Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well
Episodes
5 More Sneaky Thoughts That Sabotage Your Weight Loss [Ep. 161]
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the biggest obstacles in weight loss aren’t food—they’re the thoughts you believe without question. In this episode, I uncover five more...
Midlife Metabolism with Dr. Gillian Goddard [Ep. 160]
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife can be the worst when it comes to weight gain. If you are wondering what the ehck is going on with your metabolism and how your hormones might...
Don't Ignore Your Body [Ep. 159]
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we explain away our symptoms—chalk them up to perimenopause, aging, or just our own habits. But what if your body is trying to tell you so...
Is It Grace or Excuses? How to Know the Difference [Ep. 158]
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you tell when you’re giving yourself genuine grace—and when you’re just making excuses? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to find ...
What to Track When the Scale Isn't Moving [Ep. 157]
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been making healthy changes but the scale isn’t reflecting your efforts, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through seven meanin...
What to Do When You’re Full but Still Looking in the Pantry [Ep. 156]
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself reaching for a snack even though you're not hungry? In this episode, we dig into what’s behind that urge—whether you’re ...
Mindset Plus Medications And Surgery For Weight Loss With Dr. Pavi Kundhal [Ep. 155]
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset plays a major role in weight loss—not just in getting started, but in keeping it off for life.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a bar...
How to Stop Eating When You’ve Had Enough [Ep. 154]
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself thinking, “I know I’ve had enough… but I’m still eating”?In this episode, we’re talking all about how to recognize that...
The Secret Half of Your Metabolism You’re Probably Ignoring [Ep. 153]
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your workout is the main thing fueling your metabolism? Think again. In this episode, we’re breaking down NEAT—non-exercise activity thermog...
Why Staying Consistent Feels So Hard--And What To Do About It [Ep. 152]
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to stay consistent with your health habits? You’re not broken—just stuck in a pattern that doesn’t work for you. In this episode, I b...
Menopause Weight Gain, HRT and Your Emotions with Dr. Meryl Kahan [Ep. 151]
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause isn’t just a physical transition—it can stir up a lot emotionally, and those emotions often show up in how we eat. In this episode, we’...
What to Do About Food Noise [Ep. 150]
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why am I always thinking about food—even when I’m not hungry?” you’re not alone. That persistent mental chatter ...
Using GLP-1s? Here’s the Support You’re Missing [Ep. 149]
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I’d love to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Drawing...
Enjoy the Party Without the Post-Event Regret [Ep. 148]
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I’d love to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Drawing...
Reddit Said What? My Take on Internet Weight Loss Advice [Ep. 147]
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I’d love to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!...
Why Too Much Food Freedom Feels Overwhelming [Ep. 146]
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I want to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!!Do ...
The Truth Behind the Diet Rules We Grew Up With [Ep. 145]
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I want to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!!If ...
Your Brain's Role in Weight Loss with Dr. Rebecca Jackson [Ep. 144]
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Podcast Content Survey–I want to hear from you!! Everyone that participates will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! Thanks!!Tod...
How to Stop Waiting for Motivation [Ep. 143]
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever said, "I just need to get motivated," this episode is for you. The truth is, motivation doesn't show up first—it ...
Two Things Are True: Embracing the Tension Between Self-Love and Self-Improvement [Ep. 142]
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!GRAB the free video mini-course! Normally $49– Free for podcast listeners!Have you ever felt stuck ...
When You Feel Too Busy For Weight Loss [Ep. 141]
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to stay consistent with your health and weight loss goals because life feels too full? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re...
Regulating Your Nervous System with Leah Davidson [Ep. 140]
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRAB my free video mini-course! Free for podcast listeners! What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!Your nervous system controls more in y...
True Food Freedom: Why Structure Sets You Free [Ep. 139]
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Food freedom" is a buzzword in the health space, but what does it really mean? And can you have food freedom and still lose weight? In this...
Busting Nutrition Myths with Doron Vaday [Ep. 138]
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRAB my free video mini-course! Normally $49– Free for podcast listeners! What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!Social media can be conf...
Why You Keep Emotional Eating—And How to Finally Stop [Ep. 137]
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, bored, or overwhelmed—only to feel guilty afterward? Emotional eating can feel like a...
Weight Loss Medications with Dr. Lindsay Ogle [Ep. 136]
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRAB my free video mini-course! Free for podcast listeners! What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!This is the episode you’ve been wait...
Small Habits, Big Results: What Really Drives Change [Ep. 135]
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you read The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg? It’s a GREAT primer on how to change a habit.Join me on today’s episode where I use the conce...
