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RAW CHATTER! Unfiltered Stories of Addiction, Recovery & Reinvention

Vicky Midwood - Human Health Strategist for high-performers

RAW CHATTER is a podcast of unfiltered stories about addiction recovery, mental health, and reinvention in life and business. Through candid conversations, we explore the psychology of addiction, resilience, and entrepreneurial growth. Each episode (some solo some with guests) dives into real experiences of struggle and success - raw, honest talks about recovery, resilience, and finding success beyond struggle. If you’re curious about mental health, addiction recovery, and how transformation fuels

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00:18:33

S4 EP18: Addicted to the familiar and safe

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2024/01/16

In this episode I talk about why I refer to myself as the addiction eliminator and I share my definition of addiction. I also talk about the two main reasons why so many people have become addicted to 'struggle' and because of that don't get the health, body, relationships, finances or businesses they say they want! If you want to know what they are have a listen to this episode and ret answering the question I pose for you... If you do realise you are holding yourself back and are

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00:18:09

S4 EP 17: Happiness & Joy Sappers!

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2024/01/09

I'm talking about how perfectionism, people pleasing and procrastination sap your energy rob you of joy and happiness. Truth is prefct doesn't actually exist it is subjective and contextual. Striving to be in control of everything and things going exactly as we have planned is often the under laying desire, and reality is life is not like that. I invite you in the episode to look deeper at the cost to your mental and physical health from people pleasing and procrastination which often go

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00:20:27

Se4 Ep16: BECOMING the person you want to be in 2024

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2024/01/02

In this solo episode I talk about knowing where we are know to be able to clear on where we are heading in 2024 and WHO we need to become in order to do that. You can grab my Create Your Best Shape Workbook to help you get clear on where you are now in order to set some aims and intensions for the year ahead here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18jDwO_MoKE2rvj8gGZHIKc27dwrGsMxR/view?usp=drive_link Happy New Year Vicky xx Email me: ⁠vicky@vickymidwood.com ⁠ Book a call:

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00:29:46

S4 EP15: Do it Different, get a different result!

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2023/12/26

In this episode I talk about why we need to look at things differently if we want a different result for our health, our shape and our lives in 2024. I talk about quitting certain things, to learn faster and get the results you really want. I also talk about parents helping their kids become more resilient by stopping expecting them to BE perfect and allowing them to make mistakes and get things 'wrong'! - this may ruffle some feathers! Your Best Shape For Life Workshop 11.00am Dec 31st

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00:13:02

S4 Ep 14 Communicate To Create a Stress Free Christmas

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2023/12/19

In this solo episode I am talking about how the key to a less stressful Christmas is...communicating clearly! I also cover what NOT to say if you have a family member struggling with food or an eating disorder, and not getting lost in doing things for the sake of it and being fully present amoung other things... I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and I'll see you on Boxing Day! Vicky xx ***Please do not feel alone if you are struggling with food,

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00:41:16

S4 EP 13: Escaping Narcissistic Family Ties

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2023/12/12

I am talking with Nathan Segal a talented writer and coach about the difficulties of living with and then trying to remove yourself from narcissistic family members and partners. When you are in these relationships you can't know what you don't know and in Nathan's case both his parents, not just one, were narcissists which is unusual but also means that is all you know. Through his experiences of trying and failing to remove himself from his family completely he now has created a

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00:56:45

S4 EP12: Listen! I am more than my Weight!

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2023/12/05

In this episode Dr. Gretchen Holmes shares her incredible story of surviving cancer not once but three times! She reveals a shocking revelation about a diagnosis that was even more frightening than being told she had stage 4 cancer... We talk about the lack of empathy from some medical practioners and the inability of many in the field to see beyond 'weight' to the person along with her determination to drop 110lbs and keep it off without crazy fads diets. This is an episode that takes

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00:44:36

S4 EP11: Getting Clarity On Food Confusion & Fear

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2023/11/28

In this Episode Michelle Petties, speaker and author of Living Large: The stories of a food addict talk about food, weight and not being connected to your own needs. We cover the struggles, confusion and daily internal battles with food and how that affects WHO we are and how we show up in the world. We are on the same page when it comes to telling it like it is about the negative impact and harms being done by the food industry, diet industries and total confusion being thrown into the mix by

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00:32:07

S4 EP 10: Restoring Sanity with Stem Cells

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2023/11/21

This week I chat with Angelic Ingram about her amazing health turn around thanks to bone marrow stem cell treatment. After years of good health following an amazing recovery from myositis Angelic began to experience the old familiar symptoms again, along with some new ones in 2022, she shares her positive experience with stem cell treatment and you can check out the clinic that treated her using the link below. Clinic: https://smartlink.metricool.com/public/smartlink/progencellangelic Myositis

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00:46:53

SE 4 EP 9: Breaking through Taboo's on Bullying

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2023/11/13

In this episode I'm joined by Sylvia Bruce who is former banking executive with a love of all thing equine. We talk about how bullying was a daily part of her life not just in childhood, but as an older student and in her adult life. This is a packed episode that cover domestic abuse, disordered eating and failed suicide attempts. Sylvia is involved in the world of equestrians where bullying is alive and thriving and is passionate about changing things. Anti-Bullying week is November

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00:22:31

S4 Ep 8: Power to Change!

