Podcasts about food freedom

"Lindsey, I hate my stomach. I can't stop thinking about it. It's ruining my day, my mood, my recovery. What do I do?" If your stomach is your biggest trigger in recovery - if you can't stop looking at it, obsessing over whether it looks bigger, spiraling every time you see your reflection - this episode is for you, girlfriend. Host Lindsey Nichol gets real about stomach hate in recovery and shares something her client needed to hear today: "I may not love my stomach every day, but if I'm being honest? I didn't love my stomach every day when I was in the trenches of my eating disorder either." So here's the question: Which hard do you want? Hard #1: Hating your stomach while you're restricting, obsessing, body checking, over-exercising, and missing your life. Hard #2: Sometimes not loving your stomach, but being FREE. Living your life. Eating with family. Being present. Having energy. Both are hard. But only one leads to freedom. In this episode, Lindsey shares her own stomach struggles - how she used to search for evidence it was "blowing up," how it would send her into spirals of restriction and over-exercise, and what she does NOW on the days when she doesn't love her stomach. Plus, she gives you 7 practical tools you can use on your hardest days. This is real talk with practical help. No toxic positivity. No "just love yourself." Just honest truth and actionable tools for when your stomach triggers you. In This Episode, You'll Hear: Lindsey's Stomach Story: The Disorder Days How she was super conscious of her stomach feeling or looking bigger Searching for evidence it was "blowing up" - every mirror, reflection, window The spirals: restriction, over-exercise, mood switches Feeling out of control and reacting - being short or avoidant with loved ones How stomach hate controlled her entire day, every day The Truth Bomb: Choose Your Hard Hard #1: Hating your stomach while trapped in the eating disorder Hard #2: Sometimes not loving your stomach but being FREE The reality: Even at her lowest weight, Lindsey STILL didn't love her stomach The question: What other options do you have? Why you have to choose which hard you want to live with Why the Stomach Specifically? Why the stomach is such an easy target for self-criticism How society and social media have trained us to hate our stomachs Why the stomach becomes the "safe" target instead of dealing with real feelings The truth: Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE (digestion, bloating) Reality check: Stomachs are SUPPOSED to change throughout the day Aren't stomachs supposed to be FULL? That's their job What Lindsey Does NOW on Hard Days Wears baggy clothes, not restrictive clothing Avoids opportunities to stare in the mirror and body check Reminds herself of the truth: stomachs are allowed to change Thinks about her little girl self who never cared about her stomach Remembers being pregnant and LOVING watching her stomach grow Accepts that not loving her stomach doesn't mean she's failed The Shift That Changed Everything The realization: She was NEVER going to like her stomach at any size or weight Her stomach wasn't the problem - it was a tool for self-sabotage Used stomach hate when feeling out of control or "not enough" The only way through was acceptance and perspective shift Understanding that stomach hate is usually about something else entirely 7 Tools for Your Hardest Days Stop the Body Checking - Walk away from mirrors, put on baggy clothes Ask the Real Question - What am I really feeling? What am I avoiding? Function Over Form - Your stomach digests food, that's its job Remember Your Little Girl Self - You didn't care about your stomach as a kid Choose Your Hard - Trapped and hating it OR free and sometimes not loving it Wear Comfortable Clothes - Stop punishing yourself with restrictive clothing Talk Back to the Voice - "My stomach is allowed to change and that's okay" Key Takeaways: ✨ You didn't love your stomach in the disorder either - so what are you really choosing? ✨ There are two hards: choose yours - trapped with stomach hate OR free with occasional stomach discomfort ✨ Your stomach is not the problem - it's a symptom, a distraction from real feelings ✨ Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE - bloating, digestion problems increase with restriction ✨ Stomachs are supposed to change - throughout the day, after meals, when sitting vs standing ✨ The stomach is an easy target - easier to hate your stomach than deal with underlying fears ✨ You'll never be satisfied at any size - if stomach hate is really about control and self-sabotage ✨ Body checking makes it worse - the more you look, the more you spiral ✨ Function over form - your stomach's job is to digest food, not be flat 24/7 ✨ Little girl you didn't care - the goal isn't loving your stomach, it's living without it controlling you ✨ You don't have to love it to live - freedom doesn't require stomach love, just stomach acceptance Powerful Quotes from This Episode: "I may not love my stomach every day, but if I'm being honest? I didn't love my stomach every day when I was in the trenches of my eating disorder either" "Your stomach is a huge pain point in recovery. I get it. I've been there. It's real, it's valid, and it's one of the hardest parts" "I would search - like literally SEARCH - for evidence that it was blowing up" "My mood would switch on a dime. I'd feel totally out of control" "Your stomach doesn't have to control you. It doesn't have to dictate your mood, your choices, or your day" "Both are hard. But which hard do you want?" "Even at my lowest weight, I STILL didn't love my stomach. Even then. Even at my sickest" "So what other options do you have? Stay in the disorder and hate your stomach, or recover and sometimes not love it but have your LIFE back" "The stomach is easy for us to tear ourselves apart over" "Restriction makes stomach issues WORSE. When you're not eating enough, your digestion slows down. You get more bloated" "Aren't stomachs supposed to be full? That's their job. To hold food. To digest. To nourish you" "I was never going to like my stomach. No matter my size. No matter my weight" "Hating my stomach wasn't actually about my stomach. It was just a part of me that I used to self-sabotage when I felt out of control or not enough" "When you hate your stomach, ask yourself: What am I really afraid of right now?" "99% of the time, it's not actually your stomach" "You don't have to love your stomach to live your life. You don't have to love your stomach to recover" "Your stomach is not the enemy. Your stomach is just a stomach. It's allowed to exist. It's allowed to change. It's allowed to be full" "Choose your hard, girlfriend. Choose freedom" The 7 Tools Explained: Tool #1: Stop the Body Checking When you feel the urge to look in the mirror, pull your shirt tight, or analyze your stomach - STOP. Literally stop. Walk away. Do something else. Put on baggy clothes. The more you body check, the worse the obsession gets. Tool #2: Ask the Real Question Stop asking "Why does my stomach look like this?" and start asking "What am I really feeling right now? What am I avoiding?" Get to the root. Your stomach is almost never the actual problem. Common real feelings underneath stomach hate: Feeling out of control in some area of life Fear about something coming up Feeling "not enough" in comparison to others Anxiety about a situation Avoiding deeper emotional work Tool #3: Function Over Form Remind yourself: Your stomach digests food. It nourishes you. It expands when you eat because that's its JOB. It's not supposed to be flat 24/7. That's not realistic, healthy, or even possible. Tool #4: Remember Your Little Girl Self You didn't care about your stomach as a kid. You just lived. You played. You ate. You didn't analyze your body. THAT is the goal - not loving your stomach every day, just LIVING without it controlling you. Also remember: When you were pregnant (if applicable), you LOVED watching your stomach grow. You celebrated what your body could do. Why do you hate it now? Tool #5: Choose Your Hard On the hard days, say this out loud: "I can hate my stomach and be trapped in restriction, obsession, and isolation - OR I can sometimes not love my stomach but be FREE to live my life. Which hard do I want?" Tool #6: Wear Comfortable Clothes Stop punishing yourself with restrictive clothing. Stop wearing things that make you hyper-aware of your stomach all day. Wear what feels good. Your comfort matters more than how your stomach looks. Baggy clothes aren't "giving up" - they're choosing peace. Tool #7: Talk Back to the Voice When that critical voice says "Your stomach is too big," you talk back with truth: "My stomach is allowed to change" "My stomach is doing its job" "My stomach does not define my worth" "I didn't love my stomach at my lowest weight either, so this isn't about size" "Stomachs are supposed to be full" Questions to Reflect On: About Your Stomach Hate: When did you first start hating your stomach? What do you do when you hate your stomach? (body check, restrict, over-exercise, avoid people?) Does hating your stomach actually solve anything? Did you love your stomach at your lowest weight? (Be honest) About the Real Feelings: What are you REALLY feeling when you hate your stomach? What are you avoiding by focusing on your stomach? When does stomach hate show up most? (after meals, stressful situations, comparison moments?) What would happen if you couldn't focus on your stomach anymore - what would you have to deal with? About Your Choices: Which hard do you want: trapped and hating it OR free and sometimes not loving it? What is stomach hate costing you? (relationships, experiences, peace, presence?) What would change if your stomach wasn't your focus anymore? Are you ready to stop letting your stomach control your life? About Your Little Girl Self: When was the last time you thought about your body the way you did as a little girl? What would little-girl-you think about how much time you spend hating your stomach? What did you do with your time before stomach hate consumed you? Who This Episode Is For: This episode is essential listening if you: Hate your stomach and it's ruining your recovery Can't stop body checking your stomach throughout the day Search for "evidence" your stomach is getting bigger Spiral into restriction or over-exercise when you hate your stomach Let your stomach dictate your mood, choices, and entire day Feel triggered by your stomach after every meal Compare your stomach to everyone else's Thought you'd love your stomach in recovery but you don't Feel like your stomach is the one body part you can't accept Need real talk and practical tools, not toxic positivity Are stuck between hating your stomach in the disorder vs. sometimes not loving it in freedom Need permission to not love your stomach but live your life anyway Important Truths About Stomachs in Recovery: Stomachs Change Throughout the Day: Flatter in the morning Fuller after meals Different when sitting vs. standing Bloated sometimes (especially in recovery) This is NORMAL and HEALTHY Restriction Makes It Worse: Slows digestion Increases bloating Creates more discomfort Makes you MORE obsessed with your stomach Stomach Hate Is Usually About Something Else: Control issues Fear and anxiety Feeling "not enough" Comparison to others Avoiding deeper feelings You Didn't Love It at Your Lowest Weight Either: If you still hated your stomach at your sickest, size isn't the issue Stomach hate is a symptom, not the problem No amount of restriction will make you love it Function Over Form: Your stomach's job is to digest food It's supposed to expand after eating It's supposed to be FULL Flat stomachs 24/7 are not realistic or healthy What Lindsey Does Now (Practical Examples): Morning Routine: Puts on comfortable, baggy clothes first thing Avoids standing in front of mirror analyzing Brushes teeth, does hair, moves on Doesn't give herself opportunity to spiral After Meals: Expects stomach to be fuller - that's its job Reminds herself: "Stomachs are supposed to be full" Doesn't body check or analyze Focuses on how she FEELS, not how she LOOKS On Triggering Days: Acknowledges: "I don't love my stomach today and that's okay" Asks: "What am I really feeling? What's really bothering me?" Remembers: "I didn't love it in the disorder either - choose your hard" Takes action on the real feeling instead of obsessing about stomach Clothing Choices: Wears what feels comfortable, not what's restrictive Doesn't punish herself with tight clothes Chooses outfits that let her focus on living, not analyzing The "Choose Your Hard" Framework: Hard Option #1: Hating Your Stomach While Trapped Constant body checking Restriction and over-exercise Mood swings and irritability Avoiding loved ones Missing life experiences Obsessive thoughts Still hating your stomach anyway Hard Option #2: Sometimes Not Loving It But Being Free Eating meals with family Having energy for life Being present in moments Not spending hours body checking Living without constant obsession Having relationships Experiencing joy Still sometimes not loving your stomach The Question: Which hard do you want? The Truth: You're going to have hard days with your stomach either way. At least in recovery, you get your LIFE back. Ready for Support? Option 1: The Recovery Collective Join Lindsey's group coaching program where you'll get: Community support from women who understand Weekly guidance and tools Accountability for hard days Strategies for stomach triggers and body image struggles Option 2: One-on-One Personalized Coaching work directly with Lindsey for: Custom plan for YOUR triggers and challenges Weekly support and accountability Tools specific to your recovery journey Personal guidance through the hardest moments Learn more about both options at www.herbestself.co You don't have to navigate stomach hate alone. Let's walk through this together. Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co  Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com  1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms . Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you—if you saw yourself in Lindsey's rejection story—please subscribe to Her Best Self wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review. Your reviews help other women who are tired of perfectionism and people-pleasing find this show and realize they're not alone. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that her rejection story can become her redemption story. About the Host Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom. If this episode helped you feel hopeful again and remember your worth isn't found in your body or on your plate, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs. *While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

