Podcasts about intuitive eating

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 15:40

Everyone wants to know how "bounce back" after having a baby. The truth is, that's not the goal. In this episode, I'm sharing my postpartum fitness plan and the approach I'll be taking during those first weeks and months after birth. Instead of jumping straight into workouts, fat loss, or trying to get my body back as quickly as possible, I'll be prioritizing recovery, sleep, healing, and listening to what my body actually needs. I'll walk you through what my first few weeks postpartum may look like, including why I plan to spend most of the first week resting, when I might begin incorporating light walks and mobility work, and how I'll use my body's feedback, not a rigid timeline, to guide the process. We'll also talk about why pelvic floor health is at the center of my recovery plan and why I believe every woman should consider working with a pelvic floor physical therapist before problems arise, not just after. I'll share why I won't be rushing back into intense cardio, despite the pressure many women feel to lose baby weight as quickly as possible. We'll also discuss the truth about waist trainers, why external support can actually delay core recovery, and what a healthier approach to rebuilding strength looks like. Most importantly, I'm talking about something I think every new mom struggles with: comparison. Because no two postpartum journeys are the same, and comparing your recovery, body, or timeline to someone else's is one of the fastest ways to create unnecessary stress and frustration. If you're pregnant, postpartum, or simply curious about a more sustainable approach to recovery after birth, this episode will give you an honest look at how I'm thinking about this next chapter and why slower may actually be the smarter path forward. Time Stamps: (2:11) My Postpartum Fitness Plan (3:22) The Mental Side (9:19) Getting Your Body “Back” (11:20) Comparison In Postpartum (13:32) Sharing The Postpartum Journey --------------------- 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!

Perimenopause Mood Swings, Metabolism Myths, & Fasting - 5 Questions I Get All The Time

The Midlife Feast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 23:56 Transcription Available

Is it perimenopause, or are you just finally fed up with the world? Honestly, it might be both.In this listener Q&A, I'm answering the questions so many of you have been sending me, and they're the kind that probably sound familiar. We start with mood, because so many of us feel more irritable, less patient, and a lot less willing to tolerate things we used to put up with. I'll walk you through what's happening with your hormones and neurotransmitters, and why your reasons for feeling done are still valid even when biology is part of the picture.From there, I tackle the big one: the belief that decades of dieting have "broken" your metabolism. I talk about what's really driving the lose-it-gain-it cycle, why intermittent fasting leaves so many women feeling awful, and the food guilt that shows up over something as ordinary as two slices of bread.I also answer a question that pulled at my heart, from a parent who overheard their daughter say she needed to "walk off" her dessert. If you've ever heard your own voice come out of someone you love, this one is for you.If any of this lands, I'd love to keep the conversation going. You'll find a link in the show notes to send me your questions for the next Q&A, and if you're ready for support:Book a callBecome a Feaster Send me your question for a future Q&A episode! Related episodes you'll love:#132: Why You Need to Put Capacity, Self-Compassion & Self-Care on the Menu#147: Why You Keep Starting Over Every Monday#136: Health vs. Weight: Debunking the Biggest Wellness Myth with Val Schonberg, RDWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!

Intuitive Eating isn't for everyone.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 38:34 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailWe've been thinking a lot lately about intuitive eating and whether it really is for everyone. There's so much confusion and misinformation out there, and we wanted to take a moment to cut through some of that. At its heart, Intuitive eating isn't a diet, a religion, or a set of rigid rules to follow — it's a flexible framework designed to help you find freedom and peace around food. The more we work with different clients, the more we believe that almost everyone can find an entry point into it, regardless of where they're starting from. Whether you're recovering from disordered eating, navigating a busy family life, working within a tight budget, or simply trying to untangle years of diet culture messaging — there is something here for you. These are our key takeaways from that conversation.5 Key TakeawaysIntuitive eating is a flexible framework, not a set of rules. A major source of confusion is people treating it as either a "hunger and fullness diet" or a free pass to eat whatever you want at all times. In reality, it's a guide with 10 different focus areas that can be adapted to your individual circumstances and needs.Some principles may not be accessible to everyone right now — and that's okay. People recovering from eating disorders, those who are neurodivergent, or those with limited food access may find certain aspects harder to engage with. The key is to work with the principles that are available to you and park the others for later.Structure and intuitive eating can coexist. You don't have to eat only when hunger strikes to be an intuitive eater. Having a loose meal schedule (especially helpful for ADHD brains that forget to eat) is entirely compatible — the intuitive part comes in making choices within that structure.Joyful movement follows the same logic. The movement principle isn't about doing minimal exercise or punishing yourself — it's about regularly asking yourself why you're moving and how you want to feel. This is accessible to everyone, regardless of ability or fitness level.Intuitive eating is not a weight loss tool. Your body has a natural set point range, and eating intuitively means allowing it to settle where it functions best — which may not align with cultural ideals. The goal is freedom around food and self-compassion, not a specific body size.So, don't dismiss it or give up on it, rather, explore where your entry point to intuitive eating might be and start there!Things we mentioned in the episode:Sandra Aamodt Ted Talk on set point theory: Why Dieting Doesn't Work https://youtu.be/jn0Ygp7pMbA?si=Lm6yBsFplo1L1M2QEvelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch - Intuitive Eating book and worksbook https://www.intuitiveeating.org/our-books/ Support the showPlease 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. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you

What Boutique Fitness Understands About Women That Traditional Gyms Never Did / Ep 193

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 28:06

What if the reason you hate working out isn't because you're lazy, but because the space was never built with you in mind? Most of us have been there. You walk into a gym, the mirrors are everywhere, someone yells something about burning off the weekend, and you spend the whole class watching yourself and wondering why you don't look like everyone else. In this episode, we get into why boutique fitness has become as much about belonging as exercise, the emotional exhaustion of fitness culture, and why Tara thinks most people don't actually hate working out nearly as much as they hate the experience surrounding it, plus: Why she removed the mirrors from her fitness studio entirely and what that one decision says about everything else she's built How she's created a fitness community where the energy people walk in with is protected and the judgment doesn't get through the door What strength training for women looks like when the goal is chasing strong instead of chasing skinny How she runs a genuinely body positive gym without making it a whole thing every single session Why belonging, safety, and joy turn out to be the health behaviors that actually keep people consistent and what HAES fitness has to do with it If you've always had a heavy feeling before, during and after going to your fitness studio, you'll need to hear what Tara shared in this episode about inclusive fitness as it's such a breath of fresh air. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Join The Nourished Table: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/recipe-club Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

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How to Go From Tracking Macros to Intuitive Eating

Fuel Fire Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 38:11 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailIf you've spent years logging every meal, weighing your protein, and calculating your macros to the decimal — you already know the exhaustion that comes with it. But the idea of stopping can feel terrifying. What if you overeat? What if you lose control? What if your body just... can't be trusted without the numbers?In this episode of Fuel the Fire, registered dietitian and coach Shanon Safi gets real about her own journey from meticulous macro tracker to intuitive eater — and breaks down the exact 4-step process she uses with her clients inside Body and Soul Freedom to make that transition feel safe, grounded, and sustainable.Spoiler: it's not about throwing caution to the wind. It's about building a new kind of trust — with your food and your body. 4-Day mind-body reset designed to change your relationship with food:Click Here for Our Food Freedom ResetAre you ready to heal your relationship with your body and soul? Click Here to Learn More About Our Signature ProgramOur Links:Follow us on Instagram!Like us on Facebook!

