Have you ever felt like something was missing from your health journey? You can get started, but none of the changes seem to stick. 

Today on the show I am talking with Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, Robin Rhine McDonald about the magic that happens when faith meets food freedom. 

Robin is a proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based process. She loves to help women ditch chronic dieting and disease for holistic health and wellness. She mixes her seminary background with her study of integrative nutrition to help women develop the energy and vitality to live out their unique God-given calling. Check out her FREE Greens and Grace 5-day challenge here. 

Cheers, and happy eating! 

Jess

Can I really hit my goals without tracking?

Is it diet culture-y to track macros? 

What if I have tracking trauma?

Such great questions and today I am going to break them down for you! The honest answer? It depends. So instead of a quick Instagram graphic answering this loaded question, we are having a discussion along with a few question prompts to guide your empowered eating journey. 

For more information on the Empowered Eating Method check out my FREE Empowered Eating Masterclass or learn more about working with me 1:1 at jessbrownrd.com.

Cheers, and happy eating!

Jess 

Stephanie Shaw is a health & wellness speaker, course creator, and host of the podcast Hello, Hot Flash.

An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones so they can have more energy and slow the aging process.

Stephanie shares her journey from medical mayhem to total body trust and how she used biofeedback and nutrition science to recalibrate her health. 

To connect with Stephanie check out her resources at https://www.hellohotflash.com/

Cheers, and happy eating! 

Jess 

It is a season of vacations, trips, and chaotic schedules! And with that can come this biofeedback cue, called bloating. Nobody likes it, it is uncomfortable, and so we’re going talk about how to beat it today!

SunFiber and Regular Girl are my go-to fiber packets for longer trips. Be sure to enter "BROWNRD10" for your Fuel Her Awesome insider discount! 

Empowered Eating doesn't mean we have perfect biofeedback and body cues, rather it means we know how to read and respond to them. 

For more information on the Empowered Eating Method check out my FREE Empowered Eating Masterclass or learn more about working with me 1:1 at jessbrownrd.com.

Cheers, and happy eating!

Jess 

You know when you are wanting to make a change, but you aren't sure where to start? You want that new way of life so much, but the thought of reaching it feels really far away.

According to Self-Determination Theory, there are three things we need in place to take successful next steps. Tune into today's episode to learn how and what to do if you feel like you are failing with food and what I did last time I felt like all hope was lost! 

For more information on the Empowered Eating Method check out my FREE Empowered Eating Masterclass or learn more about working with me 1:1 at jessbrownrd.com.

Cheers, and happy eating!

Jess 

Bloated? Constipated? Gassy? 

If so you are probably also frustrated... 

So many of the diet remedies for gut health recommend elimination diets. Those of you out there struggling with gut health issues will love this episode! I am jamming out with Dr. Heather Finley about why elimination isn't the answer and what to do instead.

Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian who helps people struggling with bloating, constipation, and IBS find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again. Heather struggled with her own digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands firsthand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset have on digestive health. Gut health shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, and all-consuming. She developed a simple way that individuals can reduce digestive symptoms and add foods back into their diet. Dr. Heather has a doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her work has been featured on Good Morning Texas and in Mind Body Green, Yahoo! Life, and Very Well Health. 

Take Dr. Finley's FREE quiz here! 

FREE TRAINING>>>> For more on empowered eating check out my FREE Empowered Eating Masterclass on how to eat intuitively and hit your goals! 

CONNECT WITH JESS>>> www.jessbrownrd.com 

Cheers and happy eating, 

Jess 

Can you just take a quick second and look outside… maybe it's blue and beautiful, maybe it's stormy.. whatever the weather is… isn’t it amazing that we can connect right here? 

We can come together from opposing sides of the world and have a conversation. I am so glad about this because today we are talking about mental health. And the most important thing in mental health is for us all to know that we are not alone. We are all here together under the same sky. 

Here in America, it is Mental Health Awareness Month and as a dietitian with roots in eating disorder treatment, I deeply value the need for this awareness. 

If you are someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I am really glad you are here. If you don’t, I guarantee someone you love does. So either way, this episode is going to be full of information you need to know. And while we are only scratching the surface of mental health on the show today, I hope this is a conversation that you continue. 

If you ever need additional support reach out to resources. (US) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

Cheers, and happy eating. 

Jess 

Welcome to the Summer Step Up Challenge where we are going to up your empowered eating game so you can take better care of your body this summer and feel awesome while you're doing it!

This is a 3-day challenge, right here on the show with 3 episode drops full of juicy homework and actionable takeaways.

AND my brand new course, The Empowered Eating Method, is on sale! You can save $100 on this 12-week program that will teach you how to eat intuitively and reach your goal without obsessing over food.

The sale only lasts through Sunday so snag that here and enter "SUMMER" at check out.

Here is the best news: all who purchase now not only save the $100 but will also be invited to a live kick-off meeting with me to cheer you on and answer questions.

Let’s step up your empowered eating game as we get ready for summer!

Cheers and happy eating!

Jess 

Welcome to the Summer Step Up Challenge where we are going to up your empowered eating game so you can take better care of your body this summer and feel awesome while you're doing it!

This is a 3-day challenge, right here on the show with 3 episode drops full of juicy homework and actionable takeaways.

AND my brand new course, The Empowered Eating Method, is on sale! You can save $100 on this 12-week program that will teach you how to eat intuitively and reach your goal without obsessing over food.

The sale only lasts through Sunday so snag that here and enter "SUMMER" at check out.

Here is the best news: all who purchase now not only save the $100 but will also be invited to a live kick-off meeting with me to cheer you on and answer questions.

Let’s step up your empowered eating game as we get ready for summer!

Cheers and happy eating!

Jess 

Welcome to the Summer Step Up Challenge where we are going to up your empowered eating game so you can take better care of your body this summer and feel awesome while you're doing it! 

This is a 3-day challenge, right here on the show with 3 episode drops full of juicy homework and actionable takeaways.  

AND my brand new course, The Empowered Eating Method, is on sale! You can save $100 on this 12-week program that will teach you how to eat intuitively and reach your goal without obsessing over food.

The sale only lasts through Sunday so snag that here and enter "SUMMER" at check out.

Here is the best news: all who purchase now not only save the $100 but will also be invited to a live kick-off meeting with me to cheer you on and answer questions. 

Let’s step up your empowered eating game as we get ready for summer!

Cheers and happy eating!

Jess