Episodes
On today’s episode, I’m joined by a former Mindful Weight Loss Academy client named Nicole who’s sharing the secrets to losing 15 pounds and breaking free from diet culture, especially when you’ve been victim to the scale and counting macros forever. Nicole opens up about always being on the dieting rollercoaster, losing and gaining the same 15 pounds, to finding a sustainable and confident approach to weight loss, once and for all. She also shares her personal battles with an eating...
Published 11/18/24
Do you feel out of control around food during the holidays? You're not alone! If the holiday season (especially from October to December) has you feeling like a prisoner to holiday food (I’ve been there too), then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 5 essential tips on how to mentally prepare for holiday eating so you can find balance between enjoying indulgent holiday meals and staying healthy. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any celebration, these...
Published 11/11/24
In today's episode, we're cozying up with Dr. Leona, who's here to unpack her incredible story from military to wellness warrior. With a past speckled with weight struggles and health hurdles, she's cracked the code on caring for our bodies down to the cellular level. Our conversation is filled with powerful breakthroughs of weight struggles, the importance of self-love in weight loss, and so much empowerment to help you leave old habits behind to embrace growth and opportunity. Because...
Published 11/04/24
If Halloween candy like Reese's and Kit Kats are already calling your name, this episode is for you! I’m sharing 7 tips to enjoy Halloween without binging—plus what to do if you go overboard. No more binging, sneaking Twix late at night, or feeling like you can’t stop after just one. You’ll learn how to set mindful intentions with your favorite treats, repurpose leftover candy into healthier options, and use grounding techniques to avoid cravings. I’ll also show you how to reframe...
Published 10/28/24
Today we have a very special episode! I am joined with Emily Timm the Endocrine Nutritionist talking all about how plant-forward diets can support your weight loss and why everything you thought about protein could be wrong. From growing up around family health challenges to tackling her own, this dietitian has stories that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about food.  We’re getting real about how plant-based eating isn't just about the greens, so if you've ever...
Published 10/21/24
The term “self-love” gets thrown around a lot, but did you know it’s the key to losing weight and keeping it off for good? In this episode, I’m sharing 3 transformative steps to help you break free from negative self-talk, embrace self-compassion, and love yourself to a healthy weight. Discover how self-love played a pivotal role in my 65-pound weight loss journey—and how it can do the same for you! You’ll learn why self-gratitude rewires your mindset, how to celebrate small wins for...
Published 10/14/24
How many times have you chased someone else’s version of what “fitness” should look like instead of paying attention to your own body’s signals? Or procrastinate your weight loss journey because you didn't know what you needed to do? On today's episode, I’m sitting with one of my favorite personal trainers, John Noel, about losing fat and up-leveling your fitness routine without falling victim to diet culture. As a personal trainer and health mindset coach, John brings such a refreshing...
Published 10/07/24
How many times have you sworn you'll eat perfectly during the week, but then spend the weekends eating and drinking everything in sight and then have to “start over” again on Monday? *Been there, done that!* If you struggle with things like eating perfectly all week then going off the rails on the weekend, or trying to eat healthy at a BBQ then go into F it mode and eat everything, or waking up Sunday saying “If I'm going to start over tomorrow, I may as well eat it all now...” then this...
Published 09/30/24
Are you sick of obsessing over how many calories you consumed? Then it’s time for a change. Imagine every time you reach for a snack, you remember to make a positive addition to your plate instead of cutting out your favorite foods. Join me as I chat with health coach Ashley Carlotta, who transformed her own weight struggles into a mission to help others achieve healthier, more balanced lives. Ashley shares her transformative journey and how she overcame loneliness and regained healthy...
Published 09/23/24
Are you a new mama or on your postpartum journey? This episode is for you!  I’m bringing you another real talk with Jackie episode about my own postpartum weight loss journey! I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing right now to lose the “baby weight” and how I’m breaking free from the "bouncing back" diet culture era. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the exact four things I’m doing to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight in a healthy sustainable way through mindful eating, daily intentional...
Published 09/16/24
Menopause is something we as women will all experience at some point and to say we’re dreading it is an understatement. It brings unwanted hormone craziness and can make losing weight that much more difficult (and who needs that)! Today I’m talking to Dr. Manna, a functional medicine doctor who specializes in midlife health and is here to put your mind at ease. We dive deep into the often misunderstood world of menopause, discussing everything from the subtle signs of sleep apnea to the...
Published 09/09/24
I can’t believe today is already Labor Day and I know, for many of us, this busy long weekend can feel like a hurdle in our weight loss journey.  Even if it’s not a long weekend, it can be a busy season at work, getting the kids ready for back to school, or sometimes even all three at once! Life gets busy, especially for us moms, making it hard for us not to place our weight loss goals on the back burner.  In today’s episode, I'm back from maternity leave and diving right back in with 4...
