The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 22: "Just because you have a hot body, doesn't mean you have a hot life." Scott has counseled thousands of women on overcoming eating disorders, body image troubles and self-esteem issues. Scott believes that a total mind AND body approach is the key to transforming not just your physical appearance but your overall mental and emotional health as well. With this approach he has enabled his clients to transform not just their bodies but their LIVES with his inside out approach rather than the conventional outside-in approach that is predominantly used by the diet and fitness industry. I really resonate with Scott because he has been teaching a message that I’ve only just started preaching this year and that is: fitness does not necessarily mean leanness. Though Scott knows how to accomplish both of these goals, he is direct in his approach and always puts health first. He doesn’t cultivate imaginary expectations in his clients, but instead he gives them the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in being the best version of themselves. Here's what we discussed in this episode: Why being a health coach is just as much about the mental side as it is about the physical side Why it's a huge red flag when a coach tries to make your health and nutrition complicated. It should be simple, dangit! Denise Rutkowski (this is both sad and shocking) The French Paradox and the North American Diet Mentality The Cycle Diet It's not about WHAT you eat, it's about HOW you eat  Follow Scott on all his great social media channels: http://scottabel.com Facebook: facebook.com/CoachScottAbel Twitter: twitter.com/CoachScottAbel Youtube: youtube.com/scottabelcoaching Check out all of Scott's great books HERE [Tweet "Tired of believing that diet needs to be complicated? Learn how to simplify w/ @CoachScottAbel "] Click below to listen to Episode 22 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 21: Monica Bravo is a full time college student managing to outdo herself by keeping up with both her school work at LSU and her blog Bravo For Paleo. She’s been on a mission to show other students that eating healthy and taking care of yourself at school is more than just possible, it’s also fun. Monica recently started a new project called Bravo for Vive, which is a paleo-friendly concession stand at LSU. This girl is full of entrepreneurial spirit and I think you're going to love our chat! Here's what we discussed in this episode: Starting a paleo concession stand at LSU Why Monica originally adopted a paleo diet Track Your Plaque Starting a blog in 3 easy steps The current "gluten sensitivity" debate Why money shouldn't hinder you from being paleo in college The importance of being self aware  Follow Monica on all her great social media channels: http://bravoforpaleo.com Instagram Twitter Facebook [Tweet "Think being #paleo as a student is impossible? Think again! @Bravoforpaleo will show you how!"] Click below to listen to Episode 21 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 20: Jordan Younger is a 23-year-old health and lifestyle blogger living in Los Angeles. When she isn't writing about health on The Balanced Blonde, you'll find her on the yoga mat, in the kitchen, hiking the Malibu canyons and overseeing her clothing line, TBV Apparel. She is currently working on a book and an app that are also focused on the principles of leading a balanced, healthy lifestyle. I was really wanting to talk with Jordan after hearing about her on Good Morning America when she left her vegan lifestyle to pursue a diet that was more tailored to her needs. She received such harsh backlash from some of her followers, that I couldn't even imagine how tough that transition might have been. It's hard enough to make life-changing decisions on your own, but it's so much more tough when you're in the spotlight and people expect certain things from you. I'm really excited to release this episode because I think EVERYBODY will learn something that can be applied to their own life and experiences. Jordan is so incredibly open and honest, that I think she'll say many things that will stick with you. Her story is not one that you want to miss. Here's what we discuss in this episode: Why Jordan originally started veganism and how being labeled started to control mindset towards food, as well as her life The "aha" moments she experienced that really opened up her eyes to her anxieties about non-vegan foods, weight gain and animal ethics How the beliefs we create in our head overtime lead to invisible, counterfeit consequences Jordan's number one tip for those seeking recovery The importance of yoga for mind body awareness  Follow Jordan on all her great social media channels: http://www.thebalancedblonde.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest I also had the utmost pleasure to be on her blog for a segment she's been doing called the Recovery Series. You can read that interview I did with her here: http://www.theblondevegan.com/2014/09/19/recovery-series-5-madelyn-moon/ I really opened up about my own recovery for this interview, so I hope you enjoy learning a little more about my own food freedom process. [Tweet "Former vegan blogger creates more inner peace, balance and happiness by dropping the food rules"] DON'T FORGET!  If you're looking to start your own recovery process, please check out my dear friend Isabel Foxen Duke's free video training series called Stop Fighting Food HERE. Or you can sign up for her free video course by clicking this link: bit.ly/1qtdpQy Want to watch her Stop Fighting Food trailer? (the answer is a resounding YES). Watch it here, and get ready to feel the sweet, sweet fooooood freedom! Click below to listen to Episode 20 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!).  Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

