Finding weight-inclusive fitness professionals is so important! Join me as I chat with Shayla, a graduate of UAB in Kinesiology, a NASM certified personal trainer, a student completing her Masters degree in Nutrition, and woking as a coach in multiple capacities! We...
Why the Freshman 15 Should be Celebrated!
Going off to college brings a ton of life changes; and our body is a great buffer and protector. In this episode we chat about body development and changes that may occur during that first year away from home. Developing life skills related to sleeping, eating,...
Everything Sucks…It’s My Weight
How many times has a tough emotion led you directly into the open arms of a new diet? Listen in as I discuss this very natural reaction to being upset, and some ways for us to work on changing that reaction. I share few gentle reminders for why your body is not a...
Lent is the New Diet?
Put your new Lenten diet on pause for a sec and listen in while I discuss some alternatives that may be MORE in alignment with your spiritual objectives! We are discussing practices, thoughts, foods, etc., that you can add to your life, as well as some ways to frame...
New Beginnings with Kathy Sieja (My Mom!)
What is it about the first of the month, or Mondays, or the first of the year that give us that spark or the feeling of a reset? And how do we capitalize on it? My Mom (and retired psychotherapist) has joined me again to talk about what new beginnings and "firsts" do...
From Her Dad’s Heart Attack to Healing with Lorilee Rager
Do you ever reflect on the first diet you ever went on and get curious about the circumstances around it? Join me as I chat with Lorilee Rager, CEO of Thrive Creative Group and host of the Ground and Gratitude Podcast! She shares the poignant story of...
Calories are Nourishment – Period
How do you know if you are getting enough nourishment? Is it a calorie level, or a certain ratio of macronutrients, or eating until you think you have had enough? Join me as I talk more about this and give you some food for thought on the subject. I sure would like to...
When Friends Share Their Diets on Social Media
What do you say when friends are sharing their diets on social media? Courtney is joining me again to chat about what form those posts tend to take, what the dieter is hoping to gain (accountability, praise, support?), and the fall out for all of us. Want to chat?...
Wondering Why You Rarely Crave the Salad?
Have you ever considered that your overall lack of food intake could be sabotaging your attempts at choosing the apple over the cupcake (not that there's anything wrong with the cupcake!)? Listen in as I talk about common scenarios that can be traced back to not...