Calling all overweight plant based women! This is a podcast for FRUSTRATED vegan gal's who can’t shift the fat, all while eating a healthy vegan diet! (Yes we exist.) Weight loss doesn’t have to be a mystery, but with all the pseudo science and outright quackery online it’s hard to understand the true WHY and HOW. I’m Chelsea Cullen and I’ve lost 18kg (nearly 40 pounds) as a vegan ONCE I understood the science of weight loss, which has nothing to do with counting calories or celery juice by the way.I’m here to simplify the TRUTH about fat burning, what foods to eat for the most effective weight loss, the mindset tools to get you to your goal, and how to make it stick FOR LIFE. To connect with me check out my Instagram: Chelseamaecullen or find me at www.chelseamae.com
Calling all overweight plant based women! This is a podcast for FRUSTRATED vegan gal's who can’t shift the fat, all while eating a healthy vegan diet! (Yes we exist.) Weight loss doesn’t have to be a mystery, but with all the pseudo science and outright quackery online it’s hard to understand the true WHY and HOW. I’m Chelsea Cullen and I’ve lost 18kg (nearly 40 pounds) as a vegan ONCE I understood the science of weight loss, which has nothing to do with counting calories or celery juice by the way.I’m here to simplify the TRUTH about fat burning, what foods to eat for the most effective weight loss, the mindset tools to get you to your goal, and how to make it stick FOR LIFE. To connect with me check out my Instagram: Chelseamaecullen or find me at www.chelseamae.com
Why does weight loss work for a while… then quietly fall apart?
In this episode, I break down the hidden reasons weight loss doesn’t stick for most women. Not willpower, hormones, or motivation, but common mistakes and patterns that keep people repeating the same cycle without realizing it.
We talk about why “trying harder” backfires, how inconsistency creeps in, and what actually needs to change for results to last.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing progress, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.
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What if the thing holding you back isn’t fear of failure, but fear of uncertainty?
In this episode, I break down why most people avoid starting not because they’ll fail, but because they don’t yet have clarity, confidence, or a map. You’ll learn why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck, and how taking action is the fastest way to dissolve fear.
We talk about how uncertainty shows up in weight loss, habits, and relationships, and why confidence doesn’t come before action, it comes from action.
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What if the reason you keep missing your goals isn’t motivation or willpower, but relying on hope instead of systems?
In this episode, I break down why optimizing for comfort keeps people stuck, and how real change happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start forcing action. We talk about commitment devices, leverage, and how to design your life so success becomes unavoidable.
Tune in to learn how to create your own origin story, remove choice, and build systems that make quitting too painful to be an option.
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What if social media stopped confusing you and actually helped your weight loss journey?
In this episode with Broccoli Mum, we break down the simple filter that lets you instantly tell whether an influencer meal, recipe, or “What I eat in a day” is helping you… or holding you back.
You’ll learn how to spot what makes your journey easier, what makes it harder, and how to use online inspiration without derailing your progress.
Tune in to finally understand why some meals work for you and others don’t, and how to choose the ones that support lower calories and better consistency.
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If you’ve ever tried to portion-control, eat “healthy,” or follow the rules of dieting but still felt stuck, this episode will make everything click.
This week I’m talking with Amy (Broccoli Mom 🥦), who lost 66 pounds and has kept it off for five years! For nearly two decades she was trapped in the cycle of eating as little as possible, getting starving, binging, and feeling like something was wrong with her. Her story shows what really keeps women stuck and why willpower is never the answer.
💪🏻 We dig into the habits that secretly caused weight gain, why raw vegan and low-calorie diets left her hungrier than ever, and how misunderstanding calorie density created years of frustration. When she finally learned how weight loss actually works, everything changed.
🎙️ In this episode you’ll learn why restriction backfires, how calorie density affects fullness, and what finally made weight loss sustainable for someone who naturally loves to eat.
➡️ If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for your health goals, then book a free consult with our team to talk about making that a reality.
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What if weight loss wasn’t about hitting a perfect calorie number, but about eating in a way that actually keeps you full and satisfied?
In this episode, I break down why “healthy” meals can still stall your progress, how calorie density and water-rich foods affect fullness, and why eating more of the right foods can make fat loss easier.
Tune in to finally understand why calorie counting alone isn’t enough and how to make your meals work with your body, not against it.
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If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for snacks even when you’re not hungry, or wondering why you can’t just stay consistent, this episode is going to be a game changer.
