In this powerful episode, I'm opening up about a recent decision to return to weight loss mode—not from a place of shame or desperation, but from clarity, alignment, and a deep understanding of how excess body fat impacts more than just how we look or feel. It impacts our brain health, our energy, our clarity, our future.

Join me in January - IMPACT: Inflammation A full month of education, meal ideas, supplement recommendations, lab recommendations and details around my current weight loss journey.

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In this episode I'm sharing:

• What really prompted this shift for me

• The danger of getting stuck in "better than I was" complacency

• The shocking science around how excess weight affects brain volume and function

• Why inflammation is not just a buzzword—it's a foundational factor in aging, disease, and cognitive decline

• And what I'm doing about it now—right through the holidays

If you've been feeling like something's "off," or you're functioning fine but not fully thriving, this episode is your invitation to reevaluate. It's not too late. And you're not too far gone.

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Join me in January for IMPACT: Inflammation—a full month dedicated to healing your body and brain with an anti-inflammatory approach.

You'll get:

• Anti-inflammatory meal plans & grocery guides

• Weekly education on weight, inflammation, hormones & brain health

• Supplement & lab recommendations

• Tools for real-life, sustainable change

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You're not avoiding the scale. You're not avoiding the bank statement. You're not avoiding the hard conversation or the overflowing inbox.

You're avoiding how you think you'll feel when you see it.

But here's the truth: You already feel that way.

You already feel heavy. You already feel ashamed. You already feel anxious and behind and overwhelmed.

Avoidance doesn't protect you — it prolongs your suffering. It doesn't delay the pain — it drains you slowly while convincing you that you're safe.

In this episode, we're unpacking:

• Why avoidance feels like safety but functions like a trap

• What you're really running from (hint: it's not the number)

• Why facing it now is easier than carrying it another day

• And how to start moving forward — even if you're scared

This is the wake-up call for anyone avoiding the thing they know they need to face. The number. The truth. The next step.

If you're ready to stop circling the truth and start standing in it — this one's for you.

If you're routinely feeling overwhelmed, you can't skip this episode. In fact, you probably ought to share it with all your friends who relate to routine overwhelm?

What if it's not so much that you're overwhelmed, but that you're being undisciplined, either with your focus, your time, your choices or your energy?

I'm telling you - this is one to save and share because boy, does it change the game!

Don't wait. Join me. This is a life-changing opportunity, and I say that with every ounce of seriousness that your life and your goals deserve!

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We treat the holidays like they're a 10-week freefall — but the truth is, most of your meals, your moments, and your mindset are still in your control. In this episode, I'll show you how to stay in your power without swinging to extremes.

You'll learn:

• The surprising "Holiday Math" that changes everything

• Why your inner narrative matters more than your plan

• How to use science-backed micro-moves to stay grounded

• Why movement, sleep, and sunlight aren't about discipline — they're about physiology

• The real reason people fall off during this season (hint: it's not willpower)

Whether you're feeling chaotic, discouraged, or like you always lose ground at this time of year — this episode gives you a new way to stay engaged, without guilt or rigidity.

For the first time ever, I'm giving you the opportunity to:

✅ Reserve your spot in the January–February cohort of DEFENSE (my 8-week coaching experience where we co-create your personalized defensive playbook), AND ✅ Get an entire month of 1:1 coaching with me via Voxer — completely free.

That's right: 🎁 $5,000 worth of private coaching — totally free when you claim one of the 10 available spots.

Here's what that means: For the entire month of December (excluding Christmas Eve & Day), you'll have Monday–Friday access to me via voice messaging. You'll be able to reach out, talk through challenges, get feedback, and build momentum with me in your back pocket — before the group coaching even begins in January.

And no, this isn't a scaled-down version. This is daily, direct access to me — real coaching, real-time.

👉 Click here to claim yours now. Spots are limited and will go fast. There are no applications required for this Black Friday offer — just first come, first served.

This is the time of year when most people hit pause on their goals. They drift. They defer. They tell themselves, "I'll get serious again in January."

But what if this season — the one most people treat like an exception — could actually be your turning point?

In this episode, I'm talking about what I call Separation Season — the window of time between now and the New Year when small daily choices stack up and create the gap between stuck and unstoppable. And spoiler alert: it's not about being perfect. It's about recommitting, over and over again, in small ways that move the needle.

But that's not all…

For the first time ever, I'm giving you the opportunity to:

✅ Reserve your spot in the January–February cohort of DEFENSE (my 8-week coaching experience where we co-create your personalized defensive playbook), AND ✅ Get an entire month of 1:1 coaching with me via Voxer — completely free.

That's right: 🎁 $5,000 worth of private coaching — totally free when you claim one of the 10 available spots.

Here's what that means: For the entire month of December (excluding Christmas Eve & Day), you'll have Monday–Friday access to me via voice messaging. You'll be able to reach out, talk through challenges, get feedback, and build momentum with me in your back pocket — before the group coaching even begins in January.

