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Fuel Her Awesome- Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, Empowered Eating, Overcoming Obsession With Weight Loss, Strength Training

217 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratings

Hey Awesome! Yeah, you! I know... You’re ready to stop falling into an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to food and finally put together a realistic plan on how to boost your energy and find food freedom!

I’m Jess, and I am obsessed with all things nutrition, science and helping you navigate this information while maintaining a deep sense of peace and empowerment in your body. I am a registered dietitian who started out with an eating disorder and then fell in love with how God intricately designed our body to be resilient and so much more than superficially beautiful.

I am now a mama who loves to be healthy, not because of how it makes me look, but because of how it transforms the energy I can give to my family, my work, and you. On this show we hit on real talk about the latest nutrition science and body image resiliency all while balancing it between grit and grace.

Think of this as your weekly audio coffee on your empowered eating journey.

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Rest, Recalibration, and Getting Ready to Crush Your Goals: Life and a Podcast Update

March 18, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MB

Today we're talking about rest, recalibration, and getting ready to absolutely crush your goals. If you are someone who has high expectations for yourself, sometimes letting go and resting is harder than doing. Do you relate?  Let's have a conversation about how we can step into that next chapter, with faith in the process, even when we may feel afraid. As I've been navigating my own challenges as I move into a new chapter, I realize a lot of the battles I'm having internally, and fears th...

Part 2: Decoding Food Addiction: Latest Research Insights and Healing Our Relationship with Food - Interview with Dr. David Wiss

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 26 MB

Welcome back friends to part two of Decoding Food Addiction with Dr. David Wiss! If you haven't yet tuned into part one, be sure to go back and listen to that episode first.    Today, we're discussing anti-diet and diet culture rhetoric, and how this applies to you, as well as how these concepts relate to some of the science that is currently out there. In particular, we are talking about something called 'food addiction' and how this label can leave people in a very vulnerable spot, which...

Part 1: Decoding Food Addiction: Latest Research Insights and Healing Our Relationship with Food - Interview with Dr. David Wiss

March 04, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 32.4 MB

Today, I'm having another incredibly stimulating, exciting, and interesting conversation with Dr. David Wiss. I was drawn to Dr. Wiss because he's been opening doors to a conversation that is pretty controversial in my field.    At the professional level in the dietetic world, there is this polarization happening. Either you are 'anti-diet' or you are part of the 'diet culture' problem. As an eating disorder professional, this has been really confusing to navigate. And even though I've bee...

Why You Need (and How) to FALL IN LOVE with Taking Care of Your Body (Regardless of How it Looks Today)

February 26, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Today, we are wrapping up the Fall in Love Series! I hope you've been enjoying this series as we've touched on what we need to 'fall in love with' in order to jump into empowered eating!   In today's episode, I'm tackling the question of why we need to fall in love with taking care of our body, regardless of what that may look like. As you may have guessed, this means we're going to be discussing self-worth and self-care today.    Now, I know that sometimes, especially as women, we can h...

Raising Empowered Eaters: Empowering YOU to Lead the Next Generation and FALL IN LOVE with Teaching Kids About Healthy Eating

February 19, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

In today's episode, we are talking about how to raise empowered eaters. As a mama, this topic is super close to my heart, and if you are a mama, I know this topic is going to be helpful to you. If you're not a mama, maybe you have nieces or nephews, or are a teacher or work with children in some type of role. In one capacity or another, we all have interactions with the next generation. So, whether you check that mama box or not, I know today's episode is going to be chock full of informatio...

FALL IN LOVE with the Power of Protein: Adding Fuel Without Obsession

February 12, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

I don't know about you, but I love protein! If you've been around for a bit you might call me a 'protein princess.' So today, I want to talk about the benefits of protein and why protein is so important, along with the different types of protein and protein powders.   As women, I also want to help you learn more about how protein might impact us as a female, how our hormones impact our protein breakdown, and how this plays a role in impacting our healthy eating and healthy body goals.    ...

Ignite Your Motivation: FALL IN LOVE with Discipline for Lasting Change

February 05, 2024 12:00 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MB

Hey friends, I hope your February is off to a roaring start! With all the energy we pour out in January it can often leave us wondering how we're going to maintain that motivation and momentum throughout the rest of the year.   We want sustainable success, so that the goals and intentions we set at the beginning of the year, can be maintained and attained by the end of the year. And, in order to see this type of success, we really need to learn how to fall in love with the journey.   So,...

Before You Set Another Goal DO THIS FIRST! Interview with Nick Carrier

January 29, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 24.7 MB

Today, my special guest Nick Carrier and I will be discussing what a more well-rounded goal setting approach looks like, and how we can set goals that are not just appropriate, but goals that suit our lifestyle and are attainable and achievable.   Nick's goal setting method is so unique because he encourages us to really consider our emotions in planning our health and fitness goals. I know you'll love this fresh perspective on goal setting, and find so much value in how you can adapt this...

Part 2: Are You Eating Intuitively or Impulsively? Interview with Dr. Castleberry and Christopher Guider, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

January 22, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MB

Welcome back friends! Today is part two of my conversation with Dr. Erica Castleberry and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christopher Guider, so if you haven't yet listened to part one, please head over to last week's episode and catch up before tuning into today's episode.     We'll be picking up where we left off last week and continuing our discussion on the benefits and challenges of intuitive eating, and how we can implement intuitive eating in a way that best fits you, your values,...

Part 1: Are You Eating Intuitively or Impulsively? Interview with Dr. Castleberry and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christopher Guider

January 15, 2024 12:00 - 43 minutes - 36.3 MB

In today's episode you get to listen in to a very juicy conversation with two of my favorite colleagues, and this conversation has been brewing for at least a couple of years.   The concept of intuitive eating can sometimes seem really hard to navigate in today's world. Intuitive eating has completely revolutionized and pushed back against 'diet culture' and this is a beautiful thing! But, now we have this whole population of folks who are struggling with how to navigate intentional eating...

How Your Metabolism Works (and Why Cutting Carbs Won’t)

January 08, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Ready or not, we're in the second week of 2024 and we are knee deep in 'weight-loss season'. So, I think it's a great time to have a conversation about: what really works for weight loss, what doesn't work for weight loss, how does our metabolism work, and how can we move through all the noise and stay on the empowered eating course.   Now, I believe in defining your health goals based on what YOU value. Sometimes that involves weight loss, sometimes it doesn't and that's okay. You are ama...

How to Be Disciplined (and Not Obsessive) When Working Towards Your Health Goals

January 05, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MB

Hello gorgeous! I'm so glad you're here today because I am so passionate about this topic, this idea, of differentiating between discipline and rigidity. This topic is such a crucial component in your healthy food and body journey, but it can also feel complicated. The gains are so worth it though, because when we can differentiate between discipline and rigidity things become a lot more clear.   Now, if you have a history of struggling with food and body bullying, no matter where you fall...

Got Goals? Your 30-Day Empowered Eating Makeover to Set You Up For (Actual) Change!

January 03, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Hey my friend, welcome to 2024! Today we're talking about how to set yourself up for empowered eating in the next 30 days. This is such a great time to reflect on the past year, and set some goals for the year ahead, to truly set ourselves up for an empowered eating makeover this new year.    One of the ways I have found beneficial in setting, and attaining, goals is to take some time to mindfully reset and reframe our entire environment so we can create an environment that actually suppor...

3 Ways You Will Grow With Empowered Eating (and What to Do Different This Year)

January 01, 2024 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

I'm so jazzed for the new year! While I'm not much of a new year's resolution girl, I am all about casting new vision and dreaming up new ambitions for the year.   I love working with all of you this time of year as we move into the new year full of hope for a fresh new start, and re-energized to grow a healthy relationship with food and our body.   So in today's episode, I'm going to help get motivated to set some vision casting intentions, while sharing the three ways you can grow in y...

This Is The Fuel Her Awesome Podcast

December 28, 2023 18:03 - 2 minutes - 1.68 MB

Hey Awesome! Yeah, you! I know... You’re ready to stop falling into an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to food and finally put together a realistic plan on how to boost your energy and find food freedom!   I’m Jess, and I am obsessed with all things nutrition, science and helping you navigate this information while maintaining a deep sense of peace and empowerment in your body. I am a registered dietitian who started out with an eating disorder and then fell in love with how God int...

Do You Swing From Not Eating to Overeating? What to do Differently This Holiday Season!

December 18, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

I hope you're enjoying this season and giving yourself that mindful balance of intentionality with food, mixed with some grit and grace, and balancing that glucose too!    Today, I'm sharing one of my most popular episodes from last year, where I offer some practical tips on how to get unstuck from the pendulum swing cycle of overeating, to not eating enough. I want to help you stop this pendulum swing, and give you some grace-filled guidance on what you can do differently this holiday sea...

How To Politely Decline (So You Can Say YES To The Holiday Foods You Actually Want!) Happy Holiday Eating Series EP #2

December 16, 2023 19:38 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Welcome to episode #2 of the Happy Holiday Eating Series!!  Today we are talking about how to politely decline foods when you want to say "No!" so you can feel free to say yes to what you really want! This one is for all the people pleasers out there as I share the how to say no framework. We are talking about boundaries babe and I have 2 steps on how to say no (nicely of course) and draw boundaries with food this holiday season. Why?? Because, it is hard to say no to food, especially when...

Two Ways to Refresh Your Fuel Plan This Holiday Season!

December 11, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

We are getting deeper and deeper into the holiday season, and it's the perfect time of year to unpack the awesome that is empowered eating!   There's so much baggage that can come up within us during this time of year, and when we couple all the extra craziness with any insecurities we may have, we can often find ourselves feeling triggered.   My mission today, is to give you some practical tips and tools to help you get unstuck as you learn how to refresh and recharge your fuel plan thi...

What Happens When You Bring God Vibes Into Your Food Story? How to Overcome Self-Sabotage With Faith. Interview with Juliana Page

December 04, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 39.8 MB

I want to kick off the month of December by diving in a little bit deeper into your food journey. At the heart of my personal food and body healing story is my faith and how I reconnected with God. This faith switch was the catalyst I needed to help me break free from self-sabotage so that I could live empowered and comfortably in my own skin.   I couldn't think of anyone better to help me tackle the topic of self-sabotage, and what's at the root of our food struggles, than my friend Julia...

Is There a Step Beyond Intuitive Eating? Interview with Meredith Franczak

November 27, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 28.2 MB

If you're feeling guilt over all the holiday eating, you're not alone! I remember the days when the stress over holiday eating felt like such a weight on my shoulders. Now, I'm able to freely enjoy the holiday season, without all the guilt, because I've found a better way. This time of year is where empowered eating really shines.   My friend Meredith Franczak is also no stranger to this struggle. And today, she will be sharing her personal empowered eating story, and I know so many of you...

Do You Feel Like You Must Always Be Productive? How to Stop the Madness and Identify Your Season of Empowered Eating.

November 20, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 14.4 MB

We're getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving over here in America, and it's a big food holiday. Some of you might be totally stoked about the upcoming holidays, and some of you might be totally stressed. Wherever you are on this spectrum, I'm so glad you're here with me today, because we're going to spend some time assessing our intentions for this holiday season.   One of the biggest things that I see as an obstacle for the folks I work with is how stressful it can be when you're always ...

The Insidious Nature of an Unhealthy Relationship With Food and Body. One Woman’s Story of Turning Her Greatest Weakness Into Her Biggest Strength. Interview with Kelli Watkins

November 13, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 28.3 MB

Today's interview is GOLD. My friend Kelli Watkins is an incredibly accomplished woman. Her story is such a great reminder that even those who are successful can still experience challenges, and even big goal getters can struggle with their relationship with food and body.    I know many of you will relate to Kelli's story of overcoming her own unhealthy relationship with food and body. Kelli gets vulnerable about how her journey with food became disordered, and how she realized, over time...

Foggy Brain? 3 Brain Boosting Tips to Keep a Clear and Focused Mind

November 06, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

It's crazy how tired we get when we're juggling all the things, and sometimes our brain just stops working. When I had my kiddos, and was still working full time, I realized I really needed to up my game when it came to how I was taking care of my body.   That's why today, I want to chat about how we can boost our brain health with nutrition. Nutrition is so cool in this sense, it's like lotion for your brain. So if you need a brain boost, today's episode is for you!   Get ready to learn...