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Ep. 279 What If You Only Need to Workout 1 Day a Week?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 25:50

What if the amount of exercise you actually need for long-term health is far less than you've been led to believe? In this episode, I'm breaking down some fascinating claims from longevity expert Dr. Amy Killen that completely challenge the "more is better" approach many women have been taught when it comes to fitness. One statistic in particular caught my attention: her claim that women may achieve most of the longevity benefits of resistance training with surprisingly little weekly volume. We'll dive into what the research actually says about strength training, longevity, and mortality risk, including why multiple studies seem to show that the biggest health benefits occur at relatively modest amounts of resistance training. I'll also share why, in my own experience and in working with clients, two to three strength-training sessions per week seems to be the sweet spot for recovery, consistency, and long-term results. We'll talk about the trap of comparing yourself to genetic outliers, influencers, and fitness competitors whose training volumes often aren't realistic or necessary for the average woman. I'll also unpack the recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise per week, why walking may be one of the most powerful longevity tools available, and my thoughts on where high-intensity exercise fits into the picture. Most importantly, I want to make the case that prioritizing health often leads to better physique outcomes over the long term than constantly chasing more workouts, more volume, and more intensity. We'll also discuss the real risks of overtraining, including hormone disruption, cycle irregularities, bone loss, and the cumulative stress excessive exercise can place on the body. If you've ever felt like you're falling behind because you're not doing enough, this episode might be the permission slip you need. Sometimes the path to better health, better recovery, and a better body isn't doing more. It's doing the right things consistently for years. Time Stamps: (3:02) Being Prepared For Baby Girl (4:26) Women's Needs For Exercise (8:22) Going Against The Stereotypical Advice (12:37) Prioritizing Health Goals (17:42) House Analogy (20:07) HIIT Training --------------------- 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!

Q: How Can Dancers Manage Food Allergies Without Restriction?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 12:15

Your Body Is Not a Project to Fix: Unapologetic Ageing with Deb Benfield

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 48:15 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailIn a world determined to sell us anti-ageing solutions, what would it look like to trust our bodies instead? This conversation explores ageism, diet culture, menopause, embodiment, and the radical possibility of ageing without apology. We just loved this conversation with Deb Benfield. Deb truly embodies her work and exudes an inner confidence and an ease with herself and her own body, that is at once disarming and encouraging.Key Takeaways: Diet culture and ageism often collide in midlife, creating pressure to "fix" our bodies just as they're changing in normal ways. Embodiment offers an antidote to body image struggles: moving, dancing, and inhabiting our bodies helps us remember we're bodies to be lived in, not objectified. Trusting the body becomes even more important through perimenopause and menopause, when appetite, energy, and physical needs naturally fluctuate. The stories we tell ourselves about ageing matter. Research suggests that positive attitudes toward ageing can influence health, wellbeing, and longevity. Unlearning ageism starts with noticing the assumptions we make about youth, ageing, and what bodies "should" look like at different stages of life. Rather than chasing anti-ageing promises, we can focus on nurturing strength, connection, pleasure, and quality of life. Ageing unapologetically means embracing change while staying rooted in self-trust, self-compassion, and respect for the wisdom of our lived experience. Here are some links if you'd like to find out more about Deb, or have a look at her offerings:Deb Benfield Website InstagramSubstackBuy Deb's book - Unapologetic Aging Support the showPlease 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. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you

Is Your Metabolism Broken? How Women Can Support Metabolic Health With Strength Training and Cardio That Actually Works with DocLyss Fitness / Ep 192

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 33:38

For so many women, the word "metabolism" has become tied to frustration, body shame, and the feeling that something must be wrong with them. You try to eat less, move more, push harder, and still feel like your body is not responding the way you hoped it would. Metabolism gets talked about constantly, but almost never explained correctly. But what if your body is not fighting against you at all, and has actually been trying to protect you this entire time? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick. She holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology, is a certified sports nutritionist, and a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer whose entire research background is rooted in metabolism and metabolic health. She is also a competitive strength athlete and ultramarathon runner who trains the way she teaches. What she brings to this conversation is the kind of clarity around women's health, strength training, and cardiovascular fitness that most women never get access to from a single source. In this episode, you will discover: The part of metabolic health that has nothing to do with calories or weight What most women are never told about how resistance training actually works in the body What your fitness level actually signals about your long term women's health Why endurance training and strength training are not interchangeable, and why that distinction matters How hybrid training fits into a real schedule without overhauling everything you are already doing What cardio workout routines are actually building in your body over time Where athletic performance fits in even if you have never thought of yourself as an athlete This conversation is grounded in science but written for real life, and it meets you exactly where you are with your body and your health. The science of how your body works is not as complicated as it has been made out to be, and this episode shows exactly why. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with Dr. Alyssa Olenick: Website: www.doclyssfitness.com Programs: www.thelyssmethod.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW4CCAMyceAtaGVKhpUqcfQ Podcast: https://doclyssfitness.com/podcast/ Scientific publications: https://doclyssfitness.com/press/ Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Website: www.taradeleonfitness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

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Client Testimonial: how intuitive eating impacts 'food noise'

Find Food Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 38:07

This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Natalie, on the podcast! Natalie shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience getting support with the Find Food Freedom® dietitian team over the years. She has been using her health insurance benefits to get FREE 1:1 virtual counseling sessions to work on her relationship with food and body image!

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187 We Broke the Rules of Both Diet Culture AND Intuitive Eating

Unveiling the Beast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 69:09

In this roundtable episode, I sit down with Cheryl Burton-Murphy and Libby Supan for the kind of conversation that feels like three women pulling up chairs, telling the truth, and refusing to pretend healing is simple. We talk about eating disorder recovery, intuitive eating, body autonomy, GLP-1s, intentional weight loss, and the messy gray area that so many people are afraid to touch. Cheryl shares what it feels like to live eight years on the other side of a 40-year eating disorder, Libby brings her perspective as a therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and someone who has done her own recovery work, and I share more of my own evolution from “absolutely not” to “let me research the actual nuance here.” We dig into childhood diet culture wounds, body shame, medical bias, food rules, recovery, and the weird culty corners that can exist on both sides of the health conversation. This episode is funny, honest, spicy, tender, and very “think for your damn self,” because healing is not about trading one rigid rulebook for another. It is about learning to trust yourself again. As always, I hope something lands with you today. I hope something you hear tugs at your heart strings and/or I hope you laugh.Bios: Cheryl: Cheryl is a truth‑telling communicator and yoga instructor who mixes cultural humility with big personality and even bigger heart. On the mat or behind the mic, she brings sharp insight, real talk, and plenty of laughs. Her mission: help people breathe deeper, think differently, and connect more honestly — all while keeping things refreshingly real. Libby: Libby Supan is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and someone who brings deep personal insight to her work after recovering from a 20-year battle with an eating disorder. Her lived experience is the foundation of her passionate commitment to helping others heal.Libby runs a therapy and coaching practice that supports individuals who feel overwhelmed by constant thoughts about food and body image. She specializes in guiding those stuck in unhealthy eating patterns such as: emotional eating, overeating, binge eating and restricting food toward intuitive eating and lasting food freedom.Music by Prymary: Sean Entrikin (my hot husband) on guitar, Chris Quirarte on drums, Smiley Sean on keyboards, Rob Young on bass, and Jaxon Duane on vocals.MentionsEpisode 71 with Libby: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MSqYjdQntkZ7U9OPzfshp?si=Nf1qirJAT4CXq70sSuk60gEpisode 151 with Libby: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RwjWTJ1qognAwenGYU3NA?si=1db5c2bce4d14701Ozempic: Miracle, Monster, or Misunderstood? The Science Behind GLP 1 Medications: https://youtu.be/PT4o2-55lI8?si=KifPwYZg5mr36WlkBMI Isn't Just Wrong. It's Lazy, Biased, and Misleading: https://youtu.be/UhezufDxFtw?si=7aM_uVikee2KvDawWant to be a guest on the show? Click Here: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/unveilingthebeast-applicationConnect with Cheryl!Weight, Seriously on all the things.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeightSeriouslyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightseriously/#TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@weightseriously?lang=enWebsite: curvybodyinmotion.comOther Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvybodyinmotion/Other TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curvybodyinmotion1?lang=enConnect with Libby!Email: libby@libbysupan.comWebsite: https://www.libbysupan.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/foodfreedomwithlibbyFree Strategy Call: https://l.bttr.to/D4u8gWhere else can you find me?Linktree: https://linktr.ee/beautifulbeastwithinstudiosAffiliate LinksBreakthrough Coaching Certification: https://coachseansmith.ontraport.net/t?orid=27037&opid=43Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=1118d2Mary Kay: https://www.marykay.com/kaitienoelleBeastly Merch: https://beautifulbeastwithinstudios.com/merchUnveil the Beautiful Beast Within YOU!

