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How to navigate change without binging on sugar [Ep. 172]
10 Sep 2024
00:43:10
The only constant in life is change.
And change is one of the hardest things for many of us to navigate…
Often leading us to binge on sugar or reach for other “comforts” to help us get through.
So why is change so difficult when it’s inevitable in our lives?
Why are we so resistant to change?
And how can we navigate change with ease and love instead of sugar?
Tune in to this episode for more.
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➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. My personal advice should NOT be taken as professional advice and you are always advised to consult with your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. This podcast is intended to inspire and offer alternative views to healing your relationship with food, mind and body. It is up to each listener to take responsibility for their own health and wellness decisions. I hold no liability or responsibility for your results or lack thereof.
The link between your Thyroid and blood sugar issues with Dr. Amie Hornaman [Ep. 171]
27 Aug 2024
00:53:59
Have you been eating right and doing all the things to help regulate your blood sugar but nothing seems to work?
Maybe you’re not losing weight or you notice you’re still suffering from those darn cravings.
Well…
You may have a thyroid issue sister.
That’s right, your thyroid is directly linked to your blood sugar health - along with thousands of other processes in the body.
And with rates of thyroid disease and dysregulation on the rise it’s more important than ever for us to get the facts about what’s really going on so we can get ahead of things.
Dr. Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid-Fixer," is a leading expert in thyroid and hormone optimization. She hosts The Thyroid Fixer® podcast, a prominent voice in medicine and alternative health, and founded the Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute. Dr. Amie developed The Fixxr® Supplement line to address common health issues like weight management, fatigue, and hormone imbalances, alongside her personalized programs to restore health and vitality.
Dr. Amie takes a comprehensive and empathetic approach, offering personalized treatments that go beyond lab values to optimize thyroid and hormone function, aiming to transform her patients' lives.
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
****************** Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
The information provided in this podcast is for general purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. My personal advice should NOT be taken as professional advice and you are always advised to consult with your own healthcare provider before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. This podcast is intended to inspire and offer alternative views to healing your relationship with food, mind and body. It is up to each listener to take responsibility for their own health and wellness decisions. I hold no liability or responsibility for your results or lack thereof.
Creating an Extraordinary Second Half of Life with Karen Viesta [Ep. 162]
04 Jun 2024
00:47:25
Are you struggling to transition gracefully into the second half of your life?
Maybe you’re frustrated that your body no longer responds the way it used to to food and exercise… you can’t get away with what you could when you were 20.
But DOES midlife have to be such a terrible time?
Not at all.
And with the help of today’s guest you’re going to be revived and re-ignited about the incredible years you have ahead.
In fact your 40s, 50s and onward may actually be the BEST years of your life - if you choose so.
Karen Viesta is a Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach who works with women over 40 who want to transform their bodies and their lives. She is the founder of Wellegant Woman Coaching and host of the podcast, Wellegant Woman: Redefining Midlife.
After going through her own midlife reinvention, Karen is passionate about helping women in midlife to age powerfully, create extraordinary health and vitality, and make each new decade even better than the last.
➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late-night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3-Part Training here
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➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late-night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3-Part Training here.
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[Success Story] Creating self-compassion with EEP Alumni Victoria Webster
20 Apr 2023
00:29:16
Another incredible success story from our Emotional Empowerment Program Alumni - Victoria Webster.
Victoria joined me this week for a special LIVE video on Facebook and we wanted to share the recording with you here because her story is just so powerful!
Victoria participated in the EEP program in Spring 2022 and to hear how she's doing a whole year later is just incredible. The amount of compassion and love she has for herself is inspiring. Tune in to hear more.
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
➠ Ready to heal the inner wounds that are keeping you stuck on sugar once and for all? Come join the next Emotional Empowerment 8 week Program before doors close on April 20th! JOIN HERE
How to process emotions without turning to food [Ep. 70]
18 Apr 2023
00:39:14
Registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Group Program until April 20th only! JOIN US HERE
One of the biggest pieces we’ll be working on in the upcoming program is learning how to PROCESS emotions without turning to food. Tapping into these new techniques to honour your emotions and release their toxic energy from your body so you can live more alive and free.
In this episode:
Why you don’t know how to process your emotions without food
Our patterns that are keeping us turning to food every day
Why it’s VITAL for your health to process emotions to avoid disease and unhappiness
The link between emotions and mental health
How you can learn to feel again
Creating safe space
My favourite processing techniques and tools to help move emotions from your body
More!
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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I share some mind-blowing #truthbombs into WHY you’re really stuck on the sugar rollercoaster year after year and what the MISSING piece is that so many miss on their journey.
