Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit

Are you ready to experience real food freedom—even on vacation? In this episode, Denise shares how she applied the 63 Surrendered method while staying at an all-inclusive resort with her family, showing you how to stay spiritually grounded and in control of your eating without falling into diet mentality or food guilt. You'll learn how to review events like vacations using powerful self-reflection questions designed to strengthen your relationship with God, your body, and food. Denise will guide you through what went well, what felt hard, and how to shift your mindset from chaos eating to peace-filled nourishment. Whether you're facing a buffet, food pushers, or old habits that keep resurfacing, you'll discover how to stop eating when you're full, savor what you truly enjoy, and detach from guilt. If you're craving a faith-based approach to weight loss, emotional eating recovery, and true body confidence, this episode will help you step fully into surrender and freedom. 🎧 Listen now or join the next round of 63 Surrendered at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. Get your Slimmer Summer Toolkit here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/slimmersummer #FaithBasedWeightLoss #FoodFreedomJourney #ChristianBodyConfidence #63Surrendered #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit

Are you ready to discover how a single "yes" can change everything on your Catholic weight loss journey? In this inspiring episode, you'll hear how the 63 Surrendered program was born—not from a typical diet plan, but through a Spirit-led moment that transformed how faith-filled women approach health. Denise shares how her sister's experience with the 75 Hard challenge sparked a divine idea that led to this Christ-centered weight loss program. You'll learn how just four daily disciplines—prayer, surrender, peaceful meals, and connection with God—can lead to food freedom, emotional healing, and sustainable weight loss through faith. If you're tired of the diet cycle and long for a Holy Spirit–guided approach to lasting change, this episode offers a path forward rooted in peace, not pressure. You're not starting from scratch. You're starting from experience. To join the next round or explore resources, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #CatholicWeightLoss #FaithBasedWellness #HolySpiritLed #SurrenderNovena #ChristianHealthJourney #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit

Are you caught in the loop of constantly asking, "Do I really need this?" when you're trying to lose weight? In this heartfelt episode, Denise invites you to explore a more powerful, grace-filled question: "What do I really need right now?" Instead of relying on the critical inner voice or mental calorie math, you'll learn how to take a pause—a one to two-minute space of honesty and compassion. Denise walks you through a simple but profound practice that helps you tune into your true needs, connect with the Lord, and gently redirect your habits. You'll hear real-life examples, including a story about a client who is a nun, and discover how to shift from judgment to presence. This episode offers you practical tools to stop emotional eating, calm anxiety around food, and finally create the lasting food freedom your heart is longing for. If you're ready to break free from guilt, impulse, and overwhelm—and want a loving, faith-based path to weight loss—this one's for you. Doors are open now for 63 Surrendered—a 63-day challenge to walk daily with the Lord through four simple disciplines that lead to healing, confidence, and peace around food. Join us at weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com. #FaithBasedWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #FoodFreedom #CatholicWeightLoss#TakeAPause

Are you tired of battling anxiety and wondering why food feels like your only comfort? In this eye-opening episode, Denise welcomes Catholic therapist and speaker Catherine DiNuzzo to help you understand the powerful connection between anxiety, food cravings, and self-compassion. You'll learn why anxiety isn't a weakness—it's a God-given response meant to protect you—and how recognizing this can radically shift your emotional and spiritual approach to food. Together, Denise and Catherine will guide you through the science behind anxiety's physical symptoms, why your body reaches for sugar when stress hits, and how to gently break the cycle of shame, spiraling, and self-bullying. You'll discover how to replace "food noise" with clarity, how to identify your Holy Spirit nudge, and how to approach both anxiety and eating with grace, peace, and God at the center. If you're ready to stop fearing your emotions and start partnering with God for healing, this episode will give you the tools—and the hope—you've been waiting for. For more faith-based support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and sacredheartmentalwellness.com . For the miracle story (long version): https://youtu.be/OMno1PXqj4w?si=GnMp2X2QnJKWHkRZ (short version): https://youtu.be/4C-okC5iX9M?si=cpGEMC470JeqWSSI #ChristianMentalHealth #FaithBasedHealing #CatholicAnxietySupport #EmotionalEatingHelp #CatholicWeightLoss #AnxietyAndFood #StopFoodNoise #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #SelfCompassion #63Surrendered

