Episode 68. Today I’m so excited to talk with Jessi Holden. I found her via Google search, and then learned she lives right by me! We had a really cool conversation about the ways you can support autonomy and desire for weight loss all at the same time!

What to Expect In This Episode

In this interview, we cover:

Can a weight inclusive approach (e.g., Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating) and pursuing weight loss go together?How does this relate to weight loss in general, and weight loss (bariatric) surgery?Some of the ways Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating are aligned, and how they are differentThe way we have seen professionals accidentally take away autonomy from their clients and patientsWhy social media may not be the best place to have these nuanced conversations (and a little tangent about how my use of social media has drastically changed in the past 6 months and why)What we want people to know to truly make sure they are making autonomous and empowered choices in this space

Who is Jessi Holden, MS, RD?

Jessi Holden is a registered dietitian/nutritionist who is aligned with the Health at Every Size® Movement and considers the affects of weight loss surgery, and how the two concepts are interrelated. In her work, she integrates Intuitive Eating to promote health in her clients. Through Jessi's blog, individuals are able to learn how to eat better to suit their body, how to exercise more in balanced ways, and how to focus on getting healthier.

"Everybody is deserving of finding health and what that really looks like for them."- Jessi Holden, MS, RDN

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Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to “be healthy”The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought “they will notice I gained weight” or “I need to lose weight by then”Deep down I knew I wasn’t living life the way I wanted to, but I didn’t know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn’t too late.

Dieting steals our motivation. It makes us ineffective. It keeps us spinning our wheels in a system that was never built to work.

If you are ready take the first step to motivating yourself with what matters to you, download my free Cultivate Powerful Motivation guide (which is quite beautifully designed if I do say so myself), and walk through the 3 simple steps to cultivate motivation that works for YOU in 15 minutes or less. You will get a simple formula to write ONE SENTENCE you can use to motivate yourself on a daily basis.

You can write it on your bathroom mirror, put on the background of your phone, or just read it and repeat it in your mind.

Look, I know how much it hurts to live a life worrying you are missing out, not stepping into the person you were truly meant to be, vibrant, passionate, curious, vulnerable, and brave.

You can listen to the podcast all day, but taking that first step, putting pen the paper (or typing on your phone) is required for true change. It’s time to start living my friend.

It’s 100% free, so what are you waiting for? Grab your free copy of the guide today at DrHondorp.com/Motivate 

Main Takeaways from this Episode!

HAES and the desire for weight loss (surgery or not) can go together. Healthcare professionals don't need to shy away from this topic to be aligned with a weight-inclusive approach.

Episode 67. Simplify. Play. Choose Joy. How does THAT sound to you, friends?

In today's episode, I got to sit down with Dr. Michelle Segar, someone whose work I deeply admire, and this only was amplified after our conversation. It was a reminder to me that even people who have tons of research publications and two books have self-doubt, but that people doing the courageous work of questioning the status quo are essential to improving the way we do things, and help people.

What to Expect in this Interview

In this interview, we cover:

What prompted Dr. Segar to get into doing this work (she takes us back to a story from a pivotal moment among a group of women in 1994)When and why she first started applying Self-Determination Theory to understanding eating and exercise habitsWhat made her write her bestselling book No Sweat AND her brand new book out this week called The Joy ChoiceWhat we need to understand about the existing research on habit change and why it might not always apply to eating behaviorWhat is a "habiter" versus an "unhabiter", and how to know which one you areHow to use her science-based decision support strategy - simplify, play, and choose joy - to help us quiet the mental noise and clear the decks for effective decision making through joy, ease, and flexibility.” What it means to make the "perfect, imperfect choice" and how it can help you (make sure you check out the example about how this applies to Kara's habit of skipping lunch)

Who is Dr. Michelle Segar?

Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, MS bestselling author of No Sweat and sustainable behavior change scientist, directs the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center. She has spent the last 25 years conducting health coaching and research and translating it into sustainable behavior change messages and programming for professionals and organizations seeking to accelerate and sustain positive change. Her comprehensive, research-based approach to creating sustainable behavior change has made her a sought-after speaker, sustainable-behavior-change trainer, and consultant.  Michelle is passionate about helping professionals and organizations learn how to integrate the latest scientific findings into clinic-based counseling and tele-coaching protocols and digital health products and practices.

"How can we be failing at something when we've been set up to fail?"-Michelle Segar, PhD, MPH, MS

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Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to "be healthy"The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought "they will notice I gained weight" or "I need to lose weight by then"Deep down I knew I wasn't living life the way I wanted to, but I didn't know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn't too late.

Dieting steals our motivation. It makes us ineffective. It keeps us spinning our wheels in a system that was never built to work.

If you are ready take the first step to motivating yourself with what matters to you, download my free Cultivate Powerful Motivation guide (which is quite beautifully designed if I do say so myself), and walk through the 3 simple steps to cultivate motivation that works for YOU in 15 minutes or less. You will get a simple formula to write ONE SENTENCE you can use to motivate yourself...

Episode 66. Today I'm talking to Colleen Christensen, RD, ALL about Intuitive Eating, set point weight, and how to embrace the journey even when you are scared to do so.

We cover the following (and more!):

Colleen's history of an eating disorder, how she healed it, and how she can to doing this work.The main things that helped her break out of the diet cycle, and what she would do differently knowing what she knows now.What set point weight is, how to find it.The crucial shifts she sees people make to help them get over the fears of weight gain.The pros and cons of social media both for people learning about Intuitive Eating there, and for social media influencers.

Colleen Christensen is a Registered Dietitian who believes in the power of food freedom. Through her social media channels, blog, videos and incredibly popular membership community, The SociEATy, she helps women to stop dieting and start fueling their bodies intuitively- without food rules! As a dietitian Colleen knows the importance of nutrition but also that an unhealthy obsession can be detrimental to our health. Finding the "balance" we're all striving for isn't a mystical unicorn; it's 180% within everyone's reach and Colleen guides & inspires others to find this style of food freedom that feels GOOD... mentally and physically!

"People ask me how do I find this magical set point weight; it's by not focusing on weight."-Colleen Christensen, RD

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Are You New Here?

Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about.

We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place.

Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Easy Podcast here!

Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress

Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to “be healthy”The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought “they will notice I gained weight” or “I need to lose weight by then”Deep down I knew I wasn’t living life the way I wanted to, but I didn’t know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn’t too late.

Dieting steals our motivation. It makes us ineffective. It keeps us spinning our wheels in a system that was never built to work.

If you are ready take the first step to motivating yourself with what matters to you, download my free Create Powerful Motivation guide (which is quite beautifully designed if I do say so myself), and walk through the 3 simple steps to create motivation that works for YOU in 15 minutes or less. You will get a simple formula to write ONE SENTENCE you can use to motivate yourself on a daily basis.

Episode 65. Today I'm talking to Courtney Gayle (I know her from middle school as Courtney Warford).

Courtney Gayle is an Austin-based singer/model/actress. Known for her powerful-yet-intimate vocal style, she frequently performs solo and with groups throughout the country.

As an actress, her one-woman show, “The Blurred Lines,” made a splash at the Metropolitan Room shortly before her musical theater debut at The Fulton Theatre. 

Courtney frequently does print and influencer modeling, often showcasing her impressive red locks for brands including DevaCurl and EyeBuyDirect.

Currently recording new music with her closest collaborators, Courtney is available for performances, modeling opportunities and voice-over work.

"The more comfortable I am, the less successful I am."- Courtney Gayle

We cover the following (and more!):

Courtney's journey pursuing her dream as a singerHer relationship with food and body and how that played a role when she is clearly told that her body is "part of the sale"The strategies she uses regularly to cope with negative body image thoughts within the entertainment industry

Watch Courtney In Action!

IG Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamcourtneygayle/

https://www.instagram.com/grittysunset/

Website: https://www.grittysunset.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittysunsetduo

YouTube: Courtney Gayle

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Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to “be healthy”The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought “they will notice I gained weight” or “I need to lose weight by then”Deep down I knew I wasn’t living life the way I wanted to, but I didn’t know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn’t too late.

Dieting steals our motivation. It makes us ineffective. It keeps us spinning our wheels in a system that was never built to work.

If you are ready take the first step to motivating yourself with what matters to you, download my free Create Powerful Motivation guide (which is quite beautifully designed if I do say so myself), and walk through the 3 simple steps to create motivation that works for YOU in 15 minutes or less. You will get a simple formula to write ONE SENTENCE you can use to motivate yourself on a daily basis.

You can write it on your bathroom mirror, put on the background of your phone, or just read it and repeat it in your mind.

Look, I know how much it hurts to live a life worrying you are missing out, not stepping into the person you were truly meant to be, vibrant, passionate, curious, vulnerable, and brave.

You can listen to the podcast all day, but taking that first step, putting pen the paper (or typing on your phone) is required for true lasing change. It’s time to start living my friend.

It’s 100% free, so what are you waiting for? Grab your free copy of the guide today at DrHondorp.com/Motivate 

Main Takeaways from This Conversation

Dieting in any of the traditional ways we do it disconnect us from our life.To progress and succeed in life, it takes stepping out of your comfort zone.People respond differently to confidence. If you're confident, often no one cares how much you weigh.Diamonds form under pressure and beauty emerges from times of adversity.We are able to live our lives to the fullest through food.

Episode 64. Today I have the pleasure of talking with Samantha Barash!

What We Cover in This Week's Episode:

Samantha’s personal experience with diet culture,

How nutritional education is sending out mixed messages,

The process of removing shame from fitness,

The journey of transforming her cycle studio into a safe space for women to move freely,

& Reframing the purpose of exercise and dispelling that it is solely a tool for weight loss.

Samantha Barash is an intuitive eating registered dietitian and the owner of Tap Into Nutrition, a nutrition counseling service dedicated to supporting individuals to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.  Tap Into Nutrition utilizes a non-diet, weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to empower their clients to break free from chronic dieting and understand nutrition in a gentle, evidence-based approach that emphasizes mental health as just as important as physical health.  During 1-on-1 individualized sessions, Samantha works with her clients to dive deep into their nutrition and dieting history to unlearn old mindsets. She will guide your journey to find peace with food while simultaneously becoming your healthiest self. 

Samantha Barash earned her Bachelor's of Science in Dietetics from Michigan State University and then went off to complete her accredited internship at Wayne State University. When Sam isn't supporting her clients to navigate their plates from a non-diet approach, she can be found motivating riders as the lead instructor at CycleBar in Troy, Michigan.  With Sam’s guidance, CycleBar in Troy has been able to cultivate an inclusive fitness space, welcoming to all identities, body sizes and fitness levels. As a registered dietitian and fitness professional, Samantha approaches her work from a “what can we add” vs. “what are we taking away” mentality.

You can find her on instagram @tapintonutrition and @samanthabarash and on her website at www.tapintonutrition.net

“You have permission to do what your body is asking for.”- Samantha Barash, RD

Main Takeaways From This Episode

Shame shouldn't be used as a facilitator of change in nutrition or movement.

Try reframing your mindset around exercise from "I'm doing this to create physical change" to "I'm showing up for my mental health and clarity."

People want to feel welcomed and like they belong, so creating a safe space for women to move freely is crucial to inclusive and supportive fitness.

Give yourself permission to do what your body is asking for and to move in a way your body wants.

Disclaimer: This blog and podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individual professional advice or treatment, including medical or mental health advice. It does not constitute a provider patient relationship.

Disclosure: Using the Bookshop.org links in this post means that I would get an affiliate fee if you purchase from the online bookshop (this supports my business, and local bookstores too!).

Episode 63. Today I'm taking you on a behind the scenes tour of The Body Respect Program. I'm going to talk about how it's evolved over the years I've been doing it (I started it in a much different form as an in person group in Chicago back in 2011), why I created it, how it's teaching people to regain trust with their bodies after years of chronic dieting, and why I've never believed in something more.

What to Expect In This Episode:

How and why I decided to create an online program

A behind the scenes look at my fears in initially launching the program, the emotional roller coaster of launch expectations, and how the launch turned out compared to my expectations (you will be surprised about this one!)

How standard healthcare and traditional approaches to eating and weight management are keeping you stuck

What we've adapted and changed in the program to get even better results

Why this program is needed more than ever right now

Main Takeaways from This Episode

You likely are still getting a LOT of inaccurate messages about your health, weight, and wellness

You and your body are not broken, and it's WAY more effective to work with your body instead of against it

You should have some form of support and accountability for any important change you want to make

More likely than not, you need more support and accountability if you aren't making progress towards your goals (in any area)

Disclaimer: This blog and podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individual professional advice or treatment, including medical or mental health advice. It does not constitute a provider patient relationship.

Disclosure: Using the Bookshop.org links in this post means that I would get an affiliate fee if you purchase from the online bookshop (this supports my business, and local bookstores too!).

Episode 62. Ever wondered what is beneath your pattern of emotional eating or binge eating? Often, it's dieting and restriction driving the cycle. However, underneath that, there many be something else going on too.

If you've ever wondered what emotional eating or binge eating might be covering up, this conversation is for you?

Dr. Sumer Ledet is a gem and a good friend of mine whose legs I've never seen. She is an incredible human being that I met online and now I consider her a very close support person in my life. I brought her on today because she has and incredible gift of breaking down complex topics like anxiety and guilt and living a values-consistent life.

Today we cover all of this, including how it might be related to eating and your body image. I can't wait for you to listen in.

We cover the following (and more!):

Sumer's relationship with her body (something she hasn't shared much about in the past)What shifted things for her (Hint: It had nothing to do with therapy or treatment)What does it mean to clarify your values and why should you care about it? How might it help with feeling more in control of your eating? How you can use your values to motivate true change (and why if it's comfortable, you may be doing it wrong)

"I believe we are all here for a purpose, and if you're not willing to check in with that, you might miss it" -Dr. Sumer Ledet

Ready to Break the Emotional Eating Cycle?

Ready to stop avoiding and break the emotional eating cycle for good?

The first step is to start to disrupt the cycle.

Grab my free guide for 23 practical ideas for things to do today besides the standard diet culture BS advice (take a walk, have some water!). Grab my free practical guide and start disrupting the cycle today today!

Who is Dr. Sumer Ledet?

Dr. Sumer Ledet is a licensed psychologist, anxiety expert, digital program creator, and working mother. Using her signature program, The Get Present System, she helps high achieving working mothers to finally enjoy the life they have worked so hard to create without being paralyzed by anxiety or having to fake being "OK" any longer. Since transitioning her business from a 1:1 brick-and-mortar private therapy practice to an online group coaching program during COVID, she is enjoying more time with my two boys and husband and practicing what she preaches more effectively than ever before.

She has a doctorate and two master’s degrees and is licensed as a Medical Psychologist. She has been published in the Psychology Times, the Louisiana Psychological Association blog, the journal of Schizophrenia Research, and has co-authored a book chapter on Schizophrenia. She has created hundreds of free educational videos to manage anxiety. You can check out a sample here: How I manage mom guilt

Check her out on Facebook or Instagram @drsumerledetGet Present Bootcamp: www.sumerledet.com/bootcamp

Main Takeaways From This Conversation

Clarifying your values is everything. Do it! It's a foundational concept of both of our programs for a reason and consistently everyone's favorite Module in The Body Respect Program.Values are key for long-term motivation. To develop autonomous motivation, the type that sticks for the long-haul, doing this work is essential.If your comfortable, you may not be doing it right. Values clarification is inherently uncomfortable. We are never living 100% with our values and looking at the gaps (where you aren't living life exactly how you'd like to be) is sometimes really hard, but it's essential. And when you do it without judging or shaming yourself, it really isn't all that bad.Ask yourself "How do I want to show up in my life?" To dive in thoroughly, you can check out the book Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Dr. Steven Hayes, PhD. OR, you can ask questions like "How do I want to show up in my life?"

Take the First Step to Break the Emotional Eating Cycle

Episode 61. One thing I often hear from folks is how expensive it is to make healthy lifestyle changes. And this can 100% be true. Today, I want to delve into some specifics, of the ways that giving up dieting can actually save you money, maybe lots of it. Are you intrigued? If you are a long time listener, you know I'm pretty minimalistic at heart. This does not mean I don't have or like stuff, I truly do and frankly my house is a mess. However, I am always looking to simplify my life, de-clutter, and build more connections and experiences. That's what minimalism means to mean, focusing on the value of things and experiences, and less on accumulation of things. We are going to get into some details and numbers here, so get ready and get excited!

We cover the following (and more!):

My personal experience with spending money, time, and energy on diet culture.How minimalism can help fight consumer culture.How meal prepping can make cooking for your family a seamless process.Other ways to invest in your health.& so much more!

Are You New Here?

Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about.

We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place.

Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Podcast here!

Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress

“I’m terrified I’m wasting my life.”

I wrote this in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle. And frankly, I kind of was.

I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to gain control of your eating, respect your body, and live a life that’s TRULY consistent with your values. But you need to take the first step.

One of the very first steps in developing truly autonomous and body respecting motivation is to clarify what actually matters to you. Not your mom, not your sister, not your best friend, YOU. 

The more you reflect on this, the more you can connect your values to your behaviors in a sustainable and empowering way. 

Grab the free guide at DrHondorp.com/goals and get started today. I promise you, it’s never to late to stop dieting and start truly living. You will not regret it.

Healthy Eating and Money

Like many topics I talk about, sometimes I'm like, do I really wanna go here? But this is a topic I think is really important to consider. Particularly because money stress is VERY prevalent, before the pandemic, but for many it is especially now. I think people are also re-evaluating money and what it means for them.

When You Feel More Competent and Trust Yourself, You Can Make Smarter Money Decisions

When I was in the diet binge cycle I was desperate for a solution and to feel better. The amount of money I've paid to the diet industry for zero results (except more lack of trust in myself and guilt about "failing" another program) is a LOT.

I did Jenny Craig, which isn't cheap.

I did Weight Watchers 3-4 times. At least that one was online so overall was cheaper.

I convinced my parents to buy a treadmill in high school which I barely used. Granted, that was their money and I think some family members occasionally used it? But not much, folks.

I was mostly a broke student (actually almost the whole time I was in the diet binge cycle I was a student) so I mostl...

Episode 60. Today's topic delves into something I feel strongly about and have thought about sharing for a while now. I've decided to share now for a few reasons:

I believe stories are incredibly powerful and just sharing facts ain't going to cut it with this incredibly important topic.I've finally created a bit of time and space in my life to research the topic and form some coherent thoughts.I have many different privileges that afford me the opportunity to share this story, without as much fear of painful backlash as some other women might face. And that's messed up.

That said, this topic is hard to write and talk about. It still brings up grief and sadness that I frankly still often want to avoid. But it feels incredibly important, because stories and support are what helped me get through this immensely difficult experience. As a woman, I feel compelled to speak out for many reasons that I will explain further below (that is, this is related to health and well-being and your relationship to food and your body, and not just a random story about my experience).

“If we can let go of the shame and focus on the root cause, maybe then we could start making some headway.”- Dr. Sumer Ledet

This episode includes the following:

My personal experience with miscarriage and griefAn overview of some of the stats about miscarriage and how weight is typically discussed in this arena of health (and how this applies to most other health arenas)How correlation is different from causation and why we need to be super aware of this as we interpret research studies, and interact with medical providersWhat you need to know to empower yourself or your loved ones as you move towards taking great care of yourself on this incredibly vulnerable journey that is trying to conceive and have the family you want (or again, this example pretty much relates to most health related concerns that are blamed on weight)

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Are You New Here?

Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about.

We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place.

Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Easy Podcast here!

Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress

Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to "be healthy"The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought "they will notice I gained weight" or "I need to lose weight by then"Deep down I knew I wasn't living life the way I wanted to, but I didn't know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn't too late.

Dieting steals our motivation.

Episode 59. Young kids these days, they are all for body positivity, right?? In today's episode, I sat down with my 3 college aged interns. They all graduated this year or will soon graduate with their bachelor's degrees in psychology or nutrition.

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"The most important thing I've learned was that I could leave dieting behind and still be healthy."-Sanya Kapur

What to Expect In This Episode:

They all share their relationship with food prior to the internship, and how the internship has changed things for themThey talk about their current education and how much (or how little) of what we talk about on this podcast was stuff they already knew or had been taughtThe myths and misconceptions that were dispelledHow they want to see things change in the future in regards to this work

Are You New Here?

Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about.

We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place.

Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Easy Podcast here!

Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress

Do you ever worry that you are wasting your life?

I definitely did. In fact, I wrote that in my journal many years ago when I was in the middle of the diet-binge roller coaster ride.

I woke up every day thinking about food, my body, and what I would eat that day to “be healthy”The notebooks I had filled with calories and points could fill up a spare bedroomSocial events and vacations immediately prompted the thought “they will notice I gained weight” or “I need to lose weight by then”Deep down I knew I wasn’t living life the way I wanted to, but I didn’t know how to pull myself out of it.

If this is you, I want you to imagine what it would feel like to feel empowered in your body and proud of your choices on a consistent basis. I promise you, it isn’t too late.

Dieting steals our motivation. It makes us ineffective. It keeps us spinning our wheels in a system that was never built to work.

If you are ready take the first step to motivating yourself with what matters to you, download my free Create Powerful Motivation guide (which is quite beautifully designed if I do say so myself), and walk through the 3 simple steps to create motivation that works for YOU in 15 minutes or less. You will get a simple formula to write ONE SENTENCE you can use to motivate yourself on a daily basis.

You can write it on your bathroom mirror, put on the background of your phone, or just read it and repeat it in your mind.

Look, I know how much it hurts to live a life worrying you are missing out, not stepping into the person you were truly meant to be, vibrant, passionate, curious, vulnerable, and brave.

You can listen to the podcast all day, but taking that first step, putting pen the paper (or typing on your phone) is required for true lasing change. It’s time to start living my friend.

It’s 100% free, so what are you waiting for? Grab your free copy of the guide today at DrHondorp.com/Motivate