Weighing into Reality

In this episode, Christine shares how she was successful with weight loss in the past, but it didn’t come naturally until she experienced a mindset shift. This shift also opened her up to the spiritual practice of sound healing, which she now shares with others to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Christine emphasizes that transformation can be a natural process when you lean into your tr...

In this episode, Jessica Jamison shares about her struggles with body image and disordered eating. After becoming a licensed therapist and working as a personal trainer she began to peel back the layers of her unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. Through this realization she was able to begin recovering and finding her path to initiative eating and now helps others on their journeys to f...

In this episode, Libby Supan shares about her struggles with a binge and restrict eating disorder which she suffered with beginning in high school and throughout college, and how diet culture played a big role in her insecurities. It wasn’t until she reached out for help that she was able to break the cycle and now she is a therapist who helps others on the path to intuitive eating and food freedo...

In this episode, Eric shares his journey from a chaotic childhood marked by homelessness and instability to a structured life in the military and law school. He discusses the challenges he faced with weight gain and self-discipline after leaving the military but how a pivotal moment led him to embrace journaling as a tool for transformation. He now emphasizes the importance of self-accountability...

In this episode, Melissa Vogel talks about her early exposure to the fitness world and how it has always been a part of her life but after having her third child went through an identity crisis of sorts when her old habits were not producing the same results. She needed to let go of her old, outdated beliefs in order to find the success she was looking for. And did she ever, she took this mindset...

In this episode, Ana Reisdorf shares about her struggles with yo-yo dieting and how she was able to lose weight through diet and exercise but always seemed to hit a wall. As a dietician she was challenged with balancing professional knowledge with personal struggles but with the help of a GLP1 medication she has been able to get down to a comfortable weight and now has a more positive mindset arou...

In this episode, Azul shares about her struggles with body image, extreme dieting, and binge eating disorder. She reflects on the mental health challenges that she faced throughout her health and fitness journey and how learning the psychology behind her eating habits was a turning point for her. Now she recognizes that self-compassion is one of the most important aspects to building a healthier r...

Is this episode, Belinda shares how she lived a generally healthy life until she hit perimenopause and nothing she did was working to counteract her weight gain. After doing some research she started implementing a new regimen which included a higher protein gluten free diet and more intense weight training. She also shifted her mindset from weight loss to fat loss and stopped worrying about the n...

Is this episode, Art Clark shares how his sugar addiction led him to develop type 2 diabetes and kidney failure. This diagnosis was the turning point for his health journey and when he decided to take matters into his own hands. After doing some research he started a sugar detox which was the first step of his weight and health transformation. Art now has a new lease on life and has been able to g...

In this bonus episode I follow up with Harvey Erwin after he completed the 75 Hard Challenge in October. We chat about the highs and lows and his recommended approach if you're considering the challenge! These are the official rules: Follow a chosen diet (no cheat meals or alcohol) Complete 2- 45-minute workouts a day (one must be outdoors) Drink a gallon of water a day Read 10 pages of a non-fict...

Is this episode, Tammy St. Germain shares how eating habits from her childhood influenced her into adulthood and how she faced her biggest challenges during and after pregnancy. After struggling with health issues this led her to consider weight loss surgery which played a pivotal role in her transformation, along with the help of a GLP-1 medication. For success, she emphasizes the importance of f...

In this episode Dr. Shay Marshall shares her journey of struggling with health and weight issues to discovering the power of natural foods and a proactive approach to wellness. The realization about her unhealthy lifestyle came when she started to learn the science behind how the body processes nutrition. By making a switch to only whole natural foods she was able to achieve significant results wi...

In this episode Harvey Erwin talks about how he grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and started developing unhealthy eating habits as a teenager. These habits followed him into adulthood which led to a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis but this still wasn’t enough to trigger a change.  It wasn’t until he saw a picture of himself on vacation that he knew he had enough. He started making little changes...

In this episode Casey Weiss shares about how she began to question her body image in high school which started a cycle of restrictive eating. This cycle led her to create an unhealthy relationship with food that actually caused her to gain weight. It wasn’t until she discovered the power of intuitive eating from a holistic practitioner that she was able to heal her relationship with food and her b...

In this episode Jon McLernon takes me all the way back to his premature birth and how that started his life on a difficult path. He shares his unique life experiences of traveling the world and surviving a near death incident while living in South Africa. To cope with the trauma of his past Jon looked to food for comfort and was not able to overcome these challenges until he learned forgiveness an...

In this episode, Joe Johnson shares his story of growing up in a chaotic environment which led him to struggle with substance abuse and weight issues. After years of spinning the tires on getting healthy, he finally decided to seek therapy which played a crucial role in his transformation. Once he got sober, he focused his energy on getting healthy and, with the help of a coach, was able to lose 1...

In this episode, Adam Gould aka “Puffy”, shares about his struggles with weight starting at a young age and how he developed an eating disorder which limited his diet. After reaching a breaking point, he finally decided to make a change by eating in a caloric deficit and exercising. After hitting a plateau, he sought the help of a coach and was ultimately able to lose 150lbs. He emphasizes that qu...

In this episode, Tara shares her journey of self-discovery beginning with her struggles with weight and a cancer diagnosis. She opens up about her negative, self-sabotage mindset and the impact it had on her role as a mom. The turning point came before her third suicide attempt, when she realized the importance of self-love and made a commitment to change. Through research, seeking...

In this episode, Ronda Brightwell Kremske shares how her weight loss journey began as a child and started her first diet at age 12. Over the years, she became a serial dieter, constantly yo-yoing around but never able to keep the weight off. That is until she came to realize that she needed to make a lifestyle change and focus on eating real, whole foods. This diet and mindset change led her...

In this episode, Melissa McGovern shares her journey of becoming alcohol free. This led to a 30lbs weight loss, improved cholesterol and blood pressure, and reversed her pre-diabetic condition. She emphasizes the importance of self care, self worth, and listening to that voice in your head that’s telling you to take the first step towards change. She is now on the road to becoming an alcohol free...

In this episode, Jordanna Nativ shares how she struggled with weight and body image issues from childhood and developed a negative relationship with food. After reaching her heaviest weight, she decided to seek the help of a coach and was able to learn about nutrition, exercise, and the importance of addressing the underlying emotional issues related to food. Inspired by her own transformation she...

In this episode, Blaqamore Hampton shares how he didn’t pay much attention to his weight until he discovered he had high cholesterol at a young age. After witnessing young people around him dying due to their health, he knew it was time for a change. He adopted a plant based diet and initially lost 60lbs in 60 days and more as he continued the journey. He has now been maintaining his loss for almo...

In this bonus episode, Lexi, momma of 4 & fitness enthusiast, shares her insights on the importance of staying active during pregnancy. She talks about her personal experience and offers tips for safely exercising and maintaining motivation during and after pregnancy. Most importantly, she emphasizes the importance of listening to your body, finding activities you enjoy, and giving yourself gr...

In this bonus episode, Vanessa, a coach at Orangetheory and an online health and fitness business owner, shares her insights on the importance of having a trainer to reach your weight loss goals. She explains the process for finding and working with a trainer including the intake, planning, goal setting, and check ins. She emphasizes the importance of managing your expectations, being honest with...

In this solo episode I talk about my childhood and how weight wasn't an issue for me until I got to college and moved away from home for the first time. I hit my breaking point after a weigh-in at a doctors appointment and decided to reach out for help. I was fortunate to find a community and program that I loved with Weight Watchers and was able to lose 60lbs within a year. I also discuss some of...