Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship

For too long, we’ve been told that our self-worth is tied to our waistline, turning body image into a constant battleground rather than a source of strength. The pressure to conform to certain beauty standards is all around us, often making us feel like our value is determined by how we look. Society pushes us to meet specific expectations, making it hard to focus on what really matters: our healt...

Feeling like food is taking up way too much brain space? You're not alone and it's more common than you think.  The constant overthinking, the mental load you carry around eating, and the pressure built from years of unspoken rules is exhausting and easy to miss because it’s been normalized. But that doesn’t mean it’s healthy, and it definitely doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, we un...

Healing isn’t a solo project—community is a real wellness intervention. In this episode, Maria breaks down why emotional and mental wellbeing improves when we’re supported, witnessed, and validated by other people, not just “checked on,” but truly seen. She shares what it means to feel emotionally seen, how that kind of connection can calm the nervous system, and why so many of us default to fixin...

Feeling like movement would help, but still choosing the couch is more common than we admit. In this episode, the Wellness: Rebranded hosts unpack why so many women want to move their bodies but feel too exhausted, overwhelmed, or mentally drained to do it. The conversation begins by normalizing this experience and naming the difference between physical exhaustion and mental load, especially in se...

Have you noticed that fiber seems like the new wellness darling?  Almost overnight, influencers, headlines, and health gurus have shifted their focus to a trend called fibermaxxing — complete with daily targets, checklists, and potentially, a whole lot of pressure to “get it right.” Join us as we take a closer look at what fibermaxxing actually is, why it’s gaining so much popularity, and what to...

Rest is not the same as restoration, and your nervous system can feel the difference. If you’re exhausted from “getting through the day,” this conversation is for you. In this episode, Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth unpack the difference between rest, relaxation, and true restoration and why your nervous system desperately needs all three. They explore what burnout really feels like in mid-life, espec...

A clearer relationship with food begins with understanding the habits you barely notice. Today’s conversation cuts through confusion and reveals the patterns driving how you eat… often without realizing it. Elizabeth walks Tara and Maria through her seven-question quiz, a simple tool that uncovers your unique eating style and the hidden beliefs shaping your choices. From unconscious eating to emot...

Losing your voice can become the moment you finally decide to hear yourself. This episode is a raw, vulnerable look at what happens when life forces you to stop, sit down, and re-meet the woman you really are. Maria introduces a new layer of the Wellness: Rebranded movement: sharing real stories from real women. For the first guest in this series, we welcome Liana Morris to tell what she calls her...

In this episode of Wellness: Rebranded, we explore one of the most memorable emotional intelligence analogies you’ll ever hear: “Emotions are like farts.” It’s funny, unexpected, and shockingly accurate and it opens the door to a deeper conversation about what emotions really are, why they matter, and how to build a healthier relationship with them. Join us as we break down why emotions aren’t “go...

What happens when the one holding everything together starts to fall apart? In this episode we’re having a powerful conversation about what it really means to care for others without losing yourself in the process. We’re joined by Andy Schindling, founder and CEO of TCP (The Complete Player) Youth Empowerment and one of our incredible podcast sponsors. Andy opens up about his personal experience a...

We’re celebrating three years of Wellness: Rebranded and for the first time ever, we recorded this episode live in front of a studio audience!! We open up the mic to our listeners for a live Q&A about what it really means to unlearn diet culture, build emotional awareness, and redefine wellness on your own terms. You’ll hear real stories from our community about:     •    The hardest part of r...

Today we welcome Ellen Lunay, the founder of Here: A Pop-Up Shop in Annapolis, whose life took a dramatic turn when a routine mammogram in August 2022 revealed breast cancer. At 51, at the same moment she'd just dropped her oldest daughter off at college and was prepping for her fall pop-up shop, Ellen found herself walking through surgery, radiation, business care and motherhood all at once.  In...

Halloween is here and so are the overflowing candy buckets, sugar highs, and parental questions about how much is too much. In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria have a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to help kids enjoy Halloween candy without guilt, fear, or restriction. You’ll hear personal stories from childhood Halloween memories, the “Switch Witch” phase, and how each...

