Life Boost with Amelia

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions This episode was inspired by the new weight loss injection, Wegovy, and the recent narrative that obesity is mainly caused by genetics and other factors out of your control. If you're overweight or obese, it's highly likely your doctor will recommend Wegovy, and there are some very important things you should be aware of before deciding i...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions One thing that isn’t talked about a lot: sometimes in order to step into the truest, most authentic version of you and to live in “Life Boost Wellness Level 3”, you need to let go of parts of your identity. In this episode, I share how a recent dental procedure had some really valuable lessons on releasing and letting go of the parts of you that ha...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions January is a long, cold, dark month. Random acts of kindness are an amazing way to combat SAD to and to boost the mood and energy for both you and those around you! Join me in my mission to do at least one random act of kindness every day. I encourage you to do one for someone else and one for YOU. If you join me, share what you do by tagging me on...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions I went MIA for a while - not on purpose! In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to, why that break was just what I needed, and what has been bringing tears to my eyes.  You can learn more about the Life Boost programs here: https://www.lifeboost.today/lbprograms Start the New Year strong with free access to the first  modules in my Life Boost G...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Lately, I've been treating my brain like a dog. This is what happens when a veterinarian becomes a health/life coach. 😉 Have a tendency to take on too much or to make things harder than they have to be? I have a feeling you might want to teach your brain this trick, too. Join the Life Boost Jumpstart Program! Connect with me on your favorite...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Absolutely everyone should do a Life Boost Body Vacation! It's one of the most powerful ways to feel empowered with the knowledge about what works best for your unique body and to learn how to start listening to your body instead of tuning it out. Listen to this episode for 7 amazing benefits of a body vacation. Learn more or join the Life Boo...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Is your comfort food actually making you uncomfortable? In this episode, I talk about how to find comfort food that helps you feel good inside and out. I also share a few epic fall snack ideas! Pecan Pie Nut Butter with Collagen Recipe Learn more or sign up for the next round of the Life Boost Jumpstart program here! Connect with me on your favorit...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions How often are you multi-tasking when you're eating? How many times do you chew your food before swallowing it? Practicing sitting down for a meal without distraction, taking a moment to be grateful for your food, and actually chewing (an important first step in the digestion process!) seems simple but it can have a positive ripple effect in so...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions If your mornings are rushed the moment you finally peel yourself out of bed, it’s really understandable you’re not a “morning person”. In this episode, I share 6 key components to add to your mourning routine to start making mornings a whole lot more enjoyable. The way you start your day sets the tone for the entire day. These 6 components will hel...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions If you're feeling stuck anywhere in life (health, career, relationship, etc), the very first thing to address is the relationship you have with yourself.  When you foster a supportive, respectful, and loving relationship with yourself, it will create a positive ripple effect in all aspects of your life. In this episode, I share 4 powerful thin...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Having trouble making healthy changes or sticking with them? I guarantee at the root of that isn't a lack of willpower or discipline, it's a lack of healthy boundaries. In this episode, I discuss signs of unhealthy boundaries, why unhealthy boundaries our the norm in our society - especially when it comes to women, why it feels so darn un...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Does the thought of meal prepping sound totally unappealing or overwhelming? No prob. Eating healthy truly doesn't have to be a huge time suck.  In this episode I share tricks I use so that I'm always able to throw together a speedy, nourishing meal without having to invest in a lot of prep time beforehand. P.s. I'm throwing a virtua...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Is your heart afraid to relax? A recent horoscope telling me that inspired this episode. There are some things we need to clear up about rest.  Myth #1: Rest is comfortable.  When we think about having a break, we think that rest is going to feel really good - like it's just a big sigh for our body and mind.  That doesn't end up being rea...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Is your perfectionist brain calling all the shots? For a LONG time, my high-achieving, to-do list loving brain controlled the way I lived my life. I was successful...and exhausted, burnt out, and unhappy. I was so focused on my busy schedule and goals that I completely ignored what my body needed. One of the biggest things that changed my life was...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Coffee can set you up for success or make your day much harder than it has to be. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of coffee and how to make sure your Cup of Jo is boosting your energy instead of draining it. Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram , Facebook , or LinkedIn ! Learn more about how I can help y...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions What would your life be like if healthy didn't feel hard? In this episode, I share the necessary steps to create a sustainable healthy lifestyle that you never want to ditch. I walk you through the 3 phases of the Life Boost Jumpstart Program so that you can set yourself up for long term success. The next round of the Life Boost Jumpstart prog...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions When you're busy do you tend to "not have time to eat"? In this episode, I share an example of how I was making my life harder than it had to be by treating lunch as a reward while at work. In reality, postponing that basic necessity meant that I was so much less efficient. There are small changes in the way you approach your day-to-...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions In today’s podcast episode we’re talking about selfies! Do you love them? Avoid them? Judge others for taking them? I share my own journey from absolutely never taking selfies to learning to embrace them. Honestly, I used to judge others for taking selfies. One super important life lesson I’ve learned: any time you’re judging someone else, it’s tim...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Do you feel in control of your body or are there lots of little things that are "off" or not cooperating?  When it comes to health and feeling your best, you need to be the conductor of your body. Think of your body like an orchestra - each body system is a different instrument.  When each instrument is playing their part in tune, they al...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Do you pay attention to your fat? Not your body fat or calories/macros. The KIND of fat you’re eating. Tthat little detail makes all the difference. Here’s the deal: If you eat the foods that are normal in our society, your diet is probably causing inflammation in your body (without you realizing). You know how a tiny paper cut makes your finger re...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Do you tend to say, "Are you sure?" or to feel guilty after asking someone for a favor or to do something? Yeah, me too. Why? Because as a (recovering) people-pleaser, I have a tendency to agree to things even when I really don't want to. Throughout our lives, we've been rewarded for the times when we're agreeable and willi...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions I'm feeling particularly heartbroken and angry about our current "norm". The current systems in place set our society up to fail when it comes to physical and mental health. It makes me furious.  In light of yesterday’s events, I’m releasing this podcast episode early on the systems that make me angry. It’s a snapshot of the hypocris...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Have you struggled with sugar cravings or a sweet tooth your entire life? Never feel satisfied? Struggling with low energy? Have a tendency to get hangry if you're not always snacking? Struggling with stubborn weight gain? This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Understanding your blood sugar is absolutely crucial in order to feel you...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Does stress management sound like a luxury? Is your "stress management" drinks at the end of a long day? Are high intensity workouts your only from of stress management even though you're exhausted? We live in a society where everyone is stressed and yet no one is really dealing with it or processing it. Knowing that you're stre...

Send me a text sharing your thoughts or questions Are you spending time fighting for reasons why you can’t have what you want or reasons why it IS possible? Take a moment to really think about this. Are you focusing on all the reasons why losing weight is really hard for you?  Are you focusing on why it’s not possible that you could actually have a little free time for you?  Are you focusing on wh...