Best Final Girls Feast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 97: Rosemary's Baby (1968) with Payton McCarty-Simas and Peg Aloi 1:04:15

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Payton McCarty-Simas and Peg Aloi to talk 1968's Rosemary's Baby. We talk witchcraft, Satanic Panic, 60s hostessing, chocolate mousse, barely cooked steak, pregnancy cravings, symbolic lamb dinner, and more!

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#163 - Story Session: From Scientist to Menopause Advocate: Dr. Béatrice Séguin's Unexpected Journey 32:15

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“How could I, an educated scientist married to a doctor, not know this was happening to me?” At 45, Béatrice Séguin was floored to realize she was already in menopause, after years of missing the signs. In this honest and energetic story session, Béatrice shares how that wake-up call turned her into a menopause advocate and led to her podcast This …

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Why Overgiving Pushes Him Away — and Leaves You with Breadcrumbs 7:08

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In my #2 breadcrumbs in a relationship series, I share why overgiving and overfunctioning don’t create closeness — they quietly push love away. In this second video, I’ll show you why the more you give, the less you often get, and how this pattern leaves you drained instead of desired. You’ll learn: ✨ The hidden ways overgiving backfires (and why i…

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Breadcrumbs in a Relationship: Why You Settle (& How to STOP) 6:37

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If you feel like you’re always giving your whole heart but only getting breadcrumbs in a relationship, you’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. 💔 Many smart, strong, successful women end up settling for crumbs instead of the love, respect, and commitment they truly deserve. In this video, I’ll break down the truth about breadcrumbs in a relation…

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#162 - Rewiring, Not Retiring: How Your Brain Transforms in Menopause with Dr. Sarah McKay 1:08:56

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Ever walk into a room and instantly forget why you’re there? Or struggle to find words you know are on the tip of your tongue? I have good news for you! You’re not losing your mind. Your brain is simply changing. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay reveals what’s really behind midlife “brain fog” and why it’s part of a powerful transfor…

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Episode 96: Kombucha (2025) with Jake Myers 1:08:04

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by director Jake Myers to talk (spoiler free!) about the new 2025 film, Kombucha! Lots of kombucha talk of course, fermentation culture meets toxic office culture, SCOBYs on film, Midwest pork tenderloin sandwiches, business bitches, home remedies, garlic enthusiasm, and more!…

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#161 - Season 6 Kickoff: Kitchen Table Talk: My Sister and I Dish on Menopause and My New Book 41:12

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This week’s episode is extra special for TWO reasons! For one, we are kicking off Season 6, and my sister Friedel is interviewing me! We’re diving into my new book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, and why I felt called to write it after my own surprising start to perimenopause at 37. Instead of talking about what to cut out, I share why I focus on …

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Nice Girl Habits That Make Him Lose Respect For You 5:16

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Are you always being the “nice girl” in relationships — overgiving, overfunctioning, and caring too much? Do you say yes when you mean no, and put his needs first? 💔 The truth is, these “nice girl” habits don’t win you love… they make him lose respect. 💌 Take the FREE Quiz to see your BLOCKS to REAL LOVE....uncover your hidden pattern that's sabota…

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Episode 95: What You Wish For (2023) with Nicholas Tomnay and Nick Stahl 1:07:08

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by writer/director Nicholas Tomnay and actor Nick Stahl to talk about their 2023 film What You Wish For. We talk dueling chefs, tongue shashimi, is there ethical consumption under cannibalism?, knife skills, noir influences, and more!

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Oops I Did It Again… How I Lost My Voice & Found It Through Feminine Energy 14:49

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In this episode, I share how I kept slipping back into old patterns of self-doubt and people pleasing and the one powerful feminine energy tool that helped me stop abandoning myself, find my voice again, and feel secure in who I am. //FREE RESOURCE// Grab my Free REAL LOVE CHEATSHEET - Learn My TOP 3 Feminine Energy SECRETS To Stop Chasing Love — S…

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Episode 94: Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) with Joe Lynch 2:37:51

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by director Joe Lynch to discuss his 2007 film Wrong Turn 2: Dead End! Cannibalism is back! Plus we've got aughts reality show antics, a vegan at the dinner table, tattooed barbecue, props that did and didn't make the cut, 80s splatterpunk, behind the scenes anecdotes, and more!…

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Episode 93: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) with Ariel Powers-Shaub and Heather Wixson 1:25:05

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Ariel Powers-Shaub and Heather Wixson to discuss the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! We talk post 9/11 horror, harbingers and slaughter houses, cannibalism or lack thereof, the tea lady, white tank tops and lowrise jeans, and more!

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Episode 92: The Hills Have Eyes (1977) with Scott Weinberg and Patrick Farmer 1:25:26

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Scott Weinberg and Patrick Farmer to talk 1977's The Hills Have Eyes! More cannibalism y'all, plus there's RV cuisine, haves and have nots, 1970s horror history, do the dogs die, another Coke placement for the list, and more!

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#160 - Season 5 Finale: The Midlife Glow-Up You Didn’t See Coming 20:50

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What if menopause wasn’t something to endure, but something to embrace? After asking my Instagram community about the unexpected gifts of midlife, their answers revealed just how liberating this season can be. From deeper friendships and renewed creativity to freedom from dieting and people-pleasing, their stories echoed a powerful shift, and one r…

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#159 - Story Session: Perimenopause, Boundaries, & the Power of Self-Care Rituals in Midlife with April MacKinnon 31:17

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In this story session, April MacKinnon, founder of Anointment Natural Skin Care, opens up about nearly a decade of navigating perimenopause. From the early waves of anxiety and disrupted sleep to the surprising strength she found through resistance training, she shares her very relatable experience. We explore how resistance training helped April t…

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Episode 91: House of 1000 Corpses (2003) with Jeremy Veal and Matthew Jackson 1:38:16

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Jeremy Veal and Matthew Jackson to talk the third Rob Zombie film of the podcast, House of 1000 Corpses! We talk the winding road to the movie's release, serial killers, Captain Spaulding's fried chicken, the masked feast, Baby's hot cocoa, Agatha Crispies, and more!

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#158 - Why Good Girls Gossip: Reclaiming Female Connection in Midlife with Tova Leigh 27:26

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Have you ever hesitated to open up with other women because you feared judgment, competition, or being labeled as “too much”? If this hits home, I’ve got good news: you are not the problem. In this episode, author and comedian Tova Leigh shares stories from her new book Good Girls Gossip and explains why reclaiming gossip, as deep, truth-sharing co…

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#157 - Finding Your Movement Rhythm with ADHD and Perimenopause with Christine Chessman 38:16

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In this episode, I sat down to chat with our very own Joyful Movement Coordinator in the Midlife Feast. At 49, Christine received an ADHD diagnosis after years of masking. She shares how perimenopause brought long-overlooked symptoms into focus. We unpack how midlife hormonal shifts can amplify ADHD traits and why rigid fitness plans rarely work fo…

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Episode 90: Ghostbusters (1984) with Shawn Talley and Chris Dortch II 1:51:06

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Sarah and Carrie - who never introduce ourselves, oops - are joined by Shawn Talley and Chris Dortch II to talk 1984's Ghostbusters! We talk favorite Ghostbuster, gateway horror (or is it?), the REAL cartoon, product placement galore, Stay Puft marshmallows, Rick Moranis's comedic chops, counter fried eggs, Twinkies, forbidden sugary breakfast cere…

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#156 - How to Cancel Your Clean Plate Club Membership with Emily Sucher, RD 25:48

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for not finishing your plate, even if you’re full, and you’re not 100% sure why, you might be a member of the Clean Plate Club. In this episode, I invited registered dietitian Emily Sucher to explore how messages from childhood are still impacting our food decisions today. Whether you grew up hearing about starving childr…

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Why You Keep Chasing Love — And How to Finally Be Chosen 18:49

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Ready to never chase after a man for love, attention, and affection AGAIN?!!! I share how to stop chasing love and BE MAGNETIC so he comes to you and yo uhave have to chase again!! Do you tend to chase after your partner or boyfriend for love and attention? Are you doing all the work, and it's not getting you the love, closeness, and connection you…

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#155 - Q&A Episode: Food Tracking, Plant Proteins, & Collagen Supplements 16:39

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In this solo Q&A episode, I am tackling some of the most recent questions shared with me about the sneaky ways diet culture creeps in, what protein adequacy really looks like (especially for plant-based eaters), and whether collagen is fact or hype. If you want to get your questions answered in the future, submit them here! Links Mentioned The Subs…

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4 Steps To Move On From a Break Up ASAP So You Can Be Loved & Adored 13:06

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In this episode, learn how to move on from a breakup and heal as quickly as possible. I’ll share my systematic process of how I healed from a devastating break-up and how I help others do the same When you can heal and move on in the easiest and quickest way possible, you are then ready to have and create a healthy, loving, and lasting relationship…

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Episode 89: Hellbender (2022) with Toby Poser and John Adams 1:24:49

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Toby and Poser and John Adams to talk about their 2022 family powerhouse film Hellbender! We talk foraged magic, twigs and pinecones, eating fear, cannibalism, fuzzy wuzzies, going to town for a burger, complicated parenting, mouth birthing, and more!

