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Mastering Mindfulness™ Podcast

by Gina Worful, MS, RD

Join Gina Worful in the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, where you'll embark on a transformative journey to self-trust with your food and body, and reclaim your health confidently. This podcast stands against outdated dieting norms, and teaches you how to step into sovereignty over your food choices and life.

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Episodes

  1. Avery Finds Freedom From Anxiety and Builds Trust with Her Body

    Have you ever felt like your body just wasn’t on your side? Like no matter what you tried, the anxiety kept building, food felt like a constant struggle, and you couldn’t shake the frustration?If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. It can feel exhausting, like you’re stuck in a cycle you can’t...

  2. Your Body Is Trying to Tell You What Your Soul Is Longing For

    Have you ever done “all the right things” for your health ... changed your diet, taken the supplements, followed the protocols, worked out, and tried to be disciplined... but still felt exhausted, heavy, disconnected, or unwell?In this episode, we explore what it means when healing goes deeper…

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  3. She Found Freedom with Food.. When Her Body Felt Safe Again | Christine’s Story

    What if you’ve tried everything, food plans, supplements, mindful eating… but it still feels like something is missing?You can do everything right… but it will feel like a struggle if your body doesn't feel safe. In this conversation, my former student Christine shares a deeply honest and...

  4. Why Emotional Eating Happens + A Guided Practice

    You can feel completely fine with food… and then something just shifts. Suddenly you want something, even though you’re not actually hungry.In this episode, we explore emotional eating in a completely different way.You'll see why the current recommendations like: distract yourself from eating,...

  5. Do I Have Depression? What is Actually Going on Inside of Me?

    You wake up feeling off… low energy, unmotivated, not quite yourself.Is that depression… or is your body trying to tell you something?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ashina Stein — a board-certified psychiatrist and functional medicine practitioner — to explore a completely different way of...

  6. How to Train Yourself to Feel Powerful with Food

    We're told to control what we eat with our willpower. But some how, willpower feels unsteady and creates a fight with our food. What if there was something stronger? There's something beyond willpower that is much more steady and calm already waiting for you. It's learning how to work with your...

  7. A Dietitian’s Discovery: The Inner Work That Actually Creates Change

    Why do people still struggle with food… even when they know exactly what to eat? For years, dietitians have been trained to focus on meal plans, calories, and nutrition advice. But many of us eventually run into the same frustrating reality: knowing what to eat doesn’t always translate into…

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  8. Why Am I So Tired - What is My Body Telling Me?

    Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I so tired?”Not just after a long day, but in a way that rest doesn’t seem to fix.In this episode, we explore fatigue and low energy through a different lens. Where the body is not broken, but communicating to you. I’m joined by Dr. Evan Hirsch,...

  9. The Wisdom of a Craving: When the Urge Becomes the Teacher

    If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen thinking,“I know what to do… so why can’t I stop?” - this is for you.Because underneath the cravings that we are fighting, holds the wisdom that is trying to guide you. In this episode, I share one of the most vulnerable turning points in my own relationship…

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  10. The Link Between Trauma, Your Nervous System, and Your Health | Dr. Aimie Apigian

    Why Won't My Body Heal? Could It Be Holding Trauma? In this episode, we go deeper than ever before on this podcast.I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician and author of The Biology of Trauma, to uncover something most people — and even most health professionals —...

  11. I’m Crying, Craving Sugar, and Gaining Weight. Is It My Hormones? | Dr. Lorraine Maita

    If you’ve ever found yourself crying for no clear reason, craving sugar nonstop, or gaining weight even though you’re “doing everything right,” this episode is for you. In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Lorraine Maita, a board-certified physician and hormone expert, to...

  12. Awaken Your Intuition, Worthiness, + Inner Power w/ Danette May

    Have you ever found yourself wondering… Why does change feel so hard, even when I know I’m ready?Why do I keep second-guessing myself? What if the thing blocking me isn't discipline... but something deeper? The key to finding your power might not be doing more, but instead trusting yourself…

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  13. Should I Have a Snack Before Bed? How to Read Your Body’s Signals

    The “Should I snack?” moment. You’re getting ready for bed, standing in the kitchen, and you can’t quite tell: Do I really need food? In this episode, we walk through that exact moment together. I’ll take you inside the exact process I use for myself —and teach inside Mastering Mindfulness — to...

