Isn't She Powerful

Laura Banks

Welcome to the Isn’t She Powerful Podcast! My name is Laura Banks and I am the voice behind Isn’t She Powerful and the founder of the B.Healthy Lifestyle.  Do you want to lose weight and finally begin feeling good in your body? You’re tired of looking at pictures of yourself and thinking “something’s gotta give, that is not cute.” Maybe you’ve tried all of the diets and nothing sticks and at this point you’re scared to start something new because you might fail just like you did all of the other times. Maybe you even feel like you need a friend in your corner to hold your hand through the changes you want to make so that you can make sure this time is different, this time you reach your goals while still doing and eating all of the things you love most! If yes, Isn’t She Powerful is the podcast for you!  I help busy, working women (teachers, moms, nurses, lawyers, etc) who are new to the health and wellness space develop sustainable healthy habits so that they can lose weight and feel great in their clothes without ever going on a diet again.  Inside this show, you’ll learn how to eat healthy meals without giving up all of the foods you love, like sweets or fast food. You’ll gain habits for sustainable, enjoyable exercise. I’ll teach you how to get great sleep, hit your water goal, and manage your stress in a way that feels good for you.  And the best part? It won’t be just me! I am bringing all of my favorite health and wellness besties to the show so that you can really make the most of our time together each week.  This podcast and my health coaching programs are a passion project for me because of my history with health and weight loss. I grew up eating the standard American diet and by the time I graduated college, I was living with some very unhealthy habits. The biggest problem for me, however, was that I didn’t know at all how to actually live a healthy life. I thought I had to slash my calories, workout all the time, and never eat things that I enjoyed ever again.  Now I spend my days teaching women how to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyable.  For more on my story and information on ways I can help you, visit www.bhealthyhabits.com My favorite part of this job is connecting with all of you so head on over to socials and let’s chat!  IG and TikTok: @laura.b.healthy

  1. 2D AGO

    How To Actually "Eat in Moderation" Without Overthinking It

    Send a text You’ve probably been told to “just eat in moderation” more times than you can count. But if no one ever taught you what that means in real life, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and honestly impossible. In this episode, I’m breaking down what eating in moderation actually looks like (beyond vague advice and food rules) and how to practice it consistently without guilt, restriction, or losing control around food. I’m walking you through how to build the skill of moderation (because yes, it’s a skill, not something you’re born knowing) and how to strengthen that muscle so it starts to feel easier and more natural over time. You’ll also learn a simple 2-step process you can use anytime you’re about to eat foods like dessert, chips, pasta, or any food that previously felt “off limits.” This process helps you check in with your body, make intentional choices, and move on without second-guessing yourself afterward. In this episode, we cover: Why “eating in moderation” feels so hard for so many womenThe biggest misconception about moderation that keeps people stuck in all-or-nothing cyclesWhy moderation isn’t about eating less, it’s about eating with awarenessHow to build the muscle of moderation so it feels easier over timeThe exact 2-step process to walk yourself through when deciding how much to eatHow to enjoy foods like dessert, pasta, or chips without guilt, overthinking, or feeling out of controlWhat to do if you’ve tried moderation before and it “didn’t work” If you’ve ever felt like moderation works for everyone except you, this episode will change how you see it. 🎧 Press play to learn how to eat foods you love in a way that feels calm, confident, and sustainable. ----- 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    19 min
  2. How I Went from Hating Exercise to Actually Looking Forward to It (and How You Can Too!)

    FEB 6

    How I Went from Hating Exercise to Actually Looking Forward to It (and How You Can Too!)

