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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I know what’s happening! I know I’m eating for comfort, but I can’t seem to stop reaching for food when I’m overwhelmed, bored, or just plain done with the day?” You’re not alone, and honestly, you’re making real progress just by noticing. If you’ve been following along with our series on emotional eating, you’ve already learned so much. In episode one, we...

Have you ever found yourself with your hand in the cereal box, thinking, “How did I even get here?” Oh yes, we’re going there. Welcome back to our four-part series on emotional eating. If you missed last episode, we dug into what emotional eating really is, why it’s not just about willpower, and why your brain is actually doing its job—even when you feel like you’re sabotaging yourself. This is ep...

Have you ever found yourself in the pantry, not because you’re hungry, but because something inside just feels off and food feels like the best solution? Or maybe you’ve stared down a bag of chips after a tough day and wondered, “Why can’t I just stop?”  If that’s ever happened to you, then you are absolutely not alone. In fact, you’re in the perfect place, because today we’re launching a four-par...

Have you ever felt like your emotions were just too much—too big, too heavy, too uncomfortable to sit with—so you ended up reaching for food instead of facing them? And somehow you find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips or three scoops into the ice cream carton before you even realize what you're feeling? Like something was bugging you… but you couldn't name it. You just knew you needed to eat...

Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no, just to avoid disappointing someone? Have you ever ended up cleaning the kitchen at 10 p.m. while eating cookies over the sink, because you were running on empty from managing everyone else’s needs all day? Why does it feel so hard to speak up for yourself, set a boundary, or just take a moment to breathe, without guilt tagging along like a...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Ugh… this is going to take forever”? Maybe it was after stepping on the scale and seeing no change—again. Maybe it was that moment when you realized how far you feel from where you want to be. Maybe it was when you just wanted to feel comfortable in your jeans… and the button still tugged. And then that thought hits: It’s just too much. It’s going to take t...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in the endless cycle of "shoulds"? You know, those nagging thoughts that tell you what you should be doing, how you should look, and who you should be? It's like having a not-so-helpful, naggy backseat driver living in your head, right? But does listening to those "shoulds" actually get you anywhere? Or do they just slow you down, leaving you feeling guilty and...

Have you ever had that awful, sinking feeling after a “bad” food day… where all your progress feels like it’s circling the drain? You ate something that wasn’t “on plan,” skipped a workout, maybe even said, “Screw it” and dove face-first into a bag of chips. And then, the spiral starts. Your brain chimes in with the ultimate gut-punch: “See? You messed up. Again. You’re never going to get this rig...

Have you ever watched yourself make the same decision, at the same time, in the same situation—again and again—and thought, “Why do I always do this?” Maybe it’s Friday night. You feel tired, drained, maybe a little rebellious. You think, “I’ll just loosen up this weekend and start over Monday.” And then Monday rolls around, and you’re standing in front of the mirror, wondering how you got back he...

Have you ever looked at your to-do list, then looked at the fridge, and thought, “I just can’t deal—I need something to eat”? Or said to yourself, “I want to take care of myself, but I don’t have the energy, I don’t have the time, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me today”? That’s overwhelm talking. And when overwhelm takes the wheel, the drive-through starts to look like self-care. Welcome b...

Have you ever thought, “I better eat this now—it’s my only chance”? Or, “I can’t throw that away. That would be wasteful.” Or maybe, “This is vacation food. It doesn’t count.”  Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Scarcity excuses. Scarcity excuses love to sound noble. Practical. Even generous. But underneath all that helpful-sounding logic...

Have you ever thought, “Just one more bite,” or “This isn’t a real snack”? And then before you know it, you’ve grazed through dinner while cooking it, tasted everything twice, and now you’re halfway into the evening wondering why you’re still hungry... or worse, why you feel stuffed but not satisfied? Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Mi...

Have you ever found yourself standing in the kitchen after a long day, thinking, “I just need something sweet”? Not because you're hungry. Not because it's time for dinner. But because your nerves are fried, your patience has packed up and left, and your brain is screaming, “I need a win.” or “I want to relax and now it’s my turn.” Or maybe it’s not even about stress. Maybe you had a good day. You...

