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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Laurie Bruce, a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience helping women heal their relationship with food. We talked about why traditional dieting often backfires, how control can quietly fuel binge cycles, and why feeling empowered—not restricted—is the real path to lasting results. You’ll learn the exact mindset shifts and practical tools to quiet food noise, reconnect with your hun...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by nutrition and behavior change coach Elizabeth Dall to talk about something most women don’t even realize is holding them back: disconnection from their own body.

We also cover the hidden cost of constantly comparing yourself—to who you used to be, to someone else, or to the plan you think you should be following—and how that mindset leads to burnout, second-guessing, and spinning your wheels.

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In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener-submitted question that hits home for so many moms:

“I’m constantly exhausted. How am I supposed to find the energy to work out?”

With Mother’s Day around the corner, I wanted to shine a light on the real-life tension moms face between wanting to feel strong and energized—without burning themselves out in the process.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between taking care of everyone else and try...

In today's episode, I’m sitting down with Registered Dietitian and accountability coach Lindsey House to break down the three biggest mindset blocks that stop women from making real fat loss progress—and how you can overcome them.

If you've ever felt frustrated because the number on the scale isn’t moving fast enough... or wondered if taking time for yourself means taking away from your family... this conversation will give you a n...

You’re trying to stick to your calorie deficit, and you’re choosing healthy foods. But by the end of the day, you’re starving—and that’s leading you to eat more than you planned, making real fat loss feel impossible.

In this Q&A Tuesday episode, I’m explaining exactly why this happens and what you can do about it. I walk you through the Protein Leverage Hypothesis, a study-backed framework that explains how getting your protein...

Vacations are meant to be fun—but let’s be honest for a second, they can also feel stressful when you’ve been putting in serious work at the gym.

The good news? You don’t have to choose between enjoying your trip and staying consistent. In this episode, I’m breaking down my top 8 travel tips to help you stay aligned with your goals without losing the freedom and fun of being away.

Whether you’ve got a beach trip coming up, a weeken...

From Easter candy to backyard BBQs to last-minute dinner invites—this season makes it feel almost impossible to stay on track with your fat loss goals.

In this Q&A Tuesday episode, I break down how to navigate social events and enjoy fun food along the way. Whether you’re staring down a buffet table or debating a second slice of cake at your kid’s birthday party, you’ll walk away with a strategy that feels doable —and still let...

In this raw and honest conversation, I’m joined by Robert Sikes—natural bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and (literally) the leanest man in the world. We talk about what it actually takes to get that lean, what it costs physically and mentally, and why chasing “leaner” isn’t always better.

We also unpack both of our personal journeys through disordered eating, unrealistic standards, and the pursuit of something deeper than a six-pack. Th...

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what it really looks like to prioritize your health when your schedule feels anything but flexible. We’re going to unpack the real reason consistency feels so hard (hint: it’s not laziness or lack of discipline) and walk through the small shifts that make taking care of yourself feel doable again.

Because fitness should fit into your life—not take it over.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

You don’t need to cut out pizza, ice cream, or your favorite snacks to lose fat. But you do need to be smart about how you work them in.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to actually use the 80/20 (or 90/10) rule in a way that supports your goals—instead of quietly sabotaging them. We’ll talk about one of the most common mistakes people make with flexible dieting, how to fix it, and how to build a way of eating that works for ...

If you’re not seeing results in the gym like you’d hoped, you might be overlooking one of the most common (and most ignored) fat loss roadblocks: stress.

In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener’s question: “Can stress really be the reason I’m not losing fat?”

We’ll walk through how stress affects your metabolism, what it’s doing to your body behind the scenes, and how to start reducing the hidden stressors that might be holdin...

Are you tired of the annual “get summer body ready” panic?

Every year around this time, the pressure ramps up to shrink yourself into someone else’s version of confidence—and fast. But let’s be honest… that’s miserable. And it doesn’t have to be that way.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what a “summer body” actually means—and how to feel proud of yours without crash dieting, cutting carbs, or burning out by June. You'...

Ever feel like you know exactly what you should be doing—eating better, moving more, getting your workouts in—but you just can’t seem to actually get yourself to do them?

In today’s episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I get: “What should I do when I don’t feel motivated?” We’ll unpack why motivation isn’t something you can rely on—and how to take action even when you’re not feeling it.

If you’ve ever struggled w...

One of my clients recently asked, “How much bread can I eat and still lose weight?” It’s a fair question—especially when social media makes it sound like eating toast is the reason why your jeans won’t button.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a real coaching call conversation where we unpack that exact question. You’ll learn what actually matters when it comes to eating bread, how to make smarter food decisions, and why cutting out ...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—tracking your food, hitting your workouts, drinking your water—but the scale still keeps bouncing around like a toddler on a sugar rush... this episode is for you. Today, I break down one of the most common and confusing frustrations people face when trying to lose fat: why the scale goes up and down even when you’re sticking to the plan. More importantly, you’ll learn what...

In this episode, I welcome Megan Hardy, the founder of Fitness Uncharted, for an in-depth discussion on reverse dieting—what it is, how it works, and how it can help you eat more while still achieving your fat loss goals.

If you've ever wondered how some people seem to be able to eat more food while still losing fat, this episode dives into the nuanced science behind metabolism, calorie deficits, and strategic calorie increases to ...