172 - Have you reached the point where you’re just tired of thinking about weight loss? What should I eat? Should I fast? Am I getting enough protein? Is what I’m doing actually working? And then there’s the conversation that happens in your own head when you don’t follow through exactly as planned. In this episode, I’m talking about the mental burnout that can come from years of trying to lose weight and how much energy can be spent second-guessing your choices and criticizing yourself inste...
Sep 1
18 min
171 - Have you ever looked back at a time when you felt healthier, stronger and more confident and wondered, “How did I let that version of me go?” Maybe your clothes fit differently now. Your energy has changed. Menopause, stress, retirement or life in general has affected your routines, and what worked years ago doesn’t seem to work the same way anymore. In Episode 171, Create Your Comeback Story: Weight Loss, Energy, Self-Belief, Strength, and More, we’re looking at what happens between de...
Aug 25
29 min
170 - One thing I've learned over the years is that most women aren't choosing to put their lives on hold. They're simply trying to keep up. They're juggling work, family, aging parents, relationships, appointments, responsibilities... and somewhere in the middle of all that, they keep telling themselves they'll get back to their own goals later. The trouble is, later has a way of moving. In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to be waiting for life. Not because you've give...
Aug 18
8 min
169 - After visiting my daughter recently, I found myself thinking about a conversation we recorded together a few years ago. Listening back, I realized the topics are just as relevant today as they were then, so I wanted to share it with you again. In this episode, Bri and I talk about how our relationship with food develops, the influence of the people around us, food shaming, listening to our bodies, exercise versus active living, journaling, stress, and creating healthy habits that can la...
Aug 4
23 min
168 - What do your children, grandchildren, or the younger people in your life notice about the way you care for yourself? In this episode, I share several conversations that challenged the way I think about healthy aging, independence, and the example we set for those who are watching us. Together, we'll explore why more young adults are thinking ahead about their health, what many women in midlife are hoping for as they grow older, and how small choices today can influence generations to co...
Jul 21
23 min
167 - Should you weigh yourself the day after vacation? It's a question I hear often, and it's one I'm asking myself as I prepare for a trip to Toronto to spend time with my daughter. In this episode, I share the thought process behind my own decision, along with some practical things that influence the number on the scale after travel, including dehydration, sodium, sleep loss, and water retention. We'll also talk about the mindset side of the conversation because what the scale says is ofte...
Jul 7
22 min
166 - Have you ever noticed that many of the things you're most proud of required effort, commitment, patience, and growth? Yet when it comes to ourselves, we often think self-love should feel easy. In this episode, Clarenda challenges that idea and offers a different perspective. One that connects self-love with self-respect, self-honouring, and a willingness to grow into the person you want to become. From weight loss and healthy aging to burnout and personal growth, this conversation explo...
Jun 23
17 min
165 - What if some of the most important forms of self-care aren't the ones we usually think about? In this episode, I share 7 powerful ways to support your health, energy, mindset, and well-being that go far beyond massages and bubble baths. We'll talk about things like protecting your sleep, building support, stepping outside your comfort zone, focusing on what you can control, solving root problems, and recognizing when your nervous system needs attention. If you've been feeling depleted, ...
Jun 9
16 min
164 - Many women don’t actually enjoy the ice cream, brownie, or summer treat nearly as much as they thought they would because their brain is arguing with them the entire time. In this episode, Clarenda talks about the mental spiral that often follows food guilt and why the real exhaustion is often coming from the noise in our mind, not the food itself. Inside this conversation: • why summer can feel defeating when you’re trying to lose weight • how “I already blew it” thinking creates more ...
Jun 2
12 min
163 - Summer has a way of slowly pulling women away from the habits that help them feel their best. Less structure, more social events, emotional eating, exhaustion, “I don’t feel like cooking” days, and eventually the feeling of needing to “get back on track” again. In Episode 163: Enjoy Summer Without Starting Over in September, Clarenda talks about the mental and emotional side of summer health habits, including nervous system overload, self-trust, “micro quits,” emotional eating, and real...
May 19
25 min
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