How do you know you're getting enough protein, fat, fiber, carbs if you're not counting or tracking and just eating intuitively? How do you eat intuitively when you have Celiac or another medical condition that requires that you restrict certain foods or food groups? How do you stop overeating and stress eating? Man, these are such great questions! This week on the podcast I'm answering your questions in a Q& A episode.   You'll learn: - What I recommend for making sure you're...

Do you struggle with knowing how to balance your blood sugar? Has your doctor maybe told you that you are pre-diabetic or diabetic and you're not sure how to eat to keep your blood sugar levels in a healthy range? Or maybe you are wanting to be pro-active and take care of your blood sugar levels now, before they become an issue. This week on the podcast I am so excited to bring on my friend Layne. Layne is a functional health practioner specializing in helping driven millennial women boost...

For today's episode, I'm answering your questions. I reached out to my community on Instagram to ask you what questions you wanted me to answer and talk about in this week's episode.  You'll hear: What to do when your doctor tells you you need to lose weight because of abnormal lab findings, the lense I take with a non-diet approach, and how you can still work on healing your relationship with food and your body and be free from dieting while working towards improving your health in this...

Ozempic. Wegovy. What are these medications everyone's talking about for weight loss right now? Are they the "miracle drug" they're being made out to be? Chances are you know someone who is on it, have thought about it for yourself, or are on one of these medications. So, how do these medications impact your health, relationship with food, and even your weight? What are the concerns?  I wanted to have this conversation with my friend Brittany Jones, a Registered Dietitian here in Greenville...

Do you struggle with sleep? I just looked up a study that said that 10-30% of people struggle with sleep (and maybe even up to 50-60%). So if you're one of these people who struggle with sleep, this episode is for you. I invited my friend Martha Lewis (@thesleepdetective) on the show to help us understand what's at the root of why we struggle with sleep. Connect with Martha: thesleepdetective.com & @thesleepdetective on Instagram Learn more about my work and follow me...

Today's episode is a little different. I wanted to share a podcast interview and conversation I had with my friend, Darlynn Childress, on her podcast "Become a Calm Mama" all about how to help our kids grow up with a healthy relationship with food & their bodies. Darlynn is a parenting coach and a dear friend of mine. This is the second time she's had me on her podcast (you can find our first episode all about how to heal our own relationship with food & our bodies as moms HERE).  ...

"Food had always been this thing on my mind. I’d tried all the diets. And I knew that the thing that was going to solve my problems was not the next diet."   On today's episode I invited my client Kirsten on to share her story. You'll hear from Kirsten and where she was before we started working together... she talks about growing up in a family where dieting and hating your body was the norm. She shares about how she reached a point where she realized she did not want to be in her 70's and...

Sometimes I see this message that food freedom means eating whatever, whenever, however much you want without thinking about how your body feels. Maybe you've had this thought too. And maybe it's kept you from wanting food freedom. I get it... I don't want to eat donuts every day all day, either. I want to eat and feel healthy & have a balance.  But here's the thing, food freedom ISN'T just eating whatever, whenever, and however much you want. It's NOT about eating donuts every day. ...

Today I want to encourage you if you're feeling like you've "let yourself go" this past year. I have heard this from a lot of you... you feel like you've let yourself go and you're feeling ashamed for the weight you've gained and how you're maybe not where you thought you would be by now, at this time last year.  But, what I do know is that there's often a real reason why you've "let yourself go"... and while you may be telling yourself "I'm just lazy", that's never really the case. And more...

You know that exercising consistently will help you feel better and live better. You know that eating less takeout would be better for your health. You know all these things that you "should" be doing, but for some reason you're not doing it. Maybe you've told yourself "I'm just lazy", or "I'm just not disciplined". What I want you to know is that's never the reason and there's always something else going on that's keeping you stuck.   This is what we're exploring together in this week's...

Accountability is often the first thing we ask some else for when we have a new goal. We ask our spouses "can you hold me accountable to not eat dessert after dinner" and we ask our friends to exercise with us to "hold us accountable".   And, as you'll hear in this episode, accountability is a vital part of reaching your goals. But, it can't be the only thing you rely on. When asking someone else to hold you accountable is your only plan, what happens when your friend moves away or you...

“It's such a relief. To feel comfortable around food and I can enjoy it so much more versus living in fear and worrying about gaining weight or feeling the need to control my calorie intake, I trust my body and listen to what it tells me. And I find that in doing this, I don't overeat as much or feel uncomfortable after meals.”   In this episode, Victoria covers a number of things including a recent testimonial from one of her clients, Emma and Healthy You 2024. As a preview of her annual...

“Your macronutrient needs are different every single day. And so just following a … blanket plan … is not going to work because your needs are different every day.   In this episode, Victoria discusses struggles with macro and calorie counting. She delves into her views on macro counting, highlighting that while it can be a tool for understanding the body's needs, it often becomes an obsession that can lead to guilt, shame, and an unbalanced relationship with food. She reiterates that every...

“…what we need more often are the little sips of water, the little sips of self-care sprinkled throughout our week. That's what's going to help you to have those little gentle waves of emotions versus those rises and falls.”   In this episode, Victoria talks about stress and provides tips on how to handle stress, especially during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of self-care, gratefulness, movement, rituals, saying no, and looking up to reduce stress levels.   This...

“Yeah, well, I think one is, is focusing on your body as being an instrument. Rather than an ornament…”   In this episode, Victoria welcomes her first male podcast guest, Jeff. They discuss the topic of intuitive eating and how it is not limited to just women. Jeff and Victoria also debunk the common misconception that you can’t track progress with intuitive eating, but how to track progress with both eating and fitness in a way that isn’t unhealthy or controlling. He also shares his latest...

Happy Thanksgiving week this week if you're celebrating in the U.S. I wanted to share with you a little bonus episode to help you as you navigate all the food and eating during the holidays. But, this is probably going to be different than your typical advice on mindful eating during the holidays.  Today I want to share with you specifically how to enjoy all of your favorite foods without feeling guilty AND with intention, not overeating and leaving feeling over-stuffed.   Mentioned in...

"Confidence is a deep understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of who you are today, while also allowing space to grow into who you want to become."   In this episode, Victoria explores the topic of confidence and challenges the common misconception that confidence is tied to a specific personality type. Victoria emphasizes that confidence is an internal state and not dependent on external factors such as appearance or weight. Confidence is a feeling that arises from the thoughts we have...

"Noticing how whatever action we take feels in our body is a good indicator of alignment with our values." - Libby Bloom In this episode, Victoria is joined by Libby Bloom to discuss the intersection of values and intuitive eating. They explore how individuals can have specific eating values while still practicing intuitive eating. They emphasize the importance of understanding the intention behind food choices and finding a balance that aligns with personal values. They also highlight the...

"You can live and die in a prison in your mind if you don't ask for help." - Jennifer S. In this episode, Jennifer, a life coach and Victoria’s client, joins the show. Jennifer shares her experience working with Victoria as her coach. After recovering from a severe eating disorder, Jennifer still felt a void and sought help to address the residual baggage. Through their coaching sessions, Jennifer was able to overcome her restrictive mindset, release shame and guilt around food, and develop...

"We can hold that desire for wanting to lose weight in one hand and we can also hold this desire for freedom from dieting." - Victoria In this episode, Victoria discusses the taboo topic of weight and how it affects our relationship with food. She acknowledges that wanting to lose weight is influenced by societal messaging, but it doesn't mean you can't practice intuitive eating. Victoria believes that it's possible to hold both the desire to lose weight and the desire for freedom from...

"Letting go of control is really where healing and freedom come from, regardless of how our bodies end up looking." - Erin Machen In this episode, Erin Machen, a licensed counselor and registered yoga teacher, joins Victoria to discuss body image. Erin shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how she found freedom through intuitive eating and nourishing her body. She emphasizes the importance of viewing body image beyond just physical appearance and explores the connection...

"The easiest way to feel more motivated to do something is simply to make it something that you want to do." In this episode, Victoria discusses how to create habits that you can actually stick with. She addresses the common problem of starting new habits and then reverting back to old ones. Victoria explains why this happens and provides practical solutions to create lasting change. If you've struggled with consistency in your habits, this episode is a must-listen.   This podcast is for...

"Peace with food is about healing your relationship with food and creating confidence with eating." In this episode, Victoria discusses how to make peace with food possible. She addresses common misconceptions about peace with food, such as the belief that it means having full permission to eat without any intention. Peace with food is about healing your relationship with food and creating confidence in eating. Victoria emphasizes that peace with food is possible for everyone and provides...

"Grounding ourselves through the five senses prepares us to eat mindfully and enhances digestion." In this episode, Victoria introduces a mindful eating exercise to help individuals who struggle with mindless eating. She discusses the reasons why people eat mindlessly, such as being rushed, distracted, or using food to cope with emotions. Victoria then guides listeners through a five-senses exercise. This exercise not only promotes mindful eating but also enhances digestion and satisfaction...