Born to Thrive Podcast

Weight Discrimination, Bring Back Shaming, and more things I used to believe

In this episode, Alex Allen dives into beliefs she used to hold about bigger bodies, weight stigma, and discipline and how she unlearned them. She explores the harmful impact of weight-based assumptions, the limitations of tracking macros and relying on the scale, and how internalized beliefs about laziness and self-worth can sabotage progress. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Changing Beliefs in Fitness 02:49 Challenging Body Image Stereotypes 07:20 The Complexity of Tracking Nutrition 11:41 Understanding Weight Stigma and Its Effects 19:12 Rethinking Discipline and Motivation

Binge Eating Saved Me

In this deeply personal episode, Alex opens up about her journey with binge eating and the hidden psychological layers that often go unnoticed. She explores why binge eating wasn't about food at all, but a reflection of identity, emotional regulation, trauma responses, and unmet needs. Alex breaks down the real reasons people get stuck in the binge cycle including nervous system overwhelm, restriction, perfectionism, and the identities we unconsciously attach ourselves to. She also speaks candidly about how her own binge eating became a protective mechanism during a painful chapter of her life, and how healing required releasing the identity she formed during that time. Listeners will learn evidence-based tools for emotional regulation, how to understand their triggers, and how to build a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food. This episode is for anyone who feels ashamed, confused, or stuck, and needs a reminder that they are not broken, and change is possible. * The emotional and psychological roots of binge eating * How trauma and survival responses can shape eating behaviors * Identity and how it influences habits, self-worth, and food patterns * Why binge eating is often a coping mechanism, not a lack of discipline * The role of restriction, shame, and nervous system dysregulation * How to begin rewiring your identity around food * Emotional regulation tools that reduce the urgency to binge * Neutralizing food and breaking “good vs bad” food labels * Why compassion and support are essential for healing * What it means to outgrow an identity that once kept you safe

Breaking Your Phone Addiction: Reclaim Your Focus, Energy & Life

In this eye-opening episode, Alex dives into the truth behind phone addiction — why it’s not the stress relief we think it is and how it’s quietly draining your energy, focus, and happiness. We explore: * The psychological science behind phone addiction and dopamine loops * How constant scrolling impacts your mental health, productivity, and self-worth * Why your phone might be numbing, not helping, your stress * Subtle signs you're more addicted than you think * Tangible steps to break the habit and build a healthier relationship with your phone * Daily swaps and rituals to reconnect with real joy, rest, and presence This episode isn’t about shame it’s about awareness and empowerment. If you’ve ever said “I just need a break” but find yourself reaching for your phone out of habit, this one's for you. ------ ⁠⁠Click Here to Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LWA Coaching⁠⁠ [https://alexandraallen.typeform.com/lwaapp] ⁠Click Here to Download LWA's Free Transformation Blueprint⁠ [https://liftswithalex.mykajabi.com/pl/2148056496] Save 10% with "alex" from Buffbunny: ⁠https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300⁠ [https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300] ⁠⁠Click Here to Purchase the Unposed Unbothered Journal!⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Unposed-Unbothered-Journal-Self-Discovery-Empowerment/dp/B0CKM9G3LQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9QPQ57S0L51&keywords=unposed+unbothered&qid=1696972458&sprefix=unposed+unbothered%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1]

Q&A: Cycle Syncing, End Binge Eating, Staying Consistent

Q&A episode! Alex answers your most asked fitness questions — the ones that hit deep and affect your journey on every level. We’re talking about: * How to stay consistent when you’re not seeing immediate results * Letting go of the obsession with progress and learning to trust the process * Breaking the binge-restrict cycle, especially on weekends * Whether or not you should be training to failure every set * Should you even cycle sync? * What to do when the people around you aren’t supportive of your fitness goals This episode is for the person who's been doing the work but still feels stuck, discouraged, or misunderstood. You're not alone, and these answers are here to help you refocus, reset, and move forward with clarity and confidence. ------ ⁠Click Here to Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LWA Coaching⁠ [https://alexandraallen.typeform.com/lwaapp] Click Here to Download LWA's Free Transformation Blueprint [https://liftswithalex.mykajabi.com/pl/2148056496] Save 10% with "alex" from Buffbunny: https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300 [https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300] ⁠Click Here to Purchase the Unposed Unbothered Journal!⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/Unposed-Unbothered-Journal-Self-Discovery-Empowerment/dp/B0CKM9G3LQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9QPQ57S0L51&keywords=unposed+unbothered&qid=1696972458&sprefix=unposed+unbothered%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1]

If You’re Not Happy… It Might Be You

Today, we're talking about taking accountability for our happiness and emotions. Happiness is not something to be outsourced to external factors like relationships or jobs. Instead, it requires self-awareness, responsibility, and proactive steps to reclaim joy. The conversation explores the difference between an internal and external locus of control, the significance of acknowledging emotions, and practical micro actions that can lead to a more fulfilling life. Chapters 00:00 The Pursuit of Happiness 02:58 Taking Accountability for Our Emotions 05:39 Understanding Internal vs External Locus of Control 08:22 Micro Actions for Happiness 11:11 Reclaiming Joy and Responsibility ------ Click Here to Purchase the Unposed Unbothered Journal! [https://www.amazon.com/Unposed-Unbothered-Journal-Self-Discovery-Empowerment/dp/B0CKM9G3LQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=E9QPQ57S0L51&keywords=unposed+unbothered&qid=1696972458&sprefix=unposed+unbothered%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1] Click Here to Download LWA's Free Transformation Blueprint [https://liftswithalex.mykajabi.com/pl/2148056496] Save 10% with "alex" from Buffbunny: https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300 [https://www.buffbunny.com/?rfsn=6261901.6ab300] Save 20% with alex from Legion: https://legionathletics.com/products/workout-supplements/?r=zrxnw&utm_source=bc_alex-allen_zrxnw&utm_campaign=bc [https://legionathletics.com/products/workout-supplements/?r=zrxnw&utm_source=bc_alex-allen_zrxnw&utm_campaign=bc] Click Here to Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LWA Coaching [https://alexandraallen.typeform.com/lwaapp]