Do you know that changing your relationship with food should be a priority, but something is holding you back?Maybe you've been listening to this podcast for a while now,  and you're noticing that the way you think & feel about food isn't how you want it to be...But even with listening to podcasts, consuming content on social media, and diving deeper into this world of food freedom, you haven't taken ACTION towards making a real, impactful change. WHY is that?Last week, a team member of mine and I hopped on a call because she had questions for me about this exact topic.We hopped on a regular Zoom meeting so that she could understand the mindset of the women in my community better, AKA the mindset of women struggling with food and their body image.She had amazing questions for me that you'll hear answered in this episode, including:What are the biggest obstacles standing in the way of women taking action on healing their relationship with food?How do these obstacles manifest in their lives? How can people overcome these obstacles?What is the reason why people are so much more scared to go a short amount of time suffering, than to suffer for the rest of their lives?What is the best way to approach the fear of weight gain?What are the fears hiding behind the fear of weight gain?We ended up having such a good conversation, that I decided to release it to you as a podcast episode, because I know how valuable it will be to dive deeper into your subconscious and uncover what's truly keeping you stuck and holding you back from creating the life of your dream, where food and body image issues are no longer front and center.🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

Have you ever found yourself reaching for that extra helping of food, even when you're not really hungry? Why is it so difficult to break away from unhealthy eating habits and how can we truly understand our body's needs?This episode is for you if: You have a hard time stopping yourself from eating more, even when you know you're full and that eating more will make you feel uncomfortably stuffedYou often do your overeating at night, but you don't know how to stopYou want to understand the root cause of WHY you struggle with your eating patterns This Coaching Over Coffee session with one of the podcast listeners takes a deep dive into the mystery of overeating, uncovering subconscious factors that may be influencing our choices. We discuss practical strategies to navigate through cravings, the struggle to honor our body's hunger using the hunger scale, and the difference between self-imposed food rules and actual food preferences.When it comes to overeating, dinner seems to be a particularly challenging time. Why is that? We unravel the intriguing dynamics of mindless eating habits that tend to kick in after dinner. The episode also explores the struggle of breaking self-imposed food rules and how they lead to overeating. By becoming mindful of our hunger levels and paying attention to our body's needs, we can develop healthier eating habits.🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

Are you tired of feeling out of control around certain foods? I've been there - the secret snack stashes, the guilt and shame, the endless cycle of binging and restricting. Today, I'm sharing my personal journey from disordered eating to a healthier, freer relationship with food, and the strategies that helped me get there.In an honest conversation, I explore the misconceptions of diet culture's false beliefs and their effects on our eating habits. It was a realization at university that shifted my perspective - I wasn’t failing because of a lack of willpower, I had an unhealthy relationship with food. We'll dive into the challenge of fostering trust, not just in ourselves, but also in the foods we’ve branded as enemies. I'll introduce you to systematic habituation, a process which saved me and has proven incredibly effective for my clients at the Food Freedom Academy. This strategy involves gradual, controlled exposure to our trigger foods, reducing emotional sensitivity and retraining our brains to respond differently.Towards the close of our conversation, I guide you through the practical steps of systematic habituation.From identifying trigger foods, planning controlled exposure, tracking progress and reactions, to making necessary adjustments. Plus, I'll offer some advice on how to create a healthier relationship with food and invite you to reach out for help. So, if you're ready to regain your sense of trust with yourself around previously "trigger" foods in the house, let's dive in!🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

In this episode, we're answering another round of YOUR questions, including:What it took for Victoria to overcome her eating disorders?What "mirror work" is, and how can it help you heal your body image?How to properly set goals, without being attached to the outcome?How to let go of exercise compulsion, when it makes you feel better?What to do about sugar addiction?Have you ever faced the mirror and felt a pang of discomfort, or even disgust, welling up within you? Has the very idea of sugar sent you spiraling into a whirlpool of guilt, despite your longing for its sweet comfort? Welcome to a conversation about overcoming such deeply rooted issues, as Victoria and I bare our souls and share our personal battles with eating disorders. Together, we tackle fears of weight gain and discuss the transformative power of acceptance and mirror work in nurturing self-love, even when battling with body image. We also embark on a mission to debunk myths around sugar addiction. We dissect the famous 'rat studies' and challenge the commonly held belief that sugar is more addictive than cocaine.This enlightening conversation promises to equip you with a fresh perspective on these sensitive issues and provide you with the tools to better manage your relationship with food and exercise. So, join us, and let's rewrite our narratives about body image, exercise, sugar, and self-love together.Connect with Victoria:InstagramBody Love Binge Podcast🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

What if the body you're in right now, or maybe even a slightly bigger version of it, was capable of eliciting the same feelings of happiness, freedom, and acceptance that you believe can only be achieved through weight loss? Join  me and my fellow Food Freedom and Body Love coach (and returning guest!), Victoria Kleinsman, as we dive into listener questions in this deep dive Q & A. This episode is for you if:You're working on recovering from disordered eating or an eating disorderThe fear of gaining weight is stopping you from healing your relationship with foodYou want to improve your body image 4:54 - What's the difference between semi recovered and full recovered? 8:09 - What makes the difference between someone who does fully recover vs someone who still falls back into old restrictive patterns?11:04 - How to be okay gaining weight in a society where being thin is more accepted and feels safer?15:39 - What helped us when we were working on our body image?17:11 - How do you overcome the fear of weight gain? During this powerful conversations, Victoria and I share our respective journeys from semi-recovery to full recovery from disordered eating. We go beyond just breaking down the differences between being semi-recovered - like falling back into old behaviors or restricting thoughts - and being fully recovered. Together, we traverse the treacherous path of healing your relationship with food and your body, without the stress, overwhelm, or guilt.Gaining weight can seem like a scary prospect, especially in a society that equates thinness with worthiness. Victoria and I tackle this fear head-on, discussing how to stand tall in your self-love and conviction amidst societal judgment. We explore our internalized biases and learn to extend compassion towards others, and most importantly, towards ourselves. We challenge the narratives that weight gain equals less love and acceptance, and we share how our relationships with ourselves and others flourished as we moved towards full recovery.Let's engage in a profound conversation about body image, acceptance, and self-love in the face of societal pressures. Tune in, and let's take a step towards food and body freedom together.Connect with Victoria:InstagramBody Love Binge Podcast🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

Ever wondered why confidence seems elusive, or why some people exude it effortlessly while others struggle? Prepare to shatter any misconceptions you may have about confidence as I spill the beans on the true way it gets built. Using my personal journey as a lens, I'll reveal how my initial fears and hesitations in launching this podcast transformed into a pillar for my own confidence. I'll touch on how sticking to our self-commitments is the secret sauce to cultivating genuine confidence. We'll then venture into the realm of confronting fears and embracing growth - because let's face it, staying in our comfort zones isn't always as comfortable as it sounds. We often blame our lack of self-control when we find ourselves stuck in a rut, but few of us dig deeper to understand the root cause of our emotions.Together, we'll explore how introspection can lead to making positive shifts in our lives. We'll dissect the top five thoughts and three emotions that impact us every day and learn to wield them intentionally. Get ready to debunk the myth of perfectionism, set healthy boundaries, and discover that true confidence comes from being consistent with ourselves. Let's journey together towards building unshakeable confidence!0:00 - Building True Confidence7:26- Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth12:21 -Building Confidence and Making Positive Change🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

In this episode, we're talking about why you're having such a hard time changing your mindset.If you're feeling "stuck", you're going to want to listen to this one.Have you ever wondered why - not matter how much you WANT to think more positively, feel better about yourself, and have a healthier relationship with food - you're still stuck in your old patterns of negative thinking?In this episode, I'm going to break it down for you. You're going to learn:What your brain's Reticular Activating System (RAS) is, and how it acts as your brain's information filterHow your RAS can work against youWhat a "core belief" is, and how it contributes to your self-esteem and the results you get in your lifeHow Instagram is contributing to your lack of changeHow to start using your brain, instead of letting your brain use you2 actionable strategies to change your core beliefs to think more positively, change your mindset and start taking better actions towards a brighter futureBottom line, you're capable of change. You're capable of rewiring your mindset, changing your thought patterns, and creating a life better than you could even imagine. But, you do need to know the proper strategies to use your brain, instead of letting it use you.  I'm going to teach them to you right now. 🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

Parents, you want what’s best for their children. You want them to grow up to be strong, healthy and happy. But how do you navigate the sensitive topic of body image, weight and healthy habits with your kids, while promoting a healthy relationship with food and their bodies?In today’s episode, we’re joined by Noha Pollack, MD - a board-certified pediatrician who specializes in helping teens and pre-teeens with body image and weight issues. She also helps professionals and parents who encounter children in this age group to use the right words to communicate positive messages about health instead of focusing on weight. In today’s episode, you will learn: Where to start if you feel concern about your child’s weight, eating habits or body imageWhy your language around body, weight & food is so important (and how to use the right words to have productive non-triggering conversations)The 3 fundamental pillars of a healthy lifestyle to focus on to help improve your children’s health What nutrition habits to develop for your family to ensure a positive relationship with food How to get your child to move moreNoha’s opinion on sugar - is it toxic and should we avoid giving it to our children?Connect with Noha PollackWebsite: www.Progressivepediatrics.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressive_pediatrics/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressive-pediatrics/🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

In this episode, I'm getting real with you and sharing 5 things I would tell my younger self who was deep in her eating disorder and desperate to feel better, but also terrified and stuck in her ways.These are things that could have a MASSIVE impact on your life if you started implementing them now to heal your relationship with food and start moving in the right direction. 🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health

Today's powerful case study showcases a past member of Food Freedom Academy who had hit her diet rock bottom and decided that she no longer wanted to live with constant food guilt & obsession. She shares what helped her through her Intuitive Eating journey, especially on the tougher days. Healing your relationship with food and your body image is not a linear process, but knowing what to expect and what kind of mindset to have through it makes it much easier. 🚨 JOIN FOOD FREEDOM ACADEMY 2.0 TODAY!RESOURCES Watch my FREE Training : Overcome Binge and Emotional Eating For GOOD Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health