Have you ever ruined a joyful moment by obsessing over what you could or couldn't eat? In this powerful episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, Denise invites you behind the scenes of her recent 10K run and post-race breakfast—not to talk about weight loss workouts, but to share what true food freedom looks like in everyday life. You'll learn how to stop counting calories, stop eating out of guilt, and start intuitive eating with God at the center. Denise reveals the mindset shifts that helped her stop overeating, make intentional food choices, and create peace around restaurant meals—all without falling into the old trap of earning food through exercise. Through this personal story, you'll discover how to break free from the "mental calculator," ditch food anxiety, and build a healthy relationship with food rooted in faith and self-trust. If you've been longing for a Christian weight loss journey that feels calm, grounded, and led by the Holy Spirit, this episode is your hope-filled roadmap. For support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and learn more about our 63 Surrendered program. #ChristianWeightLoss #FaithBasedWeightLoss #FoodFreedomJourney #StopOvereating #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #EmotionalEatingHelp #63Surrendered

Do you find yourself constantly chewing, grazing, or eating past fullness—even when it's healthy food? This episode of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit dives into the root causes of volume eating, helping you understand why your brain turns to food for comfort, distraction, or regulation. Denise shares her personal experience and offers faith-based, practical tools for overcoming compulsive eating, mindless snacking, and emotional overeating. You'll learn how to identify the three types of volume eating, calm your nervous system without turning to food, and create a safe eating plan that aligns with your spiritual and physical goals. We'll explore how to use faith, prayer, and pause techniques to reset your patterns and find peace in your relationship with food. If you're tired of feeling out of control and want a Christ-centered approach to food freedom, this episode is for you. For deeper support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and learn more about our 63 Surrendered program. #VolumeEating #EmotionalEating #FaithBasedWeightLoss #ChristianWeightLoss #MindfulEating #WeightLossWithTheHolySpirit #BreakFreeFromFoodStruggles #HealingWithFaith #63Surrendered

Are you grieving more than just a person? Maybe it's a favorite food you've chosen to let go of, a shift in your lifestyle, or a version of your life that no longer fits. In this heartfelt episode of the Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit podcast, host Denise is joined by grief expert and life coach Nicole Haugen to help you unpack the emotional connection between grief, food, and lasting weight loss. You'll learn how grief can show up as emotional eating, cravings, or sadness after cutting out certain foods—and how to move through those waves without judgment. This episode will equip you with Christ-centered emotional support tools, faith-based mindset shifts, and spiritual encouragement to help you break free from the diet cycle and heal your relationship with food. If you're ready to lose weight naturally, stop emotional eating, and feel at peace in your body, this conversation will remind you that nothing has gone wrong—you're growing. For more faith-based weight loss support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com and join the next round of 63 Surrendered. #FaithBasedWeightLoss #EmotionalEatingHelp #ChristianWeightLoss #GriefAndFood #WeightLossJourney #SpiritualWeightLoss #HolySpiritHealing #63Surrendered #WeightLossWithGod #EmotionalHealing #FoodFreedom #GriefSupport #MindBodySpirit #WeightLossPodcast

Are you weary of weight loss struggles that leave you feeling hopeless? This podcast offers a different path, one of surrender and spiritual connection. Join Denise as she shares the powerful testimonies of Aimee and Bredow, who experienced profound transformation through the 63 Surrendered program. You'll hear how saying "yes" to the Lord allowed for deep personal change, leading to miracles in their relationships with their bodies and food. Discover how they found freedom from the scale's control, embraced nourishing foods, and unlocked the power of prayer to overcome long-standing challenges like binging and negative self-perception. If you're ready to explore how your spiritual well-being impacts your weight journey, learn to surrender your struggles to a higher power, and witness the miraculous peace and freedom that can follow, then tune in. Just like Aimee and Bredow, you too can experience a life rearranged for greater peace and well-being. Visit https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered/ to learn more. #WeightLossJourney #SpiritualGrowth #FaithBasedWeightLoss #SurrenderToGod #FoodFreedom #BingeEatingRecovery #PrayerLife #TransformationJourney

Ready for a deeper examination of conscience tailored to your weight loss journey? This podcast offers spiritual healing and food freedom. Denise guides you through reflections on your attitudes towards food, body image, and your relationship with God. You'll identify certain thought patterns, understand their impact, and learn to surrender them for grace. Replace shame with awareness, reframe worldly beliefs with God's truth, and find your worth in Him. Denise empowers you to step into lasting weight loss and holiness. Healing is possible when you invite God into your journey. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com for support. #weightloss #foodfreedom #spiritualhealing #christianweightloss #lastingweightloss #bodyimage #godsgrace

Deepen your Holy Week with God. Discover spiritual restoration and emotional balance through John 15. Learn how "remaining in Him" unlocks promises for well-being, freedom, and confidence. Find God's presence, surrender brokenness, and achieve lasting joy. #HolyWeek #SpiritualGrowth #WeightLossJourney #FoodFreedom #GodsPromises #InspirationalPodcast #SpiritualRestoration Link for where scripture was taken from: John, CHAPTER 15 | USCCB "4 Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. 6 Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. 8 By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples. 9 As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. 12 This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. 13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. 16 It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. 17 This I command you: love one another." John 5: 4-17

Are you ready to reclaim your weekends and banish the post-weekend blues? This podcast offers a roadmap to intentional living, even on your days off. Denise will share her personal hacks and insights, revealing how to shift from reactive weekends to those designed for your well-being. You'll learn how to identify what truly rejuvenates you, balancing planned activities with the joy of spontaneity, and ensuring you feel ready for Monday. Denise will guide you through creating your personalized weekend blueprint, prioritizing self-care, and loving your reasons for every choice you make. We'll explore how to navigate unexpected changes, incorporate activities you cherish, and ultimately, craft weekends that leave you feeling fulfilled and recharged. Remember, your weekends are a canvas for your well-being, and Denise is here to help you paint a masterpiece. For further support and inspiration, listen to Denise's other podcasts and learn how to create a life you love, one weekend at a time. This is your guide to weekend planning and lifestyle design. #personaldevelopment #relaxation #rejuvenation #motivation #lifestyle #balance #mentalhealth #time management #spontaneity #personal growth

Are you asking yourself, "Why can't I keep the weight off?" and ready to break free from that frustrating cycle? This podcast offers a path to lasting change and healthy living. Traditional diet methods, while often well-intentioned, frequently lead to temporary results. Denise will guide you through understanding why, focusing not on blame, but on empowering you with new insights for sustainable weight loss. We'll explore how emotional and spiritual factors, beyond exercise and nutrition, impact your weight management journey. You'll learn to identify hidden obstacles, develop essential skills, and tap into a deeper source of strength. Denise will guide you through recognizing patterns, understanding the power of self-talk, and aligning your thoughts with a supportive approach to wellness. We'll delve into practical strategies to address emotional triggers, connect with your inner strength, and build a sustainable foundation for lasting change. Remember, lasting weight loss journey is about addressing your emotional and spiritual needs alongside the physical. Denise is here to support you on this journey. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. #weightloss #healthyliving #mindfuleating #wellness #sustainableweightloss #nutrition #exercise #weightmanagement #weightlossjourney

Are you ready to enjoy dining out without guilt or overeating? This podcast offers a strategic approach to transforming your restaurant experiences. Denise will guide you through a practical game plan, revealing how to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of eating out. You'll learn to identify and dismantle the obstacles that trigger overeating, such as emotional triggers and ingrained habits. Through intentional thought exercises and visualization, you'll craft personalized strategies to feel calm, proud, and in control. Denise will empower you to cultivate a mindset where every dining experience becomes an opportunity for success, proving that lasting weight management is solvable. Remember, changing your approach to vulnerable situations like eating out is key to self-care and confidence. Denise is here to support you on this journey. Want to follow along with the 'No Sabotage Game Plan' Denise walks you through in this episode? Download the accompanying worksheet here: No Sabotage Game Plan PDF. This worksheet will help you create your own personalized plan for conquering restaurant eating and achieving your weight loss goals. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more. 5 Day Challenge https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/#signup

Ready to understand the basics of truly lasting weight loss? Denise dismantles the traditional diet narrative, revealing how physical changes alone fall short. You'll explore the crucial emotional and spiritual dimensions that truly drive transformation. Discover how to create an "Easy to Stick to Meal Plan," prioritizing your joy and preferences, and learn the empowering practice of "surrendering" changes to dismantle restrictive food rules. You'll be guided through understanding the mind drama and emotional triggers that hold you back, teaching you how to reorder your relationship with food for a sustainable, joyful lifestyle. You'll learn why crafting a meal plan is about more than just food and how surrendering your changes is a powerful tool. Denise will show you how to move past resistance and embrace a new, gentle approach to eating. Remember, this isn't about rigid rules, but about understanding and transforming your emotional and spiritual connection to food. Denise is here to support you on this journey. For further guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

Are you ready to untangle the burdens you carry? This podcast offers a path to clarity and peace. Denise will guide you through distinguishing between the crosses divinely given for your salvation and the self-imposed ones that block your spiritual growth. You'll learn how resistance, catastrophizing, and dwelling on the past create unnecessary suffering, draining your energy and distracting you from your true purpose. Denise will provide practical tips for recognizing and releasing these self-created crosses, emphasizing aligning your thoughts with divine will and practicing self-compassion. You'll explore how to embrace life's challenges with grace, find peace amidst hardship, and ultimately, draw closer to the Lord during Lent and beyond, empowering you to live a lighter, more purposeful life. Denise is here to support you on this journey. Handle emotions with out Turning to Food - Weight Loss With the Holy Spirit https://self-compassion.org/

Are you ready for a truly transformative Lent? This podcast offers a path to deeper connection with God. Denise invites you to prepare your heart and mind for a Lenten season focused on drawing closer to Him. She encourages you to move beyond simply giving something up and instead focus on identifying and removing distractions that separate you from God, including overdoing, overthinking, and attachments to things other than Him. Denise shares practical suggestions and emphasizes the importance of reordering your priorities, placing God first, and seeking a lasting transformation that extends beyond the Lenten season. Denise will guide you to ask God what He wants for you, encouraging you to consider joining the 63 Surrendered program or creating your own accountability system to support your spiritual growth. Remember, this Lent is an opportunity to reorder your life and put God at the center. To learn more about 63 Surrendered, visit 63 Surrendered LENTEN Challenge.

Are you tired of overthinking Lent and feeling weighed down by distractions? In this podcast, Denise will guide you in identifying what truly pulls you away from God, whether it's a constant mental loop about the scale or an attachment you can't seem to shake. You'll learn how to discern what the Lord desires for your Lent, not just what you think you should do. Denise will help you understand how these distractions impact your spiritual growth and peace, offering practical steps to refocus your attention. You'll learn to challenge the "mini gods" you've created and embrace a Lent focused on freedom and lightness. Denise will guide you through identifying your attachments and distractions, understanding their effects, and creating space for God's voice. We'll dive into the concept of a "radically different Lenten fast." Denise is here to support you on this journey. To learn more about 63 Surrendered, visit 63 Surrendered LENTEN Challenge. Get ready to be inspired and take control of your journey in a way you never thought possible! For further support and guidance on your journey to virtuous weight loss, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

Are you ready to transform your weight loss journey from a struggle to a spiritual awakening? This second part of the Weight Loss Virtues series offers a revolutionary path to lasting change. Denise challenges the idea that weight loss is simply about willpower, revealing how unmet needs and disordered thinking can hold you back. She'll share powerful insights on aligning with God's truth to achieve true transformation, and guide you through practical strategies for cultivating virtues like honesty, courage, patience, and humility. You'll learn how to reorder your relationship with food and yourself by cutting out worldly influences that distract you from God, prioritizing emotional and physical well-being, and surrendering your struggles to the Lord. Denise will help you understand how to create lasting peace in your life, so that your weight loss journey becomes a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. This episode offers a truly motivational approach, empowering you to pursue virtue and create deep, lasting peace in your life, ultimately leading to a more balanced and fulfilling journey—one where you feel closer to God and more at peace with yourself. Get ready to be inspired and take control of your journey in a way you never thought possible! For further support and guidance on your journey to virtuous weight loss, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

Are you ready to experience a truly transformative approach to weight loss? This two-part podcast series with Denise explores the often-overlooked connection between virtue and weight, challenging the idea that it's simply about willpower. Denise explains how many common weight loss methods, even those focused on cultivating virtues like temperance, can inadvertently lead to disordered thinking and a sense of disconnect from God. Drawing from the wisdom of Blessed Louisa Picareta, Denise emphasizes the power of aligning with divine truth to find true order, virtue, and lasting change. You'll learn how to recognize the difference between God's gentle, peaceful voice and the confusing, critical messages of the world, especially when it comes to food and your body. In the first episode, Denise will guide you in identifying disordered thoughts and recognizing God's truth in this area. The second episode will delve into practical ways to cultivate virtue within your weight loss journey, bringing you closer to God and the lasting transformation you desire. Are you ready to reframe your approach to weight loss and discover a path to true and lasting well-being? For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

Struggling with negative thoughts about your body? This podcast is your path to healing. Denise shares her journey and reveals how body beliefs are learned—not facts. Using a self-coaching model, you'll uncover their impact, challenge them with self-compassion, and create empowering new beliefs. Through exercises like visualization and a letter from your future self, you'll take action toward confidence and well-being. Get the course and workbook here: https://join.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/loveyourbody Weight Loss Guaranteed Coaching: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/ Listen now! For more support, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com.

Tired of feeling defeated by rigid weight loss rules? This podcast episode challenges the conventional wisdom of dieting and empowers you to discover a personalized approach that truly works for you. Denise guides you through a process of self-discovery, encouraging you to question common dieting rules and explore whether they truly serve your needs and goals. By ditching restrictive guidelines and focusing on what feels right for your body and lifestyle, you can break free from the frustration and guilt that often accompany traditional diets. Denise encourages you to experiment with different approaches and identify the unique "food rules" that bring you peace and support your overall well-being. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

Feeling discouraged by recent weight loss setbacks? This podcast episode provides valuable insights into why you might be reverting to old habits, especially during times of stress or disruption. You'll learn how your brain naturally resists change and seeks familiar patterns, even when you're actively working towards your goals. Discover how to understand these patterns, develop strategies for navigating challenges, and regain confidence in your ability to achieve lasting weight loss. Denise emphasizes that setbacks are not failures but opportunities for growth and learning. This message empowers you to choose how you respond to challenges and continue your weight loss journey with renewed hope and determination. For further support and guidance, visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more.

