Ditch The Binge: Recent Episodes
Renae Saager
Podcast for the go-getter women who has accomplished so much in life but can't seem to figure out the food thing. If you've tried EVERYTHING to get your eating under control, stop bingeing and quiet the food noise, only to be left in the same place you started or worse, this show is for YOU! Undoing the crazy you feel around food is Renae's specialty, the confidence and clarity gained is the guilt free icing on the cake.
In this episode, Renae welcomes back Béa Victoria Albina, author of the new book End Emotional Outsourcing. Béa shares how emotional outsourcing goes way beyond simple “people pleasing”—it’s a nervous system survival skill that gets wired into us early on. Together, they dig into what emotional outsourcing really means, how it shows up in relationships, and why self-trust and somatic healing are key to breaking the cycle.
The conversation covers everything from rumination loops and burnout to consumerism and why shopping won’t fix what’s going on inside. Béa explains why change is possible at any age (yes, even 78!), why it’s not “narcissistic” to want to be seen, and how being direct with others is actually an act of love. If you’ve ever felt stuck in people pleasing, overgiving, or just tired of constantly proving your worth, this episode will shift the way you see yourself.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Book Announcement
01:11
Understanding Emotional Outsourcing
03:15
Personal Journey and Codependency
04:55
Nature vs. Nurture in Emotional Patterns
06:39
Living Authentically and Self-Trust
11:11
Curiosity and Self-Discovery
16:19
Frameworks for Change
18:12
Hope for Change at Any Age
22:21
Being Less of an Asshole
24:59
Navigating Childhood Trauma and Its Lasting Impact
27:04
Understanding the Nervous System and Thought Patterns
34:31
Burnout: Causes, Prevention, and Recovery Strategies
40:58
Consumerism, Happiness, and Intentional Living
43:07
Setting Boundaries: The Balance of Kindness and Self-Respect
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In this episode, Renae sits down with her husband David to talk about what happens when you and your partner want totally different things out of a weekend. One of you thrives on staying busy, the other is perfectly content lounging at home—and both of you end up a little resentful.
They share how they’ve (imperfectly) navigated these differences, from carving out “me-time” to begrudgingly watching family movie nights, and why compromise, communication, and acceptance matter more than chasing some Instagram-perfect idea of marriage.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t they just do things my way?”—this one’s for you.
00:00
Navigating Different Energies in Relationships
03:01
Understanding Ideal Days and Personal Needs
05:47
The Push-Pull of Compromise
08:45
Communication and Acceptance in Relationships
11:49
The Reality of Resentment and Expectations
14:35
Comparing Relationships and Finding Balance
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What happens when motherhood doesn’t check every single box? When you love your kid like crazy and still want more for yourself?
In this episode, I get into the messy, complicated truth about feeling unfulfilled in motherhood. The guilt, the judgment, the “shouldn’t this be enough?” soundtrack we all pick up from family, media, and society. I talk about why I don’t believe one role, even motherhood, can (or should) be your whole identity, and why wanting more doesn’t mean you love your child any less.
Motherhood is amazing, hilarious, exhausting—and it doesn’t have to be the only thing that defines you.
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In this episode, Renae dives into the messy reality of support—the kind you dream of getting, the kind that blindsides you in the best way, and the kind that never comes.
From launching her first merch line to releasing her book to the hardest chapter of losing her mom, she shares the sting of being let down by people she thought would be there, alongside the deep gratitude for unexpected support that showed up instead.
With humor, honesty, and a little tough love, she unpacks why we all secretly want mind-readers, why that never works, and how asking for what you need is the real power move.
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This week, I sat down with my friend Katie to talk about the real stuff: comparison traps, GLP-1 drugs, and why we’re all so hooked on the next quick fix. From eating disorders to over-giving in relationships, Katie shares how chasing “skinny” nearly cost her everything — and what actually changed when she stopped outsourcing her worth.
We also get into dopamine addiction, why “what I eat in a day” reels are a mindfuck, and how to finally stop abandoning yourself for the illusion of acceptance. If you’ve ever thought, maybe if I lose the weight / make the money / get the validation, I’ll finally feel good, this episode will hit home.
Katie Kozlowski is a master energy and embodiment coach, creative force, and founder of The Shaktibomb Way. Rooted in personal transformation, her work merges boldness, self-love, and spiritual depth, guiding others to embrace their authentic selves. Her vibe is a fusion of rebellious elegance and grounded sensitivity—radiating confidence while honoring emotional depth. Expect unapologetic truth, radical self-respect, and electric energy when you step into her space. She empowers people—especially women—to shatter limits, master their inner world, and radiate brilliance, all while embracing the beauty in imperfection.
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Going out to eat used to be a battlefield. I’d spend days restricting, obsessing over the menu, showing up starving, pretending to have “just a few bites,” then swinging through Taco Bell on the way home to binge in secret.
This week I’m telling the story of how the same exact scenario looks now: ordering what I want, sharing dessert, taking leftovers home, even eating them later that night — without guilt, without secrecy, without the spiral.
This episode isn’t really about a dinner, though. It’s about proof. Proof that freedom is possible. That you can move from panic and control to ease and presence. And that the changes you’ve worked so hard for often show up in the smallest, most ordinary moments — like bread pudding and decaf coffee on a random Saturday night.
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Motherhood isn’t diapers, snacks, and never-ending laundry — that’s caregiving. And while caregiving is hard, it’s not the same thing as being a mom.
In this conversation with Hannah Olson, we break down the difference between the two and why this shift in language can lift so much of the guilt and pressure moms feel.
We get into:
- Why “motherhood is hard” is the wrong phrase (and what to say instead).
- The trap of becoming a workaholic in caregiving.
- The breastfeeding/pumping guilt spiral so many of us know too well.
- Why the relationship you build matters more than the task list you complete.
Whether you’re in the thick of it or still deciding if kids are even for you, this episode is a refreshing take on what motherhood really means.
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ABOUT HANNAH:
Hannah loves creating, celebrating, and connecting. She spends her time filming and editing Instagram videos, attempting to master sourdough, forgetting to water $30 IKEA plants, and hanging out with her husband and six kids. She's passionate about sharing the message: “Motherhood isn't a job--it's a relationship,” helping women release mom guilt, lighten the mental and physical load, and create a version of motherhood that feels fun and expansive. She also hosts a (sometimes) weekly podcast, Rantish, where she dives into her strong opinions—from Pretzel Jello Salad and pelvic floor physical therapy to widely-believed motherhood myths. Her hope is to build a sense of connection and belonging for women—especially lonely stay-at-home moms.
SUMMARY:
00:00 – Intro & Meeting Hannah
How Renae found Hannah online + why she wanted her on the show.
01:10 – Six Kids?!
Hannah shares her background, LDS roots, and early feelings about motherhood.
02:20 – The Programming Around Motherhood
Why she cried through her first pregnancy + the identity loss many women feel.
05:20 – Language Shapes Motherhood
How words like “motherhood” vs. “caregiving” change everything.
10:45 – Motherhood Is a Relationship
The big idea: motherhood = relationship, caregiving = tasks/tools.
12:45 – Judging Other Moms (and Eating Your Words)
Renae’s daycare story + how perspective changes once you’re in it.
16:30 – Becoming a Caregiving Workaholic
Why doing it all can actually harm your relationship with your kids.
18:40 – Finding Space Outside Caregiving
Unicorn space, shared caregiving, and why both parents need breaks.
22:40 – The Purpose of Hannah’s Work
Her mission to change the language around motherhood.
30:45 – Pumping, Breastfeeding, and Mom Guilt
Renae’s raw story + Hannah’s reframe on tools vs. relationship.
36:40 – Outsourcing Motherhood?
Is there a line where you’ve given away too much?
41:20 – Language Swap: Motherhood vs. Caregiving
Why saying “motherhood is hard” keeps women stuck.
44:45 – What’s Next for Hannah
How to connect with her + closing thoughts.
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This episode isn’t some 5-step plan for finding your passion. It’s a real conversation about what happens when your priorities shift—and you’re not sure if that means you're maturing or just giving up. Renae talks about how having a kid, getting married, and not giving a shit about abs anymore has her rethinking the whole “never settle” narrative.
Is it settling... or is it finally feeling safe? If you’ve ever panicked at the thought of forever or felt guilty for not pushing so hard in every area of life, this one’s for you.
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In this raw, reflective episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae shares the messy truth behind her longest run in nearly a decade—and how it cracked open unexpected clarity about identity, comparison, and self-trust.
What starts as a story about an 8-hour race turns into real talk about the emotional weight of doing life differently: raising a toddler without family nearby, grieving a parent, recovering from disordered eating, staying sober for 16 years, and not always "training for the race"—but still showing up.
She breaks down how easy it is to compare yourself to people who aren’t even in the same damn race, and why two years is the sweet spot for real growth to start taking root—even if it’s messy.
If you’ve ever thought “I should be further along by now,” or looked at someone else and instantly felt behind—this one’s for you.
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In this episode, Renae tackles one of the most common (and quietly shame-filled) questions she gets from women: “Why am I snacking nonstop after my toddler goes to bed/at the end of the day?"
t’s not because you “lack discipline.”
It’s because you’re underfed, overextended, and running yourself into the ground, all while trying to stay calm, competent, and invisible.
Renae breaks down the real reasons women find themselves eating after dark, from mental overload to food as the only form of relief. She calls out the low-carb bullshit we’ve all internalized, explains how “just surviving the day” sets us up to binge at night, and gives two clear, doable steps to start breaking the cycle—without needing a new meal plan, a better planner, or a personality transplant.
This one is for the high-functioning, overstretched woman who’s tired of eating her feelings in the dark and ready to do something about it.
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In this episode, Renae unpacks the deeper truth behind the question: Should I follow a workout plan? For high-achieving women healing their relationship with food, the instinct to jump into structured exercise is strong, but it’s often coming from anxiety, not alignment.
Renae breaks down why workout plans can actually derail progress in the early stages of recovery, how compulsive planning masks a lack of self-trust, and what it really takes to rebuild a peaceful relationship with movement, food, and your body.
This is an honest conversation for anyone stuck in the cycle of fixing, forcing, and “starting over on Monday."
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In this episode, Renae discusses the pitfalls of excessive self-help consumption and the obsession with personal development. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that perfection is unattainable and that individuals should embrace their authentic selves rather than constantly striving for improvement. Renae encourages listeners to appreciate their uniqueness and to take a break from the relentless pursuit of self-improvement, suggesting that sometimes, it's okay to simply be who you are.
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You left the job.
You bought the new jeans.
Got the promotion.
Entered into the relationship.
And somehow… you still feel off.
In this episode, we’re talking about the mindset vs. circumstance trap—the belief that if we just fix the “thing,” we’ll feel better. But what happens when you do make the change… and still feel like shit?
We’ll cover:
- Why your brain comes with you wherever you go (sorry)
- The real difference between mindset work and magical thinking
- Thought audits that actually help you stop spiraling
- How to tell when something really does need to change
This isn’t about gaslighting yourself into being grateful—it’s about learning how to tell the truth and stop chasing fixes that don’t fix the real problem.
Let’s get into it.
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In this episode, Renae breaks down why emotional eating is normal, how even “regular” people feel food guilt, and why tight pants can ruin your morning without it meaning anything deep or dramatic. If you’ve ever spiraled over carbs, clothes, or calories—this one’s for you.
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In this episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae dives into one of the most frustrating places to be: knowing exactly what to do… but still not doing it. Drawing from personal experience and client conversations, she unpacks three common reasons ambitious, self-aware women stay stuck in inaction—even when they’re trying really hard to get it together.
Whether it's burnout from overthinking, unintentionally turning “small steps” into massive to-do lists, or the uncomfortable truth that you might not want the thing anymore, Renae offers honest insights to help listeners get clarity—without shame or self-blame.
If you're tired of feeling like you're constantly falling short, this episode will help you get real about what’s going on underneath the stuckness—and what to do next.
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In this episode, Renae shares her behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding the podcast—and the uncomfortable realities that come with personal growth. She talks openly about losing followers, shifting direction, and why change often invites judgment.
She also breaks down the difference between being interested in change versus committed to it, and why that distinction matters when it comes to food, self-trust, business, or any area of life where you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels.
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Renae shares the messy, behind-the-scenes reality of personal growth—the kind that doesn’t show up in before-and-after photos. From burnout and control to clarity and realignment, this episode is about letting go, sitting in the suck, and trusting the shift even when nothing looks different on the outside. If you’re in it right now, this one’s for you.
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In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae gets real about something we all feel but rarely talk about: the weirdness of getting older and realizing the things that used to work… just don’t anymore.
From outgrowing old identities (like being “the fit girl” or “the hustle queen”) to feeling burnout in career and creativity, Renae unpacks what it means to be in the messy middle of life.
Whether you're questioning your job, feeling disconnected from your passions, or just tired of being the person who always “does the thing,” this episode is your permission slip to pause, reassess, and do something just because it sounds fun..
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In this deeply personal episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae shares the unexpected moment—during mile eight of a half marathon—when she realized she no longer identifies as bulimic. After over a decade of battling food, body image, and the shame that came with it, Renae reflects on how recovery slowly, quietly took root until one day… it just wasn’t who she was anymore.
She opens up about the years of bingeing and purging, the treatment programs, the obsessive research, and the painful identity that felt like it would always define her. But through consistent, messy, and unglamorous work, she found freedom.
This episode is a raw, hopeful reminder that change doesn't always come in dramatic before-and-after moments—it builds quietly. And one day, without realizing it, you might just wake up and realize you're not who you used to be.
Perfect for anyone in recovery, stuck in an identity they want to outgrow, or wondering if lasting change is really possible.
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This week, Renae shares what’s really been going on behind the scenes — quitting caffeine, getting kicked off Instagram, pausing her business, and questioning everything she thought she wanted.
Call it a mild midlife crisis, call it a pivot, call it whatever you want — either way, it’s real, it’s messy, and it’s happening.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a season of "What the hell am I doing with my life?" — you’re not alone. Renae’s pulling back the curtain and inviting you into the messy middle.
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In this episode, Renae shares what accidentally quitting Instagram—and very intentionally quitting caffeine—taught her about discomfort, dependency, and confidence. She explores how the smallest changes can spark a domino effect, waking you up from a life that feels “fine” but flat. If you’ve been coasting, people-pleasing, or putting off the thing you really want to do, this episode will give you the nudge you didn’t know you needed.
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Sarah Fisk spent decades chasing worthiness in all the wrong places—through religion, perfectionism, people pleasing, and even food. In this raw conversation, she opens up about what it was like to grow up Mormon, the pressure to perform and obey, and how her journey out of the church became the unexpected path to self-trust. If you’ve ever felt like you had to earn your value by being “the good girl,” this episode will hit hard.
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- Sara Bybee Fisk is a Master Certified Coach and Instructor who teaches women how to tame the rampant people pleasing, perfectionism and codependency that is causing them so much frustration and resentment. She uses the lenses of feminism and the tools of Somatic Experiencing and parts work in her work with clients privately and in group settings. She is an anxious optimist and born again feminist who listens to more books than she actually sits down to read. She loves a good hike, good dark chocolate and good conversations. She is a wife and mom of 5 and she enjoys those roles most of the time.
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In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae pulls back the curtain on what really happened behind the scenes of her recent “Eat Like a Confident B*tch” challenge. Spoiler: she almost quit.
From pouring her heart into a launch only to be met with silence… to obsessing over a single unsubscribe (yes, even after surpassing her sign-up goal), Renae shares the real and raw emotional rollercoaster that most people don’t talk about.
This episode isn’t just for business owners—it’s for anyone who's ever wondered, “Is this even worth it?” Renae shows that doubt doesn’t mean something’s gone wrong—it means you’re growing. And that consistency, connection, and being willing to feel uncomfortable are the real keys to success.
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In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae sits down with Goli, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Lessons from a Quitter, to unpack what it really looks like to walk away from a career that’s "supposed to be" perfect—but feels like a soul-suck. Goli shares her journey from checking all the boxes (law degree, high-paying job, external success) to realizing she was utterly miserable and trapped in an identity built around people-pleasing and validation.
They dive into:
- The real reason it's so hard to quit: not money, but fear of what others will think
- The year-long emotional unraveling it took to even admit she didn’t want to go back to law
- How overachievers often chase new jobs (or diets) without addressing the deeper mindset
- Why the goal isn’t always to quit your job—but to stop living in survival mode
- The messy, unsexy truth about community, discomfort, self-doubt, and uncertainty
- The power of choosing your own “50/50” in life—because every path has trade-offs
This episode is for the high achiever who's done everything "right" and still feels off. Whether you’re debating a career change or exhausted from constantly chasing external approval, this conversation will hit home.
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Tired of food obsession, body anxiety, and the constant comparison trap? In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae dives into the ultimate flex—not giving a damn about what others are doing with their food, weight, or bodies.
She shares insights from a recent trip where she was surrounded by diet talk and weight loss chatter—something she used to spiral over. But instead of reacting, she just... didn’t care. And that, she explains, is the ultimate peace of mind.
Tune in to hear:
- How her journey took her from obsessing to indifference when it comes to diet culture
- The mental shift that freed her from comparing her body to others
- Why the real win isn’t weight loss—it’s not letting food and body talk control your life
- How to navigate relationships where diet and weight talk is constant
PLUS—Renae spills the details on her FREE challenge: Eat Like a Confident Btch* (March 24-29), where she’ll help you quiet the food noise, stop obsessing, and feel saner** around food.
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Most conversations about body image focus on the bad days, but what about the good ones?
In this episode, Renae dives into the surprising pitfalls of ‘good body image days’ and why feeling amazing in your body today can sometimes set you up for a crash tomorrow.
She breaks down the sneaky ways confidence can turn into obsession, how to appreciate progress without becoming fixated, and why true body acceptance isn’t about chasing a certain look.
If you’ve ever felt great in your skin one day and completely different the next, this episode is a must-listen.
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Most people spend their lives avoiding failure, but what if that’s the very thing keeping them stuck?
In this episode, Renae breaks down why struggle isn’t just unavoidable, it’s necessary for real growth. She shares personal stories of motherhood, business, and past failures, revealing how shifting your mindset around challenges can completely change your life.
Whether you’re facing setbacks, feeling frustrated with slow progress, or just wondering why hard things feel so damn hard, this episode will give you a whole new perspective on failure—and how to actually use it to your advantage.
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Getting back to working out when you have a history of obsessive or extreme exercise can feel like walking a tightrope. But guess what? You don’t need a sports bra, a perfectly planned routine, or an hour at the gym to make movement count. In this episode, I break down why five minutes is enough, how to move your body without spiraling into all-or-nothing thinking, and why ditching the pressure (and maybe even the fancy workout gear) can actually help you stay consistent. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling like a workout “doesn’t count” unless it’s intense, this one’s for you.
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If you aren't celebrating your micro wins, or even sure what they are, this episode is going to change that!
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Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP (she/her) is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, author of the forthcoming "End Emotional Outsourcing: a Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits" (expected Sept 25, Hachette Balance) and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems and rewire their minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people pleasing and reclaim their joy.
She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Béa (Bay-ah) grew up in the great state of Rhode Island. She has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives with her wife, Billey Albina, on Occupied Munsee Lenape territory, also known as New York.
You can connect with Bea here on Instagram HERE or check out her website HERE.
And be sure to listen to her podcast, Feminine Wellness, which you can follow right HERE.
Be sure to grab the free meditations on codependency and perfectionism, a generous gift from Bea, here is the link for that.
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If you have found yourself triggered recently...
You know, when your body tenses, you immediately feel a wave of shame or anger, or you feel like you have to take action right away on something...Then this podcast is for you!
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In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae dives into the importance of making clear and specific requests in your daily life. She emphasizes that clarity benefits both you and the person you're communicating with, preventing misunderstandings and frustrations. Renae gives clear examples on how vague instructions often lead to unmet expectations and how this applies to relationships, parenting, and even workplace dynamics.
Key points include:
- The Power of Clear Communication: Whether it's asking a child to be quiet or a partner for support, vague requests often result in confusion. Renae shares how being specific eliminates unnecessary stress and improves outcomes.
- Neutral Energy Matters: Approaching conversations from a calm, neutral state—what she calls “clean energy”—makes communication more effective and reduces conflict.
- Learning Through Practice: Clarity improves over time as you experiment and adjust your approach. Renae encourages embracing the trial-and-error process.
- Adaptability in Requests: Needs evolve, and being open to change is essential. Renae reflects on her journey with food and body boundaries, showcasing how requests can be refined as you grow.
If you enjoyed this episode and are curious about working with her or joining her group, start by filling out this form.
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When you are around others, it is human nature to compare.
To check in and see what they are doing, how they are doing it, and what they are working towards and then wonder "Am I doing enough? Should I do it that way?"
But then you end up going down their path, not yours.
This is your reminder to stay committed to your own process.
Honor your own timeline.
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If you are tired of the all-or-nothing relationship with food and exercise—swinging between doing really good or bad and wondering why you can never stay consistent with either—register for my "End The Extremes" live workshop on Jan 22nd.
A limited time replay will be sent out.
Register here.
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This week, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Jayne Matthews—hairstylist, educator, and co-owner of Edo Salon and Gallery. In this compelling episode, Jayne opens up about her 20-year sobriety journey and how growing up poor fueled her relentless work ethic. She shares the behind-the-scenes hustle of growing her business, her continuous quest for dopamine, and the broader challenges she faces today.
As we explore these topics, Jayne holds nothing back and that's precisely why I love this conversation so much.
Enjoy !
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And you can visit her website here and check out those DIY classes we mentioned HERE.
- About Jayne:
"I didn’t choose hair cutting, it chose me. I was raised by a woodworker and a musician, so I was a poor kid trying to make a fashion statement. I started by cutting my own hair to do just that and happened to be very good at it. I was a hairstylist for 5 years before co-opening Edo Salon and Gallery in 1998.
I draw heavily from the styles of 60’s Paris & 70’s Rock and Roll and specialize in framing faces while embracing natural texture with nothing more than my straight razor. I am currently an international educator teaching advanced cutting techniques to hairstylists and I have been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and CNN. What originally started as a passion for education has now evolved into new territory."
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In this episode, we’re diving into why seeking approval from others often comes at the cost of abandoning yourself—and how to break free from the cycle of people-pleasing to focus on what truly matters: your own happiness and self-respect.
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You’ve probably dipped your toes into the idea of joining Ballsy Broads—or maybe you’ve just been lurking, wondering if this is really the thing you need.
You know that feeling in the back of your mind? The one whispering, “It’s time to stop waiting and start doing something for me”? That’s your gut talking—and it’s time to trust her.
This is where things start to shift. It’s the moment you stop chasing perfection, start trusting yourself, and finally step into the life you actually want—on your terms.
Consider this your official invitation to join the Ballsy Broad Squad.
This isn’t another group about green smoothies or Pilates (not that there’s anything wrong with either).
It’s about ditching the nonsense—the kind that keeps you stuck and second-guessing yourself:
❌ “I’m not good enough.”
❌ “I don’t know what I want.”
❌ “I need to look a certain way to be worthy.”
Here’s what Ballsy Broad Squad is about:
✨ Trusting yourself—your choices, your body, your instincts.
✨ Getting clear on what you actually want (not what you think you should want).
✨ Feeling confident enough to go after it—without needing anyone’s approval.
Here’s what’s waiting for you inside:
✅ 2 Zoom Calls Every Month: Coaching, support, or just a friendly “HEY!”
✅ Monthly Themes: From ditching perfectionism to building confidence and beyond.
✅ Ongoing Group Support: A squad that gets it and has your back.
✅ Lifetime Access: Pay once and you’re in forever.
💥 The best part? You can lock in lifetime access for just $600 right now!Read more here. Have more questions? Reach out to me on IG HERE. .
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Your echo chamber is louder than you think—and it’s shaping your thoughts, choices, and confidence more than you realize. In this episode, we’ll break down how the messages you’re surrounded by impact your life and why it’s time to rethink what you’re tuning into. Plus, a look at how the Ballsy Broad Squad can help you rewrite the narrative and take back control.
Ballsy Broads kicks off in January but the special Founder prices which includes lifetime access ends on Dec 20.
Want to learn more? Click here.
If you are on the fence or have a question, DM me on IG here.
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In this episode of 'Ditch the Binge,' host Renae sits down with Kelly Robinson, a former NBA dancer and current burn cycle instructor, to explore her journey navigating body image and fitness across the demanding realms of professional dance and motherhood.
Kelly shares her candid experiences with the Portland Trail Blazers, battling body criticism, and transitioning into spin instruction and parenting.
The discussion highlights the pressures of competitive environments, the influence of social media on self-perception, and the critical importance of self-care, positivity, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Touching on societal expectations and personal growth, Kelly talks about her pregnancy, the struggle to balance motherhood with professional life, and the vital lessons she hopes to instill in her children about body positivity and health.
You can connect with Kelly on IG HERE.
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Can you approach "health" when you have struggled with disordered eating in the past?
How do you do it?
What do you avoid?
In this week's episode, this is exactly what we are covering.
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Let's talk about BODY IMAGE! Not just that but body acceptance, how your body impacts your kids bodies, and embracing your shape!
Enjoy!!
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Emotional eating...How bad is it really? And what is it that makes you shift from emotional eating to binge eating? We cover it in this week's episode.
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In this episode, I break down a concept I heard from Alexi Pappas book Bravey.
This is such an important idea to understand if you are in the process of overcoming obstacles or reaching for goals that are a stretch for you or hell, just want a different life for yourself!
I also talk about The Foundations group that I will be running in November. You can read more about it HERE or get on my calendar to hear more or figure out if this is a good option for you HERE.
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We have all had them! We have all thought, "How did this happen?!" or " I cannot believe how this turned out." This is a natural part of growth. It isn't always fun. In fact, sometimes it is downright terrible. But in this episode I share with you how you can be even better after that happens and one question to ask yourself that can change everything moving forward.
I will be running a "Ditch The Binge Foundations" group starting in November. I will be covering the exact topics you need to stop feeling so damn out of control around food.
To learn more, drop your name on the waitlist and I will send you all the details:
https://www.renaesaager.com/group-coaching
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No one is as obsessed with their diet quite like someone who just started it. Lets discuss how all of this relates to love is blind.
Enjoy!
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To learn more about working with Renae, start by filling out this form.
You can check out her website here.
Purchase her book here.
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To learn more about working with Renae, start by filling out this form.
You can check out her website here.
Purchase her book here.
Or say hey on IG HERE.
If you feel like you set goals but never hit them, this episode is for you.
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How often are things not okay but you slap a smile on your face, shove down your discomfort or dissatisfaction, and keep moving?
You go to great lengths to ensure you never inconvenience anyone else - even if it significantly inconveniences you.
But what is that cost on YOU? Do you ever stop to think about that? What is the impact on your mental and physical health, happiness, and relationship to food?
If you relate to the above, hit play on this episode!
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If you have been questioning your relationship with alcohol, this episode is for you.
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If you are like MOST over thinkers and or people pleasers, making a difficult decision leaves you tied in knots and riddled with anxiety.
So how do you do it? How are you supposed to make a life-altering decision - and not live with regret or the 'what ifs'?
Well, on this week's episode, I have Keltie Macguire of 'Kids or Childfree' on the podcast, and our whole conversation covers just this.
Perhaps your difficult decision involves children, career, location, or relationships
Whatever the topic, this episode is going to offer powerful insights and strategies to help you make a decision with confidence.
You can connect with Keltie on IG HERE, check out her website HERE, or listen to her podcast HERE.
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Are you reacting to discomfort or responding?
They sound similar but often yield a very different result.
Enjoy this episode as I break down the difference.
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The drive to do it all as a perfectionist or over-achiever is HIGH!
You may be the "reliable" one, the one who always works late, the one who seems like they have it all together, but what is the cost? What is the cost to YOU and what is the cost to the goals you are striving to complete?
If you find yourself starting 4 new things and once and never making the progress you desire, tune in to this episode.
Be sure you get signed up for the upcoming "Ditch The Binge" masterclass where I will be walking you through the exact steps you need to get over your food stuff. If you have tried a million and one plans and you are at the place of just wanting to stop binge eating so you can get on with your life, this workshop will change everything.
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My upcoming live masterclass is going to teach you the exact steps you need to end binge eating and get over your food stuff. Register and read more HERE.
Are you carrying chicken breast in your pockets when you go out to lunch?! YOU SHOULD BE.
No, I am kidding, you shouldn't, but sometimes that is what it feels like.
I am seeing so much about protein and getting enough that it is making my head spin. Protein IS important but lets make sure it doesn't just become another train for our disordered eating to ride away into the sunset on.
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Meal Prep: Friend or Foe?
What comes to mind when you hear "meal prep"? Do you shudder at the thought? Does it conjure images of endless, flavorless chicken breasts and mushy broccoli? Perhaps you envision a sea of Tupperware overtaking your Sunday, chaining you to your kitchen when you'd rather be relaxing.
In this week's episode, I interview Nicole Darabi, former fitness competitor and current mom to an active kiddo, to help you untangle your complicated relationship with meal prep and turn it into a sanity saver.
- You can follow Nicole on IG HERE.
You can visit her site and check out her services HERE. - And you can connect with me on IG HERE, apply to work together HERE, or visit my website HERE.
I realized I didn't mention the title of my book in the episode—it's Eat Drink Think, and it's available now!
You can find it on Amazon, both in paperback and Kindle formats.
In this week's episode, I share about the writing journey, tackling imposter syndrome, and the challenge of seeing it through to the end.
When you grab a copy and dive in, I'd love to hear from you! Drop me a message on Instagram about any parts that resonate with you.
Or better yet, take a snapshot, share it in your stories, and don't forget to tag me!
Again, the link to purchase the book is RIGHT HERE.
Huge thanks to Hannah de Keijzer for all your encouraging words, answering the gazillion emails I sent you, and all of your helpful feedback. I couldn't have done this without you!!!
Vicky Quinn, thank you for not letting me settle with my very very shitty first draft and reminding me this book needed to exist!
And Lauren Alexander for helping me tighten it all up and get ready to publish.
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Find yourself able to do good for a few days, then loose momentum?
If that's you, I'd be willing to bet you are falling into 1 ( if not all 3) of these buckets.
I walk you through the 3 reasons you struggle to consistently eat healthy.
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Comparison and judgment can happen before you even have a chance to see what is happening.
In this episode, I hope to shake things up for you so you start looking at others (and yourself) in a new, more clear way. Instead of doing what you've always done, because that is what you are used to, you start making intentional decisions.
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In this episode, I share with you the moment my dietitian told me, "Renae, you can never diet again", how I responded, and how I look at dieting today.
If you are someone who is constantly in the on again/off again diet cycle or are a person who can do good for a few days but inevitably falls back into your old routines, be sure to listen to this episode.
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- Interested in working together? Book a strategy call with me HERE. This is a free 30 min call with offer you clarity on what next steps you should take to get out of the all or nothing cycles with food.
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How often do you get caught up in worrying about what might happen in the future?In this epsiode, I talk about the ONE thing you are forgetting to consider when you are thinking about the future which is also why your worry is unnecessary.
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I am excited to bring a little bit of a different episode to you this week which is an interview with a wonderful human I worked with in 2019.
In June of 2019 Kendra and I started our 1:1 work together and since then she has popped into many of my workshops and is now in my alumni program.
Kendra shares her journey of overcoming food struggles and finding self-trust. She discusses her experience with binge eating, self-confidence, and the impact on her personal and professional life.
In this episode, I share with you my recent trip to the Indy 500 and how learning to embrace discomfort is a critical skill in changing your relationship with food.
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In this episode, I chat with my client Akilah about her long-standing battle with food and body image issues. She shares her transformative journey of overcoming emotional eating and extreme dieting through our work together.
Akilah reflects on discussing her struggles openly and the relief and support she found in being vulnerable with loved ones. She shares her fear of hunger and how learning to embrace it was a crucial step towards healing.
Throughout the episode, Akilah emphasizes the pivotal role of self-compassion in her recovery, marking the shift from a life of shame to one of understanding and kindness towards herself.
Tune in as Akilah shares insights on how accepting her imperfections and practicing consistent, compassionate self-awareness have fueled her personal growth and fostered a healthier relationship with food.
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In this episode, I dive into the topic of weight loss drugs, with a particular focus on Ozempic.
Now, I'm not a scientist and I don't bring scientific research into this discussion. Instead, I offer a different perspective based on personal experiences and the broader concept of 'food noise.' I share how alcohol used to make everything quiet for me, similar to what some might seek through weight loss drugs.
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Was it a binge?
What makes it a binge?
In this episode, I help you get clear on what the difference is between the two and one language shift that will change everything.
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In this episode, I break down the 5 reasons why nothing has worked in all your attempts to resolve your food stuff.
If you are like 100% of the women that I talk to, you feel like you have tried everything and are a little worried working with me may just turn into another "thing" that takes your time and money doesn't work.
That's a normal fear and I guarantee working together won't be that.
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I also mention the workshop I am doing. If you are someone that has been wanting to show up to your life or career with more guts, glory, and gusto, get in on this free workshop!
Get your name on the waitlist here.
Have additional questions?
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In this podcast episode, Ally shares her journey from leaving the corporate grind to starting her own business, Athlete Bouquets. She dives into the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, highlighting both its challenges, like juggling work and family, and its benefits. Ally opened up about her personal growth journey around food and body image, feeling confident in herself, and how breast implants played a part in this process. Throughout the episode, Ally emphasizes the importance of self-trust and maintaining focus on your own path in life and business.
If you are a runner or have runner friends you have to check out Ally's stuff:
https://athletebouquets.com
You can also follow her on IG HERE.
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Do you feel like you can't make yourself sit down to work or study without eating? Like, eating is the only thing that will allow you to focus? You aren't alone. And I share with you a few reasons as to why that may be happening and what you can do about it.
If you want to work together, fill out this form and we will set up a strategy call.
At the end of this call, you will know more about what is preventing you from making the progress you want and we can discuss different options for working together if it seems like a good partnership.
You can also visit my website HERE or connect with me on the gram HERE.
End the Cycle of Imposter Syndrome. Quit the People-Pleasing Game. Halt the Overthinking. No More Watering Down Your True Self. Stop the Self-Restriction.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
This episode is for those ready to live boldly and embrace their unfiltered, authentic selves.
If you are a biz owner (or aspiring biz owner) or hell even if you aren't but this all resonates with you, get your name on the waitlist for my upcoming workshop - BOLD. Sign up here.
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Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone is a requirement for a cool life and living in a way that you feel proud of...aaaaaaand what is also just as important is learning how and when to chill TF OUT!
Like, not always changing every single thing and growing in every single way at once.
It is actually okay to just focus on one area at a time.
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Steph Gaudreau, CISSN, NASM-CPT (she/her/hers) helps athletic women over 40 fuel themselves better, get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She’s a sports nutritionist and lifting coach.
In her best-selling book, The Core 4, she details a four pillar approach to getting stronger, embracing your body, and owning your power. Steph has a degree in biology – human physiology. She is a Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society for Sports Nutrition (CISSN), Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine), and Menopause Coaching Specialist (Girls Gone Strong).
Her podcast, Fuel Your Strength, started in 2015 and has over 5 million downloads. She’s an international speaker and has been featured in Outside, SELF, and ESPN Radio.
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IT'S BACK!
Ditch the Binge that is.
In this epsiode, I share with you why I went from Ditch the Binge to Ballsy Broads originally, why I went back, the concerns I had with the change, and what that means for the podcast.
ENJOY!
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When you are learning a new skill or making a change to how you live and show up, it is common to overcompensate. To do too much or overshoot what you thought you would need or eat.
This frequently happens with food and emotions, which is what we cover in today's episode.
I also mention that MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
WOO HOO!
Check it out HERE.
This will only be available for another week-ish, so get it while you can!
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OOOOOWEEEE!
Get ready for this one because I am on fire and you will be too after this epsiode.
If you're on the fence and ready to get off and see what this coaching thing is all about, fill out this form. Once I receive that I will follow up with a link to book a 30 min strategy call. You will leave with more clarity on what to focus on , what to let go of, and what next steps to take.
Start HERE.
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Nothing softens the nerves quite like 28 cookies before a social event.
What? I am the only one that did this?
If you find yourself eating (or drinking) to take the edge off and want to stop, dig into this episode.
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As a high achiever, it can be challenging to stop and celebrate your growth, milestones hit, and changes made. There is often a fear that if you do stop to appreciate it you will somehow stop making progress altogether, which isn't the case.
Now I know what I am SUPPOSED to say in this episode but I share with you what I actually do in my own life and offer you suggestions to bring into your own as well.
And hey, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!
This is episode 200!!!
AND YES I AM CELEBRATING THAT.
I'd love it if you could take a screenshot and share this with your stories and give me at tag @renaesaager or send this podcast to a friend.
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Forcing is a loop many high achievers can get trapped in. And this can happen because it "used" to work. Forcing used to be the thing that got you: the job, the body, the money, the thing.
But now, not so much.
And letting go, letting your life be easy, letting your life flow, can be scary as hell!
In this episode, I talk you through the difference between forcing and flowing, how to know which one you are in, and a big reason women don't stop forcing.
I am currently accepting new clients. To learn more about how we can work together, start by filling out THIS FORM and we will have a 20-strategy call and I can make some recommendations on where you should begin.
You can also connect with me on the gram HERE.
If you ever feel triggered by weight loss or hunger and wonder why- this epsiode is for you.
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Fill out this form if you are interested in working together.
Come say HEY on the gram HERE.
In this episode, we dive into comparison and feelings of inadequacy.
Which are 2 things I think MOST people can relate to. But I see high achievers and perfectionists deal with this on an even more regular basis.
I share how the recent purchase of our home triggered the inadequacy spiral in me and other ways it can show up.
Be sure you connect with me on IG HERE.
If are curious about working together, grab your free 30 strategy call HERE.
Buckle up my Broads because I am not holding back on this one.
(enjoy this fan fav that was released in 2022)
A lot of people-pleasing talk gets thrown around. Why you do it, how to stop, where it stems from, etc. But there isn't a lot of talk about what the actual cost and repercussions are on yourself.
I'm giving it to you straight because someone needs to.
When you see the cost of what you are doing and how it is actually impacting your happiness and success, a different part of your brain opens up to the idea of change. You see things in a new way. And you do things in a new way.
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Or check out my website HERE.
In this episode, Lindsey Hein offers a candid and refreshing perspective on the realities of motherhood, admitting candidly, "I am NOT a gentle parent." She delves into her transformative journey of evolving into a professional podcaster and the art of attracting high-profile guests to her show.
Lindsey also shares insights into a topic close to my heart: the importance of taking risks and stepping outside one's comfort zone. She reveals how embracing these challenges has been pivotal in shaping her life and career. I know you will love this epsiode!
- A little more about Lindsey:
Lindsey Hein lives in North Carolina with her husband of 15 years, Glenn, and their four boys. She’s the founder of the podcast network SandyBoy Productions and host of I’ll Have Another and Why is Everyone Yelling? with Lindsey Hein. Lindsey has run 17 marathons and one half Ironman. She loves podcasting, hosting live interviews and coaching runners!
You can check out her website HERE.
Or connect with her on the gram HERE.
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You can find me on the gram HERE or visit my website HERE.
If you've been stuck in your own vortex of thoughts or the vacuum that is social media, this is for you!
This is your reminder and nudge to get out of your house and go see people in real life.
Enjoy!
Check out my website HERE.
Connect with me on the gram HERE.
BARF.
I can't stand hearing about people sell their "impossible and audacious goal setting" classes to you.
I can't stand it not because I am a real stick in the mud but because I think it
1: takes advantage of you
2: doesn't help all THAT much.
There are some pros to thinking big and letting your brain roam, which I cover in this episode. I also share some other ways to set a goal so you don't feel like a failure.
Anyways, I hope you enjoy this epside and I hope you actually HIT your goals this year.
Whether it's more time with family, less time scrolling, more money in the bank, more trips taken, more naps had , or getting another dog.
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Curious about working together? Fill out this form.
In this episode, Jenn shares her story of breaking free from an inauthentic existence that had her questioning her military career, her relationship with alcohol, and the impact on her business.
Fed up with feeling like a 'watered-down, melted ice cream cone,' Jenn embarked on a mission for realness. She was determined to gain unwavering confidence in herself, be more authentic in her business, and stop merely existing at half throttle.
Not only did Jenn's confidence and self-trust grow, but so did her business and her relationship with her family.
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For those wanting to hit the gym this new year with goals of feeling stronger, minus the typical weight loss hype, Jenn's your gal.
Her unique approach to fitness through 1:1 online coaching offers flexibility and real results, month by month.
You can read more about her and reach out to inquire about working with her HERE.
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"I had to let go of the idea that busyness equaled worth."
"You can love something and not want to do it."
In this episode, Ally takes us from her darkest days, divorce, and closing her business, to recreating herself, using failure as fuel, and opening a non-profit for senior dogs.
Ally is a gift to us all!
She is a hilarious individual with a resilient mindset, kind heart, and bares it all with us on this episode.
You can read about her non-profit, Rylie Mae Rescue Ranch- HERE.
And if you want to donate, go HERE or on Venmo @ryliemayrescueranch
Be sure to follow them on IG HERE.
You can also follow Ally personally HERE.
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Come say HEY over on IG HERE.
They may seem unrelated, but how we do one thing is how we do everything. And how we move THROUGH one thing is how we often move through everything.
I share the 5 ways bulimia, alcoholism, and being in business have all demanded the same thing from me.
If you enjoyed this episode, take a second to take a screenshot and upload it to your story or send it to a friend.
Be sure we are connected on IG TOO!
And you can visit my site HERE.
Interested in working together? Start here.
If you are burnt out and wondering what the point is and starting to think about quitting or giving up, LISTEN TO THIS FIRST!
Send me a message and tell me what bold ask you made on over on IG.
You can also check out my website HERE.
Or book a consult call HERE.
The majority of the women I work with identify as either being a people pleaser OR being overly concerned about what other people think. But you know what?? I don't think there is anything wrong with that!
In this episode I share why there isn't anything wrong with that and also why the thing you do that makes caring what other people think so much worse than it needs to be.
If you want to feel more confident in who you are and what you are doing in your life, be sure you listen to this episode.
I also mentioned my Life + Energy Audit, you can grab that HERE.
You can also add your name to the Ballsy Broads Waitlist HERE.
And as always, be sure to come say hi on the gram HERE.
Thanksgiving is upon us!
I give you a few tips on how to navigate the holiday AND I share about my my first ever Black Friday special.
If you want to get off the diet/binge bandwagon.
Leave the days of doing really good or really bad behind, this is the program for you!!
You can check it out on my site HERE.
OR you can see all about the program and what is consists of HERE.
The program will go off the market on Monday, so get it while you can!
Have a question about it? Connect with me on IG and send it over.
Today on the pod I have Sara Pedrosa.
Sara tells us about how she ended up in cosmetic tattooing before it was a "thing", what her experience was like being a new business owner, how she really felt becoming a mom, AND being a sponsored ultra runner.
Sara holds nothing back in this interview and I know you are going to love her humor and transparency.
You can check out Sara's work HERE.
Or follow along on all of her breathtaking runs HERE.
We experience two types of fear, which I discuss in this podcast.
Learning to differentiate between the two is what will help you break out of the cycles you're stuck in.
Because as cliche as it sounds, everything great happens outside of your comfort zone.
If you want to grab one of my remaining private coaching spots, fill out THIS form.
Make sure we are connected on the gram HERE.
And check out my site HERE.
In this podcast, we chat about Danielle's personal journey through disordered eating, and distorted body image, how she maintains her mental health while running 100-mile races and doing life on her terms.
Danielle is an avid ultra-marathoner who is constantly reminded of the importance of mental training in addition to physical training. Athletes pour money into enhancing their physical strength and ignore their well-being (low mood, anxiety, and depressive symptoms). Danielle specializes in helping athletes avoid the pitfalls of negative self-talk, so that they can achieve more balance in all parts of their lives. Using her four core principles, she guides her clients along their paths to physical and mental well-being, helping athletes reach their potential. Danielle is a Certified Running Coach and a licensed clinical social worker with extensive additional training.
You can connect with Danielle on Instagram HERE.
Or visit her site and learn about working with her HERE.
I get really real in this episode and come out the gate a crying mess. (I do get it together after about 10 minutes though. )
I talk about:
- Dropping Miles off with a sitter for the first time and the unexpected reaction I had to it.
- The pressure we carry to do it all, and then more, and then a little more after that, and somehow still don't feel like we have done enough.
- How to decide if you should keep taking on the tasks and saying yes or if it is time to unload some things onto someone else- even if you have the time.
I hope you enjoy this episode and please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes if you haven't yet OR share the pod with a friend.
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Grab a free 20 min call HERE.
There are 2 examples where guilt over not working out is understandable.
I share what those are in this episode, WHY you have guilt and questions to ask yourself when it pops up.
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And make sure we are connected on the gram HERE.
Check out my website HERE.
Jumping from obsessing about food, to exercise, to work, to...
Have you ever done this?
Do you know why?
And is it really that bad?
I dig into all of it in this episode.
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I am currently accepting 1:1 clients. If you want to know how I work with clients or more specifically, how I can help YOU, step one is to fill out this form. Once I receive this I will send a follow up email with a link to grab a call.
Make sure we are connected on the gram too.
Or, peep the website.
It's easy, and maybe even the most common path people take, to assume everyone with their own business is racking up the dough, has a line of people dying to pay them, and sleep soundly at night because they choose to follow their passion in life.
Errrr...(record scratch)
Yes, that certainly can happen but if you are a small business owner or have tried to go down your own path - you know the reality of it. Which we hear about in this episode.
But, spoiler alert - It is hard!
Jamie shares her real, raw, and vulnerable story of opening her dream studio and reaching a point (which was anything by easy) and deciding to call it quits.
A story we rarely hear, because honestly who wants to talk about this, but it is important that we do.
Jamie shares the reasons behind closing the doors to her studio, the toll it was taking on her mental health, rebounding with a VERY full summer (and some very long runs), and what she plans to do next.
- Jamie is the creator of The Flow Collective, and a recovering (aka re(ally)tired) yoga studio owner. She is a 500-Hour E-RYT, 95-Hour RCYT, 85-Hour RPYT, and Master HIIT & Flow Instructor.
She has over 20 years of meditation and yoga practice, and has led numerous teacher trainings, retreats, and events.
She is known for her challenging and creative sequencing, and ability to draw even the most skeptical yogis into yoga. Her style is dynamic and powerful sequences that mix in creative movements with asanas, while cultivating shared awareness.
You can find Jamie on IG HERE.
Check out her online classes HERE.
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Or visit my website HERE to learn about working together.
Michelle Pollackis a Leadership & Career Coach who works with high-achieving women to determine what success looks like to them NOW - and then she helps create a plan to get it. Using her framework, The Art of Compassionate Command, Michelle’s clients learn to own their strengths, use their values as a compass, set boundaries, and trust themselves in order to show up bigger, braver, and bolder in their lives. Besides working with women to change the world, she loves long dinner parties with good friends, traveling, yoga, and going to the beach with her family.
If you have felt like you are at a stuck point in your life or career, you need to connect with Michelle.
You can grab her free resource, How to get out of your own damn way in 4 steps: HERE.
Connect with her on IG HERE.
Visit her website HERE.
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And as always, make sure we are connected on IG!
Not all labels are bad.
Some of them you may love and savor - but some of them may be old and outdated.
Some of them may "seem" nice, but in reality, they fill you with anxiety.
Or you simply do not want to be seen in that way any more.
In this episode, we cover shedding labels and embracing who you want to be.
I mentioned I was accepting 1:1 clients, to learn more about coaching, fill out this form, and then I will follow up with a link to grab a call with me.
And be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
If you are naturally an anxious person or a worrier, making a decision can feel like life or death OR it is something you often find yourself having regret about.
Like, "I don't know WHY I signed up for that thing, I have zero time!"
Or, "I don't even want to go out to dinner, why did I agree?"
In this episode, I give you 3 things to consider and look at before you make your next decision.
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If you want to show up to your life with more certainty, stop caring what other people think, and finally have your own back like a MF'r. This is where you need to be.
You can read more about it HERE.
Grab a 20 call with me right here to learn more about it.
Spots are limited and this is the last time I am running the group this year.
The final round of Ballsy Broads for 2023 is HERE!!
I always think this is such a great time for this group because it gives you support through the Holidays AND into the new year!
Ballsy Broads is the group to help you speak up, show up, put yourself first, and start living the life YOU want.
Want to know ALLLLL the details? Add your name to this waitlist and I will send them over.
Not sure if Ballsy Broads or 1:1 or something else is best for you?
Grab a 20 min call and let's hash it out.
Or you can shoot me a message on IG HERE.
Enjoy this throwback episode.
- There's nothing worse than setting a goal and never hitting it.
In this week's episode, I share with you 3 things you need to look at if you are not making the progress you desire and why they are so critical to your success.
If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot and share it to your social media to help me spread the word!
Be sure to tag me!
Connect with me on IG HERE.
Check out my new site HERE.
Reach out for a consult call HERE.
I am sure you have looked at a photo of yourself at the end of the night or later in the week and been shocked.
"Wait, I look like THAT?!"
In this episode, I talk about a recent event and my reaction to my photo, why the way we think we look and actually look don't line up, and why you should share the photos anyway.
I mentioned that I am accepting new 1:1 clients.
If you have been curious about working together, want to know what that entails, or where you should begin, the first step is filling out THIS FORM.
Once you do, I will follow up with a link to grab a call with me.
Be sure to come hang with me over on IG. Send me a message and say HI!
I bring on extra special guest today, my baby daddy and fiance, David Wittman.
We talk about our relationship, how being a new dad again has felt for him, how our dynamic has changed since having a baby, comparison, wedding stuff, and just some raw and real talk about life.
If you liked this episode, please share it!
If you have a question you want me to answer on the podcast, you can submit it HERE.
Be sure to connect with on me on the gram HERE.
Or visit my site HERE.
What do you do....when you don't know what to do?
Do you just sit and do nothing?
Do you act anyways?
Why is it so uncomfortable to NOT be doing?
We are covering all of that and more in this week's episode.
Be sure we are connected on IG HERE.
You can also check out my website HERE.
Interested in working together?
Fill out THIS FORM.
Impossible Expectations --> The ultimate joy suck.
In this week's episode I talk about how these "impossible expectations" can ruin any brides wedding day, part you are planning, or goals you have created for yourself.
The great news is, you can opt-out and flip the bird to these any time you want.
Enjoy!
Be sure you come say HI over on the gram HERE.
You can also check out my website to read more about me and how I work with clients HERE.
NEW POD!!
Today I celebrate 14 years sober and answer YOUR questions like:
- My thoughts on NA beer.
- How I decompress / turn off my brain
- If i think everyone should be sober, esp those with an ED past
And more.
Eating "too much" is something I hear from women constantly.
It's not just with food though, it often comes back to how you are as a person.
If you have ever felt guilty for eating too much or worried that you were being too much in a relationship, this episode is for you.
I break down those two tiny words, why they mean so much, and how to never think of them the same again.
Enjoy!!
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
You can visit my website HERE.
Are you someone that considers a bath, a day off, or a delicious meal "self care"?
Is that REALLY self care?
Or is it actually just some damn self-respect?
In this episode, I am talking to you about the difference between the two and why worrying about what YOU think about you is substantially more important than what anyone else thinks about you.
In this episode we look at rejection and how this is at the core of everything we do...or don't do.
I talk about the importance of reframing rejection and how doing this will be critical in helping you achieve your next big thing.
Be sure to visit my site HERE to learn more about working together.
And come hang with me on IG HERE.
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This is a fan fave/most downloaded episode from the archives that I am resharing.
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You are doing all this work to become a better human like investing in coaching and courses, changing your old habits, believing new things about yourself, doing some of the hardest work on yourself that you've ever done, and BAM...
" I liked you better before"or
"I don't know why you're doing all of this"
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"I don't get it. I don't get you."
You are kicked in the crotch with confusion, dissatisfaction, and dislike by some of your closest friends and peers,
Well, babycakes, I gotta tell ya something you might not like to hear...but that is the price of admission for doing things differently. Behaving differently. Carrying yourself differently. Or looking differently.
If this is you- if you've been in a phase of glowing up, showing up, and living it up, and others around you aren't as onboard as you would have hoped, plug this episode into your earholes STAT.
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Make sure you come say HEY on IG!
You can also read more about working together on my site HERE.
I am currently re-releasing some of YOUR and MY favorite podcast episodes and this was one of them!
If you worry and obsess over making the PERFECT decision, turn up those headphones baby, because we are getting into it!
I mentioned my STOP BUSTIN YOU BALLS workshop.
REGISTER HERE!
We start Sunday, June 25th.
You can also email me @ rsaager86@gmail.com with YOUR favorite episode or reach out to me on IG HERE.
You can also visit my website HERE.
Announcement 1: The "Stop Bustin Your Balls" workshop.
Register Here
In this 3 day live workshop, we are taking a look at what’s happening in your life, pulling out the truth, getting clear on what needs to be done, and doing it.
Summers are busy, weird, and often unpredictable with scheduling. For that reason, there’s no Facebook group or required times you have to show up live for anything.
Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email that will take you to the pre work form then you’re set until June 25.
On the 25,26, & 27, I’ll send you emails/worksheets/homework for you to open up when you have the time.
You can reply back to them and I’ll personally respond or - don’t. And just get what you need from the emails.
Announcement #2: I will be resharing some of my past podcasts over the next couple of months. I go into more depth as to why in this week's episode. If you have an episode that you really enjoyed or frequently relisten to, I'd love if you could send me a message letting me know which one that was.
As always, come say HI on the gram HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.
In this episode, I share the required step for true confidence.
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When I was in NYC, Chris Rock showed up at the venue we were at, unannounced, and did stand up for about an hour. And there was something about his performance that really stuck with me and how it is the exact process we all go through to get solid confidence. The part that we all want to skip, but the best of the best know that they can't.
Enjoy!
Wanna learn how we can work together?
Connect with me on my website HERE or hop over to Instagram and send me a message HERE.
If you find yourself consulting your friends and family before you take big leaps in your life or even just want to get a different hairstyle, listen to this episode.
Not because I think you should never ask them but there are a few things to consider before they do. Things that will impact their decision and keep you from becoming the person and having the life you want.
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Or check out my website here.
This is a bonus episode with some details and specifics on Hungry Broads.
There are still a few more days to apply!
Submit your application here and I will follow up with you shortly!
DON’T SPEND ANOTHER SUMMER:
🍗HIDING FROM THE CAMERA
🍗NOT GETTING IN THE POOL
🍗HAVING A MELT DOWN IN THE TARGET CHANGING ROOM
🍗DECLINING INVITES BECAUSE YOU HATE YOUR BODY OR FELL INTO A BINGE
Hungry Broads is gonna save your ass and also help you love it.
APPLY HERE.
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Or connect with me on the gram and send me your Q's HERE.
You know the mornings when you wake up and feel particularly good in your body? Maybe, lighter and leaner?
(If you are like 'NO RENAE I DON'T - I HAVEN'T FELT THAT WAY IN A LONG ASS TIME! This one may not be for you but also, I think there are some good nuggets in this episode for you to hear)
Ok, how about the mornings you wake up and feel bloated and gross?
If you have experienced any of the above, take a listen to this week's episode where I give you a new perspective on these feelings.
Be sure to come say HI to me over on the gram HERE.
You can also visit my website HERE.
You may be completely unaware you are doing this because as women especially, we are taught that this is the polite thing to do.
But in reality- all it does is prevent you from getting what and where you want.
And it is the simple act of pushing back on what is being given to you.
Maybe it is a compliment, maybe it is money, maybe it is an opportunity.
Time and time again I see women push away what others want to give them.
In this episode, I talk about why you do that and why this behavior has to change.
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To learn more about working together, check out my site HERE.
And be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Do you find yourself dreading sex?It feels more like a chore than something you are excited about.
Or maybe your sex life is OKAY but you are ready to take it to the next level? You are ready to get freaky deeky, give blow jobs like a pro, and tap into a whole new level of pleasure.
Danielle has you covered!
Danielle Savory is a highly experienced coach, podcast host, and expert in the fields of neuropsychology, mindfulness, sexual pleasure and intimacy. Danielle brings a unique perspective to coaching, helping clients understand the ways in which the brain and body are interconnected and how this connection can be harnessed to experience the sensual pleasure the body is wired for.
As the host of the popular podcast, "It's My Pleasure," Danielle has explored a wide range of topics related to sexuality, relationships, and personal growth - empowering women to embrace their sexuality and prioritize their pleasure. Danielle is a master certified coach with over 10 years of experience coaching hundreds of women with her proven process of increasing desire and expanding orgasmic capacity.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thepracticeofpleasure/
BJ Class: https://www.daniellesavory.com/dreamybjs
Free Guide: https://www.daniellesavory.com/join-fresh
Podcast: https://www.daniellesavory.com/podcast
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You can read more about how I work with clients HERE.
And be sure to come say HEY over on the gram HERE.
You go to school, get the job, and life starts lining up the way it "should".
But what happens when you think about that life for the next 40+ years and it isn't what you want?
You take a leap of faith and go after what you do.
Kylie Antolini, proprietor and founder of Wildwood Candle Co., is an avid trail runner and candle-obsessed connoisseur. Wildwood Candle Co. is the manifestation of her love affair with candle fragrance, trail running, and Forest Park. Inspired to share her love, gratitude, and enthusiasm for the park in a scent-delivered form is how it all came about. The Wildwood trail is her favorite to run on, as it is relatively mild in elevation change, well-maintained, and accessible from many areas of the park. The branded blue diamonds inspire her to keep making progress in running and candle making.
Kylie tells us all about her journey of working full time as a dental hygienist and pouring candles out of a tiny space in her home to eventually quitting her job and going full time into Wildwood Candle Co. Kylie now has her product in many local Portland shops as well as Whole Foods and REI. Kylie tells us all about how her business came to life and all the ups and downs along the way.
Be sure you check out Kylie's candles. They smell SO GOOD!!!
The names of the candles and scents are inspired by her runs in Forest Park.
With scents of "Leif Erikson", "Wild Wood", "Dog Wood" and more you are going to be transported to the best place in Portland, from your own home!
You definitely want one of these burning in your house at all times.
Peep them HERE.
You can also follow her on IG HERE.
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As always, be sure to come hang with me on IG HERE.
You can also read more about how I work with clients HERE.
Intuitive eating is something that I think can be really helpful when you are repairing your relationship with food but it certainly isn't the thing that is going to fix everything.
When you come from the world of dieting, you are essentially brainwashed into believing that you NEED a plan to follow.
You couldn't possibly know how to feed yourself.
But all this does is cut off all trust in yourself.
All it does is create even more space between your brain and your body. I am sure you have had days where you are hungry and don't eat or when you are stuffed but can't stop eating. And if you are like most of us, that has gotten worse over time. It isn't that you can't trust yourself, it is actually the restriction and meal plans leading you to keep that cycle going.
In this episode, I share with you a real-life moment from the weekend where I break down how I view intuitive eating in my own life.
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You can read more about the ways I work with clients HERE.
You should also come say HI on the gram HERE.
As a motivated, self-sufficient woman, you will cling to these like your life depends on it.
Unfortunately, they will prevent you from ever achieving the goals you have for yourself.
Let me know which one you notice more in yourself.
Message me which one you notice more in yourself on IG HERE.
You can also check out my site and read more about Ballsy Broads HERE.
I also take a limited number of 1:1 clients. If you want to know more about that, fill out this form.
I'll be the first to admit this podcast is a little scattered but I hope you can stay with me.
I have been asked several times about weight loss, wanting to lose weight, when can you lose weight, etc over the last 2 weeks so I wanted to put on an episode on it.
I typically only have this conversation in a 1:1 manner but I wanted to share some of my larger thoughts and ideas on the topic, such as:
- Can you lose weight?
- Is it wrong to focus on weight loss?
- When can you focus on weight loss?
- What has to happen before you focus on weight loss.
- Why your previous weight loss attempts haven't worked.
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Natalie Rose Baldwin is a Brewmaster, dog mom, and friend from Portland that I have constantly been in awe of.
When I met her she was working as a Valet at a hotel and I was working at a job I hated. Not long after I met her, she had left the hotel and started working at a brewery pouring beer. And before I knew it, she was getting printed in magazines and winning awards for her own beers.
I was blown away by how quickly she was excelling in her career!
She followed a less-than-conventional path in life that took off like wildfire.
Did she have some secret knowledge that led her to grow so quickly and rise to the top? That's usually what I think when I see someone blow up in life.
This wasn't the case for Natalie though.
In this episode, Natalie tells us:
- How she went from working as a valet to being an award-winning brewer.
- The main reason she kept excelling in her career.
- Being a woman in a male-dominated field.
- Managing her anxiety + being awkward.
- The challenge of leaving a job she loved.
And more...
Natalie is incredibly kind and generous with her knowledge and holds nothing back. She spills all of her behind-the-scenes growth and fears with us in this interview.
I also love Natalie because she is obsessed with her dog, Beef. And I love and trust anyone infatuated with their dog.
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Natalie Rose Baldwin, Brewmaster at Wayfinder beer in Portland, Oregon. Worked as Research & Development Brewer at Breakside Brewery from 2017-2023., and has been brewing since 2014. She started in the industry pouring beer and washing kegs, quickly learning to brew at Burnside Brewing in the fall of 2014.
In early 2017 Baldwin was hired as a Production Brewer at Breakside Brewery and later that year was promoted to Breakside's Research and Development Brewer. Natalie's brewing interests vary with a predominant focus on esoteric lagers, saisons, and specialty beers using seasonal flowers, tea, spices, and fruit.
Natalie has won several medals at the Great American Beer Festival and is also a professional Judge at GABF & WBC, works with the Oregon Brewers Guild Diversity and Equity Committee, is a Portland Area Pink Boots Portland Chapter Co-Leader, and was a recipient of a Pink Boots Scholarship in 2018.
Outside of work she enjoys traveling, backpacking, baking, and frolicking in fields of flowers with her dog Beef.
You can read more about Natalie in these articles:
https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2023/2/natalie-baldwin-is-wayfinder-beers-new-brewmaster
https://www.winemag.com/content/natalie-rose-baldwin-future-40-2022/
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You stop second-guessing yourself when you become rock solid on your own choices.
You stop comparing when you know you are doing what you need and want to do.
But do you know why the second-guessing comes up in the first place?
Or why you feel guilty - when you feel guilty?
Or have you ever been in a group of people and they all start talking about their body and suddenly you feel terrible about your own?
You are being brainwashed by other people's insecurities.
Most people aren't aware they are pushing their own ideas and beliefs on you, but really, they can't help it.
You believe a number of things in your life and I'd be you never stop to ask yourself, "Why do I believe this?"
Maybe it is about your relationship, your education, your body, your workout routine, your diet, etc.
In this episode, I share a recent situation that left me second-guessing myself because I was buying into other people's insecurities. I give you several examples that are likely showing up in your own life where you are being brainwashed and completely unaware of it.
Enjoy this week's episode.
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You can also connect with me on the gram HERE or visit my website HERE.
IM BACK!!
Hey, guess what? I had a baby!
He was a month and a half early which is why I missed a couple of weeks of releasing episodes - hopefully, you can forgive me. :)
In this episode, I catch you up on what's happened over the last few weeks but also how to deal with life when sh*t hits the fan.
For many many years of my life, I was someone that made a schedule that went down to 15-minute intervals. I knew how I wanted everything to be and look and as long as everything stayed on plan, I was good!
BUT!
Life doesn't care about your plan. Life doesn't care how much time and attention you pour into things, life has its own plans. And if you don't learn how to go with it instead of against it, whether that is your weekend plans, your body, your relationships, your kids, etc- you will feel kinda crazy, irritable, and on edge.
In this episode, I also share about how to keep your goals but loosen the death grip on them so you can actually enjoy the process.
And I have a favor to ask of you. If you have a favorite episode or one you revisit, would you mind telling me what it is?
I am thinking about resharing some of my older podcasts that had a big impact on listeners. If one comes to your mind, even if you can't remember the title, will you send me a message on IG or email me (renae@renaesaager.com) and let me know which one it was?
I would really appreciate it!
xo
As a motivated person that works hard and has probably been told you have a strong work ethic your entire life - this episode may break your brain a little.
Because what I am suggesting in here may actually be your biggest fear and what you have avoided for as long as you can remember.
If you find yourself triggered by what I am saying, good. Listen to this episode again in a week.
If you find yourself feeling relieved by what I am saying, EXCELLENT! Follow that thread and trust it!
You have been told to work harder, your rigorous, push through no matter what mentality has been applauded, and your ways of being "so accommodating" which was just you agreeing with someone else then taking the frustration out on yourself later were enjoyed by many - until now.
We are letting go of all of that.
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And be sure to come say HEY over on IG HERE.
How often do you talk yourself OUT OF doing something amazing because it seems like too much work or just doesn't make sense?
That's a very reasonable and logical approach but the things you are talking yourself out of may just be the ticket to every single thing you want.
Some of the best experiences in your life will not add up.
Some of the best memories you make will be created by accident.
In this episode, I share more about the true cost of fun and what it takes to do cool shit in your life. But more importantly, why we must stop trying to make it all make sense and just do the damn thing.
Come say hey on IG HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.
Ever wondered what it is really like being in a group with other women and talking about your binge eating or body image thoughts?
Ever think, "I must be the only one who has done this!"?
You are in luck.
I am sharing a behind-the-scenes interview with the ladies who recently wrapped up Hungry Broads.
Jamie, Casey, Anna, and Maura tell us all about their experience in Hungry Broads.
They share:
- The countless attempts they tried to resolve their foodstuff before this group.
- Fears before joining the group like- what if this doesn't work? Is this really worth it??
- How it was talking about topics that their partners didn't even know about.
- How their food is now actually pretty boring.
- Ways their life has changed now that food isn't front and center.
- And more!
If you want to join the next round of Hungry Broads, add your name to the waitlist HERE.
The next group will not be starting until the Fall of 2023.
If you don't want to wait that long, you can connect with me to hear about other options for working together that we can start much sooner.
For that, fill out THIS FORM and I will follow up with you.
And, be sure to come say HEY on IG HERE.
"How exactly do you get ballsy in your biz and over the fear of being seen?"
That was a question I got a couple of weeks ago and decided to dedicate a whole episode to this topic.
If you aren't a biz owner, replace business with --> work, relationships, in the office, with my partner, etc.
It's all very similar.
What the fear boils down to in almost all of us is "the fear of rejection" or being left.
But is being left worse or is never fully showing the hell up for yourself worse???
I give you some strategies to try in this episode to help you get over the fear of being seen and start showing up with bigger balls in your biz.
I also mentioned a limited-time offer I am doing.
You can read all about that here!
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And come say hey on the gram HERE.
Diet culture dropout, Onyx Sweat Society co-founder, community creator,and hype wrangler.
Wait- A gym that ISN'T weightloss focused or aesthetically obsessed?
THAT'S RIGHT!
I'm with Ashley Liberty on the podcast and we chat all about the process to her opening a business, realizing weightloss/nutrition/ body transformation "stuff" was not her jam (and fears around letting that go), and finding her own lane in the fitness industry - and a small town to boot.
Ashley Liberty is the co-founder and CEO of Onyx Sweat Society, a fitness brand focused on community and empowerment.
Once addicted to an unhealthy relationship with exercise and body dysmorphia, Ashley found recovery and became obsessed with helping others do the same by creating a movement experience that felt different than any traditional gym or class she’d been to before, by focusing solely on how the classes make them FEEL, to build strength from within.
Aside from running her biz, she enjoys building a life with her husband and raising their two children and one fur-child in the PNW.
Ashley is a real delight and I am excited to share her, her message, and her community with you.
Be sure to check out the Onyx INSTAGRAM page!
You can read more about their studio HERE.
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You asked and I am answering!!
I got through about half of the questions on this episode and will be coming back with a part two. So if you submitted and question and are wondering where it is - it is coming!!
If you didn't ask a question but would like to: submit yours here.
Also, HUNGRY BROADS is enrolling one more time for a while!
This is your chance to jump in and tackle the food stuff so you can enjoy your damn summer!
Hungry Broads is for you if you have:
- Tried everything!!!
- Know diets don't work but have no idea what else to do.
- WANT to eat healthy and exercise without it being a punishment or restriction.
- You want to feel good in your body and take better care of yourself but struggle to find that middle ground.
- You are tired of having food and weight consume your life and just want to stop thinking about it.
Space is limited and once the spots are full, they are gone.
If you don't want to spend the next 6 months of your life on a rollercoaster in hell with food, submit your application HERE.
Today I answer :
- Body checking - why am I doing it?!?!
- Why do I always want to binge when I am alone?
- How come I rebel anytime I start a plan or think about eating healthy?
If you have any other questions for me, connect with me on the gram HERE and say hello, visit my site HERE, or email me at : renae@renaesaager.com
I am not really one for resolutions but I think if you are going to commit to something in 2023, it should be this:
BET ON YOURSELF.
Happy New Year!
If you would like to submit a question that will be answered on the podcast, you can do that HERE.
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I often hear from my clients an attempt at validating their....well, most everything honestly!
Looking for a substantial and justifiable reason for feeling the way they do.
Whether it is with love, hunger, fullness, or exhaustion - always hunting for a valid reason.
The problem with this is that there is more than one type of each. But as an all-or-nothing thinker or a perfectionist, you likely only think of 2 options.
In this episode, I share with you the different levels of love, hunger, fullness, and exhaustion.
What other people think.
WOOF.
It can eat you alive, prevent you from ever doing what you want, and consume your whole life.
OR - you can decide, "NOPE - I cannot afford to keep doing this."
In this week's episode, I share with you some different ways of looking at the reality of what happens when you focus on what other people think and how to let that 'ish go.
Love this episode?
Share it, baby! Take a screenshot and upload it to IG or shoot me a DM.
You can connect with me HERE.
You can also visit my website HERE.
Or if you are curious about working together, you can fill out this form.
Your fears are either going to keep you stuck and stagnant or you can grow from them.
In this episode, I talk about how to use them to fuel your growth.
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Self-trust is something I talk about a lot with my clients.
Without it, you are forever wondering if you are doing enough, doing it right, or if so and so really likes you.
You become indecisive and ultimately drive yourself insane.
And sometimes you get hit with a, "You weren't trusting yourself again", lesson or reminder.
In this week's episode, I share with you a recent experience where I didn't trust myself, why, and what the outcome was.
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Click that, leave some words, and that's that!
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Ballsy Broads is my small group program for women who want to start owning exactly who they are in their lives, relationships, and business.
APPLY HERE
In Ballsy Broads, you will uncover your sabotaging tendencies, learn why you do them but more importantly how to stop. You will create your own energetic spank bank to tap into whenever you need it, you will be pushed through and challenged throughout the group, you will establish a new way of showing up in your life, and more.
Don't waste your time and money on some "new year new me" thing.
Come into Ballsy Broads and experience real change that won't fizzle out.
This week's episode is about speaking up or shrinking back and why you do it.
This is a topic we will cover in more depth in Ballsy Broads.
If you have questions about ballsy broads or working together, connect with me on IG HERE.
Here is the Ballsy Broads application again, which closes Sunday, Dec 4th.
PSThere's also a special bonus you get when you pay in full.
PPS the price doubles next year.
The ability to clearly and simply state what you want, need, or believe, without a yelling match or shutting down.
It is a skill.
It is a skill you will develop sharpen and hone in Ballsy Broads.
You see, when you are clear on your priorities and what you want in your life - everything else falls into place. You don't have to wonder if you did or said the right thing. You don't have to obsess over previous conversations or worry what they will think.
Because YOU know and YOU are certain.
Applications for Ballsy Broads are CURRENTLY OPEN! (click here)
These will be open for 2 weeks.
There's a total of 7 spots and 2 have been filled.
If you pay in full, you will receive a 60 min deep dive call with me where we can discuss strategy for the months ahead, create a plan around your specific goals, dig into a certain block, brain storm new ideas, or anything else you would like.
There is also a payment plan option.
You can read more about it HERE.
Or reach out to me on the gram HERE.
Cat's outta the bag!
I am pregnant.
This week's episode is a little bit different than normal ones because I go hard on being pregnant, what gaining weight and being unable to eat vegetables is like, not knowing if I wanted kids and more.
I am not going to talk about being pregnant a lot but I wanted to dedicate one episode to it then we will get back to the usual.
xo
Find me on the gram HERE.
Check out my site HERE.
Feel like you have tried 100 things to solve your problem but nothing is working?
You aren't alone!
I am sharing with you the main reason I see clients get stuck before working with me, why they stay stuck, and how to get out of the loop that isn't leading you to the results you want.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Or check out my site HERE.
Buckle up my Broads because I am not holding back on this one.
A lot of people-pleasing talk gets thrown around. Why you do it, how to stop, where it stems from, etc. But there isn't a lot of talk about what the actual cost and repercussions are on yourself.
I'm giving it to you straight because someone needs to.
When you see the cost of what you are doing and how it is actually impacting your happiness and success, a different part of your brain opens up to the idea of change. You see things in a new way. And you do things in a new way.
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There's nothing worse than setting a goal and never hitting it.
In this week's episode, I share with you 3 things you need to look at if you are not making the progress you desire and why they are so critical to your success.
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Be sure to tag me!
Connect with me on IG HERE.
Check out my new site HERE.
Reach out for a consult call HERE.
NEW LOOK, NEW INTRO, SAME WEIRDO!!!
To the long time OG listeners, I love you and won't be changing things up THAT aggressively. If you have listened to me for the last 3 months and been enjoying what you hear, there will be more of that coming down the pipe!
I made a little shift to my brand, my website, my offers, and my podcast.
I share a little about why I did this and also talk about what exactly getting "ballsy" is.
I'd LOVE a little extra help getting this new name out so if you could take a screenshot and share it and tag me I would love you for it! Or just send it to a friend that could use this in his or her life.
Thanks for being here!
Looking forward to....everything really :)
xo
Check out my website HERE.
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And my 1:1 coaching is currently open which you can read about HERE.
"Does ANYONE else do this? Am I the only client you have had that has said this? Is change even possible at this point?"
If you have ever had those thoughts, fears, or questions, get into this episode immediately.
The idea that "people never change" is such BS.
You can always change.
Any age, any point in life, no matter how long you have been doing something.
But the most critical piece is:
1: That you actually WANT to change.
2: What I discuss in this episode.
So get in there and take a listen!
I also talked about Wrecking Ball- my private coaching program - is accepting new clients.
If you've been listening for a while, or even if you are new here, and you are at that tipping point of wanting to change how you show up to your life and biz. You feel a bit like you've outgrown your current life and results and you are ready to do things differently - this is exactly what you need.
You can read all about it HERE.
There are links for the application or you can just click HERE to fill that out.
Within 24-36 I will send you a link to book a call where we can go into a bit more detail about where you're at, what you want, and how I see it all playing out.
Can't wait to chat with you!!
As always, connect with me on the Gram HERE, visit my site HERE, and if you loved this episode, please share it!
I bet there are things in your life that you do that you feel ashamed of.
There are ways you act or react that you wish you didn't.
There are weird quirks that you have that you think, "Why can't I just be normal?!"
In this episode, I share what some of those things are/were for me and why your ticket to freedom and confidence (and just a more enjoyable life) may actually be leaning into them and embracing what they are.
The truth is, we are all weird, we all have things.
And you can keep trying to hide it, shove it down or away, or know yourself and work with it.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you shared it on social media. Take a screen shot and tag me.
You can also visit my website here to learn about the ways I work with clients.
This is one of the most common fears I hear from women that I work with around food+body stuff.
So! Let's dig into it.
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it on the ol' social media and give me a tag.
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You can also check out my website and the ways I work with clients HERE.
The universe is trying to help you be really happy and successful, are you allowing it or pushing it away?
I know I was someone that would push it away.
"This isn't for me. This was just luck. It's probably going to end. The other shoe will drop."
Not anymore.
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You can also check out my website HERE.
I offer 1:1 and group coaching.
And it's not what you think.
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Hungry Broads is now enrolling! Hungry Broads is a 3-month small group coaching program where we will cover:
Food- How to quiet the food noise and let food just be food.
Body Image + Exercise- You will learn a new way to think about and treat your body. Also, help you create a new relationship to exercise. One that you can enjoy!
Emotional Regulation- I will teach you how to manage and process emotions so you don't need to turn to food to decompress, manage anxiety, or push through the day.
Prioritize yourself- How you treat and think of yourself is about to get a massive upgrade. No more coming in last or settling for things that aren't actually okay. It's time for you to start owning exactly who you are + what you want.
And more...
If you are done having food and body stuff consuming your life. You are ready to close the door on binge and emotional eating so you can enjoy your damn life!
Get in here!!
The first thing you need to do is get on my calendar for a 30 min consult call.
We will cover where you're at, what you are looking for, and make sure this will be a good fit for you.
You can book that right here.
You can also read more about Hungry Broads HERE.
And you can always shoot me questions on IG HERE.
Should you tell someone when you aren't doing great or is that just being a debbie downer?
What about when it is something you are kind of embarrassed by?
Or how about when you are actually doing fantastic! And you're ready to take some new risks and open yourself up to some things that you may not be 100% qualified for but you really want them.
I am talking to you this week about why sharing your strengths and struggles is crucial in getting what you really want.
I also mentioned HUNGRY BROADS, you can read more about it HERE.
Or, just hop right on my calendar and we can chat about the details HERE.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Or check out my website and other ways to work with me HERE.
This week I share about my recent travels to Colorado, eating a lot of food in preparation for a long run that didn't happen, and just feeling BLEH once I got back.
For many, traveling is a time when we get off our normal schedule, eat some different foods, and just live in a little bit of a different way. With those shifts, our body may as well, or at the very least how we feel in our body.
I share my own experience with this and give you some tips for your own travels.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
You can also visit my website HERE.
If I had to guess, right now you are pretty darn good at NOT listening to what you need and pushing through with a "no matter what" mentality.
A lot to this, "no matter what" way of being is glorified.
You don't eat when you are hungry.
You eat when you are full.
You push through when you are exhausted.
You shove it down when you are frustrated.
But what happens over time, is all of that energy, anger, etc has to come out someway, and it is usually on yourself OR you react in a way you are later ashamed of.
In this episode, I talk about the discomfort threshold and how to recalibrate your own.
I am accepting new clients for September. If you would like to work together or learn more about what that could look like, FILL OUT THIS FORM.
Or message me on IG HERE.
The episode is not for you if everything in your life is going perfect.
This episode IS for you if you are doing some hard stuff, you are growing, you are changing, and a lot of the time you are thinking what in the actual F.
I mentioned FREE BALLIN FRIDAYS!!
During the month of August, I am hosting a free coaching call for YOU.
- Have questions about emotional eating?
- Not feeling satisfied in your career but don't know what to do?
- Keep sabotaging your progress?
Whatever is going on for you, this hour every Friday in August is the place and the space for you to bring it.
Join the Facebook Group HERE.
If you aren't on Facebook but want to join, email me here: renae@renaesaager.com
Or just message me on IG HERE.
No intro in this one.
I hopped on the mic today with no agenda. I share about my journey with drinking, how it related and paralleled to eating, and some of the darker times in my process.
Not for the easily triggered individuals.
Enjoy.
And happy 13 years to me!
I'd love to hear what you thought.
Message me on IG HERE.
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If you want to know more about working together, fill out this form.
First- go follow Ryann on IG.
She is the SWEETEST HUMAN BEING and her account is full of helpful information regarding food neutrality and feeling comfortable in your body.
When it comes to fear foods most of us have a pretty similar list:
Bagels.
Granola.
Pasta.
Pizza.
Basically anything besides protein and veggies, amiright?!
Ryann has started a fantastic thing on her social media where she helps you break up with your own fear foods. She normalizes the anxiety so many carry around certain foods and helps you move through it so you can ultimately create a fulfilling and satisfying life - outside of food.
Ryann Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), certified nutritionist, and certified weight-neutral health coach. Ryann specializes in helping women overcome binge eating, disordered eating, and poor body image through online courses, group programs, and individual work. After 7 years of struggling with binge eating, Ryann found recovery and food freedom and now she teaches others to find the same!
You can also visit her site HERE.
This episode was a real treat, I know you will love Ryann too!
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You can also check out my website and ways to work with me HERE.
If you want to feel more confident, trust yourself more, and feel more grounded and certain in who you are, learning this skill (honoring the season you are in) is what you need to practice.
When you compare yourself to where someone else is in life, it almost always makes you feel worse and question the path you are on.
But their path and your path will never look the same because you are not the same.
I hope you enjoy this podcast. I will admit, I got a little off course in there but hopefully, you get what you need from this episode.
**at one point in this episode you hear "they just wanted my body" which isn't what I meant to say, I meant to say money. :) When you hear it, you will know.
If you want to join the Summer of Self Confidence workshop, first, read more about it HERE.
Then email me @ rsaager86@gmail.com
Or message me on IG to let me know you are joining late.
I will get you caught up.
And here's my website to learn more about who I am and what I do.
Sex is weird because we all do it but no one really talks about it - well, not in an honest way. We see it in movies and read about it in books but it is all pretty much the exact same thing - which is not at all like real life.
In this conversation, we break down some of the biggest fears and worries women have around sex, how to increase your sex drive, the importance of solo sex, acknowledging your fantasies, and truly so much more.
Every woman needs to listen to this episode and follow Dr. Bat Sheva to learn more from her.
Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, a certified sex therapist, is the author of Sex Points: Reclaim Your Sex Life with the Revolutionary Multi-Point System and has spent her life helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirit. She was the co-founder of the largest women’s sexual health center in the US and served as its clinical director for nearly 25 years. Dr. Marcus’ career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between the medical and the psychological in women’s sexual health. She earned a master’s in public health as well as a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality at the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and a master’s degree in Jewish Studies from the Jewish Theological Seminary.
You can learn more about Dr. Bat Sheva on her website HERE.
On IG HERE.
Or on TIK TOK HERE.
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If you have any questions: you can email me: renae@renaesaager.com
I had been following Kat for a while on IG and adored her profiles and message but it was when she made a post talking about the struggles she had overcome on her journey to where she is now that really pushed me over the edge to loving her.
I love seeing someone make it...AND...I love hearing about the setbacks and struggles along the way. Kat shares what her process was like overcoming self-loathing, self-harm, and disordered eating to ultimately falling in love with herself, her life, and creating an incredible business.
Kat is the founder and editor of Rock n Roll Bride magazine and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Rock n Roll Bride: The Ultimate Guide for Alternative Brides. Kat takes us through her journey from self-loathing to self-loving, body image, and building a business she adores.
Kat is passionate about inclusivity, using her platform to show that all kinds of people get married and deserve love and respect. Through her podcast, The Confidence Club ( which she mentioned has been on a hiatus) and small business mentoring programme, she encourages her audience to embrace their own unique selves and to look for the good in the world, especially in dark or uncertain times.
Kat is one of the good ones.
You have got to check out her GORGEOUS website!!! The images are stunning!
You can also follow the magazine on IG HERE or you can follow KAT HERE. I recommend both.
And, as always, be sure to say HEY to me on IG HERE.
You can visit my website HERE.
You have the idea, you feel ready, you are excited, and then... crickets
You do nothing.
You decide you need to know just a little bit more, lose a little bit of weight, understand a little bit better, and THEN you will be ready.
THEN you can finally speak up, show up, and go after what you really want.
If overthinking and analysis paralysis are a self-sabotage style of yours, you better listen to this week's episode STAT.
I mentioned my summer workshop that I will be running.
Make sure you are on my email list to get all the info on that when I release it.
To get on my list and also learn the 3 most common reasons you can't stop eating, CLICK HERE.
Be sure to follow me on the gram HERE.
As much as we would love change to be as simple as a before and after picture, it isn't.
There is a lot that happens between those two states and in this episode, I walk you through the 6 main phases I see every client experience and tips for you to implement so you can keep going.
At the end of the episode, I shared that I was opening my calendar for a few strategy calls. This is 30 minutes of focused time for you to bring your questions and sticking points and get specific feedback on how to move through them.
You can book that HERE.
You can also visit my website HERE.
Or follow me on the gram HERE.
Do you ever have days where your brain says, " You COULD do more," or "You COULD push yourself harder", but your body says something else?
Most likely yes.
And this is because you have probably very rarely taken what your body needs into consideration. You have been all up in your head, literally shoving down (with food) everything your body is asking for.
In this episode, I discuss this and how to begin getting that conversation more balanced instead of just one way.
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You can also reach out to me or read more about what I offer on my SITE HERE.
More than ever it is easy to get distracted by what so and so is doing, how they are living, or what someone else is choosing.
In this episode, I share with you the most important thing to focus on and why nothing else matters.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
You can visit my website HERE.
Appy to work together HERE.
This episode is FULL of gold from start to finish!
Hillary shares with us some BTS about what it was REALLY like transitioning from copywriter to creative director (and all the thoughts that came along for the ride), the truth about getting confident on camera, why you should STOP WAITING TO LOSE THE LAST 10-20 POUNDS before you get your photos taken, and what looks like to actually create, own, and dominate your power position in life.
Trust me, you want to connect with Hillary on IG.
She is a HOOT and just a rad chick!
You can find her on the gram--> HERE.
She mentions shooting her a DM at the end of the episode to say HEY or share any ah-ha’s from the episode and she means it!
Slide into those dm’s, girl!
You can also check out her gorgeous website HERE and all the ways to work with her.
Hope you loved this episode as much as I did!
In this episode, rejection and how it is at the core of everything we do or don't do.
I talk about why reframing how you view rejection is critical in helping you achieve what you want in your life.
I also mentioned I am conducting some research calls over the next couple of weeks. If you are someone that has struggled with food and body stuff or you wish you could show up to your life with more confidence and certainty, I would LOVE to talk to you!!!
These calls are about 30 min and are extremely helpful !
You can book your call HERE.
You can also connect with me on IG HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.
Continuing on my little spree of self-trust, this week let's talk about how the role of self-acceptance and body acceptance is a critical piece of this equation.
How often have you looked in the mirror and thought, "I should look different."
Every time you have a should come out of your mouth you are pushing yourself further away from self-trust.
Where does this "should" even come from?
Do you know?
Or is it just something that you believe makes you a more important member of society if you have it?
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You can check out my website HERE.
Feel free to send me a DM on IG, I love hearing from listeners!
Here you are, doing all this work to become a better human.
Investing in coaching and courses, changing your old habits, believing new things about yourself, doing some of the hardest work on yourself that you've ever done, and BAM..." I liked you better before", or "I don't know why you're doing all of this," and "I don't get it. I don't get you."
You are kicked in the crotch with confusion, dissatisfaction, and dislike by some of your closest friends and peers,
Well, babycakes, I gotta tell ya something you might not like to hear...but that is sort of the price of admission for doing things differently. Behaving differently. Carrying yourself differently. Or looking differently.
If this is you- if you've been in a phase of glowing up, showing up, and living it up, and others around you aren't as onboard as you would have hoped, plug this episode into your earholes STAT.
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If you are interested in working together with me 1:1, I am currently accepting new clients.
You can fill out THIS FORM.
I will then follow up with a link to book a call where we can hash through all the specifics of what working together could look like and make sure it's a go for us both, then move forward in the process.
Not ready to work together but want a little more goodness?
Grab my 3 reasons you can't stop eating freebie HERE.
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I took a poll on IG and FB and asked what you wanted to hear about on the podcast and self-trust and how to stop caring what other people think were the majority of your answers, so here we go!
In this week's episode, I share with you several specific steps you can take to stop caring what everyone else thinks and the golden thread that pulls it all together.
I also mentioned my hybrid group coaching program- Ballsy Broads.
I’m helping a small group of ambitious women end their own self-sabotage tendencies and show up to their life with more confidence in their voice, and more certainty in their actions.
At the end of these 5 months will have measurable growth in how much your self-confidence and trust have changed.
This might look like:
*simply showing up to social situations
*knowing what you are doing is enough
*learning to course correct when shit hits the fan without shutting down
*handling emotions in a way you feel good about
*trusting the choices you make
*laying your head down at night and feeling proud of yourself
To learn more, check out THIS PAGE or book a Ballsy Broads consult call with me HERE.
You can always reach out to me on IG as well.
Visit my website here.
Hey!
I wanted to make sure you, my loyal podcast listener, got info on my next round on Ballsy Broads.
"Ballsy Broads?? What is it??"
SO GLAD YOU ASKED!!
Ballsy Broads is the space and the place for high achievers to stop tip-toeing around in their life and start confidently owning who they are and what they want. (And feel as confident as your internet friends and peers think you are.)
By the end of this group, you will feel more comfortable in your skin, more confident in your voice, and doing and asking for what you want is a no-brainer.
If you struggle with emotional eating- you know like, cramming a few candy bars in your mouth at 3 pm to get an ounce of relief from the compounding energy of work stress or inhaling a bag of chips and a couple of glasses of wine at 8 pm only to wake up at 6 am bloated and exhausted.
Or overthinking EVERY. SINGLE. THING. - "What if it doesn't worry? What if they don't like me? What do they really think of me?" Leaving you acting not at all like yourself and certainly not showing up as the bad b*tch that you know you are.
Or people-pleasing--- AKA saying yes to things you hate doing, caving on a request when you told yourself you wouldn't, skipping your workout because you have to do something for someone else, never pampering yourself but going above and beyond for others- then you DEFINITELY need to be in here because it is YOUR time to start getting, doing, and owning what you want.
You may be a delightful mix of all 3 and that is even better! We will take care of it all.
You can read more about this group HERE and a link for the Ballsy Broads Discovery Call is on the page or you can grab that HERE.
A reminder that there is an early bird price until Friday!
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
"I just thought starving yourself and then binge eating was normal. I thought it was what everyone did to stay thin...I now get to enjoy time with my family and around food. I can actually relax around both." - Laura P.
When Laura reached out to me she hadn't really been aware of the extent of her food and body stuff. But within a month or two of working together, it became very apparent how much all of that noise saturated every area of her life.
Since our work together she has developed a better relationship with friends and family, showing up for herself with more confidence and consistency, but most of all has created a level of deep self-trust within herself.
Laura shares with us how it is never too late to change and why she now believes she is stepping into one of the best chapters of her life. Free of food and body noise and full of confidence in who she is and what she wants.
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Be sure to follow me on IG HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.
Ever thought, "What am I so resistant to eating vegetables again? Why can't I can't work out like I used to?"
You are very likely experiencing some Diet Trauma.
I was trying to think of another word besides trauma to use here but truly, that is what it is.
In this episode, I will share what that looks like, the ways it has shown up in my life, how it may show up in your life, and how to navigate it.
I would love to hear what you thought of this episode.
Please take a screenshot and share it to IG and tag me or send me a DM and let me know what you think or if you have been experiencing some diet trauma of your own.
I mentioned a group I will be running and will have more info on that in a week or so.
I do currently have a couple of spots open for 1:1 coaching.
If you are curious about that and would like to know more, grab a call with me HERE and I can go over all that it entails and make suggestions on what would be a good place for you to get started.
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This week I talk to Jackie about self-acceptance, body image, and wearing the damn swimsuit!
Jackie shares with us how she grew up a swimmer but as she got a little older she started feeling less confident in her body and less eager to "suit up" and show up. But there was something she noticed even more than her own dissatisfaction in her skin and that was hearing other women talk about the discomfort in their bodies.
Jackie had seen and heard enough and decided to do something about it.
And that something was the "Be Your Own SwimQueen".
The Be Your Own SwimQueen community was created to change the way women feel about themselves in a swimsuit. This community allows women to breathe without fear of judgment in a trusting, loving, and inspiring space. It offers authentic support, love, and inspiration. The Be Your Own SwimQueen Community encourages women to feel confident and wear the swimsuit today - like a Queen.
You can read more about Jackie and the amazing community she has created right HERE.
Be sure to check out her upcoming events!
You can follow their Instagram Page HERE.
Jackie's personal page is HERE.
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Be sure to connect with me on IG here.
You can visit my website to learn more about working together HERE.
You can book a consult call by filling out THIS FORM.
Should you lean into the "no matter what" mentality or take it easy?
Are you being lazy or is it self-care?
If you struggle to know the difference and often find yourself spinning out in guilt over your choice, settle in with this episode.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE
In this episode, Susan shares her personal journey with food and body image and how that has impacted who she is today.
Susan talks about how despite having a thriving career as a successful realtor and a life that looked great on paper, she deeply struggled with disordered eating and was consumed with thoughts of her body. She talks about the Weight Watchers weigh-in that was a major turning point, the ways having a daughter has impacted her work, and how it is now her life's purpose to help women stop dieting and create the life they truly want.
Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life & Business Coach, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the queen of helping women create what they crave in life.
Susan started her career in sales—radio advertising, then residential real estate—before transitioning into the field of life coaching.
Over the last 14 years, Susan’s coaching practice has grown into a multi-seven figure business with 10 employees, signature programs, a marketing agency, and The University for Life Coach Training.
Susan has been featured on national TV and in magazines like O: The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, and Woman’s World. She was honored to be a Finalist for the Athena Award, recognizing leadership in the field of women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship.
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If you are a people pleaser, be sure to listen to this week's episode.
Honestly, I think people-pleasing gets a bit of a bad wrap. I don't believe it is all that 'bad'.
But! It may actually have less of a pleasing effect on others than you think.
I talk about the difference between people-pleasing energy and self-sufficient energy and why you may want to rethink all that worrying about others.
Enjoy!
Be sure to stay in touch with me on Instagram HERE.
You can also check out my website HERE.
Feeling tired.
Feeling bloated and blah.
While we don't love 'em, they happen!
Feeling like you can barely muster the energy up to peel yourself off the couch, let alone get a 45 min spin class in.
Knowing you had these same pants on 2 days ago but today they make you want to curl up in a ball and cry.
Or not even know what's going on- you just feel "off".
We have all experienced it.
But how are we supposed to survive these days??!
How I see most people handle these situations and emotions is by applying more force.
By pushing harder.
Drinking more caffeine.
Eating all the sugar.
Beating themselves.
Telling themselves to just "get it together!"
And what this really does is perpetuate the cycle of binge eating and overworking yourself.
In this episode, I am giving you 3 tips to make it through your not-so-great days with a little more ease.
!!!!!!EPISODE 100!!!!!!
On this week's episode my amazing friend, Courtney of Grace and Grit is interviewing ME!!
We talk about what it was like getting the podcast started, the fears I had, obstacles I faced, and what I am working on now in my business.
She also surprises me with some rapid-fire questions at the end.
I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being here!
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If we aren't already, let's connect on IG here.
And you can visit my website HERE.
You asked, I answered!
In this week's episode, I answer YOUR questions.
Questions:
Why do I binge after 5-7 days?
How do I have my own back?
Wondering what I still struggle with.
Origin of the bodysuit.
Living in a bigger body and not loving it.
Can't stay on "track" with recovery.
How long before I could focus on weight loss?
Healthy guidelines for exercise.
Weight gain after bulimia.
I referenced a couple of my earlier podcasts.
Nighttime eating
Two Types of Restriction
Binge Eating and Weightloss
If you have a question you would like to submit, can you do that right HERE.
If you are curious about 1:1 coaching and working together, fill out THIS FORM.
Thanks for being here!
Be sure to connect with me on IG.
When you look at a photo of yourself, do you cringe?
Are you always the one offering to take the photo so you don't have to be in it?
Do you think it would be nice to have some photos of you that you love but you get so nervous on camera?
If you said yes to any of those questions, you have to listen to this week's episode and check out @the_golden_brand_co.
Lisa Haukom founder of The Golden Brand is a Brand Advisor, Virtual Photographer & founder of the All-In Membership community.
She helps women share images daily with their audience, by offering virtual photoshoots & self-portrait instruction, so they can show up with more confidence & ease. True to her human design as a Generator, she loves to bootstrap a good idea & has a talent for seeing what others have missed.
Enjoy this week's episode as Lisa shares tangible tips to help you get confident on camera.
You can check out Lisa's website HERE.
You can connect with me on IG HERE.
You can also take a peek at my website HERE.
Whether you are someone who hates exercise because it has only ever been a form of punishment.
Someone who loves exercise but never stays consistent.
Or someone who may be going just a little TOO hard in the fitness department, this episode has something for you.
In this episode, I share with you 6 tips for exercise and lessons I learned from pure barre.
I also mentioned doing a podcast dedicated to listener questions.
You can submit your question (s) here!
Maybe these are questions about your own binge eating, body image, and weight. Or possibly about relationships, talking to others about your food stuff, or what to expect throughout our work together- it is all welcome.
Once you fill out the form, I will have no way to know who it was from. So if you want me to know it's from you add your name in with your question, if not, all you have to do is pop in your question.
And if you are interested in working together privately- fill out this form.
"Can I heal my relationship with food while also trying to lose weight?"
This is a question I get frequently and I know I had the same one.
I also thought, "Once I stop binge eating THEN I can really focus on weight loss."
But the thing is, once you stop binge eating, once you change your relationship to food and body, how you view weight loss completely changes. Which is great news right?
Because for so many, your attempts at weight loss and food freedom were not working.
I break all of this down in this week's episode.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Take a peek at my website HERE.
Ready to get off the diet-binge roller coaster FOR GOOD? Fill out THIS FORM.
True confidence isn't something you can buy, wear, or do- however, those things sure don't hurt!
In this week's episode, I am breaking down external vs internal confidence, and how to establish the type trust with yourself that no one can ever take.
If you would like to work with me, fill out this form and I will follow up with you.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Or check out my website HERE.
Ever get so worked up about making a decision you think you might combust?
If so, this episode is for you!
"I want to make the right decision". It sounds so nice, right??
But if you have an overthinking/anxiety-prone brain like mine, you take "making the right decision" and turn it into the most stress-induced situation of your life.
I am telling you about my own recent encounter with wanting to make the "right" decision and how to tell you to work through your own decision-making spirals so you can actually make a decision AND feel good about it.
I also mentioned one spot left in my Ballsy Broads Group.
If you want to stop second-guessing yourself and start owning all that you are and do, this is the group you need to be in.
Fill out THIS FORM to apply and I will follow up with you soon.
If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, please share it on social media! And if we aren't friends on social media yet, WHY NOT?!! Come say HEY! Click here and send me a message on IG.
If you want to read more about me and the work I do with clients, visit my site HERE.
My amazing client, Jen, is on the podcast today to share her experience in working together.
Jen talks about how her competitive nature left her believing if she wasn't struggling or fighting in some way that she wasn't doing it right. In this conversation, Jen shares the ways she tried managing her food in the past, getting into a fitness competition, finally reaching her breaking point, and how much this work impacted her confidence and her life outside of food.
"When I started with her I just wanted to be able to eat pizza without panic, to stop thinking about food all day, and to stop caring so much about what everyone else thought! I got all of that and so much more. I can’t believe how different I feel from 6 months ago. I used to walk around with so much constant shame and my shoulders hunched over. I no longer do that. My entire energy has shifted. I walk, talk, and exist with more confidence. My relationships are better. I look in the mirror and think, “Look at that booty!” It has rippled out to my relationships at work, with family, and with my boyfriend. It's foreign and I am loving it! It’s like I walked out one door and into another. "
This is the last week to get in on my new group, The Bold+Ballsy Bootcamp. If you want more confidence in YOUR life. To treat yourself better, like yourself more, and put yourself first without guilt, get in here!
You can read more about it HERE or you can grab a 20 min call with me HERE.
Right about now, or maybe a few days ago, you've likely started to see all the weight loss programs, plans, and supplements promising to change your life.
Maybe your friends are telling you about their juice detox, their no sugar shenanigans, the new workout routine, or any other number of regimented and structured plans they are starting.
Setting a resolution isn't a bad thing. The New Year can be an excellent time to reassess your life and what you like, what's going well, and what you want to change. But what typically happens is you come off the heels of the holidays after having consumed all the food, doing little to no exercise, and being out of your typical routine. Then, you naturally reach to something extreme because "I can't keep doing this!! I have to get back on track!". Only to be beating yourself up 2 weeks later, wondering why it didn't work.
In this episode, I talk about rest, and why you need it more now than ever, the importance of finding and keeping your own routine, and how to check in with yourself to see if the resolution you are creating will last.
I also mentioned a new group I am running at the end of this month.
This going is for women who:
Is tired of walking on eggshells in her own life.
Wants to show the hell up for herself, without guilt.
Is motivated and driven to do more but finds herself sabotaging her own success with eating, drinking, overthinking, or just general worry.
If you've been needing a kick in the ass. You are a woman who wants more of that Big D*ck Energy in all that you do, get in on this group.
You can read all the details HERE.
Be sure to connect with me on IG here.
You can also visit my website HERE.
Diann Wingert became a business mindset coach for female solopreneurs after a 20-year career as a psychotherapist. She is an expert in ADHD in adult women and loves helping gifted but struggling entrepreneurial women to become focused, fired up, and flame retardant.
In this episode, Diann talks about why she transitioned from therapy to coaching and what the differences are between the two, the common struggles women with ADHD face, and many suggestions and resources to help you make sense of your ADHD and start using it for you instead of fighting against it.
Here are some links to get connected with Diann:
WEBSITE: Website: http://diannwingertcoaching.com/
PODCAST: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast
FB GROUP: http://facebook.com/groups/thedrivenwoman/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachdiannwingert/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannwingertcoaching/
FREEBIE: Growing Beyond Your Upper Limits: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/growing-beyond-your-upper-limits (bit.ly link: https://bit.ly/3xOo9gS)
Be sure to say HI on IG, you can find me HERE.
And check out my website HERE.
Eating "too much" is something I hear from women constantly.
It's not just with food though, it often comes back to how you are as a person.
If you have ever felt guilty for eating too much or worried that you were being too much in a relationship, this episode is for you.
I break down those two tiny words, why they mean so much, and how to never think of them the same again.
Enjoy!!
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
You can visit my website HERE.
And you can apply to work with me HERE.
In this episode, I share 6 tips in 6 areas to help you keep your sanity this holiday season!
These areas include:
- Exercise
- Organizing your mind
- Family
- Sugar
- Rest
- Screen time
I also mentioned the free challenge I am currently running and it's not too late to join!
CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom and to sign up and your next mission will be sent to you soon.
If you have any Q's or just wanna say HEEYYY, connect with me on Instagram. You can find me HERE.
If you want to learn more about the work I do with women, check out my website HERE.
Today's interview is with Karen C.L. Anderson.
Karen shares about the journey that lead her to do this work and how the relationship with your mother (or daughter) reaches far beyond what you may think. She speaks about the importance of a strong self-concept(and shares some of hers) and how you are not only freeing yourself in this process, you are also freeing your parent.
Karen serves smart, creative women in using the difficult relationships they have with their mothers as a catalyst for growth. Karen is the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide For Separation, Liberation & Inspiration (March 2018); The Difficult Mother-Daughter Relationship Journal(January 2020); and Overcoming Creative Anxiety: Journal Prompts & Practices For Disarming Your Inner Critic(June 2020), Karen incorporates story-telling, journaling, awareness tools, shadow work, and simple energy and somatic practices in her Mother Lode 1:1 mentorship program.
You can read more about Karen and her services by visiting her WEBSITE.
You will never not have fear.
You will never not have doubt.
There will always be the worry of "what if it doesn't work."
If you are waiting to go after what you really want for yourself for those to be gone, MY fear is you will be waiting forever.
In this episode, I share with you some of my thoughts on why YOU should go for it.
The pursuit of happiness and success.
Sounds lovely right?
Something that most people are after. Well, in this week's episode I am going to share with you how these expectations may actually be preventing you from ever feeling happy and successful.
Enjoy!
You can read more about the work I do with clients on my WEBSITE, HERE
You can connect with me on IG HERE
And if you are ready to work together, APPLY HERE.
This episode is piggybacking on last week's episode, and we are spending more time on the food aspect around owning your crazy.
Secret eating is something you do when you think you're doing something wrong.
That you shouldn't still be hungry, you shouldn't want so much of an item or to eat any of it at all.
Secret eating can often lead to binge eating or at the very least it solidifies the idea you hold that what you are doing is wrong. But ultimately, it keeps you trapped in an exhausting relationship with food- the opposite of what you want.
Stop eating in secret and start eating for all to see.
This epside is going to walk you through how.
Enjoy!
Be sure to connect with me on IG here
Check out my website here to read more about the ways I work with clients.
Or apply to work together HERE.
From the food you eat and the ways in which you eat it, to speaking up in your relationship- owning your crazy is the pathway to happiness.
You know when you see someone biff it in public but then they try and play it off as if no one saw but we all know EVERYONE saw and it just makes it all that more uncomfortable? This is what it’s like when you try and cover your crazy, you really just amplify it.
In this episode, I am talking about why YOU need to own your own brand of crazy and the repercussions of not.
If you are interested in working together, fill out THIS FORM.
You can also read more about how I work with women on my website HERE.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.
In this episode, Victoria talks about her own journey around food and body and also breaks down what exactly fatphobia is and why it is so harmful.
Be sure to connect with Victoria on their website HERE.
Here you can watch their incredible TedX talk, check out their podcast, and find their social media links as well!
And if you haven't already followed me on IG- What are you waiting for?
Take a peek at my new website too!
"What the hell is going on with my body? What's up with this stomach? Why am I so exhausted during these workouts? WHY DO I HATE EVERYONE!!"
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Amanda Roe and she breaks down what exactly perimenopause is, how it impacts your body, ways to make it through that phase in life your life with some dignity, and more.
Amanda is a women’s hormone and mindset doctor. She helps decode your body with you to improve your health, mood, & athletic performance at any age.
Dr. Roe has an online course coming up to help you work through your own specific obstacles, questions, and frustrations around perimenopause- check that out HERE.
Be sure you follow her on IG so you can stay up to date on her courses and continue learning from all the info she shares. Click HERE.
And be sure to connect with me over on the gram HERE.
Check out my website HERE.
The "manual" is the idea that we all have a set of rules and expectations for other people to follow (aka the manual).
You probably have one for your partner, your parents, coworkers, and people you see in passing.
When you think someone is being rude it is often because they aren't following the manual you have for how they "should" act.
When it's your birthday and your best friend doesn't call you, you are upset because in your manual for her, that is what she should do.
When you are driving and some dick wad cuts you off, you are angry because they shouldn't drive like that- according to your manual.
And so on.
The manual you have for others can lead to a lot of suffering in yourself because those other people are living by a different set of rules, that they think are the best!
They don't have the same manual for themselves that you have for them.
In this episode, I share more about the manual but more specifically about the one you have for your body. I hope you enjoy it!
Please take a screenshot of this episode and share it on Instagram and make sure you tag me so we can be internet friends. And if we are already, still share because there's someone else in your sphere that needs to hear this.
You can find me on the gram HERE.
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If you are interested in working with me, I am only accepting 3 more new clients for 2021. Fill out THIS APPLICATION and I will follow up with you soon!
Nothing can make you feel quite as awful as comparing yourself to someone else.
Or thinking you should be further along than you are.
Or trying to be someone you aren't.
OOF!
It is a special kind of pain that this episode is going to help you have less of!
Enjoy!
Connect with me on IG HERE.
If you are interested in 1:1 coaching, fill out THIS FORM.
Alright, alright.
She isn’t technically a blue checkmark verified influencer but in my mind, she is as legit as they come.
Amber is a freaking GIFT TO THE INTERNET!
You may know her better as @reallyrealmama on IG and if you don’t, stop what you are doing right now and go follow her. You will have hours of feel-good entertainment, relatable content, and likely feel seen in ways you never imagined.
Amber shares with us a moment in her life she was swimming in, “Oh shit” which happened to be one of the best things that would ever happen to her. We can raw and real on this episode talking about being a Mormon and why she left, mom guilt, couples therapy, and the reason behind why @reallyrealmama was created.
Please go check out her website and grab some of her merch.
Amber is an incredible human and I am so excited to share her with you!
Check out her amazing site and swag HERE.
Rest.
Relaxation.
Days of doing nothing.
Lounging.
Not reading self-help.
How do you do with those things?
Does the thought of it make your skin crawl?
If the constant need to be busy or feeling guilty about resting occupies your brain more than you would like, this episode is for you.
I am talking about rest, being productive, and changing the definition of each.
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE
Are you someone who calls a bath self care? Or getting a delicious meal? Or taking a day off?
Is that REALLY self care? Or is it just self-respect? Is it just treating yourself well?
In this episode, I am talking to you about the difference between the two and why worrying about what YOU think about you is substantially more important than what anyone else thinks about you.
Over the weekend two bigger names in the online space shared posts about letting go of dieting. These two women were Tabitha Brown and Diane San Filippo. Diane's very raw and real post in particular gave me goosebumps. I kept jumping back to her profile to see the comments HUNDREDS of women were leaving about their own experience with food and body. Countless women asking her questions about her experience- the same thing for Tabitha. In fact, her post was shared in a private Facebook group I am a part of as well by some member that I do not know.
All of this was telling me, "This is big. This is important. And I need to let more people know these women are talking about it."
Why? Because dieting and hating your body is the dominant way of existing in our culture. If you hate your body or wish your stomach were smaller or arms were more firm, no one bats an eye. In fact, you will probably have whoever is near you say something in agreement like. "ugh! I know! I hate my ______."
But when you hear a woman say, "I don't want to lose weight. I love my body. I think my legs are sexy as hell." You're confused. You may even think she is full of herself. How messed up is that?
To hear someone think highly of herself is shocking and to hear someone tear herself apart is somehow comforting.
So many women are killing themselves to look like women who hate how they look.
In this episode, I am talking about this all in more depth and detail.
Please do me a favor and share this episode. Share Diane and Tabitha's posts. Because we need more of this. We need more women admitting they struggle, more women admitting they want to love their body no matter what, and more women leading the way.
We need each other.
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Please share the episode if it hit you right in the feels.
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A question that frequently comes up on coaching calls is, "Is it bad to have an aesthetic goal?"
So, let's discuss!
In this weeks episode I share with you:
Ways to assess your relationship to your body and exercise.
New and neutral ways to think about food and movement.
* Uncovering why you have aesthetic goals.
And more...
Be sure to connect with me on IG HERE.
Lucy Bartholomew lives in Melbourne Australia and runs professionally for Salomon Running.
In the first half of this episode, Lucy talks about how and why she got into running ultras at the age of 15, the mental and physical repercussions she faced after finishing 3rd at Western States, and her feedback on what she would have done differently- which I was slightly taken aback by.
In the second half of the interview, Lucy and I talk about how running and social media have greatly impacted her body image, how she handles that, and why her entire life isn't "just" running.
Lucy is multi-passionate, rediculously nice, and a truly admirable and inspiring human.
Enjoy this episode.
You can connect with Lucy through her INSTAGRAM HERE.
You can also learn more about Lucy from her website HERE.
And if you haven't, be sure to connect with me on IG as well!
In this episode, I share why pooping my pants had been a much easier catalyst to working with a nutritionist than any attempts I had in the past, why elimination diets likely won't give you what you are after, and how to eat healthy without dieting.
I also mentioned my new group program. To apply for that, fill out THIS FORM and I will follow up with you within 24 hours.
BONUS EPISODE!
I am dropping a bonus episode with my amazing client, Shannon.
Shannon talks about her history with food and body and previous attempts at controlling each (the different diets and plans or just not eating) which all ultimately left her feeling defeated.
In our work together we uncovered a big underlying belief that she kept recycling through her mind which was ultimately keeping her stuck in many areas other than just food, because how we do one thing is how we do everything.
Shannon shares about the one comment I said to her during a session that completely flipped how she viewed her food and her progress in life.
This episode is full of so many amazing takeaways from Shannon that I know you are going to feel on a deep level. Hearing how she has been able to create trust with her, truly like who she is, and be living free of food obsession is certain to inspire you.
Enjoy!
Facing your fears.
Looking your demons in the eyes.
Who on earth wants to do that?!
I am going to tell you why doing this is the most important thing you can do for confidence + achieving what you want in life. I will also share with you the repercussions of not doing this.
And, why it is going to be way easier and less painful than you think.
You don't want to miss out on this one. Grab a paper and pen because I have some questions for you to answer towards the end of this episode.
I also mentioned my new group!
This group is going to be incredible.
If you are tired of feeling out of control around food.
You want to eat healthily but also be able to enjoy pizza without panic.
You want to stop caring what everyone else thinks and start putting yourself first, without guilt! Then you gotta join this group. Space is very limited. At this point, I have 5 spots remaining.
Read more about it HERE.
Fill out the form and I will follow up shortly with next steps.
If you do not know who Kelly Roberts is yet, you are in for a REAL TREAT! She's weird, hilarious, and no longer living life hating her body. We chat about fitness, body image, being praised for weight loss, running in just a bra aaaaand more.
You're gonna love this one!
More about Kelly:
Kelly Roberts’ pre-BadAssLadyGang fitness routine consisted mostly of struggling through the elliptical and trying to shrink her body. It wasn’t until hitting post-college life, poised with a theatre degree, student loans, and the onset of panic, that she found running. Running forced Kelly to ditch perfectionism and stomp out fear of failure. Viral selfies from her first marathon struck a chord with women who could relate to the struggle, and soon the Badass Lady Gang was born.
BALG is about enjoying life with a side of running. Kelly’s philosophy measures success by the confidence gained, not pounds lost. If you aren’t having fun, it’s time to pivot. Over the years Kelly has appeared on the cover of Women’s Running Magazine, joined Nike at the Women’s World Cup, and created a worldwide movement called the Sports Bra Squad. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
There are several ways to connect with Kelly. The best is just hopping over to her website, it has all the info you need. Go HERE.
Be sure to connect with her on IG HERE.
She has an amazing podcast RUN SELFIE REPEAT and POISON PUNCH . The second one is the most active one, but I suggest you check out both- as there is a ton of information and entertainment on each!
And lastly, CONNECT WITH ME ON IG HERE. I love getting to chat with new listeners of the show.
Let me ask you:
Do you ever fear being the worst person in the room?
Being the one asking all the questions?
Coming in last place?
You don't make yourself available for a task or project because you fear judgement from peers?
If so, this episode is for YOU.
I am suggesting a reframe on this perspective and some other examples and just all-round motivation to remind you, YOU BELONG.
Enjoy!
Let's connect!
If we aren't already hanging out on the gram together, it's time to change that now!
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This episode is slightly different.
I celebrated 12 years of sobriety on 7-25-09 and I wanted to talk to you about that a bit.
In this episode, I share with you what getting into recovery looked like, surviving the early days, and some of my biggest fears.
I also talk about doing what feels impossible.
Getting sober, having a "normal" relationship with food, starting a business, all of it felt horrifying in the beginning. I had no idea what to do. I heard and saw others doing it but for me, it just felt like it could never happen.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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Ok-real talk...
If we came into your house right now and looked at your bra and undie drawer, would you be mortified or thrilled because of the array of amazing pieces you have that fit your body PERFECTLY?
No bulging of the breasts spilling over the top, no straps falling off shoulders, no undies that are constantly crawling into your crack, or stained and stretched in ways we don't even want to get into?
Not you???
Well, the good news is I have someone here to SAVE THE DAY! (And your wardrobe!)
Master Style Coach Judith Gaton, who states "being curvy DOES NOT mean you can't be stylish, is on the podcast today. Judith is a lady lawyer who fell back to her creative roots and hasn't looked back since. She teaches women to look stylish and feel confident in the body they are in so they can show up ready to conquer & slay.
This podcast is filled with incredible takeaways for you to start implementing TODAY.
I know you will love this episode.
And please share it with a friend!! Because I know we all need a little help in this area.
You can connect with Judith on her WEBSITE HERE. She also has her own PODCAST HERE that you gotta check out!
"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."
You have probably heard that before, right?
Sure, words don't physically hurt you in the way a stone might but they can still create the feeling of being hurt, sometimes worse than having a stone thrown at you!
Maybe it is an under-the-breath comment from a co-worker, a text from a friend, or direct feedback from your partner, they can feel like a kick to the gut.
But why?
What about the words makes them so painful?
How can you actually begin to use these words and comments for yourself instead of shutting down and using them against you?
I am breaking it all down in this episode.
Enjoy!
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And if you are interested in working together you can email me: renae@renaesaager.com or message me on Instagram.
"You look great- have you lost weight?"
"What are you doing? You look so thin and amazing."
"Wow, congrats on the weight loss."
Body comments.
Maybe you have been on the receiving end but maybe you have been on the giving end.
They come off as "nice", as positive, as motivating, but are they REALLY?
What do they actually mean?
In this episode I share a different way of thinking about body comments, why they may be doing way more harm than good, and what to say instead.
Do you ever find yourself saying, "I know WHAT to do, but I can't seem to do it?"
I share with you the 5 main ways I see women preventing themselves from showing up the way they really want to in ilfe.
If you are tired of getting in your own way, connect with me on IG and book a consult call.
Do that HERE.
“I just always thought there was something wrong with me. I had to eat when I was stressed and over most feelings but, I don't have to do that anymore. I can keep food in the house I used to binge on and it's not a big deal. I still can’t really believe it. I wish I would have done this 20 years ago!"
In this episode, I interview my amazing client Katie.
Katie and I have been working together for about 5 months in a group setting.
Before we started, she wasn't really aware she was an emotional eater but new eating brought her happiness so she just kept doing it. But over time she began to feel like she had less of a choice and had to eat over emotions - food was controlling more of her life than she wanted.
Katie is the SWEETEST and shares what working with me was like and what her life is like now around food, body image, and her family.
ENJOY!
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I am telling you the 3 most common mistakes I see women do over and over again when they want more confidence. AND, the ONE thing you need to have more self-confidence starting TODAY.
What IS confidence anyway?
Have you ever asked yourself that?
What does it look like to YOU?
Think about those 3 questions before you listen to this episode, then after you listen, share with me how you are going to begin to implement the one thing into your life. Take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram and be sure to tag me! This gives me a chance to connect with you and I love doing that.
Enjoy this week's episode!
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In this raw and real conversation, Dr. Shauna Harrison opens up about her own eating disorder and how it has shaped how she currently views movement, shows up in her life, and stays sane while working in the fitness industry. She shares what it was like discovering she had 34 siblings, when exactly she knew she wanted to go to Standford, and more.
I hope you love this interview as much as I did!
Be sure to follow Shauna on IG HERE and check out her WEBSITE HERE.
We also discussed an article she recently wrote for Self Magazine and you can check that out HERE.
She is also teaching a one-day class on 'The Wellness Industry and Public Health' on June 25th, which is open to the public. To learn more about that, click HERE
Shauna's Bio:
Shauna is a self-proclaimed nerd, hip-hop head, jock, and yogi. A graduate of Stanford, UCLA and Johns Hopkins, she simultaneously pursued academics and fitness obtaining her Ph.D. in Public Health and teaching fitness classes across the country. Through her unique style and authenticity that blends her love for hip hop, wellness, yoga, and knowledge of public health, Shauna has created a brand of her own, making her one of the most influential fitness profiles on Instagram and sought after partner for leading brands. Not only is Shauna the creator of Muscle + Flow, she is an Adjunct Associate at Johns Hopkins and served as a panelist for multiple universities and organizations covering the subject of Fitness, Yoga, Wellness and Public Health. Shauna is also a member of the MindBodyGreen Collective and a contributing writer for SELF.
Have you ever asked yourself this question:
"How long will this take?'
"How long will it take for me to___"
"How long will I do this for?"
I have had clients feel sane and free around food within as little as 2 months and for others haven't started clicking until month 5+.
Why?
How?
What's the difference?
I am bringing you what I believe is the #1 answer for this.
In this episode, I am sharing the one thing you need to know if you want to change and grow faster and with more ease.
Enjoy!
Do you assume you did a horrible job and people are thinking awful things about you?
You interpret a "Sure" text as," Well, they obviously hate me."
You aren't crazy and what you're experiencing is really healthy and needed- in some cases.
In this episode, I am covering the negativity bias your brain operates on.
I talk about an experience I had after speaking on a Summit and how my own negativity bias got the best of me. I share what I did to stop the mental spinning and also give you suggestions on how to manage your own inner negative nancy.
Enjoy!
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In this episode, I share how losing my mom was my catalyst for change.
Change with my food and change with the direction my life was going.
For years I lived in the "If it doesn't hurt, I must not be doing it right" mentality.
I always chose harder over hard.
And I see this come up with a lot of my clients too.
This idea that whatever they want to do must be wrong.
There is no way they could possibly be enough right now.
And while you MAY be able to make progress with that approach, it is going to be exhausting and painful.
I share with you what I believe truly fuels change and how to create that energy in yourself.
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In this episode, I am covering...
1. Self-trust and how to have more of it.
2. Your thoughts about you.
3. Why not you?
If you are a wildly capable woman who is tired of quitting on herself, listen up.
You know there is a part of you that is completely untapped. You see others #glowup around you and think, "I could never do that." OR "Who am 'I' to try and do that?"
But you know what you really need to be asking is, "Who the fuck are THEY!?"
Owning who you are is a rebellious act. Showing up in full force and dropping the fear about what they might think or say when you aren't around can be terrifying.
I'll give you that.
But the real question is... what are you losing by not?
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Ok ok, lets clear this one up.
This is a topic that has come up several times over the last couple of weeks.
Something I will often tell women is, "Whatever you do with your food is fine." or "Whatever happens with your food is fine".
And what this can get misinterpreted as, "All food is exactly the same and even if all you eat it donuts and ice cream it is fine because whatever you do with your food is fine."
I mean, ya kinda, but also, not really.
In this episode, I break down exactly what I mean by "food has no morality" and why you need to adapt this view of food if you too can't stop eating m&m's or ice cream outta the tub.
Enjoy!
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Email me directly: renae@renaesaager.com
Can you have TOO much of a good thing?
I believe yes.
But where is the line? How do you know when you've crossed it?
In this episode, I share with you the difference between being educated vs inundated and how that can show up with food, the news, or any kind of personal development work.
I also share what to do if while you are listening to this you realize, " Oh no! I am in the inundated group!"
Enjoy!
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You are doing all the things, taking all the actions, and yet....not at all where you want to be.
You are not getting the results you truly want.
You may want to rip your hair out in frustration and scream "WHAT AM I MISSING?!?!"
The missing piece might be way easier than you think, but being the action-taking do-er that you are, you have never looked here or done this.
This is something I didn't realize I was doing in my own life and once I did, so much of my struggle and discomfort made sense.
You need this episode of you are "doing all the things" and still miserable or not getting what you want or if things feel unusually hard for you.
Enjoy!
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My client, Elysse, felt the impact of Covid in the workplace, at home, and noticed it directly impacted her relationship with food and her body. After feeling like I was speaking directly to her in my messages for months she couldn’t take the stress and anxiety another day and finally reached out. She knew restriction and another crash diet wasn’t the answer but didn’t really know what else to do. As an athlete, she had an additional layer of confusion and frustration because she believed continually pushing yourself, tracking food, and following a ridged nutrition program was the "right" thing to do.
“I got to the point where food was occupying SO much of my brain space! I was not feeling at home in my body at all and I was worried.”
Elysse dishes it all out in this episode.
The biggest fear she had about reaching out to me and what she thought it meant about her, how this work tied into every area of her life(from wedding planning to work), not really believing me in the beginning, and how she is now connected to herself and her intuition more than ever before.
From skeptical and unsure to confident and free.
Enjoy this episode!
If you are interested in working together you can fill out the contact form on my website HERE
Or message me on Instagram HERE
“I don’t believe in balance, I believe in integration”
Do you have a hard time balancing work and the relationship with your partner?
Or just trying to survive life and keep the romance alive?
Things feel pretty good but you know there is room for improvement?
Buckle up because I have got the episode for YOU!
Meet Maggie Reyes, the Marriage Life Coach.
She specializes in helping Type A women, often married to Type B men, have better, stronger, happier marriages.
In this episode, Maggie talks about how she can help women improve their relationship without the other person being directly involved and why it works. She introduced the idea of the “do-over” for those days when you say the thing or do the thing that you immediately regret. She dishes out some great info and tips if your sex life isn’t really where you want it to be. (Or if feels a little bit like a chore!)
If you are in a relationship and it is OKAY but there are certain areas you know could use some improvement, do not miss out on this episode. Our conversation is packed with knowledge for you to take away and implement immediately so you can begin creating the relationship of your dreams.
Be sure to check out all of the links so you can get connected with Maggie right away. She is such a bright light on this planet and you need her in your life!
Enjoy!
Maggie's Links:
Group Coaching
Maggies Podcast
Marriage Makeover Bundle
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A belief is just a thought you think over and over and over and then believe it to be the truth.
You believe it to be true that it eventually turns into a fact, in your mind at least.
What is "true"??
Whatever you believe.
Let that sink in for a second.
In this episode, I share with you my most expensive and deadly thought I carried with me for almost 20 years.
It was dropping this single thought that allowed my progress, happiness, and success to come flooding into my life.
Enjoy!
Send me a message on IG HERE and let me know what you thought of the episode!
Check out my website to learn more about what I offer HERE.
THE most important relationship you will ever have.
However, you forget that.
When you are working on your goals, wanting better, to do more, feel happier, you forget about you.
You forget that your brain and your body are on the same team.
You try and reach your goals with more pressure, more rules, more hate, pushing through the discomfort, and showing up no matter what.
Then you wonder why you feel awful. Why you are exhausted. Why your body isn't responding the way you thought. Why what you want isn't happening or if it is, why you still feel horrible despite achieving the thing that was supposed to solve it all.
In this episode, I talk about the relationship with YOU.
I see countless women trying to achieve their goals through hating themselves.
Trying to hate themselves thin and wonder why their body isn't shrinking.
Trying to hate themselves happy and wonder why they feel so stressed.
Trying to hate themselves successful and wonder why they are so exhausted.
You are on your team.
You should be your biggest fan!
And if you aren't, listen to this episode.
Last week I opened an email and was slapped with a wave of comparison and jealousy.
These are two feelings that none of us really enjoy when they come around, but it happens.
In this episode, I share with you a real and vulnerable glimpse at how I processed my own comparison and jealousy and give you some new ways to navigate these feelings when they pop up in your life.
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"Running is a sport for everyone – not just the super-fit. You can be a runner at any size, shape or age, and I want to show you how."
Welcome to the show, Jill Angie!
Jill is a running, mindset, and life coach for women that want to start running – or run faster and farther – so they can feel good, stay in shape, and show the world how fabulous they are.
Jill wasn't always a runner though.
In this episode, Jill shares her personal story from not exercising at all to completing triathlons and becoming a running coach herself.
She shares how when she began running she went at night because she didn't want anyone to see her, the comment a co-worker said to her that changed everything, her personal approach to running, and how she works with clients today who are ready to take hold of their health and life.
Enjoy this real, honest, and open conversation with Jill Angie.
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You can also visit her website HERE
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If every day feels like a struggle and takes so much focus and determination, I've got news for you sister, it is time to let it be easy!
There is this belief out there that, "If I am not struggling, I must not be trying hard enough."
GROSS. EW. NO.
Especially around food.
I mean SHEESH!!!
Life is hard enough, amiright?
Can't deciding what we want to eat and when to stop eating be the ONE thing we get a pass for? The one thing that is just a piece of cake- if you will ;)
I believe that eating should be easy.
I also believe that many of you out there have that same mindset of "no pain, no gain."
Not just around food but just existing as the human that you are.
Let me tell you, there is a WHOLE middle land between pushing yourself every single day, wearing yourself out, and fighting to live, and giving up on life, eating Ben and Jerry's on the couch wrapped up in your cozy robe not remembering the last time you showered.
*but really....that doesn't sound too bad.
Listen to this week's episode as I share with you, and remind you, that you aren't as messed up as you think.
It is time to let it be easy.
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If you are interested in working together and or what to learn more about what that looks like, just contact me through either of those and I will follow up with the next steps.
When I stumbled upon Lu on Instagram and immediately knew I had found someone that I needed more of. I combed through her social media for a couple of weeks then knew she needed to be on the podcast so I could get you all in touch with her as well.
Lu is a sustainable fashion activist, lover of fun and life, Vibrator Advocate, and reckless optimist! Lu is growing old disgracefully and making middle age look fucking good.
This is an action-packed episode.
We talk about a magical moment she had with her vagina that changed everything, hating the first couple of years of motherhood, not shopping or buy anything for a year, from social work to becoming a stylist, the process of aging, and pretty much everything in between. This is an unfiltered, raw conversation that I know you are going to love.
Get ready for some laughs and learning a few things along the way.
There are a couple of times where the connection dips out, but just hang tight and we will be right back.
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Visit her website HERE
And as always, be sure to follow me on IG HERE
You don't love it, honestly, you don't even enjoy it anymore, but, you say yes, sign up, do the thing, fall into the role because it is expected of you or you think it's what you "should" do.
Do you ever ask yourself, "do I WANT to do this?"
Do I WANT to sign up for this project?
Volunteer at this event?
Eat that thing?
Take on another task?
Keep that relationship?
If you want things in your life you don't yet have, if you are working on improving your life in some way, YOU have to things differently.
This doesn't mean you have to completely blow up your entire life. (unless you want to- sometimes that can be fun!)
It could be as simple as saying NO.
Saying no to things that are no longer in alignment with the life you want or the person you want to become.
In this episode, I talk about quitting so you can start getting what you actually want.
Raise your hand if you look at your closet full of clothes and you have NOTHING to wear?
Or, day after day you try on 12 things and end up always wearing the same pants and shirt?
Or! If you are like me, you buy hundreds of dollars worth of clothing and 3 days later wonder what on earth you were thinking because you actually hate them!!
If you are tired of the wardrobe meltdowns, you think there are no clothes on this planet that look good on your body.....
GET READY LADIES, THIS ONE IS FOR YOU!
Lillian established STYLE THERAPY in 2011 as a way to help women remove physical, emotional, and mental barriers that keep them from living fully expressed lives.
Lillian is certified in neurolinguistics programming, hypnosis, tapping, TIME techniques, and goal setting in combination with intuitive styling and reiki energy healing. Lillian holds a BA in Women’s Studies and French from Agnes Scott College is a Lululemon ambassador and full-time cheerleader of badass women stepping into their power.
Oh yea, she was also named #1 for closet edits in 2020 by Atlanta Magazine. And she is super funny and very sweet!
Lillian is the FULL PACKAGE DEAL!
I was so excited to have Lillian on the show because I love her approach to helping women feel hot AF in their clothes, which ISN'T “just get as skinny as possible and make your body fit your jeans.”
She is all about helping you understand your own shape, size, colors and styles so you can feel like a million bucks and in your prime every single day you get dressed!
In our conversation, we discuss how she got into this line of work, her experience with meditation and slowing down even though her mindset was much more of a “no pain, no gain” mentality. Lillian shares exactly how she works with women to help them feel incredible in all of their outfits and some of the biggest mistakes she sees women make when picking clothes (like just not buying the right size!)
Lillian is a true gem and I am so excited for you to learn from her as well. Just following her on Instagram has given me a whole new perspective when I am getting dressed in the morning.
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Be sure to connect with me on IG as well RIGHT HERE
You know when someone walks in the room and the energy shifts.
They don't have to say anything you can just feel their presence.
Or the certain people in your life who you just want to be around because when you are you find a new level of certainty in yourself.
But then there are the people it takes all your might not to roll your eyes at everything they say or do.
You can't wait to get away from their energy.
What's the difference?
It might be that one is carrying the essence of confidence while the other is exuding arrogance.
In this episode, I am breaking down the difference between confidence and arrogance, we are discussing other people's thoughts about you, and also what you can learn from Lizzo and Beyonce.
Enjoy!
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Are you wanting to change a habit?
Get a new outcome in your life?
Show up differently?
Create something more or that doesn't yet exist in your life?
Well, here is the good and bad news.
1. It is 100% possible.
2. It is going to feel like flaming hot garbage in the beginning.
In this episode, I share with you what I am personally working on changing within myself at the moment and I also share with you 3 tips that will help you move through your own change and growth with a little more ease, understanding, and enjoyment.
If you relate to this episode and enjoyed it, please take a screenshot and share it! I'd love to repost it and hear what you are working on changing in your own life.
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Periods, PMS, intense hunger, massive mood swings, exhaustion and fatigue.
LADIES!
This episode has it ALL covered.
I chatted all things period related with the ever so knowledgable Dr. Amanda Roe.
Amanda is a Women’s Health practitioner based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Her passion is female hormone regulation, particularly as it pertains to Active Women. An expert in Women’s Health, she helps get to the root of fertility issues, period problems, and helps navigate the landscape of perimenopause and menopause. She also loves to teach groups of women who want to truly understand their bodies and optimize their function.
We discussed what the heck is going on in your body when it's that time of the month. I asked questions I have always wondered and also brought in listener questions like, "Why can't I stop eating!?" and "What is with all the diarrhea ?"
Amanda broke down everything that is happening in your body throughout your cycle in a very simple way and offers suggestions and tips on how to navigate PMS.
Still have lingering questions about your lady business?
Want to learn more about what on earth is going on with your body and why?
Be sure to follow her on IG HERE
(She is currently located in New Zealand but can work with you remotely!)
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This isn't your typical "new year, new you" podcast. Mainly because I have never really understood it and also, I've never successfully set a New Year goal.
I am, however, all about improvement and growth as a human.
I truly believe every one of you knows exactly what you want and how you want to be but you have years of expectations, rules, and should's piling up in your mind, keeping you stuck in a state of existence that is no longer serving you or in alignment with how you want to live.
In this podcast, I am going to take you through a different way of approaching the new year and some specific questions to help you be more YOU.
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I had the great privilege of interviewing my now previous coaching client Jamie.
I LOVE these conversations because before I interview any previous client(or current) I look back over all of their notes and read through their wins, setbacks, and see where they are today.
Jamie came to me hoping I would teach her how to successfully diet! ha!
Her words, not mine!
She even had us book our call on Thursdays because that's usually when "she lost all control".
Within a couple of months, Jamie said, "the food was really a nonissue in my life."
In this episode, Jamie shares how after the first call she thought, "I don't think this is what I signed up for!" what shifted and how after 2 months her food was a non-issue.
She talks about the fear she had around starting this work, what the process was really like for her, and the other areas of her life that have benefitted now that she isn't consumed by food and weight.
Enjoy this week's episode!
You can follow Jamie HERE or HERE
Be sure to connect with me on INSTAGRAM HERE
Or check out my WEBSITE HERE
In this episode, I share with you one way to reframe a binge and 3 suggestions on what to do after a binge.
As always, please connect with me on Instagram!
You can find me here.
And be sure to visit my site and grab my free guide on ending binge eating and building a better body image! Check it out HERE.
Is this you:
"Once I start eating I feel like I just can't stop!"
"If I'm not eating, I'm thinking about food, it is like a full-time job!"
"I'm eating enough calories but I still can't stop bingeing!"
Buckle up, this episode is for you!
I am going to cover the 3 main reasons why I see women struggling in their relationship with food for years and what to do instead.
If you are ready to be done with your exhausting relationship with food.
You want to eat when you are hungry, stop when full, and have the headspace to think about things other than calories and exercise, lets chat!
Grab a free discovery call HERE and we will unpack what is REALLY going on and I will give you suggestions on what to do next.
Be sure to follow me on IG HERE and tell me which of these 3 you feel like you are struggling with the most.
Or check out my website HERE and grab my free guide on ending binge eating.
I had the privilege of having an hour plus long chat with the amazing human that is Jenny Schatzel.
She is an author, speaker, biz owner, fitness instructor, and mother of twins, to name just a few of the hats she wears.
She battled alcoholism, binge eating and suffered from “not-enoughness” for decades until she decided to "change the conversation". She has now made it her mission to help other women change the conversation about their bodies, self-worth, and movement.
She recently released her book titled "Breaking The Cycle- Free Yourself from the Story That's Holding You Back", which I highly suggest you purchase!
"As a wellness and lifestyle guide who helps people feel good about themselves, Jenny Schatzle doesn’t change bodies, she changes lives. Her passion is empowering people to accept themselves, respect themselves, and love themselves in every aspect of their lives. Jenny has created a movement that challenges the way people see themselves. Her program is as much about health and wellness as it is about positivity, self-love, and letting go of the behaviors and negative thinking that stop us and limit our success."
Enjoy this week's episode as we have a very honest and open conversation about the double life she led with food and booze, thoughts about the diet industry and fitness industry, real talk about juggling life as a mother to twin girls so much more!
Jenny is a powerhouse that you need in your life and on your side.
Be sure to follow Jenny on Instagram HERE
You can read more about Jenny and purchase her book HERE
You can also get her book on Amazon HERE
Be sure to connect with me on Instagram HERE
I took a couple of weeks off from the podcast but I am back!
At the beginning of the episode, I discuss Gretchen Rubins quiz on "The 4 Tendencies". If you are a quiz lover like myself and would like to know what tendency YOU have, take the quiz HERE. Let me know what you get and if you were surprised by it.
When women come to me they have tried almost every plan, program, or a new way of rearranging their food on the planet. And yet, time after time, you bang your head against the wall thinking, ‘WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!?”
It feels like you are working against yourself, and truthfully, you are.
I personally used to think the only way I could eat like a normal person is if I had a lobotomy or was locked up in a prison cell and someone slid it through the little slot.
Before you schedule a dr appt for that lobotomy, please listen to this episode!
You don’t need major surgery or to commit a crime to have an easy and enjoyable relationship with food. I'd even go as far as to say that it is much much closer than you think.
In this week's episode, I am going to explain why those plans never work and what you need to do next.
If you want to learn more about coaching and how I can help you live freely around food and confidently in your body, book your consult call HERE.
Connect with me on INSTAGRAM HERE.
Thanksgiving is almost here!
It feels like it was just February, doesn't it?
In this week's episode, I give you 2 tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving whether you are celebrating with family or not. And honestly, these 2 tips should be used every single day of your life.
I also have decided to pause the podcast for a little bit and share with you why.
Enjoy!
I will still be working with clients.
Connect with me on INSTAGRAM or visit my WEBSITE to schedule a call.
In today's episode, I interview my client Kate. She shares her story with food and weight, why she decided to work with me, what that was like, and how her life is different today.
I hope you find this interview as inspiring as I did.
From Kate:
"Growing up I went on every single diet. By 10 or 11 years old I was aware of what calories were and already thought fat was bad.
When we started working together I was actually tracking macros, weighing myself obsessively and chicken, broccoli and cottage cheese were really my only “safe foods”. I felt like I was on a merry go round I couldn’t get off of.
Now, from working with you, I can be in the same house with peanut butter and ice cream. I can eat bagels and not have to starve myself for the rest of the day. Or, I can have a salad because it sounds good!
I thought I had tried everything, I had been in therapy and tried all the diets, but I hadn’t. This DOES work.
I now see food as 'just food'.
This all has been so much more than I ever thought.
I am more relaxed, confident in who I am, and can have an actual connection with other people.
Just start. Connect with Renae. Schedule that initial conversation. "
Kate has been incredible to work with and her results really aren't surprising to me at all. This is just what you can expect when we work together.
Ready to be done with binge eating, dieting, or always feeling out of control around food?
The first step is to book an initial consultation call.
2021 can be the year when you just don't struggle with food anymore.
Message me on INSTAGRAM HERE.
Grab a call in my calendar HERE.
TL:DR (too long don't read)
This episode is going to discuss the not so obvious ways we diet.
Diets used to be pretty obvious.
The Grapefruit Diet.
The Cabbage Soup Diet.
The Atkins Diet.
South Beach Diet.
The Zone Diet.
And on and on and on....
In 2019 the diet industry was at a record high of make 72 BILLION dollars.
It was stated that there has been a slight decline in their net worth in 2020 due to body acceptance and body positivity.
Do you know what that really means though??
Programs are starting to rebrand.
I recently took a copywriting course and one of the keywords she said to be sure NOT to use in your copy is "DIET".
Why?
Because we are catching on and the diet industry, and people pushing it, know this.
Let me clarify, you are not bad or wrong for wanting to lose weight. You don't need to feel ashamed or guilty about this.
And truly, it isn't surprising!
I mean, seriously, just take a look at any magazine.
Watch any show or movie. Look at book covers.
There is very clearly an acceptable/right way to look.
But back to dieting.....so diet companies, coaches, programs etc. are seeing that women now know "diets don't work" so...they rebrand.
They repackage their offer in a way that will seduce you without using the word diet.
But dieting isn't just a program or plan.
At its core, a diet is a way of thinking about your food.
It is when we are emotionally attached to how we eat. There is a right and wrong way. Good and bad.
Enough and TOO much.
And all of this is a very long-winded way to say, this episode is going to discuss the not so obvious ways we diet and why it is important to catch within yourself.
Interested in working together?
Message me on either of these to see if I am accepting clients and what the next steps to take would be.
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Poor body image days.
They happen to us ALL!
But when they hit we end up going into a full-on binge or restriction mode.
Here's the truth, no one escapes bad body image days.
Men, women, young, old, rich, poor, it doesn't matter.
We are sold the idea by the diet industry that once we get on this new plan it will literally make our entire life perfect.
Once we just lose weight every problem we ever had will be solved permanently.
Riiiiiiight....
In this episode, I am going to share with you real insight into what to expect when ending binge eating and doing body image work and how to navigate these days with less pain and without a full-on relapse.
I also share the 50/50 Rule, which is something I learned from a teacher of mine, and why it is so important in this work.
I mentioned my current free gifts right now.
GRAB EM BELOW while you still can!
QUESTIONS PDF
REASONS YOU CAN'T STOP EATING Masterclass
BODY IMAGE+SOCIAL MEDIA SUGGESTIONS Mini-Masterclass
And last but not least, my WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM.
falltreatchallenge is happening NOW!
I break down what it is and how to participate in the episode.
You must enter before November 5th. Be sure to tag me and I might read your post next week on the pod.
Also- healthy eating.
"I feel like I need to tell people I know that I know I shouldn't eat like this all the time. That I know this isn't healthy or ok and that it isn't a daily thing."
This comment was shared with me and I am so glad it was because this highlighted 2 things.
- How big of a deal our society puts on eating sweets.
- Where her next layer of work is.
You don't have to earn anything you eat. Period.
You don't have to explain it either.
If you wanted, you could eat 3 cookies a day for the next 5 months and it is no ones damn business but your own.
A big part of the fall treat challenge is to help you OWN what you eat. To really ENJOY it! To take the power away from food in a way.
We are so terrified of eating but what that actually does is drive us to food faster. For many of you, it is your attempt at eating healthy that leads you to binge. That is because you have such a strict or "right" way of eating and living it would be damn near impossible to perfectly adhere to.
In this episode, I give you permission to eat the damn cookie and stop explaining yourself.
Enjoy!
Be sure to share your pic and caption by Nov 5th to be entered in my #falltreatchallenge
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Email me: renae@renaesaager.com
“I was never good enough because I was never thin enough.”
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristina Bruce.
Kristina is a Certified Body Trust® Provider and Integrative Life Coach and specializes in helping people break free from diet cycling and negative body image.
In our interview, she shares her personal story of her own war with food and body.
She discusses how once she had gotten her 'goal body' she actually felt worse and more anxious than ever.
She shares how it was in her romantic relationship that really highlighted just how disordered her relationship to food and exercise really was.
Kristina takes us through her rock bottom moment with food and how she ultimately got free and her path to where she is today.
Kristina is such a wonderful human and I absolutely loved this interview.
Take a listen and please share as I know so many can benefit from hearing her story.
You can follow Kristina on Instagram HERE.
Or visit her website HERE
She also mentioned Byron Katie a few times, who I also agree is incredible, and you can read more about her HERE
I took a little poll on social media and asked my people,
"What is something you tell yourself that you should be more or less of?"
Here are just a few of the responses:
I shouldn't laugh so loud.
I shouldn't be so blunt.
I should be more outgoing.
I need to play more and work less.
I should be more joyful.
I shouldn't be so bossy.
I should be more patient.
A stream of consciousness running through our brain telling us ALLLLL the ways we just aren't quite good enough.
I don't think we ever reach a point where we are just done improving.
Every year we become someone new.
Every month we learn more about ourselves and our likes and dislikes than we knew last month.
But the problem is:
1: You think you are less than because you have these flaws.
2: You are trying to hate and shame yourself into change.
Who are we even getting these messages from? Because I had very contradictory responses in my poll.
I should be more playful.
I should be more serious.
I should be more outgoing.
I should work harder.
YOU get to make the rules.
And what I see time and time again is when women drop the agenda of how they SHOULD be living, they can actually start living.
Does that mean some friends may fall off? Sure!
But you want people who want the REAL you.
Who appreciates and loves the 'you' that is a work in progress.
You don't have to change a damn thing!
So today, please, be more YOU.
Come join me over on social media.
You can find me HERE.
You can also visit my website where all my podcasts are listed and there is a free guide available for you to grab to help you get over your food and on with your life.
Did you know :
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Nearly 50 percent of people with an eating disorder are also abusing drugs and/or alcohol
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Research suggests that 25 percent of people entering treatment for an eating disorder also meet the criteria for substance abuse problems
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Substance abuse by people with eating disorders occurs at a rate five times greater than what is found in the general population.
While I fully back Alcoholics Anonymous, I have a very different opinion on 12 step meetings for food.
In this episode, I look at the differences between being in recovery from alcohol or drugs and how it differs from that of food.
I also discuss why the 12 step programs tend to fail most people when trying to stop binge eating and often exacerbate their food issues.
If you are sober I think you will get a lot from this episode because I know for me personally, for years I felt crazy because I was able to get sober relatively easy but the food thing was an entirely different beast.
Even if you aren't sober, this episode is sure to open your eyes to some new perspectives and thoughts around food and why previous diets have not worked for you.
READY FOR FOOD TO STOP CONTROLLING YOUR LIFE?
Email me here:
renae@renaesaager.com
You can also connect with me on IG HERE
Be sure to grab the free guide off my website HERE
“Can I track my macros AND practice intuitive eating?”
This is a question I was recently asked and I decided to do a podcast on my answer.
Macros are everywhere now.
It claims to be a way of eating that allows you to eat whatever you want and isn’t “a diet.”
I decided to include fitness trackers into this episode because really, they are quite similar.
I was recently reading an article and it went over the top diet trends from today, which are Keto and Intermittent Fasting, compared to the 1980’s, which was Slim fast.
Ultimately, I see macros as just another fad, not to mention a headache.
In the episode, I finished up by turning this back on you. For you to check-in with yourself and see macro tracking and Fitbit tracking are really serving you? Is this helping you get to the relationship with food and body that YOU want?
There is no one way to eat, live, workout, or do anything.
You are the one who gets to make the call.
Don’t forget to register to join the free live masterclass on Thursday, Sept 24th @ 3pm EST/Noon PST, click HERE. Can't make it live? Don't worry, I will send you the replay.
Interested in working together?
You're in luck, I am currently accepting new clients.
Book a call HERE or send me an email
Renae@renaesaager.com
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Emotional eating is often a symptom to anxiety and control.
But so many try to solve this "problem" by adding in MORE control.
Cutting out food groups, restrictions in amounts and time.
More of the problem is NOT the solution.
You do not need more control.
In fact, your attempt at control, at making your food fit into this perfect box, that is what is resulting in you to feel out of control.
There is a fear though, that if you do not control and manage your food, you will never stop eating or never stop gaining weight, right?
But....when you feel like you've messed up your day around food, you usually eat more faster.
"Already effed up the day. Might as well just end it with a bang!!"
The solution is to begin to loosen the grip.
To stop fighting food and yourself.
To address anxiety and get to the root of what is actually making you feel out of control because I promise it is NOT the food.
And this is such critical work because, and I've seen this happen a lot and also experienced it in myself, that anxiety you feel around food will just switch lanes.
Your food might begin to feel ok but now you are stressed about work, feeling inadequate, working long hours, obsessed, frantic, trying to prove your worth on the verge of a complete mental breakdown.
The same way you were with food.
I hope this episode opens your eyes to some ways you can practice loosening the grip, easing into life and actually enjoying it a little more instead of always hustling, pushing and burning out.
Be sure to connect with me on INSTAGRAM HERE
Or check out my WEBSITE HERE
And if you are interested in working together, send me an message on any platform or shoot me an email : renae@renaesaager.com
In this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing Katharine Jeffcoat.
Katharine is a Registered Dietitian with over 22 years of experience in the field of pediatric nutrition. She worked 8 years at Emanuel Children’s hospital in Portland, Oregon as a clinical and outpatient pediatric dietitian, part of the feeding clinic team, and provided nutrition classes at the eating disorder day hospital.
She spent 9 years in the pediatric allergy and prevention industry with Nutricia and Nestle.
With a goal of returning to her passion for working with families and pediatric nutrition, she opened her private practice Portland Pediatric & Family Nutrition in the Fall of 2015 and has an office in Portland and Vancouver.
The majority of her work is around supporting families with picky eaters, eating disorders and ARFID.Her mission is to help families nourish their children to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.
Katharine has overcome her own feeding challenges being a mom of two girls, who are now 6 and 11.
In this episode we answer several questions from listeners ranging from, "What to do if my kid doesn't eat vegetables?" to "I'm worried my teen eats too much junk food" and "is dessert an ok reward?"
I personally learned a lot from this episode and I hope you do too!
If you would like to connect with Katharine you can connect with her:
In her private facebook group 'Raising Confident Eaters' HERE.
The resource page on her website offers links to all her favorite books for families, including the 3 Ellyn Satter books. You can visit that HERE.
And be sure to link up with me on Instagram right HERE
Dealing With Dieters.
You know, the person telling you how great she feels after cutting out food groups.
The person telling you how this isn't a diet, but a lifestyle change.
The individual going on and on about how much they just need to lose weight and starting next month things will be different.
It is triggering.
I still don't enjoy spending time people that want to talk about their food or how much they hate their body or want to lose weight.
So how do you deal with them? Are you just supposed to listen? Are they right? Is it THE magic plan?
This is actually something I didn't discuss in the podcast but you MAY have this feeling. You may wonder for half a second if they DO have the new magic solution.
That's normal.
But then your logical brain will come in and remind you "I've done that 100 times in the past. That isn't is."
Dieting is sneaky because companies have discovered how to add in words and angles that make it SEEM like it's not a diet because we as women, and society, are catching on that diets really DON'T work.
Companies like Weight Watchers have rebranded and Noom tries to sell you on the idea that it is about "habit change".
It is a diet.
Don't be fooled.
And fine, by all means, diet if you want.
But let's be honest and call it what it is.
In this episode I discuss what exactly a diet is, how you can still be dieting despite eating more than enough calories and how to handle friends, family or peers that won't stop talking about their diet or weight.
If you are interested in scheduling a consult call to find out more about coaching and working with me, send me a message over INSTAGRAM HERE
Or you can email me: renae@renaesaager.com
And be sure to grab that free guide off my https://renaesaager.com/
Overwhelm.
Have you experienced it lately?
Feeling like you have so much to do and have no idea how you are going to do it.
And then you find yourself eating to "take the edge off."To quiet your brain.
How about anxiety?
Starting ALL the things at once but then not getting any of them done?
In today's podcast I give you 3 tips to help you combat overwhelm and manage your time and energy.
If you are interested in working together, send me an email : renae@renaesaager.com
You can also message me or follow me on Instagram HERE
What's your relationship to the scale??
Love hate?
Not great?
Abusive?
I know a lot of you weigh yourself.
You may not even think about it before you do it either, it just happens. Like breathing.
Wake up, go pee, strip down, weigh.
That's ok, I'm not here to shame you, I am here to open your eyes to another possibility though.
Another way of existing on this planet.
One that does not revolve around food and weight.
Because here is what I believe to be true about you.
You are smart. You are motivated.
When you set your mind to something, you do it.
But the food piece, damnit, why does it feel so hard?
I'm here to disrupt that cycle.
I am here to help you make it so much easier.
I'm here to hopefully put a little pause, if not a complete halt on weighing yourself.
I know you think it helps.
I know you think "it helps you stay on track" or some of you don't even really know why you do it, you just "need to know."
If what you want is an easy relationship with food.
To just be able to eat when hungry, stop when full, and trust yourself, does the scale REALLY help you in that process?
Weighing yourself is likely just another tool that is used against you.
It keeps you pushing against yourself instead of trusting yourself.
I hope you enjoy this episode as I talk about the in's and out's of weighing yourself.
If you are interested in applying for 1:1 coaching send me an email : renae@renaesaager.com
You can also follow me or message me on Instagram HERE
Or check out my site HERE
"I started dieting at age 22 and from that point on it has been a struggle. I have been a binger, I've lost weight, I've gained weight, I've tried everything and I got to the point of being really scared about my health.
I was also at point of hating food. I wished there was just a pill I could take.
Then I reached out to you.
I don't think about food or weight 24/7 and it is just a miracle. I can keep bread and sugar in my house and not eat it all.I really didn't think this was possible for me. Do not wait to do this work."
I hope you enjoy this episode with Lyn as much as I did.
She is a current coaching client and we have only been working together for a couple months and food really just isn't a problem for her any more. And that is after 55 years of dieting, bingeing, restricting, killing herself in the gym, and just all around obsessing about food and weight.
She's now able to show up and be present in her life. She is more social now, she feels hopeful for her future and she is happy with who she is today.
I hope you enjoy this episode with Lyn and find some inspiration from her because I sure do.
(There were a couple of times where her mic went out but we got it figured out so just keep listening.)
(love you Lyn<3)
PS.
If this episode strikes a cord with you and you are ready to stop having food and weight control your life, you can email me at renae@renaesaager.com to schedule a free call and we can dig into what coaching could look like for you.
Safety Net:a safeguard against possible hardship or adversity.
What is your safety net?
What is the thing in the back of your mind that you think "if this doesn't work, I will do that."
Is it really helping?
I have noticed something within my clients and just humans in general. When we have one foot in and one foot out, the odds of us achieving our goal is not great.
This makes sense, right?
But have you ever thought about how that shows up in your relationship to food and body?
When you decide to give up dieting.
But at the same time think, "ok, but I'm only one click away from ordering that new plan if this doesn't work!"
How committed will you really be to ending the war with food?
How committed are you in finding a way to make this work?
What will you do on the day where your food is shit and you feel BLAH
DIET!
Duh! It is already on the front of your mind because you have been batting the idea around for weeks.
How differently would you show up if you had no back up plan. If you KNEW this was the way and just because you had a bad or off day, it didn't mean you were failing, it just meant you were doing it.
Is your safety net really keeping you safe?
In this podcast I explain why the very thought of having a diet or new plan in your back pocket could keep you from making progress you want.
I also mentioned a 5 day live series I am doing in my facebook group starting tomorrow at Noon EST/9 am EST and you can JOIN THAT HERE
You can also connect with me on INSTAGRAM HERE
“But what if I really need to lose weight?”
Most of the clients that come to me wouldn't be mad if they just HAPPENED to lose weight some.Or they will outright say, "I really want to lose X pounds."
Some are hesitant to tell me this because they feel like it is "the wrong thing to say."There is never a "wrong" thing to say.The fact that you would want to lose weight isn't surprising at all considering the culture that we live in.
We are all fighting our own battle with fatphobia and weight discrimination.You wanting to lose weight doesn't make you bad or a failure and it isn't something you need to be ashamed of.
The part I want to open your eyes to and really get clear about is the HOW?
How to you plan to lose weight?
What would you do different?
Often it’s “I’d exercise more , I’d eat a few more vegetables, I’d take better care of myself”
Ok, honestly it’s usually a bit more extreme and harsh which is why it’s not sustainable.
When you reach the point of “this is enough, I MUST lose weight!!” You think you need a plan as intense as the hate for your body.
So you reach for something extreme.
And it works...for a month or two or even 6, but you inevitably end up where you started or worse.
The actual food plays about a 4% role in this work.
If you are someone who wants to lose weight, you know diets don't work but also feel lost as to what your next step should even be, Ep 18: ‘so you wanna lose weight’ is for you!
Interview time!
You may know Shana better as @thenutritiontea from Instagram. She kinda blew up on social media, more than she ever expected and she discussed in the interview, during the #amplifymelanated voices movement online.
We cover topics such as:
-> How working in the fashion industry contributed to her ending up as a dietitian
->What it was like changing careers "later" in life
->Her own experience with basically being applauded for having eating disorder
->Why she ended up falling into more of the "antidiet" side of nutrition and MORE!
You can find Shana on Instagram HERE
Or visit her website HERE
I see women all the time get trapped by this imaginary net.
They feel stuck. They think they can't escape. They think they cannot move or do anything differently until someone comes over and takes the net off.
But......there is no net.
The net is the imagined limit you have put on yourself.
The net is your level of belief in yourself.
We all operate from a current set of beliefs.
And we all have goals we want to achieve and most of us desire to continue improving as a human.
But where the net is keeping us stuck is believing we need some THING to get what we want or reach those goals or be that person.
We think:
"I just want to be the person who likes who I am"
"I just want to be more confident"
"I just want to be enough"
And we believe before this things can happen, something in our external environment must change.
NOPE!
The women you see who are larger than you rocking their full figure without a doubt.
Others taking risks because they just know they will succeed.
The person who shows up to the party exuding confidence.
They are no different than you.
They have just decided that is who they are.
Stop waiting for x,y, and z to change before you can start liking who you are.
Before you start filling your true role in life.
Start today.
Life gets chaotic.
Life gets stressful.
I am currently packing up my childhood home, closing the sale on it, and moving across the country.
It's been a bit chaotic at times!
In this episode I talk about how to take the edge off and also survive big moves, life changes or just stressful weeks, without having to binge your face off.
Women with a history of dieting or emotional eaters tend to first jump to food for a coping skill but food is also the first thing they think is their problem. (See the connection there)
If out of no where you notice yourself snacking more or feeling the urge to binge, instead of jumping to a new diet plan to better control your food or restrain yourself, let's look at what is REALLY going on. Get curious as to WHY your food is feeling weird right now. What else has been happening in your life? One of my favorite sayings is "curiosity over judgement." It is easy to fall into the shame and blame spiral but it is not useful.
All of my clients are go getters, high achieving, bad ass women.
And when they set their mind to something they GET IT DONE.
But we cannot operate at 100% all of the time.
We cannot constantly be giving, doing and creating.
You need time to rest. To relax. To recharge. To not be the most productive and sometimes to just not do it at all( like workout, meal prep or plan everything) Some weeks you just need several nights of take out food and chicken burritos to make life easy :)
This podcast covers ways I have personally been managing chaos without relapse and I offer new ways of handling uncertain times in your life.
Visit my website HERE
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Body image work is a critical piece when breaking up with binge eating and just general sanity around food.
If you think back to your first diet, you probably started it because you felt like something was wrong with how you looked. So hating our body came before the dieting piece. And then for many of us, after years of dieting our body image continued to get worse and our food continued to get more out of control.
Body acceptance does NOT mean giving up. Body acceptance does not mean you stop taking care of yourself. In fact, if may mean for the first time EVER you START taking care of yourself.
I give you specific exercises in this podcast to help you start building a better body image and working on body acceptance.
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In this episode I am digging into setting boundaries.
This sounds simple, right? Like something we should have learned in grade school!
But so many of us have such a hard time expressing what we need.
We get stretched too thin. We don't speak up.
We pretend everything is ok.
We think what we are feeling is dumb and brush it off.
Then it shows up in our relationship with food.
We get anxious or angry and take it out on ourselves by eating, restricting or some other behavior.
This episode I give you several examples on HOW to set a boundary, why it is important and one thing most people miss when doing so.
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I look forward to connecting with you!
Exercise.
All or nothing.
You are either crushing it at life or life feels like it is a dumpster fire.
How many times have you thought, "15 minutes isn't even worth it!" or "If it doesn't hurt, I must not be pushing hard enough."
This all or nothing thinking doesn't only impact your relationship to food but also exercise.
In this podcast I am going to help you see fitness/exercise/movement in a different light.
To view it as something helpful and enjoyable and not something you HAVE to do or punishment for what you ate.
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In this episode Renae walks you through some steps to help allow and process difficult emotions.
"I shouldn't still be struggling with this."
"I should be further along."
When we are working on a goal it is easy to fall into the trap of "it shouldn't take this long".
Which I am not here to say if that is or is not true, but when you tell yourself you shouldn't be exactly where you are does it motivate you to do what you need to do?
Or does it cause you to shut down?
To stop taking action or take the action you are trying to stop?
In this episode I talk about "goal entitlement", how it shows up in our lives and how to move past it.
I also mentioned my free facebook group which I will be sharing some interviews I did over the weekend discussing body image and body acceptance.
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Most of the women I work with have been disconnected from their body for a long time.
Some may even say it is an abusive relationship.
Intuitive eating is the process of connecting the MIND AND THE BODY.
Basically, your brain has been the ex-husband and your body has been an ex-wife, trying to live in a one bedroom apartment together, after a VERY nasty divorce....
It ain't working out so well!
We don't need them to fall back in love but we DO need some communication.
IE(intuitive eating) helps you connect the brain and the body.
Intuitive Eating will not SOLVE all your food issues, it will not cure emotional eating.
This is just a step in the process.
IE is something you can only do in the moment.
With the increase of popularity with IE over the last few years you may see people marketing it as a weight loss tool....no. That is missing the WHOLE point. Will you lose weight? Will you gain weight? Will you stay the same? Again, I have no idea. The idea is to help you start eating in a way that FEELS good.
The most common thing I hear women say is "if I don't control my food, I will NEVER stop eating!" But when you are listening to your body, when you are respecting your body, when you WANT to feel good in your body, whole packages or Oreos, cartons of ice cream or boxes of cereal don't usually feel so great.
I mentioned an excellent podcast during this episode and that on "10% Happier" with Evelyn Tribole, one of the creators of IE, goes into more detail about all the in's and out's of it. I loved this episode and really encourage you to listen if you are intrigued by IE or confused by it.
You can listen to that HERE
I also discuss the connection between IE and SEX within this episode.
Confused on how that works?
You will have to listen!
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(The connection in the beginning of the episode wasn't that great. Halfway through we shut off our video and it got better. Hang in there!)
I am fortunate to get to work with some of THE most amazing women.
Some I have never met before, but some I have known before we start our work together.
Karen is someone I knew before, kind of...
Maybe more appropriate to say we had seen each other in real life a couple of times. Ha!
She reached out to me about 6 months ago and decided she was tired of the madness she felt around food and her body. I immediately knew during our initial conversation she was all in.Which is something I love about her. She is so real and authentic.
She was so ready to be done with feeling like a prisoner to food.
In this interview we discuss why she finally reached out and her thoughts with starting.
She opens up about what it was like to eat so many cookies she felt sick after a few weeks of our work together and how she could never keep food in her house before this process.
We discuss the feelings she had after 50 years of being at war with food to go to the grocery story and just buy things she actually wanted to eat. Food that simply looked good to her!
She also shares how this has impacted not only her relationship to food but to friends and family.
I know you will gain inspiration from hearing Karen's story.
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Have you ever stopped to think, "Why would I think that?" or "where did that thought come from?"
Probably not.
Why would you?
We are never taught to question our own thinking.
We take what we think as fact.
We believe it.
Have you ever thought about how THAT is impacting your life? How the 6 billion thoughts you have a day just might play a small role in the life that you have? Or the way that you feel about yourself?
In this weeks episode I am challenging you to take a look inside your own mind. To stop taking everything you think as fact and decide on purpose to think in a way that actually feels good.
When you can do this, when you can start to see your thinking and manage your mind, your life will make so much more sense.
Reaching your goals will be so much easier.
Enjoy this weeks episode!
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This is a topic most all of my clients feel they struggle in.
The day is good, eating was good and yet something happens.
After have dinner, you are lounging around, winding down, then you feel it...the pull to the kitchen... Calling you for just a little snack...
Before you know it you have eaten half the fridge and cleaned out the majority of the cupboards. AGAIN.
I give you some tips to experiment with within this episode.
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You are sure you are eating enough food, you shouldn't be hungry, but you can't stop eating!
You wonder what you are missing.
You keep eating more, even though you aren't hungry.
You find yourself eating the whole bag of chips when you were full after just a few handfuls.
Pay attention, this one is for YOU!
In this episode I am going to discuss the difference between physical restriction and mental restriction and shine a light on what could be going on with your head to keep you going back for more food.
You can read more about Renae, what working with her entails and download her free guide on her website.
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Does sugar feel like your kryptonite?
Once you start, you just can't stop?
Maybe you would even consider yourself addicted to sugar?
If you are saying yes to any of these questions, you do not want to miss this week's episode where we will dig into my thoughts, research and experience with sugar.
I don't think you have to eliminate entire food groups to reach sanity. In fact, when you have restricted food you have probably noticed you want it more than ever. Or maybe the day before a big diet or cleanse you decided to start you ate ALL the carbs, pastries and sugar. Further convincing yourself how badly you needed this new plan.
This is known as "last supper mentality" and is actually a very healthy response to deprivation.
If sugar has been a pain point for you, I hope you will listen to this podcast with an open mind. I hope that you can take away a few things from this episode to begin to see and eat sugar differently.
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In this episode I have a conversation with my partner,David, about what it has been like for him in our relationship over the last few years as far as my food and body goes.
What this has been like from his perspective and what he has learned.
Also what he thinks is helpful as someone who doesn't really "get it" but wants to be supportive.
We also discuss his own relationship to food and body.
If you are someone who is in a relationship and not sure how to enter into this new territory of dating in recovery/just dating while building a better relationship to yourself- you will love this episode.
You may notice this episode starts off and ends a little different than the rest...I let David play around with the editing a bit on this one:)
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Does it feel like you always get too full?
Or maybe when you reach a level of hunger you just know you wont be able to turn it off when you start eating and will eat too much?
What is TOO much?
Who decides?
If you would like to be able to experience a variety of hunger and fullness cues without it spiraling you into a binge, this is the episode for you.
You can read more about Renae, what working with her entails and download her free guide on her website.
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In this episode, Renae introduces herself and what to expect throughout this podcast.
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Thank you for listening!