And no, this isn't a scaled-down version. This is daily, direct access to me — real coaching, real-time.

👉 Click here to claim yours now. Spots are limited and will go fast. There are no applications required for this Black Friday offer — just first come, first served.

What do you do when you're doing "everything right" but still feel like you're not getting traction?

In today's episode, we're unpacking a powerful shift that can help you get out of your own way—whether you're trying to eat better, move more, stay consistent, or simply feel more in control. You'll learn a mental framework that can instantly create clarity, momentum, and sustainable progress (hint: it's not about trying harder).

✨ This conversation will challenge the way you think about change—especially if you're someone who tends to go all in and burn out fast.

If you've ever felt like you're starting strong and fizzling out… this is your episode.

But here's the deal: change is a lot easier when you're not doing it alone. If you want to go deeper with this and have coaching, accountability, and real-time strategy support:

Our Black Friday special is coming, and it includes exclusive early access to coaching in December, major bonuses, and next-level support for the full January–February cohort. If you're even thinking about joining us… do not wait.

🛑 There will be limited spots and no general public invite until after the waitlist gets first dibs.

🔗 Join the waitlist today and get ready to end the year strong and start 2025 with a plan, a coach, and a team in your corner.

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the things, but something still feels off? Like you're trying to move forward, but something under the surface keeps pulling you back?

What you're tuned to — what you're mentally calibrating to — matters more than anything else. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shift that's anchoring me right now, and why it's been a total game-changer for my clients.

This isn't about motivation. It's about alignment. It's about tuning into the frequency that keeps you grounded, honest, and moving toward what really matters.

If you feel like you're constantly drifting, starting over, or losing steam, this episode is for you.

We are opening enrollment soon for the January Defense cohort and it's going to be our most epic one yet.

✅ Only 20 spots ✅ Starts January but with exclusive, personalized support in December ✅ Our Black Friday offer for this round is bananas… but it's only for people on the waitlist

This isn't just another program. It's small, personal, and powerful. You'll walk away with your own custom-built Defensive Playbook: tools you'll use every single day to stop spiraling, shift your choices in real time, and stay in the game.

🚨 Don't wait. Spots go FAST and the Black Friday offer won't be shared anywhere else.

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"Everybody wants to heal… until the medicine shows up in the form of discipline." – Hippocrates (400 B.C.)

Why is it so hard to do the things we say we want to do?

In today's episode, we're digging into one of the biggest struggles so many of us face: discipline. Not just why it's hard—but why it can feel almost impossible in today's world.

We're not lazy. We're not broken. We're living in a world designed to hijack our brains through overstimulation and constant dopamine hits—from social media, processed food, streaming content, even the kind of books we read.

In this episode, I'll walk you through:

• Why discipline feels harder than ever (hint: it's not your fault)

• How dopamine and your brain's salience network make high-stimulation things feel more important than your goals

• What makes your brain highlight some things (and ignore others)

• Why real connection, presence, and long-term goals feel boring when you're overstimulated

• How to retrain your brain so discipline feels easier, not harder

This isn't about going off the grid or giving up your phone. It's about making discipline feel possible again—by making life just a little bit quieter.

• Your brain highlights what gives you the most dopamine (this is called salience)

• Overstimulation rewires your motivation—it prioritizes scrolling over sleep, Netflix over goals

• The solution isn't "more willpower"—it's less noise

• You can rewire your salience network with small, doable changes:

  • Less screen time

  • More walks and movement (without your phone)

  • More whole foods, less ultra-processed stuff

  • Reducing high-dopamine distractions (yes, even the "harmless" ones)

Ask yourself:

1. What got my attention today?

2. What felt most important?

3. Did it reflect the life I'm trying to build?

If not—good news. You can change what your brain highlights, one small shift at a time.

We all know what all looks like — strict rules, clean eating, heavy discipline. And we definitely know what nothing looks like — throwing in the towel and saying, "Whatever, I'll start over Monday."

But what about the middle? Why does it feel so hard to define… let alone stay in?

In today's episode, I'm unpacking a powerful conversation I had with a client who said something so many of us feel:

"Navigating the middle feels lost — like no direction. It feels like too much freedom and an impossible place to navigate."

Especially this time of year — when schedules are packed, events are frequent, and temptations are everywhere — the middle can feel impossible.

We're talking about:

• Why "the middle" feels so elusive

• What to do when you don't hold the line

• How to adjust your goals without abandoning them

• Why re-engagement matters more than perfection

• And how to stay in the game — even when you miss the mark

This is not about following a perfect plan. It's about building the resilience to keep going when life gets loud.

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• The all-or-nothing mindset

• Staying on track during the holidays

• Feeling like "you know what to do" but still not doing it

• Letting one indulgence spiral into a week of disengagement

What does "the middle" look like for you right now? DM me on Instagram or tag me in your stories @elizabethbenton — I'd love to hear what this episode brought up for you.