Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast

Have you ever done “all the right things” for your health ... changed your diet, taken the supplements, followed the protocols, worked out, and tried to be disciplined... but still felt exhausted, heavy, disconnected, or unwell? In this episode, we explore what it means when healing goes deeper than physical symptoms. Your body may not be broken. Your symptoms may be messages. Your fatigue, tensio...

What if you’ve tried everything, food plans, supplements, mindful eating… but it still feels like something is missing? You can do everything right… but it will feel like a struggle if your body doesn't feel safe. In this conversation, my former student Christine shares a deeply honest and courageous look at what it was like to struggle with food, body image, perfectionism, and the feeling tha...

You can feel completely fine with food… and then something just shifts. Suddenly you want something, even though you’re not actually hungry. In this episode, we explore emotional eating in a completely different way. You'll see why the current recommendations like: distract yourself from eating, choose a healthy snack, or write down what you eat... provide temporary relief, but do not actually...

You wake up feeling off… low energy, unmotivated, not quite yourself. Is that depression… or is your body trying to tell you something? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashina Stein — a board-certified psychiatrist and functional medicine practitioner — to explore a completely different way of understanding depression. We go beyond labels, diagnoses, and the idea of a “chemical imbalance”… and...

We're told to control what we eat with our willpower. But some how, willpower feels unsteady and creates a fight with our food. What if there was something stronger? There's something beyond willpower that is much more steady and calm already waiting for you. It's learning how to work with your inner world. In this video, I’ll show you how to train your mind and body, like a martial ar...

Why do people still struggle with food… even when they know exactly what to eat? For years, dietitians have been trained to focus on meal plans, calories, and nutrition advice. But many of us eventually run into the same frustrating reality: knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into lasting change. In this episode, I sit down with registered dietitian Cassy Rivard to talk about the deeper...

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I so tired?”Not just after a long day, but in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix. In this episode, we explore fatigue and low energy through a different lens. Where the body is not broken, but communicating to you. I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch, creator of the Energy MD Method, to talk about what shifting energy levels may be trying to tell us. We e...

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen thinking,“I know what to do… so why can’t I stop?” - this is for you. Because underneath the cravings that we are fighting, holds the wisdom that is trying to guide you. In this episode, I share one of the most vulnerable turning points in my own relationship with food, a moment where I knew exactly what I “should” be doing… and still felt pulled into the kitche...

Why Won't My Body Heal? Could It Be Holding Trauma? In this episode, we go deeper than ever before on this podcast. I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician and author of The Biology of Trauma, to uncover something most people — and even most health professionals — completely overlook:👉 The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and physical health. We explo...

If you’ve ever found yourself crying for no clear reason, craving sugar nonstop, or gaining weight even though you’re “doing everything right,” this episode is for you. In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Lorraine Maita, a board-certified physician and hormone expert, to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when hormones feel out of balance, and why willpower is...

Have you ever found yourself wondering… Why does change feel so hard, even when I know I’m ready? Why do I keep second-guessing myself? What if the thing blocking me isn't discipline... but something deeper? The key to finding your power might not be doing more, but instead trusting yourself again. In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and world renowned mentor Danette May for a de...

The “Should I snack?” moment. You’re getting ready for bed, standing in the kitchen, and you can’t quite tell: Do I really need food? In this episode, we walk through that exact moment together. I’ll take you inside the exact process I use for myself —and teach inside Mastering Mindfulness — to understand what your body is truly asking for at the end of the night. You’ll learn how to tell the diff...

Every year, someone asks me the same question: “Gina… how do I enjoy the holidays without overeating or feeling stressed about food?” If you’ve ever walked into a holiday gathering already bracing for the moment you’ll “lose it” around the snacks or desserts… you’re not alone. And you don’t need more willpower or food rules to feel steady. In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 simple strategies that...

Today, we’re going beneath habits, food choices, and “trying harder” into the real inner transformation that creates lasting change. Not through willpower... but through awakening the parts of you that were always there. Inside this conversation, I walk you through the 7 Awakenings that unfold on a deeper health journey: awakening your self-worth awakening your emotions awakening through your body...

If you’ve been struggling to feel confident that it's possible to change or become a healthier version of yourself... this is for you. In this episode, I share a very personal moment in my journey: where I didn’t believe I was strong, capable, or “the kind of person who could change.” And how that story shaped my health, my motivation, and the way I showed up for myself every day. There’s a qu...

In this short guided session, you’ll learn how to transform loneliness into powerful self-connection. Because loneliness isn’t just about being alone, it's a feeling of disconnection. And healing it is a to return home to yourself. In this episode, we explore how loneliness can become one of the most powerful teachers in your journey toward true connection. You’ll discover how feelings of empt...

I used to say, "I can't have one bite of dessert or else I'll eat it all!" I couldn't trust myself. But recently, I noticed that something changed. I ate the most decadent banana bread… and stopped when I felt satisfied. No guilt. No spiral. Just peace. In this episode, I’m unpacking what really shifted, the deeper mindset and body awareness that allowed me to enjoy food with...

It's when you're ready to give up.. that a BREAKTHROUGH happens. Why? Because it's only when we open up into a full surrender that we start to receive the lessons we need. When we white-knuckle with willpower, track harder, judge more, we drown out the one voice that knows: your body. This episode invites you into the paradox of growth: slow down to speed up. You’ll learn how stillness, breath, an...

What if every “failure” you’ve had wasn’t proof that you’re not good enough.... but the exact doorway to the deeper wisdom you’ve been seeking? In this episode of the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, I unpack one of the most paralyzing struggles we face: the fear of failure.✨ You’ll discover:Why repeated “failures” with diets, programs, or goals can feel so crushing, and what’s really hap...

Losing control with food isn’t weakness.... it’s your biology. Do you ever feel like you’re in a trance with food? Like one part of you says “don’t do it”... but another part takes over, almost like hypnosis, and suddenly you dive into snacks and can't stop? The diet industry blames your lack of willpower. But this isn’t about lack of willpower at all. And it’s definitely not about doing another d...

Ever catch yourself standing in front of the fridge wondering: “Am I actually hungry, or do I just want food?”You’re not alone. Most people struggle to tell the difference between true hunger and cravings, and it’s one of the biggest reasons they don’t feel in control of their eating. In this video, you’ll learn:✔️ How to tell the difference between real hunger and emotional cravings✔️ Why blood s...

Ever wonder why you lose control with food even when you know what to eat? 🤔It’s not because you lack willpower. It’s not because you need stricter rules or another diet plan. The truth is… 95% of your food choices are driven by your subconscious mind—your emotions, patterns, and cravings—not just your knowledge. In this video, we delve into the step by step process for building self-trust with f...

What if your struggle with food during stress isn’t a lack of willpower.... but a signal from your body asking for safety? In this powerful episode of the Self Trust Series, we explore what’s really happening during moments of stress eating through the lens of biology, nervous system regulation, and self-trust. You'll learn: - Why stress hijacks your hunger, cravings, and sense of control - Ho...

You’ve been told that controlling food is how you stay on track… But what if all that control is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, we explore a deeper truth:That the harder you try to control your food, the more you disconnect from your body, and the more powerless you actually feel. If you’ve ever:– Tracked everything you eat, but still felt out of control– Tried to “be good” for a whi...

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t be trusted around food…If you’ve ever broken another promise to yourself and spiraled into guilt…If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me? Why can't I just do it?"this episode is your exhale. It's not your fault. You were taught to not trust yourself. In this powerful opening to the Self-Trust Series, I’m pulling back the curtain on why self-trust erodes in...