Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast

Gina Worful, MS, RD
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Join Gina Worful in the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, where you'll embark on a transformative journey to self-trust with your food and body, and reclaim your health confidently. This podcast stands against outdated dieting norms, and teaches you how to step into sovereignty over your food choices and life.

  1. 9H AGO

    The Wisdom of a Craving: When the Urge Becomes the Teacher

    If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen thinking,“I know what to do… so why can’t I stop?” - this is for you.Because underneath the cravings that we are fighting, holds the wisdom that is trying to guide you. In this episode, I share one of the most vulnerable turning points in my own relationship with food, a moment where I knew exactly what I “should” be doing… and still felt pulled into the kitchen by something stronger.For years, I believed that if I just had more discipline, more knowledge, more control, I’d finally feel at peace. But what I discovered in that moment changed everything.Cravings aren’t weakness.And they’re not a lack of willpower.They’re communication. A calling from deep within us, trying to get our attention. When you learn how to pause, listen, and decode what’s really happening beneath the urge, something powerful shifts. The inner war softens. Shame dissolves. And self-trust grows. In this video, you’ll learn:• Why knowing what to eat isn’t enough• What’s actually happening when you feel an urge with food• How cravings can become a doorway to knowing ourselves more deeply• The foundational practice to move through emotional eating, overeating, and challenging patterns with food and deepen the trust you feel, within yourself. chapters: 00:00 The Moment You Realize It’s Not About Food00:37 Why “Knowing Better” Doesn’t Stop the Pull02:55 When Everything Slowed Down (And the Urge Got Louder)04:53 The Granola Moment That Changed Everything09:16 What a Craving Is Really Trying to Show You14:15 How to Pause and Decode the Message19:22 Turning the Urge Into GrowthI hope this one gave you a new “aha” or breadcrumb on your path. I'd always love to hear if it resonated. If you’re ready to go deeper: free training, Reclaiming Your Power with Food, is where I walk you through the 3-step process to rebuild trust with your body To work together you can apply here for Mastering Mindfulness. #foodcravings #emotionaleating #mindfuleating #foodfreedom #bingeating #selftrust

    22 min

  2. FEB 5

    The Link Between Trauma, Your Nervous System, and Your Health | Dr. Aimie Apigian

    Why Won't My Body Heal? Could It Be Holding Trauma? In this episode, we go deeper than ever before on this podcast.I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician and author of The Biology of Trauma, to uncover something most people — and even most health professionals — completely overlook:👉 The connection between trauma, the nervous system, and physical health.We explore:Why trauma is not what you think it isHow your body can be stuck in a survival pattern without you realizing itThe difference between stress and a trauma responseWhy chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, digestive issues, and food struggles can all be connected to nervous system patternsHow emotions are not “woo” — they are biological states happening in your cellsWhy “just trying harder” with food or health rarely worksThe real first step to healing (and it’s not feeling your feelings)This conversation will help you understand your body with a level of compassion and clarity you may have never experienced before.🔗 Learn more from Dr. Aimie:https://biologyoftrauma.com📘 The Biology of Trauma: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/bookGuided Somatic Healing: https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/guided-somatic-healingIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations that help you reconnect with your body and build self-trust from the inside out. Connect with Gina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/Connect with Dr. Aimie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigianWebsite: https://biologyoftrauma.com/Podcast: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimie.apigian/ #traumahealing #healingjourney #autoimmunedisease #chronicfatigue

    35 min

  3. JAN 29

    I’m Crying, Craving Sugar, and Gaining Weight. Is It My Hormones? | Dr. Lorraine Maita

