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THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential

THE CONFIDENT BODY PODCAST - Brain-based strategies and self-compassion practices to unlock your full potential

By: Lizzie Merritt - Weight Loss Coach for Women Who Want To Feel Confident In Their Own Skin
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Fuel your body, unleash your soul: The podcast for women ready to lose weight and fully embrace their unique gifts and talents. Learn how to transform your body and mind with brain science and self-compassion. Do you know *what* to do to lose weight but can’t find the time or energy to actually do it? Are you the one always behind the camera taking pictures of everyone else on vacation because you don’t like the way you look? Are you ready to stop waiting to lose weight in order to start participating in life? In this podcast, you’ll find shame-free weight loss solutions that set you free from the exhausting cycle of being ”on a diet” or ”off the wagon”. Together, we’ll help you overcome self-sabotaging behavior through simple tools, brain hacks, and steps to rewire your brain for weight loss. If you’re ready to stop feeling like you are the problem and lose weight in a way that makes you feel like you can trust yourself, then you’re in the right place. Hi, I’m Lizzie. Welcome to the Confident Body Podcast where we talk about all the mental and emotional parts of weight loss that diets don’t tell you. I spent most of my life feeling self-conscious about my body, looking for the next diet, or wishing I could just lose a few pounds. After feeling massive imposter syndrome teaching fitness, I began to wonder if there was more to feeling great than just nutrition and exercise. I realized that feeling confident in your skin is more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate. I began to understand how diets go against the way your brain is naturally wired and how diets make it so hard to lose weight long term. I learned specific strategies and tools to work WITH my brain to lose weight for good and finally feel confident in my body. And you can too. If you want to look in the mirror and see what’s RIGHT about you…Learn solutions that are easy and fit your busy life…Find out how to train your brain for weight loss…and love yourself and your body all the way down the scale, then let’s go. lizzie@confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach www.confidentbody.coach/tipsCopyright 2022-2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • When One Cookie Feels Like Failure
    Jun 18 2025

    Have you ever had that awful, sinking feeling after a “bad” food day… where all your progress feels like it’s circling the drain?

    You ate something that wasn’t “on plan,” skipped a workout, maybe even said, “Screw it” and dove face-first into a bag of chips. And then, the spiral starts.

    Your brain chimes in with the ultimate gut-punch: “See? You messed up. Again. You’re never going to get this right.”

    And that voice… oh, that voice is ruthless, right? Like it’s been waiting all day to pounce.

    “You always do this. You can’t be trusted. What’s the point?”

    It’s like every time you slip, even just a little, your mind uses it as proof that you’re broken. That this won’t work. That you’re back at square one. Again

    So today, we’re going to talk about what’s really going on when you mess up—and why it’s not the mess-up that matters most. We’ll cover:

    – Why slipping up isn’t the actual problem—it’s how you interpret it – How to stop turning one off-moment into a character assassination – And how to bounce back with confidence and kindness instead of shame and spirals

    If you’re tired of letting one bad moment become a reason to quit, you’re in the right place. Let’s untangle the mess-up mindset and find a better way forward.

    Are you ready to unpack the pressure, defuse the drama, and find your footing again with grace and guts? Let’s go!

    https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

    BOOK: You Are A Miracle

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    15 mins
  • Predictable Patterns: The Plot Twists You Totally Saw Coming
    Jun 11 2025

    Have you ever watched yourself make the same decision, at the same time, in the same situation—again and again—and thought, “Why do I always do this?” Maybe it’s Friday night. You feel tired, drained, maybe a little rebellious. You think, “I’ll just loosen up this weekend and start over Monday.” And then Monday rolls around, and you’re standing in front of the mirror, wondering how you got back here—again.

    Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Predictable patterns.

    Predictable patterns are the loops we know by heart. The scripts our brain has memorized. The decisions we almost expect ourselves to make. And the more often they happen, the more permanent they start to feel.

    But what if “this always happens” didn’t mean you were doomed to repeat it? What if it just meant you were in a habit loop that can be rewritten?

    Before we dig into all that, let’s do a final recap of where we’ve been on this excuses journey.

    In Episode 1, we talked about excuses as mental habits—not personality flaws. You learned the Excuse-Proofing Process: Pause, Ponder, Pivot, Practice.

    In Episode 2, we covered emotional excuses—when food feels like a reward, relief, or rebellion.

    Episode 3 unpacked minimizing excuses—the “just a bite” and “this doesn’t count” thoughts that add up over time.

    In Episode 4, we tackled scarcity excuses—the “now or never” mindset that tricks you into overeating because you think it’s your only chance.

    Last week, in Episode 5, we talked about overwhelm excuses—those “it’s too hard” and “I don’t have time” thoughts that show up when your brain feels like it’s drowning.

    And now, here we are, at the finale. Predictable patterns. The loops you see coming. The places you fall off track in ways that feel frustratingly familiar. Let’s talk about what those patterns mean—and how to change them without needing a complete personality transplant.

    Ready? Let’s go!

    https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

    BOOK: You Are A Miracle

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    23 mins
  • Overwhelm Excuses: When Food Feels Easier Than Facing the Day
    Jun 4 2025

    Have you ever looked at your to-do list, then looked at the fridge, and thought, “I just can’t deal—I need something to eat”? Or said to yourself, “I want to take care of myself, but I don’t have the energy, I don’t have the time, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me today”?

    That’s overwhelm talking. And when overwhelm takes the wheel, the drive-through starts to look like self-care.

    Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Overwhelm excuses.

    These excuses don’t always sound dramatic. They sound tired. Logical. They sound like you are protecting your sanity. And in some ways, you are. Your brain is doing its best to help you cope. The problem is, it often trades short-term relief for long-term frustration.

    Before we dig into that, let’s do a quick recap.

    In Episode 1, we covered how excuses aren’t flaws—they’re just protective habits your brain uses to dodge discomfort. You learned how to Pause, Ponder, Pivot, and Practice.

    In Episode 2, we tackled emotional excuses. The kind that show up when food becomes your comfort blanket.

    In Episode 3, we talked about minimizing excuses—those little “doesn’t count” moments that quietly chip away at your progress.

    And in Episode 4, we exposed scarcity excuses. Thoughts that made food feel limited, special, or socially required.

    For today Let’s unpack overwhelm.When life feels too full, the mental load. The pressure. and your brain says, “Forget it.This is all too hard.”

    Ready? Let’s go!

    https://confidentbody.coach/tips/

    BOOK: You Are A Miracle

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    23 mins
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