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Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship147. How to Cope with GLP-1s, Weight Loss Trends, and “Skinny Culture” TriggersWe’re in an era where GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere. On TV, in social media feeds, at the doctor’s office, and in everyday conversations. And while these medications may be helpful or even life-changing for some, they’re also bringing up a lot of complicated feelings for many others, especially those who are choosing not to take them, or are trying to navigate their use in a weight-centric world.
This episode holds space for those feelings. We’re not here to judge anyone’s decisions. Whether you’re on a GLP-1, thinking about it, or...2025-07-2321 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship146. Rebranding Exercise: Why “Exercise Snacks” Might Be the Secret to ConsistencyWe get it. You're trying to fit everything into your mornings: a workout, meditation, a full breakfast, maybe even the Today Show. But who has time for all of that before the workday starts? In this episode, we’re breaking down the concept of exercise snacking—short bursts of movement you can sprinkle into your day to support your physical and mental health without needing a full gym session.
From four-minute Tabata sets to dance parties while making breakfast, we explore creative ways to rethink what counts as “exercise” (spoiler: a lot more than you think). Plus, we share...2025-07-1622 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship145. Do You Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day? Let’s Debunk This Wellness MythWhat do Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the “10,000 steps a day” rule have in common? They’re all a little mysterious… and maybe a bit made up.
In this solo episode, personal trainer Tara breaks down the truth behind the 10K steps myth and shares what the research actually says about how many steps you need for better health. Spoiler: it’s not as much as you’ve been told.
In this episode:
Why the 10,000-step target isn’t rooted in science
What studies show about how fewer steps still create massive health benefits
The r...2025-07-0916 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship144. Wellness on a Budget: Free & Affordable Tools for Your Mind, Body, and PlateFocusing on your wellness does not need to be expensive! This week, we’re breaking down realistic, accessible, and low-cost wellness tools that support your emotional health, physical fitness, and nutrition without breaking the bank.
From free apps and YouTube workouts to budget-friendly meals, library resources, and community clinics, we share creative and effective ways to grow and feel good—no matter your budget.
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Download our free Self-Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
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Maria’s Emotional Fitness Studio: https://thecoachi...2025-07-0221 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship137. Should You Be Wearing a Weighted Vest? Here’s Everything You Need to KnowWeighted vests are everywhere—from viral TikToks to major headlines in the New York Times. But are they just a trend, or actually worth adding to your routine?
In this episode, Tara breaks down the hype and the science behind weighted vests, and answers the most common questions she’s getting from clients and followers. From improving strength and posture to supporting bone density and balance—this episode explores how wearing a weighted vest can help real women at all stages of life, especially through perimenopause and menopause.
In this episode:
What a weighted vest i...2025-05-1413 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship136. Mindfulness Isn’t Just Meditation: How to Actually Be Present in Your Busy LifeWe hear the word mindfulness all the time, but what does it actually mean… and more importantly, how do we practice it in real life?
In this episode, Maria, Tara and Elizabeth have a refreshingly real conversation on what mindfulness looks like outside of a yoga studio. From zoning out while driving to doom scrolling (or as Maria calls it — dumbscrolling), we explore how modern life disconnects us from the present moment — and how small shifts can bring us back to ourselves.
In this episode:
Why mindfulness isn’t just for people who meditate
The diff...2025-05-0735 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship134. The Truth About Midlife: Perimenopause, Mindset, and Owning Your Power with Dr. Sara PoldmaeFeeling off lately and wondering if it's perimenopause—or just life? You’re not alone.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Poldmae a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and founder of Meadow Hill Wellness, to cut through the noise, demystify midlife, and talk about what’s really happening to your body, your mind, and your identity during this powerful season of change.
In this episode, we dive into how stress mimics perimenopausal symptoms, how to complete the “stress cycle” to support your body, and how to reframe aging from something to fear… i...2025-04-2331 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship133. How Much Protein Do Women in Midlife Really Need?Protein is having a moment—but how much do you actually need?
In this episode, we’re digging into the hype, the research, and the real-life application of protein intake for women in all stages of life, including perimenopause and menopause. With so much noise around macros and protein powders, it can be hard to know what’s real and what’s just diet culture in disguise.
Elizabeth breaks down the science (with receipts), Tara shares what’s trending in the fitness world, and Maria asks all the questions we know you’re wondering too.
...2025-04-1628 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship132. From Body Negativity to Body Love: Reframing How We See OurselvesWhy is it so hard for us to love our bodies?
In this episode, we explore the pervasive body negativity women are taught from an early age—and what it takes to shift that narrative. Inspired by a moving presentation from Tara, we dive deep into how we speak about, think about, and experience our bodies. Instead of focusing on what our bodies look like, we celebrate what they do.
We share personal reflections, powerful mindset shifts, and a call to action to rewrite the script—not only for ourselves but for the next generation. It’s...2025-04-0922 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship130. Can We Please Make Fitness Less Toxic?Not all personal trainers are created equal. Some can help you build strength, confidence, and resilience—while others may leave you tied up (literally) in bad fitness practices.
In this episode, Tara is sharing fitness horror stories she has seen as a personal trainer, and exposing the biggest red flags to watch out for when choosing a personal trainer or fitness program. From trainers who push macros without qualifications to toxic gym culture that prioritizes aesthetics over well-being, we break down what makes a fitness professional truly supportive of your goals.
If y...2025-03-2616 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship129. Are You Addicted to Your Phone? A Conversation on Digital MindfulnessCan you imagine a weekend away from your phone? In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experience at a spa resort with a strict no-phone policy—an unexpected but eye-opening digital detox. What started as a weekend getaway quickly turned into a deep realization about how much we rely on our devices.
Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth dive into the anxieties of disconnecting, the effects of constant digital stimulation, and the surprising ways technology shapes our daily lives. Are we truly present with the people around us, or are we more connected to our screens than to real life?...2025-03-1931 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship125. Your Worth Is Not in Your Body: Celebrating Women’s Success and Self-WorthYour body is the least interesting thing about you.
This episode is all about the complex world of body shaming, self-worth, and societal expectations with a personal story that sheds light on resilience and self-acceptance. After receiving a prestigious award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Tara shares her experience with online criticism and how it underscored the importance of detaching self-worth from body image.
Together, we explore how body shaming can affect everyone, regardless of body size or appearance, and discuss why your inherent worth isn’t defined by others’ opinions or fleet...2025-02-1921 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship124. Gray Hairs, Beauty Standards, and Owning Our Awesomeness: Unpacking Beauty Standards in 2025Gray hairs with attitude, body image trolls, and the absurd pressure to look perfect—yeah, we’re going there today.
