79. Do You Have a Sugar Addiction? w/ Leah Kern, RDN

**Join my brand new FREE 3-Day LIVE Intuitive Eating Challenge [starts May9th!]You may have heard me use  the phrase “intuitive eating” , or have seen it on social media in the form of pictures of thin women eating ice cream with #foodfreedom, but maybe you aren’t sure what it means or if it could ever work for you.If you’ve been dieting for the majority of your life, feel out-of-control around food and can’t stop thinking about what you’re eating/your weight 24/7, then adopting this new approach to healthy living & eating could be life-changing for you.In this solo episode, you’ll going to learn :What Intuitive Eating is (and what it’s not)Who Intuitive Eating is for Why dieting doesn’t work, and how it affects your body in the long-termThe benefits of Intuitive Eating How you can put IE into practice, and why it’s the solution to heal your relationship with food & your bodyRESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

If you've ever blamed yourself for failing to achieve a certain "ideal body", and you've felt an incredible amount of pressure to lose weight in order to fit into society (which has only lead you down a path of yo-yo dieting, body dissatisfaction and pain), you're not alone. In this episode, you're getting a masterclass on the diet culture : how it was created, why it exists, and the profound impact on our body image, physical health and emotional well-being. We're joined today by Chrissy King ; writer, speaker, strength coach, educator and author of the Body Liberation Project: How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective Freedom. Chrissy merges her passion for Social Justice and her passion for fitness to empower individuals within the fitness and wellness industry to create spaces that allow individuals from all backgrounds to feel seen, welcome, respected, and celebrated.In this episode, you're going to learn:What "body liberation" means, and why it's different from "body love"How we can learn to love and appreciate our bodies in all its iterations through life The systems of oppression, including diet culture, that have been put in place in our society to keep people down, marginalized and quiet What really is diet culture, and where does it come from?The ways you're holding yourself back from achieving your highest potentialActionable strategies to achieve body liberation & freedom Connect with Chrissy KingInstagram - @iamchrissykingBook - The Body Liberation Project : How Understanding Racism and Diet Culture Helps Cultivate Joy and Build Collective FreedomWebsite - www.chrissyking.comResources mentioned Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive EatingRESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Do social events that revolve around food stress you out?Do you want to know how to get rid of the guilt that consumes you after overeating, so you can stop the self-sabotaging behaviours around food for good?We're back for part 2 of our Q & A with Victoria Kleinsman, food freedom & body love coach. In this episode, you're going to learn:How to handle social events where there's a focus on food without anxiety or loss of controlThe biggest mistakes you're making around binge eating, and how to solve itHow to reduce and get rid of guilt and shame after overindulging food How to eat "fear" foods alone without overeatingand so much more!RESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Do you want to become an intuitive eater and experience food freedom, but you're afraid of what it would do to your body/weight?Or maybe, you're on your recovery journey and you're flooding your social media with recovery content, but you're not sure if it might be actually....unhelpful?In this episode, we are joined by none other than one of my favourite returning guest and friend, Victoria Kleinsman! Victoria is a food freedom & body love coach, and she's been our most returning guest. We love answering your listener question in a Q & A style, drawing from our own experiences going through eating disorder recovery, as well as our professional expertise working with hundreds of clients to help them find food and body freedom. You're going to learn:What is your set point weight?How will you know when you've achieved your set point weight?Will intuitive eating help you get to your set point weight? Will it lead to weight loss? Weight gain?When to know if you're consuming TOO much recovery content on social mediaHow to listen to your intuition on your food freedom journeyMy experience with "personal development burn out"and sooo much more!RESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself?Perhaps you've spent so many years living life on autopilot...chasing goals you hoped would one day finally make you happy, only to realize you've completely missed your life unfolding right before your eyes. Today, we have the expert on self-loss and existential issues (like meaning, freedom, death, isolation) to help you bring a whole new perspective to your life, so that you can start living in accordance to your values, what matters most to you, and become your true, authentic self. Dr. Sara Kuburic is an existential psychotherapist, speaker,  columnist, consultant, and author of her new book, “It’s On Me”. She is often known as the millennial therapist from her instagram account which has built a community of over 1.7 million individuals. After hitting her own rock bottom, and realizing that she wasn't happy in her life  - even after checking off all the boxes of what "should" have made her feel fulfilled - Sara changed everything in her life in order to get in alignment with what was truly meant for her. From learning how to bring awareness to the holes in your life, to reconnecting to your body, you're going to walk away with an entirely new perspective on how to approach the choices you make in your life so that you can feel more fulfilled, connected and aligned. In this episode, you'll learn:What existential therapy isWhat it means to take responsibility for your lifeHow to reconnect to your body and emotionsThe 3 points of connection with yourselfThe one question that changed Sara's life Signs that you're not living YOUR authentic, aligned life How to reframe the way you think about your body Connect with Dr. Sara KuburicBook - It's On Me  WebsiteInstagramRESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Are you your biggest critic? Do you feel like you're constantly self-sabotaging, beating yourself up for everything you're doing wrong, and struggling to stay consistent with healthy habits?If that's you, you're not alone my friend. And in this episode, I'm going to teach you a 7-step process that you can use over and over again to change absolutely ANY negative or disempowering belief that is holding you back from the life you know you deserve. You're going to learn:The reason why you feel like even when you know what you "should" be doing, you can't seem to get yourself to actually do it or stick to itYour biggest blindspot that is holding you back from permanent changeHow to bring awareness to the thoughts keeping you stuck The step-by-step process to changing your mindsetRESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Today, we’re getting a masterclass on toxic relationships from a sought-after Toxic Relationship Healing & Awareness Specialist.She's here to help you become aware of the characteristics of a toxic person and relationship, and to equip you with the knowledge to improve your situation so that you can find healing, freedom and peace. As an emotional abuse graduate, Dr. Heidi Brocke knows what it feels like to be alone, to be the only one who sees what is really going on, and to be the one who feels like something is wrong with you.After spending 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship she broke the chains and turned her past into her passion.In this episode,  you'll learn: How to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship with food, people, and even our own self-esteemThe distinction between setting boundaries  for your mental health and isolating yourself from joy and growth.Real stories of overcoming toxic relationships and the steps to healing and empowerment.Practical advice for anyone standing at the crossroads, unsure if they should stay in their current situation or bravely step into the unknown for a chance at true freedom and happiness.Unhealthy relationships are confusing, because they’re not bad all the time. So, what do you do? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn in this episode. If you're seeking a sign to reevaluate the relationships in your life—be it with food, a partner, family members, or yourself—this episode is for you.Connect with Dr. Heidi Brocke:·  Listen to It's Not Normal, It's Toxic Podcast with Dr. Heidi·  Visit her websiteRESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Are you tired of setting goals only to find yourself falling off the wagon within weeks, or even  days? Do you feel like you know what you "should" be doing, but for some reason, you're just not doing it?Today, I'm sharing one of the biggest mistakes you might be making that could be the reason why, even with the best intentions, you're not achieving the goals you've set for yourself.  What you might not know yet is that the WAY you set goals matters. It matters a lot. And, in this episode, I'm sharing a powerful hack to set better goals so that you can actually stick to it by guiding your brain in the right direction. Whether you're struggling with emotional eating, mindless snacking, or simply looking to  implement healthy habits to your lifestyle , this episode offers the tools you  need to set yourself up for success. Here's what you'll learn:The difference between an intention and a goalHow to mindfulness to achieve your goals The biggest mistake you're making when setting a goal How to get to the root cause of your challenges with food so that you can permanently overcome them Why willpower doesn't work when setting goals So, if you've ever found yourself trapped in a cycle of setting goals, only to "fall off the  wagon" shortly after, this episode is FOR YOU. RESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Can we talk about how much of our time, energy and mental space get consumed with thoughts about food?!If you're anything like me, you're already making 10,000+ decisions a day. The last thing you need is to constantly worry about what, when or how much you're going to eat. Decision fatigue is REAL. I mean, have you ever found yourself at 5pm having to make a decision about what to eat, and you're so mentally drained that the only thing you can do is order takeout?Yup, I feel you. Same. That's exactly why I had to create a system that reduces the amount of food decisions I make every day.  These 4 powerful strategies have given me SO much time, energy and metal space back...it's a little unfair. Food is no longer a source of frustration or overwhelm - it's easy, intuitive and simple. And when you adopt these strategies, this is 100% possible for you too. Ready to make eating and your life sooo much easier? Let's jump in!RESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist

Let's talk about menopause for a sec. I don't have to tell you that we live in a society where there's constant pressure on women to stay looking young, pretty, and thin... creating these unattainable standards that leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated and hating your body.Then...perimenopause comes in and you're now experiencing MORE challenges like weight gain, unfamiliar symptoms, and a rage that comes from nowhere leaving you tired, resentful and lost.You might hate the fact that your clothes don't fit but you've had decades of dieting experience and you know it doesn't work. So... what now?How can you focus on creating a healthy lifestyle, support your relationship with food, get rid of body shame, and feel confident throughout your menopause journey? That's what we're talking about on the podcast with midlife intuitive eating & body image coach, Tamsin Broster. If you're going through menopause, experiencing symptoms you've never had to deal with before, and you're feeling alone, lost and not knowing how to navigate this stage of your life in a way that supports your health, body image and relationship with food, you're not alone and this episode is going to have such an impact on you.In this episode, you’ll here:The difficulties of menopause that no one talks aboutHow menopause can negatively impact your body image and relationship with foodHow to eat intuitively during your menopause journeyHow to navigate the fear of weight gain and the feelings of failureHow to change your perspective of your "happy weight"How to raise your children has intuitive eaters with a healthy relationship with foodWhat to expect during menopause and how diet culture plays into itPractical tips to feel more confidence in your bodyAnd so much more!Connect with Tamsin Broster here!Instagram: @tamsin_brosterWebsite: https://tamsinbroster.co.uk/RESOURCES [NEW!] SIGN UP FOR MY 3-DAY INTUITIVE EATING CHALLENGE [Starts May 9th] Get INSTANT access to my FREE Mindful Eating Challenge: https://sabrinamagnan.com/mindfuleatingchallenge Connect with Sabrina: Connect with Sabrina on Instagram @sabrina.magnan.health Get on the Food Freedom Academy Waitlist