Episode 394: Q+A - How Do I Stop Perfectionist Thinking From Getting In The Way of Progress?
Release Date: 09/17/2025
Episode 408: 10 Year Recap: Behind-the-Scenes of Building Balance365
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Episode Overview Balance365 turned 10 this year! And this isn’t just another “year in review.” It’s a look back at an entire decade of building Balance365, from our very first $7 launch to growing a coaching company that’s helped thousands of women break free from nutrition restrictions, weight obsession, all-or-nothing thinking, and perfectionism. In this episode, Annie and Jen share the real story of how Balance365 started, what almost made them quit, and the turning points that shaped their business (and personal lives) along the way. You’ll hear about business flops, co-founder...
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Episode 407: Before You Set Another New Year’s Goal, Listen to This
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Episode Overview If you’ve ever asked yourself, Why can’t I stick with it?, this episode is for you. In today’s solo, Annie breaks down why most women get stuck in the cycle of starting strong, losing steam, and blaming themselves. The problem isn’t your willpower—it’s the kind of motivation you’ve been using. Drawing on her own story and her work inside Balance365 Coaching, Annie explains how your core values and vision can become powerful sources of sustainable, internal motivation—so your habits stop feeling like punishment and start feeling like purpose. If you’re ready...
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Episode 406: 5 Health & Wellness Trends Coming in 2026 (And What to Watch Out For)
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Episode Overview From tech-driven coaching to GLP-1 medications and the rise of midlife women as the wellness industry's main demographic, we’re unpacking what’s really on the horizon for 2026. In this episode, Annie and Jen share the biggest upcoming health trends, what excites them, and what has them raising an eyebrow. This episode is especially helpful if you want to be more discerning about what you see in magazines, your social feeds, and on store shelves—and avoid wasting your time, energy, or money on gimmicks. Get ready to hear what’s likely coming, who’s benefiting, and how...
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Episode 405: Creatine for Women: Worth It or Waste?
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Episode Overview If your social media feed is buzzing with creatine talk, you’re not alone—and you're probably wondering if it actually lives up to the hype. In this episode, Annie and Jen kick off a new series called "Worth It or Waste?" by breaking down one of the most researched supplements on the market: creatine. Whether you're lifting weights, walking hills, or simply trying to stay strong and sharp as you age, this episode explains who might benefit from creatine and how it works. Annie shares her personal self-experiment, Jen gets real about her inconsistent use, and both coaches...
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Episode 404: What to Do After You Overeat (Without Starting Over)
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Episode Overview Holiday meals, parties, and family gatherings can bring up a lot of anxiety about food. Many women worry about overeating—and what to do after it happens. In this episode, Annie and Jen dive into how to set yourself up for success around food during the holidays, and more importantly, how to recover when things don’t go as planned. Whether it’s a Thanksgiving feast or a random Tuesday night, overeating happens. The key is learning how to respond without spiraling into guilt, restriction, or punishment. If you’ve ever felt like the holidays throw you off track and you...
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Episode 403: Coaching Sessions – Nancy Wants to Let Go of Holiday Weight Anxiety (Re-Release)
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Episode Overview We’re bringing this powerful coaching session back to your ears—just in time for the holidays. If you’ve ever felt panicked to hit your “goal weight” by the end of the year, you’re not alone. In this conversation, Jennifer coaches Nancy, a busy mom of two, through the deeper beliefs driving her holiday weight loss pressure. This isn’t just a conversation about eating during the holidays—it’s about how we tie our self-worth to our size, and what it looks like to become the role model we want to be for the next generation. If you missed this episode the first...
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Episode 402: Q+A - How Do I Stop Eating My Feelings When Life Feels Hard?
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Episode Overview If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the pantry after a long day, wondering why am I doing this again?, this episode is for you. Inspired by a real text from a friend, Annie and Jen tackle a deeply relatable topic: emotional eating when life feels overwhelming. Whether it’s stress, exhaustion, parenting, work, the state of the world—or all of the above—many women turn to food for comfort. Annie and Jen explain why that happens and how to begin shifting out of the emotional eating loop even when your bandwidth feels microscopic. With practical tools and...
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Episode 401: How to Eat Without Counting a Single Calorie
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Episode Overview If you’ve ever tracked macros, calories, or points, chances are you’ve hit a point where it no longer felt empowering—it felt exhausting. In this episode, Jen and Annie open up about their own histories with tracking, why it worked until it didn’t, and what actually helped them build a healthier relationship with food. They break down the major downsides of tracking, including mental fatigue, food anxiety, and the inability to trust your own body. You’ll also learn about the two powerful internal cues—hunger and satiety—that helped them and thousands of women in...
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Episode 400: Coaching Sessions – Why Can’t Andrea Pass Up Halloween Candy? (Re-Release)
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Episode Overview The holiday season can feel like one long buffet table—especially when Halloween hits and suddenly there’s candy everywhere. If you’ve ever felt like one "fun-size" chocolate turns into weeks of overeating and guilt, this episode is for you. In this powerful live coaching session, Jen works with Andrea, a long-time listener and mom of three, who shares how her normally balanced habits get totally derailed during the holidays. Together, they explore practical strategies for reducing food anxiety, building self-trust, and creating eating experiences that feel...
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Episode 399: Feel Anxious in a New Gym? Try This
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Episode Overview Listener Michelle wrote in with a great question: What do I do about gym anxiety when I’m traveling? In this episode, Annie and Jen unpack the all-too-common experience of wanting to work out but anxiety about a new gym environment holding you back. They offer practical, empowering strategies to help you stay committed to your workouts—no matter where you are. If you like what you hear in this episode, don’t miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to join Balance365! Add your name to our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. ....
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If perfectionist thinking and all-or-nothing habits have kept you stuck, you’re not alone. In this episode, Jen breaks down why so many “recovering perfectionist” women struggle to build habits that last—and what to do instead.
You’ll learn how perfectionism fuels inconsistency, how to reframe failure, and how to apply the Balance365 concept of “all or something” to build real momentum with your goals. This episode is packed with practical, compassionate advice for anyone who’s tired of falling off track and ready to try a new approach—one that actually works.
If you like what you hear in this episode, don’t miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to join Balance365! Add your name to our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more.
Key Points
- Why perfectionism leads to self-sabotage (not success)
- The power of “all or something” thinking
- How to set realistic, achievable goals that build confidence
- Why consistent imperfect action is the secret to success