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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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Oct 13, 2019
Oct 13, 2019
30 min
Episode 3
When I first spoke to Julie, I remember thinking how one decision can completely change the direction of your life.
Julie didn't set out to become a runner. In fact, she simply wanted to honour the memory of someone very special to her.
After losing Liz, who had helped care for Julie and her sister during difficult times in their childhood, Julie decided to take part in Race for Life to raise money for cancer research. Armed with an old pair of school trainers that had been partially chewed by her dog and a baseball cap so nobody would recognise her, she set off on what she thought would be a one-off challenge.
It wasn't.
That one decision became the beginning of something much bigger, eventually leading Julie all the way to the London Marathon.
This episode isn't just about running. It's about grief, gratitude, courage and discovering that you're capable of far more than you ever imagined.
Whether you're thinking about improving your health, starting something new or wondering if it's too late to change your life, I really hope Julie's story reminds you that every journey starts with one small step.
In this episode...
🦋 How the loss of Liz inspired Julie to make a life-changing decision
🦋 Training for Race for Life after never seeing herself as a runner
🦋 Building confidence one step at a time
🦋 Running the London Marathon surrounded by family and friends
🦋 A reminder that small beginnings can lead to extraordinary achievements
⭐ Enjoying Slimming Stories?
If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could follow, rate and review the show. Every follow, rating and review helps more people discover Slimming Stories and supports someone else who may need to hear these conversations.
💜 I'd Love to Hear From You
If you're listening to this episode, I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
Take a screenshot while you're listening, share it to your Instagram Stories and tag me:
@slimmingstories_podcast
@claire.oldham.west.therapy
I genuinely love seeing where you're listening from, and I'll always do my best to reshare your stories.
If there's a topic you'd like me to cover in a future episode, or someone you'd love me to interview, send me a message. Some of my favourite podcast episodes have started with a message from a listener.
🌿 Your Slimming Stories Toolkit
Thank you so much for tuning in.
My hope is that Slimming Stories becomes more than just a podcast. I hope it's somewhere you can come back to whenever you need a little encouragement, a fresh perspective, or simply a reminder that you're not doing this on your own.
That's why I've created a collection of free resources to support you between episodes.
🎁 Free Weight Loss Mindset Download
A practical guide to help you stay focused, manage emotional eating and build healthier habits.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/quick-and-easy-weight-loss-mindset
💫 Try My Free Hypnosis Session
I've unlocked the first three parts of my hypnosis course for you.
👉 bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Sugar Craving Reset
If you're struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating or food noise—whether you're following Slimming World, using Mounjaro, calorie counting or another approach—you can join the waitlist for my next Sugar Craving Reset.
👉 bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Could Therapy Help?
If you've ever found yourself asking:
- Why do I keep going back to food?
- Why can't I stop thinking about chocolate?
- Why do I keep self-sabotaging?
Therapy and hypnotherapy help you understand the emotional patterns behind your eating habits, so healthier choices begin to feel more natural—not like a constant battle with willpower.
🎥 Watch Real Hypnotherapy Sessions
Curious about hypnotherapy? Watch real client sessions and discover how it works.
👉 bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
📱 Follow Slimming Stories
TikTok – @slimmingstoriespodcast
Instagram – @slimmingstories_podcast
Facebook – Join the Slimming Stories community
💆♀️ Ready for Personal Support?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out whether therapy or hypnotherapy could help you.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/contact
Oct 6, 2019
Oct 6, 2019
58 min
Episode 1 | Claire Shaw
When I first spoke to Claire, I remember thinking, where do you even begin when you've got 12 stone to lose?
It's one thing wanting to lose weight. It's another when you're looking at such a huge number on the scales that it feels impossible to know where to start.
In this very first episode of Slimming Stories, Claire shares the honest story behind her incredible 12 stone weight loss with Slimming World. We chat about the emotional side of losing weight, the ups and downs along the way, and why changing your life is never just about the food.
If you're at the beginning of your own journey, or you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'll never be able to do that," I really hope this episode gives you the encouragement to keep going.
One of the things I love about Claire's story is that she doesn't pretend it was easy. She talks openly about being an "all or nothing" person, the moments she doubted herself, and what helped her keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I hope that wherever you are in your own weight loss journey, this episode reminds you that you don't have to have all the answers today. Sometimes the hardest part is simply deciding to begin.
In this episode...
🦋 Claire shares how she lost an incredible 12 stone with Slimming World
🦋 The emotional highs and lows of long-term weight loss
🦋 Why mindset can make all the difference
🦋 How to keep going when motivation disappears
🦋 A reminder that every journey starts with a single step
⭐ Enjoying Slimming Stories?
If you're enjoying the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could follow, rate and review the show. Every follow, rating and review helps more people discover Slimming Stories and supports someone else who may need to hear these conversations.
💜 I'd Love to Hear From You
If you're listening to this episode, I'd love to hear what resonated with you.
Take a screenshot while you're listening, share it to your Instagram Stories and tag me:
@slimmingstories_podcast
@claire.oldham.west.therapy
I genuinely love seeing where you're listening from, and I'll always do my best to reshare your stories.
If there's a topic you'd like me to cover in a future episode, or someone you'd love me to interview, send me a message. Some of my favourite podcast episodes have started with a message from a listener.
🌿 Your Slimming Stories Toolkit
Thank you so much for tuning in.
My hope is that Slimming Stories becomes more than just a podcast. I hope it's somewhere you can come back to whenever you need a little encouragement, a fresh perspective, or simply a reminder that you're not doing this on your own.
That's why I've created a collection of free resources to support you between episodes.
🎁 Free Weight Loss Mindset Download
A practical guide to help you stay focused, manage emotional eating and build healthier habits.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/quick-and-easy-weight-loss-mindset
💫 Try My Free Hypnosis Session
I've unlocked the first three parts of my hypnosis course for you.
👉 bit.ly/FREE-Hypnosis
🍭 Sugar Craving Reset
If you're struggling with sugar cravings, emotional eating or food noise—whether you're following Slimming World, using Mounjaro, calorie counting or another approach—you can join the waitlist for my next Sugar Craving Reset.
👉 bit.ly/SugarCravingReset
💬 Could Therapy Help?
If you've ever found yourself asking:
• Why do I keep going back to food?
• Why can't I stop thinking about chocolate?
• Why do I keep self-sabotaging?
Therapy and hypnotherapy help you understand the emotional patterns behind your eating habits, so healthier choices begin to feel more natural—not like a constant battle with willpower.
🎥 Watch Real Hypnotherapy Sessions
Curious about hypnotherapy? Watch real client sessions and discover how it works.
👉 bit.ly/ClaireOldhamWestHypnotherapy
📱 Follow Slimming Stories
TikTok – @slimmingstoriespodcast
Instagram – @slimmingstories_podcast
Facebook – Join the Slimming Stories community
💆♀️ Ready for Personal Support?
Book a free 30-minute consultation and find out whether therapy or hypnotherapy could help you.
👉 https://www.claireoldhamwest.com/contact
**The podcast started life as Mojo Share and evolved to Slimming Stories Around The World - Slimming Stories for short!
Sep 8, 2019
Sep 8, 2019
2 min
Welcome to Slimming Stories with Claire Oldham - West this is my teaser trail for my Podcast ready to launch in October 2019.
Slimming Stories is my new passion project, when I had well and truly lost my slimming mojo in 2018 I knew something had to change. Yo-yoing up and down the scales with little resolve to exercise I was so frustrated.
My new podcast will introduce you to people who have had great success with their weight loss journeys along with people who have committed to improving their fitness with exercise.
This Podcast will do more than reveal a two page cover of a magazine weight loss story or a before and after photo. Slimming Stories will give you an insight into how its possible while sounding out my own thoughts about my journey and others who have not yet reached their goal weight.
I will be having real honest conversations about Slimming and exercise without a filter!