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Mindful Shape136 Regretting What You AteHow often do you regret what you eat? Like eating that leftover easter chocolate. It wasn’t even good quality.Oftentimes we eat really healthy food but regret the amount of food we ate. We look down and the whole bag is empty. The whole sleeve of crackers is gone. How did that happen? Regret can be one of our most powerful emotional reminders that reflection, change and growth are available and necessary. In this episode you’ll learn:5 Self Coaching Questions to answer...2025-05-0821 minMindful Shape135 AlivenessWhen it comes to releasing excess weight you don't automatically think, the key is cultivating more aliveness, presence and curiosity, but it works! Today I'm talking about two types of awareness: cognitive awareness (I know why I do what I do) and embodied awareness (I know what I’m feeling) and how we can use them to help us reach our desired weight and feel in charge around food.In this episode you’ll learn:A new way to think about dopamine, snacking and doomscrollingWhy curiosity is the most...2025-04-3017 minMindful Shape134 How to Stop Self SabotagingWe often say things like, “there’s a part of me that wants to be healthy and reach my goal weight but another part just wants to say, I’m too tired, I’m just going to eat what I want right now.” And it’s a battle between these two versions of ourselves. We call it self-sabotage.In this episode you’ll learn:How to recognize and embrace different versions of yourself and utilize this concept to help you become more of the person you want to beWhy watching a Black Mirror episode might help you be your ow...2025-04-2414 minMindful Shape133 SuperthinkingYour brain is a beautiful tool and left to it's own devices will likely offer up justifications to over indulge at the expense of feeling how you want to feel in your body. If you've ever overeaten because you had a long day, it wasn't because you lacked willpower, it was only because your brain needed relief and offered up the thought to eat. We need to understand this and instead of blaming ourselves, develop self awareness and practice superthinking - being intentional with thoughts that serve you. In this episode you’ll learn:2025-04-1718 min
This Queer Book Saved My LifeDare Truth or Promise with Stephanie Beardslee and Paula BoockI was 8,000 miles from home asking is it ok to be gay? That's when I wandered into a shop found this book.Today we meet Stephanie Beardslee and we’re talking about the queer book that saved her life: Dare Truth or Promise by Paula Boock. And Paula joins us for the conversation!Stephanie Beardslee is the owner of Wolf & Wyld’s Queer Bookstore, an online and pop-up bookstore based in Manitou Springs, Colorado. She is a Front Range (of Colorado) native that is really hacked off that the Pikes Peak Region doesn’t have a quee...2025-04-1548 minMindful Shape132 Being Honest With YourselfIf…you avoid weighing yourself, you tell yourself you have no self-discipline, or sharing what you ate yesterday with your bestie triggers a panic attack, listen up. These are signs you’re missing the untapped power in being honest with yourself about what you truly want, where we’re at now and your relationship with food. True honesty is compassionate, not critical, and when we do it right, we get the opportunity to explore the real reasons behind overeating or over-drinking—often emotional discomfort or unmet needs. In this episode you’ll learn:Practi...2025-04-0915 minMindful Shape131 Becoming Mentally StrongerIt’s not just about weight loss. It’s about becoming mentally stronger. That requires you to ride out all the ups and downs (let’s be real, the downs) along the way. So instead of saying screw it at 3pm and having the blueberry muffin, you’re mentally capable of handling that moment without it. Those moments add up over the weeks and months and make your desired weight inevitable. In this episode you’ll learn:How to dramatically shift how you handle tough moments by understanding the concept “The Dip”2 Reasons you’ll quit and how to avoid...2025-04-0826 minMindful Shape130 Directing Your DesireWhat do you want? No really, what do you spend your time wanting? Is your thinking going to excess food, alcohol or escapism? How much time is spent wanting what you already have or want to create? Your desire drives your direction, whether you go to yoga or put it off. Directing our desire is something we can and should do on purpose. In this episode you’ll learn:The concept of Desire CapacityHow to actively want, so excess food is less interestingHow to make the weight loss process more desirable so it’s easier and more...2025-03-2617 minMindful Shape129 Creating a Restorative Practice PlanFeeling off? Unfocussed? Less motivated? A bit out of control? If it’s not happening today, it will in the future because you’re a beautiful human in all of her humanity. In this episode I want to help you create your own unique plan to handle “a funk” so that you don’t turn to eating or drinking more than you’d like. In this episode you’ll learn:You’re not alone in your funk! How it can show up differently in different peopleHow I approach this personally Three categories to consider for restoration practices: Thinkin...2025-03-2015 minMindful Shape128 No More Food RulesIf weight loss feels like a struggle, like a self-imposed prison, it could be because the rules you adopted to help you make healthy decisions end up backfiring. There is a better way! Let’s talk about how to make decisions whether it’s to eat past 7pm, have a glass of wine with an old friend or opt for a walk over a run, without rules.In this episode you’ll learn:The difference between rules and principles when it comes to making food and fitness decisionsHow to get clear on what TRULY matters to youHow...2025-03-1411 minMindful Shape127 Self CompassionBeing compassionate with yourself can be the missing key to unlocking permanent changes with how you eat and take care of yourself but it’s not always easy! Listen to learn how to cultivate self compassion so that you can enjoy the process of releasing weigh and reclaiming your health and your life. In this episode you’ll learn:How self compassion is a weight loss toolThe path to self compassion: judgement, neutrality, curiosity, compassionWhat to do when self compassion feels hard to accessJoin EXPERIMENT! The full tra...2025-03-0825 minMindful Shape126 Apathy Into DeterminationEver find yourself just not caring about your weight loss goals, your workouts, or even your healthy habits? It all feels kind of... meh? If you’re deep in apathy, don’t try to force motivation right away. Rest. Recharge. Take care of yourself without using food. Then, once you’re in a better headspace, tap into that determination. In this episode you’ll learn:The physiological and psychological factors that fuel apathyWhat to do when you can’t even get yourself to do what usually inspires youAn exercise that helps you physically feel the differen...2025-02-2718 minMindful Shape125 Become Metabolically FlexibleTo reach your desired weight without feeling starving and listless the whole time, but rather satiated and energized, you need to help your body become metabolically flexible. This means your body is efficient at using energy sources (food and body fat) as fuel. In this episode you’ll learn:Signs you’re insulin resistant regardless of your clothing sizeHow to become metabolically flexible so you don’t want more food than your body needsHow long it will take your body to become metabolically flexible whether you're 35 or 65 years old.Join EXPERIMENT! Th...2025-02-2125 minMindful Shape124 Weight Loss for CaregiversWhether you're a nurse, teacher, parent, or taking care of a loved one, putting others first can often lead to stress eating, burnout, and feeling out of control around food.I’m going to break down a common but rarely talked-about issue: rage eating—when frustration, exhaustion, or resentment leads to mindless snacking or emotional binges. I’ll explain how food impacts brain chemistry and why it makes perfect sense that we turn to food for comfort. Listen for mindset shifts and practical strategies to help you set better boundaries, prioritize yourself without guilt, and shift y...2025-02-1323 minMindful Shape123 Believing You’ll Reach Your Desired WeightWhen it comes to releasing body fat and establishing new eating habits, some days it’s a done-deal energy, on others it seems impossible.In this episode you’ll learn:How to feel better when you’re not believing it’s possible to reach your desired weightMotivating yourself when you know you’re not going to look the way you did when you were 25 even after you’ve released the weightMy favorite question to ask about ANY goalJoin EXPERIMENT! The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape 2025-02-0518 minMindful Shape122 A Sprint/Marathon Approach to Your Desired WeightDiets don’t work, so now what? How do you reach your desired weight in a healthy sustainable way and keep the weight off for good? The sprint/marathon approach helps you reach your desired weight by integrating a “stop overeating focus” and the opportunity to accelerate fat loss without going into diet mentality.In this episode you’ll learn:The 3 simple steps to releasing excess body fatWhat to focus on right now to feel your bestHow to avoid diet-starts-Monday mentality with this approachJoin EXPERIMENT! The full transcript In...2025-01-2913 minMindful Shape121 Tapping Into DeterminationIt’s easy to slowly slip back to old eating and movement habits. I call this “The Drift” and it’s totally normal! You might even maintain or even gain weight while you’re in the drift. The antidote is tapping back into your determination. I’m sharing how I handle this myself: what I do and how I think about it.In this episode you’ll learn:Signs to spot when you’re in “The Drift”How to handle it when you’re in a drift so that you don’t go off the rails with foodHow to re-engag...2025-01-2323 minMindful Shape120 My Favorite Health & Weight Loss ToolsWeight loss regimes, practices, apps and coaching tools. Here's an inside look into my personal strategies for health and weight loss. You might just hear something new that you’ll want to incorporate into your own strategy.Join EXPERIMENT! The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2025-01-1527 minMindful Shape119 Why You’re ExhaustedYou’ve set intentions. You’ve got goals. Not feeling energetic? Lacking enthusiasm? Let’s explore 3 reasons why: Contempt, an “I HAVE to do this” mentality and trying to force a one size fits all diet or workout plan.If you've ever wondered how to sync your food and workouts to your cycle this one's for you!In this episode you’ll learn:How contempt shows up and drains your motivation so you can release itA reframe on all the “shoulds” you have around weight loss so you feel insp...2025-01-0927 minMindful Shape118 Giving Yourself PermissionGive yourself permission to truly enjoy that piece of cake or glass of wine. Give yourself permission to feel what happens when you say, “No,” to yourself or “Okay, one was enough.” And lastly, give yourself permission to want your weight loss goal, even if it feels out of reach right now. In this episode you’ll learn:How to give yourself permission to help you stop overindulging with food and claim what you truly want: your natural weight and feeling in charge around food.Join EXPERIMENT!2024-12-2510 minMindful Shape117 Get Back on Track QuicklySlip ups are to be expected when we’re trying to change our eating habits. This is an opportunity to relish in your humanity and be kind to yourself no matter how hard it feels to do that so you can move on quickly. In this episode you’ll learn:How to make peace with overindulging How to feel calm immediatelyHow to move forward without getting into diet mentalityJoin EXPERIMENT! The full transcript Instagram: @mind...2024-12-1811 minMindful Shape116 My Top 6 Books For Releasing Excess FatI’ve read soooo many books on losing weight and here are my top picks. It’s a mix of science based fat loss books and psychological mastery books…so there’s a little something for everyone with a weight loss goal. I’ll share my hot take so that you can decide if it’s a must-read for YOU and worthy of shelf space. In this episode you’ll learn:The top 6 books I recommend for sustainable fat lossWhat I learned from each bookWhy each book might...2024-12-1229 minMindful Shape115 Reflection Questions Before Moving OnWhether you’re thrilled with your weight loss or you're disappointed in yourself, answer these 6 reflection questions I use with my coaching clients to move forward with wisdom, compassion and a strategic mindset. Join EXPERIMENT! The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2024-12-0719 minMindful Shape114 Taking a Break Without Going BackwardsNeeding a break from weight loss is really wanting to feel a sense of relief, to feel free, to know we have options. Let’s talk about how to make changes to your eating plan without going off the rails with food. In this episode you’ll learn:The top thinking trap to avoid when you’re “on a break”How to redefine freedom around foodUnconventional food rules you’re welcome to steal from meJoin EXPERIMENT! The full transcrip...2024-12-0617 minMindful Shape113 Rethinking Self SabotageYou likely think of overeating as a form of self sabotage. We say things like I just keep doing this. I know what to do and yet I keep sabotaging myself.But when we believe that we are in fact sabotaging ourselves we are both the victim and the villian. A victim is helpless. A villain is just plain mean.But you are neither of those. Learn how to think differently about why you’re overeating in a way that will help stop it.In...2024-11-2813 minMindful Shape112 Reducing an Over Desire For FoodEver wish you could eat whatever you wanted and be at your natural weight? You can, so long as what you want (your desire) is at a natural level. If you find yourself continually wanting more food than your body needs, you likely have both a physiological and emotional OVER desire for food. When we can reduce this to a natural desire, you won’t feel like you’re in a battle against yourself. You just won’t want all that food any more!In thi...2024-11-2114 minMindful Shape111 Deciding Your Self ConceptIf you’ve been struggling with food and weight your whole life, it’s hard to imagine a life in which you don’t eat ice cream straight from the container after dinner. That’s because your self-concept when it comes to food and weight loss is based on previous failures. In this episode I challenge you to re-decide some assumptions you have about weight loss and yourself.In this episode you’ll learn:How your current self concept explains your food decisionsWhat you might need to UNLEARNHow t...2024-11-1412 minMindful Shape110 Anxiety EatingWhether it’s eating ice cream to ward off Sunday scaries or scarfing down handfuls of cashews before your next meeting, overeating from anxiety will impede your weight loss. Learn what to do so that your brain doesn’t even offer food as a suggestion when you feel anxious.In this episode you’ll learn:The mindset shift you need around anxietyWhat to do when you’re overeating because you’re feeling anxiousHow to handle real physical hunger when you’re also anxious The full tra...2024-11-0611 minMindful Shape109 Getting Out of Scale DramaWeighing yourself on the scale is a helpful measurement when you’re trying to lose weight. But if it’s triggering you and making you feel like crap, the answer is not to avoid it, but to use it as an opportunity to manage your brain so that you can monitor progress.In this episode you’ll learn:All you need to know about weighing yourself How to overcome your fear of the scaleSigns you have scale drama The full transcript Instagram: @m...2024-10-2914 minMindful Shape108 Mastering Weight Loss SkillsAfter so many failed attempts to lose weight we start thinking we’re just someone who will forever struggle. But weight loss is simply a set of skills that with practice you can get better at no matter your history with food. Listen to identify which skills you are already good at, which you’re just ok at and which need a lot of work so that you have a road map that gets you to your goal weight.In this episode you’ll learn:The 7 Weight Loss Sk...2024-10-2423 minMindful Shape107 Showing Up For YourselfShowing up for yourself is easier said than done. Our brain resists change and offers up excuses instead, like “I’m an all or nothing person” or “I know what to do, but just can’t follow through.” But showing up doesn't need to be more work, more restriction. It can feel energizing - like you're becoming more of who you want to be.In this episode you’ll learn:How to get the most out of any weight loss workshop or trainingHow to handle excuses your brain offe...2024-10-1721 minMindful Shape106 Working Through ResistanceSome days are so easy to stay on track but other days are just…hard. You’re dragging yourself like a dead weight or it seems completely impossible to do what you need to do, like NOT eat the chips or bypass something sweet after dinner.Hello resistance. The surly teenage or stubborn toddler in all of us who refuses to make it simple and easy to eat right. In this episode you’ll learn:What resistance really isHow you’re current thinking is creating...2024-10-1015 minMindful Shape105 Create Your Compelling VisionWe’re usually driven by despair, self-loathing, or even disgust to take that first big step and decide we want to release weight. But relying on negative emotions won’t sustain us for long. So what then?Let’s dive deep into the mindset shift needed to stay on track—moving from “I need to” or “I should” to “I’m worthy of this.” You’ll learn how to create a compelling vision for yourself that’s strong enough to keep you going, even when your brain tries to rationalize old habits and minimize your weight loss goal. 2024-10-0324 minMindful Shape104 Doubt to DeterminedWhen you’re determined, you’re unstoppable. You eat healthy, you stop at enough. But then you get tired, you eat the bread, a bit more ice cream and skip your workout. You fall out of belief that it’s working or even that it’s possible to lose weight at all. Learn how to cultivate determination to get in your workout, say no to the bread, feel in control with food and follow through despite feeling resistance and doubt. In this episode you’ll learn:The role of anticipationHow to ov...2024-09-1816 minMindful Shape103 Feeling DiscouragedIt’s very normal to feel discouraged when you’re trying to lose weight and improve your food choices. At some point you’re sick of the scale not budging or you’re mad at yourself for eating all that pizza AND popcorn. Feeling discouraged is inevitable - letting it sabotage you is not. In this episode you’ll learn:Why we so often get discouragedThe two types of thinking that make us discouraged (and the specific thoughts to watch out for)3 Tips to move out of being di...2024-09-1221 minMindful Shape102 Weight Loss FAQsAnswering some of the most common questions I get as a weight loss coach: 1. How many exceptions (indulgences) should I have? 2. How much weight can I expect to lose?3. What do I do when my schedule conflicts with my eating plan?4. What if I’m doing all the right things and the scale isn't moving?5. What do I do when I’m eating out of control? The full transcript Instagram: @m...2024-09-0520 minMindful Shape101 Beth's Story - The Why Not the HowWWE performer, mother and just incredibly kind-hearted human, Beth shares her weight loss journey. Extreme yo-yo dieting and binge eating led to an added 25 lbs and the old tricks just didn't work any more. Find out exactly what she did to reach her goal weight and ditch diet mentality for good. Knowing someone else has gone through the body image stuff, weight fluctuations and food drama you have, AND come out the other side helps your brain believe it’s possible for YOU so listen closely and get inspired. The full transcript I...2024-08-2152 minMindful Shape100 How to Lose Weight & Keep It OffYou know how you want to be eating, but you can’t seem to stick with it, you’re thinking about food way more than you’d like and you’d love to release excess fat and feel comfortable in your own skin. I’m sharing the process that’s helped my clients release 10 to 60 lbs AND keep it off for good. In this episode you’ll learn:The 4 main obstacles I see with my clients and how to overcome themThe strategies and mindset tools you need so don’t gain the...2024-08-1530 minMindful Shape99 Your Past SelfWhether you regret how you ate last night, you’re frustrated that you still haven’t lost your COVID weight or you’re lamenting that you can’t get back to that “better” healthier version of you, it’s negatively impacting you NOW. Let’s fix that.In this episode you’ll learn:Why how you think