As a CBT therapist, Sarah is interested in Science. So when she started reading the research and evidence around diets, despite following diets since early adulthood, she couldn't justify attempts to do so any longer. 

Listen to how Sarah initially used the science to detach herself from diet culture but how her journey led her to something much deeper: the belief that her body shape and size does not define her. 

We think Sarah's discovery of how amazing she is irrespective of what her body looks like is an absolute must-listen. Tune in to this episode and let her story inspire you to unpick weight stigma and body image in the same way she has. 

Clare discovered jump rope (skipping) during the pandemic and at the same time discovered joy in exercise. Listen to her story of how jump rope has changed the way she views exercise but also how this view of the world feeds back into her family and her relationship with her little girl.

Like many career mums, as you'll hear, Clare is an exceptionally busy woman so even the fact that she managed to fit exercise into her life was quite an achievement. But, also like many of us, the only reason she did was that feeling that she 'should' so although she'd keep at it she never really vibed with it... until she tried jump rope that is!

It was so joyful listening to Clare talk about her new found passion for learning something which feels like so much more than just 'exercise' to her and we know you're just going to love listening to this episode too! You can find Clare on Instagram as @cc_jumpsrope.

Krav Maga instructor, Personal Trainer and gym owner Hannah Clay has been immersed in diet culture since she can remember. From the cracker diet in her teenage years to her many attempts to 'look the part' in the fitness world.

when the pandemic gave Hannah an unexpected break from dieting she realised how much pressure she'd been putting her physical and mental health under. It was then she vowed never to go back. 

Listen to Hannah's story of how she's managed to put aside those pressure and the hard work she's had to undertake to get to a place where she feels comfortable with her own body and more able than ever to help others. 

When the family of pre-teen Aimi became concerned over her weight, with the best of intentions they encouraged her to diet. It was here that her battle with food and exercise began. 

Listen to Aimi's story of how her childhood experiences combined with an early exposure to diet culture developed into an eating disorder. Aimi takes us through her memories as she considers why things happened the way they did, how she battled first with her eating disorder and then to escape it, and most importantly where she is now on her journey to freedom from diet culture. 

Not long ago, Maggie lived deep in diet culture, so much so she led weekly sessions applauding people for their weight loss. And then she saw the Matrix! Since then she's been researching, reading, listening and questioning the status quo that is weight centric health.

Listen to how Maggie went from WW leader to owning an anti-diet fitness studio where she helps women to find their own way out of the Matrix and into a world of food freedom, joyful movement and a healthy body image!

Helen's first experience of diet culture began at weekly diet club meetings which she attended with her mum. From an early age she learnt which food made her good person and which made her bad. 

Listen to Helen's story of how diet culture has impacted her body image, self esteem and health and how she's slowly navigated her way out of it. 

Hosted by Helen and Maggie No Time To Diet is an anthology of stories from those whose lives have been impacted by diet culture.

Join us as we step outside of the debates around health, science and evidence for a moment and listen to the very real experiences of the people who have been caught in the middle of a weight-centric culture.

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