Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast

341 // How to Set A Weight Loss Goal That Actually Sticks

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explains why most weight loss goals don’t stick and how you can set a weight loss goal that actually works this year.Nicole breaks down why willpower isn’t the problem, why so many people feel stuck in the cycle of starting over, and how to approach weight loss in a way that works with real life instead of against it.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn:Why weight loss is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions - and why most people struggle to maintain itThe real reason consistency feels hard (and why it’s not a motivation issue)How awareness, capacity, and nervous system safety impact long-term weight lossWhy rigid diet rules backfire and skill-building creates sustainable resultsWhat makes weight loss habits stick on stressful, imperfect daysHow identity and confidence naturally follow sustainable habits over timeIf you’ve ever wondered why your weight loss efforts don’t last, even when you “do everything right”, this episode will help you understand what’s been missing and how to set a weight loss goal you can actually reach.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

340 // 5 Ways I Saved Money This Year (+ Why It Matters)

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach Nicole Hagen explores the connection between money and health, and why reaching health goals can feel so much harder when financial stress is part of the equation.Using a compassionate, evidence-based lens, Nicole explains how financial flexibility acts as a safety net for health behaviors and why scarcity often pushes people toward rigid, extreme approaches that feel anything but sustainable.Throughout the episode, you’ll learn about:Why money makes health behaviors more forgiving (not easier)How financial stress impacts decision-making, perfectionism, and all-or-nothing thinkingWhy extreme diets and rigid rules are often a response to scarcity 5 practical ways Nicole has intentionally reduced expenses this year to create more breathing roomHow small financial shifts can support health without requiring drastic lifestyle changesThis episode will help you understand how money shapes our health behaviors in addition to providing real-world money saving suggestions you can apply right away!Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

339 // Weight Loss Advice From A Former Size 00

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, shares five life-changing lessons she learned as a former size 00 that will help you navigate today’s reemerging extreme weight-loss culture with more clarity and compassion.Throughout this episode you’ll learn about: Why the return of “heroin-chic” ideals and rapid weight-loss can trigger unhealthy habitsHow obsession and control can disguise themselves as “discipline”Why weight loss without inner work doesn’t change how you feel about your bodyHow all-or-nothing food rules make your relationship with food harder, not healthierWhat happens when you pursue weight loss at the expense of your wellbeingWhy slow, supported, and sustainable fat loss still wins - for your metabolism and your mental health … and so much more in between.If you’ve ever felt pressured to lose weight quickly, if you worry you’re “behind” because someone else is shrinking faster, or if you’re tempted by the newest rapid-loss trend, this episode will help you understand what’s at stake, what actually supports your long-term health, and what to focus on instead.Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching:https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

338 // "I Blew It..." And Other Holiday Eating Lies To Avoid

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, unpacks the most common holiday eating lies that create guilt, anxiety, and all-or-nothing behavior around food this time of year while sharing evidence-based reframes you can use to stop self-sabotage in its tracks. Throughout this episode you’ll get practical and compassionate coaching tools to help you enjoy the holidays without feeling out of control, guilty, or “bad” for eating foods you genuinely love.If you’ve ever thought:• “I’m so bad for eating this…”• “I can’t have this many carbs…”• “I’m going to gain so much weight…”…this episode is exactly what you need (and more). The way you talk to yourself influences your behavior more than the food on your plate, so be sure to tune in to find out what you can ask yourself instead of subscribing to these common holiday eating lies, and ensure that you have a happy, healthy holiday season moving forward. Apply for 1:1 Nutrition Coaching and get 40% OFF (through 12/1)https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v

337 // 7 Ways You're Self-Sabotaging Your Weight Loss

In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and Nutrition Coach, Nicole Hagen, breaks down the seven sneaky ways women self-sabotage their relationship with food and sustainable fat loss - often without even realizing it. Throughout the episode Nicole uncovers the hidden thought patterns that keep women stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle.You’ll learn about:Why “I’ll eat well as soon as ___ is out of the house” is really a sign of low food trustHow perfectionism disguises itself as “I’ll start fresh on Monday”Why blowing off the rest of the day after one misstep keeps you trapped in the binge-restrict loopHow fear of keeping sweets in the house is actually a symptom of chronic restrictionWhy trying to “save calories” before going out backfires every timeHow expecting a calm, predictable life sets you up for chronic restartsWhy slow scale changes don’t mean your efforts aren’t working…and so much more.This episode will help you recognize the subconscious food rules that diet culture trained you to believe, how they cause you to sabotage, and what it looks like to break free so you can finally create habits, and results, that last.If you’re ready to get out of your own way and create a healthy relationship with food sustainable fat loss, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Learn More About 1:1 Nutrition Coaching: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/1-on-1-coachingCheck your HSA/FSA Eligibility:  https://app.truemed.com/qualify/tm_qual_q0c29x5n9v