    Send us a text If you’ve ever said, “I know I should work out, I just can’t make myself stick with it,” this episode is for you. For years, exercise felt like a punishment to me. Something I forced myself to do because I thought I had to in order to lose weight. I didn’t enjoy it, I wasn’t consistent, and every time I fell off, I felt like I was failing. But something shifted. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I went from hating working out to becoming someone who genuinely enjoys exercise and looks forward to it (without relying on motivation, discipline, or an “all-or-nothing” mindset.) This isn’t a story about suddenly loving the gym or having insane willpower. It’s about the mindset changes and practical shifts that made exercise feel supportive instead of punishing. In this episode, we talk about: The mindset shift that helped me stop forcing myself to do exercise I hatedHow to build a consistent exercise routine that actually fits your lifeWhat to do if you hate working out but still want to feel stronger and healthierHow to reconnect with movement in a way that feels good, not exhaustingIf you’re stuck in the cycle of starting strong, burning out, and quitting, this episode will help you rethink exercise in a way that makes consistency feel natural instead of forced. 🎧 Press play if you want exercise to feel less like something you “should” do... and more like something you actually want to do. 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    21 min
  3. FEB 4

    Food Noise vs. Hunger: How to Tell the Difference (and What to Do About Each)

    Send us a text Have you ever eaten a full meal… and somehow still felt like food was calling your name? You’re not broken and you’re definitely not lacking willpower. What you’re experiencing might not be hunger at all. In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between true physical hunger and food noise, why both feel so real, and how learning to tell them apart can completely change your relationship with food. If you’ve ever felt confused by your cravings, stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, or guilty for wanting food when you “just ate,” this conversation is for you. In this episode, we cover: What hunger actually is and how your body communicates itCommon physical signs of true hungerWhat food noise is and why it feels so loudThe most common reasons food noise shows up (restriction, blood sugar, stress, habits)A simple check-in to help you tell hunger and food noise apart in real timeHow to respond to hunger in a way that builds trust with your bodyHow to navigate food noise without guilt, shame, or white-knucklingWhy understanding this difference leads to fewer cravings and more sustainable habits Why this matters: When you treat food noise like hunger, or hunger like a problem, it keeps you stuck in cycles of restriction, overeating, and frustration. Learning the difference helps you stop fighting your body and start working with it, creating consistency without burnout. If you’re ready to feel more calm around food and stop questioning every craving, this episode will give you clarity and relief. —  DOWNLOAD THE FREE WEIGHT LOSS GUIDE HERE: https://laurabhealthy.myflodesk.com/weightloss — 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    25 min
  4. JAN 28

    3 No-Brainer Ways to Simplify Healthy Eating

    Send us a text Healthy eating does NOT need to be complicated to be effective. In this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, I’m sharing 3 simple, no-brainer strategies to simplify healthy eating, reduce decision fatigue, and stay consistent without overthinking meals. If meal planning feels overwhelming or you’re tired of starting over each week, this episode will help you create easier, more sustainable habits. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to plan meals using foods you already have on handWhy this approach saves money and reduces decision fatigueA simple “protein, fiber, color” framework to build balanced mealsHow asking “What can I add?” improves both nutrition and your relationship with foodWhy storing leftovers in individual portions makes healthy eating easierHow to cook once and eat the same meal twice to save time, money, and energyWhy planning a weekly fridge clean-out day supports consistency and reduces wasteWhy This Episode Matters Simplifying healthy eating helps you: Feel less overwhelmed around foodSpend less time planning and cookingBuild habits that are realistic and sustainableThis episode is especially helpful if you struggle with motivation, time management, or feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset with food. — LEARN MORE ABOUT HEALTHY HANDLED:  Build the habit of meal planning and prepping healthy meals. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE WEIGHT LOSS GUIDE:  https://laurabhealthy.myflodesk.com/weightloss  — 🎧 Listen now to learn how to simplify healthy eating and make consistency feel easier, without perfection. 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    15 min
  5. [On My Sleeve] Learning to Trust God: A Journey of Gratitude, Prayer, and Intuition

    JAN 22

    [On My Sleeve] Learning to Trust God: A Journey of Gratitude, Prayer, and Intuition

    Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal conversation about my relationship with God and how it has evolved over the years. Faith hasn’t always looked the same for me, and it continues to grow, shift, and deepen as I learn to trust more, release control, and stay grounded in gratitude. In this episode, I open up about how my understanding of God has changed, how I connect with my Angels, and how setting intentions has become one of the most meaningful ways I pray. We’ll talk about moving away from fear-based faith and toward a relationship rooted in trust, surrender, and daily gratitude. I share how intentional prayer, listening to intuition, and cultivating deep trust have helped me feel supported, guided, and less alone, especially during seasons of uncertainty and growth. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from God, unsure how to pray, or curious about a more intuitive and personal relationship with faith, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: How my relationship with God has evolved over the yearsWhat my connection with my Angels looks likeHow I use intention-setting as a form of prayerThe role daily gratitude plays in strengthening faithLearning to trust God without needing all the answersLetting go of fear, control, and perfection in faithHow deep trust has transformed my spiritual lifeThis episode is an invitation to explore what faith looks like for you without rules, pressure, or comparison. 🎧 Listen now and reflect on how your own relationship with God may be growing and changing. ---- Get your free weight loss guide here: https://laurabhealthy.myflodesk.com/weightloss ---- 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    33 min
  6. JAN 21

    Why Being Forced To “Clean Your Plate” As A Child Is Still Affecting Your Eating Habits Today

    Send us a text Were you raised to finish everything on your plate, no matter what? That childhood rule is still shaping your eating habits today in ways you don’t even realize. In this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, we’re unpacking how being forced (or pressured) to clean your plate as a child can lead to overeating, guilt, ignoring hunger cues, and feeling out of control around food as an adult. This isn’t about blaming parents! It’s about understanding where your patterns came from so you can finally stop fighting yourself at every meal. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why cleaning your plate trained you to ignore hunger and fullness cuesHow “don’t waste food” messaging leads to guilt-driven eatingWhy fullness may feel uncomfortable or hard to recognize at allSimple actions to start doing immediately to shifts to begin trusting your body againIf You’ve Ever Thought: “I can’t stop once I start eating”“I hate wasting food, even when I’m full”“I don’t know what ‘full’ feels like”“Why do I always eat past fullness?”This episode will help you see that nothing is wrong with you, your eating habits were learned, and they can be unlearned. Don’t Forget to Subscribe & Share If this episode helped you, sharing the podcast with friends and family helps more women find the podcast and start healing their relationship with food too 💛 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    20 min
  7. Is Your Motivation to Get Healthy Starting to Fade? Here’s What to Do When the New Year Energy Fades

    JAN 16

    Is Your Motivation to Get Healthy Starting to Fade? Here’s What to Do When the New Year Energy Fades

    Send us a text Did you start the year feeling excited and motivated to get healthy... only to feel that motivation slowly fade? If you’re wondering why it feels harder to care now (and whether that means you’re failing), this episode is for you. In this episode of Isn’t She Powerful, we’re talking about why motivation naturally drops, why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you, and what to focus on instead if you want sustainable, realistic healthy habits that actually last. ------ LEARN MORE ABOUT SIESMIC SHIFT AND JOIN HERE: Group Health Coaching to help women get rid of cravings. ------ In this episode, we cover: Why motivation always fades (even when your goals really matter)The difference between “new year motivation” and sustainable habitsHow shrinking your goals can actually help you move forwardIf you’re feeling… Unmotivated to meal plan or work outGuilty for not keeping up with your goalsTempted to quit because you’re “not doing it right”Like healthy living feels harder than it shouldThis episode will help you stop blaming yourself, reframe this season, and find a way forward that fits your real life, not an unrealistic version of it. Key takeaway: You don’t need to feel motivated to be healthy. You need habits that work even when motivation is gone. ------ LEARN MORE ABOUT SIESMIC SHIFT AND JOIN HERE: Group Health Coaching to help women get rid of cravings. ------ 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    19 min
  8. JAN 14

