The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)

Episode 12: Michelle Yeager is a former fitness model and physique competitor. Her main goal was aesthetics for years until she wound up in an unhealthy place, both physically and mentally. Michelle did what many people in the fitness industry cannot do but so wish they could. She took a step back to analyze her lifestyle and what she wanted for her future. Michelle is now on the road to real health, fitness and happiness and she’s here today to tell us exactly how she did it. Michelle is also a graduate from the Dominican University in Chicago with a degree in Nutrition. She is a personal trainer, a former fitness competitor and she is an online Health Coach. Michelle is now pursuing an Intuitive Eating Certification so that she can continue to expand her business and teach others how to have food freedom. Here's what we talked about it today's show: An overview of Michelle's past fitness competitions and modeling experiences A look at what happens to stress levels and social lives during competition prep The ridiculousness of being uptight about having to eat every three hours on the dot, even if it's warm liquid egg whites How IIFYM helped Michelle eat more than what she was used to and/or "allowed" to eat How Instagram pressures people to adopt a particular diet and go all out on it Why it's not a good idea to count your macros if you're not competing The trust and faith required to trust your intuitive eating instincts again Why the book Intuitive Eating is a MUST read for anybody looking to improve their mindset towards their food and body The importance of eating whatever you want, without any limitations for a decent amount of time when starting to intuitively eat The real reason why we get cravings and what to do about it Only following inspirational and encouraging accounts on all social media Wearing clothes that fit the body you have now Diving deeper into the correlation between weight and happiness The powerful movie Earthlings Why Michelle has adopted a vegan diet and the benefits she's experiencing A typical day of vegan eating for Michelle How she learned to give up her strict training routine and adopt an intuitive one Links & books mentioned in this episode: 1. Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole 2. Watch Earthlings 3. The 80/10/10 Diet by Douglas N. Graham Where can you find Michelle? (and seriously, go follow her)  Website: yeagerfitness.com Instagram: @_michelleyeager Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleYeagerFitness [Tweet "Former fitness competitor Michelle Yeager dishes out her #NPC days & how she found food freedom"] Click below to listen to Episode 12 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 11: Today I'm talking with two lovely ladies about how to combine stress-free eating with stress-free living for amazing results, both on the inside and outside! I met both of these girls at PaleoFX two years ago, when I was searching for some guidance on how to live in harmony with a healthy body AND mind. Since then, they've come a long way in both their goals and entrepreneurship. Alex Navarro is a nationally-renowned personal trainer, fitness competitor, and nutrition programmer utilizing The Carb Nite Solution® and Carb Back-loading™ protocols. Former national-level NPC bikini competitor and professional model, Mary J. Gines earned a BFA in digital media from San Jose State University and a Master's Cert. in Online Marketing from the University of San Francisco. Together they are the creators of FitLivingFoodies.com and Co-authored Transforming Recipes - The Ultra Low-Carb Edition. Get ready to feel pumped about eating lots of bacon, eggs and fat! Here's what we discuss in this episode: Alex & Mary's history with fitness competitions and going the traditional bodybuilding route Why the Carb Nite Solution® is ideal for people looking for an easy, stress-free program A typical day of eating for Alex and Mary Behind the scenes at a fitness competition The subjectiveness of a judging panel at a fitness competitions The mindset you should have going into a competition The financial and mental investments you make when you commit to a fitness show Finding motivation with new goals Gymnastics Bodies Top tips for starting the Carb Nite Solution® Want to contact the Fit Living Foodies? Website: fitlivingfoodies.com Facebook: facebook.com/fitlivingfoodies Twitter: twitter.com/fitlivingfoodie Instagram: instagram.com/fitlivingfoodie [Tweet "Eat bacon, eggs, donuts and ice cream every week while still leaning out? #carbnitesolution"] Click below to listen to Episode 11 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 10: Nia Shanks is a personal trainer and health writer who promotes sane and simple information that allows women to build the bodies they want by focusing on becoming the strongest, most awesome version of themselves. When she's not hittin' the weights getting stronger, or helping others accomplish their goals, she's busy kickin life's butt. I may or may not have tried to track her down for a couple months to get her on the show. I REALLY respect Nia and was dying to interview her. Lucky me, I got a hold of her and had one of the best convos EVER. Here's what we cover: Nia's experience with obsessive dieting and disordered eating The first steps you need to take to simplify your nutrition The importance of forgetting everything you know about nutrition in order to stop the cycle Peanut butter jelly sandwiches, ice cream and other delicious foods you should let yourself enjoy Why food is not just fuel The humor of the white rice vs. brown rice debate How you could be adding stress to your life by how you perceive food How to get out of a workout rut and revamp your routine The importance of goals and consistency The running vs. walking debate Nia's favourite body weight exercises The value of finding things you love about yourself Want to connect with Nia? Do so here: Website - www.NiaShanks.com (or LiftLikeaGirl.com) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBadassFanpage Twitter - twitter.com/niashanks [Tweet "Learn about sane nutrition and simple exercise with fitness expert @NiaShanks"] Click below to listen to Episode 10 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 9: Do you ever look at a magazine or fitness competitor and think to yourself: "I wish I could look like that, but I don't have the willpower." "I could never compete, I love food too much." "I don't have nearly enough self-control to have that kind of body." If so- this podcast episode is for YOU. In this episode, I discuss with you why you should stop saying you don't have the "willpower" to do something, or you don't have enough "self-control" to look like a fitness model. It's not about self-control, will power, discipline, or any of that. It kills me when people look at models and put themselves down because they don't have the inner "drive" to look that way. It couldn't be any further from the truth. It's actually because you have priorities. And I admire that. Now, it's your turn to admire yourself for that. [Tweet "Is it about time you give yourself permission for priorities?"] Click below to listen to Episode 9 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 8: Stefani Ruper is equally accomplished as an Ivy League chemist, an international go-go dancer, and a nationally renowned eating disorder counselor. She is the author of the paleo woman’s health manifesto Sexy by Nature: The Whole Foods Solution to Radiant Health, Lifelong Sex Appeal, and Soaring Confidence, as well as the voice behind the Paleo for Women blog, the first ever body image and self love podcast Live. Love. Eat., and a self-love YouTube Channel. You can find her at any of those places, on Facebook, or on Twitter. Stefani holds degrees from Dartmouth College and Boston University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in philosophy and dancing obsessively in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wow, what an....exceptional talk we had. I'm not going to lie...I was a little nervous for this interview because this chick has so much awesomeness compacted into one little body. Nonetheless here it is, in all its glory, Episode #8 with dear Stefani. Here's what we cover in this show: The best quote on sexiness you'll ever hear Stefani's desire to be thin when she was younger Hormones, birth control and stress Why eating more is better than choosing to eat less Learning to intuitive eat once more The correlation between confidence and body weight The courage it takes to challenge the social norms How dancing helps release your inner sexiness Why you should say yes more How to block out external sources Why saying we are "enough" isn't really enough. All of Stefani's social links are listed at the top of the post. Connect with her on anything and everything, and pick up a copy of Sexy by Nature here: http://amzn.to/1kAYjEQ [Tweet "Learn how to be #sexy by nature with @PaleoForWomen"] Don't forget! If you want to check out the Muscle Collective Ebook Bundle CLICK HERE! What's inside: 36 courses 29 authors (Including Ben Greenfield and myself) $1,814.43 value for only $37 Workouts, fitness tips, flexible dieting strategies, recipes, body weight workouts, paleo and health guidance and much more. Now, where were we....Click below to listen to Episode 8 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 7: Jay Charvoz is a recovered "health nut" who’s overtrained his body and overcomplicated his exercise in the name of health. He’s come full circle to find what works for him, and he is now thriving in his own body, using dietary methods such as carb backloading and nutrient timing to achieve optimal health. Jay has come to the conclusion that when it comes to fitness, less can sometimes really be more. Here's what we chit chat about in this spectacular episode: How overtraining and eating poorly can lead to low immunity and even mono Signs of adrenal fatigue How to cure your own adrenal fatigue Why spiked cortisol leads to poor sleep Why a high fat diet helps with low testosterone The importance of learning to treat yourself with respect Carb-backloading defined The Carb Nite Solution and Carb Backloading for females The mental aspect of limiting carbohydrates Jay's favourite carb-backloading meal Eczema and dairy Why you should kick coffee to the curb and how to go about it Jay's health-nuttiest moment Why the key to a good mind body connection is listening to your body, and fueling your days with healthy fats Links mentioned in this episode: Rob's answer to the dude that was overtraining with adrenal fatigue: bit.ly/ScaLPq Andrea Jengle's website: http://www.herfitnesssolutions.com/ Want to link up with Jay? Check out his podcast here: healthnutsanonynmous.com Like him on Facebook here: facebook.com/healthnutsanonymous [Tweet "Understand #carbbackloading, adrenal fatigue, testosterone and healthy fats in this podcast"] Click below to listen to Episode 7 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 6: Kevin Geary is an integrative health coach, founder of Rebooted Body, and host of The Rebooted Body Podcast. He uses a unique blend of ancestral science and modern psychology to help men and women reprogram their body and mind for sustainable fat loss, vibrant health, and peak performance. He currently has clients in 17 different countries in his Total Body Reboot online program. We had an AWESOME show today. Here's what we talked about: How yo-yo dieting can lead you to weight gain, diabetes and high blood pressure The answer to real health (and even weight loss) can be found in the principles of the ancestral health movement The mental and emotional aspects of food and weight How to develop positive self-talk and become aware of what you say to yourself When other parts of your life are disordered, food can become the control mechanism How to raise children to feel their emotions out, instead of telling them how to feel Why a person develops the majority of their beliefs and thoughts between ages 0-5 Functional movement and activity (hint- you don't need a gym for this one) Where to reach Kevin: Site URL: http://rebootedbody.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/rebootedbody Twitter: http://twitter.com/therebootedbody Podcast URL: http://rebootedbody.com/podcast/ TV URL: http://tv.rebootedbody.com [Tweet "Do YOU know how to raise confident, emotionally strong children? Learn how from @TheRebootedBody"] Click below to listen to Episode 6 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 5: Today we are joined by the one and only Justin Manning, AKA Cavemanning. Justin Manning is a certified trainer and functional movement specialist, with over 15 years of experience as a coach and personal trainer in Washington, DC. His passion for health began nearly 20 years ago, when he dealt with disordered eating and overtraining as a teenager and young adult. Over time, these problems led to adrenal fatigue, hormone dysfunction, and an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. His own struggles eventually brought him to the Paleo diet, primal exercise, and a more simple approach to life. Along the way, he discovered travel hacking and a love for helping others - and rediscovered a healthy mind and body. Today, Justin enlightens us on how he's been able to eliminate the biggest culprits of energy, digestion and aesthetics from his diet so he can become the absolute best version of himself. If you're tired of feeling bloated and crappy all the time, listen in because Justin will tell you why it's not always from what you eat, but when you eat it. I absolutely loved this episode with Justin and I'm so pumped for you to listen in. Here's what we discuss: The eight foods that cause 90% of all food-related allergies Why eliminating the main culprits of your diet can lead to better energy and digestion A half of a cup of coconut oil is not a good idea (not joking) Why intermittent fasting is best accompanied with a stress-free lifestyle, physically and mentally Walking: the best way to connect with nature, bond with a friend or just develop your own thoughts Creating a gym routine that's fun and flexible Travel Hacking Food combining can be the key to fixing digestive problems Articles mentioned in this episode: MayoClinic- 8 Foods that Cause Allergic Reactions Example food combining chart here Chase United Airlines Check out CaveManning's website here: http://cavemanning.com/ [Tweet "Interested in optimizing digestion by combining foods correctly? Learn how in this podcast"] P.S.- Here's the ice cream we promised to eat.   Click below to listen to Episode 5 of Mind Body Musings. And be sure to subscribe in iTunes so you never miss an episode: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-musings-podcast/id866031519 Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 4: Isn't it about time Maddy Moon introduces herself in a tell-all episode? (with no details spared-of course) Today, I dive into my past with diets, weight loss, fitness, body image and disordered eating. You're going to LOVE this episode if you've wondering what makes me qualified to talk about such heavy topics, and how I even ended up so passionate about these subjects to begin with, I intend you give you the inside scoop on my past and how this show even came to be. Are you ready for some deep shtuff? Good, me too. Here's what you can expect in this episode: What triggered my weight fixation when I was young The diet that started the entire domino effect of more diets How I found myself doing my first fitness competition The irony of looking "fit" when I was at my most sick The consequences of losing more weight and body fat than I should The question that made me turn everything around Where I am today and the future of Mind Body Musings! The course that will change your life Ready to stop your own disordered eating patterns, body image obsessions and exercise addiction? You can, starting today. Click below!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Episode 3: In this episode, I speak with Isabel Foxen Duke AKA one of the smartest most down-to-earth females in the health coaching world. Isabel Foxen Duke helps women stop being crazy about food and weight. She is a certified health coach and emotional eating expert. She teaches women how to make choices around food effortlessly, without obsessing, counting every calorie and/or binge-eating in the middle of the night. She knows that all women can have the lives they dream about (the ones they think they’ll get once they’re thin enough). For more articles, visit www.IsabelFoxenDuke.com and download How To Not Eat Chocolate Cake. I had tons of questions for her, but here's a run down of what we cover in this episode: Isabel's past relationship with food, binge eating, and body image and how she developed food freedom Where intuitive eating can go wrong Why food restrictions create a desire to rebel The huge correlation between emotional eating and the fear of weight gain The two primary categories of body image problems that need to be resolved How insecurity is dressed up like a "fat" feeling, and why you need to commit to confronting that feeling (cause you're not actually fat). Challenging the social norm in the media The importance of surrounding yourself by people of all shapes and sizes and learning to compliment them. Links mentioned in this episode: Isabel Foxen Duke's Website Get her FREE free video training series to STOP FIGHTING FOOD HERE Additional links mentioned in this post: Katie H Willcox Natural Modeling Instagram  Katie H Willcox Natural Modeling Website [Tweet "Dive deep into emotional eating with @isabelfoxenduke and start challenging social norms"] Click below to play the direct download of Episode 3 of Mind Body Musings with Isabel Foxen Duke. Click here to subscribe and listen to Mind Body Musings in iTunes: bit.ly/1jguFRhAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands