Best Paula Parker Podcasts (2024)

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Victoria DeLeon & Cesia Brabson: Elevate Your Career through inTulsa’s Candidate Readiness Series 52:23

10h ago52:23

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This episode of Grow With Us features Victoria DeLeon and Cesia Brabson from inTulsa. Cesia is the Talent Advisor, and Victoria is the Talent Project Manager. Victoria and Cesia share their experiences facilitating Elevate Your Career, a series on candidate readiness with virtual and in-person opportunities to build confidence in the job-seeking pr…

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104 Doubt to Determined 16:47

2h ago16:47

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When you’re determined, you’re unstoppable. You eat healthy, you stop at enough. But then you get tired, you eat the bread, a bit more ice cream and skip your workout. You fall out of belief that it’s working or even that it’s possible to lose weight at all. Learn how to cultivate determination to get in your workout, say no to the bread, feel in c…

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103 Feeling Discouraged 21:11

11h ago21:11

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It’s very normal to feel discouraged when you’re trying to lose weight and improve your food choices. At some point you’re sick of the scale not budging or you’re mad at yourself for eating all that pizza AND popcorn. Feeling discouraged is inevitable - letting it sabotage you is not. In this episode you’ll learn: Why we so often get discouraged Th…

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102 Weight Loss FAQs 20:46

8d ago20:46

20:46

Answering some of the most common questions I get as a weight loss coach: 1. How many exceptions (indulgences) should I have? 2. How much weight can I expect to lose? 3. What do I do when my schedule conflicts with my eating plan? 4. What if I’m doing all the right things and the scale isn't moving? 5. What do I do when I’m eating out of control? T…

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Sara Allen and Campus Tulsa’s Impact Academy 37:58

22d ago37:58

37:58

This episode of Grow With Us features Sara Allen, a team leader and former intern of Campus Tulsa’s Impact Academy. On this episode, Evan and Sara discuss Sara’s impactful summers interning with the Impact Academy, her experience as an international college student, and what Tulsa looks like to her in the future. If you are interested in looking at…

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101 Beth's Story - The Why Not the How 52:03

30d ago52:03

52:03

WWE performer, mother and just incredibly kind-hearted human, Beth shares her weight loss journey. Extreme yo-yo dieting and binge eating led to an added 25 lbs and the old tricks just didn't work any more. Find out exactly what she did to reach her goal weight and ditch diet mentality for good. Knowing someone else has gone through the body image …

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100 How to Lose Weight & Keep It Off 30:00

1M ago30:00

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You know how you want to be eating, but you can’t seem to stick with it, you’re thinking about food way more than you’d like and you’d love to release excess fat and feel comfortable in your own skin. I’m sharing the process that’s helped my clients release 10 to 60 lbs AND keep it off for good. In this episode you’ll learn: The 4 main obstacles I …

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99 Your Past Self 11:48

1M ago11:48

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Whether you regret how you ate last night, you’re frustrated that you still haven’t lost your COVID weight or you’re lamenting that you can’t get back to that “better” healthier version of you, it’s negatively impacting you NOW. Let’s fix that. In this episode you’ll learn: Why how you think about your past self matters 2 Self coaching questions to…

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Juddie Williams and Service in Social Impact Spaces for Community Empowerment 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

This episode of Grow With Us features Juddie Williams M.Ed. Juddie Williams is the Member Integration Manager for Tulsa Remote. On this episode, Evan and Juddie discuss Juddie’s dedication to service organizations, how to engage in spaces of social impact thoughtfully and meaningfully, and her role in supporting new Tulsans seeking community. If yo…

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98 You've Got This 18:16

2M ago18:16

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You might be unwittingly self sabotaging your weight loss efforts by 1. thinking it doesn’t matter THAT much OR 2. not letting yourself imagine what it would be like to be totally in charge around food and living at your goal weight. This episode will remind you that what you want truly DOES matter and it’s entirely possible for you. Yes YOU. In th…

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97 A Mindset For Fasting 21:01

2M ago21:01

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Fasting is a proven weight loss strategy…unless you spin out and scarf down three bowls of Cheerios beforehand. Or you notice you’re using it to make up for those handfuls of chocolate chips you had alone in the kitchen. Fasting can trigger that old diet brain and make you feel even LESS in charge around food. Learn how to support yourself so that …

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96 Overeating Healthy Food 20:51

2M ago20:51

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When it comes to nuts, fruit or yogurt your brain is saying, “No big deal, go ahead and eat up, it’s healthy!” But then you’re not seeing the weight come off and are getting frustrated. Or you know you’re a “volume-eater” but don’t know how to stop and you're in the valley of despair. It’s happening for valid reasons: your hormones and your thinkin…

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95 The 5 Weight Loss Self Concepts 27:40

