There’s a saying I come back to again and again because it illuminates so much about change and accountability, especially around food and personal growth. In this vlog, I unpack what it means (and explain how it helps you figure out whether you’ve broken your Bright Lines or not). It’s the perfect frame of mind for entering 2026 strong and resourced. Happy New Year!

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When You Become Aware You Become Responsible | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

When we’re tired, stressed, or overstimulated, social situations can quickly spiral into insecurity and self-doubt. In this vlog, I walk through two powerful mental tools I use to manage negative thinking, interact with others with wisdom and grace, and find my way back to contentment in the present moment.

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ANTs and WAIT | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you’ve ever felt wildly inspired, full of ideas, and unable to slow down—I see you. I’ve been living there lately myself. In this vlog, I share a practice I’m using to transform that “rev” into something calmer, steadier, and deeply joyful—without losing the magic of creativity.

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Channel Excitement Into Gratitude | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you’ve ever wondered whether your struggles could actually become the source of your strength, this vlog is for you. I’m open about my past—and how I learned to rewrite my story into something extraordinary. Here, I show you how to make meaning out of your own challenges and struggles.

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Meaning Making | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you lived through childhood trauma, you’ve likely heard of Anna Runkle. The million-plus subscribers at her YouTube channel, Crappy Childhood Fairy, have used her ideas and encouragement to heal. She’s also a Bright Lifer, and in my conversation with her, we talked about the overlap in the two programs, as well as nervous system healing, CPTSD, and the daily practices that transformed her life.

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Healing Trauma: An Interview with Anna Runkle | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and there are people with food addiction who will think that they can eat something “just this once” and not face consequences. I’ve run this experiment myself, many times, and unfortunately, it doesn’t pan out well. In this vlog, I share the science behind why that’s the case. The solution? I share that, too.

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The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Food Addiction Amnesia| Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Food Addiction Amnesia was originally published on March 20, 2024: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2148570490 

In this “Best of the Vlog” favorite from 2021, I share an analogy that highlights why and how food addiction is so stubbornly pernicious. If you have been working your program as best you can but still find yourself cycling, this vlog’s for you. In it, I have a suggestion that may help you break the cycle.

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The Best of The Weekly Vlog: The Acne Analogy | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

The Acne Analogy was originally published on September 22, 2021: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2147779189 

When I was an undergrad, I learned about something called a declaration, which is a type of speech that changes reality. Like the phrase “you’re fired.” When you’re in maintenance, a declaration can help you keep your Lines Bright and clear, avoiding fuzziness and lost clarity. In this vlog, I explain how that works.

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Food Plan Clarity | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

In our first session of The Resourced Self, I taught a technique called the butterfly hug, and people LOVED it. In this vlog, I explain what this easy, fun, and effective technique is, and fill you in on the science behind it.

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All About the Butterfly Hug | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Travel can be stressful and complicated, but that doesn’t mean your food should be. If you’ve struggled to stay Bright while you’re on the road (or in the plane or on the boat…), this vlog is for you. In it, I share three tips that make frequent travel solid and manageable…hard-won lessons that I learned from years of hitting the road frequently and finally finding the magic formula that works to keep me squeaky-clean Bright.

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Advanced Travel Tips | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast