Have you ever looked at other women and wondered about them? What is their story? How do they eat? How do they manage their weight? Here is one young woman’s story of how she worked herself into an eating disorder, and then bravely worked her way out of it. And became a mentor to other women who struggled. Amber shares the common pressures she faced. She talks about all the things she tried to break free from the struggle with her eating, her self-esteem and her weight. And what she finally found that worked. Under the skin, we are all women living in the world today. With similar cultural me ..read more

  Welcome to episode 304. Today we are going to do something completely different from anything I’ve done in the last 303 episodes. I’m going to share with you a live coaching session I recently did with Zee, a FG member. In the FG I asked for volunteers to be coached live for this podcast. Zee was one of the first brave women to step up and raise her hand. This is not an episode with a script or notes or even an outline. It is not an interview. It is me coaching Zee on a topic that she wanted help with. I wanted to share with you what a coaching session is really like, behind the scenes ..read more

  Hello my friend! Do you feel out of control when it comes to food? This may be because you’ve got a really low standard for taking care of yourself. And if you have a low standard for yourself with how you eat, I’m guessing those ways of handling yourself might be spilling over into other areas of your life. So, in today’s session, we’ll be looking at the standards you’ve developed around food and eating. Before we’re done, you’ll learn how to set standards that bring out the best in you and move you forward in your journey to becoming a natural eater. Standards are like the expectatio ..read more

  If you’ve been listening to my podcast for a while, or if you’re in my Freedom Group, you know that becoming a natural eater is not a quick fix. It takes time, effort, and strategy. So, during the process, it’s normal to go through ups and downs. Sometimes you might feel frustrated because you’re not seeing results, even though you think you’re doing everything you’re supposed to do. If you’re feeling this way, keep listening. You might discover that you’ve been overlooking two key strategies, or ingredients, that could make all the difference. You’ve probably felt the special kind of ..read more

  Today I have a treat for you. You’ll be joining myself and Jill, a current freedom group member. I have found that when I hear about concepts and theories, they all sound great. But I have a hard time imagining how they would apply to me and my life. And then I’m not really motivated to change. That’s why I occasionally bring on guests, especially guests who are in the Freedom Group. You might think that your struggle is so unique that it’s unsolvable. It’s not! When you listen to Jill today, I want you to see if you can relate to certain themes. One of her big themes is the idea that ..read more

  What problems are you struggling with? Notice I didn’t ask you IF you have problems. I think it’s safe to say that all of us have at least a few. Facing challenges is part of the human experience. Do you have challenges around learning how to stop overeating? In today’s session you’ll learn what I mean by “favorite problems,” and I’ll share ideas for getting them off your list and out of your life for good. So, what do I mean by “favorite problems”? • Well, if you google “favorite problems,” you’ll see that this term has been around for a while. • For many people, it refers to a list o ..read more

  We’ve reached the end of another year, so it’s the perfect time for a review. In our coaching session today, we’ll take a look back on three big topics that I hope have been—and will be—especially helpful in your eating and weight loss journey. Over the past several years, we’ve had nearly 300 coaching sessions together! How many have you listened to? Whether you’ve joined me for hundreds or for just a few, I want to thank you for listening. As women, we lead busy lives and have so much to think about every day. So even though we talk about some really important concepts in our session ..read more

  At this time of year, chatter about New Year’s resolutions is everywhere. Goal setting is the topic of many articles, talk-shows, and conversations with friends and family. Even if you have no intention of making formal resolutions, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the idea that you should start or restart healthy habits on New Year’s Day. But – if a healthy lifestyle begins on January 1, what do you do when it’s the middle of December and you’re still deep in the holiday season and all the treats that come with it? Well, I’m happy you’re here because in today’s session we’ll be talking ..read more

  When are you most inspired to set goals? At the new year? During back-to-school season? Or before special events, like a wedding, a new job, or class reunion? Whenever or wherever your inspiration comes from, setting a new goal is exciting, right? That’s because you paint a beautiful picture of your end results, and you imagine how amazing you’ll feel when you change your habits. You can’t wait to get started. But it’s natural for that excitement to start to fade as time goes on. If you’ve been feeling discouraged about reaching your eating and weight-loss goals, you’re in luck. Becaus ..read more

Episode 295: Navigating Thanksgiving Like A Natural Eater Can you believe the holiday season is here? If you are listening in real time, as this is published, Thanksgiving is coming right up, ready or not. If you’re from or have spent time in the US, when you hear the word “Thanksgiving” you probably think of a four-day weekend, football games, or gatherings with friends and family. But most of all, “Thanksgiving” brings up images of that big holiday feast and all the foods that come with it. You might be looking forward to enjoying these holiday foods, but if you have a history of dieting or ..read more