Have you ever finished a meal and thought, "Wait, I don’t even remember eating that"? What if something as simple as chewing your food could transform your eating experience? 🤔

Welcome to Season 1 of Motivated with Meg! In this first episode of "The Eating Experiment," we’re tossing out food rules and exploring how slowing down and being present with your food can lead to freedom, satisfaction, and better habits.

No judgment, no perfection—just practical steps to enjoy your meals more. Tune in to learn how mindful bites can make all the difference!

Harvard School of Public Health on Mindful Eating – Insight into using your senses to enjoy food and reduce overeating.

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What comes to mind when you hear the word "health"? Is it a number on the scale, a plate of veggies, or something entirely different? Have you ever stopped to ask where those ideas come from—and if they’re truly your own?

Welcome back to Motivated with Meg! Today, we’re exploring how the words we use, like health, diet, and success, shape our habits and our lives. I’ll share personal stories and practical tips to help you rethink the definitions that *might* be holding you back. This episode is all about creating new, empowering definitions that align with your values. 

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Welcome back to Motivated with Meg! Today, we’re diving into habits and exploring how they shape our lives. I’ll share insights on the power of habit loops, and how we can break free from old patterns that don’t serve us. If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of overthinking, or wondered why some habits feel impossible to break, this episode is for you. Together, we’ll learn how to create habits that align with our values and make small but impactful changes that lead to lasting fulfillment. Let’s get into it!

• The habit-highway analogy

• Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit – Book on understanding the science of habit formation.

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Welcome back to Motivated with Meg! Today, we're diving into the foundation of making empowered choices: aligning with your values. I’ll share how getting clear on what really matters can guide us in everything from wellness to life’s little indulgences.

If you’ve ever felt pressured to meet others’ expectations instead of your own, this episode is for you.

We’ll talk about how small, value-driven choices, even with Oreos, can make a big difference. So grab a snack, maybe an Oreo or two, and let’s get into it.

• How aligning your goals and actions with your values will bring more ease and authenticity to your life

• James Clear’s Values Exercise – A helpful tool for identifying your personal core values.

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I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts on self-care and body wellness for a long time, but I kept overthinking how to put my voice out there. Instead of waiting for the perfect time or platform, I’m taking my own advice and I’m starting now, right where I am. 

So… Welcome to the Motivated with Meg podcast! 🌈

In this first episode, I dive into my own struggles with body image, how shifting my diet philosophy helped me find true health and self-compassion, and breaking free from diet culture…all based on my personal journey.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not enough or struggled with guilt around food, this episode is for you. Let’s explore how small, mindful changes can make all the difference. I’m excited for you to listen!

• My mission, and why you should tune in to this podcast

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