Feed Your Health

In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about the importance of strength at any age and ability with Coach Jen Cavallaro. Everyone deserves to be able to move comfortably in their body – and the right coach knows how to cater to your needs, no matter your age or history with movement. Jen works with women 40+, helping them ditch the fitness hamster wheel and build a stronger body for a...

I love fresh starts – Monday is my favorite day of the week, and thinking about the New Year excites me. In this week’s episode of “Feed Your Health,” I have on the fabulous Dr. Karin Nordin – the founder and CEO of Body Brain Alliance with a Ph. D. in Health Behavior Change. In this episode, we discuss the different aspects of behavior change you can leverage when thinking about devel...

This episode is about finding balance in a busy world and learning to slow down, prioritize what matters and develop the lifestyle habits that can get you losing weight, gaining energy, and feeling confident in your skin. I had a great discussion with podcast guest Lisa English, an NBHWC and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner. She works specifically with women over 40 as they navigate their...

In this episode, I deep dive into developing your aspirational identity. I break it down into an actual list to show you the person who has already successfully achieved their weight loss transformation. What behaviors do they do? What is their mindset like? How do they show up? How do they handle challenges? When you start to visualize this person, you can begin to embody some of the behaviors an...

In this podcast episode, I am talking about longevity and the importance of following programs (or developing habits) that support long-term health. Today I have on special guest Patricia Hubbard, a Nutrition Coach with a background in sports psychology. We discuss everything that goes into creating lifestyle habits so you can do epic shit for the rest of your life! You’ll hear us cover some of th...

I am so excited for this episode. In this week’s episode, I have on special guest, Dr. Sam Chernak. She helps women with chronic back pain overcome pain and get stronger to feel good in their bodies. She is a Physical Therapist and Back Pain Coach. She believes in focusing on Your Strongest Self – in ALL areas of life (Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually). We had an epic conve...

You have two choices – spend the last 60 days of this year resting, recharging, and spending time with your loved ones. OR start your weight loss journey now. In this episode, I go over why starting now might make more sense. The holidays are the hardest part of the year – wouldn’t starting now help you build more confidence? Wouldn’t that feel really good come the new year? If you’re...

Building a business is a lot like creating body transformation – both require you to level up to a CEO Mindset because, ultimately, your lifestyle needs to change. This episode is all about building a new version of you. I help you create a road map to get there – looking at where you are now and where you want to be. This episode is full of great journal prompts, so grab a notebook an...

This week’s episode of Feed Your Health talks about failure and effort. We often stand in our own way and let our fear of failure prevent us from even trying. We’ve been taught to believe that failure and effort are bad, leading us to have a fixed mindset around our ability to grow. In this episode, I discuss how changing your perspective around failure from one of negativity to one of neutrality...

This week’s “Feed Your Health” episode is about how making change takes courage. Too often, we let fear of what other people might do or say affect our momentum when making a change. Family and friends might criticize you when you start making changes, which seems backwards. In this episode, I talk about how society idolizes fit bodies but seems to judge people attempting to make healthier changes...

Are you one of those people who are an avid learner? Do you do a whole bunch of research before you take action? Or are you one of those people who wants results and doesn’t have time to learn about the science? In this episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your body works. I discuss how things from your history affect your progress. I share that hormones, stress, and metabolis...

We all believe that achieving weight loss success requires a lot of discipline and willpower. Well, did you know that discipline is a skill? It is something that you have to practice at to improve. In this week’s episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about how to increase this skill. I explain how it is not the “perfect routine” that will lead us to success but rather the flexibility to roll with...

In this week’s episode, I talk about how eating more might actually help you lose weight. I go through some signs that might indicate you aren’t eating enough. I discuss the importance of data and tracking – this is a science, after all. I share my love of food and deep thoughts about the stigma of “eating a lot” and why we should let that go. Your transformation jour...

In this episode, I start with a quick personal story and dive deep into discussing awareness. I cover the different types of awareness and talk about practicing mindfulness to tune into your senses. I define triggers & drains and how you can begin recognizing and anticipating them in your life. This episode is for you if you have come home tired, hungry, and depleted and ended up at the bottom...

This is a super short episode but full of tactical advice and mindset shifts to help you with your weight loss journey. I share some personal stories and dive deep into letting go of barriers so you can lean into self-regulation. You’ll hear me talk about active acceptance and understanding there will always be challenges, but doing the little habits that move you towards your goals doesn’t have t...

I am so excited for this special Celebration episode requested by my mum!  Stop putting your life on hold and start living your life now. In this episode, I share the importance of celebrating every step along your weight loss journey. I discuss what that means and what specific milestones you should be celebrating. I go deeper into why celebration matters and share different ways you can rew...

In this short episode, I discuss what I believe should be the initial steps you take when beginning your weight loss journey. If you’ve gained some weight and are unsure where to start, this episode is for you. I talk about how I first take my clients through the process of developing a vision. Imagine the ideal version of your best self – what does that look and feel like? I detail the step...

Coming back from vacation with a doozy for you! There are a lot of good nuggets in this episode. I talk about health as a lifestyle, using better health to get you to do the big life adventures. Health isn’t just about losing weight; it’s also about longevity. Once you break through the weight loss and learn to maintain your weight, you get the opportunity to up-level your performance and embody t...

I’m talking about consistency and sustainable change in this episode of Feed Your Health. I break down what consistency is. I talk about expectation management and how to enjoy the process while still making progress. Acknowledging that this is a lifestyle journey frees you from the pressure of achieving immediate results. Learning something new takes time, and mastering these things takes a lifet...

Do you feel you have no time to get through all the things required for your weight loss goals? Are you getting overwhelmed? This episode talks about how time is a barrier, but it doesn’t need to be the thing that holds you back. I talk about having an attitude that supports growth and progress. You’ll hear how finding opportunities to say “Yes, I CAN” instead of excuses why you can’t is critical...

This episode of Feed Your Health does a deep dive into the Comparison trap. I talk about what it is, what it feels like, and how we can be triggered. When other people have body attributes that you want, or are getting results faster than you, you can be triggered and fall into the cycle of negative self-talk. I share some personal stories of my own experiences. You’ll hear how developing awarenes...

This episode dives deeper into the Top 5 Non-Negotiables you should implement if you want to lose weight.  Prioritize Protein  Practice Appetite Awareness Move their body’s CONSISTENTLY Lift Heavy Weights Let go of All-or-Nothing Thinking & See Opportunities for GROWTH. I break each step down into actions and perspective changes you can begin to practice today to get you closer to yo...

I discuss the Restrict and Binge Cycle in this episode of Feed Your Health. I talk about what it is, advise navigating away from extremes, and share insight on getting out of the scarcity mindset and into abundance. You’ll hear me talk about how restriction is the old way, and learning to develop self-trust around food and paying attention to your body’s needs is a new way. If you often find yours...

In this episode, I dive into a bit of the science of metabolism. I discuss its adaptive nature and why that is important for weight loss. I touch on the effects of chronic dieting on metabolism. I also discuss the importance of gathering a metabolic baseline to evaluate where a client is at prior to determining a course of action. A touch more science-focused than usual, this episode is a great li...

In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I dive deep into the different biofeedback markers that I have clients pay attention to. You don’t have to have a coach to track these things; building awareness around these markers will help develop a bigger picture of where you are on your journey. I give you a handful of questions to ask yourself related to each marker. These biofeedback markers incl...