In this episode:
What is the missing piece keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster year after year
HOW do we create lasting change in any area of our life
The mistakes all women make when trying to kick sugar
WHO is the Emotional Empowerment Program for
What to expect in the upcoming program
What it means to live as an Emotionally Empowered WOMAN
Top 4 reasons you’re still stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year [Ep. 68]
11 Apr 2023
00:30:35
Most clients come to me after YEARS of trying “everything” to get off the sugar craving rollercoaster.
And in these deep conversations and over the last 6 years of doing this work, it’s clear that there are FOUR big reasons most women are still stuck on sugar even though they feel like they’ve “tried everything”.
In this episode:
Fun updates and what to expect in the upcoming live workshops
What to do when you feel like you’ve already tried “everything” to get off sugar
The 3 big reasons most women are still stuck on the sugar rollercoaster and how to overcome them
More!
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
➠ Ready to heal the inner wounds that are keeping you stuck on sugar once and for all? Registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Group Program until April 20th only!
**************** You’re in for a real treat today as I welcome to our podcast a very special guest. Tracy Desjardins came into my life 2 years ago when she was at rock bottom with her physical and mental health.
Having spent her whole life FIGHTING against food and her body, she was finally ready to put in the work to heal her relationship with food in a lasting way.
From the moment Tracy and I started working together with both privately and as a member in my Break Free From Sugar Group Program, I knew she was designed for success. Her commitment and openness to be vulnerable and honest with herself, and with me, was inspiring.
To this day, I’m inspired by Tracy’s journey. From a lifetime of dieting and hating herself, I can confidently say she’s now such a light in the world. She’s completely transformed. So deeply connected with herself and trusting her body and her emotions in such a powerful way :)
The best part? Tracy has now tapped into her true passion and purpose in this life and is just months away from releasing her new book "The Diet Free Diva"!
You can connect with Tracy and download a very special gift from her here ➠ https://www.theholisticdivas.com/somedayjeans
How your nervous system drives your emotional eating and sugar cravings [Ep. 65]
28 Mar 2023
00:40:26
Did you know that your nervous system is at the ROOT of your addiction to sugar and emotional eating patterns?
Not just your nervous system but a dysregulated system. What does this mean and how can we understand the role that our early childhood experiences and traumas have had on our energetic blueprint that drives us to addictive patterns?
Tune in to today’s episode for a deep dive conversation!
In this episode:
What is your nervous system
What is a regulated vs dysregulated nervous system
Why do our systems become dysregulated
How trauma shapes our nervous systems
Where our addictive patterns come from
How to re-pattern our nervous system for healthy regulation
More!
**************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to the exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
➠ Ready to heal the inner wounds that are keeping you stuck on sugar once and for all? Registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Group Program until April 20th only!
TLT - Is your morning routine affecting your cravings? [Ep. 161]
30 May 2024
00:12:39
Welcome to the brand new exciting “Tough Love Thursdays” segment here on the podcast!
Each week I’ll be delivering a short tough love truth in just 10 minutes or less to support you in opening your mind, diving deep and facing the truth on your sugar freedom journey.
Come prepared with an open mind and a willingness to look at your life and habits with food through a new lens.
➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
Mineral imbalances, burnout, and stress with Hope Pedraza [Ep. 63]
14 Mar 2023
00:55:28
Today we’re being joined by Hope Pedraza for a deep dive conversation on all things mineral balance, blood sugar, burnout and more!
In this episode:
What are minerals and why are they so important for our long term health?
What minerals help with hormone and blood sugar balance
What testing is best to help us learn about our mineral balance
How certain minerals can support with sugar cravings
What is burnout and how can we tell if your adrenals are in trouble
How to help our body and mind recover from burnout
Best supplements to support your adrenals
The role of emotions, trauma, and stress on our blood sugar and overall health
More!
Hope Pedraza is a certified holistic nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, certified Hair Tissue and Mineral Analysis, Reiki Master Practitioner, Human Design guide, founder of in Balance, a pilates based fitness studio, and the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here
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The Sugar Fix Round Table Talk: Balancing Hormones, Reversing Insulin Resistance and Breaking the addiction cycle with Karen Martel and Danielle Hamilton [Ep. 62]
07 Mar 2023
02:02:54
A unique and special episode as I sit down with my two favourite women - Danielle Hamilton and Karen Martel for a roundtable discussion on the wild word of sugar addiction.
In this episode:
The science behind why we crave the sweet stuff, including hormones, glucose regulation, and insulin resistance. Learn about the impact past trauma and "health" foods have on our sugar addiction and discover practical strategies to break the cycle. Breaking down insulin resistance, reactive hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes, and how to determine if you have blood sugar issues, including ideal lab ranges and tests, and the benefits of continuous glucose monitoring
Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others learn to heal themselves by uncovering and addressing their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.
Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert. Karen is the host of the top-rated women’s health podcast The Other Side of Weight Loss where she helps women to unlock the mysteries of female fat loss and hormone imbalance. After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Karen’s passion lies in helping women balance and optimize their hormones in peri and post menopause and breakthrough weight loss resistance.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
Using Functional Diagnostic Nutrition and lab testing to heal your body without drugs with Reed Davis [Ep. 61]
28 Feb 2023
01:00:29
Did you know that your body has the innate wisdom and ability to HEAL ITSELF?
It’s no secret that the traditional medical system has let us down. Its focus on band aid approach treatment of symptoms is clearly not working.
So how can we finally start to tap into our body’s healing abilities and get the RIGHT support to discover what’s really at the root cause of disease and health challenges?
Tune in this week for a deep dive conversation on all things functional healing!
In this episode:
The limitations of the traditional medical system and testing
Why so many people have “tried everything” and are still struggling with their health and healing
Why we’ve been outsourcing our health and how to finally take back control of our healing
What is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition?
Using testing to get a full picture of our health and healing
The DRESS framework for creating ultimate health
How to find the right diet for your unique body and genetics
Reed Davis, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Reed served as the Health Director at a Wellness Center in Southern California for over 10 years and with over 10,000 clients is known as one of the most experienced clinicians in his field. Reed serves on the Advisory Board of the American Natural Wellness Coaches Board and the American Association of Natural Wellness Coaches.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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Top 12 ways to stay healthy while you travel [Ep. 60]
21 Feb 2023
00:50:35
Travel is one of the biggest reasons so many women “fall off the wagon” and give up on their healthy eating habits. Tune in today to hear my top 12 best tips so you don’t have to give up on yourself whenever you travel and instead can come home feeling proud and healthy for how well you did even while away from home!
In this episode:
Why most of us give up on our health goals when we travel
What beliefs are holding you back from healthy travel
Top 12 tips for ultimate health while travelling
Mindset shifts to support your goals along the way
How a meat based diet could save your life with Judy Cho [Ep. 59]
14 Feb 2023
01:05:05
Curious about trying or learning more about the Carnivore meat based diet?
Tune in today to an incredible inspiring story of how switching from a plant based diet to meat saved Judy’s life!
In this episode:
What is the Carnivore diet and how it can save your life
Why we’ve been lied to about being plant based
The nutritional differences between meat and plants
How the gut responds when we eat meat
Using a meat based diet to heal from eating disorders
Where to get started on a carnivore diet
The raw real truth about your body’s ability to heal itself
More!
Judy Cho is board certified in holistic nutrition and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner and holds a Psychology and Communication degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Judy is the author of best-selling book, Carnivore Cure and founder of Nutriment, the most comprehensive elimination and reintroduction resource tool.
Judy has a holistic health private practice that focuses on gut health and root-cause healing with the Carnivore Cure’s meat-only elimination diet.
Judy is the host of two health podcasts, Nutrition with Judy and Cutting Against the Grain, where she focuses on all areas of wellness, while balancing ideal eating with real life. Judy advocates for wellness for all because everyone deserves a life symptom-free.
Animal-based foods gave Judy a second chance at life and she is passionate to give back, healing the world one steak at a time.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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Today we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of our podcast!!!
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Which is why I’m excited to be doing a fun GIVEAWAY for one lucky listener to win LIFETIME access to the 6-week Stress Eating Solution Course ($597 value)
Why the Break Free From Sugar Program is so unique + everything you need to know [Ep. 57]
26 Jan 2023
01:03:01
We have a very special and exciting episode for you today! I’ve just opened up registration for the next round of my signature 10 week Break Free From Sugar Program and you’re invited!
[Success Story] How Janalee finally quit obsessing over food and created lasting PEACE with herself [Ep. 56]
24 Jan 2023
00:37:36
You’re in for a real treat today as I welcome to our podcast a very special guest. After having just completed the Break Free From Sugar Program, Janalee is here today to share her powerful story and struggle with her lifelong addiction to sugar and binge eating.
➠ Want to finally break free from sugar cravings and create a peaceful relationship with food and yourself? Registration is NOW OPEN for the upcoming Break Free From Sugar Program until Jan 28th! Come join the next group HERE.
In this episode:
Janalee’s story and struggles with sugar and binge eating since childhood
What sugar was doing to her mind and body
After having tried countless programs and diets in the past, what finally changed for her
What inspired her to take the plunge and join the Break Free From Sugar Program.
What made the biggest difference in finally helping her step into her power and take back control over food
What results and shifts she’s experienced in just 10 weeks
How she developed a deep sense of peace with food and self
What she’s still working on this year in her journey
A beautiful message for any woman who’s still struggling and looking for the right support
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
[Success Story] How Aimee finally overcame a lifetime of binging and using food for comfort [Ep. 54]
13 Jan 2023
00:50:53
You’re in for a real treat today as I welcome to our podcast a very special guest. After having just completed the Break Free From Sugar Program, Aimee is here today to share her powerful story and struggle with her lifelong addiction to sugar and binge-eating.