about your past self matters2 Self coaching questions to shift how you feelWhy you DON’T need to forgive yourself The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape...2024-08-0711 minMindful Shape98 You've Got ThisYou might be unwittingly self sabotaging your weight loss efforts by 1. thinking it doesn’t matter THAT much OR 2. not letting yourself imagine what it would be like to be totally in charge around food and living at your goal weight. This episode will remind you that what you want truly DOES matter and it’s entirely possible for you. Yes YOU.In this episode you’ll learn:How to be nicer to your body even when you don’t feel itWhy buying new clothes shouldn’t be put off an...2024-08-0118 minMindful Shape97 A Mindset For FastingFasting is a proven weight loss strategy…unless you spin out and scarf down three bowls of Cheerios beforehand. Or you notice you’re using it to make up for those handfuls of chocolate chips you had alone in the kitchen. Fasting can trigger that old diet brain and make you feel even LESS in charge around food. Learn how to support yourself so that you can use fasting as an effective tool for balancing your hormones and losing weight.In this episode you’ll learn:The different types of overeating that c...2024-07-2921 minMindful Shape96 Overeating Healthy FoodWhen it comes to nuts, fruit or yogurt your brain is saying, “No big deal, go ahead and eat up, it’s healthy!” But then you’re not seeing the weight come off and are getting frustrated. Or you know you’re a “volume-eater” but don’t know how to stop and you're in the valley of despair.It’s happening for valid reasons: your hormones and your thinking patterns. Let’s change both.In the episode you'll learn: Why...2024-07-1820 minMindful Shape95 The 5 Weight Loss Self ConceptsIf your last attempt at weight loss didn’t work, it was due to your weight loss self concept, not your food plan. I’ll help you identify what that is so that you can feel confident in your plan or you’ll know exactly what to change so that you can release the weight you want. In this episode you’ll learn:That you’re not behind, you just need to update your self conceptWhat to think instead to ensure success this timeHow to shift your...2024-07-1227 minMindful Shape94 Natural Ozempic Weight LossIf you could create the same results a weight loss drug offers without having to take it, would you? Of course! So in this episode we’ll explore how to reduce hunger, feel satiated sooner and end the food chatter. In this episode you’ll learn:How to reduce hunger naturally just by how you eatThe key to feeling more satiated and what blocks itWhy you’re constantly thinking about food and how to stop The full transcript Instagram: @mindful...2024-07-0419 minMindful Shape93 All or Nothing Mentality During SummerSummer brings specific challenges for releasing weight - your friend saying, “C’mon just one more glass of wine”, wanting to have fun, being out of your routine and dealing with body image drama. We can easily slip into all-or-nothing mentality - either you're 100% in OR you’re in “screw it” mode. This episode will teach you how to get through the summer so you feel good about your food decisions AND good in your body. In this episode you’ll learn:The summer specific justifications your brain will think are trueWhy thinking “it’s working” can actually sabotage...2024-06-2920 minMindful Shape92 Alcohol & Weight LossReducing or removing alcohol can really help you release excess weight but how to do that when it’s part of every social occasion and it’s so much fun??? I promise it’s possible and it’s all how you think about it. This episode will help you feel in charge when it comes to drinking. In this episode you’ll learn:4 Ways alcohol impacts weight lossHow your current thinking is a roadblockHow to reduce your drinking The full transcript Instagram...2024-06-2017 minMindful Shape91 Negative ThinkingWhen you’re feeling negative or in a rut, it’s due to negative thinking. It’s human to have negative thoughts so let’s talk about how to handle it so you can start feeling better. In this episode you’ll learn:How negative thinking shows up in weight lossHow normal it is and where you might be going wrong in trying to fix itHow to kick a negative thinking habit The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self...2024-06-1223 minMindful Shape90 Maintaining Your Weight Loss SuccessIt’s one thing to release the weight, but it’s another to keep it off! If you can shift your focus toward the process more than the final goal, you can almost guarantee you’ll be able to maintain your weight loss. In this episode you’ll learn:Where high levels of motivation comes fromWhat to do when motivation wanesSpecific examples on what focussing on the process looks like The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coac...2024-06-0512 minMindful Shape89 Creating a Paradigm ShiftWeight loss can be about more than an endless pursuit to conform your body into an outdated, idealized, and photoshopped beauty standard. I’m deconstructing diet mentality (the old paradigm) to what I think is a more contemporary, healthier and more effective approach to reaching your natural weight in a way that you can feel good about.In this episode you’ll learn:Why it makes sense you don’t want others to know you’re trying to lose weightWhat a NEW approach to weight loss looks likeHow to handle it when your brain reverts back to the w...2024-05-3025 minMindful Shape88 Believe in YourselfThis will inspire the mindset you need to stop any overeating that prevents you from losing weight. Let’s get your brain on board so instead of restriction and depriving yourself, eating responsibly is an act of self-connection.In this episode you’ll learn:Examples of upleveling your thoughtsWeight Loss skills you can learnHow to double down after a set back The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by m...2024-05-2215 minMindful Shape87 Doubling DownSometimes we feel compelled to double down on our weight loss strategy to get results. If you’re about to launch into another “day one” (if you know, you know) here’s how to do it most effectively. In this episode you’ll learn:When does it make sense to double downWhere to focusPitfalls to avoid (or at least know about beforehand) The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2024-05-1619 minMindful Shape86 Practical Weight Loss TipsA weight loss back-to-basics you-must-know-this refresher guide. Some of these weight loss tips you’ve heard before so I offer a deeper way of relating to them. Some tips will be NEW and, not to overstate things, but will truly change your life. If you don’t know, now you know.Whether you’ll be thrilled losing 5lbs, or you’re in it to win it with a 50 lb plus goal, start with these strategies to lose weight in a healthy, effective way that is kind to both you and your beautiful body.2024-05-0127 minMindful Shape85 What You REALLY Need to Succeed at Weight LossEven when you know