I'll be the first to admit this podcast is a little scattered but I hope you can stay with me. 

I have been asked several times about weight loss, wanting to lose weight, when can you lose weight, etc over the last 2 weeks so I wanted to put on an episode on it. 

I typically only have this conversation in a 1:1 manner but I wanted to share some of my larger thoughts and ideas on the topic, such as:

• Can you lose weight?
• Is it wrong to focus on weight loss?
• When can you focus on weight loss?
• What has to happen before you focus on weight loss.
• Why your previous weight loss attempts haven't worked.

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Natalie Rose Baldwin is a Brewmaster, dog mom, and friend from Portland that I have constantly been in awe of.

When I met her she was working as a Valet at a hotel and I was working at a job I hated. Not long after I met her, she had left the hotel and started working at a brewery pouring beer. And before I knew it, she was getting printed in magazines and winning awards for her own beers.

I was blown away by how quickly she was excelling in her career! 
She followed a less-than-conventional path in life that took off like wildfire. 

Did she have some secret knowledge that led her to grow so quickly and rise to the top? That's usually what I think when I see someone blow up in life.
This wasn't the case for Natalie though.  

In this episode, Natalie tells us:

• How she went from working as a valet to being an award-winning brewer.
• The main reason she kept excelling in her career.
• Being a woman in a male-dominated field.   
• Managing her anxiety + being awkward.
• The challenge of leaving a job she loved.

And more...

Natalie is incredibly kind and generous with her knowledge and holds nothing back. She spills all of her behind-the-scenes growth and fears with us in this interview.

*I also love Natalie because she is obsessed with her dog, Beef. And I love and trust anyone infatuated with their dog.*
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Natalie Rose Baldwin, Brewmaster at Wayfinder beer in Portland, Oregon. Worked as Research & Development Brewer at Breakside Brewery from 2017-2023., and has been brewing since 2014. She started in the industry pouring beer and washing kegs, quickly learning to brew at Burnside Brewing in the fall of 2014.

In early 2017  Baldwin was hired as a Production Brewer at Breakside Brewery and later that year was promoted to Breakside's Research and Development Brewer. Natalie's brewing interests vary with a predominant focus on esoteric lagers, saisons, and specialty beers using seasonal flowers, tea, spices, and fruit.

Natalie has won several medals at the Great American Beer Festival and is also a professional Judge at GABF & WBC, works with the Oregon Brewers Guild Diversity and Equity Committee, is a Portland Area Pink Boots Portland Chapter Co-Leader, and was a recipient of a Pink Boots Scholarship in 2018.

Outside of work she enjoys traveling, backpacking, baking, and frolicking in fields of flowers with her dog Beef.

You can read more about Natalie in these articles:

https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2023/2/natalie-baldwin-is-wayfinder-beers-new-brewmaster

https://www.winemag.com/content/natalie-rose-baldwin-future-40-2022/

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You stop second-guessing yourself when you become rock solid on your own choices.
You stop comparing when you know you are doing what you need and want to do.

But do you know why the second-guessing comes up in the first place?
Or why you feel guilty - when you feel guilty?
Or have you ever been in a group of people and they all start talking about their body and suddenly you feel terrible about your own?

You are being brainwashed by other people's insecurities.

Most people aren't aware they are pushing their own ideas and beliefs on you, but really, they can't help it. 

You believe a number of things in your life and I'd be you never stop to ask yourself, "Why do I believe this?"

Maybe it is about your relationship, your education, your body, your workout routine, your diet, etc.

In this episode, I share a recent situation that left me second-guessing myself because I was buying into other people's insecurities.  I give you several examples that are likely showing up in your own life where you are being brainwashed and completely unaware of it.

Enjoy this week's episode.
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If you are interested in working together, fill out this form and I will follow up with a link to book a call.

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IM BACK!!

Hey, guess what? I had a baby!
 He was a month and a half early which is why I missed a couple of weeks of releasing episodes - hopefully, you can forgive me. :)

In this episode, I catch you up on what's happened over the last few weeks but also how to deal with life when sh*t hits the fan.

For many many years of my life, I was someone that made a schedule that went down to 15-minute intervals. I knew how I wanted everything to be and look and as long as everything stayed on plan, I was good!

BUT!

Life doesn't care about your plan. Life doesn't care how much time and attention you pour into things, life has its own plans. And if you don't learn how to go with it instead of against it, whether that is your weekend plans, your body, your relationships, your kids, etc- you will feel kinda crazy, irritable, and on edge.

In this episode, I also share about how to keep your goals but loosen the death grip on them so you can actually enjoy the process.

And I have a favor to ask of you. If you have a favorite episode or one you revisit, would you mind telling me what it is?

I am thinking about resharing some of my older podcasts that had a big impact on listeners. If one comes to your mind, even if you can't remember the title, will you send me a message on IG or email me ([email protected]) and let me know which one it was?

I would really appreciate it! 

xo

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As a motivated person that works hard and has probably been told you have a strong work ethic your entire life - this episode may break your brain a little.

Because what I am suggesting in here may actually be your biggest fear and what you have avoided for as long as you can remember.

If you find yourself triggered by what I am saying, good. Listen to this episode again in a week.

If you find yourself feeling relieved by what I am saying, EXCELLENT! Follow that thread and trust it!

You have been told to work harder, your rigorous, push through no matter what mentality has been applauded, and your ways of being "so accommodating" which was just you agreeing with someone else then taking the frustration out on yourself later were enjoyed by many - until now.

We are letting go of all of that.
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You can read more about how I work with clients on my website HERE.
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How often do you talk yourself OUT OF doing something amazing because it seems like too much work or just doesn't make sense?

That's a very reasonable and logical approach but the things you are talking yourself out of may just be the ticket to every single thing you want.

Some of the best experiences in your life will not add up.

Some of the best memories you make will be created by accident.

In this episode, I share more about the true cost of fun and what it takes to do cool shit in your life. But more importantly, why we must stop trying to make it all make sense and just do the damn thing.

Come say hey on IG HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.

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Ever wondered what it is really like being in a group with other women and talking about your binge eating or body image thoughts?

Ever think, "I must be the only one who has done this!"? 

You are in luck.

I am sharing a behind-the-scenes interview with the ladies who recently wrapped up Hungry Broads.

Jamie, Casey,  Anna, and Maura tell us all about their experience in Hungry Broads.

They share:

• The countless attempts they tried to resolve their foodstuff before this group.
• Fears before joining the group like- what if this doesn't work? Is this really worth it??
• How it was talking about topics that their partners didn't even know about.
• How their food is now actually pretty boring. 
• Ways their life has changed now that food isn't front and center.
• And more!

If you want to join the next round of Hungry Broads, add your name to the waitlist HERE.
The next group will not be starting until the Fall of 2023.

If you don't want to wait that long, you can connect with me to hear about other options for working together that we can start much sooner.

For that, fill out THIS FORM and I will follow up with you.

And, be sure to come say HEY on IG HERE.

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"How exactly do you get ballsy in your biz and over the fear of being seen?"

That was a question I got a couple of weeks ago and decided to dedicate a whole episode to this topic.

If you aren't a biz owner, replace business with --> work, relationships, in the office, with my partner, etc.
It's all very similar.

What the fear boils down to in almost all of us is "the fear of rejection" or being left.

But is being left worse or is never fully showing the hell up for yourself worse???

I give you some strategies to try in this episode to help you get over the fear of being seen and start showing up with bigger balls in your biz.

I also mentioned a limited-time offer I am doing.
You can read all about that here!
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Diet culture dropout,  Onyx Sweat Society co-founder, community creator,and hype wrangler.

Wait- A gym that ISN'T weightloss focused or aesthetically obsessed?

THAT'S RIGHT!

I'm with Ashley Liberty on the podcast and we chat all about the process to her opening a business, realizing  weightloss/nutrition/ body transformation "stuff" was not her jam (and fears around letting that go), and finding her own lane in the fitness industry - and a small town to boot.

Ashley Liberty is the co-founder and CEO of Onyx Sweat Society, a fitness brand focused on community and empowerment.

Once addicted to an unhealthy relationship with exercise and body dysmorphia, Ashley found recovery and became obsessed with helping others do the same by creating a movement experience that felt different than any traditional gym or class she’d been to before, by focusing solely on how the classes make them FEEL, to build strength from within.

Aside from running her biz, she enjoys building a life with her husband and raising their two children and one fur-child in the PNW.

Ashley is a real delight and I am excited to share her, her message, and her community with you.

Be sure to check out the Onyx INSTAGRAM page! 

You can read more about their studio HERE.
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You asked and I am answering!!

I got through about half of the questions on this episode and will be coming back with a part two. So if you submitted and question and are wondering where it is - it is coming!!

If you didn't ask a question but would like to: submit yours here.

Also, HUNGRY BROADS is enrolling one more time for a while!
This is your chance to jump in and tackle the food stuff so you can enjoy your damn summer! 

Hungry Broads is for you if you have:

• Tried everything!!!
• Know diets don't work but have no idea what else to do.
• WANT to eat healthy and exercise without it being a punishment or restriction.
• You want to feel good in your body and take better care of yourself but struggle to find that middle ground. 
• You are tired of having food and weight consume your life and just want to stop thinking about it.

Space is limited and once the spots are full, they are gone.

If you don't want to spend the next 6 months of your life on a rollercoaster in hell with food, submit your application HERE.

Today I answer :

• Body checking - why am I doing it?!?! 
• Why do I always want to binge when I am alone?
• How come I rebel anytime I start a plan or think about eating healthy?

If you have any other questions for me, connect with me on the gram HERE and say hello, visit my site HERE,  or email me at : [email protected]

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