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. 4d ago

    The Natural Ozempic You've Been Overlooking

    Ever wondered why Ozempic helps people feel full? Here's the part almost nobody is talking about... Your body already makes the same hormone. Every time you eat a real, satisfying meal, your body releases GLP-1—one of your natural satiety hormones. The question isn't whether you have GLP-1. It's whether you're giving your body a reason to produce enough of it. In this video, I explain:• What GLP-1 actually does in your body• Why medications like Ozempic work• How real meals naturally trigger your own GLP-1 response• Why grazing and "snacky" eating keep you hungry• The connection between protein, satiety, insulin, and food noise• Why many women aren't missing a drug—they're missing a meal If you've been eating tiny meals, surviving on coffee and snacks, or wondering why you're hungry again an hour after eating, this conversation is for you. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Your Body Already Makes GLP-100:50 What GLP-1 Actually Does01:32 How Real Meals Trigger GLP-102:10 Why Snacks Don't Keep You Full02:53 Why I Tell Women to Eat More at Meals03:44 How Modern Eating Weakens Satiety Signals04:28 My Thoughts on GLP-1 Medications04:57 The Takeaway: You Might Be Missing a Meal ============================= Connect with Erin! 🌿 Website:https://www.eatsimple.ca 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the.erinpower/ 🎙 Listen to The Eat Simple Podcast:https://www.eatsimple.ca/podcast ============================= Ways I Can Help You ✨ Join The Metabolic Reboothttps://www.eatsimple.ca/reboot ✨ Learn about The Metabolic Mentorshiphttps://www.eatsimple.ca/mentorship ✨ Book a Free Consultationhttps://www.eatsimple.ca/contact ✨ Read More Articleshttps://www.eatsimple.ca/blog ============================= Subscribe for honest conversations about: • Weight loss after 45• Perimenopause & menopause• Metabolic health• Insulin resistance• Food noise & cravings• Satiety & hunger• Sustainable fat loss• Women's nutrition If this video helped you think differently about hunger, GLP-1, or weight loss, leave a comment below. I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway. #GLP1 #Ozempic #WeightLoss #Perimenopause #Menopause #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance #FoodNoise #Satiety #MidlifeHealth #WomenOver40 #Nutrition ============================= Hi, I'm Erin Power. I'm a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and I've spent nearly 30 years helping women improve their health. I work with women who have spent decades doing everything "right"—counting calories, trying diets, exercising harder—and still watching their bodies stop responding. My mission is simple: help women stop fighting their biology and start working with it. Because your metabolism responds to signals, not math. Here you'll learn how to reduce food noise, improve metabolic health, rebuild trust with your body, and lose weight in a way that feels sustainable—not like another diet you'll eventually have to quit.

  2. Jul 13

    How to Trust Your Hunger Again After Years of Dieting

    #WeightLoss #Perimenopause #MidlifeHealthWhat if the biggest reason you're struggling with food isn't a lack of willpower......it's that you've spent years ignoring your body's most important signals?Most women have been taught to trust calories, macros, points, meal plans, fasting windows, and portion sizes more than their own biology. After decades of dieting, it's no wonder hunger feels confusing.Should I eat?Am I really hungry?Should I wait a little longer?Why can't I stop thinking about food?These aren't signs that you're broken.They're signs you've been taught to listen to diet rules instead of your body.In this episode, I explain why hunger isn't something to fear, why fullness isn't failure, and how rebuilding trust with your body's natural signals can dramatically reduce food obsession, cravings, and the constant mental negotiation around eating.Because your metabolism doesn't respond to math.It responds to signals.I have designed a process to help women lose weight and resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction without food tracking.Watch my Free Workshop:The Metabolic Miracle Workshop - https://www.themetabolicmiracle.com/registerI'm Erin Power — a women's weight loss and metabolic health nutritionist with 30 years of experience in women's health, fitness, and nutrition.I specialize in helping women 45+ lose weight sustainably, resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction, and finally feel comfortable in their bodies again without calorie counting, food scales, or obsessive tracking.I reversed my own prediabetes, abdominal weight gain, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction in my 40s after doing "everything right" and still feeling terrible.I know what it feels like to feel stuck in a body that no longer responds the way it used to.In This Episode00:00 Dieting Disconnects Hunger01:47 Signals Over Food Rules03:07 Respect Hunger Like Thirst04:52 Fullness And Satiety06:33 Let Hunger Return07:08 What Hunger Really Feels Like08:17 Why You Need to Eat Enough08:49 How to Recognize True Fullness10:26 Rebuilding Trust With Your Body10:53 Metabolic FreedomQuestions AnsweredWhy don't I know when I'm hungry anymore?Why am I always thinking about food?How do I know if I'm actually hungry?What's the difference between fullness and being stuffed?How do I stop obsessing over food?Why do diets make me ignore my body's signals?Can I trust my hunger after years of dieting?How do I rebuild my hunger and fullness cues?Why do I binge after restricting all day?Can listening to hunger actually help with weight loss?Resources & Links Website:https://www.eatsimple.ca/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/eat.simple.erin/Free Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsimplecommunity

  3. Jul 7

    [RAW AND UNEDITED] - I Stopped Fighting My Body. Everything Changed.

    For the first time, I turned on the camera without a script, without an outline, and without editing. Just one conversation. A few years ago, I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize my own body. My waist had changed. My belly had changed. My blood sugar was climbing again. My mental health wasn’t where I wanted it to be. My instinct was the same one so many women have: Work harder.Eat less.Push more. Instead, I did the opposite. Over the next few years, I learned how to care for my body differently during midlife. With kindness. In this episode I share the changes that helped me return to a body I recognize. Not by forcing it into submission, or harnessing exhausting feats of willpower and discipline. But by learning how to work with it. We talk about: Why I chose contentment over confidenceWhat changed in my body around age 47Why midlife bodies become less stress resilientThe surprising power of mental restWhy after-dinner walks became part of my routineWhy eating enough matters more than eating lessThe difference between fighting your body and partnering with it If you’ve looked in the mirror lately and thought, “That doesn’t look like me anymore,” this conversation is for you. ❤️ If this resonated with you, leave me a comment. I’d love to hear what part of your story felt familiar. Or, if you're feeling shy, email me: erin@eatsimple.ca. I read and reply to every message.

  4. Jun 19

    Between-Meal Fasting: Lose Weight Without Skipping Breakfast or Counting Hours

    #WeightLoss #MetabolicHealth #InsulinResistance #FoodFreedom What if one of the most powerful forms of fasting didn't require skipping breakfast, counting hours, or white-knuckling your way through hunger? In this episode, I explain the concept of between-meal fasting — a simple practice I teach every client that helps improve insulin sensitivity, support fat burning, regulate appetite, improve digestion, reduce cravings, and create what I call metabolic autopilot. Most women have been taught to manage food all day long: snacks, portions, cravings, calories, macros, hunger. But your metabolism was never designed to need that much supervision. When you eat a truly satisfying meal and allow enough time before eating again, your body gets the chance to complete important biological processes that support metabolic health, digestion, and energy regulation. We discuss what happens in your body after a meal, why constant grazing may be working against you, how the liver, gut, insulin, glucagon, and satiety hormones work together, and why the goal isn't becoming better at being hungry — it's becoming better at getting full. I have designed a process to help women lose weight and resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction without food tracking. Watch my Free Workshop: The Metabolic Miracle Workshop: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/learn I'm Erin Power — a women's weight loss and metabolic health nutritionist with 30 years of experience in women's health, fitness, and nutrition. I specialize in helping women 45+ lose weight sustainably, resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction, and finally feel comfortable in their bodies again — without calorie counting, food scales, or obsessive tracking. I reversed my own prediabetes, abdominal weight gain, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction in my 40s after doing "everything right" and still feeling terrible. I know what it feels like to feel stuck in a body that no longer responds the way it used to. In This Episode 00:00 Between-Meal Fasting Intro 01:00 What Is Metabolic Autopilot? 02:26 Why Modern Women Graze All Day 04:00 What Happens After You Eat 06:15 The Insulin–Glucagon Handoff 07:38 Your Gut's Hidden Cleaning System (MMC) 10:03 Why Satisfying Meals Matter 11:30 Hunger vs. "Food Noise" 12:26 The Freedom of Metabolic Autopilot 13:59 Final Thoughts Questions Answered What is between-meal fasting? How long should I wait between meals? Why am I always thinking about food? What is metabolic autopilot? How does insulin affect fat burning? What is glucagon and why does it matter? What is the migrating motor complex (MMC)? Why does grazing all day make weight loss harder? How do I improve digestion naturally? How do I stop feeling hungry all the time? Why are satisfying meals important for weight loss? Can I improve insulin sensitivity without intermittent fasting? Resources & Links 🌐 Website: eat.simple website 📸 Instagram: @eat.simple.erin 👥 Free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsimplecommunity

  5. Jun 1

    The Weight Loss Lesson Nobody Teaches Women

    Why do you feel so different from one day to the next—even when your body hasn’t actually changed? One day you feel confident, capable, and comfortable in your skin. The next day you feel bloated, puffy, unattractive, discouraged, and convinced everything is going backward. In this episode, I explain why those dramatic shifts in body image are often driven more by hormones, inflammation, nervous system state, and perception than actual changes in body composition. We’ll talk about the luteal phase, PMS, fluid retention, self-criticism, and the stories women attach to perfectly normal fluctuations in how they look and feel. Most importantly, we’ll explore why the real problem isn’t the bad body image day itself. It’s what we make it mean. 📌 I help women lose weight and improve metabolic health without food tracking, calorie counting, or obsession. 👉 Watch my free workshop: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/masterclass In this episode Why women experience dramatic shifts in body imageHow hormones influence perception, mood, cravings, and confidenceWhat actually happens during the luteal phaseWhy bloating and fluid retention aren’t the same thing as fat gainThe hidden danger of catastrophic thinkingWhy “feelings happen now and fat loss happens later”The three emotions that derail most weight loss effortsHow to stay steady when you’re discouragedThe power of anchor actions during difficult momentsA simple question that can change your relationship with your bodyQuestions answered Why do I feel fat overnight?Why do I look different some days?Does PMS affect body image?Can hormones change how I see myself?Why do I feel bloated and unattractive before my period?How do I stop spiraling after seeing a bad photo?Why does weight loss feel so emotionally difficult?What should I do on bad body image days?How do I stay consistent when I feel discouraged?Timestamps 00:00 Why Your Body Didn’t Change Overnight00:43 Women Are Not Static Creatures02:21 Why Modern Wellness Gets Women Wrong03:33 Understanding the Luteal Phase06:06 PMS Cravings, Insulin Resistance & Hormones08:10 My Own Bad Body Image Day10:04 Your Body Changes Slower Than the Story12:07 The Meaning-Making Trap15:01 Perception vs. Reality18:18 What Tight Jeans Really Mean20:17 The Real Problem Isn’t Body Image22:03 The Family Vacation Photo Story23:56 Feelings Happen Now, Fat Loss Happens Later26:37 Frustration, Discouragement & Disappointment29:19 Why Women Quit Too Soon31:23 Stop Escalating When You’re Upset33:08 The Power of Anchor Actions35:17 Emotional Regulation Is the Real Skill37:11 Your Body Is an Organism, Not a Machine39:10 The Question That Changes Everything About Erin I’m Erin Power, a Board Certified Health Coach, nutritionist, and founder of eat.simple. I help women over 45 lose weight, improve metabolic health, and feel like themselves again—without food tracking, calorie counting, restrictive diets, or perfectionism. Resources 🎓 Free Masterclass: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/masterclass 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.simple.erin 👥 Eat Simple Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsimplecommunity 🎙️ Podcast: https://eatsimple.ca/podcast

  6. May 17

    Why Sustainable Weight Loss Should Feel Suspiciously Easy

    Why does weight loss feel like it has to be miserable to work? In this episode, I’m making the case that your weight loss program should feel suspiciously easy — not magical, not lazy — but low-friction enough to fit into your actual life. Because you cannot white-knuckle your way through the next 30 years. 📌 I have designed a process to help women lose weight and resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction without food tracking. 👉 Watch my free workshop: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/masterclass In this episode We cover why hard dieting feels so emotionally seductive, why suffering is not proof that a plan is working, and why the most sustainable weight loss approach is usually calmer, simpler, and less dramatic than the internet wants it to be. I’ll also walk you through a Decisional Balance exercise comparing hard/fast weight loss with easy/slow weight loss so you can see what you’re really choosing. Questions answered: Why does easy weight loss feel suspicious?Why do hard diets stop working?Is fast weight loss sustainable?What does sustainable weight loss actually feel like?Why do I keep quitting diets?How do I lose weight without tracking food?Why does dieting make me obsessed with food?What is decisional balance?How do I know if my weight loss plan is working? Timestamps 00:00 Weight Loss Should Feel Easy00:54 Why We Chase Hard02:18 Friction And Fatigue03:45 Stress Signals To Body05:42 What Easy Really Means06:17 Simple Habits That Work07:37 eat.simple Origin Story08:17 Decisional Balance Tool09:32 Pros Of Hard Dieting11:41 Cons Of Hard Dieting16:44 Pros Of Easy Weight Loss19:10 Cons Of Easy Weight Loss23:03 The Real Sustainable Question About Erin I’m Erin Power — nutritionist, women’s weight loss expert, and founder of eat.simple. Since 2012, I’ve helped over 4,000 women lose weight sustainably without calorie counting, food tracking, or diet obsession. Resources Free Workshop: https://www.themetabolicmentorship.com/masterclassWebsite: https://www.eatsimple.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.simple.erinFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsimplecommunity #midlifeweightloss #weightlossforwomen #perimenopauseweightloss #menopauseweightloss #foodnoise #dietculture #womenover40 #insulinresistance #sustainableweightloss #eatSimple