    If you’ve ever found yourself crying for no clear reason, craving sugar nonstop, or gaining weight even though you’re “doing everything right,” this episode is for you. In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Lorraine Maita, a board-certified physician and hormone expert, to explore what’s really happening beneath the surface when hormones feel out of balance, and why willpower is never the answer. We talk about how stress, blood sugar, emotional overwhelm, and hormones are deeply intertwined, and how your cravings and symptoms may actually be your body trying to communicate with you, not work against you. This isn’t about “fixing” your body. It’s about learning how to listen to it differently.In this episode, we explore:Why sugar cravings can intensify during hormonal shifts. How chronic stress quietly disrupts hormones and metabolism. The connection between emotional sensitivity, cortisol, and weight gain. Why feeling “out of control” around food is often a physiological response, not a personal failure How to support hormones in a way that feels grounded, compassionate, and sustainableIf you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body, frustrated with your health, or confused by symptoms no one seems to explain clearly, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a softer path forward. ✨ Your body isn’t broken. ✨ Your cravings aren’t random. ✨ And your symptoms may be guiding you back into deeper self-trust. Connect with Dr. Lorraine Maita https://thefeelgoodagaininstitute.com/ https://vibranceforlife.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineMaitaMD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lorrainemaita/ Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainemaita/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@FeelGoodAgainInstitute Listen if you’re searching for: hormone balance sugar cravings and hormones emotional eating and stress cortisol and weight gain women’s hormones and health mindful eating and self-trust Reclaiming Your Power with Food Free Training: www.MasteringMindfulness.Institute #sugarcravings #hormonehealth #perimenopause #weightlosstips

    1h 6m

  4. JAN 22

    Awaken Your Intuition, Worthiness, + Inner Power w/ Danette May

    Have you ever found yourself wondering… Why does change feel so hard, even when I know I’m ready?Why do I keep second-guessing myself? What if the thing blocking me isn't discipline... but something deeper? The key to finding your power might not be doing more, but instead trusting yourself again. In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author and world renowned mentor Danette May for a deep conversation about intuition, worthiness, and how to get out of your own way. We unpack why so many women feel stuck not because they’re broken, but because they’ve learned to ignore their inner knowing. And, we explore how health, food, and your own body become gateways to trusting yourself. In this conversation, you’ll hear about: How intuition gets muted, and how to reconnect with it The hidden ways that beliefs of unworthiness blocks progress with your health, joy, and personal expansion Why fear often shows up right before we growHow to tell the difference between fear and intuition Caring for your body from devotion, instead of discipline The small daily practices that strengthen self-trust over time If you’re standing at the edge of change and wanting to feel healthier, more confident, and more connected to yourself, this episode is an invitation to soften, listen, and take the next step forward. Welcome to the Mastering Mindfulness Institute. Here, food becomes your greatest teacher, and your body becomes your wisest guide. www.MasteringMindfulness.institute Connect with gina: @gina.worful Explore Danette’s work Instagram: @thedanettemay Facebook: Danette May TikTok: @thedanettemay NEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMay Listen to The Danette May Show Read my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebook Get The Rise book: therisebook.com Work with Danette: danettemay.com #selflove #healthandwellness #mindfuleating

    51 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    Should I Have a Snack Before Bed? How to Read Your Body’s Signals

    The “Should I snack?” moment. You’re getting ready for bed, standing in the kitchen, and you can’t quite tell: Do I really need food? In this episode, we walk through that exact moment together. I’ll take you inside the exact process I use for myself —and teach inside Mastering Mindfulness — to understand what your body is truly asking for at the end of the night. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between true hunger, bedtime cravings. This isn’t about rules. Not willpower. Not “no eating after 7pm.” This is about learning how to feel your body’s signals, trust them, and respond in a way that leaves you feeling grounded and in partnership with yourself. If you’ve ever felt confused about nighttime snacking or unsure whether you can trust yourself around food before bed… this episode will feel like a deep breath. A moment to slow down, tune in, and remember that your body is always guiding you home to what you truly need. Free Training: Reclaiming Your Power with Food Apply for Mastering Mindfulness Connect with me on Instagram #mindfuleating #snacking #healthtips #mindfulness

    17 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    Holiday Eating: The 4 Simple Strategies to Feel Calm + In Control

    Every year, someone asks me the same question: “Gina… how do I enjoy the holidays without overeating or feeling stressed about food?” If you’ve ever walked into a holiday gathering already bracing for the moment you’ll “lose it” around the snacks or desserts… you’re not alone. And you don’t need more willpower or food rules to feel steady. In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 simple strategies that helped me go from anxious, reactive holiday eating to feeling calm, present, and completely in choice with what I eat. These are the same tools I teach inside Mastering Mindfulness™, and they’re the reason the holidays finally feel easy for me. Inside the episode, you’ll hear: ✨ What to do before you walk into the day that changes everything✨ How to stay grounded with so much food around✨ A tiny mindset shift that dissolves that “I better eat this now” feeling✨ Your body as your guide instead of cravings running the show. 00:00 – A New Way to Experience the Holidays02:35 – The One Mistake That Makes You Overeat (and How to Fix It)04:36 – The Pause: Your Secret to Staying in Choice07:10 – How Fear Fuels Overeating — and What to Do Instead10:10 – Feeling Your Body, Not Your Cravings13:59 – What Freedom With Food Really Feels Like This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about practicing the kind of awareness that builds real self-trust over time. If you want this holiday to feel calmer, more intentional, and actually enjoyable (without fearing the food table), this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. ✨ Want deeper support?A new round of Mastering Mindfulness™ begins in January.You can apply here: Apply to Mastering Mindfulness I’d love to hear what resonates with you — share your takeaways in the comments. 💛

    16 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    The 7 Awakenings: Signs You’re in a REAL Transformation

    Today, we’re going beneath habits, food choices, and “trying harder” into the real inner transformation that creates lasting change. Not through willpower... but through awakening the parts of you that were always there. Inside this conversation, I walk you through the 7 Awakenings that unfold on a deeper health journey: awakening your self-worth awakening your emotions awakening through your body awakening your inner responsibility awakening love awakening your inner authority awakening your wholeness You’ll hear how each of these shifts changes the way you relate to your body, your food, and your life, so change stops feeling fragile, and starts feeling natural. This is the journey to feeling grounded, confident, and truly at home within yourself. If this resonates and you feel like you’re at the edge of your own awakening, you’re invited to join us inside Mastering Mindfulness.

    19 min

  8. 11/13/2025

    Where I’m Growing Right Now: Believing I Can

    If you’ve been struggling to feel confident that it's possible to change or become a healthier version of yourself... this is for you. In this episode, I share a very personal moment in my journey: where I didn’t believe I was strong, capable, or “the kind of person who could change.” And how that story shaped my health, my motivation, and the way I showed up for myself every day. There’s a quote that’s been echoing in my mind lately:“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” And it’s true, the way we see ourselves becomes the life we live. If there’s a version of you that you haven’t met yet, a stronger, more trusting, more grounded you, this episode is an invitation to step toward her. Let’s walk there together. 💛 0:00 – Walking Into the Conversation 2:12 – Why Confidence Feels Hard 5:40 – When You Don’t Put Yourself Firs t8:18 – “I Just Don’t Think I’m That Kind of Person” 11:04 – The Quote That Changed Everything 12:50 – Seeing a New Version of Yourself1 5:42 – Becoming Someone You Haven’t Met Yet 18:55 – Confidence Doesn’t Come First 22:48 – The Humbling Practice of Being a Beginner 25:14 – The Relationship Between Belief & Health 28:20 – The Invitation 30:02 – Integrating the Lesson If you’re standing at the edge of something new, you don’t need to be good at it... you just need to be willing to participate. ✨ Free Training: Reclaiming Your Power With Food https://masteringmindfulness.institute #confidence #healthjourney #healthyeating

    24 min
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Join Gina Worful in the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, where you'll embark on a transformative journey to self-trust with your food and body, and reclaim your health confidently. This podcast stands against outdated dieting norms, and teaches you how to step into sovereignty over your food choices and life.

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