Balance365 Life Radio

In this solo-podcast, Lauren explores everyone's big questions about breakfast. You'll learn how to make your breakfast habit a success, what science really has to say about breakfast and how to set yourself up for a great day when your family is too busy to sit down all together like they do in the movies and on TV. Tune in for ideas to make your mornings go more smoothly (and taste more deliciou...

In this episode, Jen, Annie and Lauren are joined by James Fell, the author of The Holy Shit Moment, a book that explores epiphanies and how behavior can change overnight. James shares his insights from his own radical behavior change grounded in a lightning bolt moment of permanent change, and talks about the science and stories behind these important moments. Tune in and learn how you can find y...

Can you love your body and still want to change it? The answer to this question depends greatly on who you ask. Some people in the body-positive camp think that weight loss and self-love can't co-exist, while the diet and fitness industry encourages self-hatred. Does the truth lie somewhere in the messy middle? Tune in for Jen, Annie and Lauren's discussion on the topic.   What you'll hear in this...

  Diet culture is often so subtle that it can be hard to even identify. On today's episode Jen, Lauren and Annie tackle the big topic of diet culture: what it is, what it looks like, how it's harmful and some practical advice on how we can begin to dismantle this hurtful, oppressive system. While this topic is broad and deep, this conversation is the tip of the iceberg and a thought-starter for fu...

Free Morning Routine Habit Tracker ! Mornings can be tough but they don't have to be. Annie and Lauren chat with Makenzie Chilton of Love Your Mondays about the morning routine she recommends for her clients. In just 23 minutes, you can effect positive change on the trajectory of your day. Find out more about simple steps you can take starting tomorrow to make all of your tomorrows better. What yo...

In today's Balance365 member spotlight, Annie sits down with Balance365 member Rachelle Cowan to discuss the difference the program made in her life and in the life of her family. Healthy habits, mindset shits and learning to navigate the messy middle is discussed as well as the value of community in building healthy habits. Tune in for a powerful personal story, laughter and the joy of a life liv...

When the New Year rolls around, people start making resolutions to change their lives. More often than not these ventures end in failure, but it doesn't have to be that way. It's not a lack of willpower, motivation or hard work. It's just the way we make resolutions isn't always consistent with the science of behavior change. Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the three ways you can make better resolut...

The holiday season can be tough, with so many opportunities for unwelcome commentary on our bodies, diets and exercise routines from well-meaning relatives. What's worse, our kids are exposed to it too. Jen, Annie and Lauren get together and discuss how to set boundaries this holiday season so you can enjoy your family time together, free from the discomfort of unwanted opinions and negativity. Le...

Annie and Lauren interview Registered Dietitian Marci Evans to answer the question once and for all "Is sugar addiction real?" Marci delves into the science, the psychology and the keys to feeling less out of control about sugar and more in control of your life. Strap in for the latest and greatest in peer-reviewed research and what it all really means. What you'll hear in this episode: Clickbait...

Long time thrifter Sarah Ruthven shares how she overcame her reluctance to spend money on herself and made the investment in herself that ultimately paid out in dividends with her family relationships. Sarah has been a member of Balance365 and No-Fuss Fat Loss and while she had a specific goal in mind, she was surprised […] The post New Jeans and Vacation Without Shame: Sarah's Story appeared firs...

Annie and Jen are joined by Hillary McBride to discuss her research on women, aging, body image and the transformative power of getting older. Media messages and cultural learning are unpacked in this powerful exploration of how to get past the fear of aging and embrace living life to its fullest. What you'll hear in […] The post Getting Older: Hillary McBride on Women and Aging appeared first on...

It's soup, stew and hearty meals season. Fall is a time we gravitate towards more of those "comfort foods." They just feel good and our relationships with food are complex. Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the science behind comfort foods, explore strategies to address emotional eating and how to handle those impulses when they arise. […] The post Do Comfort Foods Really Help? appeared first on Balan...

