Lean With Plants
by Chelsea Mae Cullen
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
Episodes
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How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain And Lock In Before 2027
Ever worry about gaining weight over the holidays? Ever want to enjoy the holidays while still making progress towards your goals before 2027? In this episode, we talk about how to navigate the holiday season without abandoning your habits or putting your goals on hold. I share plenty of personal...
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How To Follow Through On Commitments (And Stop Negotiating With Your Brain)
Ever let your feelings, circumstances, or a bad day dictate whether you follow through? Ever feel like you’re constantly negotiating with your own brain instead of taking action? In this episode, we explore the difference between being proactive and reactive, why we struggle to follow through…
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How to Make Rock Solid Routines (No Willpower)
Ever notice how your habits fall apart when your routine changes? Ever find yourself doing great for a few weeks, then suddenly struggling when work, weather, travel, or life changes? Ever wonder how to stay consistent without forcing yourself to follow the exact same routine all year? In this...
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Building Discipline That Lasts
Ever worry about what other people will think when you start changing? Ever let someone else's opinion make you question your goals or the choices you're making? Ever feel like failure means you should stop trying? In this episode, we break down what it actually takes to build discipline that...
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How to Brainwash Yourself into Making Progress
Ever feel like your brain automatically pulls you toward the choices that keep you stuck? Ever wonder why making the "right" decision feels like such a constant battle? Ever wish healthy habits felt as automatic as the ones you're trying to break? In this episode, we explore how to "brainwash"...
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Stop Saying “It’s Hard” and Make Progress Instead
Ever catch yourself saying, “It’s too hard”? Ever feel like your circumstances, schedule, body, or motivation are stopping you from making progress? Ever forget that you still have a choice, even when the choice is difficult? In this episode, we break down why saying “it’s hard” can quietly...
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How To Get Better Results By Becoming Process Driven
Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but still getting discouraged by the results? Ever find yourself starting over because one bad day made you feel like you'd failed? Ever wonder how people stay consistent for years instead of weeks? In this episode, we explore why the most successful...
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How To Create Boundaries That Keep You Consistent
Ever find yourself saying "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"? Ever worry that setting boundaries will disappoint other people or make you seem selfish? Ever feel like everyone else's priorities come before your own health goals? In this episode, we dive into why boundaries are one of the…
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Satiety Secrets: Eat More, Stay Full & Lose Fat
Ever feel hungry all the time when you're trying to lose weight? Ever wonder how some people eat huge plates of food and still lose fat? Ever think weight loss means eating less… when maybe you just need to eat smarter? In this live masterclass replay, we break down one of the biggest secrets to...
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How To Make Habits STICK With This Simple Framework
Ever wonder why some people seem to stick to healthy habits effortlessly while others rely on motivation and willpower? In this episode, we're sharing a replay from one of our live masterclasses all about how to create habits that actually last. You'll learn why behaviour change starts with your...
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Mindsets, Mantras & Radical Responsibility That Helped Me Lose 40lbs
Ever catch yourself saying, "It’s hard" or "I can’t do this"? Ever wonder why changing your mindset feels so much harder than changing your habits? Ever feel like you're the one thing standing in the way of your own progress? In this episode, I share the mindsets, mantras, and beliefs that helped...
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Make Better Decisions Using Razors And Environment
Ever tell yourself you'll be "good this time" without actually changing anything around you? Ever wonder why staying consistent feels easy one week and impossible the next? Ever feel like you know what to do, but still struggle to follow through? In this mini episode, we're trying something a...
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Everything I’ve Learned While Being Back In a Fat Loss Phase
Ever wondered what a fat loss phase actually looks like in real life? Ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but not seeing progress?Ever been confused about what to change, when to adjust, and how to stay consistent? In this episode, I walk you through my current fat loss phase, exactly...
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What to Tell Yourself When You Want to Quit
Ever notice how one small setback can spiral into “I always mess this up”?Ever miss a workout or overeat and suddenly feel like the whole week is ruined?Ever wonder why the same situations keep leading to the same outcomes, even when you know better?In this episode, we break down how the stories...
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How To Use Tiny Steps To Trick Yourself Into Making Progress
Ever feel like you’re always “starting again” with your weight loss? Ever wait for the perfect time to do it properly… and end up doing nothing instead? Ever feel stuck in all-or-nothing thinking where small efforts don’t seem to count? In this episode, we break down how to beat perfectionism and...
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How Janelle Stopped Binging For Good… Even When Crisis Struck
Ever feel stuck in the binge and restrict cycle? Ever think you’ll “start fresh” next week… only to repeat the same pattern? Ever wonder how anyone maintains weight when life gets really hard? In this episode, Janelle shares how she stopped the binge, restrict cycle, even while navigating a major...
