Her Genius: Beyond Dieting

In this podcast, we are talking about: What weight loss surgery is and some of the different types available Why someone might consider this surgery as the right options for them The stigma that still exists around getting or not getting surgery Success rates - both short term and long term This is an important episode if you are contemplating weight loss surgery or a revision OR if you’ve recentl...

This episode shares why we believe working on your mindset AFTER weight loss surgery is so important. Fear is a natural companion to planning, having and recovering from weight loss surgery. Fear of having the surgery Fear in the early days after the surgery Fear of weight regain Fear of stalls Fear of complications Fear that you won’t know what to do Fear that you won’t have anyone to turn to Fea...

In this week’s episode we talk about one of the most common things people say to us when they enter our community - “Just tell me what to do.” If you feel like you are wandering in the weight loss wilderness, come on in! - join us for this discussion today. We recognize that some people enter our community feeling confused. They are waiting for us to come at them with the lightning-quick, magic in...

This week, we are sharing one of our most popular episodes:  Can I Make Peace With My Body And Still Want To Change It. We   explore the idea of both wanting to be at peace with your body while also wanting to change it. Can these two desires co-exist? It can feel impossible to reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable concepts.  It goes against everything you’ve been taught about ho...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting, we do something a little different. Mimi takes on the role of podcast host and ‘interviews’ Lee as a podcast guest. You’ll hear real talk about why Lee decided this was the right choice for her and what she experienced in those initial weeks immediately following surgery. Plus, she shares the exact things she had to do to be successful long term. This is a very p...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about the fact that you a re not “broken” when you eat something you enjoy!   Truthfully, you are “on track” 99% of the time! Why are we talking about this? It’s one of the most common things we hear from our clients. This idea of “not being able to stick to” what they think they “should do,” and feeling like something is wrong with them when t...

In today’s episode, we are talking about how to deal effectively with your salt and sugar (and carb!) cravings. We will touch on 5 ways to help you deal with your salt and sugar cravings after surgery. First of all - start the journey of self-forgiveness right now. Begin right this second, forgiving the pre-surgery version of you that got addicted to sugar and/or salty snack foods.  She (the...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about  Body Dysmorphia. This is how the Mayo Clinic defines body dysmorphia: “Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — most often these are flaws that appear minor or can't be seen by others. But you could feel so embarrassed, a...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about your fear of regaining weight.   Unfortunately, science has shown that the very thing you fear, gaining weight, is more likely to happen BECAUSE you are fearful. Mimi loves to define words (she likes to be precise). For this reason we are including this definition here. "Fear:  an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or so...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about how ridiculously smart and accomplished YOU are!!! You got through school. You got a job. Maybe you volunteer your time to help others. Maybe you have a successful relationship. Maybe you have kids you raised while juggling a bunch of other stuff.  It’s time for you to wake up to the fact that YOU have the answer to your weight loss conundrum....

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we review and discuss a book called  Loving What I s, by Byron Katie. Katie is famously known for “4 questions”. These are 4 questions you can ask yourself - OR you can hire a coach trained in this method to help you learn how to apply these 4 questions to your own situations. We picked this book because  we’ve been trained to use Byron Katie’s style o...

One coaching tool that we use is called Tapping (also known as EFT or Emotional Freedom technique. In this episode we tap on how to cope emotionally with a weight loss “stall”. If you are new to tapping, this might feel a little weird at first! Rest assured that even if you are new to tapping, tapping is not new in the world. In fact, tapping is a well-established and researched method for reducin...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about the concept of a liquid diet reset and when that concept could be harmful or helpful. To be clear, we will NOT be telling you whether you should (or should not) do a liquid diet reset as a weight loss tool. Each person is different and can make her own choice. What we want to discuss is the mindset underneath the desire for a reset - to continue ou...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about two phrases common to all women everywhere. “I’ve gotten off track” and “I need to get back on track” - You could apply this concept  of “on track” and “off track” to any form of self care that you have planned to do regularly such as going to bed early or drinking enough water each day, but it is very common to hear this language applied to f...

We are excited to announce a new Tapping Meditation podcast. In these podcasts we will be walking you through a live tapping session on a variety of different challenges and issues you might be facing. This first tapping meditation focuses on releasing sadness, hopelessness and anxiety around stubborn weight gain.  Often, we just need to try something new - which sounds easy, but we all know...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode.  This is Part 2 in our series on Tapping. This week, we delve into the world of Tapping and self-healing with a review of "The Tapping Solution" by Nick Ortner. In this book, Nick Ortner introduces us to the revolutionary technique of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping. Blending ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psycholog...

This week we explore the questions that we had about tapping. So if you're curious about . . .  Where did it originate? How long does it take to see results? Why are meridian points so powerful? and more. Listen and find out how tapping puts you in the driver’s seat of your life.   IMPORTANT LINKS BELOW!   FREE DOWNLOADS / PRODUCTS If you’re ready to ditch dieting - and diet me...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about …THE number 1 tool for weight loss, which is “Your Thoughts” - That’s right, what prevents weight loss is often the way you are thinking There are plenty of studies that actually show that your negative thoughts about your weight and your body and yourself directly cause your weight gain (See below for links to study) Some Coaching 101 - Your thoug...

  In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we define ‘diet culture’ and the ‘weight loss industry’, focusing on the direct impact they have on you. Awareness is the first step to understanding how to get beyond dieting and therefore being able to see it in a very realistic and informed way.  From this perspective, you can take the judgment and self-blame off yourself. There are big forces at...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we talk about how the bathroom scale and our weight measurement should not be our only measurement of success with our bodies. What success means to you with respect to your Body Image and Self Image should be unique to you and encompass more than a number on a scale.  When you haven’t defined what body image success is for yourself - beyond a number on a s...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we explore the idea of both wanting to be at peace with your body while also wanting to change it. Can these two desires co-exist? It can feel impossible to reconcile these seemingly irreconcilable concepts.  It goes against everything you’ve been taught about how to live as a woman in the world today. The body positivity movement is asking you to embrace y...

In this episode of Beyond Dieting , we’re beginning the conversation about how your relationship with your body influences every action or inaction and every decision or indecision that you make. In fact, body image can dominate your whole life if you let it … Our goal is to help you fully step into your life like you are the main character of your own life story, instead of the supportive best fr...