Menopause and Metabolism: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know | Healthy Real Food Podcast #196

Are you a woman over 40 experiencing unexplained weight gain, sleep disturbances, or mood swings? Menopause could be the reason. In episode #196 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart delves deep into the science of menopause, exploring its impact on metabolism, bone density, mood, and overall health. Supported by insights from experts like Dr. Mary Claire Aver and Dr. Sharon Malone, this episode educates and empowers women to take charge of this life stage. Learn about the symptoms, lifestyle adjustments, and treatments, including hormone replacement therapy, that can help you feel like yourself again. Visit www.healthyrealfood.com for more resources and support.

00:00 Introduction: Understanding Menopause

02:27 The Science Behind Menopause

07:11 Common Symptoms of Menopause

08:00 Foundational Health Pillars

10:46 Hormone Replacement Therapy

15:18 Personalized Care and Next Steps

17:05 Conclusion and Support

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Mastering Stress: How to Manage Your Nervous System and Emotional Eating with Mona Tippets

In this episode, Erin interviews Mona Tippets, a registered nurse and health coach, about the importance of managing the mind and nervous system to cope with burnout and emotional eating. Mona shares insights from her presentation on the fight or flight response, the role of the nervous system in behavior, and introduces practical tools to help regulate emotions and avoid turning to food for comfort. They discuss the physiological aspects of stress, how the nervous system impacts our actions, and ways to grow resilience for long-term lifestyle changes, particularly in adopting a sugar and flour-free diet.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:09 Meet Mona Tippets: Registered Nurse and Health Coach

01:20 Understanding Fight or Flight vs. Rest and Digest

03:17 The Role of the Nervous System in Emotional Eating

07:12 The Autonomic Nervous System Explained

08:20 The Brain's Development and Its Impact on Emotions

09:40 The Vagus Nerve: The Body's Communication Highway

17:53 Recognizing and Managing Triggers

25:44 Understanding Hunger: Physical vs. Emotional

27:24 Understanding Emotional Eating

28:13 Head Hunger Explained

28:20 Heart Hunger and Comfort Foods

29:14 The Brain's Role in Emotional States

30:49 Regulating Emotions and Building Resilience

33:56 Daily Practices for Emotional Regulation

35:54 Self-Regulation Techniques

46:55 Managing Triggers and Building Resilience

50:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Mastering Your Mindset: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for Weight Loss Success

In this episode of Monday Mindset, we explore the immense power of your thoughts in your weight loss journey. Discover how to reframe limiting beliefs into empowering ones that drive positive emotions and actions. Learn about the thought inventory tool, and techniques to create and reinforce new empowering beliefs. Join our coaching program to master your mindset, and transform your approach to weight loss. Remember, your thoughts can shape your reality!

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Thoughts in Weight Loss

01:33 Understanding Thoughts: Not Facts, But Beliefs

02:40 The Thought Inventory Tool: Identifying and Questioning Beliefs

03:06 Reframing Beliefs: Creating Empowering Thoughts

04:30 Real-Life Examples: Transforming Limiting Beliefs

05:53 Action Steps: Conducting Your Own Thought Inventory

06:53 Conclusion: Mastering Your Mindset for Success

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Achieving Your Goal Body with a Sugar and Flour-Free Lifestyle | Mary Ellen Chitwood's Journey

In this episode of the Healthy Real Food podcast, we welcome Mary Ellen Chitwood as our guest. Mary Ellen shares her inspiring journey from struggling with health issues and weight management to becoming a mentor in living a sugar and flour-free lifestyle. Joined by Cheryl, Lisa, Jean, and other members, Mary Ellen discusses the transformations she underwent, the challenges she faced, and the tools that helped her achieve her goals. She reveals how adopting a healthy mindset, engaging in group accountability, and learning to navigate food choices transformed her life. Tune in to hear Mary Ellen’s tips for thriving in maintenance, her travel strategies to stay on plan, and how she went from focusing on weight loss to pursuing her dreams. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone on a journey to better health.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:52 Mary Ellen's Background and Health Struggles

03:41 The Turning Point: Discovering a Sugar and Flour Free Lifestyle

06:10 Challenges and Mindset Shifts

08:22 Transitioning to a Healthy Real Food Lifestyle

16:11 Traveling and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

25:37 Consistency and Success in the Program

27:19 Transitioning to Maintenance: A New Habit

29:39 The Importance of Mindset in Weight Management

31:59 Non-Scale Victories and Life After Weight Loss

34:10 Chasing Dreams: From Visualization to Reality

39:02 Travel Tips for Healthy Eating

42:52 The Power of Community and Support

45:23 Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom

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Fitness Tips for Women Over 40 with Expert Quinn Coleman | Podcast Episode 192

Join Erin Hart in this exciting podcast episode as she interviews Quinn Coleman, a fitness expert from San Diego and the owner of QN Fitness. Quinn shares invaluable insights on the benefits of exercise for women over 40 and provides practical tips on how to get started, whether you're new to exercising or looking to enhance your routine. Learn about the importance of a holistic approach to health that encompasses not just physical fitness but also emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Discover how regular exercise can improve your mobility, energy, and quality of life, and why it's crucial for long-term weight maintenance. Tune in for actionable advice, motivational tips, and inspiration to kick-start your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

03:17 Quinn Coleman: Fitness Philosophy and Approach

06:25 Benefits of Exercise for Women Over 40

08:47 Starting an Exercise Routine

14:09 Nutrition and Exercise: Balancing Act

23:16 Quinn's Journey and Business Philosophy

30:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

33:30 Contact Information and Closing Remarks

If you're in the San Diego area and want to work in-person with Quinn to improve your health and wellness, click here to learn more: https://sdvoyager.com/interview/check-out-quinn-coleman-and-victoria-quinns-story or give him a call or a text today at (619) 243-4244.

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Mastering the Basics: Achieving Lasting Weight Loss with Fundamental Habits

In episode 191 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart delves into the importance of mastering fundamental habits for lasting weight loss, inspired by a TaeKwonDo seminar with Master Griffin, a top-ranked TaeKwonDo Grand Master. Erin shares five foundational habits to achieve your goal body by focusing on basics like eliminating sugar and flour, meal planning, and consistent accountability. Tune in to learn how executing these simple yet powerful strategies can transform your weight loss journey without extreme measures.

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Basics

00:25 A Lesson from Master Griffin

02:41 Podcast Welcome and Mission

04:02 Applying Basics to Weight Loss

06:04 Five Foundational Habits for Weight Loss

09:29 Mastering the Basics: A Personal Story

10:50 Consistency and Course Correction

11:58 Final Thoughts: Trust the Process

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Mastering Your State: The Key to Overcoming Emotional Eating and Weight Loss Success | Episode 190

Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or out of control with your weight loss journey? In this game-changing episode, discover why willpower isn't the answer and learn the importance of discipline and mastering your state for lasting success. Explore how understanding your nervous system can help you overcome emotional eating, stress, and overwhelm. Learn practical steps inspired by Tony Robbins to change your physiology, focus, and language, enabling you to take powerful action toward your health goals. Transform your life by creating your own motivation on demand. Join us for actionable examples and a deep dive into how to put yourself in a peak state and achieve your dream body naturally and sustainably.

00:00 Introduction: Breaking Free from the Struggle

00:46 Understanding Your Nervous System

05:52 The Power of Emotional State

08:17 Changing Your Physiology

14:59 Shifting Your Focus

17:51 Transforming Your Language

20:19 Conclusion: Mastering Your State

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Understanding Your Nervous System for Lasting Weight Loss - Part 1

In episode 189 of Monday Mindset, we explore how understanding your nervous system can help you break free from emotional eating, manage stress, and achieve sustainable weight loss. Learn about Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Steven Porges, and how it explains the connection between your nervous system and behaviors around food. Discover how to recognize different states of your nervous system (ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal) and their impact on your weight loss journey. This episode is packed with insights and practical steps to help you feel calm, confident, and in control. Don't miss part two next week where we'll dive into techniques for shifting out of stress and into a state conducive to weight loss.

00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Food and Weight Loss

00:20 Understanding the Nervous System's Role

02:38 Polyvagal Theory Explained

03:25 Recognizing Nervous System States

09:55 Mapping Your Nervous System

11:38 Creating a Safe State for Weight Loss

12:41 Conclusion and Next Steps

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