The Eanna McNamara Podcast.

By Eanna McNamaraHealth & Fitness

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February 12, 2025 #97 - How to Stop Binge Eating - A practical evidence based guide.
In this episode I cover 7 main reasons why we overeat or binge eat and how to reduce how often it happens.

I dive deep into comfort eating, stress eating, the role food plays in our lives and how a negative body image can increase the chances of overeating. I also go through what a healthy relationship with the weighing scales looks like.

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31 min
January 29, 2025 #96 - Getting back to routine, how to stop hitting the f*ck it button & storm Eowyn ! (Client Hot Seat)
Welcome back to the Eanna McNamara Podcast, today's episode is pulled directly from this week's Big Mack Challenge Live Call with member Katrina.

We talk about:

Getting back to routine after January not going to plan.

Nailing the basics.

Learning from set backs and moving forward.

How to stop hitting the f*ck it button.

How to stay on track over the weekends.

How important compassion is for long term change.

Signs of Burnout and how to deal with it before it gets worse.

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34 min
December 04, 2024 #95 - Managing Weight Loss Through Christmas! Tips that actually work.

In this episode I dive into the challenges and strategies for maintaining weight loss during the festive season.

Christmas is often filled with indulgent meals, social gatherings, and temptations, but that doesn’t mean your progress has to take a backseat.

I’ll share practical tips on how to manage meals and navigate nights out without feeling deprived or overwhelmed.

I also share why building muscle is beneficial for everyone!

Learn how to control what you can, stay aligned with your values, and approach weight maintenance with a balanced mindset.

Tune in for actionable advice to enjoy the holidays while staying on track with your health goals.

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21 min
November 19, 2024#94 - Burnout & How to Manage your Nervous System with Dr Claire Plumbly
In this episode we dive into the critical topic of burnout with Dr. Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist and the author of Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You.

We explore the science behind burnout, how to recognize its signs early, and practical strategies for managing stress in our busy, high-pressure lives.

Understanding Burnout: Dr. Plumbly explains the emotional, mental, and physical toll burnout takes on our bodies and minds, and why it's often overlooked until it's too late.

Signs of Burnout: Learn how to recognize the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of burnout, including chronic exhaustion, a sense of detachment from work or personal life, and emotional numbness.

Preventing Burnout: Dr. Plumbly shares actionable tips for preventing burnout, from improving your nervous system regulation to setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care.

Stress Management for Busy People: Discover practical stress-relief techniques that fit into even the busiest schedules, including mindfulness, breathwork, and small daily habits that can have a big impact.

Why Dr. Plumbly Became a Psychologist: We talk about Dr. Plumbly’s personal journey into psychology and what inspired her to help others manage their mental health, especially in relation to burnout and stress.
Key Takeaways:What is Happiness?: Dr. Plumbly shares her perspective on happiness and what it means to lead a fulfilling, balanced life, especially in a world that often demands more than we can give.

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Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Claire Plumbly’s book: Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before It Manages You

Dr. Plumbly’s Website

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49 min
November 06, 2024#93 - Client Deirdre - Breaking Free from Dieting: A Journey to Sustainable Weight Loss & Self-Acceptance
From Dieting to Freedom: How Client Deirdre Found a Sustainable Path to Health

In this episode, Deirdre shares her transformative journey from the world of slimming clubs, restrictive dieting, and weight loss frustration to embracing a sustainable approach to health, self-acceptance, and food freedom. She opens up about her struggles with food guilt, the pressure of constant dieting, and how she broke free from cycles of restriction and self-criticism.
Join us as we dive into the real, raw moments that led to a healthier relationship with food, herself, and her body—one that is no longer driven by guilt or scale numbers but by nourishment, balance, and self-love.

Key Topics Discussed:
The Dieting Trap:
Deirdre reflects on her early experiences with slimming clubs and dieting trends.

The emotional toll of constant weight loss attempts and the sense of failure when diets didn’t work.

How dieting can often lead to a negative relationship with food and self-esteem.

The Wake-Up Call:
What was the turning point that made Deirdre realise that dieting wasn't the solution?

