In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie sits down with returning guest Laura Doyle to unpack the rise of supermarket swap videos on social media and the subtle ways they reinforce diet culture.

This conversation explores why food is never just food, and how “healthy choices” are often rooted in privilege, perfectionism, and fear.

Key Highlights:

• Why processed food isn’t inherently bad, and can be life-changing for people with dietary needs.
• How “better-for-you” messaging reinforces shame, ableism, and food privilege.
• The emotional and mental load of trying to eat “perfectly” (especially for parents)
• Why intention matters more than ingredients, and how to reclaim peace with food.

If you've ever felt guilty about your food shop or caught yourself overthinking every label, this one’s for you.

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About Laura:

Join Laura in person on the 26th July in Rathcoffey Co. Kildare for a retreat for people in bigger bodies who want to practice accessible yoga in an authentic and affirming atmosphere.

https://www.lauradoyle.ie/pages/biggerbodiesretreat

Laura Doyle is a trauma-informed yoga and meditation teacher who helps women in bigger bodies reconnect with themselves through movement, rest, and radical self-compassion. Her work gently invites you to step away from shame, perfectionism, and the quiet grip of diet culture—and into practices that feel nourishing, supportive, and deeply human.

She’s the founder of Move ~ Breathe ~ Belong, a soon-to-launch membership that offers short, soul-soothing yoga and meditation practices designed for real life. Laura’s approach is warm, welcoming, and rooted in the belief that your body is not a problem to fix—it’s a place to come home to.

Connect with Laura:

Website: https://www.lauradoyle.ie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfullylaura/

About Maggie:

Maggie is the owner of Simple Strength Leixlip, a size-inclusive gym in Ireland that prioritizes evidence-based, non-diet approaches to movement. She’s passionate about creating welcoming, empowering spaces for people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities

Connect with Maggie:

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive_movement_nutrition/

Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/simple.strength.leixlip/

Website: https://simplestrengthleixlip.com/

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In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie sits down with Aoife O’Brien, a nutritionist and body image coach, for a raw, honest conversation about what really shapes our body image, and how we can begin to untangle ourselves from harmful messages about food, weight, and worth.

Aoife shares her personal journey of navigating disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and poor body image, and how healing her relationship with food became the catalyst for helping others do the same. Together, they explore how body image isn’t just about appearance. It’s about identity, self-worth, and liberation.

Key Highlights:

• How body image is learned and how early messaging from family, media & society shapes how we see ourselves
• The importance of understanding the deeper psychological aspects behind eating behaviors.
• The toxic role of weight stigma in healthcare and why it’s often a barrier to true health.
• How to start challenging internalised fatphobia and self-criticism.
• Practical tips for improving body image, including self-awareness and challenging negative thoughts.

Please hit subscribe, leave a 5 star rating & review, and share with a friend, client, or colleague who’s ready to explore a life beyond body shame and diet rules.

About Aoife:

Aoife O’Brien is a registered nutritionist and body image coach helping people reconnect with their bodies and build a peaceful relationship with food. Drawing from lived experience and professional training, Aoife supports clients through a non-diet, weight-neutral lens that prioritizes compassion, autonomy, and healing.

Connect with Aoife:

Website:https://www.aobcoaching.ie/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aob.coaching/

About Maggie:

Maggie is the owner of Simple Strength Leixlip, a size-inclusive gym in Ireland that prioritizes evidence-based, non-diet approaches to movement. She’s passionate about creating welcoming, empowering spaces for people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities

Connect with Maggie:

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive_movement_nutrition/

Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/simple.strength.leixlip/

Website: https://simplestrengthleixlip.com/

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In this episode of Inclusive Movement & Nutrition Ireland, Maggie shares her personal journey from bedside nurse to inclusive gym owner, and the moments that shaped her passion for a weight-neutral, non-diet fitness space.

Through honest reflections on postnatal depression, fad dieting, and years of being disconnected from movement, Maggie shares how she learned to show up imperfectly, and how that philosophy became the foundation of Simple Strength Leixlip.

Key Highlights:

• How becoming a mother shook her identity (and sparked a mental health awakening)
• Why traditional fitness spaces can feel alienating and exclusive
• The transformational power of movement without diet culture
• What it really means to support postpartum health (without pressure to "bounce back")

Whether you’re navigating body image after motherhood, struggling with fitness perfectionism, or just trying to rebuild trust with yourself, this episode is for you.

If this episode resonated with you, hit subscribe, rate & review the podcast, and share it with a friend, colleague, or client who’s exploring life beyond diet culture.

About Maggie:

Maggie is the owner of Simple Strength Leixlip, a size-inclusive gym in Ireland that prioritizes evidence-based, non-diet approaches to movement. She’s passionate about creating welcoming, empowering spaces for people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities

Connect with Maggie:

Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/inclusive_movement_nutrition/

Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/simple.strength.leixlip/

Website: https://simplestrengthleixlip.com/

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