It’s Beyond The Food: Non-Diet Health Coaching

Tired of fighting with your body and food? Exhausted of being in a constant struggle with yourself and willpower? Did you know that it doesn’t have to be...? You can change your relationship to food and your body and finally be at peace. Our yearly online conference is back to support your journey to Make Peace with food and body. The Going Beyond The Food Project is a free online conference starting Oct 8-19th 2018. During this event, you’ll have FREE access to over 22 talks from experts from around the world that I have handpicked to teach you what you need to know to finally be at peace. You can register here! In this event, you’ll learn: Identify the root cause reason WHY you eat Learn new approaches How to eat consciously Transform your relationship to your body Move beyond body image struggles Overcome binge eating behaviors naturally Discover how to stop overeating easily Change your emotional eating behaviors to serve you Understand why weight management is not the solution to be healthy Discover cutting-edge approach to be healthy beyond diet Leverage the power of neuroscience to change your mindset Transform your mindset to claim your food freedom After 25 + years of dieting and suffering, what I’ve found is that if food hasn’t been going the way you’ve planned, know this: It’s not your fault, you aren’t broken. I can help you Go Beyond The Food for solutions! Last episode, I talked about my journey towards accepting my body. It has been hard but one of the most rewarding difficult processes I have ever done. I have learned many lessons in this journey and I found that body acceptance is possible for all of us. So, let me share the 7 life lessons I have learned and that have seeped through my whole life. You gotta listen to this! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project 2018 Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

My journey towards accepting my body has been hard but one of the most rewarding difficult processes I have ever done. I have learned many lessons in this journey which I’ll be sharing with you in this episode. 7 life lessons I have learned and that have seeped through my whole life. But I want you to know something... right now! Body acceptance is possible for all of us. That is, accepting our body for what is. Taking the focus on what your body looks like and instead focusing on what it’s capable of. Rather than telling yourself you hate the fat on your belly, it’s appreciating the child it created. Body Neutrality is the proprietary method I teach within the Going Beyond The Food Academy. Lesson 7. The most impactful life-changing module. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode Body neutrality will lead you to: Overcome black and white thinking Gain more self-love and compassion Being more mindful… in all aspects of life Decrease anxiety, stress, and feeling of hopelessness Be more motivated to make the right choice What I’ve found is that body shaming is the most potent reason why we emotionally eat, binge eat, compulsively eat and obviously, diet. Last episode, I talked about a fairly common experience among women who want to change yet can’t get started or perhaps have started the process of change and it’s not getting her where she wants to be. It's all about being stuck. In fact, I break down the stages of changes and why no one in this community is in stage one, which means everyone is engaged in the process of change. You're all in between stages 2-5... And maybe 6. Moreover, we’re also going to hear from someone who is in stage 4 which is where most of my students are. Ready to engage in stage 5-6! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project 2018 Enroll in the Body Neutrality Course Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits HAES - Health At Every Size Community Live coaching sign up for Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Do you feel stuck? You want to change yet you can’t get started or perhaps you’ve started the process of change and it’s not getting you where you want to be? I hear a version of that everytime I engage with a new client. I mean, I’ve been there myself. There is a part of my life in which I’m there right now. There is a reason why you are stuck and no, it’s not because something is wrong with you or the program you're on. In fact, the reason is in between your two ears. The solution is in your mind... and your heart. In this episode, we are going to break down the stages of changes and why no one in this community is in stage one, which means everyone is engaged in the process of change. You're all in between stages 2-5... And maybe 6. Moreover, we’re also going to hear from someone who is in stage 4 which is where most of my students are. Ready to engage in stage 5-6! In this episode I discuss The reason why you're stuck and the actionable strategies to make profound and steady changes in your life Why you view change as a process of giving something up rather than a means of gaining benefits Perfection is a goal-killer: What not to expect in the process of making changes The 6 stages of changes - with focus on stages 1-4 where many women are Last episode, I talked about what most women in my community usually ask: how to stop binging cycles. First of all, I discussed the definition of binging. In addition, I highlighted how binging cycles happen as well as the brain mechanism behind it - the reason why your brain leads you to binge cycles and where it comes from. Ultimately, I shared the solution to stop binging cycles. The solution that is within us. If you're one of these women who's asking the same questions, I encourage you to listen in! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project Free Workshop: Food Freedom Map -4 Steps to Overcome Emotional Eating Claim Your Food Freedom Register for the next semester of the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Diet the Diet Mindset article Stop Self-Sabotage article Overcome Emotional Eating article Jacquie’s story video Live coaching sign up form Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Binging is defined as a period, usually short, of excess something. In the case of binge eating, it’s excess eating. It's usually done alone and or hidden from our environment. My approach, as always, is based on taking responsibility. It’s an empowering model of transformation. The solution is within us. If you are looking to blame something out of you to resolve binge... like food, sugar, what people did to you... this is not the right podcast for you. Feeling empowered resides in the fact that you know you have the power to change things. You can only change what you create. Most of us create the desire to binge... that’s the framework in which we will explore this. This is only for the women who are ready to transform permanently... Because transformation CAN only happen when we feel empowered over our problem that we want to transform. In this episode I discuss What is Binge Eating? How binging cycles happen... the brain mechanism behind it. Why your brain leads you to binge cycle... where does it come from? The solution to stop binge cycles Last episode I talked about a very sensitive subject… and let’s say very controversial - food addiction. It’s one of these subjects that get people very polarized. It’s either one way or the other. I used to see addiction, food addiction being one of the possible addictions, as this black or white subject. For instance, sugar is addictive and should be avoided for the rest of my life. All forms of sugar were dangerous… like viciously dangerous. But then, I evolved… I opened myself to different viewpoints. Educated myself. Researched. I realized via education and life experience (my own addictions) that it’s not black and white. So, if you are the same as I was, I highly recommend that you listen to this episode as I share my viewpoints, the facts of research and solution here that we teach at the Going Beyond the Food Academy. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy How to Stop Binge Eating: 3 Expert Solutions article Episode 54: Overeating and Binge Eating: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Ross Claim Your Food Freedom Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Food addiction is a very sensitive subject... and let’s say very controversial. It’s one of these subjects that get people very polarized. It’s either one way or the other. I used to see addiction, food addiction being one of the possible addictions, as this black or white subject. For instance, sugar is addictive and should be avoided for the rest of my life. All forms of sugar were dangerous... like viciously dangerous. But then I evolved... I opened myself to different viewpoints. Educated myself. Researched. I realized via education and life experience (my own addictions) that it’s not black and white. So in today’s episode, I’m going to share my viewpoints, the facts of research and our solution here that we teach at Going Beyond the Food Academy. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss The definition of addiction and its types My personal journey towards addiction healing What causes food addiction or any addiction How does addiction work in the brain Solution to Food Addiction Last episode was a special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I shared a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all! I showcased the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering. Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women... like you. Listen up! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Claim Your Food Freedom Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Podcast Episode 54: Overeating and Binge Eating: Interview with Dr. Carolyn Ross – Crave Cure Series Podcast Episode 99: How to Stop Binging & Overeating in 5 Steps Dr. Carolyn Ross: A Manifesto for Recovery from Food Addiction Gabor Mate: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts book Gabor Mate’s quick read article Studies and Research Article from The Journal of Nutrition Article from the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Article on highly palatable food not being addictive Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Finding the Courage to Do What’s Best for You In this special bonus edition of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, I’m sharing a powerful case study that will show you how transforming your relationship to food is not only possible without willpower but also transforming your entire life: kids, partner, work and all! To kick off this new segment of the podcast, I’m showcasing the story of one of the members of our Academy community, Jessica Tomasko. Jessica is in her 40’s, a mother of 2, wife and a professional who, in her words, says she has spent her whole life binging and dieting. She was desperate, miserable and scared that if nothing changes, she would spend the rest of her life suffering. Jessica is a source of inspiration for all women. Jessica agreed to do this to impact other women... like you. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss Why is it worth your time and money to do the Going Beyond the Food Academy How the Going Beyond the Food Academy can help you not only as an individual but also as a mother The reasons why the Going Beyond the Food Academy is different from other weight loss programs Why we need to stop fearing our emotions How eating intuitively will help your body seek nutrition naturally Last episode, I talked about how much is your desire to control your food and weight is really costing you. I was hesitant at first because I know the values and beliefs that many of us have around money and how sensitive it is for many women. However, after months of thinking, I’ve decided to speak publicly. Cost and money are the #1 reason why women do not take their knowledge to the next level, thus, creating changes and transformation in their lives. Nothing will ever change if we continue doing the same thing that resulted in our current situation. That applies to anything… If you are one of the women who's hindered by money to be able to create changes and transformation in your life, this episode is for you. Listen up! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Academy Curriculum Academy FAQs Academy Student Reviews Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

How much is the desire to control your food costing you I’ve decided to write and speak about this topic of “Cost” after a lot of reflection. I was hesitant because I know the values and beliefs that many of us have around money and how sensitive it is for many women. After months of thinking, I’ve decided to speak publicly. Cost and money are the #1 reason why women do not take their knowledge to the next level, thus, creating changes and transformation in their lives. Nothing will ever change if we continue doing the same thing that resulted in our current situation. That applies to anything... The truth is we live in a world that requires an energy exchange of some type when it comes to almost anything including learning. That form of energy is money... the problem with money and eating behaviors is this: We’ve spent a lot in the past to lose weight, to change eating behaviors, to stop binging, etc... and it didn’t work. You see your weight, body and it’s clearly a fail. It’s now later in your life... 30-40... with what you believe to be dozens of failure under your belt and you are afraid of spending more. Low self-esteem, low self-confidence drive your belief that you’ll waste your money once more and you can’t justify this to your family, husband... or bank account. Think about this for a minute: If your car had a problem starting in the morning on your way to work and it made you late. You went to your car mechanic, he quickly fixes the starter, you pay him and you’re on your way with your car operating well. A week later again the car doesn’t want to start... you go back to your mechanic, quick fixes on the starter and the car starts again. All seems good... for 2 weeks. Again, Monday morning 2 weeks post-last repair the car still doesn’t want to start... What would you do? 1- say to yourself… the car problem... it’s not worth me paying again for it. I’ve spent enough money trying to fix the problem already... I’ll just give up and walk to work instead. There’s no point! OR 2- say to yourself... maybe my mechanic isn’t good... maybe he isn’t really fixing the problem. Maybe the quick fix isn’t the answer... I’ll try a different mechanic and ask to take a different approach? I need to have consistency and be able to start my car daily. Say you picked #2, you go to a new mechanic, who, instead of using old ways of car fixing, use a diagnostic tool. He finds out that the issue isn’t with the starter... instead it’s your engine. Would you give a shoot to fix the engine or say... well it’s too scary, I'll just stay with a car that doesn’t start 1 out of 2 days? Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss How much is the desire to control your food costing you The real reason why many women have the desire to control food How the desire to control your food impacts your relationship with your partner Do your beliefs around controlling food and weight directly affect your children? Listen to some case studies. Last episode, I talked about something that many women wished they've been blessed more with: self-confidence so that they can achieve their goals. Many think that if they had received the gift they too would be where others are. The good news is that self-confidence is a learned skill. Meaning, you can learn how to improve self-confidence. With the 4 steps that I shared in the episode, you’ll be able to practice and foster an environment that will lead you to improve and boost self-confidence. Take a listen to this episode and learn the 4 steps to boost your self-confidence. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Academy Open House Register for the Waitlist - Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Studies Mentioned in the Episode: Food and Emotions: 90 percent overlook key to weight loss, survey finds Stressed Out Kids More Likely To Overeat; How Parents Train Their Kids In Emotional Eating Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Many women wished they had been blessed with more self-confidence so that they can achieve their goal. Thinking that if they had received the gift they would, too be where others are. Here’s the good news, ladies... self-confidence is a learned skill. Meaning, you can learn how to improve self-confidence. With the 4 steps that we will review today, you’ll be able to practice and foster an environment that will lead you to improve and boost self-confidence. One thing to understand first is that self-confidence and self-esteem aren’t the same. Self-Esteem is an evaluation of one’s own worth, whereas self-confidence is more specifically trust in one’s ability to achieve some goals. What we will focus on today is self-confidence, however, know that in the areas of self-care and eating behavior, self-confidence is intertwined with self-worth especially when it comes to body image. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss The difference between self-confidence and self-esteem and why they don't always go hand-in-hand The transformative concept we teach in the Going Beyond the Food Academy to boost self-confidence How to improve self-confidence in 4 steps Speak well to yourself. Visualize yourself as a confident person. Give yourself permission to not be perfect. Practice being kind to yourself: self-compassion Last episode, I answered a listener question on the topic of 'people-pleasing'. Are you are a people-pleaser? If you want to learn more about this behavior - the definition, different behaviors associated with people-pleasing, its origin and why it's critical to healing it and the side-effects of this behavior, this episode is for you. Ultimately, I talked about the solutions on how to stop being a people-pleaser. If this is you, and you want to stop focusing on others and making you a priority without feeling guilty. You gotta listen to this episode. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Waitlist Boost Self-Confidence in Your Body article Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser Are you a people-pleaser? Where did that come from? How did you become one? These are the questions you have to ask yourself to be able to know how to stop being a people-pleaser. But, what is a people-pleaser? A people-pleaser is one of the nicest and most helpful people you know. They never say “no.” You can always count on them for a favor. In fact, they spend a great deal of time doing things for other people. They get their work done, help others with their work, make all the plans, and are always there for family members and friends. That’s the mother who says “I don’t have time to implement this change in my life because I have to take their activities and competition on the weekend. It’s just doesn’t fit in my schedule. So far this sounds like a good thing. Right? Unfortunately, it can be an extremely unhealthy pattern of behavior. It leads to shying away from expressing themselves, and ultimately, not taking care of themselves... If this is you, and you want to stop focusing on others and making you a priority without feeling guilty. You gotta listen to this episode. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss What is people-pleasing? What does a people-pleaser look like? The origin of people-pleasing of an individual and why it’s so critical to healing it The side effects of people-pleasing to you The 5-Step solution on how to stop being a people-pleaser Remind yourself that most other human beings can cope with opposition, emotions, and viewpoint. Realize what people-pleasing is costing you and others Work on your self-confidence. Realize that avoiding problems is just another form of self-sabotage. Work on self-acceptance. Last episode was a case study on Carol's, the recipient of the last term's Going Beyond the Food Academy scholarship. journey beyond the food and how it resolved her food issues. She answered questions on how the Beyond the Food Method has changed her perspective on food and how it impacted her life in general including her relationships to others and, most importantly, to herself. She also shared the top 5 things she learned in the Going Beyond the Food Academy that were pivotal to her mindset shift and transformation. Take a listen to this insightful interview and understand the power of investing in yourself and taking action to create meaningful transformation toward your goal and improve your quality of life. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Article about making more time Article to help with family not collaborating Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Case Study: How Carol's Journey Beyond Food Resolved the Food Issues Is it possible that talking about food in an attempt to resolve food issues could be the wrong approach? Is it possible that the more we focus on food the more we cause ourselves to have issues with food? Today, we will look at a case study. Case study is defined as a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time. The case study presented today is not a case of research, instead, a clinical observation of one of the students of the Going Beyond The Food Academy program. In this case study, we look at one client journey to see how The Going Beyond The Food Method was effective in resolving the food issues. This student is Carol and she is a typical student we see coming through the Going Beyond The Food Academy with typical results. Hope this helps you know if the Going Beyond The Food Academy program is for you or not. Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss How Carol's journey beyond food resolved the food issues The top 5 things Carol learned in the Going Beyond the Food Academy program How going beyond the food impacted Carol's overall perspective in life and improved her relationships with herself and with others The power of investing in yourself and taking action to create meaningful transformation toward your goal and improve your quality of life Last episode was a quiz. It's a series of questions I asked my one-on-one clients to assess where they are in their journey toward transforming their relationship to food. I designed that episode to give you an idea if it's time for you to take the non-food/non-diet approach. Have you ever tried it? Chances are you haven't since you're still on the lookout for the solution that will bring you sustainable and long-term results. If you are unsure of whether to get off the fence or not, this episode will bring you some clarity to make the best decision for you. Plus, I included a downloadable PDF of the quiz! Listen to the episode now. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Listen to episode 147 and take the Quiz! Enroll in the Claim Your Food Freedom program Register for the waitlist - Going Beyond the Food Academy Going Beyond the Food Academy Curriculum Going Beyond the Food Academy Reviews Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Is It Time to Stop Dieting? "Have I ever done anything else than dieting? Could it be why I'm constantly failing? Should I be trying something else? Is it time to stop dieting?" Do you ask yourself these questions, too? If you do, this episode if FOR YOU! As we've all heard Einstein's famous line, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." So, perhaps it's time you try the non-food/non-diet approach. But what is it? Let's imagine your car's engine light starts blinking. What would you do? Would you, A- Open the dashboard, take the light bulb out and say to yourself, "Hah! I've resolved the problem. There's no more engine light blinking." Or B- Will say to yourself, "There's something going on. Let me get into my mechanic and have him assess the issue to fix the root cause of the blinking engine light." I want you to think of dieting as situation A. Dieting, restricting anything about food is like taking the light bulb out of the dashboard. You're controlling the input of food in your body. It doesn't solve the problem. All it does is stop the light from blinking. So, how do we go about addressing the reason why we crave food? Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss The reason why you should stop dieting and try the non-food approach An informal assessment you can use to know where you are in your personal journey towards your relationship to food Why the traditional approach does not work and what you should do instead The Beyond the Food Method and why it has the power to transform your relationship to food Last episode was a beast of an episode... likely one that will upset many... but also one that will help many. I answered a listener question, "How do you deal with your weight struggle?" At first, I’ve got to be honest, I took offense… then I reflected. Why is this offensive to me? Because I know that answering this question is going to ruffle feathers. My viewpoint on weight is significantly different from most health experts’. I live it every day… since the age of 14. If you are one of the hundreds of women who have the same struggle, you gotta listen in! You might just find something you've been looking for to start your transformation. Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Download the Quiz now! Scholarship Application for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Diet Mindset: Ditching Dieting for Sustainable Weight Loss Stephanie's Book Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Overcoming Weight Struggle As A Nutritionist Stephanie, how do you deal with your weight struggle? This was the starting point of this episode. A podcast listener submitted this question, and I sat on it for weeks. At first, I've got to be honest, I took offense... then I reflected. Why is this offensive to me? Because I know that answering this question is going to ruffle feathers. My viewpoint on weight is significantly different from most health experts’. I live it every day... since the age of 14. To answer this properly, I also I had to answer these 2 questions: Why do you think you need to answer people who challenge your weight? People who say harming yourself by not dieting? So, this is a beast of an episode... likely one that will upset many... but also one that will help many. I knew that in writing this episode, a hundred one women would have their AH AH moment that would enable them to start their own transformation. Are you going to be one of them? Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss My personal journey from my dieting years towards transforming my life to what I am today What drove me toward my transformation Why investing in yourself is key in developing a healthy relationship with yourself The many reasons why I ditch the diet mindset How I deal with people who challenge me with my weight Last episode was a very special episode of The Beyond The Food Show podcast. I teach the Food Freedom Map 4 steps process. This Map will move you from being a victim of your food habits to eating when hungry and stopping when full. Yes, eating normally. If you are tired of dieting, over-exercising, and yet another fad program... Or, you are overeating or binging and wish you could just be a normal eater, and are fed up by these scenarios, you gotta listen in! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Listen to Episode 101 – From Shame to Fame: My Never-Before-Shared Personal Story Research linking eating disorder and low self-esteem: Wade TD, Bulik CM. Shared genetic and environmental risk factors between undue influence of body shape and weight on self-evaluation and dimensions of perfectionism. Psychol Med. 2007;37(5):635-644. Wilksch SM, Wade TD. An investigation of temperament endophenotype candidates for early emergence of the core cognitive component of eating disorders. Psychol Med. 2009;39(5):811-821. Tyrka AR, Waldron I, Graber JA, Brooks-Gunn J. Prospective predictors of the onset of anorexic and bulimic syndromes. Int J Eat Disord. 2002;32(3):282-290. Klump KL, Strober M, Bulik CM, et al. Personality characteristics of women before and after recovery from an eating disorder. Psychol Med. 2004;34(8):1407-1418 Listen to Episode 097: Can You Be Fat and Healthy? Health At Every Size Research Listen to Episode 135: Body Neutrality: A Safe Bridge Between Shame and Positivity Stephanie's Book Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Sign Up for the Claim Your Food Freedom Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

The Food Freedom Map Do you eat for other reason than hunger? Eating because you are stressed, frustrated, bored, or because you deserve it? Do you believe in eating more intuitively and would love to trust yourself, but are losing self-respect because you aren’t following through? Are you tired of dieting, over-exercising, and yet another fad program? Or, are you overeating or binging and wish you could just be a normal eater? Who wouldn’t be fed up by these scenarios? Do you feel stuck with your eating and body? Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode You’re not alone! If food hasn’t been going the way you’ve planned, know this: It’s not your fault, you aren’t broken. It’s about transforming Why you eat NOT What you eat. Health and Well-being, Self-Confidence, Satisfaction, and Success are all by-products of looking Beyond The Food to unlock your food freedom. Maybe you failed before, or you trust yourself to be consistent, if only you can only be “tougher on yourself, or you’re afraid of losing control. If that’s the case . . . In this very special episode of The Beyond The Food Show podcast, I'm going to teach the Food Freedom Map 4 steps process. This Map will move you from being a victim of your food habits to eating when hungry and stopping when full. Yes, eating normally. Are you ready... listen in now! ****If you are in a hurry and just want to get to the point and have me teach you can opt out of listening to the podcast and jump right into action mode by clicking this link: Get Started Now In this episode I discuss Where to start to end the dieting cycle and why everything the “experts” are teaching isn’t working for YOU. Stop wasting money on tricks, gimmick, and shakes that don’t work Build a relationship with your body while you learn how finally trust yourself Avoid “falling off the wagon” and eat all the junk foods and enjoy your meals Last episode I featured the mindset shift of industry leaders, women who have successfully changed how they relate to food and what they did. Those are simple yet so powerful tips and advice from women like you about changing our relationship to food. Go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: The Food Freedom Map Live Workshop - Saturday Registration (Available on August 1, 2018) The Food Freedom Map Training Video Training Stephanie's Book Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Visit Stephanie's website Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

What is the ONE mindset shift we must do to change our relationship to food? I asked industry leaders, women who have successfully changed how they relate to food, what they did. It's simple yet so powerful tips and advice from women like you. Most of the time "life-changing experiences" are generated by mindset changes not from food. The challenge is that we are being taught by weight loss and diet industry that changes will come from food and exercise. The truth is: IT'S NOT the case. That's why we struggle. I want you to end the struggle, stop feeling frustrated with your body, and no more anxiety. Can you do that? Change your mindset. So, let the ladies inspire you... and also I'll share mine! Enjoy! Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode In this episode I discuss The real key driver of your food behavior What industry leaders say to be successful in changing how to relate to food What the weight loss and diet industry is really teaching us How to end your struggle, stop feeling frustrated with your body and eliminate anxiety The Mindset Shift of Successful Women " I made the switch from caring about what my body looks like to being the healthiest that I could be." - Shawn Mynar "I had to think about food for my health, not as a way of making me happy." - Kristie Sullivan "Bad body thoughts aren't truths... they are just learned perspectives" - Dr. Jillian Murphy "Moving from "I have to do this" to "I get to do this" was so rewarding and life-changing." - Kyndra Holley "Allowing ourselves to get and experience the results that we want to have" - Vanessa Spina "I have to treat myself with love and compassion the way I would others." - Leah Williamson "My mindset isn’t separated from the emotional, physical and spiritual set." - Samantha Gladish "My body is a vehicle that allows me to experience my life." - Leanne Vogel Read More: 048 – Mindset Shift: interview with Alexandra Covucci Last episode was a special episode of The Beyond The Food Show Podcast… It’s all about my favorites things. The things I love, the things I use daily and the things I can’t live without The question of what my favorite things came in from many people wanting to know about my personal life beyond the food. I also included a downloadable document in the post where you can print all my favorite things along with the links and referral! Go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode: Shawn Mynar website Kristie Sullivan website Kyndra Holley website Dr. Jillian Murphy website Dr. Jillian FREE 7 Day Body Image Masterclass - 7 Days. 7 Stories. Vanessa Ketogenic Girl website Vanessa Free Ebook Leah Williamson Leah's podcast Samantha Gladish Healthy Hormones for women podcast Leanne Vogel website Leanne freebie Stephanie's Book Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Visit Stephanie's website Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Visit https://www.stephaniedodier.com/podcast-episodes/ for complete show notes of every podcast episode This is a special episode of The Beyond The Food Show Podcast... It's all about my favorites things. The things I love, the things I use daily and the things I can’t live without! This question came in from many people... you wanting to know about my personal life beyond the food lol! So here it is! You will find a downloaded document in this post where you can print all my favorite things along with the links and referral! Hope you love it! In this episode I discuss The apps I couldn't live without... basically, what I use in my business! How I do shopping and why I prefer it done that way My health, movement and meditation favorite companions Some quick and easy tips for traveling... something you may want to check out when you travel, too! My beauty favorites and essentials and how I use them to nurture my skin Read More: My Natural Beauty Routine Last episode, we had Cristina Curp of the Castaway Kitchen in the show talking about her inspiring story with weight loss and body shaming. In that interview, we both get real about being honest with ourselves, body image issue especially with those with scars… and self-care and how challenging it can be. This is a heart to heart between two women that have been there too! Hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me! Go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode Download Stephanie's Favorite Things here! Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Visit Stephanie's website Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

You have to be honest with yourself and really clear with your intention behind changing your food habits. Are you playing the internal game " Oh it’s for health …." when really secretly what you want is to lose weight? You got to stop that! This kind of game is mayhem for your mind... In this interview with a friend of mine, Cristina Curp, we get real... both of us about being honest with ourselves, body image issue especially with those with scars... self-care and how challenging it can be. This is a heart to heart between two women that have been there too! Hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me! In this episode I discuss How to reconcile with your body when you have an autoimmune disease What she did to reconcile her body and body neutrality! Living with emotional and physical scars and what Cristina did to heal her emotional baggage How a practice of self-love manifest change: She shares one of her tools in the interview! Read More: 077 – How to Put Yourself First Without Guilt Last episode, I talked about using discipline towards yourself as a motivator. Do you do the same thing? Where did we learn this concept? That harsh discipline is the best behavioral change method… likely how we were raised, right? Is that the way you were taught to be a good girl? We keep shaming ourselves, beating ourselves up or punishing ourselves for “bad” behaviors in the hopes that it will finally work. If this is something you know for a fact that you do, you've got to listen to this episode. Go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode Free Two Self-Care Challenge Cristina's website Cristina new book Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Are you using discipline towards yourself as a motivator? Or at least hoping that it will motivate you? So many of us have been using that motivational "stick" for years... maybe even decades... without really being successful. We keep trying and say to ourselves: If I can be tougher on myself, it would work..." Or "I'm just too soft... if only I could be tougher"… and we keep trying. We keep shaming ourselves, beating ourselves up or punishing ourselves for "bad" behaviors in the hopes that it will finally work. Where did we learn this concept? That harsh discipline is the best behavioral change method... likely how we were raised, right? Is that the way you were taught to be a good girl? Let's be real honest here... How's that "being tough" on yourself working for ya? Not so good right... so, what can we do instead? In this episode I discuss What self-loathing and self-criticism really do to you Where the belief "I need to be tougher on myself" come from How your parents or caregivers impact the way you deal with your own behavior changes What science says about the behavior of self-loathing and self-criticism The real effective methods in behavioral change that you should be adopting Read More: 106 – 5 Common Behaviors That Lead Straight to Self-Sabotage Last episode, we had Steven Ozanich on the show, author of The Great Pain Deception where he shared with us the work of Dr. Sarno and TMS approach to pain... particularly, low back pain. It was a very insightful discussion as it revealed a concept that is not very popular. Here's the thing... this approach to healing pain requires no surgery, medication or expensive treatment. The solution is within you right now... If you haven't checked it out, go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Study on Self-loathing Study from Brene Brown Listen to Episode 120 Self Compassion Study from Kristin Neff Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email

Back Pain: Game-Changing Approach Chances are you are one of the 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. Low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the Global Burden of Disease 2010. When I asked my community members what the top reasons were why they eat beyond hunger, chronic pain came in second. That feedback motivated me to share my own journey with pain in episode 138 "Things I'm afraid to tell you" but I hadn’t share with you how I healed my low back... that's what I'm going to tell you in today's episode. Steven Ozanich, author of The Great Pain Deception will share with us the work of Dr. Sarno and TMS approach to pain... particularly, low back pain. Here's the thing... this approach to healing pain requires no surgery, medication or expensive treatment. The solution is within you right now... In this episode I discuss What TMS is and how it could possibly change the way you interact with chronic pain Why TMS is not public as a method of treatment The surprising reason why pain could be a gift to you What you can do if you have chronic pain today What is the most destructive force in our lives Read More: Mindset: The Missing Link to Sustainable Weight Loss Last episode, I answered a question submitted by a community member, Kacie, about food anxiety by looking at how we create food anxiety and what we could do instead to still care for our health via our nutrition but not stress about it! If you haven't checked it out, go ahead and click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode The Great Pain Deception Book Steve Ray Ozanich website Get started with the Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Visit Stephanie’s website Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

"I just want to be able to eat a damn piece of cake of my B-day without feeling like I'm going to die!" How to get over a lot of the food fear we have developed over the years of dieting or partaking in nutrition education or food philosophy diet? What about fructose and fruit... should I feel like I'm killing myself by eating an orange? Or what about eating a croissant with white flour... why do I feel so terrible about myself for wanting one? Today, we answer Kacie's question about food anxiety by looking at how we create the food anxiety and what we could do instead to still care for our health via our nutrition but not stress about it! In this episode, I discuss What is food anxiety and how do we solve it? The root cause of food anxiety What role does perfectionism play in your life? What is the 80-20 rule and where can you apply it? The different ways to look beyond food anxiety Read More: Find Freedom from Food Cravings for Good: A 4-Step Solution Last episode was a vulnerable one. I shared with you the things I'm afraid to tell you. I took me time to put this episode together because of me being afraid of your rejection... being afraid of losing you. But this 'things I'm afraid to tell you' episode is for you, for me, for us to have a deeper more meaningful relationship. So that I continue my own healing journey and that you do yours. If you haven't listened yet, go ahead and check this episode! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Links mentioned in the episode Audio Training: How to Change Any Eating Habits Visit Stephanie’s website Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

There are some things I'm afraid to tell you... things I know I have to share with you but have been afraid to do so. Afraid of your rejection... being afraid of losing you. This is my left brain fighting my right brain. I know sharing will be nothing but positive and will make us closer. You, the listener, the reader, the follower... but at the same time, my left brain is telling me: Are you crazy?... You can't tell them that! What are they going to think of you!... NO! So, I have been having this internal battle for some time now and I took a leap a few weeks ago in show 135 and share with you my body image challenges and publicly shared a picture of me in a bathing suit... and I survived. Actually, I thrived. Your support, feedback, comments were awesome. Not one negative word... I love you guys! So, today's episode is a continuity of this... fueled by you and your reaction to my sharing my body image challenges. The impact that me sharing my truth had on some of you... the while #bodyneutrality movement we have created. The empowerment of you showing in putting your first bathing suit on for 30 years, or you that went to your family party, which you refuse to go at first, and then decided to go and had a wonderful time with your family or you who for the first time wore a tank top in Texas summer instead of a cardigan... and there are dozens and dozens more stories that came out of me sharing my body images challenges. So, this 'things I'm afraid to tell you' episode is for you, for me for us to have a deeper more meaningful relationship. So that I continue my own healing journey and that you do yours. I know that rejection is a possibility and that's ok! In this episode I discuss The things I'm afraid to tell you and why it scares me to share these you with you Why taking time for self-care is not easy for me even if I know how important it is The impact of being raised in scarcity has had on me which may resonate with you, too How I view the things that challenge me and how you should view your personal challenges, too Read More: 081 – The Secret Fear of Success Last episode, I talked about one of the most common objections I face with new clients and patients - “I just don’t have the time to xxxx”. To answer this objection, I shared 4 important concepts to help you reframe your relationship to time so that you can self-care. You'll also discover in this episode why shouldn’t you be really proud of having the “busy badge” – Is this you? If yes, then, you shouldn't miss listening to this episode! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Enroll in the Going Beyond the Food Academy Going Beyond the Food Academy Curriculum Going Beyond the Food Academy FAQs Visit Stephanie’s website Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Finding Time for Self-Care Problem One of the most common objections I face with new clients and patients is "I just don’t have the time to xxxx". Fill in the xxx with any activity that is exclusively focused on you or your well-being. You feel like you don’t have the time to get IT all done let alone self-care... seems so far-fetched. How to find time for self-care, movement, and relationship and improve yourself. Here's the thing... if you, just like me years ago, you think you don’t have the time to care for yourself and health, think again because it’s not a question of having the time; it’s a question of making it. This one single realization could be the key to finding the time to care for yourself and maybe, just maybe have the time for self-improvement. In this episode I discuss The 4 important concepts to help you reframe your relationship to time so that you can self-care Why shouldn't you be really proud of having the "busy badge" - Is this you? The real reason why you're not making time for self-care Where you should really put your self-worth and value to know where you should spend your time How perfectionism affects your decisions and life overall How you should really view time to achieve your goals and change your life Read More: 5 Steps to Make More Time for Your Health Last episode was dedicated to those women who think that being perfect is still the best strategy in their attempt to reach their goal; those women who have been trying to be perfect and are tired of striving for perfection. If you are one of those women, I highly recommend you listen to this episode because here, I will teach you why being perfect shouldn’t be your goal and what you should aim for instead. And most importantly, the 3-step process to overcome the need to be perfect! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the Thursday Workshop - 5 Mistakes Even Smart Women Make When Trying to Change Eating Habits Register for the Saturday Workshop - 5 Mistakes Even Smart Women Make When Trying to Change Eating Habits Enroll in the Going Beyond the Food Academy Going Beyond the Food Academy Curriculum Going Beyond the Food Academy FAQs Visit Stephanie’s website Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

If you think that being perfect is still the best strategy in your attempt to reach your goal, you need to listen to this audio. If you have been trying to be perfect and are tired of striving for perfection... You too need to listen to this audio. For years, I've attempted to be perfect in all parts of my life... work, relationship and weight. Did it work? Well in part: Work: yes; Home: yes... Relationship: no; Weight: no And then one day, I realized via a lot of self-development work that I was perfect as I was right then and there... now. It was a journey to unlearn the thinking pattern but it worked. That’s what I'll share with you today: Why being perfect shouldn’t be your goal and what to aim for instead. And lastly, the 3-step process to overcome the need to be perfect! In this episode I discuss Who must give you permission to be imperfect? What to do when you feel fear of being found out? Where the feeling of fear of being imperfect come from and how they impact our relationship to food and life The 3-Step Process to Body Neutrality - the bridge between shaming and positivity Self-Acceptance Cease Comparison - Stop comparing yourself to others. Being Brave - Burry the picture of the perfect _____ (insert your word) and uncover yourself! Read More: 087-Perfectionism: Reverse engineering 4 steps Last episode, I talked about the photo of myself in a bathing suit that I posted on Instagram last week and wrote a short post on my thoughts… Never expecting what happens next. This opened up a whole new discussion on body image. And in this episode, I talked about Body Neutrality. It is a liberating new concept in which you accept your body for what it is without judgment and hoping for better. Not good, aka body positivity; NOT bad, body shaming. In the middle. Neutral. Grateful for what your body does for you without wanting to brag about it. Curious how it can actually help you? Note: This might just change your life! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy 135-Body Neutrality: How to Be Fat and Still Wear a Bathing Suit 101 – From Shame to Fame: My Never-Before-Shared Personal Story – Stephanie Dodier Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

I posted this photo of myself in a bathing suit on Instagram last week and wrote a short post on my thoughts... Never expecting what happens next. Body Neutrality is a concept we teach in the Going Beyond the Food Academy. It’s a liberating new concept in which you accept your body for what it is without judgment and hoping for better. Not good, aka body positivity; NOT bad, body shaming. In the middle. Neutral. Grateful for what your body does for you without wanting to brag about it. For most women, body shaming is what they have learned from their own mothers or families and what they are being told by social media so that's all they know. That's all I knew. I used to swim with a big t-shirt and shorts because I accepted that my body was ugly and I needed to hide it. Body neutrality is wearing the bathing suit in which you feel comfortable going swimming and having fun. Living your life without feeling shame for your body. It's acceptance without judgment. Today, we are going to break down this concept and how you can start being neutral with your body so that you can live your life like everyone else! In this episode I discuss What is Body Neutrality? How Body Neutrality can change your outlook on your body, overeating and food cravings What body shaming really do to you and your eating behavior How healing your relationship to your body impacts that of your children How body shaming brings about a cycle of self-sabotage Read More: Mindset: The Missing Link to Sustainable Weight Loss Last episode, I answered a question from Instagram, "Why do I continue to do things when I know they’re going to cause me grief?" In this episode, I talked about the powerful role your subconscious mind plays in all your food decisions, how important is self-love in decision-making towards doing things that can cause you grief and why your “Why” is so important. You don't wanna miss this. This might just change your life! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the Live Workshop - How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower or Discipline Enroll in the Going Beyond the Food Academy Check the Instagram Post here Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Why do I continue to do things when I know they’re going to cause me grief? I 've asked myself this question for years and thought something was deeply wrong with me. I wasn't able to stop eating chips... It's like my mind was possessed by someone else. I would do it knowingly I was to regret it after and wished I didn’t do it. Why is that? I found the answer to my question and I felt so relieved that it wasn’t actually something wrong with me but instead it was because of my subconscious mind and that I could fix it! That’s the same question Rain sent me... Ready? Let's dive into why we do things we know will not help us achieve our goals and what we can do about it. In this episode I discuss The powerful role your subconscious mind plays in all your food decisions How your current situation is serving you in some way – Is it the ‘more’ beneficial way? How important is self-love in decision-making towards doing things that can cause you grief? Why your “Why” is so important Read More: Self-Sabotage: What Drives Your Behaviors + 3 Tips to Overcome It Last episode, I discussed most women experience today - night time eating problem. I talked about the causes of nighttime eating and find a solution to address this problem. If you are wondering how to we stop it, prevent it and cope with night time eating desire (aka cravings), I highly encourage you to listen up! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Reserve your seat for the Live Workshop - How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower or Discipline Get a chance to win the Academy Scholarship - APPLY NOW! Check out the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Night time eating is real. You aren't alone! Night time cravings are something that most of us had experienced if not experiencing right now! Night time eating is such a problem these days that it's actually been made into a disease: The Night Eating Syndrome (NES). Crazy, right?! How do we stop it, prevent it and cope with night time eating desire (aka cravings)? With anything we need to "heal", I apply the same formula... Find the root cause(s) (the reason why IT is occurring) and find a solution to address the cause(s) in this case of night time eating. If you are looking for x tips to suppress your nighttime cravings... this is not what this is going to be about. We are going to understand what causes night time eating and then help you "heal" that so that nighttime eating is not an "issue" anymore. Ready? In this episode I discuss Why night time eating is classified as a disease How resisting your physical hunger will only worsen your night time eating The importance of respecting and listening to your hunger The relationship between your emotions and night time eating Why having a nightly wind-down routine can help lessen the desire to eat The more effective way of balancing and regulating your hormones Read More: Find Freedom from Food Cravings for Good: A 4-Step Solution Last episode, I discussed the 5 steps on how to follow through and how to stick with it. This episode will surely make a difference for you if you are one of those who find it hard to follow through with your goals like stopping a bad habit or changing an old behavior. In our world, it maybe about stopping overeating… or eating at night. You want it so bad but after a couple days it gets harder and harder… And then, you don’t follow thru. If you find it hard to follow through with your decisions and goals, I highly encourage you to listen up! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Get a chance to win the Academy Scholarship - APPLY NOW! Check out the Going Beyond the Food Academy Listen to Episode 124: Emotional Hunger Versus Physical Hunger- What’s the Difference? Be a guest on the podcast: Get coached! Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

How many times have you tried making a promise to yourself to change an old behavior in some way, and then didn't follow through? From the bottom of your heart, you want to make a change. You are really tired of X and enough is enough. You make the decision to change X negative habit and start doing X instead. In our world it maybe about stopping overeating… or eating at night. You want it so bad but after a couple days it gets harder and harder... And then, you don't follow thru. Are you aware that not doing what you say you want to do is generally due to what I call Self-Sabotage? In this episode I discuss The 5 Steps on How to Follow Through and Make You Stick with It Understand that it’s normal to not follow through at first. It’s self-sabotage! Accept and be Compassionate - to not fall in the downward spiral of shame and guilt Understand the Intention behind what you’re trying to change that needs follow through. Is it from a place of lack or abundance? Recognizing yourself when you actually do it – Do you positively reinforce yourself? Prioritize Yourself. Make time for yourself in the spirit of change for your own self-improvement and development Read More: Emotional Eating: Everything You Need to Know to Stop It Permanently! Last episode, I answered Emma's question, "I can’t figure out why I overeat and it’s so frustrating." Most women have a good handle on food. More often than not, we make the best choices possible in selecting food and determining how much we should eat. Yet, we still overeat despite knowing the reason why we do it. But, is the reason that we are thinking the real cause of our overeating? You are probably thinking, “If it’s not the real reason, then how do I figure out why I overeat?” In this coaching episode, you will learn how to find the root cause of overeating. This is very important because only you can know what they truly are. In fact, the answer is easy and it’s inside of you. There are tools to help you find this answer… I highly encourage you to listen to this insightful episode and be empowered. You have the key! Click here. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Get a chance to win the Academy Scholarship - APPLY NOW! Check out the Going Beyond the Food Academy Read: 5 Steps to Make More Time for Your Health Listen to Episode 70: The Illusion of Perfection Be a guest on the podcast: Get coached! Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

"I can’t figure out why I overeat and it's so frustrating". This question of Emma is a very common question. The answer is easy and it's inside of you. There are tools to help you find this answer... Most women have a good handle on food. More often than not, we make the best choices possible in selecting food and determining how much we should eat. Yet, we still overeat despite knowing the reason why we do it. But, is the reason that we are thinking the real cause of our overeating? You are probably thinking, “If it’s not the real reason, then how do I figure out why I overeat?” In this coaching episode, you will learn how to find the root cause of overeating. This is very important because only you can know what they truly are. In this episode I discuss What is overeating and how to find the reason why we overeat? What are the four bodies of a human being and which ones are often neglected when it comes to overeating? The reasons why we only look at our physical body when dealing with food The technique to truly connect with yourself so you can get your body’s message? The six questions to ask yourself so you can find your own imbalances? Is there a certain time of day or physical location where I binge or feel intense cravings? What does this time or location represent for me emotionally? I eat when I’m not physically hungry, it’s because… What is my inner-critic telling me [specifically] before, during, and after eating? What would I say to someone who wanted advice who had eating habits similar to me? If I eat to cope with X, where does the X go? What am I craving in life (beyond food) that I’m using food to fulfill? Read More: Mindset: The Missing Link to Sustainable Weight Loss Last episode, I had a very powerful conversation with Dr. Elsbeth Meuth. We talked about why the level of satisfaction and pleasure we find in our sexual life has a direct impact on our desire for food. Dr. Meuth taught us a process to raise our feminine essence that will lead to a more fulfilling sex life and less cravings... for chocolate! You gotta check out this episode! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Enter here to get a chance to win the scholarship! Check out the Going Beyond the Food Academy Be a guest on the podcast: Get coached! Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

If I say that there is a close link between your cravings and love, every lady would agree... but what about our sexuality? Dr. Meuth explains why the level of satisfaction and pleasure we find in our sexual life has a direct impact on our desire for food... at least for emotional eaters which most of us are. Dr. Meuth will teach us a process to raise our feminine essence that will lead to a more fulfilling sex life and less cravings... for chocolate! In this episode I discuss The relationship between sexuality and emotional eating The importance of sexual pleasure and intimacy to women What is feminine essence and why women try to suppress it The reason to reconnect with our sexual feminine selves and how to do it Why our relationship to food should not dictate our sexuality Last episode , I had a very insightful conversation with Dr. Kari Anderson. We talked about food insecurity and how it directly affects our relationship to food. She also explained how the simple thought of deprivation can set a chain reaction in your brain that will drive cravings, binging or overeating. Ultimately, she takes us through step by step how this happens into our mind and provides one of the most efficient solutions to not only prevent but heal food insecurities. I highly recommend you listen to this powerful episode! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Awaken Your Feminine Essence Check out Tantra Nova Institute Study demonstrating relationship between sexual cravings and emotional eating Be a guest on the podcast: Get coached! Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Food insecurity is the state of being without reliable access to food not just lack of quantity but also of choices and nutrition. It doesn’t have to be real... the simple thought of deprivation can set a chain reaction in your brain that will drive cravings, binging or overeating. Dr. Kari Anderson is taking us through step by step how this happens into our mind and provide one of the most efficient solutions to not only prevent but heal food insecurities. In this episode I discuss Brain & Eating: The neurological and biological reasons why we turn to binge eating Food Insecurity and how it affects our relationship with food How we can solve overeating and binging by Mindful Eating The best source of motivation for a lasting sense of accomplishment What is Body Neutrality and how it will make a positive impact on your personal goals Last episode is a live coaching session with Dana, a high performing lady in most areas of her life, but food and body. That area of her life is filled with ups and downs and her goal is to find balance. Through self-awareness and intuition, Dana will discover her own solution but starting with getting clear on your intention behind the choice you make is key in understanding your triggers. Check this out! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Visit the Green Mountain Center For the show listeners, mention "Beyond the Food Podcast" and receive 10% off on your next visit. Get a copy of Kari's book Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

This coaching call is about understanding what triggers your individual ups and downs so you can better manage these situations. Many women who struggle with their relationship to food and body are high performers in most areas of their lives but food and body. That area of their lives is filled with ups and downs. Through self-awareness and intuition, Dana will discover her own solution but starting with getting clear on your intention behind the choice you make is key in understanding your triggers. In this episode I discuss Learning the method of achieving balance with life's highs and lows and enjoy life more How reconnecting physically to your body is key in achieving balance in life How you can use the highs and lows to your advantage Why you should treat your relationship to food as if it's your relationship to a person Practical tools to stop going down the negative spiral and how to use them Last episode, I talked about solving the overeating problem and the solution that many find too easy to be true. It's not surprising because we were programmed that the solutions cannot be that easy because our problem is "complicated". Learn what creates spark of transformation in our food behaviors and the 4-step process on how to recognize the sensations and get acquainted with your body to finally eliminate craving, binging and overeating. You don't wanna miss this episode! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the VIP Wait List of the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Solving the overeating problem comes down to one thing and one thing only: Feeling. Feeling the emotions that are present in us and resisting the urge to fight the emotions. I know it seems too simple to be true..., but it is... In this episode I discuss The real reason why we binge, overeat and crave What is the real solution to overeating The key element behind your solution to overeating What creates the spark of transformation with our food behaviors How the "feel don't fight" method make emotions go away The 4-step process on how to recognize the sensations and get acquainted with your body to finally eliminate craving, binging and overeating Last episode , I had a live coaching session with Karen and we find a solution for her question, "How do I handle people who seem to purposely sabotage me?" I highly recommend you listen in because this can also be the solution to your problem with dealing with people around you who don't seem to understand what you're working on and seem to sabotage your efforts towards your goal. Check it out now. If you'd like to get a chance to have a FREE live coaching with me through The Beyond the Food Show podcast, you can fill out the application form here and we'll contact you once you are selected. This is the perfect opportunity for you to ask your question around your relationship to food. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Listen to Episode 116 – Ask Me: What I resist persists… Why is it so? Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Do you feel like the world has a mission to sabotage you? Just like your partner does it on purpose to bring home this ice cream cake… Karen had this same question for me: How do I handle the people around me who either A: don’t seem to understand what I’m working on or B: seem to purposely sabotage. I talked it through with Karen and find the easiest solution for her… In this episode I discuss Perception… and how it can make a dramatic change in every aspect of your life How you should treat difficult life experiences and people rather than as an enemy Understanding self-compassion versus people-pleasing and how they can impact your behavior and how to handle people around you The reason why you need to ditch the “good little girl” syndrome Powerful tools on how to handle people who seem to sabotage you How to practically use the tools to shift your actions towards achieving your goals Last episode , I taught you how to differentiate emotional hunger from physical hunger. This episode is truly essential in understanding the reasons of our cravings and stopping overeating and binging before they even start. And most importantly, I shared with you my secret formula to banish your cravings in minutes! I highly recommend you listen in! You won’t hear this anywhere else. Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel… I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here’s a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. – Life insurance for conscious people MUSE – Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Download the Crave Cure Guide to get the Crave Cure Formula Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie’s Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie’s next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information – some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Emotional Hunger versus Physical Hunger- What's the difference? I answered this question from one of my students while teaching in a retreat in Spain. We are going to identify 8 signs that will make it easy for you to know what is what and I'll also share with you my secret formula to dissolve emotional eating. In this episode I discuss The 8 signs that make the difference between emotional hunger versus physical hunger Why the fitness industry's idea about hunger doesn't really work for you The reason why hunger was not to be feared The secret formula to dissolve emotional eating that really works! Last episode, I had a high-powered discussion with a New York Times bestselling author, Geneen Roth about her newest book, This Messy Magnificent Life. If you see yourself as “broken” and feel that you consistently have to "fix" yourself, then this is the episode for you! This will surely change your perspective to end the cycle of self-doubt forever. Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

This is an interview with the New York Time best seller, Geneen Roth is golden for all of us on the path of fixing ourselves... It will forever change your perspective. Do you feel like you are broken and no matter what you try and how much you fix part of yourself it's never enough? Our culture demands that we criticize and suffer so that we can be better..., but it is the only way to get "there"? Do we really have to suffer? In this episode I discuss The one thing that you are so afraid to do that you divert your attention instead to self-criticism and losing weight Why your effort in weight loss is actually just a cover-up to your true purpose The real reason behind your belief that you need to fix your "broken" self How you can finally stop thinking that something is not right with your body and focus on the things that make you happy instead Last episode , I gave you the Self-Sabotage 101 where I taught you why self-sabotage happen, how to stop being a victim of it and most importantly, how to see self-sabotage as something positive in our lives? Sounds crazy, right? I highly encourage you to listen to this insightful episode. You might just find what you are looking for to finally achieve your goal! Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Visit Geneen's website Get your copy of Geneen Roth's Newest Book: This Messy Magnificent Life Check out Geneen Roth's book: Women Food & God Visit Stephanie’s website Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Self-sabotage doesn’t have to be... it’s a choice. We choose to self-sabotage, first, because we do not even know we are self-sabotaging and second, we let ourselves be led by the #1 driver of self-sabotage: Fear. Pay close attention to this episode it has the power to change your life! I'm serious ... let's do this! In this episode I discuss How self-sabotage happen The reason why self-sabotage happen Is self-sabotage a way of self-protection? How to stop being a victim of Self-Sabotage How can Self-Sabotage be something positive in your life? Last episode , we had Susan in the show and she asked, "How can I release control when I have none?" We did live coaching and went in depth by asking her some questions that may be key to her current issues. I highly recommend you check this insightful episode. You might just learn from her personal story and challenges! Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Listen to episode 119-Emotional Eating:5 Mistakes Women Do When Trying to Stop Listen to episode 066–Self-Sabotage: How to Stop It Permanently! Visit Stephanie’s website Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

How can I release control when I have none? That's the question from Susan today. The real question is: Is control the way for her to get the results she wants? In this live coaching call, we explored the possible root causes of her lack of control when it comes to eating and what releasing control on eating really meant for her. Listen to this live step-by-step conversation on how Susan managed to look at her life in a totally different perspective with guided questions and powerful coaching on how to proceed. In this episode I discuss How to release control when you have none How to deal with or ‘fix’ our emotional relationship to food Why revisiting childhood can be key in understanding our current mindset and self-image Powerful tools you can use to tackle emotional eating How to manifest freedom in our lives in true ways BEYOND THE FOOD Last episode , I gave you a powerful message on self-compassion. We explored what self-compassion is and why it’s so important to the mastery of our relationship to food. I highly recommend you listen to this insightful episode. You might just need more self-compassion! Check it out now. Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Visit Stephanie’s website Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

What does it even mean to be self-compassionate? We give compassion to others without difficulties, however, when it comes the time for us to be more compassionate towards ourselves... that's a struggle. Today, will explore first what is self-compassion and why it's so important to the mastery of our relationship to food. In this episode I discuss The 3-step process to Self-Compassion How Self-Compassion Impacts our relationship to food, weight and self-worth The real reason why you struggle to have self-compassion What you need to do to shift your thinking to have self-compassion How to Practice Self-Compassion Last episode , I discussed the 5 big mistakes even smart women do when trying to stop emotional eating. Not just the mistakes, but we also explored the reasons why make those mistakes, the lessons and the possible solution for you to eventually achieve your goal. I highly recommend you listen to this powerful episode. Check it out now! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Check out Dr. Kristin Neff free resources and exercise Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

You are a smart woman and results in your life show it, however, your relationship to food is still a challenge. You know you shouldn’t be eating every night when chilling in front of the TV or hiding to eat your chocolate, so your partner doesn’t see you. The reason why you are still challenged with food is likely because you are making one of the same 5 mistakes that took me years to learn... but so easy to fix! In this episode I discuss 5 big MISTAKES even smart women do when trying to stop emotional eating We want the quick fix We are insane! We are suppressing Being perfectionist We let fear lead us The REASONS why we commit those mistakes when addressing emotional eating The LESSONS we need to learn to approach emotional eating the right way The possible SOLUTION for you to guide and help you with your journey of eliminating emotional eating Last episode , I answered another community question which is from a type A woman. I discussed the characteristics of type A personality and also cited examples of what this personality is so prone to doing. Don't get me wrong, we're not talking about negative personality here. We're talking about driven and successful women in almost everything. But let me tell you this... the way this personality does it in any other aspect of her life does not prove successful when it comes to food. You're wondering why? Listen to the episode now! You wouldn't wanna miss it! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Enroll for the Stop Self-Sabotage Course Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

“I can’t figure out why I make excuses…” or “ If I could only control my food the same way I do with the rest of my life THEN, I could lose weight and have the perfect life.” Then you would be good enough… You are successful everywhere else in your life except in one area: Food aka weight. Guess what, you may be one of those type A women! There is only one problem: You’ll never be successful with ” food & weight” using the same approach as you do with the rest of your life. You need to do this instead… In this episode I discuss The definition and characteristics of type A women The reason why food is such a struggle for type A women Why control does not work with food The real solution to your food struggle What you need to learn to overcome your food problem and achieve your goal! Last episode , I had a powerful discussion with Rebecca Scritchfield, RD where she teaches us to use radical self–acceptance and how to soothe ourselves with Body Kindness instead of food so that we’ll never have to diet again! You wouldn’t wanna miss! Check it out now! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel… I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here’s a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. – Life insurance for conscious people MUSE – Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Take the Personality Test Register for the FREE Live Workshop: How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower and Discipline Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie’s Coaching Newsletter Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie’s next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information – some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Imagine a graph with two lines. One indicates happiness, the other tracks how you feel about your body. If you’re like millions of people, the lines do not intersect. But what if they did? It's normal to feel and experience an array of emotions which sometimes trigger a downward spiral. What if instead of reaching for food we practice Body Kindness. From downward spiral to upward spiral, Rebecca Scritchfield, RD teaches us to use radical self-acceptance and Body Kindness to never diet again! In this episode I discuss Why you should focus on well-being, not weight The real reason why we keep searching for the solution that will fix our "body" What's wrong with some of the popular diets What is Body Kindness? The concept of Spiral down versus Spiral up Last episode of Ask Me, I answered a question from a Facebook follower, "The more I focus on losing the last X pounds the harder it becomes. Why?" In this powerful episode, I discussed the #1 reason why the more we work hard on getting rid of something or change what we think of as negative about us just becomes bigger and hard. You wouldn't wanna miss! Check it out now! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the FREE Live Workshop: How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower and Discipline Reach Rebecca Rebecca Scritchfield's Body Kindness book Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

What you resist persists - Carl Jung. This quote inspired a Community member to bring this question forward: "The more I focus on losing the last X pounds the harder it becomes. Why? " Sometimes it appears that the more we work hard on getting rid of something or change what we think of as negative about us just becomes bigger and hard. Here's the fact.... it's a fact: What we focus on becomes bigger including the more undesirable things we want to change about us. Let me explain... In this episode I discuss Why is it that the harder you focus the worse it gets - what you resist persists The role of quantum physics in the human life What we really are as human beings The solution to that one thing you want to change the most about you The major emotion that directly impacts your behaviors and situation Where and how to find your happiness Last episode of Ask Me, I answered another listener question, "I've tried everything, but nothing works!" In this insightful episode, you will discover why you should stop blaming yourself and the importance of understanding the concept of mindset and the matrix of knowledge and awareness. You don't wanna miss this! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the FREE Live Workshop: How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower and Discipline Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Dr. Pillay's book Study on weightlifter and power of visualization Listen to Podcast Episode 063 – The Biology of Belief: Interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton Listen to Podcast Episode 095 – The Biggest Secret the Food Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know About Your Food with Robyn Openshaw Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

I’ve tried everything and it’s not working! So listen, I get it… it’s disheartening, devastating and depressing all at once. You’ve tried everything that YOU KNOW to achieve your goals and it’s just not working. It maybe even getting worse… The solution is right there. Right in front of you. You just can't see it. YOU JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW. In this episode I discuss Mindset: which one to ditch and which one to embrace why you should stop blaming yourself where to find the solution to your problem even if you think, "I've tried everything." the matrix of knowledge why it's important to understand the concept: "you don't know what you don't know" the number one reason why you should GO BEYOND THE FOOD Last episode of Ask Stephanie, I answered the #1 question we received in the survey we did in the last 2 weeks, and it was: "Why do I keep overeating when I know better?" I shared the one thing that the fitness, diet and medical industries do not want you to know about overeating and self-sabotage. This is another powerful episode you wouldn't wanna miss! Check it out now! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the FREE Live Workshop: How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower and Discipline The Matrix of Knowledge pie chart Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Why do I keep overeating when I know better? We did a survey last 2 weeks and this is the #1 question you asked. I get it... this used to be mine, too. There is a reason and it's pretty easy... thought much secret because it's never talked about. It doesn't fit in the traditional weight & fitness model. In one way you can say, "It’s not your fault... yet!" In this episode I discuss The one thing that the fitness, diet and medical industries do not want you to know about overeating and self-sabotage My personal story how I overcome overeating and the feelings that go with it - terrible, frustrated, shame... You name it! The whole science behind why do I keep overeating What causes you to self-sabotage The #1 reason why willpower, discipline and restriction do not work to achieve long-term success Last episode, Samantha Gladish, the hormones Fixer-Upper, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and weight loss coach talks about the master influencer when it comes to your hormone & hunger and shares with us her 3-step process to heal your hormone BEYOND THE FOOD and live a life we love. Check it out! Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review. Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Links mentioned in the episode Register for the Live Workshop: How to Stop Overeating Without Willpower and Discipline registration (registration starts Feb 9th 2018) Visit Stephanie’s website Join Stephanie's Coaching Newsletter Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy Get started with the FREE Crave Cure Guide Support me by leaving a review about this episode Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community. Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

In my 6 years of practice as a Clinical Nutritionist, 80% of the women I work with all want to heal their hormones because they believe it is one of the main reasons why they can’t achieve their goals. I used to think just like them - that if we ever get our hormones “under control,” life will be perfect. Samantha Gladish, the hormones Fixer-Upper, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and weight loss coach shares with us her 3-step process to heal hormone & hunger and live a life we love. In this episode I discuss What's the connection between your hormone & hunger The role of hormones in your moods, cycle, and cravings The big thing that impacts your hormones The master influencer when it comes to your hormone & hunger The 3-step process to heal your hormones BEYOND THE FOOD Previous Episode: Eat the Energy You Want to Become Show Sponsors Health I.Q. - Life insurance for conscious people MUSE - Meditation headband Related Links Healthy Hormone Program Use Coupon Code for $$ savings: beyondthefood Samantha's Free Meal plan offer Register for the Going Beyond the Food Academy The Crave Cure Guide Submit Your Question! Leave a review about this episode How to leave a review Reach Stephanie Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Join our free and private community ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Food, color, and Chakra. All intermingle with the word energy. The food we eat brighten us than just calories, but also an energy level that contributes to our mood, mindset, and thoughts. Ancient medicine refers to these energy center as chakra and modern medicine as our endocrine system. Dr. Deena Minich teaches us on to use color in our food choice to balance our mind and emotions. What if the solution is to eat the energy we want to become? Chakra Chakra is derived from Sanskrit and essentially means "wheel." It relates back to Ayurvedic medicine and many mystical East Indian traditions in which they noticed that there were a lot of activities in the body in certain places. If you look in Western medicine, you would see that the Chakra system is very much aligned with the neuroendocrine system. We've got the Root Chakra or the Adrenal gland, the place of fleeing or being frightened. Then, the Sacral Chakra which is all about reproduction that is the ovaries and testes. The Solar Plexus Chakra is the pancreas which is an endocrine organ that fuses out a lot of enzymes that help us digest and transform. Another one, the Heart Chakra which is connected to the thymus. The Throat Chaka is connected to the thyroid gland. Then, we have the Third Eye Chakra which is the pituitary gland which hangs in the middle of the head. We also have a small gland called the pineal gland which I associate with the Crown Chakra. It's the center of light and how our body regulates light in the finer energies of the day, of the seasons, of the planet. Dr. Deanna Minich calls them the 7 systems of health. Color When people eat a certain way, it separates them from other people. Diets seem to be dividing. They are not unifying. What is unifying no matter what our eating preference is? Color is a unifying force. Color is creativity. It's around us and serves as an environmental stimulus. It impacts our physiology and psychology. Color is physical and psychological. It's powerful and has the ability to change people's patterns. Hence, if we eat food of different colors, our different bodily systems will catch on with the vibration of that color and feel better as well. Last week's episode, Jamie Lerner taught us how to reinvent ourselves by changing our storyline to change our lives. I suggest you check it out! You can listen to the episode here . Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe so we can freshly deliver new episode directly to your device every time we release a new episode. If you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on " How to leave a review "! Links mentioned in this episode : Advance nutrition course : http://deannaminich.com/rainbow-foods-supplements/ The Rainbow Diet Book: http://deannaminich.com/meet-deanna/the-rainbow-diet/ Going Beyond the Food Academy: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/academy/ How you can reach Stephanie: Website: http://www.stephaniedodier.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephaniedodier Email: [email protected] Got a question for Stephanie you'd like her to answer, or just want to join our community of women? Our free and private community: http://www.stephaniedodier.com/community Sponsor Going Beyond the Food Academy End Food Obsession ***For you r information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so will NOT entail any additional cost to you, but will help me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

Statistics reports that only 10% of new year resolutions stick all year. We chase goals outside of ourselves: weight on a scale, cars, promotions, etc. and that's where we surely guarantee to fail plus we chase the goals with the same attitude as we did the year before... Another sure guarantee to fail. We must reinvent ourselves in the process of desiring new goals, otherwise, we will only repeat the same results as before. Jamie Lerner has a completely different perspective on how we can do just that... Reinvent ourselves by changing our storyline, so that we can change our life... Changes that can be done from the inside that will impact the outside! Reinvent Yourself How do you reinvent yourself? That is the question that would normally pop up after hearing and knowing that reinventing is the key to changing our lives the way we want it to be... It all starts in the mind. It’s our thoughts that can fix our problem. When you quiet the mind, you’ll hear those messages. You’ll feel those messages. Hopefully, you’ll allow yourself to trust them. People generally get an inkling and a signal, and they don’t listen to themselves. We create everything with our thoughts. We are the most amazing manifesters. Hence, wanted or unwanted thoughts create our reality. If we could be conscious of creating what we want with our thoughts - only what we want, we would be having the most glorious lives. How can we choose our thoughts and direct them to create and manifest today? That’s part of the whole reframing to eventually reinvent yourself. Law of Attraction We attract everything into our experience vibrationally through our thoughts and our feelings. It’s a really interesting concept when you wrap your mind around this because you can begin to understand how you can use the contrast. Contrast is everything that you are not wanting so that you’re launching all these rockets of desire. You know want you don’t want and you know what you do want. It’s how you focus all of that attention to create just that. Last week's episode, I shared with you the Mastering Your Food Craving talk that I did at the Low Carb Universe conference held in Mallorca, Spain. It was voted #1 and most appreciated talk in the conference, so I suggest you check it out! You can listen to the episode here. Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe so we can freshly deliver new episode directly to your device every time we release a new episode. If you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on "How to leave a review "! Links mentioned in this episode: Website for Jamie: www.jamie-lerner.com Free chapter book: http://www.jamie-lerner.com/media/The_Ever-loving_Essence_of_You-Ch4-Alignment.pdf Discover Abraham Hicks: https://youtu.be/uBQHJo81QpM Going Beyond the Food Academy: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/academy/ How you can reach Stephanie: Website: http://www.stephaniedodier.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephaniedodier Email: [email protected] Got a question for Stephanie you’d like her to answer, or just want to join our community of women? Our free and private community: http://www.stephaniedodier.com/community Sponsor Going Beyond the Food Academy End Food Obsession ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so will NOT entail any additional cost to you, but will help me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

The Low Carb Universe is a unique international event. As much focus is brought forward to nutrition as it is to mind and body approach to health. It’s more than a conference. It's a retreat... luxurious hotel, small group workshop, one-on-one interaction with speakers. This event is perfect for me to teach at as it models my beliefs... Mind, body and soul experience. Mastering Your Food Cravings was the main talk I performed at the event... and was voted #1 and most appreciated talk! You get to listen in for free... Mastering Your Food Cravings - The Low Carb Universe Conference 2017 It was truly an honor for me to be invited to deliver my signature talk - Mastering Your Food Cravings at the Low Carb Universe conference. The talk that touches people’s hearts when I’m on the road, when I’m at conferences or when I meet people for the first time. Normally, I am not allowed to share those talks because they are proprietary to the conferences that I speak to, but the organizers of the Low Carb Universe, Hanna and Bitte did me a huge favor and allowed me to share this with you on this podcast. This a live recording of the talk that I did. It had a phenomenal reception during the event that so many people came to me a day or two after secretly pulling me aside and told me how the event and how my talk had changed their lives. Mastering Your Food Cravings is about teaching people what it means to go beyond the food, how we go about healing and crushing our craving by addressing our thoughts, mindset and emotions and the whole science behind it. Have a look at the photos I took during my recent speaking engagement there. View from the drive to the Hotel... No more to say... Another speaker and my friend, Sean Mynar... Street view beside the hotel This is the hotel Espléndido... view from the port! Amazing view from the hotel... And me... delivering Mastering Your Food Cravings at The Low Carb Universe Conference 2017 Next Event: KetoLadies If you register to the event as a listener of the Beyond the Food Show, I’ll do a special workshop just for you as I go back to the beautiful island of Mallorca for another speaking engagement at the gorgeous hotel on March 8-11, 2018. It’s a retreat which is very intimate which gives you access to the speakers. It’s a one-of-kind event which you can give as Christmas gift from you to you! Last week's episode, we were joined by Isabel Foxen Duke and she talked about the OTHER reason why we overeat and binge. This episode will surely rock your world. You don't wanna miss this one! You can listen to the episode here. Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe so we can freshly deliver new episode directly to your device every time we release a new episode. If you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on "How to leave a review "! Links mentioned in this episode: Ketoladies event 2018: https://ketoladies.thelowcarbuniverse.com/ Going Beyond the Food Academy: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/academy/ How you can reach Stephanie: Website:http://www.stephaniedodier.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephaniedodier Email: [email protected] Got a question for Stephanie you’d like her to answer, or just want to join our community of women? Our free and private community: http://www.stephaniedodier.com/community Sponsor Going Beyond the Food Academy End Food Obsession ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so will NOT entail any additional cost to you, but will help me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***

