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Our relationship with our bodies is complex. There’s a reason why most diets and fitness trends don’t work long-term for most people, especially women. If you’ve struggled with weight gain and loss, are stuck in diet culture with no results, or feel like you’re not in control around food, the solution isn’t as simple as it seems. It’s time to part ways with emotional eating, bullsh*t diets, and the painful cycle of being trapped in food hell and body jail. Hello Body Freedom is where women rethink their health and reconnect with their bodies. Free yourself from external expectations that do not serve your best interest. Stop overeating and stress eating, and ditch the diet-and-binge-eating cycle for good. End the pain of emotional eating and finally experience peace with food and freedom in your body. The evidence that diets don’t work in the longrun is undeniable. This podcast addresses the reasons we reach for food to cope. Don’t be fooled by fad diet trends and short-lived fitness plans that don’t tackle the root cause. Disgust and shame about your body do more harm than good. Leave behind the toxic cycle of restriction and binge-eating that negatively affects your health. Start reconnecting with your body to understand what it needs to support the healthy, happy, vibrant life you deserve. Many people unknowingly look to food as the fix when what they really need to be dealing with runs much deeper. And when food doesn’t fix the deeper reasons we use it cope, it results in a shame spiral that worsens the problem and becomes a never-ending cycle. Unresolved trauma manifests in unhealthy eating habits and a distorted view of oneself. It's time we talk about that and focus on understanding how it impacts our relationship with food. Hello Body Freedom offers high-quality information to help you gain autonomy over your body and get out of the diet culture that society keeps pushing. Each episode features discussions on how to tackle these dilemmas. We’ll talk to emotional eating and trauma experts and other guests who share their insights and personal experiences of overcoming this battle to experience freedom with food and body. Hosting the show is Audra Baker, Certified Trauma Informed Master Health and Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Breathworker specializing in Eating Psychology and Trauma Informed Holistic Weight Loss. Having been an emotional eater since she was six years old triggered by her parent’s divorce, she struggled with food for the next 3-decades. Audra found healing in her mid-thirties after an unhealthy relationship with body and food. Name a diet or exercise plan, she tried it. It wasn’t until Audra understood that all the knowledge, degrees, and certifications she accumulated about nutrition, fitness, and weight loss weren’t the answer. Audra learned about the unique set of neuroscience strategies to rewire deeply ingrained emotional eating habit pathways she formed over the years. Trauma healing practices helped her stop using food as a coping mechanism and heal at the body-mind level. For the first time in her life, there was no longer an urge to overeat due to stress, mindless action, or binging. Now, Audra uses this podcast to help you achieve the same in your life. Tune in to lose your physical, mental, and emotional weight for the last time. Get real with yourself and heal, so you can experience peace around food and freedom with your body. Feel massive confidence and experience a more meaningful life filled with deep love, connection, joy, and lightness! Listen to the podcast and subscribe to the show at https://audrabaker.com/.

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Our relationship with our bodies is complex. There’s a reason why most diets and fitness trends don’t work long-term for most people, especially women. If you’ve struggled with weight gain and loss, are stuck in diet culture with no results, or feel like you’re not in control around food, the solution isn’t as simple as it seems. It’s time to part ways with emotional eating, bullsh*t diets, and the painful cycle of being trapped in food hell and body jail. Hello Body Freedom is where women rethink their health and reconnect with their bodies. Free yourself from external expectations that do not serve your best interest. Stop overeating and stress eating, and ditch the diet-and-binge-eating cycle for good. End the pain of emotional eating and finally experience peace with food and freedom in your body. The evidence that diets don’t work in the longrun is undeniable. This podcast addresses the reasons we reach for food to cope. Don’t be fooled by fad diet trends and short-lived fitness plans that don’t tackle the root cause. Disgust and shame about your body do more harm than good. Leave behind the toxic cycle of restriction and binge-eating that negatively affects your health. Start reconnecting with your body to understand what it needs to support the healthy, happy, vibrant life you deserve. Many people unknowingly look to food as the fix when what they really need to be dealing with runs much deeper. And when food doesn’t fix the deeper reasons we use it cope, it results in a shame spiral that worsens the problem and becomes a never-ending cycle. Unresolved trauma manifests in unhealthy eating habits and a distorted view of oneself. It's time we talk about that and focus on understanding how it impacts our relationship with food. Hello Body Freedom offers high-quality information to help you gain autonomy over your body and get out of the diet culture that society keeps pushing. Each episode features discussions on how to tackle these dilemmas. We’ll talk to emotional eating and trauma experts and other guests who share their insights and personal experiences of overcoming this battle to experience freedom with food and body. Hosting the show is Audra Baker, Certified Trauma Informed Master Health and Life Coach, Yoga Teacher, and Breathworker specializing in Eating Psychology and Trauma Informed Holistic Weight Loss. Having been an emotional eater since she was six years old triggered by her parent’s divorce, she struggled with food for the next 3-decades. Audra found healing in her mid-thirties after an unhealthy relationship with body and food. Name a diet or exercise plan, she tried it. It wasn’t until Audra understood that all the knowledge, degrees, and certifications she accumulated about nutrition, fitness, and weight loss weren’t the answer. Audra learned about the unique set of neuroscience strategies to rewire deeply ingrained emotional eating habit pathways she formed over the years. Trauma healing practices helped her stop using food as a coping mechanism and heal at the body-mind level. For the first time in her life, there was no longer an urge to overeat due to stress, mindless action, or binging. Now, Audra uses this podcast to help you achieve the same in your life. Tune in to lose your physical, mental, and emotional weight for the last time. Get real with yourself and heal, so you can experience peace around food and freedom with your body. Feel massive confidence and experience a more meaningful life filled with deep love, connection, joy, and lightness! Listen to the podcast and subscribe to the show at https://audrabaker.com/.

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5 pieces of the weight loss puzzle you're missing

4/19/2024
Imagine if I shared with you that sustainable weight loss is a complex puzzle with often overlooked pieces. Drawing from over a decade of dedicated research and learning in the fields of eating psychology, somatic work, trauma resolution, and healthy habit formation, I've developed a unique approach that steers clear of quick fixes and focuses on fostering sustainable lifestyle changes. I want to share this approach with you, to help you start your journey and achieve sustainable weight loss as well. Don’t miss this episode where I dive into: ✔️ Why moving beyond diet mentality is the crucial first step. ✔️ How to address emotional eating in a way that actually works ✔️ Managing a dysregulated nervous system so you don’t use food ✔️ Understanding self-sabotage…(It’s not what you think!) If you’re ready to transform your life, shed those extra pounds, and break free from the yo-yo effect of weight gain, this episode is a must-listen. We have to approach weight loss by healing from within. Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS 01:27 Unlocking Weight Loss: The 5 Missing Pieces 06:00 Diving Deep into Diet Culture and Its Pitfalls 14:22 The Emotional Eating Conundrum 20:10 Navigating a Dysregulated Nervous System 23:33 Tackling Self-Sabotage and Unrealistic Weight Loss Expectations

Duration:00:33:16

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How to Stop Overeats

4/12/2024
In this episode, I explore a client crush story that genuinely showcases the power of vulnerability and awareness in untangling overeating patterns. Discover how this client's journey led her to uncover deeper layers of her relationship with food and how she navigated through rebellious parts of herself to find peace and understanding. Witness my client's triumph over overeating through a session that focuses on heightened self-awareness and major “AHA” moments that would never have happened without going deeper. I’ll show you how we identified behavioral patterns and triggers that fuel the old eating habits, empowering you to try it and feel the positive shifts for yourself. Listen to learn: ❗The importance of awareness, the celebration of wins, and the power of curiosity in untangling emotional eating behaviors. ❗The concept of internal family systems and how understanding different parts of ourselves can lead to profound shifts in our relationship with food. ❗Why the messy middle is a good place to be. Ready to reclaim control over your health? Discover how small wins and moments of self-discovery can pave the way for lasting change. Take control of your relationship with food and improve your life. Let's embrace the messy middle and celebrate every step towards healing from the inside out. Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:34 - Client Crush Story: Breaking Past Patterns 00:02:10 - Understanding Overeating Habits 00:06:05 - The Cycle of Shame and Overeating 00:07:00 - The Ineffectiveness of Self-Management in Overeating 00:10:01 - The Evidence Journal: Tracking Progress 00:11:04 - Exploring the Rebellious Part of Overeating 00:12:17 - Internal Family Systems and Parts Work 00:15:06 - Discovering the Root Causes of Overeating 00:16:10 - Working with the Rebellious Part for Healing 00:20:49 - How to Use an Evidence Journal

Duration:00:24:44

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Ready to finally get weight loss handled?

4/5/2024
Sustainable weight loss and overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors can seem impossible for sure, and it’s not your fault! A multi-billion dollar weight loss industry feeds off our insecurities and basically just keeps us stuck in restriction and binge cycles. If you're ready to break free from the dieting cycle and truly transform your relationship with food and your body, then you are not going to want to miss my brand spanking new "Food and Body Freedom Challenge"! ❗Discover the reasons behind your struggles with weight and learn how to break free from self-sabotaging behaviors. ❗Learn the connection between emotional eating, stress, and dysregulated nervous systems. ❗Delight in practices to help you regain control of food and sustainably achieve your ideal size. If you're tired of the dieting cycle and ready to make a lasting change, don't miss out on this transformative challenge. Visit HelloBodyFreedom.com/challenge to join me on this epic journey towards food and body freedom. Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:33 - The Reality of Dieting and Weight Loss 00:02:08 - Addressing Healthy Eating and Exercise Frustrations 00:02:39 - Understanding Emotional Eating and Cravings 00:03:13 - The Pain of Simplistic Weight Loss Advice 00:03:46 - The Goal of Sustainable Ideal Size 00:05:02 - Day One: Changing Your Relationship with Food 00:06:05 - Diving Deeper into Struggles with Weight and Food 00:07:42 - Exploring Emotional and Compulsive Eating 00:08:24 - Uncovering Self-Sabotage and Dysregulated Nervous System 00:09:06 - The Role of Neuroscience and Somatics in Weight Loss 00:10:35 - Signs of Living in Survival Mode 00:11:08 - The Path to Food and Body Freedom Challenge Details 00:13:52 - How to Join the Challenge

Duration:00:15:00

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What to do with all the FEELINGS!!

3/29/2024
Dealing with our emotions is HARD. I know because I’ve been there and it took its time for me to fully start feeling them without turning to food to shove them down. In this episode, I’ll give you strategies for dealing with intense emotions without turning to food as a coping mechanism. Also, I’ll share practical tips and techniques to help you healthily process your feelings, including distraction methods, body-based practices, and self-reflection exercises. It is essential to honor your emotions and listen to your body's needs. I’ll dive into: ✨ How to embody acceptance and Self-Compassion in the process of healing your relationship with food. ✨ The impact of practicing outer practices for processing emotions and distracting yourself from eating. ✨ How engaging in embodied practices can help you regulate your nervous system and provide a healthier outlet for processing emotions. If you're interested in diving deeper into these strategies and exploring how to cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body, I invite you to check out the full episode on the Hello Body Freedom podcast. Remember, you are not alone on this journey. Reach out if you need support or guidance, and together, we can create a life filled with joy, healing, and true freedom. Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:27 - Dealing with Emotions and Past Episode Recap 00:03:03 - The Opportunity to Feel Emotions Without Food 00:04:10 - Client Experiences with Emotional Release 00:06:18 - Step One: Accepting Your Feelings 00:09:22 - Step Two: Outer Practices for Processing Emotions 00:13:05 - Step Three: Inner Practices for Processing Emotions 00:22:03 - Bonus Step: Asking Yourself What You Really Need 00:25:34 - The Ineffectiveness of Food as a Coping Strategy 00:28:34 - Bottom-Up Practices in Hello Body Freedom 00:33:29 - Personal Update on Host's Quantum Leap Year

Duration:00:35:01

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To Feel... Or to Not Feel (stuff feelings down w/ food)

3/22/2024
Feeling our emotions instead of using food to numb them is the ultimate end game. However, it is easier said than done. So, to feel or not to feel your emotions becomes a dilemma. For many of us, it is incredibly hard to feel our emotions and deal with the inner reasons why they come up in the first place. For that reason, I want to share insights to help you learn about your triggers and behaviors and practical strategies to create space between eating and feeling. So, if you want to break free from emotional eating patterns and start healing from the inside out, don’t miss this episode. I’ll dive into: If you resonate with the insights shared in this episode, don't forget to share it with a friend who might benefit from this message. Remember, food and body freedom are within your reach. Let's embark on this transformative journey together! Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge! I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:04 - To Feel or Not to Feel 00:04:37 - Triggers and Inner Experiences 00:06:02 - Normal Eating Patterns and Emotional Eating 00:07:38 - Eating for Comfort and Guilt 00:09:43 - The Importance of Feeling Emotions 00:11:08 - The Trigger-Behavior Cycle 00:14:09 - Rebuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food 00:14:31 - The Key to Healing: Feeling Inner Experiences 00:16:08 - Learning to Feel, Deal, and Heal 00:17:54 - Body Cues: Hunger and Satiety 00:20:01 - The Importance of Eating Patterns 00:22:09 - Childhood Trauma and Eating Habits 00:26:03 - No Food Zones as a Tactic 00:27:07 - Normal Eating Patterns as a Strategy 00:29:08 - The Feel, Heal, Deal Process Explained

Duration:00:31:47

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Do what you say you’re going to do: Here’s a powerful approach

3/15/2024
Straight up, change is hard. No matter how good it is for you…no matter how much you want it…behavior change is just.plain.hard. That’s why I’m so excited to give you a behind-the-scenes sneak-peek inside one of our powerful group coaching calls inside of Hello Body Freedom. We explore the concept that self-sabotage is often just our brain's way of trying to keep us safe and maintain the status quo, even if it's not in our best interest. You really don’t want to miss this one. I’ll dive into: ❗Understanding self-sabotage and the role of your brain in that. ❗Why we avoid taking action and some mindset and action shifts you can implement. ❗The power of habit stacking to normalize new behaviors. ❗Why not all stress is bad and why is necessary for growth. Remember, food and body freedom is your birthright, and I'm here to support you on this journey. Let me know your thoughts on this honest and raw coaching call. Resources and Links: Episode Website Register for my FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge! I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:05 - Addressing Self-Sabotage and Safety 00:03:01 - Understanding Patterns of Avoidance 00:05:07 - Recognizing Self-Protection Mechanisms 00:06:09 - Personal Example of Overcoming Avoidance 00:07:21 - The Subtlety of Avoidance Tactics 00:08:56 - The Importance of Stress in Growth 00:09:29 - Habit Stacking and Normalizing New Behaviors 00:12:50 - The Challenge of Establishing New Routines 00:14:13 - Listener's Connection and Small Steps Forward 00:17:45 - Balancing Determination with Self-Care

Duration:00:21:32

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How to handle inevitable health & weightloss setbacks

2/16/2024
I want to make something clear: setbacks in life are not the exception. They are the rule. So, in this episode of the Hello Body Freedom podcast, I dive into the topic of handling setbacks on your health and weight loss journey. I’ll share my personal experience of getting sick and how it affected my progress. I’ll dive into: ❗Recognizing the role you play in your setbacks. ❗How to catch your negative thoughts when setbacks occur. ❗Decide what you want to believe and move forward. ❗Ho to focus on the positive and make the next best decision that aligns with your goals. Setbacks can be tough, but they're also growth opportunities. By owning our role in them, catching our negative thoughts, and deciding to believe in our resilience, we can turn setbacks into stepping stones toward our goals. If you're ready to uplevel your health and weight loss journey, join me on my Quantum Leap Year. Drop me a message and I'll send you the link to learn more. Don't forget to subscribe to the Hello Body Freedom podcast and share this episode with a friend who could use some inspiration on their journey. Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:33 - Health Update and Handling Setbacks 00:01:05 - Audra's Recent Illness Experience 00:03:03 - Impact of Illness on Motivation and Plans 00:03:44 - Audra's Journey with Food and Body Image 00:05:09 - Emotional Eating and Food Control Issues 00:06:01 - Sustainable Weight Loss and Healing Relationship with Food 00:07:04 - Quantum Leap Year and Personal Health Goals 00:08:59 - Handling Inevitable Setbacks on the Journey 00:10:03 - The Importance of Managing Setbacks for Sustainable Change 00:13:47 - Step One: Owning Your Part in Setbacks 00:17:19 - Step Two: Catching and Challenging Negative Thoughts 00:21:02 - Step Three: Deciding What to Believe and Next Steps 00:23:00 - Making the Next Best Decision After a Setback 00:25:16 - The Power of Choosing Helpful Thoughts

