Making Sense of Midlife

Making Sense of Midlife

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Making Sense of Midlife episodes

  • Ep #61: The Weight of Diet Culture: Your Worth Isn’t Measured in Pounds

    In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I’m sharing what’s been on my heart—our society’s obsession with weight as the ultimate measure of health. After decades of dieting, I know how easy it is to get swept up in the messaging that ties our worth to the scale. Even as a coach, I recently caught myself falling into that trap. Join me as I unpack the toxic diet culture that shapes our beliefs, share my personal struggles with weight loss pressure, and offer powerful mindset shifts to help you redefine health on your terms. True well-being is about so much more than a number. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the diet cycle or questioned your relationship with food and your body, this episode is for you. Let’s break the cycle and step into something better together.

    42 min
  • Ep #60: You Get to Choose: Take Back Your Power From Food

    What if I told you that you get to choose—every single time? In this episode, we’re breaking down the illusion that food is in control and uncovering the truth: you have the power to decide. I’ll share my journey from feeling powerless over food to realizing I always had a choice (even when it didn’t feel that way). Plus, I’ll walk you through simple but powerful questions to help you pause, check in, and take back control—without guilt or shame. Because when it comes to your relationship with food, you are in charge.

    37 min
  • Ep #59 Finding Peace with Food and Your Body: Why It Changes Everything

    Have you ever felt like you're at war with food and your body? In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, we talk about what it truly means to find peace in your relationship with food—and why it's the key to lasting freedom. I'll share personal insights, practical strategies, and mindset shifts that helped me and so many others stop the constant food obsession, end the cycle of guilt, and finally feel at home in our bodies. From shifting focus away from the scale to trusting yourself around food, this conversation will help you break free from the toxic diet mentality and step into a more peaceful, empowered way of living. If you're tired of the struggle and ready for a new approach, this episode is for you! Tune in now, and don’t forget to hit follow for more empowering episodes!

    44 min
  • Ep #58: Becoming Friends with Your Body: A Game-Changer for Confidence and Food Freedom

    For so many women, the relationship with their body is filled with criticism, frustration, and even shame. But what if, instead of seeing your body as something to fix or control, you treated it like a trusted friend? In this episode, we explore what it means to build a positive, supportive relationship with your body—and how that shift can completely transform your confidence, emotional eating habits, and overall well-being. I’ll share powerful tools and mindset shifts to help you start working with your body instead of against it. Grab a notebook and tune in—you won’t want to miss this one!

    29 min
  • Ep #57: The Power of Feeling Proud: Why Celebrating Yourself Matters

    How often do you let yourself feel proud? In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, we discuss why recognizing small wins is a game-changer, especially when healing your relationship with food and your body. I’ll share my own struggles with celebrating progress, why so many of us downplay our achievements, and how shifting your focus to what’s going well can transform your confidence, self-trust, and motivation. If you've ever felt like you're not doing "enough" this episode will help you see how far you’ve come. Let’s celebrate YOU!

    30 min
  • Ep #56: How Confident Are You That You Can Stop Stress Eating?

    On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that you can stop stress eating? If your number is lower than you'd like, you're not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode ofFat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I’m unpacking the truth about stress eating—why it happens, why willpower isn’t the answer, and how you can start breaking free from the cycle. I’ll share my experiences, powerful mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you regain your power—one choice at a time.

    40 min
  • Ep #55: The Power of Awareness: A Key to Breaking Free from Emotional Eating

    In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, let’s explore the power of awareness and how it plays a crucial role in shifting your relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt stuck in autopilot eating patterns or wondered why certain cravings feel so uncontrollable, awareness is the first step toward real change. I’ll break down what it means to become truly aware of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors around food—so you can reclaim your power, one bite at a time.

    30 min
  • Ep #54: Finding Calm in the Chaos

    In this episode of The Confidence Chronicles, I’m sharing the strategies that help me stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. With constant news cycles and endless social media scrolling, it’s easy to feel out of control—and that’s why it’s important to have tools that bring you back to center. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my journey, including how I’ve learned to manage stress without turning to emotional eating. From detoxing your environment to simple daily habits (like my morning gratitude emails), you’ll walk away with practical ways to reclaim your power and find your calm. If you're ready for more peace and clarity, this episode is for you!

    33 min
  • Ep #53: 5 Emotional Eating Triggers and How to Overcome Them

    In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, we explore five common triggers of emotional eating, from stress and boredom to the sneaky influence of celebrations and the toxic diet mentality. Learn how these triggers can lead to cycles of guilt and binge eating, and discover practical strategies to break free and reclaim your power over food. Tune in for actionable tips, heartfelt personal stories, and empowering insights. Ready to take control? Visit amyenglishcc.com for more resources and a guide to understanding and overcoming emotional eating triggers.

    45 min
  • Ep #52: Cravings Decoded: Reclaiming Your Power Over Food

    In this episode of Fat2Fierce®: The Confidence Chronicles, I dive into the often-misunderstood world of food cravings. I share my personal journey of overcoming intense food cravings and breaking free from the cycle of stress eating. I’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to understanding your cravings, identifying their emotional triggers, and reclaiming your power with food. Whether you’re someone who feels like cravings control you or you're simply curious about exploring a healthier relationship with food, this episode is for you. Grab a notebook, get comfortable, and let’s do this together.

    39 min

About Making Sense of Midlife

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Making Sense of Midlife holds the conversations that shaped my coaching journey. These earlier episodes explore food, body stories, GLP‑1 experiences, and self‑trust—threads that continue to matter as…