Nutritional Freedom

The Flourish Podcast is back to help you learn to sustain healthy habits and nourish your body so you can Flourish in life. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/were-back#transcript (View episode transcript) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ https://www.weflourish.com/download-flourish (Download Flourish) and book your free session Follow https://www.tiktok.com/@weflourishapp (Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTok)

In the 2020 episode of the same name, we gave you practical point-by-point tips for what to do. This time around, we're digging in deeper. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/partner-doesnt-care-about-health-two#transcript (View episode transcript) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/017-what-to-do-when-your-partner-dgaf-about-health (What to do when your partner DGAF about health) (original episode) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Join the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

Understanding the difference between your values and goals is key to creating a more sustainable approach to achieving your goals and sustaining habits. Links: View episode transcript https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667851/the-high-5-habit-by-mel-robbins/ (The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins) (book) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4145712/ (High fives motivate: the effects of gestural and ambiguous verbal praise on motivation) (research) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/047-6-types-of-motivation (Six types of motivation) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Join the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

Many people struggle with accountability, and understanding more about how it works provides you with another tool you can use to help you achieve your goals. In this episode, Claire breaks down the different types of accountability and which type research says is the best for making progress on the things that matter to you. There are two frameworks we discuss: Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies framework and the accountability theory framework. Claire also shares the questions you should ask yourself to determine if external accountability will unlock sustainable health habits for you. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/best-type-accountability#transcript (View episode transcript) https://www.weflourish.com/quiz (How will you unlock sustainable health habits?) https://www.jmir.org/2011/1/e30 (Supportive accountability 2011 paper) https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/take-the-quiz/ (Gretchen Rubin Four Tendencies quiz) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ https://www.weflourish.com/sale (Get 70% off your first month) of Flourish Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

Program note: In this episode rerun, you'll hear Claire talking about Nutritional Freedom. Since we launched the podcast in 2020, we've undergone a makeover to improve the membership experience. For more, listen to our "And we're back! All the updates!" episode. — In this episode, Claire sits down with alcohol-free lifestyle expert, Amanda Kuda. Amanda is a mindset and life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women renegotiate their mindset around drinking so that they can start living the lives they desire and deserve. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization, and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/040-evaluating-your-relationship-to-alcohol-with-amanda-kuda#transcript (View episode transcript) Amanda'shttps://amandakuda.com/alcoholfreedom ( Alcohol-Freedom) program Amanda'shttps://amandakuda.com/mindfuldating ( Mindful Dating) program Keep up with Amanda on her https://amandakuda.com/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/amandakuda/ (Instagram)! Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ https://www.weflourish.com/sale (Get 70% off your first month) of Flourish Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

Program note: In this episode rerun, you'll hear Claire talking about Nutritional Freedom. Since we launched the podcast in 2020, we've undergone a makeover to improve the membership experience. For more, listen to our "And we're back! All the updates!" episode. And if you want more resolution and goal-setting support, https://www.weflourish.com/sale (join the Flourish membership), and get 70% off your first month for a limited time only! — Studies show that 80% (yes... you read that correctly) of New Year's resolutions fail. Why is this? We know that resolutions are set with good intentions and that we don't set out planning to leave our goals behind. Just because New Year's resolutions haven't worked before doesn't mean we have to give up on setting goals entirely. It just means we need to approach them in a different way. Whether you're crafting your New Year's resolutions or setting goals in general, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, Claire shares the common mistakes she's seen women make when setting goals and how to avoid them. Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ https://www.weflourish.com/sale (Get 70% off your first month) of Flourish Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

In preparation for the holidays and spending more time with loved ones, we wanted to bring you a conversation about boundaries. How can you protect your mental peace in situations where food and body talk can sometimes take center stage? In this episode, Claire interviews Flourish mindset coach Julie about what boundaries are, who they're for, and how to set them. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/boundary-setting (View episode transcript) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ https://www.weflourish.com/sale (Get 70% off your first month) of Flourish Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

In this episode, Claire interviews a spectacular Flourish alum, Tara, who shares her story around movement, body image, and her relationship with food—and how Flourish fits in to her growth. If you're struggling with your approach to health or struggling with your body, we hope that through this interview you can really see yourself in our incredible members and know that food and body struggles don't have to be a foregone conclusion for you. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Use code https://app.weflourish.com/ (PODCAST) to get early access to the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of health-promoting behaviors may be nutrition and exercise. And while those things matter, there is more to health than nutrition and exercise. In fact, there is more to "health" than an individual's health behaviors. In this episode, Claire explores the concepts of health and healthism and explains why nutrition is more than food and fitness. Claire also breaks down the Flourish Pillars of Health, a framework for health behaviors we use inside the Flourish membership. Links: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/pillars-of-health#transcript (View episode transcript) Download our https://www.weflourish.com/flourish-factors-free-download (Pillars of Health worksheet) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Use code https://app.weflourish.com/ (PODCAST) to get early access to the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

With the significant rise in video conferencing that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic we also saw an increase in the amount of time we spend looking at ourselves on camera. Maybe you've experienced hours upon hours of watching your facial expressions, feeling weird eating on camera, and maybe having a new source of body image stress. For others, maybe being on Zoom lets you think less about your appearance and the return to in-person is aggravating your body image anxieties. Both of these experiences have been documented in the research. In this episode, Claire shares research on the effects of Zoom on body image and seven tips to combat the negative effects video calls may be having on you. https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/zoom-body-image#transcript (View episode transcript) Links: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115001077226-Hiding-or-showing-my-video-on-my-display (How to hide your self view on Zoom) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Use code https://app.weflourish.com/ (PODCAST) to get early access to the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

At Flourish our mission is to help women get healthy for good, and our members make the mission. In this episode, Claire interviews an amazing member, Hayley, who shares her story around food, health, and body image, and how Flourish fits in to her growth. If you're struggling with your approach to health or struggling with your body, we hope that through this interview you can really see yourself in our incredible members and know that food and body struggles don't have to be a foregone conclusion for you. https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/hayleys-story#transcript (View episode transcript) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Use code https://app.weflourish.com/ (PODCAST) to get early access to the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

During the holiday season, you may feel worried or stressed about maintaining your health habits with all the traveling, holiday dinners, and general routine changes. In this episode, Claire talks about how you can build a strong foundation for sustaining your health habits during the holidays by cultivating more body trust. She breaks down the concept of interoception, finding satisfaction in your eating experiences, and much more. https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/building-body-trust-during-holidays#transcript (View episode transcript) References: Download the https://drive.google.com/u/1/uc?id=1tOx5cVc5a2U8PRb_ObxROGAayMRg3-dr&export=download (hunger and fullness scale) Other holiday episodes: https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/034-dealing-with-family-diet-talk (Dealing with family diet talk) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/029-food-guilt (Food guilt) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/025-what-to-do-if-you-eat-your-feelings (What to do if you eat your feelings) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/011-are-you-a-sugar-addict (Are you a sugar addict?) https://www.weflourish.com/podcasts/how-to-not-freak-out-about-holidays (How to not freak out about the holidays) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Use code https://app.weflourish.com/ (PODCAST) to get early access to the Flourish membership Follow https://www.instagram.com/weflourishapp (Flourish (@weflourishapp) on Instagram) Follow https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel (Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram)

Right at the beginning of starting the Flourish podcast, Claire shared the history of her decade of dieting, and it's one of our most popular episodes of the podcast. Turns out struggles with dieting are more common than we'd hope. But this also means that if you are struggling with food and your body, you are not alone. And sharing your story or just hearing someone else's can increase feelings of connection and decrease feelings of shame. In this episode, Claire revisits the personal history that lead her to found Flourish and shares her top five takeaways from her experience.Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨Use code PODCAST to get early access to the Flourish membershipFollow Flourish (@weflourishapp) on InstagramFollow Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram

Alex Snodgrass, New York Times best-selling author of "The Defined Dish," joins Claire to dig into her food philosophy, from how she defines "food freedom," to modeling a positive relationship with food for her daughters, to a peak inside the process of creating her forthcoming cookbook, The Comfortable Kitchen (available now for pre-order), and more.Pre-order The Comfortable Kitchen cookbook, available in DecemberFollow @thedefineddish on InstagramKeep up with all things Flourish. ✨Use code PODCAST to get early access to the Flourish membershipFollow Flourish (@weflourishapp) on InstagramFollow Claire (@claire_siegel) on Instagram

In this episode, Claire is joined by Flourish nutrition coach and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Elizabeth Hatley to discuss the basics of what blood sugar is, how it relates to insulin, insulin resistance, and diabetes, and how much effort we do (or don't) need to devote to managing our blood sugar to feel our best.Register now for one of three sessions of our encore workshop, "The Three Secrets to Create Consistency in Your Nutrition." Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨Join the waitlistFollow Flourish on InstagramFollow Claire on Instagram

