THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential

Have you ever felt like your happiness was waiting for you on the other side of your goal weight? Have you ever believed that shedding those extra pounds will magically transform your life? 

Why does it seem like that elusive goal weight holds all the power over your joy and self-worth?

In today's episode, we’re diving into the common struggle of tying your happiness to weight loss. We'll cover the myths and lies we’ve been taught ...

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Like when change comes knocking at your door, it can kinda leave you feeling down in the dumps. And maybe you find yourself convinced that things just won't work out?

Why does change seem so hard, and why do we often feel like we're swimming against the tide?

Today’s episode is kinda fun. Because on the day that this episode is released, it’s my birthday today and birthdays are a natural time to r...

Have you ever felt like you're either on the wagon or off the wagon with your weight loss efforts, and the minute you stumble, it all comes crashing down? That all-or-nothing mindset can make every setback feel like a complete failure.

Why is it that consistency sometimes feels so out of reach and struggling with it often leaves us feeling defeated and exhausted? 

What if the ideas and rules about consistency that we’ve been taught...

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, your goals still seem a million miles away? Like you’re stuck on a treadmill of all effort and no finish line in sight? Before long, the internal pressure that has been building caves under some straw that breaks the camel’s back and we throw in the towel before we even reach the goal. It’s frustrating, disheartening, and downright exhausting.

But why DO we give up so easily? Why...

Have you ever felt like your summer plans throw a wrench in your weight loss journey? Whether it's changing schedules, vacations, BBQs, or those irresistible seasonal treats, staying on track can feel almost impossible.

How do you enjoy your summer fun without derailing your progress? It can feel like a tough balance to strike, but with a little planning it’s not impossible.

Today we’re talking about how to adjust to new schedules ...

Have you ever found yourself doing great with a new routine, only to slip back into old, unhealthy habits? It’s frustrating, right? Have you ever wondered why it's so easy to fall back into those old patterns, even when you’re determined to change?

In today's episode, we’ll cover why our brains are wired to seek the familiar, which makes breaking old habits so challenging, as well as how to create a "back to normal" checklist to su...

Have you ever had a moment that makes you appreciate how good things are? 

I like to pay attention to synchronicities in life and I recently had a few that came in with the message that was telling me to pause and appreciate. 

It made me wonder about why our fear of pain—whether it’s losing someone we love or the fear of failure—often holds us back. And yet how do we look that fear in the face and have the courage to embrace th...

Have you ever felt like your mental radar is constantly tuned into what would make other people happy rather than what you actually want? 

Like hypothetically, maybe Mom wants you and the family to come over for dinner this weekend. It would just break her heart if she wasn’t able to see you. But your spouse really doesn’t want to go and the kids can’t be bothered. They want to know what grandma is cooking because they only like ce...

Have you ever been told “You’re too sensitive”? Have you ever felt like your emotions were just a little too much and too overwhelming to handle? Like you’re afraid to let your feelings be okay because deep down, you assume you're the problem?

I mean, how embarrassing is it to cry in front of your boss, right? Pull yourself together, girl! (Oh wait, is that just me?)

So what we end up doing is, instead of looking those big, powerfu...

Have you ever stepped on the scale, feeling proud of your progress, only to have that nagging voice in your head whisper, "But can you keep it off?"

It's a familiar fear, isn't it? That sneaky worry that success might just be temporary, and those old habits will come creeping back in. But what if I told you there's a way to silence that doubt and live in the now?

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the all-too-common fea...

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a dieting hamster wheel, constantly chasing THE THING that will actually work, but you always end up feeling defeated? 

Why do we do that? 

Why don’t we trust ourselves to know how to eat? 

Imagine this: you're staring at the menu, torn between the salad and the burger. Is it because you genuinely want the salad, or are you fearing the guilt that comes with the burger?  

Today we’re unr...

Have you ever found yourself thinking “I just wish I could eat whatever I want, whenever I want”? 

Maybe you even remember a time when that seemed to be true. Ah the good ol’ days. Isn’t it funny how we seem to remember the past with rose colored glasses?

But now a’days, if you even look at a hamburger you’ll put on 5 pounds. Ugh! 

Today we're diving deep into that burning question: "Why can't I eat whatever I want, whenever I ...

Have you ever found yourself trapped in the endless cycle of "shoulds"? You know, those nagging thoughts that tell you what you should be doing, how you should look, and who you should be? It's like having a not-so-helpful, naggy backseat driver living in your head, right?

But here's the kicker: does listening to those "shoulds" actually get you anywhere? Or do they just slow you down, leaving you feeling guilty and stuck?

In today...

Have you ever found yourself thinking ahead to when no one will be home and you can eat whatever you want - or how much of whatever you want - in secret without anyone to see? Maybe you wait till everyone is in bed, or you “do good” while you’re at work when others can see. But when you get home and you’re by yourself, it’s a different story. That can bring on so much shame. 

The same can be true of drinking. One of my most shamefu...

Have you ever felt like there’s more inside you that you’re not tapping into? Like  you're standing in the shadows of your own potential, afraid to step into the spotlight for fear of judgment? That nagging voice in your head says, “I know there’s more for me than this. There’s more I can do or give.” and at the same time that voice says "What will they think if I am truly me?"

Today I’d like to share with you a story from a recent...

Have you ever found yourself in a relentless pursuit, chasing the ghost of "enoughness" with every step you take? Like no matter how much you hustle and strive, that bucket of worthiness never seems to fill up?  It's like running on a treadmill, right? No matter how fast you go, you never quite reach your destination.

In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of the "not enough" syndrome that plagues so many of us. From societ...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a coach for a year?

This episode is a little different. This is a replay of a conversation between my client Jessie Ellertson and me, where I was a guest on her podcast. 

Jessie is a life coach herself and she’s been my client for about a year. In this episode we talk about the top 12 lessons learned she’s had as takeaways during our work together. 

We talk about everything from ho...

Have you ever found yourself in a public place and a random stranger walks by and out of nowhere a super judgy thought pops in your brain. “Why would she wear that? Didn’t she look in the mirror this morning? At least I don’t weigh that much.” And then you think “What is wrong with me? Who thinks like that about other people?”

Or maybe you find yourself in a situation where you're just dying for someone close to you to make a diffe...

Have you ever had one of those days when your diet plan feels more like a distant memory than a reality? You know, the ones where that innocent-looking cookie led to a full-blown snack attack, and suddenly, you're knee-deep in a bag of potato chips?

I so get it. We've all been there, and let's face it, life happens. Those moments of "diet destruction" might just be your secret sauce to success!

Why does going off your plan have to ...