The Queen of Pep Talks

Judge yourself (and others) less & you'll feel less judged. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about fear of judgment from others when it comes to our appearance.  Discussing how you can be more confident by working on judging yourself, and others, less.  Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Want to work with me?  Apply for the Mind,...

Your most frequently asked questions, answered! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm answering some of your most frequently asked questions! Weight loss, lifestyle + relationship questions! Nothing is off limits! If you enjoyed this episode and want more "ask me anything" style podcasts, please submit your questions via DM on Instagram! Links/Resources Foll...

Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm addressing one of the most frequently requested topics! Loose skin & my experience getting a tummy tuck! Whether you're avoiding starting your journey due to your fear of loose skin, your mid journey and worried what your body may look like at the end of your weight loss,...

Stop thinking about it. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking more about goals.  Not just setting them though, but the importance of daily review, and creating a plan - you know, taking action.   The reality is, setting a goal changes nothing.  Thinking about your goal, changes nothing.  Only action  creates change.  We're also talking about your top excu...

Comparison is the thief of joy! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing real talk about comparison and how important it is that you protect your energy and truly make the effort to stop comparing your life to what you see on social media.  Comparison will literally rob you of happiness.  It's incredibly important that you remember what others share with you...

You haven't failed, just jump back in. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm my top 5 tips/steps to jumping back in to doing the thing that's pulling on your heart strings.  We all have goals and dreams in life, and if there is something that you want to do, but haven't been taking the steps to achieve, I'm giving you the best tips I have for jumpi...

Everything you need to change your life is already inside you. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing a little story I heard this week during my own personal development that had me like WHOA.  I've always been a firm believer that everything we need to achieve our goals & become who we desire to be is inside of us, and this story just reinforced that...

This too shall pass. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about family struggles during the holiday season.  Whether you're dealing with the true physical loss of loved ones, or just the the loss of family connection due to trauma, abandonment, domestic violence, etc. I want you to hang in there.  The holidays can be a sad time when you're mourning the loss o...

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about the best gift I've ever given myself, and I truly believe it's the best gift you can give yourself too.  Checking in with yourself about how you're feeling is crucial, but just acknowledging how you feel isn't enough, the piece your missing is holding you back from...

Your problem isn't knowing what to do, it's being consistent in keeping the promises + commitments you make to yourself. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing the one thing that I believe holds us back from achieving everything we desire in our lives, being consistent in doing what we said we'd do and keeping the promises we make to ourselves. ...

There comes a time where you have to take ownership for your future and understand that you’re the one that’s in control. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I briefly open up about the struggles I faced in my childhood.  From being abandoned by my father, to growing up with a physically abusive brother, and watching my moms alcoholism begin to consume her life.  There comes...

Losing Weight is a Mindset Game. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for success on your weight loss journey.  If you ask others who have lost over 100 pounds what their top tips would be, they may tell you what to eat or not to eat, or what exercises you should be performing.  I don't think you'll be too surprised to learn that none...

How Deep is Your Desire to Change? On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about what was next for me.  What happened after my big breakdown around my binge eating habits.  How deep was my desire to change?  How did I truly work on creating change around my relationship with food.  My top tip might surprise you, because it has nothing to do with the way I was ea...

Allow your breakdown to be your breakthrough. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing details surrounding one of my most difficult days on this journey.  At the height of my binge eating, I was eating thousands of calories multiple times a week and heavily restricting the other to compensate.  After years of living in the binge/restrict cycle, I finally had a br...

Don't sacrifice long-term growth for short-term gains (or losses). On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing 100 pounds, for the first time.  Through extreme diet restriction and an excessive exercise routine, it took me just 9 months to lose over 100 pounds.  I truly believed that this would be a short-term sacrifice and after I...

Balance is not something you find it's something you must create. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing over 100 pounds, again.  Less than a year after achieving my weight loss goal, I found myself back at 280 pounds.  To say I was disappointed in myself is an understatement.  Although I was successful in losing the weight ag...

I'm so happy you're here. Can you even believe this is finally happening!  After months of standing in my own way of starting this project, I have finally taken my own advice and followed through .  This is a reminder that no matter what you've achieved in life, change and growth is scary.  Embrace the fear and jump in.   It's okay to start again.  It's okay to start messy...