The Fit Without Obsession Podcast

The Fit Without Obsession Podcast

I used to think food freedom would make me lose control. That resting meant falling behind. That I’d never feel confident in my body without obsessing over it. I was wrong—and this podcast is where I help you see that too. I’m Gena—fitness and nutrition coach, self-love advocate, and someone who’s been through it all—restriction, bingeing, body hate, and full eating disorder recovery. Now? I help high-achieving women heal their relationship with food, feel strong and sexy in their skin, and build the body and life they love—without obsession, food guilt, or punishment. Inside The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, you’ll find real talk, evidence-based tools, and the kind of healing conversations I wish I had in my darkest moments. Whether you're stuck in a binge-restrict cycle, exhausted from food anxiety, or just want to feel good in your skin again—this podcast is your permission slip to break the rules, ditch perfection, and come home to yourself. This isn’t about giving up on your goals. It’s about finally reaching them—without losing your mind. If you’re ready to heal, grow, and feel at peace in your body... you’re in the right place. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Coaching/Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

Episodes

October 22, 2025 10 mins

For years, I thought the goal of healing was to finally love my body. I told myself, “Once I love what I see in the mirror, then I’ll feel confident. Then I’ll be free.”
But what I didn’t realize is that chasing constant body love was just another form of control—another way to measure my worth.

In this episode, I’m getting real about why I stopped trying to “love my body,” and what true body healing actually means. I’ll share t...

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For years, I lived under a lie that dictated everything I ate, every workout I did, and every outfit I put on. The lie said: “Once my body looks a certain way, THEN I’ll be confident. THEN I’ll be happy. THEN I’ll be enough.”

At my smallest, people told me I had the “dream body.” I had visible abs, lean arms, the flat stomach I thought would finally fix me. And yet—I cried in dressing rooms, deleted every photo, and still hated what...

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Have you ever tried to live the so-called “balanced lifestyle” — clean meals Monday to Friday, one cookie on Saturday, a 4-day workout split — and still ended up in guilt, shame, or binge mode? You’re not crazy. The version of “balance” diet culture sells us is just restriction in prettier packaging.

In this episode, I break down exactly why balance keeps high-achieving women stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle — and what actually wor...

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When I first started my fitness journey, I thought smaller jeans and a flatter stomach were the ticket to happiness. Instead, I ended up skipping dinners with friends so I could weigh out almond butter, losing my period from overtraining, and crying in the mirror even at my “goal weight.”

In this episode, I share the exact lessons that could have saved me years of guilt, binges, and burnout:

  • Why getting smaller won’t fix the voic...
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Here’s the truth: rest is essential. But so is discipline. And if you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Am I caring for myself right now, or am I avoiding the work?”—this episode is for you. 

In this episode, I share the exact mindset shifts and self-check questions I use (and teach my clients) to know the difference between a rest day that’s moving you forward and an excuse that’s keeping you stuck.

You’ll learn how to listen to your ...

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You’re working hard. You’re showing up. You’re pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion… and yet, your body looks the same. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down why your effort isn’t adding up to results — and it’s not because you’re lazy or broken. It’s because the rules you’ve been taught are setting you up to fail.

I’ll share the truth about why more cardio, stricter dieting, and endless sweat sessions aren’t the answer — and wh...

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September 10, 2025 15 mins

Everything you’ve been told about weight loss says eat less, move more. Smaller portions. More cardio. Cut carbs. But what if the very thing you’ve been told to fear — eating more — is exactly what your body needs to finally change?

In this episode, I’m breaking down why low-calorie living is wrecking your metabolism, hormones, muscle, and mindset — and how fueling more (yes, more) can help you get leaner, stronger, and end the food...

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If food controls your mood, your day, or your self-worth—it’s not just a “bad habit.” It’s a toxic relationship.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact framework I use to help women heal their relationship with food—step by step. Not surface-level advice. Not another plan to follow. But the deep nervous system rewiring, mindset shifts, and trust-building that actually creates freedom.

You’ll learn:

  • What a toxic food re...
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You can eat the most “perfect” meal in the world… and still feel bloated, anxious, unsatisfied, and out of control. Why? Because it’s not just what you eat—it’s how you eat that shapes your experience with food (and your body).