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2023/11/07

This is a jump into the world of expectations and feelings and the power to change how we COMMUNICATE with others, so that we don't feel hurt, upset or let down. I talk about anorexia, binge eating and alcohol issues, these are often fuelled by a need for others to validate us and live up to OUR expectations of them, so we can feel good enough... If this resonates with you please do like and share and don't forget to subscribe. If you feel you are struggling with any of the issues I

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00:38:33

S4 EP 7 From Chaos To Calm

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2023/10/31

Carol Urry - Alcohol Control Coach and I talk about alcohol, family pressures, separation, not thinking we have an issue with drink, what prompted a change in thinking and behaviour and so much more! If you or someone you know is using alcohol to manage pressure or to numb out feelings, this episode may be helpful. Vicky x To connect with Carol: LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/carol-urry-alcohol-free-coach FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/carol.urry.35 Website: warriormumcoaching.com/ Email:

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00:19:05

S4 Ep: 6 - Weight is NOT the Issue!

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2023/10/23

This is a short episode comes from Boston, Massachusetts looking a the differnce between feeding hunger and feeing emotions. I talk about stealing sweets, feeling unsafe and being addicted to sugar but not knowing why... Childhood connections with certain food and feelings are powerful, being aware of what these are is a first step to change. If anything in this episode is resonating with you or you think it may help someone else please do like and share. Here is the link to the download I

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00:14:13

S4 Ep5: Complacency V Commitment

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2023/10/10

In this short solo episode I explore why we don't take action on getting what we say we want and how easy it is for complacency to creep in. I look at clarity on your reasons, how to keep the fire and the desire to keep going towards your goals after the initial excitement as worn off and... I set you a challenge which I'd love you to accept! Let me know how you get on by connecting with me on socials so I can help support you. Vicky xx LINKEDIN:⁠

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Season 4 Ep4: Paralysis, Pain & The power of Craving

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2023/10/03

This is a packed and longer than normal episode with the amazing Kerry Willmott. We talk total paralysis, incredible pain, fear, stress, hidden lives, trauma, divorce, rejection and how the body can just decide to step in and just make you stop! We talk about the importance of friends, magazines, humour and Kerry shares in detail how she helped the nurses to help her recover from the rare diseases Guillian Barre Syndrome. Helping others patients to help with her own recovery. Her craving for

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00:34:31

Season 4 Ep 3: Why Dieting is the Devil!

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2023/09/26

I'm joined by the lovely Lori Weber in this episode where we talk about why dieting is the devil! We also talk body image, comparison, binge eating and restricting as Lori shares in her story how food took over her life. If you enjoyed this episode please do like, share and subscribe If you feel you need some help with your relationship with food or your body you can reach out to both Lori and myself. Vicky x PS: Sound quality is a little poor at times but you can still hear the answers

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00:31:00

Season 4 Ep2: The Blame Game

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2023/09/19

Rufling feathers on this one! Inviting you to let go of 'blame culture' and take responsibility for yourself, your health and lead by example for the younger generations so we reverse the graph of us humans living sicker and fatter than ever before! I talk about the 4 simple foundational and free steps we can all take to make that easy for ourselves and invite to step up to a 7 day challenge. I also talk right at the end about a course I have you to do this stuff for yourself here is

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00:23:00

Episode ONE Season 4: It's Not A Crime

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2023/09/12

In the first episode back after a Summer break I dive straight into the rather taboo topic of SUICIDE and look at what action we need to be taking to prevent more Young people and Men over 50 deciding it's the way to go. The way we Judge , the language we use and our ability to communicate clearer and freely are all things to be hyper aware of and most of us are not, because we are not taught the powerful way they can affect us and others. By sharing our own stories, like I have here, we

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00:30:40

Season 3 Episode 25: Emotions are Energy-in-Motion...

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2023/07/11

The final episode of season 3 and it's all about PRACTICAL way you can let go of the attachments to your habits by letting your feelings flow. I cover the common and most frequently felt feelings that trigger the compulsion to pick up food or a drink or hit the internet to shop or gamble. I offer you some alternatives to try for yourself, get curious and notice HOW it feels for you to give yourself permission to shift your language and your habits. I'd love to know what you do try,

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00:19:00

Season 3 Episode 24: Believe in the Power Within!

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2023/07/04

You are enough, you are deserving, words that many who use food, alcohol or both do not feel. In fact many of us have NEVER felt 'good enough' and this is the fuel for striving for goals, whether they are financial, academic, material or physical. I talk about being able to tune into your HEART and your GUT to trust yourself and to use the POWER WITHIN to drive you in a positive to way, to create the health and life you really want, not he one someone else told you to pursue, or the one

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