In this episode, I discuss the importance of building a support network when pursuing a health goal, acknowledging that friends and family may not always be on board with lifestyle changes. I stress the need to stay committed to your values, even if it means setting boundaries or finding a new community of like-minded individuals. …
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This week’s episode is all about the importance of having flexibility and adaptability as part of your plan when you are pursuing a body change goal. I share the importance of preparing for obstacles and challenges and how thinking about them ahead of time will get you to your results faster. Welcome to “Feed Your …
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Today’s podcast is a quickie about the importance of practicing self-compassion while pursuing a health goal. I go into how the journey is long and why self-compassion is important. I share that learning is a journey, and it is okay if it looks messy and isn’t perfect. If you have ever felt that you’re doing …
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Today I’m talking all about how to set yourself up for success when building a new habit by making your decisions ahead of time and using your environment to provide support. When building a new habit too often we leave it up to our brain to make decisions in the moment and then we are …
This week’s episode dives into my personal experiences with Self Sabotage. I also share my methods for helping clients recognize their own patterns of self-sabotage and how to start to begin to make a change. I share how the stories your brain tells you are excuses, not facts. This one is a great episode if …
Today I’m talking about the importance of reflection and doing a Habit Audit. When you’re looking to improve your healthy and take on new habits it’s helpful to look at what you are already doing well and learn from your current patterns and behaviors. Welcome to “Feed Your Health,” a weekly podcast with your host …
FYH 058 The Habit Audit – Evaluating Your Current Behaviors Read More »
In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss choosing process goals over outcome goals and learning to celebrate those intentional actions as progress and success. I talk about the productivity trap and how we spend too much time focusing on accomplishments instead of just living in the moment. Where can you lean into celebrating changes in …
Welcome to “Feed Your Health,” a weekly podcast with your host, Morgan E. Shepherd, where we’ll be taking a deep dive into the big dial movers of health, focusing on movement, nutrition, and stress management. You’ll get tangible takeaways, tactical knowledge, and exclusive stories to inspire and empower you on your transformational health journey. Let’s …
In this episode, I share the habits I’ll be implementing over the next 6 months to “Get Fit AF by 40.” Not only am I sharing the most impactful habits you can make toward better health, but I’m also breaking down how I’m actually going to stick to them and sharing some tools and strategies …
In this episode, I talk about how to navigate situational eating and share some practical tools and strategies to help you keep your health goals in mind even while having a good time! Welcome to “Feed Your Health,” a weekly podcast with your host Morgan E. Shepherd where we’ll be taking a deep dive into …
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In this week’s episode, I share what I would focus on if I were starting my nutrition from scratch or trying to eat better in the new year. I share the three big reasons protein is so important and some benefits you get from eating more. I talk about what happens if you don’t eat …
FYH 053 Focus on Protein to have the Biggest Impact on Your Nutrition Read More »
Starting the year off with my comeback episode, we’re talking about where I’ve been, my word of the year, and how to set one yourself. I share some practical tips for thinking about the next year and implementing new habits. Welcome to “Feed Your Health,” a weekly podcast with your host Morgan E. Shepherd where …
Social media – the internet – is very performative. People are on here spouting their message, their opinions, sharing what feels like every ounce of their lives. It’s really hard for me to want to be a part of it. (Yet here I am.) Much of “reality” is very performative. The term Performative essentially means: …
You really want to get after this thing but then convince yourself out of it over and over and over again? Does life and all these “responsibilities” and excuses keep getting in the way? Listen, I get it. I’m in the same boat. I have been thinking about starting a blog for the past 3 …
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In this week’s episode, Rachel and I discuss our recent travel and share what we do to ensure that we stay mostly on track with our fitness and nutrition while still having fun! We know how scary it can feel when you’ve put in the work to adopt healthy habits only to feel like everything …
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In this week’s episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about the importance of putting your health first. I see too many people struggling with overwhelm and burnout – myself included – and I know from years of experience that when you take the time to prioritize all the healthy habits, you can function better. …
Are you struggling with feeling good about changes in your body? In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I share my experience of feeling large and judgmental about myself because my body is changing. I talk about my previous experience working with a coach, building muscle in the gym, and re-learning how to track macros …
FYH 049 How to feel good about your body when pursuing weight loss or muscle gain Read More »
