The Fit Without Obsession Podcast

Gena Taylor
  • 5.0 (7)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

I spent years stuck in the messy middle — not sick anymore, but definitely not free. Overthinking every bite, terrified of weight gain, chasing control, and calling it “discipline.” If you’re living in that space… this podcast is for you. I’m Gena — ED-recovered, recovery-informed food freedom + strength coach, and a woman who has lived every chapter of the struggle: restriction, bingeing, body hate, perfectionism, and the long, uncomfortable climb back to trust. Now I help high-achieving women heal their relationship with food, rebuild confidence in their bodies, and get strong again — without slipping back into obsession or fear. Inside The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, you’ll find the conversations I wish I had when I was trapped in guilt, anxiety, and all-or-nothing thinking. We talk healing, strength, body image, self-trust, and how to finally pursue your goals without losing yourself in the process. This is where freedom and results can finally coexist. Whether you’re recovering from years of dieting, navigating quasi-recovery, or just exhausted from overthinking food… you’re not alone anymore. This show is your safe space to heal, grow, and build the strong, peaceful, joyful life you deserve. If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start actually living — welcome home. Connect With Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/Coaching & Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

  1. Before You Set New Goals… Here’s What Your 2026 Food + Fitness Journey Actually Needs

    11H AGO

    Before You Set New Goals… Here’s What Your 2026 Food + Fitness Journey Actually Needs

    Before you rush into resolutions, plans, or “new year, new me” energy, I want you to pause with me. Because right now, you’re being flooded with messages telling you to shrink, tighten up, start over, and fix your body. And if you’ve ever set goals in January only to abandon them by February, it’s not because you’re undisciplined. It’s because the goals you were setting weren’t coming from a grounded place. In this episode, I’m breaking down why last year’s goals didn’t stick—and why that had nothing to do with willpower. We’ll talk about the deeper reasons you’ve felt stuck in the past: goals rooted in shame, perfectionism disguised as discipline, and nervous systems that feel unsafe instead of supported. And then we’ll rebuild. Together. I’ll walk you through what your 2026 journey actually needs to feel different this time: safety-driven goals, rhythms instead of rigid rules, self-support instead of self-bullying, and a new definition of success that isn’t tied to shrinking your body. I’ll also share the five questions you must ask yourself before setting any goal this year—questions that shift you out of self-rejection and into self-leadership. If you’re tired of starting every year with pressure and ending it with burnout, this episode will help you step into 2026 with clarity, self-trust, and a plan that actually honors you. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    10 min
  2. The Holiday Food Spiral — How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels 'Too Much'

    DEC 24

    The Holiday Food Spiral — How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels 'Too Much'

    The holidays can feel like a lot. A lot of food, a lot of emotion, a lot of old patterns you thought you were past. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, guilty, anxious, or disconnected from your routine this week, you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re human, and this season brings up more for women healing their relationship with food than almost any other time of year. In today’s episode, I’m helping you understand why things feel so intense right now—and more importantly, how to come back home to yourself. We’ll walk through why the holiday environment triggers your nervous system, what actually leads to the “food spiral,” and the grounding practices that will help you feel safe, centered, and supported around food again. If you’re already spiraling, I’ll show you exactly how to interrupt the guilt, regulate your body, and step out of the all-or-nothing cycle without punishing yourself or starting over tomorrow. You deserve to enjoy this season without carrying food fear. You deserve peace, presence, and permission to be human. This episode will help you find your footing again. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    12 min
  3. Why Resting More Could Be the Thing That Changes Your Body

    DEC 17

    Why Resting More Could Be the Thing That Changes Your Body

    If you’ve been training hard, eating well, and doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode will make something click. I’m breaking down why rest is the missing piece for so many women, how overtraining destroys progress, and what actually happens to your hormones, metabolism, and muscle growth when you slow down. If you’ve been terrified that resting will set you back, this episode will show you why it’s the exact thing that moves you forward. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    11 min

  4. DEC 10

    Start Here: Fit Without Obsession Trailer

    If you’ve ever felt “too healed for treatment, too stuck to feel free,” this podcast is for you. I’m Gena—ED-recovered, recovery-informed strength & nutrition coach—and I help women in the messy middle stop overthinking food, stop fearing their bodies, and finally build strength without obsession. In this trailer, I share what this podcast is really about, who it’s for, and why your healing and your dream body do not have to be at war. If you’re ready to feel less alone and finally trust yourself again… start here. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    2 min
  5. How Letting Go of Control Actually Helps You See Results Faster

    DEC 10

    How Letting Go of Control Actually Helps You See Results Faster

    If you’ve been gripping tight to structure, tracking, rules, or “clean eating” because you’re terrified of losing progress, this episode is going to shift everything. I’m breaking down why rigid control keeps you stuck, how your nervous system blocks results when it doesn’t feel safe, and what actually happens in your body when you finally loosen the reins. If you’ve been doing everything “perfectly” and still feel stuck, this is the missing piece. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    11 min
  6. Fitness Burnout — When “Being Disciplined” Turns Against You

    DEC 3

    Fitness Burnout — When “Being Disciplined” Turns Against You

    If you’ve been pushing hard, doing everything “right,” and still feel exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck in your progress, this episode is for you. I’m unpacking what fitness burnout really looks like, why your discipline might be working against you, and how to rebuild a relationship with movement that actually supports your body instead of draining it.  If you’ve ever wondered why the harder you push, the worse you feel—this episode will hit home. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    10 min
  7. The 3 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck in the Food and Body Struggle

    NOV 26

    The 3 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck in the Food and Body Struggle

    Let’s be honest—you don’t stay stuck because you’re weak. You stay stuck because of three sneaky beliefs that sound responsible but keep you trapped in fear, perfectionism, and conditional self-worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down the thoughts that secretly sabotage your healing and showing you how to finally step into real freedom. If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still feel obsessed with food or your body, this one’s going to hit deep. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    8 min
  8. Why You Still Feel Out of Control Around Food (Even After “Doing the Work”)

    NOV 19

    Why You Still Feel Out of Control Around Food (Even After “Doing the Work”)

    You’ve read the books, done the therapy, and stopped restricting—but food still feels loud. In this episode, I’m breaking down why awareness isn’t the same as safety, and the three hidden reasons you still feel out of control around food. We’ll talk about the middle space between knowing and feeling, how fear disguises itself as discipline, and what it really takes to rebuild trust with your body. You’re not broken—you’re healing in real time. Connect with Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/ Free resources + coaching for women in the messy middle: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

    9 min
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I spent years stuck in the messy middle — not sick anymore, but definitely not free. Overthinking every bite, terrified of weight gain, chasing control, and calling it “discipline.” If you’re living in that space… this podcast is for you. I’m Gena — ED-recovered, recovery-informed food freedom + strength coach, and a woman who has lived every chapter of the struggle: restriction, bingeing, body hate, perfectionism, and the long, uncomfortable climb back to trust. Now I help high-achieving women heal their relationship with food, rebuild confidence in their bodies, and get strong again — without slipping back into obsession or fear. Inside The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, you’ll find the conversations I wish I had when I was trapped in guilt, anxiety, and all-or-nothing thinking. We talk healing, strength, body image, self-trust, and how to finally pursue your goals without losing yourself in the process. This is where freedom and results can finally coexist. Whether you’re recovering from years of dieting, navigating quasi-recovery, or just exhausted from overthinking food… you’re not alone anymore. This show is your safe space to heal, grow, and build the strong, peaceful, joyful life you deserve. If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start actually living — welcome home. Connect With Gena: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitbean_/Coaching & Free Resources: https://linktr.ee/astrongertomorrowllc

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