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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 1H 12M

Stop Counting Calories: Your Guide To Food Freedom! With Samantha Cutler

from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness

If you feel confused about food, frustrated by wellness advice online, or like you’re trying to “be healthy” without even knowing what that actually means, you are not the only one.A lot of us are stuck in this place where we don’t feel great in our bodies, but we also don’t know what feeling good is supposed to feel like. We're tired of diet culture, tired of overthinking food, tired of trying to be perfect, and tired of feeling like wellness is something we're supposed to eventually “arrive” at.That is exactly why today’s conversation matters.Today, Samantha Cutler is here for you.Samantha is the founder of The Fit Fatale and MINDFULL, a platform focused on helping people build food freedom, reconnect with their bodies, and create a healthier relationship with eating without calorie counting, obsessing, or punishment. She built her platform after going through burnout, health struggles, and years of feeling disconnected from her body.She has an empowering and honest perspective on wellness, happiness, body image, intuitive eating, and the pressure so many people feel to get everything “right.” Samantha is here to help you think about food, health, and self-worth in a completely different way.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:- Build a healthier relationship with foo- Understand what food freedom actually means- Let go of calorie obsession and perfectionism- Recognize the signals your body is giving you- Start eating in a way that helps you feel better- Help your family create healthier habits at home + view food in a positive way!If you've looked at food and thought, “Why does this feel so complicated?”If you have ever felt like you should know how to be healthy by now, but still feel stuck…If you have ever struggled with body image, comparison, or the pressure to get it all right…this conversation is going to help.Because Samantha explains something so important in this episode: Most of us don’t actually know what feeling good feels like. And once you understand what feeling good actually feels (and looks) like, everything starts to click.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Waking Up here!Follow Samantha on InstagramTry MINDFULL (use code HAPPY)Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with food blogger, Monique Volz. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:15) From Corporate Life To Self Employed(11:33) Unhappy With Your Job? Think Of It This Way(16:20) What Does 'Wellness' Even Mean?(22:22) Negativity's Role In Happiness(26:16) Begin Your Wellness Journey With THIS(32:40) Truth About Food Freedom (and why it matters for you!)(38:24) Do You Feel Bad About Your Body?(38:54) Eat, Listen, Modify - How To ACTUALLY Learn Intuitive Eating(44:05) Hacks For Evaluating Food(49:15) Wellness Gift Idea!(49:52) Untold Challenges of Being An Influencer(59:25) How Can I Help My Teen/Child Love Their Body & Be Confident?(1:07:19) Rapid Fire!(1:10:33) Find Samantha Here(1:12:19) Transform Your Relationship With Food

If you feel confused about food, frustrated by wellness advice online, or like you’re trying to “be healthy” without even knowing what that actually means, you are not the only one.A lot of us are stuck in this place where we don’t feel great in our bodies, but we also don’t know what feeling good is supposed to feel like. We're tired of diet culture, tired of overthinking food, tired of trying to be perfect, and tired of feeling like wellness is something we're supposed to eventually “arrive” at.That is exactly why today’s conversation matters.Today, Samantha Cutler is here for you.Samantha is the founder of The Fit Fatale and MINDFULL, a platform focused on helping people build food freedom, reconnect with their bodies, and create a healthier relationship with eating without calorie counting, obsessing, or punishment. She built her platform after going through burnout, health struggles, and years of feeling disconnected from her body.She has an empowering and honest perspective on wellness, happiness, body image, intuitive eating, and the pressure so many people feel to get everything “right.” Samantha is here to help you think about food, health, and self-worth in a completely different way.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:- Build a healthier relationship with foo- Understand what food freedom actually means- Let go of calorie obsession and perfectionism- Recognize the signals your body is giving you- Start eating in a way that helps you feel better- Help your family create healthier habits at home + view food in a positive way!If you've looked at food and thought, “Why does this feel so complicated?”If you have ever felt like you should know how to be healthy by now, but still feel stuck…If you have ever struggled with body image, comparison, or the pressure to get it all right…this conversation is going to help.Because Samantha explains something so important in this episode: Most of us don’t actually know what feeling good feels like. And once you understand what feeling good actually feels (and looks) like, everything starts to click.Explore our website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Waking Up here!Follow Samantha on InstagramTry MINDFULL (use code HAPPY)Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with food blogger, Monique Volz. We know you'll love it: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen + watch now!⁠⁠⁠⁠(00:00) Why This Episode Matters For You(02:15) From Corporate Life To Self Employed(11:33) Unhappy With Your Job? Think Of It This Way(16:20) What Does 'Wellness' Even Mean?(22:22) Negativity's Role In Happiness(26:16) Begin Your Wellness Journey With THIS(32:40) Truth About Food Freedom (and why it matters for you!)(38:24) Do You Feel Bad About Your Body?(38:54) Eat, Listen, Modify - How To ACTUALLY Learn Intuitive Eating(44:05) Hacks For Evaluating Food(49:15) Wellness Gift Idea!(49:52) Untold Challenges of Being An Influencer(59:25) How Can I Help My Teen/Child Love Their Body & Be Confident?(1:07:19) Rapid Fire!(1:10:33) Find Samantha Here(1:12:19) Transform Your Relationship With Food

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