Drop It: Weight Loss, Wellness, Wisdom

#073 - My Mom's Last "Day 1" Ever (Saving her life in 180 days)

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This is personal. My mom and I are going on this journey together.
After 40 years of dieting, restarting, and feeling like she was never going to figure it out…this is the last time my mom will ever have to say, “I’m starting over.”
In this episode of Drop It, I’m bringing you behind the scenes as my mom begins her transformation using the exact same system that helped me lose 110 pounds and keep it off: the Common Sense Diet System.
Here’s what we dive into:✅ Why this isn’t just another weight loss attempt—it’s a full-on life shift✅ The emotional baggage of 40 years of yo-yo dieting and how we're unpacking it✅ How we’re tackling food noise, shame, and self-sabotage as a team✅ What makes this system different—and why it’s her last Day 1 ever✅ The mindset shifts that helped me change my life—and will help her too
This is more than a podcast episode.It’s a real-time journey of a mother and son putting obesity behind them—together.If you're tired of starting over, this one will hit deep.

#072 - Weight Loss is the Spiritual Journey of a Lifetime

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If you’re overweight and trying to lose the weight the right way—not with restriction, shame, or shortcuts—but with honesty and healing… this episode is for you.
In this episode of Drop It, I make the case that sustainable weight loss isn’t just physical—it’s one of the most spiritual things you can do. More powerful than meditating. More grounding than “manifesting.” Because you can’t fully step into your highest self when you're drowning in the constant noise of:    
“I wish I wasn’t fat.”
“I’m scared for my health.”
“How many calories are in this?”
Here’s what we explore:
✅ Why sustainable weight loss is a spiritual awakening—not just a body transformation✅ How food noise, body shame, and fear block you from connecting to your soul✅ The trauma, pain, and emotional baggage you’re forced to face on the way down✅ What happens when you stop starting over every Monday—and start healing for real✅ Why ignoring your soul’s whispers will make you miserable, and how to finally listen
Underneath the weight isn’t just a smaller body—it’s you. The real you. The one who’s been buried under years of guilt, pain, and false starts. And the real you is ready to come out.

#071 - Standing Naked In Front of 110 People

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At 274 pounds, the thought of standing naked in front of anyone—let alone a crowd—would’ve been my worst nightmare. But last week, I did exactly that. And not to show off… but to let go.
In this episode of Drop It, I share the raw, unfiltered story behind that moment—why I did it, what it brought up, and how it transformed the shame I used to carry into pride.
Here’s what we dive into:✅ How body shame keeps us stuck—even after weight loss✅ Why you don’t need to love your body to stop running from it✅ The emotional power of facing your insecurities instead of hiding them✅ Why true freedom doesn’t come from being “fixed”—but from being honest✅ How accepting your body can actually make weight loss sustainable
This isn’t about body positivity fluff. It’s about standing in the fire of your shame—and walking out free. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt unworthy, this episode is for you.

#070 - Imagine a World Where Food Makes Your Life Better

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For years, food made my life harder—emotionally, physically, and mentally. It wasn’t just about weight. It was about shame, guilt, obsession, and constantly feeling out of control.
But what if food could do the opposite? What if food could actually make your life better?
In this episode of Drop It, I share the raw truth of how food used to control me—and the moment everything changed. We’ll walk through:
How to shift from food as comfort to food as fuel
A vision of what life looks like when food gives you freedom, not stress
Why sustainable weight loss starts with changing your relationship with food
How to start imagining—and building—a life where food supports your goals
If you’ve ever used food to cope, to hide, or to feel in control, this episode will hit home. Because the moment you stop letting food shrink your life is the moment it starts to elevate it.
 

#069 - Non-Scale Victories Killing Your Scale Progress

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Non-scale victories—like having more energy, better sleep, or looser clothes—can be powerful markers of success on your weight loss journey. But what happens when they become a distraction or even an excuse for not making real progress?
In this episode of Drop It, we explore how to tell the difference between a genuinely empowering non-scale win… and a mental cop-out that’s stopping your momentum.
Here’s what we cover:
When “I’m not worried about the scale anymore” is honest… and when it’s avoidance
How to celebrate progress without losing accountability
Why the scale still matters—and how to use it the right way
How to balance mindset + metrics for true sustainable success
This episode is about keeping it real. Because celebrating progress shouldn't come at the expense of progress.

