Love Yourself Thin Podcast

Dara Tomasson
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Love Yourself Thin Podcast is where quilters come to create the life they truly want—on and off the sewing machine. Hosted by life coach Dara Thomason, this show helps you ditch the overwhelm, understand your habits, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and with food. Whether you want more confidence, more energy, or more joy in your quilting and everyday life, you'll learn practical tools, mindset shifts, and empowering strategies that help you feel better in your body and in your mind. It's the same heart and mission you loved from The Quilter's Coach Podcast—now with a name that reflects Dara's lifetime program and her belief that transformation begins with loving yourself first. If you're a quilter ready to live intentionally, feel lighter emotionally and physically, and design a life you love, this podcast is for you. For more visit daratomasson.com

  1. 4d ago

    263. Goals Set vs. Goals Achieved: Why You Don't Trust Yourself (and How to Change It)

    Have you stopped setting goals because you're afraid you'll disappoint yourself again? In this episode of Love Yourself Thin, Dara shares why so many women over 50 struggle to follow through on their goals—not because they're lazy or lacking willpower, but because they're unknowingly carrying emotional patterns that lead to burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Using the story of training for her first half marathon, Dara explains why sustainable success comes from curiosity and self-compassion instead of pressure and punishment. She also vulnerably shares how unresolved grief affected her body for years and how learning to process emotions transformed both her health and her relationship with herself. If you've ever abandoned a goal, questioned your discipline, or believed you simply can't trust yourself, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. In this episode, you'll learn: Why burnout isn't caused by doing too much—but by why you're doing it. The difference between setting goals from fear versus love. How perfectionism and people-pleasing sabotage follow-through. Why self-trust is built through compassion, not criticism. The connection between unresolved emotions and physical health. Dara's surprising half marathon experience and what it taught her about lasting change. How to create goals that actually strengthen your confidence instead of destroying it. You don't need more discipline. You need a healthier relationship with yourself. If you're ready to stop starting over and finally build lasting confidence, this episode is for you. Book a call with Dara to find out how she can help you build confidence and achieve your goals.   Follow Dara on social media @dara_tomasson Subscribe for weekly episodes!

  2. Jul 23

    262. The Most Toxic Relationship You Have Is With Yourself

    What if the most damaging relationship in your life isn't with someone else—but with yourself? In this episode, Dara explores how your inner dialogue shapes your confidence, your emotional health, and even your ability to lose weight. If you've spent years criticizing yourself, walking on eggshells around your own mistakes, or believing you need to "do better" before you deserve kindness, this conversation will help you see things in a completely new way. You'll learn how negative self-talk quietly undermines your mental and physical well-being, why emotional adulthood is one of the most powerful tools for lasting change, and how becoming your own safe place can transform your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. This episode is an invitation to stop bullying yourself and start becoming the person who offers yourself the same compassion you so freely give everyone else. In this episode, you'll learn: What a toxic relationship with yourself actually looks like Why your inner dialogue predicts your future results The difference between emotional childhood and emotional adulthood How to stop letting other people's opinions define your worth Why building confidence starts by filling your own bucket Practical ways to become your own safe place How healing your relationship with yourself naturally changes your relationship with food If you've been waiting until you lose the weight to feel confident or happy, this episode will show you a better way. Want to join the Summer Bucket List Challenge? Join HERE. Follod Dara on Instagram for more on how to build confidence first and then lose weight without diets, counting calories or willpower @dara_tomasson.

  3. Jul 16

    261. Self-Care vs. Self-Love: Why One Changes Everything

    Everyone talks about self-care. Take a bath. Get your nails done. Treat yourself. But what if that's not what you actually need? In this episode, Dara explores the powerful difference between self-care and self-love—and why confusing the two can keep you stuck in cycles of emotional eating, perfectionism, and never feeling "good enough." You'll learn why lasting transformation doesn't come from escaping your life for a few hours. It comes from intentionally becoming the person you want to be. In this episode you'll discover: Why self-care and self-love are not the same thing The childhood "report cards" that may still be running your life How perfectionism quietly keeps you trapped in food and weight struggles Why your brain fixates on weight when the real issue is emotional How to stop living from scarcity and start making decisions from abundance What intentional self-love actually looks like in everyday life Why weight loss becomes a side effect when you heal the relationship with yourself If you've been trying to motivate yourself with criticism, guilt, or willpower, this episode will show you a completely different path—one that creates lasting peace, confidence, and freedom. Remember: The goal isn't to become someone worthy of love. It's to love yourself enough to become the person you were created to be. If this resonates with you, book a call with Dara to learn more about her program and how she can help you love yourself! Book your call HERE. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a friend!

  4. Jul 9

    260. How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Yourself

    On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your relationship with yourself? It's not a question most of us have ever been asked, but the answer may explain why losing weight has felt so hard. In this episode of Love Yourself Thin, Dara explores how the way you speak to yourself shapes your confidence, your habits, and ultimately your success. If your inner voice is constantly criticizing, shaming, or demanding perfection, it's no wonder you keep turning to food for comfort. You'll discover why lasting weight loss begins with building self-trust and self-compassion—not more willpower. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your relationship with yourself determines your long-term success How your childhood beliefs may still be influencing the way you think today The three steps to creating a healthier inner dialogue Why compassion creates lasting change better than criticism ever can A simple exercise to identify the thoughts that are holding you back Practical strategies to build confidence and learn to truly care for yourself Remember: You take care of the things you love. The more you learn to love yourself today, the easier it becomes to create the healthy life you've always wanted. Join the FREE Love Yourself This Summer Bucket List Challenge! This summer isn't about waiting until you've lost the weight to enjoy your life. Join Dara's free Love Yourself This Summer Bucket List Challenge and create meaningful goals, build self-trust, and fill your summer with experiences you'll actually remember—not just another season spent thinking about food. Download your free Bucket List and join the challenge today! If you're ready to dive deeper into loving yourself and everything that can open for your life, book a call with Dara to discover next steps!   Like, share and subscribe for more on breaking free from emotional eating, building self-trust and living a life you love.

  5. Jul 2

    259. What Goals Should You Set This Summer?

    Do goals motivate you… or make you want to run the other way? For many women, setting a goal feels risky. Because if you set a goal, you might fail. And if you fail, what does that say about you? In this episode, Dara challenges the perfectionist approach to goals and offers a completely different perspective. Instead of using goals as a way to measure your worth, what if you used them as a way to direct your time, energy, and attention toward a life you actually want? You'll learn why overwhelm often keeps us stuck, how to stop using fear as motivation, and a simple neuroscience-based visualization technique that can help you create momentum before you've even taken the first step. If you've been wondering what you want this summer to look like—but feel overwhelmed by the question—this episode will help you break it down into something simple, enjoyable, and achievable. In This Episode: • Why perfectionists often avoid setting goals altogether • A healthier definition of what a goal actually is • How goals function like a GPS for your life • The hidden cost of all-or-nothing thinking • A neuroscience hack that helps your brain create motivation naturally • Why emotions—not willpower—drive lasting action • How to create goals that feel joyful instead of punishing • The power of imagining success before it happens Key Takeaway: The purpose of a goal is not to prove your worth. The purpose of a goal is to give direction to your time, focus, and energy so you can create a life you genuinely enjoy. Join the Free Challenge: Join the free Love Yourself This Summer Bucket List Challenge and set goals for yourself that will make this summer full of fantastic experiences. Create your own personalized summer bucket list, receive weekly encouragement, learn practical tools for handling summer eating challenges, and discover how enjoying your life can naturally quiet food obsession. Connect with Dara: If you're ready to stop struggling with emotional eating, perfectionism, and self-sabotage, book a clarity call with Dara to uncover the one thing that may be keeping you stuck. Be sure to subscribe for more on living a life you love!

  6. Jun 25

    258. How Loving Yourself Makes Weight Loss Inevitable

    Summer is supposed to feel light, fun, and freeing. So why does it bring up so much anxiety about swimsuits, shorts, vacations, photos, and how your body looks? In this episode, Dara challenges the belief that you need to lose weight before you can enjoy your life. Instead, she explores a radical idea: what if the missing piece isn't more discipline, more dieting, or more willpower—but more self-love? You'll learn why so many women spend decades criticizing themselves, how negative self-talk fuels emotional eating, and why treating yourself with compassion creates more lasting change than shame ever could. Dara also introduces her How to Love Yourself This Summer Experience, a practical and powerful approach to creating a life you actually enjoy through a personalized Summer Bucket List. When your life becomes richer, more meaningful, and more connected, food naturally loses some of its power. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why self-criticism keeps you stuck in the cycle of emotional eating The surprising connection between self-love and sustainable weight loss How to identify the "inner boss" voice that drives your decisions Why food often becomes a distraction from uncomfortable emotions The hidden fears that summer can bring up around body image How creating meaningful experiences reduces food obsession The power of a Summer Bucket List for building confidence and joy Why weight loss becomes easier when you're genuinely enjoying your life Key Takeaway We take care of the things we love. If you've spent years trying to hate yourself into a smaller body, this episode offers a different path: learning to care for yourself first and letting weight loss become a byproduct rather than the goal. Resources Mentioned Summer Bucket List Challenge Webinars as part of the summer bucket list challenge The "Sheep Detective" Film (maybe add this to your summer bucket list!) Connect with Dara Dara Tomasson is an emotional weight loss coach who helps women over 50 stop battling food, overcome perfectionism, and finally close the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. After losing 50 pounds through emotional and mindset work—not dieting—she now helps women create lasting freedom around food and their bodies. Connect with her to find out if her program is a good fit for you. Book a call HERE.   Subscribe for more on permanent weight loss and follow Dara on social media @dara_tomasson.

  7. Jun 18

    257. Stop The Failure Patterns That Are Sabotaging You

    What if your struggles with weight loss, confidence, or follow-through have less to do with discipline and more to do with the invisible rules you've been living by since childhood? In this episode, Dara explores how the beliefs and expectations you learned growing up can quietly become your "default settings" as an adult. From perfectionism and people-pleasing to fear of failure and self-sabotage, these unconscious patterns may be keeping you stuck without you even realizing it. You'll learn why failure isn't actually the problem, how your brain works to keep you in familiar territory, and why lasting change requires creating your own definition of success instead of chasing someone else's. If you've ever felt frustrated because you know what to do but struggle to follow through, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How childhood "rule books" continue to influence your decisions today Why 95% of your thoughts are automatic and subconscious The connection between failure, self-sabotage, and your comfort zone How your brain creates a "homeostasis" that can keep you stuck Why success must be defined by your values—not someone else's standards The hidden cost of staying in familiar patterns Three practical steps to break free from self-sabotage Questions to Reflect On: What were the unspoken rules in your childhood? How do you define success for yourself? What patterns do you repeat when you're afraid of failing? What is self-sabotage costing you in your life right now? Ready to Go Deeper? Join Dara's 4 day masterclass - Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss, running June 23-36, 2026. Find out what patterns are sabotaging your weight loss and how to overcome them! Register today.   Subscribe for more on overcoming perfectionism!

  8. Jun 11

    256. How Self-Sabotaging Patterns Are Preventing You From Losing Weight

    You know what to eat. You know diets don't work long term. You know weight loss isn't really about food. So why do you keep eating when you're not hungry? Why do you celebrate losing five pounds with chocolate? Why do you find yourself back in the same cycle, even when you're motivated to change? In this episode, Dara explores the deeper reasons women find themselves sabotaging their weight loss efforts. Rather than focusing on meal plans, calories, or willpower, she examines the emotional and psychological patterns that drive overeating and make lasting weight loss feel so difficult. You'll learn: Why self-sabotage is usually an unconscious attempt at self-protection How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with food The connection between dopamine, comfort eating, and emotional regulation Why overeating is often a coping strategy rather than a food problem How fear, insecurity, and past experiences can influence weight loss efforts The surprising ways your brain may be trying to keep you "safe" by holding onto weight Why addressing the root cause matters more than finding another diet Dara also shares her own personal story and explains why understanding your patterns is often the missing piece for women who have spent decades trying to lose weight. If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating behaviors that seem to work against your goals, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Judy Ho's Self-Sabotage Quiz Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke Ready to go deeper? Join Dara's live workshop experience: Stop Sabotaging Your Weight Loss June 23-26 This four-day masterclass will help you uncover the hidden patterns driving your eating habits and teach you how to create lasting change from the inside out. Learn more and register:  https://www.daratomasson.com/masterclass-self-sabotage    Want to learn more about how Dara can help you stop sabotaging your weight loss? Book a call with her to explore options -     https://www.daratomasson.com/contact

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Love Yourself Thin Podcast is where quilters come to create the life they truly want—on and off the sewing machine. Hosted by life coach Dara Thomason, this show helps you ditch the overwhelm, understand your habits, and build a healthier relationship with yourself and with food. Whether you want more confidence, more energy, or more joy in your quilting and everyday life, you'll learn practical tools, mindset shifts, and empowering strategies that help you feel better in your body and in your mind. It's the same heart and mission you loved from The Quilter's Coach Podcast—now with a name that reflects Dara's lifetime program and her belief that transformation begins with loving yourself first. If you're a quilter ready to live intentionally, feel lighter emotionally and physically, and design a life you love, this podcast is for you. For more visit daratomasson.com

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  • Creator
    Dara Tomasson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    263
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2022 Dara Tomasson

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