Loving Your Body Equals Lasting Weight Loss with LeAnn Austin [Ep. 134]
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRAB my free video mini-course! What To Do When You Overeat–During Weight Loss!Is it possible to love yourself now, before you’ve lost the weight...
Food Journaling vs. Strict Calorie Counting [Ep. 133]
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you keep a food journal? Just keeping food records has been shown to be a powerful weight loss tool. But do you need more? When should you reach fo...
Nutrition, Fitness, and Self Care Practices for Alzheimer's and Dementia Prevention with Rachel Daugherty [Ep. 132]
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE. (this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support...
Perfectionism and Procrastination Are Keeping You Stuck [Ep 131]
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE(this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support I...
How The Nutrivore Approach Helps With Weight Loss With Dr. Sarah Ballantyne [Ep. 130]
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE(this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support I...
Nutrient Based Eating with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne (Part 1) [Ep. 129]
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL FOR THIS MONTH! Jumpstart Your Weightloss Program! Check all the details HERE(this is the 90 minutes intensive plus 2 weeks of text support I...
Highlight Epsiodes of 2024 [Ep. 128]
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhh welcome to 2025! Before we leave 2024 forever, here are the top 5 episodes that you loved last year. I’ve pulled some highlight moments from ea...
You Do Not Need a "Last Supper" [Ep. 127]
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you have to eat all the junk food in the house before starting a diet? This is a “last supper.” And it’s never more prominent t...
What Are Diet Mentality Thoughts [Ep. 126]
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does your brain still offer you diet mentality thoughts? Same girl. Same. But the difference between us is that I’ve been working for years on undoi...
Meal Plan with Me [Ep. 125]
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meal planning–it’s a love/hate relationship for me. I love having everything on hand when it’s time to make dinner but sometimes I dread the act...
Is Food Your Comforter, Compensator, or Celebrator? [Ep. 124]
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEW!! GRAB my free video mini-course!What To Do When You OvereatWhat kind of emotional eater are you? Do you tend to eat to comfort yourself or more f...
Shifting Identities and Intentional Thinking with Stephanie Riles [Ep. 123]
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEW!! GRAB my free video mini-course!What To Do When You OvereatMy guest today is Stephanie Riles, registered dietician and mindset coach. She is an e...
Sneaky Thoughts That Sabotage Your Weight Loss Goals [Ep. 122]
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for your free coaching/consult session? SCHEDULE HERE!Did you know your brain offers you sneaky little lies on repeat? It’s just to keep you ...
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Losing Weight Without Obsessing Over Food [Ep. 121]
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re busy. There’s no way around it. But being busy is actually the perfect reason to start with a weight loss coach. If you don't learn to...
Root Causes of Slow Metabolism and Cravings with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer [Ep. 120]
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer to discuss metabolism, cravings and detoxification. We discuss the importance of iden...
Healthy Holiday Habits: How to Avoid Overeating This Season [Ep. 119]
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another holiday-themed episode of Eat Well, Think Well, Live Well! 🎄 As we enter the season of back-to-back celebrations, are you alread...
Managing Urges: Take the Sails Out of the Wind [Ep. 118]
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with arguing back and forth in your brain when it comes time to deciding what to do with a carving–this episode is for you. I’m g...
Start Pooping Better with Melissa Hall Klepacki [Ep. 117]
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t you want to talk about pooping? I know, I know–just the episode you’ve been waiting for!In all seriousness, this is such an important topi...
How to Love Yourself and Still Want to Lose Weight [Ep. 116]
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to love yourself and also want to lose weight? I’m answering that with a resounding yes on this episode. Tune in to hear me debunkin...
Intermittent Fasting and Women's Health: The Impact on Hormones, Digestion, and Circadian Rhythm with Jillian Greaves [Ep. 115]
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is intermittent fasting right for you? If you’re a woman, you may want to think twice. My guest today is Jillian Greaves, Functional Dietitian and W...
Back to Basics: The 6 Essentials for Longterm Health and Weight Loss [Ep. 114]
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all gotten sucked in by one fad diet or another, or thought that this particular supplement would be the cure all. But until we have mastered ...
What To Do When You Overeat [Ep. 113]
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you overate? And did you beat yourself for it? Did you end up binging more because of it? But did you know that what you do aft...
When to Expect the Lower Brain to Show Up [Ep. 112]
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
That pesky lower brain–she’s always showing up where she’s not welcome! Do you find your lower brain shows up at particular times or in particul...
Home Cooking Made Easy with Mel Gunnell [Ep. 111]
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s for dinner? The perpetual question that has to get answered day in and day out. And for many of my clients, solving this question ends up on ...