The emotional and mental impact of dieting: feelings of restriction, guilt, and frustration.

The realization that weight loss doesn’t need to be about "willpower" but about building healthier habits.

Letting Go of Guilt:
How Deirdre stopped feeling guilt around food choices and began to embrace a more balanced approach.

The power of self-compassion and why it’s crucial for healing your relationship with food.

Reframing how we think about "good" and "bad" foods, and how to cultivate a healthier, non-judgmental mindset.

Sustainable, Non-Diet Approach:
The key habits Deirdre adopted that helped her lose weight sustainably without dieting.

Focusing on holistic health: nourishing the body, mental wellness, and emotional balance.

How slowing down and listening to her body’s needs has become the cornerstone of her approach.

Stop Dieting Forever:
Why Deirdre made the decision to stop dieting forever and how it changed her life.

The importance of self-trust and learning to eat intuitively rather than following external rules.

Celebrating progress without obsession over the number on the scale.

Improving Her Relationship with Food:
Shifting from food as the enemy to food as nourishment and enjoyment.

Tips for others who struggle with food guilt and constant dieting cycles.

The power of intuitive eating and how it allows for both health and indulgence in a balanced way.

The Role of Self-Love and Body Acceptance:
How learning to accept her body as it is, without trying to change it, was a game-changer.

The importance of mental and emotional health in any weight loss journey.

Building confidence and self-respect, no matter what the scale says.
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50 min
September 30, 2024 #92 - What healthy eating really looks like.
In this episode I cover what healthy eating really looks like.

Nutrition can be super complicated and confusing but it doesn't have to be.

I've covered some of the main things I focus on with all of my clients from not snacking too much to hitting your protein targets and letting go of guilt around food.

I recorded this in one take with very little notes as that's how I roll!

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24 min
June 24, 2024 #91 - Anxiety, Stress Injury and Weight Gain Life Currently...
In this short solo episode I cover what's been going on for me the last couple of months as I always aim to be extremely transparent. I've been dealing with a lot of things that are outside of my control and under a lot of stress, it's affected my mental and physical well-being and I go through everything I'm doing to manage it and deal with it.

I talk about psychotherapy, self-compassion and controlling the controllables.

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20 min
June 21, 2024#90 - How to stop yo-yo dieting forever with Client Ciaran
In this episode I chat to one of my clients Ciaran who struggled with yo-yo dieting for 2-3 years before working with me inside the Big Mack Challenge and then one to one online coaching.

We talk about:
The struggles Ciaran faced when stuck in yo-yo dieting.
The guilt/binge restrict cycle he was falling victim to.
Why he didn't understand weight loss and why he now does.
How taking a more sustainable approach has changed his life.
How he went from never seeing progress in the gym and feeling like it was a chore to seeing more progress than ever and loving it.
Advice he would give to any of you who are stuck yo-yo dieting and struggling.

If you'd like some help learning how to lose 5kg or more forever and learn how to get off the binge/restrict and diet cycle just send me a message it's what I do best.

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40 min
June 06, 2024 #89 - Burnout, Success, Therapy & The Reality of Being a Personal Trainer with Gavin Mckinney
In today's episode I sit down with Gavin Mckinney to chat all things burnout, therapy, the reality of being a personal trainer, content creation and what success really looks like.

We also talk about weight loss, tracking calories and how to stop the restrict binge eating cycle.

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1 hr 36 min
May 28, 2024 #88 - How my client Muiread Lost 37 Pounds and Broke Free from the Binge Restrict cycle!
In this episode I chat to my client Muiread on how she lost 37lbs / 17kg without cutting out any foods from here diet or following any rules.

We look at what Muiread struggled with before and why it never worked, the diets or rules she tried, how she broke free from the binge/restrict diet cycle.

We talk about how food and life was chaotic and is now a lot more calm. Food is more enjoyable now, not less despite losing a life changing amount of weight.

If you'd like help achieving similar to Muiread in a way that's sustainable don't hesitate in reaching out.

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58 min

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My podcast is all about feeling better physically & mentally through health fitness and everything in between! I specialise in sustainable weight loss and change but interview guests from every…