EPISODE 19: In January 2004, Jimmy Moore made a decision to get rid of the weight that was literally killing him. At 32 years of age and 410 pounds, the time had come for a radical change of lifestyle. A year later, he had shed 180 pounds, shrunk his waist by 20 inches, and dropped his shirt size from 5XL to XL. Since then, Jimmy has continued to shed weight and improve his health using a hight fat, low carbohydrate, Paleo diet. Jimmy Moore is the host of one of the highest ranked health podcasts, the Livin La Vida Low Carb Show, and the author of both Cholesterol Clarity and more recently, Keto Clarity. Jimmy managed to release both of these two books in under a year, and continues to surprise his friends, family and followers with his dedication to helping others. Jimmy has been one of my biggest supporters for the past two years. I would have had this interview with him LONG ago, but I wanted to get a little more comfortable with podcasting before I talked with him on my show to ensure that it was the best episode possible :) I can confidently say, I don't think we will disappoint. Here's a brief overview of what we discuss in this episode: Growing up with "crappy carbage" and how it led Jimmy to his discouraging 410 lb weight Dealing with your emotional baggage first, and then working on your relationship with food next An in-depth explanation on cholesterol & which foods are best/worst to eat for optimal levels The many benefits of ketosis and having a very high fat diet Why low carb is not a high protein diet (this is a crucial component of ketosis) The importance of loving yourself, especially if you're putting yourself out in the open like so many of us Links mentioned in this episode: Jimmy Moore and Dr. John McDougall CHIPMUNK version! Cholesterol Clarity Keto Clarity Jimmy's "Keto Eggs Recipe" (ummm, yum) [Tweet "Want to learn how to improve your cholesterol levels? Jimmy the @livinlowcarbman knows his stuff"] DON'T FORGET!  Sign up for my dear friend Isabel Foxen Duke's free video training series called Stop Fighting Food HERE. Want to watch her Stop Fighting Food trailer? (the answer is a resounding YES). Watch it here, and get ready to feel the sweet, sweet fooooood freedom! If you don't remember her, check out Episode 3 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast to learn what she's all about: https://maddymoon.com/isabel-foxen-duke/ Click below to listen to Episode 19 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

EPISODE 18: We have a freaking shweet guest today.  Leigh Peele is a trainer, author and coach for those that want to improve their quality of life, body or mindset; you may know her as the author of the Fat Loss Troubleshoot, Starve Mode, or the cookbook titled Body By Eats. Though she specializes in fat loss, she understands the different psychological aspects to physical transformations, and has learned how to coach her clients through the different layers. Leigh is very passionate about blending together the science of fat loss with the emotional aspect of body acceptance. Leigh is also the co-host of the Fitcast Podcast and can be found at LeighPeele.com. So without further ado, welcome to the show Leigh. I LOVED this conversation. Leigh is my new online best friend. Hopefully you enjoy our talk as much as we did! Here's some insight on today's topics: Leigh's passion for answering questions and helping people solve their health problems Necessary fat loss vs. the imaginary need for fat loss How Leigh didn't feel that she had society's version of "beautiful" growing up so she chased after brains, humor and all those other AMAZING qualities Circulating judgment in the fitness industry Having a moderate outlook on diet and training to make more progress Starve Mode defined Balancing recovery time with calorie deficits (free chart here) Not being afraid of carbohydrate intake Discussing caloric burn calculators and caloric burn Why "deficit" is not a bad word in regards to calories. It's science! Figure out what works for YOU A final note on acceptance, in memory of Robin Williams Here's where you can find Leigh: Website: http://www.leighpeele.com/ Podcast: http://thefitcast.