Joyful Eating

The Best Way to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if it’s possible to lose weight without counting calories? Well I’ve been helping people do exactly this for years. Spoiler: it’s ...

The Best Way to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories (for Food Lovers)

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if it’s possible to lose weight without counting calories? Well I’ve been helping people do exactly this for years. Spoiler: it’s ...

Why Do I Overeat at Night During Menopause?

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

She’d eat well all day. Then evening would come and everything would fall apart. The urge for more snacks. Craving more and more and more. Here’s ...

Should I Eat If I’m Not Hungry?

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever wondered ‘Should I eat if I’m not hungry?’. The conventional answer is NO. Wait until you’re hungry. Don’t touch food unle...

How to Reduce your Waist Size as a Female Food Lover in Midlife

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve always been someone who puts weight on around my middle. When I was younger I automatically assumed that I would be a victim of the classic mid...

The Cutlery Habit I Use Every Meal

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last three years portion sizes had crept up for one of my clients. When she thought about eating less, it felt like punishment. Like going ba...

My Tiny Daily Habit that Stops Me Obsessing and Gaining Weight

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For years, I avoided weighing myself.  I thought it would make me obsess more. So I didn’t do it.  But here’s the irony: I was obsessing constan...

My Easy 3-Step Strategy to Stay Consistent with My Habits

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of my clients was doing brilliantly. Making real progress on the scale. Feeling great about her relationship with food. And then she checked in wi...

The Eat More Cookies Strategy that Helped My Client Go Below Her Goal Weight

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of my clients recently hit a fun milestone: she went below her goal weight. When that happens, I always unpack exactly how she got there — becau...

My 5-Second Counter-Intuitive Strategy to Lose Weight With Joy

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A Princeton professor lost 80 pounds in eight months by doing this one thing. That literally takes 5 seconds a few times a day… Your Invitation If y...

I rebelled from the clean plate club. Here's why it was one of my best decisions...

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I was raised in a family where you had to finish your plate. Children were starving in Africa, and that meant I had to eat all my peas. Fast-forward 4...

I Intentionally Lost Weight in December. Here’s Exactly How…

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Back in December, I found myself wondering what it would feel like to lose a little weight. I’d been sitting at the same weight for a while, and I w...

The Power of Snacking

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I used to believe the old dieting advice: you shouldn’t eat between meals. But recently I was coaching two different people and suggested they plan ...

One Tiny Powerful Habit to Build Self Trust with Sugar

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I celebrated my half birthday last week — 53 and a half, (highly recommend celebrating half birthdays by the way). I spent the day baking. A spiced ...

From Dieting at Age 10 to Total Food Freedom at 63: Susie's Story

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today sharing the story of Susie, a member of the Naturally Healthy Club who went from her first diet at age 10, through decades of yo-yo dieting, Wei...

My 30-Second Strategy to Feel in Control Around Food

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of food controlling you, not the other way around has come up for me a few times this week… First. I got a message from Mary, who’d ju...

ONE Simple Strategy to Create Peace with Food and Weight

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I recently surveyed the members inside the Naturally Healthy Club and asked them: what’s your number one dream outcome from doing this work? More th...

My Intentional Food Choices Strategy

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why There Are No Bad Foods (When it feels like nothing’s really safe to eat anymore..)

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“It feels like nothing’s really safe to eat anymore. I want to preserve both my health and the environment, but how am I supposed to do that since...

The Gentle Truth about Feeling Stuck (with your health)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to change but just can’t seem to make it happen? Here’s the truth: You don’t have to believe you can change in order to make the ch...

The 4-Unexpected Secrets to Looking and Feeling Good for Your Age

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You want to eat healthier so you look good for your age. You want to feel full of vitality and be happy, active, and healthy to a ripe old age. You kn...

Why whole grains are the LEAST healthy foods (especially in mid life)

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been told that whole grains are the gold standard of healthy eating, right? Well, today I want to challenge that conventional wisdom, esp...

The #1 thing in doing to improve my health in 2026

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, went on a blind date… I interviewed Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a specialist in helping people navigate menopause with vitality. She said...

Self Sabotage is a Myth

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of my clients in the Naturally Healthy Club posted in the group saying she felt like she sabotaged herself. She ate really well during the week, t...

4 Big New Years Resolution Mistakes (avoid these)

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year when resolutions are on our minds. But here’s the thing: most resolutions aren’t actually resolutions at all. They’re w...

Best Year Ever: 6 resources that helped

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, I set one simple intention: to feel content. Not constantly chasing the next thing, not wishing for different circumstances, but genuinely ...

Intentional Feasting

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the season for feasting! And if you want to discover how I navigate Christmas day (or any big feast) so I get al the enjoyment and minimise the...

Clotildes Ultimate Technique for Getting Back to Sleep Quickly

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one of the worst feelings in the world – waking up at 2.33am with your mind racing and no hope of getting back to sleep. But recently I learn...

Clotilde's Ultimate Technique for Getting Back to Sleep Quickly

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been dealing with insomnia on and off for years. So I can’t tell you how excited I am to share this.. I recently discovered this technique fr...

20 lessons from 20 years of Stonesoup

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was 20-years ago today (well almost) and while Sargent Pepper was teaching the band to play… I was embarking on a new experiment of creating a fo...

Do this one thing and avoid holiday weight gain.

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was just one tiny daily habit that can mean the difference between gaining weight over the holidays OR starting January the same as you ...

The River of Misery Protocol

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I’m feeling like nothings working and I’m never going to change or just anxious, fearful and doubting myself I have a protocol that I follow ...

River of Misery Protocol

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When I’m feeling like nothings working and I’m never going to change or just anxious, fearful and doubting myself I have a protocol that I follow ...

4 Instant Shifts to Avoid a Bellyache This Festive Season

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feasting time is just around the corner and if part of your is dreading the over-indulgence I have good news! Tune in to discover how you can actually...

21 Things I DIDN'T Do To Reach My Ideal Weight in My 40s

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Ive been simplifying my life one of the most powerful concepts is the idea that it’s what we stop doing that can help us even more than what we a...

How I Handle Temptations

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar Wild said “I can resist everything except temptation.” and as anyone with a human brain knows.. resistance doesn’t work. So this week on J...

Why weight loss is harder in peri/menopause

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As she was prescribing HRT My doctor actually said to me “You can expect to gain a few kilos around the waistline.“I’m nodding. But it in my hea...

How I Eat Enough Protein

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was chatting to my friend Miish the other day and she asked me, Jules, how do you get enough protein?’ I was like excellent question Miish. And so...

Why gut health is the key to mid life vitality with Dr Betsy Greenleaf

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I went on a podcast blind date. I got an email with the subject line “Jules, I’m Dr. Betsy Greenleaf – let’s talk midlife vitality w...

3 Easy Principles of eating for a healthy waistline in menopause

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m not trying to be a bragger but I have a belt which I bought around the time my mum died in 2007 and i needs a new smaller hole punched in it. Li...

Ending Kitchen Resentment

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feel like you’re the only one in your household who does ALL THE WORK? This week on joyful eating for menopause you’ll learn how to create a more ...

7 Weird Ways I’m Raising Healthy Eaters

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you have kids or grandkids in your life that you’d love to grow up to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies this episode is for ...

Hormonal Anxiety

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that anxiety can be a symptom of peri-menopause? I certainly didn’t’ until it happened to me. This week I’m sharing my experience o...

Why I stopped eating protein powder

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last year I had a health scare that got me thinking about my protein powder habit. Listen on to find out why I stopped eating protein powder and what ...

Why I Love Getting Coached (Melanie’s Story)

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the biggest positive changes in my life have happened because I decided to get coached. So this week I’m sharing why I love getting coached ...

Losing Weight During Perimenopause (Mandy's Story)

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Mandy, a mom navigating perimenopause who was caught in the exhausting cycle of loving food one day and hating it the next. Her relationship with...

How Tracey learned that loving life and loving food doesn’t have to be one or the other

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought ‘I am what I am’ and I should just accept that then this weeks episode is for you. Listen on to discover how Tracey went ...

6 Unpopular Opinions That Actually Help Weight Loss

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know that quote about the definition of insanity? Something along the lines of doing the same things and expecting a different result? Well by my ...

How Pippa Gently Ended Her Lifelong Battle with Food

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Pippa shares her remarkable transformation from decades of sneaky eating and food battles to finding true peace and agency with food. Despit...

The Cumulative Effect of Your Daily Food Habits

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been brainwashed by the diet industry that we need to make big sweeping changes if we want to lost weight. And the more painful and difficult ...

What the body positivity movement gets wrong

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I love the work of the body positivity movement in helping to undo the damage of diet culture and the impossible beauty standards of traditional and s...