When You've Tried Everything: Finding Your Forever Way of Eating [Ep. 110]
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“So many options, how do I know what will work for me-I have tried everything!This week’s episode is a detailed response to this question. I did a...
Eating With Intention: Knowing When You've Had Enough [109]
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re really good at waiting for hunger but what about determining when to stop eating? This is one of the biggest questions I’ve gotten recently...
Improve Gut Health and Digestion with Daina Rasutis [Ep. 108]
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gut health can be a messy and complex topic. Lucky for you, my guest Daina Rasutis breaks it down simply for you. We start by defining exactly what th...
Simple Steps for Intentional Thinking and Trusting Yourself with Tracy Pleschourt [Ep. 107]
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a big difference between WHAT to think and HOW to think. When you learn to think of yourself as the solution–that really is the secret to ...
Improve Your Body Image with Michael Ulloa [Ep. 106]
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the fact that I’m a “weight loss coach,” I actually love telling people they can improve their health and fitness without acknowledging ...
Releasing Stubborn Weight with Louise Digby [Ep. 105]
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wondering why your methods for dropping weight in your 20s aren’t working in your 40s, this episode is for you.My guest, Louise Digby, is...
Be It Till You See It with Lesley Logan [Ep. 104]
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you’re faking it? What if you could just be where you wanted to be and not feel like an imposter doing all the things? This is...
Weaning Off Obesity Medications with Aliza Olive and Kellie Bader [Ep. 103]
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you currently or considering taking a GLP-1 drug to help you lose weight? These include the semaglutide (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide ...
Understanding Anxiety: Rewiring Your Brain for Better Health with Dr. Karen Cureton [Ep. 102]
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Karen Cureton, a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, and neuroplasticity practitioner. We delve int...
Getting Out of All or Nothing Mentality with Esther Avant [Ep. 101]
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're diving into a transformative conversation with fellow health and weight loss coach, Esther Avant. We explore the pervasive "all ...
What I've Changed My Mind About [Ep. 100]
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes in life you change your mind. I know I sure have. Here are 3 concepts specifically in my weight loss business that I’ve pivoted on. See if...
7 Proven Sleep Strategies with Dr. Bijoy John [Ep. 99]
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined today by Dr. Bijoy John, a board-certified sleep specialist with over 25 years of experience. Dr. John discusses various sleep strategies...
My Top 3 Emotions for Weight Loss [Ep. 98]
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m sharing my top 3 emotions to make weight loss easier. They are Curiosity, Confidence and Commitment. I want to help you create an emot...
Are You Hungry or Thirsty? The Importance and Confusion of Hydration [Ep. 97]
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you are asking yourself this question “Are you hungry or are you thirsty?” do you sound judgy? Or are you genuinely interested in the answer....
Weight Loss, Hormones and Perimenopause with MixHers Owner/Founder Cody Sanders [Ep. 96]
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cody Sanders is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Functional Nutritionist and women's hormonal health expert and the co-founder of ...
Why You Might WANT To Hire a Coach [Ep. 95]
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you don’t actually need me to lose weight? I truly believe that. But you can totally just want to hire a coach. That is a great reason ...
Food Journaling Planning and Your Go-To Meals [Ep 94]
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know keeping a food journal can double your weight loss? It’s true! In this episode, I’ll introduce you to a graduated approach to food j...
DEXA Scan and VO2 Max with Ken Apperson [Ep. 93]
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you intrigued by the DEXA Scans sometimes offered in gyms or maybe you’ve heard of them only for bone density in senior citizens? I wanted to le...
How to Think a New Thought [Ep. 92]
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wish you could snap your fingers and create a new thought? Me too. Unfortunately it’s a bit more complicated.In this episode, I’m going to gi...
Midlife Fat Loss and Brain Health Principles With Barbie Boules [Ep. 91]
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Need some no nonsense advice? You’ve come to the right episode! Barbie Boules, AKA the Cognition Dietician joins me today to discuss the four pillar...
Primary Food [Ep. 90]
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is fueling you, besides your food? Food is actually a secondary source of nourishment in our lives. When our Primary Food, or our Careers, Relat...
When You Need A Break From Weight Loss [Ep. 89]
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been thinking you need a break from weight loss? If you’ve ever been in that situation thinking I just wish I could eat whatever I wanted, ...
Fall in Love with Fitness with Sherry Shaban [Ep. 88]
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in love with your fitness routine? Many of us feel like exercise is something that SHOULD be done or is done to punish ourselves, or maybe ev...
Stop Obsessing Over Everything You Eat [Ep. 87]
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m answering this listener question: “How do I stop obsessing over everything I eat? I.e. is it the healthiest, is it what I should eat...
