This episode is my honest account of navigating post‑menopause, insulin resistance, and the decision to try Wegovy. I share the fear, the frustration, and the relief of finally saying yes to support while battling the maze of insurance. Three weeks in, I’ve lost nine pounds—but more importantly, I’ve realized medication is only a temporary tool. The lasting freedom—the peace with food, the trust in my hunger cues, the release of shame—comes from the inner work I’ve already done. Food freedom is possible, and building that foundation is yours to keep.

Twelve years ago, I received the phone call that changed everything: breast cancer. Since then, December 2nd has become my cancerversary, a day of reflection, gratitude, and honoring the journey.

In this episode, I share 12 lessons from 12 years, wisdom shaped not only by cancer but by the healing, cycle-breaking, and living that followed. Whether it’s trusting intuition, reframing stress eating, or redefining success, these lessons encourage anyone navigating food, body, or life struggles.

Join me as I reflect on what this cancerversary has taught me about resilience, self-trust, and the power of listening to the whispers that can change and even save our lives.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, traditions, and joy, but it can also stir up food anxiety, guilt, and old cycles of shame. In this episode, I share three gentle reframes to help you approach the holiday table with food freedom and self‑trust: listening to your hunger cues, giving yourself permission to enjoy the foods you love, and releasing the idea of “good” and “bad” foods. Along the way, I offer personal stories, practical tools like the Hunger Scale, and a reminder that gratitude can soften food anxiety. This episode is your invitation to break the cycle, choose freedom, and experience Thanksgiving with peace and presence.

In this episode, I share a vivid dream that cracked something open in me—a tornado, a back door that wouldn’t stay shut, and my sweet shorkie having puppies in the middle of it all. It’s a dream that stayed with me and mirrored everything I’ve been feeling in this strange season of midlife: the ache of being needed less, the quiet grief, the questions about what’s next.

I’m sharing this personal story because many of us are in the middle of our own storms, and this dream helped me make more sense of mine.

If you’re in the storm of midlife, come sit with me in the center of the room. Let’s ride it out together. And if this story stirs something in you and you’d like to share, you can book a complimentary connection call at amyenglishcc.com.

Have you ever thought, “I’m trying to be kinder to myself, but I don’t know how”?

In this episode, I’m talking about the in-between. That quiet, tender space where you’re not tearing yourself down, but you don’t yet know how to build yourself up. It’s awkward. It’s sacred. And it matters more than you think.

I share the moment I stood in front of the mirror and had nothing kind to say, and why that silence was actually a sign of healing.

We’ll explore how to begin again with curiosity, neutrality, and gratitude… and why this work isn’t just personal—it’s generational. Because how we speak to ourselves becomes how we live, and how we model worth to the next generation.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between self-criticism and self-compassion, this one’s for you. For more support, book your connection call with me at amyenglishcc.com.

When my daughter was eight years old, she looked up at me and asked, “Mom, do I look fat?” That question broke my heart and opened my eyes.

In this episode, I’m sharing how that moment became a turning point in my healing journey, and why body image self-talk doesn’t stop with us. It ripples outward, shaping our homes, our children, and the world they grow up in.

We’ll talk about how to start breaking that cycle of negative self-talk, one thought, one compliment, and one act of self-compassion at a time. Because when we change the conversation inside, everything outside begins to shift.

Ready to start your own healing journey? Book a Connection Call and let’s talk about what’s possible for you.

For years, I believed there was a “track” I was supposed to be on with food, my body, my business, even my worth. You know the one: the track that promises success, control, and validation if you just work hard enough or stay disciplined enough. But what if that track was never real?

In this episode, I unpack the myth of the track — the illusion that keeps so many of us stuck in cycles of urgency, control, and self-blame. I share how I’ve started to unravel this belief in my own life, what it’s cost me, and what I’ve gained by stepping off of it.

If you’ve ever said, “I just need to get back on track,” this one’s for you. Because maybe you’re not off-track at all… maybe you’re finally coming home to yourself.

This is one of the most personal episodes I’ve ever shared.

For years, I lived in a pattern I couldn’t see. A cycle of urgency and control that showed up in my body, my relationship with food, and my business. Once I recognized the mirror between the two, I couldn’t unsee it.

In this episode, I walk you through that pattern: what it looked like, how it played out, and the powerful steps I’ve taken to come home to myself.

I hope it reminds you that awareness is never failure. It’s the beginning of freedom.

Listen now to hear the full story and explore what it means to create from alignment, not urgency.

There’s another way forward, and you don’t have to do it alone. ⁠Book your Connection Call at amyenglishcc.com⁠.

When someone says, “Just eat something healthier,” it might sound like good advice, but if you’ve ever eaten your way through stress, boredom, or overwhelm, you know it’s not that simple. In this episode, I share a personal story from a recent marching band competition that perfectly illustrates how misunderstood emotional eating really is and why swapping chocolate for carrots doesn’t solve the problem. You’ll hear how losing my sense of smell changed the way I experience food, and how texture plays a surprisingly powerful role in emotional eating, stress eating, and binge eating. I also dive into the deeper feelings behind cravings, the borrowed beliefs we carry about our bodies, and how to start reconnecting with yourself through awareness and compassion instead of control. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a loop with food or frustrated that “healthy habits” never seem to stick, this episode will remind you: it’s not your fault, and there’s another way forward.

Ever feel that gut-punch of comparison while scrolling social media? In this episode, I share how coaching helped me heal decades of dieting, emotional eating, and shame, and how I still sometimes fall into the “compare and despair” trap. A surprising moment at a marching band competition reminded me that comparison truly steals our joy. Tune in to learn how to pause the spiral and choose a new story rooted in peace, pride, and self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, frustrated that weight won’t budge no matter what you do, you’re not alone. In this episode, I explore why midlife weight challenges are often about more than willpower or food, diving into how shifting hormones, chronic stress, and even political and cultural pressures can make your body hold onto weight as a form of protection. We’ll cover how cortisol and nervous system overload impact weight loss, why reframing weight as a messenger rather than an enemy can transform your relationship with your body, and simple practices to regulate stress and feel safer in your body. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply feeling “stuck,” this conversation offers tools to release shame, reclaim trust, and move toward true freedom in your body.

So much of our struggle with food, weight, and body image begins with one story: I can’t. I can’t stop eating at night. I can’t trust myself with certain foods. I can’t lose the weight. In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I unpack where “I can’t” comes from, why the diet industry profits from your self-doubt, and what can shift when you start believing I can.

Sometimes emotional eating isn’t really about the food at all. In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I share a personal story about craving frosting during a heavy week and what it taught me about the power of pause, awareness, and environment. We dive into how constant news and social media overload can trigger emotional eating, why none of your eating habits are “bad,” and how small shifts like noticing your urges, protecting your energy, and adding moments of joy can help you make conscious choices with food. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or drained, this episode gives practical insights and encouragement to reclaim your power with food and your environment.

Have you ever wondered why sometimes you eat past the point of being full, other times you eat to cope, and sometimes it feels like you can’t stop at all?

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I’m breaking down three common eating habits: overeating, emotional eating, and binge eating, and why it’s so important to understand the difference.

I’ll share parts of my own story, from “Thanksgiving stuffed” meals to finally breaking the cycle of binge eating. You’ll learn how each pattern shows up, how to recognize it in yourself, and simple steps you can take to begin shifting toward a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in eating habits you don’t understand, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone and that change is possible.

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I’m sharing what it feels like to step into this season of life with changes in my body, grey hair, and turning 50, and how I’m learning to embrace it all with self-compassion and curiosity.

I share seven lessons from this chapter, including celebrating pivots without punishment, feeling proud of your body, and seeing aging as a true gift. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or self-critical during life’s transitions, this episode is a reminder that you are not broken—you are evolving.

What do you do when motivation dries up?

In this episode of Fat2Fierce® The Confidence Chronicles, I talk about the myth of constant motivation and why it isn’t what keeps you moving forward. I’ll share the habits, routines, and “default choices” that help me stay consistent, plus two recent stories and how I chose not to give up.

This conversation is all about building self-trust and persistence, showing yourself that you don’t quit even when it’s hard. Because motivation comes and goes, but consistency is what creates lasting change.

🎧 Listen in, and if you’re ready to stop relying on motivation and start building self-trust with food and your body, book a free connection call with me.

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about my recent journey through menopause, the discovery of high insulin, and what it all means for my body and my health. For months, I carried the weight of frustration (pun intended), doing all the “right” things yet seeing no change. Getting some answers has shifted things for me. I now have a better understanding of what’s happening, which feels empowering.

I’ll share why I see menopause as a milestone worth celebrating, how I’m reframing what my body is asking of me, and why compassion and curiosity matter more than willpower. If you’ve ever felt confused by your body or stuck in a cycle of frustration, this conversation is for you.

And by the way... I recorded this while in a bit of a funk. Because sometimes, the most meaningful conversations come from our real, unpolished moments.

Last year, I gained 20 pounds. This year? The scale hasn’t budged despite all the effort, including giving up refined sugar for an entire month. It's frustrating, and I’m not going to sugarcoat that (pun intended). But instead of letting the frustration win, I’ve been shifting my perspective and looking for the wins that don’t show up on the scale. In this episode, I’m sharing my own story and a client’s story of hitting a plateau and refusing to give up. You’ll hear why maintenance can be a win, how care beats shame every time, and why the stories we tell ourselves are the fuel that keeps us going. If you’ve ever wanted to quit when the scale won’t move, this episode is your reminder: you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and your persistence is worth more than the number.

In this final part of the series, I’m talking about what it means to feel free in your body, especially when diet culture and fatphobia have made that feel impossible. I’ll share how this work helped me stop comparing myself to other women, what shifted the day I wore a swimsuit in public for the first time as a mom, and a moment with my daughter in the grocery store that still sticks with me. If you’ve ever wondered whether this kind of freedom is possible for you, I want you to know: it doesn’t start after you've lost the weight. It starts the moment you stop fighting yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like you should know what to do around food but still end up overeating, you’re in good company. In part two of this three-part series, we’re delving into what it truly means to rebuild self-trust after years of strict food rules, disregarding hunger cues, and feeling disconnected from your body. We'll explore why trust feels so out of reach (especially after decades of dieting), what self-trust actually looks like in everyday life, and how to start building it gently through small, consistent promises to yourself. This episode is full of stories, practical insights, and compassionate reminders to help you stop outsourcing your power and start coming home to yourself.