Why Intuitive Eating Fails the Women Who Need It Most (And Why ‘Just Listen to Your Body’ Isn’t Enough)

If you’ve tried Intuitive Eating and found yourself even more confused, ashamed, or convinced you’re “broken,” this episode is for you. We’re digging into the hidden reason why “just listen to your body” often fails women who’ve used food to cope with stress, loneliness, or chronic dieting for deca…

Throw Out the Checklist: Starting the Year on YOUR Terms

In this episode of Outweigh we’re tossing out the tired “New Year, New You” playbook. Instead of sprinting into another year burdened by rules, restrictions, and impossible goals, we’re exploring what it looks like to trade stress for self-compassion and external pressure for true inner alignment. …

The Gift of Self-Acceptance: Giving Yourself Permission to Truly Enjoy the Holidays

In the final part of our holiday series on Outweigh, Amy and Leanne explore the transformative power of self-acceptance as the greatest gift we can give ourselves during the holiday season.  Amy introduces the idea that self-acceptance is often overlooked in holiday conversations, yet it is the ke…

Dealing with Holiday Weight Gain Fears and Body Anxiety

In the third part of our holiday series on Outweigh, Amy and Leanne tackle a topic that resonates with many women during this time of year: dealing with fears of holiday weight gain and body anxiety. Amy sets the stage by acknowledging how these fears can intensify with the increased focus on food…

How to Handle "Food Pushers" and Unwanted Comments About Your Body

In the second part of our holiday series on Outweigh, Amy and Leanne address a challenging topic: handling "food pushers" and unsolicited comments about your body during family gatherings.  Amy introduces the discomfort and triggering nature of these situations, while Leanne helps listeners unders…

Navigating Holiday Gatherings Without Food Guilt

Welcome to the first part of our holiday series on Outweigh, where Amy and Leanne tackle a challenge that many listeners face during this festive season: navigating holiday gatherings without the burden of food guilt.  As the holidays approach, the temptation of indulgent foods can lead to feeling…

5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #5: Overcoming the Fear of Failure)

Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of waiting for the other shoe to drop, even when you're doing everything "right"?  Join us for the fifth and final episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we confront the pervasive fear of failure that lurks…

5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #4: Breaking Free from Black-and-White Thinking)

Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of labeling everything as "good" or "bad," "right" or "wrong," especially when it comes to food and your body?  Join us for the fourth episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we tackle the pervasive mind…

5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food (Sign #3: The Struggle with the Process)

Ever find yourself dreading the thought of starting something new, already envisioning the uphill battle ahead?  Join us for the third episode of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we shine a light on the frustration of grappling with tasks that fee…

5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food: (Sign #2: Losing Trust, Losing Hope)

Have you ever promised yourself that "this Monday will be different," only to find yourself right back where you started?  Join us for the second installment of our series 5 Signs Your Food Struggles Actually Have NOTHING To Do With Food, where we explore the disheartening experience of continuous…