This weeks episode is a live reply from a Lean with Plants community talk all about dopamine — the brain chemical that teaches you what’s rewarding — and how it influences everything from your cravings to your habits. The crazy thing is, dopamine isn’t just about pleasure… it’s about motivation. It’s what drives you to repeat certain behaviors, even the ones that don’t serve you.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand dopamine so you can start working with your brain instead of constantly battling against it. We’ll talk about why processed food feels so hard to give up, how to make consistency easier, and what it really takes to build habits that last.
If you’ve been struggling with motivation, or feeling like you “fall off” every time life gets stressful, this one’s for you.
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Joann’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change.
For years, she struggled to stay consistent. She wanted to live a healthy, whole food lifestyle but kept slipping back into old habits that left her feeling frustrated and stuck.
Through Lean With Plants coaching, Joann finally discovered why consistency had always been so hard and how to make it simple. By focusing on real behaviour change, she built habits that last, found freedom from dieting, and created results that now feel effortless.
This episode inspired me and I hope it will leave you inspired to believe that lasting change really is possible, no matter how many times you’ve started over.
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If you’ve been stuck, doing “everything right” but still not seeing change, this episode will shift how you see your entire weight loss journey.
You don’t need a new diet or more motivation, you need clarity about the direction you’re heading. Because every choice you make is a tiny vote for who you’re becoming.
In this episode I'll break down the four stages that shape lasting transformation:
🌱 Ignorance — when you don’t know why nothing’s working
💡 Truth — understanding how physics, energy, and calories actually work
💭 Acceptance — letting go of resistance and wishing it were easier
⚡️ Action — learning to steer your habits with intention instead of emotion
You’ll learn how to stop arguing with reality, face the truth with compassion, and finally create a system that aligns your daily choices with your long-term goals.
Because progress doesn’t happen from one big decision. It comes from hundreds of small directional choices that shape who you are becoming.
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What if the reason you’re stuck isn’t because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because you haven’t moved through the stages that lead to real change?
In this episode, we’re talking about the four stages you need to go through to create lasting change. Once you understand these stages, everything starts to click. You’ll see where you’re at, what’s been holding you back, and how to move forward with more confidence and clarity.
This is a replay of a live event from inside the Lean With Plants community, where we dive deep into these stages and how they shape real progress. I hope it helps you see that you’re not broken or behind , you’re just in the process of change.
Tune in to learn how to move through each stage and finally build the habits that last.
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What if instead of feeling like a failure every time you mucked up, you got a boost of motivation and could make progress faster?
What if instead of being scared of failure, you embraced challenges head on with excitement?
I truly believe that when people learn to fail ‘well’ they become unstoppable.
Tune in to hear how to do just that.
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The only way you go from who you are today to who you want to be is through evidence.
Most of us want to skip ahead. We think we can just decide to be someone new, leap across the ravine, and instantly become the person with the outcome we want. But the truth? No one leaps. They build a bridge — one tiny, consistent plank at a time.
This episode dives into why identity isn’t about “faking it till you make it,” and why it’s completely normal — even warranted — to feel like you don’t deserve the outcome yet. If you already fully owned the identity, you’d already have the result. Change isn’t about forcing belief; it’s about taking the steps that slowly prove to yourself who you are becoming.
We’ll unpack:
Why your brain resists change and labels new identities as “lies”
How to use James Clear’s framework (make habits Obvious, Attractive, Easy, Rewarding) to build consistency
Why integrity shows up most powerfully in failure, not success
What radical personal responsibility looks like when the shame hits and you want to hide
Your thoughts aren’t facts. Feeling like a failure doesn’t disqualify you — it’s simply part of the process. You don’t need to know exactly who you want to be yet; it’s enough to know you don’t want to stay stuck.
Because becoming the person you want to be isn’t about leaping. It’s about building the bridge.
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If you’ve ever felt stuck on your weight loss journey and wondered why you just can’t stay consistent, this episode is for you.
Spoiler: it’s usually not just about food, it’s about the stories you believe about yourself.
In this episode, I’m diving into the sneaky limiting beliefs that hold us back, and how to start rewriting them so they actually work for you instead of against you.
You’ll hear a live replay from inside the Lean with Plants community, where we talk about how to:
Spot the beliefs that quietly sabotage your progress
Reframe your mindset so showing up feels doable (even on the messy days)
Create empowering stories that keep you moving toward your goals
Think of this as your gentle reminder that lasting change doesn’t start with a new meal plan — it starts with a new belief in what’s possible for you.
