Welcome back to The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit!

Ever feel like health is an all-or-nothing game? Either you’re “on it” with strict discipline or completely disconnected and starting over Monday. I’ve lived on both ends of that spectrum—and the truth is, it’s not a spectrum at all. It’s a trap.

In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we’ll explore how to step out of black-and-white thinking and find your sweet spot between discipline and deprivation. Because true health isn’t about rules—it’s about freedom, values, and a framework that actually fits your life.

• The false "spectrum" of health: disconnected vs. obsessive.

• Why the Expectation Gap (effort vs. results) leaves so many women burned out.

• The two missing pieces: biological reality + values alignment.

• How to spot the fine lines: discipline vs. rigidity, flexibility vs. apathy.

• Why empowered eating looks more like a rainbow than a finish line.

Health isn’t about finding the perfect point on the line. It’s about learning to live inside the rainbow—where your body, your season, and your values shape what health looks like for you.

The Empowered Eating Academy is officially open! This four-month coaching program blends the tools from my group programs with the personalization of one-on-one support—so you get a roadmap that truly fits your life.

Join before December 31st and you’ll also receive a free GI-MAP test (valued at $400!) to kickstart your health in the new year. Spots are limited, so this is your chance to step into 2026 energized, confident, and free from the expectation gap.

👉 Click here to join the Empowered Eating Academy

Welcome to The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit!

Candy canes, peppermint bark, trays of fudge… why does holiday food feel so addictive? And more importantly—how can you enjoy the season without falling into the guilt → crave → crash cycle?

In this episode, I’m unpacking what’s really going on with holiday cravings and how to navigate them with confidence instead of chaos.

• The real story behind cravings: why sugar, fat, and salt light up your brain’s reward system. And what about food addiction? Do we need to be worried?

• Biofeedback check-in: how to look back on past holidays and ask, “How did I actually feel?” (Think: energy, digestion, mood—not just weight gain.)

• Values alignment: how to set boundaries that feel empowering instead of restrictive by asking the right questions.

• Science made simple: what research says about food addiction, cravings, and restriction.

• Holiday tools you can use right away: practical strategies to enjoy the season without the sugar spiral.

Cravings are normal. Food isn’t the enemy. The goal isn’t to white-knuckle your way through the holidays—it’s to enjoy them fully, while still feeling healthy, energized, and aligned with your values.

My team has been hard at work behind the scenes, blending the proven methods of the Well-Fueled Academy with the personalization of one-on-one coaching to bring you the Empowered Eating Academy.

When you join before December 31st, you’ll also receive a free GI-MAP test (valued at $400!) to kickstart your health in the new year. Spots are limited—so consider this your official invite to step into 2026 feeling healthy, energized, and at home in your body again.

👉 Click here to join the Empowered Eating Academy

Ever found yourself going back for seconds… and thirds… only to end the night uncomfortably full and regretting it later? I’ve been there too—plate after plate of mashed potatoes when what I really needed was comfort, not another serving. But instead of finding peace, I found myself stuck in the spin cycle of overeating, guilt, and swearing I’d “start fresh on Monday.”

Sound familiar? Or maybe you’ve seen a family member ride that same teacup spin. Either way—you are not alone. And the good news? There’s a way off that ride.

In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we’re tackling impulse control at the Thanksgiving table—because it’s not just about willpower or saying “no” to pie. It’s about understanding what’s happening in your brain, body, and emotions, and learning how to make empowered choices that let you actually enjoy the holiday without the crash, guilt, or food hangover.

• Why holiday eating often feels like a “perfect storm” of impulse + environment + emotions.

• The brain science behind impulsive eating (your Prefrontal Cortex, Amygdala, and Hippocampus explained—no PhD required).

• Practical, bite-sized strategies for navigating the Thanksgiving table with confidence.

• How to swap guilt and restriction for presence, joy, and empowered choice.

• Impulse control isn’t about denial—it’s about creating the space to make intentional, values-aligned choices.

• Food can be joy—not the thing that drags you down.

• With a little awareness and preparation, you can leave the table feeling connected, energized, and proud of how you showed up.

This season, I’m bringing you more than just pep talks. I’ve taken the best of the Well-Fueled Academy and the personalization of one-on-one coaching to create the Empowered Eating Academy—a four-month program designed to give you the education, support, and accountability you need to finally feel at home in your body.

And here’s the holiday bonus: if you join before December 31st, you’ll receive a free GI-MAP test (valued at $400!) to kickstart your health in the new year. Spots are limited—so consider this your official invite to step into 2026 feeling healthy, energized, and confident at the table (and beyond).

👉 Click here to join the Empowered Eating Academy