In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Sandra is joined by Hayley, who reflects on a year of extraordinary personal transformation after joining the Slimpod programme. Once stuck in a cycle of binge eating, low confidence, and isolation, Hayley has reclaimed her health, confidence, and joy — losing 4 stone, becoming a regular cold-water swimmer, and even celebrating her wedding. This episode is about more than weight loss — it's about mindset, freedom, and self-belief.

We discuss:

• Before Slimpod

  • Hayley describes being in a dark place: size 24, binge eating, lacking motivation, and feeling trapped on the sofa.

• Discovering Slimpod

  • Found through a Facebook ad while at rock bottom. The non-diet approach resonated due to past success with hypnosis.

• Major Lifestyle Changes

  • 4 stone lost in a year

  • Now wears size 12–14 clothes

  • Cravings for crisps and alcohol gone

  • No dieting, no food rules — just natural, healthy habits

• Increased Confidence

  • Got married feeling confident and proud

  • Poses for photos she used to avoid

  • Feels “free” from food addiction and emotional eating

• New Identity

  • Transformed from “lazy” and inactive to early morning cold-water swims and regular gym sessions

  • Swam the equivalent of the English Channel in memory of her grandmother

• Mindset Shift

  • Doesn’t rely on willpower — instead follows internal cues

  • Trained herself to be a morning person

  • Doesn’t fear food or falling off track — it’s a continuous journey

• Key Takeaways for Other Slimpodders

  1. Commit to the full programme — don’t skip steps like wins and videos

  2. Don’t treat Slimpod like a diet — no food guilt, no restrictions

  3. Celebrate small wins — they’re the building blocks of big change

  4. Keep going — no need to “start again,” just stay on the path