Thick Thighs and Confident Vibes
by Randi Cox
It's time for "Thick Thighs & Confident Vibes"! (Formerly: Life's too short for Weight Watchers.) I am your host, Randi Cox, a certified health and life coach looking to help moms actually enjoy life! Don't let life (or motherhood) kick you in the ass! Instead, be a kick-ass mom! This is a non-diet, body-acceptance, mom-life podcast. If you are looking to learn how to increase your self-confidence, turn down the mean girls living rent-free in your head, get off the diet roller coaster, or find yourself as a momma, this is your podcast!
Episodes
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54 Fun is a Feminist Issue
Why You Should Listen If you’ve ever gotten a rare hour alone and thought, “I could relax…” and then deep-cleaned the baseboards instead — hi. We’re talking about why fun isn’t something you earn after finishing the never-ending to-do list (spoiler: it never ends) and why your joy might actually…
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53 - Why Positive Thinking Sucks (and the Mindset Shift That Actually Helps Moms Feel Better)
If you’ve ever wondered why all the “positive vibes only” advice just makes you feel more exhausted, guilty, or like you’re failing at motherhood… this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down why positive thinking doesn’t work for moms (and often makes things worse), especially when...
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What is Health? & Why Your Health Isn’t Just About Food & Exercise
We’ve been told that if we just ate better and worked out more, we’d finally feel healthy. But what if that story is missing… most of the picture? In this episode, we zoom way out and talk about the social determinants of health, the actual factors that shape how healthy we feel, from stress and...
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3 Health Habit Myths That Are Burning Moms Out
If you’ve ever felt like health habits just don’t work for your life, this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down three massive health habit myths that are quietly burning moms out — and making us believe we are the problem. We’ll talk about: Why you don’t need to train like an...
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4 big shifts you need to make for your health habits to stick
If you’ve ever wondered why health habits feel so damn hard to stick to as a mom, this episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. In this episode, I break down the 4 major shifts that actually make habits stick for moms, not the “wake up at 5am and try harder” BS we’ve all been…
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49 - Soul Centered Communication with Maggie Reyes
In the episode, I hang out with Maggie Reyes, a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven and ambitious women create their best marriages without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives. We’re diving into "Soul…
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48 - This is why you hate your body, and five steps to change that.
In this episode, I dive into the deep end of body acceptance and body image, just in time for summer. Have you found yourself caught in the cycle of wanting to ditch dieting yet feeling the urge to diet when it’s time to wear a bathing suit? You’re not alone. Summer is about making epic...
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47 - Worthy of Pleasure with Jill Lissner
In today's episode, we're diving into the surprising parallels between sex and dieting—two hot topics often tangled up in stigma and misinformation. We're here to bust those myths wide open and reveal how societal norms mess with our views on sexual health, pleasure, identity, body image, and...
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46 - Come Camp With Me!
Let's go CAMPING! Listen here to get the deep dive into all things Women in the Wild! I break down every detail you need to know about this super great weekend and why you should go camping with me. I Chitty Chat about: 🎧My personal journey and why this camp is so important to me 🎧The 5 reasons...
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45 - There isn't a title great enough for this episode!
This episode had so many nuggets that I couldn't decide on a title to encompass all of its greatness; I sit down with the incredible Lindsay Austin, a 500-registered yoga teacher with a special superpower: she truly sees you. We dive deep into the realities of motherhood, tackling the pervasive...
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44 - Self Care is a Systemic Issue
Today, we’re rethinking self-care beyond the typical advice. Instead of quick fixes like candles and matcha, real self-care addresses the systemic burdens, especially on women. We carry the unpaid labor and mental load, managing kids, elderly care, and household chores, often leading to burnout....
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43 - Being the Good Girl With Megan Gillman
Welcome to Thick Thighs & Confident Vibes, let's dive into a deeply loving conversation with Megan Gillman, an amazing life coach specializing in helping highly motivated, high-achieving women navigate the stress, overwhelm, and burnout commonly associated with perfectionism. Megan shares her…
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42 - A Lesson in Perfectionism from my Dentist
In this episode, I share a surprising lesson learned from an unexpected place – the dentist's chair. Discover how my routine dental visit turned into a revelation about perfectionism and the power of a 'good enough' mindset. I'll dive into how setting modest, achievable goals in our health…
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41 - Weight Gain, CrossFit, and New Dad Life - With Jonny Landels
In this episode, we dive into an insightful conversation with Jonny Landels, a former diet-culture-obsessed fat loss coach who has transformed into an intuitive eating coach and Health at Every Size (HAES) advocate. Jonny shares his personal journey from fighting his body to embracing a holistic...
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40 - How to Embrace Spirituality on your Non-diet Journey - With Holly Toscanini
Holly's journey is one of transformation, from battling the relentless pursuit of the "perfect body" to discovering self-acceptance, worth, and freedom beyond appearance. Now, she's on a mission to help women reclaim their innate value, embrace their bodies as they are, and prioritize their...
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39 - Spanx: Comfort or Conform?
