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.
6 Things Youāre Doing to āFixā Your Body Image That Are Actually Making It Worse
I hate to break it to you, but most of the solutions youāve been given for āfixingā your body image and confidence are actually f*cking you overā¦
Many women tell me that theyāve tried āeverythingā in order to improve their body image, but it turns out that theyāve just been trying the wrong things (and often, the things that will cause more harm than good in the long run).Ā
In this episode, Iāll share:Ā
6 āfixesā that end up backfiring and making your body image worseWhy these approaches donāt actually workThe real shif...Youāre Not Broken (Youāre Just a Human) with Amanda Elle
Have you ever felt like youāve done all of the things - therapy, mindset work, affirmations - but youāre still struggling, and it makes you believe that youāre broken?
Thatās exactly what Amanda has experienced, yet sheās managed to come out the other side into an embodied, confident woman - and Iām constantly inspired by her!
In this episode, we chat about:
Why you still feel like broken, even when youāre living the textbook āperfectā lifeShifting from needing to be fixed to embracing your full humanityHow shadow work and emotional...Why I Will NEVER Go on Ozempic or GLP1s
If youād 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 couldnāt 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 Iām sharing them.
In this episode, Iāll share:Ā
Why I would never go on a weight loss medicatio...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 youāre stuck in it and feel like thereās 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 Iād known them! Luckily for you - thatās what Iām sharing today.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why weight loss journeys and binge eating go hand in handThe curse of relying on willpowerThe easiest, most basic fix for bingeing...Taking a Weight Neutral Approach to Health & Fitness with Sally McWilliam
Fitness is far more enjoyable and effective when the sole focus isnāt weight loss, yet for many people thatās the driving motivation behind their exercise habits. Then they get surprised when it doesnāt feel good or āworkā for them!
Sally McWilliam is a body positive personal trainer and breathwork facilitator, and sheās changing the way we view fitness with a kinder, more inclusive approach.Ā
In this episode, we chat about:
How a 75 year old Austrian oma shifted her mindset about nutrition and healthWhy ānot thinking about your bodyā is the real goalThe bigg...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 flawā¦ youāre not alone.Ā
In this episode, Iām 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!
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The Mental Load Nobody Talks About: Food Guilt, Emotional Eating and Midnight Snacking
You might be carrying a mental load around food thatās weighing you down more than you realise.
This oneās for the women who think their relationship with food is āfineā... but secretly feel guilty after eating certain foods, canāt relax around chocolate, or turn into a little snack gremlin after dark.
In this episode, Iāll 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 scenesWhy emotional eating is a coping strategy, not a character flawThe snea...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... donāt do it?
Whether you keep skipping workouts, staying up too late scrolling, or swinging between restriction and bingeing - this episode is for you. Because itās not about discipline, motivation or willpower. Itās actually deeper than that.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why working against your body (instead of with it) makes everything harderThe sneaky shame-based reason youāre not sticking to your goalsHow your nervous system keeps you āsafeā in unhealthy patternsWhat y...Healing the Food & Body Sh*t Your Mum Didnāt Know She Passed Down
Ever felt frustrated with your mumās views on food, weight or how you āshouldā look?Ā
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, Iāll share:Ā
Why your mum defaults to criticising your body or what you eatHow unhealed wounds get projected onto you (and what to do about it)The sneaky way āinvisible loyaltyā could be keepi...The Inner Critic Isnāt Your Enemy (But Sheās Not the Boss Either)
If youāve ever felt like the negative voice in your head is just āwho you areā, this episode is going to be a game-changer for you.
Iām breaking down the truth about your inner critic - why she exists, why sheās 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 donāt have to get rid of her to take back your power.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why your inner critic even ex...Painful Periods Arenāt Normal with Desi K
āPainful periods are common, but not normalā šš» Does that statement blow your mind? As someone who struggled with awful painful periods for years before I finally received support, I wish Iād 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 arenāt actually normalWhy you might be experiencing painful periodsLifestyle habits you can implement to improve your periodsHow food can support your h...My Client Called Me Out and These Are My Reflections
Buckle up, because today Iām 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 hadnāt worked. My client (and friend!) reached out and asked if Iād be open to hearing her thoughts about my content and why she thought the marketing hadnāt workedā¦ and of course, I said yes!
