Episodes

Have you ever wondered if my coaching program is just another diet? This episode is here to answer that question. I dive into 6 characteristics of a fad diet and discuss the flaws with each. Then you can decide if …

Have you felt like food is addictive to you? Is it fruit and vegetables, or more the ultra processed foods? I think I know what you answered there. David Greenwalt and I discuss the addictive nature of ultra processed foods …

Have you ever been so sick that you simply could not take care of your regular tasks, including taking care of the kids? Yes, we all have. Even if it's only for a couple of days, most of us have …

How do you feel about wasting food? Does it bother you? Have you been a member of the clean plate club for a while? Maybe even since childhood? Today I'm going to give you some background on where the clean …

The microbiome--what is it and why should we care? This episode will answer that for sure. For starters, consider that genetically "we are about 150 times more bacteria than we are human. We actually have at least 150 times ...

What do you think a life coach does? Just give you positive thought mantras and cheerlead you along the way? Sorry but no. That's not how I roll. I focus on intentional thinking and I care way more that you …

How many times do you wander into the kitchen just to get a little snack? Do you know what this is doing to your insulin sensitivity? My guest in this episode Dr. Chelsea Azarcon, teaches us the ins and outs …

Have you set any goals or resolutions for 2023? Maybe not since you think you are unlikely to achieve them. Only about 9% of those that set resolutions in 2022 reached their goals. Don't be discouraged by this number. This …

This next week and half--the time between now (when this episode is published) and the New Year is not a time to dread those coming resolutions. It's also not a time to overeat because of those scarcity thoughts that your …

Do you still think like a dieter? The goal of coaching and intentional thinking is to stop thinking like a dieter and to choose a lifestyle that works for your body and your health. I still have diet mentality thinking …

Anxiety is common in life but particularly for my clients when they are trying to lose weight. We get distorted thought patterns, and we don't know how to get out of them. My guest Angela Adams is an expert coach …

Have you heard of the Blue Zones? Seems like a dream right--just follow their lifestyle and you too can live to be 100! It's not so simple, or straightforward. In this episode, Erin Skinner and I talk about Blue Zones, …

Do you ever tell yourself you fell off the wagon? How does that feel? Do you feel like getting back up again when you are so unkind to yourself? Likely not. In this super quick episode today, I address what …

Do you have an inner mean girl? We pretty much all do so don't feel bad in the least if you answered yes! In this episode, my guest Andrea Hanson and I dive into what is going on with that …

Join me today as I welcome Jancee Wright to the podcast! We discuss the challenges of managing clothing when your weight is fluctuating. Whether you are in a weight loss phase, or you want to be soon, Jancee will clarify …

It's holiday season! Do you worry about all the food and parties and events and how will you ever keep up your weight loss? Or just keep from gaining weight? Listen in to 6 tips I've been using with my …

Does getting on the scale cause all sorts of drama in your brain? What if I'm up? What if I was especially good this week and it shows? We give all this value to the scale and think that it's …

Join me this week with my guest Brittany Lindsay. Brittany is a Certified Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer of 14 years & certified in over 17 different formats. She is a mom to 3 boys and lives in California. Her …

Avoiding negative emotions actually doesn't work that well. Let me teach you how we end up feeling the exact emotions we are trying to avoid! Don't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend! Tag me and I'll send a …

Do you want to cook more from home but wonder how to get it done faster and have it taste better? Amy has got some great tips for you! It's fun having guests that have completely different insights than what …

If you've ever felt like you're the only one having these feelings--you're not! Listen in to hear my story and what brought me to how I eat today. I share with you how I first "learned" my body was not …

Do you have a weight loss goal? And then do you do things that don't move you toward that goals? Why does this happen? Most people call it self sabotage. I call it eating against our goal. You are eating …

Go-to meals are always on plan! Such good news when you are running late, didn't make a plan for the day or simply can't think of anything to put on your plan. Even if you've already downloaded the free e-book, …

Do you wonder if you should keep up your weight loss efforts while traveling? I recently returned from an 11 day trip to Germany, Austria and Switzerland and I'm excited to share my best tips with you. I didn't mention …