193 episodes

Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "4 Things with Amy Brown" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?” 

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    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 195 Ratings

Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "4 Things with Amy Brown" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?” 

    Binge-Free Brain Part 4: It's Not Just in Your Head! Understanding the Physical Effects of Emotional Pain (Outweigh)

    Binge-Free Brain Part 4: It's Not Just in Your Head! Understanding the Physical Effects of Emotional Pain (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: Amy and Leanne are back for Part 4 of Binge-Free Brain where they explore the mind-blowing connection between emotional and physical pain. Did you know a key area of your brain, the ACC, houses a large number of receptors for both? This means emotional hurt can literally feel like physical pain, which can trigger us to seek comfort in food. We'll delve deeper into the concept of "sensory mismatch" and how it relates to fibromyalgia and other conditions. This episode will unveil the surprising reasons why emotional distress might manifest as cravings, helping you develop more effective coping mechanisms for lasting change.

     

    HOSTS:

    Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

    Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Binge-Free Brain Part 3: Beyond Biology - How Your Female Brain Shapes Your Relationship with Food (Outweigh)

    Binge-Free Brain Part 3: Beyond Biology - How Your Female Brain Shapes Your Relationship with Food (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: Ready to understand Binge Eating from the perspective of the female brain specifically? Part 3 of Binge-Free Brain dives into the fascinating science of the female brain. Did you know the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) plays a crucial role in our desire for connection, and when that need isn't met, it can lead to bingeing? We'll explore the key brain regions that differ between men and women, explaining why women are actually MORE susceptible to emotional eating. This episode will empower you to see binge eating as a response to unmet needs -- NOT a personal failing -- paving the way for a more compassionate and effective approach to healing.

    HOSTS:

    Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

    Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 13 min
    Binge-Free Brain Part 2: "Food Makes Me Feel Better" Debunking the Lies Your Subconscious Tells You (Outweigh)

    Binge-Free Brain Part 2: "Food Makes Me Feel Better" Debunking the Lies Your Subconscious Tells You (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: Feel like your mind and your thoughts are holding you hostage when it comes to eating when you're not even hungry? Part 2 of our Binge-Free Brain series tackles the surprising truth: your beliefs about food are shaping your habits, not the other way around. We'll explore 3 common beliefs that can fuel binge eating, like "food makes me feel better" or "I'm powerless against cravings." Discover how to challenge these limiting beliefs and rewrite your food story for lasting change.

    HOSTS:

    Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

    Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 14 min
    Binge-Free Brain Part 1: Beyond The "White-Knuckle" Trap (Outweigh)

    Binge-Free Brain Part 1: Beyond The "White-Knuckle" Trap (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: Feeling like willpower just isn't enough to conquer your binge eating? You're not alone! Amy and Leanne are here for the first episode of the Binge-Free Brain series, and the first episode dives deep into the 3 biggest mistakes women make when trying to "out-discipline" or outsmart their eating habits.

    Discover why restriction and white-knuckling it can actually backfire, and learn how to approach food freedom from a different, more empowering perspective. This is the first step to breaking free from the binge-eating cycle and re-wiring your brain to build a healthy relationship with food.

    HOSTS:

    Amy Brown // RadioAmy.com // @RadioAmy

    Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about re-wiring your brain to heal from the all-or-nothing diet mentality for good....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 19 min
    "Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 2 (Outweigh)

    "Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 2 (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: Leanne is back to continue the conversation from last week and dives deeper into the question of "Does it ever get easier?".  She argues that restrictive diets and intense exercise plans create a cycle of difficulty and ultimately fail because they train your brain for "hard work" instead of  training it for"ease."  This week Leanne literally shares a step-by-step checklist for how you can make sure your brain is focusing on creating "ease" by practicing behaviors that are enjoyable, sustainable, and create a sense of freedom.  You can take this "checklist" of practices that cultivate ease (flexibility, consistency, happiness)  contrasted with practices that reinforce difficulty (control, pain, guilt) to make sure that YOUR brain is set up for success.  By understanding these two categories (when your brain is practicing EASE vs. when your brain is practicing HARD), you can choose the path of least resistance which leads to lasting change and a more peaceful relationship with food and your body.

    HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 17 min
    "Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 1 (Outweigh)

    "Does It Ever Get Easier?" - Part 1 (Outweigh)

    OUTWEIGH: On this week's episode of Outweigh, Leanne tackles a question on every woman's mind stuck in the diet-and-weight-loss cycle: "Does it ever get easier?"  Leanne challenges the idea of quick-fix diets and restrictive plans, arguing that they simply create more of the yo-yo effect that you're desperate to break free from AND leave you feeling like a prisoner in your own body.

    Instead, she proposes a different approach:  focusing on the "why" behind your struggles with food and body image. By becoming a master of your thoughts and habits,  you can break free from the "diet mentality" and start creating sustainable change.  The episode offers a seed of hope, suggesting that true ease comes from changing your thinking, not through sheer willpower and deprivation.HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington

    To learn more about how to turn off the part of your brain that’s obsessed with food or obsessed with your weight and rewire your own brain for peace and freedom,....but WITHOUT restricting yourself, punishing your body, (and definitely WITHOUT ever having to use words like macros, low-carb, or calorie burn) check out Leanne's FREE Stressless Eating Webinar @ www.StresslessEating.com
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
195 Ratings

195 Ratings

tmlandis75 ,

Compassionate and hopeful!

I had listed to the Four Things podcast previously and when I saw this one I immediately followed it. My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with an eating disorder in March of this year. We’ve been on a roller coaster with all the things that having a child with an eating disorder bring including multiple hospital admissions, a residential treatment stay and soon a virtual PHP program. This podcast is compassionate and has given me hope that there will be life on the other side of this.

SylvieYvonne87 ,

Love Adrienne!

I love Adrienne’s attitude, perspective and the way she shares sooo much valuable information!

coachsylvi ,

Addressing the Stigma

I enjoyed listening to Amy & Lisa. My client sent me this podcast. As a larger size fitness instructor/trainer, I experienced the type of behavior towards me. They come to after class in shocked that it was an intense class.

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