My 2nd Most Shameful Alcohol-Fuelled Mistake

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You wake up in the morning (or the middle of the night) with that sinking feeling of shame washing you. ‘Oh no I’ve done it again, I’m such an i...

The 5 reasons you don’t trust yourself around alcohol (or sugar)

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re like I was back in my wine making days with plenty of evidence that you can’t be trusted around alcohol I have good news. In this episod...

Getting a Flat Stomach After 50: My Honest Experience

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the risk of sounding like a bragger it occurred to me recently that I actually have a flat stomach for the first time in my life. At age 52. Today ...

The 3 Micro-Changes That Make Weight Loss Feel Doable

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If weight loss feels like an uphill battle, you’re not alone. Most people think they need to make massive changes to see results, but what if I told...

Why Eating Less Backfires (And the Surprising Strategy That Actually Works)

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If trying to eat less really was the way to lose weight – don’t you think we’d all have prefect bodies by now? This week I share exactly why the...

3 Hidden Habits Sabotaging Your Weight Loss (And Simple Swaps That Actually Work)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your weight isn’t where you want it to be, then you will have some hidden (and possibly not so hidden) habits that are sabotaging you. Listen on ...

How Margaret discovered the hidden gift in her food restrictions

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are navigating dietary restrictions and feeling like you’re been left behind because of the things you can’t eat. Listen on to discover how...

The dinner problem that had Chris stumped (until now)

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If pulling together healthy meals feels super stressful for you this episode is for you. Especially if you have no baseline cooking knowledge. Tune in...

Why Your Self Concept is Blocking Weight Loss

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you’re stuck and that nothing you do to lose weight ever works for the long term then your self concept is holding you back. Listen...

The Unexpected Power of Food Boundaries

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you can’t be trusted around certain foods. Like you have no off switch then this episode is for you. Listen on to discover how you ...

The Secret to Navigating Diabetes (or other serious Diagnosis) with ease

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you don’t ever need to use this episode but if yo or a loved one are ever diagnosed with diabetes (or any other chronic health condition) the...

How I'm Actually IMPROVING my Eyesight in my 50s

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This may surprise you but it’s actually possible to avoid getting glasses for age-related reasons. Listen on to discover my simple magic trick for a...

The Best + Easiest Way to Meet Your Dietary Restrictions (without feeling deprived)

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you or a loved one have to change your diet in some wayI know it can feel overwhelming. Listen on to discover all the crazy dietary restrictions I ...

Gentle: Rest more, stress less and live the life you actually want (with Courtney Carver)

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to overcome chronic overwhelm, cultivate self-compassion, and find permission to do less then today is your lucky day! In this fun chat I ...

I peed my skirt (literally). This is what I did to stop it happening again.

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the risk of sharing TMI a few weeks ago I literally peed my skirt. Listen on to discover what I did to keep myself continent and prevent it happeni...

My health plan for 2025

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the new year new you messages have faded I thought it would be fun to share my personal health plan for 2025. Listen on to discover the crazy...

What you're eating is NOT a problem. This is what is.

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought I can’t lose weight because I have a sweet tooth Or I love bread and pasta too much OR I could never give up roast potatoes...

The Truth About my Sleep Problems with Elina Winnel

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're struggling with sleep at the moment I know who much it sucks. But you can change your sleep. Listen on to this fun conversation I had with m...

My 11-Second Magic Trick to Reduce Emotional Hunger (works for stress eating too)

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an emotional (or stress eater) I have a beautiful gift for you today! Listen on to discover how I un-shamed my emotional / stress eating a...

Stanley Tucci is Naturally Healthy (and you can be too)

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how people like Stanley Tucci can eat pasta and go out to restaurants all the time? Well after reading his latest book What I a...

Why these uncertain times are actually the best times to work on your health

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it feels like crazy things are happening in the world, it can be tempting to put our healthy habits on hold and wait until things get back to nor...

How Nicole stopped being an emotional eater even though she was skeptical she could change

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re someone who identifies as an emotional eater or if you know that your weight creeps up during stressful times then this episode is for you...

How Faith lost 27lbs and learned to feel in control around food

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re unhappy with your weight but what’s really bothering you is low self esteem because you feel like you’re you’re not in control – t...

How Marissa Lost 35lbs without restriction and kept fitting in her clothes 2 years later.

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt shame because you’re not fitting in your clothes even though you have so many healthy habits and active lifestyle then listen ...

