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Being Thin is Meaningless with Debi Oswald
In this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, Debi Oswald shares her story of regaining her life after decades of going from one diet to the next. Deb is an art teacher, photographer, all around creative person, wife, mom of 3, grandma of 4, an avid kayaker and...
When it feels hard
When it feels hard Don’t give up and simply go on When things go wrong Don’t give up and do it again When you gain weight Don’t give up and love your body When you lose control Don’t give up and love yourself When a client fires you Don’t give up and bless her soul...
You don't really want to be free at all
When you embark on the journey to loving your body AS IT IS, it is important to acknowledge your fears. And there are many, aren’t there? As much as you want to stop struggling, you don’t want to be free. You don’t want to give up your judgments and you don’t want to...
Not ONE DAY. NOW.
There is no ONE DAY. There is no TOMORROW. There is no I WISH. Seriously. You have to take on body confidence TODAY. You have to allow yourself to feel fierce in the skin you’re in RIGHT NOW. And in the end, it is a decision you make. Yes, there is a lot of internal...
Do you ever listen to your true needs?
There’s a point in your life where not listening to your needs drives you down a road that is hard to recover from. And although taking care of your needs still has a bad rap, especially if you have a family, it is essential if you want to stop abusing food as a way...
When Your Body Says No More… How to Heal Extreme Fatigue
Ever since June, I've struggled with extreme fatigue. First, I tried to push through it and just hoped that I would have my energy back soon. But as it continued for months, I had to begin to dig deep and figure out what was going on in my life that caused my body to...
How to Cultivate Self-Intimacy
Getting to know yourself. Being who you are without apology, without fear, without shame. Taking a stand for yourself and knowing - without a shadow of a doubt - that you deserve to be respected, seen, take up space. Waking up in the morning realizing yet again that...
Simple Strategies for Embodiment
If you’re feeling checked out of life, chances are you’re also checked out of your body. Reconnecting with yourself begins with simple strategies for embodiment—practices that help you shift your focus inward, restore balance, and find joy in your daily life....
Body-acceptance 101 – The 5 Best Tactics to Finally Love the Skin You're In
Much has been said and written about body-acceptance and self-love. There are many ways you can learn to make peace with your body and stop dieting once and for all. But what are the best ways to begin your body-love journey? What does really help when you just can't...
Tapping into the Power of Style with Leila Hays
In this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I am joined by my friend and brilliant stylist Leila Hays. Leila is the head fashion rule-breaker, stylist, and creator of #styledbyLeila, a one-of-a-kind personal style and empowerment movement. She helps women...
The Subtle Healing Power of Rituals
When I think back to my childhood, I inevitably think about all the beautiful rituals that my mom lovingly created for us. There was the bedtime story reading – something, I’m sure, most parents do with their kids. But still, it was special, it was comforting, it was...
I'm a Bully (And Why I Was Not Really Accepting All Women!)
In this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I open up about some things that have been running through my mind when it comes to accepting all women - no matter their views on fitness, health, diets, weight and nutrition. Want more support? Join the free Escape...