Ever found yourself eating “healthy” but wondering why your progress has stalled? In this episode, I unpack the health halo effect how good intentions can keep you stuck, why even the most nutritious foods can hold you back in a calorie surplus, and how to find balance without restriction. You’ll walk away with practical tools to stay mindful, fuel with purpose, and eat in line with your goals.

In this episode, I’m diving deep into cortisol the hormone often blamed for stubborn belly fat, burnout, and fatigue. But is cortisol really the problem, or is it the way we’re living? I’ll unpack: Why women are more prone to prolonged elevated cortisol The daily habits keeping your body in survival mode How skipping meals, intense training, and under-fuelling can impact fat loss Why cortisol isn’t the enemy and how to work with your body, not against it You’ll leave with practical, doable steps to support your energy, metabolism, and mindset without extreme diets. If you’ve been feeling stuck despite your work, this episode will give you the clarity and tools you need to make changes.

In this episode, I want you to know the connections between stress, emotional eating, anxiety, sleep, and the foods that can genuinely help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control. I’ll unpack the psychology behind why we turn to food to cope, how poor sleep fuels cravings and emotional reactivity, and the science-backed foods that support your nervous system and hormone balance. Plus, I’ll walk you through some key mindset principles that help you break the stress-food cycle and create lasting change without thinking you have no willpower. 

In this episode, I explore why so many women struggle to stay consistent with food and health habits—not because of a lack of willpower, but because of deeper emotional patterns, cultural conditioning, and identity conflict. We dive into what integrity really means, how it impacts fat loss and self-trust, and how to start rebuilding alignment between your values and your daily choices.

In this episode, we dive deep into why finding motivation can feel so hard when you’re carrying the mental load of life. We’ll explore: The science behind motivation and why action creates momentum, not the other way around. How hormones like cortisol and oxytocin, along with decision fatigue, affect your drive. The cultural pressures of “having it all” and how they set us up for burnout. Practical strategies to spark momentum, including tiny wins, habit-building, and reframing perfection. If you’re feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or stuck, this episode will help you rediscover your motivation and build confident.

Feeling bloated after holiday indulgence? You're not alone! In this episode, I dive deep into the common causes of holiday bloating and, more importantly, how to beat it. From the science behind bloating to actionable tips you can start using today, I cover everything you need to know to feel your best POST the festive season.

Discover how holiday habits, such as increased sugar, alcohol, and stress, can disrupt digestion—and learn simple solutions to restore balance. I'll also share strategies to support your gut health, reduce inflammation, and feel confident in your skin again.

Once you know, you know!

In this episode I talk about WHY you might be getting hungrier leading up to your period and what foods you can choose to help support your body through the cycle fluctuations. While it might feel like you have little control with those cravings there are for sure things you can do to help. I also talk about the pros and cons of training in line with your cycle and how to decide if it's right for you. If you enjoy this episode share with a friend so you can help spread the good word about how good your body is designed to feel.

I want to make your fat loss journey easier for you, and these are 5 of the easiest things you can implement NOW (yes even in the silly season) so that you can begin to FEEL the way toy deserve to. I want every women to know what food freedom and body confidence looks like. but it doesn't come from your changing body composition, it comes from your habits and your processes. You don't know what you don't know but by tuning into the podcast and following on my socials you will begin to develop the knowledge that gives you both. If you want to fast track your knowledge and get 1:1 support from me check out my coaching programs here at www.lyndseyparkinsonfitness.com