Outweigh
237 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 195 ratingsOutweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "4 Things with Amy Brown" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?”
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Binge-Free Brain Part 1: Beyond The "White-Knuckle" Trap (Outweigh)
April 20, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBOUTWEIGH: Feeling like willpower just isn't enough to conquer your binge eating? You're not alone! Amy and Leanne are here for the first episode of the Binge-Free Brain series, and the first episode dives deep into the 3 biggest mistakes women make when trying to "out-discipline" or outsmart their eating habits. Discover why restriction and white-knuckling it can actually backfire, and learn how to approach food freedom from a different, more empowering perspective. This is the first step t...
"Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 2 (Outweigh)
April 13, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?". She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of training it for"ease." This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brain is focusing on creating "ease" by practicing behaviors that are enjoya...
"Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 1 (Outweigh)
April 06, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBOUTWEIGH: On this week's episode of Outweigh, Leanne tackles a question on every woman's mind stuck in the diet-and-weight-loss cycle: "Does it ever get easier?" Leanne challenges the idea of quick-fix diets and restrictive plans, arguing that they simply create more of the yo-yo effect that you're desperate to break free from AND leave you feeling like a prisoner in your own body. Instead, she proposes a different approach: focusing on the "why" behind your struggles with food and body i...
5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #5: Overcoming the Fear of Failure) (Outweigh)
March 30, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when you're doing everything "right"? Join us for the fifth and final episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we confront the pervasive fear of failure that lurks beneath the surface of your achievements. We'll delve into the mindset of assuming failure from the get-go, and how it undermines your confidence and enjoyment of the present moment. T...
Introducing: The Bright Side
March 25, 2024 20:40 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBStart your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empo...
5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #4: Breaking Free from Black-and-White Thinking) (Outweigh)
March 23, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBOUTWEIGH: Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of labeling everything as "good" or "bad," "right" or "wrong," especially when it comes to food and your body? Join us for the fourth episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we tackle the pervasive mindset of black-and-white thinking. We'll explore how this rigid mentality permeates every aspect of your life, fostering feelings of guilt, shame, and restriction. Tune in as we uncover t...
5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #3: The Struggle with the Process) (Outweigh)
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBOUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself dreading the thought of starting something new, already envisioning the uphill battle ahead? Join us for the third episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we shine a light on the frustration of grappling with tasks that feel overwhelmingly difficult or draining. We'll explore why certain approaches leave you feeling depleted and disheartened, and how this impacts your overall mood and motivation. Tune in ...
5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food: Sign (Sign #2: Losing Trust, Losing Hope) (Outweigh)
March 09, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBOUTWEIGH: Have you ever promised yourself that "this Monday will be different," only to find yourself right back where you started? Join us for the second installment of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we explore the disheartening experience of continuously setting intentions to change, yet witnessing your trust in yourself diminish with each unfulfilled commitment. We'll delve into the erosion of self-belief and the impact it has on yo...
5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #1: Obsessed Yet Unresolved) (Outweigh)
March 02, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBOUTWEIGH: Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of thoughts about food, your body, or your weight? Join us for the first episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we delve into the perplexing phenomenon of spending countless hours fixating on these issues, yet still feeling utterly unfulfilled. We'll uncover the open loop in your mind, where the absence of a to-the-root healing strategy perpetuates the obsession. Tune in a...
PART 2: Do You WANT to Stop Dieting, But You Have No Idea What That Even Looks Like (and the alternative terrifies you!)? Let's Talk About It! (Outweigh)
February 24, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 2 of this series to help you understand how to get off the diet roller coaster for good. So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or ...
PART 1: Do You WANT to Stop Dieting, But You Have No Idea What That Even Looks Like (and the alternative terrifies you!)? Let's Talk About It! (Outweigh)
February 17, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOUTWEIGH: So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or their brain knows what it's like to bounce to the opposite end of the spectrum, and end up in an uncontrollable cyc...
Food Struggles Are My “Dirty Little Secret” (Outweigh)
February 10, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOUTWEIGH: When it comes to the diet mentality, body shame, disordered eating, and all the internal stress and chaos that comes alongside all of that, for so many women this is their deepest held secret. This struggle with food, their body, the war in their head, the fight in their hearts, and the shame. All that shame about their body, feeling so out of control all the time, feeling like a failure….for so many women, no one even knows what's really going on! ★ No one knows how much they...
From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation (Outweigh)
February 03, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOUTWEIGH: In the final episode of "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation." Suzanne shares her incredible experiences and the power of gratitude and (her own version of) manifestation by simply being "grateful in advance." Through Leanne and Suzanne's candid conversation, it's an inv...
Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection (Outweigh)
January 27, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 3 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection." Leanne and Suzanne explore the profound role of self-forgiveness and compassion in the healing journey with your body. Suzanne shares her own personal experiences, anecdotes, and insights, illuminating the path towa...
Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters (Outweigh)
January 20, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 2 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters," they delve into the post-recovery journey, exploring self-endorsement and the profound ability to own your journey and not veer from your vision, even when others don't understand (and even in the presence of "hate...
Navigating Life Beyond the Checklist (Outweigh)
January 13, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back to kick off this new series "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where we embark on a profound exploration with Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. The first episode in this series is called "Navigating Life Beyond the Checklist," our conversation delves into the shift from external accomplishments to internal growth. Suzanne shares insights on the pivotal distinction...
Redefine to Align Part 4: How To Redefine 'Results' (Outweigh)
January 06, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOUTWEIGH: In this 4th and final episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne talk about the dynamics of redefining results, and they explore the nuanced relationship between time, intensity, and sustainable change. In this episode, they shine a light on the common pitfall of succumbing to the "Short-Term Gratification Trap", where the allure of immediate pleasure often overshadows long-term well-being...AND your long-term happiness. They dissect the unconscious choices that l...
Redefine to Align Part 3: How To Redefine 'Stress' (Outweigh)
December 30, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBOUTWEIGH: In the 3rd episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne are back to redefine typical definitions of "stress" and the notion that stress is this inevitable and uncontrollable force in our lives. While stressful circumstances arising is indeed inevitable, Amy and Leanne invite you to break free from the misconception that stress must be a constant companion or a dominant force in your life. By examining the ways in which our nervous systems become accustomed to heighte...
Redefine to Align Part 2: How To Redefine 'Boundaries' (Outweigh)
December 23, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the "Redefine to Align" Series, where they explore the complex topic of boundaries— which is an integral part of self-discovery, but also an often-misunderstood part. While society often portrays boundaries as external limitations imposed on US, Amy and Leanne want to challenge that narrative and unravel the misconception that boundaries are merely external barricades, emphasizing that true boundary-setting originates from within. They explo...
Redefine to Align Part 1: How To Redefine 'Success' (Outweigh)
December 16, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOUTWEIGH: Welcome to the "The Redefine to Align" Series, a new 4 part series here on Outweigh where we are going to dive headfirst into the transformative journey of redefining typical words or paradigms in our lives that might NOT be aligning us in the direction we WANT to go. Amy and Leanne are here to help you navigate the challenging landscape of the holiday season, where societal pressures and external expectations often dictate your sense of accomplishment, and this first episode was ...
The Truth About Your Fat - Part 4 (Outweigh)
December 09, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBOUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to close out our The Truth About Your Fat series, where she takes you on a tour of the 5 categories of fat and fascia that you might have. These 5 'types' just further emphasize that fat and fascia are interconnected, and their relationship can impact your overall health and well-being. Leanne's goal for this episode is to simplify the often-complex topic for you, making it accessible and relatable, so you can stop fighting your body and, instead, focus on ...
The Truth About Your Fat - Part 3 (Outweigh)
December 02, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 3 of The Truth About Your Fat, where she covers: A deeper look at the importance of understanding and accepting your body, including your fat and fascia, rather than shaming or blaming it. A deep-dive into the interconnectedness of fat and fascia within our bodies and their roles in the nervous system, endocrine function, and sensory capabilities. She introduces to you to 3 amazing experts who have been Leanne's teachers over the years, and have dedicated...
The Truth About Your Fat - Part 2 (Outweigh)
November 25, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of this series, Leanne is back to discuss the often-misunderstood topic of body fat and its relationship with fascia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating fat, as it plays a crucial role in the body's functions and should not be stigmatized. She also delves into the science behind fat and fascia, breaking it down very simply, but also highlighting how they are not just passive tissues but play active roles in metabolism, hormonal regulation...
The Truth About Your Fat - Part 1 (Outweigh)
November 18, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBOUTWEIGH: Nowadays fat has a bad rap. We hate it. We fear it. We name it. We blame it. We shame it. Some people will do whatever they can to destroy it and eliminate its "wrath" from their lives. But who ever said that fat was ugly, or something to be ashamed of? And what if you could work WITH it (learn how to actually take care of it on a nervous system level so you can actually get rid of it if that's what you want to do) instead of working AGAINST it? Since it IS such a prevalent "enemy"...
Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 5) (Outweigh)
November 11, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 5 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Endorsement". It's not practical or even possible for anyone (specially women) to completely disregard what others think about them. However, what is possible is learning to value your own opinion of yourself (even just a little bit) more than someone else's opinion of you. Imagine a world where you might LIKE t...
Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 4) (Outweigh)
November 04, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 4 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Worth". It's crucial to understand what you are "weighing" and measuring in your life, as well as the currency by which you are judging yourself --- especially if you are constantly "weighing" yourself based on external factors like your appearance, jean size, career status, relationship status, fill-in-the-blank...
Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 3) (Outweigh)
October 28, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 3 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Esteem", which revolves around the "know, like, and trust" factor of yourself. Many women struggle with trusting themselves because they make promises to themselves but fail to follow through. And this is the cycle that causes you to lose trust and respect in yourself, and leads you to lack confidence and reliance...
Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 2) (Outweigh)
October 21, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Care", which (as you'll learn) is so much more than a "manicures and bubble baths" conversation. Amy and Leanne give a perspective on Self Care that extends beyond physical health and includes the mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and relational side of things, which is CRUCIAL if you truly want to learn to c...
Do You Know Your True Value and Worth? (Part 1) (Outweigh)
October 14, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are here for PART 1 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Acceptance". This is often the most challenging aspect of our Self-Image to grasp, because many of us are so focused on our flaws, shortcomings, and past mistakes... so accepting ourselves feels foreign. Amy and Leanne walk you through practical ways to practice true self-acceptance when it comes to embracing you...
Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image With Sarai White (Part 3) (Outweigh)
October 07, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBOUTWEIGH: In part 3 of "Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image," Sarai White is back on the show with Leanne to share a comprehensive how-to guide on dressing for your body type, helping you discover the art of embracing your unique beauty through fashion. The journey begins with a fundamental shift in perspective, encouraging you to evaluate your body from a place of neutrality, free from judgment and societal standards. Next, they explore how to transform your co...
Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image With Sarai White (Part 2) (Outweigh)
September 30, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOUTWEIGH: In part 2 of this series, Leanne is back with guest Sarai White as they dive into the foundational beliefs that undermine our relationship with fashion (and how these beliefs can be reshaped to foster self-love and confidence). They challenge the common notion that you need to meet certain standards or goals before you 'deserve' to look and feel great in your clothes and other myths and common beliefs that come up for women as they are exploring this subject. More importantly the...
Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image With Sarai White (Part 1) (Outweigh)
September 23, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOUTWEIGH: In the first episode of "Beyond the Mirror: Fashion's Role in Self-Love and Body Image," Leanne brings on Sarai White to take you on a journey into the world of fashion as a powerful tool for healing your body image. Drawing inspiration from iconic makeover shows like Oprah, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Ricki Lake, Sarai shares how she first explored the art of dressing for the body you have -- rather than feeling shame about the body that you DON'T have. Sarai shares her personal...
The Cost of Skinny (The Truth About What the Diet Mentality is REALLY Costing You) (Outweigh)
September 16, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBOUTWEIGH: In this eye-opening episode of Outweigh, we take a deep dive into the untold truths about the "Cost of Skinny." Leanne reflects on a pivotal moment in her own life, a major spine surgery at just 25 years old, which she endearingly calls the "Cost of Skinny." It's a powerful reminder of how the relentless pursuit of an idealized body image can lead to devastating consequences. For years, Leanne was fixated on attaining a 'skinny,' 'lean,' 'toned,' or 'hot' body, drowning ou...
Busting Through The "Control Myth" (It’s not what you think) (Outweigh)
September 09, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBOUTWEIGH: One of the biggest myths out there in the Women’s Health ‘world’ is this idea that you should get ‘good’ at trying to CONTROL yourself. I can’t even tell you how many women I speak with that WISH that they simply had more willpower or discipline or perseverance to feel 'in control', and that if they could just figure out how to make THOSE things show up for them, all would be well, and the problem would be solved. I used to think the SAME THING about my own struggles with...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 8 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh)
September 02, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOUTWEIGH: Can you be happy and satisfied and feel like you've 'arrived'....AND still desire to do more, be more, have more, create more (and be absolutely unapologetic about it!)? We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out th...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 7 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh)
August 26, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBOUTWEIGH: Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can revisit old thought patterns.. This does NOT have to mean anything, it does NOT mean that you have backslid or regressed, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want to keep in mind around this subject specifically. Amy & Leanne are bac...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 6 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh)
August 19, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOUTWEIGH: Yes.... you heard that correctly. Your life can be amazing, you can be living in gratitude, experiencing joy...AND you can also be coincidingly be going through some sort of mental, emotional, or spiritual [breakdown/breakthrough/existential crisis]. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you are leading yourself in the direction of health, free...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 5 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh)
August 12, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be self-endorsed and uber-confident.... AND still care what other people think of you (or fear judgment). These things do NOT have to cancel each other out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages out there telling you that you "shouldn't" care what other people th...
Life AFTER Healing & How to Bring It to Life with Guest Holly Baxter: Part 3 (Outweigh)
August 05, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back with our final follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago: How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc). In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food an...
The Healing Powers of “Reversing” with Guest Holly Baxter: Part 2 (Outweigh)
July 29, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOUTWEIGH: Have you ever heard of the concept of “Reversing”? It's something that is such a powerful tool for healing, but it is very rarely talked about. If you’ve ever wondered how to repair the physiological repercussions of living with disordered eating or an eating disorder, you don't want to miss this episode. Health and fitness expert Holly Baxter is back on Outweigh to talk about the healing powers of "Reversing". You’ll learn exactly what it is, why you should know about it, and how ...
Life AFTER Healing & Re-Defining What ‘Health’ Looks Like In Real Life with Guest Holly Baxter: Part 1 (Outweigh)
July 22, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back with another follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago: How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc). In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and you...
Learn From My Mistakes (Real-World Lessons From Life AFTER Healing) (Outweigh)
July 15, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOUTWEIGH: Leanne is here today with a follow-up to a topic that Amy and Leanne talked about a few weeks ago. How to have BOTH: a healthy relationship with food and your body AND begin to work towards the goals that are important to you (aka getting stronger, fitter, etc). In that episode, Amy and Leanne explained that you absolutely can go set goals for yourself, but they invite you to take a sabbatical from typical goal-setting and “go-getting” and go heal your relationship with food and ...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 4 [The Mini-Series] (Outweigh)
July 08, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBOUTWEIGH: Can you love food AND maintain a healthy relationship with food? We absolutely think so! And that's why we are here to talk about this very important distinction. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of mixed messages out there about this topic. Amy & Leanne are back again for the FOURTH episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Ca...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 3 [The Mini-Series] (Outweigh)
July 01, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOUTWEIGH: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth... AND still have really crappy thoughts about yourself show up. Yep....it's true! Even the most confident, self-assured, empowered women can have "ugly" thoughts about themselves. This does NOT have to mean anything, and in fact, it's totally normal. What matters most is how you RESPOND (instead of react) to those thoughts. And that's why on this episode of Outweigh, we share some very important distinctions that you'll want t...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time: Part 2 [The Mini-Series] (Outweigh)
June 24, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOUTWEIGH: We are back again sharing Two Things that can ABSOLUTELY be true at the same time: You can be on the journey to self-love and self-worth (and not have self-worth tied to your appearance)....AND still care about what you look like. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind--- especially since there are a lot of messages out there telling you that you "shouldn't" ever fo...
Two Things Can Be True At The Same Time Part 1 [The Mini-Series] (Normalizing the In-Betweens and Healing From Extremism) (Outweigh)
June 17, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOUTWEIGH: Yes.... you heard that correctly. You can be pro body-image (and pro-self worth and body-positive) ....AND still have health goals you want to reach. These things do NOT have to cancel eachother out or stay mutually exclusive. But...there are some very important distinctions that you want to keep in mind to make sure that you are leading yourself in the direction of health, freedom, and healing. Amy & Leanne come together for the FIRST episode of the Mini-Series Two Things Can Be ...
Be Curious, Not Judgemental (Outweigh)
June 10, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBOUTWEIGH: Comments like “Eat a burger!!” (when someone thinks a person needs to gain weight) or “Are you really going to eat that burger?”(when someone thinks a person needs to lose weight) are not okay. However, these comments happen (sometimes to often), and how we respond is up to us. Licensed therapist, Kat Defatta, joins Amy for this episode and she encourages curiosity over judgment when comments like this come up. Healthy conflict for the win! HOST: Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @Radi...
Learning to Love My Body Will Take Time, But I'm Okay With That (Outweigh)
June 03, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBOUTWEIGH: We're bombarded with pressure to look a certain way. It can be overwhelming and constantly worrying about your appearance can distract you from living your life. Amy wants you to feel empowered by rejecting these thoughts and to start practicing radical self-love! To help you REFRAME things, Amy shares positive affirmations/mantras that will help you on your journey towards loving yourself more: mindy, body and soul! The goal of the affirmations is to train your brain to overcome s...
Are You Using Food & Exercise As A Weapon? (Outweigh)
May 27, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOUTWEIGH: I’ve been on diets and weight loss programs since the age of 7. I got really good at outsmarting whatever plan or program I was on. I got really good at “fake it till you make it” and motivational pump-me-ups. I got really good at tricking the scale, tricking my stomach, and tricking my mind. I got really good at living my life hungry, tired, miserable and restricted. Yup I mastered them alright, but there was a major cost. Food was the boss of me. And.....
Why Weekend Self Sabotage Is ‘A Thing’ (And What To Do About It) (Outweigh)
May 20, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOUTWEIGH: For the first (near) 30 years of my life, my relationship with food had 2 'modes'. ✔️ On -OR- ❌ Off There was no middle ground for me. I was either walking around day-in, day-out as: 👮♀️ My Inner Food Police: 🚨 Micromanaging every morsel of food I ate or thought about eating. Controlling myself, restricting myself, punishing myself, and persuading myself not to eat certain things because they were "bad" or "not healthy". Obsession. Harsh judgments. All that sh...