Absolutely everyone should do a Life Boost Body Vacation! It's one of the most powerful ways to feel empowered with the knowledge about what works best for your unique body and to learn how to start listening to your body instead of tuning it out. Listen to this episode for 7 amazing benefits of a body vacation. Learn more or join the Life Boost Jumpstart Program here! Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn! Learn more about how I can help...

Is your comfort food actually making you uncomfortable? In this episode, I talk about how to find comfort food that helps you feel good inside and out. I also share a few epic fall snack ideas! Pecan Pie Nut Butter with Collagen Recipe Learn more or sign up for the next round of the Life Boost Jumpstart program here! Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn! Learn more about how I can help you here! I love to hear from you. You can always...

How often are you multi-tasking when you're eating? How many times do you chew your food before swallowing it? Practicing sitting down for a meal without distraction, taking a moment to be grateful for your food, and actually chewing (an important first step in the digestion process!) seems simple but it can have a positive ripple effect in so many aspects of your life - mind, body, and heart. Are you up for the challenge? Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram,...

If your mornings are rushed the moment you finally peel yourself out of bed, it’s really understandable you’re not a “morning person”. In this episode, I share 6 key components to add to your mourning routine to start making mornings a whole lot more enjoyable. The way you start your day sets the tone for the entire day. These 6 components will help you start your morning feeling more positive, energized, and in control so that you don't dread the start of your day... you might even start...

If you're feeling stuck anywhere in life (health, career, relationship, etc), the very first thing to address is the relationship you have with yourself.  When you foster a supportive, respectful, and loving relationship with yourself, it will create a positive ripple effect in all aspects of your life. In this episode, I share 4 powerful things you can start doing today to address the relationship you have with yourself. We discuss: How to start calling out your inner criticThe number one...

Having trouble making healthy changes or sticking with them? I guarantee at the root of that isn't a lack of willpower or discipline, it's a lack of healthy boundaries. In this episode, I discuss signs of unhealthy boundaries, why unhealthy boundaries our the norm in our society - especially when it comes to women, why it feels so darn uncomfortable trying to establish boundaries, and where to start! The good news: I'm throwing a party starting August 15th to help you start creating...

Does the thought of meal prepping sound totally unappealing or overwhelming? No prob. Eating healthy truly doesn't have to be a huge time suck.  In this episode I share tricks I use so that I'm always able to throw together a speedy, nourishing meal without having to invest in a lot of prep time beforehand. P.s. I'm throwing a virtual one month Slumber Party that you definitely don't want to miss.  Get your ticket here. Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram,...

Is your heart afraid to relax? A recent horoscope telling me that inspired this episode. There are some things we need to clear up about rest.  Myth #1: Rest is comfortable.  When we think about having a break, we think that rest is going to feel really good - like it's just a big sigh for our body and mind.  That doesn't end up being reality when you have a high achieving perfectionist brain, because our natural state is to be busy. Previous experiences have taught you that busy is...

Is your perfectionist brain calling all the shots? For a LONG time, my high-achieving, to-do list loving brain controlled the way I lived my life. I was successful...and exhausted, burnt out, and unhappy. I was so focused on my busy schedule and goals that I completely ignored what my body needed. One of the biggest things that changed my life was learning to manage my perfectionist brain. It doesn't matter how perfect your nutrition and fitness plan is - if you're not managing your mind and...

Coffee can set you up for success or make your day much harder than it has to be. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of coffee and how to make sure your Cup of Jo is boosting your energy instead of draining it. Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn! Learn more about how I can help you here! I love to hear from you. You can always reach me at [email protected]. What You Need To Know About Dietary Fats Music: “Play...

What would your life be like if healthy didn't feel hard? In this episode, I share the necessary steps to create a sustainable healthy lifestyle that you never want to ditch. I walk you through the 3 phases of the Life Boost Jumpstart Program so that you can set yourself up for long term success. The next round of the Life Boost Jumpstart program starts July 11th! Join here: https://lifeboostwithamelia.simplero.com/startyourlifeboostjumpstarttoday Connect with me on your favorite social...

When you're busy do you tend to "not have time to eat"? In this episode, I share an example of how I was making my life harder than it had to be by treating lunch as a reward while at work. In reality, postponing that basic necessity meant that I was so much less efficient. There are small changes in the way you approach your day-to-day life that will have a huge impact in the way you show up in this world. Listen to this episode to start getting curious about how you may be making your life...

In today’s podcast episode we’re talking about selfies! Do you love them? Avoid them? Judge others for taking them? I share my own journey from absolutely never taking selfies to learning to embrace them. Honestly, I used to judge others for taking selfies. One super important life lesson I’ve learned: any time you’re judging someone else, it’s time to stop wasting negative energy on them and to turn inward to see what’s really going on. Connect with me on your favorite social media...

Do you feel in control of your body or are there lots of little things that are "off" or not cooperating?  When it comes to health and feeling your best, you need to be the conductor of your body. Think of your body like an orchestra - each body system is a different instrument.  When each instrument is playing their part in tune, they all come together to play a beautiful song in harmony. But what if one instrument is out of tune or playing the wrong song? It can seem like chaos! Even one...

Do you pay attention to your fat? Not your body fat or calories/macros. The KIND of fat you’re eating. Tthat little detail makes all the difference. Here’s the deal: If you eat the foods that are normal in our society, your diet is probably causing inflammation in your body (without you realizing). You know how a tiny paper cut makes your finger red, swollen, and really painful? That’s inflammation. It’s good! It’s temporary and appropriate as your body heals.  But what if there’s...

Do you tend to say, "Are you sure?" or to feel guilty after asking someone for a favor or to do something? Yeah, me too. Why? Because as a (recovering) people-pleaser, I have a tendency to agree to things even when I really don't want to. Throughout our lives, we've been rewarded for the times when we're agreeable and willing to sacrifice our own time for the benefit of others. A hard lesson I had to learn: you can't please everyone, otherwise you are going to disappoint yourself. In...

I'm feeling particularly heartbroken and angry about our current "norm". The current systems in place set our society up to fail when it comes to physical and mental health. It makes me furious.  In light of yesterday’s events, I’m releasing this podcast episode early on the systems that make me angry. It’s a snapshot of the hypocrisy and vicious cycle of the systems in place that are making our country sick, overweight, and unhappy.  Ex: Our government is subsidizing the crops that make the...

Have you struggled with sugar cravings or a sweet tooth your entire life? Never feel satisfied? Struggling with low energy? Have a tendency to get hangry if you're not always snacking? Struggling with stubborn weight gain? This is an episode you don't want to miss!  Understanding your blood sugar is absolutely crucial in order to feel your best physically and mentally. I dive into everything you need to know in this episode including: Carbs 101 - What you need to knowAre you eating too many...

Does stress management sound like a luxury? Is your "stress management" drinks at the end of a long day? Are high intensity workouts your only from of stress management even though you're exhausted? We live in a society where everyone is stressed and yet no one is really dealing with it or processing it. Knowing that you're stressed and having awareness about the way it's impacting your body physically and mentally are two very different things. When life feels overwhelming, the thought of...

Are you spending time fighting for reasons why you can’t have what you want or reasons why it IS possible? Take a moment to really think about this. Are you focusing on all the reasons why losing weight is really hard for you?  Are you focusing on why it’s not possible that you could actually have a little free time for you?  Are you focusing on why you’re stuck in the job that’s making you miserable forever?  Without realizing, you may be putting a lot of effort focusing on why what you want...

Ever feel frustrated that you're having to "be good" when making healthy changes when other people around you get to eat WTH they want? Are you great at sticking with your diet during the week but once the weekend comes and you're out with friends you fall off the bandwagon? Are your family and friends the ones preventing you from achieving your health goals? Ever look at a menu and hate your life because you feel like the only thing you can eat is a salad to "be good" even though literally...

This was the question that came up for me while journaling this morning. I have changed SO MUCH over the past couple of years and one of the things that has been most liberating is overcoming the perfectionism and people-pleasing. In this episode, I share two examples that came up for me while journaling today where I've made up rules that are depriving me of joy I could absolutely have right now. What comes up for you when you ask yourself this question? Schedule a complimentary walk and...

Are you "too busy" for the basic necessities? It's really hard to have energy for your busy life if these 4 things are being treated like a luxury. Start creating little habits to prioritize the basic necessities with my free One Month Life Boost Challenge! Problem solve with my Life Boost Troubleshoot Guide Take the first step forward in your wellness journey and problem solve with a complimentary 1 hour walk and talk! Connect with me on your favorite social media channel: Instagram,...

Ever feel like you’re trying REALLY hard to get results and yet it’s not happening? You may be putting all of your effort focusing on the wrong things. Getting the results you want doesn’t always mean pushing harder. If you’re not getting the results you want or it feels really hard, it’s time to take a step back to make sure you’re addressing what really matters. In this episode, I talk about why focusing on calories may be getting in the way of getting the results you want and little tweaks...

Frustrated that you just can't stick to healthy habits but feeling there's no possible way you can prioritize it right now? If carving out time for you sounds like a luxurious fantasy, this podcast episode is for you. I'll show you how to start prioritizing you even when it feels like you have absolutely no time.  This is the key to ditching yo-yo dieting, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. Bonus! Want to go for a walk together to work through where you're feeling stuck? Schedule it here....