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Ep. 278 How I Freed Myself From Binge Eating

Growing Older Living Younger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 25:25

Most women who struggle with binge eating never talk about it. I'm changing that today. In this episode, I get personal about my own journey with binge eating, tracing it back to my early twenties and walking through the slow, nonlinear process of working through it over the past decade. This is not a quick fix episode. There is no finish line moment, no single breakthrough that made it all click. What there is, is an honest look at what actually moved the needle over time. I break down the three things that made the biggest difference in my healing: releasing the good food and bad food rules that were quietly running the show, going through a functional reverse diet to address what was happening on a physiological level, and reframing the stories I was telling myself after a binge episode. I also dig into something that does not get talked about enough, which is how your body's overall toxic load and sensitivity to certain foods can actually reinforce disordered eating patterns without you even realizing it. If you have ever felt completely out of control around food, finished a vacation feeling more guilt than joy, or wondered if you will ever stop the restrict and binge cycle, this episode is for you. You are not broken, and you are not alone. Time Stamps: (2:52) Visiting Mama Pozos At Hilton Head (7:27) Defining Binge Eating (12:22) Biggest Difference Makers With Controlling Binging (14:14) Letting Go Of Food Rules (16:50) Functional Reverse Dieting --------------------- 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!

270 The Hidden Driver of Aging: How Self-Talk Shapes Your Healthspan with Anne Poirier

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 37:09

What if the most powerful determinant of how you age is not your biology, but your inner dialogue? In this episode, Anne Poirier explores how self-talk shapes emotional wellbeing, behavior, and ultimately healthspan. Negative inner dialogue can reinforce stress, limit confidence, and influence lifestyle choices that impact aging. Drawing from her lived experience and three decades of professional work, Anne explains how shifting from self-criticism to self-compassion can transform both mental and physical health. Listeners will learn practical strategies to reframe their inner voice, adopt body neutrality, and support healthier, more empowered aging. Anne Poirier is a nationally recognized body image expert and founder of Shaping Perspectives. She is a certified Intuitive Eating counselor, self-talk trainer, and eating disorder specialist with a degree in Exercise Science. She is the author of The Body Joyful, Not a Fat Annie, and The Body Neutrality Playbook. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction04:30 – The role of self-talk in shaping behavior and identity 05:06 – Anne's early experiences with body image and eating disorder 10:32 – How childhood messaging and environment shape self-talk 16:39 – Body neutrality vs body positivity explained 18:37 – The "body bully" and transforming inner criticism 23:02 – Steps to heal your relationship with your body 25:16 – How self-talk impacts physical health and aging 30:03 – Overview of Anne's books and frameworks 32:41 – One simple daily practice to shift self-talk 34:45 – Wrap-up and key takeaways Where to connect with Anne Poirier https://shapingperspectives.com LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11 Free gift: Body Confidence Unlocked https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ Call to Action Download: Holistic strategies to Build Back a Better Body Schedule a complimentary introductory call or video call Contact Your Host: Dr. Gillian Lockitch Find Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably (North America only) or on Kindle Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show.

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Kult of Kindness Podcast Presents: Anne Poirier CSCS

Kult of Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 28:02

Anne Poirier is a best-selling author, nationally recognized body image expert, and certified Intuitive Eating counselor who helps people break free from diet culture, body shame, and the exhausting pursuit of trying to always“fix” their bodies.

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120. Why Intuitive Eating Made You Gain Weight

Become a Confident Eater: Overcome Overeating, Establish Healthy Eating Habits

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 13:40

When I first tried intuitive eating, I gained 20 lbs. I was overeating, craving sugar, and feeling out of control around food when I thought intuitive eating was supposed to do the opposite.Today I'm covering…- What is intuitive eating?- The 4 reasons why intuitive eating fails and can lead to weight gain- Does intuitive eating actually work for binge eating?

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Using Your Podcast to Leave the Algorithm with Leah Kern

Listeners to Leads

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 34:48 Transcription Available

Are you trapped on the content creation hamster wheel, spending hours filming Reels, writing captions, and fighting an unpredictable algorithm just to see your engagement drop? Many business owners feel exhausted by the constant demand of social media marketing, yet they dread deleting their accounts because they fear their business will become invisible. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we sit down with Leah Kern to discuss her successful social media exit. Leah shares how she strategically transitioned away from platforms like Instagram and used her podcast as her primary growth vehicle. We dive into how to foster deep audience engagement that converts listeners into long-term clients and the operational adjustments needed to ensure true podcast sustainability. This week, episode 286 of Podcasting Unlocked is about using your podcast to leave the algorithm! Leah Kern is an Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who helps people make peace with food and body using the Health At Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating frameworks. Upon earning her RDN, Leah built a thriving private practice, doing the exact work she feels she was put on this earth to do. Leah believes that the work involved with unraveling years of conditioning in diet culture and learning to come home to one's body is deeply spiritual work and she treats it as such. She currently lives in Northern California with her partner and their two kitties. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Leah Kern is sharing the importance of having multiple engagement channels, such as newsletters and blog posts, to maintain audience connections and actionable steps you can take right now to break up with social media. Leah and I also chat about the following: The Strategic Social Media Exit: Learn how Leah replaced the daily grind of social media algorithms with a highly intentional combination of an evergreen podcast and a dedicated email newsletter.Deepen Engagement via Audio: Discover why an intimate audio format fosters stronger trust and a deeper connection with your ideal audience than a 60-second viral video clip ever could.Balance Solo and Guest Cadences: Explore how structured podcast seasons—blending solo education with strategic guest episodes—keep your content high-quality and sustainable.Leverage the Power of Private Feeds: Understand how introducing a private podcast or exclusive audio resources can solidify client referrals and build an insulated community ecosystem.Frictionless Pitching for Network Growth: Master the art of the perfect podcast pitch. Learn why giving your target hosts a list of exact questions eliminates administrative friction and secures your spot on their schedule.Your business visibility shouldn't be held hostage by an app's algorithm. If you are feeling misaligned with how you market your brand, remember that you have the power to change the rules. This week, ask yourself: if I could never post on social media again, how would I use my podcast to build an undeniable connection with my clients? Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH LEAH KERN:LinkedInPodcastWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! Work with Alesia 1:1LINKS MENTIONED:Off the Grid with Amelia Hruby, PhDFree Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

