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Weight loss and fitness motivation showing that a great transformation is possible even when the going gets tough. Honest heartfelt conversations without the filter. I interview guests who share the whole weight loss story following a variety of weight loss plans such as Slimming World, Weight Watchers, Calories Counting & Keto.
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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
In today’s episode, I’m sharing Week 3 of this very personal series where I’m documenting grief alongside my health and weight loss journey. Normally, we talk about fitness, mindset, and taking practical steps forward—but this series is about what happens when life hits hard and everything feels shaken.
I lost my dad recently after years of dementia, and this episode is recorded just after laying him to rest. I talk openly about the funeral, the emotions that surprised me, the moments of laughter mixed with sadness, and the experience of saying goodbye in a way that felt deeply human, imperfect, and real.
Dementia is cruel. It doesn’t just affect one person—it changes families, routines, plans, and futures. For years, it quietly controlled our lives, and now there’s space where that constant pressure once lived. In this episode, I reflect on what that space feels like, and how I’m beginning to steady myself again.
Because even in grief, I know one thing to be true: change doesn’t happen without action.
With Lent beginning, I share what I’m choosing to stop doing—not coffee, not chocolate—but the habit of finding reasons not to move my body. I’m committing to moving three times a week for at least 30 minutes and writing it down, without worrying about perfection. Walking, classes, fresh air, even walking up to the cemetery to say hello to my dad—all of it counts.
This episode is messy, emotional, and unfinished—and that’s exactly the point.
I invite you to reflect on your own journey and ask yourself:
- What could you do for your health that doesn’t need to look perfect?
- What small action could you take, even if life feels chaotic?
- Where might you be waiting for the “right time” instead of taking a step now?
Grief doesn’t come with rules, timelines, or neat edges. Neither does progress.
If you’re navigating loss, feeling stuck, or struggling to find your footing again, I hope this episode reminds you that it’s okay to move forward while still hurting—and that doing something imperfectly is still doing something.
I’ll be back for Week 4 to share how things are settling and how this commitment to movement is going.
Thank you for listening. Thank you for holding space for my dad’s memory. And thank you for being here with me.
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Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
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Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
This week has been heavy. While there’s been a desire to focus on many things, planning food and movement simply hasn’t felt possible — and that’s been part of the reality.
Ironically, the intention behind recording these six weeks was to build momentum and gently shift habits. But grief has its own pace, and this week made that very clear. The weight of it is real, and it doesn’t follow plans.
Rather than investing in stories about how this period should feel or what’s expected, I’ve chosen to tell myself a different story about the grief I’m experiencing. Not because it removes the pain — but because sitting under a dark cloud and letting it take over doesn’t feel like a choice I’m willing to make.
In this episode, I share how I’m simplifying food by ordering online to make quick, nourishing meals easier, and why that matters right now. I also talk about turning to art as a release — christening the easel and allowing creativity to hold some of what words can’t.
I reflect honestly on noticing patterns of addictive behaviour, how the idea of wine began to feel like comfort, and why I made the decision to keep no wine in the house during this time.
This episode is about gentleness, awareness, and choosing care — even when everything feels heavy.
In this episode:
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Navigating food when energy and motivation are low
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Letting go of expectations around grief
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Creating simple systems to support nourishment
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Using art as an emotional outlet
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Recognising and responding to addictive patterns
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Making conscious choices during a vulnerable week
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
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Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
I’m sharing something deeply personal.
January is often filled with talk of fresh starts and motivation — but real life doesn’t always follow that script. Over the last few weeks, my family has been living through the realities of dementia, loss, and grief, and I wanted to speak honestly about what that has meant for my health, my mindset, and my relationship with food.
This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about compassion, steadiness, and choosing not to abandon yourself when life feels overwhelming.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Living through dementia and the loss of my dad
- The emotional weight of care, advocacy, and grief
- Why binge eating didn’t return — even during intense stress
- Letting go of shame around weight gain
- Gentle, realistic intentions instead of pressure
- How creativity supports me right now
- Why health still matters — even (and especially) in grief
If you’ve experienced dementia, loss, or a season where everything feels heavier than usual, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone.
This podcast is free of editing because in life sometimes we have to take the rough with the smooth and not be afraid to show our messy parts.
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
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00:00 Welcome back + what this podcast is about
02:10 Why I nearly didn’t record this episode
04:40 “New year, new me” pressure vs real life
06:30 My dad’s dementia + what’s changed in the last year
09:10 Care home experience, safeguarding concerns, hospital transfer
13:20 Advocacy, anger, and the emotional toll of fighting for care
17:00 The “this would be the time I binge” moment — and what happened instead
20:10 Christmas intensity: family health scares + managing everything at once
24:10 Choosing art classes as support (something to focus on)
27:30 Thinking there was more time — and why it didn’t feel like the end was near
30:10 The last visit: what I noticed, what I felt, and those strange lighter moments
35:30 Leaving the care home + the weekend plans
37:40 Getting the news in Edinburgh + the journey home
40:40 Reframing: “the death of dementia, not the death of my dad”
43:10 Funeral arrangements, humour as coping, and what I’m choosing not to do
45:20 Weight, food, and why I’m not stepping into shame
47:10 My gentle reset: weigh-in, Parrot tracking, protein, walks + Audible, Thursday art
49:10 Closing: honouring my dad + what’s coming next
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
In today’s episode, I’m sharing an update I never thought I’d be able to say out loud: it’s now around four years since I last ate chocolate, cakes or sweets. I’m talking about where my binge eating started, how sugary foods became my comfort and my reward, and why nothing I tried could touch those cravings for long.
I walk you through the turning point during my hypnotherapy training – the deep emotional release that shook my whole body, the work we did on repressed fear, and the specific hypnosis that made chocolate and sweets taste unbearably sweet. From that point on, I simply couldn’t eat them in the same way again, and my relationship with food began to shift for good.
I also share honestly about choosing to take the Mounjaro jab in 2025 . I explain what it did to my hunger and “food noise”, the side effects I noticed when I increased my dose, the weight I lost, and why I decided to come off it before reaching a final goal weight.
This episode is for anyone who feels ruled by cravings, is curious about hypnosis, or worries what life looks like after stopping a weight loss jab.
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
🎥 Watch Live Hypnotherapy Sessions on YouTube
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00:02:10 – What this episode will cover: hypnosis, cravings, and the jab (Mounjaro)
00:03:05 – Life before 2021: binge eating patterns and “anything goes” binges
00:04:05 – Hypnosis training, emotional release and the moment everything shifted
00:05:10 – The “sugar tastes too sweet” suggestion and spitting out the chocolate
00:06:10 – Why hypnosis changed cravings when nothing else had
00:07:00 – Deciding to try Mounjaro: Slimming World, stalls and carb-heavy eating
00:08:05 – Early days on the jab: food noise gone and the scary loss of hunger
00:09:10 – Eating to nourish, avoiding extreme losses and keeping things safe
00:10:15 – Moving from 2.5 mg to 5 mg: side effects and “I wish I hadn’t gone up”
00:11:20 – Comparing hypnosis and the jab: different tools, different roles
00:12:15 – Protein, fibre, fats and how meals look now (without demonising food)
00:13:20 – Caring for parents, dementia, hospitals and anger that could have triggered binges
00:14:35 – Why this would have been “binge time” in the past – and what actually happened
00:15:40 – Clients on the jab: losing weight, stopping, and regaining without support
00:16:35 – Why everyone’s experience of Mounjaro and hypnosis is different
00:18:30 – Not all methods are “good” or “bad”: Slimming World, the jab, hypnosis
00:19:30 – Chocolate at Christmas: childhood memories, rituals and emotional links
00:21:40 – Why food addiction can feel harder than other addictions
00:22:35 – Christmas meals, desserts and being able to say “no” without feeling deprived
00:23:35 – What real freedom around food looks like (no second, third, fourth helpings)
00:24:30 – Invitation: group hypnosis for cravings in 2026
00:25:20 – Ease Your Mind reminder and why it’s not “just” about food
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
As we head towards December, today’s episode leans into something many of us are feeling right now: that pull toward more — more deals, more shopping, more pressure, more to-do lists.
And yet, beneath all of that, what most of us actually want is much simpler… we want ease.
In this episode, I’m talking about the emotional side of Black Friday season, why clutter and chaos in our surroundings often mirror what’s happening in our minds, and how easy it is to slip into old habits when life feels heavy.
I’m also sharing some very personal updates about my dad’s health, the anger I’ve had to process, and the steps I’ve taken to protect my own wellbeing during an incredibly stressful few weeks.
I’ve created something new to support anyone who feels mentally overloaded, unfocused, stuck, or simply tired of carrying everything alone:
Ease Your Mind — a gentle, simple introduction to hypnosis, with the first three modules completely free. https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/Ease-your-mind
It’s designed to help you switch off, calm the noise, settle your emotions and finally feel that sense of mental space you’ve been craving.
If you’ve ever said:
- “My head’s not in it.”
- “I want to lose weight but I can’t focus.”
- “Stress keeps throwing me off track.”
- “I don’t sleep well and the cravings hit hard.”
…this episode is for you.
Get the first 3 modules of “Ease Your Mind” mini-course now for FREE
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
🎥 Watch Live Hypnotherapy Sessions on YouTube
See real results from live sessions and learn how it all works.
👉 bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
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00:01:00 The pressure of Black Friday + “Do we really need more stuff?”
00:01:55 Shopping, emotions and the urge to “feel different”
00:02:40 When buying feels good—but isn’t the thing you actually need
00:04:00 Introducing “Ease Your Mind” – why Claire created it
00:04:45 The three free modules and what they help you understand
00:05:30 What hypnosis really feels like
00:06:10 How the mini-course works: video + audio + hypnotic track
00:08:30 Sleep challenges, sugar cravings and the morning crash
00:10:05 Navigating rage, sadness and helplessness
00:12:00 Switching care homes, safeguarding and advocating for her dad
00:12:55 Recognising anger and choosing not to carry it
00:13:45 Why taking responsibility for emotions changes everything
00:14:40 Stress, overeating and why we reach for comfort foods
00:15:25 Using hypnosis as a tool during overwhelming moments
00:16:05 Why hypnosis is an experience, not something to “learn”
00:16:45 Claire’s four-year anniversary: no chocolate, cakes or sweets
00:17:25 “I’ll start next year…” — breaking the mental loop
00:17:55 Looking ahead to Christmas + setting a decorating goal
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
After a nasty fall in the garden and a looming operation with added risk due to weight, sleep apnoea and breathing issues, Stephen made a decision. With a nudge from his wife, he walked into our local Slimming World group at 25st 4lb—and everything started to shift.
In this chat we cover the real stuff: losing identity after giving up rugby, the stop–start attempts, the “still think fat” moments even as the clothes sizes drop, and the power of a room that claps for your wins (and your wobbles).
This is a first for Slimming Stories, I met Stephen at my local Slimming World Group that Wray Annabel had inherited from Sue Redfern, both amazing Slimming World Consultants.
Stephen talks about the support he’s felt and why weekly accountability beat “I’ll do it myself” plans.
If you've tried to get back on plan before, drifted, and need a simple proof that consistency + community works. If you’ve ever felt “I still look the same” while everyone else notices your progress—this one’s for you.
Timestamps:
00:01:10 The fall that changed everything: shattered shoulder & surgery risks
00:02:20 Sleep apnoea, anaesthetic concerns & his wife’s life-saving nudge
00:03:30 Walking into Slimming World for the first time
00:04:15 Starting weight: 25st 4lb — and why it didn’t scare him
00:05:10 Early mobility struggles & realising things had to change
00:06:00 Past attempts, shift work & why accountability finally clicked
00:07:15 The moment group support made the journey “stick”
00:08:30 Seeing change vs feeling change — the “still think fat” phase
00:09:40 Clothes sizes dropping: 3XL to 2XL and the mind catching up
00:10:30 All-or-nothing beginnings: no Syns, full focus
00:11:45 Learning balance: reintroducing treats without spiralling
00:12:40 Rugby days, injuries & losing a big part of his identity
00:14:00 Life after sport: stoma, mini-stroke & stepping away for good
00:15:30 Food habits during care work & long days with no meals
00:16:45 The power of routine & regular eating
00:17:30 The Slimming World spark: stickers, shinies & friendly competition
00:18:45 First gains on the scales — and bouncing back stronger
00:20:00 Breaking the old “I’ve blown it, so I’ll binge” pattern
00:21:10 New rules: sad = apple, happy = strawberries
00:22:00 Weight loss milestones month by month
00:23:15 Hitting target in 41 weeks — with holidays included
00:24:10 The freedom of staying in control & losing the fear
Wrays Slimming World Groups Mansfield:
If you are local to Mansfield and would be interested in attending one of Wrays Slimming World Classes feel free to contact Wray on the following link.
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
🎥 Watch Live Hypnotherapy Sessions on YouTube
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lisa Taylor from Ontario, Canada. Lisa reached her late 30s feeling low on energy, unhappy in her marriage, and stuck in a life that didn’t feel like her own. At 226 lbs, she decided something had to change.
Lisa joined Weight Watchers with a close friend, made herself accountable, and started running while still playing competitive softball. She went on to lose around 60 lbs and nine dress sizes, and promised herself she’d never go back over 200 lbs.
But the biggest shifts weren’t just on the scales. As the weight came off, Lisa realised she’d been living by expectations she’d absorbed growing up — keeping herself small, people-pleasing, and pushing down her own needs. She began unpacking years of emotions, finding her confidence, and building a life that actually feels aligned.
Lisa shares how she and her husband separated kindly, how she now supports other women on their journeys, and how she’s navigating menopause, body changes and midlife with far more acceptance. She’s gained a sense of peace she didn’t know she was missing.
Quick search:
00:06:00 Meet Lisa Taylor — outside Toronto, Canada
00:07:00 The turning point at 38–39: “sick and tired” of feeling unwell
00:08:45 Emotional weight vs physical weight: purpose, marriage, and numb routines
00:10:30 From garage drinks to new goals: deciding to change everything
00:12:00 Joining Weight Watchers with a friend + early wins with running/softball
00:15:00 Alcohol, sleep quality, and energy: what was really going on
00:16:30 Accountability: tracking, meetings, and staying social without hiding
00:18:15 Goals achieved… then what? People-pleasing, family expectations, and identity
00:22:00 Realising misalignment + wanting impact: helping women as a calling
00:24:30 Beyond the scale: unpacking “why” you eat and committing to maintenance
00:27:30 Shedding old scripts: subconscious patterns, risk-taking, and self-trust
00:30:30 Purpose and service: finding meaning (and an income) in coaching
00:33:30 Corporate ladder chat: waking up, boundaries, and taking control
00:36:00 New tools > old habits: hypnotherapy, triggers, and the “backpack” of emotions
00:40:00 Menopause shifts: protein focus, leaving WW, peaceful maintenance
You can follow Lisa on Instagram and on Facebook using the links below.
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
We meet Dr Ibrahim an NHS doctor who has been open about his lifelong struggle with weight and his decision to start the Mounjaro (GLP-1) jab. In this episode, he shares what it’s really like to be both a doctor and a patient using the medication — the stigma, the questions he’s asked most often, and how he approaches safety and long-term use with honesty and care.
We talk about the realities behind the “golden dose,” the risks of unverified syringes sold online, and what patients should understand about side effects like pancreatitis and gallstones. Dr Ibrahim also explains why every weight-loss journey needs a plan for maintenance, how microdosing works in theory versus practice, and how he’s rebuilt a healthier mindset through running, patience, and consistency.
It’s a clear-headed, compassionate look at the medical and emotional sides of GLP-1 treatment — perfect for anyone considering Mounjaro or wanting to hear from a doctor who truly understands it from experience.
Podcast Timeline:
00:00:00 Welcome back — why Claire wanted a medical guest to talk about Mounjaro
00:01:00 Life update — caring for her dad & using hypnosis to cope with overwhelm
00:03:00 Mindset when motivation feels low — permission to pause and reset
00:04:00 The moment of confidence: buying size-16 jeans after a year of change
00:06:00 Introducing Dr Ibrahim — NHS doctor and GP trainee using Mounjaro himself
00:07:00 Lifelong weight struggles & the mindset behind finally trying the jab
00:09:00 The stigma and judgment professionals still face when choosing the jab
00:10:00 Top questions about Mounjaro — safety, side effects & realistic expectations
00:12:00 Why safety and mindset matter more than cost when starting GLP-1 medication
00:15:00 The “golden dose” myth — medical risks and the importance of proper guidance
00:19:00 Understanding side effects: pancreatitis, gallstones & being medically screened
00:25:00 Maintenance mindset — preparing for long-term habits beyond the jab
00:28:00 Microdosing and tapering — what’s known, what’s not, and why patience matters
00:33:00 Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food — hypnosis, habits & healing
00:39:00 Mindset shift: running for mental space, not punishment
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💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
De Clutter For Change
Join Heather if you would love a clutter free home but feel lost in the project of where to even start! The link below explains all.
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Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Claire Buckley, who opens up about her lifelong struggle with food, emotional eating, and the constant “food noise” that shaped so much of her life.
Claire talks about how she first realised her relationship with food felt different from those around her, the frustration of seeking help through traditional weight loss groups, and the deeper emotional cycle that kept her feeling stuck.
She shares honestly about panic attacks, shame, and the sense of failure that came with every new attempt — and how finding the right support, along with her experience using Mounjaro, has helped her quiet the noise and begin to rebuild trust with herself.
