If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you, like you “can’t be trusted” with food, or like you’ve failed dieting too many times—this episode will show you another way.

Here's the gentle truth I wish someone had told me years ago…

Your body is NOT the enemy. What you’re doing to it is.

If you’ve been chasing control, counting everything, or swinging between “on track” and totally off—this is your soft place to land.

[00:02:10] Why All Diets Eventually Backfire
[00:05:45] My Story: How I Got Stuck in the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle
[00:09:30] The Link Between Trauma, Control, and Your Nervous System
[00:14:00] How to Rewire Body Shame with One Thought Shift
[00:22:40] The Nervous System Fix Diet Culture Won’t Talk About

In this episode:

· Let Go of the Numbers: Why food tracking keeps you stuck—and how to gently return to self-trust

· Rewrite Your Inner Voice: The body image reframe that helps you stop punishing your body like it’s a machine

· Heal What’s Unspoken: The connection between trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and why intuitive eating hasn’t felt safe (yet).

I also share how I finally stopped yo-yo dieting after seven years—and what actually brought me peace with food and my body.

From obsessively counting macros to finally feeling at home in my skin, this episode reveals how nervous system healing—not another diet—is what changes everything.

You don’t need more willpower. You just need one brave step toward safety in your body.

LISTEN TO NEXT

What is Intuitive Eating Really (ep 159)
Nervous System Healing (ep 278)

RESOURCES

Book: www.feelgoodnakd.com/7steps
Rio Plan: www.corpaofitness.com
Podcast: www.feelgoodnakd.com

In Nakd Classics we bring back your favorite episodes that focus on mindset, relationships, confidence and holistic health.

I especially love bringing back this one as our guest, Samantha Hadadi has a new book available called "The Hormone Goddess Book."

Original Episode 284:

Ready to unlock the secrets your body's been trying to share with you? Ever wondered how understanding your hormones trnasforms yur health, relationships and life?

Join us for a powerful women's health ocnversation with wellness expert Samantha Hadadi, as she guides YOU on a journey to reconnect with you body and reclaim your power.

In this holistic health episode:

• Know your hormones, love your body: Discover how understanding your hormones is the first step to embracing your FULL self
  
  
• Heal from the inside out: Learn from Samantha’s powerful story of overcoming trauma and how YOU can do it too.
  
  
• Simple rituals, big impact: Get quick, actionable tips like womb breathing to bring more peace into YOUR daily life.
  
  
• Master your cycle, master your life: Find out how syncing with YOUR menstrual cycle can supercharge your energy and focus.
  
  
• Tap into ancient wisdom: Explore womb healing & unleash inner strength you never knew YOU had

Listen now and start your journey toward living a life filled with love, energy and confidence.

CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA HADADI
Instagram: the_hormone_goddess
Samantha's Book: The Hormone Goddess


FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE: https://feelgoodnakd.com/cycle-syncing-and-womb-healing/

Listen to Next:
Episode: Healing from Head to Sacrum

RESOURCES

Book: www.feelgoodnakd.com/7steps
Rio Plan: www.corpaofitness.com
Podcast: www.feelgoodnakd.com

This is your motivation to go for the challenge that feels impossible, the one that you’re scared most of and to move past what’s holding you back by embracing a true growth mindset.

This episode is about more than fitness motivation, it's about embracing failure, overcoming challenges and tapping into your deepest, inner strength.

00:00 – Ultimate Motivation: Conquer the Challenge That Scares You Most
01:37 – Build Resilience Through One “Impossible” Habit
02:52 – More than Fitness Motivation: The Power of Mastering Pull-Ups
08:05 – Torn ACL on National TV: Angela’s Identity-Shifting Setback
15:54 – Feel → Frame → Finish: Angela’s 3-Step Comeback Formula

I sit down with Angela Gargano—founder of Pull Up Revolution, six-time American Ninja Warrior, former biochemist turned Miss Fitness America competitor, and keynote speaker—who’s made a career out of showing up for the impossible.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, sidelined by self-doubt, or like you’re winding through life on autopilot, Angela’s journey will inspire you with “just go for it” energy! From tearing her ACL on national TV, to conquering multiple stages, she reveals how she pushed through the mental noise to make her goals happen.

✨ Topics in this podcast:

• Feel → Frame → Finish: Angela’s magnetic formula: lean into the doubt, set a hard deadline, then celebrate every small win.
  
  
• “What If It All Goes Right?” Mindset: Swap “What if I fail?” for a question that refocuses your brain on possibilities with actionable steps.
  
  
• Shedding the Crutches: From ACL braces to resistance bands—when you need to let go of the “crutches” that you no longer need to succeed
  

Listen for BIG inspiration. No life-overhauls involved—just small steps and the courage to take your first unsteady rep towards your goals.

🔗 Connect with Angela Gargano
angela-gargano.com | IG: @angela_gargano

Listen to Next: Ep 307 - The Sky Was Never The Limit

Whether you’re renting, buying or renovating, this episode is for you and your happiness…at the place you call home.

I chat with Anita Yokota—licensed therapist turned interior designer, whose work blends psychology with interior design to create spaces that truly support you (you might recognize her work from the Drew Barrymore show.)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same old routines, drained by cluttered corners, or like your home just isn’t lifting you up—this might be why: your environment is running on autopilot, not in sync with your wellbeing.

Together, we unpack how home design creates happiness and wellbeing through four mini episodes.

This is part 4:

• 00:17 The Importance of Renewal in Self-Care
• 03:12 Exploring the Five Senses for Renewal
• 06:00 Creating Intentional Spaces for Activities
• 07:55 Evolving Spaces and Personal Growth
• 08:42 Connecting with Anita and Resources

✨ Topics in this podcast:

• Easiest ways to declutter so you FEEL calm at home
• The 3 neuroscience hacks every home needs
• How home loops conquer procrastination
• Why your physical & emotional environments are intertwined
• Creating healthy boundaries in your home

No sledgehammers required—just intention and a few small shifts to make your home feel better than “home.”

Share with anyone who you know deserves a more creative space to thrive.

🔗 Connect with Anita Yokota
www.anitayokota.com | IG: anitayokota



Listen to Next: Ep 292 - Unlock Emotional Resilience with The Holistic Psychologist

Whether you’re renting, buying or renovating, this episode is for you and your happiness…at the place you call home.

I chat with Anita Yokota—licensed therapist turned interior designer, whose work blends psychology with interior design to create spaces that truly support you (you might recognize her work from the Drew Barrymore show.)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same old routines, drained by cluttered corners, or like your home just isn’t lifting you up—this might be why: your environment is running on autopilot, not in sync with your wellbeing.

Together, we unpack how home design creates happiness and wellbeing through four mini episodes.

This is part 3:

• 02:59 Creating Flow in Your Home
• 06:11 Transforming Communal Spaces
• 08:52 Intentional Communication in Shared Spaces
• 10:08 Exploring the Renewal Domain

✨ Topics in this podcast:

• Easiest ways to declutter so you FEEL calm at home
• The 3 neuroscience hacks every home needs
• How home loops conquer procrastination
• Why your physical & emotional environments are intertwined
• Creating healthy boundaries in your home

No sledgehammers required—just intention and a few small shifts to make your home feel better than “home.”

Share with anyone who you know deserves a more creative space to thrive.

🔗 Connect with Anita Yokota
www.anitayokota.com | IG: anitayokota



Listen to Next: Ep 292 - Unlock Emotional Resilience with The Holistic Psychologist

Whether you’re renting, buying or renovating, this episode is for you and your happiness…at the place you call home.

I chat with Anita Yokota—licensed therapist turned interior designer, whose work blends psychology with interior design to create spaces that truly support you (you might recognize her work from the Drew Barrymore show.)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same old routines, drained by cluttered corners, or like your home just isn’t lifting you up—this might be why: your environment is running on autopilot, not in sync with your wellbeing.

Together, we unpack how home design creates happiness and wellbeing through four mini episodes.

This is part 2:

• 00:15 Understanding Individual Domains in Home Design
• 03:07 Creating Personal Spaces for Success
• 06:07 Identifying Habits and Home Loops
• 08:58 Small Tweaks for Big Changes
• 10:30 The Role of Home as a Safe Haven
  
  
  

✨ Topics in this podcast:

• Easiest ways to declutter so you FEEL calm at home
• The 3 neuroscience hacks every home needs
• How home loops conquer procrastination
• Why your physical & emotional environments are intertwined
• Creating healthy boundaries in your home

No sledgehammers required—just intention and a few small shifts to make your home feel better than “home.”

Share with anyone who you know deserves a more creative space to thrive.

🔗 Connect with Anita Yokota
www.anitayokota.com | IG: anitayokota



Listen to Next: Ep 292 - Unlock Emotional Resilience with The Holistic Psychologist

Whether you’re renting, buying or renovating, this episode is for you and your happiness…at the place you call home.

I chat with Anita Yokota—licensed therapist turned interior designer, whose work blends psychology with interior design to create spaces that truly support you (you might recognize her work from the Drew Barrymore show.)

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same old routines, drained by cluttered corners, or like your home just isn’t lifting you up—this might be why: your environment is running on autopilot, not in sync with your wellbeing.

Together, we unpack how home design creates happiness and wellbeing through four mini episodes.

This is part 1:

• 00:00 Creating Calm and Creativity at Home
• 01:35 The Intersection of Therapy and Design
• 07:11 Transforming Spaces: The Journey of Home Therapy
• 10:13 The Science of Design and Wellbeing
  
  

✨ Topics in this podcast:

• Easiest ways to declutter so you FEEL calm at home
• The 3 neuroscience hacks every home needs
• How home loops conquer procrastination
• Why your physical & emotional environments are intertwined
• Creating healthy boundaries in your home

No sledgehammers required—just intention and a few small shifts to make your home feel better than “home.”

Share with anyone who you know deserves a more creative space to thrive.

Get Anita's Home Therapy Book Here

🔗 Connect with Anita Yokota
www.anitayokota.com | IG: anitayokota

Listen to Next: Ep 292 - Unlock Emotional Resilience with The Holistic Psychologist

If you’re feeling fatigue, burnout, or just not like yourself lately… this might be why: you’re leaking energy.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into the three biggest energy drains I’ve experienced—and what might be draining you without even realizing it.

From old friendships that no longer align, to overcommitting from fear of missing out, to the mental loops of comparison and perfectionism… these leaks add up.

I’ll show you how to spot where your energy is going (and why it’s not coming back), how lower motivation and self-control often start with these hidden drains, and how certain interactions—even with people we care about—can fatigue us more than we know.


In this episode:

• Why even "productive thoughts" like perfectionism tank your nervous system
• The 3 biggest energy leaks: people, patterns, and mindset
• Why your lack of motivation might actually be leaking energy, not lack of discipline
• What emotional labor and “attention residue” have to do with your burnout

This isn’t about cutting people off or hustling harder. It’s about alignment. Energy alignment.
Because when you plug those leaks, everything flows better—creativity, rest, even joy.

00:45 — Energy Leaks: What They Are & Why They Matter
02:00 — When People Drain You: Emotional Labor & Boundaries
08:10 — The Hidden Cost of Overcommitting and Multitasking
10:30 — Mindset Leaks: Perfectionism, Comparison & Burnout
18:50 — How to Audit & Plug Your Biggest Energy Drains

LISTEN TO NEXT: Reparenting Yourself ( ep 287)