Taking Control of Your Food and Body Journey: Embracing Impact and Identity Shift In this episode, Francesca Meffert shares a powerful perspective on how our actions influence not only our lives but also those around us. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, taking oneself seriously but with a lighthearted approach, and actionable steps toward change in food and body struggles. Key Topics The power of our actions and their impact on personal and external outcomesHow beliefs—like "I...
May 28
27 min
Connect with Francesca: Book a Free Discovery Call HERE Follow on Instagram: @ExpandingNutrition Email for Coaching Inquiries: [email protected] Visit my Website: www.expandingnutrition.com Join The Food Guilt Community for Women 30+ HERE Grab the Free Resource: 5 Ways to STOP Food Guilt In Its Tracks Disclaimer: Please remember, this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as me...
Apr 29
34 min
My Story Part 2: (What Struggling Actually Sounds Like) I help women who struggle with their relationship with food because I LIVED it. For 10+ years. I pivoted into dietetics and life coaching (and a host of other certifications) to learn, teach, educate, and empower women in this area. This is for you - the woman currently still struggling and needs to hear it's POSSIBLE, and you are 100% CAPABLE. With a Lotta Lotta Love, Francesca ❤️ Connect with Francesca: Book a Free Discov...
Apr 22
58 min
My Story: How I Healed My Relationship With Food I help women who struggle with their relationship with food because I LIVED it. For 10+ years. I pivoted into dietetics and life coaching (and a host of other certifications) to learn, teach, educate, and empower women in this area. This is for you - the woman currently still struggling and needs to hear it's POSSIBLE, and you are 100% CAPABLE. With a Lotta Lotta Love, Francesca ❤️ 👉 Free Live Webinar: This Monday, April 13th @ 11:30am EST&n...
Apr 8
37 min
Why Willpower and Discipline Fail for Food Struggles — And What Actually Works In this episode, Francesca Meffert breaks down why relying solely on willpower and discipline often leads to failure in overcoming food cravings and emotional eating. She shares science-backed insights into how habits form, why restrictions amplify the problem, and how to reprogram your brain for lasting change. Main Topics Covered: The cycle of emotional eating and how restriction fuels cravingsThe “rebound ef...
Apr 1
18 min
Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Food Shame and How to Break Free In this episode, Francesca Meffert dives deep into the emotional and psychological cycles that keep many trapped in food guilt and shame. She discusses how external messages, personal struggles, and internal shame reinforce a harmful cycle, and offers practical steps to start healing. Key Topics: The concept of "despair doubling down" and emotional triggersHow external messages about willpower and discipline fuel shameThe vic...
Apr 1
25 min
Summary Francesca Meffert discusses the nuances of binge eating, disordered eating, and the importance of understanding one's own food and body relationship. She shares her personal journey, clarifies distinctions between eating disorders and disordered eating, and offers insights on mindset, self-love, and the middle way to health. Key Topics Difference between eating disorders and disordered eatingThe spectrum of food struggles and mental healthPersonal journey of recovery from binge eating...
Mar 18
21 min
In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert sits down with two inspiring guests: Alex Cramer, personal trainer and founder of Blue Room Training, and Dr. Michelle Montero, clinical and sports psychologist and founder of Alchemy Performance Consulting. Together, they explore how fitness and psychology intersect to help women build strength, confidence, and resilience. From Alex’s focus on body neutrality and creating safe, inclusive training spaces, to Michelle’s expertise i...
May 7, 2025
56 min
Connect with Francesca: Book a Free Discovery Call HERE Follow on Instagram: @ExpandingNutrition Email for Coaching Inquiries: [email protected] Visit my Website: www.expandingnutrition.com Disclaimer: Please remember, this podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace pr...
Apr 16, 2025
27 min
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Reyna Hoerdeman, Owner and Fitness Director at Studio Fit Chicago - an all women's fitness studio based in Lincoln Park. We chat about a variety of topics - from toxic diet culture, how history has shaped how we're raised in society, our body image, and what we "want" vs what we "need". Find Reyna and her team here: https://studiofitchicago.com/personal-trainers/ Connect with Francesca: Book a Free Discovery Call HERE Follow on Instagram: ...
Apr 9, 2025
53 min
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