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Lose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energy
Lose Weight Mindfully is a health and wellness podcast hosted by registered dietitian Jackie Kirschen. It focuses on weight loss without dieting, calorie counting, or deprivation, using mindful eating and sustainable habits instead. Jackie shares her own experience of losing 65 pounds as well as practical strategies for managing cravings and conflicting nutrition advice. The show aims to help listeners boost energy, feel better in their clothes, and build a healthier relationship with food.
Episodes
142. Her Doctor Was SHOCKED — How Christan Cut Her Cholesterol in Half Without Counting Calories (Or Meds)
Your doctor tells you your cholesterol is through the roof. Then the next year, same thing. And she looks you dead in the eye and says if it keeps going like this, we're putting you on medication. You're 37 years old with two kids and you are not about to accept that. So what do you do? Christan changed her eating, and three months later her doctor looked at her blood work and literally sa
141. Is Everyone Around You Losing Weight on Ozempic While You're Stuck? Here's the Truth Nobody Tells You
If you have been scrolling your feed lately watching everyone around you drop weight on Ozempic or Wegovy while you are over here doing the mindful eating work and wondering if you are doing this the hard way for no reason…this episode is for you. That feeling is real, it is valid, and you are not alone. But the story you are telling yourself about it? That needs a serious update.In this episode I
140. Is Your Metabolism Actually Slowing Down? Here's What's Really Going On (& How to Fix It)
Do you feel like your metabolism has actually changed on you? I am not talking about the eating clean and working out and still not seeing results kind of stuck. I mean the "I used to be able to eat this way and it worked, and now it just does not work anymore" kind of stuck. I want to be really honest with you today. Sometimes your metabolism is actually shifting, and it is not because
139. Why You're NOT Failing at Weight Loss (Even If the Scale Isn't Moving)
Are you doing everything right, the meals, the movement, the mindset work, and it still feels like nothing is happening? The scale is not moving, your clothes fit the same, and that little voice in your head is starting to whisper that maybe this just is not going to work for you. I need you to hear this before we go any further. Doing everything right and not seeing it yet are not the same thing
138. How Ari Lost the Last 10 Pounds Without Dieting or Counting Calories
Ever feel like the last 10 pounds are the hardest ones to lose? Like you’ve done the diets, counted the calories, tracked every bite, and somehow those final pounds just won’t budge?In this client spotlight episode, you’re meeting Ari, graduate from the Mindful Weight Loss Academy, full-time working mom of two, longtime chronic dieter, and physical education teacher who lost 40 pounds on her own t
137. STOP Restarting Your Weight Loss Every Labor Day (Do This Before 2026 Ends Instead)
Can we talk about the fact that this episode drops on Labor Day, which feels like the perfect day to have this conversation? Because Labor Day is basically the unofficial funeral for "I'll just get back on track this summer." The pools are closing, the kids are back in school, and suddenly you are staring down the fall stretch wondering where the last few months even went. I already
136. Still Not Losing Weight? 3 Simple Shifts That Finally Move the Scale When You Feel Completely Stuck
Do you feel like you should be farther along by now? You are eating well, moving your body, trying to stay consistent, and the scale is just not moving. Maybe it has not moved in weeks or even months. That little voice in your head starts wondering if maybe this just is not possible for you. Being stuck is not a sign that weight loss is not possible for you. It is a sign that what you have been tr
135. The Real Reason You Eat Perfectly All Day and Lose Control at Night (And What Your Food Noise Is Actually Trying to Tell You)
Do you wake up feeling on it? The yogurt bowl is perfect, the salad at lunch is perfect, the snack is exactly 150 calories. And then 9pm hits and you come home exhausted, the kitchen is calling your name, and something shifts. The chips, the cereal, the ice cream, whatever is in the pantry, you cannot stop. Then comes the guilt, the "I already messed up so I might as well keep going," an
134. Why You Keep Losing and Gaining the Same 10 Pounds (And What Your Metabolism Actually Needs to Break the Cycle)
If you have been losing and gaining the same weight on repeat for years, I want to ask you something. Are you doing the same thing that created the cycle in the first place? Today I am breaking down exactly why you keep losing and gaining the same weight, and it is not because you lack willpower or because your body is broken.I am getting personal in this one, taking you back to my own yo-yo years
133. Fed Up With Diets? How Terri Lost 38 Pounds After Cancer and Chemo
