Struggling to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset that sabotages your health goals? In this episode of Inhabit, host Alessia Citro sits down with holistic nutrition health coach Laura Banks to unpack the perfectionism trap and reveal how to build sustainable, healthy habits that actually stick. Listeners will learn why ditching restrictive diets and embracing a balanced, mindful approach to food is the real secret to lasting wellness.
Laura, a certified holistic nutrition coach, shares her personal journey from childhood perfectionism to self-acceptance, offering practical strategies for overcoming guilt, self-sabotage, and food anxiety. The conversation covers the power of curiosity over judgment, the importance of boundaries versus restrictions with food, and how to create well-balanced meals that support both physical and mental health. Laura also delivers actionable tips on meal planning, habit formation, and breaking free from toxic diet culture.
Whether you’re a high-achieving woman tired of yo-yo dieting or simply want to feel more in control with food, this episode is packed with empowering insights and real-world strategies. Tune in for a fresh perspective on health, and discover how to finally feel at peace with your body and your plate.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[01:18] Laura Banks discusses ditching the all-or-nothing mindset for high-achieving women.
[02:22] Laura shares how childhood perfectionism shaped her approach to health and life.
[04:00] Laura connects her spiritual growth to breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking.
[05:22] Recognizing the all-or-nothing mindset is the first step to change.
[07:14] Laura explains why setting food boundaries is better than strict restrictions.
[09:12] Curiosity, not judgment, is key to building sustainable habits.
[13:13] Laura encourages adjusting health goals based on life phases and progress.
[18:22] Laura and Alessia discuss how identity and self-sabotage affect health journeys.
[25:31] Laura defines a well-balanced meal and debunks myths about fats and carbs.
[38:47] Laura shares her "cook once, eat twice" strategy for easier meal planning.
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KEYWORDS:
all-or-nothing mindset, healthy habits, holistic nutrition, perfectionism, sustainable weight loss, breaking diet cycles, food freedom, meal planning tips, women’s health, mindset shifts, overcoming self-sabotage, balanced meals, nutrition coach, habit formation, ditching restrictive diets, body positivity, health coaching, emotional eating, self-acceptance, wellness strategies
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