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23. Let's Have a Resolution Redo
Happy 2023! I love the idea of a new year and all the possibilities. Typically, many of us go into January with an agenda to get things done and to make big changes. This usually centers around our physical - weight, detoxing, quitting alcohol, etc. It al
22. Knowing When To Finally Quit (the Diet)
What does quitting feel like to you? Quitting, for me, shouts freedom. Quitting gives us a choice. As we near the end of 2022 what would it feel like to you to say "I Quit!" to the world of diets and deprivation and how do you shift your mind so you can a
21. Holiday Party Pep Talk
You know what's coming up, right?At least five holidays (more or less, depending on which ones you celebrate) and a boatload of parties and gatherings. There are a lot of reasons to celebrate this month. But, which one of these people are you? The one tha
20. Become a Healthy Cooking Rockstar
We're coming to the end of the year and if you feel like your Thanksgiving didn't go as planned (as in too much pie or too many champagne cocktails) then you might be setting your sights on losing weight after the new year. Weight loss as a goal is fine,
19. Tips and Tricks to Survive the Holidays
The holiday season is officially here! How do we get through the next month of holidays, gatherings, parties, and family without losing sight of our goals for health and weight? It all starts with some small tips and tricks.In This Episode Heather Talks A
18. Diet Books Gone Bad
The holiday season is on the horizon and with that means an influx of new diet books. In this episode, I talk about the warning signs of a diet book and the key words and phrases they use to lure you in.In This Episode Heather Talks About:being particular
17. Workplace Stress and Your Health
The Surgeon General recently released an extensive report on the state of workplace health and well-being that was not very favorable to employers. The report emphasized the chronic stress that is prevalent in workplace culture, and employees are paying t
16. Good Foods Gone Bad
Perfectly good foods, that we are used to eating every single day, have suddenly gone bad. Thanks to the food gurus and social media health coaches, some food is confusing, intimidating, and full of fear. On today's podcast, I am calling out the foods, th
15. I'm Calling Out The Alt Quacks
Just like the last podcast, when it comes to nutrition and food, there is a lot of misinformation out there, and I'm putting this mildly.Scary diets and frightening social media gurus rule the internet. But, after the medical doctors who pose as nutrition
14. I'm Calling Out the Quacks
When it comes to nutrition and food, there is a lot of misinformation out there, and I'm putting this mildly.Scary diets and frightening social media gurus rule the internet. But, the worst offender of them all is the doctors that promote diets, supplemen