Ever tried everything to lose weight—and I mean everything—and still felt stuck? If you’re burned out from tracking, restricting, and trying to be “good,” this episode is going to feel like a big deep breath.Today, I’m joined by my amazing client Terri, who shares her story of losing 38 pounds after surviving aggressive blood cancer and chemo. Yep, she’s been through it. Post-treatment, her energy
132. Why Your Weight Loss Always Falls Apart When Life Gets Busy (And The 3 Shifts That Actually Fix It)
Are you on a roll with your healthy habits, feeling amazing, and then life absolutely blows it up? The kids go back to school, work gets crazy, you travel, and the routine you built just falls apart. That little voice starts saying you will get back on track when things calm down. Here is the truth nobody tells you. Life is never going to stop being lifey. The chaos is not a season, it is the base
131. 5 Rules Every Woman Needs to Follow Before She Sets Another Weight Loss Goal
Can I be honest with you? Most women who are setting weight loss goals are doing it completely wrong. Not because they are not smart or motivated or capable. But because nobody ever taught them the rules that actually make a goal work. So they set the same goal over and over, start strong, fall off, restart, and spend years wondering what is wrong with them. Nothing is wrong with them. Everything
130. Why You Can't Lose Weight No Matter How Hard You Try (It's Not Your Metabolism…It's This)
Are you eating well, working out consistently, doing everything you have been told to do and still not losing weight? Maybe even gaining? You have blamed your metabolism, your hormones, your genetics, your age. But what if none of those are actually the problem? What if the real reason your metabolism feels completely broken is something almost nobody is talking about honestly and something you ha
129. How Caitlyn Lost 19 Pounds WHILE Eating Tacos & Ice Cream!
Ever hit that point where your jeans won’t button, nothing in your closet fits, and you’re debating between buying the next size up…or finally doing something about it? That was Caitlyn just 4 months ago.In this episode, I sit down with Caitlyn—mom of two, part-time physical therapist, and now a proud graduate of the Mindful Weight Loss Academy. She showed up to our first call feeling stuck, burnt
128. Why You're NOT Failing at Weight Loss (Even If You Can't See Results Yet)
Are you doing everything right, the meals, the movement, the mindset work, and still the scale is not budging? The mirror is not showing what you hoped for and somewhere in the back of your head a little voice is saying what is the point? If that is you, this episode is your reminder that just because you cannot see the results yet does not mean they are not coming. Most people quit right here dur
127. Dreading Fourth of July Weight Gain? 5 Proven Tips That Keep You Losing Weight All Weekend
Every 4th of July I used to wake up Tuesday morning feeling like I had completely blown it. The spiral would start Friday night and by Saturday I would figure the whole weekend was already ruined so I might as well keep going. For years I thought something was wrong with me. And then I realized I was not failing on the Fourth of July. I was failing at the week leading up to it. Today, I am giving
126. Is Summer Killing Your Weight Loss Willpower? 3 Food Noise Fixes Nobody Is Talking About
Does your food noise get louder in summer? Like you are doing fine minding your own business and then June hits and suddenly all you can think about is the s'mores at the bonfire next weekend, the pizza on Wednesday, the frozen margarita at the barbecue on Sunday. You are thinking about these foods days before you even get there. And by the time you actually show up you are so wound up that yo
125. 5 Summer Weight Loss Myths I Wish I Never Believed (And What I'd Tell Myself Starting Over Again)
If I could go back to every single summer of my weight loss journey and shake myself, I would. Because I spent years following summer weight loss advice, I was so convinced I was right…and it was keeping me completely stuck. The salad only barbecues. The two-a-day workouts in the heat. The I'll be good all day so I can eat at night strategy. The summer detoxes. The I have to earn my vacation b
124. What Helped Kylie Lose 28 Pounds, Get Her Period Back, and Feel at Peace with Food
Ever wish you could just eat a damn meal without overthinking it? Like actually feel full, satisfied, and not obsessed with whether you “earned it” or if it fits your macros?If calorie counting, macro tracking, and endless diets left you feeling stuck, stressed, and totally exhausted, this episode is your permission slip to do it differently.Today, I’m sitting down with Kylie, a real-life graduate
123. Why Your Metabolism Works Against You Every Summer (And the 3 Fixes That Actually Work for Weight Loss)
Ever feel like you start summer with the best intentions and somehow end August feeling like your body is completely working against you? The scale is up, your energy is crashed, your cravings are spiraling, and you have no idea why. Here is what nobody is telling you: summer does not just change your schedule. It changes your cortisol, your sleep, your eating patterns, and your body's signals
