Unpopular opinion alert... but I believe you can misuse exercise! Today, I share with you ways in which I used to misuse exercise, a list of ways you may be misusing exercise and what I would recommend you do to see if you are! I also share with you WHY this is so important when it comes to healing your body image and so much more! If you... Workout to burn off what you ate Use working out as a form of stress relief Ever say you're 'controlling the controllable' then this episode is for YOU! Don...
Jan 09, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This episode is geared towards bringing awareness to an area that you may want to explore in order to fully heal your body image! The method I teach to help people improve their body image is 'Change your thoughts to change your feelings' BUT I do want you to know that it IS important to FEEL your FEELINGS in order to HEAL! Today I share a personal example for myself and how you may be feeling the 'wrong' feeling or just looking at the surface level feeling. I hope this episode is enlightnening ...
Jan 06, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Are you making clothes shopping harder than it has to be on you, mentally and physically? Do you have a love hate relationship with shopping? Do you want to have FUN clothes shopping again? If you said YES, to any of the above then this episode is for YOU! In today's episode I respond to struggles with clothes shopping that were shared by you on Instagram, and share tips and mindset shifts for shopping that you've never heard before including SHOPPING WITH YOUR CYCLE?! Send me a DM on Instagram ...
Jan 02, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Instead of reflecting on how you did or didn't change your body this year and instead of setting goals for how you want to change your appearance for 2023, let's reflect on your body image and set goals for how you want to THINK & FEEL about your body in 2023! In this 14 minute episode, let's take time to reflect on how beautiful, confident and worthy you felt! How was your relationship with food and exercise? We cover this and so much more! Make sure you grab a piece of paper and pen and gi...
Dec 30, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Hello December 26th... what can often feel like the most diety time of the year! Today I walk you through an exercise that is aimed at helping you to not feel intruiged by all of the diet talk and quick fixes you may be hearing about and seeing on social media as the new year quickly approaches. I've been able to get my mindset to a place where when someone says "I need to work off this food tomorrow" that my brain no longer thinks that sounds like a great idea and that's exactly what I'm going ...
Dec 26, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Today I wanted to share with you some things you can do this weekend that can help you be more present and less consumed by thoughts about your body! I share reminders/tips for how you start your day, what you wear, nutrition and whether or not you choose to move your body! I also included some affirmations/mantras for you! If you're celebrating Christmas this weekend, MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you're just hanging out, HAPPY WEEKEND! Love ya! Leah Here are the other podcast episodes I mentioned: Setti...
Dec 23, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Do you find yourself buying a new outfit for an occasion and then either you never take your coat off or you end up wearing something else all together?!?! If so, this episode is for you! I share with you 3 simple steps to help you feel confident wearing what you want to wear this holiday season and any holiday or event for that matter! Your body is NOT the problem!
Dec 19, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Do you ever feel guilty for what you eat or how much you eat? Do you ever call some food 'good' and some food 'bad'? During the holidays do you feel like you need to be ALL IN or ALL OUT with what you eat? Do you feel out of control around dessert? IF you said YES to any of these and want to know some ways to start working through those feelings then this episode is for YOU! Today, we are joined by certified foodie nutritionist Becky Boland! Becky shares with us: why 1 meal (or 4) during the hol...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 35
I'm blown away by Season 33 Episode 5 of The Simpsons! Maybe my standards weren't super high but it's because I've NEVER seen a show depict body image struggles in this way AND leave you feeling less alone, optimistic and postivie! Yes, it's a newer episodes but I've watched MANY shows that came out this year that have done the opposite of what this Simpsons episode did. So I wanted to share my thoughts on it quickly and encourage you to go watch the episode for yourself! You can find it on Disn...
Dec 13, 2022•12 min
Hello beautiful! I had someone reach out and ask for advice for helping a loved one with poor body image and since 9/10 woman don't like their body, today I share with you some of the main things I do when it comes to helping loved ones with their body image! I hope this helps give you some ideas of what you can do while also setting boundaries for your energy! Your body is not the problem and neither is theirs!
Dec 12, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Are you tired of feeling insecure about your body? And do you kinda feel like you've tried everything to not be insecure? You've tried: Fad Diets Exercise Lotions Full On Hiding Your Body (Jeans & Long sleeves in Summer) Faking It Till You Make It And NOTHING has worked? Well I used to be SO inescure about SO many parts of my body and I felt the same way. I thought my body was the problem. BUT your body is NOT the problem! Today I share with you common insecurities that I also struggled with...
Dec 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 33
When you enter the body positive space on social media you may feel like you're not 'allowed' to want to change your body. It may feel like you're not allowed to love your body AND want to change it but I DISAGREE! I think you CAN love your body and want to change it but I have a few requirements that I think about and encourage clients to think about before making any changes! I also share my opinions on setting weight loss as a goal! My opinions on all of these things have changed sooo much ov...
Dec 05, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Hello beautiful! I put up a poll on my Instagram that had 5 options to choose from. 12 people voted that they have gained weight, 10 people aren’t fully sure but think they’ve gained weight. 2 people voted that they know they haven’t gained weight, 5 don’t know for sure but don’t think they gained weight and 4 don’t weigh themselves and don’t care! For me personally, I have not weighed myself once since July 2021! I have noticed that I think I have gained weight but I’m able to be very neutral t...
Dec 02, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Unfortunately, we aren't taught in schools how to listen to our body's and I know I've been sharing that a lot in these episodes that I'm Team Listen To Your Body! So I wanted to take some time to share with you tangible tips to begin listening to your body! Your body is on your team and listening to your body is one of the ways that you can be on your body's team! Today we chat about: Where to start The Thing You May Be Ignoring Which Is Holding You Back How To Listen To Your Body When It Comes...
Nov 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Let's skip the small talk and go straight to some of the deep thoughts I've had about body image! I would love to know what your thoughts are! DM me on Instagram @_leahtang !
Nov 25, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 29
TW: This episode mentions disordered eating habits and may be tough to listen to for some but it is loaded with value for helping you get through the holidays! Hello beautiful! Wow what an insightful and fun episode this was to create! Today I am joined by Tatiana Couto to discuss some strategies for setting boundaries during the holidays with those who may think it's okay to make comments about your body and what you're eating and or what you're not eating. We work through some examples and Tat...
Nov 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Friendly reminder! You weren't born hating your body and saying negative things about it! It was a LEARNED behaviour! Which is great news becuase that means no matter how much you think you just can't stop the negative self-talk, it IS possible to stop! And the very first step is becoming aware of the negative self-talk and so in today's episode I share with you ideas of where it could have come from for you. Take some time to think about where yours may have come from and be sure to follow the ...
Nov 18, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Hello beautiful, Today we get personal and have a discussion about periods and how they can be impacting your body image! We cover 4 different areas including a couple that I never hear others in the field discuss. I hope you find this episode interesting, helpful and that it results in a happier period and body image for you! I would LOVE to know what you think after listening and what your takeaways are! Share a screenshot of the episode to your stories and tag me! I love hearing from you and ...
Nov 14, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Hello beautiful! In 2016, I learned that I wasn't breathing the most optimal way I could in order to improve my workouts, my mental and physical health and so many other areas of my life like anxiety! And it was all because I was listening to society that was telling me I need to be the smallest size possible. Listen in today to hear my new mantra that I hope you'll incorportae into your daily life so you can reap the benefits of deep belly breathing! Your body is not the problem!...
Nov 11, 2022•6 min
Hello beautiful! Today, I share with you why I don't recommend that you set a goal weight, the exact mindset shifts I made in order to STOP setting a goal weight and two things that helped me stop thinking about a goal weight/my weight. Today's episode is important if you want to feel your best mentally and physically AND if you want to enjoy life more while pursuing taking care of your health! I hope this episode helps open up your mind to a life that isn't hyperfocused on a goal weight and the...
Nov 07, 2022•11 min
Do you sleep in pajamas? Do you jump in the shower as fast as humanly possible? Do you do everything you can to not see yourself naked because you feel so uncomfortable? Trust me, I've been there! Today, I share with you some tangible tips and tricks for feeling more confident and comfortable naked without changing your body! It will likely take some time but don't give up! I'd love to hear what you think of this episode! If you leave a review on Apple Podcast then you will also be entered into ...
Nov 04, 2022•9 min
Hello beautiful! Today I ask you a very important question! Whether you are just starting your health and fitness journey or in the messy middle of it, this episode is for YOU! I share with you how improving your body image and your relationship with your body can help you up-level your mental AND physical health! Don't forget to enter the giveaway to win a $25cad gift card to Old Navy! Simply write a review on Apple Podcast (scroll to the bottom of my podcast to find 'Ratings & Reviews', sh...
Oct 31, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Hello beautiful, Today we get vunerable and real af. I share with you what caused the biggest fights in Graeme and mines relationship and the lessons we/I learned from it. It's an important conversation that when I used to have it with others made me feel CRAZY. So this goes out to anyone who has also been made to feel crazy and to those who want to work on not objectifying themselves and others. We are so much more than our body! I hope this episode helps start a conversation and start shifting...
Oct 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Hello beautiful! I've never considered myself a Swiftie but I saw that some were calling her newest music video Anti-Hero fat phobic and I thought it would be interesting to have a conversation together about it! I'd love to hear what your thoughts are! Feel free to DM me on Instagram: @_leahtang Here's the article: Narcity USA Article Here's the podcast episode I did: Body Image Struggles Do Not Discriminate Against Size...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min
Hello beautiful! Today, we're discussing Halloween candy and how it can impact our body image in different ways and I share with you some tips for preventing and overcoming the negative impacts it can have on how you think and feel about your body! I am NOT telling you whether or not you should eat candy. I am however suggesting that maybe there's a different way to go about Halloween! I'd love to hear your feedback and takeaways. Be sure to tag me on Instagram or send me a DM! Also, don't forge...
Oct 24, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Hello beautiful! Today I wanted to have a conversationg with you about Halloween and how it has become sexualized. I'd love to know your thoughts and how Halloween impacts your body image! Feel free to DM me on Instagram @_leahtang ! I also share a Halloween costume I wore back in Elementary school that I'm not proud of. But now that we know better we can do better! How would you love for Halloween to change and evolve? Your body is not the problem! The next episode will be covering Halloween ca...
Oct 21, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Hello beautiful! What's your relationship with the scale like? Do you ever feel the NEED to know what you weigh? Have you noticed if you let the scale/what you weigh decide on what you do? Like what you eat? What workout you do? After using the scale for years and literally weighing myself 4+ times per day I realized that weighing myself was not a healthy action in my life! Now, I'm so passionate about helping others realize just how good they could feel if they broke up with the scale and focus...
Oct 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hello beautiful! I've been helping women love their body and improve their body image for over a year now and the one thing I never hear other coaches talking about is the way we judge others! We're always talking about how to handle it when others judge us and make assumptions about us but today I want to discuss how when we practice judging others less, it can help us judge ourselves less AND what you put out into the world you get back so if we can judge less then we will be judged less also!...
Oct 14, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Hello beautiful! Bad Body Image Days happen to everyone! In today's episode I share with you the Do's and Don'ts that I recommend you follow when you're experiencing a bad body image day! This is an episode I highly recommend sharing with all of your friends! Sharing is caring!
Oct 10, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Hello beautiful! This is one of my favourite activities to have clients work through! Take time today or this upcoming weekend and give your closet a makeover! I walk you through 9 different piles to make and give suggestions on what to do with clothes that don't fit you and share reminders while you're working through the challenge so you don't feel like you're doing this alone! I would love to hear what you think and how it goes for you! DM me on Instagram with any questions and tag me in your...
Oct 07, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 13
