The Intuitive Eating Mama Podcast

I have shared a lot of quotes from Friends over the years but I've never used this quote before. I knew it was the one I needed and was most fitting for today. Thank you for listening and being part of my community-whether for one episode or all 204. Be well. Take care of each other. And of course, laugh a lot. - Jennifer

Does the thought of giving yourself unconditional permission to eat scare or confuses you? If the answer is, “yes”, you aren’t alone. It was scary and confusing for me, too, once upon a time. In today’s episode, I discuss why it is so important for intuitive eaters to give themselves unconditional permission to eat. I share about the freedom that can come from this practice. I also give you practical steps you can take to start giving yourself unconditional permission to eat today. This Episode Includes My Thoughts On: Break Free from Food Guilt with My Self-Paced Intuitive Eating Course: One Bite at a Time WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

You’re full and there is still food on your plate. What thoughts go through your head? Does the feeling of wasting that food makes your skin crawl? In today’s episode, I discuss how to honor your hunger cues while minimizing wastefulness. I give you practical tips for how to practice this in your home. I implemented these practices in my life and my home with great success and I believe you can, too. Today's Episode Includes My Thoughts On: Break Free from Food Guilt with My Self-Paced Intuitive Eating Course: One Bite at a Time WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

Have you ever experienced food guilt? If the answer is “yes”, do you think it’s helping you? I don’t believe it does. In today’s episode, I talk about where food guilt comes from and why it doesn’t serve you. I also give you practical tips for how to break free of food guilt once and for all. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: Break Free from Food Guilt with My Self-Paced Intuitive Eating Course: One Bite at a Time WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

How long have you been listening with me? Whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since the beginning I want to thank you for being a part of this community. Today is my 200th episode of The Intuitive Eating Mama podcast and marks the beginning of season 5. In today’s episode, I take a quick trip down memory lane and share what I’m doing to celebrate this milestone (Spoiler Alert: it’s an epic giveaway!). I am so grateful for everything that has led to this point and so excited for what is to come as we continue to pursue food freedom together. Today’s Episode Includes: TWO WAYS TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: @jennifer_intuitiveeatinglife@jennifer_intuitiveeatinglife Apply to join my Intuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy website podcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

We talk a lot about how dieting impacts our physical health, but what about our mental and emotional health? Have you stopped to consider that constantly focusing on your weight may be increasing your levels of anxiety and depression? In today’s episode, I discuss the negative impact that dieting and a constant focus on weight has on our mental and emotional health. I share how I can help you build a happier and healthier future by diving deeper into your intuitive eating journey. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: Apply to join my Intuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

Stress is normal, but is stressing about what you eat normal? Many of us experience stress around food on a daily basis, but what if I told you it didn’t have to be that way. In today’s episode, I discuss why we experience so much stress around food, where that food stress comes from, and how you can decrease your food stress while increasing your overall health. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: Apply to join my Intuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching WANT MORE GOODNESS? HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

What did the conversations about food sound like in your household growing up? Did you watch your parents try diet after diet, constantly chasing after a goal weight that never came? What about now? Are your parents still dieting? In today’s episode, I discuss how to approach interactions with parents who are still entrenched in diet culture. These conversations are not easy to navigate, but I have seen so many people find deeper levels of food freedom when they set boundaries with their parents when it comes to conversations about food. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: WANT MORE GOODNESS? Masterclass: From Grilling to Family GatheringsIntuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

No longer stress about what you’re eating during the holidays. Get everything you need to make that possible at this month’s masterclass. Register HERE It’s August, and most stores are already stocked with Halloween decorations and candy. It seems early, but in many ways, the holidays have arrived. When you think about the foods you eat during the holidays, what emotions come up? Are you stressed about the upcoming “temptations”? Do you wish you were simply excited for the season and at peace with your food choices? I can help. In today’s episode, I give you a practical exercise you can do today to prepare for your heart and mind for the holiday season. I also give you an opportunity to dive deeper into this work with me for a HUGE bargain. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: WANT MORE GOODNESS? Masterclass: From Grilling to Family GatheringsIntuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

Did you watch the Miss America pageant growing up? If you did, did you see anyone on the stage who looked like you? For many women, the answer to that question is “No”. On today’s episode, I have a conversation with Maria Cade. Maria is a beautiful, intelligent and curvy woman who is currently serving as Miss Butler County 2023. She shares with us about her experience in the Miss America organization and the work she is doing through her Miss America Community Service Initiative “Be V.I.S.I.B.L.E”, which focuses on representation and inclusion for all. I was so encouraged by my conversation with Maria, and I know you will be, too. (Scroll down in the show notes to learn more about Maria and where you can connect with her on social media.) Today’s Episode Includes: About Maria Cade Maria Cade is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania and currently serves as Miss Butler County 2023. She works as a TV News Journalist for Central Pennsylvania's CBS Affiliate Station, WTAJ-TV News, Maria joined WTAJ in February 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the State College bureau. Maria is a 2021 graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Media and Journalism as well as vocal performance. After graduating from UNC, Maria moved to New York City to work with ABC News as an intern for the third hour of Good Morning America. She brought community news to the national level, sharing stories highlighting people making a difference every day. Through her Miss America Community Service Initiative, Be V.I.S.I.B.L.E., she advocates for representation and inclusion for all. By advocating for the amplification of underrepresented voices, Maria hopes to inspire the next generation to be empowered to succeed in any way they choose, no matter who they are or where they come from. Maria is teaching the leaders of tomorrow to embrace their unique qualities through this initiative. Connect with Maria Instagram: @MariaCadeTV & @MissButlerCounty2023 TikTok:@MariaCadeTV Facebook: @MariaCadeTV WANT MORE GOODNESS? Masterclass: From Grilling to Family GatheringsIntuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