If I gave you your dream body right now... would you still have it a year from now? If the answer is no, you're not ready to lose weight yet.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and showing you the EXACT 3-stage system and frameworks I use with my clients to lose 20-30+ pounds and become completely free around food.What You'll Learn:- Why you must "earn the right" to lose weight- The exact checklist you need before entering fat loss- Why most people gain weight back (and how to avoid it)- The Food Freedom & Fat Loss Matrix - How to fix decades of struggle in weeks, not years- Why "boring" fat loss is actually the goal- The neural pathway issue keeping you stuck- How to master maintenance so you never diet againTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - You're Not Ready to Lose Weight Yet..05:07 - The 3 Stages Framework Overview06:07 - Stage 1: Dieting From The Inside Out07:51 - Why You're Not Ready to Lose Weight Yet10:16 - The Building Analogy: Foundation First22:34 - Stage 2: Boring Fat Loss25:09 - Retraining Your Brain28:07 - Why Coaches Get It Wrong34:41 - Stage 3: Maintenance Mastery40:05 - The Food Freedom & Fat Loss Matrix45:25 - Why Systems & Frameworks Beat Willpower48:35 - Who This Works For (You're Not Different)52:05 - Final Thoughts & How to Get StartedMY RESOURCES & SPECIAL OFFERS:‣ Join Dieting From The Inside Out & get immediate access: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/collective‣ To apply for private, 1:1 coaching with Jared DM "Coaching" to 765-308-5751‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noiseFIND ME ON:‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjaredhamilton‣ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JaredHamilton‣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realjaredhamilton‣ Email: jared@hamiltontrained.com----© 2025 Jared Hamilton-----