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247. 6 ways to stay healthy WITHOUT restrictions

The Glow Up Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 32:22 Transcription Available

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Everything You Need to Know About Brain Health and Intuitive Eating: How Food, Mood, and Supplements Really Work with Amanda Ashcroft & Anne Kent / Ep 191

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 34:50

Have you ever felt like your mood, focus, and energy are all over the place, and you cannot quite figure out why? It can be frustrating when you are doing your best with healthy eating, but something still feels off mentally and physically. A lot of the advice out there focuses on cutting things out, following strict plans, or chasing the latest supplement trend. But what if supporting your brain health started with adding more of what your body actually needs instead of taking things away? In this episode, Amanda Ashcraft and Ann Kent, co-authors of The Brain Plate, dive into how nutritional science influences food, mood, and behavior. They discuss the gut-brain connection, the importance of balancing blood sugar for sustained energy, and how fueling your body properly supports both mental and physical well-being. We also touch on supplement safety, dive into what supplement facts really mean, and share a grounded approach to nourishing your body without the confusion of trends. In this episode, you'll discover: How fueling your body properly supports cognitive function, especially with carbohydrates Why intuitive eating is essential to rebuilding trust with your body and hunger cues How to think about ADHD support in ways that make mealtime easier Simple, sustainable approaches to midlife nutrition without restrictive diets What to prioritize before adding supplements, and how to figure out what your body really needs If you're trying to better understand your energy, mood, or focus, this episode gives you practical advice on how to nourish your body and mind for lasting health. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Get The Brain Plate Cookbook here! Connect with Amanda Ashcraft and Ann Kent: Website Instagram Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

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Summer Bodies, Heatwaves & Unlearning Diet Culture

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Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 27:36 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailIf you're based in the UK, you'll know that at the time of recording it was SUPER hot here. Hotter weather can often bring up body image concerns, that may have kept themselves hidden under the layers of autumn, winter and spring. Key Takeaways:Summer can bring body image struggles back to the surface — especially when we're wearing less and comparing ourselves to unrealistic images online.Feeling uncomfortable in your body doesn't mean you're failing at body acceptance; it means you're human.There's a huge difference between living in your body and constantly viewing it as an object to be judged.Seasonal eating is normal — craving lighter foods in hot weather isn't automatically “being good.”Diet culture can make even intuitive choices feel moralised or tied to weight loss.Movement, cold water, and getting outside can help reconnect us to our bodies instead of staying trapped in self-criticism. Support the showPlease 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. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you

How to Exercise in Midlife Without Burnout: Strength, Cardio, Pelvic Floor & Hormones with Megan Roup

Super Woman Wellness by Dr. Taz

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 55:41

What if the best workout for your body is not the hardest one, but the one you can actually keep showing up for? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Megan Roup, founder of The Sculpt Society, celebrity trainer, mother, former professional dancer, and creator of a movement method designed to help women build strength, confidence, and consistency without burnout. Together, they explore why so many women feel overwhelmed by midlife fitness advice, especially around strength training, cardio, cortisol, pelvic floor health, menopause, and body composition.Megan shares why extreme, all-or-nothing workout plans often fail women in real life, especially during midlife when hormones, sleep, stress, family responsibilities, and energy levels are constantly shifting. She explains how shorter, well-programmed workouts can still support muscle, bone density, cardiovascular health, mobility, and emotional well-being.Dr. Taz and Megan also discuss pelvic floor function, progressive overload, cardio myths, GLP-1 medications, body image, intuitive movement, and why body confidence does not come from being thin. Megan offers a more realistic, joyful, and sustainable way to think about movement as medicine, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, postpartum recovery, and the constant transitions of life.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like fitness became another source of pressure instead of a path back to themselves.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

#242: Nobody Talks About THIS When it Comes to Intuitive Eating (And It's Why Most People Quit)

Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 42:32

IF YOU HAVEN'T YET, PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST!! If intuitive eating feels like you're doing nothing but eating unhealthy and gaining weight, and you're thinking about going back to dieting and measuring your food…Don't do anything else before you listen to this. We need to have a "real talk" conversation about what it actually takes to become an intuitive eater, and the hard and uncomfortable parts of it that lead most people to quit. Episode Highlights -Intuitive eating stops being fun once you realize that you don't have the coping skills you need for the hard things in your life. You've GOT TO develop these skills, or intuitive eating won' t work for you. -Most people quit during the "messy middle" because they think that the discomfort means it's not working or that they're not cut out for it. FALSE. -Dieting gave you a false sense of certainty (and false promises), and now you're having to tolerate a LOT of uncertainty in order to become a full-fledged intuitive eater. It's not easy. But it's 100% worth it. Today's Wellness Woo is the term "natural." Read the full episode show notes here: https://katyharvey.net/podcast242 Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Join My Intuitive Eating Made Easy Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitiveeatingmadeeasy Work with Katy: https://katyharvey.net/services Join Katy's weekly email newsletter: https://www.nondietacademy.com/newsletter Stop the Constant Food Obsession: https://www.nondietacademy.com/food Connect with Katy Harvey Website: https://katyharvey.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyharvey.rd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KatyHarveyRD Subscribe and Review Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode! Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!

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Ep. 277 10 Low-Effort Ways to Burn More Calories

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 20:32

What if burning more calories had less to do with punishing workouts and more to do with how you live your everyday life? In this episode, we're breaking down 10 low-effort ways to support your metabolism without adding hours of cardio or exhausting yourself in the gym. Because the truth is, your metabolism is running 24/7 and small habits repeated consistently can have a much bigger impact than most people realize. We start with five hobbies that naturally increase calorie burn and improve metabolic health, including hiking, swimming, cycling, dancing, and even hobbies like knitting that help regulate stress and reduce mindless snacking. You'll learn why activities that support cortisol regulation, muscle activation, and nervous system balance can quietly improve fat loss and energy levels behind the scenes. Then we shift into five simple lifestyle strategies that can significantly change the way your body uses energy throughout the day. From walking after meals and increasing NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) to prioritizing sleep, hydration, and even small micro-movements, this episode explains how metabolism is influenced by far more than workouts alone. We also break down the science in a way that actually makes sense covering blood sugar regulation, insulin, cortisol, thermogenesis, and why sleep may be one of the most underrated fat-loss tools available. Most importantly, this conversation reframes the idea that improving your metabolism has to mean doing more. Sometimes it's about working with your body instead of constantly fighting it. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by all-or-nothing fitness advice, this episode will help you see that sustainable progress often comes from the simplest shifts. Your metabolism doesn't just respond to exercise. It responds to your environment, your habits, your stress levels, and the way you move through everyday life. Time Stamps: (3:17) #1: Hiking (5:09) #2: Knitting (6:53) #3: Swimming (9:06) #4: Cycling (10:46) #5: Dancing (13:20) #6: Walking After Meals (13:52) #7: Standing More (14:47) #8: Drinking Cold Water (15:32) #9: Fidgeting (17:07) #10: Prioritizing Quality Sleep (19:02) Functional Fat Loss Solutions Masterclass --------------------- 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!

Q: How Can Dancers Work Through Food Anxiety?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 15:01

Shoulders Down

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 28:25

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah reconnects with former client Lizzie Marks for a conversation about what intuitive eating looks like five years later — and how healing your relationship with food can ripple into every area of life.Lizzie shares how her early intuitive eating journey began with swinging fully away from rigid food rules and exercise habits, and how she eventually found her way toward a more nuanced middle ground with movement, nutrition, and self-trust.Together, Leah and Lizzie explore how concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work have helped Lizzie navigate the return of old diet thoughts without fear or shame. They also discuss how Lizzie now approaches group fitness, movement, and food choices with more flexibility, nuance, and an ongoing commitment to trusting her intuition around food and body.You'll hear about:What intuitive eating looks like for Lizzie in the early stages vs. nowHow intuitive eating can impact decision-making in other areas of lifeReclaiming exercise classes and fitness challenges from diet cultureUsing parts work and IFS to navigate lingering diet thoughtsIntegrating cycle-syncing and how even that requires an intuitive approachWhat Lizzie is focused on as she continues her intuitive eating journeyMore From Leah:

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55: Reclaiming B*tchy: How Kiki Athanas Built a Viral 7-Figure Brand by Breaking the Rules

The Livin Vivaciously Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 45:07

In this unfiltered episode, Marina Girgis chats with Intuitive Eating coach, Kiki Athanas, about building an authentic personal brand, embracing spicy opinions, and scaling a seven-figure business through intuitive marketing. Whether you're a coach, entrepreneur, or content creator, discover how to navigate social media with honesty and boldness.How Kiki Athanas transformed disordered eating into a thriving business offering her signature 1010 methodThe importance of owning your authority and being unapologetically authentic onlineStrategies for creating viral content: embracing polarity, sass, and truth-tellingThe evolution from vanilla to spicy social media presence what it takes to stand out and attract clientsThe role of marketing that responds to market needs versus rigid planningHow to build an ecosystem that supports your unique style and lifestyle, including retreats, certifications, and programsThe mindset shift around making business decisions: prioritizing choice, fun, and intuition over rigid rulesBehind the scenes of launching and relaunching the 1010 program, and future expansion plansThe power of setting new standards and creating authority content that elevates your brandThe importance of boundaries and avoiding burnout with flexible business modelsConnect with Kiki:InstagramTikTokWebsiteJoin the Next 10/10 GroupNewsletterConnect with Marina:InstagramJoin Marina's Free newsletter communityJoin the waitlist for Premium Presence, Marina's Branding Mastermind

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213. Intuitive Eating Doesn't Fix Disordered Eating

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Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 20:27

Intuitive eating is a fantastic framework but that does not mean it's the strategy you want to use to heal your disordered eating or eating disorder. In this episode we will talk about why intuitive eating isn't the best strategy for healing and what to do instead. Mentioned: Free Training - Why You Still Think about Food & How to Stop it Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community Food Noise Quiz Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests

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What If We Stopped Fighting Ageing?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 32:36 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailI recently turned 50 and Ela is hot on my tail, and as such we are thinking more and more about what it means to embrace our bodies as they inevitably change.* We are swimming in a sea of diet culture which is compounded by anti-aging culture once we hit upwards of 35. How do we reconcile our fears about our bodies changing, when they are now visibly aging? What are our options if we want to reject botox, fillers and cosmetic procedures. Are we destined to become invisible and lose our voice in society? What does it mean for us to reject anti-aging culture and what are the positives about hitting midlife and finally standing in our power! Key Takeaways Midlife can make you question how much of your life has been shaped by worrying about your appearance. Strength training can change the focus from how your body looks, to what it can actually do. Amongst the gratitude, there's grief in ageing, and that's ok. Many women were taught that being smaller, quieter, and less noticeable was somehow safer. Muscle, balance, and mobility matter a lot more in daily life than looking youthful. Getting older can bring a kind of relief from constantly thinking about how you look. A strong body as we age gives you options, independence, and confidence. Some of the hardest parts of ageing come from how women are treated, not ageing itself. Midlife can be the first time some women start asking themselves what they actually want. You don't have to pretend ageing feels amazing in order to reject anti-ageing culture. *(We also have the wonderful Deb Benfield, author of Unapologetic Aging on to chat in a couple of weeks time so this topic is very much on our minds.) Support the showPlease 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. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you

89. Parenting Intuitive Eaters and Healing Generational Body Image Wounds with Keri Baker

The Body Grievers Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 51:15

In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews licensed clinical social worker and parent Keri Baker about body image, food, and raising kids—especially when both parent and child live in larger bodies. Keri shares her history of early dieting, years of chronic dieting, likely undiagnosed eating disorder symptoms, and finding intuitive eating and anti-diet care through supportive providers. They discuss parenting a child with ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder), how it's often mistaken for picky eating, and the added difficulty of seeking medical care when professionals dismiss concerns or focus on weight. 04:02 From Diet Culture to Intuitive Eating 09:43 Parenting With ARFID 13:04 Weight Stigma in Healthcare 22:30 Talking Body Image With Teens 28:33 Intuitive Eating Starts With You 29:51 Division of Responsibility Basics 31:04 When Kids Eat Differently 37:45 Good Enough Nourishment 39:30 Habituated Foods and Interoception 44:25 Advocating at Doctor Visits WANT MORE OF KERI BAKER? https://www.keribaker.com/ https://www.dietrecoveryclub.com/ WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri  *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/seven-steps

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Ep. 276 The Full Unfiltered Story of How I Beat Weight Loss Resistance

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 42:31

In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the full arc of my health journey, from my days as a Division I equestrian athlete at UGA to the years of frustration, confusion, and rock bottom moments that ultimately led me to functional health. I open up about how the pressure to maintain a certain body composition as a college athlete first pushed me toward disordered eating habits, setting the stage for years of weight loss resistance. After graduating and moving to Atlanta, I threw myself into CrossFit, convinced that more intensity was the answer, only to find myself getting puffier, more inflamed, and increasingly exhausted. Despite working out harder than ever, I wasn't seeing results, and my body was sending signals I didn't yet know how to read. Chronic digestive issues, debilitating fatigue, brain fog, and social anxiety began compounding on top of each other, leaving me feeling like I might be making it all up. A series of dismissive doctor's appointments left me feeling invalidated and completely stuck, including one where I was simply told to eat less and exercise more. Coming off birth control without proper hormonal support triggered a new wave of symptoms, including severe acne and irregular cycles, adding yet another layer to an already overwhelming season. I describe the emotional toll of watching life move forward, friends getting married and starting families, while I felt too depleted and self-conscious to fully show up. It wasn't until I discovered functional health and began running comprehensive labs that I finally got the validation I had been desperate for. Something was genuinely wrong, and it wasn't in my head. I then invested deeply, financially and personally, in learning everything I could about the connection between hormones, gut health, metabolism, and the immune system. That journey ultimately led to a 40-pound transformation, not through restriction and overtraining, but by working out less, eating more, and addressing the true root causes. Those hard-won lessons became the foundation for the one-stop functional health program I built for my clients. Now pregnant with my daughter, I reflect on how healing my own body is something I'll be able to pass on in ways I never imagined. If any part of my story sounds familiar, I want you to know: you are not alone, and there is a path to the other side. Time Stamps: (5:32) Going Through Weight Loss Resistance (5:54) Georgia Bulldog (9:02) Taking Health More Seriously (14:22) The Crossfit Girl (22:04) Having The IUD Taken Out (28:52) Being Sick All The Time (29:34) Investing In Health Coaching (31:32) The Functional Health Space (35:50) Our Team Now (40:16) Reach Out To Us --------------------- 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!

