Weight Loss Success
284 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Are you a successful woman who feels like you have everything together but your weight? You’re not alone. You may think that what you need is the right meal plan, or a new gym membership. But the real solution to lasting weight loss is not just changing what you do, but understanding and changing WHY you do it. That’s what your host, Master Certified Weight Loss Coach Natalie Brown learned firsthand after struggling with her own weight for years. Now, Natalie provides powerful coaching and useful exercises in bite-sized weekly episodes. Join us, and learn more about losing weight for the last time at itbeginswithathought.com.
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Ep #116: Your Relationship With You
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBLosing weight isn’t just about changing what you eat. One thing that makes a huge difference on this journey is transforming your relationship with yourself so you can show up differently, speak to yourself with more encouragement, and really take care of you. So tune in this week to gain real awareness around your self-concept and start believing a story that allows you to grow. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/116
116. Your Relationship With You
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBLosing weight isn’t just about changing what you eat. One thing that makes a huge difference on this journey is transforming your relationship with yourself so you can show up differently, speak to yourself with more encouragement, and really take care of you. So tune in this week to gain real awareness around your self-concept and start believing a story that allows you to grow. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/116
Ep #115: Results
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week, I’m sharing some of my deeper thoughts about results and how I interact with my clients’ goals and results. We’re looking behind the question, “What is your client success rate?” and I’m discussing why so many people’s brains thrive off of this kind of guarantee, and why I’m not in the business of giving it to them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/115
115. Results
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week, I’m sharing some of my deeper thoughts about results and how I interact with my clients’ goals and results. We’re looking behind the question, “What is your client success rate?” and I’m discussing why so many people’s brains thrive off of this kind of guarantee, and why I’m not in the business of giving it to them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/115
Ep #114: A Sea Change
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBDiscover how to make your weight loss more than simply a sea change. I’m sharing the importance of witnessing your own transformation every step of the way, seeing the ripples and waves you’re creating, and how to inspire yourself on your journey to anything you’re trying to achieve. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/114
114. A Sea Change
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBDiscover how to make your weight loss more than simply a sea change. I’m sharing the importance of witnessing your own transformation every step of the way, seeing the ripples and waves you’re creating, and how to inspire yourself on your journey to anything you’re trying to achieve. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/114
Ep #113: An Update, An Analogy, and A Story
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.98 MBJoin me this week as I share an update, an analogy, and a story that I think will be extremely helpful to you as you embark on your own journey of change. You’ll discover why we have a limited perspective of what’s possible when we first begin, and how to expand that view going forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/113
113. An Update, An Analogy, and A Story
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.98 MBJoin me this week as I share an update, an analogy, and a story that I think will be extremely helpful to you as you embark on your own journey of change. You’ll discover why we have a limited perspective of what’s possible when we first begin, and how to expand that view going forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/113
Ep #112: In Your Body
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week, I'm sharing an incredibly profound and important concept to mull over about being in your body. I’m showing you how we’ve unknowingly become disconnected from the experience of being ourselves, why this is a problem, and some simple ways to spend more time in your body and less time thinking about how it looks to others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/112
112. In Your Body
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week, I'm sharing an incredibly profound and important concept to mull over about being in your body. I’m showing you how we’ve unknowingly become disconnected from the experience of being ourselves, why this is a problem, and some simple ways to spend more time in your body and less time thinking about how it looks to others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/112
Ep #111: Where Are You?
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBJoin me this week as I lay out the various phases of the health and weight loss journey that you might be experiencing, and how we show up in each stage in a way that doesn’t serve us. I’m offering observations from my own life as well as my clients’, and one powerful tool that will help you check in and dial into where you are with love and kindness for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/111
111. Where Are You?
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12 MBJoin me this week as I lay out the various phases of the health and weight loss journey that you might be experiencing, and how we show up in each stage in a way that doesn’t serve us. I’m offering observations from my own life as well as my clients’, and one powerful tool that will help you check in and dial into where you are with love and kindness for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/111
Ep #110: An Explanation/Invitation
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBJoin me this week as I show you how there’s so much more to this work than calories, carbs, or points. I’m sharing how I set out to create a program that fills the gap between self-love and weight loss, and the skills I’m teaching my clients inside my new program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/110
110. An Explanation/Invitation
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBJoin me this week as I show you how there’s so much more to this work than calories, carbs, or points. I’m sharing how I set out to create a program that fills the gap between self-love and weight loss, and the skills I’m teaching my clients inside my new program. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/110
109. Let Go
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBTune in this week as I offer questions to help you identify and let go of unhelpful stories so you can start creating new ones that serve you on your weight and health journey. I’m showing you why we don’t notice the stories that keep us stuck, and how to approach yourself with compassion and curiosity as you do this work. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/109
Ep #109: Let Go
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBTune in this week as I offer questions to help you identify and let go of unhelpful stories so you can start creating new ones that serve you on your weight and health journey. I’m showing you why we don’t notice the stories that keep us stuck, and how to approach yourself with compassion and curiosity as you do this work. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/109
108. Future You for Perfectionists
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBListen in this week as I share a lightbulb moment I had about Future You work. I’m showing you where we perfectionists get tripped up imagining our future selves, why this practice isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and the power of inviting along our anxiety, worry, and unanticipated issues we might face along the way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/108
Ep #108: Future You for Perfectionists
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBListen in this week as I share a lightbulb moment I had about Future You work. I’m showing you where we perfectionists get tripped up imagining our future selves, why this practice isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and the power of inviting along our anxiety, worry, and unanticipated issues we might face along the way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/108
Ep #107: Love in Practice
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBDiscover what love in practice looks like, and what it doesn’t look like. I’m offering examples of coming from love in terms of food, exercise, and the scale, so you can start identifying where you need to channel love for you and cultivate the skill of involving not only your brain, but your body in the decisions you make. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/107
107. Love in Practice
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBDiscover what love in practice looks like, and what it doesn’t look like. I’m offering examples of coming from love in terms of food, exercise, and the scale, so you can start identifying where you need to channel love for you and cultivate the skill of involving not only your brain, but your body in the decisions you make. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/107
106. As Women Together
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBI recently finished listening to Naomi Wolf’s book, The Beauty Myth, and this week, I’m sharing some of the most impactful quotes and concepts from it. This book has invited me to shift the way I see myself and other women, and I’m extending this invitation to you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/106
Ep #106: As Women Together
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBI recently finished listening to Naomi Wolf’s book, The Beauty Myth, and this week, I’m sharing some of the most impactful quotes and concepts from it. This book has invited me to shift the way I see myself and other women, and I’m extending this invitation to you too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/106
105. Full-On Me
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat are your perceived “problems” that come along with being fully you? Who decided that was wrong? Join me this week as I share why I now truly believe being full-on me is an incredible superpower, and invite you to embrace your full authenticity too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/105
Ep #105: Full-On Me
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBWhat are your perceived “problems” that come along with being fully you? Who decided that was wrong? Join me this week as I share why I now truly believe being full-on me is an incredible superpower, and invite you to embrace your full authenticity too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/105
104. My Evolving Philosophy
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBThis week, I’m taking you along on a journey of my evolving philosophy to show you there’s always a path forward, even if you feel stuck right now. I'm showing you why the philosophies you live by will always continue to evolve, and what my experience has looked like. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/104
Ep #104: My Evolving Philosophy
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11 MBThis week, I’m taking you along on a journey of my evolving philosophy to show you there’s always a path forward, even if you feel stuck right now. I'm showing you why the philosophies you live by will always continue to evolve, and what my experience has looked like. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/104
Ep #103: Trusting Yourself
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBListen in this week to discover what trust is and isn’t, and the power of thinking about trust as a choice that is always in your hands. I know trusting yourself is often easier said than done, so I’m giving you three principles you can apply when trusting yourself feels challenging. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/103
103. Trusting Yourself
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBListen in this week to discover what trust is and isn’t, and the power of thinking about trust as a choice that is always in your hands. I know trusting yourself is often easier said than done, so I’m giving you three principles you can apply when trusting yourself feels challenging. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/103
Ep #102: Dispelling Myths
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBListen in this week as I dispel five weight loss myths that simply aren’t true in my experience of coaching hundreds of people. You’ll discover why these myths halt most people’s weight loss attempts, and what it really takes to get to your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/102
102. Dispelling Myths
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBListen in this week as I dispel five weight loss myths that simply aren’t true in my experience of coaching hundreds of people. You’ll discover why these myths halt most people’s weight loss attempts, and what it really takes to get to your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/102
Ep #101: Recalibrate
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.77 MBRecalibration is an amazing process our brains and bodies undergo without much conscious effort from us. I'm sharing a couple of examples from my own life where I had a-ha moments about the power of recalibration, why failing is a necessary part of the process of recalibration, and how to start small with it to create massive changes in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/101
101. Recalibrate
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.77 MBRecalibration is an amazing process our brains and bodies undergo without much conscious effort from us. I'm sharing a couple of examples from my own life where I had a-ha moments about the power of recalibration, why failing is a necessary part of the process of recalibration, and how to start small with it to create massive changes in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/101
Ep #100: My Top Ten
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBI’m sharing my top 10 concepts that I believe are crucial for successfully getting to your health and weight goals. Incorporating these into your work is going to be a game-changer, and I promise, these skills are going to make the process easier and help you approach yourself with more compassion and grace. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/100
100. My Top Ten
January 12, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBI’m sharing my top 10 concepts that I believe are crucial for successfully getting to your health and weight goals. Incorporating these into your work is going to be a game-changer, and I promise, these skills are going to make the process easier and help you approach yourself with more compassion and grace. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/100
99. Positivity
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin me this week as I share some amazing tools and concepts I’ve learned from Barbara Fredrickson’s book, Positivity. I’m highlighting a few that I think will be relevant to you on your health and weight loss journey, so you can play around with your own positivity ratio and see your life transform. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/99
Ep #99: Positivity
January 05, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBJoin me this week as I share some amazing tools and concepts I’ve learned from Barbara Fredrickson’s book, Positivity. I’m highlighting a few that I think will be relevant to you on your health and weight loss journey, so you can play around with your own positivity ratio and see your life transform. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/99
98. A New Take on Resolutions
December 29, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBTune in this week as I share seven steps to making your New Year’s resolutions inevitable. I’m showing you what to avoid when setting your resolutions, how to address the common obstacles that might come up, and some valuable data points to keep track of to help you along the way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/98
Ep #98: A New Take on Resolutions
December 29, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.4 MBTune in this week as I share seven steps to making your New Year’s resolutions inevitable. I’m showing you what to avoid when setting your resolutions, how to address the common obstacles that might come up, and some valuable data points to keep track of to help you along the way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/98
Ep #97: My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 5
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.8 MBJoin me as I re-share gems from episodes 56 to 70 of the podcast. We’re looking at everything from the power of focusing your mind on the present moment and how you can use comparison either for your benefit or detriment to identifying where transitions in your day might be trouble spots for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/97
97. My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 5
December 22, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.8 MBJoin me as I re-share gems from episodes 56 to 70 of the podcast. We’re looking at everything from the power of focusing your mind on the present moment and how you can use comparison either for your benefit or detriment to identifying where transitions in your day might be trouble spots for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/97
96. Success Evidence
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.55 MBI’m showing you why our brains are always prepared to present us with a giant folder of evidence of all the ways we suck, and how to instead build up a portfolio of success evidence that you can draw on as a reminder of how amazing you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/96
Ep #96: Success Evidence
December 15, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.55 MBI’m showing you why our brains are always prepared to present us with a giant folder of evidence of all the ways we suck, and how to instead build up a portfolio of success evidence that you can draw on as a reminder of how amazing you are. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/96
95. My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 4
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, I explore some more critical nuggets of wisdom that will help you on your weight loss journey. As always, I’m leaving you with some questions to ponder and answer for yourself because taking action here is a vital component that will help you reach your weight and health goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/95
Ep #95: My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 4
December 08, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week, I explore some more critical nuggets of wisdom that will help you on your weight loss journey. As always, I’m leaving you with some questions to ponder and answer for yourself because taking action here is a vital component that will help you reach your weight and health goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/95
94. Hook Your Future Self Up
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 18 MBMake your future self’s life simpler and easier, and her success inevitable with this week's episode. I offer some small gifts you could hook your future self up with right now. I’m sharing some of the ways I do this in my own life, and some questions to consider as you let yourself be guided by creativity and love for that future version of you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/94
Ep #94: Hook Your Future Self Up
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 18 MBMake your future self’s life simpler and easier, and her success inevitable with this week's episode. I offer some small gifts you could hook your future self up with right now. I’m sharing some of the ways I do this in my own life, and some questions to consider as you let yourself be guided by creativity and love for that future version of you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/94
93. My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 3 (+ Holiday Tips)
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week, I share part three of my favorite nuggets of wisdom series, and invite you to take a deep dive where necessary. Taking in the goodness is awesome, but applying it with the exercises I recommend alongside each episode is what will move you forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/93
Ep #93: My Favorite Nuggets of Wisdom Part 3 (+ Holiday Tips)
November 24, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBThis week, I share part three of my favorite nuggets of wisdom series, and invite you to take a deep dive where necessary. Taking in the goodness is awesome, but applying it with the exercises I recommend alongside each episode is what will move you forward. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/93
92. The Aligned Daily Checklist
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBTune in this week to hear all about this awesome new tool I’ve been using and how you can make the most of it on your own weight loss journey. I share some guidelines for what to include on your checklist, how not to use this checklist, and what has been making mine so effective. I invite you to try it out, see how it goes, and remember that simplicity is key. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/92
Ep #92: The Aligned Daily Checklist
November 17, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MBTune in this week to hear all about this awesome new tool I’ve been using and how you can make the most of it on your own weight loss journey. I share some guidelines for what to include on your checklist, how not to use this checklist, and what has been making mine so effective. I invite you to try it out, see how it goes, and remember that simplicity is key. Get full show notes and more information here: https://itbeginswithathought.com/92