Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship

183. Is Intuitive Eating Just Eating What Sounds Good? How to Balance Cravings, Body Cues, and Gentle Nutrition to Fully Enjoy Food Freedom

Has your pursuit of food freedom has turned into a chaotic free for all that leaves you feeling more sluggish than supported? Many assume intuitive eating means eating whatever sounds good in the moment. Taste becomes the only guide. That idea often leads to confusion, especially for those trying to step away from diet culture and follow a non diet approach.
In this episode, we explore what eating intuitively really looks like in practice. It is a blend of internal cues, emotions, and rational thought. When those three work together, you begin to build body intuition and a deeper sense of body respect.
We talk about how mindful eating plays a role in this process and why it takes time to develop. You will hear how this approach creates space for both satisfaction and nourishing meals, without turning food into a new set of rules.
This conversation focuses on:
How gentle nutrition fits into this process without turning it into strict rules
The role of nutrient dense foods in creating meals that support your energy and digestion
How to balance cravings with awareness instead of relying on taste alone
Ways to recognize patterns in your eating habits and body responses
How emotional eating support helps you better understand your relationship with food
Food neutrality becomes easier when you remove judgment and allow yourself to experiment. Over time, you stop labeling foods as good or bad and start making decisions based on what your body actually needs.
Rebuilding trust with your body can feel challenging. This episode offers a grounded way to approach this work without turning it into another rigid system
 
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
 
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Episodes mentioned: Episode 94 - How Much Protein Do Women in Midlife Really Need?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/94-intuitive-eating-turns-into-intuitive-living-and/id1651744916?i=1000662482834

182. Wellness Trends at the Grocery Store: How to Cut Through Food Marketing and and Feel Confident in What You Buy

Do you ever feel like the food industry is moving faster than you can keep up with? Between viral products, changing claims, and nonstop noise, it can be hard to tell what actually matters.
In this episode, Elizabeth takes us inside expo west for a behind-the-scenes look at what’s emerging in food trends, the evolving grocery future, and the bigger conversation around food innovation. What she noticed opens up a thoughtful conversation about how products are positioned, how perception is shaped, and why so many people feel overwhelmed trying to make sense of it all.
This episode explores the growing pull of future foods, the influence of food marketing, and the subtle ways wellness marketing affects everyday shopping decisions. It also speaks directly to the food confusion and nutrition confusion that can build when bold claims, trendy ingredients, and conflicting advice all compete for attention.
Rather than getting swept up in hype, this conversation invites a more grounded look at ingredient transparency, personalized nutrition, and what it means to support holistic wellbeing in a landscape shaped by shifting grocery trends and broader wellness trends. If you’ve been craving a steadier way to think about nutrient dense foods as a health conscious consumer, this episode will leave you with plenty to reflect on.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What expo west reveals about where the food industry may be heading
Which food trends are starting to shape the grocery future
How food innovation is influencing the conversation around future foods
Why food marketing and wellness marketing matter more than many people realize
What may be fueling so much food confusion and nutrition confusion
Why ingredient transparency matters to today’s health conscious consumer
How shopping decisions are shaped by more than nutrition alone
Where personalized nutrition connects to changing grocery trends
Why nutrient dense foods still matter amid rising wellness trends
How all of this connects back to holistic wellbeing
If you’ve been trying to sort through mixed messages and understand what today’s wellness conversation is really asking of you, this episode offers a thoughtful place to begin.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
 
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Episodes mentioned: Episode 133 - How Much Protein Do Women in Midlife Really Need?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000702811879 Episode 139 - Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol with Maureen Benkovich, Alcohol Freedom & Wellness Coach “Sober Fit Chick
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000710229517
 
Episode 168 - Is Fibermaxxing Just Hype, Or Actually Helpful? 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-mental/id1651744916?i=1000741634220

181. Meditation Tips for Busy Women: How to Build a Meditation Practice With Self Compassion in Just 10 Minutes

Do you ever feel annoyed when your mind races during a meditation practice instead of staying perfectly quiet? You’re not alone. 
The great news is that you can transform your health by realizing that the true goal of a meditation practice is simply noticing where your thoughts go rather than trying to force an empty mind.
In this episode, we walk you through the tenets of mindfulness skills and how to use them to support your health.
We talk about how the present moment is often missed because we are stuck in the past or the future. We explain that a consistent meditation practice is like a metaphor for our intuitive eating journey, where we learn to sit with discomfort and practice self compassion rather than judgment. We explore how tuning into physical sensations can strengthen your body connection and help you navigate life's "waves" more effectively.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to define mindful awareness using five specific tenets.
What to do when you notice your thoughts drifting away from the present moment.
Why an anchor point , like your breath, is essential for staying grounded.
How mindful breathing techniques exercise your "pause muscle".
Why active listening to your body is a foundational skill.
What the science says about guided meditation benefits for brain health
How to improve emotional regulation by observing thoughts like passing clouds.
Why debunking meditation myths makes the practice more accessible.
If you’ve been searching for a better body connection, self compassion, and mindfulness skills, this episode is your invitation to begin your intuitive eating journey.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
Join the retreat! Save your seat and give yourself the space to pause, breathe, and welcome the new season with intention: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inhale-a-spring-retreat-for-women-craving-space-and-connection-tickets-1984557628289?aff=oddtdtcreator 
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Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitnessJoin Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com
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180. Scarcity Mindset Shift: 3 Ways To Foster Community Building Through Actual Life Stories

Ever experienced having a stranger snap at you in a movie theater line and felt that sting of anger for the rest of the day?
This not only drains your energy, it keeps you from seeing the truth. 
We often make big assumptions about people based on one stressful moment and forget that everyone carries a heavy load that we cannot see. And these tense moments lock you into a scarcity mindset where the whole world feels like it is out to get you. 
In this episode, we talk about why a stranger's bad mood is not a reflection of your value and how you can find a grounded path toward self assurance by changing how you view the world. We’ll explore:
The "Q-Tip" rule to protect your emotional well-being
Why shrinking your skills hurts your self confidence
Moving from competition to community building
How social support and workplace wellness change your daily life
Making a permanent mindset shift to fuel business growth
We’ll also talk about how nourishing your inner life through better relationships creates the foundation you need to master intuitive eating. We are sharing the life lessons that help you grow with intention and show up more fully in your relationships and your work.
If you are ready to stop playing small and start practicing deeper human connection, this episode is for you. These are the same steps we use in our wellness work to protect your energy and support real personal growth.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
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179. Overwhelmed and Carrying it All? Why Women Struggle to Rest (and How To Drop The Invisible Load of Being the Emotional Caretaker Without Guilt)

If self worth wasn’t tied to how much you accomplish each day, who would you be beneath the endless to-do list? 
Under the invisible load of modern life, many of us keep dozens of mental tabs open. By midlife, you may be the primary emotional caretaker, always showing up for everyone else while your wellness journey quietly falls aside.
In this episode, we share breakthroughs from our recent wellness retreat centered on the art of rest and reset. We explore how your human value exists beyond being "useful" to society and how witnessing others embrace this truth refines your perspective on intuitive living.
Here’s what we unpack in this episode:
How to set healthy boundaries without guilt and release the pressure to be everything for everyone
The powerful role of community support in female empowerment and rediscovering your voice
Why a wellness retreat can become a transformative catalyst for deep rest, clarity, and personal growth
Stay until the end as we share the powerful question from our recent women’s community retreat that helped shift everything, moving from anticipating everyone else’s needs to finally honoring your own.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutritionTake the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
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Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com
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178. Struggling with Self-Abandonment? How to Reclaim Your Mind-Body Connection and Stop People-Pleasing to Fit In

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to everyone else while your own needs are stuck at the very bottom of a massive to-do list? Ever find yourself changing your behavior just to keep the peace, even when it leaves you feeling totally depleted and burned out?  
If you’re nodding now, this is actually one of many survival strategies your mind and body developed early in life to keep you safe or connected. 
In this episode, we’re breaking down the habits that impact your emotional health and your personal growth, plus:
How to stop shrinking and start taking up space again
People pleasing and why we practice self-abandonment to avoid the discomfort of others.
How diet culture and societal pressures turn food and exercise into a performance.
Practical ways to move toward empowerment by identifying your patterns of conflict avoidance.
How to practice a "pause" before responding to others, which helps you stop the cycle of self-abandonment.
How to build genuine self-respect and reconnect with intuitive eating so you can finally have a healthier body image
Ready to stop operating on a learned pattern that was designed to protect you when your feelings weren't being heard or validated? Tune in now and discover how to leave behind what no longer serves you. 
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
 
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
Ditch the stress, keep the sparkle! Let Klean’s expert team handle the mess! Book your cleaning now and feel the difference! 
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Connect with us!The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

177. Stop performing and find real self worth: How to build a wellness journey rooted in internal validation and worthiness

Have you ever felt like being 'put together' is just the tax you have to pay to be taken seriously? Whether you’re navigating the pressures of motherhood, a demanding career, or just a Sunday morning, there is this relentless weight of social media pressure telling us that our pretty privilege is our most valuable currency. 
But what if your self worth wasn’t something you had to earn through a gym membership or a skincare routine? Your worthiness is inherent, not earned. When we stop viewing our bodies as projects, we find genuine emotional well-being, where the goal isn’t looking 'better,' but finally feeling at home in our own skin.
And to bring it all together, in this episode we’re talking about:
Moving from external beauty standards to internal validation
Practical steps to improve body confidence without the hustle
How to start intuitive eating and rebuild your mind body connection by shifting away from diet culture
We’re going to share the specific questions we’ve started asking ourselves whenever we feel that urge to 'fix' our appearance. It’s a collective shift that has completely redefined our individual wellness journey experiences, and we’re giving you the practical tools to stop performing and start living with a plan that feels like a relief instead of a chore.
Remember, your value is not a "price of admission" that you have to pay with your appearance. 
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
Capture those precious early moments right in the comfort of your own home with Maryland-based photographer Casey Boss.
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Connect with us!The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
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176. Struggling With Post-Work Hunger? How to Manage Emotional Eating and Decision Fatigue Using a Simple Wind-down Routine

Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right all day only to lose control with food the second you walk through your front door? Most people think they have a willpower problem, when they actually have an unmet physical or emotional need.
It can be common to feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of grazing through the kitchen after a long day of work. Many people try to choose healthy-habit snacks like carrots when they secretly want something sweet, leading to a cascade of overeating. Others are struggling with feeling disconnected from our hunger cues, unsatisfied with their food choices, or decision fatigue.
Finding peace with your evening routine is absolutely possible. But instead of searching for more willpower, we want to help you understand what needs your body may be trying to communicate to you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why you experience phantom eating when your actual physical needs are not being met
How to build a wind-down routine to transition from a stressful day without a snack spiral
The way to identify hidden patterns in your wellness journey to regain a sense of control
What it feels like to move away from diet culture and toward true food freedom
How mindful eating and satisfying snacks can help you end the cycle of rebound eating
We also touch on how decision fatigue contributes to emotional eating and why you must trust the process of learning to listen to your body.
Taking these steps will help you prioritize your emotional wellness, and build a more supportive relationship with food. By choosing satisfying snacks and practicing intuitive eating, you can start to trust yourself again in the kitchen.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
 
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
 
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
Ditch the stress, keep the sparkle! Let Klean’s expert team handle the mess! Book your cleaning now and feel the difference! ✨
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Connect with us!The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

175. Before and After Photos Are Not the Full Story! How to Celebrate Non-Scale Victories and Build Emotional Wellness Without Diet Culture

Have you ever felt discouraged by what you see in fitness posts online? A scroll through your feed can quickly stir up body image issues, especially when before and after photos are used as proof of success. But what these photos often leave out is important context like effort, mindset, and overall well-being.
In this episode, we take a closer look at the impact of transformation marketing and how it shapes our ideas about health. You’ll hear why these visuals often reflect diet culture and social media influence, instead of reflecting what really matters. They rarely capture non-scale victories or signs of emotional wellness and self-worth that are harder to see, but more meaningful over time.
We talk about how constant exposure to “ideal” bodies can trigger weight stigma and lead to harmful patterns like weight cycling. These messages can pull you away from intuitive eating, movement that feels good, and even connection with your body. The pressure to chase visual results can chip away at confidence and joy in the process.
Instead of relying on narrow ideas of success, we explore what real progress looks like in everyday life. Think strength gains, reduced pain, improved energy, or simply feeling calm in your body. These shifts reflect true health, even if they never show up in a photo.
You’ll also learn how to step back from harmful messages by doing a digital detox. Curating your feed can create more space for things that align with health at every size, mental health in fitness, and body neutrality, so you can start defining wellness in your own terms.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What before and after photos miss about your actual progress
Why body image messaging in fitness often leads to emotional stress
How intuitive eating and body neutrality shift the focus toward self-worth
The connection between transformation marketing and weight stigma
Steps to reclaim your feed and prioritize mental health in fitness
If this episode helped you see fitness culture in a new light, share it with a friend who’s ready to ditch the pressure and define progress on their own terms.Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
 
Ditch the stress, keep the sparkle! Let Klean’s expert team handle the mess! Book your cleaning now and feel the difference! ✨
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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutritionTake the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitnessJoin Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

174. Tired Of Fighting Your Body? 3 Reasons Diet Culture Has Failed You And How To Find Sustainable Health Through Body Neutrality

Do you ever feel like you're doing everything “right” with food, but still feel stuck in your body and unsure about your choices? Maybe you’ve tried to eat clean, count points, or follow the plan, only to feel even more confused or frustrated.
In this episode, we open up about the deep impact of diet culture. From childhood restrictions to careers shaped by body expectations, we share how messages around body image, weight, and control shape our choices long before we realize it.
This honest conversation explores the roots of disordered eating, the guilt of emotional eating, and the struggle to feel at home in a changing body. You’ll hear how cultural pressures and family patterns can shape your choices around eating, increase food obsession, affect your sense of body autonomy, and lower your confidence in making decisions about food and movement.
You’ll learn how phrases like “clean eating” and “getting your body back” after pregnancy feed into the binge restrict cycle, reinforce weight stigma, and disrupt the ability to connect with your body’s needs. If you’ve ever blamed yourself for a craving or tied your worth to your reflection, this is a safe space to pause and ask why.
We share what helped us move toward intuitive eating and how shifting to an anti-diet approach allowed us to find real food freedom. Whether you're navigating life in a post-pregnancy body or just tired of chasing food rules, this episode will remind you that you can support your health without judgment or control.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How childhood messages around food can lead to lasting patterns
What makes a relationship with food feel obsessive or disconnected
Why body image pressure shows up differently across life stages
How generational beliefs and culture shape your approach to eating
What it looks like to shift toward body trust, compassion, and calm
If your brain is always spinning about meals or your value feels linked to a number, you're not alone. There’s a gentler path grounded in intuitive nutrition, body acceptance, and health at every size. It starts with curiosity, not criticism.
Let’s rebrand wellness together!
Elizabeth, Tara & Maria
 
If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you!
 
Ditch the stress, keep the sparkle! Let Klean’s expert team handle the mess! Book your cleaning now and feel the difference! ✨
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Website: https://krissklean.com/
Connect with us!The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e
Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDNFB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeatingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutritionTake the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz
Tara De Leon, Master Personal TrainerEmail: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitnessJoin Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect
Maria Winters, LCPC, NCCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapyWebsite: www.thecoachingtherapist.com