Live Unrestricted - The Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom Podcast

In this episode, we're talking about why you're having such a hard time changing your mindset. If you're feeling "stuck", you're going to want to listen to this one. Have you ever wondered why - not matter how much you WANT to think more positively, feel better about yourself, and have a healthier relationship with food - you're still stuck in your old patterns o...

Parents, you want what’s best for their children. You want them to grow up to be strong, healthy and happy. But how do you navigate the sensitive topic of body image, weight and healthy habits with your kids, while promoting a healthy relationship with food and their bodies? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Noha Pollack, MD - a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in helping teens and p...

In this episode, I'm getting real with you and sharing 5 things I would tell my younger self who was deep in her eating disorder and desperate to feel better, but also terrified and stuck in her ways. These are things that could have a MASSIVE impact on your life if you started implementing them now to heal your relationship with food and start moving in the right direction.  ✦Get first acces...

Today's powerful case study showcases a past member of Food Freedom Academy who had hit her diet rock bottom and decided that she no longer wanted to live with constant food guilt & obsession.  She shares what helped her through her Intuitive Eating journey, especially on the tougher days. Healing your relationship with food and your body image is not a linear process, but knowing what to...

If you're going to listen to any podcast today, let it be this one. If you're tired of knowing what you need to do to make a change, yet still feeling stuck, frustrated and afraid, this episode is going to be really powerful for you.  In this episode, we're getting up-close and personal.  In this impromptu podcast recording,  I share vulnerable stories from the period in my life whe...

Have you been learning about Intuitive Eating, but you're not sure if it's a right fit for you and your goals?  Or perhaps you have fears and concerns about the approach.  Maybe you've hit your diet rock bottom, and just the thought of going on even one more diet sends chills down your spine, but you don't know where else to turn.   In this episode, I'm taking you through...

If you: Feel disconnected from your body  Don't trust yourself to make decisions about what, how much or when to eat  Feel confused, overwhelmed and frustrated with all the conflicting nutrition advice out there ...then this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into a crucial topic - how your intuitive eater gets buried beneath layers of external influence and diet culture noise.  You...

Your inner food rebel - that voice inside you that rebels against any form of restriction, control, or rules when it comes to food.  If you can relate to having this love/hate relationship with food, this episode is for you. The inner food rebel often emerges after years of dieting or restrictive eating patterns. It's that part of you that's tired of being told what to eat and what not t...

What's the difference between binge eating, and common overeating? This is a question I get a lot from the women in my community, so we're diving into it in this episode.  Understanding the distinction is important because they each come with their own set of triggers, causes and resulting consequences. Most importantly, understanding if your behaviours quality as "binges" is c...

We are joined by none other than the / OG Binge Dietician herself, Marissa Kai Miluk, founder of Behind The Binge and @binge.nutrionist on Instagram. In this episode, we unpack her history with binge eating as a young actress in an industry that perpetuates toxic ideals around looks and body image. She shares her experience having an eating disorder without "looking the part". We also ta...

Have you ever thought to yourself :"If only I had more willpower and self-control with food, then I could stop binge eating"? Of course we feel that way. It simply takes a quick Google search to get back 10000+ results of articles touting ways to “increase your willpower with food”. You've likely be told that once you've found a diet that makes you feel good physically and ment...

Emotional eating....a topic I get so many questions about. No matter who you are,  all humans beings turn to food from time to time to cope with strong emotions. Emotional eating is not a bad thing . The behaviour does become problematic when it hits certain criteria that indicate a deeper issue to address.  In this episode, we address: The difference between getting joy from food, and relying on...

This episode is for you if you can relate to one or more of the following: You are tired of making weight loss your life project You're living in the "if...when" mindset, thinking that you will finally feel happy once you look a certain way  You're exhausted of thinking about your weight all day long, worried about what others are saying about you, and missing out on living you...

If you're a friend, family member, or loved one supporting someone with an eating disorder,  if you yourself are on a journey of recovery, or if you struggle with disordered eating behaviours and are unsure or if you should seek eating disorder support, this podcast episode is tailor-made for you. Today, we are joined by Harriet Frew, also known as The Eating Disorder Therapist , is an experi...

Sign up to join me on a free private Zoom call for our brand new Group Food Freedom Coaching Over Coffee chats every Friday this summer : www.sabrinamagnan.com/coffee Mom guilt and feeling like you’re constantly “not doing enough” is debilitating.  In today’s episode, we’re joined by Cathy Sharpe - Grief and Trauma Counselor, Health and Mindset Coach, Author, Blogger, Speaker and creator of the Vi...

Sign up to join me on a free private Zoom call for our brand new Group Food Freedom Coaching Over Coffee chats every Friday this summer : www.sabrinamagnan.com/coffee In this episode, we delve into one of the most significant roadblocks people often encounter on their intuitive eating journey.  Listen along as we unravel the complexities and shed light on the hidden obstacle that can hinder progre...

In today’s episode, I’m talking to Rachel Hoeppener - Holistic Nutritionist, Women’s Health and Hormone Specialist, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.  She helps women get to the root cause of the symptoms that are keeping them from feeling their best. In addition, Rach helps her clients create lasting habits related to their health, cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their body,...

Have you ever found yourself reaching for that extra piece of cake even though you're already full?  More often than not, it's our subconscious desires and environment that are driving us to overeat.  During a recent visit to a friend's house, I found myself in a similar situation, but was able to shift my mindset and stop myself from overeating. This experience made me realize the...

This episode is for you if: You feel anxious going to BBQs, pool parties, or social gatherings involving food out of fear of losing control or going "off plan" You're constantly trying to cover up in your clothing, even when experiencing extreme heat in hot summer months  Your summer clothes isn't fitting you, which creates shame about your body Your friends and family are cons...

Ever been targeted by a sponsored post on social media that made you question the motivations behind it and how it influences your beliefs and behaviors?  I recently had that experience, and it led to a fascinating discussion about the manipulative tactics used by diet culture and the impact they have on our well-being. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the relationship between our exposure...

Master the secrets to hormone health and take control of your body with our insightful conversation with Leisha Drews, a Registered Nurse, functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and holistic hormone coach.  She is also the host of the Happily Hormonal Podcast and she helps women restore their energy & metabolism, balance hormones, and fix their periods without overwhelm or overcomplicati...

Today, we're digging into the topic of Intentional Living - a mindset that could radically improve your mental health & overall well-being.  If you feel like... You are rarely fully present in your lif e - no matter what you're doing, where you are or who you're with, you're head is elsewhere (thinking about food or your body) You feel stuck or unfulfilled  You're just...

Many women who have PCOS are given a prescription and the instruction to simply go on low-carb diets and lose weight- whether or not they are in a larger body. Fits right in with diet culture. But is dieting the answer to PCOS? Will losing weight really fix PCOS symptoms and What if we aren’t in a larger body? Is it possible to ditch diets and still manage your PCOS? In today’s episode, we’re join...

If you struggle with chronically putting waaaay too much pressure on yourself, which creates a cycle of negative self-talk for not "doing enough", not going "fast enough" or not being where you want to be, this episode is for you.  In this solo episode, I'm letting you in on a personal challenge that I've been working through myself for the last few years. As someone...

Is there a connection between the way you were raised, how your parents treated you, and how you now treat yourself? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mindi Kessler, PhD - marriage and family therapist and author of the book Cycle Breaker: A Guide to Transcending Childhood Trauma.  Mindi helps people heal the root cause of their suffering, break their cycles of self-sabotage and negative habits,...