The Mindful Balance

Jul 01 2024 33 ep. 17 mins

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Welcome to "The Mindful Balance" podcast!

If you're fed up with the emotional eating rollercoaster and the endless cycle of overeating, then you're in the right place. Please make yourself feel at home!

It's time to flip the script on your relationship with food using simple, practical tools you can start implementing immediately. Here, you will find a holistic, science-backed approach that breaks everything down into bite-sized pieces, giving you the power, awareness, and encouragement to live the life you crave.

You don't need to go on another diet that feels like a punishment or sort out every single one of your life's problems before you can stop drowning your sorrows in ice cream. My mission is to show you how to save all that energy and time for the stuff that really matters in life.

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E210 - Dealing With Messy Hunger And Fullness Cues

Jul 01 2024 21 mins

You've probably heard the advice to "just eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full," but if you've tried to implement it, you know it's not that simple.Join me in this episode as we dive into the complexities of hunger and fullness cues, debunking common myths and misconceptions about intuitive eating. You'll learn:How ignoring hunger and fullness cues leads to a disconnect

E209 - I Overate, Now What?

Jun 25 2024 23 mins

Join me as we dive into the realities of summer setbacks and how to bounce back into routine. In this episode, I share my own personal struggle with overeating during chaotic few weeks, and how I used kindness, mindfulness, and self-love to get back on track. You'll learn how to acknowledge your setbacks, prioritize your well-being, and make realistic changes to achieve food freedo

E208 - How To Stop Being The Nighttime Rebel

May 06 2024 27 mins

Join us on this episode of The Mindful Balance as we dive into the topic of nighttime eating habits and how they're linked to our overall well-being. Our host explores the phenomenon of sleep procrastination, where people put off going to bed at their intended time due to a desire for pleasure and relaxation. She shares three ways to overcome this pattern, including changing your t

E207 - But What If I Fail Again?

Apr 22 2024 22 mins

Are you holding back from making changes in your life because of the fear of failure? Today on The Mindful Balance, we're tackling the fear that can stop us from taking action and creating the change we desire. Join me as I explore how this fear can manifest in your minds and hearts, and how it can hold you back from achieving your goals. We'll also discuss why giving up is not an

E206 - Cravings Demystified

Apr 08 2024 19 mins

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cravings and what they really mean. We explore the concept of urges, how they're not limited to food, and how they can be approached similarly to food cravings. We uncover the common misconceptions about cravings, such as them being a sign of weakness or an emergency, and we debunk these myths. Lastly, we discuss strategies to disrupt

E205 - Letting Go of Weight Gain Anxiety

Mar 25 2024 18 mins

In today's episode of The Mindful Balance, we're stepping into the heart of our relationship with food, challenging the chains of overeating, emotional eating, and binge eating. It's an invitation to those who've ever found themselves promising, "I'll start a diet on Monday," only to feel trapped in a cycle of doubt and self-sabotage. We confront the daunting "elephant in the room"

E204 - The Zero Willpower Approach

Mar 11 2024 19 mins

Welcome back! In today's episode, we go on a deeply personal journey through the highs and lows of emotional eating. We'll explore the constant battle between our cravings and our desires for a healthier relationship with food and ourselves. From the late-night fridge raids to the guilt-laden aftermath, we dissect the complexity of emotional eating, debunk the myth of willpower, an

E203 - To Eat or Not to Eat: Decisions that Feel Good

Mar 04 2024 18 mins

Join me as we navigate eating during social gatherings, lazy weekends, and those unexpected desires that seem to emerge from nowhere. This episode will be a transformative step for anyone who was ready to say F it and eat all the foods without any regards to their long term goals.You will:Learn two simple yet impactful questions to consider before acting on impulse.Gain tools to co

E202 - Mind Over Chips: The Internal Struggle of Emotional Eating

Feb 26 2024 16 mins

Ever find yourself caught in the battle between the desire to overeat and the challenge to stop? You're not alone. This episode addresses this exact conflict, offering insights into why we turn to food for comfort and how to navigate these choppy waters. Discover the roles of immediate gratification and long-term goals in our eating habits, and learn how to identify and address the

E201 - Autopilot Off: Making Intentional Decisions

Feb 20 2024 16 mins

In this season two episode of The Mindful Balance Podcast, join Rachel in a conversation about habits and their profound impact on our results in life. Discover the powerful nature of habits as automatic responses that can either serve us or hinder our progress. Rachel breaks down the process of habit formation and provides actionable insights on identifying and understanding the u