Secrets from the Eating Lab Author Dr. Traci Mann, professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and an expert on the psychology of eating, dieting and self-control joins Jen, Annie and Lauren in discussing the science behind the hot topics of self-control, temptation, diets and the alternative to dieting. What you’ll hear in this epis ...…

In this solo-podcast, Lauren explores everyone’s big questions about breakfast. You’ll learn how to make your breakfast habit a success, what science really has to say about breakfast and how to set yourself up for a great day when your family is too busy to sit down all together like they do in the movies and on TV. Tune in for ideas to make y ...…

In this episode, Jen, Annie and Lauren are joined by James Fell, the author of The Holy Shit Moment, a book that explores epiphanies and how behavior can change overnight. James shares his insights from his own radical behavior change grounded in a lightning bolt moment of permanent change, and talks about the science and stories behind these i ...…

Can you love your body and still want to change it? The answer to this question depends greatly on who you ask. Some people in the body-positive camp think that weight loss and self-love can’t co-exist, while the diet and fitness industry encourages self-hatred. Does the truth lie somewhere in the messy middle? Tune in for Jen, Annie and Lauren ...…

Diet culture is often so subtle that it can be hard to even identify. On today’s episode Jen, Lauren and Annie tackle the big topic of diet culture: what it is, what it looks like, how it’s harmful and some practical advice on how we can begin to dismantle this hurtful, oppressive system. While this topic is broad and deep, this conversation is ...…

Free Morning Routine Habit Tracker! Mornings can be tough but they don’t have to be. Annie and Lauren chat with Makenzie Chilton of Love Your Mondays about the morning routine she recommends for her clients. In just 23 minutes, you can effect positive change on the trajectory of your day. Find out more about simple steps you can take starting t ...…

In today’s Balance365 member spotlight, Annie sits down with Balance365 member Rachelle Cowan to discuss the difference the program made in her life and in the life of her family. Healthy habits, mindset shits and learning to navigate the messy middle is discussed as well as the value of community in building healthy habits. Tune in for a power ...…

When the New Year rolls around, people start making resolutions to change their lives. More often than not these ventures end in failure, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s not a lack of willpower, motivation or hard work. It’s just the way we make resolutions isn’t always consistent with the science of behavior change. Jen, Annie and Lau ...…

The holiday season can be tough, with so many opportunities for unwelcome commentary on our bodies, diets and exercise routines from well-meaning relatives. What’s worse, our kids are exposed to it too. Jen, Annie and Lauren get together and discuss how to set boundaries this holiday season so you can enjoy your family time together, free from ...…

Annie and Lauren interview Registered Dietitian Marci Evans to answer the question once and for all “Is sugar addiction real?” Marci delves into the science, the psychology and the keys to feeling less out of control about sugar and more in control of your life. Strap in for the latest and greatest in peer-reviewed research and what it all real ...…

Long time thrifter Sarah Ruthven shares how she overcame her reluctance to spend money on herself and made the investment in herself that ultimately paid out in dividends with her family relationships. Sarah has been a member of Balance365 and No-Fuss Fat Loss and while she had a specific goal in mind, she was surprised […] The post New Jeans a ...…

Annie and Jen are joined by Hillary McBride to discuss her research on women, aging, body image and the transformative power of getting older. Media messages and cultural learning are unpacked in this powerful exploration of how to get past the fear of aging and embrace living life to its fullest. What you’ll hear in […] The post Getting Older: ...…

It’s soup, stew and hearty meals season. Fall is a time we gravitate towards more of those “comfort foods.” They just feel good and our relationships with food are complex. Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the science behind comfort foods, explore strategies to address emotional eating and how to handle those impulses when they arise. […] The post ...…

On today’s show, Jen, Annie, and Lauren discuss overeating, whether accidental or intentional, and particularly around the holidays. The way you react to overeating can make a difference and It’s natural to have certain impulses after you’ve overeaten. Join us as we explore what those impulses are and how to handle them so you can […] The post ...…

Jen, Annie, Lauren and Melissa, Balance 365 Life’s head coach, examine the stages of behavior change, what they look like and how to move between them in a sustainable way to reach your goals. Having insights into how change comes about can help you make the changes that really matter to – and also to […] The post Five Stages of Behavior Change ...…

Halloween can be a scary holiday when you think about how much candy your kids might eat. It doesn’t have to be that way! Join Annie and Jen as they discuss how to approach Halloween candy with your kids to take the headache out of candy holidays. Take note of their three tips to promote […] The post 3-Step Process for Teaching Children Moderat ...…

Halloween is fast approaching and that can be a nightmare for dieters who are trying to figure out how to approach candy with their wellness goals in mind. Annie and Lauren get together and bring five tips on how to manage candy around Halloween (or any time of year) – plus there’s an extra unscripted […] The post Five Tips for Enjoying Hallowe ...…

Nowadays there is so much technology devoted to assembling information about our daily lives for our analysis – whether we really need it or not. Annie and Jen discuss wearable technology and fitness trackers, and the data we collect about ourselves, how one in three people track their health data and whether that’s a healthy […] The post Track ...…

Calorie counting is often presented as the end all, be all of fat loss and nutrition. But is it really? Join us as Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the myths and truths associated with calorie counting and what really matters when it comes to reaching your goals while maintaining your sanity. We dig in to […] The post To Calorie Count or Not To Ca ...…

Danica, a long-time Balance365 member, shares her insights on how Balance365 helped her achieve her fat loss goals, make changes in her life that felt right and shifted her mindset around life challenges. Jen and Annie discuss Danica’s story and how she made use of her lifetime membership to continue her journey at points of […] The post Small, ...…

Annie and Lauren address late night snacking: the reasons people snack, simple strategies to address unwanted snacking, and the myth about what happens to your body if you eat after 7pm. They dig deep into the science of cravings, behavioral patterns and how to make changes that support your goals – if you want to. […] The post Late Night Snack ...…

There is so much folk wisdom around food and nutrition that often turns out to be lacking in scientific and factual foundation. Jen, Annie and Lauren band together to dissect the myths and legends of nutrition and how you can make what works for you work even better (and what you might want to change […] The post Three Nutrition Rules That are ...…

Not everyone loves exercise, but it has so many health benefits. Join Jen, Annie and Lauren as they explore how you, too, can fall in love with exercise, even if you currently hate it. Tune in for practical tips and advice to get you working more movement into your day, even if you’ve never really […] The post How To Fall In Love With Exercise, ...…

A conversation that comes up frequently in the Balance365 and Healthy Habits Happy Moms communities is around pelvic floor physical therapy. Women want to know what to expect at their first appointment and how physical therapy can help them improve their lives. Jen and Annie brought Dr. Libby Trausch of Breathe Physical Therapy and Wellness […] ...…

Vienna Pharaon of Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy joins Jen and Annie to talk about a common challenge encountered within the Balance365 and Healthy Habits Happy Moms community, learning how to bring needs forward and open the lines of communication in our relationships. Asking for and receiving support are valuable skills for self-care and ...…

Everybody gets into a slump from time to time, but how do you pull yourself out of one? In this episode Jen, Annie and Lauren tackle how to get yourself out of a rut and back to practicing the habits that make you feel good. They discuss their own personal approaches and the recommendations they […] The post Episode 28: How to Get Out of a Slum ...…

In the first part of this podcast, Annie, Jen and Lauren reviewed 5 personality traits common among those who struggle with overeating. In this episode, the next five traits are examined and discussed. Learn which mindset or personality traits might be holding you back and how you can work around them to reach your goals. […] The post Episode 2 ...…

Consistency is a value that is discussed often in Balance365, because we strive for that over perfection. In this episode, Jen, Annie and Lauren discuss 10 personality traits and the specific mindsets that can get in the way of consistency. They explore how to address them to improve your consistency with health and wellness goals. […] The post ...…

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If you’ve been on social media, chances are you’ve seen Before and After photos. These popular marketing tools and ways to share updates about our bodies have underlying meanings which Jen, Annie and Lauren explore. Beyond the Before and After pictures, they discuss other data points and dimensions of diet culture. What you’ll hear in […] The p ...…

It’s been said before that diets don’t work. Jen, Annie and Lauren get together and break down the cycle of the diet and why they don’t work. They discuss diet industry marketing, weight loss motivation and why willpower is never going to be enough. Find out why 95% of diets don’t work and what you […] The post Episode 23: Why Diets Don’t Work ...…

As a followup to the Habits 101 podcast, Annie and Lauren get together to discuss how to break a bad habit. They share their own experiences and use Oreo cookies to explain how to replace things you don’t want to do with things that you do. Join them and learn about how going cold turkey […] The post Episode 22: The Oreo Cookie Approach To Brea ...…

With summer coming, there are more opportunities for photographs and lots of women find they don’t always love the photos of themselves that are posted. This comes up a lot in the Healthy Habits Happy Moms community and Annie and Jen have information on why this happens and some helpful tips about what you can […] The post Episode 21: Before Yo ...…

Jen, Annie and Lauren sit down with Jacqueline Stickle, a registered dietitian with expertise in the area of school nutrition and community health. They discuss nutrition education for kids, how to evaluate how good it is and how to help foster healthy relationships with foods for our kids. Listen in and learn about: What to […] The post Episod ...…

Balance365 is a habit based behavior change program that’s made up of fifteen separate habits. Jen, Lauren and Annie discuss which three habits in Balance365 were game changers for them, why and how they all work together. They share all of their juicy habit secrets, and give advice on how you can learn to implement […] The post Episode 19: Gam ...…

Annie, Lauren and Jen are joined by longtime Balance 365 member Sarah Cole to discuss how the program has helped her take control of her fitness, nutrition and other important lifestyle habits (and lost 50 pounds in the process!) Here is what they talked about and why they all ended up doing Beyonce hair flips […] The post Episode 18: From Obse ...…

Annie, Lauren and Jen have worked with hundreds and hundreds of women, in particular women who are looking to make changes to their nutrition and exercise habits and over the course of their work have noticed 4 common mistakes women make about nutrition. These principles are included in Balance365 and are discussed today: How much […] The post ...…

Annie, Lauren and Jen discuss how Balance365 principles apply to feeding our kids. What they have found is that Balance365 participants have eagerly tried to apply the principles they have learned to feeding their kids, not realizing there are limits to how the principles used with adults can be applied. This is why Lauren developed […] The pos ...…

Annie and Lauren discuss the foundation of the Healthy Habits Happy Moms approach which is based on building habits (as the name suggests.) This podcast is designed to be a basic Habits 101 foundation to teach you how and why you should build healthy habits. Habits are the foundation of the Balance365 program and are […] The post Episode 15: Ha ...…

With the recent announcement of Weight Watchers new family oriented wellness program, Annie, Jen and Lauren discuss the implications and impacts of this controversial move. Each with a different level of experience with the Weight Watchers program, our hosts have an important conversation on teens and dieting. The following topics are discussed ...…

Hillary McBride is a registered clinical counsellor and PhD candidate in Counseling Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Her work and research focus on women’s body/self relationships and body image development, among other areas. Her book, “Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are” was released this ...…

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s health, wellness,success, and fulfillment. Connor is also a speaker, podcast host, facilitator, and coach working with men and women from all over the world. While Connor is the man behind the uber popular ManTalks podcast, the information Connor shares on ...…

The fashion industry is full of do’s, don’ts, trends, and rules but style coach, Andrea Cameron doesn’t buy into them. Andrea, the founder of Fashion Your Life, styling consulting firm, believes that everyone has a unique inner beauty, and an outward facing image and combining those two elements allows women to show up in life […] The post Epis ...…

On today’s podcast we’re talking to pelvic floor extraordinaire, Haylie Lashta Macintosh! Haylie is a certified pelvic floor physiotherapist and an enormous community advocate for pelvic health. In this episode of Healthy Habits Happy Mom’s Radio, Annie, Jennifer, and Haylie dive into how women can care for their bodies during pregnancy, manage ...…

Co-founder of Healthy Habits Happy Moms, Jennifer and her younger sister, Janelle are only two years apart in age, grew up in the same house, with the same set of parents yet had very different body types. In this episode, Jennifer, Janelle, and Annie discuss what it was like growing up as siblings with two […] The post Episode 9: Two Sisters, ...…

Personal trainer, Amanda Thebe of Fit n’ Chips has over 20 years of experience working with women but it wasn’t until she personally experienced the early stages of menopause in her mid 40’s that she realized the impact menopause would have on her life. On this episode of Healthy Habits Happy Moms radio, Annie and […] The post Episode 8: Amanda ...…

The word “fat” can be used as a noun, adjective, or a verb and can be seen and heard in a variety of contexts but so often there are negative stigmas, myths, and cultural bias attached to the word fat. On today’s episode with fat and body positive advocate, Bethany Bellingham we discuss the implications […] The post Episode 7: What is Fatphobia ...…

Keeping your living space clean can feel like a never ending task that requires constant copious amounts of energy. And when it comes to cleaning, many approach it like they do their wellness- they’re either cleaning all the things or none at all. Becky the home keeping expert from Clean Mama joins Jen and Annie […] The post Episode 6: Bringing ...…

In today’s supermom culture, how do you get past the unhappiness of feeling like a failure when compared to the lives of your friends on social media? Two of the Healthy Habits Happy Moms and Balance365 co-founders Annie Brees and Jennifer Campbell talk about how damaging it is to our mental health when we try […] The post Episode 5: The Myth o ...…

On this episode of Healthy Habits Happy Moms Radio, Jen, Lauren, and Annie discuss how the Minnesota Starvation Experiment opened their eyes to the physical and psychological affects of dieting and the connection to modern day dieting. Learn more about Healthy Habits Happy Moms and Balance365 here, or watch our FREE fat loss without the […] The ...…