Thrive Beyond Size

This month inside Nourish Yourself: Body+Mind, we are doing a "dopamine fast", as described by Dr. Anna Lembke in her book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Of course, you can't actually fast from a naturally occurring brain hormone, but you can choose to be more intentional about where you're getting your dopamine from. That's what it's all about.

If you've been using food. (or alcohol, gaming, social media, shopping, you name it) to feel good, you're probably finding yourself in this cycle of desperately not wanting to engage in those activities, but finding yourself compelled to anyway, almost as if you're doing it against your own will.

There's a good reason why this happens - it's your brain doing what brain's do, trying to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and do so by using the least amount of energy possible. This is the basis behind habits.

The good news is that you can break this cycle, and in this episode, you'll learn how.

If you need some help, it's not too late to join us inside Nourish Yourself. Find out more at www.wayzahealth.com/nourish-yourself.

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We experience so many changes in our body as we approach midlife as women. Sometimes it feels like we have no control over these changes, and that can be frustrating. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Alison Bladh shares how nutrition, lifestyle and a positive mindset can ease the transition through menopause.

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One thing that ALWAYS comes up when I'm coaching women on weight loss is boundaries. There's a tendency to put everyone else first, and only take care of ourselves if there is time/energy/bandwidth at the end of the day to do so. We don't know how to say no to others because we've never given ourselves the opportunity to try.

Weight loss requires you to prioritize yourself, and sometimes that means enforcing boundaries in your life. But what exactly are boundaries?

In this episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist Dana Skaggs, an expert on boundaries. Together, we explore:

• What boundaries are (and also what they aren't)
• Why boundaries are important (and how they can actually strengthen your relationships)
• How to set healthy boundaries in your life

To learn more about Dana and listen to her podcast, head on over to https://phoenixandflame.com/.

If you need help with boundaries on your weight loss journey, join me over in Nourish Yourself: Body+Mind, our premier group coaching program: https://www.wayzahealth.com/nourish-yourself.

Learn more about Dr Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:

Website: www.wayzahealth.com

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Nancy Pickard is an integrative life coach and on this episode of the podcast, she shares with us how to get out of autopilot and move beyond our fears. She teaches us how our shadow beliefs hold us back, and how our unconscious commitments keep us stuck in our old unhelpful patterns.

Nancy shows us exactly how to do this by coaching me through my own shadow beliefs and the fears that are holding me back. It was a powerful process for me, and it will be for you too!

Learn more about Nancy at her website: https://nancypickardlifecoach.com/

You can also find her book on Amazon by clicking here.

Want to experience coaching for yourself? Join Nourish Yourself with Michelle by visiting https://www.wayzahealth.com/nourish-yourself

Learn more about Dr Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:

Website: www.wayzahealth.com

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I just returned from a two-week holiday in Egypt and Jordan. I came home 9-lbs lighter - this was unexpected! Tune in to this episode to hear about why I think this weight loss happened, and how I plan to use the lessons I learned on holiday to continue my weight loss at home. Specifically, you'll learn:

• How I planned to eat while I was away, and why it's important to have a plan that you're ready, willing, and able to follow through on when you're on vacation
• How various factors affect your appetite (and how to use these to your advantage)
• The role stress plays in weight regulation, and why stress management is crucial
• Why it's essential to have a "re-integration" plan for when you return home from vacation

Lots of little helpful nuggets of gold in this one!

If you're keen to put these tools to practice in your own life, join us now in Nourish Yourself: Body+Mind (www.wayzahealth.com/nourish-yourself).

Learn more about Dr Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:

Website: www.wayzahealth.com

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"I don't think that self love and self improvement have to be mutually exclusive. I think that we can love our bodies for what they've carried us through in life, what they do for us on a day to day basis, and still desire to make choices that you know might be healthier or might be more in line with whatever our goal is.+

~ Allie Cass

In this episode, I'm joined by functional health and fitness coach, Allie Cass. You'll want to tune in to this one to learn how to use your mind-body connection to shift from simply surviving in life to positively thriving. In one of the most inspiring interviews I've done on the podcast to date, you'll learn:

• The role of mindfulness - because you can't change what you're not aware of
• Why self-love and self-improvement aren't mutually exclusive - and how self-love can actually help you reach your health goals
• How to enjoy and love the process rather than fixating on the end result
• The role your gut health and hormonal systems play in the mind-body connection, and how to use it to your advantage

If you'd like to learn more about Allie or book a free health audit call her, visit her website: https://alliecasshealth.youcanbook.me/. You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook (both @alliecasshealth).

If you'd like to work with me on all the amazing topics discussed in this episode, you can join me in the Nourish Yourself: Body+Mind program (www.wayzahealth.com/nourish-yourself).

Learn more about Dr Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:

Website: www.wayzahealth.com

Download my free Food Freedom Roadmap here

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When was the last time you woke up in the morning feeling excited about your life? So much of the weight loss journey is about finding the joy in your life again and feeling fulfilled without the food. In this episode, I'm joined by Stacy McAlpine, a life transformation specialist. We talk about:

Stacy would like to offer you 2 free tickets to one of her Walk-the-Talk Weekend programs. To claim your tickets, head over to www.walkthetalkweekend.com and mention the Mindful Weight Loss podcast.

To work with Michelle, visit www.wayzahealth.com.

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