In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about the different tools we use to get things done when we are easily distracted. I share some of the games we play with ourselves and tools you can use to help you get to the gym more, eat healthier, and go to sleep on time. …
FYH 048 How to Stick to Healthy Habits When You’re Easily Distracted Read More »
I’m super excited for this episode of “Feed Your Health” with special guest Patty McMahon. Patty coaches women to quit, cut back or abstain from drinking alcohol. You’ll hear us do a deep dive into alcohol and its effect on your body and the impact it has on your life. Patty shares how she works …
FYH 047 Changing How Alcohol Impacts Your Life with Patty McMahon Read More »
This Episode of “Feed Your Health” is for all my listeners who want to understand the foundations of nutrition better. I share how to design a balanced meal. I briefly explain what macronutrients are and why you need them. I also discuss how much to be eating based on your goals. I briefly introduce a …
FYH 046 Are Your Meals Giving You the Nutrients You Need? Read More »
This week on “Feed Your Health,” I’m talking about all things Self-Sabotage. Self-Sabotage is one of the big things many clients and people I talk to struggle with. They keep getting in their own way and do things to prevent them from achieving their goals. So in this episode, I go over different forms of …
In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I explain how dieting makes you dumber. I illustrate how it perpetuates a lack of mindfulness and awareness of what is happening in our minds and bodies. Dieting is NOT the solution to your weight loss challenge. I clarify how making little shits that move you toward mindfulness, …
FYH 044 How Dieting Makes You Dumber, Try Moderation Instead Read More »
In this episode, I introduce the Deprivation Indulgence Scale. I talk about how this happens when you practice dieting behaviors based on extreme restriction. I share my experience with being stuck in this cycle and ending up emotionally eating and having binge behavior. I also give you a bunch of tactical tools you can implement …
FYH 043 Top Tools to Stop the Deprivation Indulgence Cycle Read More »
In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I’m breaking beliefs and talking about misconceptions people often have regarding nutrition for weight loss. I discuss the top 5 beliefs people come to me with that often prevent them from progressing on this journey. The 5 common myths people tell me: “I don’t want to have to …
FYH 042 Breaking the Top 5 Beliefs about Losing Weight Read More »
This episode of “Feed Your Health” is a chatty sit-down with me as I talk about some recent adventures and share how I’m leaning into pushing myself to get uncomfortable this year. If you feel like your life needs a little bit more excitement – I discuss a few ways I’m creating that. Making a …
FYH 041 Manifestation Requires Gratitude and Pushing Yourself Read More »
If you are overwhelmed by all the dieting rules and health things you think you “should” be doing, and you keep stress eating, late night snacking, or boredom eating and you’re not getting the weight loss results you want, you’re probably over your Total Mental Load Threshold. This week I’m deep diving into talking about …
FYH 040 Reduce Total Mental Load to reach your Weight Loss Goals Read More »
This week on “Feed Your Health,” I do a deep dive into understanding limiting beliefs and the resistance that shows up when we try to adopt new behaviors. I share some personal stories, talk about the beliefs holding me back and share how I will push myself in the New Year. I also break down …
FYH 039 Letting go of Limiting Beliefs in the New Year Read More »
I am so excited about this episode. I have the fabulous Sabrina Gilbert on the podcast, and we talk about eating in moderation, understanding your relationship with food, and what balanced eating can actually look like. Sabrina is certified in Moderation365, and we discuss some of the foundations she works clients through on their transformational …
FYH 038 Making healthy eating convenient via Moderation365 with Sabrina Gilbert Read More »
In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about the importance of strength at any age and ability with Coach Jen Cavallaro. Everyone deserves to be able to move comfortably in their body – and the right coach knows how to cater to your needs, no matter your age or history with movement. Jen …
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I love fresh starts – Monday is my favorite day of the week, and thinking about the New Year excites me. In this week’s episode of “Feed Your Health,” I have on the fabulous Dr. Karin Nordin – the founder and CEO of Body Brain Alliance with a Ph.D. in Health Behavior Change. In this …
FYH 036 Behavior Change and New Year Resolutions with Dr. Karin Nordin Read More »
This episode is about finding balance in a busy world and learning to slow down, prioritize what matters and develop the lifestyle habits that can get you losing weight, gaining energy, and feeling confident in your skin. I had a great discussion with podcast guest Lisa English, an NBHWC and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner. She …
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In this episode, I deep dive into developing your aspirational identity. I break it down into an actual list to show you the person who has already successfully achieved their weight loss transformation. What behaviors do they do? What is their mindset like? How do they show up? How do they handle challenges? When you …
In this podcast episode, I am talking about longevity and the importance of following programs (or developing habits) that support long-term health. Today I have on special guest Patricia Hubbard, a Nutrition Coach with a background in sports psychology. We discuss everything that goes into creating lifestyle habits so you can do epic shit for …
FYH 033 Longevity and Health Impacts for Lifestyle Change with Patricia Hubbard Read More »
I am so excited for this episode. In this week’s episode, I have on special guest, Dr. Sam Chernak. She helps women with chronic back pain overcome pain and get stronger to feel good in their bodies. She is a Physical Therapist and Back Pain Coach. She believes in focusing on Your Strongest Self – in …
FYH 032 Body Image and Health Industry BS with Dr. Sam Chernak Read More »
You have two choices – spend the last 60 days of this year resting, recharging, and spending time with your loved ones. OR start your weight loss journey now. In this episode, I go over why starting now might make more sense. The holidays are the hardest part of the year – wouldn’t starting now …
Building a business is a lot like creating body transformation – both require you to level up to a CEO Mindset because, ultimately, your lifestyle needs to change. This episode is all about building a new version of you. I help you create a road map to get there – looking at where you are …
This week’s episode of Feed Your Health talks about failure and effort. We often stand in our own way and let our fear of failure prevent us from even trying. We’ve been taught to believe that failure and effort are bad, leading us to have a fixed mindset around our ability to grow. In this …
FYH 029 Is Fear of Failure and Hard Effort Holding You Back? Read More »
This week’s “Feed Your Health” episode is about how making change takes courage. Too often, we let fear of what other people might do or say affect our momentum when making a change. Family and friends might criticize you when you start making changes, which seems backwards. In this episode, I talk about how society …
FYH 028 Community and Support Feed Your Courage to Change Read More »
Are you one of those people who are an avid learner? Do you do a whole bunch of research before you take action? Or are you one of those people who wants results and doesn’t have time to learn about the science? In this episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your body …
FYH 027 Is the Science behind Metabolism the missing link to Weight Loss? Read More »
We all believe that achieving weight loss success requires a lot of discipline and willpower. Well, did you know that discipline is a skill? It is something that you have to practice at to improve. In this week’s episode of “Feed Your Health,” I talk about how to increase this skill. I explain how it …
In this week’s episode, I talk about how eating more might actually help you lose weight. I go through some signs that might indicate you aren’t eating enough. I discuss the importance of data and tracking – this is a science, after all. I share my love of food and deep thoughts about the stigma …
In this episode, I start with a quick personal story and dive deep into discussing awareness. I cover the different types of awareness and talk about practicing mindfulness to tune into your senses. I define triggers & drains and how you can begin recognizing and anticipating them in your life. This episode is for you …
FYH 024 Recognizing Triggers & Drains that may lead to Overeating Read More »
This is a super short episode but full of tactical advice and mindset shifts to help you with your weight loss journey. I share some personal stories and dive deep into letting go of barriers so you can lean into self-regulation. You’ll hear me talk about active acceptance and understanding there will always be challenges, …
FYH 023 Let go of Barriers & Lean into Self-Regulation Read More »
I am so excited for this special Celebration episode requested by my mum! Stop putting your life on hold and start living your life now. In this episode, I share the importance of celebrating every step along your weight loss journey. I discuss what that means and what specific milestones you should be celebrating. I …
FYH 022 Celebration is a Vital Part of Weight Loss Read More »
In this short episode, I discuss what I believe should be the initial steps you take when beginning your weight loss journey. If you’ve gained some weight and are unsure where to start, this episode is for you. I talk about how I first take my clients through the process of developing a vision. Imagine …
Coming back from vacation with a doozy for you! There are a lot of good nuggets in this episode. I talk about health as a lifestyle, using better health to get you to do the big life adventures. Health isn’t just about losing weight; it’s also about longevity. Once you break through the weight loss …
FYH 020 The Behavior Change Process & Obstacles as Learning Opportunities Read More »
I’m talking about consistency and sustainable change in this episode of Feed Your Health. I break down what consistency is. I talk about expectation management and how to enjoy the process while still making progress. Acknowledging that this is a lifestyle journey frees you from the pressure of achieving immediate results. Learning something new takes …
FYH 019 Consistency and Learning to Love the Process Read More »
Do you feel you have no time to get through all the things required for your weight loss goals? Are you getting overwhelmed? This episode talks about how time is a barrier, but it doesn’t need to be the thing that holds you back. I talk about having an attitude that supports growth and progress. …
FYH 018 Is Time Your Biggest Barrier to Weight Loss? Read More »
This episode of Feed Your Health does a deep dive into the Comparison trap. I talk about what it is, what it feels like, and how we can be triggered. When other people have body attributes that you want, or are getting results faster than you, you can be triggered and fall into the cycle …
This episode dives deeper into the Top 5 Non-Negotiables you should implement if you want to lose weight. Prioritize Protein Practice Appetite Awareness Move their body’s CONSISTENTLY Lift Heavy Weights Let go of All-or-Nothing Thinking & See Opportunities for GROWTH. I break each step down into actions and perspective changes you can begin to practice …
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I discuss the Restrict and Binge Cycle in this episode of Feed Your Health. I talk about what it is, advise navigating away from extremes, and share insight on getting out of the scarcity mindset and into abundance. You’ll hear me talk about how restriction is the old way, and learning to develop self-trust around …
In this episode, I dive into a bit of the science of metabolism. I discuss its adaptive nature and why that is important for weight loss. I touch on the effects of chronic dieting on metabolism. I also discuss the importance of gathering a metabolic baseline to evaluate where a client is at prior to …
In this episode of “Feed Your Health,” I dive deep into the different biofeedback markers that I have clients pay attention to. You don’t have to have a coach to track these things; building awareness around these markers will help develop a bigger picture of where you are on your journey. I give you a handful …
This episode is a few days later than planned because it took me a minute to get back on track after my holiday. But here we are coming in with a talk about proper food portioning and how we don’t have a good grasp on that. In this episode, you’ll hear me talk about the …
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This episode of Feed Your Health focuses on building community and aligning with your values. I cover some tips on discovering your values and detail how building these values into your life can help with your health. I discuss figuring out what is important to you can add more joy and purpose to your life, …
FYH 011 Building Community and Aligning with Your Values Read More »
So excited for this episode of Feed Your Health, where two of my passions come together – Raving and Health. In this episode, I discuss preparing your body and mind for a three-day music festival “glamping” adventure. I’ll share tips and tricks on getting your nutrition on point and treating it like the sporting event …
FYH 010 Top Tips for Surviving EDC – or Any Multi-Day Festival Read More »
Today I’m talking about the tumultuous feelings of starting something new. You’ll hear me share a bit of my journey getting back in the gym after a hiatus and the anxiety that has caused. In this episode of Feed Your Health, I give you some strategies to make learning something new more approachable – and …
This episode of Feed Your Health takes a deep dive into ways of thinking that might be holding you back from making progress on your body transformation journey. You’ll hear about the importance of allowing yourself to slow down and learn. Learning something new takes time. I share some examples where my perfectionism got in …
FYH 008 Learning through Failure and letting go of Perfectionism. Read More »
This long-awaited episode is finally here! I have on special guest Kaitlyn Del Duca in this episode of Feed Your Health. She’s a certified fitness, nutrition, and fashion specialist. Trigger warning – we talk about eating disorders and car accidents. Kaitlyn shares what got her into coaching, briefing us on her struggles with her thyroid …
FYH 007 Fitness, Fashion, and Confidence with Kaitlyn Del Duca Read More »
Do you struggle to achieve your goals, and adopting new habits feels impossible? This episode of Feed Your Health is a quickie but full of valuable advice for creating a new habit. I’ll discuss what they are, how to make them, and how to automate them. I’ll share some perspective shifts on making the process …
Justine is an adaptive and inclusive trainer helping CRPS – Complex regional pain syndrome – warriors manage pain. In this episode of Feed Your Health, you’ll hear Justine tell her story – living life with CRPS, and share how she learned to navigate that tumultuous journey. This episode has a lot of good nuggets on …
FYH 005 Managing CRPS through movement & the MARS ID Method with Justine Feitelson Read More »
In this episode of Feed Your Health, I discuss how many of us often get stuck in an “All or Nothing” Mindset. I talk about letting go of perfectionism and expectations in favor of “holism.” You’ll learn the importance of celebrating small wins and breaking down big goals into manageable action steps. I do a …
FYH 004 Letting go of an “All or Nothing” Mindset. Read More »
I am so excited to bring you my first guest podcast starring the fabulous Irina Macare. Irina is Certified in Sleep, Stress management, and Recovery. In this jam-packed episode of Feed Your Health, we do a deep dive into the importance of sleep. You’ll hear a breakdown of Irina’s own personal struggles with sleep and …
FYH 003 The Importance of Sleep and overcoming Burnout with Irina Macare. Read More »
In this episode of Feed Your Health, I do a deep dive into Emotional Eating. You’ll hear a breakdown on Emotional Eating and how the food industry prays on our cravings, perpetuating the issue. I’ll discuss my own relationship with Emotional Eating and what alternative coping mechanisms I choose now. You’ll learn several stress management …
I am beyond excited to officially launch the first episode of Feed Your Health! I’ll be dropping in with a little intro about me, your host Morgan E. Shepherd. I’m a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and founder of The Feed Method, my signature 1:1 coaching program, a personalized approach to weight loss to fit your …
FYH 001 Stop starting your weight loss journey over. Read More »