On today's show, Jen, Annie, and Lauren discuss overeating, whether accidental or intentional, and particularly around the holidays. The way you react to overeating can make a difference and It's natural to have certain impulses after you've overeaten. Join us as we explore what those impulses are and how to handle them so you can […] The post You Overate, Now What? appeared first on Balance365 .

Jen, Annie, Lauren and Melissa, Balance 365 Life's head coach, examine the stages of behavior change, what they look like and how to move between them in a sustainable way to reach your goals. Having insights into how change comes about can help you make the changes that really matter to – and also to […] The post Five Stages of Behavior Change appeared first on Balance365 .

Halloween can be a scary holiday when you think about how much candy your kids might eat. It doesn't have to be that way! Join Annie and Jen as they discuss how to approach Halloween candy with your kids to take the headache out of candy holidays. Take note of their three tips to promote […] The post 3-Step Process for Teaching Children Moderation at Halloween appeared first on Balance365 .

Halloween is fast approaching and that can be a nightmare for dieters who are trying to figure out how to approach candy with their wellness goals in mind. Annie and Lauren get together and bring five tips on how to manage candy around Halloween (or any time of year) – plus there's an extra unscripted […] The post Five Tips for Enjoying Halloween Candy in Moderation appeared first on Balance365 .

Nowadays there is so much technology devoted to assembling information about our daily lives for our analysis – whether we really need it or not. Annie and Jen discuss wearable technology and fitness trackers, and the data we collect about ourselves, how one in three people track their health data and whether that's a healthy […] The post Tracking Weight, Steps, Food: When It Hurts, When It Helps...

Calorie counting is often presented as the end all, be all of fat loss and nutrition. But is it really? Join us as Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the myths and truths associated with calorie counting and what really matters when it comes to reaching your goals while maintaining your sanity. We dig in to […] The post To Calorie Count or Not To Calorie Count? appeared first on Balance365 .

Danica, a long-time Balance365 member, shares her insights on how Balance365 helped her achieve her fat loss goals, make changes in her life that felt right and shifted her mindset around life challenges. Jen and Annie discuss Danica's story and how she made use of her lifetime membership to continue her journey at points of […] The post Small, Sustainable Changes: a Balance365 Journey with Danica...

Annie and Lauren address late night snacking: the reasons people snack, simple strategies to address unwanted snacking, and the myth about what happens to your body if you eat after 7pm. They dig deep into the science of cravings, behavioral patterns and how to make changes that support your goals – if you want to. […] The post Late Night Snacking: Why We Do It And How To Stop appeared first on Ba...

There is so much folk wisdom around food and nutrition that often turns out to be lacking in scientific and factual foundation. Jen, Annie and Lauren band together to dissect the myths and legends of nutrition and how you can make what works for you work even better (and what you might want to change […] The post Three Nutrition Rules That are Made to Be Broken appeared first on Balance365 .

Not everyone loves exercise, but it has so many health benefits. Join Jen, Annie and Lauren as they explore how you, too, can fall in love with exercise, even if you currently hate it. Tune in for practical tips and advice to get you working more movement into your day, even if you've never really […] The post How To Fall In Love With Exercise, Even If You Hate It appeared first on Balance365 .

A conversation that comes up frequently in the Balance365 and Healthy Habits Happy Moms communities is around pelvic floor physical therapy. Women want to know what to expect at their first appointment and how physical therapy can help them improve their lives. Jen and Annie brought Dr. Libby Trausch of Breathe Physical Therapy and Wellness […] The post What To Expect At Your First Pelvic Floor Ph...

Vienna Pharaon of Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy joins Jen and Annie to talk about a common challenge encountered within the Balance365 and Healthy Habits Happy Moms community, learning how to bring needs forward and open the lines of communication in our relationships. Asking for and receiving support are valuable skills for self-care and Vienna […] The post Episode 29: A Therapist's Advice...

Everybody gets into a slump from time to time, but how do you pull yourself out of one? In this episode Jen, Annie and Lauren tackle how to get yourself out of a rut and back to practicing the habits that make you feel good. They discuss their own personal approaches and the recommendations they […] The post Episode 28: How to Get Out of a Slump appeared first on Balance365 .