Confident Eaters

Join us in this week's episode as Coach Georgie answers a question from one of our listeners who asked, "can I lose weight without restriction?". If you have worked hard to improve your relationship with food, giving up any former restrictions and obsessions with sticking to a certain diet or calorie allotment and you are feeling much better, then you have a lot to be proud of! But, many people ex...

In this episode, Katya and Georgie continue their conversation. If you haven't listened to the first episode with Katya, go back and give it a listen HERE .  In this second conversation, you will hear us discuss the fact that food has been a great source of enjoyment for Katya, and that she is lacking many other joys and activities that she finds fun in her life. We also discover that eating has b...

In this episode, coaches Georgie Fear, Ariel Faulkner, and Christina Jodoin discuss something that impacts the vast majority of our clients in some shape or form: Perfectionism. Health and fitness messaging can often portray that perfectionism is the standard, putting forth these images of unrealistic beauty standards, as well as achieving flawless nutrition and fitness. We are here to shed light...

Have you suffered the lasting effects that happen to people who have dieted too hard for too long? If you have felt dependent on high volume meals with tons of vegetables, or you eat a healthy but very repetitive diet without too much variety, and you are tired of the all-day mental debate of "should I?" or "shouldn't I?", then this episode is for you. Join Coach Georgie as she speaks with Katya,...

In this episode, coaches Georgie Fear and Ariel Faulkner discuss the topic of appetite. Specifically, how you can harness hunger for long term success as a confident eater. People relate to their appetite in a variety of different ways. Maybe you have ignored hunger for a long time, relying on calorie counting, tracking macros, or restrictive diet programs to manage your weight in the past. Maybe...

In this episode, coaches Georgie Fear and Ariel Faulkner talk about one of the most commonly used (albeit insubstantial) tools to measure health and wellness: the scale. The scale can be used as a data point to track progress, but for many of us, it can cause lots of negative emotions and we find ourselves better off ditching it all together. Focusing solely on weight can be detrimental to your ov...

In this episode, coaches Georgie Fear and Shannon Ballard talk about the common issue of food shame. Shame can result from others' comments on our food choices, as well as social messages that some foods are "naughty" while we really should "be good" at mealtimes. Internalized shame can make us feel depressed or guilty even when we are eating alone, which sharply limits food enjoyment and the abil...

In this episode, Coaches Georgie, Shannon, and Ariel hash out aspects of intermittent fasting that don't get talked about enough.  Why has not eating been sold as the pinnacle of good nutrition? If someone crashes and burns from time-restricted feeding, what should they do next? If the whole idea makes you want to scream and run for the pantry, does that mean you are weak and need to toughen up? C...

In this episode, Coaches Georgie, Ariel, and Christina delve into the topic of all things body image. Why is it so important to our overall well being? What do we hear from our clients about body image and the struggles they are facing? What impact does body image have on our mental health and relationships? We also discuss practical strategies that individuals can use to improve their body image,...