The Nourished CEO Podcast

From obsessive over-exerciser to someone with a more balanced approach to their health and nutrition, 20-year-old Molly joins me to talk about why she joined Fed and Fearless, what changes she’s experienced, and why you should take control of your health by joining a group coaching program.   ABOUT MOLLY When Molly was growing up, she had an active interest in health and fitness. But it soon turned obsessive; early food sensitivities led Molly to restrictive clean eating, missing social engagements to train, and not feeling like she accomplished anything unless she had a heavy workout. Molly shares why she made such a large financial investment at 20 and chose the Fed and Fearless group coaching program. She knew she had to make a change, and that the changes were at a mindset and mental attitude, which is more than many dieticians would supply. She was also drawn to my faith-based approach.  Making long-term commitments to changing your health and breaking habits that have been built over a lifetime is not an easy feat. Molly explains how this journey has impacted her and shares the ups and downs she’s experienced along the way. She attributes so much of her success to sharing with the Fed and Fearless group and knowing that there are other women out there experiencing similar health struggles as she was. Ultimately, Molly knew that she had to change. She knew that there was more to making the changes needed than a simple diet plan alone. Molly turned to God for answers but knew that she needed to take responsibility for her future.  Do you feel like you have an unhealthy obsession with health and fitness? What is your highest priority? What do you think your purpose on this earth is? Let us know on the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode How interest and passion for health and fitness can lead to an unhealthy obsession and health problems How “eating clean” can actually be an unhealthy way to eat How making a large financial investment can help you see what really matters What happens long-term when you make big life changes Why you need to have a certain level of commitment and accountability in order to break obsessive habits What the benefit of a group coaching program is How reaching out for support and help could be the best thing you do for your life Why you need to take responsibility to make changes in your life   Quotes “If I was going to truly heal it was going to be allowing God to intervene in the process.” (20:32) “Challenging yourself to do what’s uncomfortable because you know it’s going to have so much value is why you have to keep going each day.” (26:41) “It’s so much better when you open up to the community that’s around you and you’re not in this fight alone.” (51:35)   Links Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Free 5-Day Body Confidence Challenge Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Get your next decade started on the right foot by setting some goals you’ll actually achieve. Did you know that 80% of the goals people set are never met? In this episode, we’re talking about the 5 steps to take to reach your health, or really, any of your goals in 2020. First of all, to reach your goals, you’re going to have to learn about consistency. Consistency is essential, no matter what you’re doing, because it sets you in the good habits you need to build to achieve your goals. I also talk about why goals are so difficult for people to achieve and how you can start avoiding these traps. You might find that you’re more committed to reaching one type of goal than others. For example, career goals come easily to you, but your health goals always stay out of reach. A lot of this might come down to whether or not we actually believe we can achieve our goals.  But inevitably, some of us won’t reach our goals, and that’s okay. It’s more important to think about what we achieved on the way to our goals, how happy we felt making progress, and really just reframe our mindset about goals. To reach our goals, we need to be specific about what the goal will look like. Why do you want to reach it? Think about every aspect of your goal so you’re perfectly clear about what you’re trying to achieve. You also need to get in touch with your future self. They’ve already achieved your goal - what did they do to get to where they are? You might also find that you ask yourself this often while on the way to achieving your goals. What would your future self do? You should name her, as well, so you’re even more connected. I also talk about why achieving your goal actually takes a certain amount of detachment from the outcome. It might sound counterintuitive, but it works. And finally, there might come a time your end goal isn’t serving you anymore. If this happens, it could be time to reassess what your goals are and what they should be. What are your 2020 goals? Are your values aligned with what God wants from you? Do you feel like you deserve to reach your goals? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode: Why consistency is the most important aspect in achieving the goals you set Why goals are so difficult to accomplish How different goals and different habits can have different levels of commitment What happens when we don’t really believe we can achieve our goals How to reframe your mindset if you don’t reach your goal Why you should be specific about what your goal will look like How you can visualize what your future self will do in any given situation Why you need to stay attached from the outcome of your goal When you might need to reevaluate what your goals are   Quotes: “The process of working towards goals is just as valuable as reaching the goal itself, if not more valuable.” (29:18) “Whatever it is, that ‘why’ is what’s going to drive you so much more than having this clear idea of what.” (37:26) “It doesn’t really matter what the actual goal is. All that matters is that you have the right steps to get there.” (49:54) “It’s not just about whether or not you’re actually moving towards the goal, it’s also about whether you like the life that is being created with the steps that you’re taking.” (56:26)   Links: Aglaée Jacobs on Facebook | Instagram Join the Challenge: Faith Over Fear 5-Day Body Confidence Challenge Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind   Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

This episode of Fed and Fearless is with my client, Erika, who shares with us her health journey. Erika lives a naturally active lifestyle, living in rural Colorado, but was chronically undereating. Couple this with a few other negative mindsets and bad habits and Erika was struggling to live in alignment with her best health.   ABOUT ERIKA Erika was trying to live the healthiest life she could, eating the foods you should, exercising every day, and avoiding those foods you should. But whose rules was she following? Erika explains that she relied on the advice she found on the internet - some of which was extremely beneficial but other advice was incorrect and even harmful. The thing about the information on the internet is that it’s not one-size-fits-all advice. What works for one person isn’t necessarily going to be what your body needs to get healthy.  Erika started working privately with me before investing in the Fed and Fearless group coaching, both programs she attributes to a lot of her success in finally living out her health goals. One of the benefits of a group program, that you don’t get through solo coaching or internet researching, is the feedback from other women who are working on the same challenges you are. It gives you that sense that you’re not alone in your problems. When you start improving one aspect of your health, there tends to be a knock-on effect on other parts of your body, mental, and spiritual health. Erika shares how, after going through some of our sessions together, she approached her doctor to get testing for some possible underlying health issues. Her doctor dismissed her concerns - that’s when Erika and I worked on a gameplan to help her become her own advocate and approach her doctor again. Erika talks openly about how joining Fed and Fearless has led to spiritual growth, not just physical wellness, for her. Being in a supportive group of other women has helped her live in alignment with her spiritual beliefs.  Another benefit learned from Fed and Fearless is the ability to shift her mindset. Erika has learned to control what that voice in her head says and how she reacts to things. And further to this, she has been able to finally separate her self-worth from her physical challenges. Have you been struggling to bring all aspects of your health into true balance? Do you need advice on how to be your own health advocate? What impact do you want to leave on the world? Let us know on the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode How an overly active lifestyle can actually contribute to some health problems Why the internet is both your best and your worst resource when it comes to researching your health problems Why your body’s healthy might be different from someone else’s healthy How being around other people who are working on the same challenges as you can be beneficial How improving one part of your health can have a knock-on effect for other aspects of it Why you need to become your own advocate when talking to your doctor about your underlying health issues What spiritual results you can expect from the Fed and Fearless group program Why you need to separate your self-worth from your physical challenges How you can learn to choose the way you respond to someone’s words How investing in coaching will help you finally achieve your goals, instead of doing in yourself   Quotes “Question why you’re doing what you’re doing. If you have no very clear reason why you’re doing something, then you get to expand what’s possible for you and what can be healthy for you. You’ll have more of a say in what you’re doing and not just following all these arbitrary rules that don’t actually benefit you.” (18:43) “I have been trying to do this myself for decades. Fed and Fearless is where God has led me and it’s clearly meant to be the next step.” (23:33) “I don’t want to be remembered in a way that my body was all I cared about. It doesn’t do anything for other people.” (36:35) “Your physical health does not change who you are but there are also things that can be done. If you want to feel better, if you want to maximize your health, there are also ways to do it that don’t revolve around self-deprecation and self-hatred.” (48:25) “If you’re at the place you are now and you can do it yourself, and you’re still not where you want to be, then, sorry to say, but do you really think that keeping on doing it yourself is going to make that much of a difference?” (1:02:52)   Links Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Honoring God with our health can feel confusing at times. The Bible tells us that our bodies are temples. Society tells us our bodies should be worshipped. It's easy to see why some women become obsessed with their health and consider it to be honoring to God. The truth is, a "temple" is a place of worship and exultation where we give glory to God. By viewing our body a temple and using that as an excuse to obsess over our health, we’re saying that our health is on an equal level with our devotion to God. It shouldn’t be. We should treat our bodies as a home. Our real home should be a place where we feel most comfortable, where we enjoy sharing community with family and friends, and where we honor and worship God with our daily lives. Our bodies and health should be a reflection of the first and greatest commandment: honoring nothing above God, but treating it with love and respect so we may serve out our God-given purpose. Many women put their health goals above everything else in their lives. Preferring to grind out their hours at the gym, restricting their diets, and therefore the fulfillment in their lives, at the expense of their relationship with God. If we’re not taking time in our day to sit in the worship of God, whether through services, small groups, reading the Bible, or quiet contemplation, we’re not actually living our true Christ-following life. In this episode, I talk about what healthy habits we can establish that will honor God better than restricting our health. It’s important to worship the Lord in the best ways we can while also ensuring that the habits we develop are good for our health. Because there are habits that we think are good (restricting food when we don’t medically have to, forgoing community in favor of exercise, etc) that are actually quite bad for us. We also need to see health as a means to an end, not an end in itself. When we’re in good health, we’re living as close to how God intended us to be. Health and healing is a Kingdom principle. But we also need to recognize that there are other people who aren’t able to be in good health all the time. Those who do have good health have a responsibility to care for them, whether through nursing and medical care, charity, or otherwise. Our health can and should be used to serve and care for others, especially those who are in need and have not been blessed with good health. How do you honor God in your everyday life? Do you spend your time in the gym instead of in worship? What habits have you developed that might actually be detrimental to both your health and your relationship with God? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode: Why you should treat your body like a home, not a temple How our health is a reflection of the first and greatest commandment Why we need to use our health to help others who can’t care for themselves How your health goals can take you away from your relationship with God What healthy habits are honoring to God How your "healthy" habits can be good or bad for your health     Quotes: “Your body is your home. It deserves appropriate maintenance so it can thrive. But it’s not meant to be worshipped and obsessed over. It’s not meant to give you fear and anxiety if it’s not in the perfect condition. And it’s also not meant to be neglected. To honor God with your body means to respect and care for your body in a way that allows you to pursue your Kingdom purpose that God created you for.” (7:35) “While there’s nothing wrong with eating and exercising in a way that helps you look your best, be careful that your own personal vanity goals aren’t clouding your ability to be obedient to God’s guidance in your life.” (11:49) “If we’re worried about our physical health all the time, we’re going to be making decisions based out of fear, based out of anxiety, and a lot of the time, those are not decisions that are beneficial to our health.” (22:52)   Links: Get Your Free eBook: Honoring God With Your Health Join the Challenge: Faith Over Fear 5-Day Body Confidence Challenge Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind   Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Exercising all the time, restricted eating, and declining social plans that don’t give you enough control is not actually a healthy way to live your life. On this episode of Fed and Fearless, I’m joined by one of my students, Natali, to talk about her journey from restrictive and obsessed to relaxed and healthy. ABOUT NATALI Coming from a background in ballet, Natali had unrealistic and unhealthy body image viewpoints thrust on her all her life. She was always striving to lose weight, grinding away hours of her life at the CrossFit gym, never letting a carb pass her lips, and struggling to lose just a little more weight. Working together. Natali has realized that when she actually loosened control, worked out less, and ate a more balanced diet, she was able to lose the weight her body was holding on to, achieve a healthy balance, and, overall, is so much happier. The Fed and Fearless group coaching program was something Natali justified investing in