2M ago27:40

27:40

If your last attempt at weight loss didn’t work, it was due to your weight loss self concept, not your food plan. I’ll help you identify what that is so that you can feel confident in your plan or you’ll know exactly what to change so that you can release the weight you want. In this episode you’ll learn: That you’re not behind, you just need to up…

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Paula Bearden and Supporting Students in Vocational Education at Tulsa Technology Center 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

This episode of Grow With Us features Paula Bearden M.Ed, Evan’s mom and a counselor at Tulsa Technology Center. On this episode, Evan and Paula discuss their journeys to Tulsa, the role of Tulsa Technology Center as an educational institution, and some of the challenges youth face in entering the workforce. If you are interested in looking at our …

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94 Natural Ozempic Weight Loss 19:49

3M ago19:49

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If you could create the same results a weight loss drug offers without having to take it, would you? Of course! So in this episode we’ll explore how to reduce hunger, feel satiated sooner and end the food chatter. In this episode you’ll learn: How to reduce hunger naturally just by how you eat The key to feeling more satiated and what blocks it Why…

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93 All or Nothing Mentality During Summer 20:20

3M ago20:20

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Summer brings specific challenges for releasing weight - your friend saying, “C’mon just one more glass of wine”, wanting to have fun, being out of your routine and dealing with body image drama. We can easily slip into all-or-nothing mentality - either you're 100% in OR you’re in “screw it” mode. This episode will teach you how to get through the …

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Parker D. Wayne: Unconventional Pathways to Fashion and Opening the Door for LGBTQ+ Communities 44:10

3M ago44:10

44:10

This episode of Grow With Us features Parker D. Wayne, Executive Director of Oklahoma Fashion Alliance. Parker and Evan discuss their experiences being LGBTQ+ in Oklahoma, Parker’s journey in founding the Oklahoma Fashion Alliance, and creating your own lane in fashion. If you are interested in looking at our open career opportunities, don’t forget…

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92 Alcohol & Weight Loss 17:42

3M ago17:42

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Reducing or removing alcohol can really help you release excess weight but how to do that when it’s part of every social occasion and it’s so much fun??? I promise it’s possible and it’s all how you think about it. This episode will help you feel in charge when it comes to drinking. In this episode you’ll learn: 4 Ways alcohol impacts weight loss H…

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91 Negative Thinking 23:44

3M ago23:44

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When you’re feeling negative or in a rut, it’s due to negative thinking. It’s human to have negative thoughts so let’s talk about how to handle it so you can start feeling better. In this episode you’ll learn: How negative thinking shows up in weight loss How normal it is and where you might be going wrong in trying to fix it How to kick a negative…

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Miguel Da Corte/Chris Chumana and Growing the Spanish-Speaking Community in Tulsa 1:09:11

4M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

This episode of Grow With Us features Miguel Da Corte, Assistant Professor of Spanish at Tulsa Community College, and Chris Chumana, Academic Support Specialist at Tulsa Community College. Evan, Miguel, and Chris discuss the importance and discipline behind language acquisition, how it can bring us as a community together, and the different ontolog…

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90 Maintaining Your Weight Loss Success 12:27

4M ago12:27

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It’s one thing to release the weight, but it’s another to keep it off! If you can shift your focus toward the process more than the final goal, you can almost guarantee you’ll be able to maintain your weight loss. In this episode you’ll learn: Where high levels of motivation comes from What to do when motivation wanes Specific examples on what focu…

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89 Creating a Paradigm Shift 25:46

4M ago25:46

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Weight loss can be about more than an endless pursuit to conform your body into an outdated, idealized, and photoshopped beauty standard. I’m deconstructing diet mentality (the old paradigm) to what I think is a more contemporary, healthier and more effective approach to reaching your natural weight in a way that you can feel good about. In this ep…

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Megan Shepherd, Scott Carr and Flywheel’s Big Ride and Big Bite 56:19

4M ago56:19

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This episode of Grow With Us features Scott Carr and Megan Shepherd from the Flywheel team. Flywheel is the organizing team behind two huge Tulsa events that highlight either the local food and alcohol scene in the region or the live music experience. Evan talks with Scott and Megan about the process of bringing these events to life, their importan…

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88 Believe in Yourself 15:39

4M ago15:39

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This will inspire the mindset you need to stop any overeating that prevents you from losing weight. Let’s get your brain on board so instead of restriction and depriving yourself, eating responsibly is an act of self-connection. In this episode you’ll learn: Examples of upleveling your thoughts Weight Loss skills you can learn How to double down af…

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87 Doubling Down 19:35

4M ago19:35

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Sometimes we feel compelled to double down on our weight loss strategy to get results. If you’re about to launch into another “day one” (if you know, you know) here’s how to do it most effectively. In this episode you’ll learn: When does it make sense to double down Where to focus Pitfalls to avoid (or at least know about beforehand) The full trans…

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Amber Sharp: Native Woman-Owned Medical Claims Clearinghouse, ClaimRev, and the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma 28:39

4M ago28:39

28:39

This episode of Grow With Us features Amber Sharp, CEO of ClaimRev. ClaimRev is a native woman-owned medical claims clearinghouse founded and situated here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amber and Evan discuss their Indigenous identities in entrepreneurship, the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma, and the Native American Woman Entrepreneurship Ac…

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86 Practical Weight Loss Tips 27:03

5M ago27:03

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A weight loss back-to-basics you-must-know-this refresher guide. Some of these weight loss tips you’ve heard before so I offer a deeper way of relating to them. Some tips will be NEW and, not to overstate things, but will truly change your life. If you don’t know, now you know. Whether you’ll be thrilled losing 5lbs, or you’re in it to win it with …

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Morgan Ipanema: Framework Law Group and Empowering Creative Entrepreneurs 31:03

5M ago31:03

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This episode of Grow With Us features Morgan Ipanema, an Attorney with Framework Law Group. Framework Law Group is a legal services firm targeting creative entrepreneurs and startups with affordable rates. Morgan and Evan talk about her experience navigating law school and subsequently starting her career in the legal field, and how Tulsa was a str…

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85 What You REALLY Need to Succeed at Weight Loss 32:17

5M ago32:17

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Even when you know how to eat healthy, you can feel a ton of resistance to following through, that it’s taking too long and it just feels like a struggle. No meal or workout plan solves that, but your brain can. In this episode you'll gain clarity on the overlooked skills, qualities, and beliefs shared by my most successful clients, providing a roa…

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Dr. Lindsey Smith: Center For Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa and Tulsa Lit Fest 2024 41:43

5M ago41:43

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This episode of Grow With Us features Dr. Lindsey Smith, Professor of English and the Director of the Center for Poets and Writers at OSU-Tulsa. Evan and Lindsey discuss her roots in Tulsa and her boomerang experience back home, public creative workshops hosted by the Center for Poets and Writers happening this spring, and Tulsa Lit Fest’s return o…

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84 How to Stay Committed 21:13

5M ago21:13

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Weight loss doesn’t happen by signing up for a new program, getting rid of all your "fat" clothes so there's no going back or booking a flight to Hawaii for motivation. It happens by staying committed; doing all the boring, tedious, hardwork of following through. In this episode you’ll learn: Why self-loathing OR being super excited about your goal…

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83 Having Your Own Back 18:06

6M ago18:06

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Having your own back means following through on your eating plan, but it’s also about what happens when you eat off your plan too. Today we explore what advocating for yourself and your weight loss goal means and how to do it more often. In this episode you’ll learn: What having your own back is and isn’t Why you don’t actually need to forgive your…

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82 Creating a Sense of Success 18:50

6M ago18:50

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Trying to lose weight when you constantly feel like you’re failing at it, is like trying to swim with kettlebells attached to your feet. Losing weight is an optional endeavor and can and should feel empowering not self-punishing. This episode will teach you how to create a sense of success along your journey. In this episode you’ll learn: How to ta…

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Leander Howard II: AI-Powered Job-Seeking Tools with WriteSea and Venture-backed Startups in Tulsa. 41:32

6M ago41:32

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This episode of Grow With Us features Leander Howard II, Chief Marketing Officer at WriteSea. Leander and Evan chat about his entrepreneurial journey to joining the WriteSea team, moving a company to Tulsa for venture capital funding, and how they are expanding their reach in Tulsa through partnerships with local institutions like Tulsa Community C…

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81 Weighing Yourself 16:19

6M ago16:19

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The scale can be a useful tool in measuring our weight loss, but unless we know how to manage our mind, it can lead us into a negativity spiral and even lead to weight gain. In this episode you’ll learn: What’s to be gained by using the scale Why it makes sense you’re avoiding it How to not let it ruin your day The full transcript Instagram: @mindf…

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80 The Follow Through Factor 15:59

6M ago15:59

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Any weight loss program WILL work so long as you can follow through and stick to it. So Iet’s talk about what to do when you have conflicting desires. You have the desire to follow through on your weight loss plan AND the desire to eat. In this episode you’ll learn: When to double down on yourself The biggest mistake you’re making in trying to foll…

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Aaron Smith: Connecting students to employers and employers to degree-seekers and careers 52:06

6M ago52:06

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This episode of Grow With Us features Aaron Smith, Employer Development Coordinator at Cane Careers (at the time of this recording), and now the Employer Development Representative at Atlas School. Aaron and Evan talk TU’s Cane Careers office, the Job Placement Guarantee at the University of Tulsa, and how students and employers can be proactive in…

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Robby Hedrick: Transition Services for Veterans at the Coffee Bunker Tulsa 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