  7. May 10

    Four Weight Loss Opinions That Might Surprise You

    Most weight loss advice sounds scientific. And also... positions you as kind of a dummy who can't figure things out for yourself. Should you expect to feel hungry while losing weight?Is obesity a disease?Should everyone be on Ozempic?Do walking pads “count”?Are “maintenance calories” even real?I hear these questions constantly on podcasts and YouTube channels, and honestly, the answers usually tell me more about the coach than the science. In This Episode In this episode, I unpack MY values around weight loss, hunger, satiety, GLP-1 medications, walking pads, mini cuts, maintenance calories, and the idea that your body might actually be smarter than the internet gives it credit for. 📌 I have designed a process to help women lose weight and resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction without food tracking. Watch my Free Workshop:The Metabolic Miracle Workshop I’m Erin Power — a women’s weight loss and metabolic health nutritionist with 30 years of experience in women’s health, fitness, and nutrition. I specialize in helping women 45+ lose weight sustainably, resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction, and finally feel comfortable in their bodies again — without calorie counting, food scales, or obsessive tracking. I reversed my own prediabetes, abdominal weight gain, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction in my 40s after doing “everything right” and still feeling terrible. I know what it feels like to feel stuck in a body that no longer responds the way it used to. Timestamps: 00:00 Why Weight Loss Advice Reflects Values01:39 Should You Be Hungry While Losing Weight?03:22 Why Satiety Matters More Than Willpower06:09 The “Imperceptible Energy Deficit”07:51 Is Obesity a Disease?11:28 My Experience Trying Ozempic & Zepbound15:54 Why You Should Learn to Nourish Yourself First18:59 Walking Pads: Helpful or Missing the Point?22:46 Mini Cuts & “Maintenance Calories”27:28 Why I Believe Your Body Is Smarter Than The Plan Questions Answered Should weight loss feel hungry?What is true satiety?Are GLP-1 medications good or bad?What happened when Erin tried Ozempic and Zepbound?Are walking pads worth it?What is a mini cut?Are maintenance calories real?Why do diets stop working?How do you lose weight without food tracking? Resources & Links 🌐 Website:eat.simple website 📸 Instagram:@eat.simple.erin Instagram 👥 Free Facebook Community:eat.simple Community 📺 Free Workshop for women 45+ The Metabolic Mentorship

  8. May 4

    The 7 Types of Food Noise

    If you feel like you're constantly thinking about food… This is for you. Most women have been told that “food noise” is emotional eating, lack of discipline, or a mindset problem. I don’t think that’s true. In this video, I break down the 7 types of food noise—and why most of them have nothing to do with psychology, and everything to do with hunger, biology, and decades of diet programming. 📌 I have designed a process to help women lose weight and resolve midlife metabolic dysfunction without food tracking. Watch my Free Workshop: https://www.themetabolicmiracle.com/register I’m Erin Power, a women’s weight loss and metabolic health nutritionist with 30 years of experience in women’s health, fitness, and nutrition. I specialize in helping women 40+ lose weight, regulate their appetite, and feel normal around food again—without tracking, obsessing, or dieting forever. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Food 00:42 What “Food Noise” Actually Means 01:50 Type 1: Hunger 03:10 Type 2: Diet Brain 04:40 Type 3: Underfed + Emotional 06:40 Type 4: The Wellness Industry 09:10 Type 5: Body Image Noise 12:10 Type 6: Biological (Gut + Cravings) 14:40 Type 7: Metabolic Dysfunction 17:20 What Actually Works ❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED What is food noise really? Why do GLP-1 drugs reduce food noise? Is emotional eating actually just hunger? How do I stop thinking about food all day? 📱 RESOURCES Free Workshop: https://www.themetabolicmiracle.com/register Website: https://www.eatsimple.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eat.simple.erin Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eatsimplecommunity 🔔 Subscribe for more content on sustainable weight loss, metabolism, and midlife health.

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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
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Erin Power
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    The eat.simple Podcast

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