“Why can I write a thesis and graduate with a Master's degree, but I can’t pass on chocolate?”

Meet Michelle Onaka, a thriving financial coach from Oregon, who couldn’t understand how she could accomplish so much, yet still feel powerless against chocolate. Many women are asking themselves the same question every day.

In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming overeating, learning the 'why' behind her nutrition habits, and developing the ability to listen to her body's needs. She goes into detail about her process and emphasizes the benefits of working through her resistance to change with a Balance365 coach. She’s lost 40lbs, too!

If you’re ready to break through your barriers to change like Michelle did, you’re in luck. Balance365 opens just three times per year and right now is one of those times. Join now before enrollment ends on Friday!

Key Points

• What life was like for Michelle before Balance365
• Why Michelle went from the self-led course to coaching
• How coaching has drastically changed her habits and her mindset

• Episode 228: Member Spotlight—Jessica’s Powerful Shift from Perfectionism to Consistency and Balance
• Episode 144: Member Spotlight: Erin’s 38lbs Weight Loss + Freedom From Diets Forever

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Today we're answering a frequently asked question: "How is Balance365 different from Intuitive Eating?" There are some similarities but there are also some important distinctions. In this episode, we’ll discuss the three primary differences that set the Balance365 philosophy apart from Intuitive Eating. Get ready to explore the complexities, gain some valuable insights into each approach, and learn what feels like a better fit for you!

If you’ve gained value from our podcast, just wait until you work with us! The waitlist for Balance365 Coaching is now open. Sign up right here to add your name to our obligation-free waitlist. You’ll get access to spots 24 hours before the general public and we’ll waive the $199 join fee!

Key Points

• A brief history of Intuitive Eating
• Intuitive Eating vs. eating intuitively
• The differences between Balance365 and Intuitive Eating

• Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach

• Episode 253: Katie’s Shift From Intuitive Eating to Balance365, Finding Peace, & Losing 20lbs
• Episode 177: Why Food Freedom Isn’t Working For You

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Today, in this solo episode, Annie reflects on why she believes she’s been successful with long-term weight loss while so many others have not. This episode isn't just about weight loss; it's about a journey of personal growth that includes mindset shifts, emotional well-being, and daily habits. As someone who has experienced both struggles and triumphs in behavior change, Annie shares her four most powerful strategies, giving you the keys to unlock real and lasting change.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with practical tools to embark on your own transformational path. Let's dive in together to start embracing positive changes in every aspect of your life.

Key Points

• How Annie learned to stop lying to herself
• More information vs. more action
• Acknowledging personal responsibility and consequences
• Why letting time pass is so important

• Episode 192: Weight Loss Nutrition: How Annie Lost 60lbs
• Episode 115: Cut The Crap: Tough Love From Jen & Annie

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When you quit dieting, you may find yourself riding waves of emotions you didn’t expect. In today’s solo podcast episode, Jen is going to discuss the experience so many women are having: riding waves of grief.

We know this sounds dramatic, but letting go of fad diets and the belief there is a “fast fix” for your struggles means challenging a whole belief system. It can come with leaving behind a whole community or letting go of part of your identity. It can be socially isolating. It can leave you feeling confused and lost.

We made this episode so you’ll know you’re not alone. We've been there, and many of our members have, too. Come explore this journey with us.

If you want to continue this journey together, Balance365 opens in under 3 weeks! Join our waitlist today and you'll receive access to spots 24 hours before the general public, plus we'll waive the $199 join fee. Secure your waitlist spot today!

Key Points

• About the 5 stages of grief
• Jen’s process of quitting dieting
• How Jen navigated each stage

• Episode 131: What To Expect When You Quit Dieting
• Episode 264: 5 Common Beginner Mistakes

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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Yvette d'Entremont, also known as SciBabe, to the podcast. Yvette is a renowned public speaker and science educator who has the unique ability to break down complex research and communicate it in engaging and humorous ways. Yvette has built quite a large following on social media where, each day, she publishes her popular “Moment of Science” column.

Join us as we discuss Yvette’s journey from analytical chemist to science educator and the prevalence of misinformation in the health and nutrition world. We explore the reasons behind these false claims, the resistance to change even in the face of scientific evidence, and how we can all become more discerning consumers of online information. Plus, each of us shares our own personal experiences of falling down nutrition misinformation rabbit holes.

If you're seeking evidence-based support for your health and wellness journey, our highly anticipated enrollment to Balance365 is just around the corner. Join our waitlist and gain exclusive early access before we open to the general public, and we're waiving the $199 join fee. Don't miss out on this opportunity–secure your spot right now!

Key Points

• About SciBabe and her background
• Why pseudoscience can become so prevalent
• Some popular pseudoscientific nutritional claims
• Common health and wellness red flags

• SciBabe.com

• Episode 184: The Truth About Sugar (Part 1)
• Episode 273: The Neuroscience of You: Understanding Your Brain with Dr. Chantel Prat

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Recently, a woman in our free Facebook group asked if weight gain is inevitable as you age. In this episode, we dive into the latest science around metabolism and aging. Our primary focus: Does the metabolism truly slow down as we age? And, is weight gain an unavoidable consequence of getting older? Join us as we explore these questions, share our own experiences, and uncover the truth behind the relationship between metabolism and the aging process.

In just one month, the doors to Balance365 will open for enrollment! Sign up for the Balance365 waitlist and be the first to join our life-changing nutrition coaching program before we open to the public, and save $199! Click here to sign up.

Key Points

• What is metabolism?
• Does metabolism slow as you age?
• What studies say about metabolism and age
• What contributes to weight gain in midlife

• Daily energy expenditure through the human life course study

• Episode 168: Is It Really A Slow Metabolism?https://www.balance365.com/episode145/
• Episode 145: Menopause – Weight Loss, Wellness, And Learning To Thrive

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Let’s talk about Ozempic and the world of weight loss medications. What are they? How do they work? And the burning question: should you try them?

Over the past year, we have received an increasing number of inquiries about these medications. At Balance365, we aim to provide a supportive environment for our members, alongside their healthcare providers, to explore if these options align with their values, preferences, and goals.

Join us today for an eye-opening discussion that aims to inform, empower, and uplift our community while respecting their autonomy in choosing what is best for their bodies. Enjoy!

Remember, our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens in September. We have a limited number of spots available. Add your name to the waitlist here, and you'll have the opportunity to enroll 24 hours before the general public, AND we'll waive the $199 registration fee!

Key Points

• Popular weight loss medications on the market right now
• What are they for, and do they all work for weight loss?
• Who are weight loss medications for?
• The “messy middle” of weight loss medications

• Reasons for discontinuation of GLP1 receptor agonists study

• Episode 268: The Trade-Offs of Fast Weight Loss
• Episode 224: Q+A – Dining Out Tips, Weight Loss Without Restriction, and the Optimal Number of Healthy Habits to Build at a Time

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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming a guest we’ve respected and admired for years. Joining us on the show is the incredible Sarah Sapora, a true trailblazer in the realm of plus-size personal growth.

Prepare to be inspired as Sarah delves into the challenges faced by mid-life women, offering her “older sister wisdom” along with invaluable and nuanced insights about self-love, body liberation and weight loss. Sarah's work transcends beyond weight-related matters, resonating deeply with individuals seeking personal growth and fulfillment at any size.

Tune in to embark on a transformative journey and gain a wealth of wisdom from this insightful episode.

If you’ve been looking for a nutrition coaching program that focuses on whole-self transformation, your search ends here. Join the waitlist for Balance365 Coaching, opening for enrollment on September 18th. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Key Points

• Sarah Sapora’s history with body positivity and how it has transformed into body liberation
• About Sarah’s new book, Soul Archaeology: A (Totally Doable) Approach to Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life
• A nuanced conversation about the importance of healing our relationship with ourselselves and others

• Sarah's Book: Soul Archeology - A (Totally Doable) Approach to Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life
• Episode 267: Healing Family Wounds with Therapist Vienna Pharaon
• Episode 272: Healing the Mother Wound with Maggie Nick

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Join us as we welcome body image therapist Phaedra Gryz back to the Balance365 Life podcast. Phaedra has been an integral part of Balance365's growth journey, starting with us as a nutrition coaching client and then transitioning to a coaching team member. Her candid and authentic approach to body image struggles, both from her personal experience and her work as a therapist, has resonated deeply with our community.

In this episode we discuss the top three recurring body image issues Phaedra sees coming up in coaching calls with our members. With her profound insights and practical strategies, we this episode helps you start navigating your own body image challenges with more ease.

Don’t forget our life-changing nutrition coaching program is opening for enrollment in September! Experience the same freedom, clarity, and sustainable results that countless others, including our own coaches like Phaedra, have achieved through Balance365. Click here to join the waitlist now.

Key Points

• Phaedra’s updates and journey to becoming a body image therapist
• A therapist’s take on body image
• The three most prevalent issues that Phaedra has encountered in her profession and how to work through them

• Episode 149: Member Spotlight – How Phaedra’s Mindset Shift Led To A 30lb Weight Loss

• Episode 129: How To Reconnect With Your Body After Dieting
• Episode 241: Q+A – Weekend Overeating, Nutrition for Picky Eaters, and Overcoming Body Image Issues

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It is not uncommon to experience intense feelings of overwhelm when you begin anything new, especially when approaching a weight loss journey. It can arise at any stage, but we often see it right at the beginning. While there is a genuine desire for change, the mere thought of starting can flood anyone with extreme thoughts and feelings that ultimately keep them feeling stuck (or even quitting entirely).

In today's podcast episode, we slow things down and walk you through the process of navigating feelings of overwhelm when you’re starting a weight loss journey. We hope you leave this episode with a new perspective and have some new tools for being able to take continued, consistent action.

While you’re here, do not miss our FREE 3-part workshop that is now available on-demand: Cut the Crap: How to Simplify Weight Loss and Get Out of Your Own Way. This short course cuts through the BS and shows you exactly how you can stop overcomplicating the process and start moving toward your goals. Sign up right now!

Key Points

• Your relationship with overwhelm
• Upstream vs. downstream problems
• Techniques we see in our successful members
• What do you need to manage overwhelm?

• Episode 150: Weight Loss Simplified

• Episode 178: Three Reasons You Can’t Eat Just One
• Episode 152: The Balance365 Fat Loss Formula

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