This episode of Grow With Us Features Robby Hedrick, Director of Transition Services at the Coffee Bunker Tulsa. Robby and I talk more about the Coffee Bunker Tulsa, the veteran experience more broadly, and how Tulsa + The Coffee Bunker aims to connect veterans to essential resources like professional guidance for education, employment, and entrepr…

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79 Success Mindset - Sarah’s Story 19:14

7M ago19:14

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Want to adopt a mindset that will get weight loss results? Listen to Sarah’s personal coaching journey to hear exactly what she did. She went from releasing less than 1lb per month on her own to accelerating her weight loss and creating an approach to food she can use long term. In this episode you’ll learn: How to use the scale to your advantage H…

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78 Secret Eating 14:58

7M ago14:58

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If you think you’re the only one eating in secret, well think again. Let’s remove any shame that comes up and talk about strategies to stop letting this impact your relationship with yourself, food and your chances of reaching your desired weight. In this episode you’ll learn: Examples of secret eating I hear from clients The real reason it happens…

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77 When You've Gained Weight Back 17:21

7M ago17:21

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We can feel especially terrible when we’ve recently gained some weight back. Let’s explore the deeper reasons why we feel so badly and talk about what to do next if you’re currently dealing with this. In this episode you’ll learn: What research says about feeling beautiful To separate your self-worth from your body How to feel better when you’ve ga…

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LaTonya Pratt: inTulsa Connects Business to Candidates and Candidates to Careers 40:44

7M ago40:44

40:44

This episode of Grow With Us features LaTonya Pratt, Head of Talent Solutions at inTulsa. We discuss the mission of inTulsa, upcoming events like Living on Tulsa Time, our Candidate readiness events, and how candidates can show up as their full authentic selves in interviews and in the workplace. Do you want an all-expenses paid trip to Tulsa? Chec…

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76 Overhunger Explained 15:08

7M ago15:08

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If you feel like your cravings are out of control or you often get hangry, overhunger is to blame. Knowing what to do about it could be the missing piece to releasing your next 10lbs. In this episode you’ll learn: How to identify if overhunger is the reason you can’t release weight 2 main causes of overhunger How to fix it so your biochemistry is h…

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Laziz Askarov: Enabling and Resourcing a Growing Creative Community 59:21

8M ago59:21

59:21

This episode of Grow With Us features Laziz Askarov, Co-Founder of Relance and participant in the Builders + Backers program. Laziz and Evan discuss their collective experiences in Builders and Backers and New U programs. They also reflect on their interactions within the Tulsa artistic community, and we explore Laziz’s work in connecting artists t…

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75 Overeating Self Assessment Exercise 23:37

8M ago23:37

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For many of us, stopping when we’ve had enough food (and not one bite more) is challenging. We eat past what our bodies actually need. Answer this 10 question self assessment to help you know where you should focus to reach your natural weight. I also explain specific overeating patterns and offer solutions so you can take next steps. In this episo…

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74 Mindless Eating 20:20

8M ago20:20

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Mindless eating is an easily overlooked piece of the puzzle when we’re trying to determine where overeating is happening. We often underestimate how much we’re eating when we mindlessly eat and also underestimate its affect on our weight. In this episode you’ll learn: Where mindless eating might be happening for you How to stop this type of overeat…

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Lydia Jeong: Building an Authentic Brand for Yourself and for Others Professionally 56:54

8M ago56:54

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This episode of Grow With Us features Lydia Jeong, Content Strategist for New U and the Founder/CEO of Lydsworks and Fugue Media. Lydia and Evan discuss Lydia’s experience creating an impactful brand with the New U program, the experiences that helped prepare her for being an entrepreneur, and discovering the many facets of a brand’s identity. This…

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73 Dealing With Disappointment 19:02

8M ago19:02

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If you’re feeling disappointed about the number on the scale today or in yourself because of what you ate yesterday, this is for you. As we strive toward our natural weight, disappointment is common. I’ll teach you what to do about it so that it doesn’t derail you. In this episode you’ll learn: 3 Steps to take when you’re disappointed Practical str…

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72 Slipping Back Into Diet Mentality 24:04

8M ago24:04

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Even when we want a sustainable, healthy way of eating and being around food it’s super easy to slip back into the overeat/over-restrict cycle. It’s no fun and usually leads to weight gain too. Let’s talk about how to course correct when you notice this creeping in. In this episode you’ll learn: When it’s likely to happen How diet mentality shows u…

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71 Fear of Gaining the Weight Back 19:23

9M ago19:23

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This fear doesn’t have to turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy. Learn how this happens and exactly what to do about it. In this episode you’ll learn: Why this fear keeps creeping up despite your weight loss success 3 Sneaky ways it leads to weight gain What to do TODAY to clean this up The full transcript Instagram: @mindful_shape Free Self Coachin…

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