Rebuilding Trust With Your Body

When I say "fat," what comes to mind? Do you think about the fat in food, or the fat in our bodies? Does it have a negative connotation in your mind?   This is the 3rd part of the "Macronutrient Series" where I'm covering the macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and (you guessed it) FAT!    In this episode we're digging into fat and what your body fat does for you, as well as the role of fat in...

How can you end the war with your body (and make PEACE with it too)?    When you call a ceasefire, you're not giving up or "letting yourself go" - you're learning how to befriend your body and take care of yourself at a much deeper level.   That's what you're going to learn from my guest today, Nina Manolson. Nina is a therapist and Body-Peace® coach who brings her 30 years of experience to the ta...

Tune in for this exclusive podcast-only version of the Navigating the Balancing Act Masterclass!    You know that dieting doesn't work as a long-lasting solution…But I'm guessing there might be part of you that still wishes you could lose weight? I get it.    So what do you do with that desire to lose weight when you're also trying to ditch dieting and make peace with food and your body? THIS is t...

In this episode, I'm sharing how my client was able to FINALLY find peace with both food and her body after struggling with dieting, food obsession, forcing herself to exercise, and hating her body for over a decade.    I'm walking you through the exact steps we took, and the strategies I taught her that allowed her to heal her relationship with food, her body and exercise.    If you are strugglin...

You've probably tried to lose weight before in order to feel healthier or more confident. Heck, you've maybe even experienced increased confidence and better health as a result of weight loss in the past…But was it sustainable?   We don't want to build your confidence on a house of cards that crumbles the minute you fall off the bandwagon or gain weight.    You deserve to have more stable confiden...

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain to share with you what the conversation sounds like with my clients if they're slipping back into old habits.    I want to normalize that this happens, and it doesn't mean you're failing, that intuitive eating doesn't work, or that there's something wrong with you.    Rather than going into a shame spiral that makes you just want to throw in the towel,...

I know, I know, it's so tempting to try and lose weight before vacations. In fact, it almost feels like you're supposed to lose weight before a trip.    I'm here to have a big sis heart-to-heart with you today to let you know that cutting out carbs and restricting your food isn't going to make you happier on vacation. It's going to make you miserable.    In this episode, we're going to talk about...

Ice cream is hands down my favorite food of all time. I often eat it as my snack in the evening before bed (and yes, sometimes I literally eat it in bed).    However, if you find yourself binging on ice cream (or any other food) at night, and if it is basically the only thing you have to look forward to in your life, then (I say this lovingly, because I care about you), we need to have a chit chat...

Do you have old clothes in your closet that no longer fit, but you're hoping that you'll lose some weight and be able to wear them again?    Have you ever bought something in a smaller size that you currently wear to use it as "motivation" to lose weight? Perhaps a smaller bathing suit for an upcoming vacation, or you ordered your wedding dress a size smaller than you are now?    Well, I hate to t...

What to say if your child ever says, "I feel fat," or if they are called fat by kids at school or someone in their life.   Learn the do's and don'ts of navigating these tricky conversations, whether you have small kids at home, teenagers, or even adult children.    Erin Kerns Vazquez is my guest today, and she is going to walk us through how she went from dieting since the age of 10, to wholeheart...

Get unstuck if you're feeling lost or confused with intuitive eating!    Given that intuitive eating is an approach towards food that's much different from dieting because it doesn't include rules to follow, it's easy to feel like you're floundering like a fish out of water, or that you don't know what you do.    Rather than winging it with food, I am going to show you how to regroup and refocus y...

What I would tell you in the very beginning so that you can implement intuitive eating the right way, without getting lost, stuck or way off base! This episode goes hand-in-hand with the next episode, #140: How to Refocus If You Feel Lost or Stuck With Intuitive Eating. You can think of these episodes like sisters or besties, so make sure you listen to that one next!   Looking back, I wish someone...

This episode is part of the MACRONUTRIENT SERIES which contains episodes about carbohydrates, protein and fat. Make sure you're subscribed so that you automatically get all of the episodes, and go back and listen to the protein episode after you're done with this one. IIt's linked below.    Today we are talking about carbohydrates, aka "carbs." Carbs are so scary these days that you could dress up...

Is it hard for you to "waste" food? Meaning, is it hard to leave the last few bites of food behind on your plate? Do you find yourself continuing to clean your plate, even though you're working on honoring your fullness and eating intuitively? If, so you're in the right place!    Key Takeaways:   The fear of wasting food and money is a common reason that people struggle with the fullness aspect of...

It's summertime and that means pool parties, BBQ's, vacations, family reunions, and all sorts of other things that can make body image extra challenging. In this episode, I'm digging into some do's and don'ts that are going to help you work through these body image challenges with clarity and confidence, so you can lather up with SPF and your flip flops and go enjoy all that summer has to offer. ...

If you've been approaching intuitive eating as "just let yourself eat," there's a good chance this isn't working very well for you. The sentiment behind "just let yourself eat" is beautiful, but the reality is that you're probably all over the place with food.   Dieting teaches us to trick or ignore our hunger signals. How many times have you been told, "Drink a glass of water before you eat." Or,...

In this episode we're going to talk about ways to legitimately improve your health without dieting (and without chasing the number on the scale). We'll explore 3 science-backed habits that will support you living a healthy lifestyle while also moving forward in your intuitive eating journey. Whether you're looking to have more energy, improve your nutrition, or improve your bloodwork at your next...

You know that moment where you're eating and you notice that you feel full, but the food is so delicious that you want to keep eating? (Yep, me too!) In today's episode I'm going to be sharing my 4-part framework for what to do in those instances, so that you can confidently choose whether to stop or keep eating - without guilt either way.   When it comes to intuitive eating, honoring your fullnes...

So you've ditched dieting, and you started doing intuitive eating, and you find yourself eating random foods at random times of the day. You're not necessarily out of control with food, but you're definitely all over the place.    You wonder if you're going to subsist on Doritos and ice cream for the rest of your life - and how can this possibly be "intuitive" (or healthy)?   In these moments it's...

There's absolutely nothing that I want more than to see you find the peace and freedom with food (and your body) that you deserve.   That's exactly why I am digging into your burning questions in this episode, and wowser, the questions you asked were powerful!   In this episode, we'll be digging into:   -How to eat mindfully when sharing meals with toddlers (challenge accepted, Lol!) -Strategies f...

Summer is comin' and you know what that means…Shorts, tank tops, swimsuits, backyard BBQ's, wedding receptions, vacations, and SO MANY challenging situations when it comes to food and body image.    Don't worry though, because I've got you covered. In this episode, we'll be digging into 3 hot tips that are going to help you embrace intuitive eating this summer, without getting sucked into the pres...

Today I'm going to be sharing the things you're doing that are actually INCREASING the chances that you're going to binge and gain weight. These are 2 of the most common fears among my clients and the listeners of this podcast, so we're going to dive into the things that you can intentionally stop doing to keep you out of the binge and weight gain cycle.   This episode is a must listen because you...

Does figuring out what meals to make ever feel like a drag? I get it, and I often feel that way too. Which is EXACTLY why I created a streamlined process to plan my family's dinners each week, along with our breakfasts, lunches and snack options too!    The best part? It takes me less than 30 minutes. (Woah!)   In this episode, I'm bringing you along for the ride as I plan my family's meals for th...

Today I've got not one, but TWO special guests and we're going to be talking about what your attachment style has to do with your eating. I think you're going to find this to be really fascinating and it's going ot help you think differently about how you relate to food, how you relate to others, and how you relate to yourself. We also talk about how social media impacts our attachment patterns, a...

In this episode I am going to share exactly what I'd say to a client if they aren't making progress. There's so much to unpack here because making peace with food is HARD, no doubt about it, and if you are feeling stuck, it's easy to get discouraged and want to give up. But I'm not going to let that happen for you.    I will be sharing the 4 things that I would say to a client if they're not makin...