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Fuel Her Awesome- Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, Empowered Eating, Overcoming Obsession With Weight Loss, Strength Training

Jessika Brown- Registered Dietitian, Empowered Eating Coach, Intuitive Eating Mentor, Boy Mom

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Hey Awesome! Yeah, you! I know... You’re ready to stop falling into an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to food and finally put together a realistic plan on how to boost your energy and find food freedom! I’m Jess, and I am obsessed with all things nutrition, science and helping you navigate this information while maintaining a deep sense of peace and empowerment in your body. I am a registered dietitian who started out with an eating disorder and then fell in love with how God intrica ...
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of prebiotics and probiotics, with a special focus on the trendy probiotic sodas that are taking the market by storm. Join us as we explore the definitions, benefits, and practical applications of these gut health powerhouses. Learn how incorporating these elements into your diet can enhance your …
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tara Landen, a 40-year-old wife, mother of two amazing girls, daughter, friend, and faith driven woman. Over the past three years, Tara's life has been profoundly impacted by her journey with the autoimmune disease Alopecia. Despite the physical, emotional, and mental challenges, Tara has found strength a…
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Hey friends, I'm so excited for you to sit in on this conversation today with my new friend Caroline Shermer, RD. Caroline is a registered dietitian and fellow eating disorder specialist, and today she will be joining me as we discuss the topic of emotional eating. I believe emotional eating gets such a bad rap in our culture, and because of this, …
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Summer is coming up quick and many of us are in for a whirlwind! With chaotic schedules and swimsuits out, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But this summer, let’s flex those empowered eating skills! To equip you for the season ahead, we’re dropping a SUMMER SERIES on Fuel Her Awesome! This Week’s Summer Series Lineup: Monday: How to Become a Biofeedb…
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Welcome back to the SUMMER SERIES! We kicked off this series with episode #1 on Monday, where we talked about listening to your body's biofeedback, so go back and give it a listen if you haven't yet. In today's episode #2 of the SUMMER SERIES we are discussing 'mental health mojo' and how we can start to create daily habits, not just for mental wel…
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Summer is coming up quick and I know many of us are in for a whirlwind! Schedules are chaotic and the swimsuits are out. This is either the perfect time to feel overwhelmed, OR it is a great time to flex those empowered eating skills! To equip you for the summer ahead, here's what we are doing: This week on Fuel Her Awesome, we’re dropping a SUMMER…
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Hey friend, so glad you're here! Today's conversation is one that every woman needs to hear. My guest today is my friend Nicole Russo, and we'll be discussing how to empower you to feel your best when getting dressed regardless of your age, shape, or size. Nicole will be sharing some amazing tips and tricks to help you create and navigate a wardrob…
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Hey friends, I missed you! I'm so glad to be back!! One of the coolest things about stepping away was being able to focus on a recalibration and re-centering on why we have the Fuel Her Awesome show and the purpose and mission of this show. So, on today's show we'll be diving into what it means to fuel your awesome. You are unique, and you are awes…
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Today we're talking about rest, recalibration, and getting ready to absolutely crush your goals. If you are someone who has high expectations for yourself, sometimes letting go and resting is harder than doing. Do you relate? Let's have a conversation about how we can step into that next chapter, with faith in the process, even when we may feel afr…
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Welcome back friends to part two of Decoding Food Addiction with Dr. David Wiss! If you haven't yet tuned into part one, be sure to go back and listen to that episode first. Today, we're discussing anti-diet and diet culture rhetoric, and how this applies to you, as well as how these concepts relate to some of the science that is currently out ther…
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Today, I'm having another incredibly stimulating, exciting, and interesting conversation with Dr. David Wiss. I was drawn to Dr. Wiss because he's been opening doors to a conversation that is pretty controversial in my field. At the professional level in the dietetic world, there is this polarization happening. Either you are 'anti-diet' or you are…
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Today, we are wrapping up the Fall in Love Series! I hope you've been enjoying this series as we've touched on what we need to 'fall in love with' in order to jump into empowered eating! In today's episode, I'm tackling the question of why we need to fall in love with taking care of our body, regardless of what that may look like. As you may have g…
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In today's episode, we are talking about how to raise empowered eaters. As a mama, this topic is super close to my heart, and if you are a mama, I know this topic is going to be helpful to you. If you're not a mama, maybe you have nieces or nephews, or are a teacher or work with children in some type of role. In one capacity or another, we all have…
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I don't know about you, but I love protein! If you've been around for a bit you might call me a 'protein princess.' So today, I want to talk about the benefits of protein and why protein is so important, along with the different types of protein and protein powders. As women, I also want to help you learn more about how protein might impact us as a…
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Hey friends, I hope your February is off to a roaring start! With all the energy we pour out in January it can often leave us wondering how we're going to maintain that motivation and momentum throughout the rest of the year. We want sustainable success, so that the goals and intentions we set at the beginning of the year, can be maintained and att…
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Today, my special guest Nick Carrier and I will be discussing what a more well-rounded goal setting approach looks like, and how we can set goals that are not just appropriate, but goals that suit our lifestyle and are attainable and achievable. Nick's goal setting method is so unique because he encourages us to really consider our emotions in plan…
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Welcome back friends! Today is part two of my conversation with Dr. Erica Castleberry and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Christopher Guider, so if you haven't yet listened to part one, please head over to last week's episode and catch up before tuning into today's episode. We'll be picking up where we left off last week and continuing our discuss…
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In today's episode you get to listen in to a very juicy conversation with two of my favorite colleagues, and this conversation has been brewing for at least a couple of years. The concept of intuitive eating can sometimes seem really hard to navigate in today's world. Intuitive eating has completely revolutionized and pushed back against 'diet cult…
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Ready or not, we're in the second week of 2024 and we are knee deep in 'weight-loss season'. So, I think it's a great time to have a conversation about: what really works for weight loss, what doesn't work for weight loss, how does our metabolism work, and how can we move through all the noise and stay on the empowered eating course. Now, I believe…
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Hello gorgeous! I'm so glad you're here today because I am so passionate about this topic, this idea, of differentiating between discipline and rigidity. This topic is such a crucial component in your healthy food and body journey, but it can also feel complicated. The gains are so worth it though, because when we can differentiate between discipli…
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Hey my friend, welcome to 2024! Today we're talking about how to set yourself up for empowered eating in the next 30 days. This is such a great time to reflect on the past year, and set some goals for the year ahead, to truly set ourselves up for an empowered eating makeover this new year. One of the ways I have found beneficial in setting, and att…
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I'm so jazzed for the new year! While I'm not much of a new year's resolution girl, I am all about casting new vision and dreaming up new ambitions for the year. I love working with all of you this time of year as we move into the new year full of hope for a fresh new start, and re-energized to grow a healthy relationship with food and our body. So…
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Hey Awesome! Yeah, you! I know... You’re ready to stop falling into an all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to food and finally put together a realistic plan on how to boost your energy and find food freedom! I’m Jess, and I am obsessed with all things nutrition, science and helping you navigate this information while maintaining a deep sense of …
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I hope you're enjoying this season and giving yourself that mindful balance of intentionality with food, mixed with some grit and grace, and balancing that glucose too! Today, I'm sharing one of my most popular episodes from last year, where I offer some practical tips on how to get unstuck from the pendulum swing cycle of overeating, to not eating…
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Welcome to episode #2 of the Happy Holiday Eating Series!! Today we are talking about how to politely decline foods when you want to say "No!" so you can feel free to say yes to what you really want! This one is for all the people pleasers out there as I share the how to say no framework. We are talking about boundaries babe and I have 2 steps on h…
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We are getting deeper and deeper into the holiday season, and it's the perfect time of year to unpack the awesome that is empowered eating! There's so much baggage that can come up within us during this time of year, and when we couple all the extra craziness with any insecurities we may have, we can often find ourselves feeling triggered. My missi…
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I want to kick off the month of December by diving in a little bit deeper into your food journey. At the heart of my personal food and body healing story is my faith and how I reconnected with God. This faith switch was the catalyst I needed to help me break free from self-sabotage so that I could live empowered and comfortably in my own skin. I co…
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If you're feeling guilt over all the holiday eating, you're not alone! I remember the days when the stress over holiday eating felt like such a weight on my shoulders. Now, I'm able to freely enjoy the holiday season, without all the guilt, because I've found a better way. This time of year is where empowered eating really shines. My friend Meredit…
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We're getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving over here in America, and it's a big food holiday. Some of you might be totally stoked about the upcoming holidays, and some of you might be totally stressed. Wherever you are on this spectrum, I'm so glad you're here with me today, because we're going to spend some time assessing our intentions for thi…
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Today's interview is GOLD. My friend Kelli Watkins is an incredibly accomplished woman. Her story is such a great reminder that even those who are successful can still experience challenges, and even big goal getters can struggle with their relationship with food and body. I know many of you will relate to Kelli's story of overcoming her own unheal…
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It's crazy how tired we get when we're juggling all the things, and sometimes our brain just stops working. When I had my kiddos, and was still working full time, I realized I really needed to up my game when it came to how I was taking care of my body. That's why today, I want to chat about how we can boost our brain health with nutrition. Nutriti…
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To eat the Halloween candy, or not eat the Halloween candy.. that is the question. Halloween kicks off what I call 'the food holiday season'! From today, until Valentine's Day, there will be food EVERYWHERE. This can bring up so many thoughts like.. How do I navigate the extra food? What if I overeat? What happens if I gain weight? How can I stay f…
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so today I'm chatting with the amazing Allison Hendricks-Smith. Allison has beat breast cancer herself, and turned her trial into service with her non-profit foundation Pink Warrior House. Allison is sharing her story of how she grew from an unexpected cancer diagnosis into the dedicated leader she is today. Alli…
