Best Laura McKowen Podcasts (2024)

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277. Is Stress Eating a Way to Feel Safe? (Ali as Guest on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause) 1:21:24

3d ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Send me (Ali) a text message. I've been a guest on a lot of podcasts lately. When I believe these episodes may be helpful to you, dear Insatiable listeners, I'll post them here in my feed. Today's episode is a rebroadcast of my appearance this week on The Health Fix Podcast with Dr. Jannine Krause. Our conversation showcases what is often kept behi…

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276. Simplifying Food: Liz Wolfe on the Magic of Macros (especially as we age) 1:40:02

14d ago1:40:02

1:40:02

Send me (Ali) a text message. Audience favorite Liz Wolfe is back! Macros matter more than you might expect. Liz and I both cover macros in our work, although from different (yet complimentary) angles, so expect a wide-ranging, dot-connecting conversation that'll give you a deeper understanding of the magic of macros. Among the Questions Explored: …

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275. Alcohol & Sugar: The Overlapping Struggles with Angela Pugh 1:16:14

21d ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Send me (Ali) a text message. Get ready for an insightful conversation with Angela Pugh, a renowned recovery expert and life coach. We discuss how to tell when thoughts and behaviors around food and alcohol tip over into problematic, even when life is seemingly going well to all outside appearances (i.e. the myth—for many—of "hitting rock bottom").…

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274. Reimagining Food and the Body: Ali’s Reflections as a 30-Year Cancer Survivor [Rewind] 1:38:33

1M ago1:38:33

1:38:33

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this special Insatiable podcast episode, I celebrate a major milestone: 30 years as a cancer survivor. I’ll share how what resolved my acne, depression, IBS, infertility, and out of control eating was learning how to redefine health beyond losing weight and learning to trust in my body feeling satisfied, not sacrifi…

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273. Three Insatiable Listeners' Questions (Answered by Ali) 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Send me (Ali) a text message. Today's episode is all about you, dear Insatiable listeners. The questions are coming in hot via voicemail and text messaging. Please keep them coming! I love connecting with you and I'll continue to do my best to guide you along your path. In today's episode, I address 3 very different recent questions. But before we …

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272. Alcohol Tipping Point with Deb Masner, RN (Ali as Guest) 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Send me (Ali) a text message. I've been on a lot of podcasts lately, but this recent episode with Deb Masner from Alcohol Tipping Point is one that stands out. On her podcast, Deb shares personal stories and her expertise as a nurse, health coach, and sober person, as well as brings on experts about the different ways alcohol can impact physical an…

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271. Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal Trainer 1:57:01

3M ago1:57:01

1:57:01

Send me (Ali) a text message. Liz Wolfe has been in the nutrition and wellness space almost as long as I have, so it's hard to believe our paths haven't really crossed until now! This in-depth conversation is a paradigm shift from how we often think about metabolism, which is basically just about calorie burning and boosting. Metabolism—especially …

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270. Quitting Alcohol and Managing Sugar Cravings with Laura McKowen [Rewind] 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

Send me (Ali) a text message. Alcohol is one of the most consumed forms of sugar and quitting alcohol can lead to an increase in sugar cravings and consumption. In this episode, bestselling author Laura McKowen and I discuss: How she stopped eating so much sugar after it initially increased with sobriety The relationship between her drinking and hi…

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269. Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Outrage 44:56

3M ago44:56

44:56

Send me (Ali) a text message. Today’s solo episode grew out of Oprah’s Weight Loss Special Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution that aired on ABC this Monday night. Because it’s network TV, only so much could be covered, which is why I created this episode to go deeper. Most of the people having big reactions to Oprah's weight loss are those…

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268. Hailey Rowe on Building a Sustainable Coaching Business 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

Send me (Ali) a text message. Hailey Rowe is a Marketing & Sales Coach, as well as a Linkedin Lead Generation Service Provider. She helps coaches, therapists, and service providers book clients, develop their no brainer offers and grow their income and impact. She shares her F.A.S.T. framework, marketing, and business tips on her Health Coach Natio…

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267. Esther Blum Demystifies Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Perimenopause and Menopause Relief 1:15:05

5M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this 7th (and final!) episode of season 14, I interview integrated dietitian and menopause expert Esther Blum on all things hormone replacement therapy for women. In the past 27 years, Esther has helped thousands of women master menopause through nutrition, hormones, and self-advocacy. In addition to her incredible …

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266. Dr. Stacy Sims on How "Women Are Not Small Men" (especially at midlife & with exercise) 1:17:58

5M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Send me (Ali) a text message. Get ready to dive deep into the groundbreaking insights shared by Dr. Stacy Sims in our 6th episode of season 14. Stacy brings her wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, shedding light on the unique physiological considerations women face, especially during phases like perimenopause and menopause. From the imp…

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265. Stressed at Midlife? with Rev. Kinsie M. Tate 1:22:50

6M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this fifth episode of season 14, I have a spirited and wide-ranging conversation with Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, founder of Restore Clergy, a nonprofit organization supporting clergy and caregivers. Together, we delve into the delicate complexities of stress leadership in midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Strap in be…

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264. Top 3 Menopause Weight Loss Myths Debunked 50:40

6M ago50:40

50:40

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this fourth episode of season 14, I'll help you filter through the perimenopause and menopause nutrition noise by busting 3 top myths. Why? Because most of the common advice out there is recycled diet culture heavily rooted in restriction and one-size-fits-all recommendations (at a time in our life when we require a…

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263. Sleepless in Midlife? Uncovering Hidden Root Causes with Kelly Murray 1:08:37

6M ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this third episode of season 14, I have an eye-opening conversation around midlife sleep struggles with sleep coach Kelly Murray. Insomnia was my main perimenopause symptom (and I had no idea it was even a perimenopause symptom) and yet, about 60% of women report sleep challenges during perimenopause and menopause. …

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262. Laura McKowen: Navigating Perimenopause, Alcohol, Food, and Midlife's Challenges 1:15:57

6M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Send me (Ali) a text message. In this second episode of season 14, I have a thought-provoking conversation around midlife experiences, alcohol, and personal growth with bestselling author Laura McKowen. We explore the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, and the impact of alcohol consumption on women's health. We cover it all, from the intersect…

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261. A Midlife Reckoning: Let Me Tell You My Story (The Shock of It All) 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

Send me (Ali) a text message. Hello Insatiable Listeners! Strap in for this new season (the 14th!) where we'll cover all things perimenopause, menopause, and midlife. This introductory episode begins with my own personal story—including dramatic weight gain—and some shocking realizations that planted the initial seeds for this season we are about t…

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260. Women’s Bodies, Envy, and Scarcity with Elise Loehnen (Part 2) 1:00:07

11M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Send me (Ali) a text message. Elise and I pick up our conversation from part one of her instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. In this episode, we take our conversation further and deeper, unpacking the sins of Envy and Sloth and their effect on women. It’s rare I can talk t…

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259. Rethinking Food Guilt, Gluttony, and “Goodness” with Elise Loehnen (Part 1) 1:19:52

11M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Send me (Ali) a text message. Annually, Elise Loehnen’s parents would weigh themselves in a vigilant effort to stay within five to ten pounds of their marriage weight. When Elise went away to boarding school, this culture further normalized eating vigilance and restriction as necessary. Then in her early career at Lucky Magazine, where she was ofte…

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211 - Interview with Molly Ruggere Pt. 1 36:05

1y ago36:05

36:05

Returning guest and founder of Counter Culture Club Molly Ruggere joins Kate to talk about her journey since they last spoke, coaching, her NA drink festival and more. Stay tuned until next week for part 2 which will be released at patreon.com/seltzersquad

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258. Over 40? What Works Now: Perimenopause and Menopause Food and Exercise 101 1:10:25

1y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Send me (Ali) a text message. Part of what’s been hard for me the last three years was I didn’t understand how drastically the hormonal shifts that start for women around 35 and accelerate in our mid-40s affects ALL THE THINGS. And I’m someone who knows that our physiology and psychology are in a constant feedback loop. Yet because perimenopause an…

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210 - Interview with Tawny Lara 55:27

1y ago55:27

55:27

I had the privilege of sitting down with my incredible friend and author, Tawny, who wrote us a much-needed book about relationships in sobriety. On this episode we discuss the evolution of our definition of sobriety, the writing process and of course DRY HUMPING, Tawny's book.

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209 - Squad Meetup Q and A with Lori 28:22

1y ago28:22

28:22

It's official! The first squad retreat is coming to New York state this June. Lori and Kate get into the details and address your questions, comments, and concerns.

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207 - Interview with Dr. Laura Petracek 1:03:22

1y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

Dr. P and Kate discuss some therapy tools from Dr. P's book: The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction. You know we're obsessed with emotional regulation lately, and this book breaks down approachable ways to work on your recovery. Pick up your copy wherever books are sold.⁠

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205 - Sober & Annoyed with Lori Harlan 52:11

1+ y ago52:11

52:11

Returning guest Lori from Get Connected AF and Kate list the shit that gets under their skin in sobriety and beyond.

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203 - Interview with Laura McKowen 1:18:05

1+ y ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Kate and Laura catch up on life since the last interview (Episode 59) and discuss Laura's NEW book: Push Off From Here.⁠ Writing a book is a big deal especially when it's about sobriety and these nine essential truths about sobriety are a total gamechanger.⁠ You can pickup your copy of Push Off From Here wherever books are sold.…

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257. Alcohol, Food, and Body Image: Push Off From Here with Laura McKowen 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

1:09:24

Send me (Ali) a text message. While Laura McKowen is known for her work around alcohol sobriety, her first coping strategy was food. Like Laura, I have many clients who come to me where their first “thing” was food. And after getting sober or soberish, their eating issues return or becomes a “thing”. In this special Insatiable episode, we apply the…

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201 - Here's to 7 Years 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

55:02

Kate's husband TJ joins the show to reflect on Kate's 7 years of sobriety.

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199 - A Note From Kate 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

5:29

A mini-sode from Kate about where the pod is at. Send your questions/comments/suggestions to seltzersquadpod@gmail.com.

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198 - Jes's Last Episode 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

A bittersweet day in the squad - Jes reflects on 4 years of podcasting to talk about what she's learned, how her sobriety has changed, and more.

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197 - Hot Mess Hoedown 17 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

Hot mess hoedown is back with a 17th installment including viral fights, sprinklers, and grandpa neighbors.

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256. Creating Safety for Sustainable Eating and Exercise Results 1:29:02

1+ y ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Send me (Ali) a text message. Dr. Michelle Segar, one of the more progressive health behavioral change experts, says sustainable behavior change with eating and exercise is not a product of rule-following. In other words, trying so hard to perfectly stick to a plan is not an effective goal or strategy. Rather, we need to learn flexibility. Because …

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196 - 2022 Wrap Up 38:24

1+ y ago38:24

38:24

TW: Mentions of suicide 10:45-12:50 ⁠Kate and Jes catch up and discuss how their year went and what they're hoping for in 2023.

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255. Values-Gap Driven Body Discomfort 1:56:31

1+ y ago1:56:31

1:56:31

Send me (Ali) a text message. When I surveyed my newsletter readers back In the April, a common survey response theme was: “I feel uncomfortable in my body and feel ridiculous that I am focused on this when there is so much else that is so much more important to deal with.” I sooo get this. I felt this way about my own weight struggles in the 9/11,…

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195 - Blindsided by a Breakup with Dillan Gay 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

57:04

Dillan of The Sober Gay returns to the show to talk about a recent breakup, how to deal with breakups in sobriety, celebrity relationships and more.

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254. Food, Stress, and Healing Your Nervous System with Stacey Ramsower 1:38:16

1+ y ago1:38:16

1:38:16

Send me (Ali) a text message. A Truce with Food foundational focus is learning how to effectively respond to the stress that makes you eat. Because we are often reacting to the past when our sense of safety was compromised, which fuels our current stress. For example, I used to binge on sugar during my cancer “scanxiety” season even though it was 1…

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194 - December Questions 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

40:58

Jes and Kate are back to answer your pressing questions about meetups, dating, withdrawals and more! If you have a question you'd like to be answered on the show, send them to seltzersquadpod@gmail.com

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253. Food, Feeling Fat, and Perfectionism: Protection Strategies with Sil Reynolds 1:16:17

1+ y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Send me (Ali) a text message. How many times have you thought: why do I self-sabotage with food? If those answers haven’t gotten you very far, I have a much better question for you. “How does my eating protect me?” is a question that will take you far and deep. To guide us with this question and path to your answers, I have the wise Sil Reynolds to…

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193 - Catchup with Kate 40:09

1+ y ago40:09

40:09

After Jes's episode, it's Kate's turn to catch up about her job, new house, and more.

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252. The Religion of Wellness Culture with Anne Helen Petersen 1:21:14

1+ y ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Send me (Ali) a text message. The Wellness culture we see as we scroll through Instagram or listen to in our earbuds on various wellness podcasts often casts itself as the opposite of Western Medicine. And yet, both industries overlap via the same value system of Puritans and Protestantism. From “clean eating” to failed functional medicine protocol…

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192 - Catchup with Jes 31:22

1+ y ago31:22

31:22

She's back! Jes returns to the pod to talk about her wedding, honeymoon, and more.

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251. The Root Cause of Stress Eating: What’s Eating You? 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

48:56

Send me (Ali) a text message. “How can I stop stress eating? is a frequent question I get asked. In today’s episode, I share a more powerful question that’s necessary to ask - “What’s eating you?” - to get back in control of food. No white knuckling required. I share my own current story work related to my burn-out that caused my body to fall apart…

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250. Food, Conception + Birth: Safety Origins with Stacey Ramsower 1:42:31

1+ y ago1:42:31

1:42:31

Send me (Ali) a text message. Have you ever thought about your birth? If you’re like most people, you probably haven’t. And yet, as Stacey shares, according to Ayverveda’s Sankyha philosophy, 25% of who we are comes from our conception and birth. This makes safety and food intimately connected and tangled from before we even make our Earth-side ent…

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191 - Catchup with The Sober Gay 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

59:12

Dillan from The Sober Gay podcast returns to the pod to talk about his experience with 1,000 days, friendships, career paths, and much more.

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249. Season 13 Trailer 6:18

2y ago6:18

6:18

Send me (Ali) a text message. The past few years have tested each of us. We’ve been immersed in Grief. Loss. Relationship fissures. Children’s developmental concerns. Money stress. And these individual challenges are nesting dolls of the escalating war on women’s bodies, caretaking, and the Earth. With this, it’s not surprising that stress and stre…

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190 - Journaling with Jac Walsh 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

Friend of the show Jac Walsh returns to talk all about journaling, what's worked for her, and how to get started.

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Laura on Why We're Wrapping TMST 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

As we announced last week, this is the last episode of Tell Me Something True. Today, Laura walks through why we made this decision (it’s all fine, nothing is wrong!) A thing worth celebrating is that, over 67 episodes, nearly a quarter of a million adventurous, curious people said YES and pressed play over 600,000 times. Holy cow…that’s A LOT!!!!!…

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Melissa Urban on How Boundaries Will Set You Free 53:40

2y ago53:40

53:40

Melissa Urban is one of the few people we’ve asked back to the show and there’s a reason for that. She’s got such a unique, magnetic energy and this strong, no-nonsense, yet compassionate way of showing up in the world. And now, she’s written The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free and, can we get a hell yes? We need this in o…

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189 - Six Years of Sobriety with Jocellyn Harvey 59:40

2y ago59:40

59:40

While Jes is still on her honeymoon, Kate talks to returning guest Jocellyn about their experiences with 6+ years of sobriety under their belts.

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Jennifer Moss on The Burnout Epidemic 1:02:04

2y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Tell the truth - how many times does the phrase “I’m so burned out?” show up around you? Burnout is both more than we think it is, and much more insidious. Burnout has been defined by the World Health Organization as a workplace-centered phenomenon, and they calculate that it’s killing +750,000 people a year! Jennifer Moss has dedicated a large par…

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