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Everything Is Hard

Emma Louisie

Hard in like, a good way. And sometimes a bad way.

In these conversational eps I take on a more raw and less glamorous approach to mental & physical wellbeing, acknowledging (begrudgingly) that it’s all a bit hard. But that in itself, doesn’t always have to be a bad thing.

See, the title is not a prelude to self-pity, but more of an honest, validating, and empowering take. Good stuff is hard, not good stuff is hard… everything has a consequence, so it’s just about choosing the “ right ” hard as much as you can, isn’t it?

Join me in exploring these nuances at @emmalouisie / @emlouisie x

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  • March 23 · 35 min

    When your body feels like the enemy: how to manage body dysmorphia

    Hiiii friends! Sometimes, BD will occasionally rear its ugly head, and this is what I do to manage when it does. If anything in this chat brings something up for you, please reach out to a mental health professional or someone you trust. You don't have to sit with it alone. Find me on socials to carry on the convo: @emmalouisie @shift.body And if this one resonates, feel free to send it to someone who needs it! Much love always

  • March 10 · 31 min

    My roadmap to eating like a normal person again pt.1 (mindset)

    This ep is for anyone who's ever finished a meal and immediately started negotiating their next one. A chat into the mindset side of beginning to eat "normally" again after years of food noise, calorie counting and restriction. Practical steps to adjust your thinking and some key take aways on how to adjust your health goals for the better :) Find me on Instagram at @emmalouisie for the candid life stuff. If you're ready for coaching and accountability and all things discussed in this episode head over to: @shift.body and www.shiftbody.co.uk. Take care, Emma x

  • February 26 · 32 min

    Understanding my “bad brain”, ADHD diagnosis & the invisible prisons that keep us stuck

    This week I’m getting honest about “bad brain” again and what happens after the diagnosis. A raw chat about my journey w ADHD, PMDD, anxiety, and the like, and why finally getting the manual to our brains won’t automatically set us free. Because sometimes the thing that explains you can also quietly become the thing that keeps you stuck. This one is probably for anyone who knows themselves really well and still can't seem to get out of their own way. It's a bit messy but it might just make you feel a little less alone in it. To join the conversation chat with me at @emmalouisie And for all things coaching see you at @shift.body Emma x

  • February 8 · 32 min

    The internet is scaring me and I want to log off (but I probably won’t) - mini life update

    Hello! Long time no speak. Sharing online sometimes doesn’t feel very nourishing… and I felt called to explore that today and chat about how I use social media more intentionally these days. Ft. a brief update on life abroad, friendships, mental wellbeing and what feels good right now. @emmalouisie to say hey! @shift.body for really great fitness coaching Lots of love as always, Emma

  • Oct 30, 2024 · 40 min

    How diet culture destroyed women’s health (pt. 2)

    Welcome to my TedTalk which will hopefully help to ignite the fire inside you to take back control, and understand that there are alternative ways to care for your health & achieve your goals. And of course, that mental and physical freedom is achievable. Actionable tips at the end. Loads of love, Emma Comments and questions welcome at @emmalouisie @shiftfwrd https://www.emmalouisie.co.uk

  • #12
    Jul 21, 2024 · 42 min

    12. Achieving a wellness goal while navigating depression…is hard (tips & my journey)

    This is *not* medical advice. A pretty raw but chatty and candid episode in the hope of helping distigmatise the hard stuff. I talk about how I’ve been able to adapt routines & expectations when managing low mood, my experience with therapy/meds as someone who also has an interest (and primary focus on) holistic wellness, and shifts I have found to help support my life and goals. Please seek professional support if you’re struggling, it’s out there. And remember, good things always come and go, But they come. So much love, Emma x — find me at @emmalouisie

  • #11
    Jun 27, 2024 · 33 min

    11. The magic of letting go

    A little chit chat about the liberating power of letting go because nothing that is meant to be in your life will require a tight grip to keep it. Keep in touch on IG for chats and coaching: @emmalouisie

  • S2 · E1
    Jun 2, 2024 · 38 min

    10. When self sabotage is your good acquaintance…

    A mini life update, and candid chat on how your subconscious beliefs influence your behaviours and how you show up in the world. Say hello @emmalouisie & for support with coaching / journal prompts: www.emmalouisie.co.uk

  • #9
    Apr 21, 2024 · 29 min

    09. Listen to this if you feel like you can’t “intuitively eat”

    In this episode I chat about my experience in transitioning from dieting to healing my relationship to food, and how with a few shifts, reframes and tools, you can make the transition too. It's amazing how much our bodies change when we make peace with them. Thankyou for listening and rating (so we can help more babes!!!), I truly do appreciate it. Say hello: @emmalouisie — I love to chat. For coaching & health support: @flourishbyemma — www.emmalouisie.co.uk 🤍

  • Apr 3, 2024 · 27 min

    08. Rock bottoms & “starting again” at 29

    Sh*t, so you’re starting again. A vulnerable chat on my upcoming adventures and how to transform fear into courage/excitement/hope… all the things. The only way is up!!!!! I’d love to hear from you: @emmalouisie / @flourishbyemma For mindset & health coaching: www.emmalouisie.co.uk Lots of love

  • #7
    Mar 22, 2024 · 32 min

    07. Plastic surgery: helpful or harmful? My thoughts as a “wellness babe”

    Is it really ever “empowering” or are we just being complicit and perpetuating harmful beauty standards? Is it anti-feminist??? Can I still really boycott diet culture if I’ve had a nose job!!?! An interesting conversation with me (a wellness babe who *has* had plastic surgery) on the how it can be both a good choice, and a bad choice. I chat about how to be conscious of your intentions, how it may play a role in reducing self esteem, and how to navigate it all in your head. Thankyou so much for listening and rating and sharing your thoughts. Say hello: @emmalouisie on IG Health coaching: @flourishbyemma <3

  • Feb 26, 2024 · 25 min

    06. Change is hard

    The reminder we sometimes need to hear. Who doesn’t love an existential crisis? A candid chat on reframing your mindset to survive life changes / late 20s dread / your Saturn Returns… and a bit about what I’ve been going through. Fear, doubt, sadness — they’re not always an indicator of “ bad ” things. Often they’re a necessary prerequisite to positive growth. Annoyingly.

  • #5
    Feb 15, 2024 · 41 min

    05. My journey with binge eating (and how I healed)

    I remember feeling so much (unnecessary) shame when I couldn’t get my eating habits aligned, I used food to chronically self sooth and self sabotage. In this chatty ep I dive into my food and fitness journey and how I came to overcome a restrictive mindset and turn my story around. *TW* BE discussion. If you are concerned that you’re suffering with BED or chronic binge eating habits, please reach out for support from a medical professional. The information in this podcast episode and on my coaching platform is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnose. For holistic support with your health and eating and or training habits, you can join my coaching platform at @flourishbyemma. New spaces open monthly! Love Emma @emmalouisie x

  • #3
    Feb 4, 2024 · 24 min

    03. Bad brain, sad brain (how to get out of a rut)

    Some people are born with a happy disposition, and others have to fight for it a bit harder (I’m that one), and I don’t think there needs to be shame around that. You just need to learn how to accept and adapt, embrace the good with the “ bad “. This is a chat on things I’ve found to help pull me out of that place and tackle bad brain accordingly. @emmalouisie / @flourishbyemma

  • #1
    Jan 21, 2024 · 33 min

    01. Is the fitness industry making you sick? (and why I quit being a fitness influencer)

    You’re always bloated, you can’t stop thinking about food, your skin is freaking out… let’s talk about it!! There’s an undeniable link between the gym lifestyle and body modification with a rise in autoimmune, digestive and health issues (especially among women). I chat about this and provide an insight on how to adjust your approach, begin to reverse your symptoms, and discuss how to approach your health in a more beneficial way. @flourishbyemma for coaching and @emmalouisie to chit chat in the DMs, I’d love your thoughts. Emma x

  • Jan 17, 2024 · 17 min

    00. Everything is “ hard ”

    A brief hello! My name is Emma, a (reluctant) wellness babe who’s come to reject the highly curated and often unrealistic standards we see in traditional “wellness” culture. I take on a more raw and less glamorous approach to mental & physical wellbeing, acknowledging (begrudgingly) that it’s all a bit hard. But that this in itself doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. See, the title is not a prelude to self-pity, but more of an honest, validating, and empowering take. Good stuff is hard, not good stuff is hard… everything has a consequence, so it’s just about choosing the “ right ” hard as much as you can, isn’t it? Join me in exploring these nuances at @emmalouisie / @emlouisie

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