Love Yourself Naked

Sherri Wright-Schwietz - my new (self-proclaimed) bestie joins me on today's episode! Sherri is a 51 year old Calgarian, a VP for ATP wealth, a mama, lover of humans and fellow diet culture rebel. At a recent leadership event I attended, Sherri spoke about success. In particular, the beliefs we have - especially as women - of what success looks like. This of course includes size, shape, and all things appearance. In the episode, we chat about: Sherri's childhood imprints of what a woman's body "should" look like The loss of two organs in the pursuit of thinness What it means to "look good, feel good" What we are made to believe success looks like, vs what it actually looks like The lies we are told as women that lead to this confusion Advice she would give her younger self (and all of you) Sherri is one of the most beautiful humans I have had the pleasure of meeting and I am so grateful to get to share her with you! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.thefoodfreedomist.com⁠ Email: chelsea@thefoodfreedomist.com

Jaime Morgan joins me today to share about a new layer of healing untouched on the LYN podcast - healing from the loss of interpersonal romantic relationships. Jaime and I met at a networking event where we connected over our histories of struggling with food. I was so curious to hear more about her line of work, and how certain challenges (particularly control) manifest in both romantic relationships and relationships with food. We chat about: Why we try to control our relationships & relationship outcomes The connection between controlling her relationship and Jaime's eating disorders How she healed after the divorce from her spouse of 15 years The biggest barriers that hold people back from finding all forms of healing Jaime's signature 4 step blueprint to letting go So often we think of our relationships with others as independent from our relationships with ourselves, but the healing goes hand-in-hand and looks very similar so for those of you on any healing journey - body image, food, self-love, divorce, etc. - this episode will feel like such a warm hug! Connect with Jaime: ⁠⁠@thejaimemorgan⁠ on Instagram Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠www.thefoodfreedomist.com Email: chelsea@thefoodfreedomist.com

Kelsey Melenson joins me today to chat all things self love, body acceptance and letting go of diet culture to find the healthiest, happiest version of yourself. Kelsey is a content creator, pet mom (to many!) and lover of all humans. Her mission is to spread joy and help women discover confidence in their here and now body, instead of waiting for a fantasy weight loss goal. We chat about: Kelsey's dieting history Her journey to recovery from Binge Eating Disorder Why losing weight didn't heal her body image The importance of having a strong support system Red flags of diet culture How to start cultivating a sense of self love Kelsey is such a joy of a human, I know you will love her as much as I do! Connect with Kelsey: ⁠@kelseymelenson on Instagram Connect with Chelsea: ⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠ on Instagram ⁠www.thefoodfreedomist.com

Today's episode invites Brianna Campos on to chat about a transformative topic when embarking on an intuitive eating & body image healing journey - body grief. Brianna (Bri) Campos (she/her), LPC, is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a fat positive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own individual body image exploration. She specializes in body image education including her unique framework on body grief.  We chat about: What body grief is Navigating the desire to lose weight with finding body acceptance How to cope with judgment in a fat phobic society Navigating a weight-centric health care system Why weight loss is not the solution to improved body satisfaction This episode is definitely making top of my list! Connect with Bri: @bodyimagewithbri on Instagram www.bodyimagewithbri.com Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram www.thefoodfreedomist.com

Kristie Messerli joins me this week to do a little myth busting and share some incredible insight into the world of Type 2 Diabetes management and prevention. Kristie is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who has a passion for teaching people with Type 2 Diabetes how to manage their blood sugars without restrictive diets, cutting carbs or blaming their weight. In the episode, we chat about How a low carb diet can actually INCREASE insulin resistance Why no foods are off-limit for her clients (including those with sugar) The role of weight in the development of Type 2 Diabetes Risks for developing Type 2 Diabetes Why it's normal for blood sugars to spike Tips for managing & preventing diabetes This was such a great conversation and will be so enlightening for anyone who has been struggling with a fear of sugar, carbs, or shame around weight gain and a diabetes diagnosis. Connect with Chelsea: ⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠ on Instagram Email: chelsea@thefoodfreedomist.com ⁠Apply for coaching⁠ Connect with Kristie: ⁠@type2diabetes.nutritionist⁠ on Instagram ⁠www.dietitiankristie.com⁠

Are you ready to stop the unhealthy dieting cycles that make you feel ashamed and hating your body? Do you wish you could just eat normal, without constantly thinking about if what you're choosing is "bad" and going to make you gain weight? If you're ready to finally learn how to eat in tune with your body's needs, without losing control or feeling guilty, you will want to get in on April's group coaching cohort! For the month of February I am offering the first FIVE women to apply a discounted rate and a 1 hour private transformation session!! Click here to apply.⁠ This cohort features AMAZING guest expert sessions with doctors, scientists, and leaders in the body image field, as well as a virtual wellness retreat to wrap things up. This is your last chance to lock in before rates increase in March so make sure to take advantage of this offer! In this week’s episode, we chat about: Signs that you are struggling with the scale Why we fear gaining weight  What I used to do to prevent weight gain  The role of the weight centric medical system  How to heal your relationship with the scale If you resonate with what you hear today, I'd love to support you inside the Collective! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠ Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

Today's episode presents to you Amy Nicole Cohen! Amy and I met at a yoga event in 2023 and when I learned more about her story, I knew she would be an incredible inspiration to have on the show. Amy is a mom, multiple business owner, and huge advocate of self-care and women's wellness. We chat about: Amy's journey to becoming a business owner of a make-up school in New York How she then branched into running experiential events The important of time blocking to ensure wellness practices are a priority in our busy lives Why restrictive approaches to movement, nutrition & wellness as a whole don't work How to cultivate self-confidence independent of your appearance Amy is a breath of fresh air for female entrepreneurs, leaders, and the gal pals who are simply just looking to up-level their self-image. Connect with Amy: @amynicolecohen on Instagram @chicstudios on Instagram @the_chic_experience on Instagram Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching⁠ Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

Applications for the February 2024 Group Coaching Cohort are OPEN! And for this session only, I will be offering one sponsorship into the program! If you are tired of yo-yo dieting, and are ready to create healthy habits that last, click here to apply. You don’t want to miss this cohort because there are AMAZING guest expert sessions, a virtual wellness retreat, and this is your last chance to join before rates increase in March. In this week’s episode, we dive into common intuitive eating "fails", or what you may think is holding you back, or won't work for you. I share some wicked dieting & disordered eating statistics, as well as the solutions to get unstuck if you are feeling confused about what steps to take next on your intuitive eating journey. If you are an avid listener, I would love for you to leave a rating & review on whatever platform you listen to! Let's help change the narrative around food and body this year. Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Apply for Coaching Email: chelsea@the.foodfreedomist.com

My former client Leslie joins me this week to share her experience in my 12 week 1:1 Food Freedom Program. Leslie came to me in September when she was feeling rock bottomed in her dieting pursuits, but still having a desire to lose 70 lbs. She was binging daily, eating good when she was on track, and "junk" when she wasn't, and finding it difficult to take care of herself by so much as showering. Today, Leslie is a COMPLETELY different woman. Listen to find out how! Leslie will also be a member of group coaching starting this February! To join the February cohort and start your food freedom transformation, ⁠⁠you can apply here⁠⁠! Stay tuned for updates from her next 12 weeks. In the episode, we chat about Her dieting history and the impact of growing up in diet culture How her desire to lose weight almost prevented her from working with me The healthy habits that we implemented How she's been able to eat whatever she wants without binging and gaining weight How she's learned to manage cravings Navigating diet talk amongst friends and in other social settings If you are feeling like you're in a dieting rock bottom and not sure what the next step is for you, Leslie's story will be sure to provide you some inspiration and insight! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠ on Instagram Email: chelsea@thefoodfreedomist.com ⁠⁠Apply for coaching⁠

