To Your Health

Today's client spotlight, Susan, came to EA Coaching ready to go all-in on learning and applying everything she needed to stop feeling so fluffy and start feeling STRONG, again. She did just that. Being coachable, immersing herself in our coaching community and resources, Susan didn't just drop a clothing size and gain a whole new wardrobe of clothes she wasn't sure would fit, again. S...

Raise your hand if setting boundaries sounds uncomfortable and you'd rather...not. Same. But after listening to this review of The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban, you'll realize just how necessary they are if you want to protect your sanity, lose weight, and so much more. In this episode you'll learn how to set boundaries at work, with your inlaws, your spouse, around food & a...

Wanna know one of the best ways to stop eating all the snacks every afternoon/evening? Shape your environment to support the choices you want to make! This episode will walk you through all my tips for cleaning out your kitchen, organizing it, and rebuilding it in a way that makes it easier to resist temptations & eat the fruits & veggies you keep telling yourself you should. Subscribe, ra...

You are going to LOVE this episode! 140 in and it's one of my absolute favorites. Dr. Cindy Tsai is an award-winning board-certified physician, TEDx speaker, bestselling author and wellness/life coach taking an integrative mind-body-spirit approach helping accomplished women create alignment to live a healthy and meaningful life with ease. As a leader, physician, and patient herself, she saw a...

You may remember today's guest from episode 81 and today Jenny is back to give us an update on her life and progress in the year since that interview came out. / Spoiler alert, she's still 12/10 committed to her goals, connected to her Why, and making progress the 2020 version of herself couldn't even fathom. I can't wait for you to be inspired by what's possible for you when y...

If you have weight or body image related experiences from your childhood - like your mom bringing you to WW meetings at 12 years old - that are still impacting you now, this episode will help you use that adversity it to fuel the changes you want to make and person you want to become . I'm reviewing Mastering Resilience, by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, and sharing the steps you can take to not only...

I know we all want our progress to be fast, easy, and predictable. But it's just not. Every single one of us works through 4 phases of progress, some of which are much more trying than others. I'm breaking them all down in this episode to help normalize exactly what it looks like to make progress that lasts. Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Gu...

Many of us feel like connecting with friends is a luxury we just don't have time for. But did you know that a lack of social connection can be incredibly detrimental to our health?! You are going to love my conversation with Dr. Heather Hausenblas where we dive into the impact of relationships on our mental and physical health (some of the research is going to blow your mind!), as well as offe...

Errin came to EA Coaching after years of trying to lose weight on her own, "doing everything backwards," as she said. She was exhausted from restricting her food, doing tons of cardio, and the yo yo of seeing the scale drop, only to climb right back up. She considered just giving up and accepting that she could never be successful at losing weight but then decided to ask for help, instea...

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable. While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 2 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all your "Bounce factor," h...

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable. While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 1 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all about the normal reactions to set...

Have you ever said something like, "I'm a sugar addict," or, "I just can't control myself around _____."? You're not alone. But those things don't have to continue to be how you see yourself. It's possible to improve your relationship with food and learn how to trust yourself, even around your "triggers." In this episode I'm walking you through...

Fellow American Nutrition Coach Living Abroad in Europe, Gillian Bennett, and I initially sat down to talk about navigating transitions like an overseas move while continuing to prioritize your nutrition, and, instead, realized just how aligned are our philosophies on just about everything! So here you're getting a mashup of our thoughts on what it's like to live in a foreign country, how...

After reaching her "rock bottom" moment last summer, Natalee knew another short-term diet that would just lead to gaining the weight back was NOT the answer. Over the last 6 months, lost over 20 pounds, learned how to navigate food-centric family events, and, together with her fiance, has made health a cornerstone of their future together. Learn how Natalee has learned to take ownership...

Today I'm joined by Miranda Alcaraz, mom of 3, wife, owner of Street Parking, and former Crossfit Games athlete. We cover a lot of topics from how your self concept will change as you get used to being physically uncomfortable in your workouts, how to develop the skill of consistency, and learning to focus on what you can control when it comes to your health and fitness. Miranda Alcaraz is the...

Should I track on vacation or no? If I eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving, am I going to ruin all my progress? If I'm craving something, should I have it or a healthier swap? How do I know if I should take a rest day or push thru? When should I say "no" to a food pusher and when is it easier to just give in? I see all of these questions so often and although we want there to be  black-and-wh...

There's nothing more frustrating than a weight loss plateau, especially when you feel like you're still doing all the things but what used to work just...isn't, anymore! I'm joined by EA Coaching's resident dietitian, Lauren Moss, to help you get to the bottom of your weight loss plateau and figure out what to do next. We cover getting back to basics, hormones, menopause, "starvation mode" and whe...

What would you try if you believed that you would succeed? For Brenda, it's losing 20 pounds, dropping 2 clothing sizes, and, oh ya, a 100 mile gravel bike ride! In today's client spotlight episode, Brenda shares her tips for building confidence, consistency, and an attitude of, "why not try?" I know you'll be inspired by everything she has to say - and even more so when she drops her age at the e...

We all know that reaching any goal requires changing what we do day-to-day but how to do that is easier said than done. Until now. I'm reviewing How to Change by Katy Milkman and sharing with you 7 tips that will help you make the necessary changes to reach your goals. The last one is SO important. Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you...

If you've ever been happy and proud that you reached an important weight loss goal, only to feel like the weight starts piling back on immediately after, today's episode is for you. You are absolutely not alone and there's nothing wrong with you if this has happened. It also doesn't mean you're doomed and will never be able to lose weight and keep it off. Tune in to find out what this really means...

Maybe you've heard the term "emotional intelligence" before but it might feel too abstract to be useful. This week I'm joined by EI Educator, Ashley Valliere, who's teaching us what EI even is, why we need it, and sharing practical tips to work on developing it. We even dive into how EI can help you overcome emotional eating! In Ashley’s 15 year journey working with people (as a personal fitness t...

Rachel has always been fit and competitive. But after having twins via IVF 9 years ago, she found herself feeling like she'd lost part of her identity. Instead of trying to get back to feeling her best on her own, she joined EA Coaching and worked with Coach Emilia. She's now feeling like herself again (and lost some weight even though that wasn't her focus) and she's sharing her biggest takeaways...

We'd all like to be more productive, right? To have more to show for our efforts and less time and energy wasted? Then you're in the right place. Today I'm reviewing Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg and I guarantee you'll walk away with a brand new outlook on motivation, goal setting, and more. Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes. Subscribe, rate,...

If you've been considering doing a 75 Hard (or Soft), listen to this episode first. I'm debunking what it actually it is, who is most likely to be successful with it, and how to know if it's likely to create more harm than good for your long-term success. Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and get a copy of our Weekend Survival Guide as a thank you! Just email a screenshot of your review to...

In a sea of 7-day cleanses & 21-day fixes, it's easy to get hyper focused on quick results. The problem, as I'm sure you've learned, is that those results NEVER last! EA Coaching Head Coach, Meg Davis, joins us today to talk about the benefits of long-term support when it comes to losing weight & keeping it off. Learn how the coaching relationship evolves over time and leads to incredibly...