Escape Diet Prison by Anne-Sophie Reinhardt

Ashley Wilhite wants to live in a world where following your passion is required, tiaras are the accessory of choice, and cupcakes are abundant.

As a Life Coach for 20-something women + sought-after writer, she’s been featured on Tiny Buddha, MindBodyGreen, Yes and Yes, Stratejoy, and Kind Over Matter.

When she's not helping women figure out what the heck they want to do with their lives + find the confidence and courage to actually go through with it, you can find her obsessing over training for her first marathon (Chicago, in October!), devouring each new episode of Pretty Little Liars, and traveling the world searching the best cup of iced coffee.

Ashley is my kind of girl. ;)

And that's why I'm so excited that she's joining me for this week's episode of Your Life Your Success where we talk about anything from empowering women to exploring life through different paths.

Ashley shares how she went from being a therapist to being a coach (book recommendation: From Therapist to Coach), how she tried to help teenagers and ended up helping twenty-somethings and how and when her passion for helping women started.

We talk about how to follow your heart even when everyone around you thinks you're insane, how to deal with pushbacks from parents and friends and why it's important to keep your eyes on your own paper.

Ashley shares how she defines freedom in life and what she would tell her 20 year old self.

She talks about her time working with schizophrenic patients and what she learned from them, walking into the unknown, feeling your feelings, her new program "Cake for breakfast" and so much more.

Discover how to feel fulfilled and live a life you're completely in love with at Your Super Awesome Life.

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Make Your Life Super Awesome with @AshleyD - http://t.co/ko7HwAUJXM via @theannesophie— Anne-Sophie (@theannesophie) October 6, 2013

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Do you ever stay at home from parties because you don't want to deal with the extra calories of having a beer?

Do you ever catch yourself not going out because you don't want to miss your workout?

Does your life solely revolve around food and feels dull, empty and emotionally void?

That's exactly how Jamie Mendell felt and lived until she made a radical choice: she stopped dieting and started living.

Jamie is a Certified Holistic Health Coach and an expert at helping women design a life they love so that they don’t need to rely on food for excitement, joy, and pleasure. Visit www.studioeats.com for more information and download her free class on how to stop Binge Eating.

In this inspiring new episode of Your Life Your Success, Jamie shares how she fell in love with her life and thereby falling in love with herself.

Jamie talks about her story with emotional eating and how her struggles with food started. She talks about losing herself and relying on food to fill her inner void.

We talk about the fear of "blowing up" and gaining 100 pounds when eating mindfully and intuitively. Jamie says that it doesn't take that long to break down your trigger foods. Her message is that what her clients are doing here will help them forever, so it's worth a couple of weeks of fear. 

We talk about the changes that Jamie sees in her clients once they've taken that radical step of going against everything they've heard for most of their lives. We talk about how to determine hunger and satiation and how to take ownership of your food decisions again.

We go deeper into the concept of intuitive eating and what it actually means to be an intuitive eater.

She talks about us women not living in alignment with who we are and how we can live authentically, how to schedule joy and happiness into your calendar and why embracing different types of bodies in our current society is only the beginning of a revolution.

Our relationship with food is a reflection of our life and how we're living it. [Click to Tweet]

Jamie's book recommendations: 

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole

Calling in "The One": 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life by Katherine Woodward Thomas

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Remember that time in your favorite restaurant where you sat on your hands and started at the bread basket, desperately trying not to eat one slice but silently begging for just one bite?

Or that time you ate so much Nutella that you felt nauseous but because the day was ruined already, you ended up eating a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies and jelly beans on top of it?

Or that time you binged on so many different foods that you can't even remember what it was and all you know is afterwards you were lying on your bed in the fetal position, bawling inconsolably?

I do. I've done that plenty of times. And so has Isabel Foxen Duke who helps women stop being crazy around food and joins me for this episode of Your Life Your Success.

We talk about the more than unglamorous life of being obsessed with food and dieting, the process of wanting to control your weight without feeling like a crazy person, loving yourself to lose weight and then finally coming to a place where you stop giving a s**t about what you look like.

Isabel shares how body image work helped her break free and finally begin living her life.

She shares her view on the "hunger and fulness diet" and why she sees this way of eating as just another diet.

We talk about the fat acceptance movement, fat studies, body diversity and the fortune that diversity exists.

Isabel shares that freedom means not having to "be" anything and being totally OK with it and how she constantly works on relinquishing shame.

