The Fully Fueled Life Podcast
by Lisa Schrader, RD
Are you ready to step away from the scale, put down the cookie-cutter meal plans, and never have to follow a diet again? Or maybe you’re looking for the tools to help you create a positive relationship with food, movement, and your body. If you said yes to even one of these things, then you’re in the right space. Lisa, the host of The Fully Fueled Life Podcast, is a non-diet Dietitian and Personal Trainer who truly believes there is more to life than counting macros and spending hours in the gym. Each week she will be sharing real-life examples of what an intuitive eating journey actually looks like and exploring other topics like joyful movement, food freedom, and body image along the way. Here's to a fully fueled life!
Episodes
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085. Impacts Hormonal Birth Control Has on The Body with Taylor Lechner, RD
This week I am joined by Taylor Lechner, a registered dietitian who is extremely passionate about helping women get to the root cause of their health concerns. Taylor helps women break up with the birth control pill, symptom-free, while also improving their gut, hormones, and skin. Listen in as…
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084. [Ry & Lisa] on Change
We're back!! This week Ry and I catch you up on all the changes that have been happening in our lives. We've moved, been pulled outside our comfort zones, and forced to start new chapters. If you're currently dealing with change or ever asked yourself 'was that the right decision?' then this...
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083. Eating Disorder Insights with Dr. Marianne Miller
This week I am joined by Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist located in San Diego, California. Dr. Miller has over 26 years of experience and is passionate about helping her patients work through any food or body image issues that keep them from enjoying their lives. Listen in as we...
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082. How Do You Define Healthy?
In this week's solo episode, I am asking a question I ask every individual I work with, how do you define healthy? Listen in as I discuss the importance of creating your own definition of health and how easy it is to let society's perception of health impact your journey. Do you want to share…
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081. Intuitive Eating in Real Life: Isabel's Story
We're back this week with one of my favorite segments, intuitive eating in real life! For this unique, yet relatable story, I asked Isabel Megale, a certified nutritionist and soon-to-be intuitive eating counselor, to share about her journey toward food freedom. Isabel holds nothing back as she...
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080. When Should I Work With a Dietitian?
I'm back with a solo episode to answer a question I get asked a lot, when should I work with a dietitian? Tune in to hear my response and find out how you can work with me plus have it covered by insurance. Want to continue this conversion? Send me a message on Instagram! Links: Shownotes...
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079. Navigating Diet Culture Traps Post Recovery with Merrit Elizabeth
This week I am joined by Merrit Elizabeth, a certified eating disorder recovery coach based in Dallas, Texas. Merrit utilizes her own shared recovery experience to provide compassionate recovery care and empower her clients on their health and wellness journeys. In this episode, Merrit shares a…
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078. Life Lately (new year intentions and big changes for TF)
I'm kicking off the new year with a long overdue life update! This week I dive into my personal 2024 intentions and end the episode with an announcement. Tune in to hear what changes are in store for Thoughtfully Fueled and how you can stay in the know. Want to continue this conversation? Send me…
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077. Fitness In the New Year
It's been a minute, so we are back with a solo episode this week! I start with a quick life update and then dive right into the two thought patterns I've seen related to movement and the end of 2023. If you've noticed that the noise around fitness has been louder than normal please use this as a...
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076. [Ry & Lisa] on Comparison
This week Ryann and I are back to discuss how comparison impacts our personal lives. We share our experiences and get honest about who and what we used to compare ourselves to. If you have ever let the 'timeline of life' impact the way you feel about your unique journey, this episode is for you....
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075. Should I Start Something New Right Now?
I don't know about you but my feed has been overwhelmed with videos suggesting that I start a new diet or workout program right now so I'm two months ahead of everyone else in January.... I recorded this solo episode to walk you through the pros and cons of starting something new and remind you…
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074. The Trick to Feeling Normal Around Halloween Candy
I'm back with another solo episode full of treats and tricks to help you break your fear of Halloween candy. Tune in to learn the truth about sugar, how to break the binge-restrict cycle, and what it takes to feel normal around candy all year long. PSA: I am currently accepting 1:1 nutrition...
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073. A Sustainable Approach to Health with Marisa Olsen, PA-C
This week I am joined by Marisa Olsen, PA-C, a community care physician assistant, to talk about the role sustainability plays in your health journey. Marisa currently provides care for the uninsured in Texas and embraces a sustainable approach to health in both her personal and professional…
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072. Food is More Than Just Food
I'm back with another solo episode to talk all about food, specifically why Intuitive Eating can sometimes feel like food therapy (because it really can, and that's okay). The goal of this episode is to support you during your journey's "why is food so much more than just food" phase and help you...
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071. [Ry & Lisa] on Fitness Culture
This week Ry and I are back to talk all about fitness culture. We share our experiences and get honest about the impact fitness culture had (and has) on our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Check out the other half of this conversation where we discuss breaking up with fitness...
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070. The Thoughts & Tools Needed to Navigate a 'Real' Gym
We're back with another solo episode to talk about how I've started working out in a 'real' gym. I touch on everything from what it means and even the emotions this space brings up so you'll have the tools needed to navigate any gym-related situation. Regardless of what your relationship with...
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069. Have You Really Ditched the All-Or-Nothing Mentality?
This week we're revisiting the all-or-nothing mentality and talking about how you can feel comfortable living in the space between 0 and 100, the grey space. The space where you get to completely let go of all rules, negative thoughts, and beliefs around food, movement, and your body. The scary…
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068. The Power of Yoga & Meditation with Renee Swoger
This week I am joined by Renee Swoger, the yoga instructor who inspired me to begin my own yoga teacher training. Renee is a certified holistic health coach, yoga and meditation instructor, and the founder of Yoga Wellness, a coaching space where she helps people improve their health by…
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067. A Quick Check-In: How Are You Really Doing?
This week we're doing a quick check-in. Why? Because if you're like me the end of summer makes you feel like you need to get back into a routine and accomplish all the things - so think of this as a friend knocking on your door to remind you that where you're at is okay. Whether you are...
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066. [Ry & Lisa] on Eating With Others
This week Ry and I are back to discuss what eating with other people looks like now that we have healed our relationship with food. We touch on distractions, types of meals, and how hunger and fullness cues can all be impacted when other people are at the table with you. Make sure you check out…
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065. The Way You Talk About Food Matters
Join me for a solo episode as we discuss a very important topic, the way you talk and think about food. Why? Because the way you talk and think about food plays a huge role in your relationship with food. Listen in to see how you can let go of the all-or-nothing mentality and speak about food…
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064. Spin Class is For Every Body with Tay Miller
This week I am joined by Tay Miller, a spin instructor and general manager at 2 Chicago-land Cyclebar locations. Tay and I met through aSweatLife's ambassador community - which is open to anyone with a passion for trying new things and making new friends, plus it comes with a lot of fitness and...
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063. Life Lately (ditching hormonal birth control, food freedom, and hydration)
I'm back with another life update! This week I dive into why I'm ditching my hormonal birth control (get ready for a mini-rant) and asking myself if I really need another piece of wearable technology to track my cycle. I also share about my weekend getaway full of food freedom and give you tips…
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062. From Restrictive Eating to Intuitive Eating with Molly Hoffman, RDN, CD
Today I am welcoming guest Molly Hoffman, a fellow intuitive eating and food freedom dietitian. In this episode, Molly gets real and shares her story along with 'diety' things that were harder to break away from than she originally expected. Now Molly works with others and helps them heal their...
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061. Girl Dinner, Harmless Trend or Trigger?
In this week's solo episode, I talk all about girl dinner, the newest trend that has completely taken over my For You page on TikTok. I dive into what I love about this trend but also what I don't love so you have both sides of the story as you continue to navigate your relationship with food and...
