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This week's guest is Madelyn Moon the host of Mind Body Musings, as well as an author, retreat host, and teacher of polarity, intimacy, and emotions. In this week's episode, we dive deep into emotions and communication with our children and our spouse. You will learn the different stages of communication and the reaction behind each one and how to embrace the emotions and allowing ourselves to be opened up and give in to the divine. Follow Madelyn Here:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/moonfitnessWebsitehttps://maddymoon.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon/?hl=enPodcastMARY MAGDALENE: THE APOSTLE TO THE APOSTLES, NOT THE PROSTITUTEMaster manifesting your dream life.https://www.tanyasaunders.com/selfcareritualsClarify Your Vision Workshop: A Life You Love By Cosmic Conscious DesignSign up FREE for 11:00 AM ETSign up FREE for 5:00 PM ETGet your own The Moon Deck Oracle set here;https://linktr.ee/tanya_saunders_Ready to discover more about yourself and supportive practices in your becomingness to a life you love while you are living It?1:1 Virtual Breathworkhttps://www.tanyasaunders.com/offers/oNzJhesV1:1 Virtual Coachinghttps://www.tanyasaunders.com/offers/DujcFmMoWant More, come find me on Instagram and DM me. I would love to hear more about your dreams and I can help you find your higher self.tanya_saunders_Support the show (https://www.thefelixorganization.org/donate)Support the show (https://www.thefelixorganization.org/donate)

Episode 313: It can be difficult to navigate the delicate nuance of balancing conscious masculine energy with thoughtfulness and consideration for your partner's (and your own) feminine energy. Men lose credibility with women often through not be present to the needs of their partners. Join Madelyn as she discusses the ways men lose credibility with the women in their lives, as a guest on Dominick Quartuccio's & Bryan Stacy's The Great Man Within Podcast. Show Notes: The Great Man Within Podcast can be found here: https://www.doinnerwork.com/podcast Bryan & Dominick focus on spiritualizing healthy divine masculinity in proper balance with the feminine. This episode about things men can do to make women feel safe was in their top five of all podcast episodes. Dominic was on the podcast, Episode 283: Making Your Love Darker and Your Goals Lighter - maddymoon.com/dominick-quartuccio A free companion PDF to this episode is available - maddymoon.com/freegift The five ways men lose credibility: Hesitation, a man who wants to lead and is a little bit afraid. If her belief is that she can't trust the masculine, to prove her wrong, do it with fervor. Don't ignore her concerns - listen and hear. Lead strongly and with conviction. Lack of integrity on what you can and cannot handle. Make the space for yourself and your needs, so that you can fulfill those needs and be present when you're with your partner. Not following through. If you have wounds about someone not being there when you needed it are so easily reopened by not being available when you are needed, but conversely can also be healed by simply being present. Respect both your time and the time of your partner. Failing to go unconscious in transitions. The moment your bodies are no longer connected after sex, can your keep your spiritual connection? Defending yourself rather than listening to her. The feminine has been shushed, poked, prodded, limited, beaten, sold, raped, separated, mutilated, and silenced since the beginning of humankind. When you listen to her and start to change the paradigm of how these interactions go, you are healing the feminine." When you partner is presenting you with a complaint, search for where they are right. Three-part series mentioned in this episode: What is the Divine Feminine? maddymoon.com/divine-feminine What is the Divine Masculine? maddymoon.com/divine-masculine-2 Divine Polarity in Relationships maddymoon.com/divine-polarity Connect with Dominick, Bryan, and Madelyn: The Great Man Within Podcast: https://www.doinnerwork.com/podcast Dominick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominickq/ Mind Body Musings Podcast: maddymoon.com/podcasts/ Madelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon/   COACHING: receive personalized, 1:1 coaching from Maddy Moon to create your own feminine and masculine embodiment. Heal your heart, build confidence, create an online business (if that’s a goal!) or simply feel happier. Single sessions, 3 month, 6 month and 12 month options available. Apply here: http://maddymoon.com/coaching SISU SOCIETY: Madelyn's *New* Monthly Membership Program includes two live teachings per month, a private Facebook community, resources and access to lessons on Devotional Love, Feminine Embodiment, Polarity, Relationships, Harnessing Higher Truths, Pleasure and so much more. If you'd like to be a part of the Society, learn more and join for $19/month here: http://maddymoon.com/sisu-society FEMININE SPIRIT SCHOOL: this school is the one-stop-shop for all things feminine energy! If you’ve been wanting to embody the feminine but feel stuck on the how, this program will take you through the entire realm from start to (well…we’re never really finished, are we?). Learn about the feminine/masculine, shadow sides, ancestral healing, boundary setting, empowerment, sensuality and sexuality, sovereignty and so much more. Sign up here: http://maddymoon.com/feminine-spirit  

Hello my enlightened friends! This raw and real show will encourage your heart and leave you feeling in touch with your soul because shame and pain subside when shadowed taboo stories are shared and truth is revealed. I think it all helps us feel less alone, am I right? We all need to remember to never be ashamed of our most hidden truths...because they are a powerful part of us. My radiant guest, Madelyn Moon, is literally my favorite podcast host on the planet! I was fan-girling a tad bit because "The Mind Body Musings Podcast" is my all-time favorite personal development show. Beyond her own podcast, Madelyn is a powerful embodiment coach and you will be sure to "drop in" and relax as soon as you listen to her speak. Madelyn Moon is the queen of polarity work (aka the art of embodying masculine and feminine energy)! I know you are going to love this casual, raw chat all about... Quarantining in Brooklyn, New York Feminine embodiment, surrender, and energetic flow Alpha and omega energy Handling this new and forced COVID 19 lifestyle Cultivating masculine and feminine polarity What relationship dynamics result in the steamiest sex How can we embody grief What is a masculine container and how can we create it Cultivating "sacred helplessness" Age gap relationships and older man energy It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. Connect with Madelyn Moon: Stay in touch with Madelyn Moon on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon Curious about coaching with Madelyn? https://www.MaddyMoon.com Get Madelyn's FREE GIFTS! https://maddymoon.com/freegift Listen to her PODCAST, MIND BODY MUSINGS If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Hello my enlightened friends! This raw and real show will encourage your heart and leave you feeling in touch with your soul because shame and pain subside when shadowed taboo stories are shared and truth is revealed. I think it all helps us feel less alone, am I right? We all need to remember to never be ashamed of our most hidden truths...because they are a powerful part of us. My radiant guest, Madelyn Moon, is literally my favorite podcast host on the planet! I was fan-girling a tad bit because "The Mind Body Musings Podcast" is my all-time favorite personal development show. Beyond her own podcast, Madelyn is a powerful embodiment coach and you will be sure to "drop in" and relax as soon as you listen to her speak. Madelyn Moon is the queen of polarity work (aka the art of embodying masculine and feminine energy)! I know you are going to love this casual, raw chat all about... Quarantining in Brooklyn, New York Feminine embodiment, surrender, and energetic flow Alpha and omega energy Handling this new and forced COVID 19 lifestyle Cultivating masculine and feminine polarity What relationship dynamics result in the steamiest sex How can we embody grief What is a masculine container and how can we create it Cultivating "sacred helplessness" Age gap relationships and older man energy It's time to set yourself FREE, Lovely One!  The love of God inside of me honors the love in you. Namaste, My Friends. Connect with Madelyn Moon: Stay in touch with Madelyn Moon on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon Curious about coaching with Madelyn? https://www.MaddyMoon.com Get Madelyn's FREE GIFTS! https://maddymoon.com/freegift Listen to her PODCAST, MIND BODY MUSINGS If you would like to try or re-order Organifi, my go-to plant-based protein, brain food, collagen support, and green/red juices, tap here to visit Organifi. Don’t forget to use my discount code, “sophia” for 15% off your entire order every time you order. I hope you benefit from ENLIGHTENED, the podcast by me, Sophia Spallino, an audible experience that leaves you feeling at peace, encouraged, and in touch with your soul. If you feel comfortable to share how the show is touching your heart, please leave a rating and review on iTunes or the Apple Podcast App. It will only take a minute, but genuine reviews are vital to the success of my show, so please review by tapping here. Thank you for supporting my labor of love by sharing screenshots of the podcast, subscribing, and by pledging to contribute. Because creating inspiring content demands my time, creativity, resources, and talent, I depend on generous listeners like you to support the production of my show. Kindly support Enlightened for as little as $0.99/mo by tapping here. *you may cancel at anytime. With infinite love and gratitude, I pray that peace be with you. xo Sophia (@SophiaSpallino on Instagram) Learn more about me and what I do: https://www.SophiaSpallino.com Follow me on Instagram for inspiring real-life stories everyday: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaspallino/ Pledge to support my show: http://bit.ly/SupportEnlightened If you are seeking wisdom & guidance, schedule a one-on-one virtual meeting with me: https://sophiaspallino.com/mentorship/

Episode 295: Will Siu, MD, DPhil, completed medical and graduate school at UCLA and Oxford University, respectively, before training as a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School. He was on the faculty at Harvard for two years prior to moving to New York City to further pursue his interest in psychedelic medicine as a practitioner and public advocate through speaking, writing, and social media. Dr. Siu has been trained by MAPS to provide MDMA-assisted therapy and has a private practice in LOS Angeles where he provides individual psychotherapy and ketamine-facilitated psychotherapy. Show notes: To get a free 30-day trial of Audible + 1 free book, go to http://audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings Madelyn's must-read books: The Big Leap https://amzn.to/2TCvFJL The Red Tent https://amzn.to/38kSHdz The Wild Woman's Way https://amzn.to/38uKOSY How psychedelics were Will's gateway into healing/spirituality. What it means to be a "psychonaut.” The main difference between psychedelics vs recreational/party drugs. Will's definition of a psychedelic drug. Why everyone’s experience is different when taking these drugs. Will discusses what MDA and ketamine drugs are. How he facilitates these drugs into his private practice. “Psychedelics are neither necessary nor sufficient for healing, but they’re the most powerful tool we have when used with the right support.” The preparation for doing these psychedelic drugs, as well as the aftercare.  Why most people that see Will have never done any previous psychedelics. Madelyn’s experience with Ayahuasca. The way that healers did Ayahuasca in the very beginning is very different from how it's performed now. Ayahuasca Retreat Center in Costa Rica https://soltara.co/  Must read books: Eastern Body Western Mind https://amzn.to/39q7MvG The Alchemist https://amzn.to/2IkOewP, Conversations With God https://amzn.to/3cyIBcn Connect with Will: Website: https://www.willsiumd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will.siu.md/ [Tweet "Psychedelics can be your most powerful tool when used with the right support. #mindbodymusings #shrooms"] COACHING: receive personalized, 1:1 coaching from Maddy Moon to create your own feminine and masculine embodiment. Heal your heart, build confidence, create an online business (if that’s a goal!) or simply feel happier. Apply here: http://maddymoon.com/coaching FEMININE SPIRIT SCHOOL: this school is the one-stop-shop for all things feminine energy! If you’ve been wanting to embody the feminine but feel stuck on the how, this program will take you through the entire realm from start to (well…we’re never really finished, are we?). Learn about the feminine/masculine, shadow sides, ancestral healing, boundary setting, empowerment, sensuality and sexuality, sovereignty and so much more. Sign up here: http://maddymoon.com/feminine-spirit EMBODIED ARCHETYPE RETREAT: unlock parts of yourself that you've been shaming, blaming or hiding for too long. Learn how to integrate your "shadow sides" so that they not only feel welcomed in your life but they also create more love, peace and feminine/masculine harmony. Apply: http://maddymoon.com/events READ THE FULL TRANSCRIPT Madelyn: What’s up, y’all?  Welcome to episode 295 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. We’re speaking today about psychedelics as medicine, using psychedelics in a therapeutic sense. I haven’t talked about this on the podcast before — very excited to be bringing to you an expert on the matter, Will Siu, who is an MD and DPhil.  I don't know what a DPhil is, but he’s a DPhil. He completed medical and graduate school at UCLA and Oxford University respectively before training as a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School. He was on the faculty at Harvard for two years prior to moving to New York City to further pursue his interest in psychedelic medicine as a practitioner and public advocate through speaking, writing, and social media.  Dr.

