The Live Diet-Free podcast

If you have weight or body image related experiences from your childhood - like your mom bringing you to WW meetings at 12 years old - that are still impacting you now, this episode will help you use that adversity it to fuel the changes you want to make and person you want to become .

I'm reviewing Mastering Resilience, by Lorry Leigh Belhumeur, and sharing the steps you can take to not only heal yourself but ensure that you b...

I know we all want our progress to be fast, easy, and predictable.

But it's just not.

Every single one of us works through 4 phases of progress, some of which are much more trying than others.

I'm breaking them all down in this episode to help normalize exactly what it looks like to make progress that lasts.

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Many of us feel like connecting with friends is a luxury we just don't have time for.

But did you know that a lack of social connection can be incredibly detrimental to our health?!

You are going to love my conversation with Dr. Heather Hausenblas where we dive into the impact of relationships on our mental and physical health (some of the research is going to blow your mind!), as well as offer actionable tips for fostering con...

Errin came to EA Coaching after years of trying to lose weight on her own, "doing everything backwards," as she said.

She was exhausted from restricting her food, doing tons of cardio, and the yo yo of seeing the scale drop, only to climb right back up.

She considered just giving up and accepting that she could never be successful at losing weight but then decided to ask for help, instead.

As a leader at work, she realize...

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable.

While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 2 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all your "Bounce factor," how to train yourself to become more...

Setbacks, sucky moments, and times you feel like you get off-track with your weight loss goals are inevitable.

While there's no point in trying to avoid them, it IS important to learn how to handle them so they stop being so disruptive to your life. In part 1 of this 2part episode reviewing That Sucked, Now What? by Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we're talking all all about the normal reactions to setbacks and now to learn to better se...

Have you ever said something like, "I'm a sugar addict," or, "I just can't control myself around _____."?

You're not alone. But those things don't have to continue to be how you see yourself.

It's possible to improve your relationship with food and learn how to trust yourself, even around your "triggers."

In this episode I'm walking you through the 3 step process to help you do ...

Fellow American Nutrition Coach Living Abroad in Europe, Gillian Bennett, and I initially sat down to talk about navigating transitions like an overseas move while continuing to prioritize your nutrition, and, instead, realized just how aligned are our philosophies on just about everything!

So here you're getting a mashup of our thoughts on what it's like to live in a foreign country, how to make decisions based on your cor...

After reaching her "rock bottom" moment last summer, Natalee knew another short-term diet that would just lead to gaining the weight back was NOT the answer.

Over the last 6 months, lost over 20 pounds, learned how to navigate food-centric family events, and, together with her fiance, has made health a cornerstone of their future together.

Learn how Natalee has learned to take ownership of her results, to leverage the p...

Today I'm joined by Miranda Alcaraz, mom of 3, wife, owner of Street Parking, and former Crossfit Games athlete.

We cover a lot of topics from how your self concept will change as you get used to being physically uncomfortable in your workouts, how to develop the skill of consistency, and learning to focus on what you can control when it comes to your health and fitness.

Miranda Alcaraz is the Co-founder of Street Parking; An o...

Should I track on vacation or no? If I eat whatever I want on Thanksgiving, am I going to ruin all my progress? If I'm craving something, should I have it or a healthier swap? How do I know if I should take a rest day or push thru? When should I say "no" to a food pusher and when is it easier to just give in?
I see all of these questions so often and although we want there to be  black-and-white answer, the truth is, it de...

There's nothing more frustrating than a weight loss plateau, especially when you feel like you're still doing all the things but what used to work just...isn't, anymore!
I'm joined by EA Coaching's resident dietitian, Lauren Moss, to help you get to the bottom of your weight loss plateau and figure out what to do next.
We cover getting back to basics, hormones, menopause, "starvation mode" and whether you should drop calori...

What would you try if you believed that you would succeed?
For Brenda, it's losing 20 pounds, dropping 2 clothing sizes, and, oh ya, a 100 mile gravel bike ride!
In today's client spotlight episode, Brenda shares her tips for building confidence, consistency, and an attitude of, "why not try?"
I know you'll be inspired by everything she has to say - and even more so when she drops her age at the end!

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We all know that reaching any goal requires changing what we do day-to-day but how to do that is easier said than done.
Until now.
I'm reviewing How to Change by Katy Milkman and sharing with you 7 tips that will help you make the necessary changes to reach your goals.
The last one is SO important.

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If you've ever been happy and proud that you reached an important weight loss goal, only to feel like the weight starts piling back on immediately after, today's episode is for you.
You are absolutely not alone and there's nothing wrong with you if this has happened. It also doesn't mean you're doomed and will never be able to lose weight and keep it off.
Tune in to find out what this really means and how to reframe it in a...

Maybe you've heard the term "emotional intelligence" before but it might feel too abstract to be useful.
This week I'm joined by EI Educator, Ashley Valliere, who's teaching us what EI even is, why we need it, and sharing practical tips to work on developing it.
We even dive into how EI can help you overcome emotional eating!

In Ashley’s 15 year journey working with people (as a personal fitness trainer, massage therapist, ...

Rachel has always been fit and competitive. But after having twins via IVF 9 years ago, she found herself feeling like she'd lost part of her identity.
Instead of trying to get back to feeling her best on her own, she joined EA Coaching and worked with Coach Emilia.
She's now feeling like herself again (and lost some weight even though that wasn't her focus) and she's sharing her biggest takeaways and changes with us today....

We'd all like to be more productive, right? To have more to show for our efforts and less time and energy wasted?
Then you're in the right place. Today I'm reviewing Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg and I guarantee you'll walk away with a brand new outlook on motivation, goal setting, and more.

Find out what they are and what losing weight for the last time really takes.

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If you've been considering doing a 75 Hard (or Soft), listen to this episode first.
I'm debunking what it actually it is, who is most likely to be successful with it, and how to know if it's likely to create more harm than good for your long-term success.

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