In this episode:
Aimee’s story and struggles with sugar and binge-eating
The biggest missing piece that kept her from being successful in kicking her binging patterns all these years
What inspired Aimee to take the plunge and join the Break Free From Sugar Program.
What made the biggest difference in finally helping her step into her power and take back control over food
How to kick judgement and comparison with other woman
What she’s still working on this year in her journey
A beautiful message for any woman who’s still struggling and looking for the right support
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
****************** Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
Overcoming resistance and challenges with sugar with Netta Gorman [Ep. 160]
28 May 2024
00:48:32
Are you stuck feeling like you’ll never be able to go off sugar?
Maybe you’re starting to notice some health issues creeping in but still feel a strong resistance to giving up the white stuff?
Perhaps you’re deeply worried about losing your best friend…
Or terrified to live without your only source of comfort and joy…
You’re not alone in this!
Our guest Netta Gorman is here today to share her powerful story through hitting rock bottom with her health and finally taking the leap into her sugar-free journey.
Netta knows what it’s like to feel out of control with food cravings. As she approached her mid 40-s she began struggling even deeper with constipation, joint pain, relentless fatigue, headaches, and uncomfortable bloating.
Until one day she decided enough was enough and through a recommendation from her brother went to see a nutritional therapist. She was instructed to go 2 weeks without sugar, flour and sweeteners.
After struggling with much resistance to giving up her favourite foods and chocolate, she decided that she could do anything for 2 weeks and was ready to finally get out of her own way in order to end her suffering with food.
This was just the start for Netta’s journey. She now mentors and guides midlife women through the same transformation that she experienced all those years ago.
➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Take a deep dive into healing your emotional eating habits with food and re-connecting with the wisdom of your body at the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Program. Get on the WAITLIST HERE.
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The truth is that most women don’t. And that’s OK! It’s not something we were taught…
But if you ever want to fully feel free and in control of your addiction to sugar and food, you MUST take a hard look inward at your ability to love and accept yourself.
Which is why I wanted to share this episode with you today. I know you’re going to love this conversation!
In this episode:
What is love and where does it come from?
Why do we need love?
Why most women don’t love themselves and what we can do about it
What is unconditional love?
The link between loving yourself and your dependency on sugar
How to actually achieve your health goals in 2023 [Ep. 52]
03 Jan 2023
00:57:24
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode of 2023… and we’re kicking off with a bang.
Did you land at the end of the year feeling like you didn’t achieve anything you wanted to last year?
Maybe you’re feeling like a failure and being really down on yourself?
In this episode I’m going to teach you HOW to kick this cycle and discover how to feel proud of yourself at the end of every year (even if you haven’t reached your goals yet)
In this episode:
Why most women don’t reach their goals at the end of the year
Why you’re setting goals the wrong way
How to kick the guilt and disappointment that often comes when you don’t reach a goal
Mindset hacks to help you see goal setting in a different way
The new empowering way to set goals so you actually achieve them and grow in the process
10 tips to guarantee you feel empowered, proud and excited for yourself at the end of the year
Sharing our personal experiences with Psychedelic Medicine [Ep. 51]
30 Dec 2022
02:29:06
Join me and my amazing husband Ben today as we dive deep into a long in depth discussion about our very personal experiences with various types of medicine and psychedelics.
Each session has been so unique yet so similar in the impact it’s had on our lives and ability to fully embrace our true selves and step into a life of freedom and peace!
Using Psychedelic Therapy to heal trauma and addiction with Deanna [Ep. 50]
27 Dec 2022
01:21:21
After 4 years of work in this space myself, I’m finally speaking out publicly about the healing powers of the use of psychedelics and other medicines in my journey of self-healing.
Maybe you’ve already heard about this work before… or it’s a brand-new topic to you. Either way this episode is going to blow the lid off this powerful tool.
In this episode:
What are Psychedelics and how do they work
What are the different types of medicines and how do they differ
How these medicines can help us heal our deep traumas and addictive patterns
Important notes about safety - set, setting, and integration
How to find the right practitioner and guide
Common myths and misconceptions about using these plants
Accessibility and how to find a practitioner
More
Deanna is a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator and Integration Coach. She works with a unique combination of specialized practices and an open heart to help people achieve inspired and sustainable wellness. She brings experience, wisdom, insight, and genuine care as she supports people in exploring the trauma that is limiting their lives.
Her personal experience with trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression – and the first-hand experience of what a powerful influence they have on our daily lives – allows her to bring deep compassion and empathy to your journey.
