The Fit Without Obsession Podcast

The holidays can feel like a lot. A lot of food, a lot of emotion, a lot of old patterns you thought you were past. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, guilty, anxious, or disconnected from your routine this week, you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re human, and this season brings up more for women healing their relationship with food than almost any other time of year.

In today’s episode, I’m helping you understand why things feel...

If you’ve been training hard, eating well, and doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode will make something click. I’m breaking down why rest is the missing piece for so many women, how overtraining destroys progress, and what actually happens to your hormones, metabolism, and muscle growth when you slow down. If you’ve been terrified that resting will set you back, this episode will show you why it’s the exa...

If you’ve ever felt “too healed for treatment, too stuck to feel free,” this podcast is for you. I’m Gena—ED-recovered, recovery-informed strength & nutrition coach—and I help women in the messy middle stop overthinking food, stop fearing their bodies, and finally build strength without obsession. In this trailer, I share what this podcast is really about, who it’s for, and why your healing and your dream body do not have to be...

If you’ve been gripping tight to structure, tracking, rules, or “clean eating” because you’re terrified of losing progress, this episode is going to shift everything. I’m breaking down why rigid control keeps you stuck, how your nervous system blocks results when it doesn’t feel safe, and what actually happens in your body when you finally loosen the reins. If you’ve been doing everything “perfectly” and still feel stuck, this is t...

If you’ve been pushing hard, doing everything “right,” and still feel exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck in your progress, this episode is for you. I’m unpacking what fitness burnout really looks like, why your discipline might be working against you, and how to rebuild a relationship with movement that actually supports your body instead of draining it. 

If you’ve ever wondered why the harder you push, the worse you feel—this episode...

Let’s be honest—you don’t stay stuck because you’re weak. You stay stuck because of three sneaky beliefs that sound responsible but keep you trapped in fear, perfectionism, and conditional self-worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down the thoughts that secretly sabotage your healing and showing you how to finally step into real freedom. If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel obsessed with food or your body, this on...

You’ve read the books, done the therapy, and stopped restricting—but food still feels loud. In this episode, I’m breaking down why awareness isn’t the same as safety, and the three hidden reasons you still feel out of control around food. We’ll talk about the middle space between knowing and feeling, how fear disguises itself as discipline, and what it really takes to rebuild trust with your body.

You’re not broken—you’re healing in...

If the idea of “eating intuitively” sounds peaceful but also terrifying, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what intuitive eating really means (and what it doesn’t), the fears that keep you stuck in control, and the signs you’re actually ready to start trusting yourself around food again. We’ll talk about how to move away from tracking without spiraling, build safety instead of rules, and find that balance between structure...

You’ve told yourself, “This time I’m all in.” You’ve tracked, prepped, pushed… and still ended up exhausted, starting over again on Monday wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”

In this episode, I’m breaking down why you keep “failing” even when you’re giving it everything you’ve got — and how perfectionism, control, and the all-in mentality secretly sabotage your progress. You’ll learn what real consistency looks like, how to rebuild s...

For years, I told myself I just loved working out. I was “disciplined,” “committed,” “the fit one.” But deep down, it wasn’t love—it was fear. Fear of gaining weight, fear of losing control, fear of not being enough.

In this episode, I’m sharing how my relationship with movement went from obsessive and punishing to freeing and empowering. We’ll talk about the sneaky red flags that keep you stuck in guilt and burnout, and the exact m...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...