when she compared the price to the cost of the supplements, gym and CrossFit memberships, and other outgoings she was spending in her quest for the perfect body. For Natali, she didn’t know what else to do. She was wasting so much time, energy, and money into a health and fitness routine that was consuming her and not giving her the results she wanted. That’s when we crossed paths; the investment was an easy decision for her and worth it because Natali gained not only her health but her life back. One of the aspects I teach in my coaching programs is how you can do the least amount possible to achieve the best results for your body. Natali realized that by cutting down the hours she spent in the gym, relaxing her meal planning, and actually spending time with her friends and family, she was able to feel happier, reach her healthy weight, and make time for the best parts of life. When Natali changed her mindset by working with me, participating in the group discussions, and trusting that God had set her on the right path, her life opened up for her. Relationships she’d neglected because she was at the gym flourished. She even started seeing a wonderful man, who she doesn’t think would have given the old Natali a second glance, and is looking forward to marrying him soon. Natali found a healthy balance between working out, eating well, and enjoying a wonderful life. What’s your relationship to the gym? Do you find that you’re prioritizing working out and restrictive eating over spending time with your loved ones? How do you feel when you don’t make it to the gym? Let us know on the comments on the episode page! Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode Why you don’t have to work out more to reach your ideal size What specific aspects of the Fed and Fearless group coaching are of the most benefit How getting to the point where you don’t know what else to do can lead you to the right next move How you can do the least amount possible to get the best results for your body What happens when you change your healthy living mindset How you can miss out on relationships because of your mindset   Quotes “What really enticed me to the group coaching was that I knew I wasn’t alone in this journey to pursue freedom and that there were other women with me, walking this journey together.” (9:50) “The investment was so worth the freedom to know that this is what my body needs.” (13:10) “We don’t have to look a certain way to gain happiness or look a certain way that society tells us, especially in whatever world that is that we live in.” (37:20) “Investing in yourself means that you are worth your goal and the freedom that you’ll experience in, not only your health but also mentally and spiritually is worth the investment to then continue to pursue your God-given passions and calling that He’s given you.” (39:55)   Links Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you’d love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here! Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Are you struggling with perfectionism in your health? Disordered and obsessive eating isn’t solely related to diagnoses like anorexia and bulimia anymore. A growing number of women are finding they have increased stress and anxiety when they’re obsessing over the healthy food they’re eating and rigidly following an exercise routine. This used to be the mindset of my guest, Rachel Benight, a dietitian who works with women to help them reach their health goals without perfectionism running the show. The thing to realize about diet and exercise is that what works for one person might not work for the next. Keto, vegan, low-carb, gluten-free, whatever it is, if it works great for you, that’s wonderful! But just because it’s working for you does not mean that it’s going to work for someone else.  Rachel joins us today to talk about the mistakes that women are making when they’re working on their health and body goals. The big ones? Under-eating and overexercising. When it comes to diet, we’re both of the mind that perfectionism, restriction, and obsession are not necessary or beneficial for good health. Unless you have a medical reason for not eating something (like Celiac Disease, for example) there shouldn’t be any food that’s permanently and completely off your plate. And if you do have a necessary dietary restriction, you should focus on all the goodness you can have, rather than what you can’t. Many women come to Rachel saying that they can’t eat something because it makes them feel bad, but when they’re on holiday they can eat whatever they want. She explains how stress has an effect on our digestion and how that could be the reason for your upset stomach at home. Rachel also shares how often we should be exercising every week in order to stay in line with our goals. We also talk about how we both incorporate our Christian faith into our functional nutrition practices and find that doing so helps us connect better with our clients. As one of my business mentoring clients, Rachel explains how she had a plan for starting her own business, but fear was holding her back. We worked together to help her step through her fear to start her business earlier than planned. Do you find yourself getting stuck in perfectionism, restriction, or obsession when it comes to your food and fitness routine? How have you overcome that challenge to live a more mentally and emotionally healthy life? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   Got a question you'd love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!   In This Episode: How you can have increased stress and anxiety when you’re trying to follow healthy eating, especially when you become obsessed with these ways of eating How to ditch perfectionism in your health Why diet and exercise isn’t a “one size fits all” for each person What mistakes women are making to accomplish their health and body composition goals How often you should exercise each week Why you should focus on the things you can have rather than the things you can’t How your level of stress can impact how you feel after you eat a meal What happens when you incorporate your faith into your functional nutrition practice How you can step through your fear to do the thing that scares you   Quotes: “A lot of women, especially if they’re still in their reproductive years and exercising at high intensities, are significantly undereating carbs.” (19:34) “Just because it works for you doesn’t mean that it’s going to work for every other person on the face of the earth and for everyone to follow blindly these recommendations without questioning how it’s working for them.” (23:12) “Waiting for the perfect moment to make a change or expecting to see the full path ahead of you when you’re going on a health journey and waiting until that happens - you’re never going to experience that. You have to take steps before you actually see the path.” (57:31)   Links: Get your free guide to the 5 Common Weight Loss Mistakes You’re Probably Making Find Rachel Benight Online Follow Rachel Benight on Instagram | Facebook   Running an online health business? Apply for my Inner Circle Mastermind Got a question you'd love to hear me answer on the show? Leave me a voice message here!     Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

One out of 10 women have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and it’s the leading cause of infertility in the United States. That's why managing your PCOS with diet and lifestyle is such an important part of the fertility journey. My friend and fellow RD Cory Levin is here to talk about how to optimize your fertility so you can get pregnant with PCOS. ABOUT CORY LEVIN, RD Cory is a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s health, specifically hormones, fertility, digestion, and PCOS. Cory has PCOS herself, and using her own nutrition advice has conceived naturally! In fact, she has very recently given birth to a beautiful baby girl. There is a lot of information out there that claims women with PCOS should be eating a very low carb or ketogenic diet, but we don’t necessarily agree. Most women with PCOS do best with a moderate amount of carbs while balancing those carbs with healthy proteins and fats. Unless your body specifically doesn’t adapt well to carbs, or you have another underlying medical condition, most women don't need to be on a very low carb diet longterm. Ultimately, as Cory explains, your diet needs to balance your blood sugar. A major indicator of PCOS is insulin resistance, which means that your body is more likely to develop diabetes. Cory also shares what kind of exercise women with PCOS should do - it’s all about getting that balance. Cory breaks down exactly what women with PCOS should do when they’re trying to get pregnant. It’s all about proper diet and nutrition, appropriate supplementation, and making sure their partner is healthy and fertile, as well. The biggest thing is actually that even if you have a regular period, which many women with PCOS don’t, you might not be ovulating. Cory talks about a few methods to check in on your body’s ovulation, and specifically, how to chart your basal body temperature, as this is the most accurate method. Did you know that your gut health is connected to your hormonal health? And that women with PCOS are more likely to have gut dysbiosis? It’s important to get appropriate testing done to make sure your gut is healthy, free of dysbiosis, and promoting a positive environment for the rest of your body. Cory shares what supplements she would recommend for most of the women with PCOS she works with and why. She also explains how you can work with your partner to make sure his fertility level is high and his sperm is healthy so that your fertility as a couple is optimal. Lastly, Cory talks about how pivotal it is to have a network of supportive women when you’re going through your infertility journey. Are you a woman with PCOS who wants to get pregnant? Is your diet and exercise routine designed to keep your blood sugar stable? How comfortable are you talking with your partner or your friends about your infertility experiences?   