Welcome to another empowering episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! Today, host Lisa Franz is joined by Nicole Hagen, an experienced online nutrition coach and mom of two whose no-nonsense approach to sustainable nutrition, body confidence, and ditching diet culture is helping women everywhere redefine what it means to be healthy, happy, and strong.
Nicole opens up about her personal journey from restrictive eating and injured “cardio bunny” to recovering her relationship with food, embracing her strength, and raising a healthy family, while juggling the reality of mom life and work. You’ll get Nicole’s top strategies for building lasting nutrition habits, maintaining consistency amidst chaos, breaking the “all or nothing” mindset, and raising adventurous (but realistic!) little eaters.
Tune in for practical wisdom, relatable stories, and actionable tips for women at every life stage, plus Nicole’s honest reflections on self-compassion, letting go of perfection, and finding support.
Timestamp Overview:
[00:00] - Introduction & Nicole Hagen’s Journey
[00:33] - How Nicole’s Past Shaped Her Coaching Philosophy
[02:45] - From Control to Nourishment: Overcoming Diet Culture
[06:31] - Injury, Recovery & Discovering Strength Training
[09:03] - Shifting Focus from Calories Burned to Body Capability
[11:24] - Why Hyper-Independent Women Struggle with Weight Loss
[13:02] - Asking for Help, Letting Go of Perfection & Consistency
[16:14] - Navigating Control, Hormones, and Letting Life Happen
[18:47] - Focusing on What You Can Control in Fat Loss
[22:00] - Juggling Mom Life: Good Enough, Not Perfect
[24:06] - Resourcefulness & Flexible Consistency
[27:49] - Feeding Kids: Exposing Little Ones to a Variety of Foods
[31:28] - Food as Reward—Raising Emotionally Healthy Eaters
[36:08] - Handling Screen Time, Mindful Eating & Setting Examples
[40:33] - Modeling Habits, Final Thoughts & Where to Connect with Nicole
Connect with Nicole Hagen:
Instagram: @nutritionwithnicole
Coaching & Resources: https://nutritioncoachingwithnicole.com/
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