Andy Devaney
If you’ve been anywhere near London’s late-night circuit recently, chances are you’ve heard Jodie Weston before you’ve actually seen her – which is saying something, because the London-based, Manchester-born DJ is about as subtle as a glitter cannon at a library.
Known for her vibrant, fun and colourful sets, Weston is fast becoming one of the capital’s most recognisable faces in house music, and now she’s taking that energy onto the airwaves with her own Flex FM show, The Dollhouse.
From reality TV to the DJ booth, and now into your headphones, Jodie Weston is quietly building a little entertainment empire – all while clocking up miles in the gym, in the pool and around London’s parks.
From Manchester to Mahiki and now Flex FM
Before she was making Monday lunchtimes bounce on Flex FM (101.4FM), Weston was earning her stripes in some of London’s liveliest hotspots, including Mahiki, Embargo Republica and Golden Bee. If there was a dancefloor that needed waking up, someone eventually called Jodie.
The former reality TV star – with appearances on BBC’s Eating with My Ex (2019), MTV’s Love Squad (2020, currently on air) and 100% Hotter, currently streaming on Netflix – has been steadily levelling up her career. She’s now the celebrity ambassador for top London hair and beauty salon Muse Of London, which tells you everything you need to know about how much time she spends looking like she’s on her way to a photoshoot, even when she’s heading to the gym.
But behind the lashes and the luminous outfits is someone who’s had to fight her corner. Jodie has openly dealt with anxiety, online trolling and more than her fair share of dating disasters. Through it all, she’s clung to one simple belief: you should ‘never judge a book by its cover’.
The fitness routine powering those high-energy sets
When you’re leaping around a DJ booth for hours at a time and then dancing for two more in a radio studio, you need an engine that doesn’t conk out halfway through a drop. During lockdown, we caught up with Weston about how she keeps her body – and her mind – tuned up.
We start with the obvious: how often is she actually training?
“I go to the gym twice weekly and swim once or twice a week. I also walk a minimum of 5 miles because I think it’s important to stay active and get fresh air at the same time.
One of the few good things to come out of the pandemic is that I now know my way around loads of parks across London!”
If you’ve ever trudged round the same park loop counting steps like they’re prison days, you’ll know that’s a serious commitment. For Jodie Weston, it’s about playing the long game.
“I think because we’re not going to be young forever and need to look after our bodies for our later years!
It’s good to look your best on the outside as it helps with how you feel on the inside and your overall body confidence.”
There’s a simple logic there that even the most cynical gym-dodger can understand: if you’re going to be photographed, filmed and tagged from every angle, you might as well feel good in your own skin while it’s happening.
‘Yes definitely’: how working out helps her mental health
Plenty of people talk about exercise and mental health; Weston is living proof that sweat can take the edge off the noise.
“Yes definitely, working out releases endorphins that make you feel less stressed and happier within yourself. When I’ve gone through stressful patches in my life I find it best to use exercise followed by a little relaxation in the jacuzzi and sauna to take my mind off things.”
That’s a pretty solid prescription: cardio, then bubbles. NHS, take note.
And her actual routine? It’s functional, not fussy – a mix designed to keep her performance-ready whether she’s on stage or sprinting between commitments.
“I swim, go to the gym and during lockdown went for lots of country walks. I love squats to get my booty looking good and cardio exercises like the cross trainer and treadmill.”
If you’ve ever wondered how Jodie Weston still looks like she’s ready for a red carpet after a two-hour set in a sweatbox of a club, squats and treadmills may be the unglamorous answer.
Welcome to The Dollhouse: Jodie’s Flex FM takeover
Of course, the big new chapter in Weston’s story is her radio show on iconic London station Flex FM – the kind of move that tells the scene you’re not just another DJ with a USB stick and a dream.
So, what exactly is The Dollhouse Show all about?
“Yes, so my show is called “The Dollhouse Show” . It’s on every Monday from 12-2 pm. For Londoners reading this they can listen live via 101.4FM or on the website you can listen live and later via my podcast https://flexfm.co.uk/podcast/jodie-weston/
I play House music and cover several areas of the genre (Soulful, Deep, Tech, Vocal. Future and Melodic) along with having some light-hearted conversation to keep the listeners entertained
I also spend the whole 2 hours dancing around the studio so I get some more exercise every Monday lunchtime as well!”
House fans get the full buffet: Soulful, Deep, Tech, Vocal, Future and Melodic – all delivered by someone who quite literally can’t stand still. It’s part radio show, part secret workout session, and pure Jodie Weston.
The soundtrack to sweat: what she listens to when she trains
Given she specialises in house, it’s no surprise Weston doesn’t suddenly switch to whale music when she hits the gym.
“I have to represent the genre I specialise in as a DJ, so definitely House as it gets me in the mood to dance and be hyperactive, but when I’m cooling down or stretching I love a naughties slow jam by Ashanti or Usher.”
Picture it: heavy beats for the deadlifts, then Ashanti or Usher crooning gently while she stretches and tries to remember what day it is. That’s balance.
Life in the spotlight: pressure, paparazzi and ‘me time’
Being in the media and on the decks means every angle is a potential headline, or at least a brutally honest paparazzi snap. Does she feel the pressure to stay in shape?
“Yes definitely especially when I go to events and the paparazzi have these really high-quality cameras that pick up every imperfection and lump and bump on my body.”
It’s a reality a lot of women in the public eye know too well – and one of the reasons Weston is so keen to talk about health, confidence and realistic habits rather than miracle fixes.
When we ask what advice she’d give to someone with a hectic lifestyle who wants to start exercising, she doesn’t suggest a 5am bootcamp or a 40-step routine. She goes practical.
“Maybe try and start by doing little things like taking the stairs instead of a lift when going into an office or apartment building, I do that a lot. It’s great to also find a little bit of “me” time even half an hour in the morning or evening to go for a run or power walk.
Perhaps start by going to the gym with a buddy so you can help each other and keep one another motivated along the way!”
Small changes, some fresh air, and a friend who won’t let you bail at the last minute – hardly glamorous, but very Jodie Weston: straightforward, honest and quietly disciplined beneath the sparkle.
Building the Dollhouse brand
Of course, the DJ sets and radio shows are just the beginning. Weston has bigger plans for her Dollhouse universe.
“I am looking to expand my “Dollhouse By Jodie Weston” brand (which is the name I use for anything music/events related I do) and plan to bring out an alcoholic drink and clothing range in the next year!
I also have a song coming out in the next month called “Give A Little Love.”
So, to recap: DJ, radio host, brand builder, future drinks mogul and fashion player, with a new track on the way. Some people used lockdown to learn how to bake sourdough; Jodie Weston seems to have used it to blueprint an entire lifestyle label.
Why you’ll be hearing a lot more from Jodie Weston
Jodie is one strong woman who you definitely need to check out as we’re sure you’ll be hearing a lot more on this talented DJ To find out more about her, you can find her on these socials:
Follow Jodie Weston:
Instagram: @missjodieweston
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missjodieweston/
Website: https://www.jodieweston.com
Whether you know her from Mahiki, from Flex FM’s The Dollhouse Show or from your recommended playlists soon enough, Jodie Weston is staking her claim as one of London’s most energetic house DJs – powered by squats, park walks, and a refusal to let anyone judge her, or anyone else, by their cover.
