THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential

Letting Go To Step Into Who You Can Be

Have you ever felt like there’s more inside you that you’re not tapping into? Like  you're standing in the shadows of your own potential, afraid to step into the spotlight for fear of judgment? That nagging voice in your head says, “I know there’s more for me than this. There’s more I can do or give.” and at the same time that voice says "What will they think if I am truly me?"
Today I’d like to share with you a story from a recent experience I had with a group of amazing coaching professionals and how it relates to you diving into the heart of that struggle between insecurities and imposter syndrome and being your most authentic self, radiating with confidence and owning your innate talents like a boss.
In this episode, we’re talking about tapping into your inner wisdom and embracing your own uniqueness and shining bright  like you were always meant to -  exactly as you are.
So, are you ready to fire up your inner lighthouse and light up the world? 
Aw yeah! Here we go!
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You Are A Miracle book
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I Feel Like I'm Not Enough

Have you ever found yourself in a relentless pursuit, chasing the ghost of "enoughness" with every step you take? Like no matter how much you hustle and strive, that bucket of worthiness never seems to fill up?  It's like running on a treadmill, right? No matter how fast you go, you never quite reach your destination.
In this episode, we're peeling back the layers of the "not enough" syndrome that plagues so many of us. From societal pressures to our own inner critics, we'll explore the root cause of why we base our worth on external measures, leaving us perpetually unsatisfied.
What if I told you that your worth isn't something you need to constantly hustle for? What if I said it's already there, nestled within you like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered?
It's time to break free from the cycle of striving and embrace the truth that you are already whole. 
So, are you ready to stop chasing enough and rewrite your narrative?
Aw, yeah! 
 
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
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12 Nuggets of Wisdom: Reflecting On A Year of Coaching with My Client Jessie Ellertson

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a coach for a year?
This episode is a little different. This is a replay of a conversation between my client Jessie Ellertson and me, where I was a guest on her podcast. 
Jessie is a life coach herself and she’s been my client for about a year. In this episode we talk about the top 12 lessons learned she’s had as takeaways during our work together. 
We talk about everything from how to view invisible progress to handling vacations and holidays to addressing even deeper beliefs about identity and how we want to show up for ourselves in this life. 
It was so much fun to recap a year of coaching with Jessie and I am so glad I get to share it with you. 
We've got a year's worth of wisdom packed into this episode, and the journey's just getting started!
Are ya ready for the rocket ride? Aw yeah! Let’s go! 
Jessie Ellertson is a  Military Wife Life Coach. She helps military wives experience peace, love, and JOY while dealing with deployment. You can learn more about her at her website https://www.simplyresilient.net/.
And be sure to check out her podcast, The Simply Resilient - A Podcast For Military Wives. 
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

The Good, the Bad, and the Judgy: Exploring Our Inner Judgments

Have you ever found yourself in a public place and a random stranger walks by and out of nowhere a super judgy thought pops in your brain. “Why would she wear that? Didn’t she look in the mirror this morning? At least I don’t weigh that much.” And then you think “What is wrong with me? Who thinks like that about other people?”
Or maybe you find yourself in a situation where you're just dying for someone close to you to make a different choice? Maybe it's your friend, your partner, or even your parents. You think “If he’d just lose a little weight…. If she just noticed all I do….. Why do they always have to SAY those things?”
You just KNOW that if they made that one little change, - do something different, say something different, act different, BE different - everything would be better. Or at least YOUR life would be better. 
We're talking about those moments when I’m biting your tongue, trying to keep from blurting out, "Why can't they just see what I see?!"
We've all been there. And it's totally normal! That feeling can come from a place of wanting the best for others, but it comes off feeling victimy and angry. The tricky part is that sometimes, it can leave us feeling a little guilty and empty, like they’re not measuring up or not being who we want them to be.
And then we end up judging ourselves for judging them. Ugh! 
So, what do we do? Do we just bite our tongue and keep those feelings buried inside? Or is there another way? A way that allows us to be true to ourselves and our feelings, while also honoring and respecting those we love so much?
In today's episode, we're going to dive deep into this thorny topic of judging ourselves and those closest to us. We'll explore why it happens, how it feels, and most importantly, how to move through it with grace and love.
Are you ready to peel back the layers of judgment and uncover the truth beneath? 
 
Aw yeah!
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

Falling Off the Wagon - A Different Perspective

Have you ever had one of those days when your diet plan feels more like a distant memory than a reality? You know, the ones where that innocent-looking cookie led to a full-blown snack attack, and suddenly, you're knee-deep in a bag of potato chips?
I so get it. We've all been there, and let's face it, life happens. Those moments of "diet destruction" might just be your secret sauce to success!
Why does going off your plan have to feel like such a train wreck?
In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of those off plan moments when you feel like the whole day is wrecked and you might as well just enjoy yourself. 
We'll cover why we feel the pressure to be perfect on our weight loss journeys,
how diets set us up for failure, 
and most importantly, the golden nugget hidden within those off-plan moments! 
Get ready to unlock the power of these "diet detours" because they are gifts filled with so much valuable information - if you can just get curious enough to let the learning in. 
Are you ready to turn those setbacks into setups for success? 
Let's do this!
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www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

What's the Point?

Have you ever found yourself on that rollercoaster of diets, calorie counting, feeling like you're trapped in a numbers game, fixated on what that scale says? You’ve been at it for a few weeks and maybe the scale has moved a little, but really not nearly like you expected. And you’re starting to get frustrated. And maybe you have a weekend or a night out where you didn’t stay totally on plan and all the work you put in to lose 1.7 pounds feels like it gets erased.
You find yourself staring at the scale, wondering, "What's the point of all this effort if the numbers aren't budging?"
 
Today we’re talking about answering that question. What IS the point of taking care of yourself and making the effort for yourself whether or not you lose weight.
 
We’ve all been there – staring at the scale and feeling like it is the ultimate arbiter of our success. what if I told you that the real magic isn't in the digits on the scale?
Think about it – when you do something nice for someone you love, it's not about expecting something in return, right? Well, the same goes for your body. It's time to shift the focus from numbers to feelings and establish a loving relationship with yourself.
 
So today, we’re answering that question. The one the voice inside your head whispers when it says “what’s the point of all this effort anyway if the scale isn’t moving?”
 
Are you prepared to pivot your perspective on the whys behind wanting the weight loss process, and willing to wonder about creating a relationship with yourself and your body beyond the scale?
 
Aw yeah! Let’s get after it!
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

I want to NOT want it

Have you ever had a specific food that just feels like it has a little more power over you than you do over it?
Like there are some foods that you can just take it or leave but there are others that you’re like “you’ll have to pry it from my cold dead fingers.”
And yet on the inside, you’re maybe a teensy bit scared that this food is more in control of you than you are of it? 
Today we’re going to talk about what to do when you get to a place where just want to NOT want it. And how to take baby steps towards reclaiming your control.
Ready?
Let’s get started!
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www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

The Hidden Roadblock That's Holding You Back

Have you ever felt like, “I know I should work out, but I don’t have time.” or “I want to take time to meal plan but I get so busy and I run out of energy. Between the kids, my job, not to mention being a wife, I find it hard to carve out time for myself.” 
 
Listen, it is hard to find time these days. Life is BUSY. It’s even harder to make ourselves a priority in our own lives. I mean that feels kinda selfish. And there are so many other people that need a piece of our time and energy first. 
 
I’m not denying that. 
 
At the same time, putting yourself last or even just somewhere near the bottom of your priority list is having devastating consequences for you. 
 
Whether it’s in your health and how you want to feel in your body, or your relationships with other people, or even more with your relationship with yourself - which of course is at the root of it all. 
 
Today we’re going to talk about the one giant roadblock that so many of us struggle with when it comes to prioritizing ourselves. 
 
It may not be what you think. 
 
What’s that one major obstacle we all face? 
 
Receiving. 
So many of us are not good at receiving. 
 
So today we’re going to talk about 
Why is it so hard to receive? I’m not talking about gifts. I’m talking about receiving compliments, receiving help, receiving your innate worthiness and enoughness without having to strive for it or earn it. 
We’re also talking about how putting yourself is NOT selfish. 
How prioritizing yourself is an act of service to the people you care about most. 
And how when you open yourself up to receive, you give others such a gift. 
 
Receiving is an act of service. And it’s something that takes practice. 
 
But we gotta start with changing our mindset around it. 
 
Ready? 
 
Let’s go!! 
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www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

Beyond Weight Loss

Have you ever felt like there was more inside you that you have to give? Like maybe you’re not maxing out your potential? Or even scratching the surface? So often we wait until we lose the weight in order to go for that thing or to put ourselves out there in a scary way. 
Today, we’re gonna get deep. We’re going to talk about purpose, meaning and the shining your glorious light the way you were made to.
Ready to shine? Aw yeah. Let’s go!
 
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

The Puzzle Perspective: Unlocking the Weight Loss Code

Have you ever felt like losing weight is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded? The struggle is real, right? It's not just the simple formula that diets try to tell us it is. It's an emotional rollercoaster filled with frustration, self-doubt, and - let’s be honest -  the occasional forbidden love affair with a pint of ice cream. 
But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Instead of a tortuous grind, what if it could be thought provoking game?
Picture this: You, with a magnifying glass, examining your weight loss journey like a fascinating puzzle rather than a daunting problem. 
Here’s a question: What if, instead of blaming ourselves for every little hiccup in our fitness routine, we approached weight loss with curiosity and a beginner's mind?
In this episode, we’re talking about how a book that has nothing to do with weight loss can inspire you to think about weight loss in a whole new way. And if there’s nothing else that you get from this episode, there are 4 words that map out the repeatable process you can use to turn your weight loss experience around from painful to puzzling. From shaming and blaming to wondering and learning. 
So, are you ready to ditch the shame, put on your science goggles, and approach weight loss like a puzzle instead of a pain the petunias? 
That’s right. Strap in cuz it’s time to get our learning on! 
Let’s go!
Learn more!
www.confidentbody.coach
You Are A Miracle book
https://confidentbody.coach/tips/