In this episode, we were having a casual, off-line conversation about beauty, aging, and societal pressures when we thought — hey, this is too good not to share! Inspired by Nelly Furtado’s candid post on body neutrality, we dive into the absurdity of beauty standards. From tweezing gray hairs to handling unsolicited advice about makeup, we explore the unrelenting pressure women face to “look the part” at every age. Spoiler alert: even people in the pictures don’t look like th...2025-02-1229 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship115. Breaking the Cycle: How to Avoid the January Diet TrapThis episode was brought to you by Hearth Meals. Learn more here: https://www.hearthmeals.com/WELLNESS01/
Tired of the same old January wellness reset cycle that leaves you feeling stuck and stressed? What if we told you the key to lasting change actually starts now—before the new year even begins?
In this episode, we explore how to escape the January "new year, new you" mindset by making small, sustainable changes during the holidays. We discuss why the endless cycle of overindulgence followed by extreme wellness goals doesn’t serve you, a...2024-12-1122 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship114. Your Permission to Unplug from Holiday Hustle CultureAre the holidays feeling more like a to-do list marathon than a time for joy? This episode is giving you the permission to unplug from holiday hustle culture and just enjoy the season. Elizabeth, Tara, and Maria share personal stories, practical tips, and refreshing perspectives on how to create a season that’s meaningful, stress-free, and aligned with your values.
In this episode:
What holiday hustle culture is and how it creates unnecessary stress.
The pressure of holiday traditions like Elf on the Shelf and Maria’s take on holiday cards.
How to unplug from...2024-12-0422 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship113. Navigating Holiday Food & Body Talk: Practical Tips to Protect Your PeaceThe holiday season is a time for connection, delicious meals, and celebration—but it can also bring unwanted or unwelcome food and body talk.
In this episode, Elizabeth and Tara share actionable strategies for navigating toxic diet culture during holiday gatherings. From boundary setting to mindfulness tips, learn how to keep the focus on joy and nourishment this season – including how to build your holiday self-care toolkit!
In this episode:
How to recognize diet culture at holiday gatherings
Understand why comments about your body or plate can be harmful—and how to respond...2024-11-2735 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship112. Setting Holiday Boundaries: How to Protect Your Well-Being and Handle Body Talk with Lauren Massa, LCPC"We are better when we know our boundaries."
As we gear up for the holiday season, boundaries can make all the difference between stress and peace. In this episode, we welcome Lauren Massa to explore how setting boundaries can help us protect our emotional and mental well-being, especially during the holidays.
Lauren is a licensed counselor and clinical trauma clinician practicing in MD and CO. She feels passionately about building a relationship with her clients to strengthen their self-views and heal from the traumas they may have experienced throughout their lifetime. She loves her work wi...2024-11-2043 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship110. Celebrating 2 Years of Wellness Rebranded: Your Top Questions Answered!It’s a milestone celebration at Wellness Rebranded! In this special 2-year anniversary episode, you asked and we’re answering! We took all your burning questions from our audience on food, fitness, and feelings and answering them live in this episode.
From tips on boosting energy as a busy mom to tackling burnout, we dive into practical, honest answers. Listen in as we celebrate how far we’ve come and share valuable advice to support your wellness journey!
In this episode:
Questions from our audience, answered live by us!
Tips and Advice for Energy Boost T...2024-11-0627 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship108. Sugar is Not the Enemy: How to Mind Your Sugar Intake While Following Intuitive EatingCan you reduce your sugar intake and still follow intuitive eating principles?
In this episode Elizabeth answers this question. Spoiler alert: you absolutely can, but it comes with a few important caveats! We break down the difference between natural sugars and added sugars, discuss diet culture’s war on sugar, and share tips for incorporating gentle nutrition into your life. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about improving their relationship with food, while staying mindful of their sugar intake.
This episode was brought to you by Hearth Meals. Learn more here: https://www...2024-10-2335 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship106. Steroids, Social Media, and the Fitness Industry’s Biggest Lies with Michael UlloaThe fitness industry is a hotbed for diet culture and harmful misinformation! From unrealistic body standards on social media to the hidden world of steroids and fad diets, we here at Wellness Rebranded are bringing light to the truth.
In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria sit down with Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer who’s calling out the fitness industry’s biggest deceptions and helping people take back control of their health – without the toxic myths. We talk about misleading images on social media, how fitness marketing can harm both physical and mental health, and how to tune...2024-10-0934 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship103. Inner Child Healing: How Childhood Wounds Can Shape Our Adult Behaviors and Self-EsteemHave you ever been called a name about your physical body that you wish you weren’t being called, but decided to play it off as a joke instead of standing up for yourself?
In this episode, Tara, Maria and Elizabeth talk about the importance of identifying the true source of our problems—whether it’s a tripped breaker in the kitchen or a deeper emotional wound, such as childhood nicknames that have stuck around too long.
The episode explores topics like inner child work, emotional healing, and how our early life experiences shape our current...2024-09-1818 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship102. Unlock Your Hidden Power: Mindset Shifts to Improve Well-Being and Take Control of Life’s ChallengesYou can improve well-being by shifting focus to controllable aspects of your life.
What if what you are trying to control right now is actually out of your control?
Think about a time when you tried to control something that was out of your control. How did that feel emotionally and in your body?
In this episode, we dive into the surprising ways you may have more influence over your life than you realize. We’ll explore how shifting your focus to the things you can actively shape, r...2024-09-1127 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship101. From Diet Culture to Intuitive Eating: Amy's Journey to Health and WellnessAre you trapped in the cycle of diet culutre, but are curious to take the leap to intuitive eating? In this episode, we are joined by Amy Thomas about her journey from just that!
Amy Thomas shares her powerful story of transitioning from the pressures of diet culture to embracing intuitive eating. We chat about Amy's resilience, self-discovery, and breaking free from the societal expectations that many of us struggle with when it comes to our body image and diets.
Amy has worked with Maria, Tara and Elizabeth in different capacities, and shares her experience w...2024-09-0425 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship100. Understanding Food Cravings on a Deeper Level - What Your Body Is Really Telling YouEver find yourself daydreaming about chocolate or craving those salty chips like there's no tomorrow? You're not alone!
In this episode we're dishing out the real talk on food cravings—why they happen and what we can do about them. From understanding the difference between physical and emotional hunger, to sharing tips that actually work (and a few that don't), we’re covering it all.
