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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)

S3, E4: (GUEST EXPERT) What Your Prenatal Yoga Teacher Wants You to Know About Movement, Body Image, and the “Right” Expectations in Pregnancy with Lisa Norgren

December 02, 2025 • Season 3 • Episode 4

Julia sits down with prenatal yoga instructor and mom of two, Lisa Norgren, for an unfiltered conversation about what really happens to your body image, fitness routine, and mental health during pregnancy.

And the TLDR: Your body isn't broken— it's building a human (but hit LISTEN for all the other things you need to hear, too!)

The women who struggle MOST with pregnancy body changes aren't who you'd expect. It's the former athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and nutrition-conscious women—the ones used to being in control.

If you've ever prided yourself on your health habits, this episode might explain why pregnancy feels harder than you anticipated.

This episode doesn't hold back. It feels like you're eavesdropping on a coffee chat with two friends with a love of asking big life questions... including things like:

The Chinese food buffet confession that will make you feel seen
The metabolic mystery of gaining the weight during pregnancy
Why establishing therapy BEFORE baby arrives is non-negotiable
The dangerous "open season" mentality around pregnancy eating
How movement practice prepares you for labor decisions you can't imagine yet
The difference between "pain" and "struggle"—and why knowing it matters

Whether you're currently pregnant, planning to be, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers the nuanced conversation about pregnancy that Instagram and your pregnancy app won't give you.

About Lisa

Lisa Norgren is a prenatal/postnatal yoga instructor with 8+ years of experience, mom of two, and certified perinatal corrective exercise specialist. She leads support group-style yoga classes that have served thousands of women through pregnancy and early motherhood.

Warning: This episode briefly discusses pregnancy loss. It also contains honest discussions about body image, weight gain, and the realities of pregnancy.

Connect with Julia [@eatmorewithjulia] for more real talk about nutrition, pregnancy, and finding peace with your changing body.

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