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Ever followed a million nutrition accounts, tried every “quick fix” in January, and still felt totally overwhelmed (and honestly…kinda hungry)? Girl, SAME. If you are tired of falling for detoxes, cleanses, fat-burning “miracles,” or just want real advice that actually fits into your busy, chaotic mom-life, today’s episode is your new BFF. I brought on media dietitian and wellness myth-buster Abbe...

Ever find yourself hyped for the “New Year, New Me,” only to hit February and think…ugh, here we go again? Yeah. SAME. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing resolutions, counting every calorie, or Googling another 30-day detox, this episode is your actual fresh start. In today’s kickoff to 2026, I’m walking you through 3 tiny, zero-drama habits that will finally help you lose weight this year. No...

Feel like your metabolism ghosted you? Like you’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things—and still nothing’s happening? Girl, I’ve been there! Here’s the truth no one tells you: your so-called “healthy habits” might actually be wrecking your metabolism. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest weight loss mistakes that slow your metabolism way down—and what to do instead...

100 episodes?! Cue the confetti, friends! 🥳 I can’t quite believe we’re here either. When I started this podcast, I had no mic, no plan, and no idea what would happen. But I did have one powerful message: real weight loss isn’t about dieting harder—it’s about living better. And here we are. 100,000 downloads later!!!!!  Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’re brand new, I want to say: th...

Ever wonder why you keep bouncing back between dieting and overindulging? Oh boy, I've been there! Today, we dive right into the juicy stuff—weight loss tips that don’t require counting calories! We're tackling the 5 essential questions you need to ask yourself before eating to make weight loss simple, sustainable, and empowering. These questions helped me lose 65 pounds and keep it off fo...

Ever wish you could lose weight without logging every crumb, giving up Oreos, or spiraling with guilt after a snack attack? Girl, SAME. But Macy? She’s proof that you don’t have to do any of that. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Macy—a rockstar mom (of TWO under three!) and Mindful Weight Loss Academy client—who lost 26 pounds (and 2 pant sizes!) just 4 months postpartum…without dieting, cal...

Tired of setting the same New Year’s resolution every year…only to quit by February? That’s why I ditched resolutions years ago and started using one simple strategy that actually helped me stay consistent, lose weight, and build the life (and health) I wanted. It’s called a Word of the Year—and it’s not just cute Pinterest inspo. It’s a game-changing mindset tool that’s helped me and my Mindful W...

Does Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holidays) always leave you feeling bloated, guilty, and swearing you’ll “start over on Monday”? SAME.  If you’re tired of the whole eat-all-the-things-then-feel-awful-then-promise-to-be-perfect cycle, this episode is seriously for YOU. I’m breaking down the 5 essential strategies (the exact ones I still use & teach my clients) to help you actually ENJOY T...

Ever feel like the second November hits, all your progress goes out the window? The holidays used to be a non-stop spiral of overeating for me, and if you’ve ever felt stuck in that gross guilt/self-sabotage cycle, you are SO not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that helped me—and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy clients—finally stop the food guilt, enjoy our favorite...

Feeling stuck with menopause weight and convinced it’s “just your age”? Think again, my friend! Lisa thought so too—until she lost 24 pounds at 61…without dieting, without tracking, and yes, while still eating pizza and ice cream. In this inspiring episode, I sit down with one of my incredible Mindful Weight Loss Academy grads, Lisa, who shares her powerful story of transformation. After decades o...

Ever feel like your metabolism is totally broken? Like, you’re eating super healthy, barely snacking, crushing cardio... but the scale ain’t budging? Let me just say: you are NOT crazy—and you might actually be doing the things that are keeping your metabolism stuck (even though you’re following all the “rules”). In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 common “healthy” habits we all fall for that...

Halloween candy hangover? Been there, felt that sugar coma! If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in Reese’s wrappers and promising you’ll “be good tomorrow,” this episode is your new BFF. Today I’m keeping it real with 7 super doable, guilt-free tips for a binge-free Halloween—even when all that candy is staring you down! No shame, no “starting over,” just practical mindset shifts and easy hac...

The holidays are right around the corner (how is that even possible?!), and if your brain is already whispering, “Let’s just start over in January…”—HOLD UP! This episode is your cozy, no-BS pep talk to make weight loss SIMPLE (yep, even with pumpkin pie in the mix). If you’ve ever freaked out about enjoying a slice (or three) of Costco pumpkin pie, felt guilty after holiday meals, or struggled to...

Ever wonder if it’s actually possible to lose weight and keep it off while still living your real, messy life (with Starbucks runs, school drop-offs, birthdays, holidays, and all the chaos? IT TOTALLY IS—and today’s episode proves it. In this super inspiring convo, I sit down with my client Dana, who came into the Mindful Weight Loss Academy feeling stuck, skeptical, and totally over calorie count...

Ever wish you could go back to day one of your weight loss journey and just yell some sense into yourself? SAME. In today’s episode, I’m spilling the tea on the 5 things I wish I knew before I lost 65 pounds (and kept it off for FIFTEEN years) — plus 5 pieces of diet culture “advice” I’d tell you to run far, far away from! If you’ve ever felt like tracking every bite, eating 1200 calories, or doin...

Ever feel like life is throwing every curveball your way and totally knocking you off your weight loss journey? Oh trust me, I GET IT. But what if those obstacles aren’t actually roadblocks but legit detours nudging you towards your next big breakthrough? In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful mindset shifts I teach inside Mindful Weight Loss Academy—how to turn your setbacks int...

Okay, let’s be honest—no one told us that one day we’d be googling things like “what the hell is perimenopause?” or “why do I want to eat my weight in Nutella at 3 a.m.?” If you’ve noticed your body changing in your 30s, 40s, or beyond (hi, night sweats, random joint pain, and mood swings for days), THIS is the episode you needed yesterday. I brought back the amazing Kim Schlag—nutrition coach, pe...

Ever wonder what you’ll be like at 90? (Personally, I plan to be a cute grandma in a hip little outfit, still dancing at weddings and holding babies.) If you’re here for a long, healthy, joyful life (not just a smaller body), this episode is for you. Today, I’m getting super real and opening up about my Grammy Z’s passing, the life lessons she handed me, and how I want to live (and age gracefully!...

Ever feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight—Weight Watchers, willpower, the “just don’t buy snacks” approach, and still end up bingeing on pretzels at 10 p.m. wondering what’s wrong with you? So did Rebecca. In today’s episode, I sit down with Rebecca, a busy single mom of two from LA and a total success story from Mindful Weight Loss Academy (although let’s be real…once a client, always...

Ever feel like you should be further along by now? Like, it’s September, and somehow 2025 is around the corner—but your goals? Your weight loss? Still stuck in January? If you're thinking “WTF happened to the year?” and panicking that you haven't made the progress you swore you would, this episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through 3 shockingly simple shifts I’ve been coaching clients on la...

Feeling the “back to school” energy but low-key dreading the pressure to have it all together overnight? You are SO not alone. If you’re already feeling burned out, packed lunches are taking over, and you’re wondering where you went wrong, this episode is for you! Here’s the truth: you don’t need a full-blown reset. You just need a rhythm. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to gentl...

Ever wondered if counting macros is just another restrictive diet—or if it could actually help you feel more empowered in your weight loss journey? This episode will give you major clarity. In today’s guest episode, I’m joined by the incredible Amber Brueseke—mom of four, former RN, personal trainer, and founder of Biceps After Babies. Amber is living proof that your fittest days can come after ba...

GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are everywhere right now—on social media, in ads, and maybe even in your own medicine cabinet. Are they magic? Are they cheating? Maybe even wondered should YOU be on one? In this long-overdue episode, I’m cutting through the confusion with my honest, no-BS take on GLP-1 medications—what they actually do (and what they absolutely don’t), the biggest myths...

Ever feel like life is just way too much sometimes and your weight loss goals get put on the back burner? The laundry is piled high, the kids need you every five minutes, work is chaotic, and suddenly your routine is gone. You start asking yourself, “Is it even worth it right now?” This episode is your lifeline when life gets messy. I’m sharing exactly what to do when life feels chaotic–so you don...

One year. Two kids. 35 pounds lost. Ezra just turned one (!!), and today I’m pulling back the curtain on my 1-year postpartum weight loss journey. From healing physically and emotionally, to navigating breastfeeding, business, and mom life with two kids—this past year has been full of growth (not just the baby kind). If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to balance life with two kiddos...