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The Mindful Balance

The Mindful Balance

Rachel Emma

Welcome to "The Mindful Balance" podcast!
If you're fed up with the emotional eating rollercoaster and the endless cycle of overeating, then you're in the right place. Please make yourself feel at home!
It's time to flip the script on your relationship with food using simple, practical tools you can start implementing immediately. Here, you will find a holistic, science-backed approach that breaks everything down into bite-sized pieces, giving you the power, awareness, and encouragement to live the life you crave.

You don't need to go on another diet that feels like a punishment or sort out every single one of your life's problems before you can stop drowning your sorrows in ice cream. My mission is to show you how to save all that energy and time for the stuff that really matters in life.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Mindful Balance episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Mindful Balance for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Mindful Balance episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Mindful Balance - Beyond Calories: Understanding Body and Diet Complexity
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07/20/23 • 10 min

In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers on the complex and often misunderstood world of diet culture. We'll dive deep into why diets, as we traditionally understand them, might not be the solution they're so often marketed as. Through the lens of compassion and self-love, we'll debunk common weight loss myths, share the transformative journey of my client, Sarah, and explore how the mindset of abundance can revolutionize your relationship with food and body. So, are you ready to embark on a new path of understanding, one that leads to balance, respect, and self-nourishment? Let's dive in!

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - Your Weight Loss Roadmap: Navigating Diet Trends
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08/13/23 • 13 min

On today's episode of The Mindful Balance, we go into the intricate puzzle of sustainable weight loss.

The pitfalls of extreme diets and the beauty of long-lasting change.

  • The science-backed reasons behind why popular diet trends, like keto and intermittent fasting, aren’t always the magic fix.
  • Grab a recommended read, 'The Diet Fix' by Yoni Freedhoff, to understand more about the failures of dieting here: https://a.co/d/hkt4ORg
  • The blueprint for sustainable weight loss, beginning with the foundational edges of balanced meals, then layering in the importance of protein, especially post age 40.
  • Cardio and the transformative power of resistance training.
  • The importance of growth mindset and the reason persistence is the real key to transformation.
  • Reflect on the power of habits, both good and bad, and how they shape our daily actions and long-term results.

As a challenge, integrate just one aspect of our weight loss puzzle into your life this week, and observe its impact.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - The Power of Asking for Help

The Power of Asking for Help

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07/30/23 • 15 min

In this episode of The Mindful Balance, we're diving deep into a crucial topic – the power of asking for help. This episode is about fears we often encounter when reaching out for help, especially about body and food issues.

You will learn:

  • Why seeking help feels like admitting failure and how this perception can hamper our wellness journey.
  • Common signs that indicate it's time to seek assistance
  • How to seek support using one simple sentence

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - Step into Change: Navigating Doubts and Embracing Growth
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07/21/23 • 11 min

In this episode, we're tackling the challenge of taking the first step towards change. I'll share my personal experiences and offer practical strategies to overcome the mental roadblocks that often hold us back. We'll explore tools like visualization, community support, and celebrating small victories. Whether you're aiming to transform your health, body, or eating habits, this episode is your guide. Remember, every journey starts with a single step, and you're worthy of health and happiness. Join me on this empowering journey!

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - The Craving Conundrum: A Mindful Approach to Eating Habits
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08/07/23 • 14 min

On today's episode of The Mindful Balance, we are tackling cravings.

  • We'll demystify these powerful urges so you can easily identify them
  • Learn about the roles of hormones like Ghrelin and Leptin, aka, the science behind cravings
  • Uncover the habit loops that keep you reaching for that extra piece of chocolate even when you’re not hungry
  • Walk away with specific strategies to disrupt these loops, tune into our hunger cues, and create a mindful 'pause' between craving and eating.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - Slowing Down: The Art of Mindful Eating
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07/26/23 • 14 min

In today's episode, we're exploring the concept of mindful eating and addressing the challenge of transforming our relationship with food. I'll share my personal experiences with emotional eating and offer actionable tips to cultivate mindfulness during meals. Find three practical, easy-to-do tips on how you can slow down, appreciate your food, and really start listening to what your body needs.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - The Ghost of Self-Sabotage

The Ghost of Self-Sabotage

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08/20/23 • 10 min

Join us for this intimate episode about self-sabotage. Ever known exactly what you should do, but then do the exact opposite? It’s that nagging voice that invites you for just one more slice of cake or that extra hour in bed.

We dive into the concept of "buffering" — the habits we form to mute our life's alarms, from endless scrolling to unnecessary tasks. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, I share four transformative questions to guide self-reflection and potentially change the course of your journey. Grab your favorite drink, imagine we're on a cozy couch together, and let's tackle this challenge head-on. Remember, it all begins with a single thought. Stay tuned, and stay well.

The four questions mentioned in this episode:

  1. Why am I choosing comfort over progress?
  2. What am I afraid of? What part of reaching your goal may feel like a threat?
  3. What would your future healthiest self do today? (Or what would she not do?)
  4. Who is calling the shots here?

Found this helpful? Please consider reviewing my podcast, and get a copy of the new balanced snack guide! Just email a screenshot of your review to [email protected], and I’ll send it over ASAP! Thanks for your support!

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - Lessons from my 43-Week Workout Streak
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10/30/23 • 18 min

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.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - E17 - Eating When Life Gets Tough
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11/06/23 • 20 min

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.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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The Mindful Balance - Are You A Solution Hopper?

Are You A Solution Hopper?

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09/25/23 • 15 min

In this enlightening episode, we venture into the trap of the “Right Way Mentality,” the belief system dictating that a single, flawless solution exists for everyone. It’s a journey to break the cycles of high expectations and constant disappointments. Through an exploration of our own cognitive processes, our host discusses her experiences with the relentless pursuit of perfection in various aspects of life, including dieting and lifestyle choices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling entrapped by the perpetual motion of solution hopping and seeking insight into overcoming the cycle of self-doubt and indecision. You will learn how to carve your unique path with kindness, love, and courage and how to embrace a lifestyle and habits that align with your individual needs and preferences.

Thanks for listening!
Want more? Follow me on Instagram @rachelemmanutrition for more daily tips on everything emotional eating, nutrition, and mindset.
Breakthrough Session - Get all the details and schedule yours.
Want to take the next step towards food freedom? Get a free copy of the Emotional Eating Toolkit to learn how your emotions lead to overeating and how you can stop it right away.
Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions about this episode or to say Hi!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Mindful Balance have?

The Mindful Balance currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does The Mindful Balance cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Self Care, Nutrition, Self Improvement, Fat Loss, Mindset, Wellness, Eating, Podcasts, Coaching, Weight Loss and Mindfulness.

What is the most popular episode on The Mindful Balance?

The episode title 'Step into Change: Navigating Doubts and Embracing Growth' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Mindful Balance?

The average episode length on The Mindful Balance is 17 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Mindful Balance released?

Episodes of The Mindful Balance are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Mindful Balance?

The first episode of The Mindful Balance was released on Jul 20, 2023.

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