Find Your Strong Podcast

Christine Chessman & Ela Law
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Encouraging people to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's challenge the wellness w*nkery and start a new conversation.In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you, the listeners.  The hope is that together we can change the narrative around fitness and nutrition, and help you find YOUR strong!

  1. Redefining Exercise After Eating Disorder Recovery, with Jenny Langley

    4D AGO

    Redefining Exercise After Eating Disorder Recovery, with Jenny Langley

    Send us Fan Mail What a joy to have Jenny Langley on the podcast.  Since her son recovered from anorexia 20 years ago, Jenny Langley has campaigned to raise awareness of eating disorders and the impact on the whole family, and to provide practical help and support to families affected by eating disorders.   Jenny co-authored the New Maudsley Skills-Based Training Manual and wrote of her family’s experiences in the book Boys Get Anorexia Too.    In this episode, we talked about recovery, empowering parents and carers as well as those struggling and here are some of our key takeaways. What we learn in this episode: The gap between clinical care and real-life recovery is real Recovery isn’t linear—and that includes movement “Starting again” isn’t failure—it’s part of the process Exercise can easily become another way to reassert control if not approached carefully.  A healthy reintroduction to movement might focus on:  Curiosity over performance  Flexibility over rigidity  Internal cues over external metrics  Carers carry more than just practical responsibility For carers listening:  You’re often “on” all the time, even when things look stable  Your wellbeing matters too. “All or nothing” thinking can sneak into exercise in recovery and how to navigate a safe return to movement.Resources for Parents, Friends, Carers: Caroline Toshack Counselling - Caroline has particular expertise in supporting people with a difficult or disordered relationship with food or their body. This includes eating disorders, exercise dependency and body image concerns.  The New Maudsley Approach - A resource for professionals and carers of those with eating disorders Beat - UK Eating Disorder Charity - Beat provide carer groups, free resources, signposting and support Attempt to Flee Famine: Adding an Evolutionary Perspective on Anorexia Nervosa Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    59 min
  2. Is Our Obsession with Tracking Helpful or Harmful?

    APR 23

    Is Our Obsession with Tracking Helpful or Harmful?

    Send us Fan Mail Are you tracking your weight/progress/calories/sleep/exercise/whatever-else-there-is-to-track? We had a feisty conversation about it (always feisty!!), and feel that tracking can be helpful in some situations (e.g. when you are training for a certain goal, when you are recovering from an eating disorder, or when the person tracking is in a good place with food, exercise and their body). BUT: tracking can distract us from trusting our body, listening to our intuition and reduce our ability to feel what we need/want. Having a device or a spreadsheet tell us how long we slept, or how fast we ran, or how many calories are in a chocolate croissant is information.  BUT,  the information may be: - inaccurate - irrelevant - out of context or make us feel - obsessive - anxious and - like we've failed. As intuitive eating and movement coaches we are here to support people in finding their way back to trusting themselves and their bodies, to start listening again to how and what we feel. If a sleep tracker tells you that you had a 'bad night', you may well start the day feeling bad (EVEN if the tracker is wrong, EVEN if you are actually feeling fine). If a calorie tracker app tells you how many calories are in a food, you may not eat it (EVEN if you really fancy it, EVEN if calories are an arbitrary and inaccurate number). If your fitness app tells you that your run was slower today than the last time you ran, you may feel like you are regressing (EVEN if there were very good reasons for running more slowly, EVEN though you did manage to go for a run rather than skip it). On balance, tracking everything from food to weight to exercise is probably less beneficial than we think. It may give us a snapshot of information, but it can't provide a full picture of the context and nuance of the tracked item.  We'd love to hear about your experience with tracking things: do you do it? How does it make you feel? Have you found it helpful or triggering?  Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    40 min
  3. Perfectionism Isn't Who You Are and the Burnout Cycle Isn't Inevitable.

    APR 16

    Perfectionism Isn't Who You Are and the Burnout Cycle Isn't Inevitable.

    Send us Fan Mail Part 2. We could chat to these folks all day.  Tasha* and Brandon are heart-centred coaches who work with recovering perfectionists (Hello!) people struggling with burnout as well as high achieving humans who are navigating complex life circumstances and have lost themselves along the way. In this episode we touch on the following topics: The real definition of burnout and why it is always unique to the individual.What is the first step out of burnout and how do we prevent relapsesWhy Nervous System Regulation is key and how to anchor it onto daily activitiesWhat's the story with vision boards and do they actually work when it comes to realising our goals?How compassionate curiosity is a gamechanger when it comes to our capacity. What do we actually want and need. Listen to the episode and please let us know what you think. *Tasha has just announced here Boldly Becoming You Workshop which is for driven, ambitious business owners and other heart-centred humans with big financial and impact goals, who are done sacrificing their health, their family and their sanity to get there. Details of the Boldly Becoming You Workshop Check out their website for more information and how you can work with them. Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    46 min
  4. Can We Eat Sugar AND Be Healthy?

    MAR 19

    Can We Eat Sugar AND Be Healthy?

    Send us Fan Mail Ela and I were wondering about our topic for this week and a recent episode of Dragon's Den got us thinking about sugar, continuous glucose monitors and the absolute fear we have around "processed sugar". On Dragon's den, the dragons were tasting a new type of oat energy ball and each of them tasted it, agreed how delicious it was and immediately said that because it tasted so good, that meant it must be bad for you.  Steven and Deborah both declined to invest on the premise that the sugar content was too high. So, we thought- let's talk about sugar and do some myth busting around sugar being part of a healthy diet, sugar cravings, keto diets, different types of sugar and why demonise ANY food is damaging to our health. We also talked about habituation, which means facing our fear foods by giving ourselves full permission to eat that food, and what emotions that brings up for many of us. Have a listen and let us know what you think.   Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    41 min

  5. MAR 13

    Shrinking Celebrities, GLP-1s and Why We're Angry!

    Send us Fan Mail Christine and I are angry - we re trying to work out why we are so easily led into obedience when it comes to body image and dieting. Watching people (in particular celebrities) shrink before our very eyes is NOT an invitation to do the same, rather, it should be a cause for concern - it shows that we are still way too focussed on appearances and unattainable 'beauty' standards.  This misdirected focus keeps us under control - we haven't got time to make the world a better place if we are trying so hard to be thinner, less wrinkly, hunt for the latest fashion apparel or follow a mind-boggling supplement regime.  Obediently following these 'trends' might make you feel like you 'fit in', but it takes you away from your authentic self, from taking up space in the world. And thinking of people who struggle with disordered eating and eating disorders - how the hell can they recover in this narrative? The rise of skinny-tok has overshadowed a lot of the fat acceptance and intuitive eating messages, but we are here to keep talking about it! What can we do? Be aware of when things you see online make you feel uncomfortable or bad about yourself. Follow people who call out misinformation (here are some good ones to check out: @michaelulloapt @drjoshuawolrich @priya_tew @prescription_strength_uk @everything_endocrine ).  And get angry with us! (and for some comedic relief, check out @kylacobblercomedy) Much love xx Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    38 min
  6. Eating Disorders Do NOT Have a Look. Fighting the Stereotypes.

    FEB 28

    Eating Disorders Do NOT Have a Look. Fighting the Stereotypes.

    Send us Fan Mail In the UK this is Eating Disorders Awareness week, so we thought we should talk about it. I have had too much lived experience with eating disorders as I'm sure many of you have had. This week I have become enraged at eating disorders and what they have stripped from me and from my family's life.  But one key thing to remember is that by talking about eating disorders and the rising impact they are having on our young people, we are creating awareness. Sophie @edinformed and Hope Virgo at @dump_the_scales are tirelessly campaigning for better care for those affected as well as more training for fitness professionals. They need our support so please check them out and follow them if you can. If you are struggling, you are NOT alone.  Eating disorders do NOT discriminate nor are they a choice! Only 6% of people with an eating disorder are underweight.  They are NOT always visible.  The affect people of all races, genders and body sizes. Let's have courage to talk about how we feel around food, movement and our bodies.  This is NOT surface level chat. There are SUCH entrenched stereotypes and our mission today is to help people realise what eating disorders actually are. Listen to the podcast if you have ever been affected, are caring for a loved one who has been affected OR are worried about someone. It's good to talk. Love to you all Ela and Christine x Here are some resources that may be helpful to you: https://www.edinformed.org/ - Sophie is advocating for mandatory training for all fitness professionals  Instagram: @edinformed https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Instagram: @beatedsupport The Charlie Waller Trust - Offering fully funded eating disorder workshops for parents and carers Instagram: @charliewalleruk https://thenewmaudsleyapproach.co.uk/ - A resource for professionals and carers of people with eating disorders https://firststepsed.co.uk/ Bringing hope and opportunities for all affected by eating difficulties and disorders - diagnosis or not. Instagram: @firststepsed Dump the Scales Campaign - Dump the Scales is a campaign is for anybody and everybody who cares about eating disorders and wants to change the way they are treated, as well as the stigmas, stereotypes and judgments often associated with them Instagram: @dump_the_scales Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    32 min
  7. Who's Benefiting From Our Body Dissatisfaction? A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole (Re-Release)

    FEB 6

    Who's Benefiting From Our Body Dissatisfaction? A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole (Re-Release)

    Send us Fan Mail Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. This of course, was one of our most popular episodes to date and if you listen,  you'll understand why. Ela and I are both Intuitive Eating Counsellors and were lucky enough to train with Evelyn.  She is force to be reckoned with! If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few months ago so go back and listen to this episode, which is a corker especially if you have teens who are struggling with body image. Evelyn and Elyse's work has been such a big part of my own eating disorder recovery journey (Christine), and after finding peace around food and exercise, (always a work in progress) I am now bringing that knowledge and experience to my clients.❤️ Evelyn's energy is simply contagious, and she is SO passionate about helping those of us who have struggled with body image or disordered eating, to reject the diet mentality and to break free from the constraints of diet culture, which is keeping us small, quiet and obedient. In this episode, Evelyn shows us that we can respect our bodies,  find satisfaction in food AND joy in movement in midlife. Let us know your thoughts. *Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN is the author of 10 books, including co-author of the best-selling Intuitive Eating. The media often seeks Evelyn for her expertise, including a feature in the New York Times. She’s been on CNN, NBC’s Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, USA Today,. The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Vogue, Ten Percent Happier, and People magazine. Evelyn was the nutrition expert for Good Morning America, and a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for six years. Evelyn qualified for the Olympic Trials in the first ever women’s marathon in 1984. Although she no longer competes, she is a passionate surfer and proud member of Girls Who Don’t Surf Good. To connect with Evelyn you can find her on Instagram @evelyntribole or visit her website. Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    45 min
  8. How To Tell if Your Relationship with Exercise is Disordered.

    JAN 23

    How To Tell if Your Relationship with Exercise is Disordered.

    Send us Fan Mail Another fiery episode today where we talk about the tell-tale signs of overexercise as well as some tips for getting back into movement, after a long period of absence. Untangling weight loss and movement is one of the hardest parts of rebuilding our relationship with our bodies.  For many of us, coming from a disordered eating background, it can be all too easy to replace restriction with overexercising.  We're still maintaining that felt sense of 'control' over our bodies.  We can cope with listening to our bodies'  hunger cues, as long as we can also do the calorie-burning classes and manipulate our bodies through movement. Our takeaways: After a long period of restriction/ disordered eating and punishing exercise, you may need to step away from organised exercise for a while.  Coming back to movement gives you the opportunity, to get curious about what you'd actually LIKE to do and what feels good in your body.You don't have to subscribe to joyful movement.  If you simply don't enjoy movement, you're not doing anything wrong and you are not alone. Start with 5 minutes and get it into your routine. Once embedded, add another short session each week until you're able to do more, without feeling triggered by old diet culture thoughts or beliefs. EVERY LITTLE TINY BIT OF MOVEMENT COUNTSFind a coach, who you relate to. A coach who listens to you and can write a program for you that will spark your interest and give your flexibility to adjust your workouts according to your energy levels and capacity.Have a listen to this episode and let us know what you think. The movement piece of rebuilding trust with our bodies is arguably the toughest, especially if you've always used it as a way to earn your food.  You are not alone in this fight and our wish for you, is that someday you will find true strength and empowerment in movement. Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here. We appreciate you

    38 min
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Encouraging people to find what FEELS good in terms of food, movement and their bodies. Let's challenge the wellness w*nkery and start a new conversation.In each episode, Christine and Ela discuss their thoughts on diet and fitness fads, speak with fabulous guests about finding peace with food and movement, and interview experts so that they can share their insights and knowledge with you, the listeners.  The hope is that together we can change the narrative around fitness and nutrition, and help you find YOUR strong!

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  • Creator
    Christine Chessman & Ela Law
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Find Your Strong Podcast
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