Are You Thriving or Just Surviving? The 9 Signs of a Healthy Body

Have you ever found yourself halfway through a bag of chips or cookies and thought, “What am I even doing right now?”It’s like you’re on autopilot—but underneath that mindless munching? There’s usually something much deeper going on.Old stories, buried emotions, childhood patterns we didn’t even realize we still had.And if you’ve ever felt like food is your comfort, your enemy, and your escape all at once... this episode is for you.----------Find Isabel here: Isabel-Chiara.comInstagram @nourish_isablechiaraFacebookGet a free gift from Isabel HERE.And check out her books HERE.----------Want to learn more about how our program can help you lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE without dieting or drugs, then I'd love to invite you to join me for my FREE training!It will walk you through it all, and it's really good and really helpful.To get all the info and get signed up, just go to thinlicious.com/happy. 

You know what’s crazy? Most of us have no idea how bad we actually feel. We've gotten so used to being tired, achy, and just getting by that we think it's normal. Or that it’s just what happens as you get older.But what if I told you that the way you feel right now isn't how you're supposed to feel, even if you’re in your forties or fifties or beyond? The truth is that there's a big difference between surviving and thriving, and your body has nine very clear ways of telling you something’s off.So today we’re going to put your health to the test. ----------Want to learn more about how our program can help you lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE without dieting or drugs, then I'd love to invite you to join me for my FREE training!It will walk you through it all, and it's really good and really helpful.To get all the info and get signed up, just go to thinlicious.com/happy. 

I don’t think there’s anything in the world that messes with your confidence quite like not feeling comfortable in your own body. ESPECIALLY when you’re doing everything right and still gaining weight or feeling like crap. You’re eating clean, working out, maybe even tracking every bite... and yet, you’re still miserable.If that sounds familiar, especially if you’re over 40, today’s episode is going to connect a lot of dots. Because spoiler alert? It's never about willpower—it’s about how all the systems in your body are actually functioning. And there’s a real science to fixing it.----------You can find Becca at her website, fitmom.co or on Instagram at @thehormonequeenGet Becca's Hormone Factor Guide HERE.----------Get our FREE guide to finally fix your metabolism!Losing weight & getting healthy is never easy, but lately you might feel like it’s suddenly become impossible.Our Flip the Switch guide will help you clearly understand what’s been going on, as well as exactly what you can do to get your metabolism working again so that you can look and feel your best—it’s easier and more simple than you think! Get it HERE.

Swimsuits. Tank tops. Pool parties. Feeling anxious just thinking about them?What if this summer could be different? In this episode, Ruth breaks down the exact 6-step plan that helped her lose 49 pounds and keep it off for years—without starvation, without misery, and without drugs like Ozempic.Learn why summer is actually the perfect time to transform your health, how to enjoy social events without sabotaging your progress, and the surprising truth about electrolytes that could make or break your success.If you're ready to make this the summer that changes everything, this episode is your blueprint. Stop hiding, stop struggling, and start healing.This is your summer of YOU.----------To learn more and get started on making this the summer of you, be sure to visit thinlicious.com/program.And if you haven't already, don't forget to grab our free guide, "Flip the Switch," at thinlicious.com/guide.

What if the thing making you feel bloated, itchy, or just kinda off… isn’t what you’re eating?It might actually be what you’re wearing.In this eye-opening episode of the Feel Better, Live Free podcast, I’m sitting down with Melita Cyril, founder of the skin-safe clothing brand Q for Quinn, to talk about something we never think enough about—our clothes.Melita’s journey started with her son’s eczema and a desperate search for socks that wouldn’t irritate his skin. What she found instead was a fashion industry flooded with chemicals, synthetic fibers, and hormone-disrupting dyes—and it’s impacting way more than just sensitive skin.We’re breaking down:What’s really lurking in synthetic fabrics (and how it messes with your hormones)The truth about “natural” fabrics like bamboo and modalHow to start detoxing your wardrobe—without tossing everything you ownAnd why organic cotton is more than just a buzzwordThis is one of those conversations that will totally shift the way you think about what you wear—and how it could be affecting your health.----------Get 10% off at Q for Quinn with code: LIVEFREEYou can follow Melita and Q For Quinn here:On LinkedinOn Instagram: @q.for.quinnOn FacebookOr on YouTube----------Get our FREE guide to finally fix your metabolism!Losing weight & getting healthy is never easy, but lately you might feel like it’s suddenly become impossible.Our Flip the Switch guide will help you clearly understand what’s been going on, as well as exactly what you can do to get your metabolism working again so that you can look and feel your best—it’s easier and more simple than you think! Get it HERE.

"I don't get sick. Until suddenly, I did—and ended up in the ER with a kidney infection on the verge of sepsis."In this deeply personal episode, Ruth shares the full story of her recent health crisis, including the warning signs she ignored, the aftermath of pleurisy that made even breathing painful, and the complete recovery protocol she's using to heal.This raw, unfiltered conversation goes beyond the physical aspects of healing to explore the profound mindset shifts that happen when your body forces you to slow down. If you're a woman over 40 who's used to pushing through and putting yourself last, this might be the wake-up call you need before your body creates one for you.Listen as Ruth breaks down her exact food-as-medicine approach, supplement regimen, and the daily practices supporting her recovery. This episode is for anyone who's ready to stop ignoring their body's whispers before they become screams.----------Get our FREE guide to finally fix your metabolism!Losing weight & getting healthy is never easy, but lately you might feel like it’s suddenly become impossible.Our Flip the Switch guide will help you clearly understand what’s been going on, as well as exactly what you can do to get your metabolism working again so that you can look and feel your best—it’s easier and more simple than you think! Get it HERE.

Let’s be real—how many times have you been told it’s all in your hormones, your gut, or your lab work?So you take the supplements, cut the gluten, run the tests… and still feel like garbage.But what if the real issue isn’t in your blood work… but in your brain?If you’ve been stuck in chronic fatigue, autoimmune flare-ups, or mystery symptoms no one can fix, this episode might just change everything.Today we’re chatting with the incredible Mel Hopper Koppelman, Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to helping people recover from chronic illness—even after everything else has failed.With over 15 years of clinical experience and two master’s degrees in acupuncture and nutrition, Mel has developed a revolutionary approach that combines Chinese medicine, functional medicine, and developmental neurology. Her methods have helped thousands of patients dramatically reduce their symptoms from conditions like fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, and chronic fatigue—not by adding more pills and protocols, but by finally addressing the root of it all: the nervous system.And if you’ve been feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or like you’re stuck in survival mode, this conversation is going to resonate deeply.----------You can learn more about Mel and The Vagal Paradox Revolution HERE. On her blog at essays.synthesishealth.co Or on Instagram at @synthesishealth.co----------I'm SO excited to announce my brand new Unstoppable Weight Loss Audio Masterclass is HERE! It's 16 powerful episodes designed to retrain your brain for lasting success—plus, you'll get THREE amazing bonuses worth $250! Get the Unstoppable Weight Loss Bundle HERE!

Have you ever wondered why, no matter how perfectly you follow the plan—how clean you eat, how many calories you cut, how much you swear to yourself “this time it will be different,” and no matter how hard you try—you still end up falling off track? Why does it always feel like two steps forward, three steps back?What if I told you it's not because you're doing it wrong—or that you're not trying hard enough—but because almost every weight loss plan is missing something HUGE?Something that has nothing to do with what you eat or how much you exercise… and everything to do with how your brain has been wired to fail before you even begin.Well buckle up friends, because today I'm going to reveal the one thing almost every weight loss plan gets wrong—and why this one shift might be the reason your results have never stuck.So let's dive in.----------I'm SO excited to announce my brand new Unstoppable Weight Loss Audio Masterclass is HERE! It's 16 powerful episodes designed to retrain your brain for lasting success—plus during launch week only, you'll get THREE amazing bonuses worth $250 for just $37! This special offer expires Friday, May 16th, so don't wait. Get the Unstoppable Weight Loss Bundle HERE!

Okay, let’s be honest—when was the last time you actually thought about your liver?Probably… never.But here’s the thing: if your hormones are out of whack, if you’re struggling with perimenopause symptoms, or if weight loss feels impossible, your liver might be the missing piece.And if you’re on bio-identical hormones? It’s even more important.And in this episode, we’re breaking down exactly why.----------You can find Elizabeth at strongchoices.com or on Instagram at @strongchoices1And here are the links to the supplements she mentioned:Detox Diva Toxic Tamerand you can use Discount Code: RUTH10 for 10% off----------Want to learn more about how our program can help you lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE without dieting or drugs, then I'd love to invite you to join me for my FREE training!It will walk you through it all, and it's really good and really helpful.To get all the info and get signed up, just go to thinlicious.com/happy. 

Okay, let's get real for a minute.When was the last time you caught your reflection and thought, "Damn, I look good!"?If it's been a while, we need to talk. Because feeling hot—yes, HOT—isn't about hitting some magic number on the scale or looking like those filtered Instagram models who don't even look like themselves.It's about how you show up in the world. It's about the energy you bring into a room. It's about the way you carry yourself when nobody's watching.And today? I'm breaking down exactly how to step into your most confident, radiant, head-turning self—at ANY age.Let's go!----------The women who succeed long-term, who actually lose the weight and keep it off, aren't just following a meal plan. They're thinking differently. They've mastered the mindset piece that so many of us struggle with.And that's exactly what Unstoppable Weight Loss is designed to do. It's like having me as your personal mindset coach, walking you through every mental roadblock, every excuse, every self-sabotaging thought pattern that's kept you stuck.I've been pouring my heart into this for months, and I can't wait to share it with you. We're going to be opening it up soon, but if you want to be first in line and get some special bonuses when we launch, make sure you get on the waitlist. Just go HERE to join the waitlist and be the first to know when doors open.----------Want to learn more about how our program can help you lose weight and get healthy FOR LIFE without dieting or drugs, then I'd love to invite you to join me for my FREE training!It will walk you through it all, and it's really good and really helpful.To get all the info and get signed up, just go to thinlicious.com/happy.