  14. Holiday Eating: The 4 Simple Strategies to Feel Calm + In Control

    Every year, someone asks me the same question: “Gina… how do I enjoy the holidays without overeating or feeling stressed about food?” If you’ve ever walked into a holiday gathering already bracing for the moment you’ll “lose it” around the snacks or desserts… you’re not alone. And you don’t need...

  15. The 7 Awakenings: Signs You’re in a REAL Transformation

    Today, we’re going beneath habits, food choices, and “trying harder” into the real inner transformation that creates lasting change. Not through willpower... but through awakening the parts of you that were always there. Inside this conversation, I walk you through the 7 Awakenings that unfold on…

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  16. Where I’m Growing Right Now: Believing I Can

    If you’ve been struggling to feel confident that it's possible to change or become a healthier version of yourself... this is for you. In this episode, I share a very personal moment in my journey: where I didn’t believe I was strong, capable, or “the kind of person who could change.” And how…

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  17. Healing Loneliness: The Powerful Path Back to Connection

    In this short guided session, you’ll learn how to transform loneliness into powerful self-connection.Because loneliness isn’t just about being alone, it's a feeling of disconnection. And healing it is a to return home to yourself. In this episode, we explore how loneliness can become one of the...

  18. I had Decadent Banana Bread Without Overeating (What I learned)

    I used to say, "I can't have one bite of dessert or else I'll eat it all!" I couldn't trust myself. But recently, I noticed that something changed. I ate the most decadent banana bread… and stopped when I felt satisfied. No guilt. No spiral. Just peace. In this episode, I’m unpacking what really...

  19. The More You Let Go, The Faster You Grow (If You’re Stuck, This Is Your Answer)

    It's when you're ready to give up.. that a BREAKTHROUGH happens. Why? Because it's only when we open up into a full surrender that we start to receive the lessons we need. When we white-knuckle with willpower, track harder, judge more, we drown out the one voice that knows: your body. This…

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  20. Rising Stronger After Failure

    What if every “failure” you’ve had wasn’t proof that you’re not good enough.... but the exact doorway to the deeper wisdom you’ve been seeking?In this episode of the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, I unpack one of the most paralyzing struggles we face: the fear of failure.✨ You’ll...

  21. The Food Trance (Why Willpower Gets Hijacked and What to Do)

    Losing control with food isn’t weakness.... it’s your biology. Do you ever feel like you’re in a trance with food?Like one part of you says “don’t do it”... but another part takes over, almost like hypnosis, and suddenly you dive into snacks and can't stop? The diet industry blames your lack of...

  22. Am I hungry or just craving something (How to tell the difference)

    Ever catch yourself standing in front of the fridge wondering: “Am I actually hungry, or do I just want food?”You’re not alone. Most people struggle to tell the difference between true hunger and cravings, and it’s one of the biggest reasons they don’t feel in control of their eating.In this…

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  23. The Blueprint to TRUST Yourself with Food - Starting Today.

    Ever wonder why you lose control with food even when you know what to eat? 🤔It’s not because you lack willpower.It’s not because you need stricter rules or another diet plan.The truth is… 95% of your food choices are driven by your subconscious mind—your emotions, patterns, and cravings—not just...

  24. Stress Eating: What’s Really Going On - Self Trust Series Part 3

    What if your struggle with food during stress isn’t a lack of willpower.... but a signal from your body asking for safety? In this powerful episode of the Self Trust Series, we explore what’s really happening during moments of stress eating through the lens of biology, nervous system regulation,...

  25. Control Paradox: Why Controlling Food Backfires - Self Trust Series Part 2

    You’ve been told that controlling food is how you stay on track… But what if all that control is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, we explore a deeper truth:That the harder you try to control your food, the more you disconnect from your body, and the more powerless you actually feel.If...