Send us a textThe holidays can bring pressure from every side—food, family, spending, and the expectation to keep it all together. In this first episode of our Holiday Survival Guide series, we're preparing our hearts before the holiday rush begins. Together, we're learning to trade perfection and willpower for peace, presence, and a deeper connection with God. Instead of pushing through on autopilot, we're asking better questions: What happens when we invite God into our expectations, our meals, and our emotions? How might a renewed mind shift the way we eat, love, and show up this season?We also share five intentions of Spirit-led eating that act like gentle guideposts: waiting for true hunger, inviting God into every meal, choosing just-right portions, creating peaceful eating moments, and stopping at “just enough.” Along the way, we offer practical tools that actually fit real life—truth lists for gatherings, praise breaks in the car, and quick mind-renewal moments amid errands. Underneath it all is freedom: food is a gift, not a savior, and growth matters more than perfection. We're practicing grace, “failing well,” and choosing the better feast—wisdom, peace, and joy that lasts long after the decorations come down.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Inside this episode, I'm sharing the powerful mindset & strategic tools I used to not give into my urges that also helped me go through the birth of my son, unmedicated at home.Your mind will convince you that you can't handle discomfort. It's something to fear & get rid of as fast as possible. But you're the strongest badass I know. Discomfort isn't the same as pain. Discomfort is temporary. And with every breath you take & every thought reframed, the discomfort eventually begins to dissipate.You can start implementing these tools today and easily not give into your next urge feeling like the strongest badass you know.JOIN MY ROOT & REWIRE MEMBERSHIPCONNECT WITH LORNA:---> Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoach---> Tiktok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

We all want the dream body, but almost none of us want to slow down long enough to build the base it actually requires. In today's episode, I'm sharing one of the most important lessons I've learned as both a coach and a client: you can't build a strong, sustainable body without a strong foundation.  I use the analogy of building a dream home because just like a house needs a solid foundation before the walls go up, your body needs metabolic stability and healthy habits before you layer on intense training or dieting.  Most of us try to skip this part because we're in a hurry to see results.  I get it. I used to be the impatient one who wanted the plan, the strategy, and the visible progress right away. But rushing your transformation is the fastest way to end up starting over again and again.  In this episode, I break down what the “foundation phase” actually looks like, including how we assess metabolism using SHREDS and why stabilizing sleep, hunger cues, digestion, energy, stress, and recovery is non-negotiable.  I share why this phase can feel slow and why that slow work is what makes everything that comes after actually stick. I also walk through the three phases of a healthy nutrition journey and how to know which phase you're truly ready for.  This is about building a body that can handle real life. Vacations, busy seasons, holidays, stress, and everything in between. When your foundation is strong, you don't fall apart when your routine changes. You adapt and you bounce back.  If you've been feeling frustrated with slow progress, this episode may be the reframe you needed. Take a breath — you might just be pouring the concrete.  Time Stamps: (2:57) Next Stage of Homeownership (4:34) Building The Foundation (7:27) When I First Started My Fitness Journey (12:42) The Metabolic Assessment (19:42) Building The Walls Next (20:27) Vital Spark's 3 Phases (28:02) Please Share and Review---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Host Laura Hedlund welcomes Jorge Assevado, CEO of Fermented Foods Holdings, to explore why humans are “more than 99% microbial” and how fermented foods support our gut health. Jorge discusses his company’s popular brands, including Bubbies, Wildbrine, and Flanagan Farm, and explains how true fermentation differs from pickling with vinegar. The conversation also digs into…

In this episode of The Food Freedom Podcast, Coach Mary breaks down one of the most damaging lies women over 35 have been told: that they are the problem when diets “don't work.” The truth is you didn't fail. The system failed you. The diet industry profits when you stay stuck in restriction, relapse, and self-blame.You'll learn why lasting weight loss and food freedom have nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with mindset, structure, and real recovery work. Mary explains what makes her Food Freedom coaching framework different from every diet, challenge, macro plan, or quick-fix and why support and coaching matter for long-term success.You'll also learn how to know if you actually need help right now or if “doing it your way” is keeping you trapped in the same start-stop cycle you've been in for years. If you're tired of feeling out of control around food, restarting every Monday, or trying to white-knuckle your way through recovery alone… this episode will speak directly to you.If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and actually get results that last click the link in the show notes to learn more about private coaching or the Food Freedom Tribe.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideFood Sobriety Mini Course -https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietymcFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachmaryroberts Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

Did you know that in Australia, athletes are at a higher risk of developing disordered eating? In fact, research shows that depending on the sport and level of competition, anywhere from 0 to 19% of male athletes, and 6 to 45% of female athletes, may experience disordered eating or an eating disorder. These numbers are not small—and they remind us that behind the strength, discipline, and performance we admire, many athletes are silently struggling.Source: Eating Disorders Org. Au, Eating Disorders and Sport (2020)In this episode, we're hearing from a busy mum who opened up about her journey with binge-eating, and how going through the Food Freedom program helped her begin to heal her relationship with food.Disclaimer: This episode provides general psychological information only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or medical advice.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Kody tackles one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics in America: the food stamp system and its impact on personal responsibility, nutrition, and self-sufficiency. She traces its origins from FDR's 1939 program to today's SNAP, uncovering how a system designed to feed the hungry gradually created a culture of dependency. Drawing from her own experience as a single mother who once relied on food assistance, Kody offers a compassionate yet challenging perspective on how modern policies, education gaps, and processed food industries have eroded our connection to real food and the skills to provide it. She reminds listeners that if those in power control the food, they control the people. Through history, statistics, and personal reflection, Kody urges families to reclaim their independence by learning to cook, grow, and nourish themselves. She calls for a return of home economics and small-scale agriculture to schools, stronger nutrition education, and support for farmers—the very people who sustain our nation. This thought-provoking conversation challenges the idea that aid alone can solve hunger and points toward a future where resilience, knowledge, and self-reliance take the lead. Episode Links Brand new student planner: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/homestead-student-planner/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/160411704 Porthill Printing website: www.porthillprinting.com  Porthill Printing social media: @porthillprinting Book Links: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair Omnivores Dilemma   Kody Links Website: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/ Shop Curriculum: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/shop Speaking Events: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/events Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehomesteadeducation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homestead_education Watch episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@homesteadeducation

Have a question? Click here. In this episode of the Grace Health Podcast, Tamara Newell joins us. She is a writer, holistic health coach, Pilates instructor, and former dancer. Tamara shares her powerful journey from struggling with an eating disorder and body image issues during her ballet career to finding freedom and peace through her relationship with Jesus. She introduces her "Peaceful Body Pyramid" framework and discusses how to approach health and body image from a place of love, acceptance, and faith rather than shame or comparison. Key Points Discussed: 1. Tamara's Background & Journey 2. The Peaceful Body Pyramid (Six Keys)3. Body Image InsightsLinksThe Peaceful Body ApproachListen to the first chapter for freeVisit Tamara's etsy shop for gratitude journal, scripture cards and more.Connect with Tamarawww.peacefulbodyandbeauty.comYouTubeInstagram: @tamaranewell_My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnell

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you're feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? You're not alone and you're not broken. In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Coach Mary dives deep into the connection between emotional eating, binge eating, and the desire to numb or escape uncomfortable feelings with food.You'll learn why bingeing often feels like the solution in the moment (but never is), and exactly what to do instead when those powerful emotions hit. This episode gives you practical steps to stop emotional eating, how to sit with your feelings without turning to food, and how to build real food sobriety one choice at a time.If you're working to overcome food addiction or disordered eating, and you're ready to stop using food as your emotional crutch, this episode is a must-listen.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

This is a surprise episode with Sherrie and her 4 week call with me.This episode highlights what a reverse diet can do not just for your body and metabolism, but for your mindset too. I'm sharing my conversation with my client Sherrie, who went from eating 900-1100 calories a day on keto to finally enjoying carbs, pizza, and potatoes while still losing weight and inches.Sherrie's story is such a powerful reminder that carbs aren't the enemy. That moving out of restriction is the key to freedom, energy, and lasting fat loss. She's truly a changed person, and her journey shows what's possible when you stop depriving yourself and start trusting the process.If you've been stuck in restriction or afraid to eat more, this episode will show you exactly how to fire up your metabolism and your relationship with food.If you're wondering whether a reverse diet could work for you, I'd love to talk. Book a free call with me to see what's possible for your body and metabolism.Thank you so much for listening, please share with a friend and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!If you want to see how we can help you on your journey, book a quick 10-15 minute call so we can chat about your goals!https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/quickchatnow Now accepting clients! Coaching Process Video and booking link https://www.menopotmeltdown.com/mmmcoachingapp Free No BS Menopause Secrets Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kathykatalyst/?ref=shareFor all my social links: https://go.katalystfitness.net/kathykatalystDo you have a question that you would like answered on the show? Please ask your question here:https://go.katalystfitness.net/podcast-question-entryHave a personal question? Email me at kathycote9142@comcast.net

We are pregnant!  In today's special episode, we want to dive into our fertility story, how we planned for this season, and what shifted in our hearts and lives leading up to trying.  I open up about her early fears around motherhood, how family jokes once shaped her identity, and the moment she knew Omar would be an incredible father. We talk about praying for guidance, timing, and acceptance — and how those prayers brought a deep sense of peace. We also want to share the unexpected way this journey began: a planned fast interrupted by getting sick, a wedding we stayed home from, and Vanessa's Oura Ring signaling that something was different. You'll hear the story of the very earlypregnancy test, how she surprised Omar at the airport, and his reaction when we took another test at home just to be sure. From the beginning, we made the intentional choice to tell our community and loved ones right away, so we could walk through this experience with the people we care about, not in secrecy or fear.  I want to talk through the supplements I'm taking, the changes in my energy, and what nutrition and movement look like right now — including six smaller meals, simple foods, ginger and peppermint tea, and keeping 10k steps and workouts while paying close attention to my body's signals.  And yes… the Mexican flavor cravings are very real. We're honored to share this part of our story with you. If pregnancy, family planning, or listening to others' journeys has ever brought up emotions for you — we see you, and this episode is shared with so much love and compassion. Time Stamps: (1:19) We Are Expecting!(3:47) Some Beginning Context(6:32) Health Issues In May(7:44) My Faith and Motherhood(15:36) Vanessa's Health Tracking(16:42) The Fertility Journey(26:14) The First Pregnancy Test(32:32) Prenatal Supplements(36:22) Current Nutrition Protocol(41:20) Craving Mexican Flavors---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

You keep doing the same thing with food over and over. And you can't figure out why. Here's what's happening: there are hidden obstacles between you and healthy eating. You just can't see them yet. Because we're not trained to look for obstacles - we just blame ourselves instead.  And that's not fair. In this episode, I teach you how to spot the hidden obstacles that keep tripping you up with food. I'll show you why forcing yourself doesn't work and give you the exact questions to ask so you can problem-solve instead of self-blame. Perfect for you if you keep repeating the same eating patterns or you're exhausted from trying so hard without seeing results.  

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, Licensed Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Consultant.  We discuss:How Alexis went from studying  Obesity Medicine to weight inclusive medicineWhat the Obesity Medicine research actually points toHow to navigate the tension between validating desire for weight change while also wanting food freedomWhat might really be underneath statements like, “I just felt better when I was X pounds lighter.”How working alongside her husband, another weight-neutral provider, has impacted her workTips for finding a  non-diet, HAES-aligned therapistMore From Alexis:https://drconason.com/https://www.conasonpsychologicalservices.com/aboutBuy her book!More From Leah:

Message me with comments or questionsIn this week's episode of the Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast, Kristin's unpacking two of the most powerful (yet underrated) tools for lasting change — gratitude and journaling.She explore how your thoughts set off emotions that drive your actions — and how you can interrupt that loop before it leads to emotional eating. You'll learn how simple daily routines can calm your nervous system, reduce food urges, and help you build the consistency and confidence that diets never deliver.Inside this episode, you'll discover: ✨ The TEA-Cycle that links your thoughts, emotions, and actions — and how to interrupt it ✨ Why gratitude raises dopamine and serotonin, helping you feel more content and in control ✨ How to retrain your Reticular Activating System (RAS) to notice the good instead of the negative ✨ How journaling empties your mind, reducing urges and anxiety around food ✨ The power of tracking your wins to build self-trust and momentum ✨ Three simple daily practices you can start today to reset your relationship with foodThis episode blends all three parts of my 3 R's to Food Freedom™ framework — Routine, Rewiring, and Radical Accountability — to help you create real emotional freedom with food.

Host Laura Hedlund welcomes Brian Ronholm, Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports, to discuss the battle for food safety and transparency. They expose a new, misleadingly named industry group (“Americans for Ingredient Transparency”) that is actively trying to block state-level laws that ban toxic chemicals in products like baby food. Brian also shares findings…

If you feel behind in life, stuck in comparison, or trapped in emotional eating, this episode will shift your mindset and help you become the woman you came here to be.I'm dropping truth bombs: you're not behind. You're in the middle of becoming. I'm breaking down the psychology behind comparison, emotional eating, loneliness, and how to rise from self-sabotage to identity-driven action.If This Episode Hit Home:Screenshot and share it on your Instagram stories (tag @kylie_pax)Join The Bombshell Blueprint to stop emotional eating and become unrecognisable in 90 days⤵️BOMBSHELL BLUEPRINT WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

Struggling with binge eating even though you're trying to “eat clean” or “stick to the plan”? In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Mary explains why eating more food can be the key to stopping binge eating for good.You'll learn: • Why under-eating (even “healthy” foods) can fuel binge cycles • How food satisfaction plays a critical role in food addiction recovery • Why forcing yourself to eat vegetables you hate is unnecessary • The truth about nutrients in plant foods vs. animal foods (yes, even vitamin C!) • How eating more real food can reduce cravings and restore balanceIf you're caught in the binge-restrict cycle or white-knuckling your way through meals you don't even like, this episode will show you a better way. Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Coach Mary delivers a powerful reminder that Halloween is just another day and you don't have to relapse over a candy bowl.If you've ever told yourself, “It's just one night” or “I'll start again tomorrow,” this episode will help you see those thoughts for what they are: the tricks that keep food addiction alive. Mary shares how to stay food sober through Halloween (and every holiday), how to plan ahead without restriction or guilt, and how to protect your peace when everyone around you is knee-deep in sugar.You'll learn how to:✅ Identify the “holiday lies” your addiction tells you✅ Create an intentional plan that supports your recovery✅ Stay mindful when cravings hit✅ Handle social pressure without compromising your food sobrietyThis is your Halloween pep talk that's real, raw, and rooted in recovery. Food freedom isn't found in “just one bite.” It's found in choosing yourself, even when everyone else is choosing candy.Grab your copy of my FREE 9 page Beginner's Guide to Food Sobriety https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodsobrietyguideNEW Free Food Sobriety Mini Course - https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/minicoursefoodsobrietyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4915319108493196/?ref=share_group_linkDo you need private coaching and intensive daily contact with a coach? Fill out my application so we can chat about whether or not my program is for you and which option is best for you. Payment plans available. Don't see a payment option that works for your pay schedule? Let's chat about a custom pay plan.www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/chooseyourpath Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1upnWHYK0RXfmyRTqlsF_R06z3NA8LZYHIMWFykq7-X4/viewformJoin my Food Freedom Tribe! An online community of support, eduction, inspiration, accountability….. Learn more here: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/tribemembership Instagram: www.instagram.com/ketomary71 Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ketomary71 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ketomary7114Website: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com Join the email list.Email: mary@foodfreedomwithmary.com Want to learn more about me and my coaching programs? Watch my program video: www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/programvideoOnline Course: https://www.foodfreedomwithmary.com/foodfreedomcourse

At just 25 years old, Maria Garcia's life changed in an instant. A massive stroke left her paralyzed and unable to speak. Doctors offered little hope, but Maria refused to settle for a lifetime of limitation.Ten years of fighting led to a breakthrough that defied logic and proved that the body longs to heal when given the right support. Today, she guides others from surviving to thriving through her nutrition program and faith-anchored wisdom.You'll discover how Maria moved from being locked in her body to living vibrantly again, and why your own turnaround may begin with one simple decision to nourish your body and believe again. Highlights• Why food is more than fuel,  it's foundation• How faith and mindset accelerate physical healing• Real-life stories of people reversing illness and reclaiming energy• The truth about hydration, cravings, and food psychology

Kim Andrews-Bingham spent decades living with obesity and believing that lasting change just wasn't possible for her. But through The Fasting Method, deep identity work, and powerful mindset shifts, Kim discovered something she'd never felt before—true freedom. In this inspiring episode, hosted by Coach Lisa Chance, Kim shares how fasting helped her lose over 80 pounds, reverse prediabetes and high blood pressure, and break free from the emotional pull of food. She opens up about how identity, consistency, and community support helped her transform not just her body, but her belief in who she could be. From learning to 'fit fasting into her life' to literally climbing a mountain in Scotland, Kim's journey is a powerful reminder that transformation takes patience, planning, and heart. If you've ever doubted lasting change was possible, this episode will reignite your hope.

Ever feel like you “blew” your diet after a weekend of pizza, dessert, or a few too many drinks?  You're not alone and you're definitely not broken.  In this episode, we're unpacking the truth about “messing up” your diet and why those moments don't actually undo your progress. You'll learn why perfection isn't the goal, how your body responds after overeating, and what it really takes to bounce back without guilt or restriction. We will shares a personal story about one of her own “off” weekends and the mindset shift that changed everything. You'll discover five powerful lessons about progress, sustainability, and why joy is a crucial part of health.  From reframing “failure” as feedback to practicing the simple Two-Minute Rule for food guilt, this episode gives you practical tools to stop spiraling and start recovering with grace. If you've ever thought, “I'll just start over Monday,” this is your permission slip to stop that cycle for good. Because real consistency isn't about never slipping up — it's about what you do next. So tune in, take a deep breath, and let's rewrite what getting “back on track” really means. ✨ If this episode hits home, screenshot it, share your takeaways, and tag me on Instagram. And if you know someone who needs this reminder, send it her way — we could all use a little more grace on this journey. Time Stamps: (1:15) What Omar Is Looking Forward To(3:02) Does This Sound Like You During The Weekend?(5:22) Getting Back To Feeling Good Without The Guilt(9:17) Wedding and Drinking Example(12:42) The Biggest Differences(13:12) 1) Your Body Is Not Broken(15:32) 2) Progress Isn't Erased Overnight(18:22) 3) Food Is Apart of Joy(21:52) 4) Sustainability Over Deadlines(24:02) 5) The Comeback Matters More Than Mess Up(28:22) Acknowledge and Address Your Feelings(32:10) Please Share This Episode---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Send us a textIt is that spooky time of year when candy is out EVERYWHERE!!! There can be cravings for candy that can be overwhelming, and you don't know what to do. You might: Eat a lot of it, Hide it, Avoid it, or Sneak it. I promise you I have done all the above with candy. I felt more freedom with candy when I began to use Intuitive Eating as my way of life. If you have ever felt afraid to be around candy, this is the episode for you. Join us in this Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we talk about: 3 Reasons Halloween candy scares you. My history with Halloween candy. How you can find insight into your candy cravings by using Intuitive Eating. Find all of the journaling questions on our blog:https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/the-fear-of-halloween-candy-is-real/Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide Listen to our companion Podcast: Holiday Trifecta: Candy Edition https://www.buzzsprout.com/1056343/9486799-61_holiday-trifecta-candy-issue Connect with Kim Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/ Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog Emotional Eating SolutionsEmotional Eating Solutions is Kim's signature self-paced course to look at food differently. This course is the way to get into action and make changes in your food AND in your life! Find out more here: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/emotional-eating-solutions-self-study/ Get your Free Quiz…Are you an Emotional Eater?  Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in overeating. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.com Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to finJoin us for more conversation at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

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Laura Hedlund welcomes Andrew Zimmern (four-time James Beard Award winner, TV personality, and chef) for a deeply engaging conversation on the complex intersection of food, sustainability, and non-violence. We explore Zimmern’s personal journey, the ethical dilemmas of the modern chef, and the surprising economic and moral implications of eliminating childhood hunger. Discover why food systems are…

Send us a textTo celebrate the release of Jenn's first book - Eat to Thrive, we are re-releasing this impactful conversation with Jenn, which remains our most popular episode to date!What an episode.  I realised about 20 minutes of chatting to Jenn that I wanted to work with her so immediately signed up to her Midlife Feast Community.Dr Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor and fellow Intuitive Eating Coach.She is on a mission to help women thrive in midlife by helping them navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in menopause and perimenopause. She is passionate about women finding food freedom and body confidence. We chatted about the following topics which may interest you if you're approaching or in the throes of peri menopause:Why do we gain weight in peri-menopause?Is fasting a good way to tackle hot flushes and body changes?How we can shift our mindset towards our ever changing bodies?Is HRT as beneficial as we are being told in the media?If HRT didn't work for us, what are our options?Can we still have coffee? ( I mean that's a non negotiable for me;))What about alcohol?We discuss these topics and much much more and hope that our conversation helps even one person to know that they're not alone and that there is support out there.You can find Jenn on Instagram or for more options to work with her click here.Click here for a free download on Menopause nutrition for Un-dieters.If you liked the podcast, please follow and leave us a review.  It would mean the world to and would enable us to keep bringing you amazing guests such as Jenn each and every week.  THANK YOU for being here. Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.

You first met Tash in episode 246 of the podcast. If you haven't heard her journey with Food Freedom with ADHD - listen to the episode here:https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gJ18dgBuj7bLJ2Cr0svku?si=db9cde54aa2a441a In this Episode, whilst on the Mind Food You retreat, Tash, a woman who struggled her whole life with binge eating and her weight has lost 15kg and kept it off. She shares how she did this without even knowing it. If you are ready to heal your relationship with food from the inside out, lets have a chat:https://stan.store/mindfoodsteph/mindfoodsteph_funnel_52681 Keen on a retreat? Join the retreat VIP list:https://www.mindfoodsteph.com/retreats Disclaimer: all videos are educational and not a substitute for medical or professional advice.Book a retreat call HEREVisit the retreat website HERE FREE Resources:Download my [FREE binge eating tracker tool] To access more of my courses use this:https://stan.store/mindfoodstephDo you have any questions? Ask Steph here. Social media:TikTokInstagramFacebookHelp lines Review the podcast on Apple By sharing, following, or rating the podcast, you help me reach more people so they can understand the importance of mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself sneaking food when no one's watching? Eating in the car, standing over the sink, or waiting for everyone to go to bed so you can finally “relax” with your favorite snack? You're not alone and you're not broken.In this episode of the Food Freedom podcast, Mary breaks down the four types of secret eating: planned, spontaneous, sneaky, and unconscious and she helps you understand what's really driving those hidden moments with food. She shares how secret eating often stems from over restriction, shame, and fear of being seen, and how true recovery means closing the gap between your public and private self.If you've ever felt trapped in the binge-and-hide cycle, this episode will help you step into honesty, compassion, and freedom around food again.

In this episode of the Living Well podcast, Liv Hill discusses the key to happiness in dieting, emphasizing that dieting doesn't have to be a punishment. She explores the common challenges associated with the diet mindset, the importance of reframing exercise as a tool for health rather than weight loss, and the benefits of a phased approach to dieting. Liv also highlights the significance of maintaining balance and flexibility in one's diet and ultimately finding freedom and happiness with food.

Feeling stretched thin while caring for everyone else? You're not alone. In this episode, Brandice shares how to find food freedom and self-care in the middle of caregiving. Learn to release guilt, rest in God's grace, and find peace in this season—without the overwhelm. Get your show notes: https://gracefilledplate.com/food-freedom-in-the-season-of-caregiving/ Links mentioned: Get your Binge Proof Action Planner For a deep dive, check out Grace Filled Plate Platinum and be sure to get on the waiting list You may also love: Chew the Word Scripture Study Season 1 Episode 5: Why You Need to Trade Food Guilt for God's Grace Season 2 Episode 16: How to Measure Health Progress When You're Seeking Food Freedom Season 3 Episode 2: What to Do When People Irritate You into Overeating Season 4 Episode 10: Tips for Eating Mindfully at Every Social Gathering Get a FREEBIE: Get your FREE Faith [is greater than] Food Jumpstart

What if your “food sensitivities” weren't really the problem—but just the message your body's been trying to send you? In this episode, we unpack what most food sensitivity tests get wrong and why the MRT (Mediator Release Test) is one of the few tools that can actually reveal what's really inflaming your body. In today's episode, we'll share my personal journey of years of bloating, fatigue, and restriction—before finally discovering how MRT testing offered real answers instead of endless guesswork. You'll learn how popular IgG tests often mislead people into cutting out 20+ foods unnecessarily, and how MRT goes deeper by measuring your actual inflammatory response—not just antibody exposure. We'll break down what the results actually mean, why some “healthy” foods might be triggering your system, and how to use that information to heal, not just restrict. This episode also explores the root causes behind sensitivities—like low stomach acid, leaky gut, chronic stress, and dysbiosis—and how to rebuild tolerance instead of living in fear of food. Through my own experience of reintroducing foods and repairing gut function, I show how MRT can shift you from feeling reactive and confused to calm and confident in your body again. If you've tried every elimination diet, still feel inflamed, and are tired of playing food detective, this conversation will help you see sensitivities for what they really are: signals, not sentences. By the end, you'll understand why healing the terrain, not just removing the foods, is the key to lasting relief—and how using data the right way can bring back freedom, flexibility, and trust in your body. Time Stamps: (1:42) Country T-Swift Fan (2:47) Being An Optimizer (4:57) Food Sensitive/MRT (9:27) Overactive Immune System (11:57) Note on MRT Test (16:52) What Foods To Eat When (20:22) Lowering Inflammation---------------------Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Message me with comments or questionsYour body already knows how much food it needs—your job is simply to listen. In this episode, I break down one of the most powerful mindset shifts for ending emotional eating: learning to eat until satisfied, not full.You'll discover why this one change affects everything—your cravings, your energy, your sleep, and even your ability to trust yourself around food. Through my Three R's to Food Freedom framework, I'll show you how to build daily routines that reconnect you to your body's natural cues, helping you slow down, savor your meals, and stop before autopilot takes over.We'll explore how to identify satisfaction in real time, balance blood sugar for steady energy, and release the old “clean plate” mentality for good. You'll learn practical tools—like the one-bite-left practice and mid-meal check-ins—that help you retrain your brain and create calm, confident eating habits that last.If you've ever struggled with overeating or second-guessing your hunger, this episode will help you find peace at the table—and freedom beyond it.

Laura Hedlund speaks with Allison Hohn, Executive Director at Naturally MN, about the impactful Food. Ag. Ideas conference that recently took place. Now in its eighth year, this must-attend gathering led by Naturally MN focused on the intersection of food and health, drawing attendees from Minnesota and beyond to explore how innovation is shaping the…

Body Love Binge Interview - 30 Years of Eating Disorders to Complete FreedomIn this powerful interview, I sit down with Karen, one of my Body Love Binge group coaching Queens, who recovered from 30 years of eating disorders - moving through anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. She shares her raw, honest journey from restriction and purging multiple times daily to complete food freedom.Key Quotes from the Episode:

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Message me with comments or questionsFood shouldn't feel like a fight—and yet for so many women, it does. In this episode of The Breakthrough Emotional Eating Podcast, I'm sharing The 3 R's to Food Freedom—my signature system that I use inside my coaching program, Breakthrough To You, to help women end emotional eating and lose weight without diets, restriction, or relying on willpower.This simple, brain-based framework is designed to help you finally make peace with food, trust yourself again, and create lasting change from the inside out:✨ Routines that create change – Because your brain craves predictability. You'll learn how to pre-decide meals to quiet the food noise, why eating to satisfied (not full) naturally reduces overeating, and how small habits like walking, hydration, and gratitude shift both your energy and identity.

What if the reason you're bloated isn't because you're eating too much, but because you're not eating enough? In this episode, we dive into the surprising truth about how eating more food, especially the right kinds in the right amounts, can actually reduce bloating, improve digestion, and help your body finally feel calm and regular again. For many women, undereating or intermittent fasting seems to help at first. You feel “lighter” and less puffy. But over time, that same strategy can backfire, slowing digestion, stressing the gut, and throwing hormones completely out of rhythm. This conversation breaks down why that happens and what to do instead. You'll learn how adequate food intake reactivates your digestive fire, boosts stomach acid and enzyme production, and supports smoother motility. We also explore how eating enough improves bowel regularity, fuels gut repair, and even reduces bloating by calming inflammation and supporting the nervous system. We unpack why skipping meals or surviving on “clean” salads can actually make things worse, and how building balanced meals with protein, carbs, and healthy fats can reset your digestion and hormones. Plus, we'll talk about the hidden link between undereating and the binge-restrict cycle and why eating more consistently throughout the day helps you break free from it. If you've been stuck in the loop of doing everything “right” but still feeling bloated, tired, or puffy, this episode will reframe everything you thought you knew about food and gut health. By the end, you'll understand how more food can mean less bloat, better energy, and a calmer, more predictable digestive system and why sometimes, healing starts with giving your body permission to eat. Time Stamps: (1:44) Dealing with COVID(3:17) Reduce Bloating By Eating More?(5:27) How Is This Possible?(10:26) Eating More and Being Regular(15:27) Saw This Recent Reel(21:12) Omar's Math and Weekly Calorie Intake---------------------Follow Annie on Instagram: @ohannieruth Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

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So you're doing everything “right.” You're eating better, moving your body, and feeling good — finally seeing some real progress. Then suddenly… you find yourself skipping workouts, eating junk food, and wondering what the hell happened. You want this so badly. If motivation alone could fix it, you'd be done by now. So why do you keep getting in your own way every time things start to click? It's not because you're lazy. It's not because you lack discipline. It's because something deeper is happening underneath the surface. In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, I'm breaking down the three real reasons you self-sabotage — and how to finally stop fighting yourself so you can make lasting progress that actually feels good. If you've ever wondered why you can't seem to “stick with it,” this episode will help you make sense of it all — and show you how to start building habits that last. In this episode – “How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Every Time You Make Progress” – you'll learn…

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In this episode, I'm joined by Béatriz Albina, author of Emotional Outsourcing™, to explore how we hand over our emotional safety—to food, to others, to old patterns— and how to reclaim it through somatics, nervous system practices, and bodywork. We unpack how to create a loving, trusting, and safe relationship with your body so decisions come from grounded safety, not survival strategies, fear, or struggle. You're gonna love this powerful conversation. Press play and come home to true food freedom. xo Brenda Ps. We've kicked off the #ThisIsMyFreedom movement. Did you join yet?! Get started here: www.brendalomeli.com/thisismyfreedom

In this episode, I will share how 30 years of dieting taught me that you can eat any food and still lose weight when you change your perception and learn to manage your brain. Get the full show notes and information here: https://drdebbutler.com/496  

What if you were doing everything right? Tracking your macros, lifting weights, eating clean and your body still felt inflamed, puffy, and broken?  That was Annie Kundis's reality. A former bodybuilder and competitive powerlifter turned mom and influencer, Annie spent over a decade following every fitness rule in the book only to watch her energy crash, her digestion spiral, and her confidence disappear. In this episode, Annie shares how DUTCH and GI-MAP testing completely changed her life after years of feeling dismissed by traditional doctors who told her to “just eat less and exercise more.” For the first time, real data revealed what was actually happening: low hormones, flipped cortisol, gut infections, and nutrient malabsorption. With that clarity, Annie finally had a roadmap for healing, not more restriction. She opens up about pressing pause on hard training, cutting caffeine, and learning to rest without guilt, plus the simple protocols that led to her first regular digestion in over a decade. We also dive into the emotional side: body dysmorphia, burnout, and rebuilding self-trust after years of fighting her body. Annie's story is raw, hopeful, and deeply relatable, showing that healing isn't about perfection, it's about understanding your body and giving it what it truly needs. If you've ever felt inflamed, exhausted, or unseen by the medical system, this episode will hit home. Tune in to hear how Annie went from survival mode to thriving and why she says today, “I don't feel sick anymore. I finally feel free.” Time Stamps: (3:22) Annie's Health Journey Before Vital Spark(9:37) Navigating Depression(12:52) GI Map and DUTCH Test Results(16:22) Learning To Slow Down(21:12) Trusting The Process(32:59) Where To Find Annie---------------------Follow Annie on Instagram: @ohannieruth Find Out More Information on Vital Spark Coaching---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Isn't it wild that you can do everything “right”-be the devoted mom, caregiver, spouse, or friend, and yet still feel like you've lost touch with the “real” you? That's where our conversation with writer, speaker, and coach Jen Butler begins. It's a candid look at how midlife cracks open our default scripts around food, alcohol, and identity, and how choosing peace can be much more fulfilling than trying to take up less space in the world. Jen shares her early entry into diet culture, the moment a nutritionist prescribed restriction that stole her period and presence, and the turning point when she stopped paying for being smaller with health and joy. We also talk about alcohol as a coping mechanism, how honesty sparked change, and why removing the fog made room for deeper work: food freedom, identity beyond motherhood, and creative ambition. Now, as a coach and author of Mom Rediscovered, Jen invites women to reclaim their space and redefine midlife on their own terms. If you're ready to trade perfection for presence and roles for a richer identity, this conversation will resonate. Grab the Book: Mom Rediscovered Instagram: @jenbutlerwritesWebsite: jenbutlerwrites.comLike what you learned? Check out these other episodes!Navigating Motherhood and Perimenopause: Embracing Identity Shifts with Jessie HaroldUnfiltered Motherhood in Midlife with Tova LeighStory Session: The Mindset Shifts Laura Needed to Embrace Food FreedomWhy You're So Tired in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, NDWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know! ➡️ Click here to save 50% off the The Midlife Feast Community in October (exp 31/10)Or use the code OCTOBER50 at https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/themidlifefeastcommunity

So much of your food and body battle comes down to one thing: belief. The women who finally break free from diet culture aren't the ones with more willpower — they're the ones who learn to change the beliefs holding them back. In episode 260 of Fitness & Sushi, I'm going to show you why the beliefs you hold about yourself are the true drivers of your choices, and how to finally break free from the stories diet culture has planted in your mind. In this episode – “How to Break Free From Limiting Beliefs About Food, Your Body, and Exercise” – you'll learn…

So you've tried to diet your way to control, but instead, you end up feeling more out of control than ever. Why is that? It's not just about willpower or “falling off track.” Dieting actually dysregulates your entire system — your hunger cues, your emotions, your hormones, even your nervous system. The very rules you're following are what cause you to swing back and forth on the pendulum: restrict, rebel, repeat. In episode 257 of Fitness & Sushi, we'll show you why dieting keeps you stuck in chaos, and how to finally break free by learning to stay regulated instead. In this episode — “How Dieting Dysregulates Your Body and Mind (And What to Do Instead)” — you'll learn…