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It’s easy for creating a better relationship with food to become overly focused on mindset, motivation, and “getting your head right,” while skipping the practical steps that actually make change possible. So let’s fix that!

In this video, we’re walking through you through the single most important practical action you can take to improve your relationship with food, plus two common mistakes that sabotage us even when our intentions are good.

If you apply what we cover here consistently, your relationship with food in 2026 can look very different from 2025!

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If the holidays bring up food noise, binge urges, guilt, or that familiar “I’ll just deal with this in January” mindset, this episode is for you.

In this video, I share a few simple, actionable things you can put into practice immediately to help you navigate the holidays and other special occasions without turning them into a spiral of stress and self-criticism. We’ll talk about why arriving starving sets you up for regret, how unrealistic expectations make holiday eating harder than it needs to be, and one of the most important mindset shifts you can make when food and emotions collide.

Today’s episode is about how to hold a difficult feeling without letting it hijack the entire day, and remembering that challenging moments with food don’t mean you’ve failed or that the day is ruined.

If you’ve ever found yourself over-analysing what you ate instead of being present with the people around you, I hope this helps you approach the holidays with a bit more steadiness, self-respect, and perspective.

Happy holidays, and I’ll see you in January!

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Today I’m joined by strength coach Andrew Jackson from Barbell Logic. We talk about why so many people leave the gym frustrated, injured, or disappointed, even when they’re trying hard.

We break down the difference between exercise (moving for health and enjoyment) and training (structured work toward a specific goal), why good programming and objective coaching matter, and how unclear expectations can quietly push people toward overtraining, restriction, and burnout. I also share why, despite nearly 20 years in the fitness industry, hiring the right coach was essential for preparing for my recent kettlebell certification with StrongFirst. 

This episode gets a little nerdy, but the takeaway is simple. If you want movement to support your life rather than control it, clarity matters!

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If you’ve ever been through your body changing it’s size and shape, or found yourself comparing the new you to the old you, and felt unable to show up confidently in the body you have right now, this episode is for you. 

Because no matter what your goals are - hating yourself right now won’t help!

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Struggles with food might not always look explicitly like being stuck in a binge eating cycle, but that doesn’t mean we’re not running into challenges around food choices and general wellbeing.

For anyone who has struggled with binge eating, this is a really important phase to look at with awareness, because the wrong information at this time - maybe from people of professionals who don’t understand binge eating - can cause a slip back into old patterns. 

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In this episode we’re talking about what it actually looks like to practice unconditional self-acceptance - not waiting to believe you’re enough. 

We’ll unpack why self-respect has to be an action first, not a feeling you wait around for, and how to use “opposite action” to break the cycle of chasing worth through achievement, appearance, or control.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “If I just looked better, earned more, or worked harder, then I’d finally feel good enough,” this one’s for you.

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Why work to improve our self-esteem beyond physical appearance?
Research shows when self-worth is based on more than body image, people are less stressed, more resilient, and actually stick with healthy habits longer! Confidence built on skills, values, and relationships is far sturdier than one built on the size of your waistline. How to turn this into actionable advice? Tune in to today's episode!

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Episode Summary Download: https://www.strongnotstarving.com/10Steps

This episode is simple: the only 10 nutrition steps you actually need.

No fad diets, no scare tactics, no gimmicks. Just a great relationship with food that supports health and performance without deprivation or obsession.

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Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple joins us to talk about the trends and traps around health and weight loss when so many “professionals” in the wellness space are out to “balance your hormones”!

Dr Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1?igsh=MWxqM2t2NjN2dWpvZA==

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It can be hard to imagine what a healthy relationship with food and exercise even feels like when things like body image issues, feeling guilty about food choices, and feeling uncomfortable in our own clothes comes up, but my guest today is someone who’s doing a great job of it! 
 Niki Sims is a Barbell Logic strength coach and has worked with lifters and athletes from all walks of life. 
 She’s joining me today to talk about mindset things like navigating travel and holidays, body image challenges, and how to hold space for personal goals without them running your life. 

Niki Sims: https://www.instagram.com/niki.in.the.gym?igsh=MWkydHFrd2F0ZXF6MQ==

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