You are about to embark on a journey of self-discovery as Denise challenges the "have to" mentality in this insightful podcast episode. Listen as she guides you through common thoughts like "I have to exercise to lose weight" and "I have to clean my plate," highlighting how these self-imposed pressures can create unnecessary stress and hinder your personal growth. Discover the power of choice and learn to reclaim your agency by recognizing that you ultimately decide your actions and beliefs. visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more and start your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Are you plagued by the mid-January blues and that nagging voice telling you to throw in the towel? You're not alone in this struggle, and quitting isn't always a bad thing. Denise dives deep into the concept of "Quitter's Day," helping you identify when quitting can actually make space for what God truly desires for you. She challenges the idea that quitting equals giving up, instead reframing it as surrendering to a greater purpose. Ditch the white-knuckling and sheer willpower tactics, and discover the power of the 63-Day Surrendered Challenge. This faith-based approach encourages you to lean on God's strength and show up with unwavering faith, day after day. Tune in and learn to stop quitting the wrong things and start trusting God's plan for your weight loss journey. Denise is here to cheer you on every step of the way! Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com to learn more and start your journey to a healthier, happier you!

Tired of the weight loss rollercoaster? In this inspiring interview, Cathy shares how she finally broke free from the cycle of binge eating and weight fluctuations. Discover how she lost 14 pounds in just 63 days by surrendering her food struggles to God. Cathy reveals how she overcame years of emotional eating and developed a healthier relationship with food, mind, and body. This powerful interview offers hope and practical insights for anyone seeking lasting weight loss and a deeper connection with themselves. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered to learn more and join the 63-day Surrendered Challenge. The Surrender Novena

Feeling stuck in a cycle of weight loss struggles? Discover how surrendering to God can transform more than just your weight. Learn how to apply the principles of surrender to all areas of your life, breaking free from emotional eating, finding peace with food, and achieving lasting transformation. Denise Jelinek shares her personal journey and reveals a practical framework for incorporating surrender into your daily life. Visit weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63surrendered to learn more and join the 63-day Surrendered Challenge. The Surrender Novena

Feeling defeated by your weight loss journey? Join us as we chat with Eileen and Peggy, two women who've overcome years of struggle and found lasting freedom through the 63 Surrendered program. Learn how Eileen conquered sugar addiction, found peace with food, and rediscovered her faith in the process. Discover how Peggy overcame emotional eating and found lasting results through consistent planning and prioritizing her faith.

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday rush or a demanding work schedule? Join us as we chat with Stacey, a busy professional who's found a way to navigate the chaos of a busy season. Learn how she prioritizes self-care, practices mindful eating, and leverages the power of community to stay balanced and focused. Discover simple strategies to help you conquer your busy season and live a more fulfilling life.

Imagine a holiday season where you can savor every bite without the guilt of overindulging. Equip yourself with a simple, step-by-step approach to navigating social gatherings and special events with confidence. You'll learn how to anticipate potential pitfalls, create personalized game plans, and practice mindful eating habits. By understanding your triggers and making conscious choices, you can enjoy your favorite holiday treats without sabotaging your goals. This podcast will empower you to reclaim your holiday experience and embrace the joy of celebration without the weight of guilt.

Eating by the clock is a simple yet powerful technique to regulate your eating habits. By setting specific times for meals and snacks, you can reduce emotional eating, improve your relationship with food, and achieve your health goals. Whether you struggle with irregular eating patterns or emotional eating, this method can help you establish a healthier routine and take control of your eating plan.

By allowing ourselves to feel our emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, we can break free from the cycle of emotional eating. It's a matter of understanding that these feelings are a natural part of the human experience and that there's no need to fear or avoid them. By slowing down, noticing the physical sensations in our bodies, and questioning the thoughts that arise, we can gradually learn to sit with these emotions without resorting to food for comfort. It's a skill that takes practice, but it's a skill that can profoundly transform our relationship with food and ourselves.

In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of grief and healing, especially how these emotions can entangle with food and self-image. My guest, Nicole, shares her personal story of facing multiple layers of loss—grieving the life she thought she had, her parents, and her marriage—and the challenges of turning to food for comfort during it all. We unpack the stages of grief, the unspoken complexities, and how it's not a one-size-fits-all experience. Listen in to understand how feelings like denial, anger, and sadness can be revisited as we grow, and how healing doesn't mean erasing pain but learning to hold it with compassion. If you're navigating loss or seeking healthier ways to manage emotional pain, this conversation offers insight and hope for your journey forward. Connect with Nicole:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursegriefcoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursegriefcoach/ Facebook: @nursegriefcoaching www.nursegriefcoaching.com

Denise uncovers: 🔎 ALL of the expected and UNEXPECTED ways Thanksgiving leads to stress eating 📝a simple plan to AVOID those pitfalls. I promise you…you: ❌ don't have to stress eat ❌don't have to be exhausted 😃can eat your favorite foods without guilt or weight gain 😃can have great memories BONUS! I will also be preparing you to avoid a little known phenomenon that often leads to stress eating (that no one is talking about): the post-event exhaustion. Post event exhaustion is a real thing that can have a big impact on your weight loss efforts. Join the Celebrate not Sabotage 8 week Holiday Weight Loss Challenge. Click here: .https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/celebratenotsabotage/

In this episode, Denise is breaking free from the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing a holiday that feels intentional and uplifting. We dive into what it really means to say "yes" to what brings you joy and "no" to what drains your spirit. Picture yourself savoring meaningful moments with loved ones, focusing on traditions that matter, and letting go of anything that doesn't serve your well-being — all with a heart at ease. ✨ Let's choose celebration over burnout! It's not about doing it all; it's about doing what truly lights you up. 🎄💖 Ready to reshape your holiday experience? Join us in our Celebrate Not Sabotage Challenge and make this season your best yet!

Denise reveals 9 common pitfalls that sabotage weight loss so you can be prepared and know what to do when they surface. They are: Vague goals Emotional resistance Inconsistent motivation Overwhelming or unrealistic goal Negative self-talk External distractions Lack of accountability Unaddressed habits or patterns Perfectionism – The "all or nothing" mindset can lead to giving up entirely. Sign up for the Celebrate Not Sabotage 8 week weight loss challenge here

In this episode, we dive into weekend struggles that many women face when it comes to staying on track with their meal plans. We'll explore four key challenges: not knowing how to plan, lack of weekend structure, using food for celebration or relaxation, and the "I'll start Monday" mentality. I'll share simple strategies to help you overcome these obstacles, create easy-to-stick-to meal plans, and develop non-food rewards that bring joy and fulfillment. This weekend isn't about survival—it's about finding solutions that work for you. Tune in to learn how to make your weekends more enjoyable, structured, and aligned with your goals! Podcast about non-food rewards (and pdf with 69 non-food reward ideas):https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/45-reward-and-procrastination-eating/. Podcast on "How to make progress when you overeat": https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/40-how-i-made-progress-when-i-overate/

Denise discusses the role of exercise in starting to lose weight and for weight maintenance. She encourages women to put their effort in what's really standing in the way of their weight loss (which is likely their relationship with food). But, she also discusses the benefits of exercise, how to start exercising, what counts as exercise and how to exercise with an injury or autoimmune condition.

Denise and Jen Dunlap, Health Expert to Busy Moms) discuss how sleep affects your: cravings Your feelings of hunger Your feelings of fullness Your metabolism And…ability to make the choices that get you what you REALLY want (and it's not eating the whole box of girl scout cookies!) By the end of this podcast you will be recommitted to maximizing one of the CHEAPEST weight loss methods available to you. You can find Jen at: IG brightfamilies FB Jennifer Dunlap Web brightfamilies.com

Denise discusses how The WORLD's Way of meal planning is NOT from the LORD and leads to feeling despair and hopelessness (and isn't truly effective), but how ✝️Jesus' way of meal planning will help you lose weight and maintain your healthy weight for the rest of your life!

In this week's podcast, I share my experience with the carnivore diet: how I was ABSOLUTELY Positive God wanted me to do it… …even as I gained weight… …nearly 25 pounds!!!! The Carnivore Diet is a heavily meat and animal foods based way of eating (think Butter, Steak, Eggs) Resources mentioned in this episode: How I made progress when I overate. Podcast (the tool mentioned is in the description of this podcast. The "Fancy Scale" I mentioned: Arboleaf Scale Where to find Richelle (Christian Carnivore Coach): Website: https://reallifecarnivore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifecarnivore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifecarnivore/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMFN3t7AgSlVBFDuEvnGufw

Denise describes the difference between an "excuses" and a "reasons" and offers ways overcome these 4 common thoughts that tend to block weight loss: "I don't have time" "I have a lot going on" "It's not a good time now" "It's too hard"

Denise shares a weight loss hack - start using day dreaming (a more fun word for "visualization") as one of your weight loss tools so that weight loss is more fun and easy! BONUS - she leads you through the EXACT vision exercise that works for her Clients. Here's how to do it: Instructions: Find Comfort: Start by getting into a comfortable position. Ask yourself, "How can I get more comfortable?" Do you need a blanket or a pillow? Adjust until you feel completely at ease. Breath Awareness: Bring your attention to your breathing. Don't change it—just notice it. Observe any areas of tension in your body and consciously soften those areas. Body Scan: Begin at the top of your head, slowly working your way down your body. Notice any tension in your head, face, neck, and shoulders. Allow those areas to relax. Continue down your arms, torso, hips, legs, and feet, allowing each area to soften and feel heavy. Visualize your body leaving an imprint on the surface beneath you, as if your body is completely at rest. Breath Counting: Once again, focus on your breath, counting each inhale and exhale without trying to change the rhythm. Invite Reflection: Invite the Holy Spirit to guide you as you envision yourself one year from now. Imagine the time of year and the specific details of your life in that future moment. Visualize Your Future Self: Picture yourself one year from now. What do you look like? What are you wearing? Where are you? Who is with you? What is the environment like? What time of day is it? Notice any other physical details. Step inside this future version of yourself. How does she feel? What is she thinking? How does she talk to herself? How does she care for her physical, emotional, and spiritual needs? What is her relationship with food and movement like? Capture Your Vision: Slowly open your eyes and write down everything that was revealed to you. Include details about your appearance, surroundings, emotions, thoughts, and daily habits. Ask you

In this week's episode Denise discusses the concept of wasting food and how what you believe can be holding up your weight loss, but how to turn that around. These are the questions she offers in the podcast: What does waste food mean? What does if mean if I "waste" food? Is that true? Can you absolutely know that's true? When I have that thought, how do I react? What would I be without that thought? How is the opposite true?

Denise explains EXACTLY why your prayers aren't being answered and how to turn that around. …How to stop relying on your own strength and how to access the Lord's strength and get His guidance. The podcast episode she refers to to help quiet the Tornado thinking:https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/16-how-to-be-your-own-catholic-weight-loss-coach/

Denise shares that trying softer to get to goals is more fun and effective. Based on her recent completion of the 75 hard challenge (www.75hard.com), she was prompted by God to create a challenge for catholic women that she will reveal in her workshop: Surrendered: The Missing Piece to Lasting Weight Loss. Sign up for the the workshop here: https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/63-surrendered-workshop/

Denise chats with Dawn, who lost 20 pounds in 8 weeks following Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit way.

Denise shares real life weight loss stories of Catholic Women just like you losing weight as they walk with the Lord.

Denise discusses how to create a safe eating plan to overcome chaotic eating habits. She guides you through a 3 step process to identifying chaos behaviors and how to create a "safe eating plan", which helps you eat in God's will.

Whether you struggle to fall asleep or wake in the middle of the night and your brain might think a snack (or full meal) is the answer. If that's you, this episode will offer lots of solutions so you are bound to find something you can try tonight! For more information about 100% weight loss guaranteed, click here:https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/personalcoaching/