Insatiable with Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHC

• 304. Rethinking Weight Loss, Willpower, and Emotional Eating with Ali Shapiro [Well-Fed Woman Podcast]

  If you’ve ever thought “Why can’t I just stick with it?”, this episode is for you.Today I’m resharing a conversation I had with Noelle Tarr of Coconuts & Kettlebells for her podcast, Well-Fed Women.We discuss why willpower isn’t the problem, how shame hijacks true behavior change, and what it really takes to heal your relationship with food and your body. We also dive into emotional eating, weight loss without diet culture, and the mindset shifts that actually work—no guilt trips included.Questions we explore:How can people start to rethink the idea of willpower so it’s not the enemy?Why is it that I feel like a lot of us know what to do but we can’t follow through consistently?In your work, what is the biggest mindset shift for women struggling with food and fitness?How do we distinguish between emotional hunger and physical hunger, especially if it’s been disconnected for years?I’ve noticed a week before my period I have intense carb and sugar cravings. Is there a reason?Why do I still lie to myself even when I know the thing will hurt me?How do we approach weight loss without feeling shame or guilt?How can we change mindset and behavior and see results in our bodies and help our children with it without shame?How do you start a regular exercise routine when you don’t have the time?I was a weight watchers girl and have tracked points and calories on and off.  I haven’t tracked my food the past few years, but I’m at the point where I think tracking macros would be helpful. Any tips on how to ease back into tracking?I was diagnosed with cancer and have been down for the count with treatment and recovery has been slow. How do I come back from this? How do I position my mindset going in to the end of treatment?With all the advertisements for GLP-1s, it definitely feels like the new savior. I am classified as obese by the medical system and have high blood pressure. How do we make sure we’re making decisions on medical treatment that are grounded in health and not vanity? Mentioned in this episode:Coconuts & KettlebellsWell-Fed WomenGluten-Free Dinner RollsSend me (Ali) a text message. ⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? is now enrolling! ⭐️ This is my signature group program to help you quiet your food noise, build lasting habits, and end emotional eating in 12 weeks—no white knuckling required. — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13th. Doors close September 10th!

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• 303. Before You Try Another Reset: 3 Things I Hear When People Are Considering ‘Why Am I Eating This Now?’

  It’s officially back-to-school season! Which means you might be thinking it’s time for a new nutrition plan, exercise routine, or self-improvement challenge.But before you set out once again, I want you to ask yourself: “Will I just end up back here in six months if I don’t get to the root of what’s really going on with my relationship to food?”In this episode, I share the three most common things I hear when people are wrestling with “Why am I eating this now?” — and how each one points to deeper truths about your health and habits.Tune in for insights that go beyond quick fixes. And if you’re ready to create lasting change, join me in Why Am I Eating This Now. Doors close September 10th!I discuss:Fresh starts versus clean slatesThe little known mindset shift necessary for results that last (and you can enjoy)Why investing in our health is even more important when the world is on fireHow to re-think success for results beyond what you can imagine right now Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13thEpisode 301: You Don’t Have to Feel Powerless Around Food with Ginny and IsisSend me (Ali) a text message. ⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? is now enrolling! ⭐️ This is my signature group program to help you quiet your food noise, build lasting habits, and end emotional eating in 12 weeks—no white knuckling required. — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13th. Doors close September 10th!

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• 302. A Holistic Approach to GLP-1s with Mayo Clinic Dietician Tara Schmidt

  Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD is the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the Mayo Clinic On Nutrition podcast, and Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel.Today she joins me for a holistic, evidence-based conversation about GLP-1s, where we cut through the misinformation around these drugs and offer information you can really trust.If you’re already taking Ozempic or Wegovy, you want to start so you can lose weight, or maybe your doctor’s recommending it — this episode is for you.I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, RSVP for my FREE Workshop on September 3rd, Untangle Your Food Triggers: Catch Yourself Before You Fall Off Track.We discuss:What GLP-1s are and how they workThe place of medication and are these long term drugs?Micro-dosing and low-dosing GLP-1sWhich doctors should be prescribing metabolic drugsRegenerative healing from GLP-1sThe causes of food noiseHunger vs appetiteThe triggers for emotional eatingWhy eating for comfort makes senseReclaiming your agency so you want to change (rather than feeling like you “should”) More about our guest: Tara Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD is a registered dietitian and an instructor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. As the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, she provides guidance rooted in evidence-based principles, helping individuals develop sustainable and realistic strategies for long-term health. She also hosts Mayo Clinic On Nutrition, a podcast that dives into current nutrition research and practical weight management tips, and she lends her expertise as the Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel. In addition, Tara co-authored The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight Loss Medications Edition, highlighting her commitment to thoroughly researched and medically sound advice.Beyond her professional endeavors, Tara is devoted to reducing weight bias and ensuring that everyone, regardless of size or background, has access to accurate, empathetic dietary information. She balances her busy career with family life, staying active with her husband, two children, and a golden retriever who—just like the rest of the family—enjoys a healthy serving of vegetables.Connect with Tara and Mayo Clinic:On Nutrition podcast from Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic DietMayo Clinic Press Mentioned in this episode:Insatiable Episode 280: What’s Missing From the “Emotional Eating” Conversation with Dr. Deborah MacNamaraInsatiable Episode 271: Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal TrainerSend me (Ali) a text message. ⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? is now enrolling! ⭐️ This is my signature group program to help you quiet your food noise, build lasting habits, and end emotional eating in 12 weeks—no white knuckling required. — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13th. Doors close September 10th!

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• 301. You Don’t Have to Feel Powerless Around Food with Ginny and Isis

  Why Am I Eating This Now? is open for registration!Today I’m resharing a great conversation — and a powerful “Where are they now?” update — with two past Why Am I Eating This Now?: The Courage for Consistency participants who tell their powerful stories of going from “failing” at every program they tried to address the root issues of why they were falling off track with food.Tune in to hear Ginny and Isis talk about the diets they’ve been on, the health concerns they’re navigating, and how our work together transformed their eating habits, including food no longer being their go-to.We discuss:Our unique health priorities & how they relate to what we eatThe many ways popular diets shame & isolate usWhy Ginny & Isis decided to join Why Am I Eating This Now?How to know you’re ready to invest in yourselfSupport for pulling yourself out of feeling powerlessThe importance of having a flexible path (not a rigid rulebook)⭐️ Ready to catch yourself before you fall off track? RSVP for my free workshop on September 3rd.Send me (Ali) a text message. ⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? is now enrolling! ⭐️ This is my signature group program to help you quiet your food noise, build lasting habits, and end emotional eating in 12 weeks—no white knuckling required. — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13th. Doors close September 10th!

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• 300. What Really Works for Women Over 40: Three Essential Lessons

  Welcome to the 300th episode of Insatiable! To celebrate this milestone, I’m sharing three essential lessons every woman over 40 should know about health, weight loss, and nutrition in midlife.After years of making this show and working with real life clients, I’ve seen what actually works for women in perimenopause and menopause—and it’s not counting calories, cutting carbs, or blaming yourself when your body doesn’t respond the way it used to.Instead, we need to improve the quality of our food, quit punishing ourselves with exercise, and learn how to pivot without triggering our inner-perfectionist.Want to know more? Tune in and share this one with your friends. These insights will save you so much time, energy, and (maybe even) digestive distress.Learn about:The reality of counting calories and eating less over 40Why you need to eat carbs (especially if you can’t sleep)How to find joy in exercise (even if you’ve never been consistent!)Pivoting into a flexible mindset and prioritizing your health as you ageWhy pushing harder is rarely the answer and there is no perfect plan Mentioned in this episode:⭐️ FREE Workshop on September 3rd — Untangle Your Food Triggers: Catch Yourself Before You Fall Off Track⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? — Get earlybird pricing on our next live cohortWhy I Joined Orange Theory (even though it’s “Bad” if you’re over 40)Insatiable named to FeedSpot’s Top 20 Emotional Eating podcastsSend me (Ali) a text message. ⭐️ Why Am I Eating This Now? is now enrolling! ⭐️ This is my signature group program to help you quiet your food noise, build lasting habits, and end emotional eating in 12 weeks—no white knuckling required. — Join our next live cohort, starting September 13th. Doors close September 10th!

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