122. Can You Eat the Burger, Drink the Cocktail & Still Lose Weight This Summer? Yes—Here's How
How many summers have you spent either completely restricting yourself at every barbecue, calculating every calorie at the cookout, and avoiding the pool because you haven't hit your goal yet? Or going completely off the rails the second Memorial Day hits, and spending all of June trying to undo the damage? If either of those sounds familiar, this episode is your permission slip to do summer c
121. Why "I'll Just Use My Insurance" Is the Most Expensive Weight Loss Mistake You'll Make
I get this DM constantly, almost word for word, over and over again. "I just found out I have free health coaching through my insurance, so I'm going to try that first." And I get it. Free sounds amazing, especially when you have already spent so much money trying to lose weight. But here is the truth nobody is telling you: free is only a good deal if it works. And if it doesn't
120. “The Easiest 20 Pounds I’ve EVER Lost”—And Why Erica Will Never Diet Again
Ever feel like you'll never lose weight unless you're tracking every calorie, measuring every bite, and swearing off anything fun till “after you reach your goal”? Been there. But guess what? There’s a better way—and it actually feels good. In this week’s real-talk episode, I sit down with my current MWLA client, Erica, a busy nurse, mom, and full-time grad student (so YES, you do have tim
119. Want To Lose 10 Pounds Before Summer? STOP Starting Over and Do This Instead
Real talk, it is May, summer is literally around the corner, and if you have said "I need to lose 10 pounds before summer" approximately 47 times in the last five years, this episode is for you. Because the problem is not that you can't lose the weight. The problem is that you keep starting over instead of just keeping going. Starting over is not a fresh start. It's the same cycl
118. Why Everything You've Heard About Your Metabolism Is Wrong (And What Actually Works for Weight Loss)
Ever feel like the internet has completely gaslit you about your metabolism? Like you've been cutting carbs, grinding through cardio, and blaming your genetics and still nothing is working? Here's the truth nobody is saying out loud: almost everything you've been told about your metabolism is wrong. And the things you've been avoiding might actually be exactly what your body needs.
117. Is Food Noise Sabotaging Your Weight Loss? Here's How to Silence It Naturally (No GLP-1 Needed)
Can we talk about food noise for a second? That constant mental chatter that starts the second you wake up. What am I going to eat today? Should I have that? I really want that. I shouldn't. Maybe just a little. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone and you are not crazy. Food noise isn't a willpower problem and it's not a character flaw. It's a physiological and psychological
116. How Jessica Lost 11 Pounds by Finally Prioritizing Herself (Not Another Diet)
Ever look in the mirror and wonder, where the hell did I go?You’re doing everything—working, parenting, feeding tiny humans, keeping your house from exploding…and somehow, your needs always end up dead last. Jessica gets it.She’s a mom, one of my amazing clients, and a fellow dietitian who went from postpartum overwhelm and food guilt to 11 pounds down, glowing in her scrubs, and finally feeling l
115. The 3 Hardest Things Nobody Warned Me About Losing 65 Pounds (And How I Got Through Them)
Can I tell you something the weight loss industry will never put on a before and after post? Losing weight is HARD. Not just physically, but emotionally, psychologically, and in ways that nobody prepares you for. And that silence does so much damage. Because when you hit the hard parts and you will hit them, and nobody warned you they were coming, you think something is wrong with you. Nothing is
114. Why Your Metabolism Isn’t the Problem—But These 3 “Healthy Habits” Might Be
Ever feel like your metabolism is broken and that’s why you’re not losing weight? Like you’re eating clean, barely snacking, pushing through workouts, and still the scale won’t move? It can feel so frustrating when you’re “doing everything right” and nothing seems to be working.In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about your metabolism and why it’s probably not the problem. I’m sharing t
113. How Christine Lost 20 Pounds Without Counting a Single Calorie (& Finally Found Food Freedom)
Ever wondered if mindful eating is actually real or just another buzzword? Today’s episode is such a treat because you’re meeting Christine, a super busy working mom of 2 who just graduated from the Mindful Weight Loss Academy (and let me tell you, her story is incredible!).If you’re burned out on strict meal plans, exhausted from counting macros, or convinced that weight loss requires protein sha
112. The 5 Biggest Weight Loss Lies I Believed in My 20s (And What Actually Works at 35)
Ever wish you could sit down with your 20-year-old self and tell her to stop obsessing over 1,200 calories, endless cardio, and starting over every Monday? Same.In this birthday reflection episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest weight loss lies I believed in my 20s and what actually works now at 35, after losing 65 pounds and keeping it off for over 15 years.If you’ve ever found yourself chasing extre
111. How Emily Lost 22 Pounds WITHOUT Counting Calories
Are you a busy mom who feels like weight loss just is not realistic anymore? If your days are packed with work, kids, and responsibilities, and you feel exhausted before the day even starts, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, I am sitting down with Emily, a teacher and mom of three, and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy graduate who lost 22 pounds without counting calories, following a stric
110. Why Your Brain Won’t Stop Thinking About Food (How to Quiet Food Noise for Good)
Ever feel like your brain is just non-stop about food? Like, you finish breakfast and before you know it, you're thinking about lunch...then negotiating with yourself about chocolate in the afternoon…and replaying every bite you ate before bed? That constant mental chatter? That’s food noise.If you're tired of thinking about food 24/7 and exhausted from the endless mental chatter, this epi
109. The Dietitian Who Needed a Dietitian: How Melissa Lost 21 Pounds Postpartum (And Regained Her Confidence!)
Ever feel like you “should know better” when it comes to losing weight, but something just isn’t clicking? Or that being a mom, busy professional, or even a dietitian should make things easier—but you're still struggling, feeling overwhelmed, and just want to fit back into your pre-baby jeans?That was Melissa. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Melissa, a mom of two, a working dietitian, a
108. When Life Gets “Lifey”: How To Stay Consistent With Weight Loss
Ever have one of those weeks where everything feels like too much? The laundry is piling up. The kids need you every five seconds. Work is nonstop. And suddenly your weight loss goals feel…impossible.If life feels extra “lifey” right now, I need you to hear this first: You are not broken. You are just in a hard season. Because here’s the truth no one tells you: Consistency isn’t about doing everyt
107. How to Enjoy Valentine’s Treats Without Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
Valentine’s Day is here, and with it comes chocolates, sweets, and indulgent dinners. But what if you could enjoy the holiday without feeling guilty or sabotaging your weight loss progress?In today’s special Valentine’s Day episode, I’m sharing 3 actionable tips to help you navigate treats (or any celebration) while staying aligned with your goals. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite sweets and still
106. Why You’re Not Losing Weight (And The 3 Simple Fixes That Actually Work)
Ever feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight, but the scale just will not move? Like you should be further along by now. Like maybe you’re doing something wrong. Like you’re one bad week away from saying “screw it” and starting over…again.In this episode, I’m breaking down why weight loss stalls even when you’re “doing all the things”, and why pushing harder is usually the exact thing kee
105. Alana Lost 35 Pounds Without Keto, Ozempic, or Giving Up Mac & Cheese—Here’s How!
Ever feel like your body is no longer your own after kids? Or like one more doctor visit will send you over the edge? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken.In this episode, I’m catching up with Alana, a mom of two, and a rockstar Mindful Weight Loss Academy client who shares her raw, unfiltered story about losing 35 pounds WITHOUT giving up mac and cheese or Starbucks (umm, yes please)
104. Feeling Like a Failure? The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight Fast Enough
Ever catch yourself thinking, “I should be farther along by now…” or “Why am I not losing weight faster?”If you’ve ever spiraled because your progress feels “too slow,” this episode is going to be the reality check your brain desperately needs. You are not behind. You are not failing. Your expectations just need a little cleanup.Today, I’m getting brutally honest (with so much love) about the five
103. How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off in 2026: GLP-1s, Seed Oils & SkinnyTok Lies with Abbey Sharp
Ever followed a million nutrition accounts, tried every “quick fix” in January, and still felt totally overwhelmed (and honestly…kinda hungry)? Girl, SAME.If you are tired of falling for detoxes, cleanses, fat-burning “miracles,” or just want real advice that actually fits into your busy, chaotic mom-life, today’s episode is your new BFF. I brought on media dietitian and wellness myth-buster Abbey
102. Want to Lose Weight in 2026 Without Counting a Single Calorie? Do This
Ever find yourself hyped for the “New Year, New Me,” only to hit February and think…ugh, here we go again? Yeah. SAME. If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing resolutions, counting every calorie, or Googling another 30-day detox, this episode is your actual fresh start.In today’s kickoff to 2026, I’m walking you through 3 tiny, zero-drama habits that will finally help you lose weight this year. No c
101. 3 “Healthy” Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Metabolism (& How to Fix Them!)