  26. Why You Lost Trust with Food (Not your fault) - Self Trust Series Part 1

    If you’ve ever felt like you can’t be trusted around food…If you’ve ever broken another promise to yourself and spiraled into guilt…If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s wrong with me? Why can't I just do it?"this episode is your exhale.It's not your fault. You were taught to not trust yourself. In…

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  27. Nicole's Story: Coming Home to Her Body

    If you’ve tried everything to control your food, and still feel stuck... this is for you.Nicole Lilly is one of the courageous few who was willing to do something radically different. After a lifetime of struggling with her food and her body, Nicole joined Mastering Mindfulness™ to go deeper than...

  28. Valeria’s Story: Stepping Into Her Power With Food and Her Body

    If you’ve ever felt like you know how to eat healthy — but still find yourself sabotaging your progress, losing control, and wondering “Why can’t I just do it?”...Valeria will show you what she realized was this missing piece. For years, she was trapped in that exhausting cycle:Trying so hard to...

  29. Why I Eat Healthy... Until 3pm?!

    Why You Eat Healthy All Day Then Fall Off Track at 3 PM: Two Surprising Reasons and Solutions Have you ever wondered why you eat healthy all day and then suddenly fall off track around 3 PM? It's not just you—it's a super common challenge and today we'll dive deep into the reasons why. I share my...

  30. The Secret to Freedom From Dieting: Listening to His Body

    Imagine breaking free from the endless cycle of dieting and finally feeling at peace with your body.In this powerful episode, we explore The Secret to Freedom from Dieting through the incredible story of someone who learned to tune into his body’s signals and transform his relationship with...

  31. The Mind's Force: Enemy or Ally on Your Journey

    The MIND is one of the strongest unseen forces that influence our food choices. It can be our nemesis or our greatest ally when changing our health. Without awareness of how to work with your mind, it can take you on a rollercoaster of self sabotage, self doubt, and limitations. If you work with...

  32. Deeper Than Dieting: The New Path to Freedom

    Are you tired of your diet not working? It's time to break outside the conventional dieting model and go deeper into your own self exploration. If you've been scratching your head wondering, "Why do I know so much about health... but I can't stick to it? I get so motivated one minute but...

  33. Intermittent Fasting: Is It Helping or Holding Me Back?

    Fasting.. is it the key to speeding up weight loss, blood sugar issues, and health or does it create further distrust with our food and bodies leading to the perfect storm for eating disorders? As someone who has been on the road to resolving my health issues as well as my relationship to food, I...

  34. Acceptance, Humor, & the Power of Surrendering Control

    What if the key to freedom lies in accepting the very things you resist the most? In today's episode, we're facing the edges of discomfort that comes with acceptance. Acceptance of: - ourselves and physical bodies, - our behaviors we just don't like, - or the frustration of things that are out of...

  35. Why You're Hungry and Think About Food All The Time

    This is the biggest mistake I see even most nutritionists and dietitians make. If you're feeling like every day is a fight, constantly battling with your food and your body, white-knuckling it through hunger and food obsession, then you are not alone my friend. Despite having extensive health and...

  36. Everything I Did to Heal My Health & Relationship to Food

    In celebration of the 100th episode, I thought I'd share my crazy winding journey of getting answers about the truth with nutrition, healing my health issues, and finally coming into harmony with my food. It has been a wild ride of mentors, programs, books, and many hours of self study to get…

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  37. Who Am I? Reigniting Your Inner Spark with Cris Redford

    Do you ever wonder, "Who am I? Where did my inner spark go?" In this honest conversation, I interview transformation expert, Cris Redford on how we lose ourselves in life and how we begin the path to discovering who we really are. Cris Redford is an accomplished transformational life coach with a...

  38. When Health Feels Like an Inner Tug of War

    https://www.masteringmindfulness.institute/group In this episode, I answer the question.... "Why do I so badly want to be healthy.... but watch myself doing the opposite!?!?!" We dive deep into the interplay between our conscious and subconscious minds. I share a personal story of feeling like I...

