In today's episode, we're talking about the truth about motivation — and why waiting to feel motivated first is keeping you stuck. I'll explain why motivation actually comes after willingness, not before, and how learning to be willing (even when you don't feel like it) is the real skill that creates momentum. You'll walk away with practical ways to increase willingness so you can take action, build consistency, and stop relying on motivation to change your life.

If you've ever felt like nothing you do is enough, or you get stuck before you even start because weight loss feels hard, overwhelming, or like some big production… this episode is for you.

Today, we're stripping away all the noise and coming back to the basics — the simple habits that actually move the needle. Things like getting enough sleep, paying attention to your hunger cues, slowing down long enough to hear what your body is asking for, and giving yourself permission to take small, doable steps.

You don't need a perfect plan or a massive overhaul. You just need the willingness to return to the fundamentals and let consistency do the heavy lifting.

If you're ready to feel grounded, clear, and capable again, hit play. The basics are where the real transformation begins.

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In this episode, we're diving into something I like to call rebel eating — those moments when you find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips or finishing off the kids' Halloween candy, not because you're hungry, but because you're rebelling.

Maybe your diet's too damn strict.

Maybe you've made so many food rules you feel like a prisoner in your own kitchen.

Or maybe food's just been your go-to comfort for years.

Whatever it is, today we're unpacking why this happens and how you can start breaking the cycle without relying on willpower or jumping on the next "no carbs ever again" plan.

I'll walk you through what's really going on before the binge, how deprivation leads to rebellion every time, and how to check in with yourself in those moments without judgment.

Because the truth is — the biggest hurdle in weight loss isn't carbs, calories, or cardio.

It's learning how to handle your emotions without turning to food.

If you're ready to ditch the guilt and get curious about what's really driving those rebel eating moments, this episode is for you.

• Why I call binge eating rebel eating
• How restrictive diets and food rules set you up to rebel
• How to spot the real need behind your cravings
• A simple check-in you can do mid-binge (without beating yourself up)
• Why curiosity, not shame, is the key to breaking the emotional eating cycle

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