In the week we saw today’s unrealistic body ideals reflecting those of the mid 2010’s 'fit fixation', are there still dustings of toxic residue on how we perceive protein now? For marketers, prioritising more neutral and informative messaging could be the key for...
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Podcast Ep 14: Finding Peace After Losing Dad With Alice Clarkson
Hi everyone, thanks for coming along to listen to the show! I'd like to introduce you to my wonderful friend Alice Clarkson, who I have been lucky enough to 'virtually meet' on Instagram - and who approached me about being a guest on The Plus Side Podcast. Of course,...
Podcast Ep 13: The Joy of Being a Female Creative With Lily Parker
Hey m’loves – welcome back to The Plus Side Podcast! In this episode I’m chatting to the wonderful Lily Parker, the creator of highly coveted cushion brand, Zebra Knits. Lily’s quirky creations, AKA ‘knitted knots’ – have proven to be a huge hit with the nation’s home...
Podcast Ep 12: Answering Life Dilemmas With Sophie Donovan
Now then, now then – it’s lovely to have you here listening to The Plus Side Podcast! So far in this series we have covered some pretty big topics: mental health, social pressures, female empowerment, overcoming Covid and starting a business in lockdown, to name a...
Podcast Ep 11: Starting a Cult Ceramic Brand in Lockdown With Abi Haywood
Welcome back to another episode of series 2 of The Plus Side Podcast – which celebrates female empowerment with women who each hold an inspiring story of their own. Today I’m joined by Abi Haywood, the incredible talent and all round powerhouse behind cult ceramic...
Podcast Ep 10: Streamlining Your Skincare With By Sarah London
Hello, and welcome back to The Plus Side Podcast! You know a skincare product is good when every single ingredient is listed on the front bottle. It's then no wonder the plant oil based collection By Sarah London has gone on to win multiple industry awards (this...
Podcast Ep 9: Life Lessons for Your Thirties With Kat Atkinson
Hello, you lovely lot - welcome to The Plus Side Podcast! I’m thrilled to be sharing a new series of plug-in-and-zone-out episodes with you to provide your day with a little earphone therapy. It’s good to be back! Recently, I’ve been on a bit of a social media...
Podcast Ep 8: The Empowerment of Being a Muslim Woman with Anthea
Hi all, welcome to The Plus Side Podcast – a lifestyle and culture show that focuses on highlighting the silver linings amongst the modern day clouds. It's great to have you here! For this episode, I’m talking to youth worker and all round wonderful human being,...
Podcast Ep 7: Navigating Period Recover with Dani Sheriff
Welcome to The Plus Side Podcast – first of 2021! It’s been a long year – anyone else ready for a break? *cries into wine* In this episode I’m talking to the brilliant illustrator, podcast host and founder of The HA Society, Dani Sheriff. When Dani started training as...
Podcast Ep 6: Finding Balance in the Wellness Industry with Erin Rutherford
Wey aye, pet – welcome back to The Plus Side Podcast! For this episode I am THRILLED to be joined by the wonderful Erin Rutherford – a thriving Youtuber who shares her passion for things food and wellness on her Instagram, one square of creamy mushrooms and chai...
Podcast Ep 5: Getting Ranty on Diet Culture with Sam Mason
Hiya pals, welcome back to The Plus Side Podcast! *jazz hands* This weeks episode with feel-good powerhouse Sam Mason covers an area I think we can all relate to, at least on some level. Sam is a mum of 2, a highly demanded hairstylist and a social media strategist...
Podcast Ep 3: Dating in Lockdown with Bonnie McLaren
Welcome back to The Plus Side Podcast! Today I’m talking to entertainment writer, hopeless romantic and self proclaimed party girl, Bonnie McLaren. She is also one of my closest friends – after meeting at a music festival last year, we have been *virtually* joined at...