    "I Eat Just to Eat": Why It Happens & How to Make It Stop

    Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not even hungry… I’m just eating to eat”? You’re not alone, and more importantly, you’re not broken. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really going on when you feel like you’re eating mindlessly, constantly snacking, or reaching for food without a clear craving. Spoiler: this behavior has far less to do with willpower and far more to do with biology, nervous system regulation, and unmet needs. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, guilty, or confused by your eating habits, this episode will help you finally understand why this happens and how to respond in a way that actually leads to change. ______ LEARN MORE ABOUT SEISMIC SHIFT: Group Health Coaching to help women get rid of cravings. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE WHERE I BREAK DOWN SEISMIC SHIFT IN DETAIL: HERE LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODES WITH PREVIOUS SEISMIC SHIFT CLIENTS: Click HERE and scroll down to near the bottom to hear 5 incredible stories! _______ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “eating just to eat” is not a self-control issueThe most common reasons people eat when they’re not physically hungryHow under-eating earlier in the day drives mindless and impulsive eating laterThe role blood sugar, mental fatigue, and dopamine play in constant snackingWhy restriction and food rules make this habit worse, not betterHow to stop eating mindlessly without dieting, tracking, or cutting foods outSimple, practical steps to feel more satisfied and in control around foodThis Episode Is For You If: You snack constantly but don’t know whyYou feel out of control around food in the afternoons or eveningsYou eat even when you’re not hungry and then feel guilty afterwardYou’ve tried “being more disciplined” and it hasn’t workedYou want food freedom without chaosNext Steps: 🎧 Listen to the episode now 📲 Share this episode with a friend who always says “I don’t even know why I’m eating” 💛 And if this resonated, be sure to check out the other episodes on cravings, blood sugar, and building sustainable habits ______ LEARN MORE ABOUT SEISMIC SHIFT: Group Health Coaching to help women get rid of cravings. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE WHERE I BREAK DOWN SEISMIC SHIFT IN DETAIL: HERE LISTEN TO PODCAST EPISODES WITH PREVIOUS SEISMIC SHIFT CLIENTS: Click HERE and scroll down to near the bottom to hear 5 incredible stories! _______ 💌 Connect With Laura: Website: Health Coach for Teachers & Busy, Working WomenInstagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster🎙️ (@laura.b.healthy) • Instagram photos and videosTikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok

    28 min
4.9
out of 5
56 Ratings

About

Welcome to the Isn’t She Powerful Podcast! My name is Laura Banks and I am the voice behind Isn’t She Powerful and the founder of the B.Healthy Lifestyle.  Do you want to lose weight and finally begin feeling good in your body? You’re tired of looking at pictures of yourself and thinking “something’s gotta give, that is not cute.” Maybe you’ve tried all of the diets and nothing sticks and at this point you’re scared to start something new because you might fail just like you did all of the other times. Maybe you even feel like you need a friend in your corner to hold your hand through the changes you want to make so that you can make sure this time is different, this time you reach your goals while still doing and eating all of the things you love most! If yes, Isn’t She Powerful is the podcast for you!  I help busy, working women (teachers, moms, nurses, lawyers, etc) who are new to the health and wellness space develop sustainable healthy habits so that they can lose weight and feel great in their clothes without ever going on a diet again.  Inside this show, you’ll learn how to eat healthy meals without giving up all of the foods you love, like sweets or fast food. You’ll gain habits for sustainable, enjoyable exercise. I’ll teach you how to get great sleep, hit your water goal, and manage your stress in a way that feels good for you.  And the best part? It won’t be just me! I am bringing all of my favorite health and wellness besties to the show so that you can really make the most of our time together each week.  This podcast and my health coaching programs are a passion project for me because of my history with health and weight loss. I grew up eating the standard American diet and by the time I graduated college, I was living with some very unhealthy habits. The biggest problem for me, however, was that I didn’t know at all how to actually live a healthy life. I thought I had to slash my calories, workout all the time, and never eat things that I enjoyed ever again.  Now I spend my days teaching women how to make healthy living sustainable and enjoyable.  For more on my story and information on ways I can help you, visit www.bhealthyhabits.com My favorite part of this job is connecting with all of you so head on over to socials and let’s chat!  IG and TikTok: @laura.b.healthy

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