Feel like your metabolism ghosted you? Like you’re eating clean, working out, doing all the “right” things—and still nothing’s happening? Girl, I’ve been there!Here’s the truth no one tells you: your so-called “healthy habits” might actually be wrecking your metabolism.In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 biggest weight loss mistakes that slow your metabolism way down—and what to do instead so
100. 10 Lessons from 100 Episodes: What It Really Takes to Lose Weight & Keep It Off
100 episodes?! Cue the confetti, friends! 🥳 I can’t quite believe we’re here either. When I started this podcast, I had no mic, no plan, and no idea what would happen. But I did have one powerful message: real weight loss isn’t about dieting harder—it’s about living better.And here we are. 100,000 downloads later!!!!! Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’re brand new, I want to say: thank
99. 5 Questions That Helped Me Lose 65 Pounds Without Counting Calories!
Ever wonder why you keep bouncing back between dieting and overindulging? Oh boy, I've been there!Today, we dive right into the juicy stuff—weight loss tips that don’t require counting calories!We're tackling the 5 essential questions you need to ask yourself before eating to make weight loss simple, sustainable, and empowering. These questions helped me lose 65 pounds and keep it off for
98. How Macy Lost 26 Pounds Postpartum Without Counting a Single Calorie (+ Still Ate Oreos!)
Ever wish you could lose weight without logging every crumb, giving up Oreos, or spiraling with guilt after a snack attack? Girl, SAME.But Macy? She’s proof that you don’t have to do any of that.In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Macy—a rockstar mom (of TWO under three!) and Mindful Weight Loss Academy client—who lost 26 pounds (and 2 pant sizes!) just 4 months postpartum…without dieting, calor
97. Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (And What to Do Instead!)
Tired of setting the same New Year’s resolution every year…only to quit by February?That’s why I ditched resolutions years ago and started using one simple strategy that actually helped me stay consistent, lose weight, and build the life (and health) I wanted. It’s called a Word of the Year—and it’s not just cute Pinterest inspo. It’s a game-changing mindset tool that’s helped me and my Mindful We
96. Can You Really Enjoy Thanksgiving Without Gaining Weight or “Getting Back on Track”? Here’s How
Does Thanksgiving (and the rest of the holidays) always leave you feeling bloated, guilty, and swearing you’ll “start over on Monday”? SAME. If you’re tired of the whole eat-all-the-things-then-feel-awful-then-promise-to-be-perfect cycle, this episode is seriously for YOU.I’m breaking down the 5 essential strategies (the exact ones I still use & teach my clients) to help you actually ENJOY Th
95. Dreading Holiday Weight Gain? 5 Proven Tips That Keep You in Control (& Losing Weight!)
Ever feel like the second November hits, all your progress goes out the window? The holidays used to be a non-stop spiral of overeating for me, and if you’ve ever felt stuck in that gross guilt/self-sabotage cycle, you are SO not alone.In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that helped me—and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy clients—finally stop the food guilt, enjoy our favorite
94. How Lisa Lost 24 Pounds During Menopause WITHOUT Dieting or Giving Up Ice Cream
Feeling stuck with menopause weight and convinced it’s “just your age”? Think again, my friend!Lisa thought so too—until she lost 24 pounds at 61…without dieting, without tracking, and yes, while still eating pizza and ice cream.In this inspiring episode, I sit down with one of my incredible Mindful Weight Loss Academy grads, Lisa, who shares her powerful story of transformation. After decades of
93. 3 “Healthy” Habits That Are Actually Slowing Down Your Metabolism (& How to Fix Them!)
