Podcasts about Restriction

Are you tired of being stuck in that same old cycle—restrict, binge, repeat—when all you really want is to lose the weight and finally feel confident in your body? Do the endless food rules and restrictions feel like they're running your life instead of helping you actually reach your goals? Well, friend, today is the day we flip that script! I'm giving you three powerful tools you can start using right now to break out of that cycle, ditch the restriction, and step into the kind of freedom that actually gets results. And listen—you don't have to do this alone. Come join us inside the Lose Weight, Live Free Facebook group. It's where the real transformation happens, and we'd love to have you there.

Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook.  She helps health-savvy women overcome eczema, food sensitivities and fatigue without unnecessary restriction, endless testing and supplements. She has a passion for subclinical thyroid issues, the nervous system & stealth biotoxins. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest.   In this episode we talk about:  Name pronunciation Biz related shit and failing fast Unnecessary food restriction Major patterns eczema The stress skin connection Unrealized stress of high performers Inflammatory buckets   Learn more about working with me  Shop my masterclasses (learn more in 60-90 minutes than years of dr appointments) Follow me on IG Follow Empowered Mind + Body on IG  Learn more about working with Christa Follow Christa on IG   

Body Love Binge Q&A Episode - Mental Restriction, Emotions & Recovery NavigationIn this Q&A episode recorded from our wellness suite (complete with my gorgeous dog joining me!), I answer real questions from my Body Love Binge group coaching Queens. We dive deep into mental restriction, emotional regulation, navigating weight gain around family, and so much more.Key Quotes from the Episode:

Kevin cuts straight to the heart of what true transformation actually is in this episode: spiritual movement - the inner work that rewrites your perception and, in doing so, rewires the Matrix you live inside. This isn't about hustling harder or rearranging circumstances. It's about changing the film you project so the movie of your life stops repeating the same lessons.Kevin opens by clarifying a crucial distinction: physical movement is the visible result - bodies, objects, and events shifting in space. Spiritual movement happens first; it's the shift in thought, intention, and perception that rearranges the hologram and yields new outcomes. You, as the localized center of consciousness, are the projector. Your energy is the continuous light; your conditioning is the film. Change the film, and the projection changes.He names two concrete, difficult practices that create spiritual movement. First: decision-making. Decisions don't require physical effort, but they require courage. Making a choice injects certainty into your intention - not certainty of the outcome, but certainty of direction. Kevin uses the Alan Watts anecdote to show why mental choices are harder than manual labor: the mind resists because it must face infinite data, doubt, and imagination. Choosing anyway turns on a little light in the dark room of amnesia and lets the hologram begin to shift.Second: restriction. Kevin frames restriction as transforming reactivity - interrupting the habit of instant gratification (fight, flight, freeze) and converting it into a non-reactive, present pause. That pause - the space between feeling and action - is where you process, not react. Buffering, lashing out, fleeing into distractions, or numbing keeps you replaying the same film. Restriction is ego-death from the ego's view, but it's spiritual growth from the center's perspective: it stops old patterns and lets a new film be loaded.He connects these practices back into the Alpha Male Coach foundations: the spiritual blueprint (remembering who you are) and the Matrix curriculum (seeing how your projections create systems that now master you). The aim isn't escape - it's evolution: awake to your role as projector, choose with authority, restrict the reactive pattern, and then follow through. Action and follow-through - keeping your word - are the third pillar of indomitable self-confidence and the engine that turns decision into real-world change.Throughout the episode Kevin gives practical imagery - the dark room with every treasure already inside, the projector-screen-film analogy, and the pause between F-line and A-line - so listeners can apply this immediately. This episode is a call to stop editing the screen and start changing the film. Do the inner work: decide, restrict, follow through - and watch the hologram rearrange itself to serve you.

