Dara Tomasson - Podcast Details

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The Quilters Coach Podcast211. Identity Shifts That Make Weight Loss a Side EffectHow would you describe yourself? How would you describe your identity if someone asked you? In this episode, we explore how the way you think about yourself affects the successes you have in life. If you're ready to look at how you can change your identity and have the results you want, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn: The shocking story of a young man who received the wrong SAT score and how it changed his entire life trajectory Why personality tests are a $2 billion industry (and what that tells us about human nature...2025-08-0713 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast210. Why You Keep Starting Over and What to Do InsteadEver feel like you’re halfway through summer and already thinking, “I blew it... I need a do-over”? Whether it’s a new quilt project, a wellness goal, or just trying to keep life on track — the pattern of starting strong, falling off, and wanting to restart can feel never-ending. In this episode, Dara unpacks: Why the urge to “start over” is often a form of self-sabotage How perfectionism and fear of failure sneak into your creative process What happens when you ditch judgment and embrace curiosity How one member used th...2025-07-3112 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast209. Cravings Aren't the Enemy - Here's What to Do InsteadIn this episode, Dara redefines what cravings actually mean — and shows you how they’re not a signal to eat, but a signal to connect. With yourself. With your emotions. With what you actually need. Through heartfelt coaching stories (including a member navigating the death of her spouse with grounded self-leadership), Dara helps you unpack the difference between desire and distraction. You’ll learn how to stop reinforcing unhelpful patterns and how to develop a new internal dialogue that creates peace, not panic, around cravings. In this episode, you’ll discover: What your cravings...2025-07-2414 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast208. What to Do Instead of Starting a New DietIn this episode, Dara shares her personal journey through emotional eating, perfectionism, and body image, uncovering the real reason diets don’t work: they bypass the emotional and identity-based roots of our patterns. Drawing inspiration from "Personality Isn’t Permanent" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and timeless movie quests like "The Hobbit" and "Harry Potter," Dara reveals how true change comes from becoming the person who can handle discomfort—not avoiding it with food, clutter, or control. She breaks down the four levers of identity change, explains why chasing “authenticity” can be misleading, and makes a powerful case for life c...2025-07-1720 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast207. The Myth of the Summer Bod – Let’s Talk About Shame & Self-WorthTired of the pressure to “fix” your body before you can enjoy summer? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Dara tackles the harmful myth of the “summer bod” and why shame is keeping so many women stuck — mentally, emotionally, and physically. She shares how to shift from body hate to body connection, how to use neuroscience-backed visualization tools like Mind Movies, and how members of her program are losing weight and gaining confidence without relying on guilt. You’ll learn: The difference between guilt and shame (and why one’s helpful, the other isn’t) 2025-07-1014 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast206. Summer Bucket List and Wonder to CreateDo you find yourself dreading summer because you're unsure what to do with it—or yourself? When was the last time you made a goal and actually followed through? In this episode, Dara dives into the power of summer bucket lists—not just as a fun checklist, but as a tool for intention, growth, and creativity. Whether you're navigating emotional eating, dreaming of more meaningful experiences, or just want to feel something again, this episode will help you reconnect with yourself and your goals. You’ll discover: Why most women stop setting goals...2025-07-0316 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast205. What Kind of Perfectionist Are You?Do you resist the label of perfectionist — or wear it like a badge of honor? Either way, this episode is going to change the way you think about perfectionism forever. Because perfectionism isn’t just about straight-A report cards or color-coded closets. It shows up in your weight, your relationships, your to-do list — and most importantly, your thinking. In this episode, Dara explores the four most common types of perfectionism and how they shape your emotional habits, your body, and your experience of life: 🧍‍♀️ The Pleaser 🕰️ The Procrastinator 🏃‍♀️ The Over-doe...2025-06-2614 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast203. Friendships — How to Truly Have the Kind of Friendships That Make Life Feel AmazingDo you ever feel like you're back in 6th grade when it comes to friendships? Are you surprised (and maybe a little embarrassed) by how much drama, insecurity, or awkwardness still shows up when it comes to friendships as an adult? If you've ever cringed at how much this still affects you... you're not alone, and you're in the right place. In this episode, I'm diving deep into adult friendships — the good, the hard, the healing — and how our experiences with friends tie directly into our emotional well-being (yes, even our weight-loss journeys). You’...2025-06-1219 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast202. What To Do When You Gain 9 Pounds in Three Days - Don’t Be Afraid of the WeightWhat if you never had to be afraid of your weight again? In this episode, I share a powerful mindset shift that will help you take full ownership of your weight loss journey—without guilt, shame, or punishment. I dive into why past diets have failed you, not because of your lack of willpower, but because they never put you in charge. Just like learning to quilt, weight loss is about developing skills, making adjustments, and trusting yourself. You’ll also learn about the five pillars of Love Yourself Thin and why they make weight loss...2025-06-0530 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast200. Perfectly ImperfectDo you feel like no matter how hard you try to make changes, you always seem to fall flat on your face? Maybe you stick to your goals for a few weeks, but then life happens—cupcakes are served, plans don’t go as expected, and suddenly you find yourself devouring a whole bag of Oreos or adding more fabric to your already full stash. If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m Dara Tomasson, and welcome to the 200th episode of The Quilters Coach Podcast! That’s right—200 episodes, over four years of s...2025-05-2230 min