Ever feel like your metabolism is totally broken? Like, you’re eating super healthy, barely snacking, crushing cardio... but the scale ain’t budging? Let me just say: you are NOT crazy—and you might actually be doing the things that are keeping your metabolism stuck (even though you’re following all the “rules”).In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 common “healthy” habits we all fall for that
92. Want to Enjoy Halloween Candy and Still Lose Weight? Start With These 7 Tips
Halloween candy hangover? Been there, felt that sugar coma! If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in Reese’s wrappers and promising you’ll “be good tomorrow,” this episode is your new BFF.Today I’m keeping it real with 7 super doable, guilt-free tips for a binge-free Halloween—even when all that candy is staring you down! No shame, no “starting over,” just practical mindset shifts and easy hack
91. Want to Lose Weight Before 2025’s Over? 3 Simple Steps to Skip Holiday Weight Gain and Start 2026 Strong
The holidays are right around the corner (how is that even possible?!), and if your brain is already whispering, “Let’s just start over in January…”—HOLD UP! This episode is your cozy, no-BS pep talk to make weight loss SIMPLE (yep, even with pumpkin pie in the mix).If you’ve ever freaked out about enjoying a slice (or three) of Costco pumpkin pie, felt guilty after holiday meals, or struggled to
90. How Dana Lost 37 Pounds at 40 Without Counting Calories or Giving Up Ice Cream!
Ever wonder if it’s actually possible to lose weight and keep it off while still living your real, messy life (with Starbucks runs, school drop-offs, birthdays, holidays, and all the chaos?IT TOTALLY IS—and today’s episode proves it.In this super inspiring convo, I sit down with my client Dana, who came into the Mindful Weight Loss Academy feeling stuck, skeptical, and totally over calorie countin
89. The 5 Biggest Weight Loss Myths I Wish I Never Believed (And What I’d Tell Myself Starting Over)
Ever wish you could go back to day one of your weight loss journey and just yell some sense into yourself? SAME.In today’s episode, I’m spilling the tea on the 5 things I wish I knew before I lost 65 pounds (and kept it off for FIFTEEN years) — plus 5 pieces of diet culture “advice” I’d tell you to run far, far away from!If you’ve ever felt like tracking every bite, eating 1200 calories, or doing
88. Stuck on Your Weight Loss Goals? Here’s the ONE Shift That’ll Change Everything
Ever feel like life is throwing every curveball your way and totally knocking you off your weight loss journey? Oh trust me, I GET IT. But what if those obstacles aren’t actually roadblocks but legit detours nudging you towards your next big breakthrough?In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful mindset shifts I teach inside Mindful Weight Loss Academy—how to turn your setbacks into
87. What REALLY Works for Weight Loss Over 40 with Kim Schlag
Okay, let’s be honest—no one told us that one day we’d be googling things like “what the hell is perimenopause?” or “why do I want to eat my weight in Nutella at 3 a.m.?”If you’ve noticed your body changing in your 30s, 40s, or beyond (hi, night sweats, random joint pain, and mood swings for days), THIS is the episode you needed yesterday. I brought back the amazing Kim Schlag—nutrition coach, per
86. Life’s Too Short to Diet Forever: What Losing My Grandma Taught Me About Health & Aging Gracefully
Ever wonder what you’ll be like at 90? (Personally, I plan to be a cute grandma in a hip little outfit, still dancing at weddings and holding babies.) If you’re here for a long, healthy, joyful life (not just a smaller body), this episode is for you.Today, I’m getting super real and opening up about my Grammy Z’s passing, the life lessons she handed me, and how I want to live (and age gracefully!)