In this episode:
Understanding different types of Hunger: Physical vs Emotional
Diet Culture Myths when it comes to hunger, and why “eating an apple” or “drinking wate...2024-08-2825 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship99. Naked In The Mirror: Taming Your Negative Body ThoughtsIn this episode, we dive deep into those harsh, self-critical thoughts that sometimes surface when we look at ourselves in the mirror. Maria shares a personal moment of trying on clothes and the internal dialogue that followed—
The hosts explore why we do this to ourselves and how we can shift towards kinder, more compassionate self-talk.
Find practical tips and compassionate advice.
Whether you're struggling with body image or just looking for ways to support a healthier self-view, this episode is for you!
In this episode:
Trying on new...2024-08-2126 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship98. Dancing Can Be a Healing Force: Kyla’s Journey to Body Positivity and Self-LoveYou deserve to love the body that you are in.
Kyla, the creator of the popular instagram account, Baila With Kyla, dancer and body positivity advocate joins the podcast to share her inspirational journey from undergoing open heart surgery in 2013 to becoming a beacon of joy and self-acceptance.
She discusses the healing power of dance and how it has saved her life and helped her realize how beautiful she is. Through dance, she has found self acceptance, love, and more understanding of her mind body connection.
We talk about how she found inspiration in...2024-08-1443 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship97. Stop Waiting: What Can the Olympics Teach US About Body Diversity and Mental Health?Are you watching the Olympics? There's so much more going on than just the sports!
In this episode Tara, Elizabeth, and Maria discuss the excitement of the Olympics and celebrate the diversity of body types in elite sports. They highlight the importance of recognizing mental health in athletics and draw attention to athletes like Simone Biles and Ilona Maher who advocate for mental well-being and body positivity.
They discuss the challenges of societal expectations, the need for size-inclusive athletic uniforms, and the benefits of balancing personal well-being with professional demands.
What are...2024-08-0727 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship95. Navigating Life's Transitions: Tips and Insights for Embracing ChangeLife is full of transitions. From becoming an empty nester, experiencing perimenopause, moving to a new country, changes in physical health, going to school, graduating, breakups, getting married, having children, changing jobs, grieving a loss, moving, the list goes on and on.
In this episode Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth explore the complexities of life's transitions, sharing their personal experiences and practical advice. During these times, focusing on self-care is very important, as well as acknowledging and honoring your emotions. Don’t forget to give yourself compassion!
It is okay to ask for he...2024-07-2420 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship94. Intuitive Eating Turns Into Intuitive Living and Other Ripple Effects with Elizabeth Harris, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating CounselorIntuitive Eating isn’t just another passing nutrition trend, it’s a way of life. Better yet, very often, Intuitive Eating turns into intuitive living.
In this episode, Elizabeth pulls back the curtain on the incredible ripple effects of helping people rebuild self-trust and connection with food and their bodies, including improved decision-making, reduced stress, and stronger relationships, among other benefits. Maria and Tara share some of the biggest lessons they’ve learned about helping their kids have a healthy relationship thus far and the impact it's had on their families.
Elizabeth is spreading the message...2024-07-1734 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship93. Grief Sucks: Navigating Grief and Loss with Insights from Grief Specialist Marna BrickmanGrief Sucks. Period.
Grief is messy, cumulative and does not have an expiration date. The most important thing to heal from grief is taking care of yourself and knowing that there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Therapy and other healing practices may help with emotional wellness.
In this episode, Maria and Tara are joined by Marna Brickman, a licensed clinical social worker, grief specialist, and co-owner of Guiding Therapy, a mental health practice located in Annapolis, MD. Marna was a previous speaker at Maria’s Emotional Fitness Studio Classes: https...2024-07-1034 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship92. Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Therapist Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCSince the Wellness: Rebranded Podcast is quickly growing, the healing trio, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria are taking a moment to reintroduce themselves! Tune in to learn more about Maria, her background, and the knowledge that she brings to the podcast.
Maria Winters LCPC, NCC is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Maryland and a National Certified Counselor with more than 18 years of experience providing support to adults and adolescents. With a passion for teaching others and opening conversations about mental health, she strives to make emotional wellness and mental health something that ev...2024-07-0320 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship90. About Your Host, Tara De LeonTara is a true fitness enthusiast and has been a personal trainer for 21 years. She loves science and uses the latest research to help her clients understand the why behind the health and wellness programs that she provides. Tara earned a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science from BYU-Hawaii and M.S. Human Movement: Sports Conditioning at Still University of Health Sciences.
Tara has expertinse in Strength and Conditioning, Pre-Post Natal Fitness, and Rebranding Wellness. As a plus size personal trainer, she is rewriting what society says is “the health standard.”
If you are interested in wo...2024-06-1927 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship89. Fighting Weight Stigma and Advocating for Weight-Neutral Health with Ragen ChastainWeight stigma is everywhere in our culture, we need to talk about it. Hosts Tara, Elizabeth and Maria are joined by thought leader Ragen Chastain.
Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare. Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to healthcare, corporate, conference, and college audiences from Kaiser Permanente and the Nationwide Children's Hospital, to Amazon and Google, to Dartmouth, Cal Tech and t...2024-06-1248 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship88. 4 Areas to Assess Your Health and Fitness at Home or in the Gym! Health and Fitness Self-AssessmentIn this episode, Tara guides us through a fitness self-assessment. This is an essential listen for everyone, whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey.
Understanding your current fitness level is crucial for injury prevention and tracking the results of your hard work. Tara emphasizes the importance of not feeling embarrassed or ashamed of where you start—what matters is knowing your baseline so you can measure your progress.
A fitness self-assessment is key to improving your physical health, emotional wellness, and body image. Knowing your starting point is the...2024-06-0523 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship86. Diet Culture BS - How Social Media Influencers Can Spread Fear Mongering and How To See The Truth About WellnessHave you heard the nonsense being spread by some influencers that "walking isn't exercise?" We have, and we're calling BS! Join us for a deeper conversation about the harms of diet culture, social media, and fear mongering around health. And get ready, we're feeling spicy as we debunk some myths and misinformation!
The Healing Trio, Maria, Elizabeth and Tara share how diet culture impacts wellness in all of their industries, mental health, nutrition, and fitness. The truth is that there is no quick fix, and if you are worried about something related to health and wellness, please...2024-05-2227 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship85. The Mental Health Benefits of Movement - Tips for Adding More Movement In Your Life to Benefit Your Mind, Body and Overall HealthExercising releases feel good hormones called endorphins, which improve your mood and can also help you de-stress. The more you move your body, the more endorphins you release, which can directly impact your mental health!
Movement has positive impacts in so many areas of life, including your body, your mind, and your overall health. In this episode, Maria, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Tara, a personal trainer, and Elizabeth, a Registered Dietician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor share how movement is important in all three of their areas of expertise.