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060. From Bodybuilding to Professional Golf with Lexi Salberg
This week I am joined by Lexi Salberg, a professional golfer, marketing mastermind, and overall wellness enthusiast. Lexi is one of the most positive people I know and we became friends back in Chicago during her bodybuilding era. Turn in to hear how the bodybuilding process challenged her...
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059. [Ry & Lisa] on Finding Pleasure in Food
We're back!! Ry and I catch up after a little break (tune in for an exciting reveal) and talk about how we finally found pleasure in food after years of struggling. We expose our past 'guilty pleasures' and explain how we shifted our thoughts and feeling around food, allowing us now to enjoy all...
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058. Inspiring vs. Influencing with Erika Fox, MBA, RDN
Today I am welcoming guest Erika Fox, a registered dietitian, and former social media manager turned food blogger and private meal prepper in LA. Through her Eat with Erika content, she hopes to encourage her followers to flip the switch and focus on plant-forward meals while keeping things...
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057. The Truth About Calories
In this week's solo episode, I am busting myths and making sure you know exactly what a calorie is. Why? Because calories are discussed (and demonized) a lot these days and I want you to know what's fact and what's just BS. Understanding what a calorie is and what it does for the body is also an...
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056. Feeling & Fueling Like an Athlete with Eden Morris, MS, RD, LD
This week I am joined by Eden Morris, a registered dietitian who went from playing collegiate softball to becoming a fearlessly fueled skier and mountain biker. Eden's goal in her private practice, Teton Performance Nutrition, is to help her clients improve their relationship with food and their...
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055. Training To Be Strong, Not Skinny
If you're anything like me, you've heard a lot of diet talk in the past few weeks and are in need of a reminder. A reminder that you don't need to change the size of your body just because it's summer. So, in this week's solo episode, I tell you why I train to be strong, and not skinny. To fully...
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054. Your Post Long Weekend To-Do List
If you've ever felt stressed after a long weekend then this solo episode is a must-listen. I talk about 5 things I do after any trip or weekend away to help me feel like myself again (and trust me, it's not what you think). These little shifts came from my own real-life experiences and now help…
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053. Mental Health Really Matters with Jeremy Hartenstein
This week on The Fully Fueled Life Podcast, Jeremy Hartenstein joins me as we talk all about mental health. Jeremy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of One More Fitness, a virtual coaching program where he empowers his clients to feel confident and pursue a...
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052. I Want to Become a Yoga Teacher
Does change scare you? Or are you drawn to it? Either way, you'll be able to relate to this episode where I talk about the benefits of having flexibility in your routine and the change I'm looking to make in the next year! Want to continue this conversation? Send me a message on Instagram! Links:...
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051. [Ry & Lisa] on Past Drinking Habits
Did you miss us? Ry and I are back to chat about a topic we both get asked many questions about. In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and discuss our past drinking habits (think college and life right after) and how those 'normal' habits impacted us more than we realized. Want to hear...
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050. Life Lately (trips, hormonal acne, and long-distance relationships)
To celebrate the 50th episode of The Fully Fueled Life Podcast I am giving you a little update on my life. I get real about 5 things that I've been dealing with or thinking about lately in hopes that you can connect with at least one. I touch on trips, hormonal acne, long-distance relationships…
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049. Ditching the "Summer Body" Mindset, For Good
In my diet culture days, I dreaded summer because I hated all the pressure the warmer weather put on me to look a certain way. My time in the gym and overall stress levels went up while my intake went down, and it was miserable. It took some time but I finally ditched that "summer body" mindset…
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048. The Impact of "Looking The Part" with Amanda Graziano
This week on The Fully Fueled Life Podcast I am joined by Amanda Graziano! Amanda is a dancer, choreographer, and the founder of Exhale Pilates, a private Pilates studio that is dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and informing on all things related to mental and physical wellness. In this…
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047. Why Is Finding a Hobby as An Adult So Hard?
