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201. Weight Loss Pressure for the Summer
Do you feel anxious about summer and the pressure to look "just right" in your swimsuit or shorts? You're not alone! In this episode, we tackle the weight loss expectations that come with warmer weather and break the...
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200. Perfectly Imperfect
Do you feel like no matter how hard you try to make changes, you always seem to fall flat on your face? Maybe you stick to your goals for a few weeks, but then life happens—cupcakes are served, plans don’t go as...
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199. Success Intolerance
Do you ever finish a beautiful quilt, only to immediately notice the three tiny mistakes instead of celebrating the masterpiece you created? If so, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle to embrace success—we focus on...
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198. The Power of Dreaming
Have you ever had a dream so big that you were afraid to say it out loud? You’re not alone. I remember the first time I said, “I want to be an international quilting instructor.” I had five kids, my youngest was still...
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197. Menopause 101 (for all ages)
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to support your body through menopause with movement, nutrition, and stress management. Just like we maintain our cars to keep them running well, we need to care for our...
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Episode 196. Be Happy Without Losing Weight
When was the last time you felt truly happy—without having to earn it, work toward it, or complete a task first? In this episode, Dara Tomasson, The Quilters Coach, challenges the idea that happiness is something we...
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195. Breaking Up With Food
Do you ever find yourself reaching for food out of habit rather than hunger? Maybe you're out running errands, and that Dairy Queen calls your name, or after a long, exhausting day, you hear the Ben & Jerry’s in...
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194. The Skinny on GLP-1 (Part 2)
In part two of this series on GLP-1 drugs, Dara Tomasson discusses alternatives to these weight loss medications and shares her concerns about their long-term effects. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the...
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193. The Skinny on GLP-1 (Part 1)
Welcome to the Quilter's Coach Podcast! In this thought-provoking first installment of a two-part series, Dara Tomasson explores the controversial topic of GLP-1 weight loss medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro)....
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192. Self-Care: More Than Just Manicures and Retail Therapy
Welcome to The Quilter’s Coach Podcast, Episode 192! Today, we’re challenging the common misconception of self-care as only external indulgences like manicures and shopping. True self-care is about taking care of your...
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191. Real Emotions vs. Pretend Emotions How to Win with Emotions After All
Do you struggle with understanding or even identifying your emotions? Many of us grew up without truly learning about emotions—we were handed a cookie when we felt sad or told to stop crying instead of being taught...
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190. Managing What Other People Think
Are you constantly filtering yourself, worried about what others might think? In this powerful episode, Dara Tomasson addresses the common struggle of dimming your light to make others comfortable. Key Points: Why...
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