If you’ve ever said, “I’m either all in or completely off the rails,” this episode is for you.

Today, I’m joined by Katie McKenna, a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness.

We’re digging into perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset—how it shows up around food, how it sabotages progress, and why being “imperfect” might be exactly what you need.

Topics Covered:

• What perfectionism actually looks like in day-to-day eating

• Why black-and-white thinking leads to burnout (and bingeing)

• The myth of needing to “get it right” 100% of the time

• How to pause and reflect without shame

• Why the middle path is harder—but also way more sustainable

Katie and I come at this from two different angles, from my perspective as a dietitian, her's as a therapist. You’ll hear how those perspectives blend together to help clients navigate change in a real, doable way.

You can find Katie McKenna on her website here.

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Electrolyte drinks like LMNT, Liquid IV, Nuun, Ultima and more are everywhere!

But is it all just marketing hype? Are electrolytes something you actually should be supplementing with? In my opinion - maybe. It depends on your exercise, the time of year, and more.

Topics covered:

• What electrolytes are.
• How you can get each of the electrolytes.
• Do you need to supplement?
• What you should look for in a supplement.
• How to get electrolytes from food.

Ah, balance. That magical word we all say we want—until we realize we have no idea what it actually means.

Is it eating grilled chicken and broccoli five days a week so you can go wild on a cheeseboard and wine on Saturday night? (Spoiler: that’s not it.)

In this episode, I break down what real-life balance looks like—from what’s on your plate to how your meals are spaced throughout the day so you’re not eating a pile of gummy bears at 9pm.

Topics Discussed:

• How to build a balanced meal

• Why sauce counts (and why I’ll never touch your coffee order, promise)

• The sneaky way “just a little” sugar adds up across the day

• Why your weekends might be sabotaging your progress

• How to prep for busy seasons so you’re not living off cold string cheese and regret

  
  

Balance isn’t perfection. It’s not eating perfectly Monday–Friday and then letting chaos reign. It’s structure and flexibility. And in this episode, we’ll help you find your version.

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If you liked this episode, check out this one about the Nutrition Pyramid

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