Chattin' with Coach Amy

The holidays are coming, y'all! 🎄 And this week, Darlene and I are chattin' about something near and dear to my heart: enjoying the holiday season without putting our health and ourselves on the back burner.

I'm getting ready to host my 8th Annual Holiday Group, and this year we're doing something NEW! We're introducing Eight Gifts of a Healthier Holiday, with practical encouragement for preparation, nourishment, consistency, freedom, movement, connection, grace, and momentum.

We talk about holiday traditions, favorite recipes, the importance of community, navigating grief and changing seasons, and why you don't have to wait until January to start taking care of yourself.

Of course, we also manage to talk about Hallmark movies, arm wrestling, George Jetson, and WALL-E. 😂 You never quite know where these conversations will go!🎁 Join my 8th Annual Holiday Group! November 22 through December 31, 2026. You'll find coaching, recipes, workouts, planning tools, Bible study, live sessions, Holiday Bingo, and plenty of encouragement.

Learn more and register: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/holidaySeason 6 Episode 12Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

This week, Darlene and I are chatting about something that has been on my heart lately. You are allowed to take care of yourself without constantly treating yourself like a project that needs fixing.

Between losing weight, improving habits, organizing our homes, managing responsibilities, and working toward becoming better versions of ourselves, it's easy to forget that we're also supposed to LIVE!

Coming to you from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, I'm sharing some personal reflections on perfectionism, people pleasing, anxiety, and learning to enjoy the season I'm in. Darlene brings her perspective as a busy mom who is learning to manage her time, be present with her family, and appreciate progress without needing everything to be finished.

We're talking about the importance of knowing what you need, making room for the little things, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and practicing gratitude while continuing to grow.

Because here's the thing: Your life isn't waiting for you at the finish line. It's happening right now.

Season 6 Episode 11Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

Does anybody else feel like life is just one fire after another? Marriage, kids, work, health, relationships, schedules... sometimes it's ALL happening at once!This week on Chattin' with Coach Amy, Darlene and I are talking about what happens when life gets messy and how we can keep taking care of ourselves right in the middle of it.We're chatting about perspective, consistency, emotional eating, learning from hard seasons, and why your healthy habits don't have to become another thing you're struggling to manage.I'm also sharing some of my favorite practical ways to simplify healthy eating when life gets overwhelming, including my Stress-Free Ideas List. Because sometimes you just need to make some spaghetti and move on with your life! 😂And, of course, we get into faith, community, forgiveness, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who want to see you win.Here's something I hope you remember: You don't have to put out every fire before you can start taking care of yourself.🦋 Butterfly Season begins October 18! We're spending four weeks working through the 7 Skills to Lasting Health and learning how to make healthy living work in YOUR season of life.Learn more at https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/butterfly-seasonThanks for chattin' with us, y'all! 💕Season 6 Episode 10Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

Why do we keep doing the things we say we want to stop doing? Why do we know what to do but still struggle to actually DO it? And why are we so quick to call ourselves failures when a season doesn't turn out the way we expected?Darlene is back with me this week, and we're asking a whole lot of WHYS.We talk about discouragement, decision fatigue, perfectionism, mindset, doing the hard thing, and learning to get curious about what's really underneath our choices. I also share more personally about my recent decision to step away from my full-time role with Trim Healthy Mama, what God has been teaching me through it, and why I am learning that changing direction does not mean the season was a failure. One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that you are practicing. You're practicing eating well. You're practicing drinking your water. You're practicing taking care of yourself. You're going to mess up because you're learning—and messing up does not make you a failure. We also talk about Philippians 3:12–14 and what it looks like to stop living in the past and press forward into whatever God has next.And if you're in a season where you feel stuck, overwhelmed or like healthy has become way too complicated, Butterfly Season may be exactly what you need. It's four weeks of group coaching designed to help you make healthy feel simple again. Come sit, soak, learn, ask questions and implement what you can. 💗Get more information and Join Butterfly Season HERE: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/butterfly-seasonSeason 6 Episode 9Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

This week on Chattin’ with Coach Amy, there is no guest—just me and my assistant Darlene doing what we do best: talking. 😂 And somehow a conversation that started with LMNT and LaCroix, workouts and whether or not motivation can be trusted turned into one of the most personal episodes I have recorded.We talk about why action often has to come BEFORE motivation, how much mental space we waste putting off things that would take us 15 minutes to finish, and why sometimes the best thing we can do is simply stop giving ourselves so many options.I also share more about my decision to step away from my full-time corporate role with Trim Healthy Mama, why I knew it was time for a change, and what I am learning about embracing the season God has me in now. I am still an Executive Coach, still consulting with THM, still directing the conference—and very excited about what is ahead for Southern & Healthy.The conversation also gets a little tender as I talk about missing my daddy, facing my first Christmas without him, and what his life taught me about continuing to actively participate in my own life even when things are hard.You do not have to feel motivated first. You do not have to have everything figured out. Sometimes you just have to take the next step.Season 6 Episode 8Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

