Weighing into Reality

Melissa Ramsdell
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Weighing into Reality

Welcome to Weighing into Reality, the podcast where we have honest conversations with everyday people who have transformed their lives through health and fitness. Join me, your host Melissa, on this journey of discovering inspiring transformation stories from people just like us. Get ready for candid conversations inspired by the community I found on my own journey and the desire to create a space where anyone at any stage of their journey could tune in to hear relatable stories and find valuable insights.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    SN3EP3: Azul shares how she overcame struggles with body image, extreme dieting, and binge eating with the help of self-compassion

    In this episode, Azul shares about her struggles with body image, extreme dieting, and binge eating disorder. She reflects on the mental health challenges that she faced throughout her health and fitness journey and how learning the psychology behind her eating habits was a turning point for her. Now she recognizes that self-compassion is one of the most important aspects to building a healthier relationship with food. Find Azul Here: Website: www.azulcorawellness.com Instagram: @azulcorajoria Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    43 min

  2. JAN 19

    SN3EP2: Belinda tried everything to counteract her perimenopause weight gain and was successful when she shifted from a weight loss to a fat loss mindset

    Is this episode, Belinda shares how she lived a generally healthy life until she hit perimenopause and nothing she did was working to counteract her weight gain. After doing some research she started implementing a new regimen which included a higher protein gluten free diet and more intense weight training. She also shifted her mindset from weight loss to fat loss and stopped worrying about the number on the scale and she was able to see noticeable results within weeks! Find Belinda Here: Website: www.losethefat2025.com YouTube: @3rdquarterliving Facebook: @belinda.mays Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    40 min

  3. JAN 12

    SN3EP1: Art was able to reverse his type 2 diabetes and kidney failure with the help of a sugar detox and lifestyle change

    Is this episode, Art Clark shares how his sugar addiction led him to develop type 2 diabetes and kidney failure. This diagnosis was the turning point for his health journey and when he decided to take matters into his own hands. After doing some research he started a sugar detox which was the first step of his weight and health transformation. Art now has a new lease on life and has been able to get back into old hobbies and help others achieve the same success.   Find Art Here: Facebook: ArthurMClark3 Coaching: www.healthcoachart.com Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    43 min

  4. 12/22/2024 · BONUS

    Follow up with Harvey after completing the 75 Hard Challenge

    In this bonus episode I follow up with Harvey Erwin after he completed the 75 Hard Challenge in October. We chat about the highs and lows and his recommended approach if you're considering the challenge! These are the official rules: Follow a chosen diet (no cheat meals or alcohol) Complete 2- 45-minute workouts a day (one must be outdoors) Drink a gallon of water a day Read 10 pages of a non-fiction book Take a daily progress photo Find Harvey Here: IG: @harvey_a_erwin Facebook: Harvey Erwin Linkedin: Harvey Erwin Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast

    24 min

  5. 11/17/2024

    SN2EP12: Tammy lost 100lbs+ with the help of bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications and now wants to end the stigma surrounding these weight loss options

    Is this episode, Tammy St. Germain shares how eating habits from her childhood influenced her into adulthood and how she faced her biggest challenges during and after pregnancy. After struggling with health issues this led her to consider weight loss surgery which played a pivotal role in her transformation, along with the help of a GLP-1 medication. For success, she emphasizes the importance of finding the right program, community support, and self-reflection. Find Tammy Here: IG: @mom_is_gonna_lose_it Facebook: Tammy St Germain Journal: Lighten Up Your Journey Zappy Health: Affiliate Program | Affordable Weight Loss Solutions Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    48 min

  6. 11/10/2024

    SN2EP11: After learning the science behind how the body processes food, Dr. Shay Marshall made a switch to only whole natural foods and was able to achieve significant improvements in both her physical and mental health

    In this episode Dr. Shay Marshall shares her journey of struggling with health and weight issues to discovering the power of natural foods and a proactive approach to wellness. The realization about her unhealthy lifestyle came when she started to learn the science behind how the body processes nutrition. By making a switch to only whole natural foods she was able to achieve significant results with improvements in both her physical and mental health. Her advice is to keep it simple and practice self-love to achieve sustainable results. Find Shay Here: Website: @Eat2GrowRich IG: @Eat2GrowRich Facebook: @Eat2GrowRich YouTube: @Eat2GrowRich Amazon Links for Books: The 3F Effect: Lose Weight Quickly with Fruit, Fitness, & Fasting -  https://shorturl.at/12l1y Flush the Junk: A comprehensive Guide to Enemas & Detoxification-  https://shorturl.at/C5JNW Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 7m

  7. 11/03/2024

    SN2EP10: Harvey credits his 100lb+ weight loss transformation to having the right mindset, staying accountable, and surrounding yourself with the right people

    In this episode Harvey Erwin talks about how he grew up in a small town in Oklahoma and started developing unhealthy eating habits as a teenager. These habits followed him into adulthood which led to a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis but this still wasn’t enough to trigger a change.  It wasn’t until he saw a picture of himself on vacation that he knew he had enough. He started making little changes which led to a big 100lb weight loss in less than a year! Now he’s taken on the 75 Hard challenge to build discipline and mental toughness. Find Harvey Here: IG: @harvey_a_erwin Facebook: Harvey Erwin Linkedin: Harvey Erwin Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1h 2m

  8. 10/27/2024

    SN2EP9: Casey spent years trying to break the cycle of restrictive and binge eating until she discovered a holistic approach and the power of intuitive eating

    In this episode Casey Weiss shares about how she began to question her body image in high school which started a cycle of restrictive eating. This cycle led her to create an unhealthy relationship with food that actually caused her to gain weight. It wasn’t until she discovered the power of intuitive eating from a holistic practitioner that she was able to heal her relationship with food and her body. Now she focuses on her overall health and well-being rather than just weight loss. Find Casey Here: IG: @yourcaseforwellness FB:  Casey Weiss Coaching: Your Case for Wellness YouTube: Your Case for Wellness LinkedIn: Casey Weiss Follow Weighing into Reality on IG: @weighingintorealitypodcast Music Cred: "Inspired" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    47 min
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Welcome to Weighing into Reality, the podcast where we have honest conversations with everyday people who have transformed their lives through health and fitness. Join me, your host Melissa, on this journey of discovering inspiring transformation stories from people just like us. Get ready for candid conversations inspired by the community I found on my own journey and the desire to create a space where anyone at any stage of their journey could tune in to hear relatable stories and find valuable insights.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Ramsdell
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Melissa Ramsdell
  • Show Website
    Weighing into Reality

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