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why my client thinks Iām not connecti...I Got Naked in Front of 3000 People: How Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone Will Change Your Life
Every week this year, Iāve been doing something outside my comfort zone and sharing about it over on Instagram, because thatās one of the best ways to build confidence.
I set myself the challenge at the beginning of 2025, and now weāre halfway through I am realising what a huge impact itās had on my life! Getting out of your comfort zone sounds scary, but itās fantastic for becoming a more confident person - so now Iām sharing how you can do it too.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why getting...When Mindset Work Isnāt Enough: Enter Shadow Work with Lurinda Vollmer
I love mindset work, but sometimes itās 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 youāve been looking for!
Lurinda Vollmer is a Somatic Shadow Work Coach, and sheās here to help you understand shadow work - and how itās not scary, dark or woo-woo like youāre thinking it is.
Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault.
In this ep...
Becoming Body Confident When You DONāT Like What You See
I have a confession: I donāt actually like the way my body looks most of the time.
As someone who preaches body confidence, this might surprise you! But thereās an important reason why this doesnāt actually matter, and why it doesnāt impact my confidence and love for my body. If youāre someone who also doesnāt like the way their body looks - but still wants to be confident AF - todayās episode is for you.
In this episode, Iāll share:
The myth of constant body confidenceWhy it doesnāt actua...Propaganda Iām Not Falling For: The Confidence Edition
Have you seen the trend on Instagram where everyone is sharing the āpropaganda Iām not falling forā?
Well, I decided Iād 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.
Iād love to hear which ones you did or didnāt agree with - DM me on Instagram and let me know!
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F*cked Facts About Anti-Fat Bias in Healthcare with Vinny Welsby
99.25% of respondents for the Fat in Healthcare report said theyād experienced bias in healthcare as a result of their body size. If thatās not a f*cked fact, I donāt know what is.
For anyone living in a larger body, itās not a surprise to hear that many fat people have experienced discrimination at the doctors or in another healthcare setting. Whether thatās having your issues dismissed and completely attributed to your size, or being told to āeat healthierā at every single appointment (without being asked what you do eat!) -Ā the impact can be d...
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Ever feel like youāre constantly learning, but never actually seeing progress? Like you know all the mindset tips, but somehow youāre still stuck in the same patterns?
If that sounds familiar, youāre not alone. Sometimes, we trick ourselves into thinking that listening, reading, and collecting information will magically transform us. But hereās the truth: confidence isnāt built by consuming content!
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why constantly learning without doing is keeping you stuckThe trap of relying on minds...You Were Made for More: Why Confidence Isnāt Optional Anymore (and How to Actually Build It)
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The world is LOUD with harmful narratives right now. Thatās why I believe that womenās confidence isnāt just a luxury anymore - itās survival.
Today Iām not just talking about confidence as a vibe or a buzzwordā¦ Iām 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, Iāll share:
Why confidence is no longer just a ānice to haveāThe...Why You Keep Ending Up in the Same F*cking Patterns (And How to Break Free)
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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!), youāre not alone.
Self-sabotage keeps us stuck, and it makes it really hard to achieve our goals. If youāre ready to stop sabotaging and swap self-doubt for self-confidence, youāre in the right place.
In this episode, Iāll share:
The reason you keep ending up in the same pa...Is Everything I Learned About Nutrition Bullsh*t? with Dr Emma Beckett
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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 didnāt either, but itās one of the āØmindblownāØ 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 the misconc...
Youāre 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 couldnāt switch it offā¦ ever.
Can you relate? If your inner mean girl is always telling you that thereās something wrong with you, or that you must be ābrokenā, itās not your fault. This episode will share why it happens and how to move past it!
In this episode, Iāll share:
H...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 donāt 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.Ā
In this episode, we chat about:Ā
The unique struggles that fat and queer folks face in dating and rela...Good Girl Conditioning Is Killing Your Confidence
Letās talk about something thatās holding you back from confidence, that you may not even realise is sabotaging you: the āgood girlā conditioning.
If you were raised as a girl, you were probably praised for being polite, quiet, helpful, well-behaved and - cue eye roll - āprettyā. Well, I hate to break it to you, but that conditioning is killing your confidence as an adult!
In this episode, Iāll share:
What good girl conditioning is and how to spot itWhere this conditioning comes from3 ways that the good girl conditioning is sabotaging you...Shame, Self-Worth & The Lies Weāve Been Sold About Confidence with Kyira Wackett
Weāve 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 elseās approval.
Thatās exactly what Iām diving into with todayās guest, Kyira Wackett - a licensed therapist who specialises in shame resilience and radical acceptance. If youāve ever thought, āWhy do I still feel like this even after doing all the mindset work?ā ā this episode is for you. Letās unpack the lies youāve been sold about confidence and what it really takes to heal from shame and...
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 donāt realise? Confidence makes your entire LIFE easier, better, and way more fun.
So if youāve 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!
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Even the āExpertsā Still Have Body Image Struggles - Hereās 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.
Iāve been in a little bit of a body image slump lately, so I wanted to share with you the things that Iām doing to move myself back to my baseline of self-love and confidence.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why Iāve been feeling a lil sh*tty about my body latelyHow bad body image moments look once youāve done the confidence workThe 5 things Iām doing...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. āAs if THAT could ever work!ā
Yet now, Iām waving pom poms and cheering about intuitive eating to anyone whoāll listen! It changed my life: no more food noise, no more stress or guilt, no more āshouldsā or sh*tty meal plans that left me feeling hangry.
Leah Hortin is The Anti Diet Health Coach, and sheās on the same intuitive-eating loving train as me.
In this episode, we chat about:Ā
How to get rid of the food noise - without...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 didnāt need to shrink my body or prove myself to anyone, yet deep down, my body and nervous system didnāt quite believe it.Ā
Can you relate? If youāve tried all the affirmations, journalling, mindset work, and personal development tricks in the book, but STILL feel like your confidence isnāt stickingā¦ today's episode is exactly what you need.Ā
In this episode, Iāll share:
The disconnection between your head and your body (and how itās h...The Sneaky Reason You STILL Hate Your Body (Even After Youāve Done All the āWorkā)
So youāve read the body positive books. Youāve unfollowed the influencers who make you feel like shit. Youāve tried affirmations, therapy, journallingā¦ And yet, you STILL struggle with your body. WTF?!
In this episode, Iām breaking down the biggest reason why you canāt shake your body insecurities - even after doing ALL the things - and how to finally move past them for GOOD.
Ā Iāll share:
The sneaky way society keeps you stuck in body shame (even if youāre anti diet culture)Why surface level self love wonāt fix the dee...Triggered? GOOD. Hereās Why That Actually Fkn Rocks!
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Recently, I was told that my social media content had triggered someone. My response? GOOD!Ā
No, not because Iām an insensitive a-hole who likes to see people upset. But because I believe that triggers are our gifts, because theyāre a mirror for the next step of work that you need to do to heal. After listening to this episode, youāll actually WANT to be triggered because youāll know how to use it to your advantage!
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Choose Freedom over Fear (Or Die Wondering āWhat If?ā)
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Today is my birthday! Birthdays always get me into reflection mode, so this year I decided to hit record and share those reflections with you.
After listening to an episode of The Imperfects Podcast with Bronnie Ware about the top 5 regrets of the dying, I realised that NONE of those regrets felt relevant to me. Iāve traded fear for freedom in so many areas, and now my choices in life are all driven by that instead. Now, I want to...
Nobody Tells You This About Becoming a Confident Person
I used to believe that a confident person was the loudest person in the room, who had no self-doubt and was nailing it in all areas of their life.
Now that Iām a confident person, I can categorically say that this is not true (unfortunately)!
There are a few things that Iāve learnt about being a confident person which I wish Iād known before becoming one myself.
In this episode, Iāll talk you through what they are so that you can go into your own confidence journey with eyes wide ope...
How to Stop Giving So Many F*cks About What Other People Think
People comment to me all of the time that I just donāt seem to care what other people think, and that they wish they could be like that too.
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In this episode, Iāll share:
How to choose what to give your f*cks toWhy giving less f*cks is the key to confidence and self-worthMy top 3 tools to stop caring so much what others think of youReady to take it to the next level AND to get my āComebacks and Call Outs Cheat Sheetā? Grab the No F*cks Formula online program fo...
Feeling at Home in Your Body After Infertility or Pregnancy Loss with Sarah Cox
Building body acceptance and confidence can be hard enough, but what about when you have a body that keeps denying you something that you desperately want? That can take the difficulty to a whole new level.
For people who are struggling with infertility or have experienced pregnancy loss, body image struggles can feel particularly heightened. Sarah Cox has experienced both, and in this episode she shares her experiences.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses infertility and pregnancy loss.
In this episode, weāll speak about:
Sarahās experience with infertility and losi...Entering the Confidence Era: A New Chapter for Inspire Wellness
New podcast intro, new bio, new title, new programs comingā¦ whatās going on at Inspire Wellness?!
After doing a tonne of reflecting about 2024, Iām ushering in a new era in my business: The Confidence Era. Some things are changing, some things are staying the same, but one thing is for sure - Iām still on a mission to create a world where body acceptance, confidence and self-love are no longer an INDUSTRY, but a societal norm.
In this episode, Iāll share:
Why Iāve changed my title to āConfidence CoachāThe transformati...Ditching Disordered Eating with Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart
We all know how harmful eating disorders are, but the same attention isnāt given to disordered eating, despite it being far more prevalent. So, how do we know when our eating has become disordered and what can we do about it?
Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart is a Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine with a specialty in treating and preventing eating disorders (aka. the perfect person to speak on this subject!).
In this episode, we chat about:
Where society is going wrong with our definition of healthThe red fl...The ONE Secret Thing You Need to Guarantee All of Your 2025 Goals
How many times have you set a goal at New Years, only to look back a year later and think ālol, I failed againā?
Iād bet my entire savings balance that itās happened to you before!
Youāre in luck, because 2025 is the year that youāre going to turn it around. All you need is this podcast episode, because Iām going to be sharing the ONE secret thing that you need to guarantee all of your 2025 goals.
In this episode, Iāll share:
My 5 step New Years goal-setting process (that ac...Choose Nourishment Over Punishment This Festive Season
The festive season brings plenty of fun - parties, mince pies, Christmas decorations, beach trips with your friends - but it can also bring a lot of āshouldsā, with a side serving of guilt and shame if you donāt live up to them.
This year, Iād love you to take a healthier approach to the festive season: choose nourishment over punishment. Todayās episode is taken from a talk I recently did for The Hive, and itās all about ditching the āshouldsā, the guilt and the shame for the festive season, so that we can choose self...
Be a Little Bit Delulu (And Other Lessons for Becoming Confident AF)
Recently, my coach suggested that I shift away from ābody image and food freedomā coaching and into confidence coaching - without the focus on our relationship with our bodies.
My answer was ārespectfully, f*ck that - I care too much about my mission!ā. Yet the conversation got me thinking about how body confidence and āregularā confidence are actually quite interchangeable, and the work I do helps with both.
Today, Iām giving you six actionable lessons that will help you to become confident AF - whether thatās in your body, at work, in your relationshi...