Let's debate with our latest episode: 'Spanx: Comfort or Conform?' I help peel back the layers of shapewear culture, exploring its impact on why you are choosing to wear these undies. Join me as I dish out the real talk on whether Spanx is helping or hindering your pursuit of a non-diet life,...
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38 - Repairing your Relationship with Movement - With Kiely Shutt
Step into the world of movement with the latest podcast episode! Join me and Kiely Shutt as we redefine what "counts" as movement and explore why traditional fitness spaces often fall short for fat folks. Special guest Kiely, an ACE-certified personal trainer, dives deep into the barriers faced…
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37 - Help! My kid is addicted to sugar!
Get ready for a sweet adventure on our latest episode: "Help! My kid is addicted to sugar!" 🍬 We're diving deep into the sugar craze, but hold on tight because we're about to bust some myths! Join us as we unravel the truth behind those notorious rat studies and why they're not as accurate as…
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36 - Making a home out of you with Ginelle Testa
Join me for an inspiring episode featuring Ginelle Testa, a queer, sober author of the upcoming book, “Make a Home Out of You: A Memoir.” We delve into Ginelle's unique journey, where she shares her love of cornhole and how she transformed her perspective on movement. From leaving AA to attending...
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35 - Coming out as NEON
Dive into another episode of "Thick Thighs and Confident Vibes" with your lively host, Randi Cox! Get ready for a neon-filled journey as I *vulnerably* share my vibrant path to self-discovery and entrepreneurship. From the days crunching numbers as an estimator to the enlightening moments in yoga...
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4.6 Goal Setting the non-diet way!
🌟 Embrace You: A Goal-Setting Workshop for 2024 🌟 Are you tired of the same old New Year, New You bullshit? (I mean narrative.) Ready to break free from the shame-based resolutions that never seem to stick? Welcome to a coaching container where you're celebrated for who you are RIGHT NOW....
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4.3 Dieting, Motherhood, and Styling with Liz Thogerson
Liz is a style coach and teaches rebel women to use their Style Biology to take clothing risks, shop like a pro, and slay in endless outfits, without compromising their values. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, two kids, and many struggling houseplants. We chitty chat about: *Liz's History...
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4.5 Intuitive Movement, Toxic Fitness, and Comfortable Pants with Deanna Beaton
Deanna is the owner of Deanna Beaton Intuitive Fitness where she does non-diet personal training, Intuitive Eating coaching, and body image coaching. She is fat, queer, anti-oppression, Health At Every Size-aligned, and works with women and non-binary folks to empower them to define health on…
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4.4 Navigating Society and Unrealistic Standards with Angelica Guadalupe
Angelica Guadalupe is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Image Specialist! But really, just a regular human navigating society and their unrealistic standards. In this episode with Chitty Chat about: *Intuitive Eating & body image *Controlling relationships *and Gentle Nutrition You...
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4.2 Imposter Syndrome, Mental game, and Creating success with Rachel Molenda
Rachel Molenda is a Mindset Coach & Motivational Speaker for ambitious women and the Founder of The Well - a coaching and community platform to support the mental wellness of women entrepreneurs to help them stay mentally, physically, and emotionally afloat & aligned in the pursuit of their life...
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4.1 I'M BACK! Welcome to season 4!!!
This is the intro episode! I want to introduce you to 4 AH-MAZING badass humans who have a story to share. What's up, what I have been doing, changes I am making, mom life, coach on the go, and just a great big moment of gratitude for YOU!
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3.8 Create Motivation for Movement with Kim Hagle
Kim Hagle (she/her) is Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist, Holistic Nutritionist, Body Image Coach and founder of Radiant Vitality Wellness. Kim hosts The Joyful Movement Show podcast, where she inspires women to think differently about movement AND their bodies so they can find lasting motivation...
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3.7 It might be Perimenopause with Kate William Stone
Kate Williams Stone (she / her) is a non diet health and life coach who helps women in perimenopause build confidence around food and feel good in your body so that they can feel amazing without the diet culture BS. She uses the principles of Intuitive Eating coupled with hormone honoring health...
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3.6 Meet Laura: Sassy, Confident, and Comfortable
Laura (she/her) is a client of mine that is a (im)perfect example of how doing the work, and taking responsibility for the life you are creating. Confidence is showing up for yourself in the little moments of every day life and Laura has started to embody that in such a badass way that the world...
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3.5 Codependency, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing - With Ashely Paige
Ashley Paige (she/her) is a mindset coach who helps women overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency so they can stop self-abandoning and feel empowered in their bodies and choices. In this episode we chitty chat about: - The cross over between dieting and codependency -...
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3.4 Putting the Fun in Fitness - With Michael Ulloa
Michael Ulloa (he/him) is an online personal trainer and performance nutritionist. He is a speaker, podcaster, content creator and fitness writer, and has contributed to major fitness publications, such as Men’s Health Magazine, and have featured on BBC Radio Scotland. In this episode we chitty...