Duration:00:30:28

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How to Handle an Emotional Meltdown During a Health & Weightloss Quantum Leap Year

2/2/2024
I'm sure we've all had emotional meltdowns at least once in our lifetimes. For some people, their emotions are so out of control in their everyday lives that this occurs even more frequently. Having emotional meltdowns is part of our human experience. But, if we want to live healthier and happier lives, we need the tools to manage our emotional response when things don't go as we planned. For these reasons, I'll share my personal story of an emotional meltdown to provide you with insights and strategies for navigating the challenges that may arise during your quantum leap year. In this episode, I'll dive into: Don't miss this episode if you want to learn how to overcome self-sabotage, untangle emotional eating patterns, and reclaim your power to create lasting change in your health and weight loss journey. Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:34 - Discussing the theme of the episode: handling an emotional meltdown during a quantum leap year. 00:03:05 - Starting the quantum leap year journey and claiming desires. 00:06:47 - Update on the progress of the quantum leap year journey. 00:09:36 - Steps to take for a quantum leap year: mindset, breaking up with diets, untangling reasons for eating. 00:17:16 - Experiencing an emotional meltdown and the importance of working through it. 00:22:56 - Seeking help and support during emotional meltdowns. 00:25:03 - Recognizing and addressing wounded inner child energy. 00:29:49 - Reclaiming power and remembering true nature. 00:33:41 - Understanding the concept of a quantum leap year and its focus on sustainability and self-transformation. 00:37:20 - Conclusion and invitation to join the quantum leap year journey.

Duration:00:38:31

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My Quantum Leap Year. Are you ready for yours?

1/26/2024
This is our year to make progress. Therefore, I wanted to share with you the definition of a quantum leap year and how it can transform your body and health. So, are you ready for yours? In this episode, I'll talk about my journey towards creating a quantum leap year and some practical steps to achieve your quantum leap in your health and weight loss journey. I'll dive into: Don't miss out on this transformative episode that will inspire you to create your quantum leap year for your body and health. Subscribe to the Hello Body Freedom podcast and start your journey towards body freedom today. Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:33 - Discussing Quantum Year and Future Self 00:01:59 - Russian Athlete Study and Mental Training 00:03:14 - Quantum Physics and Reality Perception 00:05:11 - Creating a Different Vision for Yourself 00:08:43 - Maintaining Your Future Self's Achievements 00:09:24 - Practical Steps for a Quantum Leap Year 00:12:43 - Audra's Personal Quantum Leap in Business and Relationships 00:17:01 - Focusing on Body and Health for Quantum Leap 00:21:15 - Body Reset and Muscle Mass Concerns 00:25:07 - Importance of Exercise for Longevity 00:29:11 - Steps for Achieving a Quantum Leap Year in Health

Duration:00:36:28

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How to Create a Quantum Leap In Your Health & Weight Loss Journey

1/19/2024
Mindset. A word that'd been said everywhere and something we should all take a closer look at. In this episode, I want to talk about the power of your mindset and how it can help us create our desired reality. Don't miss this episode as I'll dive into: Join me on this powerful mindset transformation and learn how to create the reality you truly want for yourself. Don't miss the opportunity to make a quantum leap in your health, relationships, and overall well-being. Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:34 - Audra's Journey and Quantum Leap Year 00:01:07 - Client Transformations and Relationship with Food 00:01:49 - Sustainable Weight Loss vs. Quick Fixes 00:03:13 - Envisioning Your Future Self 00:04:05 - Breaking Past Patterns and Self-Sabotage 00:06:02 - The Challenge of Embracing Future Self 00:08:09 - Overcoming Obstacles with Mindset 00:11:03 - Quantum Physics and Creating Reality 00:16:16 - Changing the Movie of Your Life 00:17:32 - How to Switch Your Inner Movie 00:18:47 - The Power of Visualization and Journaling 00:23:10 - The Role of Play and Imagination 00:25:07 - Writing a Journal Entry from the Future 00:27:09 - The Two Outcomes of Future Self Visualization 00:29:49 - Regular Practice and Reading Journal Entries 00:33:10 - The Trifecta of Healing and Transformation

Duration:00:35:29

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If you want to lose weight... PLEASE DONT START ANOTHER DIET!

1/12/2024
Did you know about the harmful effects of diets and diet culture? Many people enter this cycle without knowing how diets impact their bodies. That's why I wanted to share some eye-opening statistics and research that reveal why diets fail and why they can be detrimental to our physical and mental well-being. Don't miss this episode because I'll dive into: If you're ready to stop eating your feelings and stress away, listen to this podcast, join my FREE Path To Food & Body Freedom Challenge, and for puppies' sake don't start another diet! You can be in control of your health. Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:34 - New Year's Energy and Reflection 00:01:27 - Learning from Past Experiences 00:02:09 - The Problem with Diet Culture 00:03:43 - The Dangers of Dieting 00:04:14 - Why Diets Fail 00:07:14 - The Statistics on Diet Failure 00:09:01 - The Yo-Yo Effect of Dieting 00:10:48 - The Physiology of Weight Loss and Gain 00:12:32 - The Metabolic Impact of Yo-Yo Dieting 00:13:58 - The Cycle of Restriction and Overeating 00:17:31 - The Cultural Obsession with Thinness 00:19:23 - The Psychological Impact of Dieting 00:22:47 - The First Steps to a Healthy Relationship with Food 00:25:08 - Understanding Hunger and Satiety 00:27:58 - Learning to Say Yes and No to Food 00:30:14 - The Importance of Personal Responsibility in Eating 00:32:10 - The Emotional and Stress-Related Aspects of Eating 00:34:37 - The Food and Body Freedom Challenge Invitation 00:37:17 - Audra's Personal Journey and Philosophy

Duration:00:44:42

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Why Emotional Resiliency is KEY for Weight Loss (+ 5 steps to get it!)

12/22/2023

Duration:00:45:31

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Stress Eating Cycle + How to Break it.

12/8/2023
I don't know about you but stress eating was a real thing in my life for many years. We all go through experiences and situations that hijack our nervous system and we enter this cycle of eating our emotions over and over again. Today, I want to teach you how to focus on addressing the underlying emotional issues that drive stress eating to break the cycle once and for all. In this episode, I'll dive into: Remember, emotions are temporary, and by allowing yourself to feel and process them, you can break free from the stress-eating cycle. If you're ready to break free from stress eating and create a healthy relationship with food, this episode is a must-listen. Resources and Links: Episode Websiteregister for my FREE Holiday Survival WorkshopFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:01:09 Understanding the stress-eating cycle. 00:07:44 Understanding triggers and responses. 00:11:19 Emotional eating is complex and requires inner work. 00:15:12 Emotional eating is not the solution. 00:20:13 Recognize emotional triggers and respond. 00:28:54 Recognize, allow, and investigate emotions. 00:29:59 Emotions are like waves.

Duration:00:34:57

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How to Untangle Using Food to Escape

11/27/2023
With the holiday season in full swing, emotions can run high, and many of us turn to food as a coping mechanism. I want to share with you some personal experiences that offer valuable insights and tools to help you break free from emotional eating patterns. In this episode, I'll dive into: If you're ready to break free from emotional eating and create a more peaceful relationship with food, this episode is a must-listen. Don't miss out on these valuable insights and practical tools to help you on your journey to Hello Body Freedom. Resources and Links: Episode Websiteregister for my FREE Holiday Survival WorkshopFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:05:36 Untangling food and feelings. 00:07:06 Address emotional eating for sustainable weight loss. 00:11:23 Ending emotional eating through self-awareness. 00:16:22 Create a more peaceful relationship with food.

Duration:00:20:15

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How to Prevent a Holiday Food Fiasco

11/17/2023
Just thinking about all the holiday food and obligations is enough to send anyone into hiding until the New Year! The truth is…it's not the food's (or booze) fault. The holiday season itself can trigger emotions like stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, which then leads to stress eating, mindless eating, comfort eating, etc. So, if you want to change the game this season and create a more peaceful and joyful time for yourself, then you don't want to miss this episode. I'll share with you the single most important thing I'm doing to prevent a holiday food fiasco, along with tools and strategies to navigate the festivities with ease while creating a truly joyful and soul-nourishing holiday experience for you. I'll dive into: And…if that wasn't enough…If you're ready to transform your relationship with food and body this holiday season, join my totally FREE Holiday Survival Workshop at HelloBodyFreedom.com. Don't miss out on this opportunity to find freedom around food and peace during the holidays. Resources and Links: Episode Websiteregister for my FREE Holiday Survival WorkshopFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:00:44. Prevent holiday food fiascos. 00:05:30 Navigating holiday food and emotions. 00:14:11 Regulate your nervous system for a mindful holiday season. 00:16:23 Holiday Survival Workshop for mindful, healthy holidays. 00:21:09 Develop a healthy relationship with food.

Duration:00:27:07

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Handle the Holidays like a BOSS

11/10/2023
Ahhhh….yes… the holiday season is upon us! How do you handle the holiday food, booze, celebrations, get-together? Research shows that most of us go into full-blown "unconscious mode" around food and booze and end up gaining between 5-20 pounds. Or, the 180-degree opposite of that is not participating in holiday traditions at all, fearful of gaining weight. But what if there was a middle ground? What if you could enjoy the holiday season (the parties, food, drinks, traditions….alllll of it) without going unconscious and eating everything in sight…AND ALSO not worrying about what you eat, or being scared you'll eat so much you can’t fit into your pants come January. Here's the deal, if you think enjoying the holidays means abandoning your health goals…OR focusing on your health and body goals means you'll miss out on the season's fun, food, and traditions…Then play girlfriend and let's go! I'll hand you some powerful tools that you can start implementing TODAY so you can handle the holiday season like a boss. I'll dive into: It's a not-to-be-missed eppie…and you can also join us for the Holiday Survival Workshop where we'll dive even deeper into navigating the holiday season food + stress with ease. REGISTER HERE: https://hellobodyfreedom.com/holiday-survival-workshop Resources and Links: Episode Websiteregister for my FREE Holiday Survival WorkshopFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:05:13 Setting realistic holiday expectations. 00:06:11 Set realistic expectations for self-care. 00:10:55 Prioritize self-care for stress reduction. 00:20:27 Prioritize sleep and movement. 00:27:21 Mindful eating during the holidays. 00:31:29 Holiday Survival Workshop for mindful eating.

Duration:00:35:59

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How to Expand Your Window of Tolerance

11/3/2023
The holiday season is in full swing and while there might be holiday happiness and cheer… we also know that it comes with overwhelm and stress. So, how do you usually cope with this? I'm certain that many of us got so out of our minds and bodies that the only way to survive this is by using food. However, today I want to share with you a different way to deal with this. In this episode, I dive into: Literally, learn how to expand your window of tolerance RIGHT NOW during this healing episode! The invitation today is to practice with me right now and then come back to this episode the next time you're feeling all the feels! And…if you're sick of waking up on New Year's Day Tired, Heavy, and Frustrated….Then register for my FREE Holiday Survival Workshop where I'll show you exactly how to enjoy the holiday season without worrying about eating so much you can’t fit into your pants come January. REGISTER HERE: https://hellobodyfreedom.com/holiday-survival-workshop Resources and Links: Episode Websiteregister for my FREE Holiday Survival WorkshopFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: [00:00:42] Expanding your window of tolerance. [00:04:38] Tolerating Intensity in the Body. [00:07:18] Resources for relaxation and grounding. [00:11:10] Intensity in the body. [00:15:29] Observing intense experiences. [00:19:59] Bringing high vibe emotions.