The Trick to Not Overeat During the Holidays (And One Mantra That Will Keep You Focused)

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

To eat the Halloween candy, or not eat the Halloween candy.. that is the question.    Halloween kicks off what I call 'the food holiday season'! From today, until Valentine's Day, there will be food EVERYWHERE. This can bring up so many thoughts like.. How do I navigate the extra food?  What if I overeat?  What happens if I gain weight? How can I stay focused on my goals? Should I stay focused on my goals?   Here is the thing about empowered eating - there is no off season because y...

Breast Cancer: Been There, Beat That! What Every Woman Needs to Know to Protect Her Rack. Interview with Allison Hendricks-Smith

October 23, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 25.5 MB

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so today I'm chatting with the amazing Allison Hendricks-Smith. Allison has beat breast cancer herself, and turned her trial into service with her non-profit foundation Pink Warrior House.     Allison is sharing her story of how she grew from an unexpected cancer diagnosis into the dedicated leader she is today. Allison is in the trenches building community within the breast cancer world. She is giving back to those fighting this breast cancer battle by ...

The 3 Key Components of Body Trust Leading to Lasting Food Freedom. Interview with Brittany Braswell

October 16, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 29.5 MB

What's up friends! Today, you'll be hearing from my colleague Brittany Braswell, and we'll be chatting about one of my favorite topics, overcoming negative body image.   We'll be discussing the top three key pieces (two of which most women have likely never considered) that are needed in order to truly achieve and sustain the confidence to care for your physical and mental health. And.. we'll be tackling this topic all from a position of play, peace, and joy - never from a posture of worry...

Live in Your ”Imperfect” Body (and Stop Apologizing For it!) + 3 Steps to Beat the Inner Body Bully

October 09, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Welcome back friends! Today, we're talking about a very important topic.. body image and your 'inner body bully.' We have all struggled with this 'inner body bully' at least to some degree, and we may even be carrying it with us still to this day, and probably more than we'd like to admit.    One of the things that keeps coming up in my coaching sessions, inevitably, are these intense emotions around food, in relation to our body image, and how it makes us feel. These feelings can often ev...

How to Go From People Pleasing and Perfectionism to Empowerment and a Heart of Service - Interview with Erin Osbourn

October 02, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 24.2 MB

Hey friends, today is a very special interview! My friend Erin Osbourn shares her story on how she overcame her battle with food, and is now serving others in this realm.   Erin is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, OCD, substance use disorders, and trauma work. What I love about Erin is that, while she is now on the other side, she hasn't forgotten what it's like to be in the thick of the struggle.    So today, Erin will be talking ab...

Need More Time to Make Your Goals Happen? Stop Doing THAT and Do THIS Instead!

September 25, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

What flies without wings? The answer is: time! As a mom, I know how true the concept of 'time is fleeting' truly is, and because of this, I have a deeper respect for time. I believe time is our GREATEST currency. We never seem to have enough time, and we all want more time.    Lacking the time to accomplish our goals is one of the biggest obstacles standing in our way from getting the results we desire. We are all looking for ways we can make the most out of that 24-hour period of time we ...

Before You Exercise, Do These 5 Things!

September 18, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Do you feel like you're awesome at making time to get out and move whether it's walking, going for a jog, going to the gym or hitting that workout class but, then you get home and you get wrapped up in the chaos of the day? Before you know it, you realize It is noon and you haven't eaten anything. So, you glance around, and you grab whatever is available.    I believe our hectic lifestyle is one of the biggest struggles that we as women, juggling all the things, come up against. It can be ...

Is Fear Holding You Back? Your 6 Step Unstuck Action Plan!

September 11, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back? Like you want so badly to see that next stage of your life that you can almost taste it. You can feel it. It's keeping you up at night, but you just feel so stuck because you're afraid. Afraid of starting because, what if you fail?    We've all faced something in our life that feels scary. And when it comes to growth and personal growth, facing our fear is inevitable. I know I personally have felt this in so many places along my own journey...

The Best Empowered Eating Techniques for Women Who Want to Have More Energy!

September 04, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Who doesn't want more energy?! We all need extra, which is why I am sharing my top four techniques to boost energy. And the best part is, you can start doing these... TODAY!    On the show I reference psychological flexibility. Tune into last week's episode: The Best Way to Understand Your Body's Biofeedback for the Perfectionist, All-Or-Nothing Thinker to learn more about how psychological flexibility can help you reach your empowered eating goals.   You know I love a good protein powde...

The Best Way to Understand Your Body’s Biofeedback for the Perfectionist, All-Or-Nothing Thinker

August 28, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

I love talking women into swapping the scale for biofeedback. Say adios to the scale and chains of entrapment, and hello to some mind-body connection!   This swap is paramount for your empowered eating journey. However, there is one major mindset shift that has to come with it, and that is one of PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY. If we pull in the perfectionistic, all-or-nothing thinking - we are missing the point of what the connection is doing in the first place.    In today's episode, I am s...

The 5 Step Framework for Empowered Eating

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

How to Move From Obsessive Eating to Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, and Feeling Awesome in Your Own Skin.   Today, I am breaking down the exact framework I used to move from fear-based obsessive eating, to intuitive empowered eating. This framework has allowed me to become my strongest, fittest, spiritually connected and most mentally balanced self!    So, if you're ready to find food freedom, and best of all, feel confident and awesome in your own skin - tune into today's episode to le...

Should I Reach For Bigger, Healthier Goals or Be Happy Where I Am At?

August 14, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

You know how some days you're raring to go and ready to see how far you can push your body, and how much stronger you can become? Then, other days, you are totally content in some baggy sweatpants on the couch with a pint of Ben and Jerry's? I know you feel me!   This balance of discipline and flexibility, intentionality and freedom,  is a great example of my new favorite motto - grit and grace. As we transition from a season of routine reset, into a new season of more structure and goal s...

Setting Your Routine Up For The Long Haul. 4 Steps For A Fail Proof Routine Reset // Routine Reset Day 7

August 12, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

This week has been packed with tactical tips and lots of awesome! But, how do we make these changes something that we just naturally do?   Aristotle said it best: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."   To help you turn your new routines into habits, today we are breaking down the habit loop which includes: the cue, the routine, and the reward. Understanding this loop can help you reengineer your habits.    The battle with behavior change is that...

How Much Exercise Do You Actually Need? The 3 Things You Need To Make It Happen // Routine Reset Day 6

August 11, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

I was sitting with a new client this week. She is a beautiful young woman. The kind of woman with a body that doesn’t fit our culture’s expectations. And yet, she possessed an aura of beauty about her.   She came to me because she said she was bigger than all her friends and she struggled with this. She said she was trying to like her body, but it feels like a losing battle because the fact of the matter is, she is in a bigger body.   We addressed a lot in our conversation, including a...

Protein Power! The Foundation for Strength // Routine Reset Day 5

August 10, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Once upon a time there was a girl who thought too much protein would make her look like The Rock.    Then she drank the protein juice (literally... there were lots of protein shakes) and she never looked back. What she didn’t know then (that she knows now) is that protein provides a continuous stream of amino acids to the body that builds not just muscles, but also builds enzymes, hormones and powerful neurotransmitters. This synergistic combination maintains healthy hair, skin, and nails ...

Habit Hack Your Supplement Stack // Routine Reset Day 4

August 09, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Welcome to day four of the Routine Reset Challenge! We have accomplished so much already this week. If you have been following along, welcome back! And if you're just now joining, my name is Jess, I am really glad you are here because today’s episode is a great place to start.   Today, we are talking about how to stack and simplify your supplement routine for effortless compliance - and why this supplement habit hack and stack is so important! By the end of today’s mini episode you'll be ...

Your Circadian Rhythm Makeover // Routine Reset Day 3

August 08, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MB

How do I manage to wake up daily at 4:15 AM... with a smile?!?!? I learned to sync up my circadian rhythm, with my metabolism, based on my biofeedback.    Your circadian rhythm is your body’s natural 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. This natural body clock is synchronized with your external environment through cues like exposure to light, and the timing of your meals. In today's Routine Reset Challenge we are setting you up for circadian rhythm success!    To learn more about how a circadian rh...

Should You Eat On A Schedule? // Routine Reset Day 2

August 07, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB

Should you eat on a schedule? I don’t prefer the word should, so first things first, let’s reframe this question: Is it helpful to eat on a schedule?    As a sports and eating disorder dietitian, I have found scheduling meals, especially in your initial empowered eating stages, can be extremely beneficial.   Here is why: Sometimes our hunger and fullness cues are off and we need to reset them. We either get too busy, and skip meals and snacks, or we only eat when starving. And when we pr...