85. How Rebecca Lost 10 Pounds by Breaking All the Rules - “I’ll Never Diet Again!”
Ever feel like you’ve tried everything to lose weight—Weight Watchers, willpower, the “just don’t buy snacks” approach, and still end up bingeing on pretzels at 10 p.m. wondering what’s wrong with you? So did Rebecca.In today’s episode, I sit down with Rebecca, a busy single mom of two from LA and a total success story from Mindful Weight Loss Academy (although let’s be real…once a client, always
84. Still Stuck? 3 Simple Shifts That Finally Move the Scale BEFORE 2025’s Over
Ever feel like you should be further along by now? Like, it’s September, and somehow 2025 is around the corner—but your goals? Your weight loss? Still stuck in January?If you're thinking “WTF happened to the year?” and panicking that you haven't made the progress you swore you would, this episode is for you.Today I’m walking you through 3 shockingly simple shifts I’ve been coaching clients on late
83. Back-to-School Reset: 3 Simple Weight Loss Rituals (Without All-or-Nothing Thinking)
Feeling the “back to school” energy but low-key dreading the pressure to have it all together overnight? You are SO not alone. If you’re already feeling burned out, packed lunches are taking over, and you’re wondering where you went wrong, this episode is for you! Here’s the truth: you don’t need a full-blown reset. You just need a rhythm.In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to gently
82. Can You Really Eat Ice Cream Every Night AND Still Lose Weight? The Truth About Macros with Amber Brueseke
Ever wondered if counting macros is just another restrictive diet—or if it could actually help you feel more empowered in your weight loss journey? This episode will give you major clarity.In today’s guest episode, I’m joined by the incredible Amber Brueseke—mom of four, former RN, personal trainer, and founder of Biceps After Babies. Amber is living proof that your fittest days can come after bab
81. The Truth About GLP‑1s: Ozempic, Wegovy & Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Take Them
GLP-1s like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are everywhere right now—on social media, in ads, and maybe even in your own medicine cabinet. Are they magic? Are they cheating? Maybe even wondered should YOU be on one?In this long-overdue episode, I’m cutting through the confusion with my honest, no-BS take on GLP-1 medications—what they actually do (and what they absolutely don’t), the biggest myths n
80. How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss When Life Gets 'Lifey': Real-Life Strategies for Busy Women
Ever feel like life is just way too much sometimes and your weight loss goals get put on the back burner? The laundry is piled high, the kids need you every five minutes, work is chaotic, and suddenly your routine is gone. You start asking yourself, “Is it even worth it right now?”This episode is your lifeline when life gets messy. I’m sharing exactly what to do when life feels chaotic–so you don’
79. 1 Year Postpartum: How I Lost 35 Pounds, Balanced Motherhood & Ditched “Bounce Back” Culture
One year. Two kids. 35 pounds lost.Ezra just turned one (!!), and today I’m pulling back the curtain on my 1-year postpartum weight loss journey. From healing physically and emotionally, to navigating breastfeeding, business, and mom life with two kids—this past year has been full of growth (not just the baby kind).If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to balance life with two kiddos,
78. How to Feel Confident in Your Swimsuit This Summer (Even If You Haven’t Hit Your Goal Weight Yet)
Ready for swimsuit season...or kinda freaking out? Girl, SAME. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll wear that swimsuit when I lose 10 more pounds,” or you find yourself dreading summer because you’re struggling to feel confident in your skin (especially if you’re on a weight loss journey), this episode is for you!In today’s super real talk, I’m sharing 10 mindset and body image shifts you NEED to get out of
77. Can You Heal Your Body Image AND Lose Weight? with Rachel Goodman
Ever catch yourself diving headfirst into the latest diet trend one minute, then eating all the goodies the next? Yup, me too! If you’ve ever questioned health advice, felt pressure to look a certain way, or struggled with self-kindness, this episode is for you!Today, I’m sitting down with the fabulous Rachel Goodman—a registered dietitian, body image expert, and all-around truth-teller—to unpack
76. How to Stay Committed To Weight Loss Even When You Don’t See Results (Yet)
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—meal planning, moving your body, working on your mindset—but NOTHING seems to be happening? The scale won’t budge, the jeans aren’t fitting any differently, and you start thinking, “What’s the freaking point?!”If you’ve been stuck in what feels like a never-ending plateau or wondering if your hard work is even making a difference, this episode is yo
75. 3 Steps to Stop Self-Sabotaging on Weekends: July 4th Survival Guide
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74. Is THIS keeping you from losing weight? The Shocking Truth About Gut Health & Weight Loss with Dr. Heather Finley
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73. How to Handle Unwanted Food & Body Comments on Your Weight Loss Journey (Without Spiraling or People Pleasing)
Ever dread summer BBQs or family get-togethers because you’re bracing yourself for someone’s comment about what’s on your plate or how you look?Maybe you’re on a weight loss journey and the peanut gallery just can’t help but chime in—“Should you really be eating that?” or “Wow, you’ve lost weight—don’t disappear on us!” Yep, same. Been there, felt that!If you’ve ever left an event feeling judged o
72. How to Lose Weight This Summer While Eating Out (Without Starting Over Monday)
Summer’s here, and you know what that means—beach days, BBQs, patios, and ALL the food temptations. If you’re ready to lose weight this summer but keep finding yourself stuck in the cycle of “starting over on Monday” after every social event (yep, we’ve all been there), this episode is for you!I’m sharing my top 5 super practical, no-BS tips to help you lose weight while still living your best sum
71. Why Waiting for Perfect Is Making You Gain Weight (& How to Break the Cycle!)
Ever feel like if you can’t do something perfectly, there’s no point doing it at all?Yup. Welcome to the all-or-nothing mindset—a.k.a. the #1 reason most women stay stuck in the diet-binge-repeat cycle.In this episode, I’m breaking down why perfectionism kills your consistency and how to stop spiraling every time life gets messy (because spoiler: life always gets messy). Whether you’re procrastina
70. How To Navigate Summer Without Gaining Weight (Or Going on a Diet)
Ever find yourself spiraling at summer parties—saving up calories, skipping meals, and then binging on chips, booze, and regrets?Same, friend. I used to dread summer events, too. But this year? We’re flipping the script.In today’s episode, I’m giving you 5 powerful, practical tips to help you enjoy summer AND still lose weight—without food guilt, all-or-nothing spirals, or pretending you don’t wan
69. Can You Really Find Food Freedom AND Lose Weight? With Natalie Rose
Ever feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, judging your body, or wondering if you’ll ever feel normal around either? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too.In this powerful episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Natalie Rose to unpack the deep emotional roots behind disordered eating, body shame, and the fear of weight gain—especially for women who’ve spent years tying their worth to
68. Can You Really Eat More AND Lose Weight? Lindsay Did–While Eating Gelato & Finding Food Freedom
Ever feel like you have to choose between losing weight and actually feeling good? Like it’s either restriction, protein bars, and exhaustion—or total chaos with food and weight gain?In this powerful client interview, Jackie sits down with Mindful Weight Loss Academy graduate Lindsay to unpack her journey from chronic dieting and Optavia dependency to finding food freedom, healing her relationship
67. Why “Starting Over” Is Sabotaging Your Success (& What To Do Instead!)
Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of “starting over” every Monday?Let’s be real: perfection isn’t the goal—resilience is. In today’s solo episode, I’m getting real about why your COMEBACK rate—not your calorie count or perfect streak—is the real secret to lasting weight loss.This is one of the most powerful mindset shifts I teach inside Mindful Weight Loss Academy, and I guarantee it'
66. Feeling Stuck in Your Weight Loss Journey? This Is What No One Talks About
Ever feel like losing weight should be easier than this? Like the cravings, the setbacks, the lack of motivation must mean you're doing something wrong? You’re not. In fact—if weight loss feels hard, it might mean you’re finally doing it right.In today’s powerful episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what sustainable weight loss really looks like—including the messy, frustrating, imperfect
65. The REAL Reason You Can’t Stop Binge Eating (& How to Break Free for Good!) with Michelle Yates
Binge eating is one of the most common yet misunderstood struggles many of us face—including me! If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost control around food, binged in secret, or dealt with the shame that follows, this episode is for you.In today’s deeply personal episode, I’m joined by Michelle Yates, a registered dietitian with a master’s in health psychology. Together, we dive into the biological,
64. 5 Surprising Things I’d Do Differently If I Lost 65 Pounds Again
Ever wish you could go back and start your weight loss journey over—but with all the wisdom you have now?That’s exactly what I’m sharing in this episode. After losing 65 pounds (and keeping it off through two pregnancies, postpartum, and all the real-life stuff in between), there are 5 big things I’d do differently to make the journey easier, less stressful, and so much more sustainable.In today’s
63. LIVE COACHING: Why Eating Too Little is Stalling Your Weight Loss (and What to Do Instead!)
Ever feel confused about calories—how much you actually need, whether you're eating too much or too little, and what really happens when you’re in a calorie deficit?So many women believe they need to eat less and less to lose weight, but here’s the truth: Your body needs energy to function, and understanding how calories work can change everything.In this episode, I’m breaking down:🔥 What a calori
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