

Lean With Plants
Chelsea Mae Cullen
Calling all overweight plant based women! This is a podcast for FRUSTRATED vegan gal's who can’t shift the fat, all while eating a healthy vegan diet! (Yes we exist.) Weight loss doesn’t have to be a mystery, but with all the pseudo science and outright quackery online it’s hard to understand the true WHY and HOW. I’m Chelsea Cullen and I’ve lost 18kg (nearly 40 pounds) as a vegan ONCE I understood the science of weight loss, which has nothing to do with counting calories or celery juice by the way.I’m here to simplify the TRUTH about fat burning, what foods to eat for the most effective weight loss, the mindset tools to get you to your goal, and how to make it stick FOR LIFE. To connect with me check out my Instagram: Chelseamaecullen or find me at www.chelseamae.com
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Dec 19, 2025 • 31min
How To Create Your Own Origin Story To Become Unstoppable
What if the reason you keep missing your goals isn’t motivation or willpower, but relying on hope instead of systems?In this episode, I break down why optimizing for comfort keeps people stuck, and how real change happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start forcing action. We talk about commitment devices, leverage, and how to design your life so success becomes unavoidable.Tune in to learn how to create your own origin story, remove choice, and build systems that make quitting too painful to be an option.🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-aboutIf you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Dec 9, 2025 • 59min
Stop Following "What I eat in a day" and Lose Weight instead (with Broccoli Mum)
What if social media stopped confusing you and actually helped your weight loss journey?In this episode with Broccoli Mum, we break down the simple filter that lets you instantly tell whether an influencer meal, recipe, or “What I eat in a day” is helping you… or holding you back.You’ll learn how to spot what makes your journey easier, what makes it harder, and how to use online inspiration without derailing your progress.Tune in to finally understand why some meals work for you and others don’t, and how to choose the ones that support lower calories and better consistency.📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-aboutIf you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🥦 Broccoli Mum ➔ https://www.youtube.com/@broccoli_mum🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
How I lost 66lbs as a vegan (Broccoli Mum Story)
If you’ve ever tried to portion-control, eat “healthy,” or follow the rules of dieting but still felt stuck, this episode will make everything click.This week I’m talking with Amy (Broccoli Mom 🥦), who lost 66 pounds and has kept it off for five years! For nearly two decades she was trapped in the cycle of eating as little as possible, getting starving, binging, and feeling like something was wrong with her. Her story shows what really keeps women stuck and why willpower is never the answer.💪🏻 We dig into the habits that secretly caused weight gain, why raw vegan and low-calorie diets left her hungrier than ever, and how misunderstanding calorie density created years of frustration. When she finally learned how weight loss actually works, everything changed.🎙️ In this episode you’ll learn why restriction backfires, how calorie density affects fullness, and what finally made weight loss sustainable for someone who naturally loves to eat.➡️ If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🥦 Broccoli Mum ➔ https://www.youtube.com/@broccoli_mum🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Nov 25, 2025 • 47min
I Unlearned Everything I Thought I Knew About Calories (and lost 40lbs)
What if weight loss wasn’t about hitting a perfect calorie number, but about eating in a way that actually keeps you full and satisfied?In this episode, I break down why “healthy” meals can still stall your progress, how calorie density and water-rich foods affect fullness, and why eating more of the right foods can make fat loss easier.Tune in to finally understand why calorie counting alone isn’t enough and how to make your meals work with your body, not against it.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Nov 5, 2025 • 49min
How to hack your behaviour with dopamine resetting
If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for snacks even when you’re not hungry, or wondering why you can’t just stay consistent, this episode is going to be a game changer.This weeks episode is a live reply from a Lean with Plants community talk all about dopamine — the brain chemical that teaches you what’s rewarding and how it influences everything from your cravings to your habits. The crazy thing is, dopamine isn’t just about pleasure… it’s about motivation. It’s what drives you to repeat certain behaviors, even the ones that don’t serve you.In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand dopamine so you can start working with your brain instead of constantly battling against it. We’ll talk about why processed food feels so hard to give up, how to make consistency easier, and what it really takes to build habits that last.If you’ve been struggling with motivation, or feeling like you “fall off” every time life gets stressful, this one’s for you.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6✅ Want to learn the 5 step formula for successful fat loss for less than $1 a day?https://www.skool.com/leancommunity/about🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 1min
How Joann reversed her health issues and got consistent after years of struggling
Joann’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change.For years, she struggled to stay consistent. She wanted to live a healthy, whole food lifestyle but kept slipping back into old habits that left her feeling frustrated and stuck.Through Lean With Plants coaching, Joann finally discovered why consistency had always been so hard and how to make it simple. By focusing on real behaviour change, she built habits that last, found freedom from dieting, and created results that now feel effortless.This episode inspired me and I hope it will leave you inspired to believe that lasting change really is possible, no matter how many times you’ve started over.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6✅ Want to learn the 5 step formula for successful fat loss for less than $1 a day?https://www.skool.com/leancommunity/about🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Oct 13, 2025 • 1h
Why You’re Doing Everything Right… and Still Not Losing Weight
If you’ve been stuck, doing “everything right” but still not seeing change, this episode will shift how you see your entire weight loss journey.You don’t need a new diet or more motivation, you need clarity about the direction you’re heading. Because every choice you make is a tiny vote for who you’re becoming.In this episode I'll break down the four stages that shape lasting transformation:🌱 Ignorance — when you don’t know why nothing’s working💡 Truth — understanding how physics, energy, and calories actually work💭 Acceptance — letting go of resistance and wishing it were easier⚡️ Action — learning to steer your habits with intention instead of emotionYou’ll learn how to stop arguing with reality, face the truth with compassion, and finally create a system that aligns your daily choices with your long-term goals.Because progress doesn’t happen from one big decision. It comes from hundreds of small directional choices that shape who you are becoming.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Oct 7, 2025 • 36min
The 4 Stages You Need To Go Through To Create Lasting Change
What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because you haven’t moved through the stages that lead to real change?In this episode, we’re talking about the four stages you need to go through to create lasting change. Once you understand these stages, everything starts to click. You’ll see where you’re at, what’s been holding you back, and how to move forward with more confidence and clarity.This is a replay of a live event from inside the Lean With Plants community, where we dive deep into these stages and how they shape real progress. I hope it helps you see that you’re not broken or behind , you’re just in the process of change.Tune in to learn how to move through each stage and finally build the habits that last.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6✅ Want to learn the 5 step formula for successful fat loss for less than $1 a day?https://www.skool.com/leancommunity/about🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.

