The only thing food "fixes" is true hunger. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my top five tips for healing an unhealthy relationship with food. As someone who struggled with emotional and binge eating for nearly two decades, I'm sharing the things that helped me most in healing my relationship with food. I thought I would feel out of control around my eating habits for the rest of my life, but I didn't have to; and neither do you. Links/Resources Follow the Inspir...
Feb 23, 2020•29 min
You are so much more than your body. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, we're talking about letting go of scale obsession and how to shift your mindset when it comes to your weight. I want you to have the ability to focus on doing what makes you feel good, while worrying less about the end result. Whether you believe it or not, you don't control the number looking back at you after your morning weigh-in, the only thing you have true control over, is your day-to-day habits. Lin...
Feb 13, 2020•27 min
Judge yourself (and others) less & you'll feel less judged. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about fear of judgment from others when it comes to our appearance. Discussing how you can be more confident by working on judging yourself, and others, less. Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Want to work with me? Apply for the Mind, Body + Spirit Mentor Program! Download 'Battle for Growth' - Use Code CHANGE to Save 55%! Need a Workout Plan? Sign u...
Feb 06, 2020•31 min
Your most frequently asked questions, answered! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm answering some of your most frequently asked questions! Weight loss, lifestyle + relationship questions! Nothing is off limits! If you enjoyed this episode and want more "ask me anything" style podcasts, please submit your questions via DM on Instagram! Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Want to work with me? Apply for the Mind, Body + Spirit Mentor Program! Download 'Battle...
Jan 23, 2020•31 min
Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm addressing one of the most frequently requested topics! Loose skin & my experience getting a tummy tuck! Whether you're avoiding starting your journey due to your fear of loose skin, your mid journey and worried what your body may look like at the end of your weight loss, or you've reached your goal and are contemplating surgery - this episode will benefit you. Before you listen, just a rem...
Jan 16, 2020•32 min
Stop thinking about it. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking more about goals. Not just setting them though, but the importance of daily review, and creating a plan - you know, taking action. The reality is, setting a goal changes nothing. Thinking about your goal, changes nothing. Only action creates change. We're also talking about your top excuses as to "why you can't" and I'm calling bullshit. Give yourself some credit sis, you can figure this out. Links/Resource...
Jan 09, 2020•26 min
Comparison is the thief of joy! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing real talk about comparison and how important it is that you protect your energy and truly make the effort to stop comparing your life to what you see on social media. Comparison will literally rob you of happiness. It's incredibly important that you remember what others share with you is very small percentage of what their lives actually look like. We're also chatting about setting goals in 2020, qu...
Dec 30, 2019•27 min
You haven't failed, just jump back in. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm my top 5 tips/steps to jumping back in to doing the thing that's pulling on your heart strings. We all have goals and dreams in life, and if there is something that you want to do, but haven't been taking the steps to achieve, I'm giving you the best tips I have for jumping back in (a/k/a "getting back on track"). Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Want to work with me? Apply for the...
Dec 19, 2019•24 min
Everything you need to change your life is already inside you. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing a little story I heard this week during my own personal development that had me like WHOA. I've always been a firm believer that everything we need to achieve our goals & become who we desire to be is inside of us, and this story just reinforced that belief even more. Stop relying on outside circumstances to fix what's happening inside of you. Happiness is a choice...
Dec 12, 2019•16 min
This too shall pass. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about family struggles during the holiday season. Whether you're dealing with the true physical loss of loved ones, or just the the loss of family connection due to trauma, abandonment, domestic violence, etc. I want you to hang in there. The holidays can be a sad time when you're mourning the loss of loved ones, no matter the situation. Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Join the Mind, Body + Spir...
Dec 05, 2019•24 min
Fall in love with taking care of yourself. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about the best gift I've ever given myself, and I truly believe it's the best gift you can give yourself too. Checking in with yourself about how you're feeling is crucial, but just acknowledging how you feel isn't enough, the piece your missing is holding you back from achieving your goals in life. Links/Resources Register for 3 Promises for 30 Days! We start Monday 12/2. Follow the Inspirati...
Nov 21, 2019•23 min
Your problem isn't knowing what to do, it's being consistent in keeping the promises + commitments you make to yourself. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing the one thing that I believe holds us back from achieving everything we desire in our lives, being consistent in doing what we said we'd do and keeping the promises we make to ourselves. I'm also talking about our new home, overcoming being overwhelmed and lots more! Links/Resources Register for 3 Promises for 3...
Nov 14, 2019•20 min
There comes a time where you have to take ownership for your future and understand that you’re the one that’s in control. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I briefly open up about the struggles I faced in my childhood. From being abandoned by my father, to growing up with a physically abusive brother, and watching my moms alcoholism begin to consume her life. There comes a point where you have to make the decision to stop living in the stories of the past. It doesn't matter w...
Nov 07, 2019•21 min
Losing Weight is a Mindset Game. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for success on your weight loss journey. If you ask others who have lost over 100 pounds what their top tips would be, they may tell you what to eat or not to eat, or what exercises you should be performing. I don't think you'll be too surprised to learn that none of my top tips for success have anything to do with what you eat or how you move your body. Your weight loss success is a ...
Oct 31, 2019•26 min
How Deep is Your Desire to Change? On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about what was next for me. What happened after my big breakdown around my binge eating habits. How deep was my desire to change? How did I truly work on creating change around my relationship with food. My top tip might surprise you, because it has nothing to do with the way I was eating. Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagram Join the Mind, Body + Spirit Transformation Program Now!...
Oct 24, 2019•20 min
Allow your breakdown to be your breakthrough. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing details surrounding one of my most difficult days on this journey. At the height of my binge eating, I was eating thousands of calories multiple times a week and heavily restricting the other to compensate. After years of living in the binge/restrict cycle, I finally had a breakdown, and it led to me being incredible honest and vulnerable about my struggles. What felt like the lowest t...
Oct 17, 2019•24 min
Balance is not something you find it's something you must create. On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing over 100 pounds, again. Less than a year after achieving my weight loss goal, I found myself back at 280 pounds. To say I was disappointed in myself is an understatement. Although I was successful in losing the weight again, I continued to struggle with creating the balance I was so desperately seeking. Living in an all or nothing minds...
Oct 07, 2019•26 min
Don't sacrifice long-term growth for short-term gains (or losses). On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing 100 pounds, for the first time. Through extreme diet restriction and an excessive exercise routine, it took me just 9 months to lose over 100 pounds. I truly believed that this would be a short-term sacrifice and after I reached my goal weight I would go back to living my 'normal life'. Joke was on me. Shortly after reaching the goal I...
Oct 07, 2019•21 min
I'm so happy you're here. Can you even believe this is finally happening! After months of standing in my own way of starting this project, I have finally taken my own advice and followed through . This is a reminder that no matter what you've achieved in life, change and growth is scary. Embrace the fear and jump in. It's okay to start again. It's okay to start messy. It's okay to start scared. Start where you are, use what you have. JUST START. Links/Resources Follow the Inspiration on Instagra...
Oct 07, 2019•14 min
