Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast) – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you actually eating enough?

In this episode, Julia breaks down one of the most overlooked reasons people struggle with weight loss and maintenance: under-eating and ignoring the body’s natural signals.

Rather than focusing solely on numbers, calories, or macros, Julia explores how learning to listen to hunger cues and practicing mindful eating can completely change your relationship with food. She shares how emotional eating, rushing meals, and disconnecting from your body can sabotage progress often without you realizing it.

You’ll learn how to become more aware of how you feel before, during, and after meals, why eating slowly matters, and how choosing high-volume foods can increase satisfaction and fullness. This episode is an invitation to move away from rigid rules and toward eating with intention, awareness, and trust.

When you learn to eat on purpose, food becomes empowering, not stressful.

If you want more, there's a previous episode that dives deeper into hunger awareness and why you may always feel hungry even when you think you’re eating enough. You can check out that episode here

Want to take it a step further? If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, learn to eat on purpose, and stop dieting on autopilot, check out Julia’s self-guided program, The Rooted Method

It’s designed to help you build trust with food and your body—at your own pace. 

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

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In this episode, Julia dives into the concept of eating on purpose and what it really means to build a healthy, sustainable relationship with food through The Rooted Method. She challenges the idea that weight loss should always be the primary goal and invites listeners to explore whether that pursuit is actually supporting their well-being. (If this question resonates, be sure to check out this episode from earlier this season)

Julia unpacks how diet culture and societal pressure distort our relationship with food, leading to restriction, obsession, and loss of self-trust. She explains why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” backfires, how normal eaters approach food with intention instead of control, and why feeling connected to yourself is far more fulfilling than chasing thinness. 

If you are interested, here's the link for Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch that's mentioned in this episode.

The conversation also dives into the physiology of hunger and fullness, including the role hormones play in appetite regulation. Julia explains why not eating enough often leads to overeating and feeling out of control, and how eating more on purpose can actually help restore balance, trust, and satiety.

This episode offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on sustainable weight loss as a byproduct of nourishment, awareness, and understanding your own metabolic range. 

If you’re ready to apply these concepts in a deeper way, Julia shares more about her self-guided program, The Rooted Method, designed to help you rebuild trust with food and your body 

Learn more here: https://www.eatmorewithjulia.com/rooted-method-program

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

This episode unpacks a hard-to-admit truth: Your thoughts control what goes in your mouth...  maybe as much as physical hunger does. 

With humans having between 6,000 to 40,000 thoughts per day—most of them negative—Julia exposes how our evolutionary "negativity bias" is sabotaging our modern-day health goals.

The 3 Deadly Patterns (Are You Guilty?)

Julia identifies three specific (and unhelpful) thought patterns that keep smart, motivated women stuck in cycles of self-sabotage with health habits and weight loss... and how you can start to break this pattern if you recognize that YOU are guilty of one of them.

Come back here on December 15 to be one of the first to take the quiz that will help you identify which of these three patterns is YOUR primary saboteur—and provide more personalized strategies to overcome it.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

• Why a 20-minute workout might matter more than you think
• The surprising connection between resentment and weight gain
• How "future self" thinking ends the negotiation game
• Why your unhelpful thoughts probably aren't even your fault

Don't miss today's other 2 new episodes to celebrate our launch of Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind:

• "Is Weight Loss the Right Goal for You?"
• "What's the Best Way to Stop Being Hungry?"

Ready to identify your sabotaging thought pattern and finally break free? Subscribe to "Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind" for weekly episodes that go beyond calories to address the real obstacles to lasting change.

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

The best "supplement" for stopping hunger is NOT a pill. 

After years of falling for the diet industry's tricks (100-calorie packs, anyone?), Julia discovered why she was always starving despite "eating healthy" and following all the rules.

Your body has ancient survival mechanisms that make you obsessed with food when you restrict too much. Julia explains the science of why aggressive dieting backfires—turning you into a food-obsessed person who can't stop thinking about their next meal. 

The solution? Work WITH your biology, not against it... in 5 specific ways. 

We'll dismantle the oversimplified weight loss advice flooding the internet ("just eat less"), revealing why hunger management is about more than getting more willpower or eating meals as small as possible. 

You'll hear the science of satiety hormones, the 15-minute brain-stomach connection, and why making eye contact with your dinner matters more than you think.

Don't forget... this episode of the three-episode launch series for "Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind," including:

• "Is Weight Loss the Right Goal for You?"
• "Rewiring Your Brain: The 3 Thought Patterns Sabotaging Your Weight Loss"

For personalized strategies to conquer YOUR unique hunger challenges, DM Julia "coaching" on Instagram to start the convo about 1:1 coaching (and mention you listened to this episode!!) [@eatmorewithjulia]

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

In this debut episode of "Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind," Julia asks something that might surprise you: How can you know if weight loss is the right goal for you?

In this episode, you'll learn:

The Reactive vs. Proactive Trap
Learn why your Monday morning "I'm starting over" mentality after a weekend of indulgence might be the reason you have tried a lot a lot... but feel like you keep starting over.

6 Game-Changing Questions
Julia shares the specific questions she asks her clients to shift their relationship with weight loss (from stressful to predictable)—and might save you years of frustration. These questions will reveal:

• Why you might already be closer to your goals than you think
• The hidden motivations that could be holding you back
• Whether you're confusing body image issues with weight loss attempts

The Surprising Truth About "Health"
Julia challenges everything you've been told about what it means to be healthy, with proof that will make you rethink your entire approach.

Don't miss the other two episodes in today's launch series:

• "What's the #1 Best Way to Stop Being Hungry?" (The tactical toolkit you've been waiting for)
• "How to Break Up with Your Toxic Relationship to Food"

Ready to Go Deeper?

For personalized 1:1 coaching that helps you lose weight without losing your mind, DM Julia "coaching" on Instagram [@eatmorewithjulia]

New episodes of "Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind" drop weekly on Tuesday. Subscribe now to transform your approach to weight loss!

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

After gaining 50 lbs in a short period of time and facing a bout of depression, Courtney struggled with where to start in her health journey.

She desired weight loss in the long run, but more than anything, she first wanted to feel so confident in her health habits and relationship to food as someone who lived a super stressful life as a business owner and had turned to emotional eating in the past.

In this conversation, Julia and Courtney talk about how little changes turned into big waves, like becoming someone who moves her body consistently, who experiences way less period cramps, and who understands how to eat with confidence (and avoid sugar cravings) - plus, how going to therapy while working with a nutrition coach unlocked even more growth.

Even though she hasn't even focused on it directly, she’s also already down nearly 12 lbs in the last few months from making these small changes over time.

Courtney’s story is for the woman who’s wondering how she’ll ever get out of the current funk she’s in, where she feels like nothing’s ever worked and she has no little time to give… she’s proof that you don’t need to feel ready to transform your life!!

If you want to learn more about 1:1 coaching, apply here today!

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

Julia unpacks why external accountability often falls short and how to make it actually work. She shares personal stories, including a failed experience with a macro coach and how joining a new gym helped her rebuild consistency. Learn how to identify your anchor habits, connect them to your core values, and find accountability that supports real change not just box-checking.

Plus, Julia announces her November 20th workshop to help you discover your own anchor habits before the holidays.

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

We’ve all heard the same weight loss tips — eat more protein, skip dessert, move your body. But Julia believes there’s one key thing most women aren’t doing that matters way more than any of that. And no, it’s not another rule or restriction.

In this episode, she shares her own story of feeling stuck and how shifting her focus helped everything finally click. Tune in to learn the surprising piece of the puzzle that could change how you think about food, discipline, and consistency for good.

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

What is driving you to eat?

In this eye-opening episode, we uncover the four types of hunger no one talks about and how misunderstanding them could be quietly sabotaging your health goals. From subtle emotional triggers to surprising biological signals, you’ll learn why your cravings might not be about food at all.

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, eat more intuitively, or simply understand your body better, this conversation will completely change how you think about hunger.

Listen now to find out which type of hunger is running your plate and how to finally take back control.

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia

In this episode, Julia is joined by nutrition coach and former teacher Stacey Eddings to explore the often-overlooked challenges educators face in prioritizing their health. Stacey shares her personal journey from the classroom to coaching, shedding light on the "invisible workload" that contributes to stress, fatigue, and burnout.

You’ll hear practical nutrition tips designed specifically for busy teachers, along with mindset shifts that can lead to sustainable, healthy habits. From setting boundaries to embracing simplicity in eating, this conversation is full of empowering insights for educators looking to feel more energized and in control of their well-being.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:49 Stacey's Journey
05:37 Unique Challenges for Teachers
11:27 Practical Nutrition Strategies
14:11 Boundaries & Regulation
19:10 Mental Roadblocks
27:22 The Impact of Nutrition on Well-being
30:53 Redefining Discipline and Rules
34:52 Nutrition Simplified for Educators

🍋 Apply for my 1:1 private coaching program: HERE 

🌟 Take the quiz: What's actually blocking YOUR weight loss success? HERE

🌴 Get instant access to the Rooted Method today! Learn more HERE

🍿 Let's be IG friends: @eatmorewithjulia