The eat.simple Podcast

Erin Power
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Erin Power helps you understand how to lose weight AND live peacefully with your food and your body... perhaps for the first time in your life.

  1. 1D AGO

    10 Things to Do When Your Body Stops Responding

    If you’ve ever thought: “I’m doing all the right things… so why isn’t my body responding?” You’re not alone. Many women reach a point where the tactics that once worked — dieting harder, exercising more, pushing through hunger — suddenly stop delivering results. In this episode, Erin walks through 10 practical tactics for getting your body working again without crash dieting, miracle supplements, or starting over every Monday. You’ll learn how to stop interrupting your progress, reset your expectations for midlife physiology, and anchor yourself to the simple actions that actually work. Because the fastest way forward isn’t another miracle solution. It’s patience, consistency, and the boring basics. ⏱️ In This Episode: 00:00 — When Nothing Works Anymore The frustrating moment when your body stops responding. 01:34 — Affirm Your Feelings Yes, it’s real. Your experience is valid. 02:22 — Assess What “Used to Work” Was it actually sustainable… or just tolerated by a younger body? 04:10 — Stop Influencer Interruptions Miracle-hopping sabotages progress. 06:59 — Aging, Menopause, and Diet Culture Programming Why midlife creates a perfect storm of confusion. 11:41 — Audit Your Expectations Fast results vs sustainable change. 14:12 — Adjust Your Approach If it’s not working, stop doing it. 15:35 — Anchor to the Basics Sleep, protein, strength training, movement. 18:05 — Accumulate Reps Over Time Consistency beats excitement. 19:31 — Fat Loss vs Weight Loss Why the scale lies. 21:01 — Ascend Patience and persistence outperform every miracle fix.

    24 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Belly fat is not just a cosmetic concern... it's a warning sign 🚩

    Most women treat belly fat like an annoying cosmetic issue. Which... it is. Something to hide. Something to diet away. Something to feel kinda sad or bummed out about. But belly fat isn’t just aesthetic. It’s often the first visible signal of metabolic dysfunction — the early warning sign that your body is heading toward bigger problems like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s. In this episode, I break down the three types of body fat, explains why belly fat is different from the fat on your hips and thighs, and why ignoring it can have serious long-term consequences. This isn’t a conversation about crash dieting for swimsuit season. It’s a conversation about metabolic health, longevity, and taking your body seriously before it forces you to. You’ll learn: The three types of fat on the woman's body Why subcutaneous fat isn’t the real issue Why visceral belly fat is metabolically dangerous The five markers of metabolic syndrome every woman should know Why treating belly fat with “diet thinking” misses the real problem How metabolic dysfunction develops — and why it gets worse if ignored Why solving belly fat should be treated as a health necessity, not a vanity goal If your waistline has been quietly expanding in midlife, this episode will help you understand why it matters — and why it deserves your attention now. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Why this conversation might feel uncomfortable 01:25 Why belly fat isn’t “just cosmetic” 02:20 The 3 types of body fat explained 05:40 Essential fat and the female fat storage pattern 08:05 Subcutaneous fat (the pinchable kind) 10:25 When fat becomes metabolically dangerous 11:45 The 5 markers of metabolic syndrome 13:50 Why traditional dieting misses the real issue 15:15 GLP-1 medications and metabolic repair 17:00 Necessities vs luxuries: a wake-up call 19:10 Why metabolic health determines longevity 20:10 Final thoughts: why belly fat deserves your attention

    21 min

  3. FEB 14

    3 hacks to change your body in 3 months

    Between you and me, I hate the word "hacks." It's right up there with "cheat code" for me -- terms adopted by wellness industry folks that suggest that we can change our bodies dramatically, quickly. I know that's what we want. And if I'm being honest, I think you CAN change the way your body looks and feels relatively quickly, with the three tactics I describe in this episode. This episode is an edited replay of a free workshop I hosted recently. I host a free workshop every second Monday. You can register for the next one at www.eatsimple.ca/workshop I call these "no pitch" workshops because I ONLY teach and coach in these sessions. I'm not trying to sell you anything. I love to help women think differently about how to care for their bodies. I live for helping you STOP spinning your wheels and to START making moves that actually work. That being said, I accidentally did pitch something in this workshop: My $10 strength training program, Simple Strength: www.eatsimple.ca/strong Okay, on with the the show notes... //// If your clothes fit differently — even though you’ve been “doing everything right” — this episode is for you. You’re moving. You’re eating clean. And yet your arms feel softer. Your waist feels thicker. Your back feels broader. Your clothes don't look cute on you anymore or -- even worse -- you're getting ready to size up. In this episode, I break down a smarter, saner way to look firmer and more like yourself again, without crash dieting, scale obsession, or living in the gym. You’ll learn: Why wanting to like how you look is completely valid (and doesn’t cancel out metabolic health) How unrealistic expectations quietly sabotage your progress The difference between fat loss and body reshaping (they are NOT the same thing) Why strength training changes how your clothes fit faster than dieting does How to create visible change in 90 days without burning out This episode walks through a practical 3-part framework: 1️⃣ Set Reasonable Expectations Two powerful exercises help you separate what’s biologically possible from what’s fantasy, so you stop chasing your 30-year-old body and start building a strong midlife one. 2️⃣ Pursue Sustainable Fat Loss Why fast fat loss backfires hormonally and psychologically — and what actually works long-term in a post-reproductive body. 3️⃣ Reshape With Muscle The legit midlife game changer. Protein. Progressive overload. 2–3 sessions per week. Done consistently, this changes your silhouette faster than dieting ever will. If you’re on the verge of sizing up your wardrobe and absolutely refuse to… This is your roadmap. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The 3-Month “Tighter in Your Clothes” Plan 00:36 You’re Not Vain — Midlife Bodies Actually Change 01:35 Firmer. Sharper. More Like You. (Without Dieting) 02:00 It’s Okay to Want What You Want 03:44 Step 1: Reasonable Expectations (The Missing Foundation) 04:22 The “Magic Wand” Exercise: What Would You Actually Change? 06:14 What’s Controllable vs. Cosmetic Fantasy 08:45 Letting Go of Impossible Body Standards 11:31 Exercise #2: “Realistically Reminisce” 13:13 Effortless vs. Extreme — What It Took Back Then 15:41 You Can Have a Great Body — Just Not a Punishing One 16:38 Stop Chasing Your 30-Year-Old Frame 17:56 Step 2: Sustainable Fat Loss (No Miracle Economy) 21:02 Why Fast Fat Loss Backfires in Midlife 23:47 Step 3: Muscle Is the Real Midlife Advantage 24:11 Sarcopenia: The Silent Reason Your Clothes Feel Tighter 26:53 The Simple Prescription: Protein + 2–3 Strength Sessions 27:56 My own 90-Day Strength Experiment and how it Dramatically Changed my Body 29:36 Where to Start (Without Overcomplicating It) 31:31 Your Body Isn’t Done — It’s Just Ready for a New Strategy /// By the way, if you want to start working on this now so you can drop 2 pants sizes in the next 6 months, you can learn more about my approach, and see if it might be a good fit for you, here: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/learn

    32 min

  4. FEB 2

    How to be DONE with Weight Loss... Forever

    Did you know that actually succeeding with weight loss, so you can stop trying... is even an option? It absolutely is, and that's what I help women with. Learn more here: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/learn What if the “end goal” isn’t just a body that you feel awesome in… but a life where weight loss is no longer a recurring project? In this episode, I riff on the most underrated outcome in midlife health: being done with dieting—forever. I break down why most fat loss attempts fail long-term (because they were never designed to be maintainable), and why “fat loss phase → maintenance phase → regain → repeat” is basically the wellness industry’s favourite insane hamster wheel. I share my own 15-year arc: reversing prediabetes/insulin resistance, moving from a size 16 to a size 8 over time, and maintaining that result forever without tracking, macro math, or living in “maintenance calories.” The big idea: the approach that creates fat loss must also be the approach you can live on—because sustained results require sustained interventions. You’ll also hear a clear explanation of: Why fat loss must eventually stop (metabolic adaptation + a body’s natural settling point) “Essential fat” for women (and why chasing ‘90s-thin is usually a trap) The difference between visceral fat (medically important) and subcutaneous fat (often just aesthetically annoying) Why “liking how you look in pictures” can be more psychology than physiology The real win: neutral, peaceful indifference about your body—so your mind can do literally anything else If you’re tired of starting over, this one is a recalibration: fat loss as a one-and-done chapter, not a lifelong identity. Mentioned/Referenced Oprah’s lifelong “diet cycle” (as a cultural example) Keto, fasting, Whole30, 75 Hard, GLP-1s, macro coaching “fat loss phases” Set point theory, metabolic adaptation, essential fatness Have a question or want Erin to clarify something from this riff-style episode? Email: contact@eatsimple.ca or DM me on Instagram @eat.simple.erin ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The no-show consult (and why that question is on the application) 01:20 “Is there a world where I’m DONE with weight loss?” 03:05 The core premise: the way you lose fat must also be the way you maintain it 05:05 Why “programs that end” are structurally designed for regain 07:10 “Maintain the intervention”: keto, fasting, GLP-1s, and sustainability reality check 10:05 Why “fat loss phase” language makes Erin rage (and what it does to your brain) 14:10 The four concepts that explain why fat loss stops: maintenance, adaptation, set point, essential fat 16:35 Erin’s story: prediabetes while “doing everything right” + the belly that snuck up 22:10 Why Erin doesn’t do before/after photos, weigh-ins, or body-as-billboard marketing 24:55 Pants sizes, bridesmaid dress drama, and why the number is meaningless 28:30 Essential fat vs. visceral fat vs. subcutaneous fat (and what actually matters) 32:20 Expectations: “I want to look like I did at 23” (and the honest follow-up question) 35:40 Aging well: softness, facial aging, and the “ass vs. face” tradeoff (yes, we went there) 38:25 Set point as homeostasis: where appetite + needs + body composition finally match 41:45 Why dieting fails: calories drop fast, appetite doesn’t—then you white-knuckle and rebound 45:30 The real win: neutrality/indifference about your body (and getting that brain space back) 49:10 A practical analogy for neutrality (the car example) 52:10 The cultural mission: what changes when women stop wasting decades on body obsession 54:00 Why “effortless” is hard to describe (it’s the absence of effort) + invitation to reach out

    51 min

  5. JAN 27

    Do You Really Have Weight Loss Resistance?

    Do you actually have weight loss resistance? Unlock your weight loss at any stage in life: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/learn In this episode of The eat.simple Podcast, I unpack one of the most common (and emotionally loaded) beliefs women hold about their bodies: “I’m weight loss resistant.” The conversation is inspired by emerging research from fat loss scientist Dr. Bill Campbell, who recently pivoted his work toward fat gain and fat loss during the menopause transition after witnessing his wife’s experience firsthand. His early findings reveal something striking: 75–80%+ of women across all life stages believe they’re resistant to weight loss. I explore why that belief is so widespread… and why it’s almost certainly not true. This episode breaks down: What weight loss resistance actually means (and what it doesn’t) How insulin dysfunction and inflammation can quietly block fat loss Why menopause-related body shape changes are so distressing, and so confusing How a shift toward abdominal fat storage plays tricks on your brain The role unrealistic body expectations play in convincing women their bodies are “broken” Most importantly, I reframe the conversation from what’s wrong with your body to what’s actually happening, and what’s fixable. If you’ve been doing “everything right” and still feel like nothing works anymore, this episode will help you understand why that experience feels so real... without turning your body into the villain. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Why “weight loss resistance” is everywhere right now 00:42 – A new frontier in menopause weight gain research 🙌🏼 02:10 – The difference between extreme fat loss and sustainable fat loss 03:15 – Why BELIEVING WOMEN when they say they "can't lose weight" matters 05:10 – Survey results: 75–80% of women feel weight loss resistant 07:30 – Insulin dysfunction & inflammation: the invisible blockers 10:15 – Why “eat less, move more” stops working 12:20 – The menopause body-shape shift nobody prepares you for 15:40 – Abdominal fat, cognitive dissonance, and body betrayal 18:30 – Why younger women feel weight loss resistant too 21:10 – Unreasonable expectations vs. actual biology 25:00 – The 90s thin ideal, cardio obsession, and impossible standards 29:30 – When unmet expectations get mislabeled as dysfunction 33:00 – Reframing the problem: what’s fixable and what’s not broken 36:00 – Final takeaway: your body isn’t failing. But what story are you telling/believing?

