Happy & Healthy with Amy

In this episode, I'm taking a hard long look at the way chronic diseases are treated in our healthcare system.

My research started with the following documentaries on Netflix:

• You Are What You Eat
• What The Health
• The Game Changers
• Poisoned

These lead me to the following books:

• How Not To Die by Michael Gregor, MD
• The Obesity Code and The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung, MD
• Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes

And, lastly, Fighting Pharma: A Conversation between Joe Polish and Calley Means. This last source is a must-watch. Calley Means reveals the alarming efforts of for-profit companies like Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, in healthcare policies.

My research brought a troubling reality into focus – the evidence-based medicine practiced by most physicians in our healthcare system, is rife with conflicts of interest and corporate influence.

Just follow the money: From foundational nutrition research used to set nutrition guidance (eg., the food pyramid) to trusted nonprofits (eg., American Diabetes Association) to the standard of care protocols used by physicians, the pharmaceutical companies and big food corporations are everywhere.

RESOURCES:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group: Moxie Club Meetup
• Follow Amy on Instagram @habitwhisperer

In this episode, we're talking about the late-night snacking urge that not only undermines your weight loss efforts but disrupts your sleep as well.

To start, we're looking at three common scenarios:

• Mindless snacking while watching TV
• Giving in to cravings after being "good" all day
• Using food as a form of stress relief

Perspective Shift: Instead of focusing on late-night snacking as the problem, let's view it as a symptom. In other words, instead of treating the symptom, let's identify the root causes so we can develop real solutions.

In addition to providing some practical tips, we take a closer look at the physiological and psychological triggers for cravings, what causes "food noise" and the role of sleep procrastination.

For a more thorough explanation on how to master your triggers and create healthy habits, check out my bestselling book, Thoughts are Habits Too.

RESOURCES:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group: Moxie Club Meetup
• Follow Amy on Instagram @habitwhisperer

Did you choose to do a Dry January or Dry February since it's a shorter month? Was it a walk in the park or more like a marathon?

If it was the latter - maybe you're wondering if you have a drinking problem or if you're drinking because not drinking feels bad or you struggle with binge drinking, this episode is one you're going to want to listen to from beginning to end.

My guest is Colleen Kachmann, Soberish Recovery Coach and host of the globally ranked podcast, "It's Not About The Alcohol."

Highlights:

🌿 Dealing With Emotions: Colleen and I explore the fear that often leads us to avoid feeling our feelings and how processing these emotions is a critical step toward self-love and healing.

🏆 Growth Mindset: Processing emotions and self-love aren't just things you're born knowing how to do. They're skills, which mean you can learn, develop, and master them. We discuss how these skills can shift your life's trajectory in powerful ways.

⏳ The Problem with "Always" and "Never": Colleen challenges the underlying premise of Alcoholics Anonymous and shares why a shift in mindset is the key to recovery.

⚖️ Rethinking Weight Loss and Sobriety: Colleen and I delve into how identity and societal labels impact our relationship with food and alcohol. It's a different perspective on nagging problems that may just spark your next breakthrough.


💡 More Insights: Colleen offers listeners access to her free masterclass, where you can learn the 8 core principles of her Accelerated Recovery Process© so you can break your emotional attachment to alcohol.

🔗 Connect

• Listen to Colleen's podcast: It's Not About The Alcohol
• Visit Colleen's website: Recover with Colleen to sign up for her FREE Masterclass

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

RESOURCES:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group: Moxie Club Meetup
• Follow Amy on Instagram @habitwhisperer

In this episode, we're talking about intimacy, pleasure and connection with sex therapist, Jessa Zimmerman.

Jessa and I have a fun, lively conversation about a topic that many couples struggle with, especially in the context of long-term relationships, even for couples who are otherwise in a good place.

We talk about the common misconceptions about sex, as well as how body image, weight issues, fertility, and changes that naturally come with aging can affect sexual intimacy.

Jessa also shares what couples will learn in her "Intimacy with Ease" course and introduces her Touchy Feely™ Cards, a fun game to help couples explore physical intimacy and sensual touch.

Take the quiz and enter to win a deck of Touchy Feely Cards.

FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Visit www.intimacywithease.com for Jessa's free masterclass, book, podcast, and Touchy Feely Cards.
• Take the quiz and enter to win a set of Touchy Feely Cards.

RESOURCES:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") has been in the news a lot during the past few months, and if the topic is causing stress, my guest and AI expert, Polly Allen is here to help us not only calm down but use it to improve the quality of our lives.

As a Principal Product Manager (Technical) with Alexa AI, Polly led the development and launch of the first Generative AI answers on Alexa in 2019. She has over 20 years experience as a developer and technical product leader, was named a Top 100 Women of the Future for 2023. She is also an active angel investor and keynote speaker.

💡 HIGHLIGHTS:

- Polly tackles the fear and uncertainty surrounding Generative AI, walking us through its evolution and assuring us of its role as a partner in human innovation and creativity, rather than a replacement.

- Polly recommends experimenting with tools like Chat GPT and staying informed about the latest trends. You can do this with her free monthly masterclasses.

- Polly addresses the need for women to pursue AI leadership roles and how this can pave the way for a more balanced tech environment.

- Polly provides practical career advice, including how to showcase your AI skills in product management and other non-technical business roles.

FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Visit aicareerboost.com for courses and boot camps for business professionals and programmers.


RESOURCES:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

Welcome to Part 10 and the final episode of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.

Wondering why I chose to narrate the book myself?

I want you to give you as much information as I can for you to decide if we're a good fit. As much as I believe in the importance of habits, I also believe in the power of support and accountability, and what a difference it can make when you find your tribe.

If you love this podcast, you're going to love the book and my coaching program, Joyful Eating Circles.

Resources:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Register for the Free Workshop, Stop Stress Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

Welcome to Part 5 of this 10-part special series "Behind The Scenes" on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.

I takes you behind the scenes of my writing process, and the various steps I took to make my dream of writing a book and becoming a published author come true.

From card sorting and outlines to deadlines and working with an editor, and the invaluable role of coaches, it definitely was teamwork that made the dream work.

Stay tuned for the next episode, where I will share my favorite part of the writing journey - storytelling.

Resources:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Register for the Free Workshop, Stop Stress Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

In Part 3 of this special series, "Behind The Scenes," I share how the title Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself from Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating came to be.

If you're ready to ditch dieting and create healthy habits that stick so you canreach your optimal weight without sacrificing your sense of worth or wellbeing, this book is a must-read!

Resources:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Register for the Free Workshop, Stop Stress Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

In Part 4 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too, I share the importance of creating a cover that resonates with my audience and reflects the book's message about self-love and joyful eating, and how you can heal your relationship with food, exercise, your body, and most importantly, yourself.

If you're wondering why I used the specific color palette and design elements, you'll find out in this episode.

Resources:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Register for the Free Workshop, Stop Stress Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com

Welcome to Part 7 of this special "Behind The Scenes" series on the making of my bestselling book, Thoughts Are Habits Too.

In this episode, I walk you through the Joyful Eating Framework, including the four pillars: love, nourish, trust, and gratitude and the practices that correspond with them.

This framework emphasizes the importance of developing a healthy relationship with food, movement, our bodies, and ourselves.

If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-love, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Resources:

• Order Amy's book Thoughts Are Habits Too: Master Your Triggers, Free Yourself From Diet Culture, and Rediscover Joyful Eating.
• Register for the Free Workshop, Stop Stress Eating.
• Join our private Facebook group, Moxie Club Meetup

To order, go to thoughtsarehabitstoo.com