This episode started with a social post. Body image is central to our work in Flourish, and it's been a hot topic in the news with pandemic body changes, the Facebook whistleblower trials, and celebrities speaking out about how others commenting on their bodies is harmful, even if they mean well. Impact is more important than intention. In this episode, Claire talks about what to do when other people comment on your body and what to do instead of commenting on other people's bodies.Register now for next Thursday's webinar, "The three secrets to create consistency in your nutrition." Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨Join the waitlistFollow Flourish on InstagramFollow Claire on Instagram

If you haven't already, go back and listen to last week's episode where Claire explained the 6 different types of motivation.Once you've gotten a better understanding of how motivation actually works, join us back here to tackle motivation from a different angle.    This week, Claire is addressing how you can actually reduce your reliance on motivation, so you can engage in the behaviors that you know serve you, even when you don't feel like it.- Keep up with all things Flourish!Join the waitlist: http://weflourish.com/waitlistFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weflourishappFollow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegelHow will you unlock sustainable healthy habits? Take our quiz to find out: http://weflourish.com/quizSource: https://www.jmir.org/2011/1/e30

All too often we hear motivation referred to in a binary way: you either have it or you don't. This often leaves people waiting around for motivation to kick in before taking action or pursuing their goals. Today on the podcast, Claire is beginning a conversation around the topic of motivation as a way to open our minds and get the wheels turning in a different way that hopefully inspires more action. If motivation is something you find yourself struggling with, this episode is for you! Keep up with all things Flourish!Join the waitlist: http://weflourish.com/waitlistFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weflourishappFollow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegelHow will you unlock sustainable healthy habits? Take our quiz to find out: http://weflourish.com/quiz

According to its creators, Intuitive Eating is a "self-care eating framework, which integrates instinct, emotion, and rational thought." It was developed back in 1995 by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, and is detailed in their book, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach, which outlines the 10 guiding principles of the practice.While Intuitive Eating has gained a ton of traction over the years, it's worth noting that the practice of simply eating intuitively or just eating is actually our default as human beings. That is until things got a bit screwy-- to say the least-- with the advent of diets.We like to think of Intuitive Eating as an unlearning of diet behaviors and a relearning of what it means to eat as humans should.Sounds simple enough, right?Yes and no, which is why Claire is digging into some of the pros and cons of Intuitive Eating on today's episode. Listen to hear her take on this approach to health and nutrition!Keep up with all things Flourish!Join the waitlist: http://weflourish.com/waitlistFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weflourishappFollow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegelHow will you unlock sustainable healthy habits? Take our quiz to find out: http://weflourish.com/quiz

Body positivity is the only way to be nice to your body...right? On this week's episode, Claire introduces the concept of body neutrality, how it's different than body positivity, and why we like to focus on body neutrality with our members.Instagram might tell you that all you have to do to improve your body image is tell yourself that you're beautiful, but we all know it isn't that simple. Claire understood the assignment, so she's arming you with a few actionable strategies to turn negative body image thoughts into kinder, more compassionate statements about your body.Check out Riley's article on the Camille Styles blog here: https://camillestyles.com/wellness/body-neutrality/Keep up with all things Flourish!Join the waitlist: http://weflourish.com/waitlistFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weflourishappFollow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegelHow will you unlock sustainable healthy habits? Take our quiz to find out: http://weflourish.com/quiz

Girl, stop should-ing all over yourself...When Claire first heard this catchy phrase, it really resonated with her.Giving yourself the permission to stop living your life in service other peoples opinions? Yes please!Except...what about those "shoulds" that come from your own internal wisdom? When living in alignment with your values and pursuing a flourishing life, these types of "shoulds" are inevitably going to come up. In this episode, Claire explores the difference between external and internal "shoulds" while giving you a framework for determining whether or not you should be shoud-ing on yourself. Keep up with all things Flourish!Join the waitlist: http://weflourish.com/waitlistFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weflourishappFollow Claire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_siegel