Episode 242: Madelyn Moon speaks a great deal about the Divine Feminine and Masculine energies...but what do these two energies truly represent? And more specifically, what is the masculine? There are so many misconceptions out there about what the Divine Masculine looks and feels like. Madelyn explains why the Divine Masculine is not about obsessive hustle and aggression in this episode. In this podcast series, Maddy Moon will be diving into the Divine Feminine, Divine Masculine and Polarity in Relationships, one podcast at a time. If you've been yearning to learn how to tap into this Yin/Yang, Moon/Sun, Alpha/Omega and Shiva/Shakti energy... this is the perfect series to tune into. Let us know your key takeaways by commenting below! Show notes: Get the strategies and tools you need to bring your dream business to life. Join B-School here: http://share.marieforleobschool.com/stlNH An update with her relationship with Matt. Why January had feminine energy and February had masculine energy for Maddy. One of the top priorities in our lives is foundation/stability. What is the toxic masculine and what is the pure masculine? Water (feminine energy) needs something to be able to be contained. The container represents the masculine energy so the feminine can flow. River analogy to explain feminine and masculine energy. Masculine is presence and depth. It’s the part of you that’s never changed. The beautiful bright light that is in the center of your chest. This light is always there - it does not change. It’s like God - it’s so deep. Masculine is the lack of movement — it’s meditation; logic; structure. Why people get confused with masculine energy. “The pure masculine is not obsessive hustle.” Why we're confusing men with the masculine. “We need to do this work to realize that the masculine energy is not scary.” Whoever in the partnership who is in the masculine space needs to be able to hold the feminine energy. Whoever is feeling the most is in the feminine and whoever is in the depth is in the masculine. Direction on how to come together with these energies and how you can harness this energy for yourself. Sometimes when we’re raised by harsh fathers, we confuse the masculine for being harsh.  How we can heal our masculine views. Our masculine is responsible for showing us what we need. How meditation, acro yoga and breathing can help heal our masculine. Feminine Surrender Retreat: May 17 - 19: https://maddymoon.com/events A list of books to go deeper into these energies: https://maddymoon.com/freegift To get a free 30-day trial of Audible + 1 free book, go here: http://audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings Connect with Maddy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon/ Mind Body Musings Podcast: http://maddymoon.com/itunes Coaching: https://maddymoon.com/coaching/ Get your free gift >> https://maddymoon.com/freegift [Tweet "What's your leading energy? Divine Masculine or Divine Feminine? #mindbodymusings #podcast"] {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. May 17th - 19th https://maddymoon.com/events/

Episode 239: Madelyn Moon speaks a great deal about the Divine Feminine and Masculine energies...but what do these two energies truly represent? And more specifically, what is the feminine? How do we feel it on a daily basis? How do we know when we are in alignment with our feminine? How do we "step into" our feminine when we are feeling extra masculine? Is it safe or acceptable to be in our feminine if we are working in a male-dominated workplace or society? These are all great questions that Maddy gets asked on a regular basis. In this podcast series, Maddy Moon will be diving into the Divine Feminine, Divine Masculine and Polarity in Relationships, one podcast at a time. If you've been yearning to learn how to tap into this Yin/Yang, Moon/Sun, Alpha/Omega and Shiva/Shakti energy... this is the perfect series to tune into. Let us know your key takeaways by commenting below! Show notes: What the feminine is and what it is not. The feminine is energy — the flow; the movement. Water as an analogy for feminine energy. The toxic versions of feminine energy: victimhood, powerless, weak, manipulative, needy, withholding, overly emotional, co-dependent, jealous. Why you should “reveal your heart” and what this means. Underneath the toxic femininity is a longing and processing grief. “The feminine is chaos.” Some people are born with a masculine physical body but with feminine emotional body or vice versa. Why Maddy Moon thinks that you most likely do not have as much masculine energy as you think you do, but rather because you’re raised in a world with masculine energy. Why we want to be in our femininity energy. “Use your body to move slower.” To get a list of my top 100 favorite books FOR FREE, go here: https://maddymoon.com/freegift To get a free 30-day trial of Audible + 1 free book, go here: http://audibletrial.com/mindbodymusings Learn more about how to connect to this sacred goddess energy at one of my retreats: https://maddymoon.com/events Connect with Maddy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madelynmoon/ Mind Body Musings Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-musings-podcast/id866031519?mt=2 Coaching: https://maddymoon.com/coaching/ Get your free gift >> Maddy's 100+ Favourite Books List: https://maddymoon.com/freegift [Tweet "When was the last time you connected with your sacred goddess energy? #mindbodymusings #podcast"] {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Sign up to be notified of the next one: https://maddymoon.com/events/

Maddy Moon, Transformational Life Coach and Host of Mind Body Musings Podcast, joins me for an episode that is designed to inspire you and open your mind. Inside this episode, Maddy talks how to deal with uncomfortable emotions, balancing feminine and masculine energy, listening to your body, letting go of control, and so much more. She also shares her personal healing journey in regards to her body image and food issues and not feeling enough. Get ready for an episode of heart-opening wisdom. Maddy's website + free gifts Maddy's podcast, Mind Body Musings Join the HeartSpace Insiders Facebook group Get weekly-ish coaching emails from HeartSpace host, Corinne - all about body image healing, food freedom & self worth  

Episode 222: You may have learned somewhere along the way of life that showing your emotions is not safe. Maybe you were told by your father, ex boyfriend or friends that you were “too sensitive” repeatedly. Maybe there were whispers that you were some “crazy chick” who cried about everything. Maybe you were told to not be so emotional all the time. These comments, especially directed at us in childhood, can cause resistance in our entire spectrum of emotions as we get older. What happens is, you may start to naturally feel sad but you fight it off, doing everything you can to not be that “emotional girl” and you hide away your heart’s truth, confusing yourself and making everyone around you worried that they can't trust you to share how you really feel. When you hide away your emotions, you are hiding away your intuition. The same woman who often tells me she doesn’t know what she likes anymore is the same women who gets mad at herself when she’s having a very “emotional day.” Ironic, yes? If you want to feel what a “yes” is in your body and what a “no” is, you MUST feel your feelings. This is how you become closer to what feels like expansion versus contraction. Both your emotions and your intuition are ways your body speaks to you— but you cannot have one without the other. THIS is what “the feminine flow” really is. Learn more by listening to today's podcast episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast below....or subscribe and listen directly on iTunes and Spotify. Show notes: To get a free 30-day trial of Audible + 1 free book, go HERE To get a list of my top 100 favourite books FOR FREE, go HERE The most uncomfortable thing I do each day. Why your emotions move you deeper into the divine feminine. “Your relationship to your emotions is your relationship to knowing who you are and what you want.” Where “too emotional” comes from. How our nervous system is affected when sometimes tells us we’re “too emotional.” An explanation of the first stage masculine - very unconscious. Netflix Trailer: Hannah Gadsby Nanette The two most popular complaints that I hear. “When you cut off your emotions because of these negative stories and limiting beliefs, you cut off your intuition.” Your emotions and your intuition are both related to your heart space and your gut. Why we complicate everything when we don’t allow ourselves to feel. The masculine is essentially consciousness — the constant. The feminine is essentially energy — the flow. Why we risk more when we’re younger. How trauma is created and how it can be released. What do you do when people around you don’t like your emotions? Why it’s important to look at how you show your emotions. Why the masculine feels that the feminine can’t be trusted. Why the feminine feels that the masculine can’t handle us. The importance of revealing how you feel and how this makes you more trustable to the masculine.  "We reveal how we feel to people who we feel safe with." "The more we help each other feel safe, the more we feel safe." One of the most important questions to ask your partner. “If you’re not connected to your heart, it is abuse.” “Sharing and revealing is the healing.” Connect with Maddy: Facebook (and/or “follow” my profile HERE) Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching Get your free gift >> Maddy's 100+ Favourite Books List HERE [Tweet "Who taught you that being "too emotional" was a bad thing? #mindbodymusings"] {COACHING} Desire to create an online business with your passion for helping others? Want to heal your disordered eating? Want to travel the world, but you’re holding yourself back out of fear? If you’re ready for any big change in your life, apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Sign up to be notified of the next one HERE.

