Episode summary

Body confidence is a phrase we hear all the time but what does it really mean? In this episode, Lily unpacks why body confidence isn’t something you automatically get once you reach an aesthetic goal, and why so many women still feel anxious, self-critical, or “not enough” even after changing their bodies.

Drawing from her own experience and her work with women navigating fitness, food, and self-image, Lily explains why internal work is the missing piece and how true confidence comes from acceptance, self-trust, and learning to feel safe in your body now, not just “one day”.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why “wanting body confidence” often feels vague or confusing
• The difference between aesthetic goals and genuine confidence
• Lily’s experience of being at her smallest — and least confident — as a dancer
• How comparison and constant body-checking drain presence and joy
• Why changing your body alone rarely fixes how you feel
• The role of acceptance while still working toward physical goals
• How confidence can exist before the scale or clothing size changes
• What it actually feels like to be at peace in your body

This episode is for you if:

• you’re chasing confidence through body changes but still feel stuck
• comparison steals your joy on holidays, at the gym, or on social media
• you want aesthetic goals without the mental spiral
• you’re ready to feel confident without waiting for “one day”

Episode 3

Why Working on Your Mind Leads to Better Physical Results

In this episode, Lily explores why lasting physical results don’t come from willpower, restriction, or punishment, they come from working on what’s happening internally first. Drawing from her own experience in the professional dance world and her work as a trainer and mental health focused coach, Lily explains how mindset, self-talk, stress, sleep, and emotional regulation directly influence consistency, habits, and body composition.

This episode is about moving away from quick fixes and learning how calming the mind allows the body to change from a place of self-trust rather than self-criticism.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why changing how you look never fixes how you feel if the internal work is missing
• How Lily’s dance background shaped her approach to body image and coaching
• Why “quick fixes” often damage mental health and long-term progress
• The link between stress, sleep, emotional eating, and physical results
• Why surface level solutions don’t address the real issue
• How language and self-talk influence follow-through and consistency
• Shifting from “I have to” to “I get to” and why it matters
• Why affirming language builds trust with yourself and reduces burnout

This episode is for you if:

• you’ve achieved physical changes but still feel anxious or disconnected
• you rely on willpower and “pushing harder” to stay consistent
• food feels emotionally charged or stressful
• you want results without sacrificing your mental health

Small language shifts create powerful behavioural changes.

Want support with this?

If you’d like help applying this approach to your own training, food, and mindset, Lily supports women daily using the Inside Out Method. DM her on Instagram: @lilyrosecooper21

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Episode 2

Gym Anxiety: 9 Simple Ways to Feel More Confident in the Gym

In this episode, Lily breaks down why falling off in January isn’t a personal failure and shares 9 practical, realistic tips to reduce gym anxiety, build confidence in the space, and create a routine that actually sticks. This is about removing friction, not forcing discipline.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why “falling off” in January isn’t a motivation problem
• How gym anxiety quietly sabotages consistency
• Why busy January gyms can amplify self-consciousness
• The importance of structure over willpower
• How familiarity builds confidence faster than motivation
• Why confidence grows when you know what you’re doing and where you’re going

Who this episode is for

This episode is for you if:

• you feel awkward or intimidated in the gym
• January motivation is fading and you’re not sure why
• you want to feel confident without forcing yourself
• you’re new to the gym or returning after time away

Need extra support?

If gym confidence still feels sticky, Lily offers structure, guidance, and reassurance so you don’t have to figure it out alone. DM her on Instagram: @lilyrosecooper21

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If this episode helped, share it with a friend who’s struggling with gym nerves and follow the podcast for more practical training, nutrition, and mindset tools that support both physical and mental health.