Ep #244: [Back to Basics Series] The Thinking Cycle

Ep #244: [Back to Basics Series] The Thinking Cycle

You have probably heard that your thoughts create your emotions, and your emotions drive your actions, but do you know how this thinking cycle applies to weight loss? In this episode, I’m sharing how this concept (derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can be...
Ep #224: Failure Tolerance

Ep #224: Failure Tolerance

How many of us actually want to fail? The answer is probably zero, especially when it comes to weight loss. The truth is that many of us have a very low failure tolerance, and we want to have success all the time. In this episode, I’m talking about why it’s important...
Ep #200: Dealing with Negative Emotions

Ep #200: Dealing with Negative Emotions

This special 200th episode comes just after a big election, and I know many of us will be dealing with some crazy emotions as a result. So in this episode, I want to help you unpack those emotions and find a constructive way to deal with any negative, frustrating, or...
Ep #182: Losing Weight from Fear or Love

Ep #182: Losing Weight from Fear or Love

There are many reasons people finally decide to pursue weight loss, most of them being driven by emotion and the way we feel about ourselves. We often think that if we beat ourselves up or shame ourselves, it will help us to lose the weight—but these negative, fearful...