    22 min

  6. JAN 17

    Effortless Weight Loss Without Food Tracking, and Why It's the ONE Diet Hack you NEED to Try

    If you’re exhausted from calorie math, food apps, and “starting over,” this episode is your permission slip to do something radically more effective: create fat loss without tracking. In this workshop-style episode, I break down my simple framework with three overlapping drivers of sustainable fat loss: Margin: you do need a small energy deficit—but you don’t need to measure it. Metabolism: your hormonal “machinery” determines whether stored fuel is accessible and usable. Mind: your nervous system decides whether your body feels safe enough to let go of stored fuel. I'll give you ONE practical, low-friction strategy that creates the deficit by accident, without hunger, without obsession, and without the snack spiral that quietly wipes out progress. If you want guidance tailoring this to your body, hunger signals, stress load, and metabolic situation, learn more at ⁠www.themetabolicmentorship.com⁠ In this episode, you’ll learn Why “calorie deficit is all that matters” is naive… and why “calories don’t matter” is also wrong The difference between a severe deficit (crash dieting) and a mild, imperceptible deficit (sustainable fat loss) Why midlife weight gain often comes with more hunger and less energy (the fuel is locked away) How stress and nervous system threat drives cravings, grazing, and “mystery calories” The simplest behavior shift that reduces cravings fast: meals to satiety → fewer snacks → effortless margin The core framework: the 3 Ms Margin: a small reduction in intake (often ~150–200 calories/day) creates incentive to use stored fuel Metabolism: nutrient sensing, appetite signaling, and fuel partitioning determine whether you can access and use body fat Mind: safety signals reduce the body’s drive to hoard fuel and seek quick energy The action plan: Satiety (at meals): eat enough at meals to reach real “I don’t want another bite” fullness Stop snacking: when meals are satisfying, snacking fades—and so do the extra calories Safety: satiety is one of the strongest “safe” signals you can send your nervous system {ACTION} Try this tomorrow: When you get hungry, eat a real meal—and don’t stop until you’re truly full. Notice what happens to your cravings, pantry-rifling, and “afternoon snack attack” within 24 hours. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Workshop kickoff: fat loss without tracking 00:34 Who I am + why “eat.simple” exists since 2010 01:15 What you’ll get today (simple + actionable) 02:10 The Venn diagram: the 3 factors that must overlap 03:16 M1: Margin (yes, you need a deficit—no, you won’t count it) 05:40 Severe vs. mild deficit: why crash diets backfire 09:56 How a “quiet deficit” actually works (imperceptible, sustainable) 12:40 Why the scale lies (use clothing + seasons instead) 16:19 M2: Metabolism (fuel access, hunger, partitioning) 20:33 Why you can be “tired with tons of stored fuel” 22:24 M3: Mind (nervous system safety, threat, cravings) 25:08 Snacking + stress: where the extra calories hide 28:07 The 3 S’s: Satiety, Stop Snacking, Safety 31:10 Action: eat meals to true satiety (what it feels like) 34:46 The promise: less cravings tomorrow + progress by next season 36:10 Closing: try it for one day + report back

    41 min

  7. JAN 14

    Looser Pants in 21 Days. It's Possible!

    The Metabolic Reboot kicks off on January 24th. Learn more and secure your spot here: https://www.eatsimple.ca/reboot Episode Summary -- Look.. the "loose pants" referenced in the title was clickbait. I DO want you to fit back into your pants. And I also want you to restore your failing metabolic health before it gets worse. I want you to have boundless mental and physical energy for the rest of your life so you can adventure, travel, be romanced, take up meaningful and enriching hobbies and interests... LIVE A LIFE. You are not meant to spend your whole life jumping from diet to diet and feeling terrible about yourself when each one fails. With that clarification out of the way, here are the episode notes... If you’ve been “doing all the right things” for decades—and your body is still changing in ways you don’t recognize—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I walk you through the philosophy, structure, and intention behind the 21-Day Metabolic Reboot: a short, focused reset designed for women with mild to moderate insulin resistance who are tired of quitting, restarting, and blaming themselves. No food scale. No meal plan. No macros. Not a supplement stack. You'll learn a method of eating, moving, and living that helps you experience what it feels like when your metabolism actually starts cooperating again, so you can fit back into all the clothes in your closet, and step back into a vibrant life. What You’ll Learn in This Episode -- Why 21 days is actually enough to create meaningful metabolic change The real reason short programs can work—if you stop treating them like a finish line What results actually matter more than the scale (energy, sleep, mood, cravings, pants fit) Why I refuse to use food scales, bathroom scales, or rigid meal plans How to stop “miracle hopping” and start building momentum that sticks What it means to graduate from a plan instead of failing or quitting Who the Metabolic Reboot Is For -- ✔️ Women over 40 ✔️ Women who suspect insulin resistance ✔️ Women who are tired of tracking, counting, and obsessing ✔️ Women who want structure without restriction ✔️ Women who are ready to quit quitting 🚫 Not for crash dieters 🚫 Not for people chasing fast, fragile results 🚫 Not for anyone looking to outsource responsibility to a meal plan What You Get Inside the 21-Day Metabolic Reboot Daily short lessons delivered straight to your inbox Clear guidance on what to eat, when to eat, and how to stop snacking all day Support around food boredom, motivation dips, and self-talk Live touchpoints and accountability A framework you can keep using long after Day 21 No: ❌ meal plans ❌ supplements ❌ tracking ❌ scales Yes: ✅ real food ✅ better mornings ✅ fewer cravings ✅ more trust in your body The Invitation -- The Metabolic Reboot starts January 24 💰 $129 USD / $179 CAD 🗓 21 days of access, guidance, and support If you play your cards right, this could be the last “reset” you ever do—because it teaches you how to keep going. 👉 Enrollment opens soon. Link in the show notes. 🕒 Timestamps -- 00:00 – Why the Reboot exists (and who it’s for) 00:09 – What The Metabolic Reboot actually is 01:07 – Daily emails, live teaching, and real support 03:27 – What results to expect (and what not to obsess over) 06:45 – The structure: what you’ll focus on during the 21 days 19:00 – Movement, exercise, and body shape in midlife 21:49 – Food, sleep, and the metabolic basics that matter most 22:12 – The truth about supplements (and why they’re optional) 22:56 – Self-compassion, body kindness, and staying in the game 25:44 – Shopping, cooking, and setting your environment up to win 28:12 – Managing expectations and measuring progress without spiraling 33:00 – Learning to fail better instead of starting over 35:51 – Owning your mornings and setting the tone for the day 36:44 – The eat.simple Clock explained 37:14 – Tracking victories that actually matter 40:16 – The eat.simple Manifesto, graduation, and what comes next

    42 min

  8. JAN 8

    OMG gOaLs!!1!!! A radical takedown of modern goal-setting culture (and how to think about it instead)

    The Problem With Big Goals (And the Tiny Fix That Actually Works) I recorded this on the first Monday of the year. And I, for one, was already exhausted by goal setting narrative. If you were too, then this episode is for you. In this solo riff, I break down why most people fail at change even when they’re motivated, and why the obsession with outcomes, timelines, and “perfect plans” quietly sabotages long-term success. Using stories from my military training, a staircase metaphor you won’t forget, and other own real-life examples (journaling, weight loss, reversing prediabetes), I'll make a case for direction over intensity and process over pressure. You’ll learn: Why “jumping to the next miracle” keeps you stuck How identity-based goals beat outcome-based goals Why tiny, boring steps are actually the most powerful ones How to stop quitting on yourself—without willpower or shame If you’ve ever thought “HOW can I set goals that will actually work for me?”—this episode will help you see change differently. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – The first Monday of the year (and why we’re already tired) 01:10 – Why most people are misoriented from the start 02:45 – The map & compass lesson that explains everything 05:00 – Why you can’t hustle real change 06:30 – The theory of the small move 10:45 – Why “just set better goals” isn’t helping 12:55 – Becoming the kind of person who does the thing 15:15 – Journaling, phones, and fixing the leak in the bucket 18:10 – Why habits take way longer than Instagram says 20:30 – The staircase metaphor (and why you keep jumping off) 24:20 – Miracle hopping vs. persistence 27:00 – Erin’s weight loss & prediabetes story (the long version) 33:15 – Why maintenance is actually identity 36:00 – Data vs. lived experience (and why both matter) 40:20 – Trusting the process when results lag 43:30 – The tiniest action you can take today 45:00 – Quit quitting (final thoughts)

    26 min
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Erin Power helps you understand how to lose weight AND live peacefully with your food and your body... perhaps for the first time in your life.

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  • Creator
    Erin Power
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Erin Power
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    The eat.simple Podcast

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