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We're a few days into February, which means we've officially entered the Goal Graveyard. How many times have you gone from crushing your New Year's Resolution daily to a Super Bowl Party or Valentine's Day Dinner that marked the beginning of the end for your healthy habit goals? If you listened to our episode on New Year's Resolution Mistakes, you know how much we value sustainable goal setting. But what happens when life throws us a curveball or our goals are no longer serving us?In today's episode, Claire helps us evaluate our original goals and shares her approach to changing them when necessary. -You may have seen our recent announcement that we've been accepted into the Techstars Austin accelerator and are building our very own app!Before we start building, it's super important that we understand what women actually want and need in order to ditch diets, prioritize nutrition, sustain healthy habits, and build confidence.To that end, we would love if you'd be willing to hop on a call to share more about your experience with nutrition, health, diets, etc. It'll take no more than 30 minutes.This is in no way a sales pitch, but rather a way for us to understand your experience and needs so we can build an incredible app that helps women with their mental and physical well-being.If you're open to chatting, you can book a call here!- Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

On today’s episode, Claire sits down with alcohol-free lifestyle expert, Amanda Kuda.Amanda helps high-achieving women design alcohol-free lives they’re in love with through holistic life coaching, mindset mentoring, and spiritual teaching. Keep up with Amanda Kuda at her website and Instagram!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

We've all heard the saying before: "The world isn't black and white." But for most of us, seeing the world in gray isn't as easy at it seems. In this episode, Claire defines black and white thinking and explores why we tend to want to mold the world into these boxes. This explorations helps to understand why the black and white nature of diets feels so tempting. Once we've understood how diets use this frame of thinking, she helps us to recognize these tendencies in our approach to non-dieting and how to avoid them. Listen to hear more!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

If your social media feed looks anything like ours, you're probably seeing loads of diet ads. This isn't unusual, especially in January. Diet culture is everywhere and it can be tempting to fall back into old dieting patterns. On this episode, Claire explores the urge to diet and what to do with it. She asks challenging questions to help us approach this feeling with judgement-free curiosity. This process can help us to create intentional and thoughtful decisions around dieting while honoring our past experiences. Listen to hear more!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Meal prepping is one of the most common New Year's Resolutions we see clients strive for. But while the intentions behind meal prep may be positive, it is not a second nature habit. Meal prep might feel overwhelming, too time consuming, or you may just get sick of eating the same boring meal everyday. At Nutritional Freedom, we believe in the power of meal prep. We believe it can help nourish one's body in a way that serves them AND can actually be enjoyable. In this episode, Claire shares her Dos and Don'ts for meal prep so you can approach this habit in an exciting and sustainable way. Looking for more meal prep support? This month only, we're hosting Meal Prep Madness: a done-for-you meal prep program that's available only to Nutritional Freedom members who join by January 31.Meal Prep Madness includes:4 weeks of grocery lists and recipes so you can outsource all the thinking and let us plan 4 delicious meals.A handy Breakfast Guidebook to help you start your day off right.4 live coaching calls so you can apply what you learn in January to the rest of the year!Head to join.nutritionalfreedom.co to get started with a free 7-day trial!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Studies show that 80% (yes...you read that correctly) of New Year's Resolutions fail. Why is this? We know that resolutions are set with good intentions and that we don't set out planning to leave our goals behind. Just because New Years Resolutions haven’t worked before doesn’t mean we have to give up on setting goals entirely. It just means we need to approach them in a different way. Whether you're crafting your 2021 New Year's Resolutions or setting goals any other time of the year, this podcast episode was made for you. In today's episode, Claire shares the common mistakes she's seen clients make when setting goals and how to avoid them. Listen to hear more and Happy New year!-Looking for more guidance to set clear 2021 goals and craft a strategy to actually accomplish them? Claire is hosting a FREE live masterclass: New Year, New Habits! Click HERE to register. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

The past 9 months have been no joke. COVID-19 has caused world-wide collective trauma, prolonged stress, and new ways of life. While the internet may be flooded with "Quarantine-15" jokes, we know that deep down body changes can make us feel a variety of emotions, least of all humor. If you're struggling with your own body changing, we're here to tell you that you are not alone. In this episode, Claire lays out the root cause of why so many of us are experiencing body changes this year. She challenges us to question how our response to these changes affects our well-being, and helps us find ways to show ourselves kindness no matter the changes our bodies experience. Listen to hear more!Connect with Danielle Locklear's social media and website.We're opening up registration for the Nutritional Freedom Membership in January 2021! To be the first to know when we open (and get some pretty awesome perks) click here to join the Freedom Membership Waitlist.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Whether you’re dabbling in or ditching diets, conversations about dieting can be uncomfortable and overwhelming. During the holiday season and with the new year quickly approaching, the topic of dieting seems unavoidable. Whether your Aunt Sharron is talking about starting Keto on January 1st or your Mother in Law is trying to rally a group to do a January Whole30 with her, we’ve got you covered. In today’s episode, Claire is getting to the root of why diet talk is so prevalent. She gives a few actionable ways to deal with family diet talk through the holidays, all while protecting your own journey and peace. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

On today's episode Claire interviews Dr. Emily Kiberd as they discuss Hashimoto's disease and functional, personalized exercise. Dr. Emily Kiberd is a NYC based chiropractor, strength enthusiast, and mama to Baby Brooklyn and Elvis. After her own struggles with an under-active thyroid, she developed Thyroid Strong, a strength program that helps women with Hashimoto’s workout without burning out.Keep up with Dr. Emily Kiberd at her website, listen to her podcast, and read her contribution to Vogue.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

The holiday season is just around the corner and though it may feel very different for a lot of us this year, the potential stress and anxiety that this season can bring up likely remains. You may feel anxiety about social gatherings in general, or about seeing certain family members who historically use the holidays as an opportunity to make comments about your body and appearance. You might be nervous about eating the big meals, the special family foods and all the yummy desserts... and then the resulting feelings of wanting to "work off" all that food in the new year.In today's episode, Claire explores how to be intentional about upcoming holiday gatherings. Whether you are planning responses to your mother-in-law (insert any other family member here!) or working on honoring your hunger and fullness cues at holiday meals, planning ahead can help ease the anxiety going into this busy season.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

On today's episode Claire interviews Jill McNutt. Jill is a Professional Aerialist with a background in dance, so she is no stranger to the unrealistic beauty standards placed on performers. After years of following strict food rules, she came to Nutritional Freedom as a client and has since found a new sense of self. When she's not hanging out upside down or traveling around the U.S. performing, you can find her studying, as she is going back to school to become a Registered Dietitian. Jill believes that the world would shine a little brighter if we all showed up as our true, imperfect selves and hopes to inspire others to do just that. You can follow her on Instagram @jillbeanyhealth.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Do you feel like you know what to do but you're not doing it? Do you feel overwhelmed with all the nutrition information out there? Or are you discouraged at where to begin? These may be signs you need a nutrition coach.In today’s episode Claire discusses some signs you may need some extra support. Hiring a coach can help you reach your own specific goals as well as help you break through barriers you've faced on your solo journey. We are enrolling new clients into The Nutritional Freedom Membership for the last time this year RIGHT NOW! As a member, the Nutritional Freedom team is right there, guiding you through the process to ditch diets and get healthy for good. If you want to prioritize a consistent nutrition while nurturing a drama-free relationship with food, then Nutritional Freedom is the place for you. Your membership includes coaching, community, and curriculum. In terms of coaching, we offer group coaching sessions every week. You'll have 24/7 access to our member hub and community of women there to cheer you on and support you through struggles. And then we have our 4-stage curriculum because ditching diets doesn't just mean winging it when it comes to nutrition. Doors close on November 20th at 11:59pm CST so click here to sign up!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Today's episode is inspired by our members at Nutritional Freedom. One of the things we love most about Nutritional Freedom is the community we've created here. And while this community of women has so many things in common, each member is, of course, an individual.In today's episode, Claire discusses how every woman has her own story, needs, and goals and how important it is to take these considerations into account when coaching each individual. She describes two different women and the intersections between their histories to show how nuanced nutrition and mindset coaching really is. We know that nutrition can sometimes feel complicated and overwhelming, which is why we feel it is so important to have a coach that can understand YOU in ways that a general meal plan, an app, or a book just can't.Sign up for our upcoming workshop, How to Create Consistency in Your Nutrition and Feel Better in Your Body!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Ah, food guilt... the TOTALLY unnecessary, unhelpful negative emotion that plagues so many of us. Maybe you ate something that isn't perfectly "clean" or had more food than your friend and then you feel guilty about it. Food guilt manifests and affects all of us differently. However, one thing that's true about food guilt, aside from the guilt itself: this feeling creates the unfortunate side effect of taxing us, mentally and emotionally, in ways we may not even be aware of.In this episode, Claire explores the feeling of food guilt and offers tips on how to embrace a truly drama-free relationship with food. She explains how to step back when you're experiencing intense feelings of guilt and shame, and give the space to make food choices from your wise mind-- the part of you that balances logic and emotion. Listen to the full episode to hear more!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Clean eating is a way of eating that emerged in 2007, peaked in popularity around 2014, trending alongside the paleo diet. It is often defined as “cutting out processed foods and opting for whole grains, lean meats, and fruits and vegetables.” Sounds healthy, right?In today’s episode, Claire breaks down the “Clean Eating Diet” and discusses the potential downside - in our bodies and relationships - that can emerge when pursuing this way of eating. While this pursuit can appear to be a balanced approach on the surface, listen on to hear more about the history and the facts about this trend and Claire's take on how the pursuit of "clean eating" may not be as clean as we tend to believe.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

In the first installment of our Body of Work series, Claire interviews Riley Blanks, founder of Woke Beauty. Riley Blanks is a multimedia storyteller, socially conscious artist and the creator of Woke Beauty—a photography movement and self-actualization tool that celebrates the inherent resilience of women everywhere.Although Riley has lived in 15 cities and six countries throughout her lifetime, she is now based in Austin, Texas. She currently spends her time running Woke Beauty, working with brands she believes in and shooting Manifest—a photography series exploring her biracial identity and its relation to earthly elements, as a reflection of what it takes to undo injustices toward women of color in America. [read Riley's full bio here].Learn more about Riley's work: http://rileyblanks.com/ https://tribeza.com/riley-blanks-manifest/Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

We are excited to introduce a new series to the Nutritional Freedom Podcast: Body of Work. Body of Work highlights the ways in which we relate to our physical selves and how that shapes our entire life experience. In this series, you will hear interviews with women from many different backgrounds - some may be similar, and others may be different from your own. Our hope is that you will feel seen, heard, understood, and not alone listening and relating to the varied experiences of these incredible women.We hope you enjoy this series and if there's someone you'd like to hear on Body of Work, please send us an email: hello@nutritionalfreedom.co.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

This episode is inspired by a question that Claire received recently. An Instagram follower messaged her and asked, "What is the difference between consistent nutrition and food freedom?"In today’s episode, Claire will break down these two ideas: eating to support your health (aka consistent nutrition) and eating in a shame free, “no strings attached” way (aka, food freedom). These two approaches are often thought as opposites, but actually have great synergy. Finding the balance in these approaches - eating consistently and practicing food freedom - can lead to physical health benefits, AND can have the added benefit of mental and emotional benefits too!Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Let's talk Last. Supper. Syndrome. Chances are, you haven't heard about the term but I'm willing to bet you've definitely experienced it.In today's episode, Claire discusses this very common but often (read: always) counterproductive approach to the proverbial "last supper" - the meal(s) we indulge in leading up to a restrictive diet. This happens so often to so many people that it's often joked about and deemed as acceptable or normal. But just because something is normal or common doesn't mean it's right. It doesn't mean it's serving you. Claire discusses ways to shift your mindset around the last supper mentality and some tips to help you navigate it when the urge to engage in this behavior creeps in. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Today's episode Claire touches on a topic that brings many of our clients to Nutritional Freedom-- emotional eating. Typically this takes the form of trying to eat your way out of negative emotions-- stress, anxiety, overwhelm. Emotional eating a touchy subject for some, but nothing we can't begin to understand.Claire covers what do you do if you eat your feelings, give an example of a past client's journey with emotional eating and shares what foods are emotional for her. This episode empowers you to take the drama out of food and make it enjoyable again.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Are you looking for more structure in your life, your health and your daily routines? In today's episode, Claire introduces to a tool we use in our programs called Supportive Structure. It's a cognitive exercise where you have to take the step towards action.Claire discusses "Unsupportive Structure" and what that looks like in everyday life because chances are you've been given a meal plan from a trainer, push up challenge from Pinterest or a calorie goal from an app. Which often leads to you sacrificing your mental or emotional or social health in order to prioritize your physical health. Claire breaks down Supportive Structure and how to incorporate it as an intersection between self-care, self-discipline, and self-compassion.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

You know by now that here at Nutritional Freedom, we're not the biggest fans of diets... but hey, we've learned SO much about ourselves through them. In today's episode, Claire shares what she's learned through a decade of dieting so that you can get the Cliff’s Notes version and begin your own journey to nutritional freedom.Claire breaks down why dieting isn’t just about what you’re eating or how much, why you don’t need to be on a specific diet to be engaging in either diet mentality or diet behavior and how she learned that the most sustainable way to eat is guided by her own intuition and internal compass, not some external rules. Claire has learned how much more fully she gets to experience life now that her brain space isn’t taken up by concerns around food, her body, or even health.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Have you ever thought "if I could only be more consistent?!" Girl, you're not alone. In today's episode Claire is talking consistency, specifically the ways in which we unintentionally sabotage ourselves when it comes to creating consistency in the healthy habits we desire. One of the core ways we find people sabotaging their consistency is in the way they try to skip the “ditch diets” step before jumping to get healthy for good.You may be attempting to be consistent in something that is inherently unsustainable, you’ve got a perfectionistic idea of consistency or may you don’t believe you actually can be consistent. Whatever it may be, this week we're encouraging you to set yourself free of those unrealistic expectations rooted in past behaviors and patterns and to officially start fresh.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

Take a moment to think back on your diet history.What was the first diet you went on? How old were you? Why did you go on it in the first place? What results did you get? Did they last? How has your diet history progressed from there?You’ll commonly hear weight management boiled down to the very simple balancing act of calories in vs. calories out. In today’s episode, we’re discussing why it’s so much more nuanced than that and while it’s not total BS-- within reason and without underlying issues or imbalances, weighted is gained in a caloric surplus and it’s lost in a caloric deficit-- it is a drastic oversimplification.The thing is, you deserve to feel comfortable and confident in your body. You deserve vibrant health that fuels the life you desire. And while diets position themselves as the quick fix to get you there, your body knows better. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

If we were to wave a magic wand and solve all of your body image woes, how much time and energy would be freed up for you? And what would you do with all of it?In this episode, we discuss the positive side effects that can come from creating a more sustainable, less time-intensive approach to nutrition. Whether that’s starting to date for the first time in years, or starting a family, or paying off debt, or getting involved in social justice issues, or, the area in which we see the most progress in our clients: growing in their careers. You'll also hear a story from Claire about a time that her body image and her work collided in a very real way.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

In a world where women are taught and conditioned to hate their bodies, deciding to love yourself is a really radical idea. In today’s episode of the podcast we discuss the body positivity movement and dive into the problems that arise for the individual-- maybe you here, listening to this podcast-- based on your interpretation of the movement or even the simple idea of being “body positive.”Body positivity may, at face value, feel inaccessible if you aren’t in a place where you currently accept, like, love, or feel neutral about your body. We explore the concepts of body acceptance, body neutrality, and what I think of as a foundational baseline: body respect.Pursuing body positivity isn’t the only way to feel better about your body. The way I see it, you deserve to feel at home in your body. And you get to define what that means for you. You get to decide what you want to feel about your body. But putting that wall up and thinking, “That’s not for me,” likely isn’t going to help you move forward.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet AgainReferences: Fat Acceptance Movement and Reexamining Fat Stigma

Body image is one of our favorite subjects to talk about in Nutritional Freedom. After all, you probably wouldn’t give a hoot (or as much of a hoot) about food and nutrition if it weren’t for how it affected your body/weight/body image, right?But if you think about it… Body image isn’t just about the way you look. I know I felt the worst in my body when I was technically my thinnest and “fittest” looking. But my body image was in the tank because of the way I thought and felt about how I look. Now I’m in a bigger, softer body but I feel so much more comfortable in my skin because of what’s going on in my mind..Perhaps you’ve had a similar experience in which your body image has fluctuated based on a number of factors that had nothing to do with how your body looked. That’s because there are multiple components of body image. Join me in today’s episode as we explore each one and what you can do to improve across all three.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again

You may follow me on social or listen to the podcast because you’re interested in creating a more consistent, sustainable approach to your nutrition and health.I love helping you do that because I know how much better, more energized, and more confident you feel from that place of vibrant health. And one of the best ways to better help you create more consistency is to understand what gets in the way.A response I get alllllllll the time is, “My boyfriend/husband/partner/girlfriend doesn’t like to eat healthy, or “My partner just doesn’t care about health!”If that’s you, you’re in the right place. This podcast is for you… But it may not be what you expect.Take a listen so you can learn what to do if your partner just does not care about healthy habits the same way you do.Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly episodes. And follow us on social:Claire’s InstagramNutritional Freedom’s InstagramJoin our private Facebook communitySign up for our free mini course, The 3 Keys to Never Diet Again