This epi...2024-05-1534 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship84. How To Be a More Playful Person With Psychotherapist, TJ Matton of the Playful Revolution | Part 2TJ Matton, the founder of The Playful Revolution joins the podcast for the second time to talk all about how to be a more playful person!
In the last episode, we discussed the practice of play, what it means, and how it is beneficial to our wellbeing and why you need to include it in your life. In this episode, we are taking it a step further and talking about how to make it part of your day to day and to really put it into practice.
TJ helps adults use pl...2024-05-0944 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship82. How to Practice Emotional Self Care | What It Is & Why It MattersEmotions are an integral part of the human experience. They shape our perceptions, decisions, and interactions with the world around us. How we regulate them also is an important part of the process.
In this episode, Maria, Tara, and Elizabeth discuss the importance of emotional self care, how to recognize and identify emotions, and strategies for managing them effectively.
For more help on this, check out this amazing resource created by the hosts: The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
Topics in this...2024-05-0120 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship81. My Needs Matter - Tips for Physical Self Care | What It Is & Why It MattersThe most important thing in this world is taking care of yourself, and it's more than just getting pedicures and taking bubble baths.
In this episode, Maria, Tara and Elizabeth talk about the most fundamental ways that you can take care of yourself daily, how your needs matter, and how you need to be making time to take care of yourself, physically. You cannot afford to skip this. They chat about the most common blocks people have to physically self care, and they reframe them for you in this episode.
For more...2024-04-2424 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship80. Hot Mess to Hot Mom: Transformational Tools for Thriving after Childbirth and BeyondWe have big news! Tara De Leon wrote a book, and with chapters written by Maria and Elizabeth.
More about the book: Hot Mess to Hot Mom is a funny, real, down-to-earth, practical guide for everything you need after giving birth and beyond. The expert authors share their authentic stories and expert tools with you to give you a powerful collection of master strategies for thriving before, during, and well after you welcome your little one into the world.
Lead author Tara De Leon’s big mission was to bring together a ca...2024-04-1724 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship79. Navigating Postpartum Depression with Brenda BrownTW: Talk about Postpartum Depression
“Motherhood is not synonymous with suffering”
Postpartum Depression, described as depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue, is very common, but not so commonly talked about.
Today, hosts Elizabeth, Maria and Tara are joined by Brenda Brown. Brenda is a
life coach supporting people’s journey on taking compassionate action. They talk about Brenda’s journey through navigating motherhood and postpartum depression, how she decided to start helping...2024-04-1039 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship78. Things That Get Us Fired Up About the Wellness IndustryIt seems like everyone in the wellness industry has something to say about bodies, doesn’t it? Join Maria, Tara, and Elizabeth in this episode as they share topics that get them fired up in the wellness industry.
From body shaming in the fitness industry, to diagnosing in the mental health industry, and topics around food in the nutrition industry, these ladies share their hottest takes on them all. The healing trio share their unique perspectives, personal experiences, and insightful commentary along the way.
Topics in this episode:
What gets Maria...2024-04-0329 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship77. The Power of Breathwork for Wellness with Trish BrewerWe all breathe, but did you know that there is a way to breathe in a way that you can start to heal your emotions? Breathwork is a technique that draws on the breath to facilitate emotional release.
Today, Maria, and Tara speak with Trish Brewer, a trauma informed breathwork coach, reiki master teacher, and intuitive guide. Her work is to create and hold space for you to serve as your guide back to your whole self. She believes that when we allow ourselves to be supported, we expedite our own healing and self discovery. Sh...2024-03-2734 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship76. Emotional Eating - Causes & How to HealFrom a young age, many people develop a habit of tying their emotions to food – from using it to celebrate birthdays and holidays to seeking comfort in it when feeling sad. This often leads to unhelpful emotional eating habits that persist into adulthood.
Elizabeth, a dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating counselor, leads the conversation alongside Maria and Tara. She shares her expertise on the origins of emotional eating, distinguishing between emotional eating and binge eating, recognizing the signs of emotional eating versus genuine hunger, and more.
If you're struggling with emotional eati...2024-03-2022 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship74. Red Flags To Be Aware Of In Wellness ProfessionalsJoin Maria, Tara, and Elizabeth as they identify red flags to watch for when selecting a mental health, fitness, or nutrition professional. With so many options in each of these respective industries, there are great providers and not so great providers. This episode will help you discover those red flags in people you should not work with so you can find the right fit for your needs.
In this episode:
What to know before picking a health, fitness, or nutrition provider.
Red flags to be aware of.
How to identify these red flags and why...2024-03-0626 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship72. What to do When Your Family is Not Supportive on Your Wellness JourneyHaving support on your wellness journey is so important, but what happens when your family and friends are not on board with the wellness changes you want to make in your life?
In this episode, Maria, Tara, and Elizabeth share advice on what to do in this situation. The trio sees this often happen when people start on an intuitive eating journey, as opposed to a diet. Because of diet culture, this is hard for some people to understand, but this episode will help you confidently move forward.
In this episode:
...2024-02-2114 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship70. Body Grief with Aging | Our Bodies Change With Age and It's Normal!Our bodies change as we age, and although this is completely normal, it is also normal to grieve for the body that we used to have.
Whether it be that now our bodies look different, maybe we can't do the things that we used to be able to do, or maybe we are not mentally as sharp as we were before, these changes can have a big toll on our mental health.
Maria, Elizabeth and Tara discuss their experiences aging, and propose new ways to think about aging from different perspectives.
If y...2024-02-0719 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship69. Ins and Outs for Wellness in 2024Inspired by the 2024 social trend, Maria, a mental health therapist, Elizabeth, a registered dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Tara, a personal trainer, share their “Ins and Outs” for the wellness industry.
What are your Ins and Outs? Share it on socials and don’t forget to tag us so we can share it too!
Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!
Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer
Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness
Maria...2024-01-3128 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship68. Making Peace with Your Here and Now Body with Body Image Coach, Bri CamposJoining the show today is Bri Campos, a mental health therapist and body image coach based in New Jersey. She is the founder of Body Image with Bri and is passionate about all things body image and practices through the lens of health at every size, intuitive eating and fat positivity.
Utilizing a weight incluse approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own individual body image explosion. She specializes in body image education, including her unique framework on body grief.
So what is body grief? Wh...2024-01-2448 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship67. Tips for Exercising in the Cold | Tips for Safe Cold-Weather TrainingIn this episode, Maria, Elizabeth and Tara talk all about advice for exercising in the cold.
The #1 most common complaint Tara, a personal trainer, hears in the winter is that it gets cold and dark early this time of year, and it is hard to get outside to workout. Tara shares advice for finding motivation to get these workouts in, as well as what to wear to keep yourself warm during your cold fitness journey.
Topics discussed in this episode:
What to know before you exercise in the cold.
How to dress fo...2024-01-1728 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship66. Gentle Nutrition: Nutrition Without Diet CultureDiet culture is so infused within the wellness industry, it can be hard to think about nutrition without it. In this episode, Elizabeth, Tara and Maria talk about gentle nutrition, meaning nutrition without diet culture.
Elizabeth, a registered dietitian, shares 6 things to know about gentle nutrition, and how to know when you are ready for this nutrition practice if you’re in the process of healing your relationship with food. You’ll also learn some questions to ask yourself to see if you have a healthy relationship with food.
Elizabeth absolutely loves helping her clients trans...2024-01-1027 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship65. 15 Positive Affirmations for a Positive New YearAffirmations can change your life, and this episode will show you how.
In this episode, join hosts Elizabeth, Maria, and Tara as they explore the impact of positive affirmations on mental health. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC, leads the discussion, emphasizing the transformative power of affirmations.
Maria shares 15 positive affirmations that you can start using today to change your mindset.
Bring your pen, and an open mind, and start “flexing” a more positive view of yourself!
Watch Maria’s Video, 2 Ways to Get...2024-01-0327 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship64. Humanizing Personal Training with Ren Jones, Women’s Fitness ExpertIn this episode, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria are joined by women’s fitness expert, Ren Jones!
Ren is a certified personal trainer with the national academy of sports medicine, and offers premium training to help moms over 30 feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies.
They chat about Ren’s journey to becoming a personal trainer, why he works with women over 30 helping them to evaluate their relationship with their food and body.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Ren’s extraordinary journey to becoming a personal...2023-12-2734 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship63. How to Make Meals at Home Easier | Meal Planning & Readiness TipsIt is time to spice up your kitchen routine! If meal planning is boring, time consuming and hard to keep up with, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Maria, Elizabeth and Tara talk about all things meal planning. Elizabeth puts on her “dietitian hat” and gives some really great tips on making meals at home fun, healthy, and easy. All it takes is a little bit of planning!
For many, meal planning is boring, time consuming, and is hard to keep up with. Instead of thinking about it as meal p...2023-12-2034 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship62. Why You Should Ditch Tracking Your BMIDid you know that BMI is a deeply flawed measure of health?
In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria break down what BMI (the Body Mass Index) gets wrong — how it harms and what you can pay attention to instead.
The history behind BMI is very interesting. The Body Mass Index was created by Adolphe Quetelet, a Belgian astronomer, mathematician, statistician, and sociologist. He devised the basis of the BMI between 1830 and 1850 as he developed what he called "social physics".
BMI does not tell us anything about health - and in fac...2023-12-1323 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship61. You are Worthy of All Your Dreams with Life Coach Jillian Seibel PawlowskiYou are whole. You are enough. You are worthy of all of your dreams.
In this episode, Tara, Maria and Elizabeth chat with Life Coach Jillian Seibel Pawlowski. Jillian is a trauma informed certified transformation coach. She specializes in radical self-love, metacognition, consciousness, and the unification of mind and body to help people to transform the way they experience themselves and their life. Her expertise provides a safe space for clients to grow towards expansive self-love and self-actualization. Her passion for personal and professional growth is the foundation for her calling: to make the world a kinder, m...2023-12-0634 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship60. Navigating Emotions and Food During the HolidaysThe holiday season can bring up a lot of emotions around family, self image and food. If food is a hurdle for you during the holidays, this episode is for you!
In this episode Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth discuss the emotional rollercoaster of the holiday season, addressing challenges around family dynamics, self-image, and the pervasive influence of diet culture.
This episode includes advice for confidently navigating the holiday season. From managing the pressures of diet culture at festive gatherings to handling the expectations tied to gifts, family photos, and social appearances, the...2023-11-2931 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship59. Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique | Stress ReliefIn this episode, Tara De Leon walks us through a progressive muscle relaxation drill. Progressive muscle relaxation [PMR] is a relaxation technique of stress management. If you have never tried this technique before, it is great to have this in your stress relief toolbox.
You can do this anytime you are feeling tense, such as at the end of the day, or even when you are stuck in traffic. This technique is all about visualizing Chi, or energy.
Save this episode for whenever you are feeling stressed and be sure to share...2023-11-2421 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship58. How Diet Culture is Erasing Cultural Foods with Dr. Hortencia JiménezThere is an intersection between cultural foods, racism, oppression, and diet culture. In this episode, Maria, Elizabeth and Tara speak with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez, a sociologist who has a mission to heal food and body image through UNdieting. She is leading the way with an indigenous, intersectional, social & racial justice lens.
Topic discussed in this episode:
The connection between systemic racism and diet culture.
How food has been racialized from a sociological lens.
How to embrace cultural foods, while finding balance in your diet.
What role the patriarchy plays in diet culture.
How Dr. H...2023-11-2239 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship56. Wellness Rebranded: One Year ReflectionWelcome to the special 1-year episode of the Wellness Rebranded Podcast! In this episode the hosts Tara, Elizabeth and Maria reflect back on their favorite memories from the past 365 days, and share lessons they have learned along the way.
They also dive into an interesting conversation about how podcasting can mirror diet culture in many ways, as well as discussions on emotional wellness and mental health.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Reflection of the past year of the podcast.
Tips for breaking up with diet culture.
Mindset blocks that the trio had to...2023-11-0829 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship55. Reclaiming Confidence: A Fat Shaming Survival GuideTW: Talk of Fat Shaming & Weight Stigma
As we are moving towards a body positive society, there are always setbacks.
This episode was inspired by a situation that the host, Tara, experienced recently. Tara was asked to speak at an event and recorded a promo video for the organization to promote it. Once the video was posted, Tara was met with hateful comments shaming her about her body weight and qualifications about being a personal trainer due to her appearance.
Despite her journey of self-acceptance, the backlash from her col...2023-11-0136 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship54. When to Reach Out for Mental Health Help: A Recipe for Well-beingToday, the wellness trio, Maria, Tara and Elizabeth, are talking about a crucial topic - recognizing when it's time to reach out for help with your mental health. Calling in help during a mental health crisis can be scary, but it does not need to be.
Maria, a licensed mental health therapist, offers her expert insights on recognizing the right time to seek help for your mental health. Discover the 4 essential questions to ask yourself in this episode.
Topics discussed in this episode:
4 questions to ask yourself to know when it i...2023-10-2521 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship51. The History of Women’s FitnessFor some of us, this may be a trip down memory lane! Listen closely as Tara shares facts and once-famous names in the health field from years gone by, and reminds us of some of the exercise fads (some of them, pretty funny!) that have come and gone.
How many people and routines did you know or remember? And the real question: how many Jane Fonda videos do you still have in the closet?
Join the healing trio in this informative and fun conversation!
Some takeaways:
It’s really interesting to n...2023-10-0433 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship49. Top Five Tips for Healing From an Exercise-Related InjuryAre you recovering from an injury and eager to get back to doing what you love? You CAN regain your confidence and safely resume the activities you love after an injury - but there are some concepts to consider. Healing requires thoughtful and intentional planning and care as your body heals.
Tara shares from her experience and training some things to consider if you’re on the mend from an exercise-related injury - and Elizabeth talks about living through this in real life and in real time!
Some useful general principles that Tara discusses in this c...2023-09-2018 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship44. Why Is It So Hard to Stop Focusing on Weight Loss?It’s all around us - impossible to get around, isn’t it?
Could that be why it’s so hard to stop focusing on weight loss?
Tara and Elizabeth talk about the challenges we all face as we move away from the toxic diet culture and towards a healthier relationship with food and our bodies, and they share some tips to help you reframe your mindset.
Here are some questions to ask yourself as you’re considering moving away from looking at health solely in terms of weight loss: (These are just a few, E...2023-08-1633 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship41. Revitalize Your Body and Mind: Exercise Guidelines for MenopauseIn this episode of the Wellness Rebranded podcast, we dive into the world of menopause and how fitness routines can help women thrive during this challenging phase of life. Join us as we uncover the secrets to maintaining strength, confidence, and mental well-being. But beware, just when you think you have all the answers, a surprising twist to everything you heard in this episode is “challenged.”. You’ll have to tune in to discover the twist...
Weight training is as close to a magic pill as you’re going to get during menopause. It improves energy le...2023-07-2618 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship38. Support Your Fertility with Exercise: Mindful Movements That Work!Tara shares some important lessons that she learned as she traveled on her journey toward motherhood. She explains: "Through the twists and turns of dealing with infertility, I discovered the powerful role that exercise plays in promoting it. By maintaining a regular workout routine, I was able to alleviate stress and maintain a healthy mind and body during fertility treatments. I learned the importance of moderation and being in tune with my body's needs. And through my experience, I found a sense of community and support among fellow women struggling with fertility issues."
Join us as she...2023-07-0520 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship32. The One Step You Can’t Miss to Master Your Health and Fitness GoalsFinding your true "why" is a key step in helping you be consistent with your fitness, nutrition, and other goals. But are you drilling down deep enough to understand what really matters and will motivate you the most when the initial excitement and motivation of a new goal wanes? Join us as we delve into the power of your "why" so you can zero in on what truly drives and inspires you.
I…encourage everybody to find their why, set their goals, and then ask themselves “Why?” four or five times. See if that leads you to...2023-05-2423 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship31. Overwhelmed by emotions? How to prioritize mental health through the power of emotional regulationHave you ever labeled your emotions as positive or negative?
We get it. Emotions can sometimes feel confusing and uncomfortable.
But what if we told you there are no good or bad emotions?
The problem isn't the emotions themselves—it's how we react to them.
Welcome to episode 31 of Wellness: Rebranded. In today’s episode, we are thrilled to introduce you to a fantastic addition to the Wellness Rebranded podcast team!
Join us in welcoming Maria Winters, a licensed clinical professional counselor wi...2023-05-1722 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship30. Addicted to scrolling? Unravel the mystery of social media’s influence on your mind & heart (and what to do about it)Social media is such a big part of our lives these days, right? But have you ever taken a moment to think about how it might be affecting your mental health and relationships?
Perhaps you notice yourself feeling stressed or anxious when you're scrolling through your feed? Or maybe you can't help but compare yourself to others, which makes you feel left out or not good enough?
Guess what? You're not alone.
In today's episode, we're chatting all about social media and how it can impact our mental health and...2023-05-1027 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship29. Tuning into Intuition, Part 1: How to honor your hunger when you feel disconnected from your body’s cuesDo you struggle with recognizing your body's signals of hunger or fullness? Are you tired of counting, tracking, and measuring your food and feeling disconnected from your body's needs?
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of intuitive eating and provide you with actionable tips and tools to start listening to your body and respecting your hunger and fullness cues.
We understand that starting on this journey can be overwhelming, especially if you've been following diets for years. That's why we're here to guide you and help you overcome the hurdles that come with intuitive eating.2023-05-0323 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship28. Taking care of your mental health. How to find the right therapist for youWith advancements in science and brain research, we understand more than ever the importance of mental health.
But let’s face it—finding the right therapist can be tricky!
How do you know what to look for? What type of therapy is a good fit? Or whether you and the therapist will work well together?
We’re huge advocates for taking care of your mental health, and here to make seeking support a bit easier.
Today’s episode will be your ultimate guide in learning how to choose the right therapist so you ge...2023-04-2626 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship27. Ending the legacy of diet culture: How to raise intuitive eating kidsAre you worried about the harmful effects diet culture can have on your child?
The unfortunate truth is that this powerful multi-billion dollar industry targets children from a young age, promoting unhealthy habits, toxic body image, and food restriction.
So, as parents and caregivers, what can we do to help our kids embrace food freedom and develop a healthy relationship with their bodies?
We're to help you empower your kids to trust and listen to their bodies, and develop a healthy relationship with food!
In this episode, we're diving into the...2023-04-1927 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship26. Weight stigma in healthcare: How to manage weight-based assumptions in medicine.Are you tired of feeling judged and dismissed by healthcare professionals because of your weight?
Sadly, the harmful effects of weight stigma in the medical system can lead to misdiagnosis, mistreatment, and ultimately, poorer health outcomes.
But there is a solution.
Welcome to episode 26 of Wellness: Rebranded. In this episode, we tackle the harmful effects of weight stigma in the medical system and its damaging impact on health outcomes.
We also discuss the importance of advocating for ourselves in medical settings and finding weight-neutral healthcare providers who focus on behaviors and ov...2023-04-1221 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship25. Empower Your Kids: How to Help Children Have Better Relationships with MovementIs your child developing a healthy relationship with movement?
In today's world, filled with video games and social media, it can be challenging to encourage kids to stay active and adopt an active lifestyle, especially without exposing them to toxic diet culture ideals.
And yet, the benefits of establishing healthy habits from an early age are invaluable. So what can we do to promote movement and physical activity in our children in a holistically healthful way?
In this episode, we'll share fitness tips and fun exercise ideas that...2023-04-0519 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship24. Feeling like Intuitive Eating is not working for you? Here’s how to navigate around 8 common Intuitive Eating struggles (so you can avoid going back to diet culture)Are you struggling with intuitive eating after ditching your diet restrictions?
Diet culture has conditioned us to follow strict eating rules, and when we finally embrace the freedom to make peace with food, it can feel overwhelming.
Adding to this challenge, fear of weight gain, body image, and other common societal standards that are often used to measure "healthy" can get in our heads and cause us to second-guess ourselves or Intuitive Eating.
But before you start counting calories again, let us help you rediscover how to feel empowered around food!
...2023-03-2925 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship23. Looking for a personal trainer to help you achieve your health goals? How to find the right fitness coach to help with your exercise routineAre you ready to take your fitness journey to the next level with the help of a personal trainer? We know it can be tough to navigate the overwhelming sea of options to find the right fit for you.
But don't worry, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Consider today's episode your ultimate guide to finding the perfect personal trainer! We'll share insider tips and practical advice on what to look for in a trainer, from their qualifications to their training style and personality. We'll also help you...2023-03-2219 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship22. Getting tired of the fitness trends and the pressure from social media? Break free from the wellness industry and take control of your healthWhat exercise are you following now? Is it from the TikTok video you saw the other day?
Let’s be honest, there’s so much pressure around the fitness trends and diet culture.
We’re surrounded by Instagram models and TikTok influencers that follow certain diets and exercises that are not really good for our health and wellness.
And sometimes we’re just so exposed with these trends that we forget the proper way to take care of our body.
Welcome to episode 22 of Wellness: Rebranded! Today, we’ll be talking about 3 tr...2023-03-1517 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship21. How to make your home a diet culture free safe zone: Healing your mindset and relationship with food, exercise, and body!You don’t have to be a dieter to be negatively impacted by diet culture.
We’re all surrounded by its toxic messages every single day. Whether you’re focused on enhancing your own wellbeing or that of your children (or both!)… there are many steps you can take to safeguard your home and loved ones from harmful diet culture messages about food, exercise, and body.
In this episode of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast, we dive into the topic of cultivating a safe and supportive home environment that promotes healthy relationships with food, exercise, and our bodi...2023-03-0822 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship20. How much exercise do you need a day to achieve your health and wellness goals?Do you know the ideal amount of exercise for your body? Are you curious about whether your health and fitness goals align with attaining optimal health?
We often get questions about how much exercise is needed by our body. But the truth is, it all depends on your fitness goals and what works for you.
Welcome to episode 20 of Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re giving away fitness tips and tricks that will help you achieve a healthy exercise routine.
We’re here to give you guidelines on sustainable exercise that will...2023-03-0120 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship19. Feeling behind in your resolutions? How to redirect your focus and begin again!Are you finding it challenging to reach your goals and stick to your New Year's resolutions?
It happens to all of us!
The excitement we get from a new year brings so much hope to start new habits and routines. But it's easy to lose focus along the way.
Welcome to episode 19 of Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about resolution slip and how we can redirect our focus and start again!
Listen, goal setting is already a step closer to what you want to achieve and all it...2023-02-2220 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship18. 5 diet trends to break from in 2023 (so you can find food freedom and heal your relationship with food).Tired of the diet trends around you? Ready to say goodbye to diet culture and hello to a happier, healthier you?
Let’s be honest, it’s SO exhausting to count your calories, measure your weight and have a restrictive diet all the time.
And because we’re so exposed to a toxic diet culture, we forget that there’s a gentler way to health and fitness.
Welcome to episode 18 of Wellness: Rebranded! Today, we’ll be talking about 5 trends in the diet culture that we should be breaking free from.
The goal i...2023-02-1522 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship17. Joyful movement in exercise routines! How to move your body in a sustainable and empowering way!Are you having a hard time enjoying your exercise routine because you feel pressured to do and achieve more?
Moving your body is supposed to be a gentle and kind process to enrich the quality of your life. But sometimes we forget why we actually want to move because of diet culture and the pressure to achieve the “ideal body type”.
Welcome to episode 17 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast. Today, we’re talking about improving your relationship with movement and embracing a more joyful approach.
We are also sharing some of the red flags a...2023-02-0818 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship16. Rethinking weight loss complements: How to focus on pursuing health through self care, nourishment and kindness to our bodies“Have you lost weight?” may not be the weight loss compliment you think it is.
While it may seem like an innocent gesture to make someone feel good, here’s the thing:
Diet culture has conditioned us to believe that losing weight is the best way to be accepted and valued in society.
Welcome to episode 16 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we want to talk about rethinking weight loss compliments. It’s true, we love receiving compliments every now and then but what happens when this co...2023-02-0115 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship15. Balanced goal setting! How to set goals that feel good and achieve great resultsDo you feel overwhelmed when it comes to setting goals?
It’s easy to get lost in the “all-or-nothing” approach that often rides in on the coattails of New Year's resolutions.
But, goal setting doesn't have to be rigid and overwhelming.
It can be done in a balanced and effective way, and today we’re showing you how!
Welcome to episode 15 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re chatting about how to set effective goals that feel good!
We’re focu...2023-01-2514 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship14. Ready to discover a new way to achieve goals without all the hustle culture noise? A fresh perspective on goal settingGoals can be really helpful, but society sends us the message that in order to be happy you NEED to achieve a goal.
But, in reality- this is a great example of hustle culture!
Life is about way more than a never ending battle to DO more.
But how can you reframe your thoughts about goal setting, and create a more positive relationship with them?
Welcome to episode 14 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re discussing goals- how they can someti...2023-01-1813 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship13. How to stop being so hard on yourself: Overcoming perfectionism and focusing on progress and improvement insteadAre you tired of feeling like you need to be perfect in everything you do? Do you ever beat yourself up for “not being good enough”?
Been there, done that!
Welcome to episode 13 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! Today, we're talking all things perfectionism and how it can hold us back in life.
As recovering perfectionists, we can speak firsthand about the struggles and limitations that come with striving for perfection.
It's not about being perfect, it's about doing the best we can and learni...2023-01-1120 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship12. Ready to find food freedom? How to remove conditions on eating, break the cycle of binge eating and make peace with foodRaise your hand if your nutrition plan pendulum swings from food restriction right on over to binge eating!
Now, what feelings would come up if I told you that you have unconditional permission to eat the food you like and ENJOY?
Do you wholeheartedly believe that you’d run to the supermarket and buy multiple gallons of ice cream and eat till you felt sick?
Or, do you fear what others would think or say if you just freely ate what you desired?
There’s...2023-01-0420 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship11. Can you honor your body and cultivate health without having to track calories and macros? Intuitive eating principles that will change your life! Make peace with food series pt. 3If we’re being honest, are you tired of following restrictive diets, counting macros and calories, or dieting overall?
Are you ready to feel good in your body, get healthier and develop a better relationship with food?
Do you wish you could tune into your body wisdom and let go of unattainable diet culture “norms”?
You’re in luck because there is a way for you to heal your body image, feel satisfied, and choose true self-care!
Welcome to episode 11 of Wellness: Rebranded! Today is the...2022-12-2824 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship10. Ready to give intuitive eating a try? 5 Intuitive eating principles you need to know to improve your relationship with food and start trusting yourself. Make peace with food series Part 2There are so many diet culture messages around us about what to eat and how to look.
And we're often told that it's all about the numbers: calories, macros, more protein, no carbs, yes carbs, fat, fat-free… and the list goes on.
The truth is that dieting simply doesn't work, and it can even be harmful for your health and well-being.
In today’s episode, we’re continuing our intuitive eating series and talking about the first 5 intuitive eating principles.
Overall, intuitive eating is about imp...2022-12-2120 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship9. Ready to break up with dieting and heal your relationship with food? Say goodbye to restrictive diets & discover how to make peace with food and your body instead! Make peace with food series pt. 1
How much time and energy have you spent dieting? Or feeling guilty or frustrated when you’ve eaten something you think you shouldn’t?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of intuitive eating and how it can help you stop dieting (or feeling as though you should be!) and improve your relationship with food.
Intuitive eating is a self-care eating framework that focuses on trusting yourself and listening to your body. In short, intuitive eating principles focus on YOU instead of counting calories, macros, or unsustainable “rules”.
One of the main intui...2022-12-1418 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship8. Avoid holiday stress with these 4 fun holiday exercise ideas you can SEAMLESSLY incorporate into your busy routine! (No gym required!)Looking to staying healthy during holidays! Here are 4 fun ways to exercise and keep moving this holiday season!
With the holidays approaching, is your calendar filling up and leaving you with less time to fit in your usual exercise routine?
You might feel like you’re “falling off the wagon” and trying to push yourself to be consistent with holiday fitness- but it’s time to reframe your mindset!
Welcome to episode 8 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about what you can do if your cu...2022-12-0713 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship7. Stress of holiday creeping in? How to deal with complicated relationships with these 4 holiday stress management tips!Does your holiday to-do list include family stress?
Do difficult relationships weigh heavily on you during this time and steal your joy?
If you’ve ever struggled with family members during the holidays, and found yourself thinking “I hate holidays”- you’re not alone.
But, what if you could turn that around, and get really clear on what YOU want the holidays to be like for you?
Welcome to episode 7 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we are giving you strategies on...2022-11-3020 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship6. Are wellness trends hurting you? What wellness industry doesn’t want you to know (and what to do about it)What do you think of when you hear the word “wellness”?
Do you immediately picture Instagram influencers, eliteness, or striving to be in PERFECT health using precise and regimented health plans?
There's this sort of underlying theme and obsession with pursuing health or having the “perfect” health everywhere you look these days.
As if it's within our control if we could just eat the top superfoods of the moment, stick to a popular calorie-counting diet plan, or exercise and meditate enough.
We have set out to ch...2022-11-2318 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship5. Holiday survival guide! 5 holiday stress management tips to avoid holiday stressStress!
It’s an everyday occurrence.
This time of year holiday stress hitches a ride onto regular stress and starts to rear its festive head!
But:
Is all stress bad?
What are the effects of stress on the body?
And, how can you manage stress in a healthy and balanced way?
Welcome to episode 5 of Wellness Rebranded! In this episode, we’re talking all about stress- why we need it, and why we have s...2022-11-1620 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship4. What is toxic positivity vs optimism! Why being positive ALL the time isn’t realistic or healthy (and what to do about it)Have you ever tried replacing negative thoughts with positive ones?
Did it work?
There’s an endless supply of posts on social media that would have you believe that the reason why negative thoughts come to mind is your fault and something to “fix”. Or, that your thoughts aren’t valid, and need to be sugar-coated.
Although well-intentioned, (and aesthetically pleasing) these types of posts are prime examples of toxic positivity.
Welcome to episode 4 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast! In this episode, we’re delving into...2022-11-0917 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship3. Why is embracing discomfort the secret to building the life you want? The secret tool to get comfortable being uncomfortable, and become the next best version of yourself REVEALED!How do you get comfortable being uncomfortable when your brain is hardwired to keep you safe? Tips for getting out of your comfort zone by embracing discomfort so you can live the fulfilling life you desire.
Do you avoid discomfort and pain?
Chances are the answer is, yes- because pain is uncomfortable.
The thing is, you may fall back on coping mechanisms like chronic procrastination or perfectionism as a means of pain avoidance just to stay in your comfort zone. But, there is a much more effective way to...2022-11-0424 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship2. Want to start exercising, but feeling gym anxiety? 2 easy tips for creating an exercise routine that you will stick to, and feels GOOD!Have you ever stepped into a gym and immediately thought, “OMG what am I doing here?”
You start to think:
“How did this dude bro get so muscle-y?”
“Why is it so loud!?”
“How’d that sweat spot even get THERE?”
We get it, going to the gym can be scary. Especially when you’re not feeling confident in your body. But, it doesn’t have to be that way!
Welcome to episode 2 of the Wellness: Rebranded podcast...2022-11-0329 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship1. Feeling like the poster child for diet culture? How to heal your relationship with your body, and find a loving path towards health and wellness.Do you think there’s a right or wrong way to get the full benefits of exercise?
Is there a running list of good or bad foods on your mind at all times?
Are you feeling discouraged because no matter what you do, you don’t fit the mold of the “ideal” body type?
These ideas can all be attributed to the toxic diet culture we are all exposed to on a daily basis. This way of thinking isn’t only harmful, it’s unhealthy and unattainable. But, a differen...2022-11-0217 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationshipWelcome to Wellness: Rebranded!Welcome to Wellness: Rebranded! You're here to make lasting changes in your approach to health and fitness!
But so far all you've gotten is conflicting advice:
Carbs are evil!
Only eat during certain hours!
Go hard at the gym or go home!
Morning workouts increase metabolism!
If you're stressed, do some more yoga! Just relax.
It makes no sense because it's SENSELESS.
What you're looking for is sound advice that actually enhances your well-being.
In the Wellness: Rebranded podcast, we’re the healing trio here to help you cons...2022-10-2601 min