The Healthy, Real Food®️ Podcast with Erin Hart, BSN, RN

It’s Not Too Late: Patricia Sigerson’s Real Food Transformation, Staying Off Meds & Changing Your Family Tree | Ep. 247In Episode 247 of the Healthy Real Food podcast, Erin interviews NutriHabit mentor Patricia Sigerson about her health transformation and why she believes it’s not too late to change your trajectory. Patricia shares how watching family members struggle with diabetes, medications, and declining health shaped her deep “why” to stay off meds and use food as medicine, including improving her cholesterol without statins. They discuss separating food from connection, creating new active memories with grandkids through salads, smoothies, apples, and outdoor activities, and the mindset shifts that support long-term maintenance: progress over perfection, course-correcting quickly, planning and preparation, having freezer backups, and surrounding yourself with a supportive community for accountability and encouragement.00:00 Hopeful Episode Intro02:31 Meet Patricia Mentor06:45 Patricia Deep Why12:06 Grandkids New Traditions15:04 Food Connection Mindset21:25 Non Scale Victories24:28 Course Correcting Skills28:35 Tips For Beginners33:07 Planning Freezer Hacks34:09 Final Encouragement OutroReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

The Truth About Seed Oils (and the Best Fats to Eat) | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 245 w/ Sherry CalbomIn episode 245 of the Healthy Real Food podcast, Erin interviews nutrition expert and author Sherry Calbom about industrial seed oils and why they may contribute to inflammation, weight gain, brain fog, hormone disruption, and cravings. Calbom defines common seed oils to avoid (including canola/rapeseed, grapeseed, corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, peanut, rice bran, and cottonseed) and shares preferred alternatives such as olive, avocado, and coconut oils, plus butter, ghee, and tallow. She explains how processing methods and omega-6 imbalance may drive oxidative stress and inflammation, affecting metabolism, insulin resistance, and even brain health. The conversation emphasizes reading labels, making simple pantry swaps, choosing better options when eating out, and using tools like the Seed Oil Scout app, and highlights Calbom’s book The Truth About Seed Oils.00:00 Seed Oils Warning02:10 Meet Sherry Calbom04:57 Weight Gain and Inflammation07:47 Which Oils to Avoid09:04 Healthy Fats to Choose11:06 Low Fat Diet Fallout13:51 Hormones and Insulin Resistance16:10 Why Seed Oils Harm22:12 Cell Membranes and Brain Health25:20 Healing Through Real Food30:04 Simple Swaps and Eating Out33:46 Purpose and Next Steps34:24 Book and Where to Follow35:25 Final Thanks and WrapReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Weight Loss Isn’t Just Willpower: Dr. William Summers on Obesity Science, Nutrition, Stigma & GLP-1 MedsOn the Healthy Real Food podcast, host Aaron talks with Dr. William Summers, a Birmingham OB-GYN with over 30 years of experience who also specializes in medical weight management and metabolic health, about why obesity is a disease influenced by neuroendocrine signaling, hormones, inflammation, and modern processed foods—not just discipline or “calories in, calories out.” They discuss weight stigma and the shame many women carry, especially compared to men, and emphasize quality of life and separating worth from weight. Dr. Summers explains GLP-1 medications (including semaglutide and tirzepatide), future multi-receptor therapies, common GI side effects, rare serious risks like pancreatitis, and key exclusions such as medullary thyroid cancer/MEN2. They cover nutrition basics like reducing refined sugars, prioritizing protein, building muscle, and the need for sustained maintenance, plus upcoming Medicare coverage changes and affordability concerns.00:00 Is It Really Your Fault00:25 Meet Dr Summers02:49 Stigma Shame And Self Worth05:23 Obesity As A Disease07:29 GLP One Medications Explained12:20 Sugar Carbs And Protein Basics15:59 Fat Cells Leptin And Inflammation17:24 Nutrition Education And Policy20:26 Medicare Coverage Breakthrough22:45 Long Term Maintenance And Support26:27 Food Industry Sugar Trap27:09 Obesity Surge Explained28:15 GLP One Basics29:30 How GLP One Evolved31:45 Supplements And Nutrition32:32 Side Effects And Safety36:12 Cancer Risk Exclusions38:23 Managing Nausea Dosing40:40 Maintenance And Tapering43:34 Lifestyle Balance Mindset45:13 Heart Benefits Wrap Up45:48 Final Takeaways ResourcesWatch Dr. Summer's Video Series on Weight Loss here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMnFWPldTds&list=PLS7enKH0S3lyWlO8oqS_-nZzABLXp05UhOr go to www.theweightclinic.org to learn more. Ready to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Success Has Rules: Mindset, Ownership & Weight Loss Breakthroughs (with John Ciet) | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 241In episode 241 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Aaron interviews John Ciet, co-founder and co-owner of Century 21 Everest and author of the upcoming book Success Has Rules, about applying success principles to weight loss and health. John shares his upbringing in rural Utah, leaving law school after personal loss, and building a real estate career through the Great Recession to lead the number one Century 21 office in the world, emphasizing that the past doesn’t determine the future. He explains that mindset is a skillset, shifting from victim to victor requires ownership, self-love, forgiveness, and a compelling “why” stronger than willpower. John outlines daily practices to strengthen mindset—what you read, watch, listen to, and who you associate with—plus embracing failure, focusing on process and consistency, and taking small steps toward long-term change.00:00 Why Weight Loss Stalls00:30 Meet John Ciet05:06 John’s Early Life08:26 Law School Detour10:51 Building a Brokerage15:11 Mindset Is Skillset20:37 Victim Versus Victor23:25 Finding Your Deep Why28:26 Ask Better Questions29:59 Daily Mindset Practice30:28 Mind As Garden31:30 Guard Your Inputs33:26 Choose Better People35:23 Self Love Reset38:17 Fear Versus Love41:22 Failing Forward Mindset42:59 Trust The Process49:02 Small Steps Daily54:02 Final EncouragementReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Breaking the Diet Cycle & Finding Food Peace After 40 (Episode 239) | Interview with Angela ShanerIn episode 237 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, the host interviews Angela Shaner about breaking the cycle of dieting, binging, and feeling out of control around food to find lasting peace with food and her body. Angela shares how stress, health issues, hypoglycemia, and worsening symptoms after college and having kids led her to seek answers through doctors, a functional medicine approach, and the book Bright Line Eating, before realizing she needed to treat her struggles as food addiction rather than a willpower problem. She explains how hiring a food addiction coach in January 2025, doing mindset work and journaling, and building sustainable real-food habits helped her become gluten/wheat free and avoid sugar while finding a workable “sweet spot.” They discuss motivation, vision, day-by-day progress, and fitness tips for women over 40, emphasizing strength training, walking, progressive overload, and recovery.00:00 Tired of Dieting01:57 Meet Angela Shaner03:29 Angela’s Food Struggles04:35 Health Crash and Answers05:52 Food Addiction Breakthrough07:55 Finding a Sustainable Sweet Spot10:47 Mindset and Nervous System11:54 Your Why and Motivation17:29 Vision and Future Self20:53 Fitness Over 40 Basics22:41 Progressive Overload and Recovery27:07 Believe It’s Possible29:13 Where to Follow Angela29:46 Final Thanks and Wrap UpReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Do a Habit Inventory to Lose Weight for the Last Time | Healthy Real Food Podcast Ep. 236In episode 236 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, the host explains how habits—not willpower—drive sustainable weight loss and peace with food, especially for women over 40, and introduces a simple “habit inventory” to build awareness and lasting change. She shares how small, consistent actions compound over time (inspired by Atomic Habits) and highlights identity-based change, using client Jean’s 80+ pound loss and improved strength as an example. List your current habits, then separate those that serve you from those that don’t, and identify what the future version of you does consistently. Choose one high-impact habit to focus on, apply the four behavior-change laws (make it obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying), add friction to unwanted habits, and prioritize foundational practices like real food, tracking, follow-through, and daily accountability, plus support through coaching and strategy sessions.00:00 Stuck Starting Over01:37 Welcome And Spring Check In02:59 Why Habits Change Everything04:50 Client Story And Patience06:09 Willpower Versus Automation08:43 Identity Based Habits09:50 How To Do A Habit Inventory12:46 Future Self One Habit Focus15:41 Make Habits Easy And Stick17:16 Five Foundational Habits18:59 Hope Systems And Support21:09 Recap And Next Steps22:43 Free Strategy Session InviteReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

The Invisible Barrier Keeping You Stuck in Weight Loss (Mindset Mastery for Women Over 40) | Ep. 234In episode 234 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin Hart speaks to women over 40 who feel stuck in a cycle of dieting and self-doubt, emphasizing that lasting weight loss is driven less by strategy and more by mindset. She explains how thoughts become beliefs and identity, and how the brain looks for evidence to confirm what you already believe, making self-talk a key tool for change. Erin shares her own story of losing over 100 pounds after being 284 pounds in 2020 and maintaining the loss for more than five years, and illustrates mindset principles through her experience learning to ski at Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah—showing how coaching yourself with helpful thoughts improves outcomes. She encourages listeners to notice their self-talk, challenge unhelpful thoughts by asking if they are true, helpful, and kind, and replace them with empowering alternatives that act as direction. Using examples from her daughter Eva’s perspective on falling while learning and quotes from Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, she reframes failure as feedback and urges persistence. Erin also highlights how coaching accelerates growth, inviting listeners to seek support through free coaching calls via healthyrealfood.com and reminding them their past does not determine their future.00:00 Stuck Over 4002:02 Welcome And Credibility03:31 The Mean Girl Voice04:53 Thoughts Aren't Facts06:31 Skiing Mindset Story11:21 Falling Is Learning13:56 Rewire Your Brain15:11 Weekly Mindset Practice16:07 Why Coaching Helps18:22 Final EncouragementReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Transforming Health with a Raw Food Lifestyle: Interview with Author Axay ShahIn this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, Erin interviews Axay Shah, who shares his inspiring 16-year journey of following a whole food, plant-based diet that emphasizes raw foods. At 66 years old, Axay has not only reversed chronic health issues but also runs marathons and leads an active, fulfilling life. They discuss the benefits of raw food, long-term habit changes, and the importance of progress over perfection. Axay emphasizes understanding and gradually adopting a real food lifestyle as key to sustainable health improvements. Discover how small, consistent changes can lead to significant, lasting health transformations.00:00 Introduction to the Healthy Real Food Podcast00:05 Meet Axay Shah: A Journey of Transformation00:57 The Benefits of a Real Food Lifestyle02:57 Axay's Personal Health Journey06:02 The Power of Raw Food12:22 Making Sustainable Changes21:18 Axay's Book and Final Thoughts29:02 Conclusion and Contact InformationTo dive deeper with Axay Shah and learn about his new book, In Nature We Trust. Check out his website at www.rawfoodiest.comReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

How to Lose Weight for the Last Time: Introducing the Healthy Real Food Meal Plan WorkbookEver wished weight loss was simpler and more sustainable? Episode 230 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast offers a sneak peek into the new Real Food Meal Plan workbook for a straightforward and customizable approach to nutrition. Learn about the flexible meal planning system that supports weight loss, maintenance, and muscle building without the need for calorie counting or restrictive diets. Host shares personal weight loss journey and reveals effective methods for achieving long-term health goals. This episode is packed with valuable insights on creating a balanced meal plan, calculating your caloric needs, and using strategic maintenance breaks to support your metabolism. Join us for practical tips and client-tested strategies to find peace with food and lose weight for the last time.00:00 Introduction to Simplified Weight Loss00:06 Overview of the Real Food Meal Plan Workbook00:42 Personal Weight Loss Journey and Program Evolution01:10 The Flexible Food Exchange System01:26 Selecting and Customizing Your Meal Plan03:46 The Importance of a Personalized Approach08:01 Understanding Caloric Needs and Goals16:10 The Role of Macronutrients in Your Diet19:03 Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss24:05 The Importance of Maintenance Breaks27:25 Incorporating Exercise and Final Tips36:29 Conclusion and Invitation to Join the ProgramReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

