& Bloom Unfiltered

Today we’re joined by Aileen to break down what each method offers, why women over 30 benefit massively from combining both, and how to choose what your body needs.

We discuss:
• the strengths and limits of Pilates
• why strength training becomes essential as you age
• how the two together boost confidence, posture, mobility and metabolism
• the mindset shifts women need around exercise “rules”

If you want to feel stronger, more mobile and more connected to your body — this episode will help you understand how both forms of movement work together.

Before you set another New Year’s resolution, pause.
Most goals fail because they’re built on pressure, perfectionism and rules, not on who you are or what truly matters to you.

In this New Year special, Emma and Laura walk you through:
• what actually makes goals stick
• why values matter more than outcomes
• how to stop repeating the same January cycle
• a simple reflective exercise to help you shape your 2025 vision

If you’re ready to build a year that feels meaningful, grounded and aligned, this episode will set the tone beaut...

Weight loss medications are everywhere, yet many women feel confused, judged or overwhelmed by the conversation around them.

In this short, honest discussion, Emma and Laura share what they’re actually seeing day to day in the gym: Where weight loss medication has supported women, where it’s helped create space for change, and where the risks and limitations are often glossed over.

We also explore a more uncomfortable truth: in a world obsessed with quick fixes and optimisation, sustainable progress still requires effort. Not extremes or punishment, but consistency, education and support, especially for wome...

Lorraine is one of our most inspiring clients and she’s here to share her story. At 65 she didn’t see herself as a gym person. At 70, she’s stronger, fitter, more energised, and more confident than ever.

In this hilarious conversation, we talk about:
• the moment she realised it was time to put her health first
• how strength training transformed her energy, mindset and daily life
• the fears she had at the start, and how she worked through them
• why community matters - especially in your 60s and 70s
• her message for any woman wh...

Welcome to the & Bloom podcast!

In this episode Emma & Laura sit down to discuss why Christmas doesn’t have to be the season of “I’ve blown it now” followed by guilt in January. In today’s Mindset Shift episode, Emma and Laura dive into why the all-or-nothing mentality keeps so many women stuck in the same cycle every year and how to step into a calmer, kinder way of eating over the holidays.
Inside, we’ll talk about:

• why “f*ck it, it’s Christmas” actually makes January harder

• how habits and non-negotiables ke...

Today’s guest is a very special one… Styled by Susie.

Susie works with thousands of women in midlife to help them rediscover their confidence, identity and joy through personal style. From body changes, perimenopause, anxiety, wardrobe overwhelm and the pressure to “dress for your age”.

Susie shares simple, practical ways to be braver with your wardrobe and choose clothes that lift your confidence instead of draining it.If you’ve been stuck in a style rut or second-guessing your body, this episode is your reminder that you deserve to feel amazing everyday.

We cover...

This is the episode where we take you behind the scenes of our full rebrand, our podcast launch and everything coming in 2025. We go through where it all started, why it mattered, and what it means for every woman who walks through our doors or listens to us online. 

Emma shares:
• what The Nourishment Academy has always stood for 
• the moment she realised we’d outgrown our old name
• why strength + confidence + connection inspired “& Bloom”
• how the ampersand (&) became the heart of the brand
• what’s coming next, online, in-studio, retreats and beyond

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