Why I LOVE Feeling Hungry

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate feeling hungry? Or are you even ao afraid of it you can’t remember the last time you actually felt hungry? Then you’re definitely not ...

The Life-Changing Magic of Healthy Meals WITHOUT Recipes

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you someone who always needs a recipe before you think about cooking? What if cooking didn’t have to be that hard. Imagine what would happen if ...

The 2 Essential Skills to Become a Confident, Intuitive Cook

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever dreamed of being an intuitive cook who can just walk into the kitchen and pull together something tasty from what’s in the fridge a...

The No1 Kitchen Habit for Natural Weight Loss

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If your clothes are feeling a bit tight after the holidays you’re definitely not alone! Instead of doing something drastic like going Keto or whatev...

2 Simple Ways to 10x Your Health in 2025

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking for a new way to approach your health that’s going to help you radically change how you feel about yourself (or even if you’re...

2024 My Worst to my Best Year Ever

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been doing it hard this year – you’re definitely not alone. Listen on to hear how 2024 went from being a contender for the second wors...

Stop Living in Food Scarcity

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you usually want to be losing weight when January 1 rolls around then you’ve probably been making the common mistake of living in food scarcity. ...

Radically Rethinking Problems

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been subconsciously wishing for a phase in your life where you don’t have any problems? Well I have and recently I had an epiphany that’s...

One tiny technique to bring ease and joy into your holiday kitchen

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to feel ease in your holiday kitchen this year so you actually enjoy yourself instead of feeling stressed out then you’re in the right p...

How to Feel Good About Your Choices in Social Eating Situations

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel nervous the extra social food events over the silly season, you’re in luck! In todays episode I share 4 tiny but powerful concrete strat...

2 Spookily Effective Secrets to ENJOY the Holidays Without Weight Gain

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are coming and if you’re feeling a bit conflicted because you want to enjoy all the feasting but you don’t want to gain weight this y...

My Magic Trick for Baking without Bellyache

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Love baking but hate when you overdo it with the sugar? Then tune in to this weeks episode of Joyful Eating where I share my insanely easy 2-step magi...

The Power of Protein to Stop Over Eating

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself over eating and never feeling satisfied then you’re probably making one simple mistake with your maco nutritiets. This week you...

Why I LOVE Wasting Food

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a member of the clean plate club and hate the idea of wasting food? Well I used to be the same listen on to find out why I radically changed m...

Enjoyment is your best health strategy

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re tired of the whole ‘no pain no gain’ message from the diet industry then you are in for a treat! This week i share the wonderful news ...

How to Stop Over-Snacking

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have the habit of ‘once you start you can’t stop’ when it comes to snacking – you’re totally not alone. Listen on to find out the sim...

This tiny habit isn't fun but it will keep your weight stable

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s one tiny habit I do every single day that isn’t fun but I know it keeps my weight stable. Listen on to find out what this habit is and how...

3 Clever Tips to be a Gracious Guest without Over Eating

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself over eating when your friends cook for you then this week you’re in luck! Listen on to discover my 3 fun tips for being a graci...

The Counter-Intuitive Secret to Stop Secret Eating Shame

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a secret eater? Well I used to be the same. Tune in to discover the counter-intuitive secret to actually stopping secret eating and all the sh...

Embracing Discomfort: The key to a healthy relationship with food and your body

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While I whole heartedly reject the no pain no gain mantra of the diet industry, there is some effort required to create a healthy relationship with fo...

How I Got Pregnant Naturally at 43 even though I have PCOS

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A change of pace this week - but if you know anyone who is struggling to conceive especially if they're older OR have PCOS then please share this epis...

Why I'm Not Afraid of Gaining Weight in Menopause

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Worried about gaining weight as you go through hormonal changes?   Then listen on to find out the 3 major reasons I'm not afraid and how you can adop...

How I Radically Changed my Relationship with the Mirror!

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel bad when you look in the mirror? Or avoid it all together? Then this weeks Joyful Eating instalment is definitely one to check out.   I'm...

How Judith Finally Stopped Food and Weight Being the Central Focus of Her Mind.

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve tried many many things over the years to ‘fix’ your relationship with food and your weight and nothing has worked. Then this weeks Joy...

How Melissa Proved Herself Wrong (and Created a Balanced Relationship with Sugar)

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re been stuck in the all or nothing trap with sugar (or other food) it doesn’t have to be like that. Tune into the inspirational conversati...