The Mindful Balance

Join us for a transformational journey into the power of your own brain. Have you ever been fascinated by the ability of your brain to think about its own thinking? This episode is all about that — metacognition. We unravel the science behind positive thinking and growth mindset, diving deep into how these can be potent tools in achieving your health and weight-loss goals, or really, any goals at all.

We'll go into the complex neural network that forms the essence of your thoughts and how neuroplasticity allows us to shape our mindset and attitudes in powerful ways.

I'll share actionable strategies to help you harness your brain's inherent ability to change—think of it as a form of mental sculpting. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer in the power of the mind, you're sure to walk away with insights that could redefine your approach to life's challenges.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Basics of Brain Wiring
2. What Growth Mindset Isn't
3. Tools for Mental Sculpting: Mindfulness, Affirmation, and Visualization
4. How to Transition to Positive Thinking Without Feeling Fake
5. Simple Steps to Incorporate Positive Thinking into Your Daily Life

Remember, you hold the keys to change, and it all starts with a single thought.

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In this episode of 'The Mindful Balance,' we discuss the intriguing 'Pink Elephant Paradox' and its surprising connection to our eating habits and dieting struggles. Join us as we explore the psychological phenomenon of thought suppression and how it relates to the foods we crave and avoid.

Discover why:

• Trying not to think about certain foods can make them more tempting.
• Labeling foods as 'off-limits' leads to obsession rather than avoidance.
• The 'Pink Elephant' and 'White Bear' experiments shed light on our brain's response to suppression.
• Cognitive dissonance affects our eating behaviors and self-perception.
• Challenging diet culture myths can lead to healthier, more sustainable eating habits.

This episode is not just an eye-opener but a call to rethink our relationship with food, dieting, and self-discipline. Tune in for an enlightening journey towards a more balanced and mindful approach to eating.

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In this episode of The Mindful Balance, we discuss the connection between our emotions and our eating habits, especially during life's more challenging chapters. We'll explore:

• The evolutionary roots of emotional eating and how our ancient instincts still influence our modern-day responses to stress.
• The role of societal norms in shaping our relationship with food beyond mere sustenance.
• The distinction between the higher and lower brain functions and how they play into our eating behaviors.
• A fresh perspective on breaking the cycle of emotional eating without the need for deep emotional excavation.
• Practical insights on how to separate the feeling of an urge from the action of indulging it, empowering you to rewrite your response to emotional triggers.

Join us as we unpack the layers of emotional eating and offer a compassionate approach to regaining control, one mindful choice at a time.

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Welcome to another episode of The Mindful Balance. Today, we go into the power and pitfalls of maintaining streaks, especially when it comes to our health and wellness goals. Drawing from a personal 43-week workout streak, we'll explore the psychology behind consistency, the importance of mindset shifts, and the delicate balance between commitment and self-compassion. Dive in to learn:

• The transformative power of viewing exercise as an act of self-care.
• Strategies to navigate and negotiate with resistant thoughts.
• The significance of creating an environment that promotes success.
• The art of showing up, even when you're not feeling it.
• The true essence of streaks and how to avoid the trap of the all-or-nothing mindset.

Join us on this journey to understand that while streaks can be motivating, they are not the sole measure of our worth or progress.

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In today's episode of The Mindful Balance, we dive deep into the intricate maze of emotional eating. Drawing inspiration from Kathryn Hansen's "Brain over Binge," we challenge the conventional approach surrounding emotional eating and examine why popular strategies might not resonate with everyone. We'll explore the difference between being caught in a behavior pattern and letting that behavior define your identity. We'll also dissect various approaches, from food restriction to emotion-focused strategies, and discuss their effectiveness. By the end, we aim to provide a fresh perspective on emotional eating, emphasizing the power of understanding and breaking deeply ingrained habits. Join us on this enlightening journey to better understand the mechanisms driving our behavior and to discover potential paths to a healthier relationship with food.

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Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!