The Big Fat Elephant

#08: What is success? Young female entrepreneurs in a man's world

Guest: Sasha Manning  In this episode, Sasha and I sat down to discuss the roadblocks she’s faced of being a young female navigating her way through the film industry.  Join in as we explore how “burnout” is glamorised in a world that’s telling us success is: 2 am starts, “no pain, no gain” and often putting family, friends and self-care second. Perhaps the dream we’re sold isn’t going to provide the sense of fulfilment we look for without finding meaning and connection within ourselves. Follow @thebigfatelephant for more.

#07: Having self compassion in a world of extreme dieting and fitness

Guest: Adriana Blanc @adrianablancfit - Health and wellbeing and fitness influencer. In today's episode, we delve to the core of self-comparison and understanding the importance of self-compassion.  Warning: The content discusses disordered eating and other issues listeners may find distressing.  - Tell us about your journey with fitness and eating? - Was there a breaking point of when your relationship with food got out of hand and how did you navigate that? - What is your advice for having self-compassion when experiencing jealousy or insecurity? - What do you wish you had growing up that could've helped your mental health? - What would you tell your younger self?

#06: Psychedelic therapy: Reclaiming our bodies and sexual desires

Guest: Sarah Tilley - Psychedelic therapist and founder of Beautiful Space. In today's episode, we chat everything magic mushrooms and how we can use them within therapy to reach new levels of our subconscious.  - Explain your work, what do you do? - Are people usually sceptical? What's involved in the process? - How does this form of therapy have an effect over "regular" therapy? - Do you think psychedelic therapy is something that everyone should experience? - How do you keep things fresh in an older, long term relationship? - What is the recommended dosage when using during sex? - How do two people trip together? What is the "heroic dose"? - What can people expect at Beautiful Space and your retreats? To find more from Sarah visit beautifulspace.uk

#05: Talking plants: Is veganism our moral obligation?

Guest: Jacob Shine - My boyfriend.  Plants! Join in as we delve into all things plant food, morality and ethics behind animal farming and our favourite vegan and vegetarian cuisines.  2:10 - Journey through veganism 7:55 - Was there a "light switch" moment? 9:00 - Did you find the transition difficult? How did you go about educating yourself on nutrition? 14:40 - Do you still find yourself trying to fight the stigma in gym culture? 18:25 - What do meat alternatives look like internationally? 20:50 - What sparked the urge to write your article on veganism?  24:30 - Best vegan cuisines 28:05 - Nugget of wisdom  You can find more from Jacob at shinewrites.org

#04: Surviving suicide: A journey out of the dark

Guest: Joe Clark. In conversation with mental health advocate and fellow podcast (The Breathe Deeper pod) host, Joe Clark surrounding mental health and suicide.  Content discusses issues that some listeners may find distressing or triggering.