Episode 200: It's evident in our society that women have been exposed to two extremes with their sexuality, both which lead to sexual shame: exploitation and repression. The media has been exploiting women's sexuality for decades as a way to diminish and demean its true power down to a crisp. As a result: men have treated unmet desires with violence and ownership, women have used their bodies as a form of manipulation to get what they want/don't want, and sex has been involved in the marketing of just about everything from cars to perfumes to food. We have been constantly reminded in commercials, movies and ads what a woman's sexuality should look like...but absolutely nothing about what it feels like. On the other hand, many of us across the world have had our sexuality repressed from a lineage of unhealthy relationships with sexuality or through religion. In many religions, a woman's sexuality is her most prized possession and once it's "taken" it cannot be replenished. Again, there is too much focus on what sex should look like (in this case, within the context of marriage), but not enough on what it feels like. When young girls learn at an early age that men only want them for their bodies and they must hide away their sexuality to stay safe, they grow up with trust issues not only with others but certainly with themselves. They want to hide away their sexuality, avoid eye contact, use body manipulation (binge eating or starving) as tactics to feel in control, and they lose their ability to stay present with another human, especially when being intimate. Most importantly, they lose touch with what a "yes" really feels like and what a "no" really feels like...within the bedroom and the real world. I believe it's time we dive deep into these topics on the Mind Body Musings Podcast. Show notes: Why it's so important we collectively decide to promote not only body positivity in our families, but also sex positivity. “Do not cause a man to stumble.” Growing up in a conservative Christian household, I was told this biblical verse a lot. Unfortunately, the only context in which I remember it is in regards to my feminine body. Some examples of how my negative relationship with sexuality were reinforced growing up, including: having signed contracts in my closet and bedroom, the massive pile of Christian dating books blocking my doorway and the True Love Waits Program. One of the reasons why many women have held back from speaking about their experience with sexual abuse is because of their inner thoughts like "I asked for it" and for feeling responsible for what was done to them. When you are taught as a young girl that you are in control of a man "stumbling" (and it's your responsibility to ensure he doesn't) you begin to think that it's truly your fault when you experience advances. Backpedaling: speaking your truth and then taking it back out of fear. My first real relationship was with a man who was insecure with his body and constantly projected his own unhealthy sexuality onto me. The story of my first kiss when I was 13 year olds and how it ended with me bawling in the garage out of shame and fear. We are doing sexual healing for hundreds of generations-- not just ourselves. This is why this work is so big. Sexuality is directly linked to creativity. When you stifle one, you stifle the other. Why it's time to come together as men and women to build something together (listen to the episode I did with Josh Trent about this HERE) "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" >> Why this kind of language is so detrimental to everyone's ability to trust. Body manipulation / disordered eating is directly related to your relationship with your sexuality. A few things you can begin to do to heal your sexual shame. Connect with Maddy: Facebook (and/or “follow” my profile HERE) Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching Get your free gift >> 5 Divinely Feminine Tools for Decreasing Stress and Anxiety HERE

Maddy Moon is a transformational life coach, retreat leader, and the host of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. We talk about the harmonization – not balance – of our feminine and masculine energies, and it’s fascinating!! Femininity and masculinity in their purest forms, which have nothing to do with being male or female, are beautiful… but sometimes we make those energies impure by bringing in our own fears, insecurities, and experiences. But Maddy gives us tips for staying harmonized and pure so that we can be more successful! We’ve been taking our (https://takecareof.com/) vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body. You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz. We Chat About: One sip of wine and two mugs of tea Why masculine and feminine ≠ male and female The 4 pillars of femininity for perfectionists (download the audio guide for free!) One common root cause for a lot of our troubles Changing our habits to harmonize our energies Resources: Learn more at (https://maddymoon.com/) Connect with Maddy: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Listen to the Mind Body Musings Podcast Get a FREE GIFT from Maddy: 4 Pillars of Femininity for Perfectionists Freeing Your Feminine Spirit: A 5 Day Journey Through a Workbook Shout Outs: The Book of SHE: Your Heroine's Journey into the Heart of...

Maddy Moon is a transformational life coach, retreat leader, and the host of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. We talk about the harmonization – not balance – of our feminine and masculine energies, and it’s fascinating!! Femininity and masculinity in their purest forms, which have nothing to do with being male or female, are beautiful… but sometimes we make those energies impure by bringing in our own fears, insecurities, and experiences. But Maddy gives us tips for staying harmonized and pure so that we can be more successful! We’ve been taking our (https://takecareof.com/) vitamins and we feel great! They’re a unique monthly vitamin service that focuses on honest guidance, better ingredients, and personalization. You just answer a quick questionnaire about your goals, lifestyle, and values – then they will help you pick vitamins that are good for your body. You can get 50% off your first month of vitamins by using the code ‘SHINE’ at checkout! Get started by taking the quiz. We Chat About: One sip of wine and two mugs of tea Why masculine and feminine ≠ male and female The 4 pillars of femininity for perfectionists (download the audio guide for free!) One common root cause for a lot of our troubles Changing our habits to harmonize our energies Resources: Learn more at (https://maddymoon.com/) Connect with Maddy: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram Listen to the Mind Body Musings Podcast Get a FREE GIFT from Maddy: 4 Pillars of Femininity for Perfectionists Freeing Your Feminine Spirit: A 5 Day Journey Through a Workbook Shout Outs: The Book of SHE: Your Heroine's Journey into the Heart of Feminine Power by Sara Avant Stover Connect With Us: iTunes: https://bit.ly/wineandshine Join our FB Group: The Wine and Shiners Like our FB Page: Wine & Shine Podcast Instagram: @wineandshinepodcast Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/wineandshinepodcast Snapchat: wineshinepod Email: wineandshinepodcast@gmail.com Production & Development for Wine & Shine Podcast by Podcast Masters

Episode 169: In today's episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I'm going to dive into a topic that has yet to be shared on the show. I want to talk about the process of grief- and more specifically, grieving your idea of what could have been...not the reality. You see, many times we can go through traumatic experiences and cling on to what we thought we could have had "if only" this, this and this didn't happen. And it's these thoughts that lead us to feel guilty. "If only I didn't mess up in this way" or "If only I had known better." On the flip side, we may feel guilty not because we wish we would have worked harder, but we feel guilty for being "stupid" enough to fall into a bad relationship in the first place. Have you been in an emotionally abusive relationship in your past or possibly the present? If so, I'm guessing you know what I'm talking about. If you've been holding onto shame or guilt around this topic, this episode of the podcast is a must-listen. Show notes: Various emotions explained by @thefeminineshift Click HERE to listen to a previous episode I did with Suzanne Heyn where we talked about the secret messages of sadness, anger and anxiety Are you the runner or chaser in a relationship? Find out by listening to THIS episode I had with Mark Groves How thinking about free will differently can release you from feelings of guilt Why it's important to feel you pain/anger and not skip right over to gratitude if you are not yet ready How some of us put our nurturing ability first instead of our emotions Why being pushed and pulled in a relationship (feeling a roller coaster of emotion) isn't passion Why we tend to go back to the ones who hurt us Adult attachment styles discussed in THIS podcast episode "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" Living an insecurity-based life Why it is important to know what you're grieving about - is it the reality or is it an idea of what you wished you had? Trusting more, giving yourself grace and self-forgiveness Recommended books to read: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Sign up for my special Audible account HERE and get a FREE book & a 30-day trial (get one of the books above!) Schedule a one-hour discovery call for the Feminine Surrender, click HERE See me do Acroyoga, visit my Instagram HERE Connect with Maddy: Facebook Twitter Instagram Mind Body Musings Podcast Coaching [Tweet "Are you grieving what could have been or the actual reality of something? #MBMPodcast"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE {RETREAT} The Feminine Surrender: A Weekend Haven for Restoring Trust, Love and Expression is approaching. Grab a slot to speak with me HERE.

Episode 124: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I'm going to teach you 6 ways to manifest what it is that you want. Dreaming of a supportive relationship? Desire to move to New York City? Find yourself day dreaming about a promotion? Know you're capable of more but you're feeling "stuck" in your career, relationship and finances? Manifestation, or The Law of Attraction, is a practice in which you do your part to meet the universe halfway. A common misconception is that with manifestation you just sit around and do nothing but think about a brand new car. Meh, that's not really the case. You have to work both on your mindset and your actions. As you think, visualize and concentrate on what it is that you want, you will cultivate a positive energy that will, in return, attract what it is that you desire. Here is a list of 6 ways you can begin manifesting today! Show notes: Check out my group coaching program The Freedom Lounge HERE Sign up for my upcoming live intensive in Boulder, CO called More Than This HERE Why you should never focus on what you do not want but instead, focus on what it is that you do want Six ways to manifest what it is you want Write lists every day Uncover and target your limiting beliefs Subconscious programming- change your passwords Make mantras Visualization "Networking" and making BFFs with people online (and how to do this right) One of my favourite list assignments: writing down what I want to be, do and have "Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety" - A Course in Miracles "Assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled" Check out the Five Minute Journal HERE Check out manifestation genius Denise Duffield-Thomas and her book Get Rich, Lucky Bitch [Tweet "Have you heard about the power of manifestation and the Law of Attraction? Learn more now! #LOA"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. {NEXT LIVE EVENT} Claim your ticket to come to MORE THAN THIS: a two-day intensive to break limiting beliefs, expand your self-worth, and live for something bigger. Play in the mountains with hosts Amanda Gyuran and I HERE. Love the show and want to support it in return? Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.

Episode 121: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I go over some of the key concepts I've been learning in the incredible book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson. If you've been following my Instagram stories lately, you saw all of my highlighted notes in this book. After finishing, I thought to myself, "Why not make a podcast about some of the juiciest, helpful gems I discovered in this book?" And so here we are! If you're feeling "thin, sort of stretched, like butter over too much bread" like Bilbo Baggins, than this podcast is going to be perfect for you. Stop wasting your precious energy and time on the wrong values, using the wrong metrics to measure them and saying yes to all of the wrong things. Your life is finite, and it's crucial you learn how to be selective in what you give your attention to, and what you give a f* about. Also, I don't cuss on my podcast so no worries if you have sensitive ears. Show notes: Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE Sign up for The Freedom Lounge HERE Apply for the Forever Free Retreat HERE The point is not to say "f* it" to everything, but to say "f* it" to everything unimportant A good value: things that are reality-based, socially constructive and immediate/controllable (ex: honesty) A bad value: things that are superstitious, socially destructive and not immediate/controllably (ex: popularity) 3 examples of bad values: Pleasure: the easiest to obtain and lose; the most superficial form of life satisfaction Material success: beyond being able to provide necessities, the correlation between happiness and world success is close to zero extra happiness (this can also get in the way of others values, like honesty) Always being right: aim to not be right, so that you can continue to grow and learn Why being uncertain about your beliefs is not a bad thing and can actually lead to humility and growth An example of two musical artists: one with bad values (leader of Megadeth), and one with great values (an ex-Beatles member) How I started to realize my values were going astray at the end of my travels 5 counterintuitive values for a better life: Responsibility: take responsibility for everything that occurs in your life, regardless of who is at fault Uncertainty: the acknowledgement of your own ignorance and the cultivation of constant doubt in your own beliefs Failure: the willingness to discover your own flaws Rejection: the ability to both hear and say no, thus clearly defining what you will and will not accept in your life Mortality: pay attention to your own death, and understand its realness [Tweet "Are you giving a f* to too many unimportant things in your life? STOP IT. #markmanson"] {COACHING} Ready to break limiting beliefs + Take your self-worth to the next level? Apply for my 1:1 coaching HERE. Become a Patreon for the show and pledge as little as $1 per episode HERE.

Episode 100: YAY! Today I am celebrating 100 podcast episodes of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. Can you believe it?! To celebrate, I wanted to do something special so I had Caroline Dooner come and join me, but instead of interviewing her, it's me that gets to be in the hot seat! Caroline does an amazing job interviewing me about what I've learned during the last 100 episodes, but she also dives deep with her questions, asking about my life philosophy, favourite dessert (of course) and so many other things. This definitely has to be one of my favourite episodes because of Caroline's unique collection of questions and how organic our conversation was. Enjoy! Show notes: How quickly I started podcasting after thinking about wanting to create a podcast How Matt Stone was my motivation for creating a podcast and Jimmy Moore was my biggest encourager How my podcast helped me on my own personal journey My favourite color My favourite dessert The advice I would give to 10-year-old Maddy and 18-year-old Maddy Why I wish 18-year-old me knew that I was going to be single for a long time If Moon is my real last name How I would flirt with the guys I liked as a youngster (hint: I used food) The hilarious videos Caroline makes of herself looking at the dating site, Hinge (watch HERE) How I want to feel in a year in regards to my body and food Whether or not I drink coffee My life philosophy narrowed down to a tweet (End result: "You are not your body. Eat/move according to intuition. #bodyfreedom #HAES #maddymoon") What I hope is said about me at my funeral someday The time period I would live in if I could pick any one Which animal I would like to have as a pet The one diet meal I can NEVER eat again The first thing I would do if I was the Supreme World Leader Not For Sale: an anti-sex trafficking organization you should definitely check out The one food I would eat for a year if I was stranded on a dessert island My current favourite song Connect with Caroline: Website Program Facebook [Tweet "I can't believe the #MindBodyMusings Podcast made it to 100 EPISODES! Here are Maddy's insights..."] Do you enjoy hearing more about my personal journey? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!

Episode 86: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I talk about five challenges you can give yourself as you go through orthorexia recovery. I know from so much personal experience that one of the most difficult things about recovering from orthorexia (or any eating disorder for that matter) is branching out, trying new foods and giving up control. I'm going to challenge you to try one or all five of these challenges sometime this week...grab a friend, go out to eat and give up control. In the second half of the podcast, I talk about things I'm loving lately. I cover the music, books, food, and movement I'm loving these days- see all links below! Show notes: Sign up to get my book Confessions of a Fitness Model for free HERE Challenge #1: Don't look up the menu before going to a restaurant Challenge #2: Let somebody else else decide where you eat Challenge #3: Eat a bite of somebody else's meal Challenge #4: Pray before the meal (show some gratitude) Challenge #5: Get a latte instead of a black coffee....come on y'all! Live a little! Big Girl by Kelsey Miller Pogo (an amazing artist I'm loving right now) My Celestial Seasonings vlog My new book (of course I had to add this one more time) Eating something sweet every day (dark chocolate, Lenny and Larry's cookies, peanut butter) Hot yoga- CorePower and YogaGlo Connect with me: YouTube: https://maddymoon.com/youtube Instagram: http://instagram.com/madelynmoon Twitter: http://twitter.com/mindbodymusings Facebook: http://facebook.com/moonfitness Snapchat: @mindbodymusings Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "These five challenges will help you in #orthorexia recovery more than you know..."]

Episode 81: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I introduce you to 10 inspirational intentions for the New Year. I believe the New Year is one of the craziest times of the year, especially in the media, as everybody is promoting their exercise programs, diets, training courses, or products. People use this as a time to encourage their followers to DO more. To CHANGE more. I have something to say about that. I don't believe the New Year is a time for you to set impossibly high standards for yourself, which will inevitably lead you feeling sad and "failure-like" when you can't reach them. Instead, I think you should create intentions for yourself to become more of who you are already, by coming out of the muck and all of the fog that's been surrounding you for the last year. I believe the New Year is a great time to de-clutter, de-stress, and be with yourself. Don't you agree? Here are my 10 inspirational intentions for the New Year... Show notes: Let go of anything no longer serving you Say NO more Acknowledge your inner critic Become what it is that you want Date yourself Experience more intimacy Simplify (don’t keep anything you don’t like, don’t do anything that’s pointless) Serve Don’t take anything personally (and take things less seriously) Be more, do less Do you have some that I missed? Please share in the comments below! [Tweet "Here's why you should focus on making intentions during the New Year instead of resolutions"] Additionally, HERE'S a video I recently made about why you shouldn't have a weight loss goal this New Year.

Episode 76: Goals can be great. Really. They can serve you by launching you further in your career, relationships, success and health. But what happens when you become attached to the outcome of those goals? What happens when you are so focused on achieving a particular goal that you miss out on something much greater? Or you miss out on an opportunity that would bring you so much more joy? I have spent plenty of time stressing about making my goals come to life, and as a result, missed out on some amazing chances to experience true bliss. I don't want that to happen to you! Listen to this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast for more insight on how your own goals could be sabotaging your current happiness, and how you can let go of the attachments you have to the outcomes. Show notes: How to not experience guilt and regret from food this holiday season My challenge to you this Thanksgiving (tomorrow!) How goals can limit what's possible for you My retreat this weekend with Jake Ducey, author of The Purpose Principles Why your goals could be sabotaging your happiness and blinding you from joy Why I think you should throw out your goals and see how it feels to experience gratitude right now Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "Find out how goals could be sabotaging your happiness right now. #mbm #livefree"]

Episode 74: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I tell you 50 random facts about myself that I haven't told you yet! I really wanted to make this a fun episode where I give you more insight into my past, my insecurities, my vulnerabilities, my dreams and a few things that may make you laugh. Most importantly, I am releasing a program called Scripture, Food and Healing which you can check out HERE. I give you all the details about the course in today's episode, so I'll let you learn all about it there. Sign up for the program HERE! Here are the 50 things about me I share with you today: I grew up in Rockwall, Texas I went to college at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville as well as University of Texas at Austin I was in the marching band in high school, playing the clarinet I once split open my thumb from shaking a snow globe too hard I only like to eat with small forks and spoons The only place I’ve been out of the country is Canada I’ve never been on a cruise My favorite color to wear is brown My 9th birthday was at adopt-at-bear which is a knock off of build-a-bear My first two blogs were poetry blogs My longest dream was the be a fiction author living in a loft in London I sat in the first row of X-Factor, directly behind Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul If I could eat sweet potatoes with eggs and sunflower seed butter for every meal I probably would I never remember what I washed or didn’t wash in the shower so I often have to do everything twice I’ve had six cats in my life but I’m a dog person I want to be a nation-wide speaker on the topic of body image and orthorexia I sewed a lot of my own clothes in high school My first job was working in the only music store in my home town making $8 an hour I skipped my senior year of high school and went straight to college I used to play piano, clarinet, guitar, and a little cello, all of which I miss dearly I eat curry nearly every single day My favorite dessert is a tart and powdery lemon bar My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip The beauty mark above my lips used to be a lot bigger and I have removed it three times after being bullied in elementary school for it I have seen The Fellowship of the Ring over 40 times I was in a sorority at the University of Arkansas, Zeta Tau Alpha I’m Scottish, Irish and Dutch I am related to the famous clown Emmett Kelly Jr. When I was young, I painted my room green because it reminded me of my favorite lightsaber I have made the famous lemmas bread of the elves from Lord of the Rings I own an elvish dictionary and could speak elvish for awhile I was once a cocktail waitress at a party where I met Fergie Jimmy Johns makes my favorite sandwiches I was baptized when I was nine years old My grandpa was shot three times during the war and was left in the snow for 24 hours and when he was rescued, he has frostbite which is why we believe every single kid and grandkid of his, include me, has freezing feet all the time I once had mono for 3 months and didn’t even realize it Before I developed severe orthorexia, I ate spinach enchiladas twice a week because it was my favorite food ever. I hope one day I will be able to eat it as carefree as I did back then The only time I’ve ever been crowd surfing is when I  passed out from dehydration at Austin City Limits and had to be passed over to the fence, where I was dropped over and caught by the emergency medical team I once tooted in CrossFit while everybody was watching me finish an ab exercise I have been working on writing a science fiction book that I do plan to take some time to complete one of these days My biggest vulnerability is not being special in this world My biggest relief is to know I don’t have to be special in this world because Jesus Christ made it so I am my happiest when I am creating, usually a podcast, blog, program,

Episode 68: In this episode of the Mind Body Musings Podcast, I discuss 3 ways to positively influence recovery by using the power of your mind and only your mind. Nope, you don't have to do anything other than changing the way you view what's going on around you. The amazing thing about this is that your mind is the only thing you CAN change. Instead of obsessing over a comment somebody made, you can choose to let it fly away into the abyss of negative thoughts, and instead, adopt a victor mindset that will leave you feeling empowered and grateful. Show notes: Sign up for the free video training series Stop Fighting Food HERE Join the MBM Tribe HERE Why perception is so extremely powerful The importance of channeling your mindset from that of a victim to victor Two examples of how perception can really come in handy with recovery Why valuing your achievements above all never ends with a boost in self-worth How healing others healed me The empowering nature of responsibility Check out The Purpose Principles by Jake Ducey HERE Don't forget to connect with me: Facebook Instagram Twitter Email list Periscope & Snapchat: mindbodymusings Become a patron of the show by contributing as little as $1 per podcast and get a mention on my show HERE! [Tweet "The power of #perception, #value and #responsibility are vast. Here's why."] Check out Stop Fighting Food free video training series HERE or click the photo below! (Sign up before October 9th when the videos close until next year!)

