OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for Part 4 of Binge-Free Brain where they explore the mind-blowing connection between emotional and physical pain. Did you know a key area of your brain, the ACC, houses a large number of receptors for both? This means emotional hurt can literally feel like physical pain, which can trigger us to seek comfort in food. We'll delve deeper into the concept of "sensory mismatch" and how it relates to fibromyalgia and other conditions. This episode will unveil the sur...
May 11, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 105
OUTWEIGH: Ready to understand Binge Eating from the perspective of the female brain specifically? Part 3 of Binge-Free Brain dives into the fascinating science of the female brain. Did you know the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) plays a crucial role in our desire for connection, and when that need isn't met, it can lead to bingeing? We'll explore the key brain regions that differ between men and women, explaining why women are actually MORE susceptible to emotional eating. This episode will emp...
May 04, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 104
OUTWEIGH: Feel like your mind and your thoughts are holding you hostage when it comes to eating when you're not even hungry? Part 2 of our Binge-Free Brain series tackles the surprising truth: your beliefs about food are shaping your habits, not the other way around. We'll explore 3 common beliefs that can fuel binge eating, like "food makes me feel better" or "I'm powerless against cravings." Discover how to challenge these limiting beliefs and rewrite your food story for lasting change. HOSTS:...
Apr 27, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 103
OUTWEIGH: Feeling like willpower just isn't enough to conquer your binge eating? You're not alone! Amy and Leanne are here for the first episode of the Binge-Free Brain series, and the first episode dives deep into the 3 biggest mistakes women make when trying to "out-discipline" or outsmart their eating habits. Discover why restriction and white-knuckling it can actually backfire, and learn how to approach food freedom from a different, more empowering perspective. This is the first step to bre...
Apr 20, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 102
OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?". She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of training it for"ease." This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brain is focusing on creating "ease" by practicing behaviors that are enjoyable, sust...
Apr 13, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 101
OUTWEIGH: On this week's episode of Outweigh, Leanne tackles a question on every woman's mind stuck in the diet-and-weight-loss cycle: "Does it ever get easier?" Leanne challenges the idea of quick-fix diets and restrictive plans, arguing that they simply create more of the yo-yo effect that you're desperate to break free from AND leave you feeling like a prisoner in your own body. Instead, she proposes a different approach: focusing on the "why" behind your struggles with food and body image. B...
Apr 06, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 100
OUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when you're doing everything "right"? Join us for the fifth and final episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food , where we confront the pervasive fear of failure that lurks beneath the surface of your achievements. We'll delve into the mindset of assuming failure from the get-go, and how it undermines your confidence and enjoyment of the present moment. Tune in ...
Mar 30, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 99
OUTWEIGH: Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of labeling everything as "good" or "bad," "right" or "wrong," especially when it comes to food and your body? Join us for the fourth episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we tackle the pervasive mindset of black-and-white thinking. We'll explore how this rigid mentality permeates every aspect of your life, fostering feelings of guilt, shame, and restriction. Tune in as we uncover the detri...
Mar 23, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 98
OUTWEIGH: Ever find yourself dreading the thought of starting something new, already envisioning the uphill battle ahead? Join us for the third episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we shine a light on the frustration of grappling with tasks that feel overwhelmingly difficult or draining. We'll explore why certain approaches leave you feeling depleted and disheartened, and how this impacts your overall mood and motivation. Tune in as we di...
Mar 16, 2024•11 min•Season 3Ep. 97
OUTWEIGH: Have you ever promised yourself that "this Monday will be different," only to find yourself right back where you started? Join us for the second installment of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we explore the disheartening experience of continuously setting intentions to change, yet witnessing your trust in yourself diminish with each unfulfilled commitment. We'll delve into the erosion of self-belief and the impact it has on your abili...
Mar 09, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 96
OUTWEIGH: Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending loop of thoughts about food, your body, or your weight? Join us for the first episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we delve into the perplexing phenomenon of spending countless hours fixating on these issues, yet still feeling utterly unfulfilled. We'll uncover the open loop in your mind, where the absence of a to-the-root healing strategy perpetuates the obsession. Tune in as we exp...
Mar 02, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 95
OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 2 of this series to help you understand how to get off the diet roller coaster for good. So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or their brai...
Feb 24, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 94
OUTWEIGH: So many women WANT to stop dieting, but they don't know how, or they don't know what that even looks like, because it's all they've ever known. So this idea of "food freedom" or NOT being on some sort of diet is not only foreign to them, but it's actually pretty scary, because all their brain has known is what it's like to count, measure, restrict, and control. Or their brain knows what it's like to bounce to the opposite end of the spectrum, and end up in an uncontrollable cycle of mi...
Feb 17, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 93
OUTWEIGH: When it comes to the diet mentality, body shame, disordered eating, and all the internal stress and chaos that comes alongside all of that, for so many women this is their deepest held secret. This struggle with food, their body, the war in their head, the fight in their hearts, and the shame. All that shame about their body, feeling so out of control all the time, feeling like a failure….for so many women, no one even knows what's really going on! ★ No one knows how much they are REAL...
Feb 10, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 92
OUTWEIGH: In the final episode of "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "From Vision To Reality Through Grateful Anticipation." Suzanne shares her incredible experiences and the power of gratitude and (her own version of) manifestation by simply being "grateful in advance." Through Leanne and Suzanne's candid conversation, it's an invitatio...
Feb 03, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 91
OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 3 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Self-Compassion Beyond the Reflection." Leanne and Suzanne explore the profound role of self-forgiveness and compassion in the healing journey with your body. Suzanne shares her own personal experiences, anecdotes, and insights, illuminating the path towards cu...
Jan 27, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 90
OUTWEIGH: We are back for Part 2 in "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where Leanne interviews Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. In "Owning Your Worth in the Face of Haters," they delve into the post-recovery journey, exploring self-endorsement and the profound ability to own your journey and not veer from your vision, even when others don't understand (and even in the presence of "haters".)...
Jan 20, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 89
OUTWEIGH: We are back to kick off this new series "Unfiltered Confidence: Navigating Self-Discovery Within Recovery," where we embark on a profound exploration with Suzanne, a living testament to the transformative journey of overcoming disordered eating and toxic shame. The first episode in this series is called "Navigating Life Beyond the Checklist," our conversation delves into the shift from external accomplishments to internal growth. Suzanne shares insights on the pivotal distinction betwe...
Jan 13, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 88
OUTWEIGH: In this 4th and final episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne talk about the dynamics of redefining results, and they explore the nuanced relationship between time, intensity, and sustainable change. In this episode, they shine a light on the common pitfall of succumbing to the "Short-Term Gratification Trap", where the allure of immediate pleasure often overshadows long-term well-being...AND your long-term happiness. They dissect the unconscious choices that lead to ...
Jan 06, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 87
OUTWEIGH: In the 3rd episode of the "Redefine to Align" Series, Amy and Leanne are back to redefine typical definitions of "stress" and the notion that stress is this inevitable and uncontrollable force in our lives. While stressful circumstances arising is indeed inevitable, Amy and Leanne invite you to break free from the misconception that stress must be a constant companion or a dominant force in your life. By examining the ways in which our nervous systems become accustomed to heightened st...
Dec 30, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 86
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the "Redefine to Align" Series, where they explore the complex topic of boundaries— which is an integral part of self-discovery, but also an often-misunderstood part. While society often portrays boundaries as external limitations imposed on US, Amy and Leanne want to challenge that narrative and unravel the misconception that boundaries are merely external barricades, emphasizing that true boundary-setting originates from within. They explore the ...
Dec 23, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 85
OUTWEIGH: Welcome to the "The Redefine to Align" Series, a new 4 part series here on Outweigh where we are going to dive headfirst into the transformative journey of redefining typical words or paradigms in our lives that might NOT be aligning us in the direction we WANT to go. Amy and Leanne are here to help you navigate the challenging landscape of the holiday season, where societal pressures and external expectations often dictate your sense of accomplishment, and this first episode was desig...
Dec 16, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 84
OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to close out our The Truth About Your Fat series, where she takes you on a tour of the 5 categories of fat and fascia that you might have. These 5 'types' just further emphasize that fat and fascia are interconnected, and their relationship can impact your overall health and well-being. Leanne's goal for this episode is to simplify the often-complex topic for you, making it accessible and relatable, so you can stop fighting your body and, instead, focus on learning how t...
Dec 09, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 83
OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back for Part 3 of The Truth About Your Fat, where she covers: A deeper look at the importance of understanding and accepting your body, including your fat and fascia, rather than shaming or blaming it. A deep-dive into the interconnectedness of fat and fascia within our bodies and their roles in the nervous system, endocrine function, and sensory capabilities. She introduces to you to 3 amazing experts who have been Leanne's teachers over the years, and have dedicated their ...
Dec 02, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 82
OUTWEIGH: In Part 2 of this series, Leanne is back to discuss the often-misunderstood topic of body fat and its relationship with fascia. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and appreciating fat, as it plays a crucial role in the body's functions and should not be stigmatized. She also delves into the science behind fat and fascia, breaking it down very simply, but also highlighting how they are not just passive tissues but play active roles in metabolism, hormonal regulation, and mor...
Nov 25, 2023•18 min•Season 3Ep. 81
OUTWEIGH: Nowadays fat has a bad rap. We hate it. We fear it. We name it. We blame it. We shame it. Some people will do whatever they can to destroy it and eliminate its "wrath" from their lives. But who ever said that fat was ugly, or something to be ashamed of? And what if you could work WITH it (learn how to actually take care of it on a nervous system level so you can actually get rid of it if that's what you want to do) instead of working AGAINST it? Since it IS such a prevalent "enemy" in ...
Nov 18, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 80
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 5 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Endorsement". It's not practical or even possible for anyone (specially women) to completely disregard what others think about them. However, what is possible is learning to value your own opinion of yourself (even just a little bit) more than someone else's opinion of you. Imagine a world where you might LIKE that val...
Nov 11, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 79
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 4 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Worth". It's crucial to understand what you are "weighing" and measuring in your life, as well as the currency by which you are judging yourself --- especially if you are constantly "weighing" yourself based on external factors like your appearance, jean size, career status, relationship status, fill-in-the-blank --- r...
Nov 04, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 78
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 3 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Esteem", which revolves around the "know, like, and trust" factor of yourself. Many women struggle with trusting themselves because they make promises to themselves but fail to follow through. And this is the cycle that causes you to lose trust and respect in yourself, and leads you to lack confidence and reliance on y...
Oct 28, 2023•11 min•Season 3Ep. 77
OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for PART 2 of the 5-part Self-Image series called "Do You Know Your True Value and Worth?", where they take a deep dive into the concept of "Self Care", which (as you'll learn) is so much more than a "manicures and bubble baths" conversation. Amy and Leanne give a perspective on Self Care that extends beyond physical health and includes the mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and relational side of things, which is CRUCIAL if you truly want to learn to care fo...
Oct 21, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 76
