We are Balance365. We are bringing balance, moderation and sanity to women’s health and fitness. Our approach is unique, yet simple: women need to figure out what works for their unique life! This is what allows women to live happily and healthfully with balance and ease.
Latest episodes
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35 min
54: What is the difference between healthy & unhealthy food?
As humans we like to simplify our lives by labelling things in black and white terms. Balance365, as we know, likes to celebrate the messy middle, and the nutritional perspective i…
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52 min
53: Secrets from the Eating Lab: Dr. Traci Mann
Secrets from the Eating Lab Author Dr. Traci Mann, professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota and an expert on the psychology of eating, dieting and self-control joins…
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11 min
52: What’s For Breakfast? Quick, Easy and Balanced Ideas
In this solo-podcast, Lauren explores everyone’s big questions about breakfast. You’ll learn how to make your breakfast habit a success, what science really has to say about breakf…
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53 min
51: James Fell: Epiphanies and Life Change
In this episode, Jen, Annie and Lauren are joined by James Fell, the author of The Holy Shit Moment, a book that explores epiphanies and how behavior can change overnight. James sh…
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41 min
50: Can You Love Your Body And Still Want To Change It?
Can you love your body and still want to change it? The answer to this question depends greatly on who you ask. Some people in the body-positive camp think that weight loss and sel…
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57 min
49: Diet Culture Explained
Diet culture is often so subtle that it can be hard to even identify. On today’s episode Jen, Lauren and Annie tackle the big topic of diet culture: what it is, what it looks like,…
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46 min
Episode 48: Getting In The Habit Of A Morning Routine
Free Morning Routine Habit Tracker! Mornings can be tough but they don’t have to be. Annie and Lauren chat with Makenzie Chilton of Love Your Mondays about the morning routine she…
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24 min
Episode 47: Balance365 Member Spotlight with Rachelle Cowan
In today’s Balance365 member spotlight, Annie sits down with Balance365 member Rachelle Cowan to discuss the difference the program made in her life and in the life of her family.…
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39 min
Episode 46: 3 Ways To Improve Your New Year’s Resolutions
When the New Year rolls around, people start making resolutions to change their lives. More often than not these ventures end in failure, but it doesn’t have to be that way. It’s n…
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49 min
Setting Body Talk Boundaries Over The Holidays
The holiday season can be tough, with so many opportunities for unwelcome commentary on our bodies, diets and exercise routines from well-meaning relatives. What’s worse, our kids…
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52 min
Is Sugar Addictive?
Annie and Lauren interview Registered Dietitian Marci Evans to answer the question once and for all “Is sugar addiction real?” Marci delves into the science, the psychology and the…
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36 min
New Jeans and Vacation Without Shame: Sarah’s Story
Long time thrifter Sarah Ruthven shares how she overcame her reluctance to spend money on herself and made the investment in herself that ultimately paid out in dividends with her…
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46 min
Getting Older: Hillary McBride on Women and Aging
Annie and Jen are joined by Hillary McBride to discuss her research on women, aging, body image and the transformative power of getting older. Media messages and cultural learning…
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26 min
Do Comfort Foods Really Help?
It’s soup, stew and hearty meals season. Fall is a time we gravitate towards more of those “comfort foods.” They just feel good and our relationships with food are complex. Jen, An…
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30 min
You Overate, Now What?
On today’s show, Jen, Annie, and Lauren discuss overeating, whether accidental or intentional, and particularly around the holidays. The way you react to overeating can make a diff…
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1 h 02
Five Stages of Behavior Change
Jen, Annie, Lauren and Melissa, Balance 365 Life’s head coach, examine the stages of behavior change, what they look like and how to move between them in a sustainable way to reach…
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21 min
3-Step Process for Teaching Children Moderation at Halloween
Halloween can be a scary holiday when you think about how much candy your kids might eat. It doesn’t have to be that way! Join Annie and Jen as they discuss how to approach Hallowe…
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19 min
Five Tips for Enjoying Halloween Candy in Moderation
Halloween is fast approaching and that can be a nightmare for dieters who are trying to figure out how to approach candy with their wellness goals in mind. Annie and Lauren get tog…
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44 min
Tracking Weight, Steps, Food: When It Hurts, When It Helps
Nowadays there is so much technology devoted to assembling information about our daily lives for our analysis – whether we really need it or not. Annie and Jen discuss wearable tec…
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45 min
To Calorie Count or Not To Calorie Count?
Calorie counting is often presented as the end all, be all of fat loss and nutrition. But is it really? Join us as Jen, Annie and Lauren explore the myths and truths associated wit…