If 2020 taught us anything it's that even the best laid plans don't always turn out. In this episode I'm sharing the truth about how I've learnt to give myself grace when it comes to achieving my health and wellness goals and how that translates into my work with clients. I'm also touching on the most important piece of the puzzle which is often self reflection and the power of using your voice, even if it's just for yourself. Need help figuring out how to continue on your wellness journey whilst also allowing yourself some grace? Grab a free 30 minute call and I'll walk you through a simple self awareness exercise to help you find more grace. Click here to join: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/decisionmakingcall Grab my free Healthy Habits Tracker here: https://cathyrichardsrd.com/healthy-habits-tracker/
Are you on a GLP-1 medication and not sure what or how much to eat? In this video, I’ll walk you through how to nourish your body, prevent nausea, and feel your best — without falling into restrictive habits or under-eating.As a Registered Dietitian, I’ll show you how to listen to your body and support your medication goals through balanced, intuitive nutrition.💬 Watch to the end for my #1 tip to make eating on GLP-1s easier and more satisfying!
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things, but someone else on the same meds is shedding pounds faster? You're not alone—and it's so frustrating. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the real reasons weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all—and what might be going on behind the scenes.
Staying active in midlife can feel like climbing a mountain — especially when you're juggling work, kids, and aging parents. But here's the good news: it doesn't have to be overwhelming. In today's episode, I'm sharing simple tips and tricks that have helped me become more active in the last six weeks than I have in the past three or four years — and how I'm helping my friends and clients do the same!
Are you constantly cutting back on your favorite foods, hoping that by sacrificing a little here and there, you’ll finally shed those extra pounds—but it just doesn’t seem to add up? Meanwhile, you watch others effortlessly enjoy their treats and keep the weight off. In this episode, we explore surprising case studies that might just change the way you think about weight loss. Get ready to hear some eye-opening stories that challenge the common dieting mindset. Tune in and discover why what you’ve been told about food and weight loss might not be the whole picture!
Handling holiday diet talk: how to navigate unsolicited comments about your food choices, weight, and more with confidence and grace.
Tis the season for celebration and a long with this can come feelings of overwhelm around all of the food related events. It's a concern that every one of my clients has mentioned over the past week. But what if you got curious around eating and the holidays? What if you started to really notice which foods you enjoyed and maybe items that you don't even like. If you're ready to eat intuitively and enjoy the holiday- this episode is for you!
As an intuitive eating and emotional eating coach and Registered Dietitian, my goal is to support my clients in a way that helps them heal their relationship with food. Though many clients start working with me from a lens of desiring weight loss. And that's exactly what I'm sharing in todays - client case study. Did they achieve the weight loss ? They 100 percent did but the outcome may surprise you. Ready to learn how to eat in a way that supports your body long term? Book a free JOYFUL eating call: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
I have clients, friends and family members reaching out to me almost weekly asking about "adrenal fatigue". Symptoms often include: fatigue, body aches, brain fog etc. A misconception is that adrenals wear out, but that is not what is actually happening. In this episode I'm explaining what's really happening and giving some key shifts to make to improve your symptoms now!
Sleep is a vital aspect of our health and well-being. It is important for both physical and mental health. During sleep, our body repairs and restores itself, enabling us to function at our best. Lack of sleep can have serious consequences on our health, including decreased cognitive function, increased risk of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, as well as depression and anxiety. One of the primary functions of sleep is to allow our bodies to recover and repair. During sleep, our body produces growth hormone, which helps to repair and rebuild tissues. Additionally, sleep is important for the proper functioning of our immune system, which helps to fight off infections and diseases. Sleep also plays a crucial role in our mental health. Lack of sleep has been linked to depression and anxiety, as well as decreased cognitive function. During sleep, our brains consolidate memories and process emotions, allowing us to better cope with stress and regulate our emotions. In conclusion, sleep plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. It is important to ensure that we get enough sleep each night to allow our bodies and minds to properly rest and recharge. In this episode I'm sharing with you exactly how much sleep you need! Sleep blog post: https://cathyrichardsrd.com/5-habits-to-get-a-better-nights-sleep/ Need some support around sleep? book a free 20 min call: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/schedule.php
As busy mompreneurs it can feel like we've been doing all the things but not seeing the results. I get it, as a single mom to 3 kids ages 11 and under - this feels like my life sometimes. In todays episode I'm walking you through a super simple exercise to see your health confidence and help you continue on your journey to a healthier, happier and more abundant life. Have a friend who would love to hear this? Feel free to share. Feel ready to see just how awesome you are doing? Use my FREE Healthy Habits Tracker to boost your health confidence. Know that more support is what you really need? Book a FREE JOYFUL EATING CALL here.
Whether it's a fear of the "food police" showing up or feeling like you'll lose all control- letting go of diets can feel scary. In todays episode I'll share a few examples of places where my clients have started on their own individual intuitive eating journey. Want to learn more about my summer support offer? https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/schedule.php I've opened up space for 5 and I spots already taken so don't hesitate to book a JOYFUL EATING call if you have questions. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING What is set point theory? Episode #55 : https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cathy-richards--rd/episodes/Episode-55-What-you-need-to-know-about-your-bodys-set-point-e1ti8oh
Yes - it's normal for our bodies to change over time (hello, birthing humans, changes in hormones and general aging) but it's very normal NOT to like it. If you've been struggling to love or even like the body that your in today - I'm right there with you. Tune into today's episode to hear how I deal with this and how I support my clients through this struggle. Ready to love your body again? Hop on a FREE JOYFUL eating call to get started: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
It's not uncommon for a person living in a larger body to go to the doctor for an array of ailments and walk out with the same recommendation: lose weight. Working as a health at every size informed practitioner means that I give my clients in smaller and larger bodies many of the same health and wellness recommendations. Our health outcomes are based on the healthy habits that we practice and that doesn't depend on our weight. So in todays episode I would like to apologize. Ready to be happier and enjoy the summer no matter what the scale says? Then book your free JOYFUL EATING call: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
I've worked with thousands of clients over the years and they all had one thing in common, no one wanted to waste their money. I get it and normally I'm a really good finance manager with my expenses but in today's episode I'm sharing an example of why sometimes letting go of the money (or the diet) is the best thing to do. Tune in and let me know if it resonates! Ready for more - book a FREE call: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
Intuitive eating is a powerful tool to help you improve your overall happiness and well-being. By tuning into your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues, you can learn to better understand your needs and make choices that honor them. This can help you break free from diet mentality and the cycle of restriction and guilt associated with it. Intuitive eating encourages you to nourish your body with a variety of nutritious foods and to honor your hunger and fullness signals. When you allow yourself to listen to these signals, you can get to know your body and its needs in a more meaningful way. Doing so can help you feel more in tune with yourself and your body, which can lead to more positive feelings. Intuitive eating can also help you cultivate more positive relationships with food, which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and guilt surrounding meal times. Additionally, it can help you start to view food and meals as enjoyable experiences rather than something to fear or restrict. All of these things can help you to cultivate more overall happiness and well-being. In today's episode I'm walking you through the real life practical use of intuitive eating with 3 very different clients. Want help to get started? Grab my FREE 3 part video series: https://cathyrichardsrd.activehosted.com/f/35 Need more 1-on-1 support? Book a FREE JOYFUL EATING call here: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
As a mother, I know that you want what's best for your daughter(s) and so do I. In today's episode I'll share the one thing that can help your daughter have a healthy relationship with food for the rest of her life! You don't want to miss this. Grab my FREE 3 part video series to get started on your intuitive eating journey: https://cathyrichardsrd.activehosted.com/f/35 Or hop on a FREE JOYFUL EATING call and I can give you 1-on-1 support to identify the 1 thing to get you going: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
For years as I worked with clients - I would support them in tracking their calories to help them lose weight. When I know better, I do better and in today's episode I'll explain why I don't actually recommend calorie counting for weight loss and how our bodies are set up to always support us. Do you track calories? I'd love to know. Ready to actually ENJOY eating again? Book a FREE JOYFUL EATING call where I'll help you identify the one thing to get you started on your intuitive eating journey. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
You've been good all week and decide to let yourself have just 1 cookie to satisfy that craving but soon you've realized that you ate the entire package, don't worry you're not alone. Many of the 1000's of clients that I've worked with over the past 20 years have shared similar experiences. My clients often describe a craving like an all encompassing / overtaking feeling that's not satisfied until the food is eaten. If you suffer with food cravings - this episode will walk you through 3 easy ways to reduce them. Want my help? Book a FREE 20 min JOYFUL EATING CALL where I'll help you identify the one change to start you on your intuitive eating journey today! https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING
Cancelled plans, limited screen time and unhappy kids. Not how I envisioned the week (month) going. But if you've been trying to achieve something and feel like there are always road blocks or hurdles thrust into your plans - than this is the epiosde for you. I'll be walking you through the mindset of "everything is always working out for you" or what I like to sometimes call failing foward. Our body is always communicating with us it's just sometimes hard to hear it. Need help with failing forward or starting your intuitive eating journey? Book a FREE JOYFUL EATING call here: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/JOYFULEATING