Want to Stop Feeling Anxious Around Food? Do This.
If you’ve been clinging to control because you’re convinced it’s the only thing keeping you safe and "in check", this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into something that keeps so many women stuck: the exhausting anxiety around food, body image, and needing to control everything.In this episode, you're learning: Why letting go of control around food (or anything else) feels downright terrifying—and what your nervous system has to do with itHow practicing small, doable experiments (instead of trying to overhaul everything overnight) actually re-trains your brain to feel safeWhy knowing isn’t the same as doing, and why you’ll never feel ready until you start anyway We’ll also get into the power of short-term habits, like a 7-day challenge to prove to yourself that you can do the hard and uncomfortable thing you've been pushing off, and the world won’t end. If you're ready to finally surrender and let go of behaviours that aren't serving you anymore, let's jump in!✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for daily tips & resources on instagram! @sabrina.magnan.health 🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy 2.0, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.
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What Every Parent Needs To Hear About Food, Control, And Their Kids w/ Nicole Cruz
If you're a parent who's trying to do things differently around food… this episode is for you.Whether you’re healing your own relationship with food or just trying not to pass on the food guilt and body shame you grew up with - you might be wondering:How do I help my kids eat “healthy” without being controlling?Should I be worried about sugar?What if they’re super picky? Or only want snacks?What if I’m still working on intuitive eating myself? In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Registered Dietitian Nicole Cruz, RD, who specializes in helping parents raise intuitive eaters and create peaceful, positive mealtime experiences , without pressure, guilt, or control. We talk about:The #1 mistake well-meaning parents make with food (and what to do instead)How to handle sugar, snacks, and sweets without making kids obsess over themWhat structure without control actually looks like at mealtimesPowerful mindset shifts for picky eatersWhy pressuring your child to eat can backfire - even if it’s “just one bite”How to model food and body neutrality… even if you’re still on your own journeyWhether you’re a parent now or hope to be one someday, this episode is full of supportive, shame-free wisdom to help you break the cycle - and raise confident, connected eaters. Connect with Nicole: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecruzrdFree Guide - 5 Keys to Raise an Intuitive Eater: https://guides.nicolecruzrd.com/intuitiveeater ✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for daily tips & resources on instagram! @sabrina.magnan.health 🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy 2.0, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.
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How I'm Handling All The Fear Right Now
Join me for this special solo episode where I open up about the really difficult few months I experienced at the beginning of 2025, crippled by fear and anxiety, and how I navigated through it.I'm sharing the lessons I learned about how to move through a world filled with fear and uncertainty, while still maintaining inner peace and calm so that you can be in your power and create a positive impact. ✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for daily tips & resources on instagram! @sabrina.magnan.health 🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy 2.0, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.
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Letting Go Of Control, Fear & Food Rules To Come Home To Self-Trust
What if the reason you're still struggling with food... has nothing to do with food at all?If you’ve ever found yourself constantly second-guessing what to eat, overthinking your health choices, or chasing the “perfect” routine - only to feel more anxious, confused, and disconnected than ever- you’re going to feel so seen in this conversation.In today’s episode, I sit down with Amanda, a member of Food Freedom Academy, as she bravely shares her personal story of healing her relationship with food and her body. From childhood messaging around weight loss to struggling with control, fear, and food obsession, Amanda opens up about what it’s really like to unravel years of conditioning - and what it looks like to start coming back home to yourself.We talk about :The quiet pressure to always “get it right” with food, health, and body imageWhat happens when diet culture erodes your ability to trust yourselfWhy chasing external goals often leaves you feeling more disconnectedThe sneaky ways fear and guilt show up—even in activities that should feel goodHow Amanda is learning to let go of the rules, tune back into her intuition, and prioritize peaceThis is going to teach you what it means to choose presence over pressure. And it’s a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t have to look like doing more - it often looks like slowing down, softening, and surrendering the fear.If you’re ready to stop living in your head and start feeling safe in your body again…this one’s for you.✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for daily tips & resources on instagram! @sabrina.magnan.health 🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy 2.0, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.
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Confused About Sugar, Toxins, or What’s “Healthy”? Here’s the Real Issue
Ever find yourself spiraling down a rabbit hole of health advice? One second you're just trying to enjoy a little dessert and the next, you're wondering if sugar is slowly poisoning you and if you should throw out all your plastic Tupperware.Yeah... been there.In this episode, we’re diving into what’s really underneath all the second-guessing, food guilt, and decision paralysis that comes with trying to “eat healthy” in today’s world.We’ll explore:How to tell if your food and health decisions are rooted in fear or self-trustThe sneaky perfectionism that keeps you feeling stuckWhat it looks like to live in the gray (aka: balance) instead of swinging between extremesReal talk on sugar, toxins, and the pressure to “do it all right”How to make empowered, sustainable choices- without the overwhelmIf you’re ready to ditch the confusion and start trusting your body, your wisdom, and your choices- this one’s for you.✨ Grab your spot for my free workshop: How To Stop Feeling Obsessed With Food to start healing today! 📲 Follow me for daily tips & resources on instagram! @sabrina.magnan.health 🤝 Ready to get support in healing your relationship with food and your body? Join my signature program, Food Freedom Academy 2.0, to have step-by-step guidance, accountability and support.
About Live Unrestricted - The Intuitive Eating & Food Freedom Podcast
Are you tired of feeling obsessed with food & your weight, feeling guilt & shame around eating, and struggling with binge/overeating? If you're ready to break free from the endless cycle of yo-yo dieting, heal your relationship with food, and finally be able to eat without obsession, guilt or constant fear of losing control, this podcast is for you.Subscribe for new episodes every week, and join your host Sabrina Magnan - Food Freedom & Intuitive Eating Coach - to explore all things intuitive eating, non-diet nutrition, body image, eating disorders, goal achievement, mindfulness, exercise and the power of mindset.Rooted in evidence-backed strategies, Live Unrestricted helps you uncover the true causes of unwanted habits like overeating, binge eating, emotional eating and self-sabotage so that you can escape diet culture, heal from disordered eating, learn body acceptance, and step into a confident relationship with food & your body – all from an entirely new perspective. Connect with Sabrina on Instagram: @sabrina.magnan.healthHead to https://site.sabrinamagnan.com to learn more.
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