Sep 30, 2025 • 31min
How To Stop Feeling Like A Failure And Accelerate Your Progress
What if instead of feeling like a failure every time you mucked up, you got a boost of motivation and could make progress faster?What if instead of being scared of failure, you embraced challenges head on with excitement?I truly believe that when people learn to fail ‘well’ they become unstoppable.Tune in to hear how to do just that.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6📚 Join the FREE mini course to kickstart your weight loss 👇https://fitwithplants.com/kickstarter-opt-in-page-page🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week

Sep 23, 2025 • 50min
How To Change Your Identity To Build Strong Habits (the weight loss hack no one talks about)
The only way you go from who you are today to who you want to be is through evidence.Most of us want to skip ahead. We think we can just decide to be someone new, leap across the ravine, and instantly become the person with the outcome we want. But the truth? No one leaps. They build a bridge — one tiny, consistent plank at a time.This episode dives into why identity isn’t about “faking it till you make it,” and why it’s completely normal — even warranted — to feel like you don’t deserve the outcome yet. If you already fully owned the identity, you’d already have the result. Change isn’t about forcing belief; it’s about taking the steps that slowly prove to yourself who you are becoming.We’ll unpack:Why your brain resists change and labels new identities as “lies”How to use James Clear’s framework (make habits Obvious, Attractive, Easy, Rewarding) to build consistencyWhy integrity shows up most powerfully in failure, not successWhat radical personal responsibility looks like when the shame hits and you want to hideYour thoughts aren’t facts. Feeling like a failure doesn’t disqualify you — it’s simply part of the process. You don’t need to know exactly who you want to be yet; it’s enough to know you don’t want to stay stuck.Because becoming the person you want to be isn’t about leaping. It’s about building the bridge.If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.https://fitwithplants.com/schedule-your-call-6🎉 Join my FREE Lean Kickstarter Challenge 👇https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about🤙 Find me on:My Website ➔ https://www.chelseamae.comInstagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/chelseamaecullen/Youtube ➔ https://www.youtube.com/ChelseaMaeSubscribe and see you next week.