In This Episode What your macronutrient breakdown should look like Why you need to eat a diet that balances your blood sugar when you have PCOS What kind of exercise you should do  What you should do when you’re trying to get pregnant with PCOS How to make sure that you’re ovulating Why you should track your cycle using basal body temperature What your gut health has to do with your hormonal health What supplements are key to help you with your PCOS symptoms and menstrual irregularity How does men’s health impact fertility levels Why you need to connect with other women when you’re going through your infertility journey   Quotes “One out of 10 women have PCOS and it’s the leading cause of infertility in the United States.” (8:15) “Statistically, 50% of fertility challenges are actually related to the man’s health. Which, when you say it out loud, it’s obvious, but the way that we act in terms of people struggling with infertility, it’s always asking what the woman is doing.” (36:23) “Find a community, whether it’s online or in-person, find a support system, or just one person, that will listen to you and empathize with you and make this potentially long journey significantly less lonely. Because, as women, we have to be there for each other. Infertility is not easy.” (49:52)   Fun fact: Cory is one of my extraordinary business mentorship clients. If you are a female health business owner, I'd love to take mentorship to the next level and for you to join me in my 2020 Inner Circle Mastermind! To apply, check out this link! ⁠ Links Find Cory Levin Online Follow Cory Levin on Instagram Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Your business mentors don’t have to be someone you pay to work with privately. If you’re getting value out of someone’s podcast, blog posts, or other content, learning from them, and applying that advice to your own business, that person can definitely be considered your mentor. I was recently at a conference hosted by one of my business mentors who I have paid for group coaching with. The conference had close to 600 people there, but my mentor, James Wedmore, made time to connect with as many people as wanted one-on-one time with him. While at this event, I also had the honor of meeting a lot of the friends and connections I’ve made online in person. Let me tell you what a pleasure it was! I think meeting in person has brought a lot of value to our relationships. When I introduced myself to James, I told him I was planning on investing in his private mentorship (up until now, I’ve only been part of his group program). James told me that was great, and asked me when I was going to sign up. That’s one thing that I like about him: by setting yourself a deadline by when to do something, you give yourself more power to achieve it. James makes me believe in the power of showing up authentically and creating positive experiences for your audience. I don’t think he had to stick around his conference for as long as he did meeting and exchanging pleasantries with the attendees, but the fact that he did was so uplifting. I’ve gotten so much value out of James’ mentorship and also the private mentors I have in my life. I believe everyone should invest in mentorship in order to become their greatest selves. That’s the true power of a mentor: the ability to call you up, not out, to be your best. Do you have a mentor? Have you thought about joining a group program but don’t think you’ll get much out of it? How do you show up every day? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: What value there is in meeting your online friends in person Why you don’t have to pay for a private mentorship in order to learn from someone What happens when you say when you’re going to do something Why you should show up and create positive experiences for the people who follow you What the value of mentorship is How a mentor can call you up to be your greater self   Quotes: “Being around other people that are working towards what you want, and also have accomplished what you want, is priceless when it comes to reaching the goals that you’ve set for yourself.” (11:41) “A great mentor shows you what’s possible because they’re walking the talk.” (31:02)  “Mentors are there to show you what’s possible and tell you that you’re capable of doing this too, all you need to do is believe in yourself and take action despite the possible fear that could come up.” (34:37) Links James Wedmore Mind Your Business Podcast   Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

You are not a bad person because you have excess weight and getting shamed into losing weight does not work. Now that we’ve got those truths out of the way, Michelle Shapiro is here to talk about how you can lose weight the healthy way. Michelle is a registered dietician from Queen’s, New York City, and was overweight for all her young life. When she was 18, she went on an unhealthy crash diet and lost her excess weight. This is part of the reason why Michelle is an excellent weight-loss dietitian: she knows what not to do. Neither of us are in the business of fat-shaming, and being overweight does not mean that you’re a bad person, but the medical facts are there: excess weight can contribute to overall health issues, like diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol (amongst many others). Our society is set-up in a way that makes it easy to gain weight and hard to lose it. In fact, diet companies are designed to make you fail at weight loss and keep going back on a diet.  