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Mindfulness-Based Weight Loss Podcast


This is your weekly resource that will help you put your weight loss resistance in the past, which is the key for simple, manageable, and sustained weight loss at the pace you want.

You are designed to thrive, not just survive!

Recent Podcasts

 
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95. Metabolism As Stress Barometer

How have you learned how to think about your metabolism? Is it "broken"? Do you have a "bad" metabolism? What does that mean for you and your weight loss goals? These questions and what to do about your "slow" metabolism are answered in today's episode.

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94. All or Nothing Commitments

What happens when you make big decisions? Where are they coming from? Why do you decide to work out 7 days a week when you haven't worked out before? Why is the pandemic bringing up these decisions for so many of us? Come listen and find out.

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93. Lifelong weight loss during a pandemic

Diet culture tells us weight loss looks a certain way. Anti-diet culture tells us we’re bad if we decide to focus on weight loss. So, when we’re stressed by the world AND still wanting to lose weight for life, without one more crash diet? Here’s what to do.

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92. Good and Bad Ways To Lose Weight

Is there a right way to lose weight? Should I lose weight during a crisis? How do I navigate my kitchen now that I'm home 24/7? Can I even ask these questions?

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90. Are You Working From Circumstance?

Regardless of the circumstances we collectively or individually find ourselves within, how we think about those circumstances can influence the actions we take--which will impact the results we experience! Learn how to understand if, and when, and WHY, you may be working from circumstance these days--and what to do differently if you'd like to end this cycle.

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89. Erin Holt, Functional Nutritionist

Erin Holt is a board-certified integrative and functional nutritionist helping people re-energize and find real health without restriction. After suffering health issues (chronic digestive problems, eating disorders, anxiety, autoimmune disease) for most of her life without any conventional answers, Erin turned to alternative medicine and functional nutrition for her recovery. Erin couples deep science research & functional testing with holistic healing modalities when working with women to get to the root cause of their health issues. She works with women all over the world through private consultations and online nutrition programs. Her nutrition practice honors the indissoluble link between mind and body.

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84. Brooke Kalanick ND, MS, LAc

Dr Brooke maintains a private practice and lives with her two adorable daughters and funny man, Joe Larson. She is well-versed in prescription medications, and takes a balanced approach to using both conventional and alternative therapies. Her areas of expertise include female health, hypothyroidism and autoimmunity with specialties in PCOS, Hashimoto’s, menopause and weight loss. You can also listen to Dr Brooke and Sarah each week on their podcast, The Sarah & Dr Brooke Show.

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83. What To Do When You Want To Throw In The Towel

So, you've been at this "diet" thing for awhile now... you're doing the meal prep! And the workouts! And posting for accountability on Instagram or in that private group or app! But boom, a day comes in your life where you just could not care less about the the diet. You're ready to throw in the towel. You ever have one of those days? Yeah, me too. Here's what to do about it.

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82. What Are Intuitive Healing Techniques?

So much of what we're told to believe about our health centers other's opinions. It makes us believe we're NOT the expert... well, what happens if we flip this thinking on its head? What happens when we explore our... intuition?

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81. Sasha Brainerd on Inclusive Physical Fitness

Sasha is an Oregon-born and Oregon-based Personal Trainer. With 12 years experience, she is passionate about working alongside her clients and colleagues to create a community of health in all its various wonderful versions. When she isn't coaching, Sasha can be found with two cats plopped on her lap, and Star Wars and Star Trek on repeat.

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80. What is Anti-diet Culture?

You've heard of diet culture these days, right? Well, what exactly is ANTI-diet culture, then? And why does understanding the difference between these two affect you on your journey towards nutritional liberation? Listen to find out!

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79. Ret Taylor on Mental Wellbeing

Ret Taylor is inspired by his passion for natural remedies and the power of reconnecting with nature. Prior to starting Ned, Ret worked to bring greater environmental stewardship to Saudi Arabia, co-founded the Green Building Council of Brazil—the country's leading voice for sustainability, and taught thousands of New Yorkers how to reconnect with nature and move naturally through one of the city's most popular Meetup group, MovNat NYC. Ret spent a decade as Founder and CEO one of the leading sales groups in the hospitality furniture vertical. Ret is most passionate about experimenting with and helping people thrive through the powers of nature, nutrition and movement.

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