The Quilters Coach PodcastEpisode 196. Be Happy Without Losing WeightWhen was the last time you felt truly happy—without having to earn it, work toward it, or complete a task first? In this episode, Dara Tomasson, The Quilters Coach, challenges the idea that happiness is something we must deserve or achieve. She walks through a powerful mindset shift that will change the way you approach joy and self-worth. You'll also hear an inspiring win from a member of Dara’s Love Yourself Thin program, who is learning to break free from blame and shame around weight regain. Plus, Dara introduces a simple yet transformational tool to help...2025-04-2425 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast195. Breaking Up With FoodDo you ever find yourself reaching for food out of habit rather than hunger? Maybe you're out running errands, and that Dairy Queen calls your name, or after a long, exhausting day, you hear the Ben & Jerry’s in your freezer beckoning. These foods may offer comfort in the moment, but they aren’t solving the real problem. In this episode, Dara Tomasson, professional quilter turned life coach, explores why breaking up with food is so difficult. She shares insights into the neuroscience behind cravings, why our brains are wired to seek food for comfort, and how we c...2025-04-1725 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast194. The Skinny on GLP-1 (Part 2)In part two of this series on GLP-1 drugs, Dara Tomasson discusses alternatives to these weight loss medications and shares her concerns about their long-term effects. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of weight gain through life coaching tools rather than seeking quick fixes with unknown side effects. Key Points ✅GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone produced in the small intestine that regulates blood sugar, digestion, and appetite ✅While GLP-1 medications may be effective, we don't yet have long-term data on potential side effects ✅Historical weight loss dr...2025-04-1029 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast193. The Skinny on GLP-1 (Part 1)Welcome to the Quilter's Coach Podcast! In this thought-provoking first installment of a two-part series, Dara Tomasson explores the controversial topic of GLP-1 weight loss medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). While acknowledging potential benefits, she shares her concerns about unknown long-term side effects and discusses why addressing the root causes of weight gain may be more effective than medication. Key Points ✨GLP-1 is a naturally occurring hormone produced in our gut and brain that helps regulate blood sugar, digestion, and appetite ✨GLP-1 medications are synthetic versions that last longer in the body than...2025-04-0327 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast191. Real Emotions vs. Pretend Emotions How to Win with Emotions After AllDo you struggle with understanding or even identifying your emotions? Many of us grew up without truly learning about emotions—we were handed a cookie when we felt sad or told to stop crying instead of being taught how to process feelings. In this episode, Dara Tomasson breaks down true emotions vs. indulgent (or pretend) emotions and why this distinction is key to creating permanent change in your life. You'll learn: ✅ What emotions actually are (hint: they're just vibrations in your body!) ✅ The difference between real emotions and indulgent emotions like overwhelm, worry, and procrastination...2025-03-2522 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast191. True Emotion vs. Pretend Emotions How to Win with Emotions After AllDo you struggle with understanding or even identifying your emotions? Many of us grew up without truly learning about emotions—we were handed a cookie when we felt sad or told to stop crying instead of being taught how to process feelings. In this episode, Dara Tomasson breaks down true emotions vs. indulgent (or pretend) emotions and why this distinction is key to creating permanent change in your life. You'll learn: ✅ What emotions actually are (hint: they're just vibrations in your body!) ✅ The difference between real emotions and indulgent emotions like overwhelm, worry, and procrastination...2025-03-2022 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast190. Managing What Other People ThinkAre you constantly filtering yourself, worried about what others might think? In this powerful episode, Dara Tomasson addresses the common struggle of dimming your light to make others comfortable. Key Points: Why we learned to prioritize others' opinions The myth of "hurting others' feelings" How self-sabotage protects us from shining Understanding emotional adulthood Featured Tool: The Balance Scale Exercise Learn how to: Identify your positive achievements Recognize self-sabotaging behaviors Understand your "happiness set point" Break free from people-pleasing patterns 2025-03-1320 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast189. How to Make Goals Without Punching yourself in the FaceDo you feel like you've given up on making goals? Maybe you’re afraid to set them because checking in on them feels even worse than not making them at all. If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of setting goals, losing motivation, and then beating yourself up over it—this episode is for you! Dara dives into the real reason we struggle with goal-setting and follow-through, why self-sabotage happens, and how to break the cycle. Plus, she’s sharing a powerful mindset tool that has helped countless women inside her membership finally take control of their...2025-03-0618 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast188. Being the BossEpisode 188. Being the Boss Do you find yourself being overly self-critical, always focusing on what you did wrong? In this episode, Dara Thomason helps you reframe your inner dialogue by exploring the kind of boss you are to yourself—and the kind of boss you want to be. In This Episode: ✅ Why our brains naturally focus on the negative—and how to shift that pattern ✅ Different boss styles (from workaholic to empathetic) and how they shape your self-talk ✅ How to stop being a micromanager, perfectionist, or critic to yourself ✅ Actionable steps to bec...2025-02-2731 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast187. Not Letting Yourself Have It AllPodcast Episode 187: Not Letting Yourself Have It All Host: Dara Tomasson, The Quilters’ Coach In this episode, Dara dives into the subconscious ways we hold ourselves back from living our fullest lives and achieving our goals. Whether it's weight loss, quilting, or personal growth, many of us unknowingly sabotage ourselves due to fear, self-doubt, and deeply ingrained beliefs. Dara shares insights from her coaching experience, including a powerful story of a client who resisted losing weight because she feared being judged for having "too much." This episode explores the root causes of self-sabotage, touching on to...2025-02-2030 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast186. Pendulum Swing On Love and WeightPendulum Swing on Love and Weight Loss In this episode, Dara Thomason uncovers the emotional side of weight loss and how the pendulum swing between extremes—strict dieting vs. total food freedom—can keep you stuck. She shares insights on why traditional weight loss methods fail, the role of self-love and belonging, and how to achieve a balanced, sustainable approach to both health and happiness. If you've ever felt frustrated by yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, or weight loss trends like Ozempic, this episode is for you! 🔥 In This Episode, Dara Covers: ✅ Why calor...2025-02-1324 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast185. Strategies to Break the Sugar CycleDo you feel stuck in the sugar cycle, no matter how hard you try to break free? In this episode, Dara Thomason, the Accidental Weight Loss Coach, shares strategies to help you break unhealthy patterns and transform your relationship with food—without relying on calorie counting or step tracking. Building on the insights from Episode 184, Dara explores how connection plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction and how reprogramming your brain can lead to lasting weight loss success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why traditional weight loss methods often fail ✅ The connection between addictio...2025-02-0619 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast182. Unexpected Ingredients for Delicious ResultsAre you craving more joy and excitement in your life? Maybe you feel like you're going through the motions, stuck in a cycle of routines and expectations. What if you could rewrite the recipe of your life, adding just the right ingredients to make it uniquely yours? This episode is all about discovering three unexpected ingredients to create the most delicious and fulfilling life, tailored to your dreams and goals. In this episode, Dara shares her journey of transforming her life by embracing curiosity, fun, and intentional questioning. From achieving her dream of becoming an international quilting...2025-01-1622 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast173. Kicking Out Christmas Stress: Your Guide to a Joyful Holiday SeasonHave you ever felt that the holiday season brings as much stress as it does joy? With so many expectations and traditions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, wishing you could enjoy Christmas on your own terms without the pressure. If the thought of holiday preparations makes you anxious, this episode is for you. I’m Dara Thomason, and today, we’re exploring how to create a holiday season that feels meaningful and stress-free. In this episode, I walk you through how to kick holiday stress to the curb, using powerful insights from neuroscience and personal experiences. Togeth...2024-11-1428 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast164. New and Improved Dara Tomasson CoachingDo you ever feel like you’re not truly reflecting the life you want, even though you’re doing all the right things? Do you find yourself wishing for more connection, better results in your personal life, and perhaps even a more fulfilling quilting experience? This episode dives deep into how life coaching tools, just like quilting tools, can help you create the results you’ve always wanted in your life. I’m here to show you how these tools, which have changed my life, can also change yours. In this episode, I explain why I rebranded the podc...2024-09-1223 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast152. Summer Time Body LoveHave you ever felt triggered and frustrated when people talk about weight loss? I totally get it. It's especially annoying when you've already achieved your weight goals and see others struggling with ineffective methods. This frustration is exactly why I created this podcast. I know how hard it can be to watch others struggle with tasks that you know could be done more easily and effectively. In this episode, we dive into the theme of summertime body love, a topic that might initially seem triggering but offers profound insights. We discuss how to love and appreciate your...2024-06-1923 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast149. Weight Loss and the Gold StarHave you ever found yourself not getting everything you want despite being a star student in your youth? This episode is for you. I'm Dara Tomasson, and in episode 149 of "Love Yourself Thin," I'm delving into how seeking external validation, symbolized by the gold star, influences our personal and professional lives. I'll explore this concept from a historical perspective and share personal experiences to help you rethink and rewire your thoughts for better outcomes.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, I aim to shift your mindset from relying on others' approval to valuing your own. I'll recount a story from my m...2024-05-2918 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast148: Weight Loss and The Little House on the PrairieHave you ever felt like you're on your own, lacking support, and continuously failing? In today's episode, I'm diving into these feelings by drawing parallels between weight loss and "Little House on the Prairie." We'll explore the struggles and challenges that come with trying something new. I'm Dara Tomasson, and in episode 148 of "Love Yourself Thin," I'm sharing how connecting with you through my podcast and YouTube channel has been transformative, offering insights and tools to improve not just your life, but the lives of those around you. In this episode, I talk about the concept of...2024-05-2217 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast147. Weight Loss and Falling Off the Wagon AGAINHave you ever felt like no matter what you try for weight loss, you just keep falling off the wagon? I get it. I'm here for you. My name is Dara Tomasson and this is episode 147, "Love Yourself in Weight Loss and Falling Off the Bandwagon Again." We often talk about falling off the diet wagon, and today we’re going to discuss all the wagons you’ve been on, the ones you’ve fallen off, and how to stop doing that to create lasting success. In this episode, Dara explains the origin of the term "b...2024-05-1517 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast146. Weight Loss and How You Spend Your TimeHave you ever felt like, despite a busy day, you didn't actually accomplish everything you intended, leading to frustration and unexpected late-night ice cream binges? If this scenario sounds familiar, you're not alone. Dara Tomasson tackles this very issue in episode 146 of her podcast, "Love Yourself Thin," titled "Weight Loss and How You Spend Your Time." In this episode, Dara