Catherine Wreford - a mom, winner of the Amazing Race Canada season 8, Broadway dancer, former nurse, and terminal brain cancer fighter joins me today to share her story of overcoming and healing from diet culture, hustle culture and settling for less than she deserves in life. I invited Catherine onto the show after seeing a post she made about having food freedom over the holidays. The biggest message she shares in this episode is "just do it". Make the changes you want to make BEFORE your back is up against the wall. Don't take one single moment for granted. Don't let others take you for granted. Don't let diet culture take you for granted. We chat about: How dancing impacted her relationship with food & body image Her cancer diagnosis How her diagnosis changed her relationship with food Leaving a marriage that was no longer a safe space Finding joy & kindness as a means of self-love This one is sure to tug on your heart strings! If you’re looking to leave the diet cycles in 2023 and start healing your relationship with food, take Catherine's advice and JUST DO IT! Take the first step by applying for coaching here ! I created my Food Freedom Programs to give you a roadmap for healing from unhealthy diet behaviours to creating healthy habits that allow you to have a stress-free relationship with food. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram Connect with Catherine: @catherinewreford on Instagram

2024 is officially here! Which means a couple things... 1. It is resolution season 2. It's group coaching month! The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - will be open to the public for enrolment January 8th, 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control AND you will get to participate in a virtual wellness retreat at the end. To begin your food & body freedom transformation, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠join the waitlist now! In today's episode, we talk all about New Year Resolutions: Why they don't last Goal setting mistakes What's IN and OUT for 2024 How to make resolutions that don't fail you My signature goal setting process As mentioned in the episode, I will be continuing to share weekly wins on the show and would love to hear yours! If what we chatted about in this episode (or any) resonates with you, leave a rating & review or send me a DM, I would love to hear from you! Happy 2024! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠ on Instagram ⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Coaching

Merry Christmas!! I hope you all had the most magical holiday season. I know this time of year tends to be tricky for many, as it is filled with challenging family dynamics, glutinous food and often feelings of guilt for over indulging. I want to remind you that food is more than just fuel. Food is emotion, and memories, and enjoyment. It is okay if you allowed it to serve that purpose for you. As we approach 2024, I would invite you to reflect on your relationship with food, and how long you may have been trying to figure it out on your own. One of the most beautiful gifts you could give yourself this season is the gift of healing. The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - is coming January 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. The doors to the public will be opening soon, and spots will fill fast! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist now to get priority enrollment⁠⁠⁠⁠! I have loads of questions all the time about how to improve body image, self-esteem, confidence...all the things body! There is no denying that the holiday season tends to be a major trigger for this. Living with an eating disorder and disordered eating for over a decade made it incredibly difficult to overcome the feelings of resentment I felt towards my body when it would change. It also made it difficult to not feel like a failure if I wasn't "seeing progress". If you resonate with any of this, you will want to tune in! In the episode, I chat about Body grief - what it is and the 5 stages Tools to cope with body grief 4 tips to help support a positive body image Connect with Chelsea: ⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠ on Instagram ⁠Apply for 1:1 Coaching

As we approach 2024, I would invite you to reflect on your relationship with food, and how long you may have been trying to figure it out on your own. One of the most beautiful gifts you could give yourself this season is the gift of healing. The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - is coming January 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist now to get priority enrollment⁠⁠⁠! This episode is brought to you by the feelings of frustration that accompany weight cycling, no being able to look at oreos without gaining weight, and failure that is associated with struggling to see results or keep results when you're following a plan. I want you to know that whatever discipline or willpower you think you're lacking, is actually just diet culture trying to steer you farther away from your set point - which is where we can live at peace with food and allow our body to keep our weight stable, without having to jump in and control. In today's episode, we chat about What is set point theory What causes changes in set point What it's important to find your set point if you desire having a healthy relationship with food How to know that you're not at your set point How to find it If you allow it, this information will be incredibly liberating for your food freedom journey! Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram Apply for 1:1 Coaching

