In this powerful solo episode, Leila Lutz delves deep into the importance of understanding your personal "food story" - the beliefs, patterns, and experiences that have shaped your relationship with food. Drawing from her own transformative journey, Leila shares how her lifelong struggle with under-eating and high-achieving behaviour stemmed from a complex web of family dynamics, trauma, and the need to create safety and security.

Leila candidly explores how her background as the eldest daughter in a chaotic, financially-strained household influenced her tendency to push food aside in pursuit of constant achievement. She unpacks the addictive nature of adrenaline and cortisol, and how this "busy" mindset kept her from truly nourishing herself.

With raw vulnerability, Leila also reveals the generational trauma and beliefs around food that were passed down from her mother's own difficult upbringing. This powerful insight underscores Leila's unique approach to coaching, which emphasizes the critical role of self-parenting and taking responsibility for one's own healing.

Throughout the episode, Leila offers listeners a glimpse into her personal process of uncovering and addressing these deep-seated patterns, highlighting the importance of consistent self-care, mindful eating, and creating a life of balance and connection. Her story serves as a powerful testament to the transformative power of understanding your food story and the courage to rewrite it.

In this episode:

• Understanding Your Food Story
• The Impact of Under-Eating
• The Role of Stress and Adrenaline
• The Journey to Balanced Eating
• Addressing Addiction and Overachievement
• The Influence of Family Beliefs
• The Importance of Self-Parenting
• The Role of Coaching and Therapy
• The Emotional Impact of Food
• Encouragement for Healing.

The book mentioned is “In the Realms of Hungry Ghosts” by Dr Gabor Mate and is a must read.

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In this episode, Leila Lutz sits down with her client Sue to discuss her incredible health transformation journey. Sue shares her struggles with thyroid issues, including Hashimoto's, and how she navigated the challenges of managing her condition while also dealing with the onset of menopause.

Leila and Sue delve into the innovative approaches they used to address Sue's health concerns, including the importance of temperature and pulse monitoring, working with her primary care doctor to adjust her medication, and gradually increasing her carbohydrate intake. They discuss the frustrations Sue faced with traditional medical treatments and the importance of finding a healthcare provider who is willing to think outside the box.

As Sue's health improved, she also embarked on a strength training journey, challenging the common misconceptions about older adults and heavy lifting. Leila and Sue explore the benefits of building muscle and the impact it has had on Sue's overall wellbeing and confidence.

Throughout the conversation, Sue and Leila touch on the social and cultural pressures that women often face when it comes to their health and the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and prioritizing one's own needs. They also discuss the challenges of navigating the reverse dieting process and the importance of patience and persistence in achieving long-term health goals.

This episode is a testament to the power of a holistic, personalized approach to health and the transformative impact it can have on an individual's life. Sue's story is both inspiring and relatable, offering valuable insights for anyone on a journey to improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

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In this episode I tackle the common misconceptions around food logging and reveal how this powerful tool can actually enhance your health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.

By addressing the widespread belief that food logging is only about restricting calories and causing disordered eating I debunk these myths and explain how logging is vital in learning how to maintain optimal health and performance - not just for weight loss.

You'll also discover how food logging can help you overcome issues like binge eating, digestive problems, and low energy availability. Leila emphasizes the need to look at the emotional and psychological drivers behind our eating habits, not just the numbers on the plate.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new perspective on food logging. I will show you how organization and structure around your nutrition can actually create more freedom and balance in your life - enabling you to pursue your passions and interests beyond just your health goals.

If you're ready to ditch the diet mentality, get off the restriction rollercoaster, and start feeling your absolute best, this is a must-listen episode.

• Understanding food logging and its misconceptions
• The role of food logging in performance and health assessing and interpreting food logs
• Macronutrient and micronutrient analysis
• Consistency and meal timing in food logging addressing emotional and psychological aspects
• The role of stress and circadian rhythms challenges and solutions in food logging
• The importance of self-care and balance

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