What to do when others talk about dieting when I’m trying to stop? How to not be jealous of other people's weight loss? How to handle my mom’s comment on my body? What about my family at gatherings and holidays so triggering? Can you relate? Although this episode was created around the American Thanksgiving holiday, this is applicable all-year-round. It’s good for family BBQs, friends dinners, office breakroom, or the Zoom room (2020 joke lol!), night out with girls… anytime, all the...

Do you want to be in your power with food or do you want to control food? Do you want to be in your power with your body or do you want to control your body? Power or Control. This is what this podcast episode will cover. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What does it mean to be in our power Why we seek to be “in control” What happens when we shift from control to power How to claim our power Mentioned on the show: Undiet Your Life    

Do you remember being told to be a “good girl” when you were young? And praised for being a “good girl” and punished for not being a good girl? Although socialized very early on as women, to be a good girl this socialization is done with good intentions but it leaves grown-up women struggling and in pain. We are told to be: sexy, but not sexual; skinny, but not to be healthy; smart, but not too smart. The contradictory messages are seemingly endless. We have this duality within us......

Intuitive eating isn’t a fail/success system... the truth is, you can’t fail at it. In this episode, I will share the top 5 reasons why intuitive eating isn’t working for you. In this episode, we are going to explore: The top 5 reasons why you are struggling with intuitive eating 4 pillars that need to be present in your intuitive eating journey 10 case studies from real women as to why they think intuitive eating isn’t working for them What questions to ask to figure out why IE isn’t...

Self-leadership is what determines how much we can live our life with purpose and intent.  As a woman, self-leadership is defined by our ability to step into our power therefore from diet culture. In this powerful conversation between myself and Unyime Oguta we explore what self-leadership means to both of us and how it allows us to reach our goals and live our best life despite our marginalized identities. Self-leadership for women Self-leadership is the practice of understanding who you...

Wellness Culture with Christy Harrison author of The Wellness Trap.  You know diet culture…but do you know it has a cousin - Wellness Culture? Thank you to my co-host Joni O’Donell for leading this interview in a way that will best serve you the listener. You can find out more about Joni on her website https://joniodonnell.com/. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: What is wellness culture and why it’s problematic The harm that wellness culture causes The SIFT method to not fall...

It’s natural that as you learn to accept your body, the desire to express yourself becomes stronger. There are many ways you can do that; dance, singing, art and for some of us, it’s through our clothing.  Finding clothes that fit your body, wearing bold colors and patterns, and styles that you’re comfortable in can be a beautiful way to honor the fact that you deserve to take up space.  Listen to Liz from Rise Styling as she shares how she helps her clients use their style biology to help...

“Just lose weight” “The pain would go away if your body weight wasn’t so heavy” “ This pain is a sign that your body isn’t healthy… you need to lose weight”. It doesn’t have to be this way. Healing chronic pain doesn’t have to be about weight loss and in fact, many forms of chronic pain will NOT be healed with weight loss. There are as many people with chronic pain in smaller bodies as in larger bodies… so if weight loss isn’t the solution, then what is? In this episode, we have guest...

Ozempic: the conversation we need to have first with Dr. Natalie Gentile will be the most eye-opening to all women who have heard, considered, or taken Ozempic in an effort to lose weight. Whether it is for your own decision process or perhaps how to have an educated conversation with your bestie about Ozempic and really, any medicalized weight loss treatment, this is the conversation that will help you form your own opinion. Enjoy and share! Stephanie Ozempic: the conversation we need to...

Food was never the problem. The size of our pants was never the problem either. So why do we focus our healing approach on the actual food and body? The reason why humans experience struggles with food, health behaviors, and their body isn’t because of a lack of intellectual knowledge or effort. It’s beyond the food, body, or health habits. How to Go Beyond The Food in 3 Steps In this episode, I’m going to be teaching you how to go beyond the food in 3 steps. I’ll also be introducing you...

Eating more vegetables & really how to change any health habits is going to be the focus of this listener Q&A edition Vol.6 of the Going Beyond The Food Show  Here’s the question: I'm 57 and I live in a large body. I’ve been doing IE for 1.5 years now. I'm struggling with adding more nutrient-dense foods into my meals. I am not trying to lose weight (I’m past that) but I do want more nutrients in my body. I never ate veggies growing up. However, I see IE posts where IE nutritionists...

I’m doing the damn thing… launching a women coaching certification. Launching a women coaching certification   In this episode of the podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes… curious? You’ve got to listen. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: Why I refused to create a certification for years The “behind the scene” work that needed to be done first How I build the curriculum My dreams for this program… Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Health Habits...

