Podcast
543: Insecurity & Fear of Judgement
Insecurity. Fear of what others think. We're going there today, not to have a theoretical discussion, but to talk about strategies and perspectives that will help each one of us stop letting those feelings limit our lives. It's a choice. We feel those feelings, think...
542: Real Food Keto with Jimmy & Christine Moore
Today I have the great pleasure of talking with Jimmy Moore and his wife Christine (a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) about their newest book, Real Food Keto. First and foremost, this episode is about far more than ketogenic diets. Even if you aren't a ketogenic...
541: Let Go of the Problem
Have you ever heard of the first rule of holes? I'm happy to share it with you. The first rule of holes is: stop digging. If you want to create a change in your life, the first thing you have to do is change the way you think. If you want to create a solution in your...
540: YOUNGER – How To Age Brilliantly
Fact: We all get older. Myth: Getting older means increased body fat, decreased energy, memory issues, joint pain and chronic illness. You can age well. You can get or stay lean. You can maintain energy and cognitive function. Fact: We all have genes. Myth: Genes...
539: Coaching Myself Through Temptation & Apathy
I'm not immune to temptation or moments of apathy. I absolutely have moments, days and even weeks where I think thoughts like, "Who cares? What's the point?" I absolutely have moments (and days) when I want to eat all the things that aren't nailed down. I'm not...
538: If You’re Over 30…
I hope everyone listens to this episode! My friend: once you go beyond the wonderful age of 30, you will lose muscle mass unless you intentionally and consistently work to maintain or increase it. This rate of muscle loss can range from 3-8% per decade! Think about...
537: An Anti-Anxiety Approach to the Holidays
What's your bliss point? That's the conversation I want to have with you as we go into the holiday season. For me, feeling amazing during the holidays has as much to do with my mindset as it does to do with my choices. Probably even more. I used to go into the...
536: This Week My Whole Perspective Changed
This week, my whole perspective changed. I won't sugar coat it: I've been stressed out. I'm been anxious. I've been indulging thoughts of fear and worry. Then, something really powerful and unexpected it happened. It blew my mind and I think it will really floor you,...
535: The Random Show – Starting A Business, Procrastination & Your Body
I love when you ask questions and suggest topics for the podcast. You know why? Because that's the whole point of the Primal Potential podcast! The entire goal is to help you help yourself! This is your podcast and my sole objective is to help you help yourself live a...
534: Binge Eating & the Holidays
I love when you ask questions and suggest topics for the podcast. You know why? Because that's the whole point of the Primal Potential podcast! The entire goal is to help you help yourself! This is your podcast and my sole objective is to help you help yourself live a...
533: Simplify & Improve Your Decision Making In Any Moment
Too many of us stay busy doing things that don't really matter. We live in a self-created vortex of tasks and work, rarely pausing to consider: Is this necessary? Is it working? Is it improving my life? Is the return on this worth the time and energy it requires? I...
532: Finding Your Power to Win
If I challenged you to complete a broad jump - to leap forward as far as you can - where would you place your feet before jumping? If your feet are spread too wide, you lose power. You can't initate a powerful leap if your feet are spread wider than your hips....
531: Dealing with Doubt
Are you dealing with doubt? Is your doubt keeping you from trying? Is your doubt keeping you from consistency? When we doubt our ability to create or maintain change, we're looking at it wrong. We're overlooking who we become in the process. When you focus on winning...
530: 3 Ingredients For Massive Change
If you want to create change, knowing what to do isn't enough, yet, you need to know what to do. If you want to create change, you need to have the right attitude, but attitude alone isn't enough. In today's episode, we're talking about 3 critical ingredients needed...
529: Emotional Sobriety
Recently, a few of my 12 Weeks to Transformation clients asked if I'd be willing to do a podcast on the idea of emotional sobriety. Of course I said yes! One of the most insidious barriers to change is going through your life making decisions in moments when your...
528: Listener Q&A on Success & Progress
The Primal Potential podcast is your podcast. This show is your show. It's not a platform for me to talk about things I think are important - it's a platform for me to help you help yourself. That's why today is a listener Q&A on all things success and progress!...
527: The Metabolic Effect of Overeating (And Binging)
What is the metabolic effect of overeating or binging? While we can mentally and emotionally reset, our body isn't so quick to reset just because it's a new day. I don't know about you, but I used to convince myself that each new day was a reset. While that is...
526: If I Could Change Your Mind About 3 Things…
If I could wave my magic wand and change your mind in some way, here are the three things I would immediately change... Before I tell you what they are, let me tell you how this came about. I have a personal coaching practice that helps me help my clients. I routinely...
525: How To Create Big Change with a Small Shift
In each episode between now and the end of the year, I'm determined to help you make progress, one day at a time. Today, we're taking a look at what isn't working for you right now. When we evaluate, without drama or judgement, what's not working and what's holding...
524: Ensure You Win The Rest of the Year
As of October 3rd, there are only 90 days between now and the new year! In today's episode I'm sharing simple strategies that will ensure you win the rest of the year! It doesn't require a plan, it doesn't require perfection. You can start today. You don't need to...
523: A Strategy To Win ANY Moment
As I shared in this past weekend's VIP email, I just finished the manuscript for my first book! I am BEYOND excited! The process of writing was much more challenging than I expected, but it taught me a lot. In today's episode, I'm sharing the #1 lesson I learned while...
522: Your Questions About Money & Debt
In episode 521 of the podcast, I shared my personal story of becoming debt free. I go into detail about how I started, the process I followed and how I handled struggles like my then-husband not being totally on-board with the idea. I also had my sister on the show -...
521: Get Out of Debt No Matter How Much You Make
Getting out of debt changed my life. I wasn't always good with my money. I didn't make much and I spent more than I took home. Getting out of debt didn't happen quickly and it wouldn't have happened at all if I continued to make excuses and prioritize pleasure over...
520: Keeping Success Really Simple
Recently, one of my summer clients shared a bit of her transformation with me - she's lost weight, improved her mood, eliminated her cravings and overcome a sugar addiction. I asked if she'd be willing to share some of the steps she took and she's sharing her journey...
519: Win The Day & Manufacture Momentum
If you ever feel stuck or unsure of how to start making progress, today's motivational minisode is for you! The truth is, you are never stuck and you don't have to figure out a "plan" to begin. There's a simple starting point that is available and achievable in every...
518: The Difference Between Failure & Success
"To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail." ~ Charlie Munger For most of my life, my only approach to fat loss was more restriction and more deprivation. I was so caught up in the misery of the problem that I wasn't being strategic in my approach. I...
517: Your Fat Is More Than Fat
Your body fat is not inert. It is actually an active, endocrine organ that produces and secretes hormones and inflammatory cytokines. This is one of many reasons that an "eat less, exercise more" approach to fat loss is often ineffective and insufficient. In today's...
516: September Reset
September is a natural time to check in with yourself and course-correct as needed. Summer is over, the kids are back to school, and the new year is right around the corner. Just this past weekend I sat down with my journal to check-in with myself and my goals. In...
515: How To Really Get Results
If you listen to this podcast, you have great intentions. Are those intentions backed up with action? Consistent action? Are you getting results? Would a coach help? How? What's the difference between having me as your coach and listening to the podcast? We are diving...
514: It’s Not A Destination, It’s A Decision
If you need some motivation and encouragement, you'll want to listen to today's episode! I was recently talking to an OBGYN client who wanted to know my thoughts and ideas on how she could motivate her patients to take action on the nutrition information she gives...
513: Elements of Fitness for Fat Loss
As I shared in episode 509, I recently completed my CrossFit Level 1 Training. It really got me thinking about how I can make sure I'm not simply going through the motions of exercise, but that I'm really doing the right things for my body and my goals. Too many...
512: When You Can’t Seem To Make The Struggle Stop
I have a client who is struggling. She really wants to create change, she wants to end the struggle, but she's not consistently doing the work. In today's episode, I want to get really practical and talk about my coaching philosophy for these kinds of situations. How...