Best of #2 this week brings you another AMAZING guest episode with Dr. Jody Carrington. As we approach 2024, I would invite you to reflect on your relationship with food, and how long you may have been trying to figure it out on your own. One of the most beautiful gifts you could give yourself this season is the gift of healing. The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - is coming January 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist now to get priority enrollment⁠⁠⁠! Dr. Jody Carrington is a clinical psychologist and national best selling author of the book “Kids These Days”, which shares on what it takes to feel safe, secure, stable, and how we can walk each other home during times of emotional dysregulation and mental health crises. In the episode, we chat about: The importance of being able to recognize the difference between attention seeking and connection seeking How food plays a role in emotional regulation and how this can be challenging to navigate in the throws of diet culture How to come home to our bodies and all about what it means to “Feel Seen” Finding joy in the moments of discomfort Dr. Carrington’s perspective on what it means  to be a woman I absolutely love her perspective on wellness, and what it means to be "okay" in today's world, and I know you will too! Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist for group coaching coming January 2024 ⁠⁠ Apply to my Food Freedom Approach 1:1 Coaching Program Connect with Jody: Website: drjodycarrington.com IG: @drjodycarrington Linked In: Dr. Jody Carrington

Today's episode is the beginning of the December Series "Best of 2023". As we head into a new year, I love reflecting back on some of the most memorable and impactful experiences in my life. As part of that, I've chosen to share some of the LYN fan favourites again. As we approach 2024, I would invite you to reflect on your relationship with food, and how long you may have been trying to figure it out on your own. One of the most beautiful gifts you could give yourself this season is the gift of healing. The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - is coming January 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. ⁠⁠Join the waitlist now to get priority enrollment⁠⁠! As a mother of 3, Cisn Country radio host, and a woman with a strong social media presence, Jack shares so much insight in this raw and vulnerable conversation about her journey through adolescence and young adulthood battling her own body image struggles, as well as how she continues to do the work necessary to advocate for body acceptance. We chat about: How Jack transitioned from modelling, to television, and finally landed her dream job in radio How modelling impacted her relationship with food & body The pressures of being a mom in a "comeback culture" How to establish social media boundaries and navigate comparison Tips to heal your relationship with food & your body The importance of advocating for yourself This episode is PACKED with personal stories, tools to support wellbeing, and great conversations that you will not want to miss! Discussed in the episode: ⁠CISN In the Mornings with Chris, Jack and Matt⁠ ⁠thebirdspapaya⁠ ⁠My 12 Week Intuitive Eating Program⁠ Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram Connect with Jack: @jacks1313 on Instagram

Exciting news! The next cohort for my group coaching program - Food Freedom Collective - is coming January 2024! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. ⁠Join the waitlist now to get priority enrollment⁠! In this week’s episode, I am joined by Sandra Mikulic! Sandra is a plus size runner who has been running or walking 5km a day for the past 5 years! I came across her profile when my client Leslie told me about how Sandra's content was an inspiration for her to run, show up and be seen in the body she's in, instead of waiting until she loses "x" number of pounds. In the episode, we discuss: How Sandra's running journey started, and why it has NEVER been about weight loss Why in 5 years she has actually gained weight by running more (and is okay with it) How she handles the social media trolls The challenges of running in a 260 lb body How long it took her to form the daily running habit without resistance How to overcome the limiting beliefs that accompany living in a larger body Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Connect with Sandra: Instagram: ⁠@bigfit_i_run Website & Magazine:  ⁠runyourlife.ca