  39. The Truth About Losing Control with Food and Getting Your Power Back

    https://www.masteringmindfulness.institute/group Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/gina.worful/ In today's video I chat honestly about what to do when you know you should eat healthy, but find yourself sabotaging anyway. I've gotten some vulnerable calls lately from people feeling...

  40. Unlocking the Ability to Communicate with Your Body with Taylor Longworth

    Hey friend! I'm back with a soul-stirring conversation on today's podcast. Taylor courageously shares her journey of tuning into her body's wisdom and learning to trust her inner guidance. We dive into the messy middle of questioning limiting beliefs, feeling "terrifying" discomfort, and...

  41. Self Love Mastery with Jeremy Cameron

    Join transformational coach Jeremy Cameron as he embarks on a journey to reclaim his worthiness, challenging conditional love to find true self-acceptance and unconditional love. My special guest is Jeremy Cameron Transformational coach, Jeremy Cameron, joins Gina in this episode to provide…

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  42. Self Image: The Strongest Force Within You

    Do you find yourself stuck with limitations and "I can't" when it comes to moving forward with your goals. In this episode we dive into the self image: known as the strongest force within us. When you change your self image, you open up new possibility. In this episode, you will be able to:...

  43. Dancing with our Patterns, Triggers, and Deepest Desires: with Kristi Worful

    Hey friend! I'm back with another juicy convo - this time with my sister Kristi Worful. 🤗 We dive into the desire to distract ourselves from our deeper longings. Through non-judgmental curiosity and "dancing" with our patterns, we can unravel these distractions to meet our true needs and…

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  44. Beyond Surface-Level Love: Exploring the Depths of Unconditional Self-Acceptance

    If you're feeling a deep, unfillable emptiness and trying to find love in external sources like food, social media, or substances, then you are not alone! The constant search for fulfillment outside of yourself only leads to endless cravings and a persistent sense of loneliness. In this episode,...

  45. Why Diets Don't Work - But What Does: Shifting from Restriction to Freedom

    Discover the unexpected truth about traditional dieting and achieving self-empowerment. You won't believe what this podcast reveals about the dieting cycle. Are you ready to break free from the self-sabotage and shame? Stay tuned to uncover the path to true empowerment and mindful eating. This is...

  46. Costa Rica and the Path to Freedom

    This has been quite a year. In this episode I share my intimate journey living in costa rica, the healing modalities I tried, the hard lessons it brought, and how I'm using it to deepen my mindfulness practices and relationship to myself. Hope you enjoy, I'd love to hear if this resonates. Feel...

  47. Working with the Ego with Rob Sirstins

    Do you hear your inner critic loud and clear holding you back? Rob Sirstins, an expert in self-healing and empowerment, is here to share the truth about transforming the inner critic. Instead of silencing or defeating it, you can learn to understand and work with your inner critic to increase...

  48. A Sacred Relationship to Food and Plants with Stephen Brooks

    In this episode, we get the experience the magic of plants and cultivating a sacred relationship to our food and where it comes from. There's no one better to interview than Stephen Brooks, ethnobotanist, founder of Punta Monda, and co-founder of Envision festival in Costa Rica. IG…

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  49. The Path to Mastering Mindfulness

    Where am I on the journey? How do I progress to the next level? Knowing the path can be incredibly helpful to get to the next level.

  50. Overcoming Anxiety with Will Etheridge

    Anxiety can be crippling... or it can actually be a portal into deeper self discovery. In this conversation, I interview behavior change specialist Will Etheridge on how to overcome anxiety. As a relationship coach and speaker on human behavior, Will Etheridge is on a mission to empower people to...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Gina Worful in the Mastering Mindfulness Institute Podcast, where you'll embark on a transformative journey to self-trust with your food and body, and reclaim your health confidently. This podcast stands against outdated dieting norms, and teaches you how to step into sovereignty over your food choices and life.

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Gina Worful, MS, RD

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