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Whole Health Empowerment Project- healthy eating, weight loss after 40, weight loss motivation, food freedom, nutrition, womens health, healthy life hacks, women’s health and wellness

314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -

This show is for women over 40 who are trying to create balance in their life when it comes to food, body, self-care., and wellness. You struggle to put yourself first, to maintain consistency when something isn’t perfect or you feel like you don’t have enough time or will power to achieve the goals you desire.

Tricia Stefankiewicz, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. I’ve worked with women like you achieve their health goals by focusing on the next best step –no matter how messy - and meeting you where you are right now.

In this show you will learn practical info, actionable strategies, and mindset tweaks, so that you can feel healthier, more comfortable in your body, and make choices that work for your life. Come join me in failing forward one imperfect step at a time into the journey of health, wellness, & self-care. Welcome to your new project.
Find us at
Website: https://triciaRD.com; Program: https://triciaRD.com/whole-health-balance-blueprint/
Connect with us on Instagram @ wholehealthempower or by email at [email protected]

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Episodes

Do I need to buy a peloton bike to achieve my health goals?

December 02, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 9.82 MB

Where do you want to be a year from now?

November 30, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.66 MB

Let‘s appreciate the wonder of you today

November 25, 2021 13:02 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode we talk about taking some time to celebrate you today! Come join us for Health Awakening Sunday from 11/28-1/2/22. Click the link below.  Health Awakening's Sunday (ck.page)

Health Tip Tuesday. Health Tip Tuesday. Do you need a probiotic?

November 23, 2021 11:24 - 15 minutes - 7.5 MB

In today's episode we do a quick review of probiotics: what they are, when to take them and when to avoid. Listen in.  Show Notes:  Come join us for Health Awakening Sunday from 11/28-1/2/22. Click the link below.  Health Awakening's Sunday (ck.page) Probiotics: What is it, Benefits, Side Effects, Food & Types (clevelandclinic.org) Thank you for listening. Download my  Free Offer: 3 WAYS TO EAT BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSY WORK WEEK: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in ...

Let‘s talk all things food rules! Do you do any of these?

November 18, 2021 10:59 - 30 minutes - 69.4 MB

Link Below for Sunday Zoom calls  Health Awakening's Sunday (ck.page)

Health Tip Tuesday: The foreign concept of “all foods fit” is it real?

November 16, 2021 11:06 - 18 minutes - 9.21 MB

Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

Feeling dissatisfied with your body? 4 things to do differently.

November 11, 2021 15:04 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MB

Health Tip Tuesday. How we talk to ourselves matters

November 09, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 9.11 MB

In this episode we break how many of us speak to ourselves on a constant basis without truly recognizing that we are doing it in the first place. Let’s start to reframe how we talk to ourselves, because it does matter.   Find us on: IG: @ wholehealthempower website: TriciaRD.com 

Women‘s Health Series: Heart health and habits What you need to know today

November 04, 2021 10:40 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MB

Show Notes:  Episode 93: Health Tip Tuesday. Do you know your health numbers? Episode 116: High Blood Pressure/DASH diet Cholesterol: Types, Tests, Treatments, Prevention (clevelandclinic.org) High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic What is Cholesterol? | American Heart Association https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/levels-by-age#_noHeaderPrefixedCont Fiber-full eating for better health and lower cholesterol - Harvard Health

Women‘s Health Series: Heart health and habits. How you treat your heart today WILL make a difference for the future.

November 04, 2021 10:40 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MB

Show Notes:  Episode 93: Health Tip Tuesday. Do you know your health numbers? Episode 116: High Blood Pressure/DASH diet Cholesterol: Types, Tests, Treatments, Prevention (clevelandclinic.org) High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic What is Cholesterol? | American Heart Association https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/levels-by-age#_noHeaderPrefixedCont Fiber-full eating for better health and lower cholesterol - Harvard Health

Women’s Health Series: Understanding cholesterol and how high cholesterol today may hurt you tomorrow

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 12.2 MB

Show Notes: Cholesterol: Types, Tests, Treatments, Prevention (clevelandclinic.org) High cholesterol - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic What is Cholesterol? | American Heart Association https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/levels-by-age#_noHeaderPrefixedCont Fiber-full eating for better health and lower cholesterol - Harvard Health

Women‘s Health Series: High blood pressure in women what you need to know to decrease your ris

October 28, 2021 10:11 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MB

Show Notes: High Blood Pressure and Women | Go Red for Women High Blood Pressure  | American Heart Association DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes | cdc.gov High Blood Pressure | cdc.gov Low Sodium Diet & Low Sodium Foods (clevelandclinic.org) Sodium: Look at the Label (fda.gov) Episode 6: How to start moving, recommendations and tips to get you started Episode 10: The truth about alcohol use 

118:// Women‘s Health Series: High blood pressure in women what you need to know to decrease your risk

October 28, 2021 10:11 - 34 minutes - 78.1 MB

Show Notes: High Blood Pressure and Women | Go Red for Women High Blood Pressure  | American Heart Association DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes | cdc.gov High Blood Pressure | cdc.gov Low Sodium Diet & Low Sodium Foods (clevelandclinic.org) Sodium: Look at the Label (fda.gov) Episode 6: How to start moving, recommendations and tips to get you started Episode 10: The truth about alcohol use 

Are you a woman at risk for osteoporosis? What can you do about it?

October 26, 2021 10:21 - 16 minutes - 8.08 MB

Women’s Health Series: Do you know the 7 most common cancers affecting women? Listen in for lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk

October 21, 2021 16:46 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MB

Show Notes: Cancer Facts for Women | Most Common Cancers in Women Lower the Risk of Dying from Cancer with Fruits and Veggies - American Institute for Cancer Research % (aicr.org) Foods That Fight Cancer - American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org) Episode 6: How to start moving, recommendations and tips to get you started Episode 10: The truth about alcohol use in women  

115:// Mental health series wrap-up! What do all these health mental blocks have in common? They share the same solutions!

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.8 MB

Episode description:  In this episode, we review the mental blocks that hinder our health and interfere with our goals and the 7 solutions they have in common! Show Notes Mental block series (Episodes 104-112) Let’s let go of perfectionism (episode 2) Self-Care (episode 72-77) Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on iTune...

Mental health series wrap-up! What do all these health mental blocks have in common? They share the same solutions!

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 15.8 MB

Episode description:  In this episode, we review the mental blocks that hinder our health and interfere with our goals and the 7 solutions they have in common! Show Notes Mental block series (Episodes 104-112) Let’s let go of perfectionism (episode 2) Self-Care (episode 72-77) Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on iTune...

Let‘s talk negative body image and how it‘s harmful to your health

October 14, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 54.9 MB

Show Notes:  Episode 67 with Gabbie Salomone Episode 54 with Jessika Brown https://therapyforwomencenter.com/ Help & Support | National Eating Disorders Association 10 Steps to Positive Body Image | National Eating Disorders Association Body Image & Weight Issues: What Causes Negative Views (eatingdisorderhope.com) Body image | Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) 18_Gallivan_Teens-social-media-body-image-presentation-H-Gallivan-Spring-2014.pdf (macmh.org) Get the Facts | Nati...

Health Tip Tuesday! Feeling stagnant with your health goals? This is part of the journey too.

October 12, 2021 10:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MB

Episode description:  In this episode, we continue our mental block series when it comes to our health, wellness, and self-care. This episode will talk about being OK when you find yourself feeling stagnant or in a place where you are not making any big changes. Listen in today for some encouragement. Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review a...

All or nothing thinking

October 07, 2021 09:51 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MB

Health Tip Tuesday: How to start making a health change when you are feeling overwhelmed

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 7.36 MB

Episode description:  In this episode, we continue our mental block series when it comes to our health. This episode will talk about overwhelm, what it is, and what YOU can do about it Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Together we can create a safe space for taking imperfect action to create the whole health we ...

Fear of failing and not wanting to take a risk? 3 ways to combat this angst when it comes to YOUR health goals

September 30, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

Episode description:  We continue our mental block series and spend this episode talking about who fear of failure hinders our health, wellness, and self-care goals.  Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Together we can create a safe space for taking imperfect action to create the whole health we desire and deserve...

Health Tip Tuesday! Decision Fatigue and how it hinders our health

September 28, 2021 10:05 - 20 minutes - 10.2 MB

Episode description:  We continue our mental block series and what keeps us from achieving our desired health goals. In this episode we talk about the concept of decision fatigue and how we can manage this.  Thank you for listening.  Download my FREE Offer: 3 Ways to Eat Better When You Have A Busy Work Week: https://triciard.com/workbook/ If you found value in this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Together we can create a safe space for taking imperfect action to crea...

Self-doubt and what to do about it so you can finally meet your health goals

September 23, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MB

Show Notes: Episode 4: Self-care doesn’t have to be so hard with Dr. Nancy Maguire Episode 48: Meditation with Jennifer Boileau Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristen Neff: selfcompassion.org   Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

Health Tip Tuesday: Let‘s stop comparing ourselves so that we can finally achieve our health goals

September 21, 2021 09:57 - 16 minutes - 17.6 MB

Body positivity IG followers The birds papaya  Body image with Bri   https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

The top 4 ways we sabotage our health goals and what to do about it

September 16, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 55.3 MB

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of self-sabotage when it comes to our health goals. We talk about what self-sabotage is, examples when it comes to our health, why we do it, and what to do about it. Show Notes:  Self -Care Series: Episodes 72-77 Let’s let go of imperfection: Episode 2 Entitlement Eating: Episode 85 What you can learn from failed diets: Episode 32   Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https:/...

Health Tip Tuesday: Food mood and the Mediterranean Lifestyle Plan

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MB

Keywords: food and mood, foods that help with depression This episode reviews how the Mediterranean lifestyle plan has key nutrients that may reduce symptoms of depression and help improve mood.    Where can you find us?   https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower    

105:// Health Tip Tuesday: Food mood and the Mediterranean Lifestyle Plan

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.1 MB

Keywords: food and mood, foods that help with depression This episode reviews how the Mediterranean lifestyle plan has key nutrients that may reduce symptoms of depression and help improve mood.    Where can you find us?   https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower    

Using S.M.A.R.T goals to achieve your health goals! Yes they are connected.

September 09, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MB

Where can you find us?   https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

Health Tip Tuesday: Quick tips to increase water, manage nutrition, and increase physical activity

September 07, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MB

Episode 20: Are you drinking enough water? Episode 6: How to start moving, recommendations and tips to get you started MyPlate | U.S. Department of Agriculture   Where can you find us?   https://triciard.com/   https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

Welcome to our 100 the episode anniversary episode

September 02, 2021 09:34 - 26 minutes - 47.7 MB

Happy 100th episode to the podcast. Come join me in looking back and moving forward over the past 99 episodes. As a special gift to you, look below for instructions on how to win a free $10 amazon gift card. Offer ends: 9/9/21. My Favorite Episodes and why Self Care Doesn’t Have to be so hard – worked with Nancy (Episode 4) in the past, first interview Plastic Bags (episode 87) – worked hard on learning about this; loved researching and learning about it, let me know if any topics I haven...

Do you need some motivation today

August 31, 2021 10:16 - 20 minutes - 21.4 MB

Let's go on a supermarket tour!

August 26, 2021 09:22 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MB

In this episode, we talk about grocery shopping. I know, boring right, but it's so necessary when it comes to honoring our health goals. We talk about where to find healthier food options in the grocery store. Come listen in for some tips.  Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/wholehealthempower

You still have time to meet your health goals! Where are you at and what do you want to achieve.

August 24, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 16.8 MB

In today's episode we talk about 3 tips to think about when revisiting your end of year health goals. 

Back to school tips for moms

August 19, 2021 11:51 - 30 minutes - 55.1 MB

Apps Mentioned: Cozi, Our Home, Family Wall, Our Home, Picniic,   Grocery List App: Having an app: Shopping list app: Any List,  out of milk, Bring!, Our Groceries

Health tip Tuesday: Low carb diets

August 17, 2021 05:48 - 20 minutes - 10 MB

Have you heard of, or maybe considered, a low-carb diet? There’s a lot of online buzz about this lately as more people are trying the keto diet. Let’s talk about what it is, define what carbs are, effect on health, and overall nutrition tips!

How our core beliefs hinder our health progress

August 12, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 44.1 MB

Health Tip Tuesday. Do you know your health numbers?

August 10, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 6.15 MB

Starting where you are at for lasting behavior change: Six lessons I learned from NOT following this advice

August 05, 2021 09:58 - 27 minutes - 51 MB

In this episode we review the importance of  start where you are a right now, not where you want to be in 10 years for lasting behavior change.    

What you need to know about sleep and overeating!

July 29, 2021 10:12 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MB

This episode reviews the importance of sleep, how much we need, and how insufficient sleep leads to health consequences including overeating. 

Health Tip Tuesday! Eating Out Tips to maintain your health as COVID restrictions start to ease

July 27, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes - 5.92 MB

This episode provides quick tips on maintaining your health goals as COVID restrictions start to ease. 

Grocery shopping with single use plastic bags! Is there a better alternative? Let's talk about reducing plastic in July.

July 21, 2021 18:22 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

Show Notes: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/sustainable-shoppingwhich-bag-best/ https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/30-breathtaking-reasons-to-switch-to-reusable-bags.php https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2018/04/04/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-plastic-and-recycling/ https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ https://www.nrdc.org/stories/single-use-plastics-101 https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/plastic_bag_facts.html https:/...

Health Tip Tuesday: Mindful vs. Mindless eating

July 20, 2021 10:26 - 13 minutes - 6.45 MB

  Link to Mindful Eating Episode: https://triciard.com/ep11/

Are you sabotaging your health goals with entitlement eating? Maybe? Listen in for the deets.

July 15, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MB

Come learn all about entitlement eating and what you can do to make it better. 

Health Tip Tuesday. Do you need a daily multivitamin?

July 13, 2021 13:37 - 19 minutes - 9.62 MB

Are you an emotional eater? All things emotional eating in this episode.

July 08, 2021 10:20 - 20 minutes - 10.3 MB

Show notes:  Rise Up + Recover App Ate App: https://youate.com/