Madelyn Moon spent the last several years training for fitness competitions and modeling photo shoots, only to come to the conclusion that obsessing over food and her body was taking her further away from her passion, not closer. Today, host of the Mind Body Musings Podcast and Life Coach Maddy Moon teaches other women and men how to take control of their relationship with food while enjoying every minute of their newfound freedom. Tune in to see what you will learn. Some Questions I Ask: • What led you to get into the fitness industry and what was it like? • What was the turning point that led you to stop training for fitness competitions? • When you were obsessed with building a “perfect body”, did you find other areas of your life suffered? • How have you been able to bring self-compassion into your life? • How were you able to stop exercising compulsively? • Do you think that your obsession with food and body was a distraction from deeper seeded fears? https://www.recoverywarriors.com/madelyn-moon/

Episode 51: In this podcast, I discuss the top 5 things I've learned in the last 50 episodes of the Mind Body Musings Podcast! Some are personal, some literal, some emotional, but all of them are honest and applicable to your life. Here's what I talk about: What's happening every Friday moving forward How to get my podcast and blog posts delivered to your inbox weekly (click HERE) The many different ways I've changed in the past year How you can burn just as many (if not more) calories doing every day activities like cooking, cleaning, walking, working, and moving as you can in a workout Why it's okay, and maybe necessary, to "eat everything" shamelessly for awhile (and not have to burn it off in the gym) in order to finally figure out intuitive eating EVERYTHING works in regards to food, fitness, and lifestyle...so don't stress so much about being consistent and "perfect" Why you should not put people on a pedestal My favourite podcast episodes and books in the past year! (links below) Get my digital workbook HERE Links for my top favourite episodes: Jordan Younger Drew Manning Emily Jean Leigh Peele George Bryant My favourite books in the past year: The Purpose Principles- Jake Ducey Inspired and Unstoppable- Tama Keives The Prosperous Coach- Steve Chandler Make it Happen- Lara Casey Mindful Eating- Dr. Jan Bays It Was Me All Along- Andie Mitchell

Episode 41 Ladies and gents, listen up. Today we have an unbelievably amazing and inspirational women who's a perfect fit for the Mind Body Musings Podcast. Katie Dalebout is a life coach, yoga teacher, author and blogger who loves writing and speaking about holistic wellness & personal development on her weekly Podcast The Wellness Wonderland Radio. She helps people develop a healthy relationship with food and body image by embracing a spiritual connection of their own understanding and letting go of the dogmatic rules we hear time and time again in our culture. Katie’s beliefs are a beautiful thing, and I continuously find myself attracted to her radiating love for miracles and life’s precious details. Katie is an authentic women who isn’t afraid to share her own struggles with her audience similarly to what I try to do on this show. Another thing I appreciate about Katie is her belief in vulnerability. It’s so important to be honest with yourself when it comes to your mindset, and be able to analyze all different aspects of health, especially those beyond the physical aesthetics that the world can see. I was recently on Katie’s podcast so I’ll be sure to share that link on social media when she publishes it, but in the mean time, subscribe to her podcast here so you will have it immediately downloaded to your iTunes when it's up! Here's what we talk about in this AMAZING episode: How each labels and eating "special" foods made Katie isolated and underweight The moment Katie had to make a decision to continue the path she was on or make a change (she's never shared this in detail on a podcast before! Why controlling her weight became so important to her Thinness as the standard of beauty "The lower you fall, the higher you fly" by Chuck Palahniuk The steps Katie took to finally let go of her need for a label How food obsessions can get in the way of creating love in your relationships Making the highest good your ultimate desire "Those who are certain of the outcome can afford to wait and wait without anxiety."- A Course in Miracles The beauty of being without goals Moving your body in a way you crave The beautiful power of journaling Connect with Katie here: Website Podcast Facebook Twitter HAVE YOU PURCHASED THE PERFECTION MYTH YET? You can do so HERE. I hope you loveeeee it:) Have every podcast episode delivered right to your phone by subscribing to HERE. Enjoy!

Episode 40 In this podcast, I speak with returning guest, author and speaker Stefani Ruper about travel, hormones, PCOS and so much more. Stefani Ruper (from Episode 8 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast) is an international go-go dancer, and a nationally renowned eating disorder counselor. She is the author of the paleo woman’s health manifesto Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Lifelong Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence, as well as the voice behind the Paleo for Women blog, the first ever body image and self love podcast Live. Love. Eat., and a self-love YouTube Channel. You can find her at any of those places, on Facebook, or on Twitter. What we talk about in this episode: What's on the horizon for Stefani and her business Why I Don't Want Six-Pack Abs by Noelle Stefani's experience in Spain with salsa dancing and men The signals I received from my body a week before my period finally arrived The power of eating a sammich The rate at which you get your period back can depend on either giving your body a lot of calories quickly or adopting a more moderate approach Supplements, dairy and vitamins and their connection to hormones Feeling sick after consuming vitamins Low testosterone (low T) and where it comes from All of the wonderful things Stefani is working on Connect with Stefani here: Website Facebook Twitter Podcast HAVE YOU PURCHASED THE PERFECTION MYTH YET? You can do so HERE. I hope you loveeeee it:) Have every podcast episode delivered right to your phone by subscribing to HERE. Enjoy!

Episode 36: Brandon Epstein used to be a professional fitness model working extensively for Nike, believing that he had finally managed to get the fitness side of things down. Then, after launching his first health app company, he realized that physical fitness is really just a fourth of the equation. From there, Brandon created the four pillars of fitness to make the foundation of his company, as well as his podcast The Entrepreneur Fitness Podcast. He’s also the creator of the Entrepreneur Fitness Academy, where people can learn to build up the four pillars of health and truly learn to thrive in all areas of their life as they grow their business. Here's what we talk about in todays' show: Brandon's experience with building a business as well as building up his level of fitness Why a lot of people haven't been able to achieve peak performance Choosing gratitude over anxiety The four pillars of fitness The perfect day visualization (ahhhh I love this) Visualizing where your fear lives and "sitting" in it Brandon's experience as a Nike model and his views on "leanness" vs. "fitness" Using coffee as a stimulant for creativity instead of an every day addiction How to get into your own flow state for work AKA "mental" fitness The Flow Genome Project Learn how to embody whatever it is you are doing Here's where you can find him: Website: entrepreneurfitness.com Facebook: facebook.com/EntrepreneurFitnessBrandon Twitter: twitter.com/Brandon_Epstein Podcast: bit.ly/Podcast-EF Click below to listen to Episode 36 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast! And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). 

Episode 35: Hey hey what's up everybody! I just returned from my trip to Kauai and I immediately decided to create this podcast with a message that I find very important. One of the most difficult things for people to resist when they are cultivating body freedom is the desire to fall back into old patterns of being "healthy" in the eyes of others. Or, they could be in a very impressionable state where simply hearing about healthy food or exercise makes them want to jump back on a treadmill and eat some kale. If this is you, listen in to today's episode to discover five ways to break free from unhealthy health. Here's what I discuss in today's podcast: Experiencing body freedom in Kauai What it means to be unhealthy when striving for health Stop labeling yourself Speak up when others label you Respecting your story Doing what makes you feel exceptional Remember that life is short. The Healthy Get Summit >>> http://bit.ly/1zn8PXv The Healthy Gut Summit is absolutely FREE from February 9­-16, 2015 and you can sign up here: http://bit.ly/1zn8PXv YAY. The Healthy Gut Summit will teach you to: ● Understand the rise of chronic disease and the symptoms that signal their presence. ● Learn how your environment affects your gut microbiome. ● Receive practical advice about dealing with diet, stress, toxins and parasites. ● Speak with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment! I like these kinds of summits because they provide good information. I don't take everything they say as LAW by any means (especially when I hear low this or low that, no this and no that) but I like learning about different perspectives and science-y things. Ya know? Today's featured Mind Body Musings Sponsor: My favourite bar in the world. QUEST BARS! 1 gram of sugar per bar 13-17 g of fiber 20 grams of protein Absolutely delicious Click below to listen to Episode 35 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast! And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). 

Episode 34: Emily Jean is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who's passionate about working with women to heal their relationships with food, movement and their bodies. Together she helps them create balance throughout the lives, so they can start living and loving life RIGHT NOW instead of always planning for "When I lose 15lbs!" I found Emily Jean after another body positive friend sent me one of her links. THIS one actually. After reading it, I know this girl had to be on my show- HAD to. Here's what we talk about in today's episode: "The Day I Knew I Was a Fat Girl" by Emily Jean How the paleo diet can just be yet another diet for many of us The history of the word "fat" How are language affects our relationship to basically everything The dangers of living in a world of "should be's" The frustrations of labeling your diet as "clean eating" The steps one should take to break out of food restrictions and labels Social media purges The true meaning of balance when it comes to food Why Emily no longer exercises & how YOU can stop too! Here's where you can find email: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Don't forget to check out this awesome article: What to do when you ate. ALL. THE. THINGS [Tweet "Are you sick of the term "clean eating?" You'll love this then!"] [line] I am beyond excited to announce Primal 90 Sessions, a free online resource where you can learn from over 30 top wellness professionals about: REBUILDING YOUR HEALTH BALANCING HORMONES CHANGING SELF-DOUBT LOVING YOUR BEAUTIFULNESS AGAIN! Starting February 1st, there will be a new interview released daily. Yes, only one a day so there is plenty of time to catch them all! Interested in this awesomeness? Sign up here: http://bit.ly/1wiHq2Q Now.... Click below to listen to Episode 34 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast! And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). 

Episode 33: In this episode I take a moment to explain the truth about fitness competitors and their awesome naked bodies. I've seen it and now I can share it. Hint- their bodies aren't awesome for the reason you may be thinking. What I talk about today: How to Love Your Body Again Free ebook Four Weeks to Body Freedom program How I left my job to pursue full time coaching and speaking Addressing the question "Who am I to do this?" You don't get to choose your purpose Being vulnerable Why my height was "changed" for both of my fitness shows When I got naked in front of 10 other women The realness of human bodies at fitness competitions How the glamorous perfection of a stage shot isn't "real," and that it's vastly different behind the scenes Blog post >> What You Don't Know About Fitness Professionals Your body is SO exceptional. Right. Now. [Tweet "The naked bodies of fitness competitors aren't as "special" as you think! We are all the same."] Click below to listen to Episode 33 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Enjoy!

Episode 32: Drew Manning, a natural fitness junkie and devoted personal trainer, had never been overweight in his life. His clients on the other hand, ranged in weight as well as motivation. Drew had a difficult time understanding why they couldn’t seem to make the same kind of progress he himself had experienced and why they continued to crave junk food, something Drew never had a problem with. In his attempts to understand the psychological aspects of weight loss and junk food, Drew decided to do something pretty drastic. For six months, he radically let himself go. He stopped exercising and ate nothing but the typical American diet of fast and processed foods. Not surprisingly, he ended up gaining 75 pounds and found himself sharing his story nationally on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Tonight Show. After gaining weight, Drew devoted the next six months to losing the weight as quickly as he had gained it. What started as a physical challenge became an emotional and mental wake-up call as he set out to become fit again. In his book Fit2Fat2Fit, Drew reveals the practical takeaways and profound insights of his yearlong journey. With startlingly honest stories, Drew shares his vulnerable experience with everybody that is willing to learn. Here's a recap on what we talk about in this episode: What Drew decided to do when he was tired of the disconnection he had with his clients The biggest challenges Drew faced putting on 75 pounds The typical American diet Drew adopted during his weight gaining venture The science behind food quality There are a lot of ways to get a six pack without being healthy (...so, so true) Creating humility and empathy by being judged by others The gluten-free Fit2Fat2Fit Drew's honesty about dysmorphic thoughts and how he's developed more contentment Top tips for a successful transformational journey Drew's number one tip for strengthening the mind body connection (this is a good one!) Here's where you can connect with Drew: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Get the book >> Fit2Fat2Fit [Tweet "Could you ever imagine gaining and losing 75 lbs in one year? Introducing #Fit2Fat2Fit!"] Click below to listen to Episode 32 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Enjoy!