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Sharleen shares her inspiring journey of losing 15 lbs, preparing for hip surgery, and finally breaking free from the all-or-nothing mindset that held her back for years.
For so long, weight loss felt impossible. She knew what to do, even showing up at the gym consistently for a year, but still couldn’t understand why the results never came.
Through coaching with Lean With Plants, Sharleen discovered simple, practical tools that made the process not only achievable, but sustainable.
With a new sense of confidence, Sharleen now knows the weight she’s lost is gone for good. More importantly, she’s built trust in herself too. Proof that change is possible when the focus shifts from willpower to real behavior-change strategies.
Join us as Sharleen shares how she moved from frustration to freedom, why this time feels different, and how she’s embracing a healthier, more hopeful future.
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If life feels like an emotional rollercoaster and consistency seems impossible, this one’s for you.
In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to build habits when everything feels messy, chaotic, and hard.
Spoiler: it’s not about being perfect or having it all figured out — it’s about learning how to show up even when you don’t want to.
I’ll share how I’ve managed to keep moving forward (sometimes to my own surprise!) despite crying, crumbling, and feeling like a hot mess most of the time.
You’ll learn why consistency isn’t about perfection, but about having the right toolkit for the battles that life throws at you.
Here are 15 things I think will help you achieve your goals, and stay consistent even when life is tough!
Think of this as your permission slip to succeed in the middle of the mess — because you don’t need to be calm, collected, or flawless to reach your goals. You just need to know how to “do messy well.”
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If you’ve ever wondered how to make weight loss something you can actually stick with for life — not just for a few weeks — this episode is for you.
I’m sharing a replay of a recent live event with my Lean with Plants clients, where we dive into how to think about weight loss in a way that makes staying consistent and building lifelong habits so much easier.
This is one you’ll want to grab a notebook for — it’s packed with practical takeaways to help you stay on track without burning out.
Buckle up, take notes, and let’s do this!
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If you’ve ever started a diet, workout plan, or big goal with all the motivation in the world… only to fizzle out a few weeks later, this episode is for you.
I’m breaking down the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, continuous, small improvements that compound into massive change, and pairing it with James Clear’s 1% Better Rule from Atomic Habits so you can finally stick with your goals long-term.
🎯 What You’ll Learn:
Small steps. Big results. Let’s do this.
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Most people don’t fail because they can’t lose weight. They fail because they can’t keep it off. The real battle is not about the scale. It is about your habits, your environment, and your identity.
In this episode, we explore 5 habits that do more than help you lose weight. They make slipping hard and maintenance easy. These are the exact strategies I teach inside Lean With Plants to turn short-term diets into lifelong results.
You’ll learn:
✔ Why weight regain happens and how to stop the spiral before it starts
✔ How to build habits that feel automatic without relying on willpower
✔ The one mindset shift that changes everything about fat loss
✔ My favorite “If-Then” habits that keep you consistent on your hardest days.
Whether you have tried every diet or you just want to know how to lose weight without starting over, this episode is packed with practical tools and identity-shifting strategies to help you finally make this stick.
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Everyone talks about ‘setting boundaries!” But how important ARE boundaries for fat loss and what do you do when you’re stuck people pleasing in a way that sabotages your goals??
In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what a real boundary actually is (hint: it’s not telling people, “Don’t offer me cake”). You’ll learn:
✅ Why most boundaries backfire and what to do instead
✅ The difference between controlling others vs. empowering yourself
✅ How to create boundaries that work in any situation, even when people have big reactions
✅ Practical examples you can use right now to stick to your plan without guilt
If you’ve ever broken your goals at a party, caved under pressure, or felt frustrated that you can’t “just say no,” this episode will show you why it’s not about willpower, it’s about creating boundaries that actually work.
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I used to think I was lazy… undisciplined… broken.
But the truth? I was just working against myself.
In this episode, I’m sharing the turning point that changed everything:
👉 how eating MORE (yes, more!) helped me stop bingeing
👉 why you don’t need more willpower — you need fewer triggers
👉 how your inputs shape your results
👉 and why discipline actually gets easier when you stop trying to force it.
If you’ve ever made a plan, then bailed…
If you feel like you sabotage yourself again and again…
This episode is going to hit home.
You’re not the problem.
You just need to stop fighting yourself — and start building systems that work with you.
Let’s talk about how.
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