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Ep 173: Why Mindset Alone Won't Solve Your Food and Hormone Struggles with Tanja Shaw
FromWits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat
Ep 173: Why Mindset Alone Won't Solve Your Food and Hormone Struggles with Tanja Shaw
FromWits & Weights | Smart Science to Build Muscle and Lose Fat
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55 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Are you feeling overwhelmed with dieting struggles? Do you think you have the right mindset, but it doesn't seem to be working? Discover when mindset isn’t enough and the secret to supercharging it for your health goals.Today, Philip (@witsandweights) brings on Tanja Shaw, a seasoned Functional Health Coach, Kinesiologist, and weight loss expert dedicated to helping women overcome their struggles with food and achieve a healthy weight without obsession. Tanja owns Ascend Fitness + Lifestyle in Chilliwack, BC, and is the voice behind the popular Fit + Vibrant You Podcast. Philip invited Tanja to share a unique perspective on mindset: the idea that mindset is NOT everything. This challenges the popular belief that mindset is everything. They explore the limitations of the “mind over matter” approach and advocate for a balanced strategy that integrates mental and physical health. You’ll learn how thoughts and emotions impact hormonal balance and discover practical techniques to shift your mindset. Tanja brings a wealth of knowledge from her hands-on experience with functional lab testing, personalized wellness protocols, and mindset coaching. She helps her clients thrive by addressing not just what they do but how they think and what they believe about themselves and the world.Find out why mindset isn’t everything and how combining it with an understanding of body science is key to not just achieving but LOVING your health results.Today, you’ll learn all about:2:44 Definition and relevance of "mind over matter" in health and fitness7:19 Practical techniques for mindset shifts22:58 Impact of thoughts and emotions on hormonal balance33:27 Mindset strategies to change and improve stress39:17 The benefits and disadvantages of having an optimism bias44:05 Where is mindset alone insufficient47:28 Predictive biomarkers in functional lab testing and their impact on mindset coaching49:07 The role of outdoor activities in promoting mental and physical well-being52:38 The question Tanja wished Philip had asked53:18 Where to reach Tanja53:45 OutroEpisode resources:Podcast: Fit + Vibrant You Website: tanjashaw.com/Instagram: @tanja_shaw Facebook: www.fbSend me a text message!Support the Show.? Join Wits & Weights Physique University ?? Schedule a FREE nutrition/training audit with Philip? Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies and bonus content!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail
Released:
May 17, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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