Slimming World Podcast
Episodes
280: When Life Gets Busy...
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Busy? Juggling? Feeling frazzled? What are the options available to Slimming World members to fill up on delicious Free Food AND continue to lose wei...
279: I Started Saying Yes To Life
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After struggling with her weight for most of her life, a cruel comment prompted lasting change for Yvonne Byrne – and now she’s been named Slimmi...
278: Getting The Support You Deserve
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What would you tell yourself at the beginning of your weight loss journey that you know now?Anna and Clare lean in on the wider Slimming World commun...
277: Sprinting To Success
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dad of 5, Kevin Bunda and his sister Sam have lost 15 stones between them with Slimming World. Now Kevin's part of the Slimming World 2026 London Ma...
276: Planning For Life!
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Primary school teacher Ray Brown has shed more than 11 stones with the help of Food Optimising. Now he's been crowned one of Slimming World's Icons o...
275: The Ultimate Guide To Fibre
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From keeping us fuller for longer to protecting our bodies from diseases like bowel cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, fibre really is an eve...
274: Real-life Connection
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world dominated by screens and social media - Slimming World invites you to come back to the importance of real life connection. Lean in to buil...
273: Beyond The Scales
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Just how big a difference does losing weight make to our quality of life? Well, new research shows Slimming World members are building confidence, im...
272: A Warm Welcome
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what happens at a Slimming World group? What it’s like? Who’ll be there? And what you need to do? Anna and Clare hear from ...
271: Set Your Intentions For 2026!
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh, motivating, and ready to go for a brand new year! Anna and Clare recap all the latest Slimming World info you need to know to get your weight l...
270: New Year, New Changes
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone fancy avocado on toast – all without using any swips?! Yep us too! This week we're joined by Carolyn Pallister, a registered dietitian and...
269: Slimming World Kitchen goes festive!
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Got a busy December? Want to enjoy all of the festive flavours but none of the FOMO? Anna and Clare look ahead to what's coming up in the festive Slim...
268: I Did It For My Health
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At more than 20st, Mark Fettes’ health was deteriorating and his confidence was at an all-time low. These days he’s feeling unstoppable, with a gr...
267: Tackling Tough Times
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World's Two Together 2025 winners and sisters Anne and Sam lost 22st between them! But it wasn't all plain sailing..there were plenty of hurd...
266: Conquer Your Fitness Fears
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are long-held worries about activity holding you back from getting started? Anna and Clare talk about Slimming World's activity programme, offer inspi...
265: Plant Power
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From helping your gut to looking after your heart, filling your plate with a rainbow of plants is one of the easiest ways to boost your wellbeing. And...
264: We're In It Together
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Support is the beating heart of Slimming World. Anna and Clare meet consultant Steven Little, Slimming World's Top Target Consultant 2025. As a member...
263: No Turning Back
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kenny Higgins, Slimming World's Greatest Loser 2025. After collapsing, Kenny was put on a ‘do not resuscitate’ order and he didn’t think he...
262: Now Is The Time For Change
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you maintain a 6 stones loss...for 10 years?! Sarah Williams, Slimming World's Diamond Member for 2024 joins Anna and Clare to share how she be...
261: How To Build Healthy Habits
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge is power says Dr Jacquie Lavin, and self-knowledge is a superpower! Anna and Clare meet Jacquie - a special advisor on the science of weight...
260: Planning Ahead
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When things get busy, Slimming World has you covered. Anna and Clare debate a fan favourite topic - planning! We've tips on how to utilise all of the ...
259: Slimming After Cancer
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare take part in a Race For Life event with other Slimming World members in Huddersfield! They walk side by side Claire Taylor, a consultan...
258: Walk the world
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brand new step challenge is in town...Slimming World is inspiring more of us to get out and about by ticking off key milestones marking landmarks ac...
257: Saturday Night Takeaway...with Slimming World Kitchen!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Slimming World Kitchen's first birthday! Anna and Clare celebrate the new fakeaway options available in these delicious, healthy recipe boxes pac...
256: It Felt Like A Sign
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet account manager Jess - one of two Slimming World's 2025 icons! Clare and Anna hear how Jess is feeling more confident than ever, and find out wha...
255: Take Those First Steps
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet mechanic Nick - one of two Slimming World's 2025 icons! Clare and Anna find out the difference losing 6 stone has made to his life - physically, ...
254: The Health Message I Couldn't Ignore
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare meet mum of two Marianna Demetriades, 43, from Enfield, Middlesex, who was told by her GP that she was a ‘heart attack waiting to hap...
253: The Joy of Food
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Easter, together, we want everyone to know about the positive impact of a Food Optimising lifestyle – loving food, loving life and losing weigh...
252: What's Your Desert Island Dish?!
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You've got an unlimited supply of 8 Free Foods, one Slimming World cookbook and a luxury item to count for your Syns...what would you take if you were...
251: It Can Be Done
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Need a boost in motivation right now? Lost some of your self-belief? Join Anna, Clare and a handful of Slimming World members who share their strategi...
250: Is Food Your Love Language?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you truly embrace the variety available with the Food Optimising plan you’ll soon see the pounds start to disappear without ever feeling like y...
249: How Body Magic Changed My Life
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Ridgley says she was spurred into losing 13 stones after reading the words ‘morbidly obese’ on her medical records. Now Slimming World's Woman...
248: Margaret: Your Stories Shared
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Slimming World family and podcast friends, members and Consultants share their stories of joy and inspiration from meeting Slimming World's founde...
247: Remembering Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A tribute to the inimitable Margaret Miles-Bramwell, Slimming World’s founder. Anna and Clare replay an interview from March 2021, where Margaret...
246: Enjoying The Here And Now
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare have a reminder of why we need to celebrate our success as we go through our journey, not just when we reach target! We hope you’ve ...
245: Real Results
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Slimming World, you can see real results – that last! You can reach a weight or size you’re happy with...and stay there! Anna and Clare show ...
244: Real Support
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Slimming World, you get real support from real people, who get you and will help navigate the ups and downs of weight loss. Anna and Clare discus...
243: Real Food
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Slimming World, you can eat tasty, real food that works for you! Feel good on the inside and out with food that fills you up, meaning you’ll ne...
242: Feel Real Good
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare share how Slimming World helps members feel good, from day one, and throughout their journey. They recap their journeys, and share real...
241: The Ultimate Roast Potato
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quite simply, Anna and Clare taste test the best ways to Food Optimise roast potatoes...watch or listen! You can also watch this episode on Slimming ...
240: The Ripple Effect
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World's man of the year 2024, Matthew Flanagan shares how the support of his group and family helped him to save his own life – and possibl...
239: Mindful Movement
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why sitting still less is key to boosting your weight loss and health. We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if you’d love to find out m...
238: A Plan Made For You
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food Optimising is flexible enough to fit around any taste or preference, making it ideal for all dietary requirements and cultural considerations. An...
237: Eat The Food You Love
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Slimming World, you don’t have to say no to the things you enjoy. Discover a way to slim without hunger, guilt or restriction. Anna and Clare e...
236: Diet Fad or Fact
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick fixes, diet myths and misinformation...a new Slimming World survey reveals why we struggle to lose weight and keep it off with the latest fad di...
235: Finding Your Happily Ever After
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your ‘why’ right now? Anna and Clare talk motivation for long-lasting weight loss, and how to find a new focus after a slimming milestone...
234: Why wait until the New Year?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get that fresh start feeling as Anna and Clare talk weight loss motivation with Slimming World’s Two Together winners, Sam Wilmot and Sophie Bailey,...
233: Out and About
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever your day takes you – work, shopping or fun family outings – finding great Food Optimising options on the go can be a challenge. Anna and ...
232: Gold Medal Mindset
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As breakdancing makes its Olympic debut, Anna and Clare give it a go! Will you join them and try out a new activity, too? Plus, they talk through Slim...
231: Race For Life: Slimming World Special!
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast listeners and Slimming World members join Anna and Clare in Manchester’s Heaton Park to walk a Race for Life event together. We hope you’...
230: Unboxing Slimming World Kitchen
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World surprise Anna and Clare with two mystery Slimming World Kitchen boxes – a brand-new range of delicious, healthy recipe kits, delivere...
229: Taking Healthy Habits Home
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World’s Woman of the Year 2023, teacher Kelly Barker, shares how she’s passing on the good habits she learnt during her journey to her fa...
228: Let's Talk Men's Health
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare meet Aaron Walker, Slimming World’s Man of the Year 2023 to swap stories about how losing weight has helped to improve his health –...
227: Grow Your Own Free Food
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more satisfying than growing your own – apart from, perhaps, enjoying the fruits of your labour! Our hosts give gardening a go,...
226: Letting Go of Yesterday
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Old clothes, old photos, old habits... what are you ready to let go of to truly embrace how far you’ve come on your journey? Anna and Clare celebrat...
225: One Blip Doesn't Mean You've Blown It
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare meet James Stubbs, professor of appetite and energy balance at the University of Leeds, to find out how a flexible mindset can help wit...
224: Keep On Running!
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever thought about lacing up your trainers but don’t know how to take that first step, this is it! Packed with inspiration from Slimming...
223: Why Food Is Your Friend
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World’s Mr Sleek 2024, Mark Marsden, joins Anna and Clare to share how he changed his mindset around food, his confidence and his life for ...
222: Diabetes: What You Need To Know
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World and Diabetes UK have joined forces... and both can help if you have type 1, type 2 or prediabetes. Anna and Clare chat to two special g...
221: Fitness...With Benefits
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building an active lifestyle is not only a great way to support weight loss, it also has all sorts of added wellbeing bonuses – some of which might ...
220: Fire-up Your Motivation
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your good intentions at New Year are starting to wane, how do you get back your motivation to keep going? This week Anna and Clare meet the newl...
219: The Menopause Revisited
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World dietitian Jennifer Kent joins Anna and Clare to talk about how the menopause can affect you – and how, with the support of Slimming W...
218: Get Ready To Love The New You
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lock in great habits and a positive mindset right from the offset – and start 2024 with a bang! We hope you’ve really enjoyed this episode and if...
217: No Food FOMO here!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With our flexible healthy eating plan, there’s no fear of missing out on your favourites – yes you can live the life you want, eat the food you lo...
216: What's The Secret To Losing Weight?
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Slimming World! Members who reach for the stars achieve greater weight losses, come to group more often, lose weight more quickly and achieve t...
215: The 12 Days of Body Magic!
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare share a bite-size stack of activity inspiration to help keep your move-groove going strong until Santa calls! Presented by Clare Savor...
214: Stay In The Zone
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you love to achieve by 25th December? With one month to go, now’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and make your Christmas drea...
213: Winter Warm Up
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the temperatures drop, it’s all too easy to put your activity plans on ice. Discover quick and easy ways to get your pulse racing… whatever the...
212: Making Habits That Last
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that three quarters of Slimming World members weighed less, three years after joining? Anna and Clare catch up with Slimming World’s Di...
211: A Weight Off Your Mind
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honour of World Mental Health Day, Anna and Clare talk tactics to boost your mindset and celebrate the mind-and-body benefits of losing weight. Pr...
210: A Step In The Right Direction
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna & Clare talk-through your comments and achievements throughout the August step challenge! Presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. Produ...
209: The Power of Journalling
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your food diary isn’t the only way that writing can help you achieve your slimming goals. Grab a notebook or your phone – Anna and Clare discuss h...
208: Navigating Change
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be the boss of your own weight loss, no matter the inevitable temptations or bumps life can throw our way. Be that relationship break ups, bereavement...
207: Make A Birthday Wish!
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would you like to feel on your next birthday?! Today we meet Slimming World's Greatest Loser 2023; Adam Henley who has lost an incredible 18st 8lb...
206: Stepping Up For Summer
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The summer step challenge is back! Join us as we aim to walk 150,000 steps over August. On average that works out less than 5,000 steps a day. Anybo...
205: End of School Year Report!
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the schools close out for the summer holidays, Anna and Clare offer a fun and positive progress report into how we're all doing in our journey so f...
204: A to Z Fitness Ideas!
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From workouts you haven’t tried yet to the brilliant health benefits in store, discover the joy of getting moving with our alphabet of activity! Cla...
202: Grief and Emotional Eating
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that understanding how we use food, and learning how to cope with emotional eating, is important for long-term slimming success But it'...
202: Design Your Future
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to switch your mind to visualising your future, instead of rumbling about what happened in the past. Presented by Clare Savory and Anna Mangan. ...
201: Finding Your Groove At Target
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Target isn't something to be feared! But it does take a mindset switch to adapt to settle in to the Slim For Life plan. Clare and Anna revisit the sub...
200: Every Little Counts
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast celebrating the 1/2 and 1lb losses! Whatever your final weight loss target is, learn to love the little wins along the way as much as the bi...
199: Celebrate Your Crowning Glories!
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with Anna and Clare, as we celebrate all the amazing things our Slimming World podcast listeners' have achieved over the...
198: Why Doing Good Is Good For You
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to kindness, the more you give, the more you receive - and the feel-good hit you get as a result could help you reach your weight-loss g...
197: In 28 Days From Today...
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that setting an ambitious goal helps to increase your chances of success? In a study of 24,000 Slimming World members, those who set a ‘...
196: What Does Success Look Like?
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Slimming World's Mr Sleek, Joe Thompson, and Miss Slinky, Sarah Wynter, join Anna and Clare to reflect on how they've celebrated the changes weight lo...
195: Confidence To Live The Life You Want
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is something that many of us struggle with, especially if we’re unhappy with our weight. But, after losing 12st 9lbs, Slimming World's Wo...
194: Change Your Mindset
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get to know yourself and the psychology behind your weight loss journey. Anna and Clare discuss the ways they've learnt to understand their triggers a...
193: Cook, Slim, Save!
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free Food Festival is back! And there's a new book out in groups: Cook, Slim and Save! For this episode, Anna and Clare are in the kitchen - which new...
192: Move More This Winter
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're already active, or looking for support to get started, Slimming World's physical activity programme meets you where you are right now. ...
191: The Secret Dieter
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare talk about the pitfalls of trying to lose weight on your own, and how with the help of Slimming World they broke the cycle of yo-yo die...
190: Yes You Can...
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
...live the life you want, eat the food you love AND still lose weight with Slimming World! Looking for a way to way to drop a few pounds, but need a...
189: Time To Celebrate
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are you proud of this year? Join Anna and Clare plus a few friends of the podcast to celebrate 2022! Because you deserve to celebrate your weight...
188: Treat Yourself
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I'll be happy when..." a dangerous phrase Clare used to say to herself often. These days, it's all about learning to enjoy the journey along the way....
187: Goal Setting For Good
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna and Clare run through the pros and cons of goal setting, with a best of five tips on how to create goals that matter when it comes to your weight...
186: Advice To My Younger Self
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know now that you wish you could tell your younger self? How has the experience of gaining weight and losing it changed your mindset and l...
185: Souper Together!
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here at the podcast HQ we're renaming Saturday 22nd October 2022 'Souper Saturday', as we reveal our (and your!) favourite speedy soups! Plus, there's...
184: Why Wait Until January?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What difference could you make to your life in the next 3 months? In a recent Slimming World Health and Wellbeing study, within just four weeks, membe...
183: Picture A Slimmer You...
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heard of visualisation? Do you truly believe you can become (and remain) the slim person you'd really love to be? Can you imagine making healthy choic...
182: Clean Slate
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
September can signal a fresh start! So as the new school year begins, how can you apply a clean slate outlook to your weight loss journey? Whether ...
181: Acceptance, Courage and No-Judgement
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Mole suffered physical and verbal abuse throughout her school days, which contributed to her seeking comfort in food. She joined Slimming World at...