Best The Confident Eaters Team Podcasts (2024)

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Food Puzzles: Key Mistakes To Avoid And Strategies To Help Your Dog Best Deal With Frustration #278 21:04

2h ago21:04

21:04

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I love giving dogs food puzzles and have a step-by-step plan that I believe will build confidence, end frustration and grow resilience for puppies and dogs of all ages. Strategic use of food puzzles creates essential coping skills, provides enrichment, and helps dogs work through failure in training, which we all need be…

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How to Move Away From Calorie Counting 14:50

27m ago14:50

14:50

Are you a long term calorie counter? Then you may want to consider whether it is helping or hurting your journey to breaking up with binge eating. What we have seen with clients is that calorie counting and binge eating are linked, and can unfortunately perpetuate the pendulum swing of binge and restrict. Maybe you have used calorie counting as a w…

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How to Eat Fewer Treats Without Going On a Diet Part 2 17:23

4d ago17:23

17:23

We are back again with another episode to discuss TREATS here at the Confident Eaters Headquarters! In the previous episode, we talked about evaluating your treats for worthiness. We also pointed out that not all situations are ones where a treat can be fully enjoyed. We also touched on how FOMO can trick us into eating more treats than we would wa…

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When To Start Agility Training With Your Puppy: Insights From A World Champion #277 18:01

15d ago18:01

18:01

Visit us at shapedbydog.com When is the right time to start agility training with your puppy? That's a popular question I receive, and I'm sure other world champions also get asked! So, to answer, I’m covering everything you need to know about starting agility with a puppy, including the most important factor, and when and how I begin training. Eve…

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How to Recover From A Slip Up With Compassion 15:16

28d ago15:16

15:16

“We all make mistakes” - you’ve heard that so many times that I bet it’s practically meaningless. It’s like a bland hallmark card inscription that has zero power for most of us. Many people who are working on improving their relationship with food, such as stopping binge eating or emotional eating say their #1 struggle is how to recover after slipp…

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Coaches Chat: Let's Talk Weight Loss Drugs 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

Injectable weight loss drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are a hot topic. They have a lot of promise and generate a lot of excitement, along with massive profits. They also arouse suspicions and concerns for many people and we are here to talk about it. In this week's episode, join us for a coaches chat, as Georgie, Maryclaire, and Christi…

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"I'm not fighting myself anymore on eating" (An Insider Review of Our Coaching Program) 28:17

1M ago28:17

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This week, we are excited to share an insider review of our Breaking up with Binge Eating Group program. Join Georgie and Berenice, as they discuss her journey from being a listener of the podcast, to joining the group program 6 months ago, to overcoming the binge and restrict cycle and developing food freedom. Berenice is a joy and a delight to ta…

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Letting Go of Diet Perfectionism with Client Jamie 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

This week, we are excited to share a Client interview from our 1:1 coaching program. Join Coach Christina and her former client, Jamie, as they discuss her journey of overcoming diet perfectionism and learning how to simplify and streamline the habits to make the most of her efforts. We all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, and lifest…

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Research on Food Addiction and BED 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to food? Can someone be addicted to food like they can be to alcohol and other substances? Many of our clients feel out of control around certain foods, and may feel as though they are food addicted, which is why we thought this would be an important topic to cover together. Each month, the coaches at conf…

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How to eat fewer treats without going on a diet 41:05

3M ago41:05

41:05

Here at Confident Eaters, we love treats! Treats are one of life's pleasures! In our quest to help you be healthier and more confident, we want to make sure that you have a lot of fun included. And, if lowering your body weight is on your list of goals you want to achieve (like almost all of the clients we work with do), then reducing the amount of…

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What No One Tells You About The Best Place To Train Your Puppy Or Rescue Dog #276 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

Visit us at shapedbydog.com The best place to train a puppy or rescue dog might be the best-kept dog training secret you need to know! It's something no one ever tells you, and it will create success with dog training so your dog can be an amazing companion. You don't need to be on a downward spiral of frustration and disappointment, and I've three…

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How To Teach A Dog To Speak: From Parlor Trick To Working Dog Skill #275 12:59

3M ago12:59

12:59

Visit us at shapedbydog.com One of the most frequent questions we see is how to get dogs to stop barking, but this week, a Shaped by Dog listener asked the opposite. They want to help their dog start barking. I teach this as a parlor trick, and have the training steps for you. I’m also sharing expert insights from my good friend, Matt Folsom of Mod…

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How I Use 1 Minute Training Sessions To Bring Clarity, Confidence And Calm Thinking To My Dogs #274 12:24

3M ago12:24

12:24

Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if I told you that you could dramatically improve the outcome of your dog training sessions in 60 seconds? Using just 1 minute to train and evaluate helps me be far more efficient and create success for my dogs quickly. It’s been part of my dog training for at least 20 years and it’s something everyone can do. This …

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6 Fun Restraint Games For Dogs To Increase Food Drive For Picky Eaters #273 18:27

3M ago18:27

18:27

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Do you have a dog who's really fussy about the treats that you give them? I'm going to show you how to get your dog grabbing treats no matter what you put in front of them. Previously, I shared games of chase that dogs love to play. Now we're amplifying the chase element for dogs by adding restraint, and I've got 6 new f…

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10 Engaging Chase Games To Increase Your Picky Eater Dog's Food Drive #272 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I'm sharing 10 fun and engaging games of chase to play with dogs to increase food drive for picky eaters. Now, you might have a dog who loves treats, but they will still have a great time playing the games with you, so give them a try! The games are quick to play and are a great way to connect with your dog. Playing will…

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Dusting off the shame & knowing your worth 49:38

3M ago49:38

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This week, we are excited to share a Client interview from our 1:1 coaching program. Join Coach Christina and her former client, Maddie, as they discuss her journey of overcoming the binge and restrict cycle and developing food freedom. We all have different challenges, backgrounds, habits, and lifestyles. Maddie shares her story as someone who lov…

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Structure Your Dog Training To Create Food Drive In Your Treat Fussy Dog #271 16:29

3M ago16:29

16:29

Visit us at shapedbydog.com If you are trying to train a dog who is fussy about food, or if you know someone who is in that situation, you may think, "this dog training is never going to work." And you know, you're probably right! Training will be a challenge unless you have something of great value for the dog. We’re continuing our focus on how to…

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Goals, Challenges And Joy: Reflections On The Canadian World Team Dog Agility Tryouts With This! #270 15:19

3M ago15:19

15:19

Visit us at shapedbydog.com This episode is all about my girl This! with reflections on this year's Canadian Dog Agility World Team Tryouts. You are all part of Team This! and I'm sharing my goals, challenges, and joys. These same things can relate to whatever you're going through with your own dog. Never give up. At 20 months of age This! didn't e…

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"I can't say no": how to overcome people pleasing 23:02

3M ago23:02

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Do you struggle with saying no? If you are someone who tends to do what others want all the time ahead of your own wants, you might be people pleasing. We see it as a struggle for many of our clients and it can become a real problem on their journey to becoming a confident, sensible eater. If you notice signs like you are feeling resentful or headi…

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Why Do Some Dogs Seem To Have Less Food Drive Than Others - 10 Reasons To Consider #269 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How can I train my dog if they're not interested in food? That's a question I'm often asked, and before we get to the how, we need to look at the why! A dog not really wanting to take food is something I've experienced from time to time. I'm covering the top ten reasons why a dog might have low food drive and not be moti…

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Research Updates On Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder 42:03

4M ago42:03

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Join coach Georgie and the Confident Eaters team in today's episode, as we discuss recent updates to Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder in one our monthly coaches education meeting. One of the papers we discuss in this conversation is all about self control. If you struggle with self control or wondered if you can maximize your own, then we…

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Training Thresholds: A Strategy For Balancing The Emotions Of Anxious Or Over Excited Dogs #268 14:52

4M ago14:52

14:52

Visit us at shapedbydog.com How many thresholds does your dog cross a day? It could be a physical or emotional threshold. Training thresholds are important to understand, and thresholds can explain why some dogs seem anxious and refuse to budge, and others get way overexcited. I’ve got tips to help dogs with balancing emotions to cross any type of …

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Help! Food Stress is Ruining Eating 35:39

4M ago35:39

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Is food stress ruining eating for you? Food stress can take on many forms! Maybe you are dealing with life stress and don't enjoy eating, maybe you are stressed about eating the "perfect" macronutrient targets, overthinking what to make and how much to eat, or maybe you are overeating due to stress. Regardless of where you're coming from, the Confi…

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How To Use A Training Den To Fast Track Your Dog's Success: No Space? No Problem! #267 13:56

4M ago13:56

13:56

Visit us at shapedbydog.com What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your dog's success lies within the walls of your own home? I've been using a training den for many years, and so have my students. I’m covering how to use a training den to fast track your dog’s success and confidence, what I keep in my training den, and why it creates a bo…

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Hot Zone And Stays - How One Dog Training Nuance Can Fix Anxiety And Duration #266 13:21

4M ago13:21

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com Dog training by nature is quite nuanced. Now, there are behaviors that everyone can get at some level with their dogs, like sit and down and fetch, but to get really brilliant behaviors, we need to understand the nuances. The really good news is that even if you’ve never trained a dog before, you can get this dialed in, …

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Dog Training Community And Controversy: Can We Draw From Our Positive Reinforcement Values? #265 22:21

4M ago22:21

22:21

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever been triggered by social media dramas about dog training methods? It's likely something we all experience. There was a recent incident at Crufts that flowed into the social channels this week that had a lot of thoughts flooding into my brain, including the question of how can we, as a community of dog lovin…

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WTF Is Stress Management Anyway? 29:38

5M ago29:38

29:38

Everybody is "stressed", but we don't always understand exactly what that means. We believe that not all stress is bad. It is a protective mechanism that helps us survive situations in life. It also allows us to be challenged and have meaningful experiences. At the same time, if we are stacking stress on top of itself without coming back to baselin…

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Shaping Tips For Timid, Shy, Softer Or Fearful Dogs To Create Enthusiastic Learners #264 24:23

5M ago24:23

24:23

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you tried shaping a timid, shy, softer or fearful dog and found your dog could not offer behaviors or engage in dog training sessions? The challenge is real! Recently, we looked at shaping high-drive dogs, but what about dogs on the other side of the spectrum who seem unmotivated? Help is at hand, and we’re covering…

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Meal plans, effort levels, and "fat burn mode" with Haylin Alpert 20:22

5M ago20:22

20:22

How come you don't write meal plans? Am I putting in enough effort to make a difference? Why am I not losing fat if my body is in "fat burn mode"? If you have had any or all of those thoughts or questions on your journey to food freedom, then you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Listen in on Coach Georgie's conversation with Haylin Alpert…

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Breaking Down Dog Behavior Problems: Insights From The Top 10 Frustrations #263 15:56

5M ago15:56

15:56

Visit us at shapedbydog.com I recently asked ChatGPT to list the top 10 frustrations people experience with dogs and am covering how to break down dog behavior problems to help make things better for everyone. Making things better is the key no matter what challenge you have, and it will give you relief from frustration and allow you and your dog t…

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Shaping Tips For High Drive, Frantic, Hyper Dogs To Stop Dog Training Frustration #262 23:38

5M ago23:38

23:38

Visit us at shapedbydog.com High drive, frantic, hyper dogs can be overwhelming! I’ve got shaping tips to help you end dog training frustration. High drive dogs can also be a lot of fun to train once you’ve made a few tweaks and the step by step I’m sharing I’ve learned from my very driven dogs. There are a lot of myths about dogs who seem to get f…

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Common Misconceptions Around Shaping: Why You May Find Dog Training Frustrating #261 21:18

5M ago21:18

21:18

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Recently, I asked for your questions about using shaping in dog training, and wow, did you deliver! I’m covering misconceptions about shaping, where shaping went wrong for me in the 90s with my dogs and a wall, what you need to know about successive approximations, and how behavioral blocks set dogs up for success. Plus,…

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How to Handle Other People Dieting (And Talking About It) 23:46

5M ago23:46

23:46

What do you do when you've finally decided to quit dieting, but everyone around you seems to still be starting this diet or that and talking about it constantly? "Diet talk" is all around us, but that doesn't mean we have to fall prey to the juice cleanse your coworker lost 6 lb. on, or the diet book your mom really wants you to read. In this episo…

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Is My Puppy’s Behavior Normal or Is It Time For Me To Be Concerned? #260 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Ever wondered if your puppy's behavior is normal or cause for concern? From biting to lunging, fearing to growling, chasing, chewing and more, it can be hard to know what's normal and what's not. There’s a range of behaviors that people might consider problems, but many really are normal, and they can vary based on a pup…

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How To Create an End of Eating Ritual 22:27

5M ago22:27

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Have you ever heart of an end of eating ritual? An end of eating ritual is not anything involving tiki torches in the jungle. We're talking about a simple behavior that you can practice doing at the end of your meals to help with moving on. Even though you have completed thousands of meals in your life, you might wonder why would you consider addin…

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Use These Simple Shaping Hacks To Expedite Your Dog Training #259 20:59

5M ago20:59

20:59

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Are you ready to take your dog training to the next level? Whether you're just starting, have been at it a while, or are an experienced dog trainer, I've got hacks to fast track success and take you and your dog to a completely different level of understanding. I'm diving into shaping behavior and why it's the key to unl…

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Unlocking Joy in Fitness: A How-To Guide to Transform Your Exercise Mindset 41:22

6M ago41:22

41:22

Do you regularly move for enjoyment? Maybe you have a checkered past with exercise and you equate fitness with suffering and a "no pain no gain" mentality. If so, it can feel like a chore you need to do rather than being something you enjoy, or something that brings relief from stress or the other benefits that can come from exercise. In this episo…

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Training Plan For Hyper Excited Dogs: Play The Threshold Game For Calm Focus #258 21:15

6M ago21:15

21:15

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Does your dog get hyper and lose focus the closer they get to something really exciting? You are not alone, and I have a training plan to help you create calm and focus for over-the-top dogs. I’m covering why dogs can get out of control near things they love and what to do about it when you want to be a positive reinforc…

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Why you still want food even when you're physically satisfied with Haylin Alpert 26:00

6M ago26:00

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Is sugar going to kill you prematurely? Is eating a banana the same thing as eating a snickers bar? Why do I feel out of control around food? What about if I want something but I don't want it at the same time? How do I make the right decision? If you have had any or all of those thoughts or questions on your journey to food freedom, then you're go…

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How To Use Your Dog’s Favorite Reinforcements To Fix Unwanted Inadvertent Behaviors #257 23:54

6M ago23:54

23:54

Visit us at shapedbydog.com Have you ever wondered how to fix your dog’s unwanted behavior when you want to train with positive reinforcement? In episode 256, I covered the magic question, "What was that cookie for?" that helps us all understand how we may be contributing to the behaviors of our dogs that we want to change. So, I’m following up wit…

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What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong #256 16:26

6M ago16:26

16:26

Visit us at shapedbydog.com With the growing popularity of positive reinforcement-based dog training, there's an increasing popularity of criticizing the use of positive reinforcement. And truthfully, it isn't all unfounded because there can be a huge variability in people's results when they choose not to use physical corrections or verbal intimid…

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How to sit with discomfort when you (really, REALLY) don't want to 29:50

6M ago29:50

29:50

In life, we are not immune to discomfort and disappointments. It's part of the human experience! It can come in the form of physical pain, relational conflict, disappointing news, and good ole day to day frustrations, just to name a few. How do you normally handle discomfort? Unfortunately, many of us were not taught how to handle discomfort in a c…

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Rescue Dog Training: Priorities For Your First Week Together #255 20:01

6M ago20:01

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Visit us at shapedbydog.com There are a lot of rescue dogs out there. And bravo for those of you who are opening up your homes and adopting them. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into the emotions of rescue dogs, and the priorities I have when I bring a rescue dog into my home. This episode is for everybody, regardless of whether you have a r…

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