Change Your Relationship with Food and Alcohol with Molly Zemek [Ep. 86]
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed alcohol is affecting your ability to lose weight? Are you thinking you would like to stop drinking or maybe just drink a little less?...
Thought Errors [Ep. 85]
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thought errors are not actually thoughts that are false or incorrect or untrue–as I first thought. Thought errors are just thoughts that lead to inc...
Your Questions Answered [Ep. 84]
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whew we covered a lot today! I did a content survey back in January and I realized several of the questions could be answered shortly and wouldn'...
How to Stay Motivated with Allan Misner [Ep. 83]
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is motivation something you need to get started? Or is it a byproduct of doing an action? My guest today, Allan Misner helps us decode this and figur...
The Problem with Diets [Ep. 82]
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot of problems with short term and fad diets. I’m outlining 4 major ones I see. I believe that what we eat in a day is our diet and th...
Bounce Back Culture in Postpartum with Arielle Martone [Ep. 81]
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve had a baby, you’ve heard the term “bounce back.” How quickly you “bounced back” into your body or your life is often celebrated....
Organ Playing and Weight Loss [ep. 80]
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who even plays the organ? Me! This is the episode you didn’t know you needed about how playing the organ is super similar to losing weight. Here’...
Habits of Successful Weight Loss [Ep. 79]
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HERE is the link to get registered for the group coaching program --> HEREWaitlist bonus discount is available just through Jan. 27 (meaning you ne...
How Do You Know if You're Eating Good Food or Bad Food? [Ep. 78]
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you label your foods “good” or “bad?”Honestly most of us do to some degree or another.And if you don’t, you’ve surely heard your Aunt N...
How to Sleep Better with Morgan Adams [Ep. 77]
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you wished for a better night sleep recently? I sure have. Since recording this episode my sleep has actually gone downhill fast. I need this inf...
2024 Starts, Stops, and Keeps [Ep. 76]
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of just the “ins and outs” of 2024, let’s take it another step. Let’s talk about what you want to keep doing as well! In this episod...
No Last Suppers [Ep. 75]
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a “last supper?” It's those meals you think you need to have before “going on a diet.” It’s all the things you think you need ...
Get Started Today with Rucking with Steph Gaudreau [Ep. 74]
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rucking is simply carrying weight for distance. Sounds simple. Why is it the new fitness craze? And why would we want to put backpacks on just to wal...
How to FEEL Better [Ep. 73]
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FEEL is a verb here. I want to teach you how to FEEL better (or in other words experience your emotions better) so that you can feel better in your ...
Navigating Your Menstrual Cycle and Weight Loss with Ashlee Sorensen [Ep. 72]
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common reasons my clients give me for having bad weeks? Their periods. You’re not alone. You’re not the only one that wants to cra...
5 Reasons Now Is The Right Time To Start Losing Weight [Ep. 71]
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why would you bother to start losing weight now? Seems like there’s too much going on with the holidays and parties and you’re busy right? Not so ...
The Power of Food Prep with Amy Lawrence [Ep. 70]
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting ahead with meal prepping is never a bad idea. But it can often seem overwhelming when you see all those containers of chicken and rice and veg...
Healthy Meal Blueprint with ADHD Specialist and Coach Gaia Broda [Ep. 69]
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have diagnosed ADHD, or you just find your mind wandering and you can’t seem to focus on healthy meals, this episode is for you. My gues...
Is it Overeating or Binging with Binge Eating Coach Krista Couch [Ep. 68]
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it binging or is it overeating? Language matters and the way we talk to ourselves and about the food we eat is critical.Krista is a binge eating co...
You Don't Have To Want To [Ep. 67]
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to want to. You just have to do it. Have you ever heard me say this? It doesn't really sound very nice or compassionate or even...
Why Sex is Part of Living Well with Christian Sex Coach Amanda Louder [Ep. 66]
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NEW! Free Get UNSTUCK Session If you haven’t lost your first 5 pounds just by listening to the podcast, you might be stuck. I’ve created this new ...
Back to Basics: Cravings and What to Do With Them [Ep 65]
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the third installment of the back to basics series in October.You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of the holiday season...
Back to Basics: The 24 Hour Practical Plan [Ep. 64]
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second installment of the back to basics series in October.You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of the holiday seaso...
Back to Basics: The Hunger Scale 2.0 [Ep. 63]
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first of the back to basics series I'm going to be doing in October.You’re probably thinking October 1 marks the beginning of th...
The Gut Brain Connection with Jaime Filer [Ep. 62]
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know where your “second brain” is? It’s in the gut! But what does that even mean?Jaime Filer and I discuss the gut brain connection in t...