The Healthy, Real Food®️ Podcast with Erin Hart, BSN, RN

How to Stop Fighting Your Brain and Start Losing Weight for Good | Episode 225 Why does weight loss feel so hard, even when you're fully committed? In Episode 225 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we delve into the science behind why our brains make losing weight so challenging. Learn how sugar, flour, and processed foods hijack your brain's reward center, disrupt hunger signals, and intensify cra...

Unleash Your Potential: How to Break Free from Your Comfort Zone and Achieve Your Goal Body! In episode 224 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, explore a sneak peek from the Success Path course and discover how to break free from your comfort zone to unleash your potential. Learn why most people struggle with weight loss and how to be the exception by mastering the 'three E's'—excuses, exceptions, a...

Best Supplements to Support Longevity for Women Over 40 | Healthy Real Food Podcast Episode 223 In episode 223 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the motivations behind weight loss and focus on achieving long-term vitality for women over 40. Discussing the benefits of a balanced diet filled with colorful, nutritious foods, we delve into the necessity of targeted supplementation to fill p...

How To Be Successful with Moderation: Finding Peace with Food In episode 222 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore how to achieve peace with food and your goal body through moderation. Host shares practical tips for incorporating moderation into a healthy lifestyle, addressing the challenges and benefits of both abstinence and moderation. The episode covers the PEACE framework—Purpose, Esta...

Overcoming Weight Creep: Maintaining Weight Loss Without Shame | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 221 In episode 221 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we delve into the challenges of regaining weight after a successful weight loss journey and how to master the art of maintenance. We discuss strategies to prevent weight creep, regulate emotions without using food, and create sustainable, healthy habit...

10 Essential Glucose Hacks for Women Over 40 | Healthy Real Food Podcast Episode 220 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we revisit a popular book club session discussing 'The Glucose Revolution' by Jessie Inchauspé, also known as The Glucose Goddess on Instagram. The conversation explores how stabilizing blood sugar can significantly improve energy, mood, and metabolism. Key takeawa...

Abstinence vs. Moderation: Finding Your Path to Peace | Healthy Real Food Podcast #219 In episode 219 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the concepts of abstinence versus moderation in the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Host shares her personal success with abstaining from sugar and flour and draws insights from coaching calls and her brother's successful moderation approach. The epis...

Overcoming Self-Doubt on Your Weight Loss Journey | Healthy Real Food Podcast #218 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we're diving deep into the common issues of self-doubt and fear of failure that many face on their weight loss journey. Host, [Host's Name], shares personal experiences and powerful insights on how to conquer these mental barriers. Whether you're stuck in a cycle of...

Overcoming the Fear of Adding Food: A Guide for Women on a Weight Loss Journey Are you on a weight loss journey and afraid to add more food to your diet? In episode 217 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we discuss why this fear exists, how to overcome it, and how to make the transition to a maintenance plan without losing control or regaining weight. We explore the importance of adding food to sup...

Why Muscle Matters: Maintaining Muscle During Weight Loss | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 215 In episode #215 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the critical importance of maintaining muscle mass during weight loss, especially for women over 40. Discover why traditional weight loss methods can make you less healthy by reducing muscle, not just fat. Learn practical science-backed strategi...

The Impossible is Possible: Transform Your Life with Mindset, Strategy, and Execution | Healthy Real Food Podcast #215 In this special episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we revisit a powerful keynote speech from 2022, where Erin shares her incredible journey of overcoming physical and emotional challenges to transform her life. At 284 pounds and struggling daily, she dreamed of living in a...

What You Need to Know About Constipation and Diarrhea During a Sugar and Flour Free Lifestyle Are you experiencing digestive issues like constipation or diarrhea since starting a sugar and flour-free lifestyle? In episode 214 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we discuss why these symptoms occur, how to manage them, and the importance of gut health for overall well-being. Learn about the role of gu...

Understanding Hunger: Strategies for Your Weight Loss Journey | Episode 213 In Episode 213 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we delve into the science of hunger, what it means, and how to manage it effectively during your weight loss journey. Host shares her personal experience of losing over 100 pounds and maintaining it for more than four years, emphasizing that hunger is a natural part of the p...

Why Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work and How to Find True Peace with Food | Healthy Real Food Podcast Episode 212 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin breaks down why intuitive eating often fails in today's processed food environment and shares an alternative strategy for achieving lasting weight loss and peace with food. She discusses her personal struggle with weight gain and food...

Embrace the Suck: Finding Strength on Your Health Journey | Healthy Real Food Podcast #211 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the challenges of a health journey and why facing resistance is crucial for success. Host shares personal insights and the mindset needed to overcome food addiction, emphasizing the 'rule of thirds' and the concept of 'embracing the suck.' Learn ho...

Healthy Real Food Podcast - Mastering Your Mindset for Weight Loss Success In Episode 210 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we delve into the powerful concept that 'You Are Not the Voice in Your Head.' Learn how to overcome self-doubt and fear by talking to yourself instead of listening to your negative thoughts. Discover how to master your mindset for weight loss success through insights from lea...

Life Lessons from an Unplanned Adventure | Episode 209 In this episode, join us as we recount our unexpected detour from a planned hike to King's Peak to an awe-inspiring adventure at Cirque of the Towers in Wyoming. Discover five powerful lessons from our experience that are directly applicable to your journey towards a healthier lifestyle and achieving your goal body. Learn how detours can lead...

Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight: Breaking the Binge and Restrict Cycle Are you struggling to lose weight despite cutting out sugar and flour and feeling stuck in a binge and restrict cycle? This episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast delves into the biggest weight loss mistake women over 40 make: not eating enough. Discover why overly restricting your food intake can sabotage your metabo...

The Missing Link to Weight Loss in Menopause: Sleep & Stress Management In episode 207, we delve into the crucial role of sleep and stress management for weight loss, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. Discover the science behind how sleep and stress impact your hunger hormones and fat storage, and learn practical strategies to improve your sleep quality and reduce stress. Fr...

The Power of Accountability: How to Succeed in Your Health Journey In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the crucial role of accountability buddies in overcoming food addiction and maintaining a sugar and flour-free lifestyle. Learn why connection is more important than discipline and how being an accountability buddy can transform your health journey. We delve into scientif...

Healthy Eating Tips on a Cruise: Staying Flour & Sugar-Free | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 205 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, join me as I share my firsthand experience of staying committed to a healthy, sugar and flour-free lifestyle during an eight-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera. I'll take you through what I ate, how I navigated the airport and cruise ship, the obstacl...

The Three E's to Avoid for Sustainable Weight Loss | Episode 204 In Episode 204 of our series on sustainable weight loss, we dive deep into three critical barriers: excuses, exceptions, and ego. Learn why these factors sabotage your progress and discover how to create long-term success in your health journey. Through real-life examples and practical tips, you'll gain the mindset needed to navigate...

Do You Have a Food Addiction? Understanding the Yale Food Addiction Scale | Episode 203 In episode 203 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore the Yale Food Addiction Scale, a scientific tool developed by researchers to assess addictive eating behaviors. Learn about the criteria used to determine if your relationship with food mirrors substance addiction, especially regarding sugar and flour....

Behind the Scenes of My Health Journey: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss In Episode 202 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, I share my personal health journey, highlighting the challenges and successes I've experienced in weight maintenance. From struggling with binge eating disorder and losing 125 pounds in a year by adopting a sugar and flour-free lifestyle, to shifting my career to a full-t...

 Is Flour Addictive? Understanding the Science and Breaking Free | Episode 201 In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore whether flour can be as addictive and problematic as sugar. Host and health coach discusses how flour, especially when combined with fat and salt, affects blood sugar, hormones, and brain chemistry leading to cravings and overeating. The episode delves into t...