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Fat Lot of Good

A funny and honest podcast about our bodies - what we think of them, what we put in them, what we do with them and what it really means to be a fat person in a thin-obsessed world. Helen Thorn, comedian, one half of the podcast duo Scummy Mummies, loud mouth and fashion blogger asks a range of experts, comedians and blatant show-offs about their relationship with their bodies and how and why this has changed over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

health & fitness self-help

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25. Food, Racism and Coming Out with Melissa Thompson...

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2020/06/03

Joining me on the podcast this week is the brilliant Melissa Thompson. Melissa talks openly about racism and growing up in Dorset and Suffolk and how much we have still to do. We then go onto chat about her coming out and being a lesbian mother and how gay women are represented by the media. And then it is time for food chat and how we think about eating and our relationship with our bodies.Melissa has the most delicious food account on Instagram, follow her @fowlmouthsfood.We recorded this back

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37:41

24. Botox, Beauty and Being Yourself with Dr Mayoni

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2020/04/24

This week we delve into the world of aesthetics and injectables with the brilliant Dr Mayoni. Mayoni speaks openly about why women are choosing to try Botox and other beauty treatments and we discuss why it is still such a taboo subject. We also go back into Mayoni's past and talk about her own struggles with her body and why she is so passionate about helping women feel good about themselves.You can follow Dr Mayoni on Instagram @drmayoni_clinic and find out more about her work

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49:49

23. Public speaking, staying strong and surviving...

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2020/04/03

This week I am joined by the dynamic duo of Helen and Maya, the women behind the London community arts project Featured in Fifteen - think TED talks, but set in a pub with a diverse range of creatives and individuals with a story to tell.These fabulous women talk about their friendship, why it is so important to share our stories and how their relationship with their bodies has changed over time. Helen shares why she wants to focus on strength training for her physical and mental health and what it

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34:18

22. Plus-size style, love, loss and dating again with...

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2020/03/16

It's back! The Fat Lot of Good Podcast returns for your listening pleasure and what a way to start.In this week's episode I interview the fabulous Elena Davies aka @elenalucie - plus-size style blogger, mother and lover of sexy bras. We talk about body acceptance, maternity fashion, baby loss and getting back into dating. It was a joy to start the new series with such an inspiring guest.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and tell all your friends about the show. Cheers x Helen Hosted on

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32:14

21. Fannies, Flaps and Pelvic Floors with Elaine...

Fat Lot of Good ·

2019/08/15

In this episode we discuss all things fannies and flaps with the brilliant physiotherapist and comedian, Elaine Miller. Elaine is the woman behind Gusset Grippers, and is taking the shame and stigma out of talking about pelvic floors and incontinence. She explains why we need to start having honest conversations about vaginas, wetting ourselves and why teenagers should be handed a mirror during sex education. Elaine is performing a hit comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe right now, and is writing a

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44:01

20. The fabulous Juno Dawson

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2019/08/09

This week we speak to the amazing Juno Dawson - author, writer and advocate. We discuss everything from friendship, to be being in a band, to eating Fish Fingers sandwiches, to what it's like to be a Trans Woman in 2019. We also chat about her fabulous new book Meat Market, which delves into the world of fashion and modelling. And, we talk openly about Juno's transition and why she decided to document this in a monthly column in Glamour Magazine.Juno can be found on twitter and Instagram @junodawson

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42:38

19. Re-building your body, your relationship and your...

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2019/08/02

This week we delve into the world of relationships, and the importance of loving your body, with married couple Jemma and Billy aka @jemmas_health_hub and @dadoutsidethelines. We discuss long-term relationships, looking after your body and male body confidence - and we have a tonne of laughs along the way, just wait for the best story at the end about bed wetting.Jemma is the woman behind The Hub - and produces online live exercise classes and a supportive network for women. Jemma speaks honestly

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31:51

18. Body confidence, nudity and self-tanning with...

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2019/07/26

This week we chat with tanner to the stars and all 'round delight, it is of course the marvellous Jules Von Hep! He is a podcaster, one half of Jules and Sarah and the man behind the brand Isle of Paradise. We chat naked bodies, how to get the perfect self-tan and why we all apologise when we have our clothes off. He shares his body journey and tells us what he has learnt about body confidence. This man is sunshine in human form. Jules and his wonderful products can be found on

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33:26

17. Wedding Bells and Diet Hell with Sarah Powell

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2019/07/18

This week we chat with the RAINBOW of happiness, Sarah Powell. She's a podcaster, journalist, a wedding celebrant and one half of the fabulous duo - Jules and Sarah! We talk about Sarah's struggles with dieting and self love and why on her wedding night she took a cheese toastie to bed. From all these experience Sarah has now created the brilliant "Self Celebration" framework and movement! This episode is full joy, vulnerability and laughter, the perfect pick-me-up! Sarah can be found on

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47:49

16. Friendship, Middle-Age, and Giving No F***s with...

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2019/07/11

This week we chat (and giggle) with the fabulous "Midult" duo - Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan. During a battle to cope with the aircon being off, we talk about their ongoing challenge with the world accepting middle-aged women, putting their past mistakes behind them, and feeling positive about the changes in perceptions of the ideal bodyThe Midult women can be found on themidult.com and on twitter as @themidultFat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme

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44:53

15. Intuitive Eating and Telling Diet Culture to F***...

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2019/07/04

Our guest is the amazing nutritionist and author extraordinaire, Laura Thomas. In this frank episode, we explore the whole of diet culture, emotional eating and discuss how learning to eat intuitively is a rebellious act against the companies using shame on our bodies to sell us diets.Plus, there's the usual filth and nonsense.Laura can be found on twitter as @laurathomasphd and her book and courses can be found here http://www.laurathomasphd.co.uk/just-eat-it/Laura added two superb people to the

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14. Social Media, Motherhood and Big Pants with...

Fat Lot of Good ·

2019/06/27

Our guest is the superb Louise Pentland. In this hilarious episode, we talk honestly about her life on and off social media and what motherhood has changed about her. Louise also gives us her top tips for feeling fabulous.Louise can be found on instagram as@louisepentland and YouTube as Louise PentlandThis podcast was sponsored by the fabulous F and F clothing. This week we chat about their amazing swimwear range, which has a range of style and shapes with luxury fabrics. Their women's clothes come

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38:03

13. Tattoo Special with Rebecca Vincent.

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2019/06/20

Our guest is the amazing tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent. We talk about how she became a tattooist, the people she sees, the mutual consent required for such an intense interaction and the best bit of the body to tattooRebecca's amazing tattoos can be found on instagram as@rebecca_vincent_tattooFat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner.Helen is on Instagram @helenwearsasize18 and Twitter

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36:14

12. Diversity in Fashion and going Down Under with...

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2019/06/13

Our guest is the fabulous and gorgeous Shareefa, plus-size model, and co-founder of Shine 4 Diversity. We talk about Shareefa work as a model and she reveals some shocking truths about dieting and rascism in the industry.Super stunning Shareefa can be found here on instagram as Shareefa_J https://www.instagram.com/shareefa_j/ Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn and produced by Emma Corsham. The theme tune was composed by John Thorn with jingles by Simon Toner.Helen is on Instagram

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11. Oestrogen, eating disorders and a room of one's...

Fat Lot of Good ·

2019/06/07

In this episode Helen talks to the marvellous Daisy Buchanan. Daisy tells us about her new book ‘The Sisterhood: A Love Letter to the Women Who Have Shaped Me’, describes her teenage bedroom renovation aspirations and relates a harrowing story involving bad oysters and the queue for security at St. Pancras International…Daisy Buchanan is all sorts of wonderful. You may know her as an award-winning journalist, an esteemed podcaster, a critically acclaimed author, a fashion icon or your lipstick muse…

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28:03

10. Self-love, swimming and sermons with the Rev....

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2019/05/30

This week the podcast is blessed with the presence of the Rev. Kate Bottley! In this episode, Kate and Helen discuss stretch marks, boudoir photoshoots, raising body-positive daughters, having someone else towel dry under your boobs and the relationship between religion and women’s body image...and more!You may know Kate as the star of Gogglebox, BBC Radio 2 and ‘Pilgrimage’ on BBC Two, where she walked the 150 mile Camino de Santiago. She was also a semi-finalist on Masterchef! You can follow her

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9. Love, Strength and Exercise with Alexandra Heminsley

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2019/05/23

What's the quickest way to warm up a wetsuit....? In this episode Helen is paid a visit by Alexandra 'Hemmo' Heminsley, the wild-swimming, marathon-running, book-writing genius. They talk about the physical and emotional impact of IVF, the sheer joy of getting a sweat on and the physical and how to become a beautiful, efficient walrus.You can follow Alexandra Heminsley @hemmograms on Instagram and @hemmo on Twitter. (She’s very good on both.) She also reccomends Ashley Graham @ashleygraham and

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29:26

8. Hot flushes, hot dates and sexy shoes with Fay Reid

Fat Lot of Good ·

2019/05/16

In this episode Helen is joined by the fabulous Fay Reid to talk about - what else - bodies! Among many other things, Fay tells us about the amazing Jamaican food she was raised on, how she is coping with the loss of her mother, the ordeal that is the menopause, learning to swim and the joy of sexy shoes.You can follow Fay Reid @Fayreid on twitter. In the podcast she also mentions friend of the show Natalie Lee who you can find on instagram @stylemesunday.Fat Lot of Good is presented by Helen Thorn

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7. Fashion, Fatphobia and Feeling Fabulous with...

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2019/05/10

Helen is joined by two fabulous stylists in this week’s episode; Yvadney, founder of @mumsthatslay and @mumsthatrave and Donna, aka SulkyDoll. Among many things, they talk about the tyranny of the red carpet when it comes to body size, regaining your fashion spark after having kids and the sexy power of matching bra and knickers.You can (and must!) follow both our guests on instagram for inspiring fashion content. You can find Yvadney at both @yvadney and @mumsthatslay, and Donna can be found

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6. Happy Fat with Sofie Hagen

Fat Lot of Good ·

2019/05/02

In this episode, Helen is joined by Sofie Hagen to talk about her new book Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World that Wants to Shrink You (out now!) Among many other wonderful things, Sofie talks about the original Fat Activists who campaigned for, well, their basic human rights, explains how to be a good friend to a fat person and treats us to a saucy story about a semi-famous Danish musician…Sofie Hagen is a comedian, writer, podcaster and fat activist. You can find her podcasts at Made of Human

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