how to eat healthy, you can feel a ton of resistance to following through, that it’s taking too long and it just feels like a struggle. No meal or workout plan solves that, but your brain can. In this episode you'll gain clarity on the overlooked skills, qualities, and beliefs shared by my most successful clients, providing a roadmap to focus YOUR efforts.In this episode you’ll learn:The weight loss success triad you’ve never heard ofHow to get through subtle and in...2024-04-2432 minMindful Shape84 How to Stay CommittedWeight loss doesn’t happen by signing up for a new program, getting rid of all your "fat" clothes so there's no going back or booking a flight to Hawaii for motivation. It happens by staying committed; doing all the boring, tedious, hardwork of following through.In this episode you’ll learn:Why self-loathing OR being super excited about your goal doesn’t work to motivate youWhy commitment wears off even when things are going wellHow to quickly tap into your commitment at any time ...2024-04-1021 minMindful Shape83 Having Your Own BackHaving your own back means following through on your eating plan, but it’s also about what happens when you eat off your plan too. Today we explore what advocating for yourself and your weight loss goal means and how to do it more often.In this episode you’ll learn:What having your own back is and isn’tWhy you don’t actually need to forgive yourself, give yourself more grace or be more self-compassionate (and what to do instead)Questions to ask yourself after eating off plan The full transcript Instagram: @mi...2024-04-0318 minMindful Shape82 Creating a Sense of SuccessTrying to lose weight when you constantly feel like you’re failing at it, is like trying to swim with kettlebells attached to your feet. Losing weight is an optional endeavor and can and should feel empowering not self-punishing. This episode will teach you how to create a sense of success along your journey. In this episode you’ll learn:How to tap into that feeling of success What a new approach to weight loss is and is notWhy now’s the perfect time to let go of ol...2024-03-2718 minMindful Shape81 Weighing YourselfThe scale can be a useful tool in measuring our weight loss, but unless we know how to manage our mind, it can lead us into a negativity spiral and even lead to weight gain. In this episode you’ll learn:What’s to be gained by using the scaleWhy it makes sense you’re avoiding itHow to not let it ruin your day The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com2024-03-1916 minMindful Shape80 The Follow Through FactorAny weight loss program WILL work so long as you can follow through and stick to it. So Iet’s talk about what to do when you have conflicting desires. You have the desire to follow through on your weight loss plan AND the desire to eat.In this episode you’ll learn:When to double down on yourselfThe biggest mistake you’re making in trying to follow throughA 5 min strategy to follow through when it feels especially hard to stick with your program The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free...2024-03-1415 minMindful Shape79 Success Mindset - Sarah’s StoryWant to adopt a mindset that will get weight loss results? Listen to Sarah’s personal coaching journey to hear exactly what she did. She went from releasing less than 1lb per month on her own to accelerating her weight loss and creating an approach to food she can use long term.In this episode you’ll learn:How to use the scale to your advantageHow to avoid “screw it” modeHow to connect the dots between food and weight to what’s happening in your life (without judging yourself about it) The full transcript Instagra...2024-02-2819 minMindful Shape78 Secret EatingIf you think you’re the only one eating in secret, well think again. Let’s remove any shame that comes up and talk about strategies to stop letting this impact your relationship with yourself, food and your chances of reaching your desired weight. In this episode you’ll learn:Examples of secret eating I hear from clientsThe real reason it happens (it’s not because you love food)How to make secret eating a thing of the past The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources In...2024-02-2314 minMindful Shape77 When You've Gained Weight BackWe can feel especially terrible when we’ve recently gained some weight back. Let’s explore the deeper reasons why we feel so badly and talk about what to do next if you’re currently dealing with this.In this episode you’ll learn:What research says about feeling beautifulTo separate your self-worth from your bodyHow to feel better when you’ve gained some weight back The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interest...2024-02-1517 minMindful Shape76 Overhunger ExplainedIf you feel like your cravings are out of control or you often get hangry, overhunger is to blame. Knowing what to do about it could be the missing piece to releasing your next 10lbs.In this episode you’ll learn:How to identify if overhunger is the reason you can’t release weight2 main causes of overhungerHow to fix it so your biochemistry is helping, not hurting your weight loss goals The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free...2024-02-0915 minMindful Shape75 Overeating Self Assessment ExerciseFor many of us, stopping when we’ve had enough food (and not one bite more) is challenging. We eat past what our bodies actually need. Answer this 10 question self assessment to help you know where you should focus to reach your natural weight. I also explain specific overeating patterns and offer solutions so you can take next steps.In this episode you’ll learn:What you need most to stop overeatingExamples of where we overeat and whySimple solutions for fear of wasting food, dealing with FOMO and more The full transcript Instagram: 2024-01-2923 minMindful Shape74 Mindless EatingMindless eating is an easily overlooked piece of the puzzle when we’re trying to determine where overeating is happening. We often underestimate how much we’re eating when we mindlessly eat and also underestimate its affect on our weight.In this episode you’ll learn:Where mindless eating might be happening for youHow to stop this type of overeating The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2024-01-2620 minMindful Shape73 Dealing With DisappointmentIf you’re feeling disappointed about the number on the scale today or in yourself because of what you ate yesterday, this is for you. As we strive toward our natural weight, disappointment is common. I’ll teach you what to do about it so that it doesn’t derail you.In this episode you’ll learn:3 Steps to take when you’re disappointedPractical strategies to rev up fat burning and optimize your weight lossLinks: @glucosegoddess The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Int...2024-01-1619 minMindful Shape72 Slipping Back Into Diet MentalityEven when we want a sustainable, healthy way of eating and being around food it’s super easy to slip back into the