In this week's Real Life Runners podcast, I'm joined by Kelly Lyons — a nutrition and eating psychology coach who helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kelly opens up about her personal journey through binge eating, which began back in high school, and how she ultimately broke free by uncovering the root causes and learning to rewire her brain.This conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of practical wisdom. We talk about the emotional patterns that often drive binge eating, why willpower alone isn't the answer, and how to start building a sense of trust with your body again. Kelly and I also dive into the dangers of diet culture, how to reconnect with your true hunger and fullness cues, and the role that movement and self-compassion play in recovery.Whether you've struggled with binge eating yourself, wrestled with food guilt, or just want to create a more peaceful relationship with eating and exercise — this episode will give you hope, understanding, and tools to start making real, lasting change.Kelly Lyons is a certified nutrition and eating psychology coach who helps women overcome binge eating and create a healthy, peaceful relationship with food and their bodies. Drawing from her own journey of recovery, Kelly combines science-based nutrition with mindset and emotional awareness to guide her clients toward lasting change. Her compassionate, practical approach empowers women to break free from diet culture, rebuild trust with their bodies, and find joy in both food and movement.If you want to connect with her, you can find her at the links below! https://kellylyonscoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/kellylyonscoaching/

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Binge eating is more than just feeling out of control with food.It's constantly thinking about food 24/7 and whether you should order the pizza or the pasta for dinner. Whether you should have the cookie or be "good" and have some fruit. Whether you ate enough protein & veggies for the day.It's having a love/hate relationship with food. It's your best friend and your enemy at the same time. You love how good it makes you feel. How it gives you so much comfort, relief and pleasure while also hating how it's one of the most pleasurable aspects of your day.It's using food to cope with every emotion you feel. You're stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored?... you eat.Inside this episode I discuss the full spectrum of what an unhealthy relationship with food looks like and how it goes way beyond just feeling out of control with food.JOIN MY ROOT & REWIRE MEMBERSHIP

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Michelle starts by naming the experience so many listeners know well: the panicky, out-of-control feeling around “forbidden” foods that seems to prove you're an addict. She traces where that story came from—the early 2000s brain-scan headlines—and why “lights up the reward pathways” doesn't equal addiction (music, hugs, laughter, and puppy greetings light them up, too). From there, she walks through what the evidence does show:Dopamine ≠ addiction: Dopamine is about motivation and learning (“That was satisfying; remember that”), not proof of a hijacked brain. Drug-induced dopamine spikes are extreme and rewiring; food-related responses are moderate and self-limiting.What the rat studies actually found: Binge-like behavior appears when access to sugar is restricted and then reintroduced; with free access, intake levels out. In humans, dieting and moralizing foods replicate this deprivation-binge pattern.Addiction criteria don't fit food: Medical addiction involves tolerance, withdrawal syndromes, persistent use despite harm, and inability to cut down. Systematic reviews report that foods don't meet those criteria. Food is also essential—abstinence-based models don't translate.Michelle then maps the very human reasons it feels like addiction:Restriction & deprivation (physical and mental) create scarcity, obsession, and urgency.Emotional reliance on food as a primary coping tool can look compulsive—but it's coping, not character failure.Learned urgency/“last-supper” eating when a food is allowed only during a “slip.”She also names the harm of the addiction label: added shame, escalation to stricter restriction (which worsens the cycle), and attention pulled away from the real drivers—diet mentality, unmet needs, and nervous-system dysregulation.From there, the episode offers a compassionate, evidence-aligned path forward:Lift the ban with unconditional permission to eat (expect an initial “pendulum swing”; it settles as scarcity fades).Practice food neutrality (take the moral charge out of foods).Pursue satisfaction so you can actually register “enough.”Support your nervous system (capacity first; choice follows).Add coping tools beyond food (connection, creativity, movement, rest).Reframe the story: from “I'm addicted” to “Restriction is making me feel out of control; my body is protecting me.”Stay ConnectedIf this episode helped, follow/subscribe so you don't miss the rest of the series. Share it with a friend who's stuck in the “sugar is my addiction” loop, and leave a quick review—it helps more people find Thrive Beyond Size.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's topic uncovers an emotional aspect of my healing journey and I'm grateful to share my experiences with gut health coach, William Dickinson. William will help unpack disordered eating, restrictive diets and why your gut health may be the issue, not the food you're eating. In today's episode, we will also discuss: The connection between chronic illness and digestive function How compromised gut health intensifies the toxic effects of mercury and similar substances The five primary functions of the gut ARFID and fear-based eating habits How restrictive diets can lead to nutritional deficiencies and isolation How food can be a "moral" choice The intersection of physiological and psychological symptoms The stigma of a psychosomatic diagnosis How healing can turn the world from black and white into color The need for self-awareness and flexibility with food choices Podcast Links for William Dickinson Book a 1:1 consult Take the Gut Health quiz Website YouTube Get connected with The MS Gym  