Episode 31: Chris Sandel is a health and nutrition expert who runs his own company called 7 Health. He works with clients all over the world through private consultations. He also creates and runs online training programs. Chris is non-dogmatic in his approach and wants clients to find the healthiest way for them to live, whatever that may be. He helps clients improve not only their physical health, but also their mental and emotional health and has a specific interest in improving client’s relationship with food and body image issues. His goal is for people people to be healthy in the easiest possible way so they can get on with the more important things in life. Here's what we talk about in today's podcast: Chris's history with antibiotics, KFC and a detox Why sometimes the best food for YOUR body could be foods that are "unhealthy" in mainstream nutrition Dieting camaraderie Being labeled when you like "health" foods Needing confirmation of your food choices through social media Different markers for health that need to be addressed Problem Behaviors Demonizing foods "Opportunity costs" with foods (genius!) Eating schedules Want to link up with Chris? Website: www.seven-health.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7Health Twitter: @7Health [Tweet "Learn how to minimize stress with food by identifying your own problem behaviors #nutrition"] Click below to listen to Episode 31 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Enjoy!

Episode 26: Today I’m talking with a strong voice in the body image industry who’s goal is to help women feel worthy, beautiful and powerful instead of always “not enough.” Erin Brown started this journey because she wanted her daughter to grow up surrounded by women who don’t devalue any part of themselves as unimportant or wrong. Being overweight at a young age, she had to deal with the cruelty of schoolmates and a plunges self esteem as time went on. After finding out she was pregnant with her first child, she knew things had to change and the process would be long but well worth it. After a 90 pound weight loss, she made it her life mission to inspire women to live their best lives and not be burdened with a need to chase an ever-changing ideal. Here's some insight into today's show: Erin's inspiring weight loss story & wanting to improve her self worth Two small changes anyone can make who is needing to lose some weight for health reasons How Erin and I are listening to our bodies when it comes to breakfast (spoiler- I don't eat what you probably think I eat!) Confidence in a relationship How to raise confident, body-respecting daughters & the external struggles that come with it How to handle and perceive celebrities such as Meghan Trainor that are saying fairly insensitive comments Taylor Swift and Feminism Top 3 tips for falling back in love with your body Here's where you can link up with Erin: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter [Tweet "Do you know how to raise confident, body-respecting daughters? #podcast #health @iamerinbrown"] Click below to listen to Episode 26 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

Episode 25: In today's podcast, I talk about five really important practices for cultivating body respect and undoing a dysmorphic mindset. There are rituals and habits we perform or think about subconsciously that contribute to a negative outlook on your unique and utterly awesome body. These practices are a mixture of physical things, mental things and things you actually need to commit to from this day forth. Some have to do with the mind, others have to do with the body. Altogether, these five practices come together to form a nudge in the right direction in regards to how you love and respect your body. Please enjoy this episode, and start putting these five practices into practice today. In this episode, I talk about: I Had the "Perfect Body" & I Still Wasn't Happy in MindBodyGreen The importance of respecting and honoring others’ bodies Dressing the body you have now (pay attention to the call to action!) The scale Food rules Saying yes to more things in life [Tweet "Listen here for 5 life-changing practices that will cultivate unconditional body respect"] Click below to listen to Episode 25 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!  

Episode 24: Today we’re talking with a man that’s on a mission to challenge pretty much everything that’s mainstream in regards to health and nutrition. He knows that the government is misleading when it comes to nutritional factors such as cholesterol, saturated fat, and dairy, and similarly, he also believes the media is preaching the wrong message in terms of fitness and what it means to have a strong mind body connection. Justin Janoska does not pick sides when it comes to different diets such as vegan, paleo, atkins and the likes because he believes every single body is made differently and therefore must be treated with individual care and attention. Justin’s approach revolves around reconnecting people back to nature; how our ancestors lived by embracing a sound and basic relationship with the most nutritious foods available to us- foods that are critical to the health of our genome. With this goal in mind, he created his blog Engineer your Genome where he provides guidance and concrete health information as well as individual coaching. Here's what we talk about today: Why the gut is your "second brain" and how to populate more good bacteria Cruciferous vegetables and the importance of consuming plenty of micronutrients Why no single food will EVER make you "fat" Competition prep and unhealthy dietary restriction All the wonderful things about eating fat Being balanced in your nutritional choices and eating based on activity levels Why social media is a double-edged sword Wanna link up with Justin? Website: http://engineeryourgenome.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/NutritionMax [Tweet "Do you know the top 3 foods that are crucial for optimal #health? Find out from @NutritionMax"] Click below to listen to Episode 24 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

Episode 23: Joe Salama is the President of Paleo Publishing, publisher of The Paleo Miracle: 50 Real Stories of Health Transformation, the Producer of the Ancestral Food Summit, contributing writer for Paleo Movement Online Magazine, and one of the Administrators of the International Paleo Movement Group on Facebook. Jason Goldberg is a writer, blogger, mud racer, martial artist, and a heavy metal transport specialist. He mentors newcomers to the Paleo lifestyle through his "Paleo Padawan" program. His first novel, Pilot Error, will be published in early 2015. He lives on the East Coast with his son, Joseph, and a sun conure named Woodstock. Together, they crafted the Tao of Paleo, a creative book that teaches you in a playful manner how to eat, sleep, play and exercise the way humans are supposed to. They give you the tools you need to create the right mindset and attitude towards a paleo lifestyle. These guys are awesome. I can't wait for you to listen in. Here's what we discuss in today's episode: What the "tao of paleo" means How being dogmatic, judgmental and stressed is not a part of paleo Why eating a paleo diet is beneficial for purposes other than just weight loss, and is backed by concrete science Top 3 mistakes people make when starting a paleo diet Gluten free products- are they really paleo friendly? Why being low carb is like "sticking your head in a tub of jello for six days" What it really means to have adrenal fatigue The connection between sleep, light and hormones Being free from distractions Follow their social links: The Tao of Paleo Twitter Facebook [Tweet "Avoid these top 3 #paleo mistakes, brought to you by @Paleotao"] Click below to listen to Episode 23 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

Episode 22: "Just because you have a hot body, doesn't mean you have a hot life." Scott has counseled thousands of women on overcoming eating disorders, body image troubles and self-esteem issues. Scott believes that a total mind AND body approach is the key to transforming not just your physical appearance but your overall mental and emotional health as well. With this approach he has enabled his clients to transform not just their bodies but their LIVES with his inside out approach rather than the conventional outside-in approach that is predominantly used by the diet and fitness industry. I really resonate with Scott because he has been teaching a message that I’ve only just started preaching this year and that is: fitness does not necessarily mean leanness. Though Scott knows how to accomplish both of these goals, he is direct in his approach and always puts health first. He doesn’t cultivate imaginary expectations in his clients, but instead he gives them the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in being the best version of themselves. Here's what we discussed in this episode: Why being a health coach is just as much about the mental side as it is about the physical side Why it's a huge red flag when a coach tries to make your health and nutrition complicated. It should be simple, dangit! Denise Rutkowski (this is both sad and shocking) The French Paradox and the North American Diet Mentality The Cycle Diet It's not about WHAT you eat, it's about HOW you eat  Follow Scott on all his great social media channels: http://scottabel.com Facebook: facebook.com/CoachScottAbel Twitter: twitter.com/CoachScottAbel Youtube: youtube.com/scottabelcoaching Check out all of Scott's great books HERE [Tweet "Tired of believing that diet needs to be complicated? Learn how to simplify w/ @CoachScottAbel "] Click below to listen to Episode 22 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

Episode 21: Monica Bravo is a full time college student managing to outdo herself by keeping up with both her school work at LSU and her blog Bravo For Paleo. She’s been on a mission to show other students that eating healthy and taking care of yourself at school is more than just possible, it’s also fun. Monica recently started a new project called Bravo for Vive, which is a paleo-friendly concession stand at LSU. This girl is full of entrepreneurial spirit and I think you're going to love our chat! Here's what we discussed in this episode: Starting a paleo concession stand at LSU Why Monica originally adopted a paleo diet Track Your Plaque Starting a blog in 3 easy steps The current "gluten sensitivity" debate Why money shouldn't hinder you from being paleo in college The importance of being self aware  Follow Monica on all her great social media channels: http://bravoforpaleo.com Instagram Twitter Facebook [Tweet "Think being #paleo as a student is impossible? Think again! @Bravoforpaleo will show you how!"] Click below to listen to Episode 21 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  

Episode 20: Jordan Younger is a 23-year-old health and lifestyle blogger living in Los Angeles. When she isn't writing about health on The Balanced Blonde, you'll find her on the yoga mat, in the kitchen, hiking the Malibu canyons and overseeing her clothing line, TBV Apparel. She is currently working on a book and an app that are also focused on the principles of leading a balanced, healthy lifestyle. I was really wanting to talk with Jordan after hearing about her on Good Morning America when she left her vegan lifestyle to pursue a diet that was more tailored to her needs. She received such harsh backlash from some of her followers, that I couldn't even imagine how tough that transition might have been. It's hard enough to make life-changing decisions on your own, but it's so much more tough when you're in the spotlight and people expect certain things from you. I'm really excited to release this episode because I think EVERYBODY will learn something that can be applied to their own life and experiences. Jordan is so incredibly open and honest, that I think she'll say many things that will stick with you. Her story is not one that you want to miss. Here's what we discuss in this episode: Why Jordan originally started veganism and how being labeled started to control mindset towards food, as well as her life The "aha" moments she experienced that really opened up her eyes to her anxieties about non-vegan foods, weight gain and animal ethics How the beliefs we create in our head overtime lead to invisible, counterfeit consequences Jordan's number one tip for those seeking recovery The importance of yoga for mind body awareness  Follow Jordan on all her great social media channels: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest I also had the utmost pleasure to be on her blog for a segment she's been doing called the Recovery Series. You can read that interview I did with her here: http://www.theblondevegan.com/2014/09/19/recovery-series-5-madelyn-moon/ I really opened up about my own recovery for this interview, so I hope you enjoy learning a little more about my own food freedom process. [Tweet "Former vegan blogger creates more inner peace, balance and happiness by dropping the food rules"] DON'T FORGET!  If you're looking to start your own recovery process, please check out my dear friend Isabel Foxen Duke's free video training series called Stop Fighting Food HERE. Or you can sign up for her free video course by clicking this link: bit.ly/1qtdpQy Want to watch her Stop Fighting Food trailer? (the answer is a resounding YES). Watch it here, and get ready to feel the sweet, sweet fooooood freedom! Click below to listen to Episode 20 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Enjoy!

EPISODE 19: In January 2004, Jimmy Moore made a decision to get rid of the weight that was literally killing him. At 32 years of age and 410 pounds, the time had come for a radical change of lifestyle. A year later, he had shed 180 pounds, shrunk his waist by 20 inches, and dropped his shirt size from 5XL to XL. Since then, Jimmy has continued to shed weight and improve his health using a hight fat, low carbohydrate, Paleo diet. Jimmy Moore is the host of one of the highest ranked health podcasts, the Livin La Vida Low Carb Show, and the author of both Cholesterol Clarity and more recently, Keto Clarity. Jimmy managed to release both of these two books in under a year, and continues to surprise his friends, family and followers with his dedication to helping others. Jimmy has been one of my biggest supporters for the past two years. I would have had this interview with him LONG ago, but I wanted to get a little more comfortable with podcasting before I talked with him on my show to ensure that it was the best episode possible :) I can confidently say, I don't think we will disappoint. Here's a brief overview of what we discuss in this episode: Growing up with "crappy carbage" and how it led Jimmy to his discouraging 410 lb weight Dealing with your emotional baggage first, and then working on your relationship with food next An in-depth explanation on cholesterol & which foods are best/worst to eat for optimal levels The many benefits of ketosis and having a very high fat diet Why low carb is not a high protein diet (this is a crucial component of ketosis) The importance of loving yourself, especially if you're putting yourself out in the open like so many of us Links mentioned in this episode: Jimmy Moore and Dr. John McDougall CHIPMUNK version! Cholesterol Clarity Keto Clarity Jimmy's "Keto Eggs Recipe" (ummm, yum) [Tweet "Want to learn how to improve your cholesterol levels? Jimmy the @livinlowcarbman knows his stuff"] DON'T FORGET!  Sign up for my dear friend Isabel Foxen Duke's free video training series called Stop Fighting Food HERE. Want to watch her Stop Fighting Food trailer? (the answer is a resounding YES). Watch it here, and get ready to feel the sweet, sweet fooooood freedom! If you don't remember her, check out Episode 3 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast to learn what she's all about: https://maddymoon.com/isabel-foxen-duke/ Click below to listen to Episode 19 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

EPISODE 18: We have a freaking shweet guest today.  Leigh Peele is a trainer, author and coach for those that want to improve their quality of life, body or mindset; you may know her as the author of the Fat Loss Troubleshoot, Starve Mode, or the cookbook titled Body By Eats. Though she specializes in fat loss, she understands the different psychological aspects to physical transformations, and has learned how to coach her clients through the different layers. Leigh is very passionate about blending together the science of fat loss with the emotional aspect of body acceptance. Leigh is also the co-host of the Fitcast Podcast and can be found at LeighPeele.com. So without further ado, welcome to the show Leigh. I LOVED this conversation. Leigh is my new online best friend. Hopefully you enjoy our talk as much as we did! Here's some insight on today's topics: Leigh's passion for answering questions and helping people solve their health problems Necessary fat loss vs. the imaginary need for fat loss How Leigh didn't feel that she had society's version of "beautiful" growing up so she chased after brains, humor and all those other AMAZING qualities Circulating judgment in the fitness industry Having a moderate outlook on diet and training to make more progress Starve Mode defined Balancing recovery time with calorie deficits (free chart here) Not being afraid of carbohydrate intake Discussing caloric burn calculators and caloric burn Why "deficit" is not a bad word in regards to calories. It's science! Figure out what works for YOU A final note on acceptance, in memory of Robin Williams Here's where you can find Leigh: Website: http://www.leighpeele.com/ Podcast: http://thefitcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeighPeele Her books can also be found on her website here: http://www.leighpeele.com/ [Tweet "Interested in troubleshooting fat loss or eating for your goals? Learn from @LeighPeele here"] Click below to listen to Episode 18 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!  

Episode 17: Molly Galbraith is a certified strength and conditioning coach and Co-Founder of Girls Gone Strong, a website dedicated to providing women with the best nutrition, training, health, and lifestyle information. Molly is also Co-Founder of J&M Strength and Conditioning, one of the premiere facilities in the country for training women, although she recently stepped away to focus her attention 100% on Girls Gone Strong and her personal website, MollyGalbraith.com. Her personal mission is to, ''Help women discover and accept what their best body looks and feels like with minimal time and effort, and to help them give themselves grace and compassion about it.” She has also been an expert contributor to magazines like Oxygen and Experience Life. No stranger to the gym herself, she has competed in both figure and powerlifting and her best lifts include a 275-lb. squat, a 165-lb. bench press, and a 341-lb deadlift. I'm stoked to introduce this amazing and inspirational woman to my audience for those of you that do not know Molly yet, and I'm delighted to share more of her wisdom with those of you that do. Here's what we talk about in this bombtastic episode: "Is Being Lean Really Worth it"- a really awesome article by Molly "What to Eat to Get Abs"- yet again, another friggin awesome article Learning to love who you are right now as you strive to change or better yourself Molly's emotional and physical journey as a family member passed and a relationship ended How stress is stress is stress; the response will always be the same, whether it's mental, physical or emotional. The 28 Day Love Your Body Challenge The importance of genuinely complimenting others AND yourself (seriously, start saying thank you to others, and start saying thank you to yourself) Molly's 7 Food Epiphanies Why Molly often chooses to fast in the morning Her simple fitness routine today and favourite exercise [Tweet "Listen to @MollyGalbraith share her 7 Food Epiphanies & ideas on body acceptance in this podcast"] Click below to listen to Episode 17 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!

Episode 16: Heather Kelly is the owner and operator of OPENutrition. She is an evolutionary sports nutritionist and Psychology of Eating Coach, traveling across the country offering seminars on performance nutrition and mind body nutrition. Over the past few years, Heather has worked with hundreds of people one on one to help them improve their diet and relationship with food. Heather strives to help her clients reach their athletic goals, improve their body composition, as well as cultivate a healthy and satisfying experience with diet. Heather went on to study at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating in Boulder, Colorado and is now a certified psychology of eating coach. Heather also feels that it is critical to address the psychological components of what we eat and is excited to teach everyone about mind-body nutrition. Here's what we talk about: Heather's successful rowing career How Heather 'accidentally" found herself coaching clients one on one with nutrition at her local CrossFit box How she used Nutrition Data to log her calories to lose weight, per her RD's recommendation, but ended up losing the strength she needed for her athletic abilities Nourishing Wisdom and the Slow Down Diet The Hunger Scale Giving yourself permission to eat "off limit" foods, sometimes in more quantities than usual The addictive nature of crunchy, salty thingies How a paleo template can benefit most people (and the definition of paleo) How her diet has helped her maintain lean muscle mass, reasonable (but still lean) 16% body fat, and a "happy" weight Developing a healthy relationship with exercise My Yoga Works Writing a letter to your body [Tweet "Listen to this great podcast about eating psychology and adopting a paleo template."] Click below to listen to Episode 16 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  

Episode 15: Sydney Singer isn’t afraid to challenge social norms for the sake of health and longevity. He and his wife are the directors of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease located in Hawaii. He is internationally recognized for his revolutionary research linking breast cancer with the wearing of tight bras, which he describes in his book, Dressed To Kill. Syd goes further beyond researching the correlation between bras and breast cancer and dives into other cultural causes of diseases, such as migraines, Alzheimer’s, stroke, glaucoma, sleep apnea, thyroid disease, obesity, diabetes, and much more. This was an extremely insightful episode so please soak up the knowledge we're fortunate enough to hear! Here's what we discuss: Syd's discovering on the correlation between lymphatic constriction and breast cysts 70% of breast cancer can be explained by the bra My own bra-free experience Your body is your hardware, and your instinct level is your operating system Why you don't need a bra, even if you're big breasted Why you actually get sore breasts before your period Choosing exercise that's right for your body The Susan G Komen boycott Why breast size and obesity is not an excuse for pre-menopausal women Dateline's financial interests and how it holds them back from exposing the truth about bras Thermograms Why Syd didn't complete his MD Sun screen and cancer The highest site on your body for skin cancer The correlation between dysplasia and tampons Menopause and sweating The danger of holding in urination and other forms of elimination Just how much gas is "normal" Genetically modified enzymes The way you're sleeping may be killing you Want to stay in touch with Sydney Ross Singer and the amazing research he's doing? Check out the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease here: http://www.killerculture.com Check out his groundbreaking book Dressed to Kill: amzn.to/1nLQadD And his many other books HERE [Tweet "Did you know bras have been proven to cause breast cancer? Learn what you can do about it here:"] Click below to listen to Episode 15 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  

Episode 14: You know how there are certain people that just explode with radiant awesomeness everywhere they go? That's how I feel about today's guest. Shawn Stevenson is a Professional Nutritionist specializing in biochemistry and kinesiology. He is the author of several books and programs including The Fat Loss Code and The Key to Quantum Health. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from The University of Missouri – St. Louis, and he is the founder of the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Over more than a decade of research, Shawn’s work has touched the lives of thousands of people in his private practice, programs, and live events. Shawn’s greatest gift has been providing a tremendous array of valuable strategies, techniques, and proven methods for radically transforming the health and beauty of the human body. Shawn is the host of The Model Health Show and has been featured on Clear Channel Radio, TEDx, and FOX Television. He also is the author of the best-selling book Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way To a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success. Not only does he have a ton of amazing information but he delivers it in a way that makes the lightbulbs light up, so to say. This was probably one of my favourite episodes thus far. Here's what we talk about in today's show: How much I love Shawn's podcast The Model Health Show Shawn's history with a spine-related disease 15 years ago and how it encouraged him to do his own research to get a sexy spine back Training your gratitude muscle (with a gratitude jar!) Upgrading the quality of your food How fast food companies are built on stress, suffering and greed You are what you eat ate How your body will pull vitamins and minerals from different places in your body if you are not feeding it the right nutrients Aleo vera and super hydration for recovery Wonderpress Juice in Boulder, Colorado How men have a primal subconscious desire for body fat on women- not what's being promoted in the media today Scientifically speaking- men want women that can physically procreate, even if they're not consciously thinking about it Why Men Love Bitches Estrogen and it's correlation to fat levels, distribution and metabolism Why confidence and humor is better than shredded and self-absorbed Amazing tips for changing your body image How to "Sleep Smarter" How sleep determines your hormones Why you need to keep your "friends" out of the bedroom! Here's where you can find Shawn: Website: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/ Podcast: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShawnModel Bonus: My favourite podcast episode from the Model Health Show: "How to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Build Confidence, and Strengthen Your Body Image" Watch Shawn rock out this Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV2ynZ1VcnE [Tweet "You are what you EAT ate...not just what you eat! Check out why from this podcast "] Click below to listen to Episode 14 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  

Episode 13: Today I am reading the first five steps from my free ebook How to Love Your Body Again (update- this book is now 10 Prove Steps for Ending Any Diet Obsession.) There are 10 steps in total, but I wanted to give you the first five because sometimes listening can help things to sync in better than reading. I hope that you enjoy this episode as I dig deep into a few helpful tips that have made a HUGE difference in my life. If you want to rest of the ebook, well...it's free. So that's no tough feat to conquer. Simply enter your email into the sidebar and you'll receive the book within a couple minutes. Here's exactly what I talk about in this show: Moving from MoonFitness to Mind Body Musings on Twitter and Instagram Simplifying nutrition Accepting hunger as if it's an alarm Stop confusing fitness with leanness Move your body in a way that's fun Understand social media is misleading [Tweet "Want to know how to love your body again...unconditionally?! Takes these simple steps!"] Click below to listen to Episode 13 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  

Episode 12: Michelle Yeager is a former fitness model and physique competitor. Her main goal was aesthetics for years until she wound up in an unhealthy place, both physically and mentally. Michelle did what many people in the fitness industry cannot do but so wish they could. She took a step back to analyze her lifestyle and what she wanted for her future. Michelle is now on the road to real health, fitness and happiness and she’s here today to tell us exactly how she did it. Michelle is also a graduate from the Dominican University in Chicago with a degree in Nutrition. She is a personal trainer, a former fitness competitor and she is an online Health Coach. Michelle is now pursuing an Intuitive Eating Certification so that she can continue to expand her business and teach others how to have food freedom. Here's what we talked about it today's show: An overview of Michelle's past fitness competitions and modeling experiences A look at what happens to stress levels and social lives during competition prep The ridiculousness of being uptight about having to eat every three hours on the dot, even if it's warm liquid egg whites How IIFYM helped Michelle eat more than what she was used to and/or "allowed" to eat How Instagram pressures people to adopt a particular diet and go all out on it Why it's not a good idea to count your macros if you're not competing The trust and faith required to trust your intuitive eating instincts again Why the book Intuitive Eating is a MUST read for anybody looking to improve their mindset towards their food and body The importance of eating whatever you want, without any limitations for a decent amount of time when starting to intuitively eat The real reason why we get cravings and what to do about it Only following inspirational and encouraging accounts on all social media Wearing clothes that fit the body you have now Diving deeper into the correlation between weight and happiness The powerful movie Earthlings Why Michelle has adopted a vegan diet and the benefits she's experiencing A typical day of vegan eating for Michelle How she learned to give up her strict training routine and adopt an intuitive one Links & books mentioned in this episode: 1. Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole 2. Watch Earthlings 3. The 80/10/10 Diet by Douglas N. Graham Where can you find Michelle? (and seriously, go follow her)  Website: yeagerfitness.com Instagram: @_michelleyeager Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleYeagerFitness [Tweet "Former fitness competitor Michelle Yeager dishes out her #NPC days & how she found food freedom"] Click below to listen to Episode 12 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  

Episode 11: Today I'm talking with two lovely ladies about how to combine stress-free eating with stress-free living for amazing results, both on the inside and outside! I met both of these girls at PaleoFX two years ago, when I was searching for some guidance on how to live in harmony with a healthy body AND mind. Since then, they've come a long way in both their goals and entrepreneurship. Alex Navarro is a nationally-renowned personal trainer, fitness competitor, and nutrition programmer utilizing The Carb Nite Solution® and Carb Back-loading™ protocols. Former national-level NPC bikini competitor and professional model, Mary J. Gines earned a BFA in digital media from San Jose State University and a Master's Cert. in Online Marketing from the University of San Francisco. Together they are the creators of FitLivingFoodies.com and Co-authored Transforming Recipes - The Ultra Low-Carb Edition. Get ready to feel pumped about eating lots of bacon, eggs and fat! Here's what we discuss in this episode: Alex & Mary's history with fitness competitions and going the traditional bodybuilding route Why the Carb Nite Solution® is ideal for people looking for an easy, stress-free program A typical day of eating for Alex and Mary Behind the scenes at a fitness competition The subjectiveness of a judging panel at a fitness competitions The mindset you should have going into a competition The financial and mental investments you make when you commit to a fitness show Finding motivation with new goals Gymnastics Bodies Top tips for starting the Carb Nite Solution® Want to contact the Fit Living Foodies? Website: fitlivingfoodies.com Facebook: facebook.com/fitlivingfoodies Twitter: twitter.com/fitlivingfoodie Instagram: instagram.com/fitlivingfoodie [Tweet "Eat bacon, eggs, donuts and ice cream every week while still leaning out? #carbnitesolution"] Click below to listen to Episode 11 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!

Episode 10: Nia Shanks is a personal trainer and health writer who promotes sane and simple information that allows women to build the bodies they want by focusing on becoming the strongest, most awesome version of themselves. When she's not hittin' the weights getting stronger, or helping others accomplish their goals, she's busy kickin life's butt. I may or may not have tried to track her down for a couple months to get her on the show. I REALLY respect Nia and was dying to interview her. Lucky me, I got a hold of her and had one of the best convos EVER. Here's what we cover: Nia's experience with obsessive dieting and disordered eating The first steps you need to take to simplify your nutrition The importance of forgetting everything you know about nutrition in order to stop the cycle Peanut butter jelly sandwiches, ice cream and other delicious foods you should let yourself enjoy Why food is not just fuel The humor of the white rice vs. brown rice debate How you could be adding stress to your life by how you perceive food How to get out of a workout rut and revamp your routine The importance of goals and consistency The running vs. walking debate Nia's favourite body weight exercises The value of finding things you love about yourself Want to connect with Nia? Do so here: Website - www.NiaShanks.com (or LiftLikeaGirl.com) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBadassFanpage Twitter - twitter.com/niashanks [Tweet "Learn about sane nutrition and simple exercise with fitness expert @NiaShanks"] Click below to listen to Episode 10 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!

Episode 9: Do you ever look at a magazine or fitness competitor and think to yourself: "I wish I could look like that, but I don't have the willpower." "I could never compete, I love food too much." "I don't have nearly enough self-control to have that kind of body." If so- this podcast episode is for YOU. In this episode, I discuss with you why you should stop saying you don't have the "willpower" to do something, or you don't have enough "self-control" to look like a fitness model. It's not about self-control, will power, discipline, or any of that. It kills me when people look at models and put themselves down because they don't have the inner "drive" to look that way. It couldn't be any further from the truth. It's actually because you have priorities. And I admire that. Now, it's your turn to admire yourself for that. [Tweet "Is it about time you give yourself permission for priorities?"] Click below to listen to Episode 9 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!

Episode 8: Stefani Ruper is equally accomplished as an Ivy League chemist, an international go-go dancer, and a nationally renowned eating disorder counselor. She is the author of the paleo woman’s health manifesto Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Lifelong Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence, as well as the voice behind the Paleo for Women blog, the first ever body image and self love podcast Live. Love. Eat., and a self-love YouTube Channel. You can find her at any of those places, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Stefani holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Boston University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in philosophy and dancing obsessively in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wow, what an....exceptional talk we had. I'm not going to lie...I was a little nervous for this interview because this chick has so much awesomeness compacted into one little body. Nonetheless here it is, in all its glory, Episode #8 with dear Stefani. Here's what we cover in this show: The best quote on sexiness you'll ever hear Stefani's desire to be thin when she was younger Hormones, birth control and stress Why eating more is better than choosing to eat less Learning to intuitive eat once more The correlation between confidence and body weight The courage it takes to challenge the social norms How dancing helps release your inner sexiness Why you should say yes more How to block out external sources Why saying we are "enough" isn't really enough. All of Stefani's social links are listed at the top of the post. Connect with her on anything and everything, and pick up a copy of Sexy by Nature here: http://amzn.to/1kAYjEQ [Tweet "Learn how to be #sexy by nature with @PaleoForWomen"] Don't forget! If you want to check out the Muscle Collective Ebook Bundle CLICK HERE! What's inside: 36 courses 29 authors (Including Ben Greenfield and myself) $1,814.43 value for only $37 Workouts, fitness tips, flexible dieting strategies, recipes, body weight workouts, paleo and health guidance and much more. Now, where were we....Click below to listen to Episode 8 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!

Episode 7: Jay Charvoz is a recovered "health nut" who’s overtrained his body and overcomplicated his exercise in the name of health. He’s come full circle to find what works for him, and he is now thriving in his own body, using dietary methods such as carb backloading and nutrient timing to achieve optimal health. Jay has come to the conclusion that when it comes to fitness, less can sometimes really be more. Here's what we chit chat about in this spectacular episode: How overtraining and eating poorly can lead to low immunity and even mono Signs of adrenal fatigue How to cure your own adrenal fatigue Why spiked cortisol leads to poor sleep Why a high fat diet helps with low testosterone The importance of learning to treat yourself with respect Carb-backloading defined The Carb Nite Solution and Carb Backloading for females The mental aspect of limiting carbohydrates Jay's favourite carb-backloading meal Eczema and dairy Why you should kick coffee to the curb and how to go about it Jay's health-nuttiest moment Why the key to a good mind body connection is listening to your body, and fueling your days with healthy fats Links mentioned in this episode: Rob's answer to the dude that was overtraining with adrenal fatigue: bit.ly/ScaLPq Andrea Jengle's website: http://www.herfitnesssolutions.com/ Want to link up with Jay? Check out his podcast here: healthnutsanonynmous.com Like him on Facebook here: facebook.com/healthnutsanonymous [Tweet "Understand #carbbackloading, adrenal fatigue, testosterone and healthy fats in this podcast"] Click below to listen to Episode 7 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!)

Episode 6: Kevin Geary is an integrative health coach, founder of Rebooted Body, and host of The Rebooted Body Podcast. He uses a unique blend of ancestral science and modern psychology to help men and women reprogram their body and mind for sustainable fat loss, vibrant health, and peak performance. He currently has clients in 17 different countries in his Total Body Reboot online program. We had an AWESOME show today. Here's what we talked about: How yo-yo dieting can lead you to weight gain, diabetes and high blood pressure The answer to real health (and even weight loss) can be found in the principles of the ancestral health movement The mental and emotional aspects of food and weight How to develop positive self-talk and become aware of what you say to yourself When other parts of your life are disordered, food can become the control mechanism How to raise children to feel their emotions out, instead of telling them how to feel Why a person develops the majority of their beliefs and thoughts between ages 0-5 Functional movement and activity (hint- you don't need a gym for this one) Where to reach Kevin: Site URL: http://rebootedbody.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/rebootedbody Twitter: http://twitter.com/therebootedbody Podcast URL: http://rebootedbody.com/podcast/ TV URL: http://tv.rebootedbody.com [Tweet "Do YOU know how to raise confident, emotionally strong children? Learn how from @TheRebootedBody"] Click below to listen to Episode 6 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!