Serena and Susan share what was one thing they thought they had to do because of diet culture. They go in-depth on how toxic it actually was for them when they were following these "rules" and how finding food freedom has liberated them to be able to live their lives without worrying about every single piece of food.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to...

Serena and Susan discuss why diet culture wants you to think you need to burn off your food. Diet culture wants your control, they tell what food is "good" or "bad" and that if you don't burn it off you are going to gain weight because you can't control yourself around food.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email...

Now we know you are wanting us to tell you how to always choose fruits and veggies over everything else...but that's not what we are talking about today. We are talking about how to give yourself unconditional permission to any and everything. Does that scare you?    If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click...

Serena and Susan discuss what diet culture says the meaning of health is, as well as how we have been taught to judge if other people are "healthy" according to those standards. They go into how your body, mind and spirit are actually connected and how they all work towards your overall health.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and...

Serena shares her story with binge eating and how she has grown from it. She also talks about why women runners are susceptible to binge eating and the guilt and shame surrounding it.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here

Serena and Susan talk about what pivotal point made them unsubscribe from diet culture. They also share what you will get if you do unsubscribe and how it can change your life in a way you never thought of before.    If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here

Susan talks about taking care of your body, what it is and what it isn't. She shares a time when she thought she was taking care of her body but she was really causing more obsession over the scale, food and her mental and physical health were not in a good place. She also shares about where is now and what she is doing to honor what her body is telling her that she needs.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here:...

There is some confusion on what healthy eating is so we are breaking it down today. Diet culture has hijacked the word "healthy" and they want you to be obsessed with picking the correct food. However this can be more damaging to your body. There is a better way...tune in to find out!   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join...

This week Susan is sharing her most recent experience with IVF and what she has done differently from the first time she did it. We tend to blame ourselves when things don't go as expected and wonder what more we could have done but sometimes we cannot control the outcome. Susan shares how she is learning to let go of wanting that control and learning to love herself and take care of her body through the process.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s...

Serena is talking today about dehydration, running trots and GI issues. She shares her experience with it as well as what she discovered when she started researching sports nutrition. She also gives tips and tricks on how to hydrate for your runs!   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here

This week we are talking about being ready to start a food freedom journey. Food can be the first step in practicing and tuning in to your body and what it is telling you that it needs. We hope you come to this episode with an open mind and curiosity about what food freedom can do for you.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to...

This week Susan shares her journey with functional medicine and how she used the suggestions that they gave her. We dive deep into what functional medicine is and how to approach it on a food freedom journey.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here

The "they" we are referring to is diet culture and society in general. We break down two things that we don't really learn a lot about: the basics of metabolism and how it works as well as how our menstrual cycle works. What we have learned is that the more you know your body, the more empowered you feel.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food...

Is sugar really as addictive as the internet says it is? When we restrict foods it can lead to a feeling of addiction. We give you tips on how to implement foods into your life so that you don't get that feeling.    If you are interested in the book Susan was talking about click here!   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join...

We are going off script this week! Serena is talking about how she is feeling triggered by trying on clothes for her bridal shower and her wedding dress fitting. As Susan and Serena navigate this topic, they share how there is no finish line for body image. There is always something that is going to be triggering, but it is how you handle the situation that will make the difference.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here:...

The short answer is yes but the point of food freedom is not to lose weight. We give you a lot of examples of what we have gained from going on our food freedom journeys. Tune in to find out what you can get from food freedom is better than just losing weight.    Click here for the amazing mug that Susan talks about in this episode.  For the sugar cookie recipe that Susan talks about click here.   If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here:...

Can you do both? Most people go on a food freedom journey with the hope of losing weight. There is a freedom that comes with starting this journey that can be more impactful in your life than weight loss.    If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply   If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here

Today Serena and Susan talk with Dacy Gillespie who is a personal stylist specializing with helping her clients find what feels best for them. They talk about how to prepare for a shopping experience as well as talking about how the system is broken.  Follow Dacy on Instagram @mindfulcloset. Or you can check out her website mindfulcloset.com and her course makingspacecourse.com.

What does it mean to respect your body? At first it can feel uncomfortable to respect our body but once you start to listen to your body being able to respect it becomes easier. Tune in for our tips on how to get started!

Planning meals for the week and following a meal plan are two different things. We dive into the difference between the two and how learning to trust your body and food freedom gives you the space to satisfy your cravings. 

We share our least favorite diets and the reason why they are our least favorite. We get a little heated because we have seen how these diets have changed our clients and how damaging they can be to your body long term.

Do you feel like you can only be all in on the diet or eating everything in sight? Or that you don't have enough willpower? This is what diet culture has taught us. 95% of diets fail after two years! So why do we keep doing it? 

Susan shares her fertility journey with you. She shares how she has changed and grown from who she was when she started trying to conceive. As hard as it is to believe, there is purpose in the journey if you allow yourself to see it. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you have any questions please feel free to DM Susan @freedom.fertility.

Are you all in on dieting or all out? Why do we expect ourselves to do dieting perfectly when we don't expect perfection in any other area of life? We dive deep on the root cause of our black and white thinking and how that is hindering us in life. Let's be honest, life happens best in the gray areas!  If you are loving our podcast please leave us a written review it would mean so much to us!

We all feel anxious sometimes, right? We each share our journey with anxiety and give you some helpful ideas on how to manage it.