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Weightless with Michelle Carroll

Michelle Carroll
Body Image
Disordered Eating
Weight Bias
Fitness Industry
Weight Loss
Social Media
Binge Eating
Nutrition
Diet Culture
Relationship With Food
Eating Disorders
Appearance Investment
Weight Stigma
Aesthetic Goals
Food Relationship
Personal Trainers
Binge Eating Disorder
Body Positivity
Disordered Eating Informed
Coaching

A podcast for coaches ready to think about weight less and live more - free from food and body obsession. Hosted by Michelle Carroll, (PhD(c) Clinical Psychology & MSc Nutrition), I'm here to bring science-backed tools to help you and your clients find food freedom and body confidence with my unique blend of deranged humour and atrocious pop culture references.

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Ah, the humble check-in. The online coach's bread and butter... and in my opinion, one of the biggest areas for improvement for most coaches. What do you ask clients? How do you ask them? And what are some common misconceptions about how to respond t... more

Do athletes struggle with body image?

Is body image different for athletes?

How do we support body image when athletes have to lose weight or are assessed on their physique?

I'm answering all your questions in today's epsiode on body image in sp... more

You got into fitness to feel more confident in your body - so why do you feel worse? We delve into why we struggle with body image on our fitness journeys, what makes positive body image and some common mistakes we make when starting off!

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I got a really interesting DM from someone struggling with finding success on their body image journey - is it always problematic to want to change your body? And is "because I want to" a good enough reason to want fat loss? Let's discuss.

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Joanne Moscalu
The binge eating dietitian, PhD candidate researching binge eating in Ireland
Binge Eating Dietitian/Researcher
Episode: 45. Binge eating in Ireland, Operation Transformation & why dieting isn't the answer (with Joanne Moscalu)
Hannah Silva-Breen
Therapist for athletes; Sport Psychology researcher; clinician-coach
Skadi Sport Psychology (professional practice)
Episode: 38. Body image & weight stigma in Sport & Coaching (with Hannah Silva-Breen)
Rachel Hunter
Nutritionist and coach specializing in body image and relationship with food
Episode: 36. ADHD, relationships with food & what you need to know (with Rachel Hunter)
Anna Preece
Researcher and coach focused on relationship with food and alcohol dependence
Independent researcher/coach
Episode: 32. Alcohol dependence, disordered eating & body image (with Anna Preece)
Dr. Charlotte Markey
Psychology professor and Director of the Health Sciences Program in New Jersey
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Episode: 24. Body image in research, menopause, GLP-1s and everything in between (with Dr Charlotte Markey)
Sophia Harris
Nutrition professional, runs Apollo Nutrition
Apollo Nutrition
Episode: 13. Building a sustainable business without relying your body (with Sophia Harris)
Phoebe Gray
PhD student and researcher focusing on body image in gym environments
PhD research
Episode: 8. Supporting body image in the PT environment (with Phoebe Gray)

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Michelle Carroll
Host of Weightless, with a background in Clinical Psychology and Nutrition; anchors the show with science-backed coaching tools and pop culture references.

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8. Supporting body image in the PT environment (with Phoebe Gray)
Q: Can you share actionable tips for PTs to promote positive body image based on the research?
Key tips include centering the client, promoting a fluidity of expertise, focusing on function and daily quality of life, using affirming language, and encouraging clients to listen to their bodies while adapting plans to life events and individual needs.
8. Supporting body image in the PT environment (with Phoebe Gray)
Q: What was Phoebe Gray's experience of body image working as a fitness professional, and did that influence her research direction?
Phoebe describes a long personal journey as a PT who shifted toward researching body image, using qualitative methods to gather nuanced, real-world insights from women in gym settings, which then fed back into practical guidance for trainers.
9. Neck shapewear, body neutrality as a scam & is tracking calories disordered (Q&A)
Q: What are your thoughts about body neutrality as a concept?
Body neutrality is seen as a concept with hazy literature; the host argues it can feel like settling for indifference rather than striving for a positive body image, and emphasizes that coaching should aim for body functionality and positive engagement rather than mere neutrality.
14. Reverse dieting, protein & tracking steps (client Q&A)
Q: What is reverse dieting? Can you really eat more and re-comp?
It's essentially a gradual return to maintenance after a dieting phase, but the host argues it prolongs caloric restriction and isn't a necessary or beneficial approach for most people; instead, she recommends returning to maintenance quickly and prioritizing variety, nourishment, and reducing cardio.
38. Body image & weight stigma in Sport & Coaching (with Hannah Silva-Breen)
Q: What practical first steps can listeners take to start applying these ideas?
Begin with goal assessment and values alignment, reframe goal setting toward personal development and enjoyable participation, and introduce mindfulness and acceptance practices to reduce rigid body-related thinking.

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Listeners are likely coaches, nutrition professionals, and fitness practitioners who want to help clients improve relationship with food and body image while avoiding weight-centric messaging. The show consistently examines body image, dieting culture, weight stigma, and coaching ethics, often pairing evidence-informed insights with practical coaching tips. Many episodes critique industry marketing, social media trends, and emerging topics like GLP-1 medications, while offering actionable strategies for compassionate, non-appearance-based coaching. A notable strength is the host's blend of science-grounded guidance with candid, culture-aware commentary, which may appeal to listeners who value both research and real-world coaching experience... more

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