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeighPeele Her books can also be found on her website here: http://www.leighpeele.com/ [Tweet "Interested in troubleshooting fat loss or eating for your goals? Learn from @LeighPeele here"] Click below to listen to Episode 18 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 17: Molly Galbraith is a certified strength and conditioning coach and Co-Founder of Girls Gone Strong, a website dedicated to providing women with the best nutrition, training, health, and lifestyle information. Molly is also Co-Founder of J&M Strength and Conditioning, one of the premiere facilities in the country for training women, although she recently stepped away to focus her attention 100% on Girls Gone Strong and her personal website, MollyGalbraith.com. Her personal mission is to, ''Help women discover and accept what their best body looks and feels like with minimal time and effort, and to help them give themselves grace and compassion about it.” She has also been an expert contributor to magazines like Oxygen and Experience Life. No stranger to the gym herself, she has competed in both figure and powerlifting and her best lifts include a 275-lb. squat, a 165-lb. bench press, and a 341-lb deadlift. I'm stoked to introduce this amazing and inspirational woman to my audience for those of you that do not know Molly yet, and I'm delighted to share more of her wisdom with those of you that do. Here's what we talk about in this bombtastic episode: "Is Being Lean Really Worth it"- a really awesome article by Molly "What to Eat to Get Abs"- yet again, another friggin awesome article Learning to love who you are right now as you strive to change or better yourself Molly's emotional and physical journey as a family member passed and a relationship ended How stress is stress is stress; the response will always be the same, whether it's mental, physical or emotional. The 28 Day Love Your Body Challenge The importance of genuinely complimenting others AND yourself (seriously, start saying thank you to others, and start saying thank you to yourself) Molly's 7 Food Epiphanies Why Molly often chooses to fast in the morning Her simple fitness routine today and favourite exercise [Tweet "Listen to @MollyGalbraith share her 7 Food Epiphanies & ideas on body acceptance in this podcast"] Click below to listen to Episode 17 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!). Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 16: Heather Kelly is the owner and operator of OPENutrition. She is an evolutionary sports nutritionist and Psychology of Eating Coach, traveling across the country offering seminars on performance nutrition and mind body nutrition. Over the past few years, Heather has worked with hundreds of people one on one to help them improve their diet and relationship with food. Heather strives to help her clients reach their athletic goals, improve their body composition, as well as cultivate a healthy and satisfying experience with diet. Heather went on to study at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating in Boulder, Colorado and is now a certified psychology of eating coach. Heather also feels that it is critical to address the psychological components of what we eat and is excited to teach everyone about mind-body nutrition. Here's what we talk about: Heather's successful rowing career How Heather 'accidentally" found herself coaching clients one on one with nutrition at her local CrossFit box How she used Nutrition Data to log her calories to lose weight, per her RD's recommendation, but ended up losing the strength she needed for her athletic abilities Nourishing Wisdom and the Slow Down Diet The Hunger Scale Giving yourself permission to eat "off limit" foods, sometimes in more quantities than usual The addictive nature of crunchy, salty thingies How a paleo template can benefit most people (and the definition of paleo) How her diet has helped her maintain lean muscle mass, reasonable (but still lean) 16% body fat, and a "happy" weight Developing a healthy relationship with exercise My Yoga Works Writing a letter to your body [Tweet "Listen to this great podcast about eating psychology and adopting a paleo template."] Click below to listen to Episode 16 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 15: Sydney Singer isn’t afraid to challenge social norms for the sake of health and longevity. He and his wife are the directors of the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease located in Hawaii. He is internationally recognized for his revolutionary research linking breast cancer with the wearing of tight bras, which he describes in his book, Dressed To Kill. Syd goes further beyond researching the correlation between bras and breast cancer and dives into other cultural causes of diseases, such as migraines, Alzheimer’s, stroke, glaucoma, sleep apnea, thyroid disease, obesity, diabetes, and much more. This was an extremely insightful episode so please soak up the knowledge we're fortunate enough to hear! Here's what we discuss: Syd's discovering on the correlation between lymphatic constriction and breast cysts 70% of breast cancer can be explained by the bra My own bra-free experience Your body is your hardware, and your instinct level is your operating system Why you don't need a bra, even if you're big breasted Why you actually get sore breasts before your period Choosing exercise that's right for your body The Susan G Komen boycott Why breast size and obesity is not an excuse for pre-menopausal women Dateline's financial interests and how it holds them back from