THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential

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THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential episodes

April 16, 2025Why You Keep Quitting
Have you ever eaten one cookie and thought, “Welp, I blew it—might as well start over Monday”? Or skipped one workout and spiraled into “I’m just not disciplined enough”? You're not lazy, and you're definitely not broken. You might just be tangled up with a sneaky little saboteur called perfectionism.
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why perfectionism—disguised as self-improvement—is actually hijacking your health journey. We’ll explore how to shift from all-or-nothing to just keep going… even if it’s messy.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why perfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s about fear (with fancy shoes)

The 4 perfectionist personas in weight loss (hello, Rule Follower and Right Timer!)

How to make progress without needing every day to be perfect

The L.I.G.H.T. model to help you grow with self-compassion instead of shame

So are you ready to hit pause on perfection and open up to possibility.
Aw yeah, let’s go!

https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
30 min
April 02, 2025“I just want to be done thinking about weight loss.”
Have you ever felt like you're always restarting your weight loss journey? Like one week you're super focused—you're doing A, B, and C—and the next week, you're thinking, "Ugh, this is so hard. I need a break." So you go back to eating how you want... but then the weight creeps back on, and suddenly you're right back where you started?
It feels like you're stuck in this exhausting cycle—being so “on plan” that you burn out, taking a break to live your life, then feeling like you’ve blown it and need to start all over again.
Why does it feel like weight loss is the only area of your life where you fall into that black-and-white, all-or-nothing thinking?
Today we’re unpacking:
Why perfectionism makes weight loss feel harder than it has to be

How the "I have to start over" mindset keeps you stuck

And what to do instead—so you can make steady progress without constantly hitting the reset button
We’re also going to address that sneaky sabotagey thought “I just want to be DONE thinking about weight loss.”
Are you ready to stop swinging between “all in” and “all out” and finally find your groove?
Aw yeah, let’s go!

https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
42 min
March 26, 2025How Money and Weight Loss Are Connected
Have you ever felt guilty about spending money on yourself? Like, you have to “earn it” first, or you’d rather give to others than invest in your own well-being? Or maybe you feel like no matter how much money you make, it’s never enough?
What if I told you that the way you think about money is eerily similar to the way you think about your body?
If you see money as scarce, you might also see weight loss as impossible.
If you believe money is stressful, you might also find caring for your body overwhelming.
If you struggle to receive money, you might also struggle to receive self-care, love, or nourishment.
Today, we’re going to talk about:
The surprising connection between your money beliefs and your body image.
How childhood stories shape both.
A powerful mindset shift that will help you feel abundant—in both your wallet and your body.
Are you ready to break free from the scarcity mindset and start seeing yourself as worthy of investment?
Aw yeah, let’s go!

https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
34 min
March 19, 2025Stop Playing Small - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Who am I to think I could do this? I’m just… me.” Maybe you’ve started a weight loss journey—again—and that nagging voice in your head whispers, “What makes you think this time will be different?” Or maybe you’re stepping into a new role at work, finally chasing a dream, or trying something outside your comfort zone, and suddenly, your brain starts serving up a buffet of self-doubt.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is imposter syndrome, and it’s sneaky. It makes you believe you’re not capable, not worthy, not enough. And just like those old diet rules that told you you had to suffer to see results, imposter syndrome keeps you stuck, doubting yourself instead of taking action.
It’s like your brain throws up a big, flashing “Do Not Enter” sign whenever you’re about to do something important. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to let it stop you.
But today, instead of listening to the "do not enter" sign, we’re going to change it to say “this matters to me”. In this episode, we’re going to cover:
Why imposter syndrome happens and why it’s not your fault
How to reframe it so you stop feeling like a fraud—whether in weight loss, work, or life
The two-step process to move past it and take action even when you don’t feel ready
If you’ve ever let self-doubt hold you back,(I mean, we all have right?) then this episode is for you.
So are you ready to ditch self-doubt and step into the brilliant light you were meant to be?
Aw yeah, let’s go!

https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
32 min
March 12, 2025You Don't Need More Discipline or Willpower
Have you ever told yourself, "I just have no discipline"? Or maybe "Ugh, I know what I need to do—I just need to DO it!"
It feels awful, right? Like you’re stuck in a loop of frustration and self-blame.
But saying those things isn’t just making you feel bad—it’s actually keeping you stuck.
In today’s episode, we’ll cover:
Why telling yourself you need more discipline is the fast track to nowhere
The sneaky way your brain keeps you safe (but also keeps you stuck)
And how to shift from self-blame to agency and self-efficacy by owning your choices
Are you ready to stop playing the role of victim in your own life and take back your power?
Aw yeah, let’s go!
27 min
March 05, 2025 Listen Again: 12 Nuggets of Wisdom: Reflecting On A Year of Coaching
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a coach for a year?
This episode is a little different. This is a replay of a conversation between my client Jessie Ellertson and me, where I was a guest on her podcast.
Jessie is a life coach herself and she’s been my client for about a year. In this episode we talk about the top 12 lessons learned she’s had as takeaways during our work together.
We talk about everything from how to view invisible progress to handling vacations and holidays to addressing even deeper beliefs about identity and how we want to show up for ourselves in this life.
It was so much fun to recap a year of coaching with Jessie and I am so glad I get to share it with you.
We've got a year's worth of wisdom packed into this episode, and the journey's just getting started!
Are ya ready for the rocket ride? Aw yeah! Let’s go!

Jessie Ellertson is a Military Wife Life Coach. She helps military wives experience peace, love, and JOY while dealing with deployment. You can learn more about her at her website https://www.simplyresilient.net/.
And be sure to check out her podcast, The Simply Resilient - A Podcast For Military Wives.
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
1 hr 21 min
February 28, 2025 Listen Again: The Good, the Bad, and the Judgy - Exploring Our Inner Judgments
Have you ever found yourself in a public place and a random stranger walks by and out of nowhere a super judgy thought pops in your brain. “Why would she wear that? Didn’t she look in the mirror this morning? At least I don’t weigh that much.” And then you think “What is wrong with me? Who thinks like that about other people?”
Or maybe you find yourself in a situation where you're just dying for someone close to you to make a different choice? Maybe it's your friend, your partner, or even your parents. You think “If he’d just lose a little weight…. If she just noticed all I do….. Why do they always have to SAY those things?”
You just KNOW that if they made that one little change, - do something different, say something different, act different, BE different - everything would be better. Or at least YOUR life would be better.
We're talking about those moments when I’m biting your tongue, trying to keep from blurting out, "Why can't they just see what I see?!"
We've all been there. And it's totally normal! That feeling can come from a place of wanting the best for others, but it comes off feeling victimy and angry. The tricky part is that sometimes, it can leave us feeling a little guilty and empty, like they’re not measuring up or not being who we want them to be.
And then we end up judging ourselves for judging them. Ugh!
So, what do we do? Do we just bite our tongue and keep those feelings buried inside? Or is there another way? A way that allows us to be true to ourselves and our feelings, while also honoring and respecting those we love so much?
In today's episode, we're going to dive deep into this thorny topic of judging ourselves and those closest to us. We'll explore why it happens, how it feels, and most importantly, how to move through it with grace and love.
Are you ready to peel back the layers of judgment and uncover the truth beneath?

Aw yeah!

Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
30 min
February 19, 2025Are You Measuring Your Worth by Your To-Do List?
Have you ever felt like your entire sense of worth comes from how much you’re doing for others?
Like, if you’re not constantly checking things off your list, making meals, running errands, or solving everyone else’s problems, then… what’s your purpose?
And if you do take a moment for yourself—just to sit, breathe, maybe even (gasp!) relax—you feel a wave of guilt because shouldn’t you be doing something?
That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. We’ll unpack:
Why it’s so hard to take time for yourself without guilt.
How resentment might actually be pointing to what you really want.
And how to find your worth beyond being “needed.”
So, are you ready to reclaim your rest, redefine your worth, and release the pressure to do it all?

Aw yeah ya are! Let’s go!
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
30 min
February 12, 2025Self-Doubt Isn’t the Problem—What You Do With It Is
Have you ever felt like you were the only one struggling with weight loss while everyone else seemed to have it all figured out? Maybe you’ve thought, If I really wanted this, I’d be doing better by now. Or Why is it so easy for them, but I keep messing up?
Or Have you ever set your sights on something exciting—maybe a new job, a passion project, or even a new relationship—only to feel that voice creep in and say, “Who am I to do this?” That’s the sneaky little bugger we call imposter syndrome. And oh, does it love to mess with our heads
Now, let me ask you this—what if those thoughts weren’t facts? What if that self-doubt, that comparison, that imposter syndrome wasn’t a sign that you’re failing but just a normal part of the process?
Today, we’re diving into why imposter syndrome and self-doubt show up in weight loss, why waiting to feel ready is a trap, and how to stop comparison from stealing your progress. We’ll cover:
Why self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human.
How doubt and action can coexist (yes, you can feel unsure and still make progress).
The sneaky way comparison makes you feel like a failure and how to flip it to fuel your success.
A lot of times imposter syndrome whispers “Who am I to do this?”. Well by the end of this episode, I hope you’ll be thinking “Who am I NOT to?”
If self-doubt and comparison have been steering your journey, it’s time to take back the wheel. Are you ready to stop letting self-doubt and comparison call the shots?
Aw yeah ya are! Let’s go!
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
35 min
February 05, 2025You Are Not Your Mistakes
Have you ever felt like guilt and shame were your constant companions on your weight loss journey? Like no matter how much progress you make, there's always that voice in the back of your mind saying, “It’s not enough”?
Or maybe you’ve wondered, How do I even begin forgiving myself for all the things I’ve done or all the times I’ve “failed” in the past?
If this sounds familiar, then today’s episode is just for you. My guest, Debbie Lurvey, is a life coach and weight loss coach who has been through her own incredible journey of losing 100 pounds.
But here’s the thing—it wasn’t just about the weight. Debbie discovered that the key to lasting change wasn’t more willpower or stricter rules. It was compassion, forgiveness, and learning to trust herself again.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
How guilt and shame can hold us back from real progress.
The life-changing power of self-forgiveness.
Practical tools to get started, no matter where you are today.
Are you ready to ditch the guilt, embrace your imperfections, and start loving yourself while making real progress? Then let’s dive in!

https://confidentbody.coach/tips/
BOOK: You Are A Miracle
Learn more about Debbie at https://www.debbielurveycoaching.com/
April and Debbie Dish on the Truth About Weight Loss
54 min

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