How many versions of joy are you holding hostage until your life looks different?

Once I’m pregnant… I’ll relax.

Once I lose the weight… I’ll book the trip.

Once I make the money… I’ll stop feeling behind.

This isn’t just about pregnancy. It’s about every quiet way we convince ourselves we’re not allowed to live yet.

In this episode, I’m talking about the trip I didn’t book, the clothes I didn’t buy, the version of myself I kept waiting to become… and what finally made me stop.

Action Steps:

• Ask: Where am I putting my life on hold?

• Let yourself live a little more this week!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – I’m Not Pregnant (And I Really Thought I Would Be)

02:55 – It’s Not About Pregnancy. It’s About Postponed Joy.

05:08 – The Trap of “Once I…” and the Life You’re Not Living Yet

07:48 – Why I Wasn’t Letting Myself Have It (and What Changed)

09:46 – It Felt Responsible to Wait. It Wasn’t.

11:11 – The Sneaky Ways We Justify Putting Life on Hold

12:03 – “I’m Just Being Cautious” (But Am I?)

12:58 – What If the One Thing You’re Avoiding Is the One Thing You Need?

14:01 – The Quiet Places You Might Be Pausing Your Life

15:14 – My Real-Life Approach to Gently Challenging the Pause

18:44 – The Cheesiest Line That’s Also Completely True

19:21 – Claiming Joy + Play Before You’ve Earned It

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You want to be someone who can rest without guilt. Someone who can be present, have fun, enjoy the moment, but it feels hard. Like another thing on your to-do list. In this episode, we unpack why things like rest, play, and downtime feel so exhausting when they’re supposed to feel good.

I walk you through why it’s not about laziness or being “too Type A”… it’s about safety. Nervous system safety. And if you’ve ever thought, “I know I’m allowed to relax… but I just can’t let myself,” this one’s for you!!

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Action Steps:

• Name the thing you wish you let yourself enjoy more. “Something I wish I let myself enjoy more is…”

• Notice the fear behind it. “What am I afraid will happen if I actually let myself enjoy this?” This could be fear of being lazy, losing control, being judged, or not being good enough.

• Shift from ‘allowed to’ → ‘letting myself.’ Say it out loud: “I’m not just allowed to enjoy ____. I’m letting myself enjoy it.” This is the difference between knowing something and actually practicing it.

• Start with five minutes. Choose one low-pressure moment this week to practice letting yourself enjoy that one thin, even for just five minutes.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Fun feels exhausting 01:45 – It's not your personality, it’s your nervous system 03:00 – When enjoyment becomes another task 05:00 – You don’t need more hacks, you need safety 06:30 – You’ve Googled how to be more fun + here’s what’s missing 08:00 – You don’t want more, you want less 10:00 – My therapist asked if I had any hobbies 12:20 – What are you afraid will happen if you stop proving yourself? 14:00 – Your body doesn’t speak logic, it speaks survival 15:00 – Rest feels like danger when your worth is tied to doing 16:00 – Allowing vs. letting: the energy difference 18:30 – Why joy and pleasure aren’t wastes of time 19:45 – Escaping your life through food, work, or distraction 21:00 – You don’t need more fixing, you need more understanding 22:00 – The 5-minute challenge 23:00 – Practice now for ease later 24:30 – Let yourself enjoy one thing, just a little more

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Come hear what I have been avoiding saying for months... what losing control really taught me about feelings, fear, and how to start loosening your grip so you can enjoy your life again.

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Action Steps:

Control for me right now looks like _____

What am I really trying to protect myself from?

Name 3 ways continuing to control like this is robbing me of presence, ease, and joy.

What is ONE super tiny specific way I can loosen the grip just a bit this week?

TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 Why I avoided making this episode

2:00 – Postpartum struggle + identity crisis

6:00 – Control is really a feeling problem

8:00 – The cycle: how control shape-shifts when you avoid feeling

10:00 – Why we crave control

12:00 – What “I want control” really means

13:00 – How I started to loosen the grip and feel safe without control

14:30 – Fixing v Growing

16:30 – Why slow is hard but necessary

21:00 – The real question: what are you trying to avoid feeling

25:00 – Letting yourself feel, even when it’s uncomfortable

27:00 – Why fun and play are the point

29:00 – The next eight weeks: how we’ll do this together

30:00 – This week’s action steps

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ABOUT RYANN

I’m Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

After getting hit with a brutal sickness, I'm back—and with a fresh perspective on health, rest, and how we take care of ourselves. Today, I'm diving into the viral sensation that is Kylie Perkins, her no-BS approach to decluttering, and why her message is actually deeper than just cleaning your house. Let's talk about how excess can be overwhelming, why just starting is the key to getting unstuck, and how small shifts in our space can lead to big shifts in our mindset.

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FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: The materials used in this video are adapted and used for educational purposes only. This transformation constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for FAIR USE for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research.

TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 Welcome Back!

4:05 Who Is Kylie Perkins? The TikTok creator taking over

7:00 Watching Her Videos What makes her message so powerful

10:30 The Psychology of Clutter Why too much stuff is overwhelming

12:50 The Power of Just Starting How small steps change everything

14:35 Decluttering = Mental Clarity How our environment affects us

16:20 Kylie Perkins Got In My Head And made me clean my house

18:05 Does Yelling Work? My thoughts on her motivational style

19:50 Too Many Toys, Too Many Choices Managing clutter with kids

22:10 Overwhelmed by Options? How excess keeps us stuck

24:30 Perfectionism & Procrastination The real reason we don’t start

26:50 Waiting for Motivation? The truth about getting things done

29:10 What Happens When You Just Start? A challenge for you

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ABOUT RYANN

I’m Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

In today's episode, I am answering the question: Hi Ryann, Through the help of your videos, my therapist, my nutritionist, and my own commitment to healing, I recovered from binge eating throughout 2023-2024 - or so I thought. Lately I have been having “mini” binges, often when I’m particularly tired, stressed, o otherwise triggered. I tend to stop these mini binges in their tracks before they become full-blown binges, but it has me wondering: Why has the urge to binge resurfaced, and why am I finding myself starting to obsess about what I’m eating again? I thought I already “did the work.” Thanks for all you do! Your videos have made me feel so seen and find the strength to commit to healing my relationship with food.

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TIMESTAMPS 

0:00 Welcome

1:32 The Fear of Rejection & Social Media Struggles

3:58 Discovering The Let Them Theory

6:11 The Missing Piece: “Let Me”

8:06 Listener Question: Why Are My Binge Urges Coming Back? 

9:45 You’re Not Failing—You’re Just Human

12:27 The Sneaky Reason You’re Struggling Again

14:56 Stop Treating Recovery Like a Finish Line

17:48 The Boring Reality of Lasting Change 

20:23 The Identity Shift

23:10 When Things Start Slipping, Do This

26:35 The Engine Light Analogy: Are You Paying Attention? 

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I’m Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

Struggling with acne, eczema, or stubborn skin issues? It might not just be your skincare routine—it could be your gut health. In this episode, I sit down with gut health expert Jamie DeLaurentis, a registered dietitian, to break down the gut microbiome and skin connection and uncover hormonal acne solutions that go beyond just topicals.

We’re diving into skincare myths, the acne and gut connection, and what you can actually do to heal acne naturally. Whether you're dealing with acne after birth control, curious about the best supplements for acne, or just tired of chasing the next skincare trend, this episode will give you real, science-backed solutions for clearer skin—without unnecessary restrictions.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Why We’re Talking About Skin

1:10 My Personal Struggle with Acne After Birth Control

3:00 Introducing Jamie – Gut Health & Skin Expert

5:15 Jamie’s Personal Journey with Psoriasis & Gut Issues

8:00 The Gut-Skin Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Your Skin

10:45 Where to Start If You’re Struggling with Hormonal Acne

13:30 Key Nutrients for Clear Skin: Vitamin A, E & Potassium

16:50 Does Sugar Really Cause Acne? The Truth About Blood Sugar & Skin

19:15 How Yo-Yo Dieting & Restriction Impact Skin Health

22:40 Skincare Myths: Do You Actually Need a 10-Step Routine?

25:30 How Stress Affects Acne & Skin Conditions

28:10 Does Gluten or Dairy Cause Acne? Breaking Down Food & Skin

31:15 Eczema & Psoriasis: Understanding the Gut-Skin Connection

35:45 Healing Acne Naturally: What Actually Works

38:20 The Best Supplements for Acne & What to Avoid

41:10 How Drinking & Lifestyle Habits Impact Your Skin

44:50 The Role of Minerals in Gut & Skin Health

48:00 Can You Have a Healthy Gut & Still Struggle with Acne?

51:30 When to Consider Testing for Gut & Skin Issues

55:10 The Psychological Side of Skin Struggles: Managing the Mindset

59:00 Final Thoughts – Where to Start if You Want Healthier Skin

1:02:00 Where to Find Jamie & Additional Resources

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

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Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day for what truly matters? In this episode, we dive into practical time strategies and uncover the deeper reasons behind why time feels so limited.

From setting boundaries and redefining priorities to managing time effectively and making space for personal growth, this episode is all about taking control of your schedule. If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing, tackle overcoming perfectionism, and create time for what truly lights you up, this is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

Let’s work together to align your time with what really matters and step into the energy of valuing yourself and your time.

TIMESTAMPS 

1:00 Reflecting on the LA Fires and the Fragility of Time

2:15 Why Time is Precious and Easy to Take for Granted

3:30 How Becoming a Mom Changed My Perspective on Time

4:45 The Real Reason You Feel Like You Don’t Have Enough Time

6:00 Breaking the Myth: Why “We All Have the Same 24 Hours” Isn’t True

7:30 The Importance of Clarity: Understanding Where Your Time Goes

9:15 Asking “Why Don’t I Have Time?” Instead of “How Do I Make Time?”

10:30 Recognizing That Every Choice You Make Reflects Your Priorities

12:00 Letting Go of Guilt Around Time Spent on What Matters

13:45 Acknowledging the Power of Boundaries to Reclaim Your Time

15:00 How to Stop Comparing Your Time to Others

17:00 Reframing Perfectionism: Why Doing Something is Better Than Doing Nothing

18:30 How Prioritizing Time for What Matters Brings Fulfillment

20:00 Final Thoughts: Honoring the Value of Your Time

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ABOUT RYANN

I’m Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

Whether you’re just starting to untangle your relationship with food or have been on this path for years, this session is a powerful reminder that you’re not alone. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration to move toward freedom and mental peace. Let’s dive in!

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I’m Ryann Nicole—a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Nutritionist, and recovered binge eater. I help high-achievers break free from the exhausting cycle of binge eating and finally feel at peace with food (and their brain). 

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Healing your relationship with food can feel overwhelming, especially when "normal eating" seems like an unattainable goal. In this episode, we break down what normal eating truly is and challenge the myths and judgments that keep you stuck in the binge-restrict cycle. Drawing on Ellen Satter's powerful definition, we explore how normal eating is flexible, imperfect, and rooted in self-trust.

You'll learn why food doesn’t have to dictate your self-esteem and how to approach eating with curiosity instead of judgment. From letting go of labels to zooming out for a fresh perspective, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you make peace with food and rediscover the simple joy of eating. Here's to a life of freedom and mental peace!

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ABOUT RYANN

I’m Ryann Nicole, a licensed therapist and certified nutritionist. I help people transform their relationship with food and break free from binge eating. My mission is to empower others to find mental peace, embrace balance, and live life unchained from food noise.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.

This is the year you're going to finally heal your relationship with food and here's how you're going to do it!

*EDIT: I knew something was wrong, it's 2,100 NOT 9,100 lol

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.