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- Stress, loneliness, secret eating, and falling off track
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- Facing triggers and learning growth
- Ali’s personal journey with food and health
- Finding trust and meeting your needs
- Compassionate witness and feeling significant
Mentioned in this episode:
- Philip’s episode of Insatiable
- Ali’s Truce with Food program
- Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll or sign-up for a free sneak peek here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/
🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/
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Do you feel trapped in a cycle of dieting and frustration? Why do your best efforts with food seem to fail when it matters most? Is it possible that your food struggles are about something deeper than food itself?
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- Compassionate witness and feeling significant
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1 295. “We’re the Brave Ones” — Discipline vs Devotion, Macros & Being “Sporty” with Sas Petherick [Body Stories Series] 1:05:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday we continue our Body Stories series with Sas Petherick! She joined me on Insatiable last month ( listen here! ) to talk about her intentional weight loss journey. This week she returns so we can catch up on how things are going one month in. Tune in as we explore public weight loss, before and after photos, psychological flexibility, how it feels to eat more calories, healing our childhood wounds around sports, and more. And if you relate to anything in this episode, join me (Ali) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint this spring! You can enroll or sign-up for a free sneak peek here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/ We discuss: Why we shouldn’t judge a celebrity (or anyone) who loses weight How it feels to be bombarded by before & after photos Rejecting weight loss as a “hero’s journey” Discipline vs devotion & the myth of consistency Where Sas is going for support with eating, food & workouts How Sas felt when her trainer suggested she eat more calories per day Learning about macros & how they impact satiation The stories we have around sports & who’s “sporty” What’s shifting for Sas around movement & being active More about our guest: Sas Petherick believes that healing our self-doubt is one of the most important contributions we can make to ourselves, our families, our work, and the world. Sas holds a Master's degree from Oxford, and her research on self-doubt was published in the International Journal of Coaching and Mentoring. She has developed an evidence-based, trauma-informed, ICF-accredited coaching methodology for cultivating self-belief. For over a decade, Sas has coached with hundreds of women experiencing self-doubt in their professional and personal lives. Sas hosts the top 1% rated self-doubt podcast Courage & Spice which has enjoyed over half a million downloads. She is also an accomplished speaker and has developed coaching workshops and programmes for clients like BBC Worldwide and Pinterest. Her writing has appeared in numerous magazines. After 25 years in the UK, Sas currently lives by the beach in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, with her partner Ash and pooch Bohdi, imagining a post-capitalist world, exploring consciousness, and listening to obscure UFO podcasts. Connect with Sas Petherick: Visits Sas’s website Follow Sas on Instagram Subscribe to Sas’s newsletter Courage & Spice Mentioned in this episode: 291. How to Lose Weight AND Love Yourself (because you can do both!) with Sas Petherick 269. Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Outrage Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open. You can enroll or sign-up for a free sneak peek here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 294. Why Food is NOT the Problem When Your Diet Falls Off Track [Wits & Weights Podcast] 58:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDo you feel trapped in a cycle of dieting and frustration? Why do your best efforts with food seem to fail when it matters most? Is it possible that your food struggles are about something deeper than food itself? In this episode of Wits & Weights Podcast, host Philip Pape explores the deeper roots of food consistency with Insatiable’s own Ali Shapiro! Tune in to learn all about: Why food struggles aren’t about food Understanding emotional hunger Tools Vs. Deeper psychological work Food and the human experience Stress, loneliness, secret eating, and falling off track The T.A.I.L. framework for emotional triggers Facing triggers and learning growth Ali’s personal journey with food and health Finding trust and meeting your needs Compassionate witness and feeling significant Mentioned in this episode: Philip’s episode of Insatiable Ali’s Truce with Food program Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll or sign-up for a free sneak peek here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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Here at Insatiable, we’re all about providing the education you need for perimenopause, menopause and aging. I mean, we did a whole season on it , and it's obviously been my own focus since going through early menopause a couple of years ago. But I'm starting to notice something alarming in terms of what we're not talking about — which is what these hormonal shifts mean for our stress and how this changes what works for our energy after 40. So this week, we’re diving into the often-overlooked topic of how hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause impact our emotional stress resilience. Because, did you know that the drop in estrogen and progesterone as we age removes a physiological stress buffer for cortisol? This means that the stress we're used to handling might now leave a mark on our energy, mood, and food choices. So if you’re experiencing stress and food struggles in midlife, tune in to this episode to learn about: The exhaustion-fueled cravings cycle that I see with clients Why our relationship with food and our relationship with stress go hand-in-hand Emotional stress resilience in menopause and beyond Stories from the real-life women I support about how to overcome burnout, comparison, and overeating And if you appreciate this episode, get on my list to be the first to know when my Your Emotional Eating Blueprint: Why Am I Eating This Now? course is open for registration in early April ! Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 292. Fat Loss vs Weight Loss and Health Over 40 with Philip Pape 1:14:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI love Philip Pape’s approach to health, because everything he teaches is evidence-based. So today he’s joining me on the podcast to unpack a few “trendy” nutrition and fitness topics like fat loss, muscle building, protein, calorie-counting, satiety, GLP-1s and more! Join us a we explore what’s really going on with health and weight loss — especially for women over forty. And don’t forget that this spring I’m teaching the first and only live round of Your Emotional Eating Blueprint: Why Am I Eating This Now? course, which you can hear more about by getting on my email list here We discuss: Mindset shifts for health over 40 Why Philip uses the term “fat loss” instead of “weight loss” Over-fat vs under-muscled & why that’s a false dichotomy Why crash diets don’t work How Ali shifted her nutrition through perimenopause and menopause Protein’s role in satiety and satisfaction Walking vs running and the importance of sleep GLP-1s and dieting More about our guest: Philip Pape is the host of Wits & Weights, a top 1% nutrition podcast where complex science meets real-world results. Known as the Physique Engineer, he combines his engineering background with evidence-based nutrition expertise to help people build stronger, leaner, and healthier bodies without the usual fitness industry confusion. Through his work, Philip proves that transforming your physique doesn't require endless hours in the gym, cardio, or extreme dieting—it just requires working smarter. Connect with Philip Pape: Follow Philip on Instagram @witsandweights Get the Muscle-Building Nutrition Blueprint Try Wits & Weights Physique University for 14 days and get your first challenge FREE: https://link.fastpaydirect.com/payment-link/679e81b4ea47af97fc12172e Listen to this episode of Philip’s podcast for more on this topic: The Most UNDERRATED Fat Loss Secret Making You FATTER (and Sabotaging Muscle Gain Too) | Ep 257 Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 291. How to Lose Weight AND Love Yourself (because you can do both!) with Sas Petherick [Body Stories Series] 56:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday’s episode is with my long-time friend and colleague Sas Petherick . It’s about those times when you want to lose weight… but you also want to love your body. This is also the beginning of our new Body Series: ongoing conversations about the nuances of being in relationship with our bodies. And today I'm announcing the first live round of my Your Emotional Eating Blueprint: Why Am I Eating This Now? course, which you can hear more about by getting on my email list ! We discuss: Sas’ relationship with her body + illness Diet culture as “thin at all costs” Feeling peace within our bodies Centering strength & health instead of weight loss How Sas has changed her eating habits Why restriction is different than deprivation Doing the “good thing” vs actually feeling good Finding satisfaction in our day-to-day Letting go of the Weight Watchers “walk of shame” More about our guest: Sas Petherick believes that healing our self-doubt is one of the most important contributions we can make to ourselves, our families, our work, and the world. Sas holds a Master's degree from Oxford, and her research on self-doubt was published in the International Journal of Coaching and Mentoring. She has developed an evidence-based, trauma-informed, ICF-accredited coaching methodology for cultivating self-belief. For over a decade, Sas has coached with hundreds of women experiencing self-doubt in their professional and personal lives. Sas hosts the top 1% rated self-doubt podcast Courage & Spice which has enjoyed over half a million downloads. She is also an accomplished speaker and has developed coaching workshops and programmes for clients like BBC Worldwide and Pinterest. Her writing has appeared in numerous magazines. After 25 years in the UK, Sas currently lives by the beach in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, with her partner Ash and pooch Bohdi, imagining a post-capitalist world, exploring consciousness, and listening to obscure UFO podcasts. Connect with Sas Petherick: Visits Sas’s website Follow Sas on Instagram Subscribe to Sas’s newsletter Courage & Spice Mentioned in this episode: That Sugar Film Freedom From Cravings Self Study Opt in here to be the first to hear about the first live round of my Why Am I Eating This Now? mini-course Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 290. Insatiable Is Back! with episodes on body stories, midlife weight loss, emotional eating & more 5:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked2025 has been the longest year ever (already), hasn’t it? My sleep issues are back. I’m working on HRT shifts. The political climate is chaos. And I just needed to take February to rest. But the podcast is coming back! I’m here today to let you know that we have a lot of exciting episodes coming up — including a new Body Stories series, an interview with a personal trainer about how to lose weight in mid-life, and minisodes from me about emotional eating and belonging. Plus! In mid-April I’m launching a Why Am I Eating This Now? mini-course for only $97. Get on my email list to be the first to know when registration opens. And tune back in next week for a new episode! Send me (Ali) a text message. 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 289. Three Things I Most Often Hear from You When Considering Truce with Food & FREE BREAKTHROUGH SESSION THIS WED. (Jan. 8th)! 32:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAfter nearly 300 episodes of the Insatiable Podcast , I know you likely understand food challenges intellectually —now it's time for real change. Join me, Ali, for a FREE breakthrough session that will transform your relationship with food. This Wednesday (Jan. 8th) at noon EST, I'm hosting Stop the Quick Fix Cycle: Why Band-Aid Solutions Make Emotional Eating Worse (and How to Actually Get Results). In this episode, I briefly address 3 of the things I most often hear from people considering Truce with Food: 1) "I've tried everything" – Learn why emotional safety and belonging are the missing pieces. 2) "I know what works; I just can't stick with it" – Discover how unmet emotional needs, not willpower, affect your consistency. 3) "If there were a solution, I would have found it by now" – See why knowledge isn't enough and why you've been looking in the wrong direction (along with most of the nutrition and fitness industry) At this free breakthrough session, we'll dive deeper into these three beliefs and you'll hear direcly from past participants who've achieved sustainable and lasting transformation with their relationship to food. And you'll learn how to set transformational goals (and how they're different from traditional health and weight loss goal setting). Ready to make this year really different? 👇 Register below to turn your insights into action 👇 Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 288. Enjoying Food and Staying Balanced During the Holidays [Sisters in Sobriety Podcast] 37:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHey, Insatiable listeners. Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with Sonia and Kathleen for their podcast Sisters in Sobriety all about food, belonging, and self-awareness during the holiday season. In this episode, I answer big questions, like: How do cultural narratives around food shape our holiday habits? What role does food play in our sense of connection? How can we honor our health while participating in long-standing traditions? We also discuss actionable strategies for balancing blood sugar, managing holiday expectations, and identifying emotional triggers that lead to overeating. I hope this episode can be your a roadmap for mindful eating and resilience during this festive yet often challenging time. Happy holidays! Hear me on Sisters in Sobriety: Emotional Eating & Self-Worth: Ali Shapiro’s Guide to True Food Freedom Breaking Free from the Food Guilt Cycle with Ali Shapiro Enjoying Food and Staying Balanced During the Holidays with Ali Shapiro Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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Ah, sugar…referred to as the sugar dragon, sugar siren, and sugar addiction. There are physical and emotional root causes and solutions of how to reduce sugar in your life. In this episode, we will discuss: Why sugar is so dangerous and yet it comforts us 5 easy food swaps and additions to your diet to naturally prevent cravings The four emotional triggers that cause sugar cravings and how to work through triggers without sugar For more support, I recommend my self-study course Freedom from Cravings: https://alishapiro.com/freedom-from-cravings/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 286. Beyond the Candy Bowl: My 3 Rules for Halloween 28:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHappy Halloween season, dear Insatiable listeners! As we move toward this sweet-and-spooky holiday, I wanted to share how we approach candy in my household — before, during, and after trick-or-treating. In this episode, I'll explain the three flexible, biology-rooted rules that guide how I handle sweets for my almost five-year-old son, Eça. I also talk about how I approach candy for myself. Because it isn’t just for kids, and the idea that there’s food for kids and food for adults is just a marketing strategy. Tune in to hear about: Why food “rules” need more nuance My 3 principles for candy consumption: blood sugar, immunity, & joy How to center joy & belonging in your Halloween traditions Moderation as a radical approach Our Halloween night protocols The challenges of intuitive eating for kids Mentioned in this episode: Episode 280: What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara Episode 257: Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen – Insatiable Special Episode Episode 234: How to Exercise to Prevent Sugar Cravings with Alisa Vitti Episode 233: Quitting Alcohol and Managing Sugar Cravings with Laura McKowen Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 285. How to Stop the Sugar-Anxiety Feedback Loop with Dr. Ellen Vora [Best Of] 1:02:40
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNot eating the right foods for our unique bodies creates anxiety. This anxiety shows up as a felt sense of anxiety AND also “needing something more” to eat but not knowing what that is or a general feeling of being unsatisfied with what they just ate. To help us go into depth and teach us about this sugar-anxiety feedback loop, I’ve invited a holistic psychiatrist and my friend Dr. Ellen Vora onto the show. In this episode, we will discuss: Real and false anxiety How and why sugar creates anxiety Clean eating versus nutrient-dense foods Dr. Vora’s top foods to add in for reducing anxiety and sugar in one’s diet Caffeine’s role in anxiety and how to end your coffee habit Mentioned in this episode: Read Dr. Vora's book, The Anatomy of Anxiety Ali’s Breakfast Experiment Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 284. Rethinking Menopause, Hormones and HRT with Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps of Wise and Well 1:24:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI’ve shared on the show before that starting menopause radically changed my body. And we’ve talked about how hard it is to find smart, supportive, and true information about health, hormones, and HRT in midlife. But now there is finally a book that shares everything I wish I knew five years ago! And I’m thrilled to talk about it with the authors today. In this episode, I’m joined by Kristin Johnson and Maria Claps of Wise and Well , who wrote The Great Menopause Myth: The Truth on Mastering Midlife Hormonal Mayhem, Beating Uncomfortable Symptoms, and Aging to Thrive . We discuss: How health declines during menopause The impacts of hormone loss as we age Deciding if HRT is right for you How to prepare yourself for HRT & manage your expectations Why you might need a new doctor in mid-life Weight loss during menopause The relationship between stress & weight gain Why “you have to pick your hormones or your alcohol” The importance of critical thinking & self-advocacy Why you probably don’t need to be on DIM More about our guests: Maria, an FDN practitioner, and Kristin, an NTP Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition, are plainspoken friends and practitioners who share a passion for women's health, especially women's health at midlife. They are the authors of the widely acclaimed book "The Great Menopause Myth", a comprehensive, science based, yet easy to read guide for women who want their best chances at healthy longevity. As both are themselves menopausal, they've refined the art and science of thriving as a midlife woman based on both clinical and personal experience. They combine individualized nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to midlife women's needs with mindset coaching, lab testing and hormone replacement therapy education to help women thrive so that they can stop or prevent their health from spinning out of control. Connect with Kristin & Maria: Get The Great Menopause Myth Learn more about Wise and Well Explore the Mastering Midlife Mentorship Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 283. How Self-Awareness and Community Can Heal Your Eating Triggers with Ginny and Isis (Ali interviews 2 participants from her "Why Am I Eating This Now?" Group Program) 1:05:15
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToo many of us feel like we have to go it alone with food. We put so much work into trying to lose weight and get healthy, but we just end up feeling isolated and ashamed. In this episode, I’m joined by my clients Ginny and Isis to talk about why all of us (even the “bad joiners”!) need community support to heal our food triggers, and how working alongside other people can improve our self-awareness, self-talk, and self-esteem. This is part two of a conversation about the transformations Ginny and Isis experienced in my program Why Am I Eating This Now? . Tune in to hear us discuss: Why even “bad joiners” need community Self-monitoring vs self-awareness The ways Why Am I Eating This Now? can support weight loss How to satisfy your food noise triggers without food Why you are not your coping strategies Isis’ Ozempic experience What you can expect if you join Why Am I Eating This Now? this fall And if you love this episode, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that’s happening tomorrow ! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 278: How to Better Understand Stress with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Educator Food Freedom 2: Feel In Control, Not Controlled By Food Episode 280: What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 282. You Don’t Have to Feel Powerless Around Food with Ginny and Isis (Ali interviews 2 participants from her "Why Am I Eating This Now?" Group Program) 58:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever asked yourself, ‘why am I eating this now?’ I’ve talked about this in many of my past episodes , but today I’m excited to have two clients joining me to share their powerful stories of going from “failing” at every program they tried to addressing the root issues of their falling off track with food. Tune in to hear Ginny and Isis talk about the diets they’ve been on, the health concerns they’re navigating, and how our work together transformed their eating habits, including food no longer being their go-to. We discuss: Our unique health priorities & how they relate to what we eat The many ways popular diets shame & isolate us Why Ginny & Isis decided to join Why Am I Eating This Now? How to know you’re ready to invest in yourself Support for pulling yourself out of feeling powerless The importance of having a flexible path (not a rigid rulebook) Part two of this conversation is coming next week. Make sure you sign up for my free masterclass before then! Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 281. Hidden Aging Factors that Affect Cravings and Easy Solutions for Gut Health and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Jannine Krause, ND, LAc 1:10:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAs a cancer survivor, I’ve always felt like aging is a privilege. But now in my mid-forties, I’m learning firsthand that perimenopause, menopause and midlife bring their own set of body image issues and health concerns. My clients ask me questions like: Should I lift weights to stay strong? Is it normal or OK to gain weight in midlife? Will I ever sleep through the night again? How do I focus on my health and not get caught up in vanity yet still want to look good for my age? I hear you! And we all know that we can’t trust anyone on Instagram to give us the answers. So in today’s episode, Dr. Jannine Krause joins me to talk about the free, simple things you can do to support your body as you age. Because you don’t have to “go downhill” as is often the default expectation, and you can take control of your health as you get older. We discuss: Jannine’s path to Naturopathic medicine Body image issues in perimenopause & menopause How to approach calorie restriction & the problem with extreme calorie deficits Diagnosing stomach acid issues & H. pylori Simple steps to heal your gut without supplements Why we need to pay attention to insulin sensitivity as we age What to do before you start fasting or biohacking Protein intake recommendations & sustainability How rest & recharge in a minute or less More about our guest: Dr. Jannine Krause is a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and host of The Health Fix Podcast specializing in helping women over 40 not age like their mothers or society. She has a doctorate in naturopathic medicine, master’s in acupuncture, and bachelor’s in biology. Connect with Jannine: Website Instagram Youtube Mentioned in this episode: HCL Challenge PDF Lumen Kate Northrup Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 280. What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamara 1:13:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHave you ever struggled with family dinners, comfort foods, or getting your kids to eat? Or do you feel like you should be working harder to change your own eating habits? If you answered yes, then this episode just might help you make life-changing connections that have been elusive for years. In this conversation with parenting expert Dr. Deborah MacNamara, we explore how food connects to our deep need for belonging, why there’s no such thing as a “picky eater,” and the many ways we can heal our relationships with food, fullness, and needing other people. We discuss: The difference between attachment and belonging What Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is missing How to focus on receptivity in relationships with our kids Why food is often the place our relationship dynamics play out The surprising connection between food, fullness, and vulnerability Self-soothing vs satiation Why feelings are different than emotions The problematic invasiveness of “work mode” Experimenting with being “needy” so we can learn to depend on others More about our guest: Dr. Deborah MacNamara is the author of two books, Nourished: Connection, food and caring for our kids (and everyone else we love) , and Rest, Play, Grow: Making sense of preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one) . She is on Faculty at the Neufeld Institute and the Director of Kid’s Best Bet counselling. Connect with Deborah: Website Books Facebook Instagram Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Gordon Neufeld & Dr. Gabor Maté The Religion of Wellness Culture with Anne Helen Petersen (Episode 252) Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 279. Restriction: A Moving Target (Ali interviews 2 group program participants) 1:44:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI'm thrilled to bring you the powerful, perspective-shifting stories of two recent participants in my Truce with Food group program. In this deep dive conversation, we explore the idea of restriction as a moving target, not just in our food struggles, but throughout our lives. This reframing of restriction is a concept we also work through—in a supportive group setting and with effective tools—in my upcoming Why Am I Eating This Now program that launches in September. If the conversation in this episode ressonates with you, be sure to sign-up for the waitlist to be included in an upcoming FREE masterclass. In the Why Am I Eating This Now? program, we'll also unpack why the same hard work and discipline that has gotten you so far in life often backfires when you try and apply it to your eating and what’s really happening when your food discipline disappears in the moments when you feel like you need it most. 12 WEEKS. MASTER COACHING. GROUP SUPPORT. Learn more Among the Questions Explored: How can "being in choice" begin to loosen the feeling of restriction? What does the often repeated HALT tool miss? How can the TAIL tool help you begin to dampen food noise? How do our upbringing and early food struggles show up in our present-day lives? While this work isn't therapy, how can it still be therapeutic? How can we begin repairing trust in ourselves for sustainable transformation? How can midlife be viewed as a deeper calling? Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 278. How to Better Understand Stress with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Educator 1:29:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedStress. We experience it so much in our lives today, yet do we truly understand it? We bring stress to our healing, to our eating, to our health challenges, but how often do we pause to take in the whole picture of what's really going on? How can we begin to tune into ourselves among all the noise out there? How can we start moving through stress more effectively? In this conversation with Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, Andrea Nakayama, we go deep on all things stress and how to "separate the problem from the solution" for a more holistic understanding of what's really going on. Among the Questions Explored: How can we develop a deeper understanding of stress? How can being self-aware be self-care? Why do quick fixes and endless data often do more harm than good? How can working within a group on food and other stressful issues be life changing? How has functional medicine gone off the rails? Guest: Over two decades ago, Andrea Nakayama's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and given 6 months to live while she was pregnant with their first and only child. In response, she doubled down on an area she was passionate about—nutrition—in an attempt to extend his lifespan beyond his 30s. They made it over two years, and in the wake of his death, she discovered that she had developed Hashimoto’s. The transition from caregiver to patient challenged her to advocate for herself and others within a healthcare system that routinely pushes cases like hers and her late husband’s to the margins. As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance , Andrea is leading thousands of students and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic. Connect with Andrea Nakayama: Instagram LinkedIn Website Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 277. Is Stress Eating a Way to Feel Safe? (Ali as Guest on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause) 1:25:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI've been a guest on a lot of podcasts lately. When I believe these episodes may be helpful to you, dear Insatiable listeners, I'll post them here in my feed. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance this week on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause. Our conversation showcases what is often kept behind-the-scenes as my work with clients and in groups is confidential. Coaching can often feel abstract until you witness it in action and my hope is that this episode will shed some light on the front. Listen as I coach Dr. Krause through two stress eating situations in her life (when she visits her dad and before she heads to work in the morning). We zero in on stress eating triggers, terrain we cover extensively in my upcoming Why Am I Eating This Now? 12-week LIVE group program (starting in September). If this episode resonates with you, be sure to join the wait list to learn more and join an upcoming free Masterclass. Mentioned: Why Am I Eating This Now? (Ali's Live 12-week Group Program, Starts in September!) Liz Wolfe's IdealAge Daily Aminos+ Connect with Dr. Jannine Krause The Health Fix Podcast Instagram Facebook Pinterest Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 276. Simplifying Food: Liz Wolfe on the Magic of Macros (especially as we age) 1:44:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAudience favorite Liz Wolfe is back! Macros matter more than you might expect. Liz and I both cover macros in our work, although from different (yet complimentary) angles, so expect a wide-ranging, dot-connecting conversation that'll give you a deeper understanding of the magic of macros. Among the Questions Explored: What exactly are macros and how do I balance them to quiet food noise and reduce emotional eating? Why is protein so crucial, especially as I age? How do I know if I'm getting enough protein? Wait, I don't have to fear carbs?! About Liz: Liz Wolfe is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and best-selling author who encourages women to embrace their inner (and outer) badass while keeping the efficiency high and the drama low. She's the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Eat the Yolks , host of the award-winning Balanced Bites Podcast , founder of IdealAge supplements and Daily Aminos+, and creator of the Own Your Metabolism program. Connect: Instagram , Facebook , Website Mentioned: Liz Wolfe's 8-week Own Your Metabolism course is open through June 28th (Use code "Ali50" for $50 off!) 271. Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal Trainer 164. Radical Healing: Light, mitochondria dysfunction and weight gain with Brandon Mentore 117. Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong with Journalist Angela Saini Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 275. Alcohol & Sugar: The Overlapping Struggles with Angela Pugh 1:20:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGet ready for an insightful conversation with Angela Pugh, a renowned recovery expert and life coach. We discuss how to tell when thoughts and behaviors around food and alcohol tip over into problematic, even when life is seemingly going well to all outside appearances (i.e. the myth—for many—of "hitting rock bottom"). Angela shares the dramatic moment that set her on the path to sobriety and led to her life's mission to be of service to others. We explore coping mechanisms, addictive behaviors, and the identity shifts that are necessary for truly sustainable change. Among the Questions Explored: Why is sugar such a struggle for many in the sober community? What is the overlap between struggles with food/sugar and alcohol? Why does Angela says that being an alcoholic is the best thing that ever happened to her? How do you recognize when a behavior is crossing the line or tipping over to unhealthy? About Angela: After bartending her way across Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Angela was in over her head with a drinking problem that was relentless. She got sober in 2006 and dedicated her life to helping others do the same. She has spent the last 18+ years working in addiction/recovery as an Interventionist and trainer, and now serves as a Master Life Coach , host of the nationally-ranked Addiction Unlimited Podcast , national speaker, and entrepreneur. Connect with Angela Pugh: Instagram Facebook Website Mentioned in this episode: The 12 Steps of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous ) Why Am I Eating This Now? Ali's live group program, (opens in September) Please help Ali reach her goal of 200 podcast reviews on Apple Podcasts by the end of the summer! It takes 30 seconds and really helps support the show. Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 274. Reimagining Food and the Body: Ali’s Reflections as a 30-Year Cancer Survivor [Rewind] 1:42:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this special Insatiable podcast episode, I celebrate a major milestone: 30 years as a cancer survivor. I’ll share how what resolved my acne, depression, IBS, infertility, and out of control eating was learning how to redefine health beyond losing weight and learning to trust in my body feeling satisfied, not sacrificing and suffering. And how this new orientation led to transformational health results I didn’t even know were possible. Including sustainable weight loss, a Truce with Food, and a relationship of awe and gratitude for my body. I share: Why knowing the difference between authorities and experts is essential for transformational results. Especially if like me, as the first generation of childhood cancer survivors, there’s very little research to go on for your own body challenges. How I got out of the insanity of “I know sugar feeds on cancer” yet would binge on it during “scanxiety” season. If you struggle with health issues that are exacerbated by eating things you know you shouldn’t, this mindset shift helps. How mainstream goal setting, predicated on “You are not your story! Day 1 starts today”” sabotages us exactly like "Diet starts tomorrow" and a different approach to goal setting that resolves our root-causes and works in our real lives. The root cause of my bingeing and weight loss obsession that cancer deepened but wasn’t any more destructive than diets. And a simple practice for you to get to the root of your destructive eating habits. What I now believe about how weight is or isn’t related to health. And then I answer listeners' questions, which include: What role does diet play in your life as a survivor? Have you put your cancer in the rear view mirror, or does it still occupy your thoughts? Residual worries and things you have to be concerned about that others don’t? How can friends be supportive? Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 273. Three Insatiable Listeners' Questions (Answered by Ali) 37:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday's episode is all about you, dear Insatiable listeners. The questions are coming in hot via voicemail and text messaging . Please keep them coming! I love connecting with you and I'll continue to do my best to guide you along your path. In today's episode, I address 3 very different recent questions. But before we dive in, especially if you’re a regular Insatiable listener, please consider rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. My goal is to reach 200 reviews on Apple Podcasts in the U.S. in the next couple of months, but to get there I'll need your help. If you’re stuck on what to write, you can simply say what you like about the show or the episode that made you a regular listener or if you have a favorite guest or episode. A lot of work goes into putting out this podcast and this is a free way for you to support my show and all it takes is about 30 seconds. It’s really simple too. All you have to do to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts is scroll down the Insatiable show page, select a star rating, and tap “Write a review.” These reviews really do help others find the show—they mean more to me than you know. Past Insatiable episodes mentioned: 267. Esther Blum Demystifies Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Perimenopause and Menopause Relief 269. Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Outrage 271. Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal Trainer Also mentioned in this episode: Why Am I Eating This Now? (Ali's Live Group Program, begins in September 2024) The Truce Coaching Certification: A New Paradigm of Change (email Ali directly to be added to free upcoming trainings. No worries, these trainings are not sales calls in disguise.) Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 272. Alcohol Tipping Point with Deb Masner, RN (Ali as Guest) 1:10:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedI've been on a lot of podcasts lately, but this recent episode with Deb Masner from Alcohol Tipping Point is one that stands out. On her podcast, Deb shares personal stories and her expertise as a nurse, health coach, and sober person, as well as brings on experts about the different ways alcohol can impact physical and mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. I work with a lot of sober folks and food often was either their original issue and then alcohol supplanted it, or in coming off alcohol, they turned to food (especially sugar) because we can only really focus on one thing at a time. In this episode from the Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb makes personal connections that have eluded her for years. I was so thrilled she was willing to work through my coaching questions as I have these deeper conversations every day in my groups, but they would obviously never make it onto the air. So, I'm grateful Deb was willing to go there with me. If you're struggling with food yourself, you'll hear 3 questions that may help you connect your own dots. If you're a coach, I hope you'll hear how my approach is different than a lot of what's out there. Rather than thinking clients fall off track from lack of willpower, discipline, needing a better plan or poor time management, you'll start to get a sense of the deeper invisible thread of belonging that runs through and connects why people's biggest food, exercise, and health challenges actually make sense. Connect with Deb Masner, RN Alcohol Tipping Point Podcast Facebook Instagram Truce with Food Coaching Certification (July 2024!) If you're a coach who's interested in a more sustainable and deeply life changing approach to health coaching, my Truce Coaching Certification will open again for registration this July 2024. It only opens once a year because it's a year-long intensive training and mentoring program. This certification is trauma-informed, ICF approved, and—if you're a certified nutrition specialist—also approved for CEUs. If you're interested in upleveling your skills and your business, email ali@alishapiro.com. You'll be added to the list for FREE upcoming live trainings to help you decide if this is the next best step for you. Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 271. Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal Trainer 2:01:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLiz Wolfe has been in the nutrition and wellness space almost as long as I have, so it's hard to believe our paths haven't really crossed until now! This in-depth conversation is a paradigm shift from how we often think about metabolism, which is basically just about calorie burning and boosting. Metabolism—especially at midlife- ish —is about so much more and (news alert!) most of what we've read and been fed about metabolism and aging is either wrong or misunderstood. We also get into what Liz describes as her "intentional weight loss" with peptides (and the backlash) and much more. Among the Questions Explored: Why is hunger a good thing and what does it say about your metabolism? Why does it feel like it our metabolism slows down as we age, even though current metabolic science says it doesn’t really change from 20-60? Why are muscle and protein so crucial to our metabolic health as we age? What does Liz really want people to understand about metabolism as we age? Top Questions from Insatiable Listeners (and being searched): Is there any way to “reset” my metabolism? What is Liz's #1 tip to increase metabolism over 40? What’s one food I should consider adding to my diet boost my metabolism? Top recommendations for strength training after 40? Guest: Liz Wolfe is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and best-selling author who encourages women to embrace their inner (and outer) badass while keeping the efficiency high and the drama low. She's the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Eat the Yolks , host of the award-winning Balanced Bites Podcast , founder of IdealAge supplements and Daily Aminos+, and creator of the Own Your Metabolism program. You can connect with Liz on Instagram @realfoodliz . Past Insatiable episodes mentioned: 266. Dr. Stacy Sims on How "Women Are Not Small Men" (especially at midlife & with exercise) 269. Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Outrage Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/liz-wolfe-ntp-interview-midlife-metabolism-myths/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 270. Quitting Alcohol and Managing Sugar Cravings with Laura McKowen [Rewind] 1:00:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAlcohol is one of the most consumed forms of sugar and quitting alcohol can lead to an increase in sugar cravings and consumption. In this episode, bestselling author Laura McKowen and I discuss: How she stopped eating so much sugar after it initially increased with sobriety The relationship between her drinking and history of eating disorders Her process to sobriety, which included recognizing our collective, unhealthy story around alcohol and her most important practice How she learned to own her personal story and discern what was her truth versus the judgments she had about herself to heal her pain Rewind Episode Note: Increasingly, clients and participants in my Truce with Food group program are sober and now looking to examine their relationship with food, especially sugar. To explore this intricate relationship and and celebrate the recent paperback release of Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else) I've decided to publish this rewind episode (an Insatiable listener favorite) where I go deep with Laura about all things alcohol and sugar cravings. This episode was originally recorded in 2020, shortly after the publication of Laura’s bestselling We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life. Other Past Laura McKowen Episodes: 257. Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen 262. Laura McKowen: Navigating Perimenopause, Alcohol, Food, and Midlife's Challenges Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 269. Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Outrage 49:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday’s solo episode grew out of Oprah’s Weight Loss Special Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution that aired on ABC this Monday night. Because it’s network TV, only so much could be covered, which is why I created this episode to go deeper. Most of the people having big reactions to Oprah's weight loss are those who’ve never struggled with their weight (and so don’t understand) OR those who have historically struggled with weight and haven’t yet found the peace they want with their bodies. As someone who struggled with her body and weight for two decades, I know how sensitive it can be to be in a place where you’re struggling. Our culture is fat phobic and really hard on people in large bodies. I’m hoping this episode can help us unearth what’s really going on and why fat phobia is one of the last accepted prejudices. The opportunities for us to be triggered are seemingly endless with these types of conversations. And yet, I believe that we shouldn’t let the fear of possibly triggering someone keep us from having these deeper discussions that can—over time—shift our perspectives for the better. Let's keep the conversation going... Past Insatiable episodes mentioned: 77. Your Green Juice Doesn’t Make You Worthy 205. Optimize Your Body for Fertility with Dr. Joy Sturgill 252. The Religion of Wellness Culture with Anne Helen Petersen 261. A Midlife Reckoning: Let Me Tell You My Story (The Shock of It All) 267. Esther Blum Demystifies Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Perimenopause and Menopause Relief Also mentioned in this episode: Ali's Truce with Food Group Program Ali's Masters Thesis from the University of Pennsylvania: Truce with Food: A Heroine’s Journey Nourished by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Poverty and Obesity study ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Oprah article in People magazine Transcript & Show Notes: https://alishapiro.com/oprah-ozempic-outrage/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 268. Hailey Rowe on Building a Sustainable Coaching Business 47:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHailey Rowe is a Marketing & Sales Coach, as well as a Linkedin Lead Generation Service Provider. She helps coaches, therapists, and service providers book clients, develop their no brainer offers and grow their income and impact. She shares her F.A.S.T. framework, marketing, and business tips on her Health Coach Nation Podcast and in her FREE Marketing Hub Facebook Group. She’s been named as one of the Top 25 Coaches in Chicago (Chicago Entrepreneur Magazine) and one of the Top 6 business podcasts for health coaches (Primal Health Coach Institute). Since 2010, Hailey has worked in the coaching industry and in business development/marketing for startups. Hailey’s philosophy: You can have an amazing service and impact to make, but without a strong mindset, and sales and marketing plan, your business will remain a hobby. Connect with Hailey Rowe Free Class & Cheat Sheet: 4 Steps to Clients Without Posting MORE: https://haileyrowe.kartra.com/page/client-attraction-organic Website: Https://www.haileyrowe.com Instagram: Https://www.instagram.com/hailey_rowe Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/groups/themarketinghubgroup Podcast: https://anchor.fm/health-coach-nation Book your FREE Business Growth Audit here: https://calendly.com/haileyrowe-coach Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/hailey-rowe-interview Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 267. Esther Blum Demystifies Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Perimenopause and Menopause Relief 1:19:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this 7th (and final!) episode of season 14, I interview integrated dietitian and menopause expert Esther Blum on all things hormone replacement therapy for women. In the past 27 years, Esther has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. In addition to her incredible expertise, I always love having on guests who have walked their talk. Known for being Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, Esther is the bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator, among several other books. Disclaimer: While this conversation leaned heavily torwards the benefits of HRT, it's critical for you to do your own research and, of course, to always check with your doctor. This episode—along with every other Insatiable episode—is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Among the Topics Covered: Why are so many women afraid of using horomone replacement therapy (HRT)? What symptoms would someone be experiencing that would make them want to even consider HRT? What does HRT do exactly? What are some of the first signs that HRT is working? What are the different types of HRT? What are some of the risks associated with HRT? What are some considerations when researching HRT and discussing with your doctor? How is HRT part of a larger midlife puzzle, but not a silver bullet? Guest: Esther Blum is an integrative dietician, menopause expert and bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator. Esther has been featured on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Well + Good , Forbes , Fitness , and Time Magazine . Mentioned in this episode: My once-a-year group program Truce with Food is open for registration through January 31st. Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong with Journalist Angela Saini (Insatiable Season 2, Episode 5) Dr. Pamela W. Smith's research Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/esther-blum-interview-hrt/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 266. Dr. Stacy Sims on How "Women Are Not Small Men" (especially at midlife & with exercise) 1:22:03
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGet ready to dive deep into the groundbreaking insights shared by Dr. Stacy Sims in our 6th episode of season 14. Stacy brings her wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, shedding light on the unique physiological considerations women face, especially during phases like perimenopause and menopause. From the impact of hormones on exercise performance to the complexities of gut health and nutrient requirements, this episode is a game-changer for women seeking to optimize their fitness and wellbeing. Guest: Stacy T. Sims, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. She wrote the science-based layperson's book ( ROAR ) to explain sex differences in training and nutrition across the lifespan. Both the consumer products and the book challenged the existing dogma for women in exercise, nutrition, and health. This paradigm shift is the focus of her famous "Women Are Not Small Men” TEDx talk . Dr. Sims has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers , several books and is a regularly featured speaker at professional and academic conferences. Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Stacy Sims's website Follow Dr. Stacy Sim's on Instagram Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond by Stacy T. Sims, PhD & Selene Yeager Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/ dr-stacy-sims-ex…enopause-midlife / Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 265. Stressed at Midlife? with Rev. Kinsie M. Tate 1:26:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this fifth episode of season 14, I have a spirited and wide-ranging conversation with Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, founder of Restore Clergy, a nonprofit organization supporting clergy and caregivers. Together, we delve into the delicate complexities of stress leadership in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Strap in because we cover a lot ground that goes well beyond the common (just deep breathe?) stress management tactics you'll find out there. Topics Covered: 01:01: Introduction to Kinsey Tate & Why Stress Leadership in Midlife 03:21: Understanding Stress and Finding Your Voice 15:37: Stress and the Truce with Food framework 19:45: Stress and Performance, i.e. It's not all about you 31:12: Stress and Change with Midlife's Unique Challenges 32:33: Layering of Stories and Belief Structures 50:03: Stress and Identity Shifts at Midlife 56:33: Navigating Complexity and Chaos 1:09:19: Stress and Grief 1:20:51: Capital "T" Truth Guest: Rev. Kinsie M. Tate is an ordained clergy, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and certified Truce Coach. Kinsie heads the Restore Program to help clergy get to the root cause of chronic stress, so that they can enjoy a sustainable ministry. Mentioned in this episode: My once-a-year group program Truce with Food is open for registration through January 31st. Early bird $500 off ends January 26th! Rev. Kinsie M. Tate's Restore Clergy program that supports clergy with holistic resources and programs that improve wellness in order to cultivate faithful and sustainable ministry. Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/stress-leadership-midlife-kinsie-tate/ Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 264. Top 3 Menopause Weight Loss Myths Debunked 54:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this fourth episode of season 14, I'll help you filter through the perimenopause and menopause nutrition noise by busting 3 top myths. Why? Because most of the common advice out there is recycled diet culture heavily rooted in restriction and one-size-fits-all recommendations (at a time in our life when we require a more individualized approach). Most women will gain weight at midlife, which makes us more susceptible to overblown weight loss and health promises. When I surveyed my list, weight gain was a top concern. Was mine as well as it felt like overnight, I had gained 30 pounds. In this episode, I share a few lessons I've learned along the way from my own experience and my work with clients. Topics Covered: 2:28: Myth #1 Weight Gain is a Given in Perimenopause and Menopause because of Hormone Imbalances 17:52: Myth #2 and Myth #2.5: Eating the right foods will cure my perimenopause and menopause symptoms OR my diet has nothing to do with these symptoms. 32:46: Myth #3 The only way to lose weight in peri/menopause is to eat a lot less and exercise a lot more. Maybe intermittent fasting is the answer? Mentioned in this episode: Previous episode: Over 40? What Works Now: Perimenopause and Menopause Food and Exercise 101 My client Laura Jacob's weight loss story featured in Prevention magazine Save $40 on your first Daily Harvest box by clicking here My once-a-year group program Truce with Food is open for registration through January 31st. Early bird $500 off ends January 26th! Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/menopause-weight-loss-myths Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 263. Sleepless in Midlife? Uncovering Hidden Root Causes with Kelly Murray 1:12:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this third episode of season 14, I have an eye-opening conversation around midlife sleep struggles with sleep coach Kelly Murray . Insomnia was my main perimenopause symptom (and I had no idea it was even a perimenopause symptom) and yet, about 60% of women report sleep challenges during perimenopause and menopause. Kelly and I will get into root-causes of poor sleep and how the hormonal changes of this time influence sleep. We’ll discuss the role of blood-sugar and gut health in sleep, how many sleep aids don’t address the root health issues insomnia is pointing to, what other minerals aside from magnesium are helpful, and the importance of stress management on sleep. If you've been struggling with sleep and are tired of trying out all of the recycled basic advice, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: Introduction: Why this episode? What makes sleep coach Kelly Murray different? 08:32: How my insomnia in perimenopause led me to Kelly 10:16: What is considered a good night's sleep? Signs of bad sleep? 15:43: Common sleep struggles 20:12: Understanding the cortisol-melatonin connection with sleep 25:00: What's happening with these 3am wake-ups? 38:00: Most frequently asked questions on Google 41:10: HRT can help, but it's part of a larger puzzle 47:33: Kelly's holistic approach to insomnia 55:47: The role of magnesium and potassium 59:00: Is melatonin the answer? CBD gummies? 01:03:07: Small snacks before bedtime? 01:05:42: Three actionable takeways Guest: Kelly Murray is an award-winning certified Pediatric and Adult Sleep Coach. She has been a featured expert and contributor to places like Real Simple , goop, Forbes , New York magazine, she’s also taught at Google. Mentioned in this episode: Kelly Murray's free training "Uncovering Hidden Sleep Sabotagers" Transcript & Show Notes: alishapiro.com/sleep-midlife-challenges-kelly-murray Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 262. Laura McKowen: Navigating Perimenopause, Alcohol, Food, and Midlife's Challenges 1:20:02
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this second episode of season 14, I have a thought-provoking conversation around midlife experiences, alcohol, and personal growth with bestselling author Laura McKowen . We explore the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, and the impact of alcohol consumption on women's health. We cover it all, from the intersection of food and alcohol struggles with hormonal changes to the spiritual reckoning and opportunities that come with midlife. Whether you're struggling with food and alcohol during this stage in your life, are sober curious, or just asking yourself some of the big midlife questions, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: Introduction: Why this episode? Why Laura McKowen? And quick disclaimer 3:55: Laura's perimenopause experience so far... 9:47: Work-life balance, shifting mindset, and newfound contentment 14:53: Navigating body changes and exercise struggles 18:21: Exploring the impact of food on glucose levels 24:03: Unacknowledged grief: from addiction to menopause 35:14: Empty nest and drinking? 39:38: Anger and "going mad" in menopause 45:56: "Moderate" drinking in menopause? 52:22: What is your relationship to alcohol? 54:18: Cheryl Strayed exploring her own alcohol use 56:00: How to experiment with not drinking 01:05:05: Navigating life's changes with grace, compassion, and acceptance 1:13:19: Predictions for the future of alcohol and menopause Guest: Laura McKowen is the author of the bestselling memoir, We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life and Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else). She has written for The New York Times and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal , The Guardian , T he Atlantic , the TODAY show, and more. In 2020, she founded The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support community. Laura lives with her daughter and partner on the North Shore of Boston. Mentioned in this episode: Laura McKowen's The Luckiest Club , a dogma-free, compassionate place to recover from alcohol addiction and thrive in life. Laura McKowen's excellent substack Love Story. Sunnyside app and community to explore a more mindful approach to drinking. Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar Letter #28: A Problem Without a Problem What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health (Andrew Huberman Podcast) My once-a-year group program Truce with Food is open for registration through January 31st. Early bird Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 261. A Midlife Reckoning: Let Me Tell You My Story (The Shock of It All) 44:38
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHello Insatiable Listeners! Strap in for this new season (the 14th!) where we'll cover all things perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. This introductory episode begins with my own personal story—including dramatic weight gain—and some shocking realizations that planted the initial seeds for this season we are about to embark upon. Let me tell you, midlife brings some serious changes and challenges on all fronts. In order to address these, in this episode, I provide an overview of the wide-ranging topics we’ll cover this season—that go beyond hot flashes—and give you a rundown of the incredible roster of guests that’ll help guide us through this often demanding and rewarding terrain. My aim this season is to create the resource I wish I had when I was going through this stage of life. Expect actionable takeaways and the deeper, more nuanced conversations you’ve come to expect from Insatiable . Thank you for listening. * New episodes will be released every Wednesday . ---------------------------------- This Season's Upcoming Guests (Introduced in this Episode) Kelly Murray: An award-winning certified Pediatric and Adult Sleep Coach. Kelly has been a featured expert and contributor to places like Real Simple , goop, Forbes , New York magazine, she’s also taught at Google...the list goes on. Rev. Kinsie M. Tate: An ordained clergy, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and certified Truce Coach. Kinsie heads the Restore Program to help clergy get to the root cause of chronic stress, so that they can enjoy a sustainable ministry. Laura McKowen: Author of the bestselling memoir, We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life and Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Life (and Everything Else). In 2020, she founded The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support community. Dr. Stacy Sims: An international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and several books, including the excellent Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. Esther Blum: An integrative dietician, menopause expert and bestselling author of See ya later, Ovulator. Esther has been featured on the Today Show, ABC-TV, and Good Day NY and is frequently quoted in goop, Well + Good , Forbes , Fitness , and Time Magazine . Transcript & Show Notes for this episode: alishapiro.com/my-menopause-story Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 260. Women’s Bodies, Envy, and Scarcity with Elise Loehnen (Part 2) 1:04:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedElise and I pick up our conversation from part one of her instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good . In this episode, we take our conversation further and deeper, unpacking the sins of Envy and Sloth and their effect on women. It’s rare I can talk to someone who understands the various perspectives on body image (including the ones where it has nothing to do with one’s body size) so it was a real treat to go to the depths. This includes why body positivity often misses the mark in supporting women’s relationship with their body. In our interview today, we discuss: The changing nature of what defines enough food “restriction” (Kate Moss’ 90’s heroine chic wasn’t the end!) The unconscious yearnings in feeling light and “high” from restricting food to feeling heavy and “low” from binging Why it’s important to pay attention to your envy and judgment of other women, including their bodies How scarcity and the sin of Sloth drive women to rush, overwork, and overdo The two sins no one has asked about in all her interviews and what’s the one thing she wishes would happen with her book that hasn’t. About Elise Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Max and Sam. She is the host of Pulling the Thread , a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She’s also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good (Dial Press/PRH). The book weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other. Regardless of our religious provenance, the self-denial implicit in each of the Seven Deadly Sins—Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Anger—reads like a checklist of what it means to be a “good” woman. With awareness, we can begin to recognize these patterns of self-restriction, break the story, and move ourselves and each other toward freedom and balance. Elise is a frequent contributor to Oprah , and has written for The New York Times , Elle Decor, Stylist, and more. Mentioned in this Episode Truce Coaching Certification (TCC) Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 259. Rethinking Food Guilt, Gluttony, and “Goodness” with Elise Loehnen (Part 1) 1:23:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAnnually, Elise Loehnen’s parents would weigh themselves in a vigilant effort to stay within five to ten pounds of their marriage weight. When Elise went away to boarding school, this culture further normalized eating vigilance and restriction as necessary. Then in her early career at Lucky Magazine, where she was often photographed, restricting her food in attempts to be a sample size at 5 ‘10 seemed like the obvious choice to stay on the path of acceptance and “goodness”. Then came a stint as goop’s content manager where she was immersed in the wellness industry’s gospel of “clean eating”, today’s socially acceptable term for restriction. And now, in her instant New York Times ’ best seller book, On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good (Dial Press/PRH), Elise brilliantly connects how the sin of gluttony - not science - forms a tapestry of misguided restriction norms that have serious consequences for our food, bodies, and health. In our interview today, we dive deep into Elise’s Gluttony chapter to discuss: The meta-physical invitation in Elise’s breathlessness The placebo and nocebo influence of the BMI, exercise that counts, and thinking about your weight The difference between hunger instincts and intuition to more clearly hear your appetite How the cultural “good” body story creates blindspots and accompanying health risks no matter what your body size (and how to think differently to see these blindspots) What’s up with wanting to look disciplined yet effortless with your food and physique (asking for myself after not effortlessly losing my pregnancy weight)? About Elise Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Max and Sam. She is the host of Pulling the Thread , a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She’s also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good (Dial Press/PRH). The book weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other. Regardless of our religious provenance, the self-denial implicit in each of the Seven Deadly Sins—Sloth, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Anger—reads like a checklist of what it means to be a “good” woman. With awareness, we can begin to recognize these patterns of self-restriction, break the story, and move ourselves and each other toward freedom and balance. Elise is a frequent contributor to Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 258. Over 40? What Works Now: Perimenopause and Menopause Food and Exercise 101 1:14:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPart of what’s been hard for me the last three years was I didn’t understand how drastically the hormonal shifts that start for women around 35 and accelerate in our mid-40s affects ALL THE THINGS. And I’m someone who knows that our physiology and psychology are in a constant feedback loop. Yet because perimenopause and menopause are women's health issues, they don’t get the attention they deserve. Nor do doctor’s really understand them all that well (the horror stories I hear from clients 😮💨). I’m doing my part to change that with this special Insatiable episode. I’m sharing the major nutrition and exercise realities I wish I knew about perimenopause and menopause. I had to learn about them through a lot of suffering with plantar fasciitis, insomnia, irritation/anger/rage, and grappling with significant weight gain that felt like it came out of nowhere. While some menopause symptoms are inevitable, there's also a lot you can do to reduce and better manage symptoms through this profound threshold and beyond. In this podcast, I discuss: How decreases in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone affect your nutrition and exercise needs and why what worked before 40 often backfires now (and what I did to lose 20 pounds). The 2 key nutrition shifts I needed to make and why adding more of these foods in is more important than ever for your health and weight Why women need carbs at this stage (especially at night), a starting point of how many carbs you need, and the best time to eats something sweet if you’re struggling with sleep Why Intermittent Fasting (IF) often backfires and things to consider if you want to experiment with IF (and how eating a snack before bed actually helped my insomnia for a year!) The biggest exercise shift I made to support my health, weight, and peace of mind The simple lifestyle shift I didn’t know I needed to support my insomnia Episode Links Free Health Coaching Disruption Hour for Rebel Practitioners Free Truce with Food community gatherings Truce Coaching Certification On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 257. Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen 1:13:29
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhile Laura McKowen is known for her work around alcohol sobriety, her first coping strategy was food. Like Laura, I have many clients who come to me where their first “thing” was food. And after getting sober or soberish, their eating issues return or becomes a “thing”. In this special Insatiable episode, we apply the wisdom Laura writes about in her new book to food, body image, and the overlap with alcohol. We discuss: How Laura’s original coping mechanism was bingeing and the overlapping and distinct root causes between her food and alcohol struggles Why stopping bad habits like alcohol and battling food is different than starting new habits and how you change has to shift to what Laura discusses as “being willing to be led” Grief from the loss of using alcohol, food, and the fantasies they offer How wanting to be saved, desired, and chosen fueled Laura’s alcohol and body image issues and the deep work she did to heal and now be in a healthy relationship How Laura views sobriety as an invitation into a “Bigger Yes” (we also discuss the pushback at this suggestion and how it’s even more politically incorrect to say your body battle is an invitation into a “Bigger Yes”) The connection between eating disorders, alcohol use disorder, and sensitive, empathetic, and perceptive people (and their nervous systems), and where they need to push off too. Buy a copy of Laura’s new book, Push Off From Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (And Everything Else) at https://www.lauramckowen.com/books or wherever you buy your favorite books. Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 256. Creating Safety for Sustainable Eating and Exercise Results 1:33:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDr. Michelle Segar, one of the more progressive health behavioral change experts, says sustainable behavior change with eating and exercise is not a product of rule-following. In other words, trying so hard to perfectly stick to a plan is not an effective goal or strategy. Rather, we need to learn flexibility. Because life is much more unpredictable these days. Anyone like me who sends their child to daycare knows this deep in their bones! We also need to learn how to experiment to see what actually works in this stage of our lives. Not what worked 20 years ago when our stress was minimal. Or now, in the menopausal transition. How does one learn this flexibility and trust in imperfect action, which often just feels like guilt and shame for “being bad”? I brought on my clients Whitnee and Erin to share their Truce with Food journey of how they learned to listen to their bodies to figure out what really works for them now and effectively experiment to reach their health and wellness goals. In today’s episode we discuss, The importance of finding fun and magic in our goal pursuits, not just the accomplishment outcome The Catholic and Christian influences that formed both their stories and struggles to be “good” How Whitnee finally made a “Truce” with her dairy intolerance after years of the restrict-over do it cycle. How Whitnee and Erin both learned to be flexible with their exercise goals given Erin’s back pain and Whitnee’s knee pain, COVID, and then plantar fasciitis The challenge and freedom of growth mindset (ie.“trusting the process”) and how they set and work towards their goals now Mentioned in this episode SMART Goals: How They Sabotage Eating and Exercise Goals workshop (free, 1/11/23) Truce with Food 2023 : Registration runs 1/9-1/20. Save $500 in this once a year program when you register by January 16. Erintusa.com @trainwithtusa Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 255. Values-Gap Driven Body Discomfort 2:00:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWhen I surveyed my newsletter readers back In the April, a common survey response theme was: “I feel uncomfortable in my body and feel ridiculous that I am focused on this when there is so much else that is so much more important to deal with.” I sooo get this. I felt this way about my own weight struggles in the 9/11, U.S. invasion of Iraq-era. And today’s world issues feel much more urgent and complex. Yet what I’ve discovered is that tending to our body discomfort is not ridiculous. With a holistic and root cause resolution approach like Truce with Food, our body discomfort reveals a values gap of what we say matters and what how we are actually living. And this values gap matters deeply right now. Collectively, we understand “normal” isn’t working; “bottom up” changes in how we spend our time, money, and energy matter if we want to create a new, healthier normal. To illustrate what this values-gap driven body discomfort looks like to work through, my Truce with Food clients Charlotta and Margaret Louise are here to share their journey of self-authoring their values for more psychological safety and a radically different relationship to food and themselves. In today’s episode, we discuss: A deeper understanding of how to embody safety to increase resilience and decrease out of control eating. How systems like capitalism and patriarchy, which value control, unknowingly molded our collective values and the personal values each of us had to change. An alternative definition of valuing discipline (that isn’t about control) to change our food habits and life. The new values that replaced perfectionism, hyper-productivity, “faster, better”, and trying to do everything on our own. How this values revolution evolved the stories that were driving our stress and body discomfort and led to better food choices, a more sacred relationship with our bodies, and more fulfillment. Mentioned in this Episode Free Food as Safety Gatherings Truce with Food 2023 The Sparkling Mud @thesparklingmud Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 254. Food, Stress, and Healing Your Nervous System with Stacey Ramsower 1:42:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA Truce with Food foundational focus is learning how to effectively respond to the stress that makes you eat. Because we are often reacting to the past when our sense of safety was compromised, which fuels our current stress. For example, I used to binge on sugar during my cancer “scanxiety” season even though it was 15 years later. Because in the past, MRIs did find cancer (and I didn’t know I could ever not turn to food!). Logically I knew I was probably fine. But emotionally I was a wreck. To effectively respond to your stress in the present, in Truce with Food , we tend to your body's physiology. Specifically, cultivating safety in your nervous system; your nervous system physiology under threat often leads to “Chuck it, F@#$ it” Ubereats, fantasy thoughts like “Diet starts tomorrow”, and binging. Because your body’s physiology informs your “mindset”. Anyone who knows how crashing blood sugar fuels their anxiety knows this on one level. To better understand your own nervous system reactions and accompanying food habits, I’ve brought back Stacey Ramsower from Episode 1 of this season. We discuss how our nervous system picks up on stress, often before our brain, and that leads to out of control eating. Stacey is one of the few people I know who understands how the most powerful change involves your physiology and psychology. In today’s episode, we discuss: The difference between your body, brain, and mind when trying to change your relationship to food (hint: most mindset work doesn’t address this and yet, your body communicates to your brain at 4x the speed!) How “Diet starts tomorrow” is a fantasy thought and often a sign you’re in a “Flight” nervous system reaction What the Flight and Freeze nervous system reactions feel like inside your body The connection between Binging and the Freeze nervous system reaction Two powerful practices to try and regulate your nervous system to better deal with your present stress and change your eating habits Mentioned in this Episode Free Food as Safety Gatherings Truce with Food 2023 https://www.staceyramsower.com/ Stacey’s Instagram Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 253. Food, Feeling Fat, and Perfectionism: Protection Strategies with Sil Reynolds 1:20:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow many times have you thought: why do I self-sabotage with food? If those answers haven’t gotten you very far, I have a much better question for you. “How does my eating protect me?” is a question that will take you far and deep. To guide us with this question and path to your answers, I have the wise Sil Reynolds to talk food, protection strategies, and the root vulnerability in our stories that our food habits are trying, perhaps begging you, to pay attention to. In this expansive, soul food conversation, we discuss: Sil’s struggle with food and her journey to heal her Motherline to find a sense of home in her body and psyche. The role of the archetypal feminine and emotional attunement in our food and body image struggles, including the symbolism in emotionally eating sweet carbohydrates How perfectionism is a safety strategy, not a personality type and why we keep trying to be “Good”, even when it feels so bad. How body image isn’t really about the body and a powerful question to ask when you feel fat to shift your mindset by getting to the root of the issue About Sil Reynolds Sil brings 40 years experience to her work as a coach and a teacher: experience as a nurse practitioner, psychotherapist, workshop leader, author, and a Mothering & Daughtering coach. She graduated from Brown University where she majored in Women’s Studies. She graduated from Marion Woodman’s BodySoul Rhythms training in dreamwork, archetypal psychology, and the art and science of listening to the wisdom of the body. Sil explains that “Marion Woodman’s work reflects a unique Jungian lineage focuses on bringing the archetypal Divine Feminine into our embodied, earthly lives. Her lineage is my lineage, it is my spiritual motherline, and it has been my lifeline during difficult times.” Mentioned in this Episode Food as Safety Gatherings with Ali: Gather with like-minded health rebels who hate small talk to learn how to apply the Insatiable Season 13 podcasts to your life. Ali will teach, provide coaching exercise, tools and coach a few participants stress eating so you can get to the root of your stress eating and work through it. No white knuckling required. Sil Reynolds Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 252. The Religion of Wellness Culture with Anne Helen Petersen 1:25:19
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Wellness culture we see as we scroll through Instagram or listen to in our earbuds on various wellness podcasts often casts itself as the opposite of Western Medicine. And yet, both industries overlap via the same value system of Puritans and Protestantism. From “clean eating” to failed functional medicine protocols because “client’s aren’t disciplined enough”, Protestantism and Puritanism are alive and well in both industries. This wouldn’t be a problem except these guiding principles aren’t actually how the body works. As a result, while both industries have different offerings, both limit us because of their blindspots created by these religious values and beliefs. In today’s episode with one of my favorite writers, Dr. Anne Helen Petersen, we discuss: A background of what Protestantism and Puritanism are and how they’ve influenced diet and wellness culture and the deeper meaning implied in hashtags #blessed, #highvibes, and #nolowvibes How Protestantism and Puritanism especially influenced fat phobia and the 80s and 90s body ideal of what Anne calls “aspirational containment”. How wellness influencers and celebrities like Peloton instructors have given us secular outlets to satiate the needs that religion provides. How Anne shifted and continues to shift her relationship to exercise and work by incorporating this value that is considered “bad” in Puritanism yet supports the body to thrive. Anne’s process of first intellectualizing how problematic these religious values are in relation to exercise, the body, and work and then actually making the changes to embody new values that support her feeling great and athletic in her body, now in her 40s. About Anne Helen Peterson Anne is an American writer and journalist. She received her Ph.D in Media Studies, where she did her dissertation on Celebrity Culture…we will get into why here in the episode. She worked as a Senior Culture Writer for BuzzFeed until August 2020, when she began writing full-time for her newsletter "Culture Study" on Substack. I know many of you read it. It’s so so good. Her most recent book “Out of Office” is about the future of work. And she has two new podcasts of her own: Work Appropriate and Townsizing, which is about people living in small towns. Mentioned in this episode: Free Food as Safety Gatherings with Ali : Gather with like-minded health rebels who hate small talk to learn how to apply the Insatiable Season 13 podcasts to your life. Ali will teach, provide coaching exercise, tools and coach a few participants stress eating so you can get to the root of your stress eating and work through it. No white knuckling required. Culture Study with Anne Helen Petersen The Millennial Vernacular of Fat Phobia The Quiet G Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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1 251. The Root Cause of Stress Eating: What’s Eating You? 53:01
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked“How can I stop stress eating? is a frequent question I get asked. In today’s episode, I share a more powerful question that’s necessary to ask - “What’s eating you?” - to get back in control of food. No white knuckling required. I share my own current story work related to my burn-out that caused my body to fall apart (and keep 30 pounds of post-pregnancy weight on), answer some listener questions, and offer some client examples for you to get crystal clear on your own stress eating. In this solo episode, I share: The 3 phases of awareness you need to resolve your stress eating The “elephant in the room” causing your out of control and out of alignment with your goals eating The role our stories play in stress eating How story work gets misunderstood and misinterpreted, creating more tools, work, and “feeling bad for feeling bad” that leads to lackluster results. Two powerful coaching questions to get you started on resolving your stress eating today. Mentioned in this Episode http://alishapiro.com/food-as-safety Send me (Ali) a text message. 👀 Free Sneak Peek: Join Me on April 29th at 12pm (EST) for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint Masterclass! You'll discover: Why your emotional eating makes sense, Four hidden triggers sabotaging your best intentions & Live coaching to accelerate your progress. RSVP HERE 🌟 Registration for Your Emotional Eating Blueprint is now open! You can enroll for only $67 until April 30th or sign-up for a free sneak peak here: https://alishapiro.com/blueprint/…
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