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⚠️ The Danger of the “ONE Tool” Mindset: 

When we put t...

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Welcome back to Direction Not Perfecti...

 "Let's Mention Prevention"  with Dr. Ken Zweig: https://youtu.be/gtPk9ibD1k8  

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Main Topic: What Do We Mean by Thresholds? 

Let’s start here: when you hear the word “threshold,” what comes to mind? 

Most of us think of pain thresholds first—how much physical discomfort we can handle before we tap out.

Health Thresholds: The Connection to Mo...

 🎙️  Do You Trust Yourself? Rebuilding Confidence One Tiny Win at a Time 

💬 Episode Summary: 

Let’s be honest—trusting ourselves sounds simple… until we realize we don’t. 

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the quiet erosion of self-trust—and how years of dieting, broken promises, and all-or-nothing thinking can leave us feeling stuck and hopeless. You’ll hear why even the most capable, high-functioning women can feel totally u...

"The Truth About Metabolism, Weight Gain, and What Actually Works"

Let’s talk about something that’s been drilled into us for decades: eat less, move more.

It sounds simple, right? But for so many women—especially in midlife—that formula not only stops working, it backfires.

In today’s episode, we’re digging into the real root causes of weight gain—the ones that go beyond willpower and calories—and e...

From FBI to Food Freedom: How Holly Cracked the Code on Emotional Eating

After spending years tracking spies as an FBI counterintelligence agent, Holly never imagined her greatest investigation would be into her own relationship with food.

Despite being a health coach, she was secretly struggling—battling emotional eating, stuck in diet culture, and carrying a heavy load of shame. That is, until she realized that ...

Ever feel like your brain has 47 tabs open... and none of them are loading? In this episode, we’re digging into the chaos of modern-day overwhelm, how perfectionism sneaks onto your to-do list, and why your future-focused thinking might be making you miserable. We’ll show you how to quiet the noise, close a few mental tabs, and find actual peace—without needing a productivity app or a personality transplant.

🎙️Today we’re...

 Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things—eating better, sleeping more, maybe even exercising—and still not getting the results you hoped for? You’re not alone. The truth is, healing and change aren’t just about willpower or discipline… they’re about the whole picture.

In today’s episode, we’re digging into some powerful truths:
👉 How stress and trauma—yes, even the little “everyday” ones—accumul...

 What if improving your microbiome could help manage, or even prevent, chronic health conditions?

Today's Guest is a board-certified functional health coach, founder of 9 Arms of Wellness and author of the book "Flourish From Within: Feed Your Gut for Lifelong Health (releasing this June!)

Resources & Links:
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Welcome back! When you’re 330 episodes into a podcast, sometimes it’s powerful to ...

🎙️ The Pulse Cure: What Your Heart Rate Variability Says About Stress, Resilience, and Health

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

► What Heart Rate Variability (HRV) really is—and what it isn’t

Want to stop drinking, binging, overspending—or whatever habit you wish you had more control over?

What if the key to real, lasting change is something as simple (and powerful) as breathwork?

🧠 Mindset Shift for Progress: Comparison & Comfort Zones

--------------------------------------------------- This week, let’s talk about two powerful forces that can either hold us back or propel us forward on our weight loss (and life) journey: comparison and comfort zones.

Tired of the dieting roller coaster? Struggling to lose weight and keep it off—without sacrificing your favorite foods or spending hours in the gym? Feeling stuck, despite trying different workouts and diets? Frustrated that no matter how much cardio you do, the stubborn fat won’t budge?

Fat Loss Simplifie...

Can you imagine ordering a salad with a side of fries and feeling confident you are working toward your greater health & weight loss goals?

Jenn provides insight to the way off the 'roller coaster'. The excitement of shedding pounds. The disappointment of gaining them back. Deprivation as a w...

Our guest today talks about how she no longer believes that ‘relaxation’ is hot baths, massages or getting our nails done. Instead, relaxation is the deep, deep knowing that ALL IS WELL with our finances.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

► How...

When you lose weight, do you borrow a new identity ONLY to give it back when the diet or program stops?

Featuring Joe Hoye, Owner of Diet Detox Did you know that women start losing muscle mass as early as their 30s, and it accelerates after 50?

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

► Choose your hard

►You can't heal a body that you hate

► Suffering is a choice - we can heal

Topics Covered:

-Navigating the fear of weight regain and the pressure of keeping up with consistent efforts.

-A reflection on the concept of “Pura Vida” learned from a Spring break trip to Costa Rica—enjoying life and letting ...