Lean In

with Em and Tia

Lean into health, wellness, business and all things personal!

Episodes

  1. 5 hr ago

    Can We Talk About Body Image?

    Body image and our relationship with food can shape so much of our lives, yet it's something so many women quietly struggle with. In this episode, we're opening up about our own experiences with diet culture, food guilt, restrictive eating, binge eating, body image, and the long journey towards food freedom. We share the habits we once thought were "healthy", the warning signs we ignored, and how stress, control, and outside pressures influenced the way we viewed ourselves. We also talk about the tools that genuinely helped us heal, including therapy, changing our mindset around exercise, exposure therapy, letting go of food rules, and learning that your worth has nothing to do with the number on the scales. This is an honest, vulnerable conversation about finding balance, treating your body with kindness, and creating a healthier relationship with food that doesn't revolve around guilt or restriction. If you've ever struggled with body image, food anxiety, binge eating, restrictive eating, or simply felt exhausted by diet culture, we hope this episode reminds you that healing is possible and that you're never alone. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whole Health Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ supplements: LEANIN15 FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    Can We Talk About Body Image?

  2. 7 Jul

    Dating Red Flags, Therapy & Finding the Right Person

    Dating can be exciting, confusing, hilarious... and sometimes completely heartbreaking. In this episode, we're diving into all things modern dating, relationships, heartbreak, healing, and everything we've learnt along the way. From awkward first dates and dating app disasters to calling off an engagement, finding the courage to choose yourself, and the role therapy played in healing after a breakup, this conversation goes far deeper than just dating advice. We chat about green flags, red flags, exclusivity, ghosting, first date etiquette, healthy relationships, and why the relationship you have with yourself sets the foundation for every other relationship in your life. There are plenty of laughs, a few vulnerable moments, and lots of honest conversations we hope make you feel a little less alone. Whether you're single, dating, healing from heartbreak, or happily in a relationship, this episode is full of reminders to trust yourself, know your worth, and never settle for less than you deserve. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for⁠⁠⁠⁠ Whole Health Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠ supplements: LEANIN15 FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    Dating Red Flags, Therapy & Finding the Right Person

  3. 30 Jun

    From Lawyer to Fashion Founder | Building Modalita Vacanza with Tayla-Lea Shultz

    This week on the Lean In Podcast, we're joined by the incredible Tayla-Lea Shultz, founder and designer of Modalita Vacanza — the fashion label inspired by living life in vacation mode. From leaving a career in law to building a fast-growing fashion brand from the ground up, Tay shares the reality of entrepreneurship, backing yourself before anyone else does, and the grit it takes to turn an idea into something real. We chat about business, confidence, creativity, finding your personal style, navigating copycats in the fashion industry, building a support system that genuinely wants to see you win, and why it's so important to romanticise your life along the way. This conversation feels like sitting down with your most ambitious girlfriends over dirty martinis and talking about dreams, business, friendships and becoming the woman you want to be. If you've ever wanted to start a business, pivot careers, build something of your own, or simply need a reminder to back yourself a little harder, this episode is for you. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for⁠⁠⁠ Whole Health Studio⁠⁠⁠ supplements: LEANIN15 Discount code for Dynamic Strength Course: LEANIN FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    From Lawyer to Fashion Founder | Building Modalita Vacanza with Tayla-Lea Shultz

  4. 23 Jun

    Hormones 101: PMS, Acne, Endometriosis & Birth Control

    Hormones can feel incredibly confusing, especially when there’s so much conflicting information online. In this episode, we’re diving into all things hormones, the contraceptive pill, PMS, period pain, acne, cycle tracking, and learning how to better understand what’s happening in your body. We share personal experiences with the pill, discuss why it works really well for some women and not for others, and explore what actually happens when you come off hormonal contraception. We also chat about post-pill acne, painful periods, endometriosis, PMS, fertility awareness, and the importance of finding an approach that works for you. This episode is packed with practical advice, personal stories, and honest conversations about women's health that we wish we'd learnt years ago. Whether you're considering coming off the pill, struggling with PMS, navigating hormonal acne, tracking your cycle, or simply wanting to feel more connected to your body, this conversation is for you. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for⁠⁠ Whole Health Studio⁠⁠ supplements: LEANIN15 Discount code for Dynamic Strength Course: LEANIN FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    Hormones 101: PMS, Acne, Endometriosis & Birth Control

  5. 16 Jun

    Avoiding Burnout

    Burnout isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like being exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, feeling unmotivated by things you used to love, constantly saying yes when you really want to say no, or running on autopilot trying to keep up with life. In this episode, we’re having a real conversation about burnout, overstimulation, and the pressure to always be “on.” We talk about the signs we ignored, the habits that pushed us into survival mode, and the small things that have genuinely helped us slow down and feel like ourselves again. From work stress and social pressure to boundaries, routines, rest, and learning how to stop glorifying being busy, this episode feels like a chat with your best friends after a long week. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, unmotivated, anxious, or just completely exhausted lately, this episode is for you. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for⁠ Whole Health Studio⁠ supplements: LEANIN15 Discount code for Dynamic Strength Course: FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    Avoiding Burnout

  6. 9 Jun

    Climbing Cringe Mountain

    In this episode, we’re talking about something we’ve both had to get very comfortable with lately… being cringe. From posting online, putting ourselves out there, starting new things, overthinking what people think, and learning to stop caring so much about being “cool”, this is a very honest conversation about growth, confidence, and getting uncomfortable in order to actually create the life you want. We chat about social media pressure, self judgement, comparison, creativity, and why so many people stay stuck because they’re scared of embarrassment or being perceived. If you’ve ever wanted to start something but held yourself back because you felt awkward, cringe, or scared of what others might think - this episode is for you. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for ⁠Whole Health Studio ⁠supplements: LEANIN15 FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠

    Climbing Cringe Mountain

  7. 2 Jun

    Our Skin Journeys: Acne, Psoriasis & Self Confidence

    In this episode of the Lean In Podcast, we’re opening up about our personal skin journeys and the reality of living with acne and psoriasis. From breakouts, flare ups, inflammation, confidence struggles, and trying countless products, to learning how internal health, stress, hormones, and lifestyle can impact your skin. We talk about the emotional side of skin conditions, the pressure to have “perfect” skin, navigating self confidence, and the things that have genuinely helped us feel better from the inside out. Whether you’re dealing with acne, psoriasis, sensitive skin, hormonal imbalances, or simply feeling frustrated with your skin journey, we hope this episode makes you feel less alone. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. Discount code for Whole Health Studio supplements: LEANIN15 FOLLOW THE POD: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Youtube ⁠Tiktok⁠

    Our Skin Journeys: Acne, Psoriasis & Self Confidence

  8. 2 Jun

    The Lean In Podcast - Get To Know Em & Tia

    Welcome to The Lean In Podcast, where we talk about everything from health, wellness, business and the personal things. Each episode dives into real stories, lessons, challenges and mindset shifts behind navigating health, work, relationships and everything in between. Hosted by Em Merrin and Tia Miers we lean into the conversations that matter most. Whether you’re chasing big goals, figuring things out as you go, or simply looking for inspiration and connection, this podcast is here to grow alongside you. This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes only it is not intended to replace personalised medical advice. FOLLOW THE POD: Instagram Youtube Tiktok

    The Lean In Podcast - Get To Know Em & Tia
  • 8 Episodes

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Lean into health, wellness, business and all things personal!

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  • Creator
    with Em and Tia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
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