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#154 - How to Appreciate Your Changing Menopause Body with Dr. Charlotte Ord 29:41

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Our bodies change in midlife and menopause, and many times in ways that feel confusing or frustrating. But what if those changes aren’t a problem to fix, but an invitation to reconnect with ourselves? In this conversation, Dr. Charlotte Ord, psychologist and body image expert shares a refreshing take on body appreciation. It’s not about pretending …

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Heartbreak-Proof Your Heart! Learn From My 10 Relationship Mistakes 14:42

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We all experience heartbreak but what if you could learn from my relationship mistakes........so you can find real love easier and quicker?!! I learned these in a 10 year relationship that ended in my heart being completely shattered. Some of these mistakes I knew better.....Other mistakes I made I didn't so I and to learn the hard way. PRIVATE COA…

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#153 - Style Joy in Midlife: What to Do When Nothing Feels Right with Dacy Gillespie 31:41

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Standing in your closet thinking, "Nothing fits anymore?" It’s not the best feeling, but can I let you in on something? You don’t have to hold onto your “lose weight wardrobe”. In this encouraging conversation, stylist Dacy Gillespie helps us reframe how we think about style in midlife, especially when our bodies, styles, and preferences have chang…

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Episode 88: Family Dinner (2022) with Brett Petersel and Bee Delores 1:10:09

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Brett Petersel and Bee Delores to discuss 2022's Family Dinner as the first installment in Folk Horror month! We talk (trigger warning) diet and weightloss, Easter paganism, more cannibalism, rabbit slaughter, culty nutritionists, and more!

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🔥10 MUST HAVE Green Flags in a Man To Find Your Forever Guy 11:21

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Discover the 10 MUST-HAVE Green Flags in a man to find a #highvalue man and get the healthy, loving, and fulfilling relationship that you dream of! Without these 10 traits, the probability of more heartbreak and pain will increase in your future. These not only help you identify and find a great high quality guy but also will protect your heart!! (…

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#152 - Intuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN 37:36

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In this episode, I get to bring you a very special guest, someone whose work has transformed my whole practice, and who has been helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating for three decades! In this conversation, Intuitive Eating co-founder Evelyn Tribole shares why this compassionate, research-backed…

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#151 - Is It Hunger, Food Noise, or Hormones? 19:51

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Feeling hungry all the time? Or do you feel like fullness just doesn’t land the way it used to? You’re not imagining things—and it’s not about discipline either. Hormonal changes in menopause can change how you experience hunger, and that can be disorienting. In this episode, we answer a listener’s honest question about feeling constantly hungry, a…

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Reject Who Others Want You To Be!! Be a Lion NOT a Lamb 17:59

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Be a Lion not a Lamb to be your #trueself In this episode, I show you how to: Challenge how to be a lamb which is how the majority of us have been trained to be! How we've all be taught to be someone we are not Start being a lion in your relationship and life Find and start living as your #trueself not who you've been told you should be How this sh…

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Episode 87: Cannibal Mukbang (2023) with Aimee Kuge and April Consalo 1:18:15

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by writer/director Aimee Kuge and actress April Consalo to discuss Cannibal Mukbang! We get juicy, meaty behind the scenes details, we talk mukbang of course, cannibal romance, prop food, complicated dynamics, and more!

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Saying NO Makes You HOT🔥 Become a Boundary Babe in 5 Steps 10:07

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Learn how to set healthy boundaries in a relationship and become a boundary babe! In this episode, I show you how to: Be a Boundary Babe by setting healthy boundaries in your relationship The pure MAGIC of boundaries that no one tells you….hint it shows you EXACTLY who a man is How to step up for yourself so that a man ALWAYS values you How to put …

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#150 - The Capacity Crisis: Why Women Feel Emotionally Exhausted in Midlife with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND 38:11

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Why are we SO drained in midlife? Dr. Sarah Vandeboncoeur returns to unpack the exhaustion so many women feel—not just from perimenopause, but from decades of overgiving. Most of us enter this phase already running on empty, juggling work, family, and endless to-dos. Add hormonal shifts, and let’s be honest- something has to give. That irritability…

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Episode 86: Motel Hell (1980) with Chris Dortch II and Dustin Kramer 1:21:19

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Chris Dortch II and Dustin Kramer to talk about wacky garden cannibalism in Motel Hell (1980)! We've got cannibalism of course, 80s food philosophy and villain depiction, landscape of cannibalism films of the time, sustainable humans, smoked meats, roadside food, director Kevin Connor's foodie film legacy, and more! P…

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#149 - Cooking for Pleasure Not Perfection with Chef Andrea Buckett 25:42

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Feeling uninspired with your go-to menu lately? Chef Andrea Buckett is here to bring the joy back to your kitchen. With 20 years of experience, she shares her refreshingly simple approach to food—because cooking should be fun, not stressful! Andrea’s five-ingredient meals, pantry hacks, and creative condiment tips (wait until you hear what mustard …

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Say Buhbye To Being Superwoman & Step Into Your Goddess Energy 11:00

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Do you feel like your doing EVERYTHING in your relationship? And you're are exhausted, tired, and DONE. I explain how I went from burnout to bliss when I stopped trying to be Superwoman and stepped into my Goddess Feminine Energy. Are you always doing everything and you tired of it?! Ready to be taken care of and put first? Is your man in the femin…

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#148 - Mindful Menopause: Using Meditation to Navigate the Transition with Diana Winston 31:08

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Did you know science shows that mindfulness can do more than just help you relax? It can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and might even slow brain aging? That’s more than just symptom relief! Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful, joins me to explore how meditation can support your menopause experience. She makes mindfulness accessible for everyon…

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Episode 85: Intruder (1989) with Christie Gersten and Patrick Farmer 1:29:45

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Christie Gersten and Patrick Farmer to talk about the grocery store maniac film Intruder (1989)! We talk best kills, feast scenes, name brand (and no brand) food, sharp objects, charcuterie equipment, fart blossoms (?), eyeball olives, creative filming, and more!

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#147 - How to Stop the Cycle of “Starting Over” Every Monday 22:49

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Do you find yourself vowing to “start fresh” every Monday, only to feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon by the time the weekend (or lunch) rolls around? The Monday reset cycle keeps so many of us trapped in an exhausting loop of restriction, indulgence, and shame—making food feel like a constant battle. But what if Monday was just another day? In …

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4 Steps To Be The Prize in Love By Mastering DETACHMENT 15:19

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Go From Pick Me Girl to The Prize In Love! Learn what detachment really looks like What you need to stop doing asap that actually pushes good men away How you can start showing up honestly and without shame in expressing what you truly want What your standards should be What is the foundation for your boundaries and much more! PRIVATE COACHING: For…

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#146 - What to Do When Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work with Julie Duffy Dillon 34:46

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After years of dieting, the advice to "eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full" can feel frustrating and oversimplified-especially if you’ve been trying to “get” intuitive eating This week, fellow intuitive eating dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon joins me to help us understand some of the common roadblocks that keep us “stuck" and why reconnectin…

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Episode 84: Scooby-Doo and The Gourmet Ghost (2018) with Merrilee O’Neil and Angela Campbell 1:25:35

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by Merrilee O'Neil and Angela Campbell for a fun and light episode - Scooby-Doo and The Gourmet Ghost (2018)! There's celebrity chefs, cats and dogs eating stuff they shouldn't, overly teched-out kitchens, tongs and fennel, food based mystery, and more!

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#145 - Why We Binge: Unpacking the Restrict-Binge Cycle with Toni Rudd, RD 35:02

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Struggling with binge eating and the endless restrict-crave cycle? You’re not alone. In this episode, dietitian Toni Rudd unpacks the emotional triggers behind binge eating, the impact of dieting, and why willpower isn’t the problem. We also explore how ADHD can influence eating behaviors and share practical tools like mindful eating and food abund…

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#144- Why Yoga is So Much More Than Movement in Menopause with Niamh Daly 46:06

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Can yoga help us navigate the emotional and physical changes of menopause? Niamh Daly joins me to explore how yoga, when adapted to our changing bodies, can support nervous system regulation, pelvic floor health, and emotional well-being during midlife. We cover the importance of personalized movement, challenging the idea of yoga as a cure-all whi…

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Stop Tolerating What You Dont Want & Make Your Desires a Reality! 15:57

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You get what you tolerate....so let's stop tolerating the intolerable!! When you stop tolerating BS, your life can change!! But if you stick around....hoping it will change.... you're tolerating it! How are you participating in the very things that you don't want Stop being nice!! Nice = coming last Know if you're life is serving yourself or others…

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Episode 83: The Shape of Water (2017) with Jamie Alvey and Amanda Jane Stern 2:43:38

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Sarah and Carrie are joined by lovely guests Jamie Alvey and Amanda Jane Stern for what might be our longest episode to date! We discuss 2017's The Shape of Water, including eggs galore, unnaturally green key lime pie, Kellogg's Cornflakes, filmmaking talk, monsters, and more!

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#143-Story Session: What 30 Years as a Dietitian Taught Pia About Health and Weight 38:17

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After years of practicing traditional dietetics, Pia and I found ourselves on a liberating journey—stepping away from diet culture and embracing a weight-neutral, intuitive eating approach. In this episode, we share our experiences, from joyful food-filled retreats in Italy to the challenges of being non-diet dietitians in a weight-obsessed world. …

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What is Feminine Energy? Awaken Your Feminine Energy To Get The Love Deserve! | BECOMING BADASS EP# 19 14:23

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What is feminine energy? And whats the difference between masculine vs feminine energy? Learn how to "turn on" your feminine energy to TRANSFORM Your love life! What is feminine energy Feminine vs masculine energy how does it feel to be in your feminine energy how do you do it how does being in your masculine feel how it transformed my life get you…