Mindful Shape

That workout that you don’t feel like doing, that popcorn you really can’t say no to? That feeling? That’s resistance. In this episode we explore resistance through the hermetic principle of polarity; How we can shift from resisting what we know is best for us into acceptance so that we can follow through and reach our desired health and weight loss goals, finally! In this episode you’ll learn: Ho...

Map out a weight loss strategy that will withstand temptation and lack of motivation. Pick a goal and then I’ll walk you through EXACTLY how to make it inevitable. Get ready to reinvent how you think about and treat yourself and your body. In this episode you’ll learn: My 11 step guide to achieve your health goal (for real this time) How to avoid being overwhelmed and confused and feel focussed an...

Get a customized strategy based on your dominant stress response: fight, flight, freeze, fawn, that will help you stay consistent and on track with your eating. Learn simple exercises and techniques to balance your nervous system. Plus find out the specific qualities and skills your stress response type needs to cultivate to really see a difference in how you’re showing up with your health and wei...

The key to success is consistency. So…what’s the key to consistency? Although you’ve likely heard of the four stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, fawn, you’ve probably not connected that to staying on track when your brain is fixated on chocolate.  In this episode you’ll learn: Why understanding this will lesson the shame from getting off track and overindulging  How to identify YOUR dominant...

Weight loss inspiration that’s relatable and doable. In this episode you’ll meet my client Jessica who shares how she shifted from being an emotional eater, turning to food for relaxation, fun and entertainment to genuinely feeling like it’s easy to say no to sugar. Oh, and she released 30lbs without being in a rush about it. Enjoy! Instagram: @mindful_shape Get the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part V...

If you’ve released some weight recently and are noticing you’re starting to slip - going for a third or fourth piece of pizza, spoon in the Haagen-Dazs, that glass of wine Tuesday AND Wednesday night OR how you’re eating and feeling about your body is just okay, not terrible, but fine; It’s easy to get complacent and overeat and drink. In this episode I’m going to jolt your perspective on seemingl...

When food is the main method to relax and have fun, it’s easy to overindulge at the expense of our wellbeing. Whether you’re mindlessly eating after dinner or trying to white knuckle your way through and NOT give in to the ice cream or glass of wine, this episode is going to give you a proven strategy that doesn’t rely on willpower. In this episode you’ll learn: How I use goals with clients: as li...

A belief is an acceptance that something is true and is based on thoughts you’ve had over and over. I’ve curated the top most powerful beliefs to have if you’re wanting to be in charge around food and feel good in your body. And for any that feel like a stretch, a specific 8 step process for believing them.  In this episode you’ll learn: The specific thoughts that if you believe, will ensure an im...

We feel terrible when we do it, but we can’t help but compare ourselves and our bodies and feel envious. Let’s talk about why this happens and how to turn this gross feeling into a healthy, re-connection with yourself and resolve for what you want most. In this episode you’ll learn: Why it’s normal to compare  How to reframe “It’s not fair” and “Why don’t I have that?”  How to transmute envy into...

What if body fat is just stored energy waiting to be released? Yes, stored energy from excess eating, but also emotional storage. If your outer weight is a mirror to your inner weight, let’s lighten the load shall we? Instagram: @mindful_shape Get the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video Training Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

Create safety in your nervous system and align your subconscious mind with releasing anything you no longer need - stored, stagnant energy of any kind.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this 5 minute guided meditation to reconnect, release anything you no longer need and cultivate trust with your body.  Add this 5 min meditation into your go-to restorative practices and listen as often as you like.  Inst...

Today you’ll meet one of my clients Sue. You’ll come away inspired not only by her story and her 50lb weight loss, but her renewed lease on life and refreshing perspective on weight loss. We talk about how she shifted being panicked about hunger to befriending it, how her learning mindset was key to her success and specifically what that looked like in the program. She talks about how she incorpor...