We shouldn’t avoid emotional eating because when we turn emotional eating into something to avoid as much as dieting, we fall in the trap of diet mentality and all its negative side effects such as overeating and binging. Isabel Foxen Duke is a brilliant leader in the Health At Every Size movement and this interview will rock your world! Must listen! The Reason Why We Overeat and Binge Perfectionistic expectation will absolutely lead to rebellion. When applied to food, it will lead to binging and overeating in the same way that perfectionistic expectation to work will lead to burnout. We cannot uphold those expectations. It's impossible to keep it up all the time, so we end up crashing. We crash in proportion to how rigid we were trying to hold on. And it's important to understand this concept if we really want to understand the reason why we overeat and binge. The more you attempt dieting, the less you are likely to stick to one. Historically, we’ve always been emotional eaters. When we look at the evolution of the human being, we’ve eaten emotionally, socially, so we cannot cut it off. So, when we try to cease emotional eating from existing, we end up being on the wagon, off the wagon, on the wagon a.k.a. yo-yo dieting. The problem with most people is that they haven’t addressed the diet mentality that's why they fail to understand the reason why we overeat and binge. Looking from the Inside Diet mentality goes more than just a relationship with food. It’s the way we approach life in general. We often look at our happiness through a solution that is external to us instead of looking at finding happiness, joy, and fulfillment from inside. In the same way we relate to diet, we think that controlling our external environment a.k.a. our food will lead us to happiness instead of looking from the inside. If you think that you are going to find happiness by eating a certain way, not only you aren’t going to find it there, but you are probably going to fail at it, to begin with. What’s interesting is that, when we put perfection to our food, chances are we also apply perfection in many other aspects of our lives because we lack trust in ourselves. What does your body want you to eat? That only solves half the problem. The other half of the problem is how we think. It’s how we talk to ourselves. Are we living in diet mentality? Are we approaching food like is a thing that we should be careful around? Body Image Issues I’m overweight, but I’m healthier than 90% of the people out there. The reason is because it has nothing to do with weight. Weight is not a causal effect of health, just a by-product. This desire for weight loss beyond health is what we call the body image issue. Ninety-nine percent of food issue boils down to body image issues. Majority of disordered eating behaviors start with “I don’t think my body is enough and I feel like I should try and change it by restricting my food.” If you never had the thought, “I wish I was thinner,” you would never have gone on a diet, you would never deal with this binge eating, emotional eating problems. Emotional eating is heavily correlated with dieting. The more you diet, the more you restrict, the more you’re going to turn to food for comfort and that clearly gives us a better perspective on the reason why we overeat and binge. Health at Every Size “It’s a lot easier to stop obsessing about food when we feel good about ourselves.” There is a whole movement that is trying to demonstrate that beautiful people come in different shapes and sizes. There’s a ton of evidence that if you are exposing yourself to body diversity visually on a regular basis, it will actually start to change your brain. It will change the way it looks at bodies including your body, thereby, transforming how you tackle body image. Last week's episode, I talked about the 6 powerful benefits of gratitude and how it can change everything. Yes!... including food obsession. I suggest you check it out! You can listen to the episode here. Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe so we can freshly deliver new episode directly to your device every time we release a new episode. If you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel... I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here's a quick tutorial on "How to leave a review "! 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Still not practicing gratitude? Maybe you think this is just another woo-woo trend and you rather spend more time researching real stuff why you can’t achieve your goals. If this is you, you’ve got to listen to this episode… gratitude has been researched with more than 40 studies (as of 2012) with nothing but positive benefits on us, human beings, even more especially when it comes to changing our mindset and relationship to food... The incredible element of gratitude practice is that: It’s free and no negative risk associated with it! Why Practice Gratitude? Is it possible that if you carry that day-to-day throughout the year, you would have the same feeling and the same mood. Research and studies have looked at the benefits of gratitude and gratefulness practice and how it can help us. I’m going to look at those studies from the perspective of changing our relationship to food, craving, emotional eating and binging and how it can help us. I know it does, but many people think that this is just woo woo. They think that this is not real stuff, that what can help me or give me results is a new set of calorie-counting, macro or diet. Well, let me tell you, this is not the reason why you are overeating, obsessing about food, why you are eating on the couch at night. It has to do with your emotions! The crazy thing about gratitude is that it can regulate our emotions. For those of us who overeat, crave and emotional eat, we use food to regulate our emotions. What about if we were to use gratitude to prevent our emotions getting all out of whack, can it really help us? Let me share with you 6 powerful benefits of gratitude how it can help you regulate your mood, prevent binging, overeating and emotional eating, but will make you healthier and help you achieve your goals. 6 Powerful Benefits of Gratitude 1. Gratitude makes us happier. A five-minute a day gratitude journal can increase your long-term well-being by more than 10 percent. That’s the same impact as doubling your income! When you write down things that you’re grateful for, it brings the positive aspect of your life top of mind and you carry that throughout the day. 2. Gratitude makes us more likable. Gratitude generates social capital – in two studies with 243 total participants, those who were 10% more grateful than average had 17.5% more social capital. It means that people like them better. Gratitude makes us nicer, more trusting, more social, and more appreciative. We know that we don’t like to be associated with people who are negative, pessimists and those who are always complaining.When we have good social relationship, we eat less. 3. Gratitude makes us healthier. This is where you hit the jack pot when it comes to data…There are several studies that show how gratitude has a physical impact on your body. 16% fewer physical symptoms, you can have better sleep and the list goes on… 4. Gratitude increases self-esteem. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology found that gratitude increased athletes’ self-esteem, an essential component to optimal performance. It makes us worth it and able to receive better because we know we are worth it. Everyday, as we practice gratitude, we see how good our life is. 5. Gratitude improves psychological health. Gratitude reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy and resentment to frustration and regret. It was found to increase happiness and decrease depression. 6. Gratitude increases mental strength. For years, research has shown gratitude not only reduces stress, but it may also play a major role in overcoming trauma. Recognizing all that you have to be thankful for, even during the worst times, fosters resilience. Take the Challenge Are you convinced yet to practice gratitude in your life, so you can regulate your emotions at the root and not use food to control emotion? I am speaking based on my personal experience. The idea of gratitude came to me at the point in my life where I wanted to stop overeating and craving. I have tried everything for my physical body. I was left with this other thing and since I have nothing to lose, I just dove in and tried. It was a 30-day challenge to write 3 things that I am grateful about and why. I did this every morning when I woke up. But remember that it is critical to know why we are grateful. Now, my mindset has changed and I am reaping the benefits of gratitude in my life. If you are not yet practicing gratitude in your life, I challenge you to take a pen and a notebook. Put it beside your bed and write 3 things that you are grateful for and why. Take 5 minutes every morning when you wake up and do this exercise for the next 30 days. Be amazed at how gratitude can change your life! Last week’s episode, we had Christina Grenga and she talked about the surprising link between faith and health. I suggest you check it out! You can listen to the episode here. Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iT

For many years, I struggled with my own faith. I controlled my life to get the outcome that I desired... no faith or trust. Clearly, it didn’t work well for me. Today, I have faith in myself and the universe... for some, it's God and other higher power. The name is irrelevant. It's the act of believing and trusting that all will be good that impacts your health. The studies are clear about the power of meditation and or contemplation. What is faith? Faith is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something... Faith, according to the bible, is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. It's trusting in something that you can't explicitly prove. Going even beyond that, it takes intellect and trust - believing in something and trusting that it's actually true. In the same way that we trust that the sun will rise in the morning and it's gonna go down at night. It's knowing and trusting that it's going to happen. Is there really a connection between faith and health? Faith and health While researching on this topic, I found a study that talked about the surprising link between faith and health, where faith being either religious or spiritual, and the numbers really blew me away! According to the study, faith can help us cope with adversity, reduce stress, increase hope for a better outcome - optimism. It was also found that 61% of the respondents had greater sense of personal control in challenging life circumstances. 73% of them reported better diet management when they practiced more faith - religious or non-religious. 61% found greater self-esteem when they practiced more faith in their lives. And we know, ladies, that self-esteem is at the root of our craving, overeating and binging. Could the solution to that be in increasing faith in our lives? Last week’s episode, I talked about the 5 common behaviors that lead straight to self-sabotage which we all have at some point in our lives, but we aren't aware of their direct effect on us when trying to achieve our goals. I suggest you check it out! You can listen to the episode here. Next episode, we'll have powerful discussion on gratefulness and its benefit on your health. Stay tuned for this insightful episode! Be sure to check back every Sunday and Thursday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes to subscribe so we can freshly deliver new episode directly to your device every time we release a new episode. If you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work leave me an honest review using this link, click here . For a podcaster like me, reviews are like fuel… I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! Here’s a quick tutorial on “How to leave a review “! Links mentioned in this episode: Free Checklist from Christina: http://pxlme.me/lV0iIKvz Grenga website: www.grengahealth.com Daily devotional book: Jesus Calling: http://amzn.to/2iMSkEk Blue Zones book: http://pxlme.me/l00N8LD2 Studies demonstrating positive health effect of faith: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3671693/ Beyond The Food Community: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/community The Crave Cure: https://stephaniedodier.com/cravecure How you can reach Stephanie: Website: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/stephaniedodier Email: [email protected] Got a question for Stephanie you’d like her to answer, or just want to join our community of women? Our free and private community: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/community Sponsor Going Beyond the Food Academy End Food Obsession ***For your information – some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so will NOT entail any additional cost to you, but will help me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***