Have you ever said to yourself, “I know what to do... I just don’t do it”? Maybe you’ve had that moment where you’re standing in front of the fridge, not even hungry, thinking, “Why am I here again?” Or you planned to go for a walk, but Netflix and the couch made an offer your brain just couldn’t refuse. It’s frustrating, right? Because you’re smart. You’ve read the books. You’ve probably download...

Have you ever felt like the harder you chase weight loss, the more drained, discouraged, and disconnected you feel. It’s like chasing weight loss turns into a full-time job you never signed up for — exhausting, never-ending, and somehow never enough, no matter how hard you try? Like no matter what you do, the number on the scale holds all the power. Chasing weight loss is like staring straight at...

Have you ever felt super motivated to chase a health goal—only to hit a wall a few weeks later and wonder, “Why did I even want this in the first place?” If so, you’re not alone. And no, you’re not flaky or failing. You might just need a pivot. In this episode, we’re digging into the moments when your goals stop feeling inspiring and start feeling like pressure. Whether you’re unsure about continu...

Have you ever eaten one cookie and thought, “Welp, I blew it—might as well start over Monday”? Or skipped one workout and spiraled into “I’m just not disciplined enough”? You're not lazy, and you're definitely not broken. You might just be tangled up with a sneaky little saboteur called perfectionism. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why perfectionism—disguised as self-improvemen...

Have you ever felt like you're always restarting your weight loss journey? Like one week you're super focused—you're doing A, B, and C—and the next week, you're thinking, "Ugh, this is so hard. I need a break." So you go back to eating how you want... but then the weight creeps back on, and suddenly you're right back where you started? It feels like you're stuck in this exhausting cycle—being so “...

Have you ever felt guilty about spending money on yourself? Like, you have to “earn it” first, or you’d rather give to others than invest in your own well-being? Or maybe you feel like no matter how much money you make, it’s never enough? What if I told you that the way you think about money is eerily similar to the way you think about your body? If you see money as scarce, you might also see weig...

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Who am I to think I could do this? I’m just… me.” Maybe you’ve started a weight loss journey—again—and that nagging voice in your head whispers, “What makes you think this time will be different?” Or maybe you’re stepping into a new role at work, finally chasing a dream, or trying something outside your comfort zone, and suddenly, your brain starts serving u...

Have you ever told yourself, "I just have no discipline"? Or maybe "Ugh, I know what I need to do—I just need to DO it!" It feels awful, right? Like you’re stuck in a loop of frustration and self-blame. But saying those things isn’t just making you feel bad—it’s actually keeping you stuck. In today’s episode, we’ll cover: Why telling yourself you need more discipline is the fast track to nowhere T...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a coach for a year? This episode is a little different. This is a replay of a conversation between my client Jessie Ellertson and me, where I was a guest on her podcast.  Jessie is a life coach herself and she’s been my client for about a year. In this episode we talk about the top 12 lessons learned she’s had as takeaways during our work together...

Have you ever found yourself in a public place and a random stranger walks by and out of nowhere a super judgy thought pops in your brain. “Why would she wear that? Didn’t she look in the mirror this morning? At least I don’t weigh that much.” And then you think “What is wrong with me? Who thinks like that about other people?” Or maybe you find yourself in a situation where you're just dying for s...

Have you ever felt like your entire sense of worth comes from how much you’re doing for others? Like, if you’re not constantly checking things off your list, making meals, running errands, or solving everyone else’s problems, then… what’s your purpose? And if you do take a moment for yourself—just to sit, breathe, maybe even (gasp!) relax—you feel a wave of guilt because shouldn’t you be doing som...

Have you ever felt like you were the only one struggling with weight loss while everyone else seemed to have it all figured out? Maybe you’ve thought, If I really wanted this, I’d be doing better by now. Or Why is it so easy for them, but I keep messing up? Or Have you ever set your sights on something exciting—maybe a new job, a passion project, or even a new relationship—only to feel that voice...