Follow Your Gut
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Episode 179: 5 Health Hacks for this Holiday Season!
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I need to tell you something that's probably going to make you mad... I never gain weight over the holidays.
Is it because I don't let myself have any holiday treats? No.
Is it because I make myself workout an hour a day? No.
Is it because I skip all the holiday parties and boozy drinks? Nope.
I thoroughly partake in all of the fun of the season! But I do have a few habits that keep me from getting so far off course that have to start back at ground zero come January...
1. Don't try to swap your...
Episode 131: Setting Boundaries with Food-Pushers
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Raise your hand if this has happened to you...
You head into the holidays intent on maintaining the healthy habits you've been working on over the last 9 months.
You know how to make healthier treats, you've been practicing moderation, and you're excited to finally make it to the New Year without an extra 10 pounds of fluff around your midsection.
And then... you visit your family.
You walk in the door and before you've set your suitcase down your mom is pinching the skin on your hips asking if...
Episode 108: How This People-Pleaser Set Some Hard Boundaries [TikTok Drama Edition]
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"When you're not used to being confident, confidence feels like arrogance.
When you're used to being passive, assertiveness feels like aggression.
When you're not used to getting your needs met, prioritizing yourself feels selfish. Your comfort zone is not a good benchmark." - @cosmicteaholisticshop
A friend shared this quote with me recently and boy did it hit close to home.
I've been a passive people-pleaser most of my life, and while I've spent years working through that in therapy, my limits have been...
Episode 71: 3 Mental Reframes to Stop People Pleasing And Prioritize YOUR Goals
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For most of us, the 'new normal' we're all trying to adapt to is tough. For those who are natural-born people-pleasers... it's a freaking nightmare.
Boundaries don't exist at work anymore so you work longer hours. You're on mom/teacher duty 24/7. Your spouse may be asking you to take on more household chores. And basically everyone assumes you're home and available all the time.
With all of this going on, when you're at the beck and call of everyone around you and you feel too guilty to say no because they may...
