The eat.simple Podcast

Tina lost a pants size without counting a single calorie. And she did it while navigating everyday life chaos: travel, social stuff, and the emotional “dip” that usually derails progress. In this episode, I break down what sustainable fat loss actually looks like in motion. It’s not all-or-nothing. It’s real life, and real resilience. You’ll hear: Why satisfying meals are the secret weapon nobody’...

If you’ve done everything right -- tracking, fasting, skipping the wine, saying no to carbs -- and still somehow gaining weight every year… this one’s for you. In this off-the-cuff, unscripted episode, I’m breaking down the three real problems we have to solve for lasting midlife weight loss: Weight Gain (We MUST stop this first.) Weight Loss (But not the old way because harder dieting and more ca...

In this episode, I walk you through four equally effective weight loss strategies that can get you to your goal, no matter your starting point. Here’s the kicker: Each one takes about a year. Yep. In this episode we cover 4 approaches to 25 pounds of fat loss, including: ✔ How to sustain weight loss with GLP-1 meds (like Ozempic) ✔ What low carb, keto, and fasting can and can’t do ✔ The gritty rea...

If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now. This episode is a plea for every woman who’s ever stood in front of the mirror and winced. Not because she’s vain, but because she was taught to constantly judge and hate her body. In this unscripted solo, I get personal about the emotional toll of watching brilliant, accomplished women chronically disrespect their bodies. I share why...

“I Don’t Trust You, Erin.” If you’ve ever booked a call with someone like me, only to feel your guard go way up the second the Zoom opens, you’re not alone. Because I’ve felt the tension. And I’ve seen the crossed arms. The squinty skepticism. I know you hate me and everyone like me who has confused and overwhelmed you. I’ve heard the polite answers hiding a hard “no.” I've heard the impolite...

You want to sleep better. I like talking about sleep. This podcast is for you! In it, I deliver my fave "hack" for improving sleep, but also I talk generally about how we need to TREAT sleep in our lives... and how our relationship with sleep and our relationship with food should actually be more similar than we might have thought. From a metabolic perspective, sleep is to nighttime what...

Turning 40? Going through menopause? Emerging from COVID lockdowns (5 years later)? If you feel like your body changed overnight, this episode is your wake-up call. I desperately want us to think critically about WHY these changes of life would cause our body composition to shift. Because it's probably NOT your age, or your hormones, or lockdowns... at least, not directly. This message is meant to...

**This is a recording of a free online interactive workshop** If you’ve been logging every bite, weighing your chicken breast, or obsessing over apps just to watch the scale barely budge—this episode is for you. In this powerful replay of my live Weight Loss Without Food Tracking workshop, you’ll learn why tracking your food isn’t required for fat loss—and why, for many women, it actually makes th...

I painstakingly found 6 words that start with the letter P that depict what you need for sustainable fat loss. But that's not all! I also came up with 4 additional P words to describe what you DON'T need... Kidding, I used ChatGPT to come up with the P words for me, lest you think I slaved over a thesaurus all day. Most people are taught to chase weight loss with scales, calorie math, and...

(Alternate title: Fast Fat Loss -- An Unhinged Riff) In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest lies in the weight loss industry: that fast fat loss is effective, sustainable, or even desirable. It’s not. In fact, your body is wired to resist rapid fat loss—and for good reason. I’ll break down the biology behind fat storage and explain why slow, steady fat loss isn’t jus...

If you want to lose weight and keep it off—but the whole experience feels kind of terrible and you hate it—you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just… changing.  In this episode, I unpack what sustainable weight loss actually requires : not a new diet or more discipline, but managing your expectations around change.  I tell the story of a client who came to me doing everything “right”—yet her body was...

This one’s for every woman who’s wondered: Can I go all-in on a weekend of fun without undoing all my progress? Short answer: YES. But it takes awareness, not restriction. In this episode, I spill the tea on a recent bachelorette weekend full of booze, late nights, and all the food. It wasn’t “clean” or “on plan”—but it was joyful, connected, and a reminder of what health is really about. We’ll ta...

