Deep Breaths & Dance Breaks

3 things we discuss in this episode: The real reason restrictive diets like whole30 and paleo felt so good and it's not the one you think The single nutrition piece of nutrition advice I wish I could give everyone, and why it's more effective than any cookie cutter program Five simple additions (not subtractions) that will do more for your mood, digestion, and energy than any elimination e...

If you've been ending your days feeling like you didn't do enough...like the day doesn't count unless you can point to a list of things you produced...this one's for you! I've been stuck in that exact loop lately: measuring my worth by my output, my money made, my boxes ticked. And I'm done. So in this solo episode I'm sharing the new framework I'm using to decide w...

3 things we discuss in this episode: The three things that feel "productive" on a bad body image day but never actually work (and what to do instead) The two versions of yourself to consult when your body image tanks (one of them is 94, one of them is 4) The question that changes everything: not "what have I been feeding my body," but "what have I been feeding my brain&quo...

3 things we discuss in this episode: The key differences between what intuition "sounds like" and what anxiety "sounds like" How Caitie let her anxiety almost derail the relationship she's now in (and what changed) What it actually looks like to go one step at a time instead of letting anxiety run the show Connect with Caitie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitie.c.r...

What to expect in this episode: Caitie reintroduces herself and Deep Breaths and Dance Breaks after a nearly year-long hiatus Tamara Josephine shares why releasing metrics, trusting your body's wisdom – and, yes, twerking — might be the most liberating wellness practice you haven't tried yet We walk you through finding your "energetic signature" and dropping out of your head into...

3 things we talk about in this episode: 1. Life in the “in-between” of trying to conceive. Magali shares openly about 16 months of navigating the two-week wait, managing hope and disappointment, and why she chose to speak publicly in real time, not just after a “happy ending.” 2. Finding trust without bypassing the hard stuff. How she distinguishes true trust and spiritual grounding from the “ever...

3 things we talk about in this episode: 1. GLP-1s aren’t a cure-all for "food noise." We unpack what food noise can signal (biological + emotional), why GLP-1s are indicated for type 2 diabetes, not for healing your relationship with food, and the very real side-effects/unknowns at weight-loss doses. (FDA Access Data ) 2. How to build diet-talk-free community. The story behind Recovery S...

3 things we explore in this episode: How shifting from intellectualizing to somatic embodiment helps you release what's stuck and truly feel alive, confident, and fulfilled in your own skin Why Linzee's external achievements (like dancing with Rihanna at the Super Bowl!) didn't bring lasting peace, and how she cultivated "self-created joy" within life's constant unfolding...

Welcome to a new era of the podcast! Deep Breaths & Dance Breaks is your weekly reminder to untangle yourself from the endless chase for "what's next," and start loving the life you have right now. These are the questions I answer in this episode: We've all got those big, sparkly goals we chase, convinced they'll unlock true happiness. What's one of yours that, once you finally grabbed it, mad...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Breaking generational patterns by attending wellness retreats 2. The difference between a culty retreat leader and a trauma-informed retreat leader 3. Social anxiety that might come up when going on a retreat   📘 Resources ⁠⁠Whole, Full, & Alive Retreat in Portugal⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Full Soul Nutrition Membership⁠⁠ Cecilie  is a positive psychology practitioner &am...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Does everyone have an eating disorder? 2. Is full eating disorder recovery possible? 3. How do you get out of the final stage of eating disorder recovery?   📘 Resources ⁠Whole, Full, & Alive Retreat in Portugal⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Full Soul Nutrition Membership⁠ National Eating Disorders Association⁠   National Alliance For Eating Disorders⁠ Diversity Dietetics⁠   FEDU...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. The nuances of set point theory 2. Defining health beyond the number on the scale 3. Letting go of the pursuit of weight loss 📘Resources ⁠Whole, Full, & Alive Retreat in Portugal⁠ ⁠Full Soul Nutrition Membership⁠ Intuitive Eating Cynthia Donovan  is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 10 years of extensive experience in the field. Her primary...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: How to resist urges to go back to dieting and the diet-mentality Our initial impressions of the intuitive eating framework Dealing with being one of the few people who does not diet 📘 Resources Sign up for my New Year's Retreat in Portugal! The BodyLove Project with Jessi Haggerty Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison Learn more about Intuitive Eating Thank...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. What does “attractive” mean to you and how to navigate the pressures of wanting and/or needing to feel attractive in dating 2. Dealing with body image triggers that come up while dating 3. Tangible tips that have helped me process relationships and my dating experiences 📘 Resources ⁠Sign up for my New Year's Retreat in Portugal!⁠ Body Image Breakfast Club -...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. The difference between body avoidance and body negativity 2. Letting go of people’s judgements about your body 3. Tool for letting go of body avoidance and stepping into a life of embodiment 📘 Resources Sign up for my New Year's Retreat in Portugal! Somatic Breathwork: How Deep Breathing Saved my Soul podcast episode I Started Having Negative Thoughts About...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Embracing your feelings and living more fully (AKA aliveness!) 2. The power of reconnecting with energy, sensitivity, and creativity 3. Actionable steps to help you cultivate aliveness 📘Resources Learn more on my website about my In New Year's Retreat and sign up with a discount when you complete the Alive in October Challenge Join the Alive in October Chal...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1.  Weight loss drugs causing appetite suppression and disconnection from hunger and fullness cues 2. Asking yourself the deeper reasons why you might be considering weight loss drugs as a temporary solution for body image anxiety 3. How weight loss drugs suppress your sexual appetite   📘Resources ▪️Learn more on my website about my In Real Life Retr...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. What are weight loss drugs and how do they impact your body? 2. What studies and researchers have published about the implications of weight loss drugs 3. The topic of weight loss drugs as a collective conversation   📘Resources ▪️Learn more on my website about my In Real Life Retreat and sign up with the early bird rate for exclusive discounts & freebi...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. What does love mean when we talk about loving our bodies? 2. Parallels between loving someone else and loving your body 3. Loving your body through action   📘Resources ▪️Learn more on my website about my In Real Life Retreat and join the early bird list for exclusive discounts & freebies   Thanks for listening!  💖 Stay tuned to my  webs...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Four concrete tools that can help you feel ready to take leaps that allow you to live the life you desire 2. Why taking risks and surrendering is a requirement for having a fulfilling life and a fulfilling relationship with your body 3. How to navigate the difficult feelings and fears that come up with taking risks and surrendering   📘Resources ▪️Learn...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Why it's more important (scientifically) to pursue health over weight loss 2. Uncovering your blocks around implementing nutrition and wellness practices 3. Self-love reminders that you can tap into today   📘Resources ▪️ 75 Minute Intensives - on sale June 20 through the end of summer! ▪️ The Podcast For the Person Who Is Trying to Lose The Last 10 Pou...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. The difference between toxic positivity and genuine positivity   2.   Tangible positive psychology tools for living a happier life today 3. Processing the human experience with savoring   📘Resources ▪️1:1 counseling -  single session  and  long-term support ▪️ Make Meals Easy Group ▪️ Unfck Your Body Image Group ▪️ Deep Relief...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Tips for making journaling feel less overwhelming 2. How Ted Lasso’s themes are relevant to examining your own life 3. Finding community and chosen family wherever you are   📘Resources ▪️1:1 counseling -  single session  and  long-term support ▪️ Make Meals Easy Group ▪️ Unfck Your Body Image Group ▪️ Deep Relief Group   Carolyn is...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. Three steps to help you identify what you need in moments of body image anxiety 2. How body image anxiety, like all anxiety, is rooted in fear 3. The similarity between body image healing and accessing intuition   📘Resources ▪️1:1 counseling -  single session  and  long-term support ▪️ Make Meals Easy Group ▪️ Unfck Your Body Image Group...

Things We Dive Into In This Episode: 1. How much protein do you need and is it possible to eat too much? 2. Why I don't recommend juice cleanses 3. The importance of self-worth in nutrition   📘Resources ▪️1:1 counseling -  single session  and  long-term support ▪️ Make Meals Easy Group ▪️ Unfck Your Body Image Group ▪️ Deep Relief Group   Thanks for listening!  💖 St...