How to Finally Trust Your Body Around Food: Intuitive Eating for Women with Cassandra Bodzak

Showing Up Whole

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 55:54 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most revolutionary thing you could do for your health was simply to listen to your own body?In this episode Christina Fletcher talks with mindful eating expert, holistic wellness guide, and author Cassandra Bodzak about why our relationship with food and our body are the two longest relationships of our lives and how to finally get into alignment with both.Cassandra shares practical tools to cut through the noise of diet culture, reconnect with your body's intuitive wisdom, and make food choices from a place of self-love rather than restriction or outside pressure. If you're navigating perimenopause, emotional eating, or simply exhausted by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.In this episode:Why sugar and flour sit in a category of their own — and what your body actually wants insteadHow to start a simple daily body check-in to rebuild trust with your body's signalsThe food detective journal ; a practical intuitive eating tool to track how food really affects your mood, energy, and focusWhy diet trends like keto, Atkins, and the protein craze work for some people some of the time and how to experiment wisely on your own termsMuscle testing and learning your body's yes and no signals around food and beyondHow small intuitive eating choices build the self-trust you need for bigger life decisionsThis episode is for you if… you're tired of conflicting nutrition advice, you suspect your body knows more than any diet plan, or you're navigating perimenopause and wondering why everything that used to work simply doesn't anymore. Free resource from Cassandra: A guided body wisdom meditation from The Mindful Table bonus page https://divinely-design-your-life-d3df.mykajabi.com/meditation-bundleOr Visit Cassandra's site at https://cassandrabodzak.com/About Cassandra BodzakCassandra Bodzak is a mindfulness author, actress, and holistic wellness guide known for helping soul-led women design lives that support their energy, purpose, and expansion. Her upcoming cookbook, The Mindful Table, invites readers to heal their relationship with food and their body by learning to listen to their intuitive wisdom and take back their power around their wellbeing. Having studied Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition Coaching through Harvard Medical School and certified as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Cassandra bridges science and spirit to help women create a foundation for expansion through intentional nourishment, activity, and self-care.Find Cassandra at cassandrabodzak.com and on Instagram @cassandrabodzak. The Mindful Table is available wherever books are sold.Free Resource Mentioned: Your Missing Map Christina's free guide to your energy system. Learn what each chakra means, how to know when it's blocked, and one simple tool to realign. Available as a PDF and audio. spirituallyawareliving.com/themap Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

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Training for Our Old Lady Bodies, with Elizabeth Davies @thiswomanlifts.

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 56:56 Transcription Available

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sat down with Elizabeth Davies (This Woman Lifts) to explore strength training, ageing, body image, and what it really means for women to feel strong. Together we unpack the lifelong pressure women face to stay small, youthful, and aesthetically “acceptable.The conversation covers everything from postpartum recovery and the fear of “getting bulky” to social media, midlife fitness culture, bone health, and raising the next generation of girls with a healthier relationship to movement. Warm, honest, and evidence-informed, this episode challenges diet culture narratives and reframes fitness around function, capability, and long-term wellbeing.If you've ever struggled with the idea that exercise should make your body smaller, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways- How a leaky bladder in an exercise class led Elizabeth to train as a PT and focus on functionality, mobility and strength rather than aesthetic goals- How strength training can become a powerful act of reclaiming space, confidence and physical resilience.- Why it's so important to encourage women of all ages to integrate progressive resistance training into their routine- The key benefits of strength training beyond aesthetics.- Reframing consistency and joyful movement (and what that could look like in YOUR busy life.)Elizabeth has just published her first book called 'Training for your old lady body', which is a wonderful resource for anyone at any age who is interested in a way of training that moves beyond a 6-week-bikini-body-transformation, and invites us to "understand out bodies, make informed decisions and build a long-term, compassionate relationship with movement"You can get in touch with Elizabeth via her website or socials (@thiswomanlifts)We know you will love this conversation - we certainly did! Support the showPlease 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. If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you

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Meal Planning Without the Daily Food Stress! How to Reduce Decision Fatigue and Make Dinner Easier for Your Family / Ep 189

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 29:22

Do you stare into your refrigerator every night at 6:00 PM, wondering what to feed your family? What sounds simple can quickly feel heavy when you are trying to make good choices, manage a busy schedule, and feed a family with different needs. In this episode, we explore the hidden stress of dinner planning, especially for parents managing picky eaters and the constant pressure to create balanced meals with the right protein-carb combinations and healthy fats. We also share ways to make things easier. From building a list of core meals to using a cycle menu, doing a pantry audit, and thinking about the division of feeding responsibility, the focus is on lowering kitchen stress with practical systems that actually fit real life. In this conversation, we cover: How to repurpose one cooked component into multiple different meals throughout the week. Why decision fatigue makes meal planning harder than it needs to be Ways these systems can simplify simple family dinners How a recipe club can help reduce the mental load of daily food choices Sometimes the hardest part is not cooking the meal. It is carrying the weight of deciding, again and again, what feeding your family is supposed to look like. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Recipe Club: The Nourished Table Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!

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Why Calorie Tracking Works For Some People (But Not Others)

The Leo Alves Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 23:57

In this episode, I answer 10 honest questions about calorie tracking, fat loss, and why so many people struggle to stay consistent with nutrition. I cover whether you really need to track calories to lose weight, if calorie tracking is becoming obsessive, the biggest beginner mistakes people make, why some people succeed while others still struggle, and what actually happens after you stop tracking.

Ep. 275 Staying Consistent Through Busy Seasons

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 25:40

The best athletes in the world aren't consistent because their lives are calm. They're consistent because they've learned how to get back on track, fast. In this episode, we're breaking down the one trait that actually separates the ultra consistent from everyone else, and it has nothing to do with willpower or discipline. We're diving into the real reason you keep falling off your health routines, and why it might not be a character flaw at all. If you've ever missed a workout, overeaten on the weekend, or abandoned a protocol early and then spiraled into shame, this episode is for you. We unpack the surprising research behind the famous marshmallow test and what it actually reveals about trust, environment, and follow-through. You'll learn why your metabolism, hormones, and stress response may be working against your best intentions and what to do about it. We talk about what a real "way back" looks like when life gets busy, chaotic, or emotionally draining. Forget waiting until Monday; we're giving you practical resets you can use at your very next meal, workout, or hard moment. We also tackle the fine line between releasing shame and staying accountable, because both matter. You'll walk away with a handful of powerful questions to ask yourself when things fall apart, so you can turn setbacks into information instead of evidence against yourself. This episode will challenge the way you define consistency and replace perfection with something far more sustainable. If you're ready to stop starting over and start returning, this one's for you. Time Stamps: (3:29) Hustling Mom's and Busy Seasons (4:47) Recent FLUSH Protocol (5:47) Justin's Perspective on Consistency (19:42) When You're Struggling With Execution --------------------- 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!

Q: How Can Dancers Heal from Food Obsession and Build Body Trust?

