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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

Welcome to the Losing Weight Without Losing Your Mind Podcast (formerly, the More Mindful Podcast) — where we make weight loss sustainable (and dare I say, enjoyable?!) by changing how you think, instead of just changing what you eat.

Hi, I'm your host is Julia Lynch— your down-to-earth double-certified macro-nutrition coach, integrative health enthusiast, and fellow recovering "starting over every Monday" girl. I get it because I've been there: obsessing over every bite, working out twice a day, and still feeling like I was failing.

Here's what changed everything: I stopped expecting overly-restrictive diets to work for me (they don't!) and I started working with my brain and body, instead of against it.

Now, I help overwhelmed, high-achieving women (you know, the ones juggling EVERYTHING, while her inner perfectionist yaps away at her all day) lose weight without making it their full-time job or giving up Friday night pizza. What’s the point of losing weight if it makes you hate your life?

Through my Rooted Method, I combine mindful eating and macro tracking with practical nutrition hacks and the mindset shifts that actually stick, so you can finally stop the mental gymnastics around food and lose weight without the drama…

Each week, we're diving into real conversations about the thoughts keeping you stuck, simple nutrition strategies that work with your actual life, and tools to help you trust yourself around food again.

Because here's the thing—you don't need another meal plan. You need to stop believing that becoming “that healthy girl” is out of reach. Once you shift your mindset to believe it IS possible, I promise you things will start falling into place. And this podcast is your gateway there.

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Losing Weight without Losing Your Mind (formerly the More Mindful Podcast)

036: Harness your hormones: cycle syncing with Steph Cashin

March 25, 2025 • Episode 36

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Julia and Steph Cashin delve into the fascinating relationship between women's hormonal cycles and overall health. Tracking your cycle and paying attention to your hormonal phase can help maximize productivity and emotional awareness.

Listen now to learn more about:

How understanding your menstrual cycle can lead to a happier, more balanced life by aligning with each phase's unique characteristics
Utilizing energy peaks to maximize productivity and why planning around your cycle enhances efficiency
Navigating emotional changes throughout your cycle and why emotional awareness is essential in understanding hormonal fluctuations
Why therapy alone isn't enough—combining hormonal health tracking, coaching, and a holistic approach to nutrition and movement is key to truly unlocking your body's potential

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:28 Steph's Journey
01:53 The Luteal Phase (!!)
21:35 Harness Hormones... Feel Empowered
27:49 Emotions vs. Data: Finding Balance
29:27 Intuition and Hormonal Fluctuations
31:39 Core Values and Decision Making
35:17 Cycle Awareness and Business
37:44 Helpful Resources

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