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« Comment as-tu retrouvé un rapport sain au sport après avoir souffert de TCA ? »C'est une question qu'une patiente m'a posée et je trouve celle-ci ultra intéressante, parce que le sport peut être une ressource incroyable pour la santé et l'équilibre… mais il peut aussi devenir un terrain de souffrance quand il est utilisé comme contrôle, punition ou compensation.Dans cet épisode, je vous partage :Mon propre parcours avec le sport.Les chiffres clés sur le lien entre TCA et activité physique.Des questions simples à se poser pour évaluer son rapport au sport.Des outils concrets pour retrouver plaisir, équilibre et bienveillance dans le mouvement.____Pour me soutenir et si vous avez apprécié l'épisode, n'hésitez pas à noter le podcast et même le partager autour de vous

Send us a textIn this episode, I answer one of your questions about my experience with cutting out refined sugar—and what the science suggests about food, restriction, cutting out food groups, and the “all or nothing” mindsets.We'll explore:My personal experience with eliminating refined sugars and its psychological effects.How restrictive eating can reinforce rigid or perfectionistic thinking.The science on dietary restriction and its impact on long-term eating behaviours.Why “all or nothing” approaches  backfire.More flexible, sustainable strategies supported by research.This episode bridges personal experience with academic insight, highlighting both the challenges and the unintended consequences of overly restrictive dietary approaches!✨ If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, share it with a friend, or leave a review—it really helps the podcast grow!

In this candid Q&A episode, I answer real questions from my Body Love Binge group coaching members. I tackle the tough topics around eating disorder recovery with my signature no-BS compassion and practical wisdom - recorded spontaneously while my husband took our baby out to test the new pushchair!Key Quotes from the Episode:"Going all in isn't a behaviour you can measure. Going all in is how you show up internally - and it's all about what is manageable for YOU.""Restriction isn't an action, it's a state of mind. If you have a restrictive mind, anything will be turned into a diet.""Recovery is the foundation of the rest of your life. It's not the finish line.""The only difference between a dream and a goal is a plan and the belief that it's gonna happen.""When you're fully recovered, other people's behaviors around food and exercise won't affect you anymore. You'll be completely free."What I Cover in This Episode:• Managing panic zone vs stretch zone - How to take recovery actions without re-traumatising yourself and why staying in your comfort zone won't work• Intuitive eating vs intuition eating - Why I don't use traditional intuitive eating guidelines and my approach to eating for pure pleasure• Breaking free from food habits and rules - How to stop turning hunger/fullness into another diet and why eating the same foods can be perfectly fine• Making room for cake - Permission to eat less nutritious food to save space for treats you're excited about• Signs of true recovery - Physical, mental, and emotional markers that show you've reached full freedom (plus what to do with your life after recovery)• Dealing with ED voice arguing back - Why the eating disorder might get louder deeper in recovery and how to handle the internal negotiations• Making regular eating non-negotiable - Practical strategies for consistent eating when you're full, emotional, or overwhelmed by meal prep• Body image in recovery - Moving from body hate to neutrality to unconditional love, and why you don't have to like how you look to be free• Living with a fitness-obsessed partner - How to protect your recovery when your partner's exercise and food behaviours are triggering• Recovery isn't linear - Understanding that setbacks and challenges are part of the process, not signs of failureMy approach combines trauma-informed recovery principles with practical, real-world strategies that honour where each person is in their unique journey toward food and body freedom.

What if the key to women's health isn't another diet, another supplement, or another label, but a radical return to nourishment, self-trust, and listening to your body? In this powerful episode of the Know Better | Do Better podcast, Autumn sits down with Jessica Ash, a leading voice in women's health and nutrition, to expose the cultural myths keeping women stuck in cycles of restriction, burnout, and self-doubt. Jessica shares her own journey through hormonal challenges and the lessons she learned about true nourishment, the nervous system's role in health, and how healing begins when women finally stop outsourcing their intuition. As A functional nutritionist and integrative health coach, she's on a mission to change the way women think and feel about their bodies.