Menopause Marketing is a Grift (Here’s What Actually Helps) I used to talk about perimenopause in my branding… but I don’t anymore. Here’s why. In this episode, I break down how the wellness industry is using menopause as a marketing goldmine—preying on vulnerable, overwhelmed women in their 40s and 50s. From hormone hacks to supplement scams, it’s all starting to feel a little gross. So I’m cutti...

In this personal and candid video, I share my recent experience with a plastic surgery consultation for a breast lift. Despite being generally content with my body, I explore the changes due to menopause and my desire to return to a familiar shape. This consultation revealed many insights on body image, societal beauty standards, my mental journey from dealing with past body dysmorphia to current...

Is your Inner Brat sabotaging your weight loss effort? The Brat is that part of us that asks... "What can I get away with?" In this episode, we explore the concept of The Brat archetype in dieting and weight loss. Over 15 years of working with nearly 3000 women, our expert has identified recurring patterns of self-sabotage linked to this 'brat' persona. We'll discuss how this...

In this episode, we discuss five widespread beliefs about fat loss that actually don't make a significant difference. From the vilification of sugar to misconceptions about water intake, arbitrary protein targets, eating speed, and the occasional glass of wine, I'll challenge these common myths. In chasing these insignificant "hacks," women are overlooking the big dial-movers that ACTUALLY help wi...

In this episode, I debunk the 14 biggest lies you've been told about food tracking and its necessity for weight loss. The central theme is that tracking food is entirely unnecessary for fat loss. Effective weight loss hinges on a safe nervous system state, adequate nutrition, an energy deficit, and a well-functioning metabolic system—not micromanaging food quantities. By dispelling these myths, I...

The unique psychosocial aspects of weight loss for women who came of age in the thin era of the 1990s and are now in their menopause transition. In this episode, Erin -- everyone's fave real-talking women's weight loss nutritionist -- delves into the unique challenges faced by Generation X women, those born between 1965 and 1980, who are currently navigating midlife and menopause. Exploring the ps...

If you struggle with the generic "meal prep" advice -- which involves batch cooking your food and then eating soggy leftovers for days, this is for you. In this episode, we dive into the essentials of meal planning, focusing on practical tips for shopping, cooking, and foraging for food., so you can make food choices on the fly and never rely on meal prep again . Learn how to effectively...

The Critical Role of your Mind and Mood for Weight Loss In this episode, we delve into eat.simple Rule #8: Send Safe Signals to your Brain and Body.  The importance of the nervous system state in achieving permanent weight loss is too often overlooked.  Learn why our modern, stress-filled lives are counteracting our ancient DNA's preference for calm, and how sending safe signals to your brain...

The power of two daily walks (one before breakfast; one after dinner) for optimal health and to "hack" weight loss. In this episode, we explore eat.simple Rule #7:: taking two walks a day. Discover why the host believes this is the closest thing to a 'health hack' and how it offers both metabolic and holistic benefits. The episode breaks down the science and ancient human logic b...

In this episode, we explore the profound importance of sleep for metabolic health and weight loss. Learn why sleep is as crucial as food for your body's functions and discover practical strategies to enhance your sleep quality. From meal timing to evening wind-down rituals, get actionable tips to align your circadian rhythms for better health. Understand the impact of light exposure, nervous s...

The power of elongated meal intervals and how FASTING fits into the FEASTING paradigm learned so far.  In this episode, we dive deep into eat.simple rule number 5: pushing your meal intervals.  Discover how prioritizing and achieving satiety through proper meal consumption can eliminate snacking, reduce food noise, and enhance weight loss.  By focusing on being a meal-eating animal rather than a g...

Introducing "The Funnel," a game-changing meal timing philosophy for effortless weight loss. In this episode, we dive into the complexity of meal timing and introduce 'The Funnel,' a proprietary weight loss philosophy that aligns meal timing with our natural circadian rhythms. Learn about the eat.simple rules and how big, nutrient-dense breakfasts followed by smaller meals throug...

eat.simple Rule #3: Break Fast Epically (part 3 of an 8-part series: The eat.simple 8 Simple Rules) In this episode, we delve into eat.simple Rule #3 - breaking your fast epically to change the game. Building on Rule #1 (answering hunger with a meal) and Rule #2 (prioritizing protein), this rule emphasizes starting your day with a nutrient-dense, protein-dominant meal. This conversation highlights...