#068 - Face yourself instead of the fridge (#1 way to stop emotionally eating)

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When you’re used to coping with emotions through food, the mirror can feel like the enemy. But the truth is, the mirror is one of your most powerful tools for healing.
In this episode of Drop It, we explore how to stop running from the emotions that come up when you look at yourself—and how to sit with them instead of stuffing them down with food.
Here’s what we dive into:
How to hold the emotion you see in the mirror without numbing it
Why radical honesty and self-acceptance are the path to real self-love
How mirror work helps you confront, feel, and move through discomfort
The connection between emotional regulation and stopping emotional eating
When you learn to face yourself instead of the fridge, you build the emotional strength required to change your habits, heal your relationship with food, and finally feel free.

#067 - Is it Common Sense Diet approved?

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Ever wonder, “Should I eat this?” or “How many calories...?” You're not alone. In this episode of Drop It, we walk you through the exact mental framework you need to make smarter food decisions—without overthinking every bite.
This episode gives you the internal flowchart that naturally healthy people already have (even if they don’t realize it). You’ll learn how to train your mind to make automatic, balanced decisions that support your goals, improve your relationship with food, and keep things simple.
Here’s what we cover:
A step-by-step mental checklist to decide if a food is Common Sense Diet Approved
How to start thinking like a naturally healthy person
Why building a healthy relationship with food matters more than any single meal
How to stop labeling food as “good” or “bad” and start making aligned decisions
This isn’t about perfection or restriction—it’s about building the internal compass that sustainably healthy people already have.

#066 - Lose weight by living it first in your mind.

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Weight loss starts in your mind—long before it shows up on the scale. In this episode of Drop It, we explore the power of visualization and imagination in helping you stay consistent on your journey. The more you can sit in the energy of your future, healthier self, the more likely you are to take aligned actions today.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to visualize your healthiest self and create the feelings NOW.
Why your ability to stay connected to your desired outcome is crucial for long-term success.
How weight loss is the ultimate teacher, and how what you learn on this journey creates unshakable confidence in other areas of life—business, relationships, and beyond.
Why sustainable weight loss gives you reference points to how powerful and capable you really are.
Plus, I’ll walk you through a guided visualization to help you fully step into the energy of the healthy version of yourself. When you live it in your mind first, showing up in real life becomes much easier.

#065 - The Diet Coke Effect

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Many people turn to zero-calorie drinks and low-calorie foods thinking they’re making a smart choice for weight loss. But what if these choices are actually working against you?
In this episode of Drop It, we dive into The Diet Coke Effect—the hidden way artificial sweeteners and low-calorie substitutes can increase cravings, ramp up appetite, and cause you to overeat without even realizing it.
Here’s what we cover:
How artificially sweetened foods trick your brain and make cravings worse.
Why “saving calories” with zero-calorie options often leads to eating more later.
The cycle of Diet Coke & overeating: why these choices don’t actually help.
How to break free from the trap of relying on fake foods and still feeling hungry.
The best way to eat for satiety so you naturally reduce cravings and eat less.
If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel hungry, crave sugar, or struggle with overeating, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead.

#064 - If food is the best part of your day...

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If food is the highlight of your day, it’s time to take a step back. When eating becomes your main source of joy, comfort, or reward, it’s no wonder weight loss feels impossible.
In this episode of Drop It, we dive into:
Why food has such a strong emotional pull—and how to break free from it.
How to build a life so fulfilling that food doesn’t feel like the only reward.
Ways to create excitement, adventure, and joy outside of eating.
How to shift your mindset so food is not always the main event.
When your life is full, food becomes just one small piece of the puzzle—not the thing you look forward to most. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating, food rewards, or feeling stuck in a cycle of overeating, this episode will help you take back control.
Listen now and start making your life bigger than food!