In her own healing journey, she has explored many different modalities, yet found herself stuck with no significant improvement. When she started working with psychedelics and empathogens, her life and emotional well-being noticeably improved. She now lives with much more lightness, joy, and freedom. She has overcome the limiting burdens of trauma, and so can you.
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
How to Fast like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz [Ep. 49]
20 Dec 2022
01:03:10
Have you tried fasting but didn’t get the results you were looking for?
Or maybe you’re scared and intimidated by the thought of fasting and don’t know where to start.
Well this week’s interview with our resident fasting expert Dr. Mindy Pelz has you covered!
Just a few things we dive into in this interview: - What can we expect to learn in “Fast Like a Girl”? - Why women need to fast differently than men - How to connect back to our gifts as women and honour our natural cycles - Reconnecting with the cycles of the moon and what our unique bodies need each month. - How to fast at each stage of your cycle AND if you don’t have a cycle - What is the ketobiotic diet and why it’s important - How to know if your fasting cycle is working for you - The biggest fasting mistakes most women make - More!
Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health.
She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones, and more.
Her popular YouTube channel (which just celebrated 18 million lifetime views) regularly updates followers on the latest science-backed tools and techniques to help them reset their health.
She is the host of one of the leading science podcasts, The Resetter Podcast, and the author of three best-selling books;The Menopause Reset,The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen.
Dr. Mindy has appeared on national shows like Extra TV and The Doctors, and has been featured in Muscle & Fitness, Well + Good, SHEknows, Healthline, and more.
********* ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW. ➠ Ready to heal your relationship with sugar once and for all? The WAITLIST is NOW OPEN for the next round of my signature Break Free From Sugar Program - launching in 2024 - get on the waitlist here. ➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and
How to make sure you’re getting the right support on your sugar journey [Ep. 48]
So you’re ready to tackle your sugar addiction, but you’re not sure where to start…
Or maybe you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to be working for you to create a lasting change…
In today’s episode, I’m going to help you discover what type of support you really need to finally be successful in creating your new relationship with sugar - for good!
In this episode: - Why you haven’t been successful in creating a lasting healthy relationship with sugar - What type of support you need most - 5 questions to help you figure out the exact type of support you need to finally succeed on your sugar freedom journey - How to find the right guide/mentor - What to look for in the right type of community - More! ****************** ➠ Ready to heal your relationship with sugar once and for all? The WAITLIST is NOW OPEN for the next round of my signature Break Free From Sugar Program - launching in 2024 - get on the waitlist here. ****************** Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
How to quit being a people pleaser and learn to put yourself first [Ep. 47]
06 Dec 2022
00:45:32
Are you a people pleaser?
Do you put everyone’s needs above your own?
This episode is for you!
In this episode: - What is people pleasing - Why do we care so much about what others think - Why is it so hard to put ourselves first as women - How is people pleasing harming us - What it really means to be selfish - How we can start kicking our people pleasing habits - More!
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The link between gut health and sugar addiction with Lindsey Parsons [Ep. 46]
29 Nov 2022
00:59:12
Your gut is the root of your health. So, how often do you pay attention to your gut health?
Or maybe you notice digestive issues and you’re not sure what to do about it?
Today’s episode is here to help!
In this episode:
How does sugar impact your gut
What is Candida and how does it impact your health
What types of gut microbiome support your health and which ones are problematic
Important information about use of antibiotics
Other foods and things that lead to gut damage
How to heal from autoimmune disease such as Hashimotos
What is an elimination diet and which foods are best to avoid to heal your gut
More!
Lindsey Parsons, EdD is a Certified Health Coach working out of northeast Tucson. She specializes in helping clients locally and nationally heal gut health issues and reverse autoimmune disease naturally as well as lose weight without cutting calories. She also hosts the podcast "The Perfect Stool: Understanding and Healing the Gut Microbiome". Prior to starting her health coaching career, she co-founded and ran a nonprofit advocating for healthier food in the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.
6 tools to stay on track with your health during the holidays [Ep. 44]
15 Nov 2022
00:58:40
Let’s be honest… most women are ready to throw in the towel on their health goals during the upcoming holiday season.
Then they wake up Jan 1st feeling guilty, ashamed, bloated, gross and down right miserable.
Well ladies… this doesn’t have to be the case!
This week I share my most powerful top 6 tools you can use to stay on track with your health during the holiday seasons AND still have fun and enjoy all that the holidays have to offer.
In this episode:
The common pitfalls most women fall into during the holiday season
How to overcome feeling like a failure this time of year
How to get out of the all or nothing way of thinking
Why creating your holiday plan is the most powerful tool you can use
The 6 tools that will keep you on track to be healthy AND have fun during the holidays
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here ****************** Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
Understanding how Microbiome can help heal disease with Martha Carlin [Ep. 159]
21 May 2024
00:51:38
Did you know that your body is made up of more microbes than actual human cells???Meaning that you’re more bacteria than you are human!
