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Healthcare Unprofessionals

Michelle Carroll and Chloe Stevens
Menopause
Body Image
Glp-1 Medications
Eating Disorders
Social Media
Nutrition
NHS
Coaching
PCOS
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Exercise Medicine
Resistance Training
Intuitive Eating
Statistics
Fitness Industry
Glp-1
Transformation Photos
Physiotherapy
Joe Wicks
Body Positivity

What do you get when you combine a women's health physio and a PhD researcher? A podcast. Join Michelle and Chloe as we discuss all things women's health, nutrition, body image and everything in between... no hormone hacking required! Follow us on Instagram: @michellecarroll1 @chloestevensphysio

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This week, we discuss the social determinants of health and how tone-deaf the industry can be to them, study design and the challenge with recruitment and our normal chit-chat!

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We have research papers, rants and plenty more this week!

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This week on The Healthcare Unprofessionals, we abandon all plans and dive headfirst into the wildest corners of the internet.

From claims that you need to "get your leanest" to reduce cellulite, to coaches proudly declaring they only work with "hig... more

This week Michelle shares insights from a PhD viva she recently attended exploring body image in college athletes. One concept that sparked our interest was embodiment—the idea of feeling connected to, trusting, and experiencing your body rather than... more

This week we dive into a statement that sparked a surprisingly big discussion: "Exercise is medicine."

Inspired by a paper Michelle came across, we explore whether this popular phrase is actually helpful or whether it oversimplifies something far mo... more

We're back! This week on the pod we're talking about the research looking at women in sport and leaking, why people feel the need to ask when women are having children, and if it's ever possible to mindfully diet.

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From the PCOS to PMOS name change to the reality of who coaching actually serves, this episode dives into the growing gap between online wellness culture and frontline healthcare. We talk about access, privilege, the demographics often excluded from ... more

Marianna’s story is one so many women will recognise. After developing pelvic organ prolapse following the birth of her son in 2017, she found herself navigating not just symptoms, but fear, conflicting advice, and a lack of support to return to lift... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Hathaway
Licensed marriage and family therapist; mindset coach and founder of Mindset of Matter; expert in body image and eating psychology
Mindset of Matter
Episode: Diet Culture, Sharing Struggles & Barriers to Women Liking their Bodies (with Christina Hathaway)
Sarah Michelle Tierney
Coach and PhD researcher focused on body image and behavior change
Episode: Body Image, Behaviour Change & Binning Off Body Neutrality (with Sarah Tierney)
Gavin McKinney
Online coach discussing fitness industry practices
Episode: You Don't Just Need A "Coach" (with Gavin McKinney)
Emily Pfender
Women's health and social media researcher
Episode: Why Your Evidence-Based Posts Don’t Go Viral (and What to Do About It)
Chloe Stevens
Hen; PhD researcher, women's health focus
Episode: Hen Parties, Mashed Bananas & Menopause Supplements
Conor Nolan
Mental health advocate, public speaker, author of Normal
Normal Mental Wellbeing
Episode: Supporting male mental health & ED recovery (with Conor Nolan)
Shona Denovan
Life-first business coach for coaches, fitness professionals, and wellness practitioners
Unapologetically Shona (personal brand)
Episode: Selling your coaching without selling your soul (with Shona Denovan)

Hosts

Michelle Carroll
Host of Healthcare Unprofessionals with a focus on women's health, fitness, and evidence-based coaching.
Chloe Stevens
Co-host and PhD researcher with focus on MSc research and pelvic health topics.

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Supporting male mental health & ED recovery (with Conor Nolan)
Q: What advice do you give to young people about seeking help and talking about mental health?
Talking is medicine. You don't have to unload every problem at once, but sharing concerns with someone trusted can significantly reduce distress. Counseling can be transformative, and understanding that brain health is changeable—neuroplasticity—empowers people to pursue ongoing improvements rather than waiting for a 'cure.'
Supporting male mental health & ED recovery (with Conor Nolan)
Q: What role does social media play in your experience with eating disorders and recovery?
Social media amplifies comparison and can worsen body image, but it also offers opportunities to curate a healthier feed and connect with supportive content. The key is awareness and managing what you consume to protect mental health while still engaging with useful information.
Supporting male mental health & ED recovery (with Conor Nolan)
Q: Can you describe how your journey began and what sparked your advocacy?
I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at a young age, and the struggle taught me there's nothing inherently alien about mental illness. That insight pushed me toward counseling, education, and speaking publicly to normalize discussing mental health and to show that recovery is possible with the right support.
Fitness Unprofessionals Live Chaos
Q: How should coaches talk about body image and food without fueling diet culture?
Coaches should foreground relationship with food as the primary goal, move away from equating dieting with wellness, and use accessible, science-based language to empower clients rather than stigmatize their bodies.
Fitness Unprofessionals Live Chaos
Q: What is your prediction for 2026 in women's health, nutrition, and fitness trends?
Expect a continued backlash against superficial 'strong is the new skinny' narratives, with more emphasis on behavior-change coaching, responsible GLP-1 use, and authentic, evidence-based content that centers on client health rather than hype.

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What is Healthcare Unprofessionals about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, clinician-led discussion focused on women's health, body image, nutrition, and fitness coaching. Hosts blend personal experience with research-informed critique of industry practices—from weight stigma and transformation marketing to the ethics of online coaching and the role of medicine in perinatal and menopausal care. Across episodes, they emphasize evidence-based guidance, practical coaching strategies, and the need for authentic, patient-centered approaches that respect lived experience while challenging hype and marketing distortions. Notable throughlines include the impact of media representation, the rise of online coaching, and ongoing debates around GLP-1s, cycle syncing, and menopause education for both professionals an... more

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7. Shona Denovan

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