Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of boredom in the context of personal transformation and coaching. He discusses how boredom is often misinterpreted as a lack of motivation, when in fact it signifies emotional disconnection from one's goals and identity. Through a case study, he illustrates the phases of transformation and the common pitfalls that lead to disengagement. Johnston emphasizes the importance of recognizing boredom as a signal for ...
Jul 08, 2025•40 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the importance of adaptability in personal transformation, emphasizing that the pressure to adhere strictly to plans can lead to feelings of failure. He discusses the psychological aspects of pivoting, the dangers of perfectionism, and the significance of self-awareness in navigating life's challenges. Through practical scenarios, he illustrates how to pivot gracefully rather than punish oneself for perceived failures, ult...
May 27, 2025•21 min
Summary In this episode, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of emotional resilience, emphasizing the importance of understanding cravings as signals rather than obstacles. He introduces the three pillars of emotional resilience: capacity building, emotional tolerance, and inner leadership. Through practical tools and insights, listeners are guided on how to navigate emotional challenges without resorting to food or other coping mechanisms. The conversation highlights the fragility loop, wh...
May 12, 2025•34 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the complex nature of cravings, emphasizing that they often signal deeper emotional needs rather than mere physical hunger. He discusses the importance of understanding these cravings as valuable information that can guide individuals toward greater self-awareness and emotional nourishment. The conversation delves into the distinctions between emotional and physical hunger, offering practical strategies for emotional regul...
Apr 01, 2025•24 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of inner demons and self-sabotage, emphasizing that these parts of ourselves are not enemies but rather protective mechanisms trying to keep us safe. He discusses the importance of understanding and reframing our relationship with these inner conflicts, advocating for self-leadership and compassion as keys to sustainable change. Through personal anecdotes and practical steps, Jeb guides listeners on how to work...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the complex relationship we have with food, challenging the myths of food morality and the influence of diet culture. He discusses the psychological aspects of emotional eating, the impact of upbringing, and the societal pressures that contribute to unhealthy food relationships. Jeb introduces the Awaken Genius Blueprint, a framework for shifting from rigid food rules to a more flexible, self-led approach to eating. The ep...
Mar 17, 2025•42 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of starting over in the context of food, emotional eating, and personal growth. He discusses the illusion of fresh starts, the dangers of an all or nothing mindset, and introduces the pivot vs. punish framework as a way to foster continuous growth. Jeb emphasizes the importance of self-trust, adaptability, and embedding new habits into daily life to create sustainable change. The episode encourages listeners to...
Mar 03, 2025•31 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the complex relationship between self-sabotage and personal growth. He emphasizes that self-sabotage is often a form of self-protection, rooted in fear of change and discomfort. By understanding the psychological mechanisms behind these behaviors, listeners can learn to create safety within change, build trust with themselves, and integrate their internal parts for lasting transformation. The conversation highlights the im...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of survival mode, discussing how many people find themselves merely existing rather than truly living. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing when one is stuck in this mode and offers practical steps to break free from it. The conversation highlights the significance of awareness, presence, and emotional engagement in creating a fulfilling life. Jeb encourages listeners to start small, be compassionate wit...
Feb 09, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston delves into the complexities of emotional eating, emphasizing that it is not merely a food problem but a coping mechanism rooted in emotional dysregulation. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding emotional eating, the role of the nervous system in triggering these behaviors, and the importance of self-regulation techniques. Johnston highlights the internal conflicts individuals face when trying to break free from emotional eat...
Jan 28, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Summary In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the limitations of macro tracking for fat loss and the emotional disconnect that often accompanies it. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper reasons behind food struggles and advocates for a more holistic approach that includes awareness, rituals, and self-trust. Jeb encourages listeners to move away from rigid rules and embrace a more sustainable and compassionate relationship with food, ultimately lead...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston introduces the podcast's mission to help individuals navigate their relationship with food, emotional eating, and personal growth. He shares his transformative journey back to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, connection, and spirituality in healing. Jeb discusses his experiences with addiction, the transition to health and wellness coaching, and the development of his Awakened Genius Blueprint, a framework for understan...
Jan 13, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 1
My close friend and yet another mentor of mine joins me for a banger. Mike T is one of the first people I met in the "fitness" world at the Fitness Summit in Kansas City. He talked with me about HRV for quite a bit and who would've known we would be such great friends all these years later. Well, Mike is obviously well known as the guy when it comes to metabolic flexibility but now he's also added physiological flexibility into his repertoire. It all makes perfect sense, we need flexibility to b...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Loved the chance to get to sit down with my friend and one of the most charming people I know, PhD and MD Dr. Tommy Wood. Tommy is truly a multi-disciplinarian with his degree in medicine bolstered by his study of the human brain. He is also the resident statistician at BroResearch, helping us plebeians be a little bit less dumb when interpreting study data. He's also heavily steeped in nutrition and has a deep understanding of the functional medicine world, both the good and not as good. One of...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the first episode of Food on the Mind I welcome a mentor and someone who has shaped my practice, Dr Lisa Lewis. We discuss how she made the entree from clinical practice to sports psychology to helping fitness professionals to navigate the rocky waters of helping people to better themselves. We examine how fitness and nutrition are tools for bettering not just our physical health but our mental and emotional health as well. She has opened up her course, Psych Skills for Fit Pros but registrat...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Buckle up. This one goes deep. My buddy Rob Logan; photographer, trainer & coach at Deuce Gym in LA, husband to Lexi and father to Avedon. All of these things inform our discussion of masculinity, art, prison, love, violence, New York & LA. This is what it's all about. ANd Rob is the only person I know who drops F-bombs more than me so if you don't like vulgarity I would sit this one out. I loved this discussion and I think you will too.
Feb 26, 2019•2 hr 2 min
I speak with my good friend Sean Hyson, Content Director at Onnit and author of The Men's Health Encyclopedia of Muscle: Everything You Need To Build The Body You Want. We dig into success in publishing, the fitness industry, and how psychedelics might be the thing to help you break through. You can find Sean's book at his Instagram @seanhyson, on Facebook and Twitter.
Feb 07, 2019•51 min
I chat with Mike Doehla, CEO & Founder of Stronger U about the explosive growth of his online nutrition business. What really was the biggest influence on his success. Learning to fly in a business environment that is relatively new. And why just caring about people might be the best business advice he can give.
Jan 31, 2019•55 min
I give you some background about me, my life, and my why.
Jan 16, 2019•50 min