not only shares her insights but also brings her personal style to the discussion, complete with visuals for those watching on YouTube. She discusses the ripple effects of proper time management on personal wellbeing and relationships, illustrated...2024-05-0821 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast97. Weight Loss and the Dara WayDon't you love when you hear weight loss programs claim that they have tried and true guaranteed results, and then it feels like you need to just run and pay the money because there's no way that you're ever gonna be able to guarantee your own weight loss success? Well in today’s episode I am going to tell you all about how to truly create your own success, your own way. The only way that you can create your own winning formula for weight loss is for you to create your own tried and tested method, no...2023-05-3126 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast92. Weight Loss and How to Solve Any ProblemDo you get overwhelmed by all the problems that come up for us day to day? Well, today I have a solution for you to be able to solve any problem. Sounds crazy right? But I’m telling you it’s true! Today’s episode I share my tips and tricks for solving problems using the model. And how by using the model, we can notice the thoughts coming to us, and decide which ones we want to keep. Decide which thoughts are serving us and work on getting rid of the ones that are not beneficial. Let’s...2023-04-2625 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast91. Weight Loss and HustleA big event is coming up and you start stressing out because you feel like you want to lose weight and lose it quickly… does this sound like you? If so, this episode is for you! There's many different times in life where we want to hustle to weight loss, but this way of losing weight isn’t sustainable or done in a loving way. In today’s episode I give you one tool on how you can overcome weight loss and hustle and help you change the way you think of taking care of yourself to a plac...2023-04-1920 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast90. Weight Loss and Food PushersDo you stress out about going to a party or a social gathering because people are constantly trying to push food on you? And why is it so hard for us to say no when people offer us food? Dive in this episode to learn why people push food on us and misconceptions we might have about food pushers. I explain how you can decide what you will and what you won’t do ahead of time so that you have the confidence to say no. If you are ready to lose weight and change the...2023-04-1217 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast89. Weight Loss and Being a Control FreakHave you ever been called a control freak before? Or what I like to call a control enthusiast? Does that thought scare you? Well today I am talking about why it is completely normal and even sometimes helpful to try and control everything around you. In this episode we dive into your thoughts around being a control freak and a few reasons why it is so triggering for some people. We talk all about the great qualities of people who are control enthusiasts! You will feel so much relief after this episode. Let’s go! If...2023-04-0520 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast88. Weight Loss and the Little Yellow Bowl and Other HacksAre you super stressed out about weight loss and feel like no matter what you try, you're always failing? Does losing weight seem so overwhelming or even unreachable for you? Well in today’s episode I have some of my simple hacks that will help you take little steps to making big progress and weight loss. These small tips are ways that we can take care of ourselves in a way that feels loving, kind and helpful. They are simple day to day hacks that don’t take a lot of effort but can make a big impac...2023-03-2929 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast87. Weight Loss and the Compound EffectPlaying the long game in weight loss is critical. Our weight fluctuates, and so realizing this and understanding the compound effect in weight loss will help you gain your power back, keep going and see results. In this episode I talk about how tiny actions can double, triple, quadruple and so on, to create the result you want. I go over the five pillars of Love Yourself Thin and how they can help you see this compound effect in action. Which can then help you gain your power back and not be afraid of that scale. Let’s...2023-03-2223 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast85. Weight Loss and Binge EatingDo you catch yourself eating a large amount of food in a short period of time? Do you feel out of control about what and how much you are eating? Well then this episode is for you. In this episode I talk about how we haven’t been taught the proper tools to use to help us process negative emotions. And this can tend to lead to binge eating and using food as a reward. I also share an important tool that can help in these instances of binge eating. Let’s go. Join my free...2023-03-0821 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast84. Weight Loss: Forgiveness and Fad DietsDo you worry about being able to permanently change your body and your relationship with food and your body? Do you feel like you tie your self worth to your weight? This is a problem I see all the time. So in this episode I talk about being your own “mean boss” and noticing how you talk to yourself. This negative talk could be making it hard for you to find sustainable ways to lose weight and your ability to forgive yourself. Join my free Facebook group: Liberate Mental and Physical Weight with Dara Lea...2023-03-0119 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast83. Weight Loss: Understanding Hunger Deceptions and MythsAre you super confused about being hungry? Are you scared that you can’t get hungry? Do you get confused hearing about intermittent fasting and other diets telling you what to do? This episode is for you. Today, we’re talking about hunger deceptions and myths. It is so easy to go down a rabbit hole of confusion and misunderstandings and feeling super unempowered and scared that we’ll never be able to get it right. But don’t worry - I can help you with that. I’ll teach you how to assess and overcome your own hunger...2023-02-2229 min

Mom on PurposeLove Yourself to Your Goals with Dara TomassonEp 26 Love Yourself to Your Goals with Dara TomassonSelf-love, self-acceptance and reaching our goals starts with taking care of ourselves. You don't need permission to unconditionally love yourself and your body. The journey begins with curiosity, like a child at play, delighting in all the countless ways our amazing body has our back every minute of every day. Dara discovered this for herself, and she invites you to explore this for yourself. She found that the true secret to weight loss was not focusing on the next app or shake, but instead c...2022-11-1635 min

The World of Women Create PodcastEp. 30: Accepting Yourself and Understanding Your Journey with Dara Tomasson In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, Jo Packham is joined by professional quilter-turned-weight-and-life-coach Dara Tomasson to discuss being weighed down physically and mentally by thoughts in our lives. Dara helps women get to the root of the problem so they can shed the extra weight and start really loving and feeling accomplished with their lives. In Dara's professional quilting life she published free motion quilting books and did custom quilting. Since being certified as a life and weight loss coach she liberating women to change their relationship with themselves and their bodies. Her...2022-10-1159 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast57: Anxiety and Weight LossAre you convinced that even if you lose weight, you'll put it back on? Would you say that you feel anxious about your body and your life? Learn how you can embrace your own journey with Dara's examples from her life so you'll know when you're having anxiety, and how to understand the tools to help you navigate it. Get the full show notes here and information here: https://daratomasson.com/57 2022-08-2425 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast50: Why Exercise Isn’t Necessary for Weight LossDiscover the essentials, the necessities, and the nice-to-dos for permanent weight loss. Whether you don’t like it or you simply can’t do it, I’m showing you why exercise isn’t essential or necessary for losing weight, and instead, I’m showing you how to make a weight-loss protocol of your own that doesn’t involve exercise, calorie-counting, or any other nice-to-dos. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/50 2022-06-2926 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast49: Weight Loss and Self-SabotageDiscover how to finally stop self-sabotaging, so every time you lose the weight, you can keep it off. I’m sharing some examples of self-sabotage when it comes to weight loss, the common traps everyone falls into at some point in their lives, and how to circumnavigate all of them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/49 2022-06-2230 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast48: Weight Loss and TravellingNot only do I believe we can go on vacation without gaining weight, but we can actually lose weight while travelling. If you don’t believe me, that’s understandable. However, I’ve got the tools, tips, and resources you need to make sure you never experience the five-pound vacation hangover ever again, and I'm sharing them with you this week. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/48 2022-06-1534 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast47: Building Trust with Yourself Around FoodThe idea of building trust with yourself around food gets a lot of pushback. But if you can develop that internal trust, your ability to lose weight changes dramatically. This episode is the product of work I’ve done with myself and with clients, and I’ve packaged it up in a way that anyone will find easy to understand and implement. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/47 2022-06-0833 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast46: Weight Loss and Creating Your Own Failsafe Eating PlanDo you feel like you can’t be trusted at the grocery store, ordering at restaurants, or attending potlucks? Does the idea of being responsible for selecting your own food feel overwhelming? Well, if this sounds familiar, this episode is for you because I’m showing you how to come up with your very own failsafe eating plan. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/46 2022-06-0129 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast45: Rebellion and Weight LossI share why it’s totally normal to approach diet advice with skepticism and create freedom in your body anyway. You’ll discover how to quell your rebellious spirit, transforming all of that energy into real confidence when it comes to making decisions around what you want to eat. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/45 2022-05-2524 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast44: Hosting Parties and Weight LossDiscover the three food freedom concepts that are going to make hosting parties a breeze. I’m showing you how to change your relationship with food, so you can begin to trust yourself and see that you have full control over your weight. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/44 2022-05-1821 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast43: Nailing It: Eating Out at Restaurants, Over at Friends’, Quilt Retreats, and Weight LossDiscover why eating out, being with friends, and attending events don’t have to make weight loss any more difficult. I’m sharing stories from my clients about the mind drama they have around eating out, and I’m giving you all the solutions so you don’t have to worry about these occasions in the future. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/43 2022-05-1115 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast42: Weight Loss is Boring: The AntidoteDiscover why food never needs to be in the equation when it comes to living a happy life. I’m sharing how to get clear on the unhelpful thoughts you have about weight loss, your ability to be disciplined, and the process being boring, and instead, I’m showing you how to decide intentionally what you want your relationship with food to look like. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/42 2022-05-0425 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast41: Hunger Misunderstood is Weight-Loss KryptoniteDiscover how your understanding of hunger might be sabotaging your weight loss. I’m sharing why we misunderstand hunger, how misconceptions about hunger keep us stuck, and I’m showing you how to start thinking about hunger differently and use it to create permanent weight loss. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/41 2022-04-2725 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast40: Discomfort Either WayTune in this week to discover the only navigational system you’ll ever need to achieve the kind of weight loss you’re looking for. I’m sharing the concept of Directed Decisions and showing you how to filter every decision through this lens, so you can make powerful decisions that get you to your desired destination. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/40 2022-04-2025 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast39: Quilting Fairies and Weight LossThis concept of Quilting Fairies and Weight Loss came to me recently, and I’m walking you through my mind in this episode and showing you how this all works. We are all unique, our brains work in different ways, and we enjoy different things. So, how do we leverage the things we actually enjoy in pursuit of weight loss? Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/39 2022-04-1320 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast38: Weight Loss is Simple, But Not EasyDiscover why weight loss is simple, why that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy, and what you can change to make it a little easier. We’re taking a deep dive into our thoughts and emotions to get crystal clear on exactly what’s going on and you'll learn how to simplify your approach. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/38 2022-04-0630 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast37: JudgementIf you’re ready to start using the power of judgement for good, you’re in the right place. By the end of this episode, you’ll be crystal clear on how to use judgement as a positive influence, and stop using it to sabotage your weight loss goals or anything else you’re working towards. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/37 2022-03-3023 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast36: Punishment DefaultDiscover how to lose weight without defaulting to punishment as a motivator. I’m how to see where punishment has failed you as a motivator, and what you can do to instead use curiosity and creativity in how you approach your desires, behaviors, and ultimately your weight loss. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/36 2022-03-2331 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast35: DesireDiscover the power of your brain when it comes to controlling your desires. I’m sharing stories from my clients and from my own life about where desires come from and how we interact with them. And once we understand our desires, we can work on changing them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/35 2022-03-1636 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast34: UrgesDiscover the what, where, why, when, and how of your urges. I’m showing you exactly what to do with your urges step-by-step, and giving you a very practical action that will help you literally rewire your brain to make sure your urges aren’t so urgent after all. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/34 2022-03-0923 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast33: Creating Safety for Weight LossDiscover why, when we don’t feel safe to lose weight, it becomes impossible. I’m discussing the negative self-talk we suffer through, and the societal influence behind this negative self-talk, and I’m giving you four different ways you can get support in losing weight with a sense of safety. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/33 2022-03-0226 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast32: DistractionsDiscover how to recognize the distractions in your life, and start to prioritize where you want your focus to be. I’m giving you real-life examples, and I’m showing you all of the weight-loss distractions that might be holding you back right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/32 2022-02-2336 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast31: 5 Steps to Permanent Weight LossDiscover the five simple steps to permanent weight loss, and how to shift your thinking so you can see where real motivation comes from. I’m giving you the pillars that all diets are founded on, and the strategies required to start creating sustainable habits that will make losing weight a breeze. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/31 2022-02-1623 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast30: From Diet Jail to Diet FreedomDiscover the cycle that keeps us in diet jail and the eight stages for achieving real diet freedom. I’m sharing why your body is not the weight that it wants to be, and the vulnerability required to stop hiding behind shame and excuses, so you can lose the weight and keep it off for good. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/30 2022-02-0917 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast29: Decision FatigueDiscover how decision fatigue might be what is currently sabotaging your weight loss. I’m sharing why this happens to us, some practical real-life examples of how we run into it, and five practical tips for dealing with the exhaustion of decision fatigue. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/29 2022-02-0230 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast28: 10 Steps for Creating Permanent ChangeIf you feel like you’re drowning in your New Year’s resolutions less than a month into 2022, I’m throwing you a life preserver in this week’s episode. I have some inspiration to share with all of you, as well as 10 steps to creating permanent change and building a life you truly love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/28 2022-01-2630 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast27: Being WorthyI talk you through one of the biggest struggles I see my clients face: feeling worthy. This is all about trusting yourself, and I’m sharing why worthiness is such a difficult thing to cultivate at first, and how to start developing your sense of self-worth step by step, so you can start losing weight and enjoying the results. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/27 2022-01-1936 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast26: Self-Judgment and Calming the Inner BullyI share how to see where you’re being a victim of your inner bully, and how to start using self-judgment without being unnecessarily critical in the process. And if you’ve tried this work and you’re not seeing the benefits yet, don’t worry because I’m also sharing my three-step process for uncovering why you haven’t made progress with your inner bully yet. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/26 2022-01-1222 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast25: GratitudeDiscover how to use gratitude to create any result you want in your life in 2022. I’m sharing how to start loving the parts of yourself that you don’t even like right now, and why doing this work will transform your experience as you pursue your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/25 2022-01-0523 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast24: Weight Loss Sabotage and How to Stop Derailing OurselvesTune in this week as I teach you all about sabotage, and how to stop doing it to yourself. I’m sharing all of the reasons why we sabotage our own efforts at weight loss, how to see where you’re doing this, and what you can do to start changing this story forever. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/24 2021-12-2918 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast23: Managing ExpectationsTune in this week to start transforming the way you manage your expectations and begin the work of forming the healthy habits that will change your life. I’m showing you how to decide what a good day actually looks like for you, and how to take the steps to make every day look more like that vision. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/23 2021-12-2221 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast22: Setting GoalsDiscover why the way you’re motivating yourself toward your goals right now isn’t working for you, and how to find a new way to keep yourself moving forward. I’m sharing how I help my clients through setting and reaching goals, and the tools that have helped me in my own life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/22 2021-12-1528 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast21: People Pleasing and CodependencyJoin me on the podcast this week to identify whether people pleasing or codependency is affecting your life. I’m showing you how to see the ways these mindsets are playing out in your actions, and how to start recovering and setting boundaries around what you want for your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/21 2021-12-0829 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast20: Making Christmas as Easy as 1-2-3Discover the three steps you can take to make sure you have the Christmas of your dreams. I’m sharing how to make a plan and stick to it, how to set healthy boundaries around the situations you usually find stressful, and how to have your own back throughout the festive season. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/20 2021-12-0120 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast19: Quilters Not QuittersTune in this week to discover how to stop quitting on yourself. There is so much to learn from our quitting, so I’m sharing why we quit when it comes to weight loss, and how to use this information to approach your weight loss with more confidence and without fear of failure. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/19 2021-11-2434 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast18: 5 Practical Tips for Losing WeightDiscover my five most practical tips for losing weight. And to help you make the most of these tips, I’m sharing the work I do with my clients in cultivating the belief required to get out of being stuck in the how, and I’m showing you how to build the self-trust required for losing weight in the long term. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/18 2021-11-1728 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast17: The Truth About Being SelfishTune in this week to get a clear vision of how you can be self-fulfilled in a way you probably never thought possible. I’m sharing four definitions of selfishness, and I’m giving you some examples of how you can see where you’re being selfish and where you’re actually being self-made. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/17 2021-11-1032 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast16: Celebrate YourselfListen in this week as I invite you to begin celebrating yourself. I know this may not come easily to you but celebration is a skill that you have to cultivate, so I’m giving you a step-by-step process to help you do this and start on the path to creating permanent change in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/16 2021-11-0327 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast15: How to Stop Yoyo Dieting ForeverDiscover the incredible power of the 50:50 principle, and how embracing it will stop your yoyo dieting forever. I’m sharing why it’s not your weight that’s causing you pain in life, and instead, I’m showing you how to see your thoughts about dieting and your weight, so you can start developing more balance in how you approach weight loss. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/15 2021-10-2721 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast14: Blame is a LieI show you how you might be using blame in your life and why blame is always a lie. The truth is that blame is blocking you from having the truly authentic life you want, and I’m sharing an antidote that will help you begin to change your relationship with it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/14 2021-10-2027 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast13: Stop Hiding Behind ShameJoin me this week as I show you how to begin identifying shame and why it’s leading to you hiding from your life. I’m laying out the 3 things that make shame thrive and the antidotes to them so that you can move forward in your life, knowing you can achieve everything you want to with love and care for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/13 2021-10-1332 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast12: The Truth About Gaining 200 PoundsDiscover how simple weight loss actually is, and how it’s 100% within your control. I’m sharing the things that we have weaponized against ourselves as we try to lose weight, and how to instead embrace those things so you can make weight loss simple and guarantee your own success in losing weight and keeping it off. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/12 2021-10-0621 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast11: Establishing Your “Why”I show you how to establish your “why,” and how its job is to help you laser focus on exactly why you want the transformation you’re working towards. It’s the lifeline you can keep coming back to when you face obstacles, and I’m guiding you through how to choose one that will make your goals a reality. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/11 2021-09-2932 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast10: Unconditional Love vs Conditional LoveI help you understand the difference between unconditional love and conditional love, and identify where you might fall right now. Practicing and nurturing unconditional love will not only liberate and up-level the relationship you have with yourself, but with everyone else in your life, with food, and light the path to the ultimate self-care we desperately need to lose weight and keep it off. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/10 2021-09-2223 min

Make and Design with Carina GardnerEpisode 41 Tips and Tricks in Free Motion Quilting and Weight Loss with Dara TomassonHave you ever wondered about the serendipitous ways that seemingly-unrelated things connect in a way that makes them both more meaningful? On today’s Make + Design Podcast, Carina is joined by free motion quilting expert and weight loss guru Dara Tomasson who tells us the surprising connection between learning a new skill like free motion quilting and weight loss. Hint: it’s about learning to love yourself. You can find out more about Dara at https://daratomasson.com/ __________ Download Carina’s free guide: The 7 Tips Nobody Will Tell You About Becoming a Surfa...2021-09-2016 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast9: Recovering from PerfectionismListen in this week as I share a diagnostic quiz I’ve created to help you identify if you might be a perfectionist. Even when things don't go right or you don't succeed in an endeavor, perfectionism is hugely affecting your life by preventing you from fully experiencing the joy available to you, so I’m helping you become a recovered perfectionist today. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/9 2021-09-1519 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast8: Free Yourself from The Procrastination TrapI show you what procrastination means, why we do it, and how to change your relationship with yourself to finally stop procrastinating. I’m laying out the trade-offs required of you to get out of the procrastination trap, and I know it’s going to help you accomplish the things you want in life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/8 2021-09-0820 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast7: It’s Time to Talk About Your FeelingsJoin me this week as I introduce you to a tool called “The Model,” which is an organized way to manage your feelings. I’m laying out the common misconceptions we have about feelings, where they actually come from, how you might not be fully experiencing all your feelings right now, and the detriments of doing this. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/7 2021-09-0136 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast6: Your Worth is Already SetDiscover the power of believing in your inherent worth. Seeing it is going to give you so much freedom to incorporate more fun and meaning into your life, and I’m showing you why letting outside factors impact your worth will never serve your goals and dreams. Get full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/6 2021-08-2530 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast5: How to Deal with AnxietyI explore the role anxiety plays in our lives. I’m showing you why it’s a crucial part of our human experience, how we inadvertently intensify it, and how to begin taking charge of it with the new solutions I’m offering you today. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/5 2021-08-1824 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast4: The Difference Between Thoughts and CircumstancesThis week, I explore the difference between thoughts and circumstances, what it means to live your life on default, and how you can choose your thoughts with intentionality. You no longer have to live in reaction to your life playing out, and I’m showing you how to instead liberate yourself and become the proactive driver of it. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/4 2021-08-1129 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast3: How to Heal Your Relationship with Yourself So many of us believe we’re inherently not good enough, so it’s no surprise when the ads you’re constantly bombarded with tell you that your happiness is to be associated with “stuff,” only serving to further break down your self-esteem and self-trust. But it’s time to unwind this, and I’m offering a solution that will have you feeling happier before the episode is even over. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/3 2021-08-0428 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast2: The Only 2 Reasons You’re OverweightIs your weight gain a mystery? It sure was for me for the longest time. I didn’t know why I was so overweight, and it even got to a point where I was seeing a hormone specialist because I felt that out of control. If this sounds familiar to you, where you’ve historically had a bad track record with your weight, you’ve tried all the things and you haven’t had success, this episode is for you. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://daratomasson.com/2 2021-08-0427 min

The Quilters Coach Podcast1: The #1 Tool for Losing WeightAs quilters, we love our tools and know how important they are. So in this inaugural episode of the podcast, I’m introducing you to one of my personal favorites to show you a different approach to the weight loss process. If you’re tired of the nasty thoughts you have of yourself when the number on the scale is far from what you want, and you just want to finally feel peace in your one and only body, you’re in the right place. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://daratom...2021-08-0424 min $A Quilter\'s Life$ A Quilter's LifeDara TomassonDara Tomasson is the weight and life coach for quilters. She is an elementary school teacher turned long arm quilter and now a life coach specializing in weight loss. You will find Dara spending a lot of her day helping fellow quilters lose weight and create more joy in their lives as she uses her life coaching skills to help them. Not only does Dara liberate your free motion quilting skills but liberates your mind to create what you truly want. Find Dara on her website: Dara Tomasson life & weight coach Dara has also started her own podcast: Weight Loss for Q...2021-08-0243 min

Make and Design with Carina GardnerEpisode 19 Free Motion Quilting with Dara TomassonOn today’s episode of the Make and Design Podcast, Carina is joined by Dara Tomasson, a resident of beautiful Vancouver Island and professional long-arm quilter. Dara is also an author and has a new book called “Doodle School” about how to free-motion quilt. Dara also talks about her passion for working as a life coach for quilters. She helps them to lose weight and build confidence. Find out how Dara’s “tall-girl problems” led her into sewing, quilting, and, eventually, long-arm quilting. Dara gives her recommendations and ideas on different kinds of long-arm quilts. Dara and Carina explore the ways tha...2021-07-3016 min

The Quilters Coach PodcastStart Here: Introducing The Weight Loss for Quilters PodcastHi, I’m Dara Tomasson, I’m a long arm quilter turned weight loss and life coach. I am on a mission to help my fellow quilters who have been struggling with losing weight for as long as they can remember. After 25 years of hiding behind my quilts, I have finally cracked the code of permanent weight loss and lost 50lbs without exercising or counting calories! And I want to help you do the same! I firmly believe that losing weight can be simple, it’s just like learning a new skill lik...2021-07-2901 min

Podcasting with Purpose for Life Coaches157 Pushing Past Perfection and Resistance with Dara TomassonFear of imperfection, and the negative feelings that come with it, get in the way of fulfilling your life’s big dreams. To propel your way forward, the power lies in embracing your flaws and just showing yourself as you are to the world.Today, I’m chatting with Dara Tomasson. She’s a mother of five and an international quilt instructor, coach, and published author who loves teaching women how to free motion quilt. After losing 50 pounds without exercising or calorie counting, she’s helped other women have the same success and combined her experien...2021-05-1741 min