Balance365 Life Radio

Episode Overview Today we're answering a frequently asked question: "How is Balance365 different from Intuitive Eating?" There are some similarities but there are also some important distinctions. In this episode, we'll discuss the three primary differences that set the Balance365 philosophy apart from Intuitive Eating. Get ready to explore the complexities, gain some valuable insights into each a...

Episode Overview Today, in this solo episode, Annie reflects on why she believes she's been successful with long-term weight loss while so many others have not. This episode isn't just about weight loss; it's about a journey of personal growth that includes mindset shifts, emotional well-being, and daily habits. As someone who has experienced both struggles and triumphs in behavior change, Annie s...

Episode Overview When you quit dieting, you may find yourself riding waves of emotions you didn't expect. In today's solo podcast episode, Jen is going to discuss the experience so many women are having: riding waves of grief. We know this sounds dramatic, but letting go of fad diets and the belief there is a "fast fix" for your struggles means challenging a whole belief system. It can come with l...

Episode Overview Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Yvette d'Entremont, also known as SciBabe, to the podcast. Yvette is a renowned public speaker and science educator who has the unique ability to break down complex research and communicate it in engaging and humorous ways. Yvette has built quite a large following on social media where, each day, she publishes her popular "Moment of Science...

Episode Overview Recently, a woman in our free Facebook group asked if weight gain is inevitable as you age. In this episode, we dive into the latest science around metabolism and aging. Our primary focus: Does the metabolism truly slow down as we age? And, is weight gain an unavoidable consequence of getting older? Join us as we explore these questions, share our own experiences, and uncover the...

Episode Overview Let's talk about Ozempic and the world of weight loss medications. What are they? How do they work? And the burning question: should you try them? Over the past year, we have received an increasing number of inquiries about these medications. At Balance365, we aim to provide a supportive environment for our members, alongside their healthcare providers, to explore if these options...

Episode Overview Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming a guest we've respected and admired for years. Joining us on the show is the incredible Sarah Sapora, a true trailblazer in the realm of plus-size personal growth. Prepare to be inspired as Sarah delves into the challenges faced by mid-life women, offering her "older sister wisdom" along with invaluable and nuanced insights about self-love,...

Episode Overview Join us as we welcome body image therapist Phaedra Gryz back to the Balance365 Life podcast. Phaedra has been an integral part of Balance365's growth journey, starting with us as a nutrition coaching client and then transitioning to a coaching team member. Her candid and authentic approach to body image struggles, both from her personal experience and her work as a therapist, has...

Episode Overview It is not uncommon to experience intense feelings of overwhelm when you begin anything new, especially when approaching a weight loss journey. It can arise at any stage, but we often see it right at the beginning. While there is a genuine desire for change, the mere thought of starting can flood anyone with extreme thoughts and feelings that ultimately keep them feeling stuck (or...

Episode Overview We pride ourselves on being open and honest with our audience. Today, we're giving you some updates about our year so far. Join us as we discuss our personal and professional lives, the mistakes we've made and lessons we've learned, as well as some of our strategic plans for the future. We hope when we share our individual experiences, it helps you think about the direction of you...

Episode Overview Meet Stefanie, a busy, full-time working mom. Several years ago, Stefanie made the smart decision to ditch the toxic fad dieting cycle. But, as many women do, she was catapulted to the other end of the eating spectrum and found herself stuck in another cycle she couldn't seem to exit: a free-for-all with food. After a sobering visit with her doctor, Stefanie knew she couldn't cont...

Episode Overview With the abundance of health, wellness, and weight loss information available, it can be challenging to determine how to implement nutrition recommendations in a way that works for your life. In the fourth installment of our latest "how-to" series, we are discussing a topic many people are concerned about: how to cut back on alcohol. Join us to learn five practical tips for reduci...

Episode Overview It's time for another segment of our "how-to" series! Today, we dive into the all-too-common question: how do I reduce the frequency of emotional eating? If you've tried to reduce your emotional eating but still struggle (or maybe you feel like things have gotten worse), this episode is for you. Join us as we discuss the possible root causes and provide you with practical, realist...