Published 09/02/24
If you’ve been tuning in for a while, you’ve heard me say it time and time again - quick-fix diets just don’t work.  If you want to lose weight and keep it off, mindful eating is the ONLY way to permanently reach your goals.  Today, we’re chatting with Laura Burgos about sustainable, healthy habits that go beyond just looking good. We talk about the importance of having a diet with high-quality protein sources, fruits and veggies, and the need to incorporate exercise into your...
Published 08/26/24
HE’S HERE! I finally gave birth to our beautiful baby boy Ezra Levi Kirschen on July 26th at 3:33 pm! He weighed 8 lbs and 2.4 ounces after spending 40 weeks in my belly. I was flooded with questions in my DM’s about my experience of giving birth this time, so I want to sit down and answer as many questions as possible about how I’m doing postpartum!  In today’s episode, I talk about Ezra’s birth story and how I’m slowly starting my own postpartum weight loss journey (for the second time)....
Published 08/19/24
Did you know you can heal your relationship with food while losing weight? I know what you’re thinking, “Jackie, there’s no way.” Well, today’s episode is here to prove to you that YOU CAN! I sit down with Jessie Golden, health and mindset coach extraordinaire and the host of The Jessie Golden Podcast, as she talks all about her personal experience overcoming burnout, chronic fatigue, and losing 30 pounds while healing her relationship with food. In this episode, she unveils the secrets...
Published 08/12/24
Summer is officially here (and all the fun that comes with it)! But for some of us, summer hasn’t always been all fun and games. With it comes the stressful question, “How can you navigate this season without sacrificing your body goals?” Today I’ve got you covered with my 7 tips for navigating this summer, including barbeques, holidays, and social events! In this episode, I talk about everything from front-loading your day with protein to mindfully tracking your meals and staying...
Published 08/05/24
Are you battling stress, struggling with your mindset, or teetering on the edge of burnout? Then this episode is a MUST LISTEN!  Join me as I sit down with Lyndsay Gilson, a close personal friend, and our favorite Mindset and Stress Coach, as we get real about finding success beyond the scale. In this episode, Lyndsay talks all about rebounding when life hits rock bottom, gives us helpful tools to deal with chronic stress and anxiety, and teaches us how embracing a growth mindset can...
Published 07/29/24
If you want to be successful on your weight loss journey, that means you have to set HIGH but realistic expectations. Everyone’s journey is going to look different and sometimes we have to go through the ups and downs in order to get that breakthrough or aha moment! As I look back over my own weight loss journey, today I’m sharing my 5 ways you can set high but real expectations so you can be successful on your journey! Because that’s what I’ll always do for you as your Mindful...
Published 07/22/24
Have you ever felt like losing weight meant depriving yourself of your favorite foods? Or like you have to eat less to make up for that piece of cake you had at a birthday party?  In this episode, we are joined by my MWLA graduate Kathryn to talk about how she lost 50 pounds and 15% body fat, and you won’t believe it, all while enjoying her favorite foods like pizza and ice cream! If you’ve been wanting to lose weight without obsessing over the scale, this episode is a MUST. Kathryn...
Published 07/15/24
If you’ve been following along my weekly episodes, you know that we’re getting super close to baby boy Kirschen making his grand entrance! With the big day just around the corner, I'm bringing you guys a special episode all about what my second pregnancy journey has been like. Today, I’m answering your burning questions about my weight gain, body changes, preparing for maternity leave, and how I’m planning to navigate life with two kids while running a successful coaching business. In...
Published 07/08/24
Navigating weight loss with PCOS can be a different type of stressful - trust me I get it. You hear the words gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and they leave you wondering, ‘What can I actually eat?!’ Today we’re here to tackle those fears head-on as I sit down with Cory Ruth, a women's health dietitian and PCOS expert! She’s dishing some valuable insight and helping us bridge that oh-so-far gap between medical advice and real-life application when pursuing a healthy lifestyle. In...
Published 07/01/24
We’re officially in ‘bikini season’ and although those two words no longer make me cringe, I still clearly remember a time when I was filled with disappointment that another diet left me feeling anything but ready for summer. Yep, that’s right – I’ve totally been there until I discovered I didn't have to diet before every summer anymore.  Today, I'm getting real about how you can get back to loving your body and make those crazy quick-fix diets a thing of the past! Forget all those...
Published 06/24/24
Juice cleanses, 75 hard, Oatzempic, no sugar or carbs - what do all these have in common? They’re all nutrition myths and questionable advice you probably see online that leave you feeling lost and confused about what to believe when it comes to health and nutrition.  In today’s episode, I sit down with Elaina Efird, a registered dietitian and eating disorders specialist, as she becomes your guide through this confusing health maze. Elaina shares how she uses the power of social media...
Published 06/17/24
I’m a weight loss dietitian and I’ve made A LOT of mistakes in my life when it came to wanting to lose weight. From cutting carbs, counting every single calorie, obsessing over macros, the list goes on…but trust me, there IS a better way! In today’s episode, I'm sharing my top 3 diet mistakes I made so that hopefully you don’t make the same mistakes too. Or, if you're already making these mistakes, you’ll now be aware of them! From wearing myself out on the treadmill to eating super...
Published 06/10/24