Losing weight is more than just having the willpower to say “no” to the cake being offered. As human beings, it’s in our nature to want to eat these sugar-laden foods, and that’s okay. But you need to understand that it’s a choice you’ve made, and while it doesn’t make you a bad person, you might not feel your best after eating it. And eating a piece of cake is not an excuse to then go on a binging rampage. Michelle says that you should get to know yourself on a very personal level. What makes you make the choices you make? Why do you want to do the things that you’re doing? Why are you making healthy or unhealthy decisions? And how can you change your mindset to believe you deserve to be the healthiest version of yourself? There’s no other way to say it: shaming someone for their weight or their food choices will never make someone lose weight. This goes even if you shame yourself for your choices. But food and shame are so interconnected it can be hard to separate the ideas of “good” food and “bad” food. It’s all about reframing the way we think about food. Have you ever been shamed over the way you look or what you eat? What weight loss struggles have you encountered? Do you find yourself yo-yo dieting? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode: What you shouldn’t do to lose weight How excess weight can impact your overall health Why diet companies set people up to fail in their weight loss How society is set up to make people gain weight and resist losing weight What role willpower has in how you’re going to lose weight Why you need to be extremely knowledgeable about who you are as a person and accept your identity  What happens when you ask yourself why you’re doing the things that you’re doing How feeling shame can cause us to make poor food choices Why food and shame are intertwined Why you need to understand that your priorities might not be someone else’s priorities   Quotes: “Weight and morality, and weight and value, are not correlated. Period. You are not a better person for being at a lower weight, you are not a worse person for being at a higher weight, they are not two of the same coin.” (13:43) “Weight loss cannot be obtained by just seeking weight loss. It needs to be obtained by seeking health.” (19:11) “Regardless of the fact that your intentions are there, if it’s producing shame, it’s ineffective. At the least, it’s ineffective. At the most, it’s incredibly harmful.” (48:07)   Links Find Michelle Shapiro Online Follow Michelle Shapiro on Facebook | Instagram   Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest

Eating a healthy diet isn’t enough to make your body well, you need to tend to your spiritual and soul health as well. Only when you nurture every aspect of your being will you truly be at a truly healthy point. Aglaée Jacobs from Radicata Nutrition is here to explain how she uses a more holistic approach, that includes an emotional and spiritual aspect, to her nutrition consultation services. Aglaée understands how difficult it can be to take control of your physical health, especially when you have digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or other things going on. She says that these are the easiest aspects of our health to control because you can choose what you eat. But she’s found that since she worked on her emotional and mental health, her overall health as improved. A lot of it comes down to learning to trust your own body and food again. For many of us, we’ve been cutting foods out and afraid to eat them for fear of bloating, embarrassment, or weight gain. So a lot of the work Aglaée does with her clients helps unblock our emotional connection to food. Aglaée shares how you can find out if your soul is malnourished and what we can all do, even starting today, to start making it healthy again. All it takes is twenty seconds to find the joy and beauty in something that will breathe some life into your soul again. One of the biggest problems with people these days is actually loneliness, despite being more connected to the world than we ever were before. The first step to curing loneliness, however, isn’t to find friends, it’s to reconnect with yourself. Fulfilling yourself and filling your own cup has to come first. Do you feel loneliness? What do you do to fill your soul cup every day? How is your relationship with food?   In This Episode: How your emotions and mental health are related to your overall body health Why it’s easier for most people to try to control their physical health instead of work on their mental and emotional How you can learn to trust your own body and food again How you can find out if your soul is malnourished How long it takes to feel joy and beauty in something What you can do today to stop and nourish your soul How reconnecting with yourself can help you relieve feelings of loneliness Why you need to look after and fulfill yourself before you can serve other people   Quotes: “You can’t heal yourself even if you’re eating the perfect diet or following all those steps. You can’t truly heal yourself if you’re saying negative things to yourself.” (8:20) “Some very important nutrients for the soul are joy and beauty. We need to nourish our soul with these things every single day.” (23:45) “Whatever doesn’t work out or is not successful is not necessarily a failure. It’s just another way to learn how to do things better or different.” (37:11)   Links Find Aglaée Jacobs Online Follow Aglaée Jacobs on Facebook | Instagram    Check out the full episode post here Join the Fed and Fearless Society on Facebook Keep up with everything Fed And Fearless here Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest