Have you ever felt like your body just wasn’t on your side?

Like no matter what you tried, the anxiety kept building, food felt like a constant struggle, and you couldn’t shake the frustration?If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. It can feel exhausting, like you’re stuck in a cycle you can’t break.But what if the answer wasn’t to try harder, but to pause and listen in a whole new way?In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Avery Woodhouse. Avery’s story is one of resilience and discovery. She went from feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from her body to learning how to truly listen to herself, finding peace and freedom along the way. Now, she’s not only transformed her own life but is helping others do the same as a coach.If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered if real change is possible, Avery’s journey will show you just how much is.

And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments— I'd love to hear from you!

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Imagine breaking free from the endless cycle of dieting and finally feeling at peace with your body.In this powerful episode, we explore The Secret to Freedom from Dieting through the incredible story of someone who learned to tune into his body’s signals and transform his relationship with food.And that person is former Mastering Mindfulness student, Terry Worful, who is my dad!Discover how he stopped relying on willpower and restrictive food rules, and instead, began to trust his body’s natural wisdom. We'll dive into the pivotal moments that shifted his mindset and how you, too, can make this life-changing leap.If you've ever felt stuck in patterns of dieting, or wondered how to truly connect with your body, this is for you. Learn how listening to your body's cues can be the key to lasting freedom and a more joyful, nourishing experience with food.

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In today's video I chat honestly about what to do when you know you should eat healthy, but find yourself sabotaging anyway. I've gotten some vulnerable calls lately from people feeling frustrated about losing control around food. I share the science behind why this happens: our brains seek food for safety when our nervous system doesn't feel secure. This isn't about willpower; it's that our body learned to use food to self-soothe. I explain the mind/body connection and why we lose touch with physical hunger cues when stressed. The good news is you can retrain your system! I share my personal journey and a healthier perspective focused on nurturing true mind/body harmony. There's no quick fix, but with self-compassion, you can get to the root and heal. Let me know in the comments if this resonates or you have any thoughts to add! What has your experience been in feeling empowered around food?

You want to lose weight but won't practice the skills? Changing your eating habits is a SKILL that needs to be PRACTICED. Don't wait until game day to try to shoot the perfect basket... Practice, practice, practice. We dive into the skills you need to practice on a daily basis so you're prepared for the days when your healthy eating is challenged... 

I got the opportunity to have an exclusive interview with Brian Ford from Self Improvement Daily. We dig into the 3 mentality shifts you must have when starting your personal development journey. Check it out! 

Did your parents tell you that you couldn't leave the table until your plate is empty? Consider the years as a child as 'training' for HOW you eat and relate to food today. There's a massive amount of wisdom from exploring your past.  When you heal and release the stories and beliefs from your past, you can create a future that doesn't repeat.

If you're confused like everyone else about what is the best diet out there... this episode is for you. We break down the difference between a short term fad diet and a lifestyle change and if you should try keto, paleo, vegan, no sugar, or just a healthy balanced diet. 

Weight loss can be as simple as eating only when you're hungry... but sometimes it gets confusing... Am I really hungry? Here's how to differentiate between real physical hunger and what is known as "head hunger." 

The brain has a built in protective mechanism to keep you in your old "safe" ways. What does that mean? Old habits are hard to break. But when you understand why this happens you can use the RIGHT strategy to bypass this system and make new changes that last. 

If you're familiar with the phrase "I'll just start over tomorrow." listen to this!! I've seen clients frustrated with years of on again, off again diet programs. It's a physical and emotional rollercoaster. These are the proven strategies I use to end self-sabotaging cycles for long-term success.

Hey friend! I'm back with a soul-stirring conversation on today's podcast. Taylor courageously shares her journey of tuning into her body's wisdom and learning to trust her inner guidance. We dive into the messy middle of questioning limiting beliefs, feeling "terrifying" discomfort, and discovering alignment. Taylor explains how making space for emotions allowed her to process suppressed parts of herself. The breakthrough? Rebuilding trust with her body and mind. She now easily checks in daily by asking "What do you need today?" You'll learn how befriending anxiety and sensing into contraction vs expansion guides Taylor's relationships, career, and life choices. Leaning into the "rain" and having faith the "sun" remains transforms how she handles hardships. Let Taylor inspire you to commit to self-discovery! Her advice? Stay curious about resistance and lean into it. The magic unfolds when you show up for yourself. In this episode, you will be able to: 🌟 Unlock the power of self-discovery and find a deeper connection with yourself. 🌟 Learn to listen to your body's wisdom and harness its guidance for a more fulfilling life. 🌟 Overcome fear and discomfort, paving the way for personal growth and transformation. 🌟 Build unshakeable trust with yourself My special guest is Taylor Longworth ~ Taylor Longworth, a dedicated student of Mastering Mindfulness, brings her wisdom from her experience learning how to communicate with her body. Taylor's journey of self-discovery and mindfulness has led to a deeper understanding of the body's wisdom and the transformative power of listening to one's intuition. I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation! http://www.masteringmindfulness.insti... IG:   / gina.worful

Join transformational coach Jeremy Cameron as he embarks on a journey to reclaim his worthiness, challenging conditional love to find true self-acceptance and unconditional love.

My special guest is Jeremy Cameron

Transformational coach, Jeremy Cameron, joins Gina in this episode to provide expert insights on the crucial topic of self-love. With a wealth of knowledge in unconditional love, Jeremy offers a comprehensive perspective on the concept, emphasizing its connection to personal freedom and acceptance. Through his extensive expertise, Jeremy enriches the conversation by shedding light on the importance of fostering genuine self-love, contributing valuable insights that resonate with individuals seeking to cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance.

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Do you find yourself stuck with limitations and "I can't" when it comes to moving forward with your goals. In this episode we dive into the self image: known as the strongest force within us. When you change your self image, you open up new possibility.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the power of mindfulness in shaping your mindset for achieving goals.

• Uncover how self-image influences and shapes your behavior, as explained by Maltz.

• Learn to distinguish between who we truly are and learned behaviors for personal growth.

• Embrace the importance of positive self-affirmations in transforming your mindset.

• Explore the profound impact of mindset on personal development.

  
  

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Hey friend! I'm back with another juicy convo - this time with my sister Kristi Worful. 🤗 We dive into the desire to distract ourselves from our deeper longings. Through non-judgmental curiosity and "dancing" with our patterns, we can unravel these distractions to meet our true needs and desires.
Today, on the Mastering Mindfulness Institute, I'm thrilled to have Kristi Worful, the founder of Songa, as my special guest. Kristi is deeply passionate about personal transformation and the exploration of human experience. Through Songa, she has created a space for individuals to delve into the depths of discovering their true selves and supporting their own evolution. With her unique perspective and insightful approach, Kristi brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to our conversation, offering valuable insights into uncovering our true desires and living authentically.

Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion with Kristi Worful.

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If you're feeling a deep, unfillable emptiness and trying to find love in external sources like food, social media, or substances, then you are not alone! The constant search for fulfillment outside of yourself only leads to endless cravings and a persistent sense of loneliness.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the power of self-love to transform your life.

• Deepen your connection with your body for greater self-awareness and acceptance.

• Embrace and accept your emotions to experience inner peace and authenticity.

• Navigate difficult emotions with self-compassion to build resilience and inner strength.

• Fill yourself up with love and become more centered and whole within yourself.

Discover the unexpected truth about traditional dieting and achieving self-empowerment. You won't believe what this podcast reveals about the dieting cycle. Are you ready to break free from the self-sabotage and shame? Stay tuned to uncover the path to true empowerment and mindful eating. This is not your typical dieting advice. Get ready to embrace a new perspective and take charge of your journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. In this episode, we dive into: Overcoming self-sabotage and cravings for lasting change. Regulating your nervous system to feel empowered and in control. Exploring the mindfulness approach for sustainable, joyful eating. Learning to trust and understand your body's hunger and fullness cues. Embracing growth by shifting your identity towards a healthier lifestyle.

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This has been quite a year. In this episode I share my intimate journey living in costa rica, the healing modalities I tried, the hard lessons it brought, and how I'm using it to deepen my mindfulness practices and relationship to myself.

Hope you enjoy, I'd love to hear if this resonates. Feel free to send me a DM in IG or your feedback here.

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Do you hear your inner critic loud and clear holding you back? Rob Sirstins, an expert in self-healing and empowerment, is here to share the truth about transforming the inner critic. Instead of silencing or defeating it, you can learn to understand and work with your inner critic to increase self-love, awareness, and radical responsibility. Join us and discover a new way to relate to your inner critic.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore the significance of self-love in the process of healing.

• Delve into the partnership with your ego for deeper self-awareness.

• Develop a sense of trust and security in coaching relationships.

• Grasp the benefits of pinpointing desires and taking full responsibility.

• Realize the impact of self-healing and personal growth on empowerment.

My special guest is Rob Sirstins

Rob Sirstins is an inspiring executive coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate through life's challenges and reach their full potential. As a former athlete, Rob understands the power of mindset and determination. However, he also knows firsthand the struggles of dealing with self-doubt and inner criticism. His journey of self-discovery and healing has led him to develop powerful strategies to assist others in overcoming their limiting beliefs and tap into their true potential. With a focus on self-love and inner healing, Rob has assisted numerous clients in transforming their lives and embarking on an empowered path of radical responsibility.

