The UNFILTERED Empowered Woman Podcast

Why do you keep ending up with the exact thing you’re trying to avoid? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the Black Coffee Theory — a simple analogy that explains why self-sabotage, binge cycles, and “starting over” keep repeating… even when you’re motivated and self-aware. If you’re constantly thinking: • “I don’t want to binge” • “I don’t want to mess this up” • “I don’t want to start over ag...

If you’ve ever said “I know what to do… I just can’t make myself do it,” this episode is your missing puzzle piece. 💗🎙️ Most women try to fix binge eating with more discipline, stricter macros, or another round of talk therapy — but none of those work if your nervous system is still dysregulated. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down: ✨ Why binge eating is a survival response , not a willpower i...

If you’ve been “doing the work” but still feel stuck, this episode will change everything. I’m breaking down manifesting through the lens of identity, quantum physics, aligned action, and the real reason your life feels like it’s falling apart before it gets better. Inside: 💫 The quantum crumble — why things collapse right before your breakthrough 💫 Joe Dispenza’s teachings on the quantum field...

This episode is the one I wish I had 10 years ago. For a decade, I lived in the cycle of: restrict → binge → guilt → start over → swear “this time will be different”… and repeat. And nothing helped. Not willpower. Not diets. Not tracking. Not “starting over Monday.” Not therapy alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing: ✨ The darkest parts of my binge eating journey ✨ The fitness-girl identity that...

Everyone thinks December is a “write-off”… but honestly? That mindset is the reason most women start the new year exhausted, heavier, and stuck in the same cycle. In this week’s podcast, I talk about: ✨ Why you can lose weight in December ✨ Why waiting for January delays your results more than anything else ✨ The importance of accountability + having a real coach ✨ How the most successful wome...

This week I'm giving you a VIDEO! My all-or-nothing mindset workshop (listen or watch), talking you through the exact steps you need to take to break binge eating before Christmas. If you're interested in getting some more help and joining my program - let's chat! TEW is the number 1 end-binge-eating program in Australia and with our 12 week binge eating gurantee, I am SO confident and ready to he...

REGISTER FOR THE BINGE FREE EXPRESS WORKSHOP HERE For every woman who’s ever spent Christmas battling food instead of making memories — this episode is for you 🤍 We’re talking about: ✨ The Christmas that broke me (and why it changed everything) ✨ Why holiday bingeing isn’t lack of discipline — it’s your nervous system ✨ How “I’ll be good” turns into “I ruined it, screw it” every time ✨ Real t...

From standing on the world stage in FMG… to choosing an indefinite break from competing. Sam’s journey is the reminder so many women need to hear: You can love something deeply — and still choose yourself over it. In today’s episode we talk about: ✨ Going from 2nd in the world → to stepping away ✨ Grieving her step-dad while still “having to perform” ✨ Missing family events + life moments in pu...

You can’t heal what you keep hiding. For years, I thought if I just had more willpower , I could fix my binge eating on my own. I didn’t tell anyone. I thought no one would understand. And every time I promised myself, “This is the last time,” I found myself back in the same cycle — alone, ashamed, and starting over again on Monday. But here’s what I learned… 👉 Binge eating thrives in isolation....

In this episode I sit down with Nadine Dekleva, owner of Coaching with Nadine - an online weightloss program that doesn't use MyFitnessPal to help you lose weight. --Disclaimer: I know the sound in this podcast isn't the best, and I apologise. I was mid move and had to improvise. It won't happen again!-- In this episode, we speak about: Nadine's journey and why she started her busi...

This week’s episode dives into the all-or-nothing mindset —why it’s the biggest reason you stay stuck in binge/restrict cycles, and how to break free for good. We’ll cover: -Why your brain defaults to extremes (and how it links back to childhood & safety) -How to reframe “slip ups” so they don’t spiral into binges -Practical tools to live in the grey zone and build balance that lasts If you’re...

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you train, track, or restrict… it’s never enough? That belief didn’t just come out of nowhere — it’s rooted in childhood experiences of not being seen, validated, or accepted. In this episode, I unpack: Why the “not enough” story fuels binge eating How childhood dynamics shape adult food struggles What it really takes to heal and break the cycle This isn’t...

Have you ever told yourself, *“I’ll get help once I lose a few kilos”… or, “I’m not bad enough yet to deserve recovery”? This belief keeps so many women stuck in the binge–restrict cycle — waiting until they’re “small enough” or “sick enough” before reaching for support. But the truth is: you don’t have to hit a certain weight before you’re allowed to stop suffering. In this episode, I share: Why...

TEW is turning TWO! And I am celebrating this with a Q&A episode! I'm answering questions like: How do you know you struggle with binge eating? How long does it take to stop binging? How to you get rid of food noise? What is RSD?What are some less common signs of ADHD?...and so many more! Comment “podcast” and I’ll send you the direct link. My Instagram:  elingranstrand  &  th e.empowe...

This is a story about real people - and real results. Miranda came to me two years ago struggling with binge eating post competing in bodybuilding. After just ONE call together — she stopped binging. No crazy meal plans. No “just have more willpower.” Just the right tools, nervous system work, and support she actually needed. Fast forward → Miranda has just finished a full comp prep diet binge-fre...

You smash your workouts Monday to Friday. You track your macros, prep your meals, and feel like you’re finally on track… But then the weekend hits. You find yourself binging in secret. You wake up Monday bloated, guilty, and promising yourself “this week will be different.” And yet, the cycle repeats. Here’s the truth: you don’t binge because you’re weak. You binge because your brain and body are...

 I thought tracking was the answer. If I could just hit the numbers, I’d finally be “in control.” But here’s the thing no one tells you: Tracking isn’t bad in itself — but how you use it matters. For me, it became an escape. A way to avoid emotions, numb discomfort, and feel “safe.” And when tracking stopped working? I replaced it with binge eating. Because the problem was never the food or the n...

If you’ve been in therapy for months and you're STILL binge eating… this might be why.... Because binge eating isn’t just about food. And it’s not a willpower issue. It’s an unmet needs issue. It’s an I-don’t-know-how-to-sit-with-this-emotion issue. It’s a my body doesn’t feel safe issue. The clinical world wants to talk about coping mechanisms, meal plans, and food journaling. And yes, those...

Anxiety isn’t who you are — it’s a nervous system trying to protect you. If you’ve ever asked: 👉 “Why do I feel anxious for no reason?” 👉 “Why can’t I just relax?” 👉 “Why does calm feel… weird?” This episode is for you. We’re talking: — What anxiety really is (hint: it’s not weakness) — Why calm feels unfamiliar when your body’s used to chaos — How to actually work with anxiety instead of fight...

We explore the most common mindset blocks that hold athletes back, from perfectionism to identity struggles, and how discipline can easily tip into obsession or burnout if left unchecked. A major theme throughout the episode is the critical role of self-worth—especially in the vulnerable post-show period when physiques soften, and the stage lights are off. You’ll hear insights on how athletes some...

From heartbreak to healing, from rock bottom to running a thriving online business in Marbella—this week I’m joined by the incredible Sally from Sally Wellock Coaching. We dive deep into:  Navigating the pain of a breakup  The mindset shifts that changed everything  How mindfulness + a morning routine can transform your life  Her move to Marbella and building a soul-led business from the ground up...

You can want to feel better in your body. You can want to lose weight. And… that doesn’t make you vain or broken. 💛 But here’s the catch no one talks about 👇 If you’re stuck in a binge-restrict cycle, chasing weight loss won’t get you where you want to go. In fact—it’s probably the very thing keeping you stuck. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about: 🔁 Why binge eating is sabotaging your weight loss...

Let’s talk about body image — the silent battle so many of us are fighting. You look in the mirror and the thoughts come flooding in: 💭 “I hate how I look.” 💭 “I need to change this.” 💭 “I’ll feel better once I lose weight.” But here’s the truth: those thoughts? They’re not facts. They’re old programming. Learned shame. And healing body image isn’t about loving every part of you every day… …it’...

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) — a lesser-known but intensely felt experience for many people with ADHD. If you’ve ever felt crushed by even the slightest hint of criticism, spiraled into overthinking after a text, or bent over backwards to avoid disappointing others, this one’s for you. We unpack: What RSD actually i...

Thinking about competing—or already deep in comp prep? This episode is your backstage pass to the real conversations most people don’t have. Me and Macie get brutally honest about: -Red flags in coaches (yep, we’ve seen it all) -The do’s and major don’ts of comp prep -Who shouldn’t compete—and why it’s okay -What actually makes someone a successful competitor (hint: it's not just your physique) -W...