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The ONE thing 99% of women get wrong when losing weight
Ever feel like you know what to do, but still can’t follow through? Ever wonder why motivation fades so fast and discipline never seems to stick? Ever feel like you’re constantly trying harder… but getting the same results? In this episode, we break down why weight loss (and big goals) fail when...
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The 10 things you MUST know if you want to lose weight (and keep it off for life)
Ever been in a group of women talking about all the diet’s they’ve done? Ever wondered everything and nothing seems to work and why it’s so hard to burn fat?Ever felt confused by all the different info out there and don’t know what to believe? In this episode we’ll break down the 10 things you…
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How to simplify your dieting decisions and make losing weight a NO BRAINER
Why does weight loss fall apart the moment life gets busy? In this episode, I share the weight loss “razors” I use to remove decision fatigue and stay consistent without relying on motivation. These are simple rules that make the right choice automatic, even on low-energy days. We talk about...
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How to guarantee you lose weight in 2026 (No failed New Year’s Resolutions)
Why do some people change every year while others stay stuck repeating the same cycle? In this episode, I walk through the simple framework I use every January to create lasting change. Not through motivation, but by changing identity, environment, and daily inputs. We cover why identity drives...
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8 Stupid Mistakes I Made Before Losing 40lbs
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…
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Why Being a Beginner Hurts — And Why It’s the Only Way to Succeed
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…
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How To Create Your Own Origin Story To Become Unstoppable
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…
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Stop Following "What I eat in a day" and Lose Weight instead (with Broccoli Mum)
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…
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How I lost 66lbs as a vegan (Broccoli Mum Story)
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...
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I Unlearned Everything I Thought I Knew About Calories (and lost 40lbs)
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…
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How to hack your behaviour with dopamine resetting
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…
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How Joann reversed her health issues and got consistent after years of struggling
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...
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Why You’re Doing Everything Right… and Still Not Losing Weight
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...
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The 4 Stages You Need To Go Through To Create Lasting Change
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...
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How To Stop Feeling Like A Failure And Accelerate Your Progress
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...
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How To Change Your Identity To Build Strong Habits (the weight loss hack no one talks about)
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 —...
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Why Your Beliefs Are Keeping You Stuck (and How to Challenge Them)
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...
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How Sharleen Lost Weight And Built Unshakeable Habits After Years Of Failure
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...
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How I Stay Consistent When Life Gets Messy
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…
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Making Long Term Weight Loss STICK! (For Life)
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...
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How to Make Continuous Progress to Reach Your Goal (The Kaizen Blueprint + 1% Better Rule)
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...
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You Need To Master These 5 Habits To NEVER Gain Weight Again
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…
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The Hidden Reason You Keep Ditching Your Diet — How To Set Boundaries And Stop People Pleasing
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...
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You’re Not Lazy, Your Systems Just SUCK — how to build habits without willpower
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 👉…
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How Tracy Lost 20 lbs in 12 weeks and Built Habits That LAST…
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.…
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Discipline Is A Muscle Not A Mood — How To Build Mental Toughness
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...
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How Sam Lost 35lbs And Beat The All Or Nothing Cycle As a Busy Mum
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…
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How to Stop Making Excuses And Become Someone Who Does Hard Things
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...
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Why You’re Not Making Progress (break the cycle NOW)
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...
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Bingeing, All or Nothing Mindsets, Eating Out and MORE… Live Coaching Replay with Broccoli Mum
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...
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34 Habits and Hacks I Learned Before 34
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…
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How To Stay Consistent When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming with Coach Abbie
Ever feel like life is just too much? Like you're drowning in emotions, trapped in a whirlwind of inconsistency, and the only thing that sounds remotely manageable… is lying in bed, crying, and eating chocolate? In this episode, I sat down with one of our amazing one-on-one Lean with Plants...
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How To Break The Binge and Restrict Cycle — 5 Step System
Break free from the binge and restrict cycle with this powerful 5-step system. In this episode, I share my personal journey with binge eating and how I finally overcame it. I'll reveal why binge eating isn't a failure of willpower, but rather a normal response to food restriction and highly...
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How Rebekah Lost 50 lbs and Escaped The Binge Shame Cycle
Rebekah lost almost 50lbs in just four months. This isn’t just a weight loss story—it’s about overcoming the shame and self-doubt that held her back for years. This is one of most inspiring interviews I have ever done! In our conversation, Rebekah opens up about the emotional journey that led to...
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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
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Chelsea Mae Cullen