Feel Light Mind & Body

167 - Should you weigh yourself the day after vacation?

It's a question I hear often, and it's one I'm asking myself as I prepare for a trip to Toronto to spend time with my daughter.

In this episode, I share the thought process behind my own decision, along with some practical things that influence the number on the scale after travel, including dehydration, sodium, sleep loss, and water retention.

We'll also talk about the mindset side of the conversation because what the scale says is often less important than what we make it mean.

You'll learn when weighing yourself right away can be helpful, when waiting a few days may be the better choice, and how to avoid turning one number into a reason to give up on yourself.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how to approach the scale after vacation, how to get back into your healthy routine without drama, and how to stay focused on the bigger picture of your health.

If you're looking for support, accountability, and a healthier approach to weight loss this summer, I'd love to invite you to book a complimentary consult.

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We’ll talk about where you are now, where you want to be, and the obstacles that tend to get in the way of lasting success. 

And here's the link for "Eat Ice Cream Without The  Guilt, Overthinking, or Spiral"
https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/eat-the-ice-cream

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166 - Have you ever noticed that many of the things you're most proud of required effort, commitment, patience, and growth?

Yet when it comes to ourselves, we often think self-love should feel easy.

In this episode, Clarenda challenges that idea and offers a different perspective. One that connects self-love with self-respect, self-honouring, and a willingness to grow into the person you want to become.

From weight loss and healthy aging to burnout and personal growth, this conversation explores what it means to care about yourself deeply enough to make choices that support your future, even when those choices aren't always the easiest ones.

You'll hear personal stories, coaching insights, and practical examples that will help you reflect on your own habits, patterns, and relationship with yourself.

If you've ever found yourself waiting for the perfect time to make a change, wondering why you know what to do but aren't doing it, or feeling stuck between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is for you.

And before you go, Clarenda shares a simple rewiring exercise you can begin using right away to help your brain focus on what you'll gain by moving forward instead of what you might lose.

Ready for support?

Book a complimentary 20-minute consult and let's explore what's keeping you stuck and what your next step could look like.

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165 - What if some of the most important forms of self-care aren't the ones we usually think about?

In this episode, I share 7 powerful ways to support your health, energy, mindset, and well-being that go far beyond massages and bubble baths.

We'll talk about things like protecting your sleep, building support, stepping outside your comfort zone, focusing on what you can control, solving root problems, and recognizing when your nervous system needs attention.

If you've been feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly putting yourself last, this episode is for you.

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TONIGHT, June 9th, 6:30-7:45 pm AST (5:30-6:45 pm ET)

Eat the Ice Cream Without the Guilt, Overthinking, or Spiral

If you've ever found yourself enjoying a treat and then spending far more energy thinking about it afterward, this workshop is for you. Join me for a practical and supportive conversation that can help you enjoy summer with more freedom, confidence, and peace of mind.

https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/eat-the-ice-cream

And if you'd like to explore what support could look like for you, book a complimentary 20-minute consult.

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164 - Many women don’t actually enjoy the ice cream, brownie, or summer treat nearly as much as they thought they would because their brain is arguing with them the entire time.

In this episode, Clarenda talks about the mental spiral that often follows food guilt and why the real exhaustion is often coming from the noise in our mind, not the food itself.

Inside this conversation:
• why summer can feel defeating when you’re trying to lose weight
• how “I already blew it” thinking creates more urges
• the emotional side of overeating and overthinking
• why all-or-nothing thinking keeps women stuck
• practical ways to pause before the spiral gains momentum

This episode will help you feel more aware, more empowered, and less emotionally drained around food and summer socializing.

Workshop Invitation:
Eat Ice Cream Without the Guilt, Overthinking, or Spiral
Tuesday, June 9 • 6:30 PM AST | 5:30 PM ET
Private Zoom Workshop • No camera required • Replay included

This workshop is designed to help women enjoy treats, vacations, BBQs, and social events without the guilt, overthinking, or “I’ll start again Monday” cycle afterward.

Click the link below to your browser to join:
https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/eat-the-ice-cream

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163 - Summer has a way of slowly pulling women away from the habits that help them feel their best. Less structure, more social events, emotional eating, exhaustion, “I don’t feel like cooking” days, and eventually the feeling of needing to “get back on track” again.

In Episode 163: Enjoy Summer Without Starting Over in September, Clarenda talks about the mental and emotional side of summer health habits, including nervous system overload, self-trust, “micro quits,” emotional eating, and realistic ways to enjoy summer without falling into the all-or-nothing spiral.

This episode also explores why planning for your real days, not just your ideal days, can completely change how you feel physically and mentally by fall.

If you’ve been feeling stuck between wanting to enjoy summer and wanting to feel better in your mind and body too, this conversation will likely resonate.

✨ Out of the Miserable Maybe Workshop | May 30th
If you’re tired of overthinking, procrastinating, second-guessing yourself, or feeling mentally drained from constantly debating decisions, this workshop is designed to help you move forward with more clarity, confidence, and peace.
In-person + online option available
https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/out-of-the-miserable-maybe

✨ You can also book a complimentary consult here if you’d like support figuring out your next step:
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162 - When you’re the one everyone leans on, it’s easy to slowly disappear from your own priority list.

In Episode 162 of the Feel Light Mind & Body Podcast, I sit down with Registered Nurse, Caregiving Consultant, and Care Navigator Karen Lake for an honest conversation about caregiving, burnout, emotional overload, and the pressure so many women quietly carry.

We talk about:
• caregiver burnout and chronic stress
• decision fatigue and mental overload
• resentment, guilt, and family dynamics
• hypervigilance and nervous system exhaustion
• boundaries and asking for help
• practical ways to nurture yourself without adding more pressure

Karen also shares what she’s learned from years of supporting caregivers and families through dementia, illness, and major life transitions.

Everyone will benefit from this episode because we’ve either been through it, going through it, or know someone who is experiencing the overwhelm (and often isolated feeling). 

And if you’ve been stuck in overthinking, indecision, or procrastination, my Out of the Miserable Maybe Workshop is happening May 30th in Fredericton, NB and online through Zoom.

Register here:
https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/out-of-the-miserable-maybe

You can also book a free consult at:
https://calendly.com/clarendasempowerment/exclusive-20-mins-session

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Connect with Karen Lake:
www.karenlake.ca
Facebook: Karen Lake Cares

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161 - Have you noticed how your body feels when your mind won’t settle?

Tense, a drop in energy, and the strain of the mental back-and-forth…

In this episode, I talk about how ongoing worry affects your body, not just your thoughts. When your system stays on alert, it can influence your sleep, digestion, energy, and even your ability to follow through on the things you care about.

I also share why this feels more intense right now. We’re taking in more information than ever, and it keeps your brain engaged in a way that makes it harder to switch off.

You’ll hear simple ways to create space so your system can settle, and how to shift your thinking in a way that feels more realistic, not forced.

We also look at how small actions help rebuild momentum, and why support can make a bigger difference than trying to figure everything out on your own.

If your mind has been busy and your body feels it, this will give you a better understanding of what’s happening and what you can start doing about it.

And if you’ve been stuck in that place of thinking about something without moving forward, I’m hosting a workshop called Out Of The Miserable Maybe on Saturday afternoon, May 30th.

It’s designed to help you get out of that cycle and take action in a way that feels doable and empowered.

You can join me in person or online, and I’m keeping the group small so you can be supported through your own situation.

Click here to register: https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/out-of-the-miserable-maybe

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160 - You know that feeling when you’ve been doing so well… and then you “mess up”?

Doubt creeps in and you start wondering if you’ll ever be able to get the pounds off. You might even think, “Maybe it’s just not possible for me at this age and stage of life.” That can feel discouraging.

In this episode, I share a client conversation that highlights a common pattern: wanting to move forward, but also wanting doubt to disappear first.

You’ll hear how to take action while doubt is still there, how to use it as a check-in instead of fighting it, and why working with your mind leads to more consistent follow-through.

We also touch on decision fatigue, planning ahead, and how your brain and nervous system influence your choices in the moment, especially around food and habits.

What you’ll take from this episode:

• A different way to approach doubt so it doesn’t delay your progress
• A simple way to reduce daily decision fatigue
• More clarity around how to build self-trust over time

Next Steps:

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and want a clear, simple way to move forward, book a complimentary 20-minute consult.

We’ll look at what’s actually getting in your way and map out your next step so you’re not left figuring it out on your own.

Book here: https://calendly.com/clarendasempowerment/exclusive-20-mins-session

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159 - What happens after the food noise quiets down?

I focus on the part that tends to get overlooked when it comes to GLP-1s and weight loss in general. Because while appetite and cravings can change… the moments that used to lead you to food are still there: that end-of-day feeling, the stress that lingers, that “I just want something” pull.

We talk about why those patterns don’t automatically go away, and what actually needs to shift so results last.

You’ll learn:

• Why knowing what to do isn’t usually the issue
• What’s really happening when you keep going back to the same habits
• How identity plays into weight loss more than most people realize
• What to do in those in-between moments when you’re not physically hungry
• How to start handling urges without trying to eliminate them

This applies whether you’re on a GLP-1, thinking about it, or not considering it at all.

If you’re feeling stuck in indecision…

The Out of the Miserable Maybe Workshop (April 25) is designed to help you get clear and move forward whether that’s your health, work, or something you’ve been putting off.

In-person (Fredericton, NB) and online options available.
→ https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/out-of-the-miserable-maybe

You’ll leave feeling empowered, confident, and excited for your next step!

Want more personalized support?

If you’re ready to feel better, have more energy, and feel more comfortable in your body but you’re not sure what your next move should be… You can book a complimentary 20-minute consult.
 → https://calendly.com/clarendasempowerment/exclusive-20-mins-session

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158 - Food noise isn’t just about hunger. It’s the ongoing conversation in your mind around food… the pull, the back and forth, and the mental drain that comes with it.

In this episode, I take a closer look at what’s really driving that experience and how GLP-1 medications are changing the conversation around weight loss.

You’ll hear a balanced perspective on:

• Why food noise can feel so strong (especially at certain times of day)
• What GLP-1s are doing in the body and brain
• Why many people feel relief when the noise quiets down
• And what still needs to be addressed for long-term success

If you’ve been asking yourself, “Should I try this?” or wondering what happens after the weight comes off, this episode will help you think it through in a more grounded way.

Because this isn’t just about losing weight. It’s about understanding your patterns so you can move forward without feeling like you’re starting over.

Ways to take this further:

Out of the Miserable Maybe Workshop – April 25

If you’ve been stuck in indecision, starting and stopping, or feeling drained from overthinking your next step, this workshop will help you get clear and move forward with confidence.
(In-person + online options available)

https://www.clarendasempowerment.com/courses/out-of-the-miserable-maybe

Complimentary 20-minute consult

If you’d like support with your health or shifting old patterns, you can book a free consult. I’ll help you think through your next step, whether we work together or not.

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