Every year, Halloween used to kick off my spiral — candy, family gatherings, food guilt, and the endless “I’ll start again in January” loop. Not this year.

In this episode, Ian and I sit down right before our big move and marathon weekend to talk about how the holiday season doesn’t have to derail your health, your goals, or your peace of mind. I open up about my past struggles with binge eating, body dysmorphia, and the years I spent stuck in the guilt–restrict–repeat cycle… and how tracking macros and healing my mindset changed everything.

We talk about:

How to enjoy Halloween candy without spiraling into guilt

Why “waiting until January” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves

The holiday habits that secretly keep you stuck

Our family’s healthy Halloween traditions (hello, Switch Witch!)

How to help kids build a positive relationship with food

Staying consistent when it’s cold, busy, and chaotic

My new winter training program designed for balance and strength

If you’ve ever felt like the holidays undo all your progress — this one’s for you. You can have the candy, the cookies, and the cozy nights… without losing your sense of control or confidence.

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🍬 Hu — rich, dark chocolate made with simple ingredients

🍭 Yum Earth — dye-free, kid-approved sweets

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Timecodes:

00:00 – Welcome & Intro

01:04 – Moving on Halloween

02:05 – Power Rangers Family Costumes

03:18 – The Holiday Overwhelm & Food Mindset

04:06 – From Binge Eating to Healing

06:03 – Discovering Macros & Food Freedom

12:47 – Restriction, Upbringing & Food Psychology

13:58 – Balancing Food & Joy During the Holidays

16:07 – Holiday Health Tips: Candy, Dyes & Kids

19:10 – Staying on Track for Thanksgiving & Christmas

20:05 – Winter Workout Program & Muscle Building

24:14 – Post-Holiday Mindset Reset

27:22 – Calorie Strategy & Macro Flexibility

28:37 – Staying Consistent During Winter

30:26 – Why You Should Start Now (Not January)

31:37 – Discipline vs. Perfection

35:22 – Non-Negotiables & Mindset

36:58 – Managing Different Health Mindsets in Relationships

38:15 – Favorite Holiday Foods

40:26 – Halloween Community Callout & Closing

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