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Welcome to my Summer Throwback Playlist—a handpicked collection of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. These are listener favorites, packed with insights, laughs, and empowered eating encouragement to keep you fueled all summer long.

A quick heads up: since these are throwbacks, you might hear old references to programs or events that are no longer active—but the heart of each episode still hits. You can find all the new resources and ways to connect with me in the show notes. I hope you are having the best summer! Enjoy!

Let’s dive in and revisit the best of the best!

For anyone with a history of black-or-white thinking, trying something new or setting a new goal can be overwhelming… Because when we operate in black-or-white thinking, we are operating in a PASS OR FAIL mentality.

Then there is this other word I want to unpack: healthy discipline. If you are like me, you may have a bit of an aversion to this word. And after years of exploring, I have come to find that black-or-white thinking taints discipline. This, in turn, inhibits our ability to set and accomplish new goals—ultimately, keeping us stuck in our health journey.

So today I am making a case for discipline, and spelling out why it is SO different from black-and-white thinking and how to not confuse the two so we set ourselves up for success!

This podcast is here to support you weekly, but it only scratches the surface. For more info on how you can become an empowered eater: 

Cheers, my sweet friend, and happy eating! Jess

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