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The Renae Saager ShowEp 277: Navigating Different Energy Levels in Marriage with David WittmanIn this episode, Renae sits down with her husband David to talk about what happens when you and your partner want totally different things out of a weekend. One of you thrives on staying busy, the other is perfectly content lounging at home—and both of you end up a little resentful.They share how they’ve (imperfectly) navigated these differences, from carving out “me-time” to begrudgingly watching family movie nights, and why compromise, communication, and acceptance matter more than chasing some Instagram-perfect idea of marriage.If you’ve ever wondered, “Why can’t they just do things...
2025-09-2921 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 275: When the People You Count On Don’t Come ThroughIn this episode, Renae dives into the messy reality of support—the kind you dream of getting, the kind that blindsides you in the best way, and the kind that never comes.From launching her first merch line to releasing her book to the hardest chapter of losing her mom, she shares the sting of being let down by people she thought would be there, alongside the deep gratitude for unexpected support that showed up instead.With humor, honesty, and a little tough love, she unpacks why we all secretly want mind-readers, why that never wo...
2025-09-1516 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 272: Motherhood Isn't A Job - It's A Relationship - Interview With Hannah OlsonMotherhood isn’t diapers, snacks, and never-ending laundry — that’s caregiving. And while caregiving is hard, it’s not the same thing as being a mom.In this conversation with Hannah Olson, we break down the difference between the two and why this shift in language can lift so much of the guilt and pressure moms feel.We get into:Why “motherhood is hard” is the wrong phrase (and what to say instead).The trap of becoming a workaholic in caregiving.The breastfeeding/pumping guilt spiral so many of us know too well.Why the...
2025-08-2546 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 271: Settling or shifting priorities?This episode isn’t some 5-step plan for finding your passion. It’s a real conversation about what happens when your priorities shift—and you’re not sure if that means you're maturing or just giving up. Renae talks about how having a kid, getting married, and not giving a shit about abs anymore has her rethinking the whole “never settle” narrative.Is it settling... or is it finally feeling safe? If you’ve ever panicked at the thought of forever or felt guilty for not pushing so hard in every area of life, this one’s for you.
2025-08-0412 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 270: Body Image, Sobriety, and the Cost of ComparisonIn this raw, reflective episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae shares the messy truth behind her longest run in nearly a decade—and how it cracked open unexpected clarity about identity, comparison, and self-trust.What starts as a story about an 8-hour race turns into real talk about the emotional weight of doing life differently: raising a toddler without family nearby, grieving a parent, recovering from disordered eating, staying sober for 16 years, and not always "training for the race"—but still showing up.She breaks down how easy it is to compare yourself to peop...
2025-07-2832 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 270: Stop Comparing Yourself to People Who Aren’t Even in the Same RaceIn this raw, reflective episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae shares the messy truth behind her longest run in nearly a decade—and how it cracked open unexpected clarity about identity, comparison, and self-trust.What starts as a story about an 8-hour race turns into a real talk about the emotional weight of doing life differently: raising a toddler without family nearby, grieving a parent, recovering from disordered eating, staying sober for 16 years, and not always "training for the race"—but still showing up.She breaks down how easy it is to compare yourself to p...
2025-07-2132 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 269: Why you can't stop snacking at night.In this episode, Renae tackles one of the most common (and quietly shame-filled) questions she gets from women: “Why am I snacking nonstop after my toddler goes to bed/at the end of the day?"t’s not because you “lack discipline.” It’s because you’re underfed, overextended, and running yourself into the ground, all while trying to stay calm, competent, and invisible.Renae breaks down the real reasons women find themselves eating after dark, from mental overload to food as the only form of relief. She calls out the low-carb bullshit we’ve all internal...
2025-07-2115 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 267: Should you follow a workout plan?In this episode, Renae unpacks the deeper truth behind the question: Should I follow a workout plan? For high-achieving women healing their relationship with food, the instinct to jump into structured exercise is strong, but it’s often coming from anxiety, not alignment.Renae breaks down why workout plans can actually derail progress in the early stages of recovery, how compulsive planning masks a lack of self-trust, and what it really takes to rebuild a peaceful relationship with movement, food, and your body.This is an honest conversation for anyone stuck in the cycle of fi...
2025-06-3020 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 266: Self Help ObsessionIn this episode, Renae discusses the pitfalls of excessive self-help consumption and the obsession with personal development. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that perfection is unattainable and that individuals should embrace their authentic selves rather than constantly striving for improvement. Renae encourages listeners to appreciate their uniqueness and to take a break from the relentless pursuit of self-improvement, suggesting that sometimes, it's okay to simply be who you are.Grab my Self Image Workbook HERE.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– ...
2025-06-2311 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 264: Emotional Eating, Tight Pants, and Being HumanIn this episode, Renae breaks down why emotional eating is normal, how even “regular” people feel food guilt, and why tight pants can ruin your morning without it meaning anything deep or dramatic. If you’ve ever spiraled over carbs, clothes, or calories—this one’s for you.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager– Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think
2025-06-0914 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 263: When you know what to do but aren't doing it.In this episode of The Renae Saager Show, Renae dives into one of the most frustrating places to be: knowing exactly what to do… but still not doing it. Drawing from personal experience and client conversations, she unpacks three common reasons ambitious, self-aware women stay stuck in inaction—even when they’re trying really hard to get it together.Whether it's burnout from overthinking, unintentionally turning “small steps” into massive to-do lists, or the uncomfortable truth that you might not want the thing anymore, Renae offers honest insights to help listeners get clarity—without shame or self-blame.If you...
