In this episode of The Body Talks, I am joined by Samantha Baines: deaf author, actor and broadcaster, plus disability and deafness campaigner.

We begin with a grounding and an ovaries check-in, then move through Samantha’s story of discovering she was deaf at 29, learning to advocate for access, writing children’s books with deaf protagonists, navigating invisible identities and how motherhood reshaped her relationship with her body.

You’ll leave with laughter, insight and practical language for being more human when someone discloses disability.

Follow Samantha:
Instagram: @samanthabaines
Brand: @baines_london
Website (where to find stationary and the beautiful silk scarves!!): https://www.baineslondon.com
RNID Ambassador: @rnid_uk
Samantha's Social Media Management Company: Penguin in the Room: @penguinintheroom

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Thank you for beign here and taking the time to listen and support. Chloe x

Recorded in Paris from inside Louis Rubi’s working room, this episode is a fashion wake up call.

Louis is the founder of LR3, a designer quietly rewriting the rules of fit - not through “inclusive sizing” as a badge but by refusing the whole system. His clothes are built around volumes not sizes and the result is something most people have never felt in a fitting room: freedom.

We talk about why the industry makes so many of us feel wrong in the mirror and what happens when garments are designed to move with real bodies instead of being scaled from one narrow template. Louis shares the moment a client told him they could not buy clothes anywhere in Paris and the sentence Louis replied with that flips the whole shopping experience on its head.

This one is about clothes, yes, but it’s really about identity, energy, and permission - dressing beyond gender, shape, and shame.

In this episode

• Why LR3 has no sizes and what “volumes” actually means

• What freedom looks like in a mirror - when the “kid comes out” and people dance, cry, and play

• “All of it will go on. Then it’s your decision if you feel good in it.”

• The emotional truth of style - “If I feel good then and only then I’m going to look good.”

• A rapid-fire moment where Louis basically breaks down the fashion industry in five minutes

• A short breath practice together to drop into the body before we begin

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Louis Rubi

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Chloé (your host)

Browse LR3 collection on their website HERE

In this episode of The Body Talks I sit down with designer, consultant and plus size fashion advocate Sara Brown to explore the reality of inclusive sizing today and how the industry can finally do better.

We begin with a grounding breath and a gentle body check in, then move into a conversation about clothes, queerness, softness and the joy of expressing yourself in a world that still tries to shrink certain bodies into silence.

Sara shares her journey from being a size 16 teenager unable to buy anything in high street shops, to designing for major brands, to consulting for companies who genuinely want to expand their size ranges in a thoughtful way.

Together we look at the current landscape of plus size fashion

• why representation on runways is going backwards (with a nod to Including The Curve and Felicity Hayward’s vital trend reports)

• why beloved inclusive brands are closing

• where companies are still missing the mark

• and the designers and labels who are leading the way, including Lucy & Yak, Sinéad O’Dwyer, If Only If and Unhidden: powerful examples of what it looks like when inclusivity and accessibility are built into the design process rather than added on afterwards

Sara speaks honestly about what inclusive design really requires: proper grading, fit testing on real bodies, colour without shame, and clothing that is not simply scaled up but intentionally created with bigger bodies in mind.

We also talk about
• internalised fatphobia and the part of you that still knows you are valuable
• how colour becomes a quiet act of activism for bigger bodies
• late queerness, silly joy and finding your people
• why plus size customers are some of the most loyal when they feel seen
• Sara's work with Lucy & Yak, If Only If and more
• fashion, identity and the power of being soft

We close with a final breathing practice and an invitation from Sara’s body to soften.

Connect with Sara:
Website: sarabrowndesign.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sarabrowndesign
DM or email her directly through her contact page

Connect with your host Chloé:
Instagram: @chloedallolio
Podcast platform for previews and behind the scenes: @thebodytalks.love

Artist and internet sensation Sophie Tea has built a community of 2 million+ followers across TikTok and Instagram, fuelled by her art, events and uplifting Charity Shop Friday series where she paints thrifted finds, returns them to the shop, and sends crowds racing to adopt them.

In this heart to heart we talk about bodies, art as healing, and building a mission-led business without losing your soul. Expect candour, belly laughs, a rogue teenage tattoo story, and gentle breath work to bookend the chat.

• Self image, personal journeys and why Sophie paints all kinds of boobs

• How one IG call brought 1,000+ nude photo references overnight

• The Nudie Show at the London Palladium - chaos, courage, community - and what’s next

  Art vs business - pricing, drops, and the starve and feed model

• Improv mindset - listening, saying yes, and creating in the moment

• Social media as part of the practice: behind the scenes, vulnerability, impact

  
  

  Sophie Tea is an internationally acclaimed painter and creative visionary. Her work has been featured in prestigious institutions such as The National Gallery and the Saatchi Gallery. Her recent show, ‘Send Nudes Live,’ captivated audiences, selling out the London Palladium. Sophie’s social media presence has experienced steady, organic growth, further amplified by her impactful initiative, Charity Shop Friday. Known for her artistry that transcends the canvas, Sophie is deeply committed to her community. She is celebrated for empowering women and helping them feel more confident in themselves.

  
  

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieteaart

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• Website: https://sophieteaart.com

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If your body could speak today, what would it ask for?

Water, rest, or a little love... Breathe with us and enjoy the episode. 💞

Trigger warning : this episode includes discussion of FGM, medical procedures, war, miscarriage and menopause. Please listen with care, pause when you need, and use the resources below.

Welcome to The Body Talks with Chloé Dall’Olio.

Today I’m joined by the brilliant Hoda M Ali: safeguarding consultant, activist, former infectious diseases nurse, survivor and radiant truth teller.

We begin with a short guided body scan, then Hoda shares her story as the best storyteller: growing up in Somalia, surviving FGM as a child, years of hospital care across countries, nursing in the NHS, IVF and loss, menopause in her 30s, and what it means to love a changing body.

We talk language, dignity, body sovereignty, and why healthy, happy skin and self will always beat “perfect”.

Hoda’s message is simple and mighty: you are not alone, your body is your home, and you are allowed to take up space and ask for help.

Try the practice: we do a 3-breath body scan you can follow safely if you are not driving. It takes one minute and helps you arrive in your body.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

- Hoda’s website: https://www.hodamali.com/

- Survivor-led charity The Vavengers: https://thevavengers.co.uk/

- The Cruel Cut Channel 4 documentary playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiC_gpE7y053Qlgb9fU0ykM-BggXpfkmj

- The Luckiest Girl Alive theatre project: https://nikkicharlesworth.com/https-nikkicharlesworth-com-design-work-what-happened-to-you/the-luckiest-girl-alive/

- UK Government / NHS guidance on Female Genital Mutilation: https://www.gov.uk/female-genital-mutilation-help-advice

Extra resources from Hoda

• BBC Newsnight Interview (YouTube)

• BBC World Service Interview (YouTube)

• Hoda M Ali – Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

• LinkedIn article: Survivor-led activism

• LinkedIn article: Advocacy and awareness

• List of all NHS National FGM Support Clinics

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Host: @chloedallolio

Podcast: The Body Talks @thebodytalks.love

Guest: Hoda M Ali @official_hodamali

If you are affected by anything we discussed, please reach out to a trusted person or a local support service. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency number.

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In this episode of The Body Talks, I sit down with Katie Brindle – Chinese medicine practitioner, bestselling author, and founder of the Hayo’u Method.

Katie is a pioneering wellness expert with over two decades of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. After a serious car accident ended her career as an opera singer, she turned to Chinese medicine for healing, a journey that completely reshaped her life. She has since dedicated more than 20 years to bringing the wisdom of Yang Sheng – the art of nourishing life – into the everyday, as well as creating a fully integrated and distilled system for what we often call “alternative medicine.”

Through her bestselling book Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing, her Own Your Health podcast, her social media channels and her internationally recognised Hayo’u Method, Katie has helped people worldwide learn how to prevent illness, restore balance, and take ownership of their wellbeing with simple, tangible tools. Recognised by Forbes, Vogue, and Hello Magazine, Katie continues to champion the integration of self-healing and daily rituals into modern life.

In our conversation we talk about:

• Why pain is the body’s way of talking, and how to catch the whispers before they turn into screams

• The feminine lineage of healing and the importance of reclaiming it today

• How art, ritual, and history inform Katie’s approach to health

• Practical tools and rituals to move, purge, and nourish your body daily

• The vision behind the Hayo’u Method and Katie’s mission to make self-healing accessible

Katie is not just a healer of bodies, but also of narratives: bridging ancient Eastern medicine, spirituality, and modern wellness in ways that are tangible, useful, and deeply inspiring.

Connect with Katie Brindle:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie_brindle and https://www.instagram.com/thehayoumethod/

• Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6hoH3zbMCrVfvVNQpg165j?si=2992bb01d6f64a69

  
  

  
  

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TW: Eating Disorders, Body Image

What does it mean to show up in the world as yourself when the world isn’t always ready to see you? In this episode I sit down with the incredible Laura Mathias: campaigner, model, and ambassador for Changing Faces UK , who shares her story of living with alopecia, navigating confidence, dating, body image, and choosing when (and if) to wear a wig.

Laura opens up about losing her hair at 13, missing months of school, living 17 years in wigs, and how the pandemic shifted everything. We talk about self-confidence as a practice rather than a destination, the push and pull between comfort and visibility, and how campaigning for others has been a way of healing for herself.

✨ In this episode we cover:

📍 Watch & Explore More of Laura’s Journey:

• Laura’s TED Talk: “Why does my bald head make you feel uncomfortable?”

• LinkedIn Advert: Building a more inclusive workplace

• The Trinny Takeover Show feat. Laura

• Our very first Body Talks Instagram Live (2021)

Connect with Laura:
Instagram: @relightalopecia
LinkedIn: Laura Mathias

Connect with your host Chloé:
Instagram: @chloedallolio
Podcast Instagram: @thebodytalks.love

💌 If this conversation resonates with you, please share, subscribe, and leave a review - it helps this podcast reach more people who might need to hear these words.

In this powerful episode of The Body Talks, Chloé sits down with Victoria Jenkins: the founder of award-winning adaptive brand Unhidden, disability advocate, TEDx speaker, author, charity board director, and Co-Chair of the UK’s Lilac Review.

Together, they explore what it means to create radical change from a place of pain, purpose and persistence. From hospital bed revelations to dressing red carpets, Victoria shares the story behind building a fashion label that redefines inclusion. They talk about the realities of invisible disability, the need for accessible design, why rest is political, and what happens when you refuse to be hidden.

This episode was recorded several months before publishing – and in that time, Victoria has continued to break boundaries.

Since recording, she has:

- Launched a 49-piece adaptive collection with Primark, now stocked in 96 stores across 10 countries, making accessible fashion available at scale and at high street prices

- Co-chaired the UK’s Lilac Review, releasing a landmark report spotlighting disabled entrepreneurs and economic equity

- Spoken at major national events, including Naidex and UK Care Week, helping shape policy and industry approaches to inclusion

- Been named the UK’s 2nd most influential disabled person two years running by The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 list

🎧 This episode is a love letter to the power of community, rest, and unapologetic visibility. Tune in to hear from a woman transforming not just fashion – but how we show up in the world, one design at a time.

Find and follow Victoria:

Website: victoriaannofficial.com

Instagram: @victoriaannofficial

Brand website: unhiddenclothing.com

Brand Instagram: @unhidden.uk

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Thank you for listening and please leave a comment if you liked the episode or if you have any feedback! ✨

Dr. Ateh Jewel shares her journey of breaking through beauty standards, fatphobia, and racism to claim her authentic power. From adornment as resistance to healing as a ritual, this is a FABULOUS celebration of self-love.

Follow Ateh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atehjewel/

Follow Ateh's brand Ateh Jewel Beauty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/atehjewelbeauty/

Dr. Ateh Jewel Education Foundation https://www.dratehjeweleducationfoundation.com/

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Follow this new baby podcast The Body Talks on IG too https://www.instagram.com/thebodytalks.love/

Thank you all, love you! x

Episode 1: Trinny Woodall - On Energy, Evolution and the Wisdom of the Body

Welcome to the very first episode of The Body Talks.
I couldn’t think of a better way to begin than with Trinny Woodall, a woman who’s not only a household name but someone I had the joy of working with for over a decade.

Trinny is the founder and CEO of Trinny London, author of Fearless, and host of her own podcast. But beyond the accolades, she’s someone who has always embodied energy, transformation, and unapologetic presence.

In this conversation, we go deep, not into skincare or style tips, but into what fuels the woman behind the brand. We talk about energy, sugar and addiction, gut health, evolving through age, and what it means to live from the body rather than for the mirror.

It’s warm, personal, and full of wisdom, a reflection on change, creativity, and continuing to show up for yourself in every chapter of life.

This is a story about power, evolution, and the body.
Here’s Trinny.

Follow Trinny on her IG pages https://www.instagram.com/trinnywoodall and her brand Trinny London https://www.instagram.com/trinnylondon/

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Thank you for all your support! 💛