Live Unrestricted - The Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom Podcast

Feeling frustrated with your exercise routine? Struggling to stay consistent or see results? You're not alone - and this episode is for you. Many women don't realize there are two key elements to building a sustainable fitness habit: 1. Finding ways to move your body that you actually enjoy 2. Starting small and building up gradually over time Did you know you might be sabotaging your ef...

If you’ve been experiencing increased anxiety, stress, overwhelm, depression… and you’ve been struggling with emotional eating more lately, this episode is for you. Most women don’t realize that there are two ways to overcome emotional eating: 1- By learning how to handle stress and life’s challenges without turning to food. 2- By reducing the amount of stress we expose ourselves to on a daily bas...

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, something always holds you back? You set goals, but your progress stalls, leaving you frustrated and stuck. This episode is for you if you've ever wondered why you can’t reach your full potential, no matter how many plans or strategies you follow. We’re joined by Jen Lemke, certified Success Coach & NLP Practitioner, and she is here to help you u...

Do you ever feel like you’re putting everyone else’s needs and opinions above your own? Maybe you feel like you’re constantly seeking validation or bending over backwards for others, while your own well-being suffers. If part of you resonates with the term “people pleaser” and you wonder why your body image and food struggles seem impossible to shake, listening to this episode will be so powerful...

What do you do when you realize that dieting and restricting isn’t serving you anymore - it’s only making your binges and food obsession worse - and you want to be able to eat ALL foods without losing control? If you’ve lived a big chunk of your life not allowing yourself to eat certain foods, or feeling guilty while eating them, then it can feel like a whole world of food opens up to you when you...

Did you know that your subconscious mind shapes 90-95% of your thoughts, actions and feelings every single day?! But most importantly, the large majority of people have NO idea HOW to tap into their subconscious mind, let alone change it. If you’ve had the experience of having desires to change and achieve new goals…but you feel like you keep self-sabotaging or falling back into your old patterns,...

Did you know that statistics show that 80 percent of women suffer from hormonal imbalance?! And even scarier, most women don’t even realize it. This is such an important topic to shed some light on because your hormones impact the way you feel every single day - from your energy levels, your mood, your metabolism, your sex drive, your menstrual cycle, your sleep, and so much more. So today, you’re...

Obsessing over food is exhausting. It feels like an ongoing mental battle that takes over your mental space and affects all areas of your life.  This is the time of the year when diet culture is everywhere. It's easy to fall into the tap of the “New Year, New Me” mindset and get pulled back into the dieting cycle that doesn't serve you. But what if this was the heal you finally found fre...

Welcome back to the second half of my 2024 reflections! In this episode, I’m sharing some of the most eye-opening lessons that have completely shifted how I approach not just my goals, but my entire life. Spoiler: slowing down and addressing the real root causes of challenges is where the magic happens. We’re diving deep into why rushing through life can actually hold you back, how to make food a...

2024 has been a year of immense growth, self-reflection, and transformation for me. My mental health has improved. My relationships are deeper and more meaningful than ever before. And I feel overall happier, more successful and more confident than ever before. Today, I’m so excited to share the powerful lessons that have truly changed my life. In this episode, I unpack the first of six key lesson...

Perfectionism might seem like a strength, but if you've ever felt like you’re constantly chasing impossible standards, you know how exhausting it can be. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of breaking free from the perfectionism trap and how it transformed not just my mindset, but my life. We’ll explore: The hidden ways perfectionism shows up and holds you back. How striving for...

If part of you is dreading the upcoming holiday gatherings because of the comments about dieting, your food choices or body, you’re not alone… and I got you covered. The holidays are supposed to be about joy, not about surviving the endless parade of unsolicited advice from family and friends on how much you should be eating (or not eating) and what your body should look like.  If you’re tired of...

Do you feel stuck in a cycle of habits that you can’t see to break, no matter how much you want to? Maybe it’s late-night snacking, doom-scrolling on your phone, or hitting snooze for the third time when you swore you’d wake up early. You’ve tried willpower, motivation, even color-coded planners… but nothing sticks. In this episode, I’m joined by Lesley Logan—Pilates instructor, mindset coach, and...

Have you ever thought to yourself “Once I lose weight, THEN….” “Then I’ll be happy, confident, worthy, etc” If so, you’ll need to hear this episode.  In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and amazing Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Hormone Health Practitioner, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and Women’s Health Expert (that’s a mouthful!), Rachel Hoeppner! And we’re having a conversation t...

Do you want to raise kids who feel FREE around food and confident in their bodies? It's absolutely possible, and it starts with you! If you're worried about your child developing food or body image struggles, you’re not alone. With so much pressure on appearance and diet, many parents feel lost when it comes to helping their kids form a healthy relationship with food. In this episode, I’...

It’s finally happening! Today’s episode is a special one - I’m bringing on someone who knows me better than anyone else. And, he has a lot to share about his own struggles with food and body image.  My boyfriend Luke is joining me on the mic for an open conversation about our relationship, hesitations I had about opening up about my past struggling with eating disorders, his history with food issu...

Do you ever feel like your mind is working against you, especially when emotions run high or stress takes over? If you've been struggling with anxiety, emotional triggers, or unhealthy coping mechanisms, you're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with globally recognised trauma-informed Havening Techniques® Practitioner, and NeuroSelf Care expert, Elle Louise McBride,  to unpack the s...

I don't know about you, but I do not know NEARLY enough about my menstrual cycle and how it specifically impacts my productivity, mood, energy, and so on. Most importantly, I had no idea that each phase of our cycle has its own superpower, and that you can actually harness those powers to create more ease, achieve more and feel so much better! Whether you're struggling to maintain energy...

Let’s be honest - October, November and December are months that can definitely bring you joy with all the holidays and opportunities to get together with loved ones. But these months often bring challenges too - especially when it comes to food and binge eating.  If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “earn” your meals or struggled with the guilt and fear that comes after overeating, you’re going to...

We've all been there. You've just had a binge, and the first thought that crosses your mind is, "I'll be better tomorrow." But somehow, you find yourself right back in the same spot a few days later, stuck in the exact cycle you swore you'd escape. You're left feeling trapped, hopeless, and like you're in a nerver-ending battle with food. Why does this keep...

Have you ever felt frustrated because you know you WANT to change, but there's a part of you that doesn't feel like it's actually possible for you to change? If so, this episode is for you. Low self-confidence can sound like... "I can't ever stick to anything" "It's possible for other people, but not for me" "I fail every time I try to change"...

If you’ve ever felt like your mind works a little differently from the world around you, or you’ve already been diagnosed as neurodivergent and you feel like eating “normally” is more of a struggle for you than for others, this episode is going to be incredibly powerful for you. We’re sitting down with the expert on all things neurodiversity, eating disorders, and the non-diet approach: Dr. Marian...

You know that feeling where you feel like you get PULLED towards food when you get hit with a strong emotion...like anxiety, stress or overwhelm? You might know logically that eating never makes you feel better in the long-run, but no matter how much you try, it feels IMPOSSIBLE to break free from emotional eating for good.  If you can relate, you're going to find out why it feels like food h...

If you've ever struggled to stay motivated or consistent when it comes to building healthy habits, this episode is for you. We're talking about how to reframe your mindset, find intrinsic motivation and create new behaviours that last a lifetime so that you can become a healthier and happier you! AND, you'll also uncover the hidden mistakes you might be making that are keeping you s...

Have you ever wondered why you keep falling back into the same bad habits that are not serving you? Why you can have the BEST intentions, and yet you still end up falling back into old patterns that undermine your progress? Maybe you feel like you know "what you should do"...but struggle to actually follow through on it. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful tools fo...