There’s no amount of thought work, green juice or yoga that’s going to ensure you never feel bad. We can’t control that life is balanced between negative and positive, but we can often control which negative and which positive we choose. So in this episode I’m talking about emotional tradeoffs; how to choose your negative emotion in order to achieve what you want rather than experiencing negative...

Meet my client Cynthia. She shares her honest and relatable experience of transforming her relationship with food, body, and herself and reaching your desired weight. If you've ever felt like you're intellectually aware of what needs to change but are still stuck, this episode will deeply resonate with you. When we started she felt stuck in temporary success and long-term frustration and...

How often do you regret what you eat? Like eating that leftover easter chocolate. It wasn’t even good quality. Oftentimes we eat really healthy food but regret the amount of food we ate. We look down and the whole bag is empty. The whole sleeve of crackers is gone. How did that happen?  Regret can be one of our most powerful emotional reminders that reflection, change and growth are available and...

When it comes to releasing excess weight you don't automatically think, the key is cultivating more aliveness, presence and curiosity, but it works! Today I'm talking about two types of awareness: cognitive awareness (I know why I do what I do) and embodied awareness (I know what I’m feeling) and how we can use them to help us reach our desired weight and feel in charge around food. In t...

We often say things like, “ there’s a part of me that wants to be healthy and reach my goal weight but another part just wants to say, I’m too tired, I’m just going to eat what I want right now.” And it’s a battle between these two versions of ourselves. We call it self-sabotage. In this episode you’ll learn: How to recognize and embrace different versions of yourself and utilize this concept to h...

Your brain is a beautiful tool and left to it's own devices will likely offer up justifications to over indulge at the expense of feeling how you want to feel in your body. If you've ever overeaten because you had a long day, it wasn't because you lacked willpower, it was only because your brain needed relief and offered up the thought to eat. We need to understand this and instead...

If…you avoid weighing yourself, you tell yourself you have no self-discipline, or sharing what you ate yesterday with your bestie triggers a panic attack, listen up. These are signs you’re missing the untapped power in being honest with yourself about what you truly want, where we’re at now and your relationship with food. True honesty is compassionate, not critical, and when we do it right, we ge...

It’s not just about weight loss. It’s about becoming mentally stronger. That requires you to ride out all the ups and downs (let’s be real, the downs) along the way. So instead of saying screw it at 3pm and having the blueberry muffin, you’re mentally capable of handling that moment without it. Those moments add up over the weeks and months and make your desired weight inevitable.  In this episode...

What do you want? No really, what do you spend your time wanting? Is your thinking going to excess food, alcohol or escapism? How much time is spent wanting what you already have or want to create? Your desire drives your direction, whether you go to yoga or put it off. Directing our desire is something we can and should do on purpose.  In this episode you’ll learn: The concept of Desire Capacity...

Feeling off? Unfocussed? Less motivated? A bit out of control? If it’s not happening today, it will in the future because you’re a beautiful human in all of her humanity. In this episode I want to help you create your own unique plan to handle “a funk” so that you don’t turn to eating or drinking more than you’d like.  In this episode you’ll learn: You’re not alone in your funk! How it can show up...

If weight loss feels like a struggle, like a self-imposed prison, it could be because the rules you adopted to help you make healthy decisions end up backfiring. There is a better way! Let’s talk about how to make decisions whether it’s to eat past 7pm, have a glass of wine with an old friend or opt for a walk over a run, without rules. In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between rules an...

Being compassionate with yourself can be the missing key to unlocking permanent changes with how you eat and take care of yourself but it’s not always easy!  Listen to learn how to cultivate self compassion so that you can enjoy the process of releasing weigh and reclaiming your health and your life. ⁠ In this episode you’ll learn: How self compassion is a weight loss tool The path to self compass...

Ever find yourself just not caring about your weight loss goals, your workouts, or even your healthy habits? It all feels kind of... meh?  If you’re deep in apathy, don’t try to force motivation right away. Rest. Recharge. Take care of yourself without using food. Then, once you’re in a better headspace, tap into that determination.  In this episode you’ll learn: The physiological and psychologica...