• Your Inner Critic Isn’t You, It’s Protection
    Apr 8 2026

    You know that voice in your head that picks apart everything you do?

    The one that tells you to be more disciplined, eat less, look different…

    It feels like you. But it’s not.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what your inner critic actually is, why it feels so loud and convincing, and how it’s been trying to protect you… not punish you.

    We’ll talk about where this voice comes from, why it keeps you stuck in shame and all-or-nothing cycles, and how to start responding to it in a way that actually creates change.

    You’re not broken for having these thoughts.

    You just haven’t been taught how to relate to them yet 💜

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    11 mins
  • How to Trust Yourself Around Food Again
    Mar 25 2026

    You don’t actually lack discipline… you don’t trust yourself.

    So you try to control food harder. Be stricter. Stay “on track.” But the more you control it, the more out of control it feels.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down why that happens and how to start rebuilding self-trust without swinging to extremes.

    If you’re scared to let go of control but exhausted from living this way… this is for you 💜

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    12 mins
  • I Still Have Bad Body Image Days, Even Years Into Recovery
    Mar 19 2026

    You think once you heal, the bad body image days go away. I used to believe that too.

    But the truth is… I still have moments where I don’t feel great in my body. The difference now is how I respond to them.

    In this episode, I’m opening up about what those days actually look like, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how to move through them without spiraling, restricting, or starting over.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing because you still have these thoughts… you’re not.

    You just haven’t learned how to respond to them yet 💜

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    14 mins
  • Why Thinking Eating Disorders Have a Size Is So Problematic
    Mar 11 2026

    When you picture an eating disorder, what do you see?

    For most people, it’s one specific image. One body type. One extreme. But that narrative is dangerous.

    In this episode, I’m sharing why believing eating disorders have a “look” keeps so many women stuck, silent, and unsupported.

    We’ll talk about:
    • Why you don’t have to look sick to be struggling
    • My experience feeling worse before and after my lowest weight
    • The invisible side of orthorexia and perfectionism
    • Why you don’t need a formal diagnosis to deserve help
    • How comparison keeps women from reaching out

    Struggling with food doesn’t start at a certain number on the scale.

    And healing doesn’t require rock bottom.

    If food is consuming your thoughts…
    If your life revolves around rules…
    If you feel isolated but “fine enough”…

    This episode is for you.

    You deserve support at every stage.
    Not just when it looks extreme from the outside.

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    11 mins
  • Cardio Isn’t the Enemy... But Here’s When It Becomes One
    Mar 4 2026

    You were probably taught that cardio is the fastest way to lose weight.

    Run more. Burn more. Sweat more. Shrink more. And for a long time, that felt true.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down when cardio supports your health… and when it quietly turns into a stressor that keeps you stuck in obsession.

    We’ll talk about:
    • Why cardio is a stress on the body (and when that matters)
    • The cortisol conversation most women overlook
    • Why burning more calories doesn’t automatically mean better results
    • How strength training impacts your metabolism differently
    • The mindset shift that determines whether cardio is empowering or punishing

    Cardio is not the enemy.

    But if you’re using it to burn off food, chase skinny, or quiet anxiety… it might be reinforcing the exact patterns you’re trying to heal.

    Fitness should add to your life, not take from it.

    This episode will help you figure out the difference.

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    12 mins
  • Why Lifting Weights Can Heal Your Body Image
    Feb 26 2026

    You’ve been told working out will fix your body image.

    Just lose the weight. Burn the calories. Get leaner. Then you’ll finally feel confident.

    But what if that’s not how it works?

    In this episode, I’m sharing why lifting weights healed my body image in a way dieting and cardio never could. Not because it changed how I looked overnight, but because it changed how I saw myself.

    We’ll talk about:
    • The difference between training to shrink vs. training to build
    • Why intention in the gym matters more than the workout itself
    • How strength builds self-worth, not just muscle
    • Why body image has more to do with perception than your actual body

    If you’ve ever walked into the gym hoping to “fix” yourself, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.

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    10 mins
  • What I’d Tell My Past Self Who Thought Eating Less Was the Answer
    Feb 18 2026

    I truly used to believe that eating less would fix everything.

    In this episode, I share what I’d tell the version of me who thought shrinking her body would finally make her feel confident, secure, and enough.

    We talk about why being skinny didn’t solve my insecurity, how under-fueling stole parts of my personality, and how eating more actually improved my marriage, my career, my friendships, and the body I see in the mirror.

    If you still believe eating less is the answer, I understand why. But there is a different way to build strength, confidence, and a body you love.

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    12 mins
  • How to Get Your Period Back Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Goals)
    Feb 11 2026

    You’re training hard. Eating “healthy.” Doing everything you’ve been taught builds discipline and results. And your period is gone.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually takes to restore your cycle without spiraling into fear about weight gain or losing your physique.

    We talk about why a missing period is a stress signal, not a failure. Why under-fueling can hide inside clean eating. Why intensity in the gym might be working against you. And why your body will not prioritize reproduction if it doesn’t feel safe.

    If you’ve lost your cycle and feel confused, frustrated, or scared to change anything, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

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    16 mins