You're allowed to eat before bed ESPECIALLY when you're genuinely hungry. And even if you're not, EFF THE RULES.You need to rewire your brain & trust yourself over rules you've been told around when you're "allowed" to eat.CONNECT WITH LORNA:---> Instagram @lorna_bingeeatingcoach---> Tiktok @lorna_bingeeatingcoach

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Habits Aren't The Enemy: Why Safety Heals What Willpower Can't.This episode is a little different, Queens — it came to me in the middle of the night while lying in bed with baby Koa. I had no plan to record, but the download was strong, so here it is: raw, real, and straight from my heart.I'm talking about habits — what they actually are, why they form, and how to truly shift them in recovery (without fighting yourself).So many of my clients worry that bingeing, emotional eating, or dessert-after-dinner will become “bad habits.” But here's the truth: when you heal the root cause, habits fall away naturally. They stop being needed.In this episode I share:✨ The difference between habits and routines (and why it matters in recovery)✨ How your brain wires habits — and how to rewire them with choice✨ Why forcing yourself out of ED habits never works long-term✨ The “swap, don't stop” principle that makes change easier✨ Why allowance and self-trust create freedom

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Are you struggling with nighttime snacking that just won't seem to go away, no matter how much discipline you use? In this episode, I share why this pattern isn't a discipline problem at all—it's actually a nervous system issue. I open up about my own struggles with nighttime eating, the chaos of back-to-school stress, and why discipline alone only makes cravings worse. You'll learn how your circadian rhythm, hormones, and nervous system play a huge role in nighttime eating—and more importantly, how to shift from protection mode into safety mode so the cravings naturally fade away.Tune in now to learn how to finally stop nighttime snacking without relying on discipline or restriction!Topics Covered:Why 90% of people I work with struggle with nighttime eatingMy personal story with nighttime snacking and why it was so hard to breakThe role of stress, schedules, and life transitions in triggering cravingsHow the circadian rhythm affects how your body processes food after 7pmThe impact of nighttime eating on sleep quality and fat-storing hormonesWhy discipline and willpower don't work long-term for breaking habitsThe connection between the nervous system, protection mode, and cravingsHow shifting into safety mode naturally reduces nighttime snacking

Send us a textThe effects of protein restriction on metabolism, liver hormones, brain, and behavior.Episode Summary: Dr. Christopher Morrison talks about how animals sense and prioritize nutrients like protein, discussing defense mechanisms for essentials such as oxygen, water, sodium, and energy; the brain's role in detecting protein deprivation via signals like FGF21; trade-offs between growth, reproduction, and longevity under protein restriction; and reconciling high-protein diets for satiety and muscle maintenance with low-protein benefits for metabolic health and lifespan extension.About the guest: Christopher Morrison, PhD is a professor and researcher at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he has worked for over 22 years focusing on nutrition, metabolism, and chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.Discussion Points:The body prioritizes nutrients hierarchically: oxygen and water first, then sodium, energy, and protein, with weaker defenses for carbs or fats.Animals develop specific appetites for deprived nutrients, like salt or protein, often through post-ingestive learning rather than just taste.Protein restriction (e.g., 5% vs. 20% in diets) increases food intake and energy expenditure in mice to maintain protein levels, even at the cost of extra calories.FGF21, a liver hormone, signals protein deprivation to the brain (via NTS region), driving protein-seeking behavior and metabolic changes; it's essential for low-protein responses.Protein restriction extends lifespan in lab animals by suppressing growth signals like IGF-1 and mTOR, but may impair immunity or wound healing in real-world conditions.High protein aids satiety, weight loss, and muscle building, but overconsumption may shorten lifespan; optimal intake depends on age, activity, and goals (e.g., not for pregnant or elderly).No one-size-fits-all for protein: mild restriction may benefit middle-aged sedentary people for health, while athletes need more; balance avoids excesses.Related content:M&M 106: Diet, Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Taste, Whole vs. Processed Food, Obesity & Weight Loss, Comparative Biology of Feeding Behavior | Stephen Simpson & David Raubenheimer*Not medical advice.Support the showAffiliates: Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Code MIND for 10% off SiPhox Health—Affordable at-home blood testing. Key health markers, visualized & explained. Code TRIKOMES for a 20% discount. For all the ways you can support my efforts

Snag Our Simplified Budget System! Hey budget besties!We're replaying one of our favorite conversations with our girl Judy Weber from the Bold Business. Bold Faith podcast—and y'all, it's a GOOD one. This episode is a must-listen if you've ever said:“I make good money, but I have nothing to show for it.”“I'm tired of living paycheck to paycheck.”“I have big dreams, but I'm drowning in business and personal expenses.”We got you.