This week on Chattin’ with Coach Amy, Darlene and I are sitting down with one of my sweet Blooms, Jeanne! 💕Jeanne shares how #100Strong became the catalyst she needed to finally stay consistent, why she kept starting again even when she didn’t get it right at first, and how community and accountability changed everything.When an unexpected move, job uncertainty, and a whole lot of life happened at once, Jeanne realized something big: she didn’t fall apart. She stayed steady, kept taking care of herself, and came out stronger on the other side.We also talk about motherhood, feeding a young family, simple meals, Blooms, and why taking care of yourself is worth the time.If you’ve ever felt like you keep starting over, Jeanne’s story is such a beautiful reminder: just keep going.There is still time to join this year's Free #100Strong Challenge: https://form.jotform.com/southernandhealthyms/cas-100strong-challenge-2026Want to be a VIP? After you register for the Free challenge, you can add VIP here: Season 6 Episode 7Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

This week on Chattin’ with Coach Amy, I’m joined by one of my precious Blooms mother-daughter duos, Momma Kate and Chelsea! 💕Chelsea is down 60 pounds, but what she has gained in strength, energy, and confidence means even more. And at 71 years YOUNG, Momma Kate is facing another major surgery while continuing to show up and care for her body, even from a wheelchair right now.We talk about making healthy choices a lifestyle, strength training, traveling and eating out, asking for help, and the beautiful impact these choices are having on Chelsea’s daughters too.Three generations. Lots of laughs. And two reminders I think we all need:“Time’s going to pass anyway.”And from Momma Kate: “I don’t want to diet. I want to live it.” 💕If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that lasting change starts from the inside out.Chelsea's previous appearance on Chattin' with Coach Amy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anzmyIReqv0Coach Amy's "Cinnamon Rolls" video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SuojbAFB3MSeason 6 Episode 6Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

What makes a healthy lifestyle actually sustainable?In this episode of Chattin' with Coach Amy, I'm joined by three of my favorite Blooms, Hilly, Polly, and Lauren, for a real conversation about their very different Trim Healthy Mama journeys and what has helped them keep going.We're talking simple meal prep, our favorite go-tos, community, friendship, hormones, Hashimoto's, patience, self-control, and learning to care for ourselves from a place of love instead of guilt.One of my favorite reminders from the whole conversation?Stop thinking you can't. And give yourself time.Grab a cup of coffee and come chat with us! ❤️If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that lasting change starts from the inside out.Season 6 Episode 5Please visit my website to check out the health and wellness coaching opportunities I have currently and coming up: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/

It's been a minute, but we're back! In this episode, I am joined by my assistant, Darlene, and my Blooms Care Coordinator, Kim, for a fun conversation catching up on everything that's been happening lately.We talk about:• Behind-the-scenes stories from The Gathering, the Trim Healthy Mama Conference• Why community is one of the greatest gifts on a health journey• Lessons learned from speaking and serving throughout the conference• A preview of my brand-new August Bible study, Becoming HerIf you've ever found yourself trying harder instead of growing deeper, this conversation is for you. For years, I believed lasting health came from changing what she did. But God showed her something different: lasting transformation begins when He changes your heart. As your heart changes, your habits begin to follow.Whether you're part of the Trim Healthy Mama family, a Blooms member, or simply looking for encouragement on your health journey, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you were never meant to do this alone.Learn more about Blooms: https://southernandhealthycoaching.com/group-coachingIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs the reminder that lasting change starts from the inside out.Season 6 Episode 4

In this special episode, Coach Amy shares her 9-year Trim Healthy Mama journey, what changed, what stayed the same, and what living Trim Healthy looks like after nearly a decade of real life.

This conversation isn’t about perfection.
It’s about consistency, grace, and building a healthy lifestyle that grows with you through every season.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Amy started Trim Healthy Mama

• The mindset shifts that made this lifestyle sustainable

• What she does differently now than in the early years

• How she lives Trim Healthy today with real-life rhythms

• Lessons from hard seasons, growth seasons, and maintenance seasons

• What she’s excited about heading into 2026

Whether you’re brand new to Trim Healthy, coming back after a break, or looking for long-term encouragement, this episode will remind you that progress is possible without perfection.