If you feel that you need to wait until you have "everything" in order to start on a specific day, I am here to tell you, that day will never come.

This week's episode I'll talk about why you shouldn't wait until some special day to start, and how you can find acceptance and confidence making today, your "day one."

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Have you ever come into the New Year thinking, "New Year, new me?"

Many people feel that their weight loss journey is a segment of time where they make drastic changes, and when "done," they can simply go back to the way they were living before starting. I am here to gently tell you that SO many things in your journey WILL change, and how you should be okay with it.

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Let's talk about food without the guilt, rules, or labels.

In this episode, I'm sharing how my "Sometimes Food vs. All the Time Food" mindset can help you ditch diet culture, end emotional eating patterns, and finally make peace with your plate.

We'll also get real about why artificial and processed foods, no matter how "healthy" they look, won't support your long-term physical or emotional health.

If you're ready to rebuild your relationship with food — without perfection — this one's for you.

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In this episode, we'll talk about how meditation and mindful awareness can help you take back control in the moment — especially when old habits or cravings try to take over. You'll learn how to recognize your triggers, set healthy boundaries, and set yourself up for success by auditing your environment and what you consume. And remember, sometimes what feels like hunger is really just thirst — so hydrate, slow down, and stay intentional.

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We've all heard "you are what you eat" — but what if the bigger truth is that you are what you consume? Not just food, but the thoughts, emotions, media, and energy you take in every day.

In this episode, I share stories, science, and simple steps to help you notice what you're really feeding yourself — and how to choose nourishment in every area of life.

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1. Journal of Health Psychology (2020) – Study on how exposure to negative online content increases stress hormones and reduces self-regulation.
   Wirtz, C. M., Radkovsky, A., & Kühl, H. C. (2020). The impact of online media exposure on stress and self-regulation: Evidence from experimental studies. Journal of Health Psychology.

2. University of Pennsylvania (2018) – Research showing that reducing social media use to 30 minutes a day decreases anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
   Hunt, M. G., Marx, R., Lipson, C., & Young, J. (2018). No more FOMO: Limiting social media decreases loneliness and depression. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 37(10), 751–768.

3. Harvard Health Publishing (2019) – Article on how gratitude practices improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and increase overall well-being.
   Harvard Health Publishing. (2019). Giving thanks can make you happier. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

4. Blue Zones Research – Insights on how lifestyle practices in Blue Zones, including Ikaria, Greece, contribute to longevity.
   Buettner, D. (2012). The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. National Geographic.

Fasting is not a trend.
Its not something shiny and new.
Its not something that got invented alongside TikTok or biohacking influencers.
Fasting is ancient.
Its human.
And it might just be the oldest wellness tool weve ever had.

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Repeat after me: "Fasting is NOT a "diet."
If you treat this healing modaily as a fad or diet, it can unintentionally hinder your progress. Fasting is an innate and instinctual behavior that our bodies can benefit from, it is the oldest healing modality in recorded human history.

It can be initially challenging to break the habit of feeling like you need to eat all day to achieve your weight loss goals, this is what we grew up hearing. You may even find yourself still believing the broken rhetoric of conventional diet culture, believing that obsessively counting and restricting calories will lead you to be successful. This way of thinking is understandably hard to break if thats all you have ever known about successfully losing weight.

This week we go over what diet culture DOESN'T talk about.

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Fasting Consistently, is that a struggle for you?

Like many other folks I talk to, you're probably used to many failed attempts with previous methods, due to diet culture, etc. This week's episode, we will discuss, what I feel, are the 3 big reasons why you're probably experiencing a bit of struggle with staying consistent in your fasting journey, and how you can overcome them.

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