Slimming World Podcast

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'A group between group' made by and for Slimming World members, with Anna and Clare!

If you’re not yet a member and this podcast has inspired you to find out more, head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to find your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service.

Presented by Anna Mangan and Clare Savory; sponsored by Slimming World.
Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.

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Yesterday · 32 min
289: This Time I've Done It!
What will it take for you to let go of guilt, remember you've not let anyone down and come back to focus on yourself again? That's the reflection Jo Diamond came to in 2024. At that time, consultant Jo was feeling like she'd failed her members but after a training session in head office she came to realise she hadn't failed anyone at all and realised she was human. What happened next led to a five stone weight loss and a highly prestigious award amongst the Slimming World community.... Jo tells Anna and Clare what it took to turn things around, and how she helps her group members do the same - week in, week out. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
July 20 · 30 min
288: Make A Pledge To Yourself
Losing an incredible 18st 7½lbs (117.7kg) has transformed Claire Kane’s life – and won her the crown of Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2025! In August 2022, Claire walked back into her local Slimming World group. This time, she promised herself she’d stay every single week – no excuses. That was a game-changer. Being surrounded by people who understood, listened and cheered for every tiny victory made Claire feel stronger than she had in years! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
July 6 · 28 min
287: Let's Get Moving Now!
Start your activity lifestyle now whilst the sun is shining! What can you do right now that can be come an ingrained habit? Grab your trainers and walk with Anna and Clare! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
June 22 · 44 min
286: The Men Who've Inspired Us
To celebrate this year's Men's Health Week, Anna and Clare dip back into the archive to hear from some of the amazing male Slimming World members they've spoken to over the years. Here are a few timecodes of who's talking when and which episode they're in if you'd like to listen back: 08:12 Adam Henley Ep 207 'Make A Birthday Wish' 14:42 Zaheer Bhatti Ep 135 'Making Food Optimising Work For You' 19:17 John Dick Ep 178 'Diabetes Revisited' 21:58 Nick Furlong Ep 255 'Take Those First Steps' 28:01 Matthew Flanagan Ep 240 'The Ripple Effect' 33:49 Matt Symons Ep177 'More For The Men' 40:14 Kenny Higgins Ep 263 'No Turning Back' We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
June 8 · 35 min
285: Behind The Scenes of Slimming World Kitchen!
Happy 2nd Birthday to SWK! Lara Ross, digital business manager for Slimming World joins Anna and Clare to give some cheeky exclusives of what goes on behind closed doors of the SWK team... Plus: Daisy makes her podcast debut! Don't forget if you're a group or online member you can speak with your consultant or the online community hosts to get code for 20% off your first four weeks of Slimming World Kitchen. Not a member? Check out the slimmingworldkitchen.co.uk to find out the latest promotional deals to sign up too! Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
May 25 · 36 min
284: The Truth Behind Emotional Eating
Did you know that positive emotions such as excitement and celebration can trigger overeating as well as negative emotions like stress and sadness? Anna and Clare talk about emotional eating and explore coping strategies - as suggested by 3,000 Slimming World members! Today's they're joined by Gemma Traviss-Turner, an associate professor of behavioural medicine from the University of Leeds with some brand new research freshly presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
May 11 · 37 min
283: I Was A Prisoner In My Own Home
"Losing 20st (127kg) set me free" says Fiona Carter who joined Slimming World to lose weight for a gastric bypass. Seeing how well the plan fit into her life, she changed her mind about the surgery – and ticked off some exciting ‘firsts’ along the way. Anna and Clare meet Fiona, and her consultant Vicky Walsh to hear how. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
April 27 · 31 min
282: The Cost of Convenience
Could one healthy change save you thousands? If you’d love to cut back on takeaways, Slimming World can help. Anna and Clare talk about how Food Optimising helped build their confidence in the kitchen – making cooking from scratch simple, satisfying and a great way to save! More details in this blog: https://www.slimmingworld.ie/blog/cost-of-convenience/ We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Find out about Slimming World's Kitchen and Food Range: www.slimmingworld.co.uk/food-range Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
April 13 · 31 min
281: It's Never Too Late
Retired teacher Anne Day is proving that age is no barrier after maintaining her 6st 2½lb (39.2kg) weight loss for 14 years – and now she’s Slimming World’s Diamond Member of the Year 2025. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
March 30 · 36 min
280: When Life Gets Busy...
Busy? Juggling? Feeling frazzled? What are the options available to Slimming World members to fill up on delicious Free Food AND continue to lose weight? Anna and Clare run through the latest cookbook, 15 minute heroes, and recap the Slimming World food range and kitchen recipe boxes to help you with ideas to put a plan in place. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
March 16 · 34 min
279: I Started Saying Yes To Life
After struggling with her weight for most of her life, a cruel comment prompted lasting change for Yvonne Byrne – and now she’s been named Slimming World’s Top Target Consultant 2026, having kept 8.5 stones off for the last decade. Get the hankies ready, this one's totes emosh... We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
March 9 · 30 min
278: Getting The Support You Deserve
What would you tell yourself at the beginning of your weight loss journey that you know now? Anna and Clare lean in on the wider Slimming World community for advice on how to keep going when things seem a little bumpy. We hear from online and group members all over the UK! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
March 2 · 38 min
277: Sprinting To Success
Dad of 5, Kevin Bunda and his sister Sam have lost 15 stones between them with Slimming World. Now Kevin's part of the Slimming World 2026 London Marathon team, raising money for Alzheimer's Research UK. And it really is a family affair - as his children head out on training runs with him, and his sister attends the same group! Anna and Clare meet them both, and hear how much their lives have changed over the last two years. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
February 16 · 34 min
276: Planning For Life!
Primary school teacher Ray Brown has shed more than 11 stones with the help of Food Optimising. Now he's been crowned one of Slimming World's Icons of the Year 2026! Anna and Clare get nosey, and discover that one of the secrets behind Ray's success is his incredible ability to plan ahead for all of life's adventures! Spreadsheet lovers - this one's especially for you! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
February 2 · 27 min
275: The Ultimate Guide To Fibre
From keeping us fuller for longer to protecting our bodies from diseases like bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, fibre really is an everyday superhero. Alex Clark, registered nutritionist with Slimming World, explains what makes it so incredible – and why it deserves a bigger place on your plate! But more importantly - how Food Optimising has you covered! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
January 19 · 35 min
274: Real-life Connection
In a world dominated by screens and social media - Slimming World invites you to come back to the importance of real life connection. Lean in to building new friendships and the empowering support avaailble to motivate you along your weight loss journey. Anna and Clare meet Gemma Hardy, a diamond target member and consultant from Coventry. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
January 12 · 28 min
273: Beyond The Scales
Just how big a difference does losing weight make to our quality of life? Well, new research shows Slimming World members are building confidence, improving their health and wellbeing, forming healthy habits, and feeling part of a supportive, like-minded community. And crucially, they’re finding that Slimming World fits into their lives in a way that feels sustainable and empowering. That's according to new findings from Laura Holloway and the Nutrition, Research and Health team at Slimming World. Anna and Clare meet Laura to find out more! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
January 2 · 32 min
272: A Warm Welcome
Have you ever wondered what happens at a Slimming World group? What it’s like? Who’ll be there? And what you need to do? Anna and Clare hear from members who talk about their experience of joining, and what difference having real-life support has made to their weight loss journey. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
Dec 26, 2025 · 34 min
271: Set Your Intentions For 2026!
Fresh, motivating, and ready to go for a brand new year! Anna and Clare recap all the latest Slimming World info you need to know to get your weight loss journey started for 2026. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.
Dec 15, 2025 · 36 min
270: New Year, New Changes
Anyone fancy avocado on toast – all without using any swips?! Yep us too! This week we're joined by Carolyn Pallister, a registered dietitian and Slimming World's head of nutrition, research and health. We find out why Slimming World have made some tasty updates and what they are. Read about Food Optimising and our latest updates here: www.slimmingworld.co.uk We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out more about joining Slimming World head to www.slimmingworld.co.uk to search for your nearest group or discover more about our digital-only service. Slimming World Podcast is presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produced by ASFB Productions. Sponsored by Slimming World. Please note: The info we share is based on our personal weight loss experiences.