#79 - Overcoming 45 Years of Diet Culture with Client Leanne Samson

#79 - Overcoming 45 Years of Diet Culture with Client Leanne Samson

I am so incredibly honoured to share another episode in the transformation series with my client Leanne. Leanne is a mom, fiance, and self-proclaimed stand-up comedian who struggled with being the "fat kid" as a child, and fighting against being the "fat friend" throughout adulthood. At 46 years old, Leanne shares how through the Food Freedom Approach, she's been able to learn to love herself in the most genuine way - no measurements attached. In the episode, we chat about * Leanne's struggles with body image, weight and external validation * How working with a personal trainer & macro-focused nutrition coach sent her into self-sabotage mode * Binge eating, sugar cravings & food guilt * How she shows up differently in the world now * How intuitive eating is like dating * Leanne's advice for anyone struggling with their weight If Leanne's story speaks to you, I would love to chat about how your life can transform by working with me! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the.foodfreedomist/] on Instagram Email: chelsea@thefoodfreedomist.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for coaching⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c]

#78 - Embracing Authenticity (Real Talk)

Welcome back to the show!! We've had a bit of a hiatus but I'm so excited to be behind the mic again with a very real, raw, and vulnerable episode. I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend, and present at, Inspire and Awaken - a 2 day wellness summit that was themed "Embracing Authenticity". This event has impacted me in SO many ways - some of which I share in today's episode. But it has also inspired me to be seen. In the episode, we chat about: * Why I've been MIA * Some previously undisclosed BTS of my ED * How I spent $200k on food * My journey to finding authenticity by coaching weight loss * Starting a cleaning company * Things I've been feeling shame around lately Also mentioned in the episode: Ally Stone [https://www.instagram.com/allystone__/] The Inspired Leader [https://www.instagram.com/theinspiredleader__/] Episode #43 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tUmkqNNC3BzwGk3LbIIru?si=sPdoirsRRza1Wme46AKVjQ] This one is really juicy (and really real) so buckle up! Also, TW for those who may be really struggling with food as I do share some intimate parts of my ED journey. Ready to take your journey to the next level and finally put that food noise to rest? ⁠⁠You can apply for coaching here⁠⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c]! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the.foodfreedomist/] on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

#77 - Food Noise & How To Quiet It

Can you relate: You're constantly thinking about what you're going to eat, how much, at what time, whether or not it's the "right" thing, too much, how it's going to impact your weight. You're always doing math in your head about how many calories, carbs, protein, etc. is in your food. You feel bad if you eat "junk food" and immediately go to work planning how you'll get back "on track" The list of food noise experiences goes on. But these are a few of the most common. Food noise is no stranger in my life, and it's taken me time and lots of intention to quiet it, but I want you to know that it is possible to not have food run the show. In the episode, we chat about: * What food noise is * Why we experience it * How diets & weight loss make it worse * 3 tools to help you quiet it (plus one bonus) Also mentioned in the episode: Kelly's episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/37vaKfgJc2rmzNSg8YXdTZ?si=BrE97_eYT76cWYo_I9UzEg] Leslie's episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TqsVvDbKWwXk1TGKz5sSw?si=VlIH8XVGR62-bwZINw765Q] Intuitive Eating Study [https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19325037.2006.10598892] Ready to take your journey to the next level and finally put that food noise to rest? ⁠You can apply for coaching here⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c]! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the.foodfreedomist/] on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

#76 - My MS Journey & Associated Body Grief

Today's episode is one that has been on my heart to share for awhile. As the story continues to unfold, it's felt more and more challenging to sit down and record, because it feels like there is so much to share. Those of you who follow me on socials have probably seen bits a pieces of my journey over the last 6 months going through the process of potentially getting diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis). In today's episode, I share all the behind the scenes with you, as well as the experiences of body grief that have accompanied my body changing. We chat about: * The initial onset of symptoms * My cycling accident precipitating medical investigation * Being diagnosed and undiagnosed with MS * How the brain damage has impacted my day-to-day function * Body grief - the what, how, and why (for me, and you) If you haven't already listened to the episode with Brianna Campos on body grief, I would strongly recommend circling back to it at some point. Listen here. [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AduYFnuKWOUZNxM49gUnG?si=ze35nrWFRIuG__ZPYfIbCw] You can follow her on instagram @bodyimagewithbri [https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/] As mentioned in the episode, if you are struggling with experiences of body grief, or your relationship with food, I would love to support you. ⁠You can apply for coaching here⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the.foodfreedomist/] on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠⁠⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

#75 - For the Woman Struggling With Her Weight

Today's conversation might feel a bit heavy for some of you, but gosh it needs to be had. I can count on one hand the number of women I know who would say they don't struggle with their weight, or their body image in some capacity and this episode is going to dive into the WHY, as well as offer you a new perspective. We chat about: * Weight stigma and fat shaming * How fat bias is a system of oppression * Some of the reasons why you may believe you'll be happier if you were in a smaller body * Myths about fatness The episode was inspired by a post I saw recently by another creator, Chrissy King [https://www.instagram.com/iamchrissyking/]. You can find the original post in conversation ⁠here⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p/C6eoaw7gk4_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] If what you hear today resonates with you, I would love for you to share, leave and review and reach out to let me know you're tuning in! As always, if you are struggling with your body image and your relationship with food, I would love to work with you! You can apply for coaching here [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the.foodfreedomist/] on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠⁠ [https://form.typeform.com/to/sQT8to8c] Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com