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Resources that helped Isabel on her journey:

Normal Eating for Normal Weight: The Path to Freedom from Weight Obsession and Food Cravings by Sheryl Canter

Live more, Weigh Less by Sarah Jenks

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In this episode of Your Life Your Success, I am joined by Julie Parker of Beautiful You!

Julie has one of the most inspiring websites about living a beautiful life, owning your beauty and finding your path in your business and your life.

Julie Parker is a certified coach for women who want to shine with passion, confidence and unshakable self-respect – and take magnificent strides towards beautiful bodies, beautiful businesses and beautiful lives.

Through 1:1 sessions, both in person in Melbourne and virtually around the world, Julie’s clients sift through their dreams, set crystalline goals, dissolve limiting beliefs and celebrate their successes as they begin to live their song. At Beautiful You, Julie shares inspiring images and empowering words to help women cherish their bodies and claim their brilliance.

Find her online at BeautifulYouByJulie.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Julie and I talk about how we met in Melbourne two years ago, how the idea for Beautiful You came about and how her online presence evolved over the years.

We talk about her struggles with her identity and how she found her path again, what self-love and self-care look like for her, what she loves most about her life and so much.

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In this episode of Your Life Your Success, I share why I've been AWOL for three months. I also share my thoughts on the future of this podcast and the format of the show.

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Do you truly know what a strawberry tastes like? Or the rich texture of chocolate as it melts on your tongue? If you’ve never paused to experience these sensations, it might be time to explore mindful eating practices. This approach helps you rebuild your relationship with food and savor every bite without guilt or anxiety.

In this week’s episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I dive deep into mindful eating, sharing tips and strategies for reconnecting with your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues. Let’s explore how you can enjoy meals with presence and joy.

What Are Mindful Eating Practices?

Mindful eating practices involve being fully present during meals, focusing on the textures, flavors, and sensations of your food. It’s about listening to your body and honoring your hunger and fullness signals. When you practice mindful eating, food becomes a source of nourishment and pleasure, not stress or guilt.

Why Mindful Eating Matters

For many of us, years of dieting and emotional eating have disrupted our natural connection with food. Mindful eating practices help us rebuild trust in our bodies, allowing us to eat what we crave without overeating or feeling shame. By paying attention to your meals, you can break free from the cycle of mindless eating and rediscover the joy of food.

10 Mindful Eating Practices to Start Today

1. Eliminate Distractions

Turn off your TV, put your phone away, and step away from your computer. Eating without distractions allows you to fully experience your meal and stay present.

2. Create a Quiet Space

Eating in silence can feel strange at first, but it enhances your awareness of flavors, textures, and the overall experience of your food.

3. Eat Solo at Least Once a Week

When you eat alone, you can focus entirely on your body’s signals without the influence of conversation or distractions. This is a great way to deepen your practice of mindful eating.

4. Sit Down for Meals

Whether you’re at the table or on the couch, sitting down helps you slow down and focus on your food. It also prevents mindless snacking.

5. Pay Attention to Every Bite

Notice the texture, flavor, and temperature of each bite. How does it feel in your mouth? What emotions arise as you eat? This step is crucial for building mindful eating habits.

6. Chew Thoroughly

Chewing not only aids digestion but also gives your brain time to recognize when you’re full. This simple practice can help prevent overeating.

7. Use Utensils

Put your fork or spoon down between bites. This slows down your eating and helps you focus on the flavors and sensations of your meal.

8. Focus on Quality Over Quantity

Mindful eating practices emphasize enjoying high-quality, satisfying meals rather than focusing on portion size. It’s about feeling nourished, not stuffed.

9. Make Meals a Ritual

Set the table, light a candle, or use your favorite plate. Creating a ritual around meals can make eating more intentional and enjoyable.

10. Start Small

You don’t have to master mindful eating overnight. Start with one meal a week and gradually incorporate these practices into your daily routine.

Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food

Mindful eating practices aren’t about perfection. They’re about progress, self-compassion, and learning to enjoy food without fear or shame. In the latest episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I share personal stories and practical tips to help you reconnect with your body and rediscover the joy of eating.

Learn More About Mindful Eating

If you’re ready to explore mindful eating practices further, check out my 365 Journaling Prompts for Body-Confidence, Self-Love, and Happiness. These prompts will help you reflect on your relationship with food and build a deeper sense of self-awareness.

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Do you own your awesome?

If not, then this episode of Your Life Your Success will help you to tap into your pure awesomeness.

Rita Chand of ownyourawesome.org and I met at the World Domination Summit in Portland in July 2012 and instantly connected on a deep level. I'm thrilled that I get to share her story and her message with you today.

We talk about connecting people, technology and why people forget how brilliant they truly are.

Rita shares how her passion for raising awareness of bullying came about and why not only teenagers bully each other.

When Rita was 19, her parents, who are originally from India, arranged a marriage for her. Although her family wasn't very traditional, a trip to India turned out to be different than Rita thought.

You can find the details of this story here.

Rita shares why her hair felt like a security blanket in her life and how she went from being a victim of her circumstances of life to choosing to be happy.

We also talk about my favorite topic: traveling and how it totally changes your perspective on life.

Rita's book recommendations: Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan J. Jeffers (Affiliate Link)

The Aladin Factor by Jack Canfield (Affiliate Link)

Follow Rita on Twitter.

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This meditation track is designed to help you let go of envy and make peace with the person or situation you're envious of. You can repeat this meditation as often as you like and need. Enjoy!

Quentin Massys

Envy isn’t a sexy topic to talk about, but the truth is that every human being experiences envy at some point in their lives.

No matter how successful you are, there'll always be moments where you feel that pang in the pit of your stomach. It's part of being human, but it's not always comfortable, right? However, there are easy steps you can take that'll help you to make peace with your jealously and live a life full of pure generosity and love.

Acknowledge your feelings.

There’s no point in denying how you feel. Let yourself feel the emotions.

Dig deep.

What exactly is it that makes you feel jealous? Is it the fame? The body? The house? The money? The friends? The connections? Try to go from the pervasive feeling of jealousy to finding out what exactly is making you feel that pang in your stomach. The more detailed you can get the better.

Determine whether you’ll really want to go after that thing you’re so jealous about.

For example, if  you want that body, are you willing to give up eating pie? If you want that money, do you really want to climb the career ladder and give up time with friends and loved ones? Be true to yourself and brutally honest here.

Make gratitude your attitude.

Set yourself a challenge of writing down ten blessings every day for the next week or so. You’ll be surprised how full and rich your life already is. Realize that the world is full of abundance and there's room for all of us to have what we want. Just because someone has that thing you yearn for, doesn't mean you can't get it. Quite to the contrary! If someone has what you want, it just shows you what's possible and what you can achieve too! However, it all starts with being grateful for what you already have!

Seek a conversation.

As a teenager I was super jealous of a friend who was tall and a beautiful dancer. She was in my grade and so one day, I shared with her how I felt. Her answer? I wish I was as good in school as you are! How in the world do you have such good grades? She made me see that I have value too and that there are things about her that aren’t perfect. Talking about it can really help both parties involved. Yes, it will make you feel vulnerable, but in vulnerability comes change, right?

Meditate on it.

I have a beautiful meditation track for you that you can download over at annesophie.us/meditate. It’s free and it takes only a few minutes. Go over there and download it. It’ll help a lot.

Be the giver.

If you can, give to the person you feel envious of. Help her out in any way possible. Make her life easier and make her feel appreciated and loved by you. This will stretch and train your generosity muscle and it'll help you to really start believing in the law of abundance that rules this world.

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In this episode of Your Life Your Success, Sandy Ross of Body Bliss Central joins me to talk about food, the body, our body image and how we can change our relation to all of it. Sandy Ross is a holistic counsellor and coach based in Australia but she's working with women around the world creating a *rocking* body image revolution!

I'm thrilled to share this episode with you and I know you'll get a lot of value out of all the amazing tips and tricks and Aha-moments Sandy provides.

Sandy shares how you can look after yourself as a whole person and how Body Bliss Central came about and what the name means. We talk about the mind trap we're all trapped in and how we can change that, why we don't need to wait for anything to get the life that we want and what the diet industry does to our minds and lives and why there's no quick fix.

We also touch on the weight loss risk that nobody talks about, how we can change the conversation about dieting and weight loss and how you can positively influence women around you.

Is the obesity crisis really just made up? And if so, what's the real issue? We talk about that too!

We then go on to talk about the huge number of  women who struggle with disordered eating. She goes on to share how her relationship with her body evolved in the last few years and how she feels about her body now.

Sandy also shares how EFT works and how you can use it to hear your body image struggles and more. 

EFT Resources:

EFT on a page

EFT to improve your body image

How to do EFT tapping - video

How to release pain

Sandy's book recommendation:

- Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon (Affiliate Link)

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Have you used EFT in your life? Has it helped? What's your opinion on the obesity crisis and how can we change the conversation? I'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Much love,

Anne-Sophie