2025-06-0316 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 262: Committed vs. Interested: Why You’re Not Seeing ResultsIn this episode, Renae shares her behind-the-scenes journey of rebranding the podcast—and the uncomfortable realities that come with personal growth. She talks openly about losing followers, shifting direction, and why change often invites judgment. She also breaks down the difference between being interested in change versus committed to it, and why that distinction matters when it comes to food, self-trust, business, or any area of life where you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → r...
2025-05-2615 minThe Renae Saager ShowEP 261: You Don’t Have to Burn It All Down to Change Your LifeRenae shares the messy, behind-the-scenes reality of personal growth—the kind that doesn’t show up in before-and-after photos. From burnout and control to clarity and realignment, this episode is about letting go, sitting in the suck, and trusting the shift even when nothing looks different on the outside. If you’re in it right now, this one’s for you.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here – Visit her site → renaesaager.com – Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager – Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think
2025-05-1913 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 260: Embracing the Weirdness of AgingIn this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae gets real about something we all feel but rarely talk about: the weirdness of getting older and realizing the things that used to work… just don’t anymore.From outgrowing old identities (like being “the fit girl” or “the hustle queen”) to feeling burnout in career and creativity, Renae unpacks what it means to be in the messy middle of life. Whether you're questioning your job, feeling disconnected from your passions, or just tired of being the person who always “does the thing,” this episode is your permission slip t...
2025-05-1216 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 259: Reclaiming My Identity After BulimiaIn this deeply personal episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae shares the unexpected moment—during mile eight of a half marathon—when she realized she no longer identifies as bulimic. After over a decade of battling food, body image, and the shame that came with it, Renae reflects on how recovery slowly, quietly took root until one day… it just wasn’t who she was anymore.She opens up about the years of bingeing and purging, the treatment programs, the obsessive research, and the painful identity that felt like it would always define her. But through consistent, messy, a...
2025-05-0615 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 258: I'm Fine. Everything's Fine.This week, Renae shares what’s really been going on behind the scenes — quitting caffeine, getting kicked off Instagram, pausing her business, and questioning everything she thought she wanted.Call it a mild midlife crisis, call it a pivot, call it whatever you want — either way, it’s real, it’s messy, and it’s happening.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a season of "What the hell am I doing with my life?" — you’re not alone. Renae’s pulling back the curtain and inviting you into the messy middle...Come say HEY on...
2025-04-2811 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 257: The Confidence Crack: Why One Small Shift Can Change EverythingIn this episode, Renae shares what accidentally quitting Instagram—and very intentionally quitting caffeine—taught her about discomfort, dependency, and confidence. She explores how the smallest changes can spark a domino effect, waking you up from a life that feels “fine” but flat. If you’ve been coasting, people-pleasing, or putting off the thing you really want to do, this episode will give you the nudge you didn’t know you needed.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram...
2025-04-1414 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 255: I Almost Quit: A BTS Look at My Recent ChallengeIn this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae pulls back the curtain on what really happened behind the scenes of her recent “Eat Like a Confident B*tch” challenge. Spoiler: she almost quit.From pouring her heart into a launch only to be met with silence… to obsessing over a single unsubscribe (yes, even after surpassing her sign-up goal), Renae shares the real and raw emotional rollercoaster that most people don’t talk about.This episode isn’t just for business owners—it’s for anyone who's ever wondered, “Is this even worth it?” Renae shows that doubt d...
2025-03-3122 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 254: What to Do When You Hate Your Job- Interview with Goli KalkhoranIn this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae sits down with Goli, a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Lessons from a Quitter, to unpack what it really looks like to walk away from a career that’s "supposed to be" perfect—but feels like a soul-suck. Goli shares her journey from checking all the boxes (law degree, high-paying job, external success) to realizing she was utterly miserable and trapped in an identity built around people-pleasing and validation.They dive into:The real reason it's so hard to quit: not money, but fear of what others will thinkThe year...
2025-03-2450 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 253: How to Be Unbothered by Diet & Weight Loss TalkTired of food obsession, body anxiety, and the constant comparison trap? In this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae dives into the ultimate flex—not giving a damn about what others are doing with their food, weight, or bodies.She shares insights from a recent trip where she was surrounded by diet talk and weight loss chatter—something she used to spiral over. But instead of reacting, she just... didn’t care. And that, she explains, is the ultimate peace of mind.Tune in to hear:How her journey took her from obsess...
2025-03-1722 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 252: The Hidden Pitfall Of Good Body Image DaysMost conversations about body image focus on the bad days, but what about the good ones?In this episode, Renae dives into the surprising pitfalls of ‘good body image days’ and why feeling amazing in your body today can sometimes set you up for a crash tomorrow. She breaks down the sneaky ways confidence can turn into obsession, how to appreciate progress without becoming fixated, and why true body acceptance isn’t about chasing a certain look. If you’ve ever felt great in your skin one day and completely different the next, this epi...
2025-03-1014 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 251: The Mindset Shift That Will Change How You See FailureMost people spend their lives avoiding failure, but what if that’s the very thing keeping them stuck?In this episode, Renae breaks down why struggle isn’t just unavoidable, it’s necessary for real growth. She shares personal stories of motherhood, business, and past failures, revealing how shifting your mindset around challenges can completely change your life. Whether you’re facing setbacks, feeling frustrated with slow progress, or just wondering why hard things feel so damn hard, this episode will give you a whole new perspective on failure—and how to actually use it to your ad...
2025-03-0318 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 246: Be clear in your requestsIn this episode of Ditch the Binge, Renae dives into the importance of making clear and specific requests in your daily life. She emphasizes that clarity benefits both you and the person you're communicating with, preventing misunderstandings and frustrations. Renae gives clear examples on how vague instructions often lead to unmet expectations and how this applies to relationships, parenting, and even workplace dynamics.Key points include:The Power of Clear Communication: Whether it's asking a child to be quiet or a partner for support, vague requests often result in confusion. Renae shares how being...