Does the idea of not dieting anymore scare you? Why is that? What are you most afraid will happen if you stop dieting? In today’s episode, I discuss the top three fears that keep people from ditching diets. I discuss the truth behind these fears and give you hope for what intuitive eating can do in your life. I want to be your partner on this intuitive eating journey! I care deeply about this work and want to be a resource for you in any way I can. For that reason, I am giving you an amazing offer to dive deeper into this work with me. Listen to the episode for more details and scroll down in the show notes for links to get started. Today’s Episode Includes My Thoughts On: WANT MORE GOODNESS? Masterclass: From Grilling to Family GatheringsIntuitive Health Reboot Group Coaching HEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

The term “intuitive eating” is thrown around a lot in today’s culture. So, you may find yourself confused about what intuitive eating actually is and what it isn’t. In today’s episode, I give you a broad answer to the question of “what is intuitive eating?”. I also identify and debunk three myths about intuitive eating that I hear in today’s culture. For the month of July I have shared past episodes that I have found myself recommending to my clients recently…and this is the last episode in that series! Some of these old episodes contain wisdom that is worth repeating, and this episode is one for them. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: Episode Archive Episode 49 “It's Okay to Hate Kale”Episode 53 “The One Club You Can Leave Now”Episode 65 “How I Know You Are Not Addicted to Sugar”Episode 76 “Why Losing It All Was Worth It” WANT MORE GOODNESS? LAST CALLVIPHEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

“Exercise is something that I dread doing, but I feel guilty if I don’t do it.” Does this sound familiar? Most likely it does, but I wish it didn’t. I believe that your body was meant to move and that you were meant to enjoy moving it without feeling guilty or focusing on your weight. In today’s episode I talk about what it can look like to intuitively exercise. I give you three practical steps you can take to heal your relationship with exercise starting today. For the month of July I will be sharing past episodes that I have found myself recommending to my clients recently. Some of these old episodes contain wisdom that is worth repeating, and this episode is one for them. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? VIPHEREInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

How do you feel when walk into a clothing store? If you feel confused, overwhelmed, and discouraged trying to find the right size, you aren’t alone. In today’s episode I give you a history of how clothing sizes were developed (spoiler alert: the system is very flawed). I also give you some tips for how to have a more successful and less stressful clothes shopping experience. For the month of July I will be sharing past episodes that I have found myself recommending to my clients recently. Some of these old episodes contain wisdom that is worth repeating, and this episode is one for them. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? VIPInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

We have all been there…a friend or coworker mentions her new diet and all of a sudden we’re deep into a conversation about the diets we have tried, are trying, and want to try. Maybe you used to be the one that initiated those conversations, but now that you have found intuitive eating, you no longer know how to engage when the topic of dieting comes up. For the month of July I will be sharing past episodes that I have found myself recommending to my clients recently. Some of these old episodes contain wisdom that is worth repeating, and this episode is one for them. In today’s rewind episode I share three roles you can take in diet conversations now that you are on an intuitive eating journey. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: ⁃ Why this topic is important to discuss ⁃ Three roles you can take in dieting conversations ⁃ How I can help you on your intuitive eating journey WANT MORE GOODNESS? VIPInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@theintuitiveeatingmama.com

Summer has arrived and with it the need to wear less clothes. Sometimes, though, wearing less clothes can be hard when you are still on a journey of finding peace with your body. In today’s episode, I give you ten practical tips on how you can start wearing less clothes this summer. I am confident that there is at least one step in here that will work for you right where you are. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? Intuitive Eating Course: One Bite at a TimeInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@healthcoach4life.com SHOP KNIX PRODUCTS I LOVE If you’re listening after June 2023 use Promo code: JENNIFER_HEALTHCOACH4LIFE_KNIXLOVE Luxe Pullover BraHigh Rise LeakProofCotton High Rise Leakproof

Going out to eat is supposed to be fun, but when you’re dieting it can be really stressful. In today’s episode, I share what it’s like to eat out as an intuitive eater. I discuss some of the common challenges intuitive eaters face in the restaurant setting, and I offer resources to help you along your intuitive eating journey. Today’s episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? Intuitive Eating Course: One Bite at a TimeInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websitepodcast@healthcoach4life.com

Have you ever tried Googling “intuitive eating”? While there is some good information out there, a simple Google search leaves a lot to be desired. In today’s episode, I discuss four things about intuitive eating you CAN’T find on Google. I also share where to find the support you will need on your intuitive eating journey. This episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? https://www.healthcoach4life.com/podcastVIPInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websiteEmail me

Most people have an opinion about snacking at night. What’s yours? What messages have you heard and believed about snacking at night? In today’s episode, I give you three reasons why we snack at night. I believe that, when we understand these three reasons, we can get rid of the guilt surrounding snacking at night and use the need as information that propels us deeper into our intuitive eating journey. This episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? FREE guideInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websiteEmail me

Let me guess…You have decided to stop focusing on weight loss, but still can’t stop thinking about your weight? In this episode I share why that is and shed light on how focusing on your weight may be damaging your overall health. I also give you a practical first step to take to start letting go of the focus you place on your weight. This episode includes my thoughts on: WANT MORE GOODNESS? FREE guideInstagramPrivate CommunitySubmit a Questionmy websiteEmail me