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
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.
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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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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I sat down with Tracy, who lost 20 pounds in just 12 weeks — after years of yo-yo dieting, guilt, and feeling stuck. What changed? Not just the food… but her identity.
She built trust in herself.
She stopped fearing the scale.
She let go of guilt and started living in alignment with her goals.
This conversation dives deep into what happens when you stop trying to be perfect, start using a proven system, and finally get the accountability that actually works.
Tracy’s journey is wildly encouraging and a reminder that real transformation happens when we shift from "all or nothing" to "what’s actually sustainable."
If you’re ready to stop starting over, this one’s for you.
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Discipline is about doing what you don’t want to do because you know it’s the right.
The person you ARE and who you become through doing hard things paradoxically makes you happier.
Victim hood doesn’t serve us, and I’ve had that tested over the past 4 months.
Once again I’m coming back to delusional optimism.
Wild gratitude and the WORK of being content, regardless of suffering.
A mindset of empowerment in the face of pain is a deliberate act of rebellion, so don’t give up.
You got this.
Keep going.
It’s worth it.
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Sam has struggled with her diet for years, even losing 50lb on Herbalife and then gaining it back.
She felt like a failure with her diet because even when she knew what to do, she couldn’t get consistent.
Now she’s lost close to 70lbs and has used the power of tiny habits in so many other areas of her life too.
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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If you feel stuck in a cycle like you’re trying, but progress just isn’t happening fast enough, you’re not alone.
It’s not that you’re not capable. It’s that there are hidden bottlenecks, subconscious beliefs, old habits, and tiny decisions you’re making daily—that are keeping you stuck.
In this episode, I’m sharing a replay from a live event inside the Land of Plants community where we talked about the uncomfortable truth: real progress starts with radical honesty.
We’ll dive into why integrity with yourself matters more than motivation, how to spot the patterns that are silently sabotaging your results, and how asking the hard questions is the key to moving forward.
This is the kind of deep mindset work we do in the coaching program—because when your habits align with who you want to be, change isn’t a fight anymore.
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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If you keep gaining weight, sabotaging your progress, or feeling like you’re on a loop — you’re not lazy or broken.
You’re just making tiny directional choices every day that are steering you somewhere.
In this episode, we talk about how your daily habits are shaping your identity, why you don’t need massive motivation to change, and how to course-correct before the cost of staying the same gets too high.
Let’s dive into some hard hitting truths from CS Lewis and James Clear, and explore the power of identity-based habits, the true cost of inaction, and how to start steering the ship.
One decision at a time.
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Ever feel like you're smashing it one day… then eating everything in sight the next?Or maybe you eat out and think, “ I've ruined it” so you just give up on your diet completely
or maybe deep down, you’ve got a story about yourself and your idenity that's keeping you stuck
You’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken.
In this live coaching replay, you’ll hear from 3 amazing members of the Lean program who opened up about what they were stuck on and the habits holding them back.
This isn’t surface-level advice, it’s real, raw coaching around what’s actually going on underneath the bingeing, all-or-nothing thinking, and spiral moments. You’ll hear me (Chelsea), Amy (aka Broccoli Mum), and Janelle coaching through it all, with practical strategies and mindset shifts you can start using too.
👉 How to help with bingeing 👉 Getting unstuck from the all-or-nothing cycle👉 How to make eating out actually work without guilt or spirals👉 What to do when you keep repeating old patterns
👉Praticle advice on how to start changing your idendity
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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Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not seeing results?
As it’s my birthday and I’m turning 34, I thought it was the perfect time to deep dive into the 34 habits and mindset shifts that have actually transformed my approach to health, fitness, and life all before turning 34!
We're talking:
Why delayed gratification beats denial every time
The magic of swapping soy milk for oil in baking
How eating similar meals daily can simplify your life
The truth about perfectionism and why it's holding you back
Building consistency through tiny, manageable habits
and so many more!
These aren't just tips; they're the hard earned lessons from years of trial, error, and finally figuring out what actually works. If you're ready to ditch the all or nothing mindset and embrace sustainable change, this episode is for you.
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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