The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
The Weekly Riff cuts through fitness culture’s noise with real talk from Louise Green — award-winning coach, author, and size-inclusive fitness trailblazer redefining what strength looks like. In a world where most fitness spaces still exclude, this podcast offers something rare: a space that honours all bodies and holds the belief that your body is fully capable of strength, power, and performance — through every season of life, including midlife and menopause.
Each 20-minute episode dives into strength training, body image, mindset, and the deeper layers of showing up for yourself — without the toxic pressure to shrink, conform, or apologize. Louise blends expert insight, lived experience, and raw honesty to explore how we can all train for strength and self-respect, not validation.
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The Weekly Riff with Louise Green
Episode 7 - The Brands Who Failed Us and the Ones Who Were Built for Us.
Summary
In this episode of The Weekly Riff, Louise Green discusses the failures of major brands in supporting size inclusivity in fitness culture. She highlights the emotional toll of shopping for plus-size clothing, the inconsistency of brand commitments, and the economic implications of size inclusivity. Green emphasizes the need for genuine inclusion in retail and calls for support of brands that truly cater to diverse body types.
Takeaways
- The fitness culture often excludes larger bodies.
- Many brands have failed to maintain their size-inclusive promises.
- Shopping for plus-size clothing can be an emotional experience.
- There is a significant economic market for plus-size clothing.
- Fat phobia is prevalent in the fashion industry.
- Brands often prioritize aesthetics over inclusivity.
- Consumer trust is eroded when brands pull back on inclusivity.
- The need for genuine representation in retail is critical.
- Smaller brands are often more committed to size inclusivity.
- Support for inclusive brands is essential for change.
Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong