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I’m a natural born rebel, and therefore I generally don’t like rules! But, the 80/20 rule is one that I can get behind…though maybe not in the way that you think. Tune in to hear how I shine a new light on this old rule, as well as, how it can help you take pause and observe how you are eating, thinking, feeling, spending your time and generally experiencing life. You may also be interested in: Episode 70: The pitfall of perfectionism - Don't fall into it! Episode 50: 3 things that...

Grief is something we all deal with in life, sooner or later. In today’s episode, certified grief counselor, Kelly Daugherty, brings her 20+ years of experience to debunk the commonly known “5 Stages of Grief.” She clarifies that everyone’s grief looks different and that you’re not doing it “wrong” if you don’t experience anger or the other “expected” stages! She also provides helpful information about best practices for dealing with grief, particularly during the holiday season.  You may...

This time of year can be stressful for so many reasons. In past years, you may have set a goal just to survive these 6-ish weeks. But, what if you could thrive and actually enjoy the holidays? In this episode, Beth and I discuss several ways that you can change your story and thrive this year, including sample scripts to use in challenging situations, plus a visualization exercise. LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

Years ago, I went through a period of my life where I felt like my physical and mental health had tanked. In today’s episode, I share how I grasped desperately to have food fix me. You will hear a winding story full of confusion because let's face it, this journey can feel confusing at times.  But through all of it, I discovered how to access happiness from the inside out. My intention for this episode is to let you know you are not alone and that there is so much clarity after...

Have you ever tried to eat perfectly, have perfect health, or achieve the perfect body? If so, you know the “pit of perfectionism” all too well. Beth and I check each other on this subject frequently, and today we’re discussing some of the tools that we use to avoid falling back in!  You may also be interested in: Episode 61: Avoid these common thinking traps LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support: https://www.youressentialdietitian.com/services SOCIAL DEETS FOR...

Recently, I’ve observed far too many people struggling to love their food, themselves, and their lives. My passion is to help you with these things, and I’m not here to stand by and play small.  Despite the fact that the marketing gurus say to only give away a few focused tips, I’m here today to give you a birds-eye view of ALL of the things that I know to be true in order to love your food, yourself, and your life. You may also be interested in: Episode 61: Avoid these common thinking...

Best-selling author, Kristi H. Sullivan, joins me on the podcast today for a fascinating discussion about Human Design. Kristi is a Human Design and Self Care expert, author, and speaker on a mission to help busy women STOP OVERWORKING AND START OVERFLOWING! Tune in to learn about what Human Design is, and how it guides our energy, decision-making, and self-care routines.  LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support: https://www.youressentialdietitian.com/services SOCIAL...

Do you find yourself eating when you are not really hungry and saying “ugh, why do I keep doing this?!?” In today’s episode, Beth and I discuss how emotions, habits, and satisfaction all contribute to eating when you are not really hungry. We dive deep into these reasons and give you some insight into why eating when you are not hungry may not be as wrong as you think it is.  Journaling Prompt Idea:  If food is just one coping strategy for soothing my emotions, what other strategies might I...

Do you have a lingering desire for a different body? Different size, shape, functionality, or anything else that’s not your current body? You may be starting to realize that this fantasy body is never going to appear (or re-appear), and are unsure how to move forward. This is something that I have personally experienced, as well as many of my clients. The answer to moving forward is to process the loss of your fantasy body, and in today’s episode, I share how to move through this grief...

Do you regularly find yourself having a snack or a meal at nighttime, and wishing that you weren’t? Eating at night is not necessarily a bad thing, but maybe it makes you feel bad - physically or emotionally - so you want to stop, but yet you just can’t seem to stop. This episode provides 5 tips on how to curb that undesired nighttime eating, and how to keep your sanity in the process! LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

I am so honored to be part of a collaborative book called Holistic Mental Health: Calm, Clear, & in Control for the rest of your life.  Today's episode is a very special one because it is a conversation with 3 of the other co-authors! We talk about our respective chapters in the book and why this is such a passion for us. Tune in for a sneak peek of the book as well as some helpful nuggets to enhance your mental (and overall) health.  Join our livestream book party on October 7th, 2022...

As intuitive eating practitioners, Beth and I believe that no foods are ever “off-limits.” We both love ice cream and it’s a staple in our homes. But, there are a few select times when we don’t recommend eating ice cream. Tune in to find out what they are! LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support: https://www.youressentialdietitian.com/services SOCIAL DEETS FOR TAMMY: Website: www.YourEssentialDietitian.com Instagram: @your_essential_rd Facebook:...

Do you blame food for your digestive upset, body size, or health ailments? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably yes. While food definitely can be a factor, it’s not that simple. In this episode, I dive into some other things that can have an impact, and how you can break away from the idea that food is responsible for everything. If you’d like, you can pre-order your copy of Your Intuitive Life Journal here. LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

Have you ever thought “I should eat healthy foods” or “I will never love my body”? I sure have. These are common thinking traps that our subconscious brain enters into by habit. Everyone encounters these, they are normal. The trick is to avoid getting stuck in the thinking trap! Today, Beth and I discuss some ways to recognize these patterns of thinking and then shift them to help move you forward. LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

Keeping a log of your foods is a common element in diet culture or when attempting to control the size of your body, and many intuitive eaters feel relief when they can leave the food log behind them! But, what if logging foods could take on a new energy? What if it could allow you to observe correlations with your physical or emotional feelings? How do you avoid activating your diet brain and making yourself crazy? In this episode, I’m sharing some strategies to explore if you make the...

Do you have a pair of “skinny jeans” in your closet right now? Or, perhaps you have another item of clothing that you’re saving for when you achieve that fantasy body. What if you could accept yourself just as you are? Today, Beth and I discuss how to use clothing, body movement, gratitude, and grief to shift into embracing your body in this present moment. If you’re interested in hearing more about styling your current body, listen to: Episode 28: How to Style Your Power with Alma...

Diet “rock bottom”  - it’s usually the last stop before turning around the relationship with food and body. But, how do you know if you’re there? In today’s episode, I go over some things you may be experiencing if you’re at or near diet rock bottom. Plus, I share my personal experience with a breadstick that ended up being the hair that broke the camel’s back and showed me that I had hit diet rock bottom…it’s a good one! LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

You can’t think your way into intuitive eating using your rational brain…that’s just not how your body is made to work! You can, however, use all 3 of your brains together to become an intuitive eater. Yes, I said 3 brains. In today’s episode, Beth and I discuss your two other brains that you might not be familiar with and how they can help you tap into your inner nutritionist.  If you’re interested in other episodes about the brain, try: Episode 26: How to make a resolution last longer than...

What has been your biggest teacher in life? For Tiffany Jones, the answer is love. Tiffany is a young entrepreneur in the spiritual, self-help, and wellness industry.  Also she is someone who lets love guide her life. In this episode, we discuss the power of love and how we can use it when experiencing lower-vibration emotions like fear and anger.  LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support: https://www.youressentialdietitian.com/services SOCIAL DEETS FOR TAMMY: Website:...

You’ve changed throughout your intuitive eating journey, and perhaps you wonder if you can still be friends with people who don’t understand your new approach to food and body. If you’re worried about getting sucked back into diet culture, or are uncertain about what comments may be made about your body, tune into today’s episode. I share what’s personally worked for me to maintain valuable friendships with individuals who don’t know or like intuitive eating. LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect...

Do you attempt to practice intuitive eating, but life just gets in the way? We’ve been there too! Today, Beth and I are discussing how to let go of what intuitive eating is “supposed to” look like, and practice it in a way that works for you. By letting go of perfectionism and honoring the season of life that you’re in, you too can fit intuitive eating into your world - and not the other way around! LOVING THE PODCAST!? Connect with me for even more support:...

Peace with Food and Soul™ alumni, Diana Martin, had more on her heart to share so she’s back to expand on her previous interview! Today, Diana specifically dives into how she no longer feels controlled by food but rather can connect to gentle nutrition through tuning into her body. As well, she talks about how she broke her obsession of being worried about what others think. Now, she is deeply kind to not only herself, but all those around her, with use of the variety of tools and coaches in...

Diana Martin joins me today to share her personal intuitive eating journey. She began learning about intuitive eating and thought it would only change her life at mealtimes, but in reality, it affected her entire life. Tune in to hear about how Diana overcame her initial desire to do it alone, and ended up embracing the expertise and community in the Peace with Food and Soul program™.  If you’re inspired by Diana’s transformation, apply to be a part of this intimate, one of a kind, food and...