Join the 3 Day Masterclass, Satisfied Not StuffedThe goal isn't to stop eating when you're fullAnd I know that might shock you...The goal is to stop eating when you're SATISFIED In this episode, I break down the difference between the two so you never leave your meals feeling lethargic, bloated or having to throw on your comfy clothes.It's time to rewire your brain out of overeating so you can finish your meals feeling comfortably full, not stuffed. 

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Even when done with loving intent, restriction and control does not lead to the desired results of obedience and conformity: restriction leads to rebellion. Just ask anyone ever who has tried to control someone else's drinking. Click here to take our survey on attraction and relationships. If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.

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Happy Satiated Saturday! I find it fascinating to explore the layers and layers of connections between trauma and food behaviors. Trauma alters the way you experience bodily sensations. A racing heart can feel like panic rather than excitement. An empty stomach might trigger fear rather than curiosity about food. Over time, the body learns to suppress or disconnect from these cues in an attempt to stay safe. ​Body detachment provided you​ with short term safety, but affected your ability to know how you feel, to understand if you're hungry or full, or to know what you need and when.​ This lowered your interoception or ability to sense and interpret your internal signals in your body. In this week's episode, I chat about: Interoceptive confusionHow low interoception effects food behaviorsTrauma and interoception connectionInteroception practices you can start todayYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode ​here​: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/how-trauma-alters-your-sense-of-self-and-eating-habitsI also provide some updates at the end of this episode so be sure to listen to the end! With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxNewsletter Signup: https://www.stephaniemara.com/subscribeReclaim Your Body Image Workshop: https://satiated.mykajabi.com/offers/EkFBjX2QMove Through Binge Urges Workshop: https://satiated.mykajabi.com/offers/nRo7qyFd/checkoutSomatic Eating® Program Waitlist: https://www.somaticeating.com/Free Connect Call to work 1:1: https://www.stephaniemara.com/lets-chatSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

"You can accomplish feeling like the best version of yourself no matter what age you are. It's very different than all the approaches we're hearing out there." - Nagina Abdullah Nagina Abdullah is a leading weight loss coach specializing in empowering women in midlife to achieve lasting health transformations. As the founder of the renowned website MasalaBody.com, she has personally coached over 1,500 women to successfully lose weight permanently by optimizing their metabolism. Utilizing her background in molecular and cell biology from UC Berkeley, Nagina combines scientific principles with practical lifestyle changes, including strategic use of metabolism-boosting foods and spices. Episode Summary: In this episode of "Oh, My Health... There Is Hope!" host Jana Short welcomes Nagina Abdullah, a prolific weight loss coach renowned for her expertise in helping midlife women achieve sustainable weight loss. Nagina discusses the science-backed strategies she uses to boost metabolism, address sugar cravings, and guide women toward a healthier lifestyle. She shares her personal journey of overcoming weight loss challenges and how she engineered a lifestyle shift for herself after experiencing menopause-induced weight gain. The conversation delves into actionable insights on dietary strategies that focus on increasing protein intake and understanding the role of metabolism-boosting foods. Nagina emphasizes that traditional dieting and calorie restriction can be counterproductive, especially during midlife. She offers practical advice on incorporating healthy foods and spices into daily meals. Nagina also introduces her upcoming five-day metabolism boost event as an opportunity for women to learn and transform their health journey, focusing on practical, sustainable changes that align with life's demands. Key Takeaways: Nagina Abdullah emphasizes the importance of boosting metabolism through the strategic addition of nutritious foods rather than restrictive dieting. Incorporating 30 grams of protein per meal is crucial to stabilizing blood sugar, reducing sugar cravings, and promoting sustainable weight loss in midlife. The transition into menopause requires a revised approach to dieting, focusing on metabolism and anti-inflammatory foods to counteract hormonal changes. Midlife dietary approaches should aim to maintain steady blood sugar levels, counteracting the body's tendency towards insulin resistance. Nagina Abdullah's five-day metabolism boost event will provide live teachings on sustainable weight loss strategies specifically tailored for women in midlife.   Resources: Website: https://MasalaBody.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/masalabody/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/nagina.abdullah/ LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nagina-abdullah/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/masalabody Join her in her active Slim Down for Midlife women FREE community here: https://www.skool.com/slimdown ‌ You are invited to the exclusive 5-Day Metabolism Boost for Midlife Women, starting on September 8! http://myrootabl.com/r/mltIVJtS?rootabl=jana   Join Nagina in the 5-Day Metabolism Boost Workshop for Midlife Women—you'll learn her science-backed morning routine, discover metabolism-activating spices, and master her proprietary Fat-Burning Food Framework to jumpstart sustainable fat loss—without deprivation or extreme diets. Nagina shares her "Sweet Spice Cheat Sheet" with the spices that are in your kitchen cabinet! It helps to lower blood sugar and curb sugar cravings. The cheat sheet includes: 3 health benefits of using this spice 5 ways to use it in your day A simple fat-burning fire tea recipe to fire away belly fat   You can grab the Sweet Spice Cheat sheet for free here: https://masalabody.com/SweetSpicePDF/   Find Nagina on Instagram at MasalaBody: instagram.com/masalabody and DM her the word "Sweet," or join over 1k women in her active Slim Down for Midlife Women Community here: https://www.skool.com/slimdown and DM her the word "Sweet."   Get a free subscription to the Best Holistic Life Magazine, one of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine. Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Grab your FREE gift today: https://bestholisticlife.info/BestHolisticLifeMagazine Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