511: 4 Common Sense Questions To Ask Of Every Diet
We are stepping up to clear the confusion today. Too many people are losts in the weeds trying to determine which way of eating is best: paleo, primal, keto, intermittent fasting, low fat, high fat, carb cycle...the list is endless. Fortunately, there are 4 common...
510: How I Ditched The Drama
The other day I posted on Instagram about how I moved away from hating my body when I was at my heaviest. I shared that I didn't start declaring that I loved my body, I simply reminded myself that I was capable of changing it. There are two big mistakes I see people...
509: How To Increase Your Fitness
Here's my $0.02 - too many people are going through the motions, trying to eat better and move more but they aren't getting results. Two steps forward, two steps back or simply checking the box of doing the right thing but not seeing any significant change in their...
508: Never Too Good To Be Better
In today's episode I want to explore this idea that most of us really don't know how amazing we can feel. Even if you feel you do know, are you consistently creating that reality? Perhaps more importantly - in thinking that you do know, are you limiting further...
507: Don’t Major In The Minors (And 7 Other Tips)
I'm excited to say that I recently completed my CrossFit Level 1 Trainer course and passed the accompanying exam. Though I learned a tremendous amount about CrossFit, fitness, movement and my body, I also learned a lot that applies to life & general goal...
506: Food As Medicine – Hemp Hearts
Today we are talking about hemp hearts! I recently started incorporating these as a substitution for other nuts and seeds do the recommendations in my Viome assessment. Hemp hearts contain all 9 essential amino acids, they don't contain oxalates or phytates (as most...
505: A Great Body Has No Value Without A Great Mind
Today we're exploring the importance of a creating a great mind so that you can create (and maintain) a great body. However, this isn't just about physique. Great relationships, great careers and great families also require that you develop a strong, healthy mind!...
504: Avoid, Minimize & Indulge
I've done a few episodes on the importance of optimizing the microbiome. The microbiome, or collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi & yeast in our bodies, influences the development of disease, metabolism & body weight, sleep, mood, energy and much more. A few...
503: Food As Medicine – Ginger
There is no denying the amazing healing potential of the foods we eat. In this "Food As Medicine" series, we're exploring medicinal and healing properties of different foods. Today, we're exploring the health benefits of ginger as well as some great, fat loss friendly...
502: How To Embrace The Mundane
A huge turning point in my health and weight loss journey was getting out of debt. I know that might seem weird, but it's true. The lessons I learned while getting out of debt taught me so much about health, fitness and even starting a business. For example: the...
501: Creating A Total Transformation
At your request, today I'm sharing an incredible client success story. When Louise first found Primal Potential, she felt out of control. Her marriage was in trouble, her finances were on the rocks, she was overweight, stressed out and turning to food & alcohol...
500: Behind The Scenes With Elizabeth
It's our 500th episode! We actually passed this milestone a while back, because I didn't start out naming the Q&A episodes, but this is "officially" episode 500! On top of that, today is Primal Potential's 4th anniversary! The very most important thing on this day...
499: Overcoming The Source Of Struggle
Every week, I have a live Q&A webinar with clients in my 12 Weeks to Transformation groups. This past week, there was an obvious theme to the questions that came up: guilt. In today's episode, we're talking about guilt that stems from the story we create around...
498: Baby Steps To Massive Change
We have so much to celebrate this week! We're closing in on our 500th episode and it's also Primal Potential's 4 year anniversary! Last week I asked you all how you wanted to celebrate the 500th episode and many of you suggested hear from some of my clients who have...
497: Family Dynamics, Relationships & Food
What a special episode! Today I'm sharing a conversation with both my mom & my sister where we answer a handful of questions from the Primal Potential Masters Club & my summer 12 Weeks to Transformation Veterans. We talked about their perspective on my weight...
496: How To Stop Creating & Accepting Excuses
The other day, I got a wonderful question via Instagram direct message. Here's what it said: You’re younger than I am and you have your stuff figured OUT!!! How did you get to the point where you stopped binging, stopped making excuses and got consistent? I still make...
