Happy holidays to you all! Today on the podcast, Jen and Annie recap their years, discussing their highs and lows of 2024. Listen to learn what they’ve both been up to, how they’re processing and navigating personal challenges, and what they’re thankful for. Enjoy!

Remember to mark your calendar! Our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens for enrollment on January 20th. Join our waitlist now to secure early access—24 hours before the public—and we’ll waive the $199 enrollment fee. Let’s make 2025 your best year yet!

• Jen and Annie share their lows and struggles as parents with growing kids
• Jen shares some positive milestones with her family and turning 40
• Annie shares some personal accomplishments that she’s very proud of
• Both Annie and Jen share their appreciation for the whole Balance365 team

• Adam Price, PhD

• Episode 252: Jen and Annie’s Highs and Lows of 2022
• Episode 280: Personal + Professional Updates from Jen and Annie

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Welcome to the final episode of our Holiday Coaching Sessions series! Over the past few months, we've welcomed four incredible women to share their holiday eating concerns, and today, you'll meet Nancy. Nancy's session took an unexpected turn as we dove deep into her weight loss panic during the holidays—a feeling many can relate to. As someone new to Balance365, Nancy brought fresh perspectives and challenges, and by the end of our conversation, she was well on her way with the tools and mindset to rewrite her story. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of weight loss goals or weight anxiety during the holiday season, this episode and the resources linked in the show notes are essential for you!

If you're ready for life changing nutrition coaching, don't miss our next enrollment period starting January 20th. Joining our waitlist gives you access to spots 24 hours before the general public, plus we'll waive the $199 registration fee. Don’t wait. Hop on the waitlist here.

• Nancy reflects on her upbringing in diet culture and explores the impact it has on her self-worth, weight loss goals, and how she models behaviors for her daughters.
• Nancy and Jen discuss the importance of separating self-worth from weight and embracing self-acceptance while pursuing self-care goals.
• Jen helps Nancy with some simple, actionable self-care practices that are in alignment with her goals.
• Jen helps Nancy shift her mindset from short-term pressure for quick fixes to long-term consistency and realistic expectations.

• Episode 238: New Here? How to Simplify Nutrition
• Episode 150: Weight Loss Simplified
• Balanced Meal Guide

• Episode 290: Member Spotlight – How a Strong Commitment to the Process Helped Michelle Lose 40lbs
• Episode 149: Member Spotlight – How Phaedra’s Mindset Shift Led To A 30lb Weight Loss

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Welcome back to another episode in our special holiday coaching series! Today, we're excited to introduce Tasha. Tasha is a self-proclaimed food lover and is relatable to so many of us who find joy in food but struggle to balance it with our fat loss goals. She’s brand new to Balance365 philosophies, but her commitment to building sustainable habits through the holiday season is inspiring. Join us as we learn about her journey, hear her insights, and make a plan to help her enjoy the season without losing sight of her goals. Enjoy!

Don’t forget: our next enrollment opens to the waitlist only on January 20th. Join the waitlist now and we’ll waive the $199 registration fee, too! Click here to learn more!

• Tasha shares her weight loss journey and her struggle with overeating during social and holiday settings.
• Tasha learns how to better recognize and manage her eating habits by tuning into her body’s cues.
• Annie shares her tips on how to build awareness of satiety cues.
• Annie and Tasha built a plan to enjoy food without overindulging and to enter the new year feeling capable and satisfied.

• Weight Loss Without Restriction Facebook Group

• Episode 349: Coaching Sessions – Why Can’t Andrea Pass Up Halloween Candy?
• Episode 182: Overcoming Fear Of Weight Loss Failure (Behind-The-Scenes Of A Coaching Call!)
• Balanced Meal Guide

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Today, we are joined by author and Balance365 member Janet Boseovski, PhD, and her co-author Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, to discuss their new book, Beyond Body Positive: A Mother’s Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image. This episode isn’t just for moms—it’s for anyone guiding children aged 3-10 toward a positive self-image. Janet and Ashleigh are here to share practical, science-backed strategies tailored to each stage of childhood, making this episode a must-listen for parents, teachers, and caregivers alike. If you want to learn how you can support the young ones in your life–and likely learn about yourself, too--don’t skip this episode!

• A bit about the authors, Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD
• How they came to write a science-based, practical guide for helping children build a healthy body image.
• Why it is crucial for mothers and caregivers to model body-neutral behavior and provide age-appropriate strategies to help children build body image resilience with a focus on health over appearance.
• Janet and Ashleigh explain how they aim to create a cultural shift by promoting body respect and functionality and hope to spark long-term change in future generations.

• Beyond Body Positive: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image

• Episode 258: Q+A – How Do I Find Time to Exercise with a New Baby?
• Episode 112: How To Talk To Kids About Food During Times Of Uncertainty With Terri Ney

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Get ready for Black Friday and Cyber Monday with us! In this episode, Annie and Jen share their favorite health and wellness-related purchases, products they're eyeing, and even a few purchases that didn’t live up to the hype. Whether you agree or disagree with their picks, you're bound to pick up some great ideas (and maybe a few warnings!). And don’t forget to join the conversation on social media to share your own best finds! You can find Balance365 Life on both Instagram and Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Jen and Annie their favorite health and wellness-related purchases
• A list of the things they use frequently
• Items they regret buying
• Some products they're considering buying during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales

• Episode 346: 5 Reminders About Weight Loss + Nutrition During the Holidays
• Episode 244: 3 Tips to Stay on Track During the Holidays

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Hi everyone! We have a heartfelt Member Spotlight for you today. We are thrilled to introduce Kaisu, one of our international members from Finland, who has experienced a remarkable transformation since joining Balance365. After years of sitting on the sidelines, Kaisu took the leap and joined our program, leading to a 40-pound weight loss, increased confidence, and some major mindset shifts.

But as you'll hear, her biggest takeaway isn't just about weight loss – it's about becoming a confident and empowered woman. Join us as Kaisu shares how she developed healthier habits, overcame emotional eating, and learned to trust herself through the process. You won’t want to miss this inspiring story of self-discovery and growth.

And, as Kaisu says in this episode, don't wait seven years to join like she did! Jump into Balance365 now during our Black Friday sale. You can get all the details right here and start your transformation today!

• A bit about Kaisu and her history with nutrition and body image before Balance365
• Kaisu shares some of her most significant results from joining Balance365 Coaching
• How Kaisu learned to overcome emotional and automatic eating, develop a consistent exercise routine, and change her mindset barriers that kept her stuck for years.
• What life looks like for Kaisu now that she has increased her confidence and self-compassion.

• Episode 181: How Katie’s ‘Seismic Change’ In Mindset Led To Losing 50lbs
• Episode 316: Valuing Self-Worth, Finding the ‘Missing Piece,’ and Losing 40lbs with Tee

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Today, we’re kicking off a special series featuring coaching sessions with women from our audience who have concerns about their health, wellness, and weight over the holiday season.

In this episode, Annie talks to Michelle, who finds herself saying 'yes' to sweet treats a little too often, especially with the abundance available around the holidays. Each year, she battles the ‘screw it’ mentality, telling herself she’ll 'start over in January.' Together, Annie and Michelle discuss Michelle’s goals and how she wants to feel in January, then dive into the barriers that are holding her back.

If you’re ready for life-changing nutrition coaching, don’t miss our next enrollment period! Join the waitlist to access your spot 24 hours before the public, and we’ll waive the $199 registration fee. Visit www.balance365.com/waitlist for all the details.

• Michelle’s history with food and weight
• How Michelle typically navigates the holiday eating
• Annie asks Michelle how she wants to feel during and after the holidays
• Annie and Michelle create a filter for what eating experiences are important and valuable and which ones are not

• Cut the Crap Workshop

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Continuing our holiday coaching series, today we sit down with Andrea from Ottawa who shares a common struggle: the holiday season spiral. While successful with nutrition throughout the year, Andrea finds herself anxious as the holidays approach, knowing she'll have difficulty saying “no” to Halloween candy, party foods, and holiday baked goods. Her story is likely to resonate with many – caught in a cycle of cravings, giving in, feeling guilty, and repeating the pattern day after day.

In this episode, Jen works with Andrea to break down her specific challenge with Halloween candy, exploring the root causes of her cravings and building practical strategies to maintain alignment with her goals.

If you enjoy this coaching session, just wait until you work with us. Our life-changing nutrition coaching program opens again in January. Join the waitlist to access your spot 24 hours before the public, and we’ll waive the $199 registration fee. Get all the details here.

• Andrea describes her busy life and history with food and weight
• Jen and Andrea discuss the concept of dieting vs restricting
• Andrea describes her experience of craving Halloween candy
• Jen and Andrea tease out an underlying belief that drives Andrea's urges to eat Halloween candy
• Andrea creates a filter for how to decide if she wants to eat a sweet, or not

• Episode 171: 4 Reasons You Don't Have Self-Control Around Food
• Episode 191: How to Work Candy Into Your Weight Loss Plan
• Episode 295: Coaching Sessions - Unpacking Annie's Sweet Treat Cravings
• Free Guide: How To Build A Balanced Meal

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In today’s bite-sized episode, we’re exploring a common relationship dilemma: What can you do if your partner’s eating habits are making it tough to stick to your own nutrition goals? Come listen as Annie and Jen share their own struggles with this issue, and learn some practical strategies for handling situations like these. Don’t miss it!

And, in case you haven’t noticed, the holidays are quickly approaching! This usually means being surrounded by sweet treats. Learn the secret to managing your sugar cravings once and for all and grab our FREE guide on understanding sugar cravings–sent right to your inbox!

• Are you taking responsibility for your own choices?
• The importance of getting honest and asking yourself what you need
• How to talk with your partner and set boundaries around your goals

• Episode 269: How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Weight Loss Goals
• Episode 174: How Weight Loss Can Impact Marriage And Partnerships

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Halloween is here…which means an abundance of candy and other treats. For those of us with weight loss goals, this time of year can feel like navigating a sugar minefield. But don't worry, friends—we’ve got your back. In today’s reshared episode, we’re sharing four simple but powerful tips to help you enjoy your favorite treats (yes, even candy!) while staying on track with your goals. Don’t miss these pointers for navigating this challenging time of year, so you can move forward with peace of mind and actually enjoy the season!

And if you’re tired of the endless cycle of being on and off the wagon with your healthy habits… if the overwhelming amount of nutrition information online has you feeling stuck… or if you just want to eat like a normal person again, we’ve got something special for you. Start your journey today with our free guide, How to Build a Balanced Meal, and start effortlessly creating simple, satisfying meals without guilt or overwhelm!

• How to stop binging on candy
• How to give yourself permission to eat a satisfying amount of candy
• How to enjoy and savor your candy
• How to make candy part of a balanced nutritional plan

• Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
• Episode 200: You’ve Been Bingeing For A Month Straight… Now What (Reshare)
• Episode 139: 4 Tips For Moderating Your Halloween Candy Consumption
• How to Navigate Halloween with Candy-Obsessed Kids

• Episode 146: Can You Lose Weight During The Holidays?
• Episode 298: December is Coming. You’ve Been Warned.

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The holiday season brings a whirlwind of food-filled celebrations, from Halloween all the way to New Year’s! In today’s episode, we’re here to help you think ahead so you can figure out how to stay on track with your nutrition and wellness goals. Learn simple strategies to approach holiday eating with confidence and ease!

Do you know what else helps navigate all the food stress this holiday season? Balance365! Get the structure, support, and guidance you need with our world-class nutrition coaching program! Our doors are open RIGHT NOW. Get more details here!

• The importance of being realistic
• Types of mindset issues around holiday food
• The importance of our food environment
• Examining your non-negotiables
• How to avoid the shame spiral when you mess up

• Episode 197: 5 Holiday Weight Gain Facts You Need To Know
• Episode 298: December is Coming. You’ve Been Warned

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