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Nourish Your Soul

Nourish Your Soul

By lauren shugarts

Welcome to the Nourish Your Soul Podcast! The purpose of this podcast is to help you begin your journey to food freedom and body peace. These episodes include myself and guests discussing topics such as the harm of diet culture, struggles you may be having around body image and food, and actions you can take to have a healthier relationship to food and your body.

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19. INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: THE UNWANTED AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT WITH LILY BLOOMBERG

Nourish Your SoulMay 20, 2021

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64. HEALING YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO EXERCISE WITH LAUREN KEEN
Nov 04, 202246:21
63. HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUR HUNGER CUES
Sep 22, 202214:58
62. HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT BODY IMAGE DAYS
Sep 01, 202213:36
61. "I DON'T KNOW HOW TO EAT WITHOUT TRACKING MY FOOD."
Jul 14, 202215:08
60. WHAT IS BODY CHECKING & HOW DO YOU STOP DOING IT?
Jul 08, 202214:53
59. SELF OBJECTIFICATION & BODY IMAGE
Jun 24, 202218:06
58. TIPS FOR ALL OR NOTHING MENTALITY AROUND FOOD
Jun 16, 202216:54
57. THE TRUTH ABOUT GUT HEALTH WITH DIETITIAN, MALLORY PAGE.
Jun 03, 202236:25
56. HOW TO AVOID LOSING CONTROL AROUND FOOD ON MEMORIAL DAY (& WHAT TO DO IF YOU END UP LOSING CONTROL.)
May 27, 202222:06
55. SUMMER BODY IMAGE TIPS
May 19, 202215:56
54. HOW TO STOP FEELING GUILTY FOR MISSING A WORKOUT
May 12, 202216:18
53. HOW SATISFACTION AND PLEASURE HEALS YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD.
Apr 28, 202219:12
52. BODY NEUTRALITY: WHAT IT IS HOW YOU CAN PRACTICE IT.
Apr 22, 202214:55
51. 75 HARD: HOW IT HAS A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD, YOUR BODY, & SELF.
Apr 14, 202226:27
50. 8 THINGS I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED HEALING MY RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD & BODY.
Mar 31, 202220:14
49. HOW TO WORK THROUGH FOOD GUILT.
Mar 25, 202218:55
48. TIPS FOR WHEN YOU SEE THE CALORIES ON RESTAURANT MENUS.
Mar 03, 202213:27
47. HOW TO BREAK THROUGH THE “SCREW IT. I’LL START OVER TOMORROW.” MENTALITY.

47. HOW TO BREAK THROUGH THE “SCREW IT. I’LL START OVER TOMORROW.” MENTALITY.

Feb 25, 202216:57
46. 4 REASONS BESIDES RESTRICTING THAT YOU’RE BINGE EATING.

46. 4 REASONS BESIDES RESTRICTING THAT YOU’RE BINGE EATING.

There are many factors that play a role in binge eating. Typically binge eating is a sign that both physical and emotional needs are not being met. In this episode, I talk about emotional reasons you may be binge eating and how to work on meeting those needs sustainably. I hope you enjoy!
Feb 18, 202220:19
45. “But I’m afraid my significant other won’t find me attractive if I gain weight.”

45. “But I’m afraid my significant other won’t find me attractive if I gain weight.”

In this episode, I talk about a very common fear that holds people back from healing their relationship to food and their body. I have heard so many people say that they’re afraid of possibly gaining weight because they fear their significant other won’t find them attractive or may possibly even leave them. In this episode, I talk about some perspective shifts and what you can do to start working through this fear. I hope you find this helpful!
Feb 11, 202215:27
44. WHY WEIGHT LOSS WONT HEAL YOUR BODY IMAGE AND WHAT ACTUALLY WILL.

44. WHY WEIGHT LOSS WONT HEAL YOUR BODY IMAGE AND WHAT ACTUALLY WILL.

In this episode, I talk about why weight loss will not heal your body image and what actually will. A lot of people turn to weight loss when they’re having negative thoughts about their body, and while it may bring you happiness, confidence, and satisfaction at first, it doesn’t last long term and keeps you stuck in a dieting cycle. I promise you it doesn’t have to be this way! Although my method may take longer, it’s sustainable and will give you a life long healthy relationship with your body. I hope you enjoy it! Join the Kickstart Your Journey to Food Freedom & Body Peace Course Click Here for my Instagram Click Here to Request Podcast Topic Click Here if You're Interested in Coaching
Feb 04, 202229:46
43. WHY THE BODYBUILDING INDUSTRY IS HARMFUL WITH FORMER BIKINI COMPETITOR LEIGH HEALEY
Jan 13, 202259:49
42. INTUITIVE EATING: WHAT IT IS & WHAT IT ISN’T.
Jan 06, 202251:24
41. THE PROBLEM WITH BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES.
Dec 31, 202120:31
40. HOW TO HANDLE WEIGHT GAIN.

