Joyful Eating

We’ve been brainwashed by the diet industry that we need to make big sweeping changes if we want to lost weight. And the more painful and difficult the better. But if this approach actually worked for the long term… Wouldn’t we all have perfect bodies by now? This week I’m sharing an gentle alternative approach – Looking at our daily food habits. FREE Workshop My free 24-minute workshop reveals th...

I love the work of the body positivity movement in helping to undo the damage of diet culture and the impossible beauty standards of traditional and social media these days. BUT there is one aspect that I feel is actually creating just as much pain and disempowerment in our relationships with food and our bodies. This week I share exactly what the body positivity movement gets wrong and I propose...

You wake up in the morning (or the middle of the night) with that sinking feeling of shame washing you. ‘Oh no I’ve done it again, I’m such an idiot.’ I know exactly how that feels. So this week I’m sharing my 2nd most shameful alcohol-fuelled mistake and how I was able to go from a massive booze hound wine maker to feeling in control and self trust around my drinking without missing out on any of...

If you’re like I was back in my wine making days with plenty of evidence that you can’t be trusted around alcohol I have good news. In this episode I’m sharing the mostly likely 5 reasons you struggle with over drinking. And how to remove these blocks. So you can become one of those magical unicorns like me now who can take it or leave it around booze. Even the most delicious French champagne.   W...

At the risk of sounding like a bragger it occurred to me recently that I actually have a flat stomach for the first time in my life. At age 52. Today I want to share what actually made the difference for me, because I know a lot of you are dealing with similar changes to your waistline as you get older. This isn’t about perfection or quick fixes – just honest thoughts on what worked in my experien...

If weight loss feels like an uphill battle, you’re not alone. Most people think they need to make massive changes to see results, but what if I told you that’s actually making it harder? Today I’m sharing three micro-changes that can shift weight loss from feeling overwhelming to completely doable. These aren’t about restriction or willpower – they’re about working with your body’s natural rhythms...

If trying to eat less really was the way to lose weight – don’t you think we’d all have prefect bodies by now? This week I share exactly why the eating less advice backfires and the surprising strategy that actually works.   An Invitation If you’d like some uncovering and changing your sabotaging habits so you get to eat what you want AND lose weigh sustainably then come and play with us in the  N...

If your weight isn’t where you want it to be, then you will have some hidden (and possibly not so hidden) habits that are sabotaging you. Listen on to uncover the 3 most common hidden habits and the tiny new healthier habits that actually work..   An Invitation If you’d like some uncovering and changing your sabotaging habits so you get to eat what you want AND lose weigh sustainably then come and...

If you are navigating dietary restrictions and feeling like you’re been left behind because of the things you can’t eat. Listen on to discover how Margaret stopped feeling overwhelmed and resentful to actually enjoying cooking again and feeling like she has so many possibilities even with her gluten and dairy intolerance's. An Invitation If you want to be like Margaret and discover the joy and fre...

If pulling together healthy meals feels super stressful for you this episode is for you. Especially if you have no baseline cooking knowledge. Tune in to discover how Chris went from avoiding cooking his whole life and seeing it as a huge problem to actually enjoying making healthy meals for himself and his wife. AND feeling the freedom to cater for his changing dietary restrictions with ease.   A...

If you feel like you’re stuck and that nothing you do to lose weight ever works for the long term then your self concept is holding you back. Listen on to discover why changing your self concept is the key to getting the weight to move gently and sustainably.   An Invitation If you’d like some help to change your subconscious beliefs about yourself to create a new self concept of someone who loses...

If you feel like you can’t be trusted around certain foods. Like you have no off switch then this episode is for you. Listen on to discover how you are more powerful than you think and how creating food boundaries can help you feel that sense of control so you actually get to eat what you truly want AND feel good in your clothes.   You’ll discover: Story behind this episode Why boundaries work Sne...

I hope you don’t ever need to use this episode but if yo or a loved one are ever diagnosed with diabetes (or any other chronic health condition) then I can help. Listen on to learn how you CAN navigate your diagnosis with grace and ease.   An Invitation If you want to learn to cook without recipes so you too can navigate ANY dietary restriction with ease (and joy) and absolute deliciousness. Then...

This may surprise you but it’s actually possible to avoid getting glasses for age-related reasons. Listen on to discover my simple magic trick for actually improving my eyesite over the last few years. And my strategy to meet my goal of avoiding ever having to wear glasses.   An Invitation If you want to learn to cook without recipes so you too can navigate ANY dietary restriction with ease (and j...

If you or a loved one have to change your diet in some wayI know it can feel overwhelming. Listen on to discover all the crazy dietary restrictions I navigate on a daily basis and the 4 simple steps I use to meet my family’s needs without feeling deprived or cooking multiple meals.   An Invitation If you want to learn to cook without recipes so you too can navigate ANY dietary restriction with eas...

If you want to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less then today is your lucky day! In this fun chat I had with my dear friend and simplicity expert Courtney Carver. We talk about her new book Gentle which is a manual for resting more, stressing less and living the life you actually want.   RESOURCES Gentle by Courtney Carver  https://bemorewithless.c...

At the risk of sharing TMI a few weeks ago I literally peed my skirt. Listen on to discover what I did to keep myself continent and prevent it happening again.   You’ll discover: Story behind this episode Why this embarrassing thing happened What I changed to prevent it happening again. One tiny habit you can implement today. ___________________________________ RESOURCES FREE Recipe App:  3+ Ingre...

Now that the new year new you messages have faded I thought it would be fun to share my personal health plan for 2025. Listen on to discover the crazy things I’m working on.   RESOURCES Going deep on a few teachers instead of shallow on LOTS of things. Gentle by Courtney Carver:  https://bemorewithless.com/gentle-announcement/ Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillWim Hoff Fundamentals Cource + Powe...

If you’ve ever thought I can’t lose weight because I have a sweet tooth Or I love bread and pasta too much OR I could never give up roast potatoes or rice. Then I have good news. Tune in to discover why WHAT you’re eating isn’t t actually the problem, And the real root cause of why your clothes aren’t fitting the way you’d like.   You’ll discover: Story behind this episode Why you think what you’r...

If you're struggling with sleep at the moment I know who much it sucks. But you can change your sleep. Listen on to this fun conversation I had with my sleep coach Elina Winnel to discover the REAL reason I had insomnia last year and what we did to heal my sleep.

If you’re an emotional (or stress eater) I have a beautiful gift for you today! Listen on to discover how I un-shamed my emotional / stress eating and the magic trick I use every day that has drastically reduced me reaching for food when I’m feeling low. It literally takes 11 seconds to apply and you’ll be able to start using it while you’re listening.   An Invitation If you want to learn the simp...

Have you ever wondered how people like Stanley Tucci can eat pasta and go out to restaurants all the time? Well after reading his latest book What I ate in One Year I’ve discovered his secret. Listen on to discover how Stanley Tucci does the seemingly impossible of being completely food obsessed (like me) and looking great in his clothes in this 60s. An Invitation If you want to be Naturally Healt...

When it feels like crazy things are happening in the world, it can be tempting to put our healthy habits on hold and wait until things get back to normal. Listen on to discover why these uncertain times are actually an opportunity and the BEST time to be working on improving your health. You’ll discover: The story behind this episode Why our human brains want to put our health on hold. Why these u...

If you’re someone who identifies as an emotional eater or if you know that your weight creeps up during stressful times then this episode is for you. Listen on to discover how Nicole changed her beliefs about being an emotional eater even though she wasn’t sure she could change and was able to keep her weight stable over a very stressful period of her life.   An Invitation And especially if you’re...

If you’re unhappy with your weight but what’s really bothering you is low self esteem because you feel like you’re you’re not in control – that food is controlling you then this weeks episode of Joyful Eating is for you! Tune in to discover how Faith went from where you are now feeling out of control to losing 27lbs gently and sustainably and discovering that she does have agency over what she put...