Quit Dieting for Good

In today's episode, I talk with Emma Wright, who is a family body confidence consultant based in New Zealand.

Emma shares with us her own story of growing up in a diet household and the negative effects it had on her. Later, becoming a mom herself, she saw that she was parenting in the same way, and realized she could not continue this cycle all over again, so she learned how to make a positive impact in a thin ideal world.

Emma give us practical tools that we can start doing today to help our children - specifically with the language we use to talk about bodies and food. These tools are super simple, but go against the norms we have in our head, so we have to do some reprogramming in our brains.

If we want to get rid of diet culture and all that comes with it, a great way to start is with our children. But Emma also reminds us that actions speak louder than words, and parents have to do be open to working on the way they treat their own body and their personal relationship with food so kids can follow their example.

Emma is currently writing a book, giving ten principles to raise body confident children, and you can pre-order her book through her Kickstarter Campaign that's going on this month!

Whether you are a parent, or simply have kids in your life, you will definitely want to learn from Emma on how you can best help your children learn to love their bodies and trust their food choices.

Learn more about Emma here: Website: https://www.emmawright.co.nz/ Instagram: @emmawrightbodyblossom Kickstarter Book Campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/body-confidence/raising-body-confident-kids

Have you grabbed your free 7-Step Guide to Kick Dieting to the Curb? Do it now and get started with an intuitive eating practice at your very next meal! bit.ly/tlquitdieting

In today's episode, I talk with Alessandra Patti, an assertiveness coach based in Zurich, Switzerland. Alessandra is originally from Italy, and in the last five years has changed her career to become a coach and consultant who works with clients on assertiveness and learning to speak up. She says this new career is one of the loves of her life, right up there with reading and salsa dancing.

Having come from a giving culture that didn't prioritize speaking up, she knew she wanted to be someone who could speak her mind and set her own strong boundaries. Having learned and practiced assertiveness and boundaries herself, she created a methodology and began coaching others.

Alessandra says, "You can use your assertiveness to choose your own health and to prioritize your own wellbeing."

Something that can help anyone seeking to be more assertive is to put a stop to their own negative self-talk. Create boundaries for negative thoughts, and refuse to allow them to dominate your mental life. After all, freedom can only be gained if you believe you truly deserve it.

Alessandra also shares the fundamental belief that you are unique and special; even if you have something you want to change about yourself or your body. Believing in your sense of worth is vital for being able to achieve what you desire.

Alessandra provides so many practical exercises you can do to change your mindset and your actions, and I can't wait for you to try them out!

If you'd like to connect with Alessandra, you'll find her here: Website: www.findyourway.company Instagram: @findyourwaycoach Facebook: How to Say No Coaching

In today's solocast, I'm talking all about what to do when you are tempted to try a diet.

My answer: Don't do it!!

But I know that's easier said than done, especially when you aren't feeling the best in your body. Which is why I give you three steps you can take to start feeling better in your body as soon as possible, without ever restricting a single food.

This is an especially good listen pre and post-vacation and in the new year when diet temptation is at an all-time high.

If you wanted to be surrounded by fellow non-dieters and be inspired to eat intuitively, be confident in your body, and take care of yourself lovingly, then go join my free community! www.caitlinball.com/community

If you liked this episode, I'd be so appreciative if you could leave a review and help more women like yourself realize that dieting is not the answer.

In today's episode, I talk with Melanie Watkins, the owner of a wellness events company - hosting, catering, and teaching yoga at different events in Zurich, Switzerland.

Melanie shares that her goal is to inspire people to move, eat and live from a place of self-love rather than self-loathing. She believes that people are enough just as they are, and that eating well can be a celebration of health rather than the result of restrictions or fear.

According to Melanie, her own self-care is more mental than physical; allowing herself to be unapologetically who she is is a form of self-care and self-love. Instead of trying to behave in a certain way in order to be loved or accepted, she's chosen to be herself and to be free within that. She wants to enjoy guilt-free living, and to enjoy all of what life has to offer.

She says, "I weigh more now than I've ever weighed, I eat more than I've ever eaten, and I'm happier now than I've ever been."

While sharing about her endometriosis, she shares that chronic pain alters the nervous system, adrenals, mental health, sleep and more. So much of your life is impacted, including even your body's ability to digest food. She finds that yoga has given her the most relief, of all the things that she has tried. But also one of the most important things she does for herself when pain takes over is to let herself rest and feel the all the feelings, knowing that it's not doing any good to pretend.

Melanie shared so much wonderful insight with us, but she shared a particular gold nugget about forgiveness and I'm excited for you to hear more and start practicing it today after you listen.

If you'd like to connect with Melanie, you can find her here: Website: www.melaniewatkinswellness.com Instagram: @melaniewatkinswellness

In today's solocast, I talk all about how to use your intuition to help you make big decisions.

Making big decisions about life - the relationships you are in, where you live, what career is best for you - is not easy! And pro and con lists don't always help.

Which is why I'm going to explain the process of making a big decision while using your intuition as a guide, all while telling you about a big decision I made recently and all that went into it.

(hint: we are moving!)

Whether you have a big decision you need to make soon, or just want to hear about why we are leaving Switzerland and moving to California, it's worth a listen!

Want to follow along my move and summer travel adventures, while eating intuitively and taking care of myself in a new situation? Find me on Instagram and say hi! @caitlinballhealth

In today's episode, I talk with Health & Beauty Coach, Martina Fink, all about how to create the life that you want.

Martina explains how important it is to heal past wounds so you can create space for the life you want. She teaches us about the chakra system and how to clear blocks to let energy flow freely, and how to increase your self-worth so you feel worthy of your dreams.

Once you've healed, Martina talks about how to start visualizing and manifesting your dream life, and some action steps on how you can take steps towards your dreamy, glowing life today!

If you know you want more for your life, then I encourage you to listen in to my chat with Martina and learn how to make it happen!

Learn more about Martina here: Website: https://www.martinafink.com/ Instagram: @martinaglows

Are you ready to Quit Dieting & Grow Your Business?

Sign up for my free workshop coming soon! bit.ly/quitdietinggrowyourbiz

In today's solocast, I answered your questions live! The women in my free facebook community, the Intuitive Foodies Community, asked some great questions and I answered them live within the community and decided to let you hear it too in podcast form.

My first question was about knowing if intuitive eating is right for you. It's not for everyone! But there are a few ways to know if it's right for you and I help you decide.

You will also hear my answer to getting rid of the "good" and "bad" labels on food, as well as how to differentiate between unhealthy restriction and positive nutritional choices.

Do you have a question you want answered? Head to the Intuitive Foodies Community and ask it there! caitlinball.com/community

In today's episode, I talk with my former business coach, otherwise known as a human sparkler, Libby Crow. Libby is a global mentor for entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses and their minds, and I can personally say she helped me do just that!

Libby tells us about her own personal struggles with food and her body, and after losing the weight and realizing she still wasn't happy, she decided to let go of restrictions and learn how to work on her inner self.

Her healing has led her to love herself inside and out, let go of beauty standards that don't fit her beautiful curvy body type, and has given her mind space to focus on bigger and better things - like growing a business that changes lives!

Libby tells us how this mindset work she practices can help your business and how to use your intuition to keep you in alignment with your true needs and desires in all aspects of life.

This episode is not to be missed - by those that want to hear about going from dieting to intuitive eating, and also those that want to learn the self-care needed to be a successful entrepreneur!

Learn more about Libby here: Website: https://libbycrow.com/ Instagram: @libbycrow Podcast & Facebook Community: Behind the Dream

Do you want to learn how intuitive eating can help your business? Join my Quit Dieting and Grow your Business workshop on June 4th: http://bit.ly/quitdietinggrowyourbiz

In today's solocast, I answer a question that might be on your mind ---

Can you meal plan as an intuitive eater?

The answer is YES! You most definitely can meal plan intuitively, but you have to make sure you are not using your meal plan as a diet plan.

In the episode, I'm going to explain how to meal plan as an intuitive eater, and also some general tips on meal planning to help make your life a little easier.

Do you want to work on meal planning alongside intuitive eating, as well as body confidence, self-care, and generally feeling better in your body and mind?

Check out my 1:1 health & lifestyle coaching program as I'm currently accepting new clients! https://caitlinball.com/1-1-coaching/

In today's episode, I talk with a good friend and Ayurvedic doctor, Janna Scharfenberg. Janna gives us an overview of Ayurveda, the doshas, and how to apply these ancient principles into our modern world.

Many people hear about ayurveda and immediately want to know what their dosha is (a.k.a. their constitution) and how to balance themselves perfectly. And this can sometimes be turned into a diet! But Janna assures us that was never the intention of ayurveda and ayurveda actually has many parallels to intuitive eating.

Listen in on how you can start adding Ayurvedic practices into your everyday life, and even how you can be using your cell phone more ayurvedically!

Follow along Janna's work: Website: https://drjannascharfenberg.com/ Instagram: dr_janna_scharfenberg/