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Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A., explores the science and clinical evidence behind intermittent fasting and its role in promoting cardiometabolic health. He explains how aligning eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms can improve weight, blood pressure, glucose regulation, and other risk factors, especially in individuals with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. Wilkinson highlights promising results from time-restricted eating studies conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego and the Salk Institute, where narrowing the daily eating window led to improved metabolic markers and potential benefits beyond weight loss. He also outlines practical tips for safely adopting this lifestyle approach and stresses the importance of ongoing research. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40319]

How to balance flow and restriction.

What if your struggle with food isn't about willpower—but about unhealed pain?In this raw and powerful episode of Normalize The Conversation, trauma-informed coach and Out of the Cave founder Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW, shares her personal journey from childhood obesity to extreme dieting—and how she finally broke free from diet culture for good.We explore:✅ The toxic truth behind diet culture and emotional eating✅ How restriction and obsession with weight keep us stuck✅ Why lasting healing is about compassion, not control✅ How to build a peaceful relationship with food, body image, and selfThis is not another weight loss story. It's a conversation about freedom.

Why does letting go of food restriction feel unsafe, even when you're ready to recover? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how restriction can become a form of survival. She discusses the ways restriction may provide a sense of control, structure, or identity, especially for those who are neurodivergent, live in marginalized bodies, or have trauma histories. You will learn about the difference between egosyntonic restriction, which feels aligned with your values, and egodystonic restriction, which feels distressing. This insight can help make sense of your internal conflict and guide you toward a more compassionate approach to healing. This episode offers a perspective rooted in liberation, not compliance. Dr. Marianne invites you to honor the role restriction has played in your life while also creating new ways to feel safe and supported in your body.

Happy Satiated Saturday! After years and years of navigating food cravings, it was the field of somatics that started to shift my perception of them. I used to think of cravings as something I had to do battle with and couldn't listen to until I realized that I was defining listening to cravings as abiding by them and that listening to my craving meant I needed to eat the food some part of me was telling me to eat. I now experience and teach that cravings are bodily messengers. Cravings are meant to be listened to by bringing in curiosity about what the body might be trying to relay through having you want to eat a particular food. In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Jenn Trepeck, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach, about: Decoding cravingsThe nutritional and blood sugar aspects to cravingsThe role of guilt in cravingsPractical strategies to navigating your food cravingsYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: www.stephaniemara.com/blog/understanding-the-science-behind-food-cravingsWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Jenn:Website: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries-nutrition-wellness-weight-loss/id1476096152Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/?hl=enSupport the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...

Have you ever wondered why recovery feels unsafe if you are autistic, or why masking can look like restriction? In this episode, Dr. Marianne examines the overlooked intersection of autism and anorexia. She explains how autistic masking, the survival strategy of hiding or suppressing traits to “fit in,” can overlap with food restriction and why recovery often feels unsafe in treatment spaces that center neurotypical experiences. Dr. Marianne explores how sensory sensitivities, alexithymia, executive functioning challenges, and monotropism can shape eating patterns for autistic individuals and how traditional recovery models fail to accommodate these realities. She also addresses intersectionality in recovery, highlighting that unmasking is riskier for BIPOC, disabled, fat, queer, and trans individuals whose overlapping identities increase the dangers of being fully visible in systems that marginalize them. She emphasizes why neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, and intersectional recovery spaces are essential. Recovery cannot be one-size-fits-all when it must account for layered oppression, systemic barriers, and the complex ways autistic traits interact with anorexia. Dr. Marianne also discusses the overlap between anorexia and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), particularly among autistic people, and explains why understanding this overlap is crucial for effective and sustainable healing. If recovery has felt unsafe, Dr. Marianne wants listeners to know it is not because they have failed. It is because treatment often fails to recognize autism, honor intersecting identities, and adapt care to meet those realities. She believes every person deserves support that not only accommodates differences but celebrates them as integral to the healing process.

Jonah // Week 2 // A Whale Of A LessonJonah 1:11-12 NASB 11 So they said to him, “What should we do to you that the sea may become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy. 12 He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm for you, for I know that on account of me this great storm has come upon you.”Jonah 1:15-16 NASB 15 So they picked up Jonah, threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. 16 Then the men feared the Lord greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows.Jonah 1:17 NASB 17 And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights.1. The SWALLOWING was for SALVATION.2. The RESTRICTION was for RESTORATION.Jonah 2:1-9 NASB1 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the stomach of the fish, 2 and he said, “I called out of my distress to the Lord,and He answered me. I cried for help from the depth of Sheol;You heard my voice. 3 “For You had cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current engulfed me. All Your breakers and billows passed over me. 4 “So I said, ‘I have been expelled from Your sight. Nevertheless I will look again toward Your holy temple.' 5 “Water encompassed me to the point of death. The great deep engulfed me, Weeds were wrapped around my head. 6 “I descended to the roots of the mountains. The earth with its bars was around me forever,but You have brought up my life from the pit, O Lord my God. 7 “While I was fainting away,I remembered the Lord,and my prayer came to You, into Your holy temple. 8 “Those who regard vain idols forsake their faithfulness, 9 but I will sacrifice to You with the voice of thanksgiving.That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the Lord.”1. The SWALLOWING was for SALVATION.2. The RESTRICTION was for RESTORATION.3. The PURGING was for PROVISION.Jonah 2:10 NASB10 Then the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land.Jonah 3:1-3a NASB 1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you.” 3a So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the Lord...1. The SWALLOWING was for SALVATION.2. The RESTRICTION was for RESTORATION.3. The PURGING was for PROVISION.

On this episode of the podcast we breakdown the Nintendo Partner Direct and the August games for Playstation Plus, as well as discuss GTA VI incorporating age verification, the potential return of Infamous and Sly Cooper, and Jason shares his stories and thoughts from EVO 2025.

This week's message is all about something we usually avoid — saying no. But what if restriction isn't about missing out, and is actually the key to living with more peace, focus, and freedom? Judah breaks down why boundaries are a gift, and how trust in God shapes the way we say no. If you're feeling stretched thin or stuck in overload, this message might be exactly what you didn't know you needed. Discussion Questions: 1. Where in your life do you need to start saying “no,” and what do you think might change if you actually did? 2. Do you see boundaries as burdens or blessings—and how might God be using them to protect or guide you? SUBSCRIBE TODAY for Weekly Service messages, Daily Guided Prayers, & more! Download the FREE Churchome app in the Apple App store or Google Play store! https://www.churchome.org/appSUBSCRIBE TODAY for Weekly Service messages, Daily Guided Prayers, & more! Download the FREE Churchome app in the Apple App store or Google Play store! https://www.churchome.org/app

Ever wonder how to tell if you're really doing okay? In this message, Judah unpacks “The Four R's” — Rest, Responsibility, Restriction, and Relationship — and how they help anchor your soul in wild times. It's honest, funny, and full of grace, with a reminder that you're already fully loved and forgiven. Whether life feels like chaos or calm, there's something here for your heart. SUBSCRIBE TODAY for Weekly Service messages, Daily Guided Prayers, & more! Download the FREE Churchome app in the Apple App store or Google Play store! https://www.churchome.org/app