​​If you’ve ever wondered, “Is my teen just moody—or is something deeper going on?” this one’s for you. In this candid conversation, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Wellner, double board–certified adult, child & adolescent psychiatrist and founder of Annapolis Psychiatry, to break down what’s typical vs. concerning, how to start supportive (non-scary) conversations, when to loop in a pro, and why...

If “balance your hormones” feels like a wellness buzzword, this conversation will be a breath of fresh air. Tara and Elizabeth sit down with Gregory Dodell, MD—board-certified endocrinologist, owner of Central Park Endocrinology, and the brain behind Everything Endocrine on Instagram—to unpack hormones without diet culture.    Dr. Dodell shares his evolution to weight-neutral, stigma-free care, ex...

When you think about health, you probably picture food and exercise. But the truth is, health is shaped far more by social determinants of health—the conditions in which we live, learn, work, and connect. In this episode we break down what social determinants of health really are, why they matter, and how they can shape your wellbeing just as much (or more) than diet and exercise. By understanding...

What if your doctor could “prescribe” a nature walk, a museum visit, or coffee with a friend—and it actually improved your health? In this episode, we explore social prescribing, a growing global movement that connects people to non-clinical supports proven to enhance physical, mental, and social well-being. Rebecca (Becky) Hass, certified life coach, Programming & Outreach Manager for Anne Ar...

Ever catch yourself spiraling from “I ate a bagel” to “welp, day’s ruined”? Today Maria and Elizabeth unpack the sneaky thought patterns that mess with our wellness and show you how to call them out, reframe them, and move on with a lot more self-compassion. In this episode, we are diving into why thoughts aren’t facts and how the thoughts–feelings–actions triangle drives our choices. Using real-l...

This episode is brought to you by TCP Youth Empowerment. Every child deserves someone in their corner. To sponsor a child, visit TCP to 44-321 or visit https://www.tcpyouthempowerment.org/ Friendships are one of the most important pieces of our health and wellness puzzle, but in midlife, they can look very different than they did in our 20s or 30s. Some friendships fade, some deepen, and some need...

We all know what we “should” do: move our bodies more, eat in ways that support us, stick to the habits that make us feel better. But actually doing those things consistently? That’s where resistance shows up. In this episode we unpack resistance, such as the excuses, fears, and old belief patterns that can keep us stuck even when we know what we want. From the intimidation of walking into a gym t...

The new Fit for TV documentary on The Biggest Loser has us fired up. This reality show wasn’t just “entertainment,” it reshaped diet culture, fitness, and the way we think about bodies in ways that were harmful, abusive, and dehumanizing.    In this episode, we’re breaking down why the show was so damaging and what it means for how we approach health today. This documentary was a stark reminder th...

What if your workout had nothing to do with the number on the scale—and everything to do with what your body can do? This week we’re joined by Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who helps women build lasting confidence by getting stronger than they ever imagined. His weight-neutral philosophy shifts the focus away from aesthetics and toward strength, health, and independence because life-cha...

AI tools like ChatGPT are everywhere. People are using them for everything from writing workouts and meal plans to getting therapy or relationship advice. But can AI truly replace the role of a trained professional? In this conversation, we explore the pros and cons of using AI for deeply personal, health-related, and emotional needs. We talk about where AI can be a useful tool, and where it falls...

Body Positivity, Weight Neutrality, and Health at Every Size… these terms get thrown around a lot, but what do they actually mean? This episode breaks down the often misunderstood concepts. With nuance, personal perspective, and plenty of real-world examples, we unpack the key differences between these movements, and how they show up in both fitness and healthcare settings. Whether you're new to t...

What if your workout did more than build muscle—what if it actually rewired your brain? Brad Evans, the creator of Jukestir, joins the podcast to talk all about this  unique punching bag that’s changing the way we think about fitness. Originally designed as a fun martial arts tool, Jukestir has evolved into a powerful nervous system training device that’s now used in neurological rehab labs, Rock...