Reasonably Loud

Thank you to Taylor Swift and her new song "Pink Clouding" for the inspiration behind this episode. Starting a new diet feels like a pink cloud: everything is possible, it's something new, and this one - finally, this one - will be the one where the weight stays off. But the inevitable crash brings with it another story. In this episode I explore why dieting is so enticing, why the h...

When was the last time you had meaningful, guilt free rest? When you were forced to by sickness? I have spent years burning myself out because I thought that was the best way to be productive, and that was what made me valuable. Now I'm learning to give myself permission to rest without the side of guilt diet culture dishes. Join me in this episode as I pick apart the myth of productivity and...

I've hired personal trainers, coaches, and dieticians over the years to help me find the path towards lasting change in my fitness and wellness habits. Nothing ever seemed to last long term. In this episode, I'm exploring the benefits and pitfalls of external accountability - and where lasting change must really come from. -------- The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educati...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains open discussion about dieting behaviours and struggles with body image. If you are recovering from an ED or find this subject matter triggering, please listen with care, or skip the episode entirely. In this episode, I am opening up about how I came to learn about the Intuitive Eating approach and why it resonated so much with me. I discuss my past struggles...

In the summer of 2024, the world was stunned when Rachael "Raygun" Gunn kangaroo posed her way to an overnight sensation. This past week, she shared her story in a Netflix documentary. I have a few thoughts about how Rachael's story can help us shape our own mentality on movement and taking up space. ------- The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informationa...

The transition from summer to September is it's own unique thing. Have you ever found yourself making a ton of plans and having a ton of expectations to "undo" all the "bad" things you did in the summer? I know I have. How have those plans gone for you in the past? For me, the expectation to go from "nothing" to "everything" usually wound up with a whole...

I'm getting vulnerable. Laying down the fears, the questions, and the importance of feeling safe. Join me in the summer finale of Reasonably Loud in my most raw episode yet. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a...

Has exercise been mostly transactional for you? Movement + results = motivation? Unfortunately, when one of those elements shifts, the equation falls apart. In this episode we're breaking down the transactional nature of exercise that diet culture has sold us, how and why it happens, and what we can do about it. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, information...

How many times have you set out with the best intentions to start exercising and eating better, to just fall off shortly after? Today I'm going to break down the neuroscience behind habits, why it's not a failure of willpower, and how we can bridge the gap between wanting and doing. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment purp...

How do thoughts, feelings, opinions and beliefs affect our health, our habits and our choices? We're going to delve into what we have control over when it comes to our wellbeing and how we can build an authentic health while undoing the culture of dieting and shame. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not...

Summer is here! I love summer, but the chaos of the kids being home, the pressure to make it amazing, and the lack of routine is difficult to navigate! In this episode we explore the realities of a summer entrenched in diet culture, and how we can give ourselves some grace to get through it. ------- The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment pu...

We explore what we actually have control over with our health and well-being, what we don't, and how we can navigate how deeply the roots of diet-culture and other beliefs influence how we see ourselves and our health. Hamilton Food Share: hamiltonfoodshare.org Food4Kids Hamilton: food4kidshamilton.ca ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and ent...

I dive into the three tenets I use in my coaching practice: curiosity, respect and grace. I explore what they mean to me and how to apply them to find flexibility, compassion and consistency in your authentic health. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosi...

Join me in the maiden voyage of Reasonably Loud. We're going to jump into why I started this podcast, why it's time to let my voice (and yours!) be heard, and to set the stage for what's to come. ------ The information provided in Reasonably Loud is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or tre...