Embracing the Gray

Vic and Kels

Embracing the Gray: Challenging your all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to food, body, and mindset.

  1. 14/01/2025

    Staying Grounded: Practical Tools for Managing Stress and Uncomfortable Emotions

    In today's episode, Vic and Kels tackle the challenges of managing stress, anxiety, loneliness, and feelings of inadequacy. Whether you're grappling with emotional eating, fear of rejection, or navigating tough moments in your career, this conversation is packed with actionable tools to help you cope healthfully and regain control. Through heartfelt discussions, expert insights, and practical strategies, they explore: The RAIN Method: A simple yet powerful tool to Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture your emotions. The SEEN Method: Developed by relationship coach Morgan Burch, is a transformative approach designed to enhance connection and understanding in relationships with 4 questions to identify what you may be Scared of, Embarrassed by, Expectations not met, and Needs you may have.  Journaling Prompts: Reflective questions to help you process emotions and shift your mindset. The Power of the Pause: How to create a moment of space between stimulus and response, inspired by Viktor Frankl's wisdom: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Tools to Prevent Emotional Eating: Practical techniques to identify triggers and make mindful choices.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in negative patterns, this episode offers empowering perspectives and tools to help you navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience. Tune in to discover how small shifts in your daily practices can lead to big transformations! 📚 Resources: Click here to book a FREE Breakthrough Call with Kels Click here to download your FREE Coping Skills Guide Click here to get the Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations FREE GUIDE: How To Bring Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues Our shared Google Doc featuring our Fav + Mentioned Quotes 📖 Books We Love: Atomic Habits by James Clear Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi 📲 Stay Connected: Join the Rediscover You- Healthy, Fit, & Free Facebook Group Follow Vic on Instagram: @_victoriastump_ Follow Kels on Instagram: @kelseymwiebe

    35 min
  2. 03/12/2024

    How a Supportive Partner Can Change the Game for Your Health Journey

    In today's episode, Vic and Kels dive deep into the vital role that a supportive partner plays in your health journey. Whether you're focusing on physical fitness, mental well-being, or personal growth, having someone by your side can provide the encouragement, motivation, and accountability needed to keep moving forward. Through personal stories, emotional insights, and practical advice, they explore: The powerful impact of having a partner's support during times of change and growth. How to communicate your needs clearly and strengthen the support in your relationship. Turning obstacles into opportunities for growth as a team. Practical tips for fostering a partnership that encourages mutual self-improvement. If you're looking to deepen your connection with your partner while navigating your personal growth, this episode offers insightful perspectives on building a relationship that lifts you both up.  📚 Resources: Click here to book a FREE Breakthrough Call with Kels Click here to get the Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations FREE GUIDE: How To Bring Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues Our shared Google Doc featuring our Fav + Mentioned Quotes 📖 Books We Love: Atomic Habits by James Clear Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi 📲 Stay Connected: Join the Rediscover You- Healthy, Fit, & Free Facebook Group Follow Vic on Instagram: @victoriastump Follow Kels on Instagram: @kelseymwiebe

    41 min
  3. 26/11/2024

    Breaking Free From The All-or-Nothing Thinking

    In this episode, Vic and Kels get real about the struggle with all-or-nothing thinking—the mindset that whispers, “If it’s not perfect, it’s not worth it.” Whether it’s skipping a workout, breaking a diet, or missing a journaling day, they share how this pattern has shown up in their own lives and the toll it takes on progress and self-worth. With candid stories and practical tools, they dive into how to ditch the extremes and find freedom in the gray areas. Tune in as they explore: Why perfectionism keeps you stuck—and how to break the cycle. How to celebrate small, imperfect wins without losing sight of your bigger goals. Actionable tips to reframe “failures” and build a more flexible, sustainable mindset. If you’ve ever felt like one misstep meant you had to start over, this episode will inspire you to bend, not break, and discover the beauty of balance and growth in the messy middle. 📚 Resources: Click here to book a FREE Breakthrough Call with Kels Click here to get the Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations FREE GUIDE: How To Bring Back Your Hunger & Fullness Cues Our shared Google Doc featuring our Fav + Mentioned Quotes 📖 Books We Love: Atomic Habits by James Clear Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi 📲 Stay Connected: Join the Rediscover You- Healthy, Fit, & Free Facebook Group Follow Vic on Instagram: _@victoriastump Follow Kels on Instagram: @kelseymwiebe

    41 min

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Embracing the Gray: Challenging your all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to food, body, and mindset.