The UNFILTERED Empowered Woman Podcast

Elin Granstrand
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This podcast is about becoming EMPOWERED in the most unfiltered, unapologetic way — especially if you’ve struggled with binge eating, food guilt, or feeling out of control. I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life in Dubai and into the real work it takes to break binge cycles, heal your relationship with food, and take your power back. We’ll talk core wounds, nervous system regulation, inner child healing, and everything keeping you stuck. Welcome to your binge-free empowerment era!

  1. 4d ago

    The Link Between Self-Abandonment And Binge Eating

    This year changed me. Not because I lost weight.Not because I achieved a goal.Not because my circumstances changed. It changed because I stopped abandoning myself. In this conversation with Lauren, we dive into the biggest lessons from my personal journey this year: • Learning to set boundaries without guilt • Putting my needs first for the first time in years • Rebuilding self-trust • Letting go of people-pleasing • Becoming obsessed with my own life instead of everyone else's We also talk openly about my journey with binge eating, the emotional patterns that kept me stuck and what actually helped me heal. Because recovery isn't just about food. It's about the relationship you have with yourself. If you've been putting everyone else's needs before your own, struggling to set boundaries or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode is for you. Let me know your biggest takeaway after listening My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP Take my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-test Rewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE ⁠ Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!

    50 min

  2. Jun 24

    The real reason Bodybuilders struggle with food noise post show

    Think your post-show binge eating is a lack of discipline? Think again. In this podcast with Tim and Kareen, we dive into why so many competitors struggle with food noise, binge eating and feeling out of control after prep. We discuss: • Why food noise isn't the real problem • The connection between your nervous system and binge eating • Why talk therapy alone often isn't enough • What actually drives post-show overeating • How to create a successful off-season without obsessing about food Because you don't need more willpower. You need to understand what your mind and body are trying to tell you. If you've ever felt like you're constantly fighting food after a show, this episode is for you. My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP Take my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-test Rewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE ⁠ Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!

    56 min

  3. Jun 17

    Why high-achieving women struggle with binge eating

    If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels like every other area of her life is "controlled", but you can't stop binging - this episode is for you.Most people think binging is about a lack of willpower. But it actually goes much deeper. It’s a survival pattern born from a childhood where you felt you had to earn love and suppress your needs.When you grow up feeling like comfort, attention, or safety could be taken away at any moment, your nervous system learns one rule: Get it while you can.Now, as an adult, your body uses food as a way to self-soothe because it doesn't yet know how to feel safe in the quiet. You aren't "broken" - you’re just regulated by a system that’s still in survival mode.It’s time to stop the "start over Monday" madness and start building the emotional safety you were deprived of.Comment PODCAST below and I'll send you this episode My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me

    21 min

  4. Jun 10

    The smart competitors guide to prep readiness - Know when you should and should not compete in bodybuilding

    In this workshop/podcast we’re breaking down: •⁠ ⁠How to know if you’re actually ready to compete - both muscle mass wise and mentally •⁠ ⁠When you’re ready to enter an aggressive diet - and when you should wait •⁠ ⁠Why food noise and binging happen (especially post-show) •What habits & lifestyle you need to compete •⁠ ⁠The red flags most competitors ignore •⁠ ⁠Tools and strategies to set yourself up for a successful prep AND off-season This is one workshop you do not want to miss! My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP

    51 min

  5. Jun 3

    Why Bodybuilding Isn't the Problem, trauma dumping online & why you need to get uncomfortable with Jas Meraki

    In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Jas Meraki. We went deep into the parts of the fitness industry that most people are too afraid to talk about. In this episode, we break down: T he Vulnerability Line: How to be real and authentic online without crossing into "trauma dumping." The Bodybuilding Myth: Why the sport itself doesn't cause EDs—and what the actual root cause is. The Power of Discomfort: Why being uncomfortable is a non-negotiable part of the growth process. J as’s Journey: Powerlifting and bodybuilding and the lessons learned along the way. This isn't your typical "fitness tips" episode. This is a raw conversation about the mindset, the struggle, and the reality of being a high-level athlete in a world that values perfection over peace. My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Jas's IG: jasmerakii Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP

    59 min

  6. May 27

    The GLP-1 rebound effect - why you are still binge eating

    In this episode we’re tackling the elephant in the room: The GLP-1 Rebound. 💉 If you’ve used these meds only to find the food noise come back the moment you stopped, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why suppression is NOT the same as healing, and why you can’t out-train (or out-medicate) a dysregulated nervous system. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👉 Why GLP-1s temporarily fixes the symptoms but leave the emotional dysregulation untouched. 👉 The "Identity Void" that leads to the post-medication crash.👉 How to actually fix the root cause so the results finally last. Stop outsourcing your regulation to a peptide. It’s time to build a habit that works for you long term, not just temporarily. My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me

    19 min

  7. May 20

    Why so many high-achieving women struggle with binge eating AND attracting narcissistic partners

    Why do so many high-achieving women struggle with binge eating AND attract narcissistic partners? And why does it feel so hard to leave and end this cycle, even when you KNOW the relationship (or food) is hurting you? In this episode, we’re diving deep into:• Trauma bonds• The “I’m not good enough” wound• Why narcissistic relationships feel addictive• How perfectionism and people-pleasing fuel the cycle• And why binge eating often shows up alongside toxic relationships Because this is not just about “choosing the wrong men.” So many women unconsciously recreate relationship dynamics that feel familiar to their nervous system. If you grew up feeling like love had to be earned,If you became the “good girl,” the fixer, the over-achiever,If your self-worth became tied to performance and validation, You are far more likely to tolerate emotionally unavailable, manipulative, or narcissistic partners. Not because you’re weak. Because your nervous system learned that chasing love feels normal. And the same wound that keeps you stuck in toxic relationships - often fuels binge eating too. My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP Take my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-test Rewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE ⁠ Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!

    21 min

  8. May 12

    3 Women Who Thought They’d Never Stop Bingeing — And How They Actually Broke It

    They weren’t lazy. They weren’t broken. And they definitely didn’t “lack willpower.” One was a perfectionist who couldn’t make mistakes. One only binged at night in secret. One genuinely believed she was beyond help. In this episode, I break down: ​ What they were really struggling with​ The childhood patterns driving it​ What actually changed​ And why food was never the real issue If you’ve ever thought “why can’t I just control myself?” — this one is for you. You are not broken. You are patterned - And patterns can be rewritten Listen now. My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwoman Join The Empowered Woman Program. I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food. ⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠ WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOP Take my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-test Rewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE ⁠ Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!  Comment PODCAST below and I'll send you this episode

    19 min
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This podcast is about becoming EMPOWERED in the most unfiltered, unapologetic way — especially if you’ve struggled with binge eating, food guilt, or feeling out of control. I’m taking you behind the scenes of my life in Dubai and into the real work it takes to break binge cycles, heal your relationship with food, and take your power back. We’ll talk core wounds, nervous system regulation, inner child healing, and everything keeping you stuck. Welcome to your binge-free empowerment era!

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