Best ECS Events Podcasts (2026)

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79: Hattie Williams, Katherine Bradley and Kate Beales 1:00:00

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In this episode, we're joined by former Brighton resident Hattie Williams, author of BITTER SWEET, to Brighton-based Katherine Bradley about her new book THE INSTITUTE, and Kate Beales joins us to talk about a writing retreat she's co-hosting with Anna in March and reads from her debut novel BROKEN HORSES.…

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Ep. 556 - TEAM CALL 40:13

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Join our next intake here 00:00 Festive Plans and Training Goals 02:41 Training Consistency and Nutrition 05:46 Diet Adjustments and Low Hanging Fruits 08:21 Cardio and Fitness Goals 11:17 Sleep and Recovery Strategies 14:09 Long-Term Goals and Maintenance 17:05 Mindset and Accountability 19:50 Celebrating Progress and Body Confidence 22:31 Routine…

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Ep. 555 -Portion Sizes and Gender Dynamics & Managing Indulgences and Long-term Goals 41:21

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Join our next intake here 01:18 Enjoying the Festive Season Without Guilt 02:41 Client Experiences and Coaching Insights 04:23 Portion Sizes and Gender Dynamics 07:34 Mindful Eating and Caloric Needs 11:41 The Importance of Treats in Diet 18:38 Psychological vs. Physiological Hunger 23:40 Managing Indulgences and Long-term Goals 29:50 Maintaining C…

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Ep. 554 - Understanding Hormonal Influences 33:53

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Join the EC method here 00:00 Introduction and Weekend Reflections 02:34 Navigating December Challenges 05:20 Understanding Hormonal Influences 10:47 The Importance of Cycle Tracking 13:33 Mindset and Self-Compassion 18:21 Adapting to Life Changes 23:25 Finding Joy in Fitness 27:30 Conclusion and Encouragement…

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Ep. 553 - immune 'boosting' and balancing hunger and exercise 28:59

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Join us ⁠here⁠ 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 00:52 Nutrition and Protein Intake 03:37 Supplements and Their Efficacy 07:31 Staying Motivated During Illness 13:48 Immune System and Health Practices 18:43 Exercise, Hunger, and Weight Management

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Ep. 552 - Social Events and Maintaining Goals, The Importance of Structure in Dieting & Strategies for Eating Out and Managing Calories 34:24

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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 01:56 Navigating Cold DMs in Fitness Coaching 04:26 The All-or-Nothing Mentality in Dieting 07:34 Finding Balance: Practical Tips for Indulgence 10:09 Strategies for Eating Out and Managing Calories 13:11 The Importance of Structure in Dieting 15:53 Social Events and Maintaining Goals 19:00 Acceptance and Re…

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Ep. 551 - TEAM call - goal setting 35:35

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Ep. 550 - Results by Christmas Eve 9:56

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78: Christmas Gift Guide with Elizabeth Perry and Gabrielle Griffiths 1:00:00

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Our bumper Christmas Recommendation episode is here! Whether you're looking for inspiration for gifts to buy loved ones, or to put on your own wish-lists, Elizabeth Perry and I have got you covered! We also speak to Brighton-based writer Gabrielle Griffiths about her debut novel GREATER SINS. Books we discussed on the show: Fiction The Safekeep by …

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Ep. 549 - Building Muscle and Overcoming Food Anxiety 36:24

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TheECmethod.co.uk 00:00 Navigating Hunger and Emotional Eating 18:13 Understanding Technical vs. Absolute Failure in Workouts 23:41 Social Situations and Food Management 28:48 Building Muscle and Overcoming Food Anxiety 33:42 Preparing for a Holiday: Timing Your Caloric Deficit

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Ep. 548 - Group coaching call 55:30

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TheECmethod.co.uk 00:00 Introduction and Group Dynamics 02:06 Exploring Drop Sets in Training 06:26 Confusion in Exercise Intensity and Recovery 08:44 Misinformation in Women's Health 11:35 Pressure of Time-Sensitive Goals 18:03 Finding Balance and Enjoyment in Fitness 23:04 Body Confidence and Self-Perception 26:43 Training Frequency and Recovery …

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Ep. 547 - Muscle and health 42:38

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Ep. 546 -- understanding appetite and hunger 40:55

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Ep. 545 - Lets go November team - Dining Out Strategies 49:17

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TheECmethod.co.uk Mindset and Fitness Goals Dining Out Strategies Exercise and Health Balancing Meals and Indulgences

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Ep. 544 - Mindset Fluctuations and Positivity (team call) 57:00

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Join our next intake here 00:00 Navigating Personal Struggles and Self-Perception 02:51 Understanding Stress and Eating Habits 05:39 Balancing Workouts and Daily Activity 08:25 Coping with Injuries and Maintaining Control 11:10 Mindset Fluctuations and Positivity 14:08 Taking Action and Building Self-Belief 16:57 The Power of Affirmations and Self-…

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77: Chris Bridges, Hayley Dunlop, Social Sauna Book Club, Demystifying Publishing and more! 1:00:00

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On this month's show we talk to Chris Bridges about his new book SICK TO DEATH; to Hayley Dunlop about her Christmas novel IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, to Anna Jefferson about New Writing South's DEMYSTIFYING PUBLISHING DAY and to Kelly from SOCIAL SAUNA BOOK CLUB. Events we mention at the end of the show: Queer Gothic: Chloe Michel…

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Ep. 543 - Fat fasting, bullet proof coffee and why you shouldn't over consume saturated fat. 31:58

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Join the EC method here 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:10 Community Responsibility and Psychological Insights 06:01 Health and Fitness Discussions 08:52 Client Success Stories and Testimonials 12:02 Addressing Health Misinformation 14:48 Dietary Guidelines and Saturated Fats 18:00 Managing Food Cravings and Environment 21:11 Balancing L…

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Ep. 542 - Team Call - GLP-1 Drugs and Menopause, Bad Habits and Self-Reflection & Exercise Motivation and Boredom 50:13

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Join the next EC method here 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:29 GLP-1 Drugs and Menopause 05:28 Resistance Training and Muscle Mass 09:31 Bad Habits and Self-Reflection 13:12 Indulgences and Alcohol Consumption 17:07 Meal Timing and Snacking Habits 20:45 Intuitive Eating and Food Choices 24:38 Exercise Motivation and Boredom 28:38 Naviga…

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Ep. 541 - the weekend! 23:35

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Ep. 540 - Realistic Body Goals Post-Menopause 32:43

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Join the EC method here 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 02:12 Realistic Body Goals Post-Menopause 05:04 The Cost of Body Transformation 07:50 Book Writing Journey and Challenges 10:58 Aging Positively and Body Image 13:56 Discussion on New Tonic Drink 18:36 Fitness Trackers: Worth the Investment? 22:35 Managing Sedentary Lifestyle and Exerc…

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Ep. 545 - Taylor Swift & maintenance advice 45:15

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ep. 545 - LIVE COACHING CALL! - this was so fun 56:01

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Join the EC method here 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 00:51 Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods 03:42 The Impact of Diet on Health 08:39 Accountability in Health Messaging 11:28 Cultural Perspectives on Health and Fitness 17:27 Personal Experiences in Fitness Coaching 23:31 Addressing Quick Fixes in Weight Management 27:44 The Role of Medi…

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Ep. 544 -The Broader Picture of Health and Fitness 31:23

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Join the next intake here 00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 01:07 Exploring non scale weight goals 05:07 The Broader Picture of Health and Fitness 09:09 Injury Management and Adaptation 16:55 Nutrition and Bone Health 22:57 The Importance of Long-Term Health and Longevity 28:43 Wrap-Up and Future Discussions…

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Ep. 543 - 30 days head down (30HD) 26:45

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TheECmethod 01:29 Fruit Flies and Household Challenges 07:03 Social Media Antics and Humor 08:31 Fitness Goals and Tracking Progress 12:03 The Importance of Non-Scale Victories 17:09 Raising Healthy Relationships with Food 22:43 HRT and Health Considerations 24:47 Managing Personal Accounts and Privacy…

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Ep. 542- its soup season 44:55

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Ep. 541 - Feeling like life is too busy?? 45:23

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Ep. 540 - "I always self-sabotage, why do I do this?" 39:22

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Join us here Chapters 00:00 Morning Live and Technical Issues 01:03 Experiencing Vertigo and Its Effects 03:53 Caloric Targets and Weight Loss Strategies 10:03 Community Support and Accountability 12:23 Self-Sabotage: Understanding and Overcoming 15:43 The Impact of Environment on Behavior 17:37 Understanding Self-Sabotage and Mindset 22:35 Creatin…

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Ep. 539 - Workout splits & needing a wee while being thirsty 42:41

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Ep. 538 - SEPTEMBER ROUND IS OFF! 44:47

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Ep. 537 - LETS GO SEPTEMBER!!! 28:26

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Ep. 536 - Emotional eating & hormones 24:15

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Ep. 535 - Emotional eating 19:23

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76: 🛟The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival featuring Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho 🛟 59:59

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This month's show is dedicated to The Coast is Queer Festival, Brighton's landmark festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Info about all the events we speak to festival speakers Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho. We also chat to Sarah from Writers HQ about their Writing As Resistance Festival in September. The Coast is Queer events menti…

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Ep. 534 - 1 finger twirl 33:35

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Ep. 533 - September vibes! & diet fatigue 30:15

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Ep. 532 - Refocus post holiday - back with a bang 28:01

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Ep. 531 - periodised programming, training volume & fasting 38:06

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Ep. 530 - face time calls- yay or nay 39:05

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Ep. 529 - Q&A and lil social media rant xoxox 35:23

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Ep. 528 - Chat GPT and misinfomation 37:04

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Ep. 527 - Too many innuendos 25:51

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75: Jo Morey, Sally Gardner, Piotr Cieplak and Chapter 34 Books 1:00:00

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On this month's episode, we speak to Jo Morey about her new book THE NIGHT LAGOON, to Sally Gardner about THE BRIDE STONE and to Piotr Cieplak about ZOFIA NOWAK'S BOOK OF SUPERIOR DETECTING. We also chat to Kelly at Chapter 34 Books in Shoreham about their event programme and summer reads. If you're interested in coming to our day long writing retr…

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Ep. 526 - Menstrual cycle - what you need to know 38:41

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Ep. 525 - Peri menopause & digestion, energy levels & core work when pregnant 42:35

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Ep. 524 - Managing Hunger and Food Noise 39:02

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TheECmethod.co.uk 00:00 Introduction and Live Interaction 02:17 Strategies to Avoid Overeating After Dinner 05:05 Workout Programming and Consistency 08:14 Post-Holiday Training and Routine 11:04 Nutrition and Supplementation Concerns 13:43 Managing Hunger and Food Noise 17:34 Carb Cycling and Performance Nutrition 20:35 Addressing Back Pain and Hy…