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Love Yourself Thin Podcast243. Distractions That Keep You From Losing WeightWhat if the things you're most proud of… are actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of Love Yourself Thin, Dara explores the concept of acceptable buffering—the socially praised habits we use to avoid uncomfortable emotions. While many people think buffering only looks like scrolling social media or overeating, it can also show up as being the perfect wife, devoted mother, high achiever, or tireless homemaker. These behaviors may look admirable on the outside, but they can quietly drain your energy and distract you from the deeper emotional work that leads to permanent weight loss...
2026-03-1213 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast242. How Guilt and Regret Hold You Back from Weight LossIf you regret certain choices you've made around food and you're not sure what to do about it, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Dara Tomasson explores the connection between regret and weight loss, and how unprocessed emotions can quietly shape your patterns with food for years. So many women believe weight struggles are a private failure — something shameful that should be handled alone. But when we begin talking openly about our experiences, something shifts. We relax. We feel hopeful. And real change becomes possible. The Hidden Role of Perfectionism Da...
2026-03-0516 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast241. Eating When You Aren't Hungry and What to Do About ItHave you ever caught yourself eating when not hungry and wondered, Why did I just do that? In this episode, Dara Tomasson breaks down what's really happening during emotional eating, especially when it feels automatic or out of your control. If you've ever found yourself eating when full, reaching for food on autopilot, or stuck in patterns of compulsive eating, this conversation will help you understand why. Your brain is wired for survival through something called the motivational triad: stay safe, seek pleasure, avoid pain. When stress, boredom, loneliness, or fear show up, your nervous...
2026-02-2615 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast240. What Boredom Eating Really MeansBoredom and restlessness are some of the most misunderstood reasons we overeat. We tell ourselves we're bored, but often what's really happening is that we're avoiding something—desire, growth, pride, even happiness. In this episode, Dara unpacks what boredom is actually protecting you from, why food becomes the default solution, and how to create a simple boredom protocol that doesn't rely on self-control or shame. This one might make you uncomfortable—but that's exactly why you need to hear it. What You'll Learn: The definitions of bored vs. restless (and why the distinction matters) T...
2026-02-1912 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast239. Strategies for Emotional Eating When You're LonelyLoneliness doesn't always look like being alone. Sometimes it shows up as feeling disconnected, unseen, or like you're carrying everything by yourself. If food has been your go-to in those moments, hear this clearly: It makes sense. Food was there for you. It gave comfort and relief when connection felt out of reach. In this episode, you'll learn why eating when you feel lonely isn't a lack of self-control—it's a learned regulation tool. And more importantly, you'll discover how to create real connection without turning food into the only solution. What You'll Learn: The Em...
2026-02-1217 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast238. Eating When You're Stressed or OverwhelmedIf you've ever reached for food when you're stressed and then immediately judged yourself for it, this episode is for you. Stress eating isn't a willpower problem—it's a nervous system response. Your brain is actually doing exactly what it was designed to do: protect you. In this episode, you'll discover what stress actually does inside your body, why "I'll start fresh Monday" advice completely misses the mark, and the 5-step protocol that will help you close the mental and emotional loops that drain your energy and keep you stuck in overwhelm. What You'll Learn:
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Quilting on the SideNavigating Conflict in a Chaotic World with Dara TomassonSend a textIn this engaging conversation, Andi and our guest Dara Tomasson explore the complexities of navigating conflict, overcoming self-sabotage, and finding joy in business. They discuss the importance of emotional resilience, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the necessity of taking control of one's reactions in a chaotic world. Dara shares her insights on personal growth, the creative process, and the significance of community support in achieving success. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous evolution and the power of choice in shaping one's path.Passed Episode mentioned on this episode: How to...
2026-02-0338 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast237. 4 Words for Weight Loss SuccessWe're ending January with the four words that can change your relationship with food, your body, and yourself forever. In this episode, you're going to learn: Why "This will not stand" and "I will not give up" keep you locked in battle The clinic lobby story and why "calm down" never works — on anyone The real difference between addressing actions vs. needs The moment a therapist flipped the switch with one question How acknowledging emotions creates instant empathy and relief Why force creates resistance — and how...
2026-01-2910 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast236. Weight Loss Isn't What You Think It IsThree weeks into January — this is the perfect moment to ask: Why do you want to lose weight? Your answer determines everything. In this episode, you'll discover: ✔️Why your past "failures" don't diminish your worthiness ✔️The life-changing difference between "needing" to lose weight vs. "wanting" to ✔️Self-esteem vs. self-compassion — and why one abandons you when you fail ✔️How self-esteem traps you in conditional worth ✔️How self-compassion creates solid, stable self-worth that shows up when you need it most ✔️Why compassion is collaboration, not domination or punishment ✔️How new...
2026-01-2216 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast235. Become Your Own Weight Loss AllyMid-January is when most women feel the inner critic ramp up. If you're feeling the pressure, the comparison, the self-judgment — this episode will set you free. You're about to learn: My personal story of losing 50 pounds by becoming my own ally Why fighting with yourself guarantees that everyone loses Kristin Neff's research on the brutal things we say to ourselves The Connie Rice story: 20 years of lawsuits vs. one compassionate question Why you cannot legislate behavior change — in yourself or anyone else How compassion led to a...
2026-01-1515 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast234. Weight Loss is a Symptom - What You're Really SolvingOne week into the new year and you've probably been bombarded with diet ads. But here's the truth no one says out loud: The food isn't the problem. In this episode, you'll discover: Why weight loss is a symptom — not the root problem The client story that exposes what's actually driving overeating The "gunman story" that explains why unmet needs escalate everything The four fundamental human needs your overeating may be trying to meet Why diets fail: you accidentally become your own enemy The bullseye mo...
2026-01-0820 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast232. My Christmas Gift To You - Permanent Weight LossThe black girdle hanging in your closet. The jeans you promise yourself you'll wear "this Christmas." The drive to your family's house wearing shapewear so tight you can't breathe, feeling ashamed the entire night because you're not "good enough" to wear those jeans. If this story sounds painfully familiar, this special Christmas episode is my gift to you—because you deserve to stop hiding behind Spanx and start actually enjoying your life. After struggling with my weight since my early twenties, I finally cracked the code of permanent weight loss in a way I never expected. On my...
2025-12-2521 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast231. Achieving Weight Loss Goals at the HolidaysYou know exactly what you should eat. You know you need eight hours of sleep. You know you should move your body. Yet here you are at 10 PM with a pint of ice cream, wondering why you can follow through on work deadlines and family responsibilities but can't stick to your own health goals. The disconnect isn't about willpower—it's about how you talk to yourself when things don't go according to plan. This week, I'm breaking down how to have actual peace during the holidays with your weight loss goals—not the fake "I'll start in Janu...
2025-12-2217 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast229. Handling Grief While Honoring Loved Ones at the HolidaysThe picture of your grandmother holding your baby. The lifesaver candies that remind you of Grandpa. The empty chair at Christmas dinner. The holidays magnify grief in ways that send you straight to the kitchen at midnight, eating to fill a void that food can never actually fill. If you've lost someone close to you and the holidays feel impossible—caught between wanting to honor happy memories while drowning in sadness—you're navigating something most people won't talk about. We've been conditioned like Pavlov's dogs to associate food with love, celebration, and connection. When someone dies...
2025-12-1122 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast228. Managing Holiday Triggers Like a ProThe holidays arrive with the best intentions. You have a vision—homemade gifts, a beautifully decorated home, healthy eating habits maintained through January. Then your husband loses his job. You're told you need a new hip. The test results come back concerning. And suddenly it's 10 PM and you're eating ice cream straight from the container, wondering why you can't just stick to the plan like everyone else seems to. This week, I'm breaking down why the holidays create the perfect storm for emotional eating, overspending, and complete overwhelm. But here's the twist: generic "holiday stress hacks" won't so...
2025-12-0417 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast227. How to Break Free From Emotional Eating PatternsDiscover why the same thinking patterns that create relationship problems also drive emotional eating. Through the story of Tammy, a program member stuck in a cycle of resentment and people-pleasing, learn how to stop living in other people's imaginary thoughts and start expressing your own needs clearly and kindly. What You'll Learn ✔️The Resentment-Food Connection: Why unexpressed relationship frustration drives emotional eating ✔️Creating "Cases" Against People: How we decide what others think without asking them ✔️The Exhausting Cycle: Resentment → Rebellion → Guilt → People-pleasing → More resentment ✔️Story vs. Reality: Why Tammy felt guilt about...
2025-11-2717 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast226. Change Your Relationship With Eating and Watch Yourself TransformDiscover the fascinating science behind gratitude and how it can literally change your brain chemistry to help you make better food choices. In this episode, Dara explores research from Harvard, UCLA, and other major universities showing how gratitude releases the same feel-good chemicals as comfort food - without the calories. Key Takeaways 🔑Willpower is Limited: Like a cell phone battery, willpower depletes throughout the day 🔑Gratitude Replenishes: Shifts you from depletion to abundance state Three Before Three: Practice gratitude 3 times daily before eating 🔑Savoring Matters: Notice and appreciate good moments as...
2025-11-2014 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast225. How to Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Overeating or GuiltFeeling that familiar knot in your stomach about Thanksgiving dinner (or any upcoming event)? Not just about family dynamics, but about the actual food? This episode gives you practical tools to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without the emotional food hangover - the shame, regret, and "I can't believe I did it again" feeling that can last for days. Dara walks you through her proven 4-step process to prepare for any eating event from a place of self-compassion instead of self-control. Key Topics Covered 🗝️Why "Being Good" Before the Event Backfires 🗝️How restricting before din...
2025-11-1320 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast224. What Your Fabric Purchases Are Telling YouEver wonder why you keep buying fabric when you already have enough for three lifetimes? This isn't about budgeting or organizing your stash - it's about understanding what you're really shopping for. In this episode, Dara explores the emotional drivers behind fabric shopping and how the same patterns that create overflowing fabric stashes also drive emotional eating and other distracting behaviors. Key Topics Covered The Real Problem: Thinking, Not Knowledge Why you don't have a knowledge problem - you have a thinking problem How emotional distraction shows up as shopping, eating...
2025-11-0619 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast223. Feel Your Feelings Instead of Eating ThemIn this episode, Dara addresses the root cause of weight struggles: our inability to process emotions healthily due to childhood conditioning that taught us feelings were dangerous or weak. Key Topics Covered: • Childhood emotional suppression: How messages like "If you wanna cry, I'll give you something to cry about" create adults who lack healthy emotional coping strategies • Unhealthy vs. healthy coping strategies: Recognition that we all developed coping mechanisms - they just weren't serving us • Body wisdom and emotional storage: Where emotions land in the body according to ancient wisdom traditions (Ayurve...
2025-10-3120 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast222. Thought Downloads Are the Key to Your TransformationIn this deeply vulnerable episode, Dara explores why we resist the very tools that could transform our lives, using a client's confession about avoiding thought downloads as the starting point for understanding our patterns of self-sabotage. Key Topics Covered: 🗝️The paradox of resistance: Why we rebel against ourselves by buying unnecessary fabric, saying yes when overwhelmed, or avoiding helpful practices 🗝️Family history revelation: Dara's discovery of her great-grandfather's traumatic childhood and how it illuminates our tendency to run from difficult emotions 🗝️The boogeyman effect: How avoidance makes problems seem bigger and more frightenin...
2025-10-2318 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast221. When Food Becomes Your Most Reliable Relationship (And How to Change It)In this episode of the Quilter's Coach Podcast, Dara explores why food has become the "old faithful" in so many women's lives and provides a roadmap for changing this dynamic. Key Topics Covered: 🗝️The reliability factor: Unlike relationships with people that can be unpredictable or disappointing, food provides consistent comfort and never "abandons" us 🗝️Childhood coping strategies: How early experiences with scarcity, emotional neglect, or family dysfunction create patterns where food becomes our primary emotional outlet 🗝️The counterfeit friend concept: Understanding how we use food to fill emotional needs that should be met through...
2025-10-1616 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast220. How Hating Math Will Guarantee Your Next Breakthrough (Yes, Really)In this deeply personal episode, Dara reveals how her childhood struggle with mathematics became the foundation for her revolutionary approach to weight loss coaching. Key Topics Covered: ✔️The French immersion math disaster: How ambitious goals without proper fundamentals led to years of struggle and self-doubt ✔️The memorization trap: Why trying to follow steps without understanding concepts creates frustration in both math and weight loss ✔️Emotional self-preservation modes: How trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, people-please) keep us stuck in cycles of avoidance ✔️The teaching breakthrough: How becoming a math teacher finally revealed...
2025-10-0924 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast219. The Golden Pen: Writing your Weight Loss StoryIn this transformative episode, Dara introduces "The Golden Pen" - a powerful tool for rewriting the stories that keep us stuck in cycles of self-sabotage and weight regain. The Golden Pen Process: Step 1 - Raw Writing: Write out your current story without judgment. Let all the victim language flow onto paper. Step 2 - Curious Questioning: Why might others behave the way they do? Is there any truth worth examining in criticism? How would different people interpret this situation? Step 3 - Intentional Rewriting: Consciously choose how you want to think about your...
2025-10-0213 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast218. Resentment, Regret, and Disillusionment: What to Do When You Feel Let DownHave you ever bought something — a class, a program, a tool — full of hope… Only to feel regret, resentment, or disillusionment when it didn't work the way you thought it would? You're not alone. In this episode, Dara explores what's really going on when we feel let down by something we've invested in — and how those emotions are often rooted in a misunderstanding of what we expected from ourselves. From quilting tools to coaching programs, from parenting regrets to free-motion quilting frustration, Dara walks you through a powerful reframing: Why resentme...
2025-09-2521 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast217. How Greed & Trusting Others Keeps You from Trusting Yourself - Be Your Own ExpertStop outsourcing your power! Learn why constantly asking "just tell me what to do" keeps you stuck in weight loss and life goals. Discover how to become your own expert and trust yourself for lasting results. 🔑 Key Topics The "How Greed" Problem - Why expert dependency kills results Good vs Bad Pressure - Diamonds or crushed cans? Member Win - From Starbucks rewards to real connection 5 Pillars of Permanent Weight Loss - Build your own foundation 💡 Main Takeaways Stop asking "just tell me what to do" - Build foundational knowledge instead You already know how to...
2025-09-1824 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast216. Why Your Low Failure Tolerance Is Keeping You Stuck (And How to Fix It)Do you know what to do… but still fall short of your goals, again and again? In this episode, Dara breaks down a concept that might just change everything: failure tolerance — your ability to try something, not get it quite right, and keep going without making it mean something terrible about you. Using her own vulnerable story of struggling with Instagram (yes, even as a coach), Dara reveals the emotional trap so many of us fall into: showing up like "good students" instead of empowered women. She shares what finally shifted for her, how she's appl...
2025-09-1120 minQuilting on the SideHow to Handle Controversy, Difficult Conversations, & More with Dara TomassonSend a textIn this powerful episode of Quilting on the Side, Tori and Andi welcome back their favorite coach for quilters, Dara Tomasson, for a timely conversation about mindset, controversy, and emotional resilience in business. Together, they explore how to navigate emotionally charged situations, set healthy boundaries, and separate self-worth from business outcomes - especially in today’s divided social and economic climate (in the US at least!). Dara shares why reaching a neutral emotional state leads to clearer decision-making, and how curiosity and inspiration in everyday life can fuel both personal and professional gro...
2025-09-0940 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast215. Why a Masterclass Can Truly Change Your LifeWhat's the big deal about a masterclass? Can an hour a day really make a difference? In this powerful episode, Dara walks you through exactly what happens inside her masterclasses — and why the experience can shift your thinking, your self-awareness, and even your identity. You'll learn: Why real change starts with understanding your brain, not just your habits How journaling, community, and coaching combine to unlock powerful insights What makes women finally stop blaming their past and start owning their future This isn't just education. It's excavation....
2025-09-0416 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast214. Fall Planning Isn't Just for School Kids: How to Plan Your Identity ShiftBack-to-school season isn't just for kids — it's the perfect time for women to hit refresh and redefine who they want to be. In this powerful episode, Dara dives into five identity myths from Dr. Benjamin Hardy's Personality Isn't Permanent and how believing these myths keeps women stuck in old patterns of people-pleasing, overeating, overspending, and playing small. You'll learn how to: Debunk the myth that your personality is fixed or defined by your past Reclaim authorship over who you're becoming Use autumn energy to commit to growth and emotional rewiring
2025-08-2822 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast213. How to Celebrate Without All the FoodWhen every celebration feels like a food fest, the aftermath—guilt, bloat, weight gain—can overshadow the joy. In this episode, Dara shares how to shift the spotlight off food and onto true connection, belonging, and meaning. You'll hear stories of clients who broke free from the emotional grip food had on their celebrations and finally learned to belong to themselves instead. Dara also shares her own story of navigating her anniversary trip while sticking to a personal goal—not out of restriction, but from love and self-respect. She'll guide you through: Why food h...
2025-08-2118 minLove Yourself Thin Podcast212. Losing Weight for a Wedding (or Other Event)Have a wedding, anniversary, or big event coming up and want to feel amazing in the pictures—but without falling into the shame spiral of diet culture? In this episode, Dara shares a refreshing, no-nonsense 5-step approach to weight loss that actually sticks. She'll show you why the "how" matters more than the number on the scale, and how chasing validation through weight loss never leads to lasting peace. You'll learn: Why liking your reason is step one (and why that's NOT selfish) The power of getting the right kind of help (hint: no...
2025-08-1417 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 are really tr...
2025-07-2414 minLove Yourself Thin 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 co...
2025-07-1720 minLove Yourself Thin 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) Ho...
2025-07-1014 minLove Yourself Thin 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 (and...
2025-07-0316 minLove Yourself Thin 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-doer ❓ T...
2025-06-2614 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 su...
2025-06-0530 minLove Yourself Thin 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 showing up...
2025-05-2230 minLove Yourself Thin 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 yo...
2025-04-2425 minLove Yourself Thin 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 can...
2025-04-1725 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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
Love Yourself Thin 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
Love Yourself Thin 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 goals wi...
2025-03-0618 min
Love Yourself Thin 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
Love Yourself Thin 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...
2025-02-2030 min
Love Yourself Thin 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
Love Yourself Thin 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 addiction, enviro...
2025-02-0619 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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. Together, we'll reflect...
2024-11-1428 minLove Yourself Thin 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 podcast and membership...
2024-09-1223 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 "bandwagon" and e...
2024-05-1517 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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, not...
2023-05-3126 minLove Yourself Thin 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 go!
2023-04-2625 minLove Yourself Thin 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 place of...
2023-04-1920 minLove Yourself Thin 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 w...
2023-04-1217 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 impact on y...
2023-03-2929 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 Facebook...
2023-03-0821 minLove Yourself Thin 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
2023-03-0119 minLove Yourself Thin 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 deceptions and figure...
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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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...
2021-09-2017 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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 minLove Yourself Thin 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://daratomasson.com/1
2021-08-0424 min
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...
2021-07-3017 minLove Yourself Thin 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 like a hal...
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
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