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In this episode, we get the experience the magic of plants and cultivating a sacred relationship to our food and where it comes from. There's no one better to interview than Stephen Brooks, ethnobotanist, founder of Punta Monda, and co-founder of Envision festival in Costa Rica.

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The MIND is one of the strongest unseen forces that influence our food choices. It can be our nemesis or our greatest ally when changing our health. Without awareness of how to work with your mind, it can take you on a rollercoaster of self sabotage, self doubt, and limitations. If you work with it, it can be a powerful force to drive your change forward. I created this series to help you THINK DIFFERENTLY about your approach to health. Outdated dieting models just barely scratch the surface of what true health means. Health is not restriction. It's the relationship we have with ourselves. And today, we explore our relationship with the mind.

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Where am I on the journey? How do I progress to the next level?

Knowing the path can be incredibly helpful to get to the next level.

Anxiety can be crippling... or it can actually be a portal into deeper self discovery. In this conversation, I interview behavior change specialist Will Etheridge on how to overcome anxiety.

As a relationship coach and speaker on human behavior, Will Etheridge is on a mission to empower people to break free from the mental prisons that keep them from realizing their true potential. Will is uniquely skilled at maximizing human potential and drawing out the genius within others.

Website: https://www.willetheridge.com/

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Could challenging ourselves to do hard things be the path to getting everything we want? In this episode I interview the Inspiring Kelly Siegel who has gone through a traumatic life of childhood abuse, growing up with drugs and alcohol, and chose to overcome his difficult path. In this episode Kelly shares his challenges and wisdom from the journey.

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Do you feel like you have fears around getting what you want? Fears of judgment? Fears you might not succeed? Kathleen talks about her journey with overcoming her fears to experience growth on the other side. 

Shame and negative self talk is the most common way to motivate ourselves. But what happens when we use the power of love? ANYTHING is possible. 

Why do we sometimes not trust ourselves around food? Why do we sometimes feel insatiable hunger? This happens when the mind turns against the body. Hunger becomes confusing. In this episode we go into what happens if we cannot trust our bodies around food and how to heal it so we can trust in our fullness again. 

Thriving: How Good Could It Get - with Marina Suholutsky 

Marina, PurposeBuilt Founder, spent over a decade in corporate America managing 30+ person teams & over $200M in software for IBM. She left corporate to follow her Purpose—which is to help people be intentional with their impact by living inspired lives.

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Today I have a conversation full of knowledge and wisdom from someone who has walked the path from diet struggles to self mastery with Kathleen Mennillo. 

How do we shed ancestral traumas and step into our power? This is how. This inspiring interview is with Jamie Sabat founder of Distill and Express. 

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The Mastering Mindfulness Institute got a rebrand! Here's a behind the scenes look at the process of bringing together the mastering mindfulness vision. 

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Are you tired of your diet not working? It's time to break outside the conventional dieting model and go deeper into your own self exploration. If you've been scratching your head wondering, "Why do I know so much about health... but I can't stick to it? I get so motivated one minute but impulsively grab food the next minute.. Why can't I trust myself with food?"These are clues that there's more to the story. It's not always about how much health information we know. It's about understanding WHY we make the food choices we do. I want to invite you on a journey with me to THINK DIFFERENTLY about health and challenge the conventional dieting approach. This 6 part series is designed to break through what you think you know about health and show you an entirely new path.As a registered dietitian with a master's degree in nutrition, I've had a strong knowledge base in health and yet I struggled with the same on and off patterns that many people do.In this series, I decided to share what I've learned and the new way of thinking to build trust and confidence with your food and body. Join me as we go deeper than just dieting to challenge conventional health approaches that have notorious low success rates. Are you ready to shift your mindset, lean into discomfort, and unlock a new level of freedom? Stay tuned for the upcoming 6 part series where I'll guide you through thinking differently so you can break past the "on and off" cycles and move toward mastery with your health.Together we will embark on a transformative adventure towards a healthier, harmonious relationship with yourself. Get ready to challenge the conventional path to health, in order to experience the true freedom of self-trust.

This month I've moved to Costa Rica, tried an extreme diet, and had my first ayahuasca ceremony. Here's what I learned when I chose courage over comfort to experience the truth of who I am.

Belief coach Britt Lefkoe dives deep into why the subconscious and conscious mind play a tug of war between what we want and why we resist it. 

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What happens when we stop living in the mind and drop down into the body. 

Science is now showing that the bacteria in our gut can control what food and how much you eat. In this episode I break down how bacteria can influence your ability to lose weight and exactly what to do. 

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Cortisol aka the stress hormone. It controls appetite and weight gain. In this episode we dive into the science of cortisol and what to do. 

