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If anxiety, negative self-talk, or feelings of overwhelm are holding you back from creating the healthy life you want, this episode is a must-listen.

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Brittany Ellis, mental health therapist and author of The Scared Self-Care Guide, to dive deep into what anxiety really is, how it impacts your health, and — most importantly — how to heal. Brittany breaks down the neuroscience behind anxiety, explains how to retrain your brain through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and neuroplasticity, and helps us understand how the beliefs we formed in childhood still shape the way we think and act today.

Here’s what we cover:
✔️ What anxiety is and why your brain creates it (even when there’s no real danger)
✔️ How understanding your brain and nervous system helps you break free from anxious cycles
✔️ What neuroplasticity is and why it’s key to retraining anxious thoughts
✔️ An overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — plus how Brittany uses it with her clients to help them heal from anxiety
✔️ A real-life success story from one of Brittany’s clients, Mya, who transformed her anxiety using CBT
✔️ How childhood experiences and Erikson’s Stages of Development influence the way we think, feel, and care for ourselves as adults
✔️ How to identify errors in thinking and core beliefs that are fueling your anxiety and holding you back from consistent healthy habits
✔️ Core beliefs like:

• “I don’t have enough time for healthy habits.”
• “If I’m not perfect, I’ve failed.”
• “I should be able to do this on my own.”

This episode is packed with practical tools, deep insights, and real-life stories that will help you not only understand your anxiety but also take meaningful action to heal it — so you can finally build the healthy, fulfilling life you deserve.

Featured in this Episode

✨ Brittany Ellis

• Author of The Scared Self-Care Guide
• Follow Brittany on Instagram: @brittanyellistherapy
• Grab Brittany’s Book: The Scared Self-Care Guide

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If you’ve ever stood in front of the pantry at 9 PM, asking yourself “Why can’t I stop eating?”—this episode is about to change everything.

Cravings and binge eating aren’t about willpower. They’re actually powerful signals from your body, your emotions, and your habits—and once you know how to decode those signals, you’ll finally feel in control without the guilt, shame, or constant battle.

Inside this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, I’m teaching you exactly how to:
✅ Classify your cravings into 3 types—physical, emotional, or habitual
✅ Understand the real reason they show up (spoiler: it’s not just because you have “no willpower”)
✅ Respond to cravings in a way that actually works—no restriction required
✅ Create a simple, sustainable plan so you can enjoy the foods you love without spiraling into a binge

This is the kind of conversation that helps you feel seen, understood, and hopeful—because you deserve to feel confident around food, and it’s 100% possible.

If you’ve been loving the podcast lately, do me a quick favor—scroll down and tap 5 stars! Your ratings and reviews are how the show reaches more women just like you who are tired of diets and ready for a sustainable, healthy life.

✨ Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
👉 Join Healthy Handled for 12 weeks of meal planning + prepping support (save 10% when you use code POWERFUL at the "pay all at once" checkout!)

👉 Related Episodes:

• [Past episode on cravings]
• [Past episode on binge eating]
• [Past episode on Food Noise]
• [Past episode on late night eating]

I’d love to hear from you after you listen! DM me on Instagram [@laura.b.healthy] with your biggest takeaway—or let me know if this episode shifted your perspective around cravings. 

And if you haven’t yet, hit follow + leave a review to let me (and the algorithm) know you love the show.

🎧 Press play now and finally learn how to make peace with cravings once and for all.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of restriction, perfectionism, or the all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to your health, this episode is for you! I’m joined by my past Seismic Shift client, Sue, who shares the powerful mindset shifts that transformed her health journey—helping her break free from guilt, restriction, and unsustainable dieting.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ How the all-or-nothing mindset holds you back from real progress
✨ Why getting rid of restriction leads to more freedom (not loss of control!)
✨ The power of shifting your focus from “what I can’t have” to “what makes me feel my best”
✨ Practical tips to build a sustainable, positive approach to health

If you’re tired of the cycle of extremes—on track, off track, starting over Monday—this conversation will help you step into a new, more balanced way of thinking about your health.

Ready to make these mindset shifts for yourself? Join the waitlist for Seismic Shift, my signature program that helps women break free from dieting, build consistency, and create a healthy lifestyle that lasts. Get on the waitlist here: Seismic Shift by Laura.B.Healthy

🎧 Listen now and start transforming your mindset for long-term success!

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I can’t believe we’re here! Over the past 100 episodes of Isn’t She Powerful, I’ve learned so much—from my own journey and from the incredible women who listen each week. In this special episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest lessons that my listeners walk away with when it comes to sustainable healthy living.

If you’ve ever struggled with staying consistent, feeling guilty about food, or believing that you have to be perfect to make progress—this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The mindset shift that makes consistency easier (and stops the all-or-nothing thinking)
✅ How to stop feeling guilty after eating certain foods (for real this time!)
✅ The one thing that actually builds momentum—and why motivation isn’t the answer
✅ What I wish I knew sooner about healthy eating and weight loss
✅ And so much more!

👉 Want to dive deeper? Check out these past episodes that expand on today’s lessons:
🔗 Listen to This If You Constantly Think About Food (Food Noise 101: What It Is & How to Stop It)

🔗 Three Signs You Have an All-Or-Nothing Mindset

🔗 How To Move Through the Fear of Failure in Your Health Journey

🎉 PLUS—Don’t Miss the Giveaway! 🎉

To celebrate 100 episodes, I’m giving away a FULL WEEK of free meals and groceries from Hungry Root! 🍽️

Hungry Root makes healthy eating so much easier by customizing meals to your dietary preferences and giving you hundreds of delicious, nutritious options (even my picky-eater husband loves them!).

How to enter:
✅ Option 1: Follow me on Instagram & tag 3+ friends in the comments of the pinned giveaway post.
✅ Option 2: Leave a rating & review of Isn’t She Powerful on Apple Podcasts.

✨ Do both to DOUBLE your chances! ✨

📅 Enter by February 25th—winner announced February 26th!

Hit play now and let’s celebrate 100 episodes together! 🚀

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Ever feel like you’re waiting for motivation to show up before you take action? Or maybe you start strong, but when the moment motivation fades, your habits fall apart? Here’s the truth: motivation is a lie—at least, the way we’ve been taught to think about it.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into:
✅ Why motivation is unreliable (and what to rely on instead!)
✅ The secret to taking action even when you don’t feel like it
✅ How to build consistency that lasts—without relying on willpower

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting and stopping, this episode will be a game-changer for you!

🔥 PLUS, I’m hosting a giveaway! 🔥

To celebrate 100 episodes of Isn’t She Powerful, I’m giving away a full week of meals and groceries from Hungry Root! 🎉 If you want healthy eating to be easier—without all the planning and decision fatigue—Hungry Root is for you. They create a meal plan tailored to your dietary needs (like dairy-free, gluten-free, and more) and offer hundreds of healthy, delicious meals. Even my picky-eater husband loves them!

Here’s how to enter:
✅ Option 1: Follow me on Instagram & tag 3+ friends in the comments of the pinned giveaway post.
✅ Option 2: Leave a rating & review of Isn’t She Powerful on Apple Podcasts.

Do both of these things and get entered into the giveaway TWICE! 

🎟 Enter by February 25th—winner announced on next week's episode! 🎟

💡 Bonus Episode! 💡
Our monthly On My Sleeve episode is dropping tomorrow, where we’ll dive even deeper into the lessons I've learned and taught over the last 100 episodes. Don’t miss it by subscribing to the show right now!

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🎧 Press play on this episode right now to stop waiting for motivation and start actually moving forward!

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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own health and weight loss progress? The words we speak about ourselves—and the beliefs we hold about our abilities—play a powerful role in whether we stay consistent or fall into cycles of self-sabotage.

In this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, we’re diving deep into the subconscious mind and how it impacts our ability to reach our goals. 

You’ll learn:

✅ How negative self-talk and limiting beliefs keep you stuck
✅ Why your subconscious brain is working for or against your success
✅ How to set goals that use positive, empowering language
✅ The simple mindset shifts that will help you stay consistent in your health journey

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I always fall off track” or “I’m just not disciplined enough”, this episode is for you. It’s time to rewire your thoughts, break free from self-sabotage, and create lasting weight loss success.

🎧 Listen now and start speaking success into your health journey!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Share this episode with someone who needs a mindset shift for their health goals.

Connect With Laura:

• Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working Women
• Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videos
• TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

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Do you ever catch yourself saying, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it”? You’re not alone! Many women struggle with turning knowledge into action when it comes to healthy habits. In this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, Laura is breaking down why this happens and, more importantly, how to overcome it.

You'll learn 4 questions to ask yourself to get to the bottom of why you can't do the things you know you should be doing. 

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and want a sustainable way to follow through on your health goals, this episode is for you!

🎧 Tune in now and start making real progress today!

Resources & Links:

• FREE GOAL SETTING GUIDE
• Join the Waitlist for the Spring round of Seismic Shift 

‼️Don't Forget: If you love this show and tune in often, go down and write a rating or review of the podcast and make sure you are subscribed to the show on whatever platform you listen on! 

Connect With Laura:

• Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working Women
• Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videos
• TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

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In this episode, Laura talks with previous Seismic Shift client, Corinne about her experience inside the program. Corinne shares how before joining Seismic Shift, she felt confused by what she should and shouldn't be doing for her health, overwhelmed with trying to make the right choices, and frustrated by her lack of progress. Now Corinne is in control around all foods, understands how certain foods impact her body, and has healthy habits with food, exercise, water, and more, that she actually enjoys sticking to.

If you are thinking about joining Seismic Shift, this episode is for you!

LEARN MORE ABOUT SEISMIC SHIFT AND JOIN BY CLICKING THIS LINK

To hear from other past clients, use the links below: 

• Valerie's story
• Allie's story 

Seismic Shift is an 8-week group coaching program that gives you the education, mindset, and community you need to get healthy and STAY healthy. It is open for enrollment now through February 4th.

Email Laura at [email protected]

Connect With Laura:

• Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working Women
• Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videos
• TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

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Do you do good with your health goals during the week, but your weekends feel like a complete derailment? You're not alone. In this episode of Isn't She Powerful, we're diving deep into the two biggest red flags that show up during the week and set us up for inconsistency on the weekend. These sneaky habits might be the very things sabotaging your progress.

But don't worry—we’re not just identifying the problem. Laura will share actionable strategies you can implement right now to break the cycle and maintain your momentum into and through the weekend. Imagine finally achieving that balance you’ve been striving for, where your weekends feel as aligned with your goals as your weekdays do!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The top two weekday habits that lead to weekend inconsistency (and how to spot them).
• Why weekends often feel like a "free-for-all" and how to shift that mindset.
• Practical, doable strategies to stay consistent without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.
• How to set yourself up for weekend success with small tweaks to your weekday routine.

If you’ve ever felt like you take two steps forward during the week only to take one step back over the weekend, this episode is for you.


SEISMIC SHIFT:
READY TO TAKE YOUR HEALTH TO THE NEXT LEVEL? LEARN MORE ABOUT LAURA'S 8-WEEK GROUP COACHING PROGRAM, SEISMIC SHIFT, RIGHT HERE. NOW ENROLLING THROUGH FEBRUARY 4TH.

Interested in Seismic Shift but want to listen to a full break down of the program before making any commitments, listen to an episode right here that shares all of the program details.


Let’s Connect: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who might need a little weekend consistency boost! Don’t forget to leave a review so more women can discover how to live powerfully aligned with their goals.

Connect With Laura:

• Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working Women
• Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videos
• TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

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Does 3 PM feel like a battleground for your willpower? You're not alone. In this episode of Isn't She Powerful, we dive into the common struggle so many women face during this "danger zone" time. Whether it’s reaching for snacks you didn’t plan on, giving in to intense cravings, or overeating and feeling shame afterward, these patterns can derail your health goals and leave you stuck in a cycle of frustration.

TUNE IN AS LAURA BREAKS DOWN:

• Why 3–4 PM is the most common time for binge eating and cravings (spoiler: it’s not just about willpower).
• The surprising connection between what you eat & what you eat, and your afternoon cravings. 
• Actionable strategies to avoid these pitfalls and feel confident and in control instead.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in this cycle, this episode is packed with insights and tips to help you stop it for good.

JOIN THE HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD FREE CHALLENGE RIGHT HERE! LIVE JAN. 21-23 (AVAILABLE VIA REPLAY UNTIL FEB. 4TH)

Ready to take your health to the next level? Join the waitlist for Seismic Shift right here!

Share the Love: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Your support helps more women find this show and build their healthiest, happiest lives!


Connect With Laura:

• Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working Women
• Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videos
• TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

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