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 16:15

⚠️ Struggling with food obsession and feeling stuck in diet culture? Registered Dietitian Rachel Fine shares compassionate guidance for dancers to heal their relationship with food and trust their bodies again.Learn how to:✅ Recognize food obsession triggers✅ Develop a mindset of balance and flexibility✅ Release guilt and anxiety around eating

Shoulders Down

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 44:24

In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah sits down with Brittany Modell to explore the nuanced relationship between ADHD, body image, and eating behaviors — and how neurodivergence can shape our experience with food in ways that are often misunderstood.Brittany shares her personal story growing up immersed in diet culture, from early Weight Watchers meetings to navigating a lifelong sense of feeling “out of control” around food. Together, she and Leah unpack how ADHD can intensify food thoughts, disrupt hunger and fullness cues, and complicate traditional approaches to intuitive eating.This conversation brings much-needed compassion and clarity to the intersection of neurodivergence and anti-diet work — offering a perspective that moves beyond willpower and into understanding.You'll hear about:How growing up in diet culture shapes early food and body beliefsThe connection between ADHD and constant thoughts about foodWhy traditional nutrition advice often falls short for neurodivergent peopleHow impulsivity, dopamine-seeking, and structure impact eating patternsWhat a more supportive, individualized approach to food can look likeMentioned in this episode:16 Satisfying Trader Joe's Snack Ideas From An Intuitive Eating Dietitian

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What your 80-year-old self wishes you'd start doing today: Intentional aging, physical activity, and social connection

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 20:11

If your 80-year-old self was sitting next to you today, what would she wish you had done differently? What do you think would change if you treated your 80 year old self like someone you truly loved and wanted to protect? Can you picture the life you are building for your future self, not just emotionally, but in the way you move, connect, and care for yourself each day? The habits you build today, especially around physical activity and emotional awareness, shape the strength and joy you carry into later life. Small choices, repeated over time, can support better joint health, stronger leg strength, and the kind of resilience that helps you stay engaged in your own life. This episode begins with a simple doctor visit, then it opens into a bigger reflection on intentional aging. We will learn how movement, mindset, and social connection influence the kind of life we carry into older age, and what it really means to support longevity for women in ways that feel practical and personal. Today, we talk about: How visualization can help you make better choices for your future health Why strength training matters for preventing falls, protecting mobility, and supporting independence as you age How emotional fitness helps you handle change, loss, and the mental side of growing older Why grip strength is an important sign of overall vitality and long-term function If you care about living well for the long run and want real, grounded healthy aging strategies, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the choices you make now, and the life you are shaping for your older self. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you! Episodes mentioned: Episode 187 - Wounds and Scars

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Ep. 274 Food Noise Isn't a Willpower Problem, It's a Biology Problem (And It's Fixable)

Recovering with Danie | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 33:37

What if the constant thoughts about food you deal with every day aren't a lack of discipline… but your body trying to tell you something important? In this episode, we'll break down what “food noise” actually is and why it's become such a common struggle for women who feel like they're always thinking about their next meal. While the current conversation often points to quick fixes or appetite-suppressing solutions, we'll take a different approach. One rooted in understanding the body, not silencing it. Food noise isn't random, and it's not just mental. It's deeply connected to your metabolism, hormones, and nervous system. We'll walk through the three core drivers behind food noise: restriction, highly processed foods, and deeper biological dysregulation. From there, we'll zoom in on what's happening inside your body when those signals get louder covering blood sugar instability, chronic stress and cortisol, hormone imbalances, gut dysfunction, and inflammation. You'll start to see how things like cravings, urgency around food, and feeling out of control aren't personality flaws—they're physiological responses. We'll also explain why intuitive eating can feel impossible when your internal signals are dysregulated, and why simply “trying harder” often makes things worse. Most importantly, we give you practical, actionable ways to start calming the noise by supporting your body without extremes or all-or-nothing thinking. If you've ever felt like you're constantly negotiating with yourself around food, this conversation will connect the dots in a way that finally makes sense. Because the goal isn't to fight your body. It's to understand it. And when you do, the noise doesn't need to be forced quiet… it naturally starts to fade. Time Stamps: (1:15) Maturity Photos (5:27) Food Noise (9:12) Three Types of Food Noise (13:02) The Body When Food Noise Is High (17:40) Cortisol Dysregulation (20:50) Hormone Imbalances (22:07) Gut Dysfunction (25:50) Inflammation (29:20) Action Steps --------------------- 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!

#183: AIDanie®, Intuitive Eating Mistakes & The Exercise Truth No One Talks About

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 31:39

In this week's episode, I tell you more about the project I've been working on behind the scenes, and which is launching May 9th: AI Danie®, your personal AI recovery assistant, rooted in my DVK Recovery Method®. Be sure to visit the website to learn more and sign up so you'll be the first to get acces when we launch: http://aidanievankay.com !Besides this project, I also answer some of your questions. Discussing topics like intuitive eating in recovery and how to navigate exercise in recovery. Tune in!Besides AI Danie, I of course also still offer my coaching programs. Alongside my popular short-term programs, the Mini Boost and Single Boost Sessions, I recently launched something new: the ⁠⁠⁠Single Boost Session Pro⁠⁠⁠, a two-session coaching package designed to give you clarity, structure, and a personalised plan of action.If you're ready for something tangible — without committing to long-term coaching — this may be the support you've been looking for.If you would like to see my method written down, create your own action plan, and join a support group, then be sure to grab yourself a copy of my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you want to stay up to date and be the first to hear when I get back into coaching full-time or some exciting program's I'm still planning on launching, be sure to follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!So be sure to check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign-up or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also always DM me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you have any questions that you would like me to answer on the podcast, you can fill out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on my website, or send me a voice-note on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SpeakPipe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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Emotional Resilience After Major Life Changes: How Life Scars Can Influence the Woman You Become

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 29:36

Our life scars often come from the moments we never expected, parental divorce, friendship loss, grief, betrayal, and the experiences that quietly reshape us over time. What if those painful chapters are not proof that something is wrong with you, but part of your life resume, a reflection of everything you have survived along the way? What if they speak to your strength and your ability to keep moving forward? We explore how difficult experiences become part of who we are, and how healing can begin when we stop pretending we are untouched by them. We talk about the power of naming our wounds, the role of an inner circle during hard seasons, and why emotional resilience is not about avoiding pain but learning how to carry it with compassion. The conversation also touches on coping with infant loss, healing from betrayal, and the lasting impact these experiences can have on personal growth. In this episode, you'll discover: How vulnerability strength can help you feel more supported, seen, and connected. What grief recovery can teach us about survival, healing, and self-compassion. Why daily habits can make hard seasons easier to navigate with more steadiness. How sharing your story with trusted people can create space for healing. Why viewing your past through a more compassionate lens can change how you see yourself. Let this conversation be a reminder that healing does not erase your story. It only helps you carry it with more grace. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you! Episodes mentioned: Episode 186 - Women with Scars (Christa Welch)

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Breaking Free from the Religion of Dieting: Tara's Story of Body Image, Faith, and True Freedom

Compared to Who?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 47:52 Transcription Available

In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore introduces listeners to Tara, a real woman whose life has been radically transformed by putting God at the center of her struggle with body image and food. Tara shares her deeply personal journey—from coping with anxiety and depression in childhood, wrestling with perfectionism and body image in competitive gymnastics, battling addiction, and eventually, overcoming the religion of dieting. Through her story, Tara reveals how she mistook disordered eating for biblical discipline and how the message of grace, identity in Christ, and true freedom changed her life. Now serving as a coach with Compared to Who?, Tara’s experience offers both practical encouragement and spiritual insight for anyone wrestling with food, shame, or their own reflection. *this episode originally aired in 2022. Key Discussion Points Tara’s Early Struggles: The roots of her anxiety, perfectionism, and body shame in childhood and sports (06:45). The “Religion of Dieting”: How Tara’s disordered eating felt like spiritual discipline, and how cultural and Christian messages got tangled (01:02, 24:17). Shame & Identity: The dangerous cycle of striving for approval through appearance and learning how to shift identity from body image to Christ (32:17). Rock Bottom and Recovery: Tara’s experiences with addiction, motherhood, medical challenges, and finally surrendering control to God (14:13). The Turning Point: Discovering the “Compared to Who?” Bible plan and the concept of body image idolatry (03:14, 30:08). Freedom in Christ: The ongoing, un-glamorous, daily process of surrender, community, and living out new-found freedom (36:24, 38:09). Coaching & Community: The role of group coaching, supportive friendships, and honest sharing in breaking free from shame (35:31, 44:06). Resources & Next Steps Work with Tara or Heather: Interested in coaching or group programs? Visit improvebodyimage.com and click the “Work with Me” tab. Join the 40-Day Journey: A new group is starting this summer will take place in afternoons - so friends from around the world can join at a more convenient time. Memorable Quotes “I thought I was living in God’s will, stewarding my body for him… all along, I was believing a lie.” “Our biggest battle is not whether or not we can wear the jeans we wore when we were 25. There’s something much greater God is calling us to.” “Freedom isn’t ease or comfort. It’s daily surrender. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Connect & Listen For more episodes, show notes, and support, visit Compared to Who? podcast homepage If today’s episode encouraged you to stop comparing and start living, share it with a friend and leave a review! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ep. 273 Your Immune System Could Be Blocking Fat Loss (Here's How)

The Feisty Women's Performance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 26:51

What if all the “random” symptoms you've been dealing with… aren't random at all? In this episode, we unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of stubborn weight gain, hormone issues, and chronic inflammation: immune dysfunction. If you've ever felt like your body is working against you despite eating well, exercising, and doing everything “right”, this conversation will start connecting the dots. Because the truth is, your metabolism doesn't operate in isolation. It's deeply influenced by your gut, hormones, thyroid, nervous system, and especially your immune system. We walk through why so many women are given multiple diagnoses like Hashimoto's, IBS, or SIBO and told to treat them as separate issues, when in reality they may all stem from the same underlying pattern. When your immune system is constantly activated, your body shifts into survival mode, making fat loss, digestion, and hormone balance significantly harder. You'll also learn how chronic stress, whether from under-eating, overtraining, poor sleep, or emotional pressure, can keep your immune system stuck in overdrive. This isn't about “just reducing stress,” it's about understanding what's actually happening inside your body when it perceives threat. We also break down why quick fixes like medications or supplements often fall short when the root cause isn't addressed. While tools like Ozempic or antibiotics can have their place, they're not a substitute for true healing. Finally, we share the framework we use at Vital Spark Coaching to help women move from dysfunction to real results starting with foundations, then restoring the body, and only then focusing on fat loss and performance. The most important takeaway? Your body isn't broken. It's adapting. And when you understand what it's responding to, everything starts to change. Time Stamps: (1:47) Coming Back From Mexico (6:17) An Overactive Immune System (14:22) Resetting The System (22:57) When Our Clients Start Flourishing (24:32) Applying For Vital Spark Coaching --------------------- 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!

What is 'intuitive eating'? And why you should try it with Eden Morris MS, RD, LD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 69:41

Eden Morris, a registered dietitian specializing in sports nutrition and intuitive eating counseling, is helping us dive into the culture of nutrition and fueling workouts — and how that can often lead to disordered eating.What is intuitive eating? It's learning to trust your body's cues and adapting a healthier mindset for *your* nutrition needs instead of sticking to rigid rules.Key Takeaways:Understanding intuitive eating and how to incorporate the principles into your routineThe importance of fueling your body effectively for optimal performancePractical strategies for overcoming food fears and building a healthier relationship with nutritionEden Morris is a registered dietitian and sports nutrition expert who focuses on helping athletes develop a healthy relationship with food. With a background in psychology and nutrition, Eden combines evidence-based practices with personal experiences to empower athletes to thrive both physically and mentally.Links and Resources: Visit Eden's website: Teton Performance NutritionFollow Eden on Instagram: @gardenofeden_rdIf you found this episode valuable, please subscribe to our podcast for more insights and expert advice. Leave us a review to help others discover our content, and don't hesitate to connect with us on social media for updates and discussions!Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! Use code FEISTY20 for $20 off when you register at https://feisty.co/events/the-grand-traverseSign up to Receive The Feisty Women's Performance Newsletter:https://feisty.co/newsletters/feisty-womens-performance/Follow us on Instagram:@feisty_womens_performanceVisit the Feisty website at https://feisty.co/ for info on all of our events and podcastsSupport our Partners:Eternal: Get 15% off services with code FEISTY15 at https://eternal.co/ Hettas: Use code STAYFEISTY for 20% off at https://hettas.com/ PILLAR Performance: use code FEISTY for 15% off first-purchases at https://pillarperformance.shop/, or https://thefeed.com/ for North American listeners. Wahoo: Learn more about Wahoo Fitness Products at: Wahoo: Learn more at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

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Q: How Can Dancers Safely Cross-Train Without Burning Out?

Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, food relationship, weight training, food freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 20:15

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Emotional Wounds and Personal Resilience: Stories Behind Invisible Scars and Healing with Christa Welch / Ep 186

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 31:47

Have you ever looked at your emotional scars and felt like they were something you needed to hide instead of acknowledge? Many women carry visible (and invisible) scars and deeper life experiences that stay with them over time. These moments can leave an emotional wound that shapes how you see yourself and how you move through your life. In this episode, we are joined by Christa Welch, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Betty Center. She shares the story behind a powerful photography project that invites women to be seen in a more honest and compassionate way. We talk about how the Women with Scars exhibition supports authentic living by helping women reconnect with their stories. Christa also shares how her mother shaped her vision for a healing space for women, along with the meaning behind capturing women in natural settings. She opens up about her divorce and her experience as a survivor of cancer, which strengthened her commitment to supporting others through overcoming trauma. We also explore overcoming shame through connection, honesty, and finding people who can hold space without judgment. You'll learn in this episode: Why your experiences can support growth and strengthen your sense of personal resilience How a supportive environment can help women build self compassion for women and feel more grounded The role of storytelling in supporting emotional repair and deeper understanding How connection and community, including single mother support , can help during difficult life transitions Simple ways to reconnect with your body and emotions through practices that support holistic wellness for women If you've been searching for guidance around substance abuse, healing, or understanding your own scars, this episode offers a grounded perspective that encourages care, reflection, mindful movement, and forward progress. Let's rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Stay on track with your health goals, and receive exclusive access to offers and events when you sign up for my newsletter: elizabethharrisnutrition.com/#email Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Connect with Christa Welch: Betty Center Website Facebook Page Connect with our sponsors: If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you! Episodes mentioned: Episode 82 - How to Practice Emotional Self Care https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-how-to-practice-emotional-self-care-what-it-is-why/id1651744916?i=1000654132941

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Ep. 272 If You Tried Functional Medicine and Still Didn't Get Results — Here's Why