The Burn Stress Lose Weight Podcast

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152: How to Drop the Scale Drama Mar 04, 2025

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For years, the scale had a powerful hold over me. Some days, I weighed myself obsessively, letting one "bad" number ruin my mood. Other times, I avoided the scale altogether, afraid to confirm what I already suspected. If you've ever felt triggered by the scale—or any kind of data—you're not alone. But here's the truth: it's not the number itself that causes dread. It's the meaning we attach to it.

I'm walking you through how to break free from the doom-and-gloom cloud that follows so many high-achievers when it comes to weight loss. You'll learn how to use data to work for you—not against you—so you can make informed, powerful decisions about your health. Whether or not you ever step on a scale again is completely up to you, but if you do, this episode will show you how to approach it from a place of curiosity, not criticism.

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151: How to Reduce Execution Drag and Friction Feb 25, 2025

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Ever felt like you're muscling through workouts, nutrition plans, or weight loss strategies—only to find yourself exhausted and frustrated? In this episode, I share a real-time story from my Saturday gym session that completely shifted how I approach endurance (and why it's not just about pushing harder). If you're tired of feeling like weight loss is a battle, this episode is for you.

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150: Discipline vs Deprivation Feb 18, 2025

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Have you ever found yourself waiting for the perfect moment of motivation to take action on your goals—whether it's weight loss, wellness, or personal growth? In this episode, I'm sharing an analogy between a struggling mother in a rainy parking lot and the way we try (and fail) to reason with the more primitive, impulse-driven part of our brains. What if you didn't need full motivation or permission from your inner "toddler" to follow through on your commitments? If you're ready to stop the inner tug-of-war and take consistent action toward your goals, this episode is for you!

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149: How to Love Your Weight Loss Strategy and Drop Misery Feb 11, 2025

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Feeling stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, procrastination, and frustration when it comes to your goals—whether it's weight loss, wellness, or professional growth? In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift that helped me transform one of the most overwhelming times in my own life into a journey of empowerment and success. Through a personal story about preparing for my oral board exams, I'm revealing the game-changing question that helped me move from burnout to breakthrough. If you're tired of feeling like you "have to" do things and want to rediscover the joy in achieving your goals, this episode is for you.

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148: Leptin Resistance and The Rebound Effect Feb 04, 2025

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Have you ever lost a few pounds, felt great, and then found yourself slowly slipping back into old habits? It's not just you—it's your brain's survival instincts at play. In this episode, we dive deep into The Rebound Effect, the sneaky cycle that keeps smart, successful women stuck in weight loss limbo. You'll learn why your body resists change, the hormonal pathways that make weight loss feel harder, and the exact steps to break the cycle for good.

If you've ever wondered why losing weight feels easy until it doesn't—this episode is for you. Buckle up, because we're not just talking about mindset shifts. We're getting into the science, the strategy, and the skills that will make lasting weight loss a reality.

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147: The Success Mindset Jan 28, 2025

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still not seeing the results you want? You plan meticulously, execute your strategies, and give it your all, but somehow it feels like your progress is stuck in neutral. In this episode, I'm unpacking the missing ingredient to sustainable weight loss and success: the success mindset. This isn't about toxic positivity or wishful thinking—it's about building a mindset that fuels consistent action, helps you navigate obstacles, and ensures your rocket ship takes off.

This episode is packed with tools to not only burn fat and feel better but also improve how you show up in every aspect of your life.

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146: How to Feel Confident Jan 21, 2025

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We all love the feeling of confidence—standing tall, knowing without a doubt that we've got what it takes to hit our goals. But what happens when confidence feels out of reach? In this episode, I'm diving into our relationship with confidence and exploring why waiting to feel 100% sure before taking action might be the biggest obstacle standing between you and your epic goals.

Discover how to break free from the "confidence trap" and learn to take powerful steps toward success—one moment at a time.

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145: How to Plan as a Perfectionist with Sara Bybee Fisk Jan 14, 2025

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Are you the type of person who loves to map out every detail, dream big, and create the perfect plan—only to feel derailed when life throws you a curveball? In this special episode, I'm sharing an inspiring and practical conversation with Sara Bybee Fisk. Together, we'll uncover why overachievers and perfectionists often fall into planning traps and how to break the cycle for lasting success.

Whether you're planning for weight loss, career growth, or personal wellness, this episode will help you approach your goals with curiosity, realism, and self-compassion.

Sara Bybee Fisk is a Master Certified Coach and Instructor who teaches women how to eliminate people pleasing and perfectionism from their lives. She is an anxious optimist and born again feminist who listens to more books than she actually sits down to read. She loves a good hike, good dark chocolate and good conversations. Her big dreams include learning to sail and to sing and dance like JLo and helping thousands of women create the big, juicy lives they want to be living. She is a wife and mom of 5 and she enjoys those roles most of the time.

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144: The 5 Step Weight Loss and Wellness Strategy to Hit Your Goal in 2025 Jan 07, 2025

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I'm so excited to share this episode with you because it's coming straight from the heart and fresh from my recent holiday travel. This trip didn't go quite as planned, and I found myself slipping into some old habits. But instead of feeling discouraged, I leaned into the lessons and decided to share my reflections with you.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5-step process that I use to turn the possibility of your weight loss and wellness goals into a reality. Whether you've struggled with staying consistent, handling emotional eating, or just knowing where to start, I've got you covered. Let's take that excitement and motivation you're feeling at the start of the year and use it to create unstoppable momentum.

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143: New Years Dec 31, 2024

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If you're someone who loves a good fresh start—whether it's the energy of January or the promise of a brand-new plan—this episode is made for you. But before you jump into starting from scratch, I want to show you a better way. Today's episode is all about leveraging last year: the wins, the missteps, and yes, even the moments where you didn't hit your goal. I'll walk you through a step-by-step process that helps you stop making the same mistakes and finally start seeing real results.

In this episode, I'll get vulnerable with you and share my personal story of a fitness goal I failed hard on last year—and the exact strategy I used to turn it around. If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're starting over every January, this episode will help you dig deeper, get specific, and take real action.

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