When You Don’t Like What You See in Photos & Showing Up Anyway
Summer is full of joyful moments—vacations, pool parties, sunshine—but sometimes, one photo can pull us out of the memory and into self-judgment. In this episode, Jess shares how to navigate body image triggers that pop up in pictures and social settings, and how to shift from insecurity to empowerment.
With a personal story from Water World, a relatable lesson from her son’s soccer tryout, and science-backed insights on emotion regulation and perception, this episode reminds you that you are more than what a photo captures—and you're probably farther along than you think.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Why body image tends to flare during summer—and what to do about it
How to use post-photo emotions as feedback, not failure
What Jess’s son’s soccer experience taught her about expectations vs. effort
The power of naming your emotions (backed by neuroscience!)
How hydration, food, and rest impact how we see ourselves
Why you should zoom out and take a fuller look at your progress
🧠 Biofeedback Boss Tip:
Sometimes frustration comes from not being fully honest with ourselves. Zoom out, get curious, and look at both what you have done and what’s still in progress.
🧪 Nerdy Nutrition Nugget:
Naming emotions reduces emotional reactivity.
Research shows that labeling feelings like shame or insecurity can calm the brain and help us move through the moment with more clarity and compassion.
🧭 Value Compass:
Life is happening—don’t miss it trying to ‘fix’ your face or body.
Beauty isn’t just what you see in the mirror. It’s the energy, the laughter, and the lived experience behind the image.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
💌 Submit a question for the podcast here!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com
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What Should I Eat This Summer? Simplifying Nutrition for the Busy Season
Summer schedules are chaotic—between travel, hot weather, and shifting routines, it’s easy for nutrition to fall off track. In this episode, Jess shares her go-to summer staples and one major takeaway from her own biofeedback last year: don’t underestimate the power of a solid snack.
You'll walk away with simple ideas for energizing meals and snacks that actually work with busy, real-life days—plus a few surprising tips on hydration, blood sugar, and why summer carbs aren’t the enemy.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Why summer throws off your eating rhythm—and what to do about it
How post-meal energy dips are really your body asking for fuel (not more coffee)
Jess’s favorite on-the-go snack combos and drive-thru wins
A quick breakdown of glycemic load vs. glycemic index
How to simplify nutrition without sacrificing energy or fullness
💡 Biofeedback Boss Tip:
Use your post-meal energy as a guide—if you’re crashing, it might not be about caffeine. It might be about blood sugar.
🧠 Nerdy Nutrition Nugget:
Learn why carbs aren't the enemy, how glycemic load impacts your energy, and why sodium matters for summer hydration.
🧭 Value Compass:
Nutrition should add to your life, not complicate it. A little planning (like stashing snacks or mapping out simple meals) can go a long way in keeping you fueled—not frazzled—this summer.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
💌 Submit a question for the podcast here!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com
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Blend It Like You Mean It: Smoothie Secrets for Fuel, Not Fixation
Smoothies have earned a health halo—but are they always as nourishing as they seem? In this episode, we're blending up some truth. 👀
Join me as we explore smoothies through the Empowered Eating lens, using our Value Compass, Biofeedback, and Nutrition Science to decode how to build a smoothie that actually serves you. Whether you're a daily blender or just smoothie-curious, this episode will help you:
🥤 Swap smoothie rules for smoothie fun
🥤 Learn the 6 must-have components for a satisfying blend
🥤 Avoid the “sugar bomb” trap and keep cravings in check
🥤 Build smoothies that align with your goals—and your values
Let’s blend it like we mean it—fueling with intention, not obsession.
💥 Ready to feel more energized and aligned with your body?
Head to The Well Collective to grab a free resource or explore 1:1 coaching with me.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
💌 Submit a question for the podcast here!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com
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19:56
You’re Not Broken—You’re Burned Out: Why Biofeedback > Bubble Baths
If one more person tells you to fix your burnout with meditation or a bubble bath and it makes you feel like smacking someone...You’re not alone! Because when you’re already running on empty, another “should” just adds fuel to the fire.
In this episode, we’re tossing the fluffy self-care clichés and getting real about what actually helps. Spoiler: it’s not 15 minutes of forced stillness—it’s reconnection, biofeedback, and values-based nutrition.
We’re diving into:
💥 What burnout is really trying to tell you
🧭 How your Value Compass can realign your habits
📊 The key biofeedback signs your body might be screaming
🥦 Why nutrition can feel like a spa day, not another coping tool
🧠 3 nutrition strategies to support your adrenals (without adding stress)
If you’re tired of being tired, press play. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
🎧 Let’s trade burnout for alignment, one empowered bite at a time.
💥 Ready to feel more energized and aligned with your body?
Head to The Well Collective to grab a free resource or explore 1:1 coaching with me.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
💌 Submit a question for the podcast here!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com
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Swimsuit Season, Rewritten: Confidence That Starts in Your Core
What if getting “swimsuit ready” had nothing to do with shrinking your body—and everything to do with strengthening your relationship with it?
In this episode, I’m flipping the script on swimsuit season. Using the Empowered Eating framework—rooted in your Value Compass, Biofeedback, and Nutrition Science—we’ll explore how to:
👙 Set health goals without falling into perfectionism
👙 Stay consistent without burning out
👙 Build real body confidence through aligned action
👙 Ditch comparison and reconnect with your why
Let’s rewrite the swimsuit season narrative—one that starts in your core, not your clothing size.
💥 Ready to feel more energized and aligned with your body?
Head to The Well Collective to grab a free resource or explore 1:1 coaching with me.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
💌 Submit a question for the podcast here!
Resources Mentioned:
Learn more about the Empowered Eating Model™ and connect with the Empowered Eating Team at The Well Collective.
Free Empowered Eating Masterclass!
Connect with Jess @jessbrownrd or learn more about her at jessbrownrd.com
Sobre Fuel Her Awesome- Food Freedom, Intuitive Eating, Empowered Eating, Overcoming Obsession With Weight Loss, Strength Training
Fuel Her Awesome – Your Nutrition Pep Talk to Supercharge Your Life!
Hey friend, welcome to **Fuel Her Awesome**—the podcast that helps you cut through the nutrition noise, trust your body, and fuel your life with confidence! I’m **Jess Brown**, registered dietitian, certified sports specialist, certified eating disorder consultant and **empowered eating** coach, here to bring you bite-sized, science-backed pep talks that blend **biofeedback, nutrition science, and real-life values**—because true wellness isn’t about rigid rules, it’s about alignment.
Each episode is your **weekly dose of clarity and motivation**, helping you break free from all-or-nothing thinking and make food choices that work for YOU. Whether you’re looking to boost energy, improve digestion, or just feel better in your body, you’re in the right place.
👉 Hit Subscribe for:
✅ The Value Compass – Grounding your nutrition in what truly matters to you! This is what sets up apart from intuitive eating.
✅ Biofeedback Boss Tips – Learning to listen to your body’s cues! Your body is always communicating to you, learn how!
✅ Nerdy Nutrition Nuggets – Science-backed insights made simple. No trends, just science.
✅ Practical Takeaways – Small, actionable steps to fuel your awesome!
Because here’s the deal—you are awesome, and life is an invitation to show up that way. But you can’t do that without food. So, let’s dive in and fuel your awesome with Empowered Eating!
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