How staying small holds you back – emotionally, professionally, and personally
🔇 Gentle but powerful ways to start taking up more space in the world
💭 One question to help you shift out of hiding and into showing up

I know that playing small means you often feel overlooked, frustrated, or like the real you is hiding in the background, so this episode is for you. 

There’s even a reflection prompt inside this one, and I’d love to hear what small act of boldness you try this week!

Oh, and I’m also telling you about my new YouTube troll. It’s hilarious, honestly!

Also, if you’d like to see photos of Luna and Mabel, you can do that here: https://terripugh.com/about-terri-pugh/.

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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 resist.

That’s hedonic eating – eating for pleasure – and it’s something we all do.

In this episode (inspired by a listener question from Rose in Canada!), we’re digging into what hedonic eating is, why it’s totally normal, and how it fits into a more peaceful, intuitive relationship with food.

We talk about:

• What hedonic eating really means (and how it’s different from emotional eating)
• Why your brain is wired to want food that tastes good
• How restriction makes cravings stronger
• Why satisfaction is actually protective when it comes to food
• How to enjoy food for pleasure without guilt or chaos

Plus: Luna’s very dramatic trip to the vet (she’s fine, she’s just not talking to me about it), and the unexpected joy of an early morning food shop.

It’s a practical, kind conversation about food, pleasure, and ditching the guilt.

And if you have a suggestion for an episode topic, drop me a message like Rose did. All the links are below.

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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 skin. Sound familiar?

In this episode, we’re busting the myth that confidence is something you earn once you’ve reached a certain size. 

Confidence isn’t about how you look – it’s about how you show up. And you honestly don’t have to wait until you feel 100% ready to start building it.

I’ll walk you through:

• Why we’re conditioned to believe smaller = more confident
• What really builds confidence (it’s not your jeans size)
• How to stop waiting for the “right time” to take action
• 5 small, practical ways to start showing up now, just as you are

Whether you're struggling with body confidence, holding back in your business, or avoiding putting yourself forward in your job, this episode will give you the nudge and the know-how to take up space unapologetically.

You don’t need to wait to feel more confident. You can start now.

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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 plans? Because I actually enjoy them, and I think that’s worth talking about a little bit.

This episode explores how we can reclaim foods from our dieting past, how some meals still serve us, and how others (like pasta salad!) might be worth revisiting in a whole new way. If you've ever questioned why you eat what you eat, or avoided something that reminds you of old diet habits, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why it’s okay to enjoy a food you discovered while dieting
• How to tell if a food is serving you now, or just sticking around from habit
• Foods we avoid because they trigger diet culture memories
• Reclaiming and reinventing old meals on your own terms
• How to tune into satisfaction instead of rules

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Do you still eat foods from your dieting days? Or have you avoided something you might actually love? I’d love to hear your story. Send me a message, or tag me on socials!

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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 Editor to explore the powerful connection between style, body image, and self-worth. 

We talk about how the fashion industry reinforces unrealistic beauty standards, the struggles of plus-size shopping, and why so many women feel disconnected from their wardrobes.

Samantha shares how clothing can actually be a tool for empowerment rather than frustration, and why breaking free from rigid style rules can help you show up with confidence in every part of your life. 

If you’re anything like me you’ll understand the feeling of standing in front of your wardrobe, feeling lost, wondering why clothes shopping feels so difficult. If you have, this conversation is for you.

We’re talking about:

✔️ Why style is about more than just clothes - it’s about confidence and energy
✔️ How your star signs should determine what you wear and how you show up
 ✔️ How the fashion industry fails women, especially plus-size shoppers
 ✔️ Why traditional styling advice can be limiting rather than empowering
 ✔️ The role of body image in our clothing choices and how to shift our mindset
 ✔️ Practical steps to rebuild a wardrobe that truly serves you

You can find Samantha Harman, The Style Editor, at the links below:

🔗 You can find Samantha Harman (The Style Editor) here on LinkedIn
🔗 Find her Substack here
🔗 Find her website here

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode - please share it, tag me on social media, or leave me a 5⭐ review!

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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, while a man’s worth is measured by his success, humour, or status.

In this episode, we dive into the impact of the male gaze and the unrealistic pressures placed on women to be seen as ‘attractive enough.’ We explore how these outdated ideas shape relationships, self-worth, and body image—and, most importantly, how we can start to break free from them.

I'm talking about:
✅ Why the phrase “He’s punching” is more damaging than it seems
✅ How media, dating culture, and social norms reinforce the male gaze
✅ The emotional impact of feeling like you have to ‘maintain’ your attractiveness
✅ How to reclaim your body and self-worth from external validation
✅ Ways to challenge and shut down these outdated ideas when you hear them

Also, there's an update on my coaching prices. I've DROPPED them! Take a look at the "work with me" link below.

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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-checking in the mirror isn’t doing you any favours, yet you just can’t seem to stop.

You’re not the only one - I was there with you at one point. I knew that the dieting, the binge eating, and the criticism in the mirror was not good for me, but I did it over and over again. 

We don’t hold onto behaviours for no reason though. There’s always something deeper at play. Quite often those old habits around food and body image are actually trying to protect us - even if they’re also keeping us stuck, and even if it doesn’t feel like it.

So in this episode of The Intuitive Eating & Body Positivity Podcast I’m looking at 3 of the biggest reasons why it’s so hard to stop dieting, what keeps you holding on to old behaviours, and asking you how do they really serve you?

Also, I’ll tell you how I’m quite amazed at the new drink I discovered this week - it blew my mind when I found it 🤯

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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 episode, I’m going to give you 20 of my favourite diet excuses, explaining why they’re a little bit crazy, laughing at the nonsense, and uncovering the real reasons why we feel the need to explain our food choices.

If you’ve ever said things like “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle!” or “I have to track everything or I’ll lose control,” then this episode is for you! 

Let’s challenge these beliefs, find some food freedom, and ditch the justifications.

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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.. 

But lately, there’s been a clear change. Some of the same people who built their platforms on rejecting weight loss culture have now started losing weight. 

Completely co-incidentally (yeh right….) the rise of GLP-1 injections such as Ozempic seems to have escalated this, and now their once-empowering messages have been replaced with posts about body “transformation” and the supposed benefits of shedding weight.

So, if you’ve felt let down by this, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about why this happens, why it hurts so much, and why your frustration is completely valid.

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