The Renae Saager Show

In this episode, Renae unpacks the deeper truth behind the question: Should I follow a workout plan? For high-achieving women healing their relationship with food, the instinct to jump into structured exercise is strong, but it’s often coming from anxiety, not alignment.

Renae breaks down why workout plans can actually derail progress in the early stages of recovery, how compulsive planning masks a lack of self-trust, and what it re...

In this episode, Renae discusses the pitfalls of excessive self-help consumption and the obsession with personal development. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that perfection is unattainable and that individuals should embrace their authentic selves rather than constantly striving for improvement. Renae encourages listeners to appreciate their uniqueness and to take a break from the relentless pursuit of self-improvemen...

You left the job.
You bought the new jeans.
Got the promotion.
Entered into the relationship.
And somehow… you still feel off.

In this episode, we’re talking about the mindset vs. circumstance trap—the belief that if we just fix the “thing,” we’ll feel better. But what happens when you do make the change… and still feel like shit?

We’ll cover:

• Why your brain comes with you wherever you go (sorry)
• The real difference...

In this episode, Renae breaks down why emotional eating is normal, how even “regular” people feel food guilt, and why tight pants can ruin your morning without it meaning anything deep or dramatic. If you’ve ever spiraled over carbs, clothes, or calories—this one’s for you.

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In this episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae dives into one of the most frustrating places to be: knowing exactly what to do… but still not doing it. Drawing from personal experience and client conversations, she unpacks three common reasons ambitious, self-aware women stay stuck in inaction—even when they’re trying really hard to get it together.

Whether it's burnout from overthinking, unintentionally turning “small steps” ...

In this episode, Renae shares her behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding the podcast—and the uncomfortable realities that come with personal growth. She talks openly about losing followers, shifting direction, and why change often invites judgment. 

She also breaks down the difference between being interested in change versus committed to it, and why that distinction matters when it comes to food, self-trust, business, or any area ...

Renae shares the messy, behind-the-scenes reality of personal growth—the kind that doesn’t show up in before-and-after photos. From burnout and control to clarity and realignment, this episode is about letting go, sitting in the suck, and trusting the shift even when nothing looks different on the outside. If you’re in it right now, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae gets real about something we all feel but rarely talk about: the weirdness of getting older and realizing the things that used to work… just don’t anymore.

From outgrowing old identities (like being “the fit girl” or “the hustle queen”) to feeling burnout in career and creativity, Renae unpacks what it means to be in the messy middle of life. 

Whether you're questioning your job, feeling...

In this deeply personal episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae shares the unexpected moment—during mile eight of a half marathon—when she realized she no longer identifies as bulimic. After over a decade of battling food, body image, and the shame that came with it, Renae reflects on how recovery slowly, quietly took root until one day… it just wasn’t who she was anymore.

She opens up about the years of bingeing and purging, the treatmen...

This week, Renae shares what’s really been going on behind the scenes — quitting caffeine, getting kicked off Instagram, pausing her business, and questioning everything she thought she wanted.

Call it a mild midlife crisis, call it a pivot, call it whatever you want — either way, it’s real, it’s messy, and it’s happening.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a season of "What the hell am I doing with my life?" — you’re not alone. ...

In this episode, Renae shares what accidentally quitting Instagram—and very intentionally quitting caffeine—taught her about discomfort, dependency, and confidence. She explores how the smallest changes can spark a domino effect, waking you up from a life that feels “fine” but flat. If you’ve been coasting, people-pleasing, or putting off the thing you really want to do, this episode will give you the nudge you didn’t know you need...

Sarah Fisk spent decades chasing worthiness in all the wrong places—through religion, perfectionism, people pleasing, and even food. In this raw conversation, she opens up about what it was like to grow up Mormon, the pressure to perform and obey, and how her journey out of the church became the unexpected path to self-trust. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your value by being “the good girl,” this episode will hit hard.

In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae pulls back the curtain on what really happened behind the scenes of her recent “Eat Like a Confident B*tch” challenge. Spoiler: she almost quit.

From pouring her heart into a launch only to be met with silence… to obsessing over a single unsubscribe (yes, even after surpassing her sign-up goal), Renae shares the real and raw emotional rollercoaster that most people don’t talk about.

This epis...

In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae sits down with Goli, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Lessons from a Quitter, to unpack what it really looks like to walk away from a career that’s "supposed to be" perfect—but feels like a soul-suck. Goli shares her journey from checking all the boxes (law degree, high-paying job, external success) to realizing she was utterly miserable and trapped in an identity built...

Tired of food obsession, body anxiety, and the constant comparison trap? In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae dives into the ultimate flex—not giving a damn about what others are doing with their food, weight, or bodies.

She shares insights from a recent trip where she was surrounded by diet talk and weight loss chatter—something she used to spiral over. But instead of reacting, she just... didn’t care. And that, she explains, ...

Most conversations about body image focus on the bad days, but what about the good ones?

In this episode, Renae dives into the surprising pitfalls of ‘good body image days’ and why feeling amazing in your body today can sometimes set you up for a crash tomorrow.

She breaks down the sneaky ways confidence can turn into obsession, how to appreciate progress without becoming fixated, and why true body acceptance isn...

Most people spend their lives avoiding failure, but what if that’s the very thing keeping them stuck?

In this episode, Renae breaks down why struggle isn’t just unavoidable, it’s necessary for real growth. She shares personal stories of motherhood, business, and past failures, revealing how shifting your mindset around challenges can completely change your life.

Whether you’re facing setbacks, feeling frustrated ...

Getting back to working out when you have a history of obsessive or extreme exercise can feel like walking a tightrope. But guess what? You don’t need a sports bra, a perfectly planned routine, or an hour at the gym to make movement count. In this episode, I break down why five minutes is enough, how to move your body without spiraling into all-or-nothing thinking, and why ditching the pressure (and maybe even the fancy workout gea...

If you aren't celebrating your micro wins, or even sure what they are, this episode is going to change that!

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