<p>In this episode I speak to Tara Dixon - personal trainer, business owner, and mum of two, about her early career in performing arts, acting, and plus-size modelling, where she was constantly told she was either too big or too small. Tara shares how years of fad dieting and the pressures of appearance-based industries shaped her relationship with her body, and how motherhood, low mental health, and not recognizing herself in the mirror prompted lasting change through strength training, coaching, and learning how her body works. We discuss balance, patience, goal-setting, and building sustainable habits, as well as how women are treated differently based on how they look, navigating online hate, and the role of therapy and resentment in marriage. Tara explains how she turned her transformation into a fast-growing coaching business and models a positive approach to health for her children.</p><p>Find Tara on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taradixoncoaching/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a></p><p>Find Tara's website <a href="https://www.taradixoncoaching.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a> </p><p>Join the conversation with me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nickydensonelliott/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a></p>