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Overcoming food cravings feels like a war if you're using willpower. In this episode I'm going to share the secrets of The Conquering Cravings Method so you can effortlessly tame cravings and feel in control over your food and body.

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How I started to communicate with my body to tell me what to eat. 

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How to go from intense, controlling, and forcing your health into soft, nurturing, and flow. 

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It can be hard when you want to heal your relationship to restriction but you also want to eat healthier. In this episode I break down how to navigate dealing with your trigger foods and my journey dealing with them. 

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We talk a lot about emotions and stress and how that impacts our cravings and ability to lose weight... but what about food? The food choices you make and how you pair them are a huge piece to the puzzle. Today I break down the one really important food strategy: balancing out blood sugar. 

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Fasting.. is it the key to speeding up weight loss, blood sugar issues, and health or does it create further distrust with our food and bodies leading to the perfect storm for eating disorders? As someone who has been on the road to resolving my health issues as well as my relationship to food, I feel compelled to unpack this topic. Here I share my personal journey with fasting and research about its effects on hormones, metabolism, and our relationship with food. This isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, so I'll help you determine if intermittent fasting is right for you. Key takeaways: 🌟 Who's a good candidate for fasting and what benefits they might see - 🌟 The 3 main reasons people gain weight from fasting 🌟 How to know if fasting is affecting your hormone balance 🌟 What to do if you want the health benefits of fasting but you lose control over your food 🌟 My criteria now for feeling confident with what my body needs I'd love to hear your fasting experiences too! Has it helped or hindered your goals? What questions do you still have around making it work for you? In this episode, you will be able to: Uncovering the Benefits and Risks of Intermittent Fasting: Explore how intermittent fasting can impact your health and well-being. Understanding the Impact of Fasting on Hormone Levels: Discover the surprising ways fasting can influence your body's hormones. Unlocking the Health Benefits of Fasting: How to Get the Benefits of Fasting - without Fasting Exploring the Relationship between Fasting and Eating Disorders: Gain insight into the connection between fasting and binge eating, and how to navigate it mindfully. Maximizing Nutrient Intake during the Intermittent Fasting Window: Find out how to ensure you're getting the essential nutrients while fasting. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Fasting 00:02:05 - Personalizing Your Approach to Fasting 00:04:33 - Criteria for Fasting - Is it Right for You? 00:08:56 - Negative Impact of Fasting 00:12:44 - Reasons for Weight Gain with Fasting 00:16:36 - Impact of Fasting on Cortisol Levels 00:19:50 - Influence of Fasting on Hormone Levels 00:22:11 - Personal Experience with Hormone Imbalance 00:27:34 - Psychological Impact of Fasting 00:31:28 - Impact of Fasting on Safety Mechanisms 00:31:57 - Building Self-Trust and Mindful Eating 00:32:49 - The Impact of Fasting on Self-Trust 00:34:50 - Fine-Tuning Self-Trust Through Mindful Eating 00:37:49 - Navigating Fasting and Self-Trust 00:42:26 - Balancing Health and Fasting 00:46:02 - Finding Your Optimal Fasting Window 00:46:52 - Trusting Your Body's Relationship 00:47:40 - Criteria for Successful Fasting 00:48:32 - Tuning into Your Body 00:49:29 - Feedback and Future Topics Reach out to me on Instagram to share your thoughts, ask questions, or suggest topics for future podcast episodes. Gina Worful: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ Mastering Mindfulness Institute: https://www.instagram.com/mastering.m...

This podcast is inspired by one of my favorite and most influential books: The Alchemist. This inspiring tale teaches us the path to our own inner journey.

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If I could pick only ONE tool for health... this would be it!

Do you ever wonder why you want to constantly snack at work? There's a scientific reason why and willpower won't fix it! I'll break down why this happens and what you need to do to take back your power. 

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This has been a hot topic in the area of weight loss and longevity. Should you do it? How does that interplay with having a healthy relationship to food? I dive into my experience with intermittent fasting and what I do now. 

An intimate look at my journey to healing emotional eating. 

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When you're on the search for happiness and connection with your body... this is the path. 

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Some days we know what we "should" be doing but we don't have the time and don't make ourselves a priority. This pulls us further and further from our true selves. Self care expert Jaime Mcfaden shares how moms can put themselves first and reconnect with themselves again. 

What's the Word Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TrshI4M2mn959unHKjve1?si=3c3b21ae990343b9

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Book: https://www.amazon.com/WAVES-Self-Care-Village-Jaime-McFaden-ebook/dp/B0B2MQ8W8V

This is a follow up from the previous podcast episode on what is trauma and how it impacts food choices. If you're feeling nervous about going into your trauma to heal the relationship with food today, don't worry... there are beautiful ways to heal this relationship - without re-experiencing trauma. 

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