197 Cravings Revisited - Going Deeper

What does spirituality have to do with your relationship with food, your body, and your health?More than you might think.In this episode I’m joined by Wendy Mader, a spiritual coach, shaman, and death doula AND a former Mindful Shape client who experienced such success that I wanted her to come on and share how she incorporated her own spiritual practices.We go beyond the typical conversation about diet and weight loss.We explore what happens when you bring ritual, visualization, meditation, journaling, emotional release, and identity work into the process of changing your body and your relationship with food.Wendy also shares some of the deeply personal rituals she used as she released weight, including a ceremony to symbolically say goodbye to five pounds she had released.If you're a seeker who has tried to change your eating habits by focusing only on food, willpower, and discipline, this conversation is for you.You’ll learn:How Wendy used visualization and personalized guided meditations to connect with the woman she was becomingWhy ritual can make ordinary habits feel meaningful and actually help you changeThe surprising power of celebrating weight-loss milestones instead of immediately moving on to the next goalHow to work with cravings without automatically acting on themWhy your spiritual journey and your health journey may actually be the same journeyVisit: https://www.cahyacenter.org/Get the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

I’m revisiting one of my most popular episodes: #3 Cravings to give you a fresh take after years working with clients. If you have “food noise” and find yourself banning cookies from the house or trying to remember your weight loss goal while also considering going for a second dinner helping, you’re likely doing what most of us do: resist. But there’s a better, more effective way to handle urges that I’ll share with you here. Save this one for whenever you’re feeling wobbly around food and don’t trust yourself. This is your personal SOS go-to.You’ll learn:How to approach your weight loss journey as a compelling personal growth journey instead of a burdenOne of my favorite 1 Minute Mindfulness tools for handling intense desire and permissiveness to indulge: CAFNDOWNLOAD the FREE updated “HOW TO END SUGAR CRAVINGS” 17 Page V2 Booklet Get the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

If you’re someone who can stick with it for a couple of weeks and then gets off track with your eating and fitness plan, this is for you. Conventional wisdom tells us to suck it up and try harder, which works for a little while but not longer term. But if you’re taking Aligned Action, you’ll notice less resistance and can stick with it for longer until eventually you’re just a take-it-or-leave-it person with those yummy cinnamon knots. You’ll learn:Why following through on that meal and workout plan feels more terrible than it needs to and how to fix that4 techniques to stop feeling deprived when your friend eats the pastry in front of you.Get the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

Keeping the weight off and making healthy choices feels easy when it’s pulled from a deep, true desire within you. Desire is how you create long-term success & momentum. In this episode I’m sharing  2 specific Self Coaching Practices to generate desire when you’re feeling discouraged, apathetic OR you’re proactively stoking the fire of that desire and getting skilled at directing your brain. This will help you get clear on what you want and learn how to infuse your goals with desire so it doesn’t feel like another “should” in your life but fills you with aliveness.GET THE FREE DOWNLOAD: Activating Desire Self Coaching PracticesGet the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

If you’ve tried every diet and health trend out there, are feeling slightly disillusioned and unsure but still find yourself contemplating yet another approach, this episode is for you. Reconcile your diet history with your current food plan/fat loss strategy so instead of feeling doubtful, you feel emboldened. You’ll learn:The #1 thought error that’s so deeply embedded it’s affecting you without you even realizing it. Perspective shift to reconcile all those past “failed” dieting attempts and make peace with your current weight loss strategyTop signs what you’re doing is or isn’t working for you5 Questions to ask yourself before trying the next thing.My Gifts to You!CLICK HERE TO ACCESS TRACKING GIFTSGet the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

Join me over the next 12 weeks to finish the year strong: feeling lean, strong, energized and comfortable in your body. In this episode I share how I got myself out of a recent set back and how I’m moving forward powerfully.You’ll learn:Which of the 2 body tracks you’re on how to adjust your 12 week plan accordinglyWhat type of tracking will serve you most given your specific goals and the best tools to do itHow to map out step 1 of your 12 week transformation: Strategize for Metabolic Flexibility.Other podcasts mentioned:190 If My weight went up 5lbs, here's what I would do immediately187 Signs You Have An Overdesire for Food or AlcoholMy Gifts to You!CLICK HERE TO ACCESS TRACKERSGet the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

Meet my special guest, Eileen March, founder of My Luminous Life, author, witch, energy healer and coach. We talk about the Witch Wound, what it is and how it might be playing out in your own life, how to use the Wheel of the Year to feel less resistance and more balanced, specifically what you can do practically in the fall to be in rhythm with nature. Plus I even ask her about magic! After this conversation you may notice you’re experiencing the rest of your day in a more enchanted way. IG: @iamEileenMarchWebsite: myluminouslife.ca Unleash  Substack: @wisewildwomanhearthGet the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

If you think of yourself as someone who ‘once I start I can’t stop’ when it comes to your favorite foods, this is the all or nothing thinking trap. In this episode I’ll give you tools to avoid it so you can enjoy 1 cookie without eating 5.Get the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

It’s very normal for your weight to fluctuate and nothing to stress over. Learn the 3 steps I would do immediately to reset my mind and body and get right back on track.Get the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

What If Your Personal Style Is Part of Your Identity?What if you didn’t have to wait until you lost the weight, changed your body, or became your “future self” to start showing up as her?In this episode, I’m joined by costume designer and personal style expert Senna Shanti for a fascinating conversation about the connection between clothing, identity, confidence, and the way we see ourselves.We talk about why your wardrobe can be more than just a collection of clothes—it can become a tool for identity change. Senna explains why you don't need to wait until you reach your goal weight to dress in a way that makes you feel good, and why practicing your desired style now can actually help you move toward the person you're becoming.You’ll learn:7 Practical steps to help you develop your personal styleHow to ensure when you open your closet, you feel calm and inspired to dress your bodyFigure out the words and qualities you want your style to communicateLinks mentioned in this episode:www.sennashanti.comLink to Style DescriptorsIG Accounts to check out for style inspo:@ee.fits@[email protected]@chloelovestoshop@lydiajanetomlinson@katjamieson_@thefashioncornerbyn@alexxcoll@[email protected]@tijanserena@sincerelyjulesGet the Reset RitualInstagram: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com