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S2. E8. Megan Batchelor - Creating Freedom Through Fitness: Building A Body That Lets You Live A Better Life
Season 2 · Episode 8
Sunday, September 13, 2026 • Duration 47:36
Today, I’m joined by Megan Batchelor whose approach to fitness goes far beyond workouts, weight loss or what we see in the mirror.
Megan Batchelor is the founder of Focused Personal Training (Southampton U.K.) and the host of the Freedom Through Fitness podcast.
She is a talented, ambitious and deeply driven personal trainer who believes that fitness should not restrict your life, it should give you more freedom to live it.
More freedom to move confidently.
More freedom to say yes to opportunities.
More freedom to enjoy time with the people you love.
And more freedom to keep doing the things that matter to you as you get older.
Through Focused Personal Training, Megan and her team are creating a supportive fitness community where everyday people can become stronger, more resilient and more confident, without feeling intimidated, judged or forced into a one-size-fits-all programme.
Her own podcast, Freedom Through Fitness, brings that philosophy to life through honest conversations with clients, athletes, health professionals and local inspirational figures and health experts. It explores how movement can help people recover from setbacks, manage health challenges, rebuild confidence and take back control of their lives.
What I particularly admire about Megan is that she doesn’t present fitness as punishment for what you ate, or as something reserved for naturally athletic people.
She sees fitness as an investment in your future.
Because being fit isn’t only about lifting heavier weights or running faster.
It might mean being able to get down on the floor and play with your grandchildren.
It might mean walking upstairs without becoming breathless.
It could mean recovering from illness, reducing pain, protecting your independence, or simply waking up and feeling more capable in your own body.
Megan is building a powerful brand, but she is also building something even more important: a community that helps people recognise what their bodies can still do.
So today, we’re going to discover what drives her, how she has grown "Focused Personal Training", what she has learnt from the people she coaches and why she believes movement, strength and resilience can create genuine freedom in every area of our lives.
S2. E7. Saira Mashru - Why knowing what to eat isn’t enough ... and what actually changes behaviour.
Season 2 · Episode 7
Thursday, March 26, 2026 • Duration 36:06
What if the reason you’re not getting results isn’t because you don’t know what to eat?
Because let’s be honest, most people already know the basics.
Eat less sugar. Move more. Make healthier choices.
So why is it still so hard to actually follow through?
In this episode of Feeding Success, I’m joined by nutritionist Saira Mashru, founder of Saira Nutrition, who’s on a mission to simplify healthy eating and help people build sustainable habits that actually last.
We dive into:
Why knowledge alone doesn’t create change
What most people get wrong about “healthy eating”
The real challenges her clients face behind the scenes
And the small, powerful shifts anyone can make starting today
But we don’t stop there…
Because where Saira brings the science of nutrition, I bring the psychology of eating behaviour and together, we explore the gap between knowing and doing.
If you’ve ever felt like:
“I know what to do… so why am I not doing it?”
This episode will hit home.
Press play—and start feeding your success from the inside out.
Saira's Website: SairaNutrition.co.uk
Contact Saira: info@sairanutrition.co.uk
Facebook and Insta: sairanutrition
Contact Hanna: www.MindFoodBodyCoach.com
S2. E6. Graham Robb - Cutting Through The Noise: The PR Blueprint For Building A Breakout Brand
Season 2 · Episode 3
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 • Duration 06:41
Cut Through the Noise: The PR Blueprint for Building a Breakout Brand
If no one knows about your work… does it even exist?
If you don't know the name, Graham Robb has been the trusted PR adviser to some of our country's most prominent leaders, celebrities and biggest businesses.
In this fast-paced 6-minute episode of FEEDING SUCCESS, (having been given 10 minutes warning that I could speak to Graham for 5 minutes), I had time to ask one powerful question:
How would you promote SMART RESET™ (my upcoming weight management program) in today’s noisy, overcrowded marketplace?
Whether you're a founder, coach, entrepreneur or building a personal brand, this conversation reveals what actually makes people pay attention and what gets ignored.
We explore:
• Why being brilliant isn’t enough
• The biggest mistake purpose-driven founders make
• How to position a health project as a movement
• What real visibility requires in 2026
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing meaningful work but struggling to get traction, this short episode could shift your thinking completely.
Because success isn’t just about what you create.
It’s about whether anyone notices.
Press play. 🎧
https://www.mindfoodbodycoach.com/smartreset
https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamrobb/
S2. E5. Imran Ahmed - The Psychology Of Why We Eat When Not Even Hungry!?
Season 2 · Episode 5
Saturday, January 31, 2026 • Duration 07:35
Our eating habits are rarely about food alone. They’re driven by unmet needs, subconscious patterns and learned behaviours.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Imran Ahmed, founder of SUCCESS PSYCHOLOGY, to explore how our basic human needs shape the way we eat, think and behave, more often than not without us even realising it.
If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, motivation, or staying consistent, this conversation will give you powerful insights into why it happens and how to change it.
If you've ever struggled with losing weight or you work in leadership, coaching, wellbeing, or simply want deeper insight into human behaviour, this conversation will resonate.
Let’s get into it.
S2. E4. Oana-Florentina Bora - The WEIGHT Of Expectations: A Mother's Journey With Food, Cultural Pressure, Twin Autism And Finding Her Own Successer
Season 2 · Episode 4
Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 52:17
Today, we delve into the extraordinary life of Oana Florentina Bora, who grew up in Romania and faced immense challenges, emerging stronger than ever.
From:
* navigating cultural expectations and a critical mother,
* to raising twins with autism
* and battling her own weight - Having experience of firstly a gastric sleeve and later MOUNJARO
Florentina's journey is one of resilience, determination, and ultimately, triumph. Get ready to be inspired by her story of overcoming adversity, being a champion of special needs children and building a flourishing beauty business both in the UK and in Romania.
S2. E3. Meg Robson - The World's STRONGEST Woman: Muscle, Motherhood & Mental Grit
Season 2 · Episode 3
Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Duration 43:41
What does it take to become the World’s Strongest Woman? For Meg Robson, it wasn’t just about lifting heavy – it was about carrying the weight of life, and doing it with purpose.
In this raw and deeply motivating episode of Feeding Success, Meg shares her journey from a neglected childhood and daily pain ... to standing at the top of a global podium – all while working full-time, raising two children, commuting across the country, managing a chronic health condition, and supporting her military husband during deployment.
How does she do it?
But this conversation goes far beyond strength sports.
Meg opens up about the emotional weight of her childhood, the lessons she has learnt on the way, her evolving relationship with food, and the mental grit it took to lose 20kg and train for elite competition under pressure most would buckle under. We explore the honest highs and lows of motherhood, identity, and redefining what it means to be a strong woman in a world that too often tells you you’re not enough.
This is an unfiltered story of discipline, discomfort, and radical resilience. Whether you’re struggling to find time for yourself, doubting your capabilities, or simply need a reminder of what women are truly made of – you’ll want to listen right to the very end.
Because Meg doesn’t just lift weights. She lifts stories. She lifts women. And she’ll lift you, too. You don't want to miss any of this there's gold-dust right until the end
Connect with Meg:
https://www.instagram.com/megrobsonaustin_ld
https://www.instagram.com/megrtron_7878/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-robson-b2488826a
mhfcoaching@gmail.com
Hanna: http://MindFoodBodyCoach.com
S2. Ep2 Hayley Hart - The Hart of Health: From Struggle to Strength with Hayley Hart
Season 2 · Episode 1
Sunday, February 16, 2025 • Duration 35:55
Today, we’re sitting down with Hayley Hart, a powerhouse personal trainer, nutritionist and mentor who turned her own struggles with controlling her weight and her eating into a mission to help busy women (including mums) to achieve sustainable, life-changing results.
Hayley Hart is the founder of Hayley Hart Fitness and The Hart of Health Community on the SKOOL platform (link below).
Hayley shares her incredible journey— shedding 5 stone (71pounds / 31kg), after her 2nd baby. How she overcoming self-doubt, and transformed her life from a busy, tired, binge-eating mum into a marathon runner, a personal trainer and a mentor for women like her, seeking sustainable weight loss.
She opens up about the struggles, hating exercise, the mindset shifts, family dynamics and the bold decisions that led her to leave the family business and step into her true calling. As she says "IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN TOO"
If you’re a busy woman looking for practical, achievable ways to take control of your health without sacrificing your lifestyle, this conversation is for you.
Tune in to hear:
✔️ Hayley’s turning point and the moment she decided to invest in herself
✔️ How her instagram account of her journey inspired her to qualify as a personal trainer
✔️ How family doubt and resistance fired her determination to achieve her goals
✔️ How she now helps women like her, who want results—faster and without restriction
✔️ The power of belief in creating lasting transformation
Listen now and get inspired to take your first step toward the healthier, stronger you!
Hayley's free support community: https://www.skool.com/thehartofhealth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyhart_fitness/reels
Contact Hanna: https://www.MindFoodBodyCoach.com
S2. Ep.1 Lisa Skeffington - Women's Psychotherapist Of The Year : How Trauma Can Affect Your Relationship With Food ... What Are You Really Hungry For?
Season 2
Monday, February 10, 2025 • Duration 40:28
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa Skeffington—Women’s Psychotherapist of the Year 2024/25, finalist for Author of the Year, and founder of the Empowered Momentum Community. She's been featured in Forbes, Psychologies, and Woman & Home, Lisa has also been a shortlisted nominee in the 50 Amazing Women Over 50 Awards.
Her passion for her work is deeply personal. Lisa shares her journey of growing up in an abusive household, experiencing trauma at the dinner table, and ultimately transforming her pain into a mission to help others reclaim their confidence, self-identity, and inner peace. Whatever your past, YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR STORY.
In this episode, Lisa also reveals a fascinating dinner table exercise—practised by the Kennedys (JFK & Jackie Onassis)—that she adopted to ease tensions at home.
Lisa understands how trauma can shape your relationship with food and helps mid-life, high-functioning women break free from anxiety, communicate with confidence, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Lisa is the founder of the Empowered Momentum Community, http://www.empoweredmomentum.com/community-membership
Website: https://www.empoweredmomentum.com
Book & Resourses: https://www.empoweredmomentum.com/store
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisaskeffingtonanxiety
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-skeffington-23319928
Contact Hanna: https://www.MindFoodBodyCoach.com.
Samantha Skyring - From The Kalahari Desert To Global Tables; The Rise Of Oryx Desert Salt
Season 1 · Episode 25
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • Duration 46:35
What happens when a pinch of salt becomes more than just seasoning?
Samantha Skyring, the visionary founder of Oryx Desert Salt, shares the extraordinary, serendipitous story of how this unrefined, sun-dried salt from the pristine Kalahari Desert captured the attention of Michelin-star chefs and eco-conscious consumers worldwide.
Discover the unique taste, sustainability practices, and cultural heritage behind this culinary phenomenon. Samantha reveals the challenges of building a purpose-driven brand, her passion for giving back to South African communities, and how Oryx Desert Salt is redefining the meaning of “quality” in every grain.
Having conquered the US., it has just launched in the UK., so you can also experience the unique, extraordinary experience that is Oryx Desert Salt for yourself or gift it?
Find a store near you ........
UK. https://oryxdesertsalt.com/stores-uk
USA. https://oryxdesertsalt.com/usa/shop/
SA. https://oryxdesertsalt.com/shop/
Why choose Oryx Desert Salt as a gift?
✔️ Natural salts like Oryx Desert Salt are packed with essential minerals vital to optimum health, who doesn't want a simple way to a healthier body and mind?
✔️ Practical & lasting: Refillable grinders with ceramic mechanisms. Refillable and don’t grind plastic into your food.
✔️ Natural & pristine: Oryx Desert Salt is pollutant & microplastic-free, sustainably and renewably sourced from the untouched Kalahari Desert.
✔️ Cultural & meaningful: Beautiful ShweShwe-inspired packaging celebrates South African heritage.
✔️ Purpose-driven: Your purchase supports community empowerment, land regeneration, and micro-enterprises for women and youth.
Learn more about the impact your purchase is making: http://oryxdesertsalt.com/making-a-difference/
Contact Samantha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaskyring
Contact Hanna: https://www.mindfoodbodycoach.com
Mark Ormrod MBE - Ex-Marine, Triple Amputee, Adventurer & Invictus Games Medallist : The Importance Nutrition Played In His Recovery And Fuelling His Body To Be Able To Lead A Life With No Limits
Season 1 · Episode 23
Friday, December 6, 2024 • Duration 04:32
A mini 5-minute opportunity to talk with Mark Ormrod MBE.
You may know of Mark's story. He lost both legs and one arm after triggering a landmine during a routine foot patrol in Afghanistan in 2007?
It is a miracle he survived at all, never mind that he has taken on and completed seriously demanding physical challenges few able bodied people could finish.
Today he is an athlete, a motivational speaker, and the author of a book aptly titled "NO LIMITS".
What a lovely man. Mark hates to be called inspirational (although he is) and prefers to consider himself "fortunate".
Here we discuss how nutrition played a huge part in his recovery, his nutritional experience while recuperating and how he fuels his body every day as an athlete.
The documentary: #NoLimits - The Mark Ormrod Story https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B07NM2W1RV/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The book: Man Down by Marine Mark Ormrod (2010-08-19)
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Contact Hanna: https://www.mindfoodbodycoach.com/
