OUTWEIGH: In this special case study episode of Outweigh, Leanne sits down with Suzanne, a woman who spent decades trapped in the exhausting cycle of dieting, binge-eating, and self-rejection. Despite her external success, she felt stuck—knowing deep down that life had more to offer but unsure how to break free from the vicious cycle of food and body struggles. Apprehensive but ready for change, Suzanne took a leap of faith and joined Stressless Eating. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she shares the pivotal shifts that helped her finally forgive herself, love herself, and step into the freedom she once believed was impossible. 

Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

OUTWEIGH:&nbsp;In this special case study episode of Outweigh, Leanne sits down with Suzanne, a woman who spent decades trapped in the exhausting cycle of dieting, binge-eating, and self-rejection. Despite her external success, she felt stuck&mdash;knowing deep down that life had more to offer but unsure how to break free from the vicious cycle of food and body struggles. Apprehensive but ready for change, Suzanne took a leap of faith and joined Stressless Eating. In this raw and inspiring conversation, she shares the pivotal shifts that helped her finally forgive herself, love herself, and step into the freedom she once believed was impossible.&nbsp;
Leanne Ellington // <a href="https://stresslesseating.com/homepage/">StresslessEating.com</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.StresslessEating.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740859157907000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0WUrshe29uUnAijg71X8T0">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "Feeling Things with Amy & Kat" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?” 

Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "Feeling Things with Amy &amp; Kat" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast &ldquo;What's God Got To Do With It?&rdquo;&nbsp;

A life without disordered eating outweighs everything

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Feeling Things with Amy & Kat is a podcast for anyone who’s ever had feelings—or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what’s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table—big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it’s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

Feeling Things with Amy &amp; Kat is a podcast for anyone who&rsquo;s ever had feelings&mdash;or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what&rsquo;s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table&mdash;big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it&rsquo;s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat 

From Food & Body Prison to Authentic Self-Love: Suzanne’s Transformation

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Have you ever stood in front of the mirror, repeating mantras like “I love my body” or “I’m enough,” only to feel that little voice in your head whispering, “Who are you kidding?” In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne Ellington breaks down why the “just think positive” approach doesn’t work—and what’s really keeping you from truly loving yourself.

Leanne gets real about her own struggles—how she grew up battling food and body shame, even after losing nearly 100 pounds, and why it took more than weight loss to break free. She explains why so many women get stuck feeling like self-love and positivity are unattainable, and how those feel-good mantras can actually make you feel worse when your brain doesn’t buy into them.

So what’s missing? It’s the brain wiring beneath the surface that no amount of mantras or affirmations can fix. Leanne shares how negative beliefs and self-criticism get hardwired into your brain and create resistance—leading you to feel like a fraud. And why jumping straight to self-love can backfire if you haven’t addressed those deeper stories and beliefs that are running the show.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

Have you ever stood in front of the mirror, repeating mantras like &ldquo;I love my body&rdquo; or &ldquo;I&rsquo;m enough,&rdquo; only to feel that little voice in your head whispering, &ldquo;Who are you kidding?&rdquo; In this episode of Outweigh, Leanne Ellington breaks down why the &ldquo;just think positive&rdquo; approach doesn&rsquo;t work&mdash;and what&rsquo;s really keeping you from truly loving yourself.
Leanne gets real about her own struggles&mdash;how she grew up battling food and body shame, even after losing nearly 100 pounds, and why it took more than weight loss to break free. She explains why so many women get stuck feeling like self-love and positivity are unattainable, and how those feel-good mantras can actually make you feel worse when your brain doesn&rsquo;t buy into them.
So what&rsquo;s missing? It&rsquo;s the brain wiring beneath the surface that no amount of mantras or affirmations can fix. Leanne shares how negative beliefs and self-criticism get hardwired into your brain and create resistance&mdash;leading you to feel like a fraud. And why jumping straight to self-love can backfire if you haven&rsquo;t addressed those deeper stories and beliefs that are running the show.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730241603698000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FUwHMIn4aOz3BTxcA_viD">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

If Positive Mantras Feel Like a Lie, Here’s What You’re Missing

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“She spent decades caring for everyone else. But at 62, Lisa finally learned how to care for herself.”

Meet Lisa.

For over 20 years, Lisa felt trapped in a relentless food and diet prison. Food carried the weight of shame and guilt, and she was stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, losing, and regaining.

And after the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Lisa poured herself into being a caretaker, forgetting entirely what it looked like to care for herself.

Diets had eluded her.
She felt helpless and isolated, unsure if freedom was even possible.
And she was tired of the Weight Watchers cycle—knowing another round of restriction wasn’t the answer.

But deep down, Lisa had hope. She knew there had to be a better way to heal her relationship with food, her body, and herself.

That’s when Lisa made the decision to commit to herself for the first time in decades.

She took a leap of faith and began her journey to heal her body and mind—not through dieting, but through transformation of her brain.

And the results? Nothing short of life-changing.

In this inspiring interview, Lisa shares:
How she found life again after the loss of her husband.
Why ditching the diet mentality was the key to her freedom.
How, at 62 years old, she reclaimed her health, her confidence, and her groove!

Lisa’s story is proof that it’s never too late to start again—and that freedom is possible at any age.



HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com

&ldquo;She spent decades caring for everyone else. But at 62, Lisa finally learned how to care for herself.&rdquo; Meet Lisa. For over 20 years, Lisa felt trapped in a relentless food and diet prison. Food carried the weight of shame and guilt, and she was stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, losing, and regaining. And after the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Lisa poured herself into being a caretaker, forgetting entirely what it looked like to care for herself. Diets had eluded her. She felt helpless and isolated, unsure if freedom was even possible. And she was tired of the Weight Watchers cycle&mdash;knowing another round of restriction wasn&rsquo;t the answer. But deep down, Lisa had hope. She knew there had to be a better way to heal her relationship with food, her body, and herself. That&rsquo;s when Lisa made the decision to commit to herself for the first time in decades. She took a leap of faith and began her journey to heal her body and mind&mdash;not through dieting, but through transformation of her brain. And the results? Nothing short of life-changing. In this inspiring interview, Lisa shares: How she found life again after the loss of her husband. Why ditching the diet mentality was the key to her freedom. How, at 62 years old, she reclaimed her health, her confidence, and her groove! Lisa&rsquo;s story is proof that it&rsquo;s never too late to start again&mdash;and that freedom is possible at any age. 
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730241603698000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3FUwHMIn4aOz3BTxcA_viD">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

Getting Her Groove Back at 62: A Story of Healing, Strength, and New Beginnings After Losing Her Husband

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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 decades. It’s not that Intuitive Eating is flawed—it’s that your brain’s wiring may be drowned out by emotional triggers and old habits, making it impossible to hear your body’s cues.

Join Leanne as she unpacks how Intuitive Eating can overlook the deeper, brain-based loops that compel you to eat when you’re not hungry. She explores why willpower alone won’t break these patterns—and why self-blame isn’t the answer. If you’ve been shaming yourself for not “getting” Intuitive Eating, this conversation will free you from the myth that you’re the problem and shed light on the real path to finding peace with food and your body.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) head on over to  www.StresslessEating.com

If you&rsquo;ve tried Intuitive Eating and found yourself even more confused, ashamed, or convinced you&rsquo;re &ldquo;broken,&rdquo; this episode is for you. We&rsquo;re digging into the hidden reason why &ldquo;just listen to your body&rdquo; often fails women who&rsquo;ve used food to cope with stress, loneliness, or chronic dieting for decades. It&rsquo;s not that Intuitive Eating is flawed&mdash;it&rsquo;s that your brain&rsquo;s wiring may be drowned out by emotional triggers and old habits, making it impossible to hear your body&rsquo;s cues.
Join Leanne as&nbsp;she unpacks how Intuitive Eating can overlook the deeper, brain-based loops that compel you to eat when you&rsquo;re not hungry. She explores why willpower alone won&rsquo;t break these patterns&mdash;and why self-blame isn&rsquo;t the answer. If you&rsquo;ve been shaming yourself for not &ldquo;getting&rdquo; Intuitive Eating, this conversation will free you from the myth that you&rsquo;re the problem and shed light on the real path to finding peace with food and your body.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>
To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) head on over to&nbsp; <a href="http://www.stresslesseating.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.stresslesseating.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1736025453097000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0cZMw5QT63Q2QbnlbJBvsQ">www.StresslessEating.com</a>

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

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From Food & Body Prison to Authentic Self-Love: Suzanne’s Transformation

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