What happens when you realize the life you’ve built isn’t actually the one you want? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing the story of my wake up call, what I did when everything shifted, and how it can help you. Sometimes it's a quiet nudge, but for me it was a gut punch - a bolt of clarity that made me stop and say, something has to change. My wake up call came in the most ordinary place, but it changed the way I see myself, my business, and my goals. In this raw and hones...
Aug 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 362
When other people question your decisions, it’s easy to spiral into self-doubt. But what if their reaction isn’t really about you? In this episode, we’ll explore why second-guessing yourself keeps you stuck, and how to start trusting your own decisions, even if you get questioned about them. You know what it's like: you've just announced your decision, and someone raises an eyebrow, asks a “just curious” question, or offers a different opinion, and suddenly, you’re not just thinking about the ch...
Aug 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 361
You're tired of being so hard on yourself, but how do you stop? In this episode, we’ll explore why that inner critic is so persistent, and how to shift it gently with a simple, science-backed journaling practice that takes just five minutes a day. You say it practically every day: “I just need to stop being so hard on myself.” And while that sounds like a noble goal, it’s not exactly actionable, is it? Which means you stay stuck in the same spiral of overthinking, perfectionism, and self-critici...
Aug 06, 2025•20 min•Ep. 360
You’re smart, you’re ambitious, and you already know a lot — so why does it still feel like you don’t know how to get your goal? This episode breaks down exactly what’s happening when you get stuck in "I don't know how," and what to do next in order to get moving again. There’s a moment on the way to your goal (and maybe you're in it right now) when your brain starts spinning a very convincing story: I don’t know how. It sounds reasonable. Responsible, even. Like the right next step is to get mo...
Jul 30, 2025•20 min•Ep. 359
What if the real transformation isn’t the goal itself — but who you become after you get it ? In this tender episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, we're exploring what you really want, and how to build the self-concept that will carry you into your next chapter. If you’ve ever wondered what comes next — this is for you. When you think about your goal — whether it’s a finish line, a number on the scale, a business milestone, or a published book — it’s easy to imagine that getting it will be the e...
Jul 23, 2025•28 min•Ep. 358
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I just finish what I start?” when it comes to your goals... well, this one’s for you, my friend. Inside this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I'm sharing the real reason behind "goal-hopping," what to do about it, and how to finally get your goal. We all do it -- dream up a shiny new goal when the one you really want is so close you can taste it. And now I'm sharing what’s really happening in your brain when you bounce from goal to goal, and why it’...
Jul 16, 2025•24 min•Ep. 357
You’ve heard it before: “Rewire your brain to change your life.” But what does that actually mean? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to rewire your brain — and why it’s not just about affirmations, mantras, or passive self-help. If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m working on my mindset, so why isn’t this goal happening yet?” — this episode is for you. We’re going beyond the feel-good phrases and straight into the truth: real brain rewiring doesn’t happen while ...
Jul 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 356
Some goals come easy — and others feel like a never-ending uphill climb. And even when you know what to do, there’s something about this goal that just… won’t budge. Why is that? In this episode, we’re going beneath the surface of goal-getting and diving into the real, behind-the-scenes reason why certain goals feel so sticky and elusive — and how your self-concept, identity, and emotional resonance play a bigger role than strategy ever could. If you’ve been showing up, doing the work, and still...
Jul 02, 2025•33 min•Ep. 355
This one's for you, the woman who’s always wanted more — more from life, more from herself — but learned somewhere along the way to sit down, stay quiet, and be less. In this tender and personal episode, I’m exploring what it really means to be ambitious, and how we can rewrite the stories that taught us to be small. Have you ever pondered what it means to want more? And what happens when you spend your life trying to pretend you don’t? Today, I’m reflecting on the complicated relationship many ...
Jun 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 354
Overthinking can look like perfectionism, procrastination, or just endlessly spinning your wheels, and it’s exhausting. In today's episode, I’m sharing how I finally stopped overthinking and started following through on my goals. If you’ve been stuck in your head and you're ready for real momentum, this one’s for you. For most of my life, I was ruled by my overthinking and stuck in never-ending loops of wanting to get things just right, taking forever to get anything done, and then judging and r...
Jun 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 353
Tired of chasing strategies that seem to work for everyone but you? In this episode, I’m sharing how to tell whether a strategy will actually work for you — and why self-awareness is the most underrated tool in your goal-getting toolkit. Whether your goal is losing weight, writing a book, running a race, or building a business, this conversation will help you trust your process. You’ve already tried the plans, followed the formulas, and downloaded the freebies… but somehow, none of them stick. T...
Jun 11, 2025•29 min•Ep. 352
Today's mood: reflective. And rambling. Just the way we've always liked it around here. Welcome back to the Get Your GOAL podcast, friend. What if none of it was a mistake? In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and why I’m finally done judging myself for the journey. If you’ve ever wondered whether your “wrong turns” were actually the path… this one’s for you. After nearly a year away from the mic, I'm back - not with a clickbait hook, or a strategic pl...
Jun 04, 2025•30 min•Ep. 351
It’s near the end of November, and you know what that means: days are shorter, nights are longer, and there’s extra food everywhere you turn. Historically, you’ve put on anywhere from five to fifteen pounds in the final six weeks of the year, and you really want to change that. But how can you make it through the holidays without gaining weight? That’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s podcast. Rather than white-knuckling your way through the holidays this year, let’s explore some of the...
Nov 21, 2024•12 min•Ep. 350
You, as a human being, are never actually stuck. But your brain sure wants you to think you are, doesn’t it? I mean, your weight is absolutely, positively, 100% not moving. You’re stuck! And it sucks. That’s why today’s podcast is all about getting you unstuck so you can start losing weight again. It literally does not matter what goal you’re aiming for, or how many other goals you’ve achieved in your life, the path to your current goal is and will always be littered with stuckness. It’s part of...
Nov 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 349
What if you could stop wasting time staring at your blank journal page, and just know exactly what to ask yourself? (Oh yeah, and bonus… what if those questions would help you LOSE WEIGHT, too?) My friend, not only do I have the solution here on today’s podcast, but I’ve also got a brand new free resource for you with the four most effective journaling prompts for faster weight loss. Download my free guide, “The Four Most Effective Journaling Prompts for Faster Weight Loss” here: https://getyour...
Nov 07, 2024•15 min•Ep. 348
You want to lose weight, and you’re willing to do whatever it takes. You’re pretty sure that you’re going to have to give up a few things, and you’re absolutely right about that. But it might not be the things you expect. On today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing five surprising things I gave up when I lost weight for the last time in my 50s. Isn’t it funny how we always think that giving something up is a bad thing? Like, when you saw the title of this podcast, you probably t...
Aug 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 347
You’re so close to your goal weight, you can practically taste it. But here you are, bouncing around between three and seven pounds to the finish line. What’s up with that? Why is it taking so long, and what do you need to do to be done with dieting? Well, on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to finally lose the last five pounds. No matter how close or far away you are from your goal weight, I know this topic is of deep interest to you. Everybody wants to be d...
Aug 01, 2024•15 min•Ep. 346
You’re inundated every day with messages about how you should fix your face, your hair, your aging skin, and your menopausal body. There are potions and lotions and cleanses and makeup and straighteners. But what you don’t hear a lot of is encouragement to love yourself exactly the way you are. So here it is. A first-hand account of exactly what it’s like to love your body. The truth is, your body is a walking, talking, thinking, blinking miracle. But maybe right now you don’t see it that way. S...
Jul 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 345
You know how it feels so good to get an encouraging pep talk from your best friend? Well, today’s weight loss podcast isn’t like that. Instead of handing you some sugar-coated platitudes about how you’re doing amazing, sweetie, I’ve got the straight skinny on where you need to get to work. My friend, I know that you can change. I know that you can hear what I’m about to tell you with an open heart. I know you can handle it, and use it to create what you want. I know you can lose weight. I know y...
Jul 18, 2024•17 min•Ep. 344
I know there are plenty of things you’re looking forward to doing when you finish losing weight, but have you ever thought about what you’ll stop doing? Ever since I lost weight for the last time in my 50s, I’ve noticed these three surprising things that I just don’t do anymore. And today, I’m sharing them with you. Let’s paint a picture of what life looks like when you’re not just done losing weight, but really, truly, and absolutely finished. These three things I’m sharing with you today didn’...
Jul 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 343
Controlling your eating is pretty easy for you, isn’t it? But once or twice a week, you find yourself raiding the pantry, eating from boredom or stress. You know that if you could get control of your eating, you know you’d lose weight, but you just don’t seem to have the willpower. Well, I have good news, because on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how to control your eating without using willpower. I am a woman who has engaged in all kinds of eating behaviors ov...
Jul 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 342
Of course you want to get consistent with your weight loss habits, but consistency feels SO hard, and right now you’re wondering if you should just throw in the towel. My friend, if you’re struggling with consistency, this episode is for you, because today I’m sharing three reasons why you can’t get consistent and exactly what to do about it. I know everybody and their weight loss coach tells you how you’ve gotta be consistent to reach your goals, and we all sort of acknowledge, like “Yeah, cons...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 341
So, you’re ready to lose weight for the last time by changing your mindset. But how exactly do you do that? And why does it work, when all the dieting you’ve been doing after menopause makes it feel like nothing will ever work again? In this episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m sharing exactly how journaling helps you lose weight. It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of journaling. In fact, I consider myself a journaling coach, a journaling mentor, and even a journaling teacher. I think a lo...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 340
Of course you want faster weight loss results. We all do! But it already feels like you’re doing everything you can. Should you eat even less? Workout even more? My friend, you don’t need to do either one of those things, because I have a short list of two things you can do that’ll really move the needle on the scale. As I promised you last week, I’ve got another deep-dive Masterclass that I pulled up from the Pahla B archives. This one was called “Speed Up Your Results By Doing These Two Things...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 339
After a lifetime of hearing that you have to eat healthy or low calorie foods to lose weight, or you have to give up carbs or fats or desserts to lose the weight you want – well, overthinking menopausal women like you are understandably skeptical when my answer to the question of “Can you REALLY eat what you want and still lose weight?” is unequivocally “Yes, you can.” When I was preparing for this week’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I went back into the Pahla B archives to watch a Mast...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 338
I know you’ve got ‘em, because everybody has “diet thoughts.” In your head, they make so much sense and they sound so true. But not only are these thoughts not true, they’re holding you back from losing all the weight you want. So today, we’re exploring four “diet thoughts” you can let go of right now. Letting go of your unhelpful thinking is a piece of the weight loss mindset puzzle that often gets overlooked. And I get it. I mean, it’s so much more pleasant to write affirmations to yourself on...
May 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 337
Hands down, the most common question I get from women who are struggling to lose weight after menopause is, “Should I change my calories?” And the short answer is “Probably not.” But if you want to learn all about it, let’s dive in! You’ve been trying to lose weight for a while. Months. Maybe even years. And in spite of your best efforts, the scale is either staying the same or bouncing around within a couple of pounds. Every time you weigh yourself, you’re feeling frustrated and doubtful. At th...
May 23, 2024•12 min•Ep. 336
It’s so frustrating to watch the constant up and down on the scale, isn’t it? You just want to lose weight consistently! Well, on today’s episode of the Get Your GOAL podcast, I’m spilling the tea, with three tips for consistent weight loss. It’s true that weight loss never moves in a direct, straight line down, but you can achieve a continuous, consistent downward trend over time. The key? Understanding the body-based inputs you have complete control over (calories, water, sleep schedule, and e...
May 16, 2024•16 min•Ep. 335
I’ve worked with thousands of menopausal women over the years, and every single one of them has gotten stuck at some point on their weight loss journey. Thankfully, getting stuck isn’t random, nor is it permanent. Today, I’m sharing the universal places everybody struggles, so you can figure out which of these three things is keeping YOU stuck. I truly believe that the reason we human beings set goals for ourselves is to learn something deeper about our human experience. And the way we learn wha...
May 09, 2024•10 min•Ep. 334
Of course you want to be done dieting because who wants all that restriction and anxiety? But you’re also pretty sure you have to diet to lose weight after menopause. Thankfully, you don’t have to feel like you’re on a diet at all. So today, I’m sharing exactly WHY and HOW I stopped dieting, while I was losing weight for the last time in my 50s. Feeling like you’re on a diet is optional, and the truth of it is that you’re far more likely to be successful at losing weight and maintaining it for l...
May 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 333