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked truths in the wellness world: your mindset while eating matters just as much—if not more—than what’s on your plate. You’ll learn how eating from a...

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You think tracking is helping you stay in control.
But what if the thing keeping you “disciplined”… is actually keeping you stuck?

Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:

→ When calorie tracking becomes a cage (even if it started with good intentions)
→ The 6 questions to ask before you track another bite
→ When tracking can be helpful—and when it’s hurting you
→ Why intuitive eating is not chaos—it’s actually coming ...

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You swear it’s just discipline. Just being healthy.
But what if that “motivation”... is actually self-hate in disguise?

This episode is for the girl who:

  • Feels anxious when she misses a workout
  • Tracks “just to be aware” but spirals when she can’t
  • Says no to food she loves out of fear—not care
  • Feels like she has to earn rest or hunger
  • Thinks shrinking = success, and joy = weakness

Inside this episode, we’ll unpack:

→ The blurry...

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For years, I thought the only way to love my body… was to shrink it.

I chased skinny like it was the golden ticket to confidence, worth, and finally feeling enough. But no matter how small I got, it was never enough. I was exhausted, anxious, and constantly calculating. Because chasing skinny isn’t really about the size—it’s about control, safety, validation… and a whole lot of fear.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the momen...

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This one’s for the woman silently asking herself the question she’s too scared to say out loud…

👉🏼 “What if I do all the healing… and I still don’t like my body?”

Whew. That one hits, right?

In this raw and honest episode, I’m diving into the fear that doesn’t get talked about on recovery pages or in feel-good reels—but lives in the minds of so many women on this journey. Because truth is: healing your relationship with food doesn’t...

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You’ve probably heard the message: “If you really healed, you wouldn’t care what you looked like anymore.”

But… what if that’s just another lie dressed up as empowerment?

In this episode, I’m getting real about something so many women in the healing space feel—but are too afraid to say out loud:

Yes, I still care what I look like. No, that doesn’t make me shallow. And it definitely doesn’t make me toxic.

We’re diving into:

  • The shame...
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From meal-prepping chicken with zero oil to spontaneous pasta nights—my husband Trey has seen every version of me. In this heart-filled episode, we’re spilling the tea on what it was like dating during my food healing journey, how he supported me (even when it was awkward), and how our relationship grew stronger as I let go of control and found freedom. He shares what actually helps when your partner’s struggling, what not to say, ...

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In Episode 12 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re talking about what no one tells you about letting go of food tracking—and how it’s possible to stop counting without losing control.

💭 You’ll hear:

  • The surprising ways tracking actually helped me at first (and how I used it as a bridge—not a forever plan)
  • The exact moment I realized tracking was controlling me more than it was helping me
  • How I slowly transitioned off the ap...
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If you’ve ever sat in bed after a binge thinking,
“I blew it.”
“I ruined everything.”
“I have to start over tomorrow…”

Then this episode is your lifeline.

In Episode 11 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly why bingeing doesn’t mean you failed — and how what you do next matters way more than what you just ate. We’re talking about:

  • why the guilt spiral keeps you stuck (not the food)
  • how to stop ...
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You’ve tried the macros. The meal plans. The 6-days-a-week workouts.
But underneath the surface? You’re exhausted. Obsessed. And still don’t feel at home in your body.

In episode 10 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, I’m breaking down what it actually takes to build your dream body—without losing your mind in the process.
No more starving. No more shame. No more “starting over Monday.”

We’re talking:
→ The 3 toxic lies...

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If slowing down makes you spiral…
If rest feels wrong unless you’ve “earned” it…
If you keep calling yourself unmotivated when really? You’re mentally and emotionally drained...

This episode is your wake-up call.

Because it’s not about willpower.
It’s not about discipline.
It’s about the lie you were taught: that your worth is something you have to prove.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

  • Why you can’t stop hustli...
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There’s this picture-perfect version of recovery that gets talked about everywhere: eat the fear food, delete MyFitnessPal, take the rest day, love yourself more. But let’s be real — that’s only half the story.

This episode? Is the other half.

The grief no one prepped you for.
The identity crisis that hits when you let go of control.
The loneliness of realizing your old routines were actually your entire personality.
The ...

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