The Body Love Show

3 exercise myths and one good reason to move your body

This episode busts a few of the diet culture myths about exercise. Unfortunately, at this time of the year there is lots of predatory advertising how to lose weight quickly through exercise and most of what you're being told isn't true. So listen to find out 3 exercise myths and one huge benefit of exercising. If you are keen to listen to Demi Moore's autobiography (I loved it!) you can check it out here [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JiLLxbEjpn55KC3KexvYY?si=295dfec5501e4d30]. And don't forget to download my free self-compassion meditation. It might be the best way to get your exercise habits to stick. Click here to grab it now. [https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why sliding scale pricing for health care supports body love

This episode is about why I have decided to offer sliding scale pricing where I can for my services. Click here [https://nutritionj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1475-2891-10-9] to learn more about why a compassionate approach to health care works better than harsh diets or exercise programs. My inspiration for sliding scale pricing wortsandcunning.com. [http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale] Read the blog post [https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/why-i-offer-sliding-scale-pricing-for-health-coaching-and-intuitive-eating-counselling] about my sliding scale pricing. Click here [https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19318038&appointmentType=15364057] to book a free 15-min health history with me. Click here [https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation] to download your free self-compassion meditation. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Try this 5-minute practice for a stress-less Christmas

In this episode I take you (anonymously) behind the scenes of a recent coaching session and explain why I believe a short, daily mindfulness practice could help to reduce stress at Christmas as well as improve your self-esteem & confidence while inducing calm and relaxation. Get started with your own meditation practice by downloading my free self-compassion meditation [https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation]. If you're interested in a coaching session with me, click here [https://www.emmapolette.com/coaching-counselling]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to go on retreat if you don't have time, money or a "perfect" body

On this episode I'll explain why retreats are so powerful and how you can go on one even if you don't have enough, time, money or body confidence. Here are some free resources to support your solo retreat: Download a free meditation here [https://www.emmapolette.com/self-compassion-meditation] Download a free body love affirmation audio here [https://www.emmapolette.com/body-love-affirmation-audio] Here [https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/yoga-for-post-covid-or-other-illness-recovery] is a yoga video and another one [https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/my-favourite-yoga-sequence] Learn more about journaling here [https://www.emmapolette.com/blog/why-you-should-journal-and-how] Click here [https://www.emmapolette.com/body-love-retreats] to learn more about my retreats ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Taking a little pause

This is a very short episode to explain that I’m taking a short pause from the podcast. I have a big life event happening right now and I need to let a couple of things go. Don’t worry I’ll be back soon! In the mean time I still have spots available in my private health coaching program - find out more here [https://apple-alpaca-erre.squarespace.com/body-respect]. Plus I’ll be on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/emma.polette.coach] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emma.polette/] including hosting a free 7-day plank challenge starting the Sunday 16th October. You can join here [https://apple-alpaca-erre.squarespace.com/plank]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.