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3.3 Embrace Your Features with Christina Testut
Christina (she/her) is an Author, Teacher, Mom, and Runner who wants you to Embrace Your Features! She is passionate about developing confidence and building a strong self esteem within her students. Changing the narrative around body image for our youngest generation and generations to come has...
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3.2 The Sneaky side of Wellness - With Ardelle Viau
No woman under Ardelle’s watch will think they have to shrink to live the life they desire! Ardelle (she/her) is an ex-dieter turned ex-weight loss and wellness-obsessed coach turned intuitive eating and body image coach. With over a decade of coaching experience, she now specializes in helping...
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3.1 The Rebrand
Hey Friends! It's me Randi, long time no talk. You may have noticed some changes around here. I'd like to introduce you to 'Thick Thighs & Confident Vibes.' I can assure you that this podcast is still your go-to destination for all things non-diet and body confidence, but with a new name, new…
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2.5 1/2 Feel your Feelings Meditation
As mentioned in episode 5, this is a mini bonus meditation to help you get a little more familiar with your emotions.
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2.1 - Life's too Short for Holiday Guilt
Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Look at this season as your guide to abolishing the feelings of guilt, and bringing in more confidence and self trust throughout the month of December. This season has a few Christmas references, but whether you celebrate the holiday or not this podcast...
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2.3 You do you Rudolph.
This time of year can throw our schedules off. It's 'Run, Run Rudolph'...or rest. Rest is okay too. If you missed a workout, or did something different - Im here to tell you that is TOTALLY normal. Let’s kick the guilt of rest and learn to recharge.
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2.9 Joy to the World - There is one less woman following a diet!
Meet Kat. Listen in on an interview from Kat, a wonderful human who did 13 weeks of 1:1 coaching. See how she went from thinking she was 'addicted to sugar' to trusting herself to have cake in her house. You don't want to miss this one!
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2.8 It's beginning to look a lot like taking up space
“There’s a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path.” - Morpheus (full disclaimer I have never seen The Matrix, but this quote sums it up pretty well.) Knowledge without application is, well, useless.
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2.7 Have yourself a diet-free little Christmas
Let's tie everything together and stop living from old outdated diet beliefs. Time to claim who you want to be and stop 'weighting' to be the best version of you - the real self you're meant to be! You deserve to live the life you desire now, in your current body, at your current weight.
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2.6 Last Christmas - I forgot to set boundaries (and it wasn't fun)
Your energy is important, and can be pulled in a million different directions. You know - food pushers, awkward comments from family members, or even saying no to taking on more work. This episode is going to leave you feeling empowered to set your boundaries and choose discomfort over resentment.
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2.5 Fa-la-la-la- feel your Feelings
Holidays can bring up a lot. You are allowed to take up whatever time and space you need to feel, to process, to make space for you. You don't need to be feeling the Christmas spirit 24/7. In fact, you might want to make some time to feel some feelings instead.
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2.4 Sleigh the body confidence
No matter what your size you deserve to wear the pretty party dress, the tacky sweater, the sparkly tights. You are good enough to go skating, caroling, or drink eggnog with friends. Now is the perfect time to give yourself the gift of feeling comfortable in your here and now body.
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2.2 Now bring us some figgy freedom...
From office parties to family potlucks this episode is all about...THE FOOD. It's time to stop counting points or calories and start counting memories. I guide you to learn to work with your body during this season - and to celebrate with all the delicious food.
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1.10 Your Diet Detox bestie
Stop "weighting", and start living. It's your turn to become a diet culture drop out! This episode will have you tune into your intuition and start living life as the best, most badass version of yourself.
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1.9 To-do list item #1 - YOU
Self care is more than bath bombs and face masks. It’s about making YOU a priority. As women, we tend to be shapeshifters, fitting ourselves into all the boxes society has told us we need to fit into. It’s time you put yourself first.
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1.8 Girl, you got this. Confidence without a diet.
Wear the shorts or the dress, book the vacation, get in the photo, or do anything else you may have been avoiding until you "lose more weight". Time to cultivate confidence and understand that confidence is not dependent on your size. Get ready to find unconditional confidence. You read that…
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1.7 A diet detox is feminism in action
Time to rise up. We are conditioned to think our bodies are a sign of our worth. *Thanks patriarchy* We are taught if you can’t keep your body small then you are a failure. That, friends, is simply not true.
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1.6 If you are a mind reader, skip this episode
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but you’re not a mind reader. This episode is for you if you stress over other people's opinions of your body.
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1.5 Willpower is BULLSHIT
In this episode I will drop a truth bomb: YOU DON’T NEED MORE WILLPOWER. What you need is trust in, and connection with, yourself.
About this show
It's time for "Thick Thighs & Confident Vibes"! (Formerly: Life's too short for Weight Watchers.) I am your host, Randi Cox, a certified health and life coach looking to help moms actually enjoy life! Don't let life (or motherhood) kick you in the ass! Instead, be a kick-ass mom! This is a non-diet, body-acceptance, mom-life podcast. If you are looking to learn how to increase your self-confidence, turn down the mean girls living rent-free in your head, get off the diet roller coaster, or find yourself as a momma, this is your podcast!
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Randi Cox