overeat/over-restrict cycle. It’s no fun and usually leads to weight gain too. Let’s talk about how to course correct when you notice this creeping in. In this episode you’ll learn:When it’s likely to happenHow diet mentality shows up and why it’s a problem3 strategies to feel in control again The full transcript Instagram: 2024-01-0924 minMindful Shape71 Fear of Gaining the Weight BackThis fear doesn’t have to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. Learn how this happens and exactly what to do about it. In this episode you’ll learn:Why this fear keeps creeping up despite your weight loss success3 Sneaky ways it leads to weight gain What to do TODAY to clean this up The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2024-01-0519 minMindful Shape70 This is Your Time - Marilyn's StoryMarilyn is reaching her weight loss goals on HER terms this time. She’s open and honest about being at the point of seriously considering weight loss surgery when she came across my podcast and decided instead to try coaching first. She shares how she worked through fear and resistance and how she was able to stay consistent even when the scale wasn’t budging. If you’re feeling low or discouraged and in need of inspiration, this is a true transformation story you don’t want to miss. Follow Marilyn's journey on Instagram: @consultma...2023-12-2232 minMindful Shape69 Keeping Up MomentumHow do we harness those unicorn days when the weight is coming off and it feels easy to not overeat? This episode has the 3 must-haves to maximize this time and keep up your momentum.In this episode you’ll learn:The missing piece in protocol planningWhere to put your focus so that you keep winning no matter whatHow to recreate momentum when things go a little sideways The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website ...2023-12-1819 minMindful Shape68 How to Stop Stress EatingFind yourself turning to food when you’re stressed? Think you need to set yourself up for success or be more self-disciplined? It’s not true. Learn what really causes stress eating so that your efforts actually make a difference. In this episode you’ll learn:Strategies that sound good but don’t actually work IRLWhy you stress eat over and over against your own willWhat you can do to stop stress related weight gain The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_s...2023-12-1111 minMindful Shape66 How I'm Releasing the Baby WeightMy first episode after a 4 month maternity leave! And I too have a weight loss goal which I’ll share with you. In this episode you’ll learn:My personal weight loss goals now and how I’m approaching itWhat I’m tracking and what I’m not My new super simple method for handling cravings or urges to overeatEPISODE LINKS:Free Resources/Get on My Email ListGet the Mindful Shape Protocol PlannerMindful Shape Website 2023-11-2825 min
The True YouOut of the darkness comes light. Nicola Parker, a mental fitness mentor, shares her survival storyNicola Parker is a mental fitness mentor and I help mums and mumpreneurs who are struggling with their mental health so that they can become emotionally independent. She is a qualified counsellor and personal trainer as well as being a functioning person with BPD and complex ptsd. She does what she does because she has survived suicide and has been to the darkest places her mind can take her after a background of extreme trauma.https://linktr.ee/strongerthanthemind 💖You can now watch seleted episodes of The True You podcasts on Youtube! Sub...2023-10-041h 06Mindful Shape67 You Can Do This Too - Karen's StoryStill find yourself entertaining ideas about super restrictive eating plans in order to see results as quickly as possible? If you need more proof for your brain to feel inspired about a slower, sustainable weight loss plan, listen in. I’m sharing another client story in which we dive into how she got out of quick-fix-mentality, how she redefined discomfort, and how she got through some challenging parts like weekends. She also talks about her perspective as a doctor; How do you stay motivated when so much of the research out there says you won’t keep the weight off...2023-07-2521 minMindful Shape65 Ending Food Drama - Jackeline's StoryHear from my client Jackeline who released not only the 15 lbs she came to me for, but even more valuable, a tonne of food drama. Her incredibly honest personal account of where she was and how she let go of her old way of thinking to finally release the weight and enjoy freedom around food will inspire you because it's possible for YOU too. Listen to learn how she did it. Check out her travel blog at fashionabledrifter.com The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources...2023-05-1919 min
Let Us Judge YouE6: Toy Box Killer - David Parker Ray**OFF CYCLE/EXTRA EPISODE!** David Parker Ray, also known as the ‘Toy-Box Killer,’ was a serial rapist, torturer of women, and a suspected serial killer. Based on accusations by his accomplices, he is believed to have killed at least 60 people, though no bodies could ever be found. Join us as we review three podcasts that have covered this true crime story.Podcasts and their episode(s) reviewed during this episode:Boozy - The Toy Box Killer (11/19/21)Strange Matters Podcast - The Toy-Box Killer (10/30/18)Tales of the Wicked - Toy Box Killer (02/01/22)2023-05-0949 minMindful Shape64 On the Fence About Weight Loss Medication?The most recent weight loss drugs seem better than ever so it’s no surprise that you may be considering them. If you’re stressed because you’re going back and forth, here’s a process that will walk you through how to decide.In this episode you’ll learn:How to make decisions The difference between decisions and outcomesHow to explore your reasons The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coac...2023-04-0322 minMindful Shape63 Which is Better, Listening to Your Mind or Body?Have you ever been told to just listen to your body when it comes to eating and you’ll reach your natural weight? It sounds simple enough but if “intuitive eating” hasn’t worked for you, I’m going to explain why and help you figure out exactly when to listen to your body and when to rely on your mind to lose weight sustainably.In this episode you’ll learn:Why you can’t always listen to your body to tell you what or how much to eatWhen to rely o...2023-03-3020 minMindful Shape62 When to Get Help or Keep Trying on Your OwnIf you’re on the fence about taking the next step and inquiring about weight loss coaching, starting a course or joining a program, this will help you determine whether you really need it or not and set you up for success either way.In this episode you’ll learn:When you’re right on track going it aloneIndicators you could benefit from additional supportThe only way to guarantee your results (no matter what you decide) The full transcript Instagram: @min...2023-03-0520 minMindful Shape61 A Mental RestartOverdid it on the weekend? If you overindulged and are ready (but maybe not 100% motivated yet) to start up your weight loss plan again, here’s my guide to do it in a healthy, kind, and optimal way. In this episode you’ll learn:How to start again when you’re ready but not 100% willing How to change your pastHow to generate activation energy (motivation)How to drop shame and guilt about over indulging The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_s...2023-02-2718 minMindful Shape60 What’s Getting In Your Way - Problems & SolutionsWhat you think is getting in the way - lack of willpower, desire for food, laziness is NOT the reason you can’t release the excess weight and stick to your healthy plan. I’m cutting straight to the chase on what’s really getting in the way and tell you exactly how to solve for it. In this episode you’ll learn:How root problems present so you can spot themWhat you’re probably thinking is the problemThe real reasons you haven’t been able to relea...2023-02-1930 minMindful Shape59 Ditching Diet Mentality Shayla's StoryIf you're feeling alone in your struggle and could use some inspiration that's relatable, listen in to Shayla's story. We talk about what it was like for her during her pregnancy, dropping the concept of "good foods" "bad foods" and how she's able to recognize progress when she still has a ways to go to reach her goal. The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com 2023-02-1519 minMindful Shape58 How to Trust Yourself Around FoodGet out your notebooks! Learn practical tools you can apply to immediately start trusting yourself around food - even the ones that call to you incessantly!In this episode you’ll learn:How to overcome powerful desires to overeat sugar and flourWhat to do when you’re unmotivatedHow to be more self disciplined What a mental plan is, why you need it and exactly how to create one The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self C...2023-02-1138 minMindful Shape57 Weight Loss Strategy During Challenging TimesWhen we’re going through challenging times, we think there are two options - eating on track (eating that optimizes fat burning) or eating off track (free for all!) But there’s a third option available which I map out specifically for you to avoid weight gain and keep going.In this episode you’ll learn:Why we go into a free for all around food sometimesWhat decisions need to be made when it’s harderMy exciting personal update! The full transcript Instag...2023-01-2022 minThis Queer Book Saved My LifeOut Of Time with Nicole Olila and Paula MartinacI didn't really understand, until I read this book, what was my meaning? What was I here for? Welcome to our LGBT podcast! In this episode we’re talking with Nicole Olila (she/her) about the Lambda Literary Award winning novel Out of Time by Paula Martinac. Today’s conversation is one of those life imitates art imitates life moments as Nicole’s work as an archivist and owner of a vintage feminist and queer bookshop mirrors Out of Time’s main character Susan who finds a scrapbook in a vintage store that leads her on a ghostly...2023-01-1040 min
How I Survived This - The Totally Badass and Dramatic PodcastPaula ParkerHeather reconnects with one of her first mentors in the narration world, Paula Parker, who graciously shares her incredible journey through the years. From working for Miles Davis to becoming the voice of She-Ra and her subsequent extraordinary and influential career as an audiobook narrator and director, Paula drops countless pearls of wisdom, all gleaned from her many productive years in the industry. 2022-12-1532 minMindful Shape56 Choosing Your StandardsHave you ever thought about what your standards are? When you’re clear on them, it makes making food (and life) choices a lot easier than relying on sheer willpower. In this off the cuff episode I’m getting personal to share my own list of standards so that you’re inspired to create your own. In this episode you’ll learn:What conscious standards are and how to create themHow standards will help you lose weight without willpowerWhat my personal standard are The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self...2022-11-2916 minMindful Shape55 Mental Prep for the HolidaysFeeling a little anxious about overeating from now until New Years? I’ve got you covered! In this episode you’ll learn:The 3 obstacles that derail you during the holidays and exactly how to overcome them :All or nothing thinkingSaying no to food pushersOver Desire (desire for food when you’re not physically hungry) The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coaching Resources Interested in getting coached by me? Go to my website...2022-11-2117 minMindful Shape54 What's Possible for You? Pam's StoryEver been told you “have such a pretty face” or felt like a failure after gaining, losing and regaining the weight? You’re not alone. Here’s your chance to get inside the head of someone who’s been there and is on the other side of it. My client Pam overcame years of struggling with her weight to eating 2 meals a day, not beating herself up anymore and releasing 20lbs in 6 months without feeling deprived. Let yourself be inspired and use it as evidence that it really is possible for you too.In this episode you’ll learn:2022-11-1618 min
That Kingsville PodcastSe 2 Ep 12 Guest TOK Clerk Paula Parker election update, 183 Main, H4H, more.On this episode of That Kingsville Podcast, Town of Kingsville Clerk Paula Parker talks election updates and signage by-laws. We also discuss 183 Main Street Ontario land tribunal update, Hogs for Hospice, and Kingsville news.Thanks to Kingsville Brewery for their continued support.2022-07-301h 03That Kingsville PodcastTKP Se 2 Ep 7 - Paula Parker - Town Clerk, municipal election news and Dave rants!On this episode of That Kingsville Podcast, Paula Parker Town Clerk from the town of Kingsville joins us to talk Municipal election. We discuss town events and Dave goes on a rant! 2022-05-061h 12Mindful Shape32 Success Mentality in Weight LossFor many of us, success mentality in weight loss seems like an oxymoron. We often feel like we’re simply failing all the time and then we see the scale going up and it’s confirmed.To achieve ANY goal you set, you need the right mindset. So what is it for weight loss specifically and how do we get it?In this episode I’m going to share 8 components to create the mindset you need to release excess weight, permanently. In this episode you’ll learn:8 Components of a successful weight loss mind...2021-09-2417 min
Understand SuicideEp. 75 - Chris Parker: a mental health advocate with suicidal ideation | Suicide Awareness Month SeriesToday’s interview is the second in the Suicide Prevention Awareness Month series, an initiative that aims to offer additional resources to my listeners. My guest, Christopher Parker, is a suicide attempt survivor who hosts the podcast Coffee over suicide, which he describes as “a dramedy podcast about mental illness and choosing life over death one cup of coffee at a time.”
Chris is a remarkable person who advocates for mental health and brings this difficult conversation into people’s homes with his podcast. In this interview, I felt touched by how genuine and caring he was. With a co...2021-09-1941 minMindful Shape31 Thinking You Deserve a TreatWhat does it mean when you find yourself saying, “I deserve a (enter your go-to food here).” We all have those long days when we get home and feel we deserve to relax with food, or we've been "good" and want to reward ourselves or we’re celebrating and think we deserve a treat - which of course is food.If this is happening for you, listen in. We’re diving into this thought pattern and looking at what it really means to feel like we deserve to have a treat, the underlying reason that leads us to feel...2021-09-1820 min
Construction DisruptionPaula Parker – Passion and Vision: A New MindsetOur guest is Paula Parker, an avid meatball maker and alchemist. Paula recently served on the management team for the METALCON trade show and now consults with business leaders and companies of all sizes, helping them thrive as agents of change. Paula’s insight into the future will fascinate and inspire.Connect with Paula and start achieving your goals today at paulamparker.netEpisodes are sponsored and produced by Isaiah industries, a manufacturer of specialty metal roofing systems and other building materials. Learn more at isaiahindustries.com
This podcast uses the following thir...2021-09-1449 minMindful Shape30 Using Failure to Get Closer to Your Weight Loss GoalNobody loses weight the first time they try. And usually not the second or third. If you’re like most people, you’ve had too many attempts to count. When we lose some weight only to overeat and gain it all right back, it’s tempting to avoid thinking about it. Instead, we simply chastise ourselves and vow to do better next time.Do you do this? Then you know it doesn’t work, otherwise you would have released the weight on that second attempt. So how can you approach this differently to get a different result?In...2021-09-0621 min
Run Canada PodcastMeet your Sheroes, Paula WiltseCo-host of the Inspired Soles Podcast, Carolyn Coffin interviews the amazing Masters' marathoner Paula Wiltse. Paula is a coach with Mile 2 Marathon, a mom, and one of a select few Canadian women who have run a sub-3-hour marathon over the age of 50. Paula shares what it takes to set and reach big goals as a masters athlete (spoiler alert: it takes dedication and hard work) and how she has supported her family through their own goals and through the pandemic. To unlock a lifetime of running like Carolyn, download the Runkeeper App today. 2021-06-111h 05
Greyhound NationGreyhound Rehoming in the UK with Paula Beniston"I think I might have squealed when I found out that I got the position..." Paula Beniston on landing a position on the Greyhound Board of Great Britain
Show Notes
Paula Beniston's journey with Greyhounds started more than 30 years ago with a weekend job at a local Greyhound training and breeding center, where she got to work with Greyhound puppies. In the past 20 years, she's fostered over 100 Greyhounds and lurchers. After serving with another Greyhound rehoming group for 18 years, Paula bought her own Greyhound rehoming center with other volunteers in Bristol.
In 2020, while COVID raced through the United Kingdom, Paula...2021-05-271h 05
Paula CazenavePaula Cazenave @ www.technoclub.net [28-11-2020]:: TRACKLIST ::
1 Keith Carnal - Not Your Ordinary
2 DKult - Tempo
3 Vulkanski - Rotten auras
4 Dangelo - Dissolution Mechanism
5 Adriana Lopez - SMV - 30D
6 Heiko Laux - ReTelevised
7 MSDMNR - Warped Arp
8 Sathurnus - The other day
9 Ricky Cross - Can't See You Here When I'm High
10 A4 (ES) - Bulldozer
11 Mind Machines - Vertigo
12 A.Morgan - Social Wasters
13 Kølpøs - Black Bird
14 Alex Randal - Reel
15 Samsara (Ar) - Baka
16 Joton - Exinaut
17 Javi Lago - Inner Core
18 Steve Parker - Elevate (Paula Cazenave remix) Dolma rec
19 ANEW - Airborne (Tensal Remix)
20 A.Paul, Dolby D, Dk...2020-11-301h 02
The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science# 6: Simple habits, big results. Dr Paula ParkerFor this episode we are fortunate to have with us a young vet who is contributing more to the veterinary profession in her relatively short career than many of us will do in a lifetime. Dr Paula Parker was the president of the Australian Veterinary Association for 2018/19, and is the youngest person ever to be elected to this position. When she is not leading the team that makes major policy decisions and guides the future of our our profession both in Australia and internationally she works as an emergency vet in a practice in the Gold Coast, Australia.
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Hustle to Financial FreedomSimplifying Your Finances with Paula PantToday I am talking with Paula Pant from Afford Anything. Paula has created a movement rooted in the idea that “you can afford anything, but not everything”. Open your ears, shut your eyes and buckle up. Paula shares her take on budgeting, saving, and how to automate the entire process. This episode will change your…
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