40. HOW TO HANDLE WEIGHT GAIN.

Gaining weight in our society is HARD! Your clothes fitting too tight, the number on the scale going up, seeing a picture, someone making a comment about your body, can easily send anyone into a spiral and wanting to “get back on track” again. It makes sense! It makes you human. There are so many messages around us that make us believe that weight gain is the worst thing that could ever happen to us. In this episode, I talk about why we are so fearful of weight gain and a couple of things you can do to start working on your relationship to weight. I hope you enjoy! Click Here for my Instagram
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Dec 10, 202125:31
39. WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DO A NEW YEAR DIET & WHAT YOU SHOULD DO INSTEAD
Dec 03, 202126:30
38. HOW TO AVOID BINGE EATING DURING THE HOLIDAY.

38. HOW TO AVOID BINGE EATING DURING THE HOLIDAY.

Nov 19, 202126:54
37. HOW TO HANDLE DIET TALK & COMMENTS FROM FAMILY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

37. HOW TO HANDLE DIET TALK & COMMENTS FROM FAMILY DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Nov 12, 202128:04
36. 3 TYPES OF RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE MAKING YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL WITH FOOD.

36. 3 TYPES OF RESTRICTIONS THAT ARE MAKING YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL WITH FOOD.

Nov 05, 202122:46
35. THE TRUTH BEHIND WHY YOU GAIN YOUR WEIGHT BACK AFTER EVERY DIET.

35. THE TRUTH BEHIND WHY YOU GAIN YOUR WEIGHT BACK AFTER EVERY DIET.

Oct 21, 202127:08
34. HOW TO DEAL WITH “BAD” PICTURES.

34. HOW TO DEAL WITH “BAD” PICTURES.

Pictures can be emotionally activating especially if you struggle with body image. One picture can send you down the shame spiral and right back into the diet and binge cycle. In this episode, I talk about how to deal with these moments in the most loving way. I hope you enjoy!
Oct 07, 202115:18
33. WHY YOU’RE BINGE EATING AT NIGHT & WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

33. WHY YOU’RE BINGE EATING AT NIGHT & WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

Does this sound familiar? You’re so “good” all day and then you find yourself binge eating at night. You’re left feeling tons of guilt, shame, and physically uncomfortable. You’ve been told that you just lack willpower and need more discipline. You’ve been told that your next best step would probably be to “get back on track” or just maybe eat less the next day. I’m here to tell you that it has NOTHING to do with willpower or discipline and those strategies do NOT work sustainably. Think about it, if they did, you wouldn’t still be binge eating at night. In this episode I talk about what may be causing binge eating at night and what you can do that will actually sustainably help. I hope you enjoy!
Oct 01, 202123:11
32. THE WORDS YOU USE TO DESCRIBE FOOD COULD BE MAKING YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL WITH FOOD.

32. THE WORDS YOU USE TO DESCRIBE FOOD COULD BE MAKING YOU FEEL OUT OF CONTROL WITH FOOD.

You've probably heard before that you shouldn't label foods as "good" and "bad" but do you understand why? Your words, whether external OR internal have a HUGE impact on you that you may not even realize. The words you use to describe food directly correlate with the restrict and binge cycle and feelings of guilt around food. Listen to the episode to learn how words impact your relationship to food and how to let go of the labels!

Sep 23, 202118:14
31. BREAKING FREE THE BINGE AND BODY SHAME CYCLE THROUGH FEELING YOUR EMOTIONS WITH STEFANIE MICHELE

31. BREAKING FREE THE BINGE AND BODY SHAME CYCLE THROUGH FEELING YOUR EMOTIONS WITH STEFANIE MICHELE

In this episode, Stefanie and I talk about: how binge eating is a form of self protection. How avoiding our emotions keeps us stuck in the body shame & binge cycle. How feeling your emotions builds self confidence how to respond to hard body image thoughts
Sep 09, 202140:24
30.SELF SABOTAGE: HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

30.SELF SABOTAGE: HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

In this episode I talk about:

What self sabotage is.

Why we do it.

The biggest mistake people make when trying to get out of their own way.

How to become aware of and start working through your self sabotaging behaviors.

Enjoy!!

Aug 19, 202127:56
29. PAST BODY COMPARING: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE COMPARING YOURSELF TO WHAT YOU LOOKED LIKE IN THE PAST.

29. PAST BODY COMPARING: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE COMPARING YOURSELF TO WHAT YOU LOOKED LIKE IN THE PAST.

In this episode, I talk about past body comparing: why you get triggered when looking at old pictures of yourself or when your body changes and mindset shifts to work through these moments. Hope you enjoy!



Aug 12, 202119:51
28. HOW PERFECTIONISM DRIVES THE DIET & BINGE CYCLE, DISORDERED EATING, & YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD IN GENERAL WITH ERIN DUFFY

28. HOW PERFECTIONISM DRIVES THE DIET & BINGE CYCLE, DISORDERED EATING, & YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO FOOD IN GENERAL WITH ERIN DUFFY

In this episode, Erin and I discuss how perfectionism is deeply correlated with your relationship to food, especially if you struggle with disordered eating, or feel like you're stuck in a diet and binge cycle. We give you tips on how to realize where else this is showing up in your life and how to work through your perfectionist tendencies. Hope you enjoy!