exposing the truth about bras Thermograms Why Syd didn't complete his MD Sun screen and cancer The highest site on your body for skin cancer The correlation between dysplasia and tampons Menopause and sweating The danger of holding in urination and other forms of elimination Just how much gas is "normal" Genetically modified enzymes The way you're sleeping may be killing you Want to stay in touch with Sydney Ross Singer and the amazing research he's doing? Check out the Institute for the Study of Culturogenic Disease here: http://www.killerculture.com Check out his groundbreaking book Dressed to Kill: amzn.to/1nLQadD And his many other books HERE [Tweet "Did you know bras have been proven to cause breast cancer? Learn what you can do about it here:"] Click below to listen to Episode 15 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 14: You know how there are certain people that just explode with radiant awesomeness everywhere they go? That's how I feel about today's guest. Shawn Stevenson is a Professional Nutritionist specializing in biochemistry and kinesiology. He is the author of several books and programs including The Fat Loss Code and The Key to Quantum Health. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree from The University of Missouri – St. Louis, and he is the founder of the Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Over more than a decade of research, Shawn’s work has touched the lives of thousands of people in his private practice, programs, and live events. Shawn’s greatest gift has been providing a tremendous array of valuable strategies, techniques, and proven methods for radically transforming the health and beauty of the human body. Shawn is the host of The Model Health Show and has been featured on Clear Channel Radio, TEDx, and FOX Television. He also is the author of the best-selling book Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips to Sleep Your Way To a Better Body, Better Health and Bigger Success. Not only does he have a ton of amazing information but he delivers it in a way that makes the lightbulbs light up, so to say. This was probably one of my favourite episodes thus far. Here's what we talk about in today's show: How much I love Shawn's podcast The Model Health Show Shawn's history with a spine-related disease 15 years ago and how it encouraged him to do his own research to get a sexy spine back Training your gratitude muscle (with a gratitude jar!) Upgrading the quality of your food How fast food companies are built on stress, suffering and greed You are what you eat ate How your body will pull vitamins and minerals from different places in your body if you are not feeding it the right nutrients Aleo vera and super hydration for recovery Wonderpress Juice in Boulder, Colorado How men have a primal subconscious desire for body fat on women- not what's being promoted in the media today Scientifically speaking- men want women that can physically procreate, even if they're not consciously thinking about it Why Men Love Bitches Estrogen and it's correlation to fat levels, distribution and metabolism Why confidence and humor is better than shredded and self-absorbed Amazing tips for changing your body image How to "Sleep Smarter" How sleep determines your hormones Why you need to keep your "friends" out of the bedroom! Here's where you can find Shawn: Website: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/ Podcast: http://theshawnstevensonmodel.com/podcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheShawnModel Bonus: My favourite podcast episode from the Model Health Show: "How to Improve Your Self-Esteem, Build Confidence, and Strengthen Your Body Image" Watch Shawn rock out this Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV2ynZ1VcnE [Tweet "You are what you EAT ate...not just what you eat! Check out why from this podcast "] Click below to listen to Episode 14 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 13: Today I am reading the first five steps from my free ebook How to Love Your Body Again (update- this book is now 10 Prove Steps for Ending Any Diet Obsession.) There are 10 steps in total, but I wanted to give you the first five because sometimes listening can help things to sync in better than reading. I hope that you enjoy this episode as I dig deep into a few helpful tips that have made a HUGE difference in my life. If you want to rest of the ebook, well...it's free. So that's no tough feat to conquer. Simply enter your email into the sidebar and you'll receive the book within a couple minutes. Here's exactly what I talk about in this show: Moving from MoonFitness to Mind Body Musings on Twitter and Instagram Simplifying nutrition Accepting hunger as if it's an alarm Stop confusing fitness with leanness Move your body in a way that's fun Understand social media is misleading [Tweet "Want to know how to love your body again...unconditionally?! Takes these simple steps!"] Click below to listen to Episode 13 of the Mind Body Musings Podcast. And if you NEVER want to miss an episode, subscribe to this podcast in iTunes HERE (and please leave a review to let me know what you liked about the show!) Enjoy!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands