Hungry for Love: Lose Weight After Toxic Relationships

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  • 216. The Surprising Way Your Dreams Reveal Your Next Identity

    Have you ever had a dream that stayed with you long after you woke up?

    This week, I'm sharing two vivid dreams that, at first, seemed completely unrelated. But as I began to unpack them, I realized they weren't really about airports, relationships, or missed flights at all—they were revealing something much deeper.

    They were showing me an identity shift.

    In this episode, we'll explore how our subconscious often begins rehearsing the woman we're becoming long before our external life catches up. We'll talk about self-trust, intuition, agency, and why lasting transformation isn't about changing your habits—it's about changing your relationship with yourself.

    If you've ever felt like you're in between chapters, questioning the timing of your life, or wondering whether you're on the right path, this conversation is for you.

    Because maybe you're not lost.

    Maybe you're simply becoming.

    In this episode, we'll explore:

    • What our dreams can reveal about our personal growth
    • Why your subconscious may already know who you're becoming
    • The difference between waiting to be rescued and trusting yourself to find the way
    • Why identity shifts happen before life shifts
    • How to recognize when you've outgrown an old version of yourself
    • If something inside you has been whispering that there's more waiting for you—that you're ready to stop living by everyone else's rules and create a life that feels deeply aligned—I hope this episode reminds you to trust that voice.

      ✨ Ready to step into your next chapter and create a life you don't need an escape from? 

      Schedule your free consultation to learn more about working together. 

      www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule

      30 min
    • 215. Permission to Pivot & Evolve: why I stopped following “the rules”

      Have you ever felt yourself changing... but kept trying to fit into a version of your life that no longer fit?

      For the past several months, I've been in a season of questioning. Not just my business, but the rules I was still following without even realizing it.

      The truth is, this isn't just a story about a business pivot.

      It's a story about permission.

      Permission to change your mind.
      Permission to outgrow old identities.
      Permission to disappoint people.
      Permission to stop living by rules you never consciously chose.
      Permission to become more of who you've always been.

      In this episode, I'm sharing why I've chosen to evolve my business, the lessons this season has taught me, and the bigger vision that's been unfolding behind the scenes.

      If you've been standing at the edge of your own next chapter, wondering whether you're allowed to want something different…

      This episode is your permission slip.

      And if, as you're listening, you find yourself thinking, "This is exactly what I've been craving," I'd love to invite you to join me inside Phoenix Rising.

      Learn more here: https://www.skool.com/phoenix-rising/about

      41 min
    • 214. The Cosmic Shift: Why So Many Women Are Questioning Everything Right Now

      Have you felt like something is changing lately?

      Maybe you're questioning your career, your relationships, your health, or the life you've spent years building? 

      Maybe you're realizing the rules you've been following no longer fit the woman you're becoming.

      You're not alone.

      In this episode, I'm exploring one of the biggest collective energy shifts of the next 18 months—and why so many women are feeling called to pause, reevaluate, and intentionally create what's next. 

      Whether you follow astrology or not, this conversation isn't about predicting your future. It's about using the season we're in as an invitation to ask better questions.

      We'll talk about:

      • Why so many women are waking up to the feeling that "something is off"
      • The difference between surviving a life that no longer fits and consciously creating one that does
      • Why self-trust is becoming one of the most important skills of this next chapter
      • How to stop following rules that were never meant for you and start listening to your own inner compass
      • If you've been feeling restless, stuck, or like you're standing on the edge of a new chapter but aren't sure what comes next, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not falling apart—you're being invited to rise.

        ✨ Ready to go deeper?

        Phoenix Rising is my new community and coaching experience for women who are ready to move beyond survival mode, rediscover who they are, and intentionally create a life that feels deeply aligned with who they're becoming.

        Learn more and join us here: https://www.skool.com/phoenix-rising/about

        If this episode resonated with you, I'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who's been quietly questioning everything, too. 

        You never know who might need the reminder that this isn't the end of her story—it's the beginning of her next chapter.

        30 min
      • 213. What GLP-1’s Can’t Heal: Hypervigilance

        GLP-1s can be a powerful tool to reduce cravings, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease inflammation, and heal internal pathways... 

        But they can't heal the patterns that were created long before the weight gain ever happened.

        In this episode, I'm sharing why lasting transformation requires more than changing what you eat or what medication you take. 

        We also have to look at the nervous system, the beliefs we've carried for years, and the survival patterns that continue to shape our behaviors, relationships, and health.

        I share a simple story about straightening my naturally curly hair and how it became the perfect analogy for the way our brains tend to pull us back toward what's familiar—even when we're trying to create something new.

        We'll talk about:
        • Why weight loss is often more emotional than physical
        • How hypervigilance and chronic stress can impact healing
        • Why "self-sabotage" is often a misunderstood survival response
        • The hidden work that begins when food noise starts to quiet down
        • Why GLP-1s can support change, but can't do the mental or emotional healing for you

        If you've ever found yourself slipping back into old habits, old relationships, or old ways of thinking despite your best intentions, this episode is for you.

        Because the goal isn't just to lose weight.

        It's to create a life that feels safe enough to stay healthy in.

        I’ll show you how.  

        When you're ready to do this for yourself, the next best step is to schedule a free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule.

        36 min
      • 212. Why Your "Normal" Hormone Labs Are Keeping You Stuck

        Most women are told their labs are "normal."

        But normal isn't the same as optimal. 

        In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own recent lab work to show you exactly why reference ranges don't always tell the whole story. While my results would likely be considered "normal" by conventional standards, taking a closer look through an optimal health lens revealed several areas that desperately need support.

        We'll walk through both thyroid and sex hormone markers, discuss what they actually mean, and explore why subtle imbalances can have a profound impact on your energy, metabolism, mood, and ability to lose weight—especially during perimenopause and menopause.

        Whether you're feeling amazing or struggling to understand why your body isn't responding the way it used to, this conversation will help you think differently about your hormones and why testing can be such a powerful tool.

        In this episode, you'll learn:
        • Why "normal" lab ranges aren't synonymous with optimal health.
        • The thyroid and hormone markers every woman should understand.
        • Why getting baseline labs while you feel healthy can be one of the best investments in your future health.
        • How identifying hidden deficiencies or imbalances can help explain why you're feeling stuck.

        Your hormones don't have to be "bad enough" to deserve attention. The earlier you understand what's happening beneath the surface, the more options you'll have to support your health before symptoms become impossible to ignore.

        If you've ever been told, "Everything looks normal," but deep down you know something feels off, this episode is for you. 

        Want a second opinion on your lab work? 

        Schedule a free consultation and let's explore what your doctors may have missed: www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule 

        15 min
      • 211. The 20/20 Project Q&A: Is This Right for You?

        After introducing The 20/20 Project last week, I've received some great questions about who this program is designed for, how it works, and whether it's the right fit.

        So in this episode, I'm answering the most common questions and walking you through the three types of women who will get the best results inside this program.

        We'll discuss:

        ✨ Why "I've tried everything" is often a sign that you're closer than you think.

        ✨ Whether this approach is right for women in perimenopause and menopause.

        ✨ The role of GLP-1 microdosing (and whether it's required).

        ✨ What makes this different from another diet or weight loss program.

        ✨ Why healing your metabolism requires more than calories, willpower, and restriction.

        ✨ Who is likely to thrive inside The 20/20 Project—and who probably isn't ready for this work yet.

        If you're tired of starting over every Monday, frustrated that your body isn't responding the way it used to, or wondering whether there's a more sustainable path forward, this episode is for you.

        The goal of The 20/20 Project isn't simply to help you lose 20 pounds.

        It's to help you stop fighting your body, heal the root causes keeping you stuck, and create results that actually last.

        To learn more, schedule a free consultation here: www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule 

        40 min
      • 210. The 20/20 Project: Stop Fighting Your Body

        For years, I've been asking one simple question:

        What if the weight isn't the problem?

        What if it's the symptom?

        In this episode, I'm introducing The 20/20 Project—a brand new 20-week metabolic healing experience designed to help women stop fighting their bodies and lose the next 20 pounds by addressing the real reasons the weight won't stay off.

        We'll talk about why traditional diets fail, why the strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s often stop working in your 40s and 50s, and why lasting weight loss requires more than just eating less and exercising more.

        I'll also share the four pillars of my metabolic healing approach: sustainable lifestyle integration, nervous system regulation, hormone support, and strategic, personalized GLP-1 guidance.

        If you've ever felt frustrated by weight regain, convinced your metabolism is broken, or wondered why your body isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you.

        I'm also sharing details about the Founding Member launch, including special pricing, exclusive bonuses, and a chance to win a private 2-day VIP retreat experience with me! 

        Ready to learn more?

        Schedule a free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule,

        Or email me directly if you've already decided you're in and want to reserve your spot ([email protected]).

        The weight isn't the problem. Let's find out what is. 

        27 min
      • 209. GLP-1s and PCOS: Why It’s Working Better Than Birth Control Ever Did

        For years, we've treated PCOS like an ovary problem. 

        But what if the ovaries are simply where the symptoms show up? 

        What if the real issue starts with insulin, inflammation, and metabolic signaling long before cysts ever appear on an ultrasound?

        In this episode, we're taking a deeper look at why GLP-1 peptides have been so effective for many women with PCOS—and why their benefits extend far beyond weight loss.

        We'll explore the connection between insulin resistance, testosterone, irregular cycles, fertility challenges, and the metabolic dysfunction that frequently sits at the root of PCOS. 

        You'll learn why many traditional approaches focus on managing symptoms, while GLP-1s may be helping address one of the key drivers behind them.

        We'll also discuss why PCOS isn't simply a hormone problem or an ovary problem, and how understanding the body's interconnected systems can change the way we think about treatment and healing.

        Because when you stop focusing on the branches and start looking at the roots, the entire conversation about PCOS begins to change.

        If you're struggling with PCOS, weight loss resistance, or hormone symptoms and want a personalized approach, I'd love to help.

        Schedule a free consultation to explore what's driving your symptoms and what true healing could look like for you.

        www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule 

        Are you struggling to lose weight after trauma? 

        Join me for an all new, live workshop and learn what every woman should know about stress, metabolism, and lasting weight loss.

        Get all the details here: https://calendly.com/jillian-2/trauma

        23 min
      • Bonus: Food Noise, GLP-1s, and the Missing Piece No One Is Talking About

        Food noise isn't just about hunger.

        While GLP-1 medications can be incredibly effective at reducing appetite and quieting the constant thoughts about food, many people discover that the deeper struggle doesn't disappear when the cravings do.

        In this special replay from my presentation at the Nashville Health & Wellness Expo, we're exploring the missing piece that rarely gets discussed in conversations about weight loss, food freedom, and GLP-1s.

        You'll learn:

        • Why food noise is about so much more than physical hunger
        • How shame, diet trauma, and chronic restriction shape your relationship with food
        • The hidden "Restrict → Binge → Regret" cycle that keeps so many people stuck
        • Why medication alone doesn't heal the emotional patterns underneath overeating
        • The key to creating lasting peace with food—with or without a GLP-1
        • If you've ever wondered why your struggles with food feel deeper than willpower, this episode will help you connect the dots between biology, psychology, and true healing.

          Because quieting food noise is powerful.

          But understanding why it was there in the first place is transformational.

          And when you're ready to take your health back into your own hands, so that getting dressed every day is a breeze, I'd love to help. 

          Schedule your free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule to learn more. 

          22 min
        • 208. GLP-1’s, Eating Disorders, and the Healing Most People Skip

          Most people aren't struggling with food, their weight, or habits because they lack willpower or nutrition knowledge. 

          They're struggling because years of dieting, weight stigma, body shame, and chronic stress have created a nervous system that no longer feels safe around food.

          True healing requires more than changing what you eat — it requires changing your relationship with food, your body, and how you talk to yourself. 

          Today's episode addresses the connection between GLP-1 use and eating disorders, why it's happening to some but not all, and how GLP-1's might actually help you HEAL parts of your diet trauma. 

          Keep listening to learn more. 

          And when you're ready to explore a customized approach to not just losing weight, but keeping it off long term, I'd love to explore if my 4-part process is right for you. 

          Schedule your free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule. 

          Is your metabolism traumatized? 

          If you've experienced emotional, verbal, or spiritual abuse, the answer is likely 'yes.'

          This is a critical piece when it comes to weight loss, especially when you're 40+, because abuse triggers a cascade of repercussions in the body. 

          Learn more with my all new, free workshop: Your Metabolism Isn't Broken — It's Traumatized. 

          Get all the details here: https://calendly.com/jillian-2/trauma

          17 min

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