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What's up friends! Today, you'll be hearing from my colleague Brittany Braswell, and we'll be chatting about one of my favorite topics, overcoming negative body image. We'll be discussing the top three key pieces (two of which most women have likely never considered) that are needed in order to truly achieve and sustain the confidence to care for y…
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Welcome back friends! Today, we're talking about a very important topic.. body image and your 'inner body bully.' We have all struggled with this 'inner body bully' at least to some degree, and we may even be carrying it with us still to this day, and probably more than we'd like to admit. One of the things that keeps coming up in my coaching sessi…
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Hey friends, today is a very special interview! My friend Erin Osbourn shares her story on how she overcame her battle with food, and is now serving others in this realm. Erin is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in eating disorders, body dysmorphia, OCD, substance use disorders, and trauma work. What I love about Erin is that, whil…
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What flies without wings? The answer is: time! As a mom, I know how true the concept of 'time is fleeting' truly is, and because of this, I have a deeper respect for time. I believe time is our GREATEST currency. We never seem to have enough time, and we all want more time. Lacking the time to accomplish our goals is one of the biggest obstacles st…
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Do you feel like you're awesome at making time to get out and move whether it's walking, going for a jog, going to the gym or hitting that workout class but, then you get home and you get wrapped up in the chaos of the day? Before you know it, you realize It is noon and you haven't eaten anything. So, you glance around, and you grab whatever is ava…
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Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back? Like you want so badly to see that next stage of your life that you can almost taste it. You can feel it. It's keeping you up at night, but you just feel so stuck because you're afraid. Afraid of starting because, what if you fail? We've all faced something in our life that feels scary. And when it …
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Who doesn't want more energy?! We all need extra, which is why I am sharing my top four techniques to boost energy. And the best part is, you can start doing these... TODAY! On the show I reference psychological flexibility. Tune into last week's episode: The Best Way to Understand Your Body's Biofeedback for the Perfectionist, All-Or-Nothing Think…
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I love talking women into swapping the scale for biofeedback. Say adios to the scale and chains of entrapment, and hello to some mind-body connection! This swap is paramount for your empowered eating journey. However, there is one major mindset shift that has to come with it, and that is one of PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY. If we pull in the perfectio…
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How to Move From Obsessive Eating to Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, and Feeling Awesome in Your Own Skin. Today, I am breaking down the exact framework I used to move from fear-based obsessive eating, to intuitive empowered eating. This framework has allowed me to become my strongest, fittest, spiritually connected and most mentally balanced self!…
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You know how some days you're raring to go and ready to see how far you can push your body, and how much stronger you can become? Then, other days, you are totally content in some baggy sweatpants on the couch with a pint of Ben and Jerry's? I know you feel me! This balance of discipline and flexibility, intentionality and freedom, is a great examp…
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This week has been packed with tactical tips and lots of awesome! But, how do we make these changes something that we just naturally do? Aristotle said it best: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." To help you turn your new routines into habits, today we are breaking down the habit loop which includes: the c…
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I was sitting with a new client this week. She is a beautiful young woman. The kind of woman with a body that doesn’t fit our culture’s expectations. And yet, she possessed an aura of beauty about her. She came to me because she said she was bigger than all her friends and she struggled with this. She said she was trying to like her body, but it fe…
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Once upon a time there was a girl who thought too much protein would make her look like The Rock. Then she drank the protein juice (literally... there were lots of protein shakes) and she never looked back. What she didn’t know then (that she knows now) is that protein provides a continuous stream of amino acids to the body that builds not just mus…
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Welcome to day four of the Routine Reset Challenge! We have accomplished so much already this week. If you have been following along, welcome back! And if you're just now joining, my name is Jess, I am really glad you are here because today’s episode is a great place to start. Today, we are talking about how to stack and simplify your supplement ro…
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How do I manage to wake up daily at 4:15 AM... with a smile?!?!? I learned to sync up my circadian rhythm, with my metabolism, based on my biofeedback. Your circadian rhythm is your body’s natural 24-hour sleep/wake cycle. This natural body clock is synchronized with your external environment through cues like exposure to light, and the timing of y…
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Should you eat on a schedule? I don’t prefer the word should, so first things first, let’s reframe this question: Is it helpful to eat on a schedule? As a sports and eating disorder dietitian, I have found scheduling meals, especially in your initial empowered eating stages, can be extremely beneficial. Here is why: Sometimes our hunger and fullnes…
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Hello friend! It's time to kick off the Routine Reset Challenge, are you ready? I know this season can feel a bit crazy, so my goal for today is to help you get back in the drivers seat of your life, so you can reignite your goals for healthy living and empowered eating, for the season ahead. With the change of seasons, it's important to take the t…
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