Episode Overview Welcome to another episode of our popular "how-to" series, where we go beyond telling you what to eat, and show you HOW to make sustainable changes that stick! Today, we're taking on one of the biggest questions in nutrition: how to increase your protein intake. And we've got five tried and true tips that will help you meet your protein goals! If you're ready to change the way you...

Episode Overview Today we're kicking off the first part of a brand new "how-to" series! Last week we discussed quite a few evidence-based nutrition recommendations for women, specifically menopausal women. But if there's anything we've learned as nutrition coaches for the last eight years, we know that knowing WHAT to eat for health and weight loss is different from actually putting it into practi...

Episode Overview Today, we're excited for you to hear our interview with Hillary Wright, M.Ed, RDN, and Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN ! These two dietitians specialize in women's health and each have three decades of nutrition experience! They're also authors of the incredible book, The Menopause Diet Plan (NOT a fad diet book, we promise!). In this episode, we explore Hillary and Liz's top nutrition re...

Episode Overview Today we are joined by Dr. Chantel Prat, a cognitive neuroscientist and author of The Neuroscience of You. During our interview we discussed the science behind the all-too-common experience of knowing what to do but struggling to do it and why sleep and stress heavily impact your ability to follow through on your commitments. In this episode you'll learn how to work WITH your brai...

Episode Overview Do you ever struggle to navigate your relationship with your mother? If so, you won't want to miss this episode. We're back with another guest this week, therapist Maggie Nick. Maggie specializes in what she calls "the mother wound" which is an internalized set of core beliefs about who we are, our worth, and our value Maggie calls herself a recovering people-pleasing "perfect chi...

Episode Overview Meet Emily, a relationship coach, podcaster, and divorced mom of three with a heart of gold. After feeling powerless to food and emotional eating most of her life, Emily decided it was time to ditch the fad diets and join Balance365. In today's podcast episode, she shares how she's lost 40lbs by learning to slow down and get to the root of her nutritional patterns. And if that's n...

Episode Overview When it comes to fat loss, there are many reasons women find themselves stuck. Fear of failure, overwhelmed by information, and self-sabotage are just a few. All of these issues can be solved with the ONE THING we're talking about in our podcast today. Join us for this simple, short episode to find out exactly what it is and if it's the missing piece to your own fat loss puzzle. B...

Episode Overview Your partner has a profound impact on your behavior change journey, whether you're dating, married, cohabiting, or living apart. We understand you want to be seen, heard, and supported. Unfortunately, body and weight shame, as well as repeated failed attempts to make change, can create challenges when it comes to communicating your needs to your partner. As a result, many women fe...

Episode Overview You want weight loss, fast. And we're not here today to criticize that. No one truly desires slow results, we get it. So let's instead talk about the trade-offs of fast weight loss, and how to mitigate the associated risks. Before you dive into this episode, we want you to know we're hosting our always-popular Power Bowl Challenge in just a few weeks! Not only will you get some am...

Episode Overview Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Vienna Pharaon joins us today on the podcast to celebrate the release of her new book, The Origins of You. We discuss how our family of origin shapes who we are, five wounds people may struggle with, and discuss body image and appearance-related shame. If you love what you hear today, don't forget we're opening our doors for coaching in May!...

Episode Overview Happy Wednesday! We're back today with a great question from a member in the Balance365 community. She asks, "How do you actually love, or at least accept where you're at, while trying to improve?" Women have been asking us this question for as long as Balance365 has been in existence. While it may feel like you have to choose one or the other, we offer a third option: working on...

Episode Overview "I can keep commitments to people I care about, but I struggle to do the same for myself." We hear this from so many of our new Balance365 members. That's why, in this short but powerful episode, we're going to get to the heart of the issue of why you lack follow through. This episode has the power to shift everything you know about one of the most important relationships you will...