The scary truth is that over the last 100 years we’ve dramatically LOST and depleted many important and health supporting strains of bacteria in our soil and bodies..
At the same time, we’re getting sicker and sicker.
And more “superbugs” are developing every year.
Clearly it’s time now more than ever to pay attention to our microbiome and make changes to our diet and life that support the variety of strains we need to stay healthy.
Today we’re joined by a Microbiome expert to shed some major light on how we’ve been damaging our microbiome and how we can harness the power of certain strains to heal from disease!
Martha Carlin is a transformational leader who has leveraged her extensive business experience as a turnaround expert to become a leading citizen scientist in the field of the microbiome.
With a focus on improving human health, Carlin founded The BioCollective, a company dedicated to studying the microbiome and its impact on human health. Through The BioCollective, she has conducted groundbreaking research on the gut microbiome and its relationship to diseases such as Parkinson's.
Carlin also launched the BiotiQuest brand of targeted probiotics, which offers targeted probiotics to restore lost microbiome function and restore balance. Her innovative approach has earned recognition from the National Institutes of Health and the White House Microbiome Initiative, making her a key figure in the field of microbiome research.
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➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to do the deep IN PERSON healing needed to create lasting change with food? Join us at the upcoming Sugar Freedom Embodiment Retreat.
➠ Take a deep dive into healing your emotional eating habits with food and re-connecting with the wisdom of your body at the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Program. Get on the WAITLIST HERE.
How to overcome shame & disordered eating with Kyira Wackett [Ep. 43]
08 Nov 2022
01:12:14
Are you ashamed of your body?
Are you ashamed of yourself and your eating habits?
You’re not alone my love. Shame lays at the core of our health challenges and is something that every woman struggles with.
Understanding shame and learning to heal from these old patterns is the key to a healthy and happy relationship with food (and yourself) for life.
Join me this week with a very special guest, Kyira Wackett, as we dive deep into the sometimes painful yet important topics of shame, eating disorders and anxiety.
In this episode:
How to rewrite your story in any given moment - even when it doesn’t feel possible
What is shame and where does it come from
What is the link between shame and disordered eating and addiction?
How to begin moving through shame in a healing way
Easy first steps to begin feeling and honouring all parts of yourself
How to know what kind of support we need
More…
Kyira Wackett is a licensed mental health therapist, facilitator and creator. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband, Jordan and her daughter, Everly. She is the owner of Adversity Rising where she equips people with the confidence and skills to write their own story. She also sees patients in a private therapy practice treating eating disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma.
She has been speaking on topics related to mental health and well-being for over 10 years and focuses on balancing insight and action to create meaningful and sustainable change. Her specialties lie in communication, boundary setting, distress tolerance, forgiveness (self and others) and cognitive reframe and empowerment. She believes that all of us have the capacity to author our own stories and relinquish the holds of shame, fear and anxiety if we can learn to do the hard work, sit in the discomfort to face our true selves, and trust the process.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to the exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
How to turn stress into your superpower with Trudy Stone [Ep. 41]
25 Oct 2022
00:57:22
Do you struggle with stress on a daily basis?
Is stress leading you to eat more sugar and lose sleep?
Trudy Stone is a certified culinary nutritionist, founder of Trudy Stone Nutrition, podcast host and TV guest wellness expert who educates people about nutrition solutions for managing stress and anxiety. She’s also the host of the Mind your Body Podcast.
From healthy habits to brain health, Trudy is passionate about empowering people to build healthier habits and unlock the power of food to build a strong and vibrant brain and body.
Trudy is also the creator of the R.I.S.E method, a step-by-step framework to help people to overcome stress, overwhelm and fatigue.
In today’s chat we talk about:
- How does stress affect your physical and mental health
- How stress can actually be your superpower
- Using stress as a chance to grow and learn what needs to shift in your life
- RISE method for turning stress into your superpower
- Real and raw conversation about managing stress during the pandemic
When was the last time you were in complete silence?
When was the last time you did nothing and enjoyed being present with yourself?
The truth is that for most of us, we have become so far disconnected from knowing how to BE with ourselves that we don’t even know how. We’ve turned into HUMAN- DOINGS instead of HUMAN-BEINGS.
And it’s causing us immense stress, anxiety, and disease. Leading us to eat sugar, go to bed too late, feel disconnected and unhappy with life…
In this episode:
Why are stillness and silence vital on your sugar freedom journey
What is stillness and silence
How being busy is just another addiction
Why we’re afraid to be in stillness with ourselves
How to build in silence and stillness every day in a way that works for us
Why I take myself away on Solo Retreats a few times a year and what this does for me
Everything you need to know about the Break Free From Sugar Program [Ep. 39]
27 Sep 2022
00:35:31
We have a very special and exciting episode for you today! I’ve just opened up registration for the next round of my signature 10 week Break Free From Sugar Program and you’re invited!