During my prep for this week's solo episode (aka a couple of Google searches), I discovered that hobbies can be a great way to reduce stress and provide a sense of happiness and accomplishment. Sounds like something we all want, right? But honestly, I think hobbies can be extremely hard to find…
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046. Am I Drinking Enough Water?
In this week's solo episode, I talk all about water and help you answer the question "Am I drinking enough?" Water is something that so many of us think about on a daily basis (does anyone else have a water bottle that's practically attached to their body?) but also constantly question. This...
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045. Confidence, Fashion, and Body Image with Brittany Bakkum
This week I am joined by Brittany Bakkum, aka BasicallyB, who is a lifestyle, fashion, and travel blogger that brightens the social media world with a ton of pink! Brittany wants to show everyone how you can live a bold and colorful life by sharing her outfits (and so much more) on Instagram…
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044. The Latest Diet Culture BS
The nutrition and "wellness" world is out of control right now…. so in this week's solo episode, I talk all about the latest diet culture BS. I never want you to question your journey toward food freedom and in this episode, I walk you through a few things you might be hearing about online and in...
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043. [Ry & Lisa] on Spring Break Prep
We're back with another [Ry & Lisa] segment on The Fully Fueled Life Podcast! As the weather starts to get warmer (for me at least) Ry and I sit down to share what our past spring break trips were really like. We share common experiences, like how much pressure we placed on ourselves to get…
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042. Why The Intensity of Your Movement Matters
In last week's episode, we talked about how intuitive movement can be challenging and this week we're talking about intensity. Why? Because the intensity of your movement matters and could be keeping you stuck with an all-or-nothing approach. Listen in to see how switching up the intensity of…
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041. Can Intuitive Movement Still Be Challenging?
On this week's solo episode, I answer the question 'can intuitive movement still be challenging?' This idea came from a reel I posted on Instagram, where I remind my followers that movement can be challenging, hard, and even a failure, while still being enjoyable. Tune in to hear how shifting…
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040. Busting 3 Common Myths About Snacking
In this week's solo episode, I sit down and bust 3 common myths about snacking! When we were younger snacking was a normal part of our day but now as adults snacking has sadly become something that is frowned upon. Something that is often done in secret. Something we try not to do. Plus, there's…
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039. [Ry & Lisa] on Relationships
I'm introducing a new segment to The Fully Fueled Life Podcast this week! In this segment (official name coming soon lol) my non-diet bestie, Ryann Nicole, and I sit down to chat about relationships. We get real about our past relationship experiences, how our food 'stuff' impacted these...
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038. Challenging Diet Culture BS with Allie Landry, MPPD, RD
This week on The Fully Fueled Life Podcast I am joined by a fellow dietitian, Allie Landry! Allie, also known as @make_life_peachy, is a certified intuitive eating counselor who helps her clients stop dieting and start living (because life is too short to constantly worry about what you should or...
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037. Making Meal Prep Fun with Stacy Mitchell, RDN, LD, CPT
This week, I am joined by Stacy Mitchell, also known as @dailydietitianrd, to talk about making meal prep fun and sustainable. Stacy is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer who helps her clients master mindful, balanced eating with super simple meal ideas. In this episode, she's...
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036. Navigating A Conversation About Weight Loss
In this week's solo episode, I discuss how to navigate a situation when weight or weight loss is the main topic of conversation. I was asked how I deal with this by another fitness professional on Instagram because when you work in this industry, the topic of weight comes up a lot. Whether you…
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About this show
Are you ready to step away from the scale, put down the cookie-cutter meal plans, and never have to follow a diet again? Or maybe you’re looking for the tools to help you create a positive relationship with food, movement, and your body. If you said yes to even one of these things, then you’re in the right space. Lisa, the host of The Fully Fueled Life Podcast, is a non-diet Dietitian and Personal Trainer who truly believes there is more to life than counting macros and spending hours in the gym. Each week she will be sharing real-life examples of what an intuitive eating journey actually looks like and exploring other topics like joyful movement, food freedom, and body image along the way. Here's to a fully fueled life!
Hosted by
Lisa Schrader, RD