Episode 2: Fat Thoughts

Or having enough of yourself to channel toward that which you are gifted to bring into this world. This is for those cultivating a creative dream who are struggling to get into creative flow. This episode has tools for jumpstarting a sense of inner drive that comes from knowing o ... Show More

Losing, feeling low, less-than, not winning at something. This is for a perspective flip: seeing every place as exactly where you need to be, at a given time. We all have seasons in our life and cycles we move through. Cycles of productivity, growth, success, and then there is al ... Show More

This episode is really about living a life of meaning and being intentional in that approach to today. Tools for focusing your energy on on vibrating toward good – whatever that looks like for YOU, right now. What do you live for? Is your life designed around this thing? I don’t ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3067: Jessi Kneeland unpacks the toxic roots of food guilt, revealing how fear of fatness, driven by diet culture and socie ... Show More

The number one question I get asked as a health coach is “why am I not eating healthy?”.  Women who seek my advice often think they're incapable of eating healthy long-term. They’ll blame outside circumstances on their unhealthy eating patterns. Which leaves them feeling like hea ... Show More

Send us a text In this episode, we unpack the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, highlight subtle signs of struggle, explore how disordered habits can hide behind a “healthy” appearance, and discuss why food issues are so common today. Support the show 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2885:Jenn Hand explains why restrictive eating leads to cravings, disconnects you from your body’s needs, and creates a cons ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2529:Crystal Karges delves into the often-misunderstood realm of diet culture, shining a light on how striving for health ca ... Show More

It's not really about the food. In today's episode, Lily discusses the real reason why disordered eating habits begin and how she overcame her food obsessed. She covers topics like body image struggles, anxiety, extreme stress, and more. Note: this is a rerun from May 2024 :) Con ... Show More

This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you love has ever struggled with weight. Today, Mel sits down with world-renowned, triple board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, to explain the medical truth behind your metabolism, weight lo ... Show More

Ever feel like you have to eat something because you might not get it again? You’re not hungry, but the second you see it—your brain screams, “Don’t miss out!” That’s food FOMO. And it’s sneaky. One minute, you’re trying to eat better. The next? You’re finishing dessert you didn’ ... Show More

Isabel is back! I interview Isabel Foxen Duke – Certified Health Coach and Emotional Eating Expert – on how diet culture perpetuates the diet-binge cycle, overcoming shame around weight and what ‘normal’ eating is. We chat about: How Isabel went on her first diet at age 3 and nev ... Show More

Are you being your own worst enemy on your weight loss journey? Forcing yourself into weight loss can feel like an act of self-betrayal. In this episode, we'll explore why pushing yourself too hard on your weight loss journey is more about being harsh than being helpful. You’ll d ... Show More