Overcoming resistance to do what you want to do is where people get themselves stuck. The number 1 mistake people make is resisting the resistance.  In this episode, I’m going to walk you through another approach to overcoming the resistance. Powerful questions to ask yourself to discover your relationship to resistance What if the resistance was to deliver an important message straight from your intuition?  What if partnering with the resistance was the most easeful way for it to release...

This is another edition of Listener Q&A now at Volume 5. Today I answer two questions: How do I discern when it’s good fear vs bad fear? How do I distinguish my body needs if all food fits? What you’ll learn listening to this episode: Why there is no such thing as good or bad fear. We will talk about interoception awareness: our ability to feel what our body needs Gentle nutrition tenets that you should be aware of Mentioned in the show:  Health Habits Checklist Quiz: Is It You or...

In this episode, I’m sharing my journey in healing my relationship with fitness.   Over the last 2.5 years, I have been working with a non-diet fitness coach to help me change my recurring unintentional thoughts about moving my body. Last month, I achieved the last goal I had set for myself 2.5 years ago so it was time to set new goals. In this episode, I’m sharing my new fitness goals with you. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: The step by steps approach I took to heal my...

In this episode, I answer two questions: How to navigate diet culture with my family - my mom is a chronic dieter... Does undieting my life and quitting dieting mean I’ll never lose weight again? What you’ll learn listening to this episode: How to overcome being triggered by other people dieting  The long-term solution to be able to be with family that have different choices than you Why being in rebellion against diet culture isn’t the most effective way to heal Why compassion is key to...

Today I’m introducing you to an amazing opportunity to get started undieting your life!  The 75 Intuitive Challenge The 75 Intuitive is a 75-day transformative program that will permanently change how you approach health and well-being - mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It’s more sustainable, less pressure, and makes YOU the authority of what health means to you. The three main pillars of the program are consistency, confidence, and compassion. What you’ll learn...

In today’s episode, I am answering two more questions from our listeners. Can I really trust myself? &  How to release old emotions that keep coming?  The answer to both of these questions will reinforce the importance of mindset work and body image. What you’ll learn listening to this episode: The answer to the question, “I know in my head what I’m doing is right but my feelings towards myself are so ingrained. I feel like I can’t change them. Help!” The answer to the question, “I...

In today’s episode, I am answering two more questions from our listeners, Why do I keep eating past fullness? and Is there a link between confidence at work & body image? The answer to both of these questions will reinforce the importance of mindset work. Mindset work is the foundation of eating normally and experiencing confidence in both your body and in the workforce. What you’ll learn listening to this episode on Listener Q&A Vol.2 Eating Past Fullness & Confidence at Work: ...

What you’ll learn listening to this episode: Can you explain why emphasizing Intuitive Eating should be a priority?  How do I set boundaries with my mom? Mentioned in the show:  Undiet Your Life Coaching Program Quiz: Is It You or Your Diet? Rebellious Eating Masterclass

In today’s episode, I am sharing a message for anyone who identifies as fat and who is struggling with the size of their body, regardless of what pant size they are or how they relate to the BMI.  It’s unfair that society doesn’t welcome fat bodies. It’s unfair that regular everyday tasks are more challenging such as shopping for clothes or sitting at a restaurant booth, or that airplane seats don’t accommodate fat bodies.  Despite this unfairness, you have a choice. You have a choice to...

What Happens When You Undiet Your Life? You’re invited! The Undiet Your Life 2023 Live Experience is here! Once a year, we create a unique container for women wanting to create change rapidly. When you join Undiet Your Life Coaching Program now, you can join the live experience and fast-track your results. The Undiet Your Life Live 2023 Experience is when we get a group of women together for 2 months and study our 3 steps of Undiet Your Life process with a very focused and intense approach...

Overeating, binge eating, emotional eating, compulsive eating… nighttime eating. These are all forms of rebellious eating. There’s a solution to create peaceful eating.  Inside the rebellious eating solution training, you will learn… Three simple steps you need to do every day to eat peacefully. How to go beyond the food and address what really is the problem for YOU. Your thoughts and beliefs about food, your body, and health that keep you from eating confidently. Why you should NOT...

In today’s episode, we are diving into the truth about why rebellious eating happens and how you can resolve it once and for all.  Have you attempted intuitive eating, hoping you would easily eat according to your hunger and fullness cues, only to end up with rebellious eating habits?  This is totally normal.  Contrary to what diet culture teaches, the solution to ending rebellious eating behaviours is not via willpower, self-discipline, or shameful tactics. Ending rebellious eating...

In today’s episode we are answering one of our community member’s questions; does intuitive eating REALLY work, and HOW??? We thought it was so good that we had to share it with everyone. Perhaps this question has been on your mind too or maybe you tried Intuitive Eating on your own in the past and thought you failed at it. First, know that you can’t fail at Intuitive Eating… Most people who have the perception that you can fail at eating intuitively misunderstand what Intuitive Eating is...