To Your Health

You hear so much about the importance of strength training during perimenopause that you may be left with the impression that doing any sort of cardio, especially running, is bad and counterproductive. Today's guest is here to set the record straight and help you continue or start running without hindering your weight loss or exacerbating symptoms. Louise Valentine is one of the world’s leadin...

No sooner do you finish eating lunch or dinner than you find yourself prowling around the pantry or making a run to the store for a treat. It almost feels like the meal isn't complete with that a little something sweet. If you're doing this consciously and feel good about it, not a problem. But if it feels like you can't *not* do it, I'm sharing with you 3 strategies to help you fe...

If exercise is your "therapy", this episode is for you. It's time to learn how to exercise to *actually* reduce stress, not exacerbate it. Learn why you might be doing everything right and not seeing results, the best workouts to relieve stress, and how to know if your body is ready for more intense workouts. Molly McNamee is an online fitness coach and the founder of MFit Workouts....

Most people like weight loss programs with really straightforward rules. We want to know what's good and what's bad. What's ok and what's not. To be confident that as long as we're following the rules, we'll lose weight. The problem is that following rules-heavy programs doesn't actually put you in a good position to maintain your results without, well, continuing to fo...

Kerry's rock bottom moment - much like mine - came after binge eating a jar of peanut butter. When she realized that her binging and purging was going to kill her, she started learning as much as she could about changing the patterns that were keeping her stuck. What she learned along the way isn't just applicable to food, but to making a positive change in any area of our lives. If you&#3...

If you'e ever said, "I'm good for a while, then something happens and it all falls apart," this episode is for you. I'm sharing with you the simplest way to get out of this "this is what always happens" mentality that's keeping you stuck in a cycle of starts and stops so you can be more forgiving of your imperfections and better equipped to dust yourself off and...

If you've ever wondered why it's so hard to change how you eat or feel about your body, this episode will shed light on just how complex our relationships with food really are. It may or may not come as news to you that your current relationship with food and your body is impacted by the messages you received about those things when you were a kid. Even more unbelievably is that you're...

Looking for motivation? I got you. Let's talk about the role motivation *actually* plays in your weight loss journey, how to find more of it, and how to keep on keepin' on even when it's lacking. 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 admin@estheravant.com and we’ll send it over ASA...

Up until 2022, Sarah was in a good routine: working out regularly, happy with how she looked, feeling strong, etc. Then life came at her fast with a work promotion that meant even more travel, surgery, and autoimmune flare-up. Despite knowing what to do, she signed up for Gone For Good because she wanted the accountability and support to help her get out of her own way. Back at her goal weight, hi...

WTF even *is* your metabolism and can you actually break it? Or fire it up? Today we're having a little science lesson and clearing up all sorts of misconceptions about what this misunderstood term even means and how much control you actually have over it. 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 revie...

Did you know you can get American citizenship through winning a world championship for the US? Neither did I until this interview with German-born health coach, Angela Beyer, who became Miss Universe for that very reason. Not only did she pave her own path to living in the US long-term, she changed her career from banking to health coaching after learning so much in the process. Join us as we tack...

We all have those days, weeks, months, even, when we're just feeling down. We don't want to do the things, we feel ourselves slipping back into old habits but can't muster up the oomph to do anything about it except feel really badly about ourselves for undoing all our hard work. If that's at all familiar to you, congrats, you're human. This bite-sized episode is one you can qu...

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you're probably very familiar with the Clean Plate Club, you know, when you were praised by your parents for finishing everything, regardless of how hungry you actually were. There are starving children in the world, ya know, so you mustn't let food go to waste. I'm joined today by life, health, and weight loss coach Lisa Salizar, to talk about the las...

Having any sort of dietary limitation can add a layer of complexity to figuring out what and how much to be eating to reach your weight loss or other health goals. If you're someone who eats a plant-based diet, you may find it extra difficult to eat an ideal amount of protein, for example. Tune in to learn more about macro considerations for vegetarians. Subscribe, rate, and review this podcas...

Meet the heart and soul behind the grocery savings revolution, Freda Graves-Waller! 🌟 With a passion for turning grocery shopping into a pocket-friendly adventure, Freda is not your average savings whiz – she's your grocery fairy godmother! 🛒✨ Armed with a planner in one hand and a stack of coupons in the other, Freda dances through the aisles, turning every shopping trip into a strategic m...

I bet your social media feeds are full of advertisements for supplements that'll help you blast far, balance your hormones, age in reverse, have silkier hair, stronger nails, whiter teeth, better sex, maybe even make you immortal. And I know the ads marketing those things are CONVINCING. You know you should be skeptical but you  want  it to be as easy as just entering your credit card number a...

Got questions about Pilates? I've got answers for you! Today I'm joined by Kate Boyle, Pilates studio owner and instructor for over 20 years and she's teaching us all about what Pilates is, who it's for, and how to work it in to your exercise routine.  --- Passionate about holistic health and great movement, Kate runs her online movement and health platform, Mind Movement Health. H...

Trying to figure out how to snack less during the day? So was I. Join me for a tour of my brain and the exact steps I took to successfully kick the habit to the curb. --- 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   admin@estheravant.com   and we’ll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get y...

Ever wish it was easier to resist temptations, stay patient with your kids, or GSD at work without being a ball of stress? There is and today's guest, Nithya Karia, is here to show us how! It starts with a simple five-habit framework that will help you consistently prioritize your wellbeing and access your highest potential - that’s the version of you that you feel proud of, that makes those g...

Don't worry, I'm not coming for your wine -- or am I? Alcohol is such a hot button issue and I'm not here to tell you what to do with your life or your body but I do think we should talk about the role alcohol is playing in your life and whether you're ok with that trade off. Share your thoughts with me at  www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree --- Subscribe, rate, and review this p...

Have you ever seen people raving about a meal delivery or cleaning service and thought, "I wish I could afford something like that."? Or maybe you'd love to work with a coach to help you reach your weight loss goals but just feel like the budget is too tight after you pay for all the stuff your kids need for sports, house stuff, and other necessities. Today's guest, Spending Coac...

Before you get sucked in to ads & products promising they'll tighten your skin or erase stretch marks, give this a listen. 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   admin@estheravant.com   and we’ll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support! Get your Weight Loss That Lasts Cheat Sheet a...

If you're a woman who has or  will  go through menopause (aka ALL OF US), you need to listen to this episode. I'm joined by fitness and women's fitness expert, and author of Menopocalpyse, Amanda Thebe, for an episode devoted entirely to the menopause transition. Whether you're in the thick of symptoms right now, you haven't had a cycle in years, or you want to educate yourself...

If you've ever plugged your info into a calorie calculator, and then another, and then gotten a free "macros check" from a coach and ended up with your head swimming with all sorts of different numbers and  still  no idea where to start, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down why this happens and walking you step-by-step through figuring out your calorie needs. Subscribe, rat...

Mindful eating - you hear the term everywhere but it's kinda vague and can leave you wondering what it really means and how to know if you're doing it. Today's guest, weight loss dietitian, Jackie Kirschen, is here to clear all of that up. Regardless of the approach you're taking to lose weight, honing the skill of mindful eating will benefit you, especially if you don't want t...