Self-loathing can motivate some people to lose weight, but it rarely leads to permanent success. It also creates a terrible experience of suffering and deprivation when you hate yourself through the process of slimming down. Listen how I explain the effect of self-loathing and what to do about it.

Have you noticed the conflicting messages our society offers around weight? Pressure to be thin along with messaging to fully accept yourself at any size can create an internal tug of war over the right thing to believe. Today I wipe the slate clean and help you choose your perspective based on what you genuinely want.

Have you ever considered whether you are a people pleaser? On today's show I describe ways we show up dishonestly with ourselves and others as a way to keep the peace. You'll be surprised to hear how overeating is a form of people pleasing, and the 3 ways to solve it.

How often do you use cheat days as a weight loss strategy? On today's show I explain how this method can be problematic, even though it sounds very tempting. You may not realize the unconscious habit you develop when cheat days are a part of your method for losing weight.

Your big goal can be built on a mound of small victories. But often we fall into the trap of feeling too intimidated to even start losing weight. Instead of focusing on the long term result, today I show you how to just begin with a small step. I give examples of some small, doable things you can try right now.

When we think "new year, new you" it often comes with a belief that we need to be strict, harsh and exacting with ourselves. But what if you decided to be generous with yourself instead? Not in an overindulgent way, but with a bighearted attitude. Today I will teach you several ways to do this.

In celebration of the 100th episode of this podcast I am taking you behind the scenes of a group coaching call I led on goal setting. Learn how I map out my yearly resolutions and my process for taking action. I also coach three women through their individual obstacles so they can move forward and achieve the results they want.

As humans we have the tendency to feel unmotivated and keep things easy. Inertia is a part of our natural tendency and once you understand why it's there, it can be a relief knowing there is nothing wrong with you. Today I will teach you how to overcome it in five simple ways.

I have a tool for you today that helps you reconnect with yourself and recenter in your body. It is a compliment to creating a "season of you" during this typical time of busyness and stress. Join me as I show you how to experience relief and honor your emotions by bringing awareness back to the present moment.

Today I share my seasonal favorites that help me experience a sense of joy without overindulging in food or alcohol. From kitchen appliances, reading material, and daily routines, these are all things that create natural pleasure for food-lovers like me who don't want eating to be their only source of comfort.