It’s a powerful, relatable conversation about self-awareness, compassion, and what it really means to find peace with food.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome back + introducing guest Claire Buckley
01:00 Life update — hospital visits, house move & a wake-up call on health
03:00 How the jab helped reduce cravings during an emotional week
04:00 Introducing Claire’s story — trauma, fibromyalgia & chronic pain
05:00 Hypnosis in action — 15 minutes to pain-free after 10 years
06:00 Claire’s TikTok community & breaking stigma around the jab
07:00 Living with constant “food noise” and never feeling full
10:00 Anxiety, panic attacks & barriers to NHS weight support
12:00 Emotional eating — subconscious habits and binge cycles
14:00 Weight-loss groups, frustration, and the diet rebound trap
17:00 Finding balance — calorie tracking and gentle flexibility
18:00 Understanding fullness cues — the hypnosis perspective
21:00 Rock-bottom moment and discovering Mounjaro
23:00 First jab experience — fear of needles and relief
24:00 The next morning — quiet mind and reduced food noise
26:00 Eating intentionally — planning, protein & control
27:00 Retraining the brain — new relationship with hunger
28:00 Host reflection — mindset shifts and health transformation
29:00 Life after the jab — maintaining results and balance
30:00 Outro — follow Claire on TikTok & subscribe for Part 2
🌐 Connect with Me & Slimming Stories
💫 Try Hypnosis for Free
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👉 bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Join the Sugar Craving Reset Waitlist
Be the first to know when the next event is live — designed for anyone whose sugar cravings return after stopping Mounjaro or during a weight-loss journey.
👉 bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can support lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro — it’s not just about losing physical weight; it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
🎧 Follow Slimming Stories
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🎥 Watch Live Hypnotherapy Sessions on YouTube
See real results from live sessions and learn how it all works.
👉 bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
💆♀️ Book a Free 30-Minute Hypnotherapy Consultation
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
In this episode, I’m joined by Claire Buckley, who opens up about her lifelong struggle with food, emotional eating, and the constant “food noise” that shaped so much of her life.
Claire talks about how she first realised her relationship with food felt different from those around her, the frustration of seeking help through traditional weight loss groups, and the deeper emotional cycle that kept her feeling stuck.
She shares honestly about panic attacks, shame, and the sense of failure that came with every new attempt — and how finding the right support, along with her experience using Mounjaro, has helped her quiet the noise and begin to rebuild trust with herself.
It’s a powerful, relatable conversation about self-awareness, compassion, and what it really means to find peace with food.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00:00 Welcome back + introducing guest Claire Bookley
00:01:00 Life update — hospital visits, house move & a wake-up call on health
00:03:00 How the jab helped reduce cravings during an emotional week
00:04:00 Introducing Claire’s story — trauma, fibromyalgia & chronic pain
00:05:00 Hypnosis in action — 15 minutes to pain-free after 10 years
00:06:00 Claire’s TikTok community & breaking stigma around the jab
00:07:00 Living with constant “food noise” and never feeling full
00:10:00 Anxiety, panic attacks & barriers to NHS weight support
00:12:00 Emotional eating — subconscious habits and binge cycles
00:14:00 Weight-loss groups, frustration, and the diet rebound trap
00:17:00 Finding balance — calorie tracking and gentle flexibility
00:18:00 Understanding fullness cues — the hypnosis perspective
00:21:00 Rock-bottom moment and discovering Mounjaro
00:23:00 First jab experience — fear of needles and relief
00:24:00 The next morning — quiet mind and reduced food noise
00:26:00 Eating intentionally — planning, protein & control
00:27:00 Retraining the brain — new relationship with hunger
00:28:00 Host reflection — mindset shifts and health transformation
00:29:00 Life after the jab — maintaining results and balance
00:30:00 Outro — follow Claire on TikTok & subscribe for Part 2
🌐 Connect with Me & Slimming Stories
💫 Try Hypnosis for Free
I’ve unlocked the first 3 parts of my course just for you.
👉 bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Join the Sugar Craving Reset Waitlist
Be the first to know when the next event is live — designed for anyone whose sugar cravings return after stopping Mounjaro or during a weight-loss journey.
👉 bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Why Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy can help you achieve lasting results alongside your healthy intentions.
Whether you’re following Slimming World, Weight Watchers, calorie tracking, or coming off Mounjaro, it’s not just about losing physical weight — it’s about changing habits, quieting cravings, and feeling calm in your choices.
🎧 Follow Slimming Stories
🎵 TikTok – @slimmingstoriespodcast
📸 Instagram – Slimming Stories Podcast
💬 Facebook Group – Join Here
🎥 Watch Live Hypnotherapy Sessions on YouTube
See real results from live sessions and learn how it all works.
👉 bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
💆♀️ Book a Free 30-Minute Hypnotherapy Consultation
👉 claireoldhamwest.com/contact
🌀 Follow Claire Oldham West Hypnosis
🎵 TikTok – Claire Oldham West Hypnosis
📸 Instagram – @claire.oldhamwest.hypnosis