The eat.simple Podcast

No, You Don't Actually Crave "Crunch"

“I just needed something crunchy.”I say this with love: Nobody ever died of a crunch deficiency. You don't NEED crunch. You WANT it. So why does it feel like a biological emergency?In this episode, I unpack why your chips-and-queso moment isn’t about “needing crunch” at all. We’ll break down:Why crunch feels so addictive (and how food manufacturers exploit this)The difference between true biological cravings vs. conditioned wantsHow salt, starch, and dopamine drive you back to the pantry again and againThe Pavlovian loop keeping you stuck in the snack cycle (and how to short-circuit it)Simple, satisfying swaps that break the loop without feeling deprivedIf you’ve ever scraped the bottom of the Doritos bag and told yourself “I just needed the crunch,” this conversation will change the way you think about cravings, and help you reclaim control.👉 Get my free Sugar Craving Solution guide here: eat.simple.ca/sugarTimestamps: 00:00 – Crunch isn’t a nutrient, it’s a habit03:12 – The real reason Doritos are impossible to stop eating07:49 – Pavlov’s dog has nothing on your pantry habits12:30 – Salt cravings vs. chip cravings: know the difference16:45 – Why “healthy crunch swaps” don’t actually work20:58 – My favorite hack to break the crunch loop27:15 – How to feed yourself so cravings die down naturally

Sustainable Fat Loss is Simple: JUST DON'T QUIT

Tina lost a pants size without counting a single calorie.And she did it while navigating everyday life chaos: travel, social stuff, and the emotional “dip” that usually derails progress.In this episode, I break down what sustainable fat loss actually looks like in motion. It’s not all-or-nothing. It’s real life, and real resilience.You’ll hear:Why satisfying meals are the secret weapon nobody’s talking aboutWhat to do when the initial motivation fades (which it always will)How to ride the “Dip” instead of letting it wreck your momentumThe power of anchor actions that keep you steady, even when you’re not perfectForget quick fixes. This is the mindset (and method) that actually moves the needle long-term. Especially for women who are done with the diet BS and ready to feel at home in their bodies again.Timestamps:00:00 Tina's Testimonial00:54 Sustainable Eating and Satiety03:02 The Importance of Enjoyable Meals04:58 Sustainable Weight Loss Strategies08:23 Life Challenges and Anchor Actions17:07 The Concept of 'The Dip'26:08 In Conclusion...

Stop *Gaining* Weight. THEN Lose Weight (Forever).

If you’ve done everything right -- tracking, fasting, skipping the wine, saying no to carbs -- and still somehow gaining weight every year… this one’s for you.In this off-the-cuff, unscripted episode, I’m breaking down the three real problems we have to solve for lasting midlife weight loss:Weight Gain (We MUST stop this first.)Weight Loss (But not the old way because harder dieting and more cardio isn't the answer.)Sustainability (Because your life is not meant to be a series of never-ending diet plans.)We talk behaviour change. We talk biochemical change (which I argue is actually EASIER than changing behaviour). We talk about why a $27 PDF plan downloaded from your fave IG influencer isn’t the solution. We talk about why maintenance must be built into the weight loss program itself (not a separate program you do afterward). And why the real fix takes actual critical thinking and problem solving. I’ll share stories from my own successful weight loss journey, and real client conversations that’ll make you rethink what’s really keeping the weight on.If you’ve ever looked at an old photo of yourself and thought “I hated my body back then too…”If you’re sick of miracle-hopping and ready to actually solve this…If you want to eat real food like a grown-ass woman and never diet again…Give it a listen!Timestamps:00:00 Unscripted Intro: What We’re Really Solving00:35 Gen X Women + The Midlife Collision Course01:07 The 3-Part Weight Loss Problem02:35 Why Weight Gain Is the First Problem (Not Weight Loss)04:13 Behaviour + Biochemistry: The Real Root Causes11:07 What Sustainability Actually Means (aka "maintenance phase" 🙄)20:21 Final Thoughts

4 Ways to Lose 25lbs ASAP

In this episode, I walk you through four equally effective weight loss strategies that can get you to your goal, no matter your starting point.Here’s the kicker:Each one takes about a year.Yep.In this episode we cover 4 approaches to 25 pounds of fat loss, including:✔ How to sustain weight loss with GLP-1 meds (like Ozempic)✔ What low carb, keto, and fasting can and can’t do✔ The gritty reality of old-school calorie counting✔ My fave approach: effortless, “accidental” calorie restriction that feels like living your life, not dietingIf you’re ready to lose the weight once and never have to obsess over it again… this one’s for you.🎧 Listen now, and choose your one-year path to freedom. Time's gonna pass anyway, gals. Speaking of time... here are your timestamps:00:12 The Reality of Permanent Weight Loss01:21 Inspiration from Real-Life Transformations03:43 Method 1: GLP-1 Medications07:49 Method 2: Major Dietary Pattern Changes (keto, fasting)11:49 Method 3: Intentional Calorie Restriction14:04 Method 4: Accidental Calorie Restriction18:02 Conclusion: Choose Your Own Adventure

You Don't Have to Love Your Body (But You Can Respect It)

If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now.This episode is a plea for every woman who’s ever stood in front of the mirror and winced. Not because she’s vain, but because she was taught to constantly judge and hate her body.In this unscripted solo, I get personal about the emotional toll of watching brilliant, accomplished women chronically disrespect their bodies. I share why self-cruelty isn’t a sign of discipline, and why kindness is not weakness, but strategy.We talk: • The placebo effect of believing your body is worthy • Why the wellness industry profits from your insecurity • How to “fake it till you make it” with food, rest, and movement • What it would feel like to just wear the damn swimsuit at the beach This isn’t body positivity, or body acceptance per se. It’s body reclamation.You don’t have to love your body.But you can stop waging war against it.Start by respecting it.Homework: What would change if you treated your body like it deserved respect?Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Importance of Self-Respect00:15 The Toll of Negative Self-Perception01:04 Shifting the Narrative: From Violence to Kindness01:50 The Power of the Mind and Placebo Effect02:48 Making Weight Loss Feel Easy and Nice03:09 Challenging Cultural Beauty Standards05:16 Respecting and Nourishing Your Body12:00 The Impact of Diet Culture14:58 Conclusion: Embracing Self-Respect and Optimism