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Finding Freedom with Inspire Wellness

Welcome to Finding Freedom with Inspire Wellness! I'm here to help you ditch the diets, create sustainable habits, improve your mindset, love your body and become your next level self. I'm Jemma, and I'm a Body Image & Food Freedom Coach, anti-diet advocate and your ultimate hype girl. Let's get you feeling like your happiest and healthiest self.

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If I Could Only Tell You ONE Thing… This Would Be It

This is my 200th episode, so I wanted to do something special! Today, I’m sharing the most important truth that I want every single listener of this podcast to take away. If Inspire Wellness ended tomorrow, THIS is what I would want you to remember. When you truly understand it, it will make the greatest change in your life. Can you guess what it is? ❤️‍🔥 Join The Confident AF Club - my monthly membership - for just $47 here ✋🏻 Download the FREE Banish Your Inner Bitch Guide here 💅🏻 Join the...

Sep 24, 202515 minSeason 2Ep. 200

6 Things You’re Doing to ‘Fix’ Your Body Image That Are Actually Making It Worse

I hate to break it to you, but most of the solutions you’ve been given for ‘fixing’ your body image and confidence are actually f*cking you over… Many women tell me that they’ve tried ‘everything’ in order to improve their body image, but it turns out that they’ve just been trying the wrong things (and often, the things that will cause more harm than good in the long run). In this episode, I’ll share: 6 ‘fixes’ that end up backfiring and making your body image worse Why these approaches don’t ac...

Sep 17, 202524 minSeason 2Ep. 199

You’re Not Broken (You’re Just a Human) with Amanda Elle

Have you ever felt like you’ve done all of the things - therapy, mindset work, affirmations - but you’re still struggling, and it makes you believe that you’re broken? That’s exactly what Amanda has experienced, yet she’s managed to come out the other side into an embodied, confident woman - and I’m constantly inspired by her! In this episode, we chat about: Why you still feel like broken, even when you’re living the textbook ‘perfect’ life Shifting from needing to be fixed to embracing your ful...

Sep 10, 202550 minSeason 2Ep. 198

Why I Will NEVER Go on Ozempic or GLP1s

If you’d given me the option to go on Ozempic or GLP1s ten years ago, I would have JUMPED at the chance! A magic solution for weight loss?! Sign me up! But these days, you couldn’t pay me to go on a weight loss medication. And I have many thoughts (many of them angry) about the Ozempic era that we seem to be in right now - so buckle up, because today I’m sharing them. In this episode, I’ll share: Why I would never go on a weight loss medication The WILD statistics from the maker of Ozempic that ...

Sep 03, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 197

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was a Binge Eater

I spent over 10 years dealing with binge eating, so I know how difficult it is when you’re stuck in it and feel like there’s no way out. With hindsight, I can see that there were many things that would have helped me out of my bingeing patterns far earlier, if only I’d known them! Luckily for you - that’s what I’m sharing today. In this episode, I’ll share: Why weight loss journeys and binge eating go hand in hand The curse of relying on willpower The easiest, most basic fix for bingeing out the...

Aug 27, 202528 minSeason 2Ep. 196

Taking a Weight Neutral Approach to Health & Fitness with Sally McWilliam

Fitness is far more enjoyable and effective when the sole focus isn’t weight loss, yet for many people that’s the driving motivation behind their exercise habits. Then they get surprised when it doesn’t feel good or ‘work’ for them! Sally McWilliam is a body positive personal trainer and breathwork facilitator, and she’s changing the way we view fitness with a kinder, more inclusive approach. In this episode, we chat about: How a 75 year old Austrian oma shifted her mindset about nutrition and h...

Aug 20, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 195

6 Things Nobody Taught You About Bodies (That They SHOULD Have!)

If you grew up believing you could completely control your body size with more willpower, that hunger was a problem to fix, or that cellulite was some kind of personal flaw… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down 6 things I wish we were all taught about bodies from day dot - the stuff that would have saved so many of us years of shame, confusion, and chasing impossible standards. This episode will shift the way you see your body forever! ❤️‍🔥 Join The Confident AF Club - my monthl...

Aug 13, 202527 minSeason 2Ep. 194

The Mental Load Nobody Talks About: Food Guilt, Emotional Eating and Midnight Snacking

You might be carrying a mental load around food that’s weighing you down more than you realise. This one’s for the women who think their relationship with food is ‘fine’... but secretly feel guilty after eating certain foods, can’t relax around chocolate, or turn into a little snack gremlin after dark. In this episode, I’ll share: The two types of people when it comes to food struggles (and which one you are) What food guilt really looks like behind the scenes Why emotional eating is a coping st...

Aug 06, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 193

The Real Reason You Keep Sabotaging Your Health & Wellness Goals

Do you know what you should be doing to take care of yourself, but somehow you just... don’t do it? Whether you keep skipping workouts, staying up too late scrolling, or swinging between restriction and bingeing - this episode is for you. Because it’s not about discipline, motivation or willpower. It’s actually deeper than that. In this episode, I’ll share: Why working against your body (instead of with it) makes everything harder The sneaky shame-based reason you’re not sticking to your goals H...

Jul 30, 202525 minSeason 2Ep. 192

Healing the Food & Body Sh*t Your Mum Didn’t Know She Passed Down

Ever felt frustrated with your mum’s views on food, weight or how you ‘should’ look? For my clients, the generational sh*t that gets passed down around food and body image has a huge impact on their lives. The good news? We can break the cycle - without blaming anyone or burning your family tree to the ground. In this episode, I’ll share: Why your mum defaults to criticising your body or what you eat How unhealed wounds get projected onto you (and what to do about it) The sneaky way ‘invisible l...

Jul 23, 202526 minSeason 2Ep. 191

The Inner Critic Isn’t Your Enemy (But She’s Not the Boss Either)

If you’ve ever felt like the negative voice in your head is just ‘who you are’, this episode is going to be a game-changer for you. I’m breaking down the truth about your inner critic - why she exists, why she’s not actually your enemy (even though she can be a bit of a bitch sometimes), and how you can stop letting her run the show. Spoiler alert: You don’t have to get rid of her to take back your power. In this episode, I’ll share: Why your inner critic even exists in the first place How your ...

Jul 16, 202522 minSeason 2Ep. 190

Painful Periods Aren’t Normal with Desi K

‘Painful periods are common, but not normal’ 👈🏻 Does that statement blow your mind? As someone who struggled with awful painful periods for years before I finally received support, I wish I’d been taught it sooner! Desi K is a Period Coach and Nutritionist, and she has been free from painful periods for 4 years - now she helps others to do the same. In this episode, we chat about: The common period problems that aren’t actually normal Why you might be experiencing painful periods Lifestyle hab...

Jul 09, 202531 minSeason 2Ep. 189

My Client Called Me Out and These Are My Reflections

Buckle up, because today I’m getting vulnerable and I had no idea where this episode was going! Last week I shared on my Instagram that nobody had signed up for my new program - The Confidence Revolution - and I was sad that it hadn’t worked. My client (and friend!) reached out and asked if I’d be open to hearing her thoughts about my content and why she thought the marketing hadn’t worked… and of course, I said yes! In this episode, I’ll share: Why my client thinks I’m not connecting right now ...

Jul 02, 202518 minSeason 2Ep. 188

I Got Naked in Front of 3000 People: How Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Will Change Your Life

Every week this year, I’ve been doing something outside my comfort zone and sharing about it over on Instagram, because that’s one of the best ways to build confidence. I set myself the challenge at the beginning of 2025, and now we’re halfway through I am realising what a huge impact it’s had on my life! Getting out of your comfort zone sounds scary, but it’s fantastic for becoming a more confident person - so now I’m sharing how you can do it too. In this episode, I’ll share: Why getting out o...

Jun 25, 202537 minSeason 2Ep. 187

When Mindset Work Isn’t Enough: Enter Shadow Work with Lurinda Vollmer

I love mindset work, but sometimes it’s not quite enough . Maybe you keep spiralling back to the same patterns over and over, self-sabotaging, or catch yourself playing out your old stories in a new area of your life. If so, shadow work may be the thing you’ve been looking for! Lurinda Vollmer is a Somatic Shadow Work Coach, and she’s here to help you understand shadow work - and how it’s not scary, dark or woo-woo like you’re thinking it is. Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault...

Jun 18, 202550 minSeason 2Ep. 186

Becoming Body Confident When You DON’T Like What You See

I have a confession: I don’t actually like the way my body looks most of the time. As someone who preaches body confidence, this might surprise you! But there’s an important reason why this doesn’t actually matter, and why it doesn’t impact my confidence and love for my body. If you’re someone who also doesn’t like the way their body looks - but still wants to be confident AF - today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I’ll share: The myth of constant body confidence Why it doesn’t actually m...

Jun 11, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 185

Propaganda I’m Not Falling For: The Confidence Edition

Have you seen the trend on Instagram where everyone is sharing the ‘propaganda I’m not falling for’? Well, I decided I’d bring you my version of this trend in podcast format! These are the trends, myths and propaganda around confidence that I absolutely refuse to fall for. I’d love to hear which ones you did or didn’t agree with - DM me on Instagram and let me know! ❤️‍🔥 Join The Confident AF Club - my monthly membership - for just $47 here ✋🏻 Download the FREE Banish Your Inner Bitch Guide he...

Jun 04, 202515 minSeason 2Ep. 184

F*cked Facts About Anti-Fat Bias in Healthcare with Vinny Welsby

99.25% of respondents for the Fat in Healthcare report said they’d experienced bias in healthcare as a result of their body size. If that’s not a f*cked fact, I don’t know what is. For anyone living in a larger body, it’s not a surprise to hear that many fat people have experienced discrimination at the doctors or in another healthcare setting. Whether that’s having your issues dismissed and completely attributed to your size, or being told to ‘eat healthier’ at every single appointment (without...

May 28, 202547 minSeason 2Ep. 183

Want to Become Confident AF? You Don’t Need Another Podcast Episode!

📣 DOORS OPEN NOW: Join The Confidence Revolution here Ever feel like you’re constantly learning, but never actually seeing progress? Like you know all the mindset tips, but somehow you’re still stuck in the same patterns? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Sometimes, we trick ourselves into thinking that listening, reading, and collecting information will magically transform us. But here’s the truth: confidence isn’t built by consuming content! In this episode, I’ll share: Why constantl...

May 21, 20259 minSeason 2Ep. 182

You Were Made for More: Why Confidence Isn’t Optional Anymore (and How to Actually Build It)

📣 DOORS OPEN NOW: Join The Confidence Revolution here The world is LOUD with harmful narratives right now. That’s why I believe that women’s confidence isn’t just a luxury anymore - it’s survival. Today I’m not just talking about confidence as a vibe or a buzzword… I’m talking about the f*cking revolution that is reclaiming your voice, your body, and your worth in a world that keeps trying to take it away. In this episode, I’ll share: Why confidence is no longer just a ‘nice to have’ The real r...

May 14, 202515 minSeason 2Ep. 181

Why You Keep Ending Up in the Same F*cking Patterns (And How to Break Free)

💥Save your spot here for my FREE live online event: Made For More💥 Have you ever noticed yourself getting caught up in the same unhelpful patterns over and over and over again? If you have (and have been super frustrated by it!), you’re not alone. Self-sabotage keeps us stuck, and it makes it really hard to achieve our goals. If you’re ready to stop sabotaging and swap self-doubt for self-confidence, you’re in the right place. In this episode, I’ll share: The reason you keep ending up in the s...

May 07, 202520 minSeason 2Ep. 180

Is Everything I Learned About Nutrition Bullsh*t? with Dr Emma Beckett

💥Save your spot here for my FREE live online event: Made For More💥 Did you know that there was a paper published that references a person on the carnivore diet who had cholesterol literally oozing out of their skin? I didn’t either, but it’s one of the ✨mindblown✨ moments that I had in this podcast episode! Dr Emma Beckett is a Doctor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, an author and has a list of qualifications too long to list here, which makes her the perfect person to break down some of t...

Apr 30, 202538 minSeason 2Ep. 179

You’re Not Broken (Even if Your Inner Mean Girl Says You Are)

I used to believe that I was broken. I thought I was the defective one with wires missing in my brain which meant I was different to everyone else. There was ALWAYS a voice in my head saying horrible things, and I couldn’t switch it off… ever. Can you relate? If your inner mean girl is always telling you that there’s something wrong with you, or that you must be ‘broken’, it’s not your fault. This episode will share why it happens and how to move past it! In this episode, I’ll share: How believi...

Apr 23, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 178

Relationships, Intimacy & Sex in a Fat Body with Sam from Queer Pleasure Collective

Have you got any hangups around relationships, dating, intimacy or sex because of your body? This is the episode for you! People of all bodies and identities deserve to experience intimacy and pleasure, yet many of us don’t feel safe in those scenarios. Sam is a Sexologist and social worker who empowers queer and fat folks to thrive, so I knew that they were the perfect person to come on and chat about this topic. In this episode, we chat about: The unique struggles that fat and queer folks face...

Apr 16, 202544 minSeason 2Ep. 177

Good Girl Conditioning Is Killing Your Confidence

Let’s talk about something that’s holding you back from confidence, that you may not even realise is sabotaging you: the ‘good girl’ conditioning. If you were raised as a girl, you were probably praised for being polite, quiet, helpful, well-behaved and - cue eye roll - ‘pretty’. Well, I hate to break it to you, but that conditioning is killing your confidence as an adult! In this episode, I’ll share: What good girl conditioning is and how to spot it Where this conditioning comes from 3 ways tha...

Apr 09, 202517 minSeason 2Ep. 176

Shame, Self-Worth & The Lies We’ve Been Sold About Confidence with Kyira Wackett

We’ve been sold so many lies about what it takes to be confident, but true confidence has NOTHING to do with your body, your productivity or anyone else’s approval. That’s exactly what I’m diving into with today’s guest, Kyira Wackett - a licensed therapist who specialises in shame resilience and radical acceptance. If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I still feel like this even after doing all the mindset work?” — this episode is for you. Let’s unpack the lies you’ve been sold about confidence and ...

Apr 02, 202542 minSeason 2Ep. 175

5 Ways Becoming Confident AF Changes Your Life (That NOBODY is Talking About!)

We all know that confidence makes you feel good. We know that it helps you to stop obsessing over your body and what other people think. But what most people don’t realise? Confidence makes your entire LIFE easier, better, and way more fun. So if you’ve ever wondered whether confidence is worth working on - or if you just need that final push to start taking it seriously - this episode is for you! 💥 Ready to become confident AF? Join The Confident AF Club for the special launch price of just $1...

Mar 26, 202519 minSeason 2Ep. 174

Even the ‘Experts’ Still Have Body Image Struggles - Here’s How I Beat Mine

Guess who has bad body image moments? EVERYONE! Yes, even the people who advocate for body acceptance or teach you how to be body confident. I’ve been in a little bit of a body image slump lately, so I wanted to share with you the things that I’m doing to move myself back to my baseline of self-love and confidence. In this episode, I’ll share: Why I’ve been feeling a lil sh*tty about my body lately How bad body image moments look once you’ve done the confidence work The 5 things I’m doing to imp...

Mar 19, 202520 minSeason 2Ep. 173

Food Freedom 101: Make Eating Effortless with Leah Hortin - The Anti Diet Health Coach

When I first heard about intuitive eating, I think I snorted. “As if THAT could ever work!” Yet now, I’m waving pom poms and cheering about intuitive eating to anyone who’ll listen! It changed my life: no more food noise, no more stress or guilt, no more ‘shoulds’ or sh*tty meal plans that left me feeling hangry. Leah Hortin is The Anti Diet Health Coach, and she’s on the same intuitive-eating loving train as me. In this episode, we chat about: How to get rid of the food noise - without using Oz...

Mar 12, 202543 minSeason 2Ep. 172

Get Out of Your Head & Into Your Body: The Missing Link to Becoming Confident AF

I used to be the queen of trying to overthink my way to confidence. I'd logically KNOW that I didn’t need to shrink my body or prove myself to anyone, yet deep down, my body and nervous system didn’t quite believe it. Can you relate? If you’ve tried all the affirmations, journalling, mindset work, and personal development tricks in the book, but STILL feel like your confidence isn’t sticking… today's episode is exactly what you need. In this episode, I’ll share: The disconnection between your he...

Mar 05, 202518 minSeason 2Ep. 171
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