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Fitness & Sushi

Fitness & Sushi is the podcast for women ready to stop dieting and start healing. Hosted by Deanna Schober, creator of the Ideal Body Formula™, this show helps women over 40 recover from decades of emotional eating, binge eating, body image issues, and yo-yo dieting. This isn’t about willpower, calorie counting, or chasing the next diet trend. It’s about healing your relationship with food, your body, and your mind — so you can finally feel in control around food, stop obsessing over your weight, and live your life without guilt or shame. Each episode covers the topics most searched by women struggling with food and body: How to stop emotional eating Healing binge eating Body image after 40 Intuitive eating for women in midlife Exercise motivation without punishment Perimenopause weight gain How to stop yo-yo dieting Food freedom and self-trust Breaking generational body shame Rebuilding confidence and self-worth These are the real conversations behind lasting change — the kind that lead to mental freedom, peaceful eating, and finally feeling at home in your own body. New episodes weekly. Follow Deanna on Instagram @deannaschober
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Episodes

215. How to Stop Viewing Yourself With a Critical Lens

🟡 In this episode - “How to Stop Viewing Yourself With a Critical Lens” , you'll learn... Why relying solely on external motivation is often ineffective in the long term Why fear-based motivation keeps you stuck in the yo-yo diet cycle Why being kinder to yourself will lead to long-lasting positive changes in your life How to break free from the toxic habit of comparing yourself to others or past versions of yourself Why Tony wondered what happened to Deanna's saber-tooth tigers …and much more!...

Sep 03, 202346 min

D82. Overcoming Mindset Blocks in Fitness After 40 with guest Allan Misner

In this episode, you will learn: How Allan had a health wake-up call in his 30's that changed his life How yo-yo diets failed Allan in his fitness journey The most common mindset blocks Allan identifies when it comes to health and fitness Why knowing what pace you need to take is critical to your success Coach Allan is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level II Master Coach, and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional A...

Aug 30, 202344 min

214. How to Handle Comments about Your Body

🟡 In this episode - “How to Give Up Dieting Without Giving Up On Yourself” , you'll learn... How to build resilience to body comments and redefine your value systems How to handle compliments without internalizing external validation How to set boundaries with people who tease or criticize your body size How to reframe comments to set you up for internal gratification Why Deanna has been talking to squirrels …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the sh...

Aug 27, 202348 min

213. How to Stop Fearing Carbs

🟡 In this episode - “How to Stop Fearing Carbs” , you'll learn... The most common misconceptions about carbs coming from diet culture How fear of carbohydrates manifests in your behaviors and the binge restrict cycle The power of carbohydrates and how to incorporate them without fear How to handle circumstances when you truly need to limit carbs Why Tony and Deanna can't agree on what's good or bad …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the show and giv...

Aug 20, 202349 min

212. How to Stop Thinking Like a Dieter

🟡 In this episode - “How to Stop Thinking Like a Dieter” , you'll learn... How to recognize and challenge the harmful cycle of all-or-nothing thinking that often accompanies dieting mentality The negative impact of rigid dietary rules and restrictions on your overall well-being and consistency The connection between guilt, shame, and dieting, and how they can hinder your journey towards a healthier lifestyle Why you've got to stop reacting to everything How being stranded in the middle of a cot...

Aug 13, 202345 min

3 Mistakes You're Making with Emotional Eating + Masterclass!!

Emotional eating is probably the most misunderstood struggles we see, with tons of misinformation out there in diet culture perpetuating some common myths. On this special solo episode of the podcast, Deanna breaks down the 3 biggest mistakes we see with Emotional Eating so you can stop putting diet culture band-aids on and making it worse! You will learn • Why emotional eating might have a hidden cause you've never thought of • What not to do after an emotional eating episode • Why common wisdo...

Aug 09, 202313 min

D80. Life-Altering Healing from Disordered Eating and Body Obsession with guest Felicia Romero

What does it do to your relationship with food and your body when you're literally being judged for it...on a stage? And then what would it be like to gain weight on purpose to have more empathy for a loved one? This week's special guest, Felicia Romero, is a former fitness cover model who can answer both of those questions. She participated in a reality show called Fit to Fat to Fit, in which personal trainers sought empathy for clients by gaining weight and then losing it with them. On today's...

Jul 30, 202344 min

211. How to Know if It’s Really Food Addiction

🟡 In this episode - “How to Know if It’s Really Food Addiction” , you'll learn... Why labeling any compulsive eating as food addiction can do more harm than good The factors you need to eliminate before you even begin to explore addiction The root of addictions and how to begin to heal What the human reward system's function is and how it affects us with food Why Tony thinks Deanna was trying to be a politician …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the...

Jul 23, 202346 min

D79. Stress, Hormones, and Feeling Empowered Through Perimenopause/Menopause with Ali Damron

A woman's journey through healing from diet culture can often be complicated by a rollercoaster of hormones as we approach perimenopause and menopause. On today's episode, Deanna interviews guest expert Ali Damron, who shares her wisdom on how we can make this time of life easier. You will learn: The relationship between stress and our hormones and how that affects us through aging and cycle changes Why you must choose to take care of yourself before your stress gets out of hand and why women st...

Jul 19, 202340 min

210. Ask Us Anything! What we wish clients knew, creating Built Daily, and more

🟡 In this episode - “Ask Us Anything!” , you'll learn... How creating Built Daily was a major part of our healing journey, and how stepping back from it was Tony's final piece of the puzzle The concepts we wish our clients could understand to heal faster The keys to our journey and what were the easiest and hardest parts The biggest disagreement we've ever had Why Tony made Deanna cry under the Eiffel Tower …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the sho...

Jul 16, 202353 min

D78. Can I really ditch diets and be healthy?

If you hate dieting but thought that it was your only solution for your health, don't worry. Not only is dieting NOT the solution, but it is most likely the REASON you're struggling with your health in the first place. On today's special coaching episode, Deanna has a Breakthrough Call with Linda, who has just found the Ideal Body Formula Book and is worried it's too good to be true. You will learn: How to stop making food your enemy The science behind yo-yo dieting and why it makes us so unheal...

Jul 12, 202346 min

209. The 5 Most Surprising Effects of Achieving Your Ideal Body

🟡 In this episode - “The 5 Most Surprising Effects of Achieving Your Ideal Body” , you'll learn... How the counterintuitive mindset shifts of healing can lead to the outcomes you’ve always wanted but couldn’t sustain Why healing affects every other aspect of your life in addition to health and fitness How you can transform your relationship with yourself by working on your unique Ideal Body Why Tony’s next step in healing is standing naked in front of a crowd …and much more! So check the episod...

Jul 09, 202344 min

D77. Why am I resisting exercise when I know I enjoy it?

Have you ever found yourself resisting something you know is good for you, even though you know you enjoy it? That's what Mentorship member Terry has been feeling - she knows she loves to move her body but she just keeps putting off actually DOING it. Terry graciously agreed to have one of her 1:1 sessions be recorded for this episode so that, just like our Mentorship members, you can have the benefit of experiencing it too. On this special coaching episode, you will learn: Why our brain is so r...

Jul 05, 202332 min

208. How to Re-Define the Value Systems Keeping You Stuck in Body Hate

🟡 In this episode - “How to Re-Define the Value Systems Keeping You Stuck in Body Hate” , you'll learn... The value systems of diet culture and how you’ve internalized them to your own detriment How these value systems are causing problems, stress, and self-sabotage How to re-define your value system to help you feel more aligned and happy Why Tony loves Deanna less after 6pm …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the show and give it a 5 star rating an...

Jul 02, 202342 min

D76. Break Free from Burnout and Pain with Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Kelly Kessler

Coming out of diet culture, so many women are still so disconnected from their bodies with no clue how to manage their stress. This can lead to burnout, chronic pain, or even using food to cope. Our special guest today, Dr. Kelly Kessler, will teach you some simple but incredibly effective tools to prevent stress from hurting your body. You will learn: How Kelly healed from her own eating disorder, back pain and burnout by addressing her perfectionism How understanding and working with your nerv...

Jun 28, 202340 min

207. How to Know When to Push Yourself

🟡 In this episode - “How to Know When to Push Yourself ” , you'll learn... Why diet culture has made you afraid of pushing yourself and how to heal How to know your tipping point between pushing and indulgence Why flexibility and self-knowledge are essential to leading a balanced life How to bring your wants and needs in alignment How to understand the cost of pushing yourself vs. not Why Deanna was swooning over Tony’s mind …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to su...

Jun 25, 202345 min

206. How to Handle Emotional Eating Without Rules and Band-aids

🟡 In this episode - “How to Handle Emotional Eating Without Rules and Band-aids” , you'll learn... Why diet culture solutions make emotional eating worse Why we use food to distract us from emotions How to start feeling your feelings instead of running to food What feeling your feelings REALLY means Why Tony told Deanna to take some deep breaths …and much more! So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the show and give it a 5 star rating and review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ —— When you...

Jun 18, 202347 min

D75. Stop chasing health and start finding pleasure with guest Alexa Schirm of The Living Well

On today's episode, guest expert Alexa Schirm, founder of The Living Well, shares her incredible wisdom around approaching health in a practical, sustainable way that sounds simple but is actually revolutionary. In this episode, you will learn: How Alexa lost her health, even after becoming a health professional and doing all the “right” things The way that Alexa has redefined health for herself in a way that empowers herself and others How to do the thing you know is good for you but you’re res...

Jun 14, 202343 min

205. How to Separate Nutrition and Exercise Facts From Diet Culture Dogma

🟡 In this episode - “How to Separate Nutrition and Exercise Facts From Diet Culture Dogma” , you'll learn... Why just because it sounds like diet culture doesn’t mean it IS diet culture How anti-diet approaches sometimes get confused with diet rebellion How to approach your health and fitness without self-sabotage, inconsistency, and misery How to know the signs of falling into diet culture dogma How to make informed decisions about your health and fitness with autonomy Why Tony thinks Deanna k...

Jun 11, 202353 min

204. How To Deal With "Summer Body" Season

🟡 In this episode - “How To Deal With "Summer Body" Season” , you'll learn... How to tune out and question all the noise of swimsuit season from the past and the present How to stop letting diet culture steal your experience of summer The strategy to move you out of comparison and anxiety and into enjoyment How to stop thinking about your body on the beach and make room in your mind How to move from a body manipulation mindset to one of body respect Why Deanna sticks close when Tony showers …an...

Jun 04, 202350 min

D74. Stop taking your weight loss thoughts so seriously with guest Lucia Hawley

On today's solo episode, Deanna interviews special guest Lucia Hawley in a needed discussion around diet culture and weight loss. You will learn: How Lucia personally discovered the power of nutrition Why dieting is a stress response and how women can end the cycle permanently Why weight loss is boring and that’s a good thing How self-trust is the solution to permanent weight loss for women Lucia Hawley is a women's nutrition and fitness coach living in Portland, Oregon. She helps women ages 30 ...

May 28, 202335 min

D73. From burnout to nourished with guest Allison Hare

On today's solo episode, Deanna interviews special guest Allison Hare on her harrowing journey from fear of obesity to nourishing herself and her dreams. You will learn: How fear of obesity led Allison to an unhealthy obsession with food and body dysmorphia How a tarot card reading began her path to healing How nourishment has replaced discipline in Allison’s life How to come back from burnout and live a nourished life Allison Hare is the founder of Atlanta Wellness Retreats, the Effective Colle...

May 24, 202345 min

203. How to Succeed at Permission-Based Eating When it Feels Impossible

🟡 In this episode - “How to Succeed at Permission-Based Eating When it Feels Impossible” , you'll learn... Why the more convinced you are that permission-based eating won’t work for you, the more you need it How permission-based eating releases food’s power over you and puts you truly in control What to expect as you go through this process The difference between last and first supper mentality Why you must understand the process of permission Why Tony is taking notes about Deanna every day …an...

May 21, 202341 min

202. What to Do When You Hate Exercise

🟡 In this episode - “How to Give Up Dieting Without Giving Up On Yourself” , you'll learn... The surprising sources of your negative associations with exercise and how to overcome them once and for all The best tips for building a successful and enjoyable exercise routine that works for you How to turn your relationship with exercise from dread to delight What the first step is to overcoming your hatred with exercise How to banish the exercise police Why Deanna was guilt tripping everyone to sh...

May 14, 202345 min

201. How to Avoid the Beliefs That Keep You Feeling Bad About Your Body

🟡 In this episode "How to Avoid the Beliefs That Keep You Feeling Bad About Your Body" , you'll learn... The myths that make improving your body image so difficult Why body image is not really about your body What to focus on to free yourself from negative body thoughts What the real goal is in how you perceive your body Whether hating your body can motivate you to change it Why Tony and Deanna are really proud of the humility they bring to the show …and much more! So check the episode out. If ...

May 07, 202348 min

200. The Most Underrated Element for Achieving Your Ideal Body

🟡 In this episode - “The Most Underrated Element for Achieving Your Ideal Body” , you'll learn... Why this asset has the biggest impact on your limiting beliefs keeping you stuck How to take advantage of the one true shortcut in life Why so many people make the mistake of pursuing their goals on their own Why having fresh perspectives on your struggles matters How to borrow belief and confidence when you don’t have it yet yourself Why Deanna is so disgusted with Tony’s face …and much more! So c...

Apr 30, 202341 min

[Ideal Body Challenge] Day 5 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage

It's the FINAL DAY of the Ideal Body Challenge! Day 5 was all about overcoming self-sabotage. In this episode (recorded live), you will learn: Why we feel like our own worst enemies How your belief systems affect your outcomes How to change your beliefs so you can influence your outcomes Your next steps in your journey now that the challenge is over To get your workbook materials, you must sign up at idealbodychallenge.com To learn about the Mentorship: https://builtdaily.com/mentorship/ _______...

Apr 28, 20231 hr 5 min

[Ideal Body Challenge] Day 4 - Building a Better Body Image

It's the Ideal Body Challenge! Day 4 was all about building a better body image. In this episode (recorded live), you will learn: How your body image impacts your relationship with food/exercise Why you need to separate your body from your body image How to start healing your relationship with your body Your next challenge and how to execute it To get your workbook materials, you must sign up at idealbodychallenge.com Homework for tomorrow's challenge: idealbodyassessment.com ___________________...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 3 min

[Ideal Body Challenge] Day 3 - Eating Foods You Love While Staying In Control

It's the Ideal Body Challenge! Day 2 was all about calorie counting, hunger cues, and knowing how much to eat. In this episode (recorded live), you will learn: Why guilt & shame around food is the reason you feel out of control How giving yourself permission to eat is the antidote How to get into a Permission state of mind Your next challenge and how to execute it To get your workbook materials, you must sign up at idealbodychallenge.com ________________________ When you’re ready, here are m...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 4 min

[Ideal Body Challenge] Day 2 - Calorie Counting, Hunger Cues, and Knowing How Much to Eat

It's the Ideal Body Challenge! Day 2 was all about calorie counting, hunger cues, and knowing how much to eat. In this episode (recorded live), you will learn: How calorie tracking, etc. keeps you out of touch with your body What happens when you know exactly what your body needs How to take the first steps towards understanding your body's signals Your next challenge and how to execute it To get your workbook materials, you must sign up at idealbodychallenge.com ________________________ When yo...

Apr 25, 202357 min
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