In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of grief and healing, especially how these emotions can entangle with food and self-image. My guest, Nicole, shares her personal story of facing multiple layers of loss—grieving the life she thought she had, her parents, and her marriage—and the challenges of turning to food for comfort during it all. We unpack the stages of grief, the unspoken complexities, and how it's not a one-size-fits-all experience. Listen in to understand how feelings like denial, anger, and sadness can be revisited as we grow, and how healing doesn’t mean erasing pain but learning to hold it with compassion. If you’re navigating loss or seeking healthier ways to manage emotional pain, this conversation offers insight and hope for your journey forward.

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Denise uncovers:
🔎 ALL of the expected and UNEXPECTED ways Thanksgiving leads to stress eating 📝a simple plan to AVOID those pitfalls.

I promise you…you:
❌ don’t have to stress eat
❌don’t have to be exhausted
😃can eat your favorite foods without guilt or weight gain
😃can have great memories

BONUS! I will also be preparing you to avoid a little known phenomenon that often leads to stress eating (that no one is talking about): the post-event exhaustion.

Post event exhaustion is a real thing that can have a big impact on your weight loss efforts.

Join the Celebrate not Sabotage 8 week Holiday Weight Loss Challenge.
Click here:
.https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/celebratenotsabotage/

In this episode, Denise is breaking free from the cycle of self-sabotage and embracing a holiday that feels intentional and uplifting.

We dive into what it really means to say "yes" to what brings you joy and "no" to what drains your spirit. Picture yourself savoring meaningful moments with loved ones, focusing on traditions that matter, and letting go of anything that doesn’t serve your well-being — all with a heart at ease.

✨ Let’s choose celebration over burnout! It’s not about doing it all; it’s about doing what truly lights you up. 🎄💖

Ready to reshape your holiday experience? Join us in our Celebrate Not Sabotage Challenge and make this season your best yet!

Denise reveals 9 common pitfalls that sabotage weight loss so you can be prepared and know what to do when they surface. They are:
Vague goals
Emotional resistance
Inconsistent motivation
Overwhelming or unrealistic goal
Negative self-talk
External distractions
Lack of accountability
Unaddressed habits or patterns
Perfectionism – The “all or nothing” mindset can lead to giving up entirely.

Sign up for the Celebrate Not Sabotage 8 week weight loss challenge here

In this episode, we dive into weekend struggles that many women face when it comes to staying on track with their meal plans. We’ll explore four key challenges: not knowing how to plan, lack of weekend structure, using food for celebration or relaxation, and the "I'll start Monday" mentality.

I’ll share simple strategies to help you overcome these obstacles, create easy-to-stick-to meal plans, and develop non-food rewards that bring joy and fulfillment.

This weekend isn’t about survival—it’s about finding solutions that work for you. Tune in to learn how to make your weekends more enjoyable, structured, and aligned with your goals!

Podcast about non-food rewards (and pdf with 69 non-food reward ideas):https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/45-reward-and-procrastination-eating/.
Podcast on "How to make progress when you overeat": https://weightlosswiththeholyspirit.com/40-how-i-made-progress-when-i-overate/

Denise discusses the role of exercise in starting to lose weight and for weight maintenance. She encourages women to put their effort in what's really standing in the way of their weight loss (which is likely their relationship with food).

But, she also discusses the benefits of exercise, how to start exercising, what counts as exercise and how to exercise with an injury or autoimmune condition.

Denise and Jen Dunlap, Health Expert to Busy Moms) discuss how sleep affects your:

cravings
Your feelings of hunger
Your feelings of fullness
Your metabolism

And…ability to make the choices that get you what you REALLY want (and it’s not eating the whole box of girl scout cookies!)

By the end of this podcast you will be recommitted to maximizing one of the CHEAPEST weight loss methods available to you.

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Denise discusses how The WORLD’s Way of meal planning is NOT from the LORD and leads to feeling despair and hopelessness (and isn't truly effective), but how ✝️Jesus’ way of meal planning will help you lose weight and maintain your healthy weight for the rest of your life!