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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.

Head to eatmorewithjulia.com to apply to work with Julia. You can follow her on Instagram at @eatmorewithjulia.

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

(GUEST) Why Popular Nutrition Advice Isn't Great for Teachers—And What Works Instead

October 21, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 9

In this episode, Julia is joined by nutrition coach and former teacher Stacey Eddings to explore the often-overlooked challenges educators face in prioritizing their health. Stacey shares her personal journey from the classroom to coaching, shedding light on the "invisible workload" that contributes to stress, fatigue, and burnout.

You’ll hear practical nutrition tips designed specifically for busy teachers, along with mindset shifts that can lead to sustainable, healthy habits. From setting boundaries to embracing simplicity in eating, this conversation is full of empowering insights for educators looking to feel more energized and in control of their well-being.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:49 Stacey's Journey
05:37 Unique Challenges for Teachers
11:27 Practical Nutrition Strategies
14:11 Boundaries & Regulation
19:10 Mental Roadblocks
27:22 The Impact of Nutrition on Well-being
30:53 Redefining Discipline and Rules
34:52 Nutrition Simplified for Educators

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