7 Days To Reset Your Routine! GET STARTED HERE! // Routine Reset Day 1

August 06, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hello friend! It's time to kick off the Routine Reset Challenge, are you ready? I know this season can feel a bit crazy, so my goal for today is to help you get back in the drivers seat of your life, so you can reignite your goals for healthy living and empowered eating, for the season ahead.    With the change of seasons, it's important to take the time to stop and reevaluate our priorities. As we identify what is most important to us in this new season, we can then be mindful of any shif...

Reset Your Routine - Prep Week To Rework Your Health Habits!

July 31, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MB

You know that moment when you realize you're not taking on the day, but rather, the day is taking on you?! This realization happens when we find ourself operating in an environment of chaos, lacking the grounding rhythm of a schedule, and feeling pulled in too many directions.    While we may not be able to control every aspect of our time or schedules in each ever-changing season of life, research shows that we can feel more resilient, and better able to manage these changes, when our env...

The Power of Compliments! The Science Behind Accepting And Giving Compliments And How It Will Boost Self-esteem and Body Image!

July 24, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Compliments are not mere words of flattery; they hold immense power to positively impact our self-esteem and body image. Today- we will delve into the scientifically supported benefits of accepting and giving compliments and unpack how the influence of compliments on our self-perception can help us harness their potential to cultivate a healthier and more positive sense of self.   Now I know there is great value in internal validations. Someone can say to you over and over again that you a...

Should You Ditch The Diet Soda? What You Need To Know About Artificial Sweeteners

July 17, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

In recent years, concerns regarding the safety of aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, have gained attention. Claims have recently emerged suggesting that aspartame may be linked to the development of cancer. In this episode, we will explore the current scientific evidence surrounding this topic and discuss the latest findings that shed light on whether aspartame is a possible carcinogen.   Understanding Aspartame: Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly used as a sugar su...

5 Things You Mistakenly Label As Weight Gain (That Are Totally Normal)! Stop Wasting Your Energy And Do THIS Instead!

July 10, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Have you ever seen the number on the scale and had a freakout moment?   You are not alone! The scale is an emotionally charged little device for so many women. Today we are breaking down 5 ways you mistakenly label that number as "bad" and dive into what is actually happening. We also cover why you should or shouldn't weigh yourself and how to do so in a productive way if you do use a scale.  To learn more about how to use the scale efficiently (or not at all) and how to understand biofee...

How Identifying Your True Worth Will Change Your Health. When Faith Meets Food Freedom with Robin Rhine McDonald.

July 03, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MB

Have you ever felt like something was missing from your health journey? You can get started, but none of the changes seem to stick.  Today on the show I am talking with Faith-Based Holistic Health Coach, Robin Rhine McDonald about the magic that happens when faith meets food freedom.  Robin is a proud mom and wife with a passion for supporting and empowering Jesus-loving women to gain true health while losing weight through her sustainable, grace-based process. She loves to help women ditc...

Should You Count Your Macros? 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To Know If Macro Counting Is Right For You!

June 26, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Can I really hit my goals without tracking? Is it diet culture-y to track macros?  What if I have tracking trauma?   Such great questions and today I am going to break them down for you! The honest answer? It depends. So instead of a quick Instagram graphic answering this loaded question, we are having a discussion along with a few question prompts to guide your empowered eating journey.  For more information on the Empowered Eating Method check out my FREE workshop: How to Eat Intuitiv...

Nutritional Healing And Self Advocacy. Her Journey From A 2-Year Illness To Empowered Eating with Stephanie Shaw

June 19, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 21.5 MB

Stephanie Shaw is a health & wellness speaker, course creator, and host of the podcast Hello, Hot Flash. An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones so they can have more energy and slow the aging process. Stephanie shares her journey from medical mayhem to total body trust and how she used biofeedb...

Beat Vacation Bloat With These 4 Trip Tips!

June 12, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

It is a season of vacations, trips, and chaotic schedules! And with that can come this biofeedback cue, called bloating. Nobody likes it, it is uncomfortable, and so we’re going talk about how to beat it today! SunFiber and Regular Girl are my go-to fiber packets for longer trips. Be sure to enter "BROWNRD10" for your Fuel Her Awesome insider discount!  Empowered Eating doesn't mean we have perfect biofeedback and body cues, rather it means we know how to read and respond to them.  For mo...