Duration:00:21:39

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How to Calm Your Overwhelmed Nervous System

10/27/2023
How do you cope with an overwhelmed nervous system? For me, I learned how to cope by eating, and eating, and eating. I really didn't understand the connection between my eating habits and an overwhelmed nervous system for a long time, so I'm hoping this episode will help you make that connection! The thing is, most of us deal with high levels of daily stress, so does it seem some folks aren't even bothered, while the rest of us feel like our nervous system's been hijacked? The good news is there are many tools and practices that we can use help to regulate our NS and get it back to my personal favorite mode: grounded and thriving! While it took me a while to figure it out, it IS possible to avoid using food (or booze) to cope with our emotions and stress. If your nervous system feels like it's constantly getting hijacked and you're in a state of distress that leads you to overeat or use food to cope…then you're going to love this episode! I dive into: Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: 00:02:47 Importance of regulating the nervous system. 00:08:41 Emotional eating can hijack our nervous system. 00:11:03 Food is not the solution. 00:15:24 Recognize when your nervous system is hijacked. 00:20:05 Regulate your nervous system consciously. 00:26:08. Regulate the nervous system through breathing and movement. 00:29:56 Regulating the nervous system through movement and grounding. 00:34:58 Expand your window of tolerance.

Duration:00:39:43

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What to Do After an Overeat & Binge

10/20/2023
Another overeat? Another binge? Feeling out of control around food, hopeless, or defeated? Ready to break free from these behaviors and create a healthier relationship with food? Join me as I dive into specific steps to take after an overeat or binge. The truth is we don't get to that elusive place of food freedom, where overeating or binging is non-existent…we don't get there without overeating/binging being a part of the journey! So buckle up buttercup as we navigate challenging territory where getting it "right" and getting is "wrong" are both a part of the journey to true food freedom. I dive into: - The step-by-step what to do after an overeat/binge process to navigate and heal from these behaviors. - #1 most important key to overcoming overeating and binge eating behaviors (we have to really get this one down first) - How to reverse engineer the whole thing for deeper understanding and healing - Powerful journaling prompts that turn a negative experience into an actual win! - Uncover the power of this "secret weapon", and learn how it can transform your relationship with food forever. This process has healed overeating and binging patterns for myself and hundreds of clients. Listen in now and start your journey towards a healthier, happier relationship with food. Resources and Links: Episode Website Take the FREE Path to Food & Body Freedom Challenge! I'd love to hear your thoughts…Drop me a DM on Facebook or Insta! TIMESTAMPS: 00:04:53 Reflect on your behaviors non-judgmentally. 00:06:01. Getting it wrong is necessary. 00:11:23 Blaze a new trail. 00:17:21 Building consciousness around behavior. 00:25:58. Change your thoughts, change your behavior. 00:26:42 Kindness and curiosity are key. 00:31:39 Journaling helps bring consciousness and change. 00:38:30 Learning to exit old habits.

Duration:00:42:18

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Tired and Hungry: How to Handle Exhaustion & Not Overeat

9/22/2023
Exhausted. Long day. Gotta push through. How did I do it for decades? Eating my way through the day! Choosing the pastry at Starbucks seemed logical! Two Pastries? That makes even more sense! And the combo meal at the drive-through to boost my energy? Another very logical decision! After a day like described above…when I would wake up the next day (after a good night's rest)… I would look back on yesterday, and I couldn't even believe I ate what I ate. It was like Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde. While this was a very common theme in my life for decades (so happy to be on the other side of it), it's the same story I hear from my clients on the regular. So in today's episode (also recorded on an incredibly exhausting day) we'll dive into: Resources and Links: Episode WebsitePath to Food & Body Freedom ChallengeFacebookInstaTIMESTAMPS: [00:00:33] Exhaustion and overeating habits. [00:04:34] Feeling tired and exhausted. [00:09:42] The best reason to eat. [00:10:45] Emotional eating and its impact. [00:16:44] Putting boundaries around sleep. [00:19:25] Ending Emotional Eating Puzzle. [00:23:41] Self-care in regards to rest.

Duration:00:25:58