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Ever found yourself thinking, "Why did I eat so much this weekend? I'll get back on track and start my diet again on Monday." If you answered yes, you might be caught in the Binge-Restrict Cycle. This cycle keeps you stuck feeling like you just don’t have enough willpower. Tune in to learn why.

Ditching dairy altogether is a big deal, and you deserve to know the facts before you make a decision. That’s why today, I’m bringing Kerry Hackworth on the show to answer all of your burning questions about dairy. 

Listen in to hear my full journey and details I've never shared before on the podcast. My hope is that you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen and knowing that a better relationship with food and fitness is possible for you, no matter where you’re at right now. 

In this episode, we’ll look at the real pros and cons of plant-based eating. I’m cutting through the noise and myths floating around online about vegetarianism and veganism and breaking down the research so you can make an informed decision.

When it comes to eating and body image, opinions are everywhere—even in faith-based books. Many Christian books encourage people to care for their bodies because the Bible says it’s a temple. But can these approaches really help you improve your relationship with food and your body? My client Cathy and I unpack that question in this episode. 

Questions like: "Will I still fit into the intuitive eating community if I try GLP-1 meds?” and “Will this pull me back into dieting?" might be coming up for you (or someone you know) if you’re considering trying GLP-1 meds like Semaglutide, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Ozempic. Holly Dykstra, fellow RDN and intuitive eating counselor, and I tackle those questions and more in this episode.

I’m sharing 3 practical tips to turn bad body image days around today. These are tried-and-true strategies I've used personally and with my coaching clients. 

Today, I’m sharing simple tweaks that’ll help master mindful eating so you can cut the mealtime stress and start enjoying every bite you take (without feeling guilty!). 

Listen in to learn the truth about intuitive eating and how structure can support you as you heal your relationship with food and your body. You’ll walk away with 3 simple steps that will help you chase your health goals WITHOUT slipping back into the diet mentality. 

Listen in today to get the real truth about bloating. I’m walking you through the 10 main triggers I've seen for bloating time and time again after working for over a decade as a registered dietitian. 

 Do you carry "food rules" that you can’t explain, or didn’t sign up for? Maybe your family insisted on eating organic, or your friends exercise excessively to "burn off" calories, and these choices felt so normal you never even questioned the beliefs behind them.

If you've ever thought, 'Monday, I'll get back on track,' then you're not alone. The struggle to stick to a new diet, only to be derailed by donuts in the breakroom or a stressful day, can leave you feeling like a failure.

This episode is a loving reminder that you’re not alone in the messy middle of life and that sometimes big changes are scary but so worth it. 

In this episode, you’ll learn not only where the leaks are in your energy bucket so you can create a plan to patch them. Plus, you’ll learn how to make those patches (AKA habits) stick so you’ll feel your best for the long haul. 

Today, I’m chatting about the power of affirmations and sharing some of my favorites from client sessions that you can steal and stick on your mirror for a daily reminder that it’s possible to break free from body hatred. 

Eating when you’re not hungry can feel like a BIG problem. I get it. Listen in today for a crash course on hunger that’ll remind you that you’re not broken if you’re using food for more than just fuel. 

Our guest, Dr. Hartwell knows a thing or two about stress from med-school to balancing working as a doctor and being a mom. She found herself zeroing in on what she could control – her food and fitness. But that ended up adding even more stress to the mix. 

In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it looked like for her to unravel food rules and create space for self compassion and flexibility in her life. Now, she feels FREE to enjoy vacay treats and family dinners without guilt, and That freedom has up-leved her relationships.