2025-01-2714 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 239: Navigating Body Image with Former NBA Dancer Kelly RobinsonIn this episode of 'Ditch the Binge,' host Renae sits down with Kelly Robinson, a former NBA dancer and current burn cycle instructor, to explore her journey navigating body image and fitness across the demanding realms of professional dance and motherhood.Kelly shares her candid experiences with the Portland Trail Blazers, battling body criticism, and transitioning into spin instruction and parenting.The discussion highlights the pressures of competitive environments, the influence of social media on self-perception, and the critical importance of self-care, positivity, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.Touching on societal expectations...
2024-12-0258 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 231: Short term discomfort-long term happiness.To learn more about working with Renae, start by filling out this form.You can check out her website here.Purchase her book here.Or say hey on IG HERE.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager– Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think
2024-09-3016 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 230: Do this to make better decisions.To learn more about working with Renae, start by filling out this form.You can check out her website here.Purchase her book here.Or say hey on IG HERE.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager– Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think
2024-09-2320 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 217: You can never diet again - or can you?In this episode, I share with you the moment my dietitian told me, "Renae, you can never diet again", how I responded, and how I look at dieting today.If you are someone who is constantly in the on again/off again diet cycle or are a person who can do good for a few days but inevitably falls back into your old routines, be sure to listen to this episode. ----Interested in working together? Book a strategy call with me HERE. This is a free 30 min call...
2024-06-1825 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 160: Light and LeanYou know the mornings when you wake up and feel particularly good in your body? Maybe, lighter and leaner?(If you are like 'NO RENAE I DON'T - I HAVEN'T FELT THAT WAY IN A LONG ASS TIME! This one may not be for you but also, I think there are some good nuggets in this episode for you to hear)Ok, how about the mornings you wake up and feel bloated and gross?If you have experienced any of the above, take a listen to this week's episode where I g...
2023-05-1517 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 150: Butt shots, blood clots, and having a baby -- my experience with having a c-section + dealing with life when sh*t hits the fan.IM BACK!! Hey, guess what? I had a baby! He was a month and a half early which is why I missed a couple of weeks of releasing episodes - hopefully, you can forgive me. :) In this episode, I catch you up on what's happened over the last few weeks but also how to deal with life when sh*t hits the fan. For many many years of my life, I was someone that made a schedule that went down to 15-minute intervals. I knew how I wanted everything to be and l...
2023-03-0842 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 144 : Body checking, binge eating when alone, rebelling against "healthy" eating.You asked and I am answering!! I got through about half of the questions on this episode and will be coming back with a part two. So if you submitted and question and are wondering where it is - it is coming!!If you didn't ask a question but would like to: submit yours here.Also, HUNGRY BROADS is enrolling one more time for a while!This is your chance to jump in and tackle the food stuff so you can enjoy your damn summer! Hungry Broads is for you i...
2023-01-0945 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 122: Embrace the Suck.The episode is not for you if everything in your life is going perfect.This episode IS for you if you are doing some hard stuff, you are growing, you are changing, and a lot of the time you are thinking what in the actual F.I mentioned FREE BALLIN FRIDAYS!!During the month of August, I am hosting a free coaching call for YOU.Have questions about emotional eating?Not feeling satisfied in your career but don't know what to do?Keep sabotaging your progress?Whatever is going on...
2022-08-0217 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 118: Real talk about sex drive, orgasms, fantasies, and more with Sex Therapist Dr. Bat ShevaSex is weird because we all do it but no one really talks about it - well, not in an honest way. We see it in movies and read about it in books but it is all pretty much the exact same thing - which is not at all like real life. In this conversation, we break down some of the biggest fears and worries women have around sex, how to increase your sex drive, the importance of solo sex, acknowledging your fantasies, and truly so much more. Every woman needs to listen to...
2022-07-0453 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 100: Courtney Townley interviews Renae Saager!!!!!!EPISODE 100!!!!!!On this week's episode my amazing friend, Courtney of Grace and Grit is interviewing ME!!We talk about what it was like getting the podcast started, the fears I had, obstacles I faced, and what I am working on now in my business.She also surprises me with some rapid-fire questions at the end. I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for being here!---If we aren't already, let's connect on IG here. And you can visit my website...
2022-02-2836 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 68: 12 years sober + doing what feels impossible.This episode is slightly different.I celebrated 12 years of sobriety on 7-25-09 and I wanted to talk to you about that a bit.In this episode, I share with you what getting into recovery looked like, surviving the early days, and some of my biggest fears. I also talk about doing what feels impossible.Getting sober, having a "normal" relationship with food, starting a business, all of it felt horrifying in the beginning. I had no idea what to do. I heard and saw others doing it but for...
2021-07-2651 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 67: Bra's, undies, and clothes that don't fit with Master Style Coach Judith GatonOk-real talk...If we came into your house right now and looked at your bra and undie drawer, would you be mortified or thrilled because of the array of amazing pieces you have that fit your body PERFECTLY? No bulging of the breasts spilling over the top, no straps falling off shoulders, no undies that are constantly crawling into your crack, or stained and stretched in ways we don't even want to get into? Not you???Well, the good news is I have someone here to SAVE THE DAY! (And your wardrobe!)
2021-07-1948 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 66: How to benefit from negative feedback instead of shutting down or reacting."Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me."You have probably heard that before, right?Sure, words don't physically hurt you in the way a stone might but they can still create the feeling of being hurt, sometimes worse than having a stone thrown at you!Maybe it is an under-the-breath comment from a co-worker, a text from a friend, or direct feedback from your partner, they can feel like a kick to the gut.But why?What about the words makes them so painful?
2021-07-1220 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 65: Body Comments"You look great- have you lost weight?""What are you doing? You look so thin and amazing.""Wow, congrats on the weight loss."Body comments.Maybe you have been on the receiving end but maybe you have been on the giving end.They come off as "nice", as positive, as motivating, but are they REALLY? What do they actually mean?In this episode I share a different way of thinking about body comments, why they may be doing way more harm than good, and what to sa...
2021-07-0519 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 64: 5 reasons why you aren't able to make the changes you want.Do you ever find yourself saying, "I know WHAT to do, but I can't seem to do it?"I share with you the 5 main ways I see women preventing themselves from showing up the way they really want to in ilfe.If you are tired of getting in your own way, connect with me on IG and book a consult call. Do that HERE.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram →...
2021-06-2822 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 63: Ending emotional eating with client Katie.“I just always thought there was something wrong with me. I had to eat when I was stressed and over most feelings but, I don't have to do that anymore. I can keep food in the house I used to binge on and it's not a big deal. I still can’t really believe it. I wish I would have done this 20 years ago!"In this episode, I interview my amazing client Katie.Katie and I have been working together for about 5 months in a group setting.Before we started, she wasn't really aware she wa...
2021-06-2127 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 62: The 1 thing you need for more self confidence+ 3 things to stop doing.I am telling you the 3 most common mistakes I see women do over and over again when they want more confidence. AND, the ONE thing you need to have more self-confidence starting TODAY.What IS confidence anyway?Have you ever asked yourself that? What does it look like to YOU?Think about those 3 questions before you listen to this episode, then after you listen, share with me how you are going to begin to implement the one thing into your life. Take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram and be...
2021-06-1421 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 61:Interview with Dr. Shauna Harrison- Body Image+Fitness+34 Siblings+MoreIn this raw and real conversation, Dr. Shauna Harrison opens up about her own eating disorder and how it has shaped how she currently views movement, shows up in her life, and stays sane while working in the fitness industry. She shares what it was like discovering she had 34 siblings, when exactly she knew she wanted to go to Standford, and more.I hope you love this interview as much as I did!Be sure to follow Shauna on IG HERE and check out her WEBSITE HERE. We also discussed an article...
2021-06-0758 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 60: How long does it take to change?Have you ever asked yourself this question:"How long will this take?'"How long will it take for me to___""How long will I do this for?"I have had clients feel sane and free around food within as little as 2 months and for others haven't started clicking until month 5+.Why?How?What's the difference?I am bringing you what I believe is the #1 answer for this. In this episode, I am sharing the one thing you need to know if you want to c...
2021-05-3126 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 59: Why you assume people won't like you & other unpleasant things.Do you assume you did a horrible job and people are thinking awful things about you?You interpret a "Sure" text as," Well, they obviously hate me." You aren't crazy and what you're experiencing is really healthy and needed- in some cases.In this episode, I am covering the negativity bias your brain operates on.I talk about an experience I had after speaking on a Summit and how my own negativity bias got the best of me. I share what I did to stop the mental spinning and also give you...
2021-05-2433 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 58: The death of my mom + fueling your own growth.In this episode, I share how losing my mom was my catalyst for change.Change with my food and change with the direction my life was going.For years I lived in the "If it doesn't hurt, I must not be doing it right" mentality.I always chose harder over hard.And I see this come up with a lot of my clients too.This idea that whatever they want to do must be wrong.There is no way they could possibly be enough right now.And while you...
2021-05-1130 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 57: Why not you?In this episode, I am covering...1. Self-trust and how to have more of it.2. Your thoughts about you.3. Why not you?If you are a wildly capable woman who is tired of quitting on herself, listen up.You know there is a part of you that is completely untapped. You see others #glowup around you and think, "I could never do that." OR "Who am 'I' to try and do that?"But you know what you really need to be asking is, "Who the fuck are THEY!?"Owning who...
2021-05-0321 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 56: Is all food good food?Ok ok, lets clear this one up.This is a topic that has come up several times over the last couple of weeks.Something I will often tell women is, "Whatever you do with your food is fine." or "Whatever happens with your food is fine".And what this can get misinterpreted as, "All food is exactly the same and even if all you eat it donuts and ice cream it is fine because whatever you do with your food is fine."I mean, ya kinda, but also, not really.
2021-04-2618 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 55: Why knowing too much about food actually hurts you.Can you have TOO much of a good thing?I believe yes.But where is the line? How do you know when you've crossed it?In this episode, I share with you the difference between being educated vs inundated and how that can show up with food, the news, or any kind of personal development work. I also share what to do if while you are listening to this you realize, " Oh no! I am in the inundated group!"Enjoy!Be sure to connect with me on...
2021-04-1820 minThe Renae Saager ShowEP 54: Actions with Ulterior MotivesYou are doing all the things, taking all the actions, and yet....not at all where you want to be.You are not getting the results you truly want.You may want to rip your hair out in frustration and scream "WHAT AM I MISSING?!?!" The missing piece might be way easier than you think, but being the action-taking do-er that you are, you have never looked here or done this. This is something I didn't realize I was doing in my own life and once I did, so much of my s...
2021-04-1224 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 53: From food obsession to food freedom- Client Elysse shares it all.My client, Elysse, felt the impact of Covid in the workplace, at home, and noticed it directly impacted her relationship with food and her body. After feeling like I was speaking directly to her in my messages for months she couldn’t take the stress and anxiety another day and finally reached out. She knew restriction and another crash diet wasn’t the answer but didn’t really know what else to do. As an athlete, she had an additional layer of confusion and frustration because she believed continually pushing yourself, tracking food, and following a ridged nutrition program was the...
2021-04-0552 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 52: How to build a better marriage. With Maggie Reyes Marriage Life Coach“I don’t believe in balance, I believe in integration”Do you have a hard time balancing work and the relationship with your partner? Or just trying to survive life and keep the romance alive?Things feel pretty good but you know there is room for improvement?Buckle up because I have got the episode for YOU!Meet Maggie Reyes, the Marriage Life Coach.She specializes in helping Type A women, often married to Type B men, have better, stronger, happier marriages.In this episode, Maggie talks about how she...
2021-03-2949 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 51: My most expensive and deadly thought.A belief is just a thought you think over and over and over and then believe it to be the truth. You believe it to be true that it eventually turns into a fact, in your mind at least. What is "true"??Whatever you believe.Let that sink in for a second.In this episode, I share with you my most expensive and deadly thought I carried with me for almost 20 years. It was dropping this single thought that allowed my progress, happiness, and success to come flooding into m...
2021-03-2218 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 50: The relationship with you.THE most important relationship you will ever have.However, you forget that. When you are working on your goals, wanting better, to do more, feel happier, you forget about you.You forget that your brain and your body are on the same team.You try and reach your goals with more pressure, more rules, more hate, pushing through the discomfort, and showing up no matter what.Then you wonder why you feel awful. Why you are exhausted. Why your body isn't responding the way you thought. Why what you want isn't ha...
2021-03-1530 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 49: Comparison And JealousyLast week I opened an email and was slapped with a wave of comparison and jealousy.These are two feelings that none of us really enjoy when they come around, but it happens.In this episode, I share with you a real and vulnerable glimpse at how I processed my own comparison and jealousy and give you some new ways to navigate these feelings when they pop up in your life.Follow me on IG HERECheck out my WEBSITE HERE🔗 Links & Resources:
2021-03-0828 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 48: Don't think you are a runner? Think again! Interview with 'Not Your Average Runner'- Jill Angie"Running is a sport for everyone – not just the super-fit. You can be a runner at any size, shape or age, and I want to show you how."Welcome to the show, Jill Angie!Jill is a running, mindset, and life coach for women that want to start running – or run faster and farther – so they can feel good, stay in shape, and show the world how fabulous they are.Jill wasn't always a runner though.In this episode, Jill shares her personal story from not exercising at all to completing triathlons and be...
2021-03-0149 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 47: LET IT BE EASY!!If every day feels like a struggle and takes so much focus and determination, I've got news for you sister, it is time to let it be easy!There is this belief out there that, "If I am not struggling, I must not be trying hard enough."GROSS. EW. NO.Especially around food.I mean SHEESH!!!Life is hard enough, amiright?Can't deciding what we want to eat and when to stop eating be the ONE thing we get a pass for? The one thing that is just a...
2021-02-2226 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 46: Sustainable Fashion Activist, Lover of Fun, and growing old disgracefully- Interview with LuWhen I stumbled upon Lu on Instagram and immediately knew I had found someone that I needed more of. I combed through her social media for a couple of weeks then knew she needed to be on the podcast so I could get you all in touch with her as well.Lu is a sustainable fashion activist, lover of fun and life, Vibrator Advocate, and reckless optimist! Lu is growing old disgracefully and making middle age look fucking good.This is an action-packed episode.We talk about a magical moment she had with...
2021-02-151h 00The Renae Saager ShowEp 45: Permission to QuitYou don't love it, honestly, you don't even enjoy it anymore, but, you say yes, sign up, do the thing, fall into the role because it is expected of you or you think it's what you "should" do.Do you ever ask yourself, "do I WANT to do this?"Do I WANT to sign up for this project?Volunteer at this event?Eat that thing?Take on another task?Keep that relationship?If you want things in your life you don't yet have, if you are working on improving...
2021-02-0823 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 44: "It's not your body, it's your clothes!"-Interview with Stylist Lillian Gray CharlesRaise your hand if you look at your closet full of clothes and you have NOTHING to wear? Or, day after day you try on 12 things and end up always wearing the same pants and shirt?Or! If you are like me, you buy hundreds of dollars worth of clothing and 3 days later wonder what on earth you were thinking because you actually hate them!!If you are tired of the wardrobe meltdowns, you think there are no clothes on this planet that look good on your body.....GET READY LADIES, THIS ONE I...
2021-02-011h 03The Renae Saager ShowEp 43: Confidence VS Arrogance and what other people think about you.You know when someone walks in the room and the energy shifts.They don't have to say anything you can just feel their presence.Or the certain people in your life who you just want to be around because when you are you find a new level of certainty in yourself.But then there are the people it takes all your might not to roll your eyes at everything they say or do.You can't wait to get away from their energy.What's the difference?It might be that one is...
2021-01-2526 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 42: 3 Tips for when you want to do things differentAre you wanting to change a habit?Get a new outcome in your life?Show up differently? Create something more or that doesn't yet exist in your life?Well, here is the good and bad news.1. It is 100% possible.2. It is going to feel like flaming hot garbage in the beginning.In this episode, I share with you what I am personally working on changing within myself at the moment and I also share with you 3 tips that will help you move through your own change and growth with a...
2021-01-1825 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 41: Period Talk with Dr. Amanda RoePeriods, PMS, intense hunger, massive mood swings, exhaustion and fatigue.LADIES!This episode has it ALL covered. I chatted all things period related with the ever so knowledgable Dr. Amanda Roe.Amanda is a Women’s Health practitioner based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Her passion is female hormone regulation, particularly as it pertains to Active Women. An expert in Women’s Health, she helps get to the root of fertility issues, period problems, and helps navigate the landscape of perimenopause and menopause. She also loves to teach groups of women who want...
2021-01-111h 02The Renae Saager ShowEp 40: New Year, more YOU.This isn't your typical "new year, new you" podcast. Mainly because I have never really understood it and also, I've never successfully set a New Year goal.I am, however, all about improvement and growth as a human.I truly believe every one of you knows exactly what you want and how you want to be but you have years of expectations, rules, and should's piling up in your mind, keeping you stuck in a state of existence that is no longer serving you or in alignment with how you want to live.I...
2021-01-0425 minThe Renae Saager ShowEpisode 39:"I thought you were going to teach me how to diet. But what I got was so much better!" Interview with Client JamieI had the great privilege of interviewing my now previous coaching client Jamie.I LOVE these conversations because before I interview any previous client(or current) I look back over all of their notes and read through their wins, setbacks, and see where they are today.Jamie came to me hoping I would teach her how to successfully diet! ha!Her words, not mine!She even had us book our call on Thursdays because that's usually when "she lost all control".Within a couple of months, Jamie said, "the food was really...
2020-12-2822 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 38: After a bingeIn this episode, I share with you one way to reframe a binge and 3 suggestions on what to do after a binge.As always, please connect with me on Instagram!You can find me here.And be sure to visit my site and grab my free guide on ending binge eating and building a better body image! Check it out HERE.🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager– Grab her...
2020-12-2118 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 37: 3 Reasons You Can't Stop EatingIs this you:"Once I start eating I feel like I just can't stop!""If I'm not eating, I'm thinking about food, it is like a full-time job!""I'm eating enough calories but I still can't stop bingeing!"Buckle up, this episode is for you!I am going to cover the 3 main reasons why I see women struggling in their relationship with food for years and what to do instead.If you are ready to be done with your exhausting relationship with food.You want to eat when...
2020-12-1419 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 36: Interview with Jenny Schatzel- Author Of "Breaking The Cycle"I had the privilege of having an hour plus long chat with the amazing human that is Jenny Schatzel. She is an author, speaker, biz owner, fitness instructor, and mother of twins, to name just a few of the hats she wears.She battled alcoholism, binge eating and suffered from “not-enoughness” for decades until she decided to "change the conversation". She has now made it her mission to help other women change the conversation about their bodies, self-worth, and movement.She recently released her book titled "Breaking The Cycle- Free Yourself from the Story...
2020-12-071h 20The Renae Saager ShowEp 35: Brain Detox-Why meal plans aren’t workingI took a couple of weeks off from the podcast but I am back!At the beginning of the episode, I discuss Gretchen Rubins quiz on "The 4 Tendencies". If you are a quiz lover like myself and would like to know what tendency YOU have, take the quiz HERE. Let me know what you get and if you were surprised by it.When women come to me they have tried almost every plan, program, or a new way of rearranging their food on the planet. And yet, time after time, you b...
2020-11-3022 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 34: Enjoying Thanksgiving + Pausing the PodcastThanksgiving is almost here! It feels like it was just February, doesn't it?In this week's episode, I give you 2 tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving whether you are celebrating with family or not. And honestly, these 2 tips should be used every single day of your life.I also have decided to pause the podcast for a little bit and share with you why.Enjoy!I will still be working with clients.Connect with me on INSTAGRAM or visit my WEBSITE to schedule a call.
2020-11-1623 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 33: Letting go of control, ending the scale obsession, and trusting herself. Coaching client Kate shares her personal journey in finally finding freedom around food.In today's episode, I interview my client Kate. She shares her story with food and weight, why she decided to work with me, what that was like, and how her life is different today.I hope you find this interview as inspiring as I did.From Kate:"Growing up I went on every single diet. By 10 or 11 years old I was aware of what calories were and already thought fat was bad.When we started working together I was actually tracking macros, weighing myself obsessively and chicken, broccoli and cottage c...
2020-11-0933 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 32: How to tell if you are dieting.TL:DR (too long don't read)This episode is going to discuss the not so obvious ways we diet.Diets used to be pretty obvious.The Grapefruit Diet.The Cabbage Soup Diet.The Atkins Diet.South Beach Diet.The Zone Diet.And on and on and on....In 2019 the diet industry was at a record high of make 72 BILLION dollars. It was stated that there has been a slight decline in their net worth in 2020 due to body acceptance and body positivity. Do...
2020-11-0222 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 31: Bad Body Image DaysPoor body image days.They happen to us ALL!But when they hit we end up going into a full-on binge or restriction mode.Here's the truth, no one escapes bad body image days.Men, women, young, old, rich, poor, it doesn't matter.We are sold the idea by the diet industry that once we get on this new plan it will literally make our entire life perfect.Once we just lose weight every problem we ever had will be solved permanently.Riiiiiiight....In this episode, I...
2020-10-2624 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 30:Fall Treat Challenge+Healthy Eating#falltreatchallenge is happening NOW!I break down what it is and how to participate in the episode.You must enter before November 5th. Be sure to tag me and I might read your post next week on the pod.Also- healthy eating."I feel like I need to tell people I know that I know I shouldn't eat like this all the time. That I know this isn't healthy or ok and that it isn't a daily thing."This comment was shared with me and I am so glad it was...
2020-10-1928 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 29: Interview with Kristina Bruce“I was never good enough because I was never thin enough.”In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristina Bruce.Kristina is a Certified Body Trust® Provider and Integrative Life Coach and specializes in helping people break free from diet cycling and negative body image.In our interview, she shares her personal story of her own war with food and body.She discusses how once she had gotten her 'goal body' she actually felt worse and more anxious than ever.She shares how it was in her romant...
2020-10-1250 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 28: Be More You.I took a little poll on social media and asked my people,"What is something you tell yourself that you should be more or less of?"Here are just a few of the responses:I shouldn't laugh so loud.I shouldn't be so blunt.I should be more outgoing.I need to play more and work less.I should be more joyful.I shouldn't be so bossy.I should be more patient.A stream of consciousness running through our brain telling us ALLLLL the ways we...
2020-10-0521 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 27: Alcohol Recovery vs Food RecoveryDid you know :* Nearly 50 percent of people with an eating disorder are also abusing drugs and/or alcohol* Research suggests that 25 percent of people entering treatment for an eating disorder also meet the criteria for substance abuse problems* Substance abuse by people with eating disorders occurs at a rate five times greater than what is found in the general population.While I fully back Alcoholics Anonymous, I have a very different opinion on 12 step meetings for food.In this episode, I look at the differences between being in...
2020-09-2832 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 26: Macros and Fitness Trackers “Can I track my macros AND practice intuitive eating?” This is a question I was recently asked and I decided to do a podcast on my answer.Macros are everywhere now.It claims to be a way of eating that allows you to eat whatever you want and isn’t “a diet.”I decided to include fitness trackers into this episode because really, they are quite similar. I was recently reading an article and it went over the top diet trends from today, which are Keto and Intermittent Fasting, compared to the 1980’s...
2020-09-2132 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 25: It's ok to relax.Emotional eating is often a symptom to anxiety and control.But so many try to solve this "problem" by adding in MORE control. Cutting out food groups, restrictions in amounts and time.More of the problem is NOT the solution.You do not need more control.In fact, your attempt at control, at making your food fit into this perfect box, that is what is resulting in you to feel out of control.There is a fear though, that if you do not control and manage your food, you will n...
2020-09-1429 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 24: Is your kid a picky eater? Interview with Katharine Jeffcoat R.DIn this episode I had the great pleasure of interviewing Katharine Jeffcoat.Katharine is a Registered Dietitian with over 22 years of experience in the field of pediatric nutrition. She worked 8 years at Emanuel Children’s hospital in Portland, Oregon as a clinical and outpatient pediatric dietitian, part of the feeding clinic team, and provided nutrition classes at the eating disorder day hospital.She spent 9 years in the pediatric allergy and prevention industry with Nutricia and Nestle. With a goal of returning to her passion for working with families and pediatric nutrition, she opened her pr...
2020-09-0746 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 23: Dealing With DietersDealing With Dieters.You know, the person telling you how great she feels after cutting out food groups.The person telling you how this isn't a diet, but a lifestyle change.The individual going on and on about how much they just need to lose weight and starting next month things will be different.It is triggering.I still don't enjoy spending time people that want to talk about their food or how much they hate their body or want to lose weight.So how do you deal with them...
2020-08-3132 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 22: OverwhelmOverwhelm.Have you experienced it lately?Feeling like you have so much to do and have no idea how you are going to do it. And then you find yourself eating to "take the edge off."To quiet your brain.How about anxiety?Starting ALL the things at once but then not getting any of them done?In today's podcast I give you 3 tips to help you combat overwhelm and manage your time and energy.If you are interested in working together, send me an email : renae@renaesaager.com
2020-08-2423 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 21: The ScaleWhat's your relationship to the scale??Love hate?Not great?Abusive?I know a lot of you weigh yourself.You may not even think about it before you do it either, it just happens. Like breathing.Wake up, go pee, strip down, weigh.That's ok, I'm not here to shame you, I am here to open your eyes to another possibility though.Another way of existing on this planet.One that does not revolve around food and weight.Because here is what I believe to...
2020-08-1737 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 20: Interview with coaching client Lyn."I started dieting at age 22 and from that point on it has been a struggle. I have been a binger, I've lost weight, I've gained weight, I've tried everything and I got to the point of being really scared about my health.I was also at point of hating food. I wished there was just a pill I could take.Then I reached out to you.I don't think about food or weight 24/7 and it is just a miracle. I can keep bread and sugar in my house and not eat it all.I really didn't...
2020-08-1027 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 19: Safety NetSafety Net:a safeguard against possible hardship or adversity.What is your safety net? What is the thing in the back of your mind that you think "if this doesn't work, I will do that."Is it really helping?I have noticed something within my clients and just humans in general. When we have one foot in and one foot out, the odds of us achieving our goal is not great.This makes sense, right?But have you ever thought about how that shows up in your relationship to...
2020-08-0335 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 18: So you wanna lose weight?“But what if I really need to lose weight?”Most of the clients that come to me wouldn't be mad if they just HAPPENED to lose weight some.Or they will outright say, "I really want to lose X pounds."Some are hesitant to tell me this because they feel like it is "the wrong thing to say."There is never a "wrong" thing to say.The fact that you would want to lose weight isn't surprising at all considering the culture that we live in.We are all fighting our own battle with...
2020-07-2724 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 17: Interview with Shana Spence AKA @thenutritionteaInterview time!You may know Shana better as @thenutritiontea from Instagram. She kinda blew up on social media, more than she ever expected and she discussed in the interview, during the #amplifymelanated voices movement online.We cover topics such as:-> How working in the fashion industry contributed to her ending up as a dietitian ->What it was like changing careers "later" in life->Her own experience with basically being applauded for having eating disorder->Why she ended up falling into more of the "antidiet" side of nutrition...
2020-07-2037 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 16: Believing New Things About YourselfI see women all the time get trapped by this imaginary net.They feel stuck. They think they can't escape. They think they cannot move or do anything differently until someone comes over and takes the net off.But......there is no net.The net is the imagined limit you have put on yourself.The net is your level of belief in yourself.We all operate from a current set of beliefs.And we all have goals we want to achieve and most of us desire to continue improving as a...
2020-07-1331 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 15: Chaos Without RelapseLife gets chaotic.Life gets stressful.I am currently packing up my childhood home, closing the sale on it, and moving across the country.It's been a bit chaotic at times!In this episode I talk about how to take the edge off and also survive big moves, life changes or just stressful weeks, without having to binge your face off.Women with a history of dieting or emotional eaters tend to first jump to food for a coping skill but food is also the first thing they think...
2020-07-0633 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 14: Body AcceptanceBody image work is a critical piece when breaking up with binge eating and just general sanity around food.If you think back to your first diet, you probably started it because you felt like something was wrong with how you looked. So hating our body came before the dieting piece. And then for many of us, after years of dieting our body image continued to get worse and our food continued to get more out of control.Body acceptance does NOT mean giving up. Body acceptance does not mean you stop taking care of...
2020-06-2940 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 13: Setting BoundariesIn this episode I am digging into setting boundaries.This sounds simple, right? Like something we should have learned in grade school!But so many of us have such a hard time expressing what we need.We get stretched too thin. We don't speak up.We pretend everything is ok.We think what we are feeling is dumb and brush it off.Then it shows up in our relationship with food.We get anxious or angry and take it out on ourselves by eating, restricting or some other behavior.
2020-06-2240 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 12: Balance in ExerciseExercise.All or nothing.You are either crushing it at life or life feels like it is a dumpster fire.How many times have you thought, "15 minutes isn't even worth it!" or "If it doesn't hurt, I must not be pushing hard enough."This all or nothing thinking doesn't only impact your relationship to food but also exercise.In this podcast I am going to help you see fitness/exercise/movement in a different light. To view it as something helpful and enjoyable and not something you...
2020-06-1522 minThe Renae Saager ShowEpisode 11: Allowing Difficult EmotionsIn this episode Renae walks you through some steps to help allow and process difficult emotions. 🔗 Links & Resources: – Get on Renae’s newsletter → Click here– Visit her site → renaesaager.com– Connect on Instagram → @renaesaager– Grab her book → Eat, Drink, Think
2020-06-0823 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 10: Goal Entitlement"I shouldn't still be struggling with this.""I should be further along."When we are working on a goal it is easy to fall into the trap of "it shouldn't take this long".Which I am not here to say if that is or is not true, but when you tell yourself you shouldn't be exactly where you are does it motivate you to do what you need to do?Or does it cause you to shut down?To stop taking action or take the action you are trying to stop?
2020-06-0120 minThe Renae Saager ShowEP 9: Intuitive Eating and SexMost of the women I work with have been disconnected from their body for a long time.Some may even say it is an abusive relationship.Intuitive eating is the process of connecting the MIND AND THE BODY.Basically, your brain has been the ex-husband and your body has been an ex-wife, trying to live in a one bedroom apartment together, after a VERY nasty divorce....It ain't working out so well!We don't need them to fall back in love but we DO need some communication.IE(intuitive eating...
2020-05-2530 minThe Renae Saager ShowEP 8: Bonus Episode!! Interview with Client Karen P.(The connection in the beginning of the episode wasn't that great. Halfway through we shut off our video and it got better. Hang in there!)I am fortunate to get to work with some of THE most amazing women.Some I have never met before, but some I have known before we start our work together.Karen is someone I knew before, kind of...Maybe more appropriate to say we had seen each other in real life a couple of times. Ha!She reached out to me about 6 months ago and...
2020-05-2140 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 7: Garbage ThoughtsHave you ever stopped to think, "Why would I think that?" or "where did that thought come from?"Probably not. Why would you?We are never taught to question our own thinking.We take what we think as fact.We believe it.Have you ever thought about how THAT is impacting your life? How the 6 billion thoughts you have a day just might play a small role in the life that you have? Or the way that you feel about yourself?In this weeks episode I...
2020-05-1836 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 6: Night Time EatingThis is a topic most all of my clients feel they struggle in.The day is good, eating was good and yet something happens.After have dinner, you are lounging around, winding down, then you feel it...the pull to the kitchen... Calling you for just a little snack...Before you know it you have eaten half the fridge and cleaned out the majority of the cupboards. AGAIN.I give you some tips to experiment with within this episode.If this was helpful to you, please share it! I...
2020-05-1135 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 5: Two Types Of RestrictionYou are sure you are eating enough food, you shouldn't be hungry, but you can't stop eating! You wonder what you are missing.You keep eating more, even though you aren't hungry. You find yourself eating the whole bag of chips when you were full after just a few handfuls. Pay attention, this one is for YOU!In this episode I am going to discuss the difference between physical restriction and mental restriction and shine a light on what could be going on with your head to keep you going back f...
2020-05-0415 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 4: Sugar AddictDoes sugar feel like your kryptonite?Once you start, you just can't stop? Maybe you would even consider yourself addicted to sugar?If you are saying yes to any of these questions, you do not want to miss this week's episode where we will dig into my thoughts, research and experience with sugar.I don't think you have to eliminate entire food groups to reach sanity. In fact, when you have restricted food you have probably noticed you want it more than ever. Or maybe the day before a big diet or...
2020-04-2714 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 3: Relationships in RecoveryIn this episode I have a conversation with my partner,David, about what it has been like for him in our relationship over the last few years as far as my food and body goes.What this has been like from his perspective and what he has learned.Also what he thinks is helpful as someone who doesn't really "get it" but wants to be supportive. We also discuss his own relationship to food and body.If you are someone who is in a relationship and not sure how to enter into this...
2020-04-2040 minThe Renae Saager ShowEp 2:Walking the tight rope with foodDoes it feel like you always get too full? Or maybe when you reach a level of hunger you just know you wont be able to turn it off when you start eating and will eat too much? What is TOO much?Who decides?If you would like to be able to experience a variety of hunger and fullness cues without it spiraling you into a binge, this is the episode for you.You can read more about Renae, what working with her entails and download her free guide on her website.
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