The Fit Without Obsession Podcast
I spent years stuck in the messy middle — not sick anymore, but definitely not free. Overthinking every bite, terrified of weight gain, chasing control, and calling it “discipline.” If you’re living in that space… this podcast is for you.
I’m Gena — ED-recovered, recovery-informed food freedom + strength coach, and a woman who has lived every chapter of the struggle: restriction, bingeing, body hate, perfectionism, and the long, uncomfortable climb back to trust. Now I help high-achieving women heal their relationship with food, rebuild confidence in their bodies, and get strong again — without slipping back into obsession or fear.
Inside The Fit Without Obsession Podcast, you’ll find the conversations I wish I had when I was trapped in guilt, anxiety, and all-or-nothing thinking. We talk healing, strength, body image, self-trust, and how to finally pursue your goals without losing yourself in the process. This is where freedom and results can finally coexist.
Whether you’re recovering from years of dieting, navigating quasi-recovery, or just exhausted from overthinking food… you’re not alone anymore. This show is your safe space to heal, grow, and build the strong, peaceful, joyful life you deserve.
If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start actually living — welcome home.
Connect With Gena:
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Episodes
38 episodes
Before You Set New Goals… Here’s What Your 2026 Food + Fitness Journey Actually Needs
Before you rush into resolutions, plans, or “new year, new me” energy, I want you to pause with me. Because right now, you’re being flooded with messages telling you to shrink, tighten up, start over, and fix your body. And if you’ve ever set g...
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The Holiday Food Spiral — How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels 'Too Much'
The holidays can feel like a lot. A lot of food, a lot of emotion, a lot of old patterns you thought you were past. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, guilty, anxious, or disconnected from your routine this week, you’re not doing anything wrong...
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11:56
Why Resting More Could Be the Thing That Changes Your Body
If you’ve been training hard, eating well, and doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode will make something click. I’m breaking down why rest is the missing piece for so many women, how overtraining destroys progress, and...
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Start Here: Fit Without Obsession Trailer
If you’ve ever felt “too healed for treatment, too stuck to feel free,” this podcast is for you. I’m Gena—ED-recovered, recovery-informed strength & nutrition coach—and I help women in the messy middle stop overthinking food, stop fearing t...
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How Letting Go of Control Actually Helps You See Results Faster
If you’ve been gripping tight to structure, tracking, rules, or “clean eating” because you’re terrified of losing progress, this episode is going to shift everything. I’m breaking down why rigid control keeps you stuck, how your nervous system ...
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11:02
Fitness Burnout — When “Being Disciplined” Turns Against You
If you’ve been pushing hard, doing everything “right,” and still feel exhausted, unmotivated, or stuck in your progress, this episode is for you. I’m unpacking what fitness burnout really looks like, why your discipline might be working against...
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10:27
The 3 Beliefs Keeping You Stuck in the Food and Body Struggle
Let’s be honest—you don’t stay stuck because you’re weak. You stay stuck because of three sneaky beliefs that sound responsible but keep you trapped in fear, perfectionism, and conditional self-worth. In this episode, I’m breaking down the thou...
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Why You Still Feel Out of Control Around Food (Even After “Doing the Work”)
You’ve read the books, done the therapy, and stopped restricting—but food still feels loud. In this episode, I’m breaking down why awareness isn’t the same as safety, and the three hidden reasons you still feel out of control around food. We’ll...
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How to Know When You’re Ready for Intuitive Eating
If the idea of “eating intuitively” sounds peaceful but also terrifying, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what intuitive eating really means (and what it doesn’t), the fears that keep you stuck in control, and the signs you’r...
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10:51
You’re Not Failing Your Fitness Journey — It’s Failing You.
You’ve told yourself, “This time I’m all in.” You’ve tracked, prepped, pushed… and still ended up exhausted, starting over again on Monday wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”In this episode, I’m breaking down why you keep “failin...
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12:39
How I Stopped Using Exercise to Punish Myself
For years, I told myself I just loved working out. I was “disciplined,” “committed,” “the fit one.” But deep down, it wasn’t love—it was fear. Fear of gaining weight, fear of losing control, fear of not being enough.In this epis...
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16:04
Why I Stopped Trying to ‘Love My Body’
For years, I thought the goal of healing was to finally love my body. I told myself, “Once I love what I see in the mirror, then I’ll feel confident. Then I’ll be free.”But what I didn’t realize is that chasing constant body love w...
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10:57
The Body Image Lie You’ve Probably Believed Too
For years, I lived under a lie that dictated everything I ate, every workout I did, and every outfit I put on. The lie said: “Once my body looks a certain way, THEN I’ll be confident. THEN I’ll be happy. THEN I’ll be enough.”At ...
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13:01
Balance Is Bullsh*t (Here’s What Works Instead)
Have you ever tried to live the so-called “balanced lifestyle” — clean meals Monday to Friday, one cookie on Saturday, a 4-day workout split — and still ended up in guilt, shame, or binge mode? You’re not crazy. The version of “balance” diet cu...
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What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Fitness Journey
When I first started my fitness journey, I thought smaller jeans and a flatter stomach were the ticket to happiness. Instead, I ended up skipping dinners with friends so I could weigh out almond butter, losing my period from overtraining, and c...
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17:07
When Rest Is Healing… and When It’s Self-Sabotage
Here’s the truth: rest is essential. But so is discipline. And if you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Am I caring for myself right now, or am I avoiding the work?”—this episode is for you. In this episode, I share the exact mindset ...
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15:36
You’re Busting Your Ass in the Gym—So Why Aren’t You Seeing Results?
You’re working hard. You’re showing up. You’re pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion… and yet, your body looks the same. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your effort isn’t adding up to results — and it’s not because you’...
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19:43
Why You Need to Eat More to Lose Weight
Everything you’ve been told about weight loss says eat less, move more. Smaller portions. More cardio. Cut carbs. But what if the very thing you’ve been told to fear — eating more — is exactly what your body needs to finally change?
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15:28
Exactly How to Heal Your Toxic Relationship With Food (Without Another Diet or Plan)
If food controls your mood, your day, or your self-worth—it’s not just a “bad habit.” It’s a toxic relationship.In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact framework I use to help women heal their relationship with food—ste...
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25:06
Why Your Perfect Meal Still Makes You Feel Like Sh*t
You can eat the most “perfect” meal in the world… and still feel bloated, anxious, unsatisfied, and out of control. Why? Because it’s not just what you eat—it’s how you eat that shapes your experience with food (and your body)...
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12:52
Should I Count Calories? Or Is That a Gateway to Disordered Eating?
You think tracking is helping you stay in control.But what if the thing keeping you “disciplined”… is actually keeping you stuck?Inside this episode, I’m breaking down:→ When calorie tracking becomes a cage (even if it started...
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14:33
Discipline or Self-Hate? The Line You Might Not Know You’ve Crossed
You swear it’s just discipline. Just being healthy.But what if that “motivation”... is actually self-hate in disguise?This episode is for the girl who:Feels anxious when she misses a workoutTracks “just to be awa...
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I Didn’t Start Loving My Body Until I Stopped Chasing Skinny and Started Chasing Strong
For years, I thought the only way to love my body… was to shrink it.I chased skinny like it was the golden ticket to confidence, worth, and finally feeling enough. But no matter how small I got, it was never enough. I was exhaus...
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