The Crucial Step to Lasting Weight Loss: Mastering Maintenance | Healthy Real Food Podcast #228In episode 228 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we tackle the often overlooked but critical phase of weight loss: maintenance. Many women struggle not with losing weight but keeping it off, and this episode delves into why that happens and how to navigate maintenance successfully. The host shares stories from women who have regained weight after losing it and discusses common pitfalls like fear of adding food, treating weight loss as a temporary diet, and lacking a strategic approach to maintenance. This episode offers practical advice and introduces a new toolkit designed to help women transition smoothly into this phase, emphasizing the importance of consistency, mindset, and support. Whether you're nearing your goal or just starting your journey, this episode provides valuable insights to help you maintain your weight loss for good. You can do it00:00 Introduction: The Real Challenge of Weight Loss01:27 Understanding the Importance of Maintenance02:59 Common Struggles with Maintenance05:56 Overcoming Fear and Building Consistency09:03 Redefining Goals and Embracing a New Mindset11:56 Introducing the Healthy Real Food Program15:10 Conclusion: The Path to Sustainable Weight LossReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

When Moderation Fails: Achieving Food Freedom with Abstinence | Healthy Real Food Podcast #226In episode 226 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore why moderation might not work for everyone and how complete abstinence from sugar and flour could be the path to food freedom. We discuss the science behind food addiction, the importance of a tailored approach, and introduce the success framework of mindset, strategy, and execution. If you're a woman over 40 struggling with weight loss and food chatter, this episode offers actionable insights and personalized coaching solutions to help you achieve lasting peace with food.00:00 Introduction: Struggling with Food Control?01:53 Understanding Food Addiction and Moderation06:03 The Science Behind Food Addiction09:39 Finding Your Path to Peace with Food11:55 The Success Framework: Mindset, Strategy, and Execution15:05 Steps to Start Your Abstinence Journey17:23 Personal Journey and Final Thoughts22:38 Invitation to Coaching and Final EncouragementReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

Unleash Your Potential: How to Break Free from Your Comfort Zone and Achieve Your Goal Body!In episode 224 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, explore a sneak peek from the Success Path course and discover how to break free from your comfort zone to unleash your potential. Learn why most people struggle with weight loss and how to be the exception by mastering the 'three E's'—excuses, exceptions, and ego. Dive into the success framework that emphasizes mindset, strategy, and consistent execution. Embrace transformational language, build momentum, and persist through the difficult times to achieve your health goals. Join us for actionable advice and motivational strategies to thrive in your weight loss journey and beyond.00:00 Introduction: Breaking Free from Comfort Zones02:03 The Reality of Success and Failure03:42 The Three E's: Excuses, Exceptions, and Ego06:44 Building Momentum and Overcoming Challenges07:19 Mastering Mindset and Strategy12:35 Consistency and Long-Term Success15:20 Embracing Discomfort for GrowthReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.

How To Be Successful with Moderation: Finding Peace with FoodIn episode 222 of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore how to achieve peace with food and your goal body through moderation. Host shares practical tips for incorporating moderation into a healthy lifestyle, addressing the challenges and benefits of both abstinence and moderation. The episode covers the PEACE framework—Purpose, Establishing Boundaries, Accountability, Consistency, and Evaluation—applicable to both approaches. Hear insights and advice from clients and friends who thrive with moderation, including the importance of planning, mindful eating, and knowing your triggers, to help you find your unique path to food freedom.00:00 Introduction: Finding Peace with Food00:45 Episode Overview and Personal Insights04:15 The PEACE Framework for Food Freedom06:16 Moderation vs. Abstinence: Key Principles07:23 Practical Tips for Successful Moderation14:42 Client and Friend Success Stories18:42 Final Thoughts and EncouragementReady to lose weight for the last time? Ready to Stop Starting Over?If you’re tired of the dieting rollercoaster and want a clear, customized plan that actually works... let’s talk.I offer free 1 hour coaching calls to help you break through what’s keeping you stuck, create a plan that fits your life and start seeing results you can actually sustain.Click here to book your free call now: www.healthyrealfood.comYou don’t have to figure this out alone.This is your year. Let’s make it happen...together.