Outweigh

Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of thoughts about food, your body, or your weight?

Join us for the first episode of our  series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we delve into the perplexing phenomenon of spending countless hours fixating on these issues, yet still feeling utterly unfulfilled. 

We'll uncover the open loop in your mind, where the absence of a t...

The belief that food and body struggles are a life sentence keeps so many women stuck in cycles of frustration and self-doubt. In this episode, Amy and Leanne shine a light on why this story feels so true and how years of diet culture and negative self-talk make struggling feel “normal.” They’ll explore the brain’s role in keeping you stuck and share how small, consistent changes can rewire your patterns and...

From constant comparison to impossible expectations, this episode dives into the lie that your worth is conditional—tied to your looks, achievements, or success. Amy and Leanne discuss why the comparison game is unwinnable, how societal pressures keep us stuck, and what it takes to find peace and contentment in your unique story.

Takeaway: Your worth isn’t something you have to earn or prove. It’s inherent and uns...

Shame thrives in isolation, convincing us that we’re the only ones struggling with food, body image, or self-esteem. In this episode, Amy and Leanne explore the impact of silence and secrecy on mental health and how connection can break the cycle of shame. By opening up about your struggles, you can find support, validation, and healing.

Takeaway: You are not alone in this journey. Through vulnerability and connection, you ca...

The belief that happiness and confidence are tied to achieving a specific weight or size is one of the most common lies women tell themselves. In this episode, Amy and Leanne unpack how cultural conditioning and personal narratives convince us that joy is always “one goal away.” They’ll share real-life stories of why chasing a “goal body” doesn’t deliver lasting happiness and how you can start re...

In this final episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into a listener question about Orthorexia. While pretty much everyone knows what an Eating Disorder is, most have never even heard of this thing called Disordered Eating. An even lesser known (and talked about) form of Disordered Eating is something called Orthorexia.

Orthorexia is when someone takes their health to an extreme, and they inhabit an exce...

In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re diving into the delicate balance of supporting a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder, particularly from a mom's perspective. We’ll discuss practical ways to encourage and uplift your child as they navigate their journey to healing. Whether you’re a parent of a child in recovery or juggling your own eating challenges while raising a family, t...

In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we’re tackling your questions around the challenges of learning to love what you see in the mirror, especially in a world full of magazine-perfect images that make it hard not to compare. We’ll explore how to find value beyond appearance, weight, and diet—because you’re so much more than just what you see on the surface. If you find yourself liking yo...

In this next episode of the Outweigh Q&A series, we're answering more listener questions and diving deep into some of the more hidden struggles with disordered eating that many women face but often don't talk about. Have you ever found yourself chewing food only to spit it out, wondering if that's "normal"? You're not alone. We explore whether these behaviors are just quirky habits or signs of something deeper. We'll also share...

Welcome to the Outweigh Q&A series, where we are tackling your most pressing questions that you submitted. In this first episode of the series, we're diving into some of the most common struggles around disordered eating, especially when it’s fueled by habit, stress, or depression. Have you ever found yourself turning to food for comfort, only to feel more out of control afterward? You’re not alone. We're addressing...

Can you be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)?  We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction.  These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind...

Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can revisit old thought patterns.. This does NOT have to mean anything, it does NOT mean that you have backslid or regressed, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want to keep in mind around t...

Yes.... you heard that correctly. Your life can be amazing, you can be living in gratitude, experiencing joy...AND you can also be coincidingly be going through some sort of mental, emotional, or spiritual [breakdown/breakthrough/existential crisis].

These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you...

Amy and Leanne are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be self-endorsed and uber-confident.... AND still care what other people think of you (or fear judgment).

These things do NOT have to cancel each other out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages out there telling you...

Can you love food AND maintain a healthy relationship with food? We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction.  These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out there about this topic.

Amy & Leanne are ba...

You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up.

Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can have "ugly" thoughts about themselves. This does NOT have to mean anything, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share s...

We are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth (and not have self-worth tied to your appearance)....AND still care about what you look like.

These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages ...

Yes.... you heard that correctly. You can be pro body-image (and pro-self worth and body-positive) ....AND still have health goals you want to reach. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you are leading yourself in the direction of health, freedom, and healing.

Amy & Leanne come together f...

Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?".  She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of  training it for"ease."  

This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brai...