Aug 05, 202132:34
27. RECOVERING FROM DISORDERED EATING WHILE IN A RELATIONSHIP FT MY BOYFRIEND

27. RECOVERING FROM DISORDERED EATING WHILE IN A RELATIONSHIP FT MY BOYFRIEND

In this episode, my boyfriend and I talk about how my journey of healing from disordered eating affected our relationship. We also talk about how we have different views on health and how that dynamic plays out in our relationship. We enjoyed recording this and hope that you enjoy listening to it just as much! 

Jul 29, 202148:32
26. Overcoming a "funk"

26. Overcoming a "funk"

In this episode, I talk about how to overcome the feeling of being in a "funk". I think we all have had periods of times where we just don't feel like ourselves and it can be frustrating. I recently just went through a bit of a "funk" and I share what I did to help me work through it. I hope you enjoy!

Jul 22, 202113:26
25. LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU FEEL LIKE THE "UGLY FRIEND"

25. LISTEN TO THIS IF YOU FEEL LIKE THE "UGLY FRIEND"

 

Jul 15, 202117:04
24. HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF WEIGHT GAIN

24. HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF WEIGHT GAIN

The fear of weight gain is probably the number one fear people have when wanting to heal their relationship to food and their bodies. I completely get that, I felt the same way. However, it is possible to overcome and also to hold this fear AND still move forward with this journey. In this episode, I talk about why we fear weight gain the first place, why dieting won't help you overcome this fear, and what you have to do to work on overcoming  it. I hope this gives you some guidance and you find it valuable! 

Jul 09, 202127:10
23. 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO FEEL BETTER IN YOUR BODY

23. 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO FEEL BETTER IN YOUR BODY

In this episode, I go over 6 things you can implement to start feeling better in your body. You don't have to feel pressure to start with all of them at once! Choose one and start from there :) Hope you enjoy!

Jul 01, 202122:55
22. HOW TO LET GO OF THE NEED FOR EXTERNAL VALIDATION

22. HOW TO LET GO OF THE NEED FOR EXTERNAL VALIDATION

How often do you go outside of yourself to feel accepted and loved? So often, we go outside for someone or something to tell us what to do, who to feel, and who to be. When we do this, we deny who we truly are because we're trying to fit a mold that we believe will be accepted. Whether that's seeking out relationships, likes and comments, or saying yes when we really want to say no. If this sounds like you, I know you will love this episode. I go over what external validation is, why we do it, and tips on how to let it go. Enjoy!

Jun 24, 202115:50
21. HOW TO DEAL WITH A HARSH INNER CRITIC

21. HOW TO DEAL WITH A HARSH INNER CRITIC

In this episode, I share with you why it's so important to befriend your inner critic or your "inner bully" and tips on how to do so! I hope you enjoy

Jun 17, 202111:33
20. HOW TO ACCEPT THE BODY PARTS YOU HATE

20. HOW TO ACCEPT THE BODY PARTS YOU HATE

 

Jun 03, 202122:21
19. INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: THE UNWANTED AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT WITH LILY BLOOMBERG

19. INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS: THE UNWANTED AND OBSESSIVE THOUGHTS YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT WITH LILY BLOOMBERG

On today's episode, we have Lily Bloomberg. She is an anxiety coach and has brought awareness to what intrusive thoughts are and has done a great job at letting people know that they are not alone if they experience this type of thinking. You may be experiencing this type of thinking but don't know exactly what it's called. Which is why we break it down in this episode! We talk about what these thoughts are, how they are associated with OCD and anxiety disorders, as well as how to manage these thoughts when they come up. I hope you find so much value in this episode, enjoy!

May 20, 202139:11
18. EMOTIONAL EATING: HOW TO FEEL YOUR EMOTIONS INSTEAD OF NUMBING THEM WITH FOOD

18. EMOTIONAL EATING: HOW TO FEEL YOUR EMOTIONS INSTEAD OF NUMBING THEM WITH FOOD

In this episode, I talk about:

  • HOW TO KNOW IF YOU'RE EMOTIONALLY EATING
  • WHY WE EMOTIONALLY EAT
  • WHY EMOTIONALLY EATING ISN'T "BAD"
  • WHAT TO DO BEFORE AND AFTER AN EMOTIONAL BINGE
  • HOW TO FEEL AND COPE WITH EMOTIONS INSTEAD OF NUMBING THEM.
  • DIFFERENT TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT DAILY TO REGULATE YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM AND PROCESS YOUR EMOTIONS.


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May 13, 202123:08
17. LETTING GO OF CONTROL

17. LETTING GO OF CONTROL

 

May 06, 202118:54
16. Can your pursue weight loss and body acceptance at the same time?

16. Can your pursue weight loss and body acceptance at the same time?

 

Apr 22, 202116:37
15. THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH MEGHAN WATSON

15. THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH MEGHAN WATSON

In this episode, Meghan Watson and I talk about why setting boundaries so important for self love and your quality of life in general. 


You can follow Meghan on Instagram @thrive_withmeg

Apr 15, 202134:33