Episode 126

Three questions can change the tone of a whole week: What’s your biggest recent win? What’s your biggest recent challenge? What do you need help with? We steal the prompt from a morning listen and put it to the test in real time, with honest answers that feel like a proper catch-up rather than a performance.

We start with wins that actually move the needle, from building a “Wellbeing Wednesday” ritual with Pilates, nature and community, to choosing to stay alcohol free and noticing how often birthdays and celebrations still push drinking as the default. We talk about why self-care can feel weirdly “too luxurious”, and how connection in person hits differently to a screen, even when online classes are convenient.

Then we go into the harder stuff: menopause and perimenopause hot flushes that feel like a public announcement, the mental load of managing symptoms, and the way visibility creates stress at work and in social spaces. We also share the ongoing challenge of post-concussion after-effects that can make the world feel like it’s tilting, plus the frustration of being a “fixer” when there isn’t a neat solution. Finally, we get practical about asking for help, from home organisation and cleaning to business tech and the pain of hiring support that doesn’t deliver.

If you try the three questions with your partner, family or friends, tell us what shifts. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a nudge towards better wellbeing, and leave us a review so more women can find Far Too Fabulous.

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Episode 125: Pilates Isn't Supposed To Look Like That
Why Instagram fitness might be stopping women from starting.

We open with the most Far Too Fabulous kind of chaos: singing, giggling, and remembering the absolute commitment of performing with Soul Choir at Canterbury Pride in horizontal rain. It is funny, it is warm, and it sets up a bigger point we cannot shake, showing up matters more than looking perfect while you do it.

From there, we get something properly off our chest: Pilates has exploded on social media, and while we love seeing more people discover movement, we are tired of the flawless, filtered, “picture-perfect” workout videos. Matching nude sets, zero wobbles, zero sweat, zero reality. That version of fitness culture is unrealistic, often edited, and it can stop real people from even starting because they think they do not look right or will do it wrong. We talk about what Pilates is actually for: building strength safely, starting small, and progressing at your own pace.

We also dig into the equipment craze, especially the push to buy a reformer, and how easy it is to chase quick fixes instead of sustainable habits. Then we zoom out to the wider wellbeing space: trainers tearing each other down for clicks, nutrition turning into tribal warfare, and the way tracking and optimisation can suck the joy out of life if we stop listening to our own bodies.

If you have ever felt put off by “perfect” health content online, come and have a laugh with us and leave feeling more empowered. Subscribe, share with a friend, and if you enjoy the conversation, leave us a review and join our free Facebook group.

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Episode 124: Hair Loss Isn't Just About Hair with Kate Holohan

Hair loss can feel like it comes out of nowhere, but the truth is usually more unsettling and more empowering: your body is trying to tell you something. We sit down with Kate Holohan, a certified trichologist and the voice behind Hair Therapy UK, to untangle what’s really going on when your ponytail feels thinner, your scalp shows through, or the shower drain suddenly looks alarming.

We talk about the part nobody warns you about: the emotional weight. Hair is tied to identity, confidence, and how you show up at work, on dates, and in photos. Kate explains why so many women get dismissed with “it’s just stress”, why hair loss is not “vain”, and how hairdressers often spot early changes before you do. We also break down the hair growth cycle, telogen effluvium, and why you may be reacting to something that happened 8 to 12 weeks ago, plus why real improvement takes consistent effort over months rather than days.

Then we get practical and myth-busty: iron and ferritin, thyroid and Hashimoto’s, menopause and perimenopause shifts, cortisol and inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, where under-nutrition can show up fast in your hair. Kate also clears up confusion around DHT, pattern hair loss, and why “just use minoxidil” is not a universal answer. You’ll leave with safer ways to find help, including the Institute of Trichologists clinic finder, and a clearer idea of what questions to ask before spending money on products or treatments.

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