Apply for my 1:1 coaching program - Food Freedom Approach! This program was designed to teach you healthy nutrition habits, help you transform your food mindset, heal your relationship with food, and improve your body image. In the 12 weeks, you will work with Chelsea to learn how to eat without food rules, guilt, obsession, or fear of losing control. Click here to apply! In this week’s episode, I am joined by my former leadership coach, and client - Ally Stone! (If you haven't listened to Ally's previous episode on LYN, you can find it here). Previously Ally was on to share how she has found her purpose in career, but today she joins me to share her journey becoming an intuitive eater. This is Ally's unofficial year in review! We discuss: Ally's health journey prior to working with me How she has overcome substance use & abuse The major shift that happened for her during the pandemic  Her weight gain (and loss) through intuitive eating Some of the challenges that she faced when learning how to eat intuitively Ally's BHA(health)G   How she has come to make peace with food and her body Resource mentioned in podcast: Ally's Wellness & Leadership Retreat Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram Connect with Ally: Instagram: @allystone__ @theinspiredleader__ Website:  theinspiredleader.com

This week, I am so excited to welcome my good friend Kierra Smith to the show! Kierra is a 2x Olympian swimmer who just recently retired and joins me to share her experience with food and body image as a high level athlete. Kierra shares how this year has presented some new challenges, as she transitioned out of being a full time athlete, to being a real estate agent in Kelowna. We chat about: What some of the protocols were to keep swimmers at their race weight What a day in the life of eating looked like as an athlete training 25 hours a week vs now The culture around food amongst fellow athletes and the prevalence of disordered eating/eating disorders How the strict environment as an athlete has impacted Kierra's relationship with food and her body now Her top tip to steer clear of diet cuture This episode is PACKED with personal stories, tools to support wellbeing, and great conversations that you will not want to miss! Food Freedom Approach is open for enrollment! Stop questioning your food choices and start experiencing stress-free eating, no food rules, and improved body confidence. This 3 month program includes 12 private coaching sessions with Chelsea to help you discover what it's like to live a life that isn't consumed by thoughts of food and your body. Limited spots available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply and Chelsea will reach out to you to secure your spot! If what you hear today resonates with you, I would love for you to leave a rating and review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts! Connect with Chelsea: @the.foodfreedomist on Instagram Connect with Kierra: @kierrasmith on Instagram

We've all heard it, many of us have probably said it, but how accurate is it really? In today's episode, we chat about: Where calories came from How we determine how many calories are in food Common assumptions about calories Where the "calories in, calories out" concept originated Why the rule is flawed & what pieces of the puzzle are missing How to respond to your weight changing Resources mentioned in the episode: Wishnofsy's Rule 2011 Study 2015 Study 2022 Study Food Freedom Approach is open for enrollment! Stop questioning your food choices and start experiencing stress-free eating, no food rules, and improved body confidence. This 3 month program includes 12 private coaching sessions with Chelsea to help you discover what it's like to live a life that isn't consumed by thoughts of food and your body. Limited spots available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply and Chelsea will reach out to you to secure your spot! If what you hear today resonates with you, I would love for you to leave a rating and review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram

Last week, we headed down to Sacramento, California for an Ironman race. This event is something that both Richard and I have been prepping for for months. The race includes a 3.8km swim, 180km bike, followed by a full marathon 42.2km run). With me ending up in the hospital, the race did NOT go as planned. In the episode, we chat about: -What actually happened during the race -How I'm doing since the accident -My emotional eating experience post-race -How my nutrition has changed from pre-race to now, no longer training and in recovery -When it's okay to "step in" and override your body's natural hunger/fullness cues with intuitive eating If you are struggling with your relationship with food and looking for support with emotional eating, food guilt, and finding food freedom, apply now to my Food Freedom Approach Coaching Program! This 3 month program includes 12 private coaching sessions with Chelsea to help you stop constantly questioning your food choices and finally discover what it's like to live a life that isn't consumed by thoughts of food and your body. From now until Nov 1, I am offering a $200 discount for the program! Limited spots available! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply and Chelsea will reach out to you to secure your spot! If what you hear today resonates with you, I would love for you to leave a rating and review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to share your thoughts! Connect with Chelsea: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.foodfreedomist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram