Expanding Nutrition
Have you constantly struggled with your relationship with food? Finding yourself in the eat/guilt/shame/repeat cycle? With thoughts like "I shouldn't eat this" "Why did I do that?" "I know WHAT I need to do I'm just not DOING it."
Then YOU are in the right place my friend. :)
I am your host - Francesca Meffert. Masters student in Applied Nutrition, Certified in Life Coach Tools, and fellow (former) struggler. Here you will find LIFE-CHANGING ideas, tools, techniques, and mindset reframes to get you OUT of the eat/guilt/shame/repeat cycle and END your struggle with food once and for all.
Across my 3-Pillar Approach (targeted at thoughts, feelings, and actions) there are nuggets of wisdom to be taken and applied across ALL areas of life. Join me on this journey and implement what I teach and watch your life radically transform.🌟
See you soon. 😉
Episodes
60 episodes
60 - AI & ChatGPT (The Consequences of Outsourcing our Judgment)
Connect with Francesca:Book a Free Discovery Call HEREFollow on Instagram: @ExpandingNutritionEmai...
59 - My Story Part 2: (What Struggling Actually Sounds Like)
My Story Part 2: (What Struggling Actually Sounds Like)I help women who struggle with their relationship with food because I LIVED it. For 10+ years. I pivoted into dietetics and life coaching (and a host of other certificat...
58 - My Story: How I Healed My Relationship With Food
My Story: How I Healed My Relationship With FoodI help women who struggle with their relationship with food because I LIVED it. For 10+ years. I pivoted into dietetics and life coaching (and a host of other certifications) to lear...
57 - The Vicious Cycle of Food Guilt & Shame (and How to Break Free)
Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Food Shame and How to Break FreeIn this episode, Francesca Meffert dives deep into the emotional and psychological cycles that keep many trapped in food guilt and shame. She discusses how externa...
56 - Why Willpower & Discipline Don't Work
Why Willpower and Discipline Fail for Food Struggles — And What Actually WorksIn this episode, Francesca Meffert breaks down why relying solely on willpower and discipline often leads to failure in overcoming food cravi...
55 - When Body Positivity Feels Confusing: Finding Nuance with Food and Health
SummaryFrancesca Meffert discusses the nuances of binge eating, disordered eating, and the importance of understanding one's own food and body relationship. She shares her personal journey, clarifies distinctions between eating di...
54 - Mental & Physical Training Synergy: A Conversation [feat. Alex Cramer & Dr. Michelle Montero]
In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert sits down with two inspiring guests: Alex Cramer, personal trainer and founder of Blue Room Training, and Dr. Michelle Montero, clinical and sports psychologist and founder...
53 - Love and Compassion Part I & II
Connect with Francesca:Book a Free Discovery Call HEREFollow on Instagram: @ExpandingNutritionEmai...
52 - Diet Culture and the Search for Enough: The Cycle we Don't Talk About [a conversation feat. Reyna Hoerdeman]
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Reyna Hoerdeman, Owner and Fitness Director at Studio Fit Chicago - an all women's fitness studio based in Lincoln Park. We chat about a variety of topics - from toxic diet culture, how histor...
51 - ROADMAP: The STEP by STEP Guide for How to END your Struggle with Food & Find Food Freedom
✨ What if the path to food freedom wasn’t about restriction, but about awareness and self-compassion? What if small, intentional steps could help you break free from food struggles for good?In this episode of Expanding Nutritio...
50 - Exploring the Link Between Financial Wellness & Food and Body Challenges [with Mary Tappert]
In this episode, Francesca Meffert and financial coach Mary Tappert explore the intricate relationship between food struggles and financial anxiety. They discuss holistic approaches to coaching, the importance of mindset shifts fr...
49 - The One Word that Can Change Your Life
✨ What if, instead of judging your eating habits, you got curious about them? What if self-awareness and exploration could help you break free from food struggles?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Me...
48 - Dismantling Limiting Beliefs & Realigning With Our Internal World [with Katie Bingner]
In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert engages with Katie Bigner, a licensed mental health therapist and communications coach. They explore the transformative journey of intuitive eating, the pervasive infl...
47 - What Is the Dialogue in Your Brain? (What are you NEEDING to hear?)
✨ Do you rush to “fix” your eating habits without first understanding your emotions? What if the key to food freedom isn’t about solving the problem right away—but about holding space for yourself first?In this episode of Expan...
46 - What is YOUR Superpower?
✨ What if your greatest strengths and emotions were actually your superpowers? What if embracing your unique qualities could transform your relationship with food and yourself?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host
45 - How "Dreaming" Will Get You to Your Dreams
✨ What if you approached your relationship with food the same way a scientist approaches an experiment? What if trial and error, curiosity, and self-discovery were the keys to lasting food freedom and personal growth?In this episo...
44 - ANOTHER Recorded Coaching Session!
✨ Do you ever feel guilty or ashamed after overeating? What if the key to food freedom isn’t more control—but more compassion?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert leads a p...
43 - What is YOUR Avatar?
✨ What if the way you see yourself is the key to breaking free from food struggles? What if your imagination and self-perception could shape your reality and empower your journey toward food freedom?In this episode of Ex...
42 - Simple vs Complex (Why this is a sticking point for you)
✨ Does transforming your relationship with food feel too hard to even start? What if I told you that while change requires effort, it’s actually simpler than you think?In this episode of Expanding Nutriti...
41 - You are POWERFUL, You are the HEART
✨ Have you ever felt like food controls your life instead of the other way around? What if reclaiming your personal power and self-worth could be the key to true food freedom?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition...
40 - Beyond the Food: Intuitive Eating & Body Image Struggles [with Jayne Anne]
In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert and guest Jane Anne discuss the intricate relationship between body image and food struggles. As an emotional and binge eating coach, Jayne Anne offers an intuitive ea...
39 - The 3 People You Need on Your Team [Lord of the Rings & Harry Potter edition]
✨ What if your journey to food freedom was just like an epic quest?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert explores food freedom, emotional eating, and self-identity through the lens of ...
38 - Harnessing Self-Identity FOR Yourself
✨ What if the way you see yourself is shaping your relationship with food more than you realize?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert dives into the power of self-identity and how it i...
37 - Food Freedom Mastery + Coaching Session Part II
✨ What if transforming your relationship with food wasn’t just about what you eat—but about how you think, feel, and act?In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert introduces her three-pillar a...
36 - Overcoming People Pleasing [with Kika DiGregorio]
Ready to create your best relationship yet? Then you need Kika DiGregorio in your corner. In this episode of Expanding Nutrition, host Francesca Meffert and guest Kika Di Gregorio explore the transformative journey of empowerment ...