Bright Line Living™ - The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Click here to register for the webinar, “Your Bright Blueprint: Define, Design, and Live Your Weight-Loss Success.” Most weight-loss programs fail because they ignore one thing: Maintenance. In this week’s vlog, I’m breaking down how to design your Bright Line Eating program so it actually fits your life, your brain, and your cravings. Also—I’ve got BIG exciting news for you… You’ll get the inside scoop on my upcoming book, MAINTAIN, and fun pre-order bonuses that are available. And I’ll share details on a brand-new free webinar happening THIS WEEKEND. Click here to register for the webinar, “Your Bright Blueprint: Define, Design, and Live Your Weight-Loss Success.” FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/aqthci Design Your Weight-Loss Program | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Is focusing on yourself selfish—or essential for healing? This week, I unpack the difference between self-centeredness and true self-care—and why protecting your Bright Lines may be the most generous thing you can do. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/b1wqvc Self-Centered vs. Self-Caring | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Why do some people recover—and others don’t? In this Best Of vlog, we dive into the Big Book’s haunting phrase: “cannot or will not.” Is it about motivation? Willpower? Something deeper? If you’ve ever wondered why food addiction can feel impossible—and how a cannot can turn into a can and will—this one is for you. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/kkmwlb The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Cannot or Will Not | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

I have often said that I have just one pet peeve in life: the word “carbs.” That word irks me because it conflates sugar and flour with apples and carrots, resulting in people (lots and lots of people) who are literally afraid to eat an apple. But I may actually be developing a new pet peeve, and it has to do with how people are starting to talk about personal growth. Curious? I explain it all in this week’s vlog… FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/1sgdiv Growth is Not Linear | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

There’s a part of your brain that grows every time you do something hard but healthy, and it plays a major role in willpower and long-term success. In this vlog, I explain how it works, why it matters for Bright Line Eating, and how simple daily challenges can strengthen motivation over time. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/vsw2bd Grow Your Tenacity Circuit | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast *Note: This event is now over. Click here to join the waitlist for The Bright Reset.

People always say that diets don’t work, that you need to change your lifestyle. But what does that really mean? Turns out, it’s about more than developing new habits and behaviors. Diet mentality runs deep and it may just be the number one blocker to a contented life of sustained weight loss. Do you have diet mentality? What exactly is it, anyway? And how do you break free? Tune in to this fan-favorite vlog to find out. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/5n01ax The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Diet Mentality | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast Diet Mentality was originally published on September 11, 2024: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2148864201 

I’ve been diving into The Forever Strong Playbook by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and it’s reshaping how I think about strength, protein, and longevity. From muscle as the agent of aging well to simple, portable movement and recovery, my conversation with her opened my eyes. If you’re curious about how much protein you really need and how to live strong in the second half of life, you’ll want to watch this vlog. Click here to order The Forever Strong Playbook and access the author interview! FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/y0dvvx The Forever Strong Playbook | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

What is the meaning of life? How do we create a life that feels meaningful to us? How much is it wise to risk? What kinds of experiences should we be seeking? This week I share my thoughts on these topics. I’ve come to a perhaps counterintuitive conclusion, after running a bunch of my own experiments. I’ll be curious to hear what you think. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/raddia Experience More | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

In this fan favorite vlog, I share my single best piece of advice for those starting out with BLE. Most people start Bright Line Eating focused on weight loss. That’s natural. But true success comes from learning how to maintain that loss long-term. Here, I share the one decision I believe matters most for building a stable, sustainable future. Advice for Someone Starting Bright Line Eating was originally published on June 7, 2023: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2147958753  FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/3mitzb The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Advice for Someone Starting BLE | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

There’s a saying I come back to again and again because it illuminates so much about change and accountability, especially around food and personal growth. In this vlog, I unpack what it means (and explain how it helps you figure out whether you’ve broken your Bright Lines or not). It’s the perfect frame of mind for entering 2026 strong and resourced. Happy New Year! *Our special event has now ended. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/8okvps When You Become Aware You Become Responsible | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

When we’re tired, stressed, or overstimulated, social situations can quickly spiral into insecurity and self-doubt. In this vlog, I walk through two powerful mental tools I use to manage negative thinking, interact with others with wisdom and grace, and find my way back to contentment in the present moment. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/duzm7w ANTs and WAIT | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you’ve ever felt wildly inspired, full of ideas, and unable to slow down—I see you. I’ve been living there lately myself. In this vlog, I share a practice I’m using to transform that “rev” into something calmer, steadier, and deeply joyful—without losing the magic of creativity. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/i4hahb Channel Excitement Into Gratitude | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you’ve ever wondered whether your struggles could actually become the source of your strength, this vlog is for you. I’m open about my past—and how I learned to rewrite my story into something extraordinary. Here, I show you how to make meaning out of your own challenges and struggles. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/0m9bzy Meaning Making | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

If you lived through childhood trauma, you’ve likely heard of Anna Runkle. The million-plus subscribers at her YouTube channel, Crappy Childhood Fairy, have used her ideas and encouragement to heal. She’s also a Bright Lifer, and in my conversation with her, we talked about the overlap in the two programs, as well as nervous system healing, CPTSD, and the daily practices that transformed her life. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/rqxuh4 Healing Trauma: An Interview with Anna Runkle | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S., and there are people with food addiction who will think that they can eat something “just this once” and not face consequences. I’ve run this experiment myself, many times, and unfortunately, it doesn’t pan out well. In this vlog, I share the science behind why that’s the case. The solution? I share that, too. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/8x4dgj The Best of The Weekly Vlog: Food Addiction Amnesia| Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast Food Addiction Amnesia was originally published on March 20, 2024: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2148570490 

In this “Best of the Vlog” favorite from 2021, I share an analogy that highlights why and how food addiction is so stubbornly pernicious. If you have been working your program as best you can but still find yourself cycling, this vlog’s for you. In it, I have a suggestion that may help you break the cycle. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/ph6tor The Best of The Weekly Vlog: The Acne Analogy | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast The Acne Analogy was originally published on September 22, 2021: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2147779189 

When I was an undergrad, I learned about something called a declaration, which is a type of speech that changes reality. Like the phrase “you’re fired.” When you’re in maintenance, a declaration can help you keep your Lines Bright and clear, avoiding fuzziness and lost clarity. In this vlog, I explain how that works. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/djsryj Food Plan Clarity | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

In our first session of The Resourced Self, I taught a technique called the butterfly hug, and people LOVED it. In this vlog, I explain what this easy, fun, and effective technique is, and fill you in on the science behind it. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/bdagro All About the Butterfly Hug | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

Travel can be stressful and complicated, but that doesn’t mean your food should be. If you’ve struggled to stay Bright while you’re on the road (or in the plane or on the boat…), this vlog is for you. In it, I share three tips that make frequent travel solid and manageable…hard-won lessons that I learned from years of hitting the road frequently and finally finding the magic formula that works to keep me squeaky-clean Bright. Download Susan’s Nightly Travel Checklist templates. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/pkivkb Advanced Travel Tips | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast

It’s not uncommon to feel your world starting to narrow in when you first start Bright Line Eating. Suddenly, you have food limits and may feel isolated in social situations. It can feel very confining and restrictive. But I’m happy to tell you it doesn’t last. In fact, recovery is shaped like an hourglass, and your horizons will soon expand. In this vlog, I share what that may look like. FOR THIS EPISODE and MORE: https://ble.life/zpvkx6 The Best of The Weekly Vlog: The Hourglass Shape of Recovery | Bright Line Living | The Official Bright Line Eating Podcast The Hourglass Shape of Recovery was originally published on March 11, 2020: https://www.brightlineeating.com/podcasts/bright-line-living-the-official-bright-line-eating-podcast/episodes/2147779266 Historical note: When Susan and her five friends went to Toronto, the news of an illness was in the media but it was unclear how worrisome it was. As they drove back to Rochester, NY from Toronto, COVID lockdowns happened. They were some of the last people from the USA to get across the border from Canada.