What if the key to healing wasn’t doing more—but thinking differently? In this episode, I’m joined by Janet Parnes, an inspiring client, who shares how her osteoporosis diagnosis led to unexpected transformation—mind, body, and spirit.

We explore how shifting from an all-or-nothing mindset to sustainable habits helped Janet reclaim her time, energy, and joy.

From strength training and protein breakthroughs to morning routines and divine guidance, this conversation is a masterclass in holistic healing.

Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or simply want to feel more anchored and alive in your body, Janet’s story is a powerful reminder: you don’t have to do it all to feel whole—you just have to do your 5%.

WE TALK ABOUT:

• (00:06:00) Getting the osteoporosis diagnosis
• (00:10:00) Mindset surprises
• (00:13:30) How reframing thoughts around time, productivity, and expectations helped Janet reclaim peace
• (00:15:30) Time is not the enemy
• (00:20:00) Healing from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• (00:25:00) Atomic Habits & the power of small change
• (00:28:00) Rewiring old patterns: What it means to step out of go-mode and let well-being—not productivity—lead the way
• (00:32:00) Mastering protein and movement
• (00:33:00) Advice for those newly diagnosed with osteoporosis
• (00:36:00) The 5% rule
• (00:33:00) Words of wisdom: don’t limit what’s possible

RESOURCES:

Janet Parnes:

• women-history.com
• Facebook: janet.parnes

Dr. Doug Lucas:

• IG: @dr_douglucas
• Optimal Human Health

Edie Feffer

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Karen Landis, a patient I've been coaching for the past 6 months through Dr. Doug Lucas' clinic, which specializes in reversing osteoporosis.

Karen's story is a powerful testament to the impact of mindset on healing.

Karen shares what her osteoporosis journey has been like, and we get into 2 of my favorite topics: mindset and stress management. Karen is using both to not only support her bone health but to transform her life with greater joy. 

Whether you have an osteoporosis diagnosis or not—if you're someone who wants to reduce your stress, improve your mindset, or navigate your own health challenge with greater confidence—I encourage you to listen.

Karen's perspective and transformation in just a few short months will no doubt inspire you.

Tune in to hear how Karen is living a rich, fulfilling life while taking meaningful steps to heal her osteoporosis.

WE TALK ABOUT:

• (00:03:47) What is was like for Karen to receive this diagnosis
• (00:10:55) How Karen has managed her mindset to reduce her stress
• (00:17:16) The Emotional Guidance Scale
• (00:20:26) The Thought Model
• (00:25:42) Why reducing stress is crucial for reversing osteoporosis

RESOURCES:

Dr. Doug Lucas:

• IG: @dr_douglucas
• Optimal Human Health

Edie Feffer

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

This is a fun one! There was a MAJOR missing link in every diet I tried. In this episode, I’m sharing a reframe for food that helped me heal my relationship with it, release 30 lbs. for good, and find food freedom.

We’re delving into the concept of Primary Food and Secondary Food! This awareness will help you feel more balanced and fulfilled in life so that you can live in a body you love, in a state of food freedom. It’s 100% possible.

I ALSO TALK ABOUT:

• (00:02:14) What are Primary Food and Secondary Food?
• (00:03:00) The 12 pillars of Primary Food
• (00:13:54) How Primary Food was critical to healing my eating disorders
• (00:17:00) The one pillar of Primary Food that has had a surprising impact on my mental and emotional health in 2024
• (00:24:01) The Two Rs

RESOURCES:

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

As I celebrate my 2 year anniversary of being alcohol free, I wanted to open up to you about WHY I’ve changed my relationship with alcohol. My hope is that it will inspire you to stay true to yourself.

Whether you’re sober curios or wanting to drink less, I recorded this episode to help give you the confidence to act on the ping that your body is sending you.

I ALSO TALK ABOUT:

• (00:04:17) The 4 reasons that compelled me to change my relationship with alcohol
• (00:15:47) The benefits I’ve experienced from not drinking
• (00:16:30) Dating and not drinking!
• (00:20:14) 3 strategies I implemented with alcohol to support my 30 lb. weight loss; I drank during my weight loss journey
• (00:22:37) The Four Types of Eating
• (00:29:00) The Three P’s: pressure, panic, and perfection

RESOURCES:

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

My goal with this podcast episode is to help you shift your entire paradigm about movement so that it’s easier to stay consistent with it! We’re not doing it for weight loss. Instead, we’re doing it for 3 reasons that are much more meaningful — reasons that will make movement feel more like a spiritual practice than anything else! When you view it through this lens, you WILL be able to implement a routine you love.

I ALSO TALK ABOUT:

• (00:01:30) My past unhealthy relationship with movement
• (00:02:07) My history with depression and how that impacted my movement
• (00:03:34) What movement is like for me today
• (00:04:58) Where I often begin with a client who doesn’t have a consistent practice for movement
• (00:07:23) The concept of “joy-filled movement”
• (00:09:00) The 3 reasons we’re doing movement (Hint: It’s NOT for weight loss)
• (00:09:53) The fastest way to rebuild trust with yourself
• (00:16:03) Questions to ask yourself to create loose structure (and therefore freedom) with movement
• (00:17:30) How to gamify movement

RESOURCES:

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

This is a special episode with a dynamic client who I’ve had the pleasure of coaching for a year now, Katy Jones.

Katy was a champion gymnast, diver, and collegiate athlete, whose struggles with food, body, and weight began in childhood and followed her through her thirties.

Listen to learn how Katy has achieved food freedom with the normal chaos of life as an attorney, wife, mom, and avid traveler.

I loved interviewing Katy because she’s so real and honest. This is an open, genuine conversation that will fill you with hope and possibility.

Content warning: We discuss bulimia, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia throughout this episode.

WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:

• Mindset specific to food, movement, and weight loss
• (00:09:23) How Katy’s relationship with food, body, and self has evolved from childhood into adulthood
• (00:22:44) What food feels like today for Katy
• (00:29:37) How Katy’s goals have changed over the past year, and how her new perspective with them has improved her results
• (00:42:40 and 00:52:47) Self-talk and how Katy has quieted her inner critic
• (00:51:44) The 4 types of eating: fuel, joy, fog, and storm eating
• (00:56:00) Timelines + weight loss
• (01:01:00) The fear: “What if I fail again?”
• (01:08:46) Where Katy is going in 2024
• What Katy’s coaching experience has been like
• (00:54:11) THE takeaway Katy hopes listeners learn from our conversation

RESOURCES:

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.

You’ll learn what this podcast is all about, what kind of topics you can expect here, and what it means to be an Anchored woman!

I ALSO TALK ABOUT:

• My 30 lb. weight loss journey; there’s more to it than just a physical release!

RESOURCES:

• IG: @ediefeffer
• ediefeffer.com

Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.