In this episode:
What makes the BFFS program so unique and like nothing you’ve tried before
How my 3 Pillars approach will help you create LASTING healthy relationship with sugar and yourself
Most clients come to me after YEARS of trying “everything” to get off the sugar craving rollercoaster.
And in these deep conversations and over the last 6 years of doing this work, it’s clear that there are THREE big reasons most women are still stuck on sugar even though they feel like they’ve “tried everything”.
In this episode:
Fun updates and messages live from the Sugar Freedom Bootcamp
What to do when you feel like you’ve already tried “everything” to get off sugar
The 3 big reasons most women are still stuck on the sugar rollercoaster and how to overcome them
More!
****************** ➠ Ready to heal your relationship with sugar once and for all? The WAITLIST is NOW OPEN for the next round of my signature Break Free From Sugar Program - launching in 2024 - get on the waitlist here. ****************** Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
[Success Story] How Angelene ended her war with food
16 Sep 2022
01:05:50
You’re in for a real treat today as I welcome to our podcast a very special guest. Angelene came into my life exactly a year ago when she realized that struggling on her own with her food journey was no longer working for her.
Having spent her whole life FIGHTING against food and her body, she was finally ready to put in the work to heal her relationship with food in a lasting way.
From the moment Angelene joined the Break Free From Sugar Group Program, I knew she was in the right place. Her commitment and openness to be vulnerable and honest with herself, and the community was inspiring.
A year later, Angelene is no longer the same women I met last year. She’s completely transformed. So deeply connected with herself and trusting her body and her emotions in such a powerful way :)
I just know you’re going to be blown away by Angelene’s story and find a piece of you in what she’s been through.
In this episode:
Angelene’s story through struggling with sugar dependency and emotions her whole life
What made the difference for her in knowing it was time to do something different
Her biggest shifts and lessons from the last year and going through the Break Free From Sugar Program
What is “safe space” and how can it be the #1 tool to heal our relationship with food and ourselves.
The role that shifting her limiting beliefs made in her health and life
A beautiful message for any woman who’s still struggling and looking for the right support
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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Becoming a Diet Free Diva with Tracy Desjardins [Ep. 37]
13 Sep 2022
01:05:31
You’re in for a real treat today as I welcome back a special guest. Tracy Desjardins came into my life 2 years ago when she was at rock bottom with her physical and mental health.
She joined the Break Free From Sugar Program and threw herself into the process of unravelling the root causes and challenges that were keeping her hooked on the sugar rollercoaster for over 50 years.
I’m so proud to announce that 2 years later, Tracy has now not only healed her relationship with food and discovered true sugar freedom, she’s also just written a BOOK!
In this episode she shares the journey she took to writing the book and also what you can expect inside the “Diet Free Diva!”.
Tracy’s ability to open up and share the raw unedited truths of her story and journey is inspiring beyond words. You’ll love this episode.
How to overcome ANY obstacle on your sugar journey [Ep. 36]
06 Sep 2022
00:43:08
Do you ever feel like you’re being hit with one challenge after another on your journey to better health and sugar freedom?
Maybe you’re doing good for a few months then BAM something happens and you’re right back where you were.
Getting off sugar and building a healthy relationship with food is HARD WORK.
And it can often feel like everything is working against you which leaves you feeling defeated and ready to just give up.
Which is exactly why I want to dive into this topic today and help you finally feel equipt with the tools and knowledge to help you overcome ANY obstacle that may show up on your path.
In this episode:
Invitation to join the upcoming Sugar Freedom Bootcamp
The common obstacles that are keeping most women stuck on the sugar rollercoaster year after year
The purpose of challenges on our journey
The single biggest tool to help us overcome any obstacle (and it’s FREE)
The 5 mindset shifts that will change our ability to tackle any challenge
How to heal from Hashimotos and other autoimmune diseases with Samantha Gladish [Ep. 35]
30 Aug 2022
00:58:28
What is Hashimotos and how can you heal naturally?
What role does our thyroid health play in our overal metabolic health?
Well… these are just a few of the questions that I had for our guest today, and my dear friend Samantha Gladish who shares her powerful healing story through autoimmune challenges.
Having drooled over Samantha’s whole foods healing recipes for many years, I’m excited to be welcoming her onto our show to help you understand the role that you can play in taking back power of your healing journey with whole foods and a holistic approach - no matter what you’re struggling with.
Just a few things we dive into in this interview:
What is Hashimotos and how do you know if you have it
The right type of testing to properly assess your thyroid health
The ongoing journey of healing your body and autoimmune disease
What role does the thyroid play in our overall metabolic health
How are our adrenals and thyroid connected
The role that stress plays in our overall health AND how to learn to slow down
More!
Samantha Gladish is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Hormone Fixer-Upper. She specializes in helping people reclaim their metabolic health and heal their thyroid with delicious food. Samantha’s passion and excitement for helping people live healthier, happier lives comes across in everything she does. She has a knack for taking complicated nutrition and health information and delivering it in a way that is accessible, easy to understand and informative.
Through online programs, her Amazion best-selling book “The 30 Day Hormone Solution”, podcast and blogging, Samantha has reached and worked with women in more than 20 countries.
As an entrepreneur, Samantha has gained a passion for helping others build and grow their own wellness brand and coaches students and practitioners inside her 9-month business mentorship program.
With her inspiring and fun attitude, Samantha is able to engage a crowd, which has garnered her a worldwide following and extensive media attention. She hosts her own podcast “The Wellness Witch Podcast” which has reached over 1.5 Million downloads and has a solid 5 star rating on iTunes.
With her keen writing skills, Samantha was rewarded a top spot as a health coach blogger on FeedSpot’s Top 100 Health Coach Blogs list in 2017. Her recipes have been featured on many popular health & wellness websites, such as MindBodyGreen, Paleo Valley, Underground Wellness and Yahoo health.
Social Media: @holisticwellnessfoodie / @Samantha_gladish Grab her FREE sugar detox here: https://holisticwellness.ca/sugardetox
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What's really at the root of your sugar addiction and emotional eating habits [Ep. 158]
14 May 2024
00:38:34
Did you know that the real reason you haven’t been able to build a healthy and happy relationship with food is that you probably haven’t done the deep inner work yet?
Most women I see have been trained by society and the diet industry to look in the WRONG Places for the answer to their struggles with sugar.
Going only surface deep in their healing…
Well sister there’s MUCH MORE TO IT.
As you know by now my passion is helping women uncover and do the DEEP inner work and healing that’s necessary to create lasting change from the inside out.
That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode - what is the real root of our addictive patterns and how do we begin the process of healing?
If you’re ready to get serious about creating a lasting and peaceful relationship with sugar and yourself…
Come join us in this final round of my Emotional Empowerment Program that kicks off soon. Registration closes May 15th so come grab your spot quick (link below)
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➠ Ready to kick your sugar addiction and emotional eating habit for good? Take a deep dive into healing the root causes of your addictive patterns and re-connecting with the wisdom of your body at the upcoming Emotional Empowerment Program. Registration NOW OPEN for the final group of the year —> grab your spot!
➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
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Tools I’ve used in my journey to sugar freedom [Ep. 34]
23 Aug 2022
00:38:24
Ever wonder what tools I’ve personally used on my journey to healing my relationship with food?
Well this episode is for you!
A long over due conversation where I share a complete (and massive) list of all of the tools, resources, and experiences that have made the biggest impact on my own growth and healing over the last 6 years.
In this episode:
What to do when our journey to sugar freedom isn’t easy
How to honour and remember our journey is unique
A complete list of tools I’ve personally used on my healing journey
How to use this list and begin exploring new possibilities for yourself
More!
****************** ➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.
➠ Ready to finally kick your emotional eating habit and build a new healthy relationship with sugar from the inside out? Say goodbye to late night snacking and stress eating for good. Get immediate access to my exclusive and FREE Kick Emotional Eating 3 Part Training here.
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➠ Discover the unique ROOT CAUSE that is keeping you stuck on the sugar rollercoaster every year. Take the QUIZ HERE NOW.Come hang out with me and keep the conversation going on social media:
[Bonus] Top 10 life lessons from going to festivals
19 Aug 2022
01:21:32
I just HAD to record this special bonus episode for you today. After having such a transformational 3 weeks, I’m excited to be sharing my biggest take aways and lessons from my journey through two very different styles of music festivals!
So much growth and vulnerable learning I’m sharing with you in this episode. I know you’ll love it!
In this episode:
Where I’ve been and why the last few weeks
Common misconceptions about attending music festivals
Why music festivals are a mandatory piece of my healing journey
Top lessons and big take aways I’m carrying forward into my life from these experiences
How you can take these lessons into your own life and beyond
A deep look into Dani's story with guest host Casey Ruff [Ep. 33]
16 Aug 2022
01:02:45
Time for something a little different here on the show! I met up with Casey Ruff from the Boundless Body Radio a few weeks ago for a jam-packed interview diving deep into my story and some really incredible conversations about food, life and mental wellness.
As a special episode here on the podcast, I'm sharing that interview with you and I hope that you love getting a sneak peek at more of my story!