If slowing down makes you spiral…
If rest feels wrong unless you’ve “earned” it…
If you keep calling yourself unmotivated when really? You’re mentally and emotionally drained...

This episode is your wake-up call.

Because it’s not about willpower.
It’s not about discipline.
It’s about the lie you were taught: that your worth is something you have to prove.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

• Why you can’t stop hustling, even when you’re burned out
• How your “motivation problem” is actually a worthiness wound
• The nervous system shift that changed everything for me
• And five ways to start detaching your value from your productivity — without the guilt

You don’t need to do more.

You were never supposed to hustle for your healing.

You were never meant to earn your rest.

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There’s this picture-perfect version of recovery that gets talked about everywhere: eat the fear food, delete MyFitnessPal, take the rest day, love yourself more. But let’s be real — that’s only half the story.

This episode? Is the other half.

The grief no one prepped you for.
The identity crisis that hits when you let go of control.
The loneliness of realizing your old routines were actually your entire personality.
The confusing days when you miss the version of you that was hurting — because at least she felt safe.

I’m sharing the messy, uncomfortable, painfully real parts of recovery that almost broke me… and the exact truths that put me back together.

If you’ve ever wondered why healing doesn’t feel like healing at first — this one’s for you.

Because it’s not that you’re doing it wrong.
It’s that no one warned you how brave it would have to be.
You’re doing better than you think. 💜

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In episode 7 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re going there:

Can you want to lose weight and still say you’re healing your relationship with food?

You’ve probably been told you can’t. That having body goals means you’re still stuck in diet culture. That true healing means giving up on weight loss forever.

But what if that’s not the full story?

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

👉🏼 The real difference between wanting change from shame vs. self-respect
👉🏼 Why suppressing your goals doesn’t make you healed—it just makes you disconnected
👉🏼 How to pursue physical goals without losing your peace, joy, or food freedom

If you’ve ever felt ashamed for caring about how you look… this one’s going to feel like a deep exhale.

You don’t have to choose between healing and wanting more for yourself.

And today? I’ll show you how to hold both.

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In episode 6 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re getting real about what healing body image actually looks like—because spoiler: it’s not mirror selfies and loving every inch of yourself 24/7.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at body image healing because you still have days where you feel insecure, uncomfortable, or bloated... this episode is for you.

We’ll unpack the cultural lie that healing means full-blown self-love all the time, and instead explore what real, sustainable body image work looks like: radical respect, daily choices, and knowing your worth even when your reflection makes you pause.

You’ll walk away with:

• A powerful reframe for what body image healing actually is
• Real-life strategies to keep showing up even on hard days
• Validation if you’re in the messy middle (because that’s where healing lives)
• And the permission to stop waiting to love your body before living fully in it

This episode is your reminder that you don’t have to feel beautiful to be valuable—and you sure as hell don’t have to fix your body to feel free.

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In Episode 5 of the Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re dismantling the biggest lie diet culture ever sold you: that you have to choose between food freedom or your dream body. Spoiler alert—you don’t.

If you’ve ever feared that healing your relationship with food would mean “letting yourself go,” this episode is for you. I share the real reason that obsession hasn’t been working (even if you think it’s helping), how my body actually changed after I started eating more and letting go of food guilt, and why consistency—not restriction—is the secret to real results.

We’ll talk through the binge/restrict cycle, the mindset that keeps women stuck, and what it actually looks like to eat, lift, rest, and still build a physique you’re proud of—without fear or obsession.

Whether you’re scared to let go or just need proof that freedom and physique goals can coexist—this one’s gonna hit home.

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You say you want food freedom. To rest without guilt. To stop obsessing.
But when it comes time to actually let go?
Your chest tightens. Your mind spirals. And suddenly, healing doesn’t feel freeing—it feels unsafe.

In episode 4 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we break down why healing can feel so terrifying—especially when your identity is wrapped in control. Through my own story of post-treatment panic, navigating praise for unhealthy habits, and the discomfort of peace, I'll help you see why you’re not broken… you’re just scared. And that fear? It makes so much sense.

Inside this episode:

• Why control feels safe (but is actually stealing your life)
• The hidden grief no one talks about in recovery
• How to take brave steps toward freedom—even if it terrifies you

If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I without this obsession?”—this episode is for you.

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Coaching/Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

In episode 3 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re calling out one of the most toxic (but sneaky) mindsets holding you back: all-or-nothing thinking. You know the drill—you eat one cookie, miss one workout, skip your morning routine… and suddenly it’s “screw it, I’ll start over Monday.”

But what if you’re not actually messing up?

What if you’re just trying to heal inside a system that punishes flexibility and praises obsession?

I’m breaking down why all-or-nothing isn’t about willpower—it’s a nervous system safety response. We’ll explore how this mindset keeps you stuck in the binge-restrict spiral, why perfectionism feels safer than peace, and how to rewire your brain to finally trust yourself.

You’ll walk away with:

• A totally fresh lens on self-sabotage (it’s actually self-protection)
• Tangible mindset shifts to get unstuck and build real consistency
• Three empowering strategies you can use this week to stop “starting over”

If you’ve been chasing perfection and burning down your progress every time life feels messy… this episode is your permission slip to rewrite the rules.

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In Episode 2 of The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, we’re diving into something that isn’t talked about enough: when your “healthy” habits are actually hurting you. I’m breaking down 5 sneaky signs your lifestyle might be disordered—from fearing rest days and obsessing over food rules, to spiraling with guilt after eating “too much” or tying your body image to how perfect you were that week.

If you’ve ever felt anxious around food, ashamed after indulging, or like your worth depends on how ‘disciplined’ you are—this one’s for you.

I share personal stories, the hard truths I had to face in my own journey, and offer 3 powerful steps you can start taking this week to move toward a lifestyle that’s actually healthy—balanced, peaceful, and true to you. This episode will help you question what you’ve been taught, reclaim your power, and start redefining health in a way that feels life-giving, not obsessive.

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Coaching/Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc