Ever feel like you're crushing your weight loss goals for weeks or months, then suddenly find yourself right back where you started? You're not alone - this frustrating cycle of progress followed by what feels like "self-sabotage" is one of the most common struggles people face. In this episode, we dive into why your brain seems to work against you just when things are going well, and why that success can feel so dangerous and unpredictable. We'll explore what's really happening in your mind when you revert to old eating patterns, and challenge some of the dramatic stories we tell ourselves about why this happens. If you've ever wondered why you keep "going backward" despite your best intentions, this episode will give you a completely different way to understand what's really going on

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02:42: What Self-Sabotage Really Looks Like

07:30: How Your Brain Creates Habits

11:30: Why "Self-Sabotage" is a Loaded Term

16:00: The Real Reason You Revert to Old Patterns

21:25: Summer Weight Loss and Vibe Club

Rachel shares her remarkable journey of losing 40 pounds while navigating the challenges of moving countries and pregnancy. After trying countless diets including keto, Whole30, and Weight Watchers without lasting success, she discovered a completely different approach that finally worked. Join us as Rachel reveals the unexpected mindset shift that made losing weight on vacation possible for the first time in her life. She offers a refreshing perspective on maintaining progress during major life transitions and how her relationship with food transformed during pregnancy. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone who feels like they've tried everything without finding lasting success.

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01:46 Rachel's history with weight loss attempts

05:18: The turning point: losing weight on vacation 

09:00: The power of focusing on one problem 

14:30: How Rachel's relationship with urges changed 

20:00: Seeing success through major life transitions 

24:39: Rachel's experience with pregnancy 

33:27: The unexpected exercise mindset shift 

44:45: Final advice for those struggling with weight loss

You’ve learned how to sit with your emotions instead of eating through them—but now what? In today’s episode, Maggie explains why staying stuck in negative emotions can become its own form of sabotage. You'll learn how indulging in drama keeps you from real change, and how to shift your perspective to start feeling better without needing your circumstances to change. This conversation is a wake-up call to stop rolling around in the shit and start moving through it. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

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 00:00 – Why we don’t coddle the drama 01:30 – What it means to “sit in the shit” 04:00 – Allowing emotion vs. avoiding with food 06:30 – When allowing becomes indulgent 08:45 – How stuck emotions become your identity 11:00 – Questions to shift your mindset 13:00 – Coaching examples of “I can’t” thinking 15:00 – The drama spiral: 30 things vs 3 18:00 – Changing your life by changing your story 21:00 – Final takeaway: Don’t sit in the shit too long

Ever wonder why you can listen to weight loss advice but still struggle to make progress? You might be missing something crucial that your own brain can't recognize. Despite your best efforts, hidden thought patterns could be sabotaging your progress without you even realizing it. Discover why having someone else look at your thinking patterns makes all the difference in finally breaking through weight loss plateaus. This episode exposes the gap between learning information and actually implementing it effectively.

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05:45: Why your brain has blind spots you can't see on your own

13:15: How avoiding triggers (like the scale) actually delays growth rather than helping it

19:21: Setting effective weight loss goals versus avoiding them due to past negative associations

34:30: When you might need one-on-one support versus group coaching for your weight loss journey

Ever notice how easy it is to spot what's wrong instead of what's right? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss our tendency to focus on problems and complaints rather than beauty and joy. Our brains seem wired to notice the negative, making complaints and judgment our default mode. This negative focus impacts not just our personal happiness but also our relationships with others, as we bond over shared complaints rather than genuine connection. Learn why changing your perspective requires intentional daily practice and discover why this mindset shift might be the most important work you'll ever do.

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03:18: Clarification that Vibe Club is not an MLM and explanation of what their coaching program actually offers.

11:06: Ryan shares an inspirational quote about choosing between focusing on what's wrong or embracing what's right in life.

15:15: Maggie discusses how we weren't built to handle the constant negative information overload of modern life.

21:24: A powerful story illustrating how perspective determines what we see in our surroundings - we miss beauty when focused on problems.

29:57: Discussion about interrupting negative thought patterns and choosing healthier perspectives for your mental wellbeing.

In this deeply personal episode, Maggie shares her transformative experience attending a week-long Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation retreat. After struggling with chronic health issues for 18 months, she found herself immersed in a powerful environment of healing and connection. Maggie opens up about the challenges of intense meditation sessions, the beautiful community she discovered, and how this retreat pushed her beyond her comfort zone in unexpected ways. Whether you're familiar with Dr. Joe's work or simply curious about meditation's potential impact on health and mindset, this vulnerable conversation offers a glimpse into one person's journey through darkness into a more peaceful state.

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In this episode, Maggie interviews Vibe Club member Tori who lost 30 pounds in one year through a refreshingly simple approach. Tori shares how she overcame her initial skepticism and found success by focusing on one small change at a time. Instead of restricting her favorite foods or forcing herself to exercise excessively, she discovered how to transform her relationship with food. Listeners will learn how Tori maintained steady progress even through the holidays and why the mindset of "the time is going to pass anyway" became crucial to her success.

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07:12: Overcoming skepticism and finding a sustainable approach

16:30: The power of focusing on obvious overeating first

24:18: Identity change and becoming "a runner" midway through her journey

32:15: How Tori navigated boredom eating and emotional triggers

41:36: Key mindset shifts that made losing 30 pounds surprisingly manageable

Do you find yourself spiraling after one overeating incident, convinced you've ruined everything? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan discuss why catastrophic thinking creates emotional states that make it nearly impossible to get back on track. They explore why many people struggle to see alternatives when caught in negative thought loops about their weight loss journey. Discover why the stories you tell yourself after making a small mistake can determine whether you'll keep overeating or get right back on your plan. Learn why your ability to envision different possibilities might be the missing key to sustainable weight loss.

05:45: Understanding why your perception creates your reality and affects your entire weight loss experience

13:45: The critical difference between people who feel "chill" about their weight loss versus those who make it miserable

20:18: Why dramatic, catastrophic thinking prevents you from finding useful solutions and keeps you stuck

27:45: How to notice when you're telling yourself stories that block your progress and keep you overeating

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Doubt is one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and your weight loss goals. In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore why we get trapped in patterns of self-doubt that keep us from taking meaningful action. They discuss how our brains are wired to resist change and why most people quit during what they call "the messy middle." If you've ever felt like weight loss might work for others but not for you, this episode tackles that mindset head-on.

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01:28 The Fuel of Doubt: Maggie introduces doubt as a "shitty fuel" that affects weight loss journeys by preventing action-taking.

03:41 Why Most People Won't Change: Harsh reality that most people won't create the body they want because doubt keeps them safe and prevents action.

07:00 How Your Brain Resists Change: Description of how your brain fights back when you try to change, making weight loss challenging.

11:10 The Messy Middle: How people quit not because they're incapable, but because they mistake self-doubt for doing it wrong.

13:04 Shifting from Judgment to Curiosity: How to neutralize doubt by becoming fascinated with your behaviors rather than judging them.

20:27 Passive vs. Active Approach: Discussion about how many clients pay for coaching but take very passive action due to doubt.

26:38 Actions vs. Desires: The contradiction between deeply wanting to change but making choices that prevent change.

29:10 Practicing the Pause: Detailed walkthrough of taking a pause between urges and actions to make intentional decisions.

34:00 How It Gets Easier: Ryan explains that resisting urges becomes much easier over time as you build trust with yourself.

37:30 New App Features Coming: Preview of new features in the Vibe Club app to help track and process urges.

Are you stuck in "protein prison" - forcing yourself to eat foods you don't even like in the name of weight loss? In this episode, Maggie and Ryan explore the complicated relationship between nutrition choices and diet mentality, diving into why our reasons for eating certain foods matter more than the foods themselves. They discuss how many women get trapped in patterns of restriction and binging when they prioritize "healthy eating" without considering mental satisfaction. If you've ever choked down Greek yogurt mixed with protein powder while secretly craving something else, this conversation about finding balance without sacrificing results is for you.

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03:20: Diet mentality is about energy, beliefs, and thoughts - not specific foods.

07:00: "Protein prison" happens when forcing yourself to eat protein you dislike, causing mental dissatisfaction.

10:20: Choosing foods that make you feel good isn't diet mentality if your reasons are balanced.

14:50: Finding balance often requires swinging to extremes first before settling in the middle.

18:30: Ryan's experience losing muscle when not prioritizing protein he enjoys.

21:30: When to move beyond food neutrality toward intentional choices that support goals.