Fitness Freedom

In this episode I’m letting you in on my workouts & some of how I eat, without shame or anything to hide...

I’ve come a long way to get to a point where pleasure & enjoyment are more important than numbers or goals, & I want to show you how that looks for me.

You'll get a peek into creative compound movements, & how I focus on form & mind-body connection over heavy lifting. You'll see how I prioritize recovery & embrace intuitive eating.

Whether it's my recent cookie quest or seasonal adaptations to movement, see what it looks like to honor your body's unique needs.

You'll also hear me touch on Feldenkrais principles, eating disorder recovery, & how less can be more. 

You too deserve to enjoy exercise, enjoy food, & create your own healthy hero journey from your body as YOUR home.

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What happens when a lifelong "hustle harder" mentality leads to a complete physical & mental breakdown? 

In this deeply vulnerable episode, I share my transformative journey from decades of living in survival mode to discovering the radical power of ease & embodiment.

Growing up in a fear-based religious culture & struggling with eating disorders, I was disconnected from my body for years...

One breaking point came in 2021 when severe burnout forced me to reduce my work schedule from 12 hours to just 2 hours per day, & became one of my greatest teachers.

From learning that meditation can start with just one minute of breath awareness to discovering that fitness & life don't have to be hard, challenge everything you've been taught about earning our worth through suffering in this episode.

Ready to transform your health & discover the power of ease? 

Listen now to learn how rest might be your most radical act of self-love, & give you better results than any workout or diet ever has.

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There’s a lot of heaviness in the world right now, & it’s easy to go into “fix it” mode or constantly seek the next self-improvement hack to feel better. 

While not ignoring or denying the crises in our world & personal lives, this episode brings light to… lightness –with the dumbest fitness jokes the internet could give me. 

Sometimes the best medicine is laughter, especially when wrapped in dumb jokes & dry delivery from a non-comedian.

I’m definitely not planning on doing a stand-up routine any time soon, but I hope this puts you in a brighter space & gives you permission to let go a little :)

Because not EVERYTHING is wrong, & we don’t have to take ourselves too seriously…

like you love you.

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Ever wondered why you reach for comfort food when stressed, or why you swing between being a couch potato & a gym rat? 

This eye-opening episode dives deep into the fascinating connection between our nervous system responses & our complex relationships with food and movement…

You’ll discover:

-the basic function of our nervous system (communication & body realms unite!)

-how your body holds the keys to understanding why you eat & move the way you do

-how hyperarousal states can make you hypervigilant & controlling around food, while hypoarousal leaves you numb & shutdown

-using the brilliant analogy of the Hulk, understand how stress literally hijacks your logical brain, leaving your amygdala in charge of your decisions

-how shame drives secretive eating & exercising behaviors, while feeling safe allows for comfortable, social experiences

Rather than judging these patterns, experience what it’s like to use mindful curiosity about your nervous system states & food & movement choices.

Most importantly, get practical strategies for developing body awareness, finding gentler middle-ground approaches to movement, & learning to trust your inner resources. 

Ready to transform your relationship with food & movement from the inside out? 

Listen to discover how awareness & kindness can unlock the freedom you've been wanting...

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In this episode of Fitness Freedom, I dive into the truth that you never have to “earn” your food. If you’ve struggled with guilt, control, or confusion around eating, this is your gentle reminder that your body already knows what it needs, despite what diet culture says.

You’ll learn:

• What food freedom really means (and how to start living it)
  
  
  
• The hidden roots of diet culture, from religion to racism
  
  
  
• Why letting go of control creates deeper health & peace

Listen now for an empowering perspective on healt & body trust. & remember: you deserve to eat.

Download the free Goodbye Diets Guide to heal your relationship with food.

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Welcome to a recent snapshot of my life in relation to my mental & physical health!

I discuss my new anxiety medications & a big decision on my half marathon.

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How do you actually love your body?

Marla Mervis-Hartmann is an author, coach, & healer who helps people heal their relationships with food & their bodies from hatred to love. 

She’s written Be-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food & Peace with Your Body, & has helped people around the world make peace with food & their bodies. 

In this dynamic episode, she explains:

-Why our culture’s messages about our bodies are so harmful 

-How she went from despising her body & chasing weight loss to doing a TEDx talk called “The Secret Ingredient to Loving Your Body”

-The hidden reason behind disordered eating & exercise behaviors, & what to do about it

-One simple question you can ask yourself to make more loving decisions for your body

-The three ways to develop a better relationship with food & your body

& so much more…

Connect with Marla & her powerful work:

Website: https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways/

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A better way to really love your body?

Kindness.

Because your body will be so much better to you when you’re better to it. 

In this episode, listen to three simple ways to be a little kinder to yourself today & feel so much better. 

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Whether or not you’ve seen Netflix’s Fit for Tv Documentary…

In this episode I give my perspectives as a holistic, anti-fat-biased health coach.

What are the biggest gripes from the show?

What are the underlying issues that still permeate our culture today?

& what does it have to do with today’s push on weight loss drugs like Ozempic?

Skip the documentary & get the meat here…

Or let’s compare notes & share thoughts! 

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What Is “Healthy” Anyway? Get The Spectacular Low Down in this episode.

First, we get clear on what healthy is NOT...

Then I offer my own definition of healthy, based on personal experience with an eating disorder, years of research, & working with 100s of people in their health & fitness.

Warning: you will feel inspired, curious, & excited for new possibilities after listening to this episode. 

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