Wellness: Rebranded Podcast
If you’re ready to implement lasting changes into your approach to health, nutrition, and fitness, this podcast is for you. It’s time to break up with diet culture, and say hello to loving yourself.
Emotional Eating - Causes & How to Heal
Are you caught in a cycle of emotional eating? Meet Elizabeth, a seasoned dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating counselor, ready to help you navigate through. From celebrating birthdays with cake to finding solace in comfort food during tough times, many of us have ingrained emotional ties to what we eat. Elizabeth, alongside Maria and Tara, delves into the intricacies of emotional eating, shedding light on its origins and differences from binge eating. With her expertise, you'll learn to recognize the signs of emotional eating versus genuine hunger and develop healthier eating habits. If you're seeking support to break free from emotional eating patterns, Elizabeth is your ally. Reach out today to start your journey towards a healthier relationship with food!
Yoga, Getting Vulnerable and Connecting with Yourself with Julie Blamphin
Join us on the podcast as we chat with Julie Blamphin, a passionate yogi and advocate for embracing vulnerability and femininity. Discover how Julie incorporates yoga into her daily life, the power of vulnerability, and tips to reconnect with your sensuality. Learn more about Julie's journey: from teaching yoga at 12 to inspiring women worldwide through movement and stillness. Featured in AARP, LIVESTRONG, and more, Julie is a renowned speaker, retreat leader, and founder of Stretch Your Spirit.
Red Flags To Be Aware Of In Wellness Professionals
Join 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.
Parenting Teens: Advice from Expert Samantha Straub
Struggling with parenting teens? Teen Savvy Coaching, led by Samantha, offers expert guidance for navigating adolescence with confidence. Drawing from extensive experience in education and counseling, Sam helps parents establish calm, strengthen connections, and set healthy boundaries. Transform your family from surviving to thriving during this crucial time. Reach out today!
What to do When Your Family is Not Supportive on Your Wellness Journey
Struggling with unsupportive loved ones on your wellness journey? Discover expert advice from Mara, Tara, and Elizabeth on handling resistance, especially when transitioning to intuitive eating over diets.
Living a Healthy Lifestyle without Restrictive Dieting with Intuitive Eating and Fitness Coach, Jonny Landels
Jonny Landels joins the podcast today to discuss diet-culture and intuitive eating from his experience. Jonny is an intuitive eating and fitness coach. His bio: You’re in the right place if you’ve always felt “too big” and “too heavy”.
Body Grief with Aging
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.
Ins and Outs for Wellness in 2024
Inspired 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.
Making Peace with Your Here and Now Body with Body Image Coach, Bri Campos
Explore the world of body acceptance and mental health with Bri Campos, a passionate mental health therapist and body image coach based in New Jersey. Join her on this episode as she delves into the concept of 'body grief' and its significance in the journey towards self-acceptance. Discover Bri's unique approach, combining clinical expertise and personal experience, as she guides you through fostering a peaceful relationship with your body. Gain insights into body image education, the distinctions between body positive, body neutrality, and weight inclusivity, and actionable tips to stop judging your body. Tune in for a transformative conversation on embracing your body through health at every size, intuitive eating, and fat positivity.
Tips for Exercising in the Cold
Elevate your winter workouts with expert tips from personal trainer Tara in this episode featuring Maria, Elizabeth, and Tara. Discover motivation strategies for conquering the cold, practical advice on dressing for success in chilly weather, and essential insights for a successful winter fitness journey. Tara, the go-to virtual personal trainer, offers tailored sessions to keep you on track. Unveil the secrets to staying active in any weather at Tara De Leon Fitness. Don't let the cold hold you back—embrace the season with the right mindset and clothing for a rewarding fitness experience!
Gentle Nutrition: Nutrition Without Diet Culture
Explore a diet-culture-free approach to nutrition in our latest episode! Join Elizabeth, a registered dietitian, along with Tara and Maria, as they delve into the concept of gentle nutrition. Elizabeth shares key insights, including the characteristics of non-diet nutrition and tips on creating a nutrition plan without succumbing to traditional diets. Discover how to recognize if you're ready for gentle nutrition while on an Intuitive Eating journey, and gain valuable advice on transforming your relationship with food. This episode covers essential topics like intuitive eating, characteristics of non-diet nutrition, and six key points to embrace gentle nutrition. Tune in to prioritize your health and break free from diet culture!
15 Positive Affirmations for a Positive New Year
Affirmations 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.
Humanizing Personal Training with Ren Jones, Women's Fitness Expert
In 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.
How to Make Meals at Home Easier | Meal Planning & Readiness Tips
Transform your kitchen routine with our latest episode! Say goodbye to boring and time-consuming meal planning, and welcome the joy of meal readiness. Join Maria, Elizabeth, and Tara as they share valuable insights on making home-cooked meals exciting, healthy, and hassle-free. Elizabeth, our resident dietitian, unveils tips that will revolutionize your approach to cooking with just a bit of planning.
Discover a new perspective on meal planning by reframing it as meal readiness. Unleash your creativity and save precious time with our practical tips. Whether you're a family or an individual, this episode is packed with actionable advice to elevate your culinary experience.
Highlights of this episode include common struggles in meal planning, expert guidance on incorporating essential macronutrients into each meal, simple yet balanced meal examples, and actionable tips for seamless meal readiness. Plus, find out the must-have foods for quick and healthy recipes. Spice up your kitchen and embrace a new era of enjoyable and efficient meal preparation!
Why You Should Ditch Tracking Your BMI
In this episode, Tara, Elizabeth and Maria break down why BMI, Body Mass Index, is BS.
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 fact, BMI can be very bad for mental health and create a lot of weight stigmas and shame.
You are Worthy of All Your Dreams with Life Coach Jillian Seibel Pawlowski
You 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, more loving place.
Navigating Emotions and Food During the Holidays
In this episode, Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth tackle the emotional challenges of the holiday season, offering practical advice on navigating family dynamics, self-image, and the influence of diet culture. They discuss changing mindsets around holiday food, provide a framework for overcoming limiting beliefs, and address issues like handling family judgments and the holiday "food police." The hosts emphasize the unique pressures mothers may face and suggest a more positive approach to New Year's Resolutions. Tune in for concise insights on confidently approaching the holidays with resilience.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
In 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 stressed, 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 it with your family and friends this holiday season!
How Diet Culture is Erasing Cultural Foods with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez
Dive into the intersection of cultural foods, racism, and diet culture with hosts Maria, Elizabeth, and Tara in this eye-opening podcast featuring Dr. Hortencia Jiménez. As a sociologist focusing on UNdieting, Dr. Jiménez explores the link between systemic racism and diet culture, the racialization of food, and the patriarchal role in shaping dietary norms. Discover actionable insights on embracing cultural foods, breaking free from damaging diet culture narratives, and viewing food beyond mere calories. Dr. Jiménez, a trailblazing academic and advocate for social justice, shares her unique perspective as the first in her family to earn a doctorate. Join the conversation on healing food relationships, preserving heritage, and challenging societal norms. This episode provides valuable insights to normalize essential discussions around food, identity, and societal wellness.
Everything You Need to Know About Pelvic Health with Dr. Gina Hahn
In this episode, Dr. Gina Hahn, a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Kettlebell Coach, guides listeners through the essential domain of Pelvic Health. Drawing on her expertise in orthopedic and pelvic floor symptom treatment, Dr. Hahn advocates for the transformative potential of Pelvic Floor Therapy. With a coaching mindset, she tailors personalized treatment plans, incorporating self-care routines like physical activity, strength training, meditation, and quality sleep. The episode explores the importance of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the causes of pelvic floor issues, and the indications for seeking therapy. Dr. Hahn also touches on the intersection of pelvic health and sexual well-being, offering insights on improving pelvic floor health and knowing when to consult a healthcare professional.