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Ever worry about gaining weight over the holidays? Ever want to enjoy the holidays while still making progress towards your goals before 2027? In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the holiday season without abandoning your habits or putting your goals on hold. I share plenty of personal examples, along with practical strategies to help you stay consistent, make intentional choices, and e...

Ever let your feelings, circumstances, or a bad day dictate whether you follow through? Ever feel like you’re constantly negotiating with your own brain instead of taking action? In this episode, we explore the difference between being proactive and reactive, why we struggle to follow through, and how to stop letting temporary feelings override our long-term goals. You'll learn how to take rad...

Ever notice how your habits fall apart when your routine changes? Ever find yourself doing great for a few weeks, then suddenly struggling when work, weather, travel, or life changes? Ever wonder how to stay consistent without forcing yourself to follow the exact same routine all year? In this episode, we talk about how to build habits that can adapt as your life changes instead of falling apart e...

Ever worry about what other people will think when you start changing? Ever let someone else's opinion make you question your goals or the choices you're making? Ever feel like failure means you should stop trying? In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to build discipline that lasts, and why it has much less to do with motivation than you think. You'll learn how to have...

Ever feel like your brain automatically pulls you toward the choices that keep you stuck? Ever wonder why making the "right" decision feels like such a constant battle? Ever wish healthy habits felt as automatic as the ones you're trying to break? In this episode, we explore how to "brainwash" yourself, in the best possible way, by intentionally shaping your environment and...

Ever catch yourself saying, “It’s too hard”? Ever feel like your circumstances, schedule, body, or motivation are stopping you from making progress? Ever forget that you still have a choice, even when the choice is difficult? In this episode, we break down why saying “it’s hard” can quietly reinforce the belief that you’re powerless, and how taking responsibility for your behaviour can completely...

Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but still getting discouraged by the results? Ever find yourself starting over because one bad day made you feel like you'd failed? Ever wonder how people stay consistent for years instead of weeks? In this episode, we explore why the most successful people stop chasing outcomes and become obsessed with the process instead. You'l...

Ever find yourself saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"? Ever worry that setting boundaries will disappoint other people or make you seem selfish? Ever feel like everyone else's priorities come before your own health goals? In this episode, we dive into why boundaries are one of the most powerful tools for long-term consistency. You'll learn why healthy bound...

Ever feel hungry all the time when you're trying to lose weight? Ever wonder how some people eat huge plates of food and still lose fat? Ever think weight loss means eating less… when maybe you just need to eat smarter? In this live masterclass replay, we break down one of the biggest secrets to sustainable fat loss: satiety. You'll learn which foods keep you full for the fewest calories,...

Ever wonder why some people seem to stick to healthy habits effortlessly while others rely on motivation and willpower? In this episode, we're sharing a replay from one of our live masterclasses all about how to create habits that actually last. You'll learn why behaviour change starts with your environment, how to build simple frameworks that make consistency easier, and practical ways to...

Ever catch yourself saying, "It’s hard" or "I can’t do this"? Ever wonder why changing your mindset feels so much harder than changing your habits? Ever feel like you're the one thing standing in the way of your own progress? In this episode, I share the mindsets, mantras, and beliefs that helped me lose 40 lbs and keep it off. We'll talk about the power of radical resp...

Ever tell yourself you'll be "good this time" without actually changing anything around you? Ever wonder why staying consistent feels easy one week and impossible the next? Ever feel like you know what to do, but still struggle to follow through? In this mini episode, we're trying something a little different: a short, practical lesson on one of the most powerful concepts in beha...

Ever wondered what a fat loss phase actually looks like in real life? Ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but not seeing progress? Ever been confused about what to change, when to adjust, and how to stay consistent? In this episode, I walk you through my current fat loss phase, exactly what I’m doing, what I’ve adjusted along the way, and what I’m learning from it in real time. Think of...

Ever notice how one small setback can spiral into “I always mess this up”?Ever miss a workout or overeat and suddenly feel like the whole week is ruined? Ever wonder why the same situations keep leading to the same outcomes, even when you know better? In this episode, we break down how the stories you tell yourself shape your emotions, your behaviour, and ultimately your results. You’ll learn why...

Ever feel like you’re always “starting again” with your weight loss? Ever wait for the perfect time to do it properly… and end up doing nothing instead? Ever feel stuck in all-or-nothing thinking where small efforts don’t seem to count? In this episode, we break down how to beat perfectionism and self-sabotage using the next tiny step method, and why action, not motivation, is what creates clarity...

Ever feel stuck in the binge and restrict cycle? Ever think you’ll “start fresh” next week… only to repeat the same pattern? Ever wonder how anyone maintains weight when life gets really hard? In this episode, Janelle shares how she stopped the binge, restrict cycle, even while navigating a major health crisis. We talk about what actually changed, how she maintained her weight long-term, and the h...

Ever feel like you know what to do, but still can’t follow through? Ever wonder why motivation fades so fast and discipline never seems to stick? Ever feel like you’re constantly trying harder… but getting the same results? In this episode, we break down why weight loss (and big goals) fail when you ignore trade-offs, and how understanding cost, pain, and constraints makes progress predictable. Th...

Ever been in a group of women talking about all the diet’s they’ve done? Ever wondered everything and nothing seems to work and why it’s so hard to burn fat? Ever felt confused by all the different info out there and don’t know what to believe? In this episode we’ll break down the 10 things you MUST know to understand weight loss, and how to use it to start burning fat and keep it off. Think of th...

Why does weight loss fall apart the moment life gets busy? In this episode, I share the weight loss “razors” I use to remove decision fatigue and stay consistent without relying on motivation. These are simple rules that make the right choice automatic, even on low-energy days. We talk about cooking without oil, choosing boring foods, building environments that support success, and using default d...

Why do some people change every year while others stay stuck repeating the same cycle? In this episode, I walk through the simple framework I use every January to create lasting change. Not through motivation, but by changing identity, environment, and daily inputs. We cover why identity drives behavior, how input goals lead to real progress, and how to build systems that support you even on your...

Why does weight loss work for a while… then quietly fall apart? In this episode, I break down the hidden reasons weight loss doesn’t stick for most women. Not willpower, hormones, or motivation, but common mistakes and patterns that keep people repeating the same cycle without realizing it. We talk about why “trying harder” backfires, how inconsistency creeps in, and what actually needs to change...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t fear of failure, but fear of uncertainty? In this episode, I break down why most people avoid starting not because they’ll fail, but because they don’t yet have clarity, confidence, or a map. You’ll learn why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck, and how taking action is the fastest way to dissolve fear. We talk about how uncertainty shows up in weight l...

What if the reason you keep missing your goals isn’t motivation or willpower, but relying on hope instead of systems? In this episode, I break down why optimizing for comfort keeps people stuck, and how real change happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start forcing action. We talk about commitment devices, leverage, and how to design your life so success becomes unavoidable. Tune in to...

What if social media stopped confusing you and actually helped your weight loss journey? In this episode with Broccoli Mum , we break down the simple filter that lets you instantly tell whether an influencer meal, recipe, or “What I eat in a day” is helping you… or holding you back. You’ll learn how to spot what makes your journey easier, what makes it harder, and how to use online inspiration wit...

If you’ve ever tried to portion-control, eat “healthy,” or follow the rules of dieting but still felt stuck, this episode will make everything click. This week I’m talking with Amy (Broccoli Mom 🥦), who lost 66 pounds and has kept it off for five years! For nearly two decades she was trapped in the cycle of eating as little as possible, getting starving, binging, and feeling like something was wr...