Talking with Emma: The feminist health coach
Talking with Emma is the podcast for women who are tired of feeling like their health is the one thing they can’t get sorted.
I’m Emma Wright — feminist health coach, author, and someone who knows exactly how exhausting it is to live like not matter how much you try, the way you eat and look is never quite “good enough.”
After years of controlling my food, exercising harder, and constantly feeling like a failure, I discovered something different — and more powerful:
Coaching tools that break free of patriarchal structures so you can powerfully change the way you think and feel - and take charge of your health the way you want to.
Each episode, I’ll share the exact tools I use with clients who want relief from the mystery of why health feels so confusing and out of reach — and who are ready to reclaim their power, with the calmness and confidence to reach for their goals.
If you’re ready to see where patriarchy has infiltrated the health and wellbeing industry and kept you in a cycle of blaming yourself and keeping yourself small, this podcast is for you.
📥 Want to go deeper?
Download the Midlife Body Image Assessment — a free tool to help you uncover what’s really going on beneath the food and body noise that patriarchy is very happy for you to have, so you can start feeling more grounded, confident, and in charge.
Curious about working together?
I’m currently welcoming new 1:1 clients. Book a no-cost consultation where we’ll talk about how to achieve the health goals you have and what kind of support you need to do that, and of course, whether coaching with me feels like the right fit.
Talking with Emma: The feminist health coach
16: How to handle a dressing room in midlife
If you’ve ever stood in a dressing room, staring at your reflection with that sinking feeling in your chest—this episode is for you.
Today, we’re talking about why dressing rooms can feel like emotional landmines for midlife women—and more importantly, what to do about it. I’ll walk you through a practical, compassionate framework that helps you stop spiraling and start shopping with more self-respect. You’ll learn why your reaction is completely normal (spoiler: the problem isn’t your body), and how to prepare both mentally and emotionally before you even head out the door. Plus, I’ll share one of my go-to tools for those intense dressing room moments that helps you take the pressure off your reflection.
⏱️ Timeline Summary
[1:40] - Why midlife dressing rooms hit differently—and why it’s not your fault
[5:12] - The cultural baggage we carry into the mirror
[9:30] - How to prepare yourself emotionally before you shop
[13:44] - Mantras and mindset shifts that actually work
[17:01] - The Comfort-First Method: A 5-step process for the dressing room
[24:20] - Interrupting the spiral with compassion instead of judgment
[28:55] - What’s possible when you start dressing with self-respect
Links & Resources:
🎧 Download the Midlife Body Image Assessment + audio guide. It helps you see what’s really driving your food and body noise — and what to do to get relief.
Curious about working together?
I’m currently taking private clients. Book a no-cost consultation where we’ll talk about your goals and see if I’m the right coach to support you.
Let’s stay connected:
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