Mastering the Mental Side of Nutrition w/ Maria Bearson | Bearson Fit

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your health journey or overwhelmed by societal pressures? In this episode, we’re joined by Maria Bearson, founder of Bearson Fit and certified online functional health coach, as we explore how mindset influences weight management, confidence, and sustainable habits for women. Maria combines evidence-based nutrition, mindset work, and strength training to help women feel strong and confident without extreme dieting.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The impact of societal pressures and social media
• How your past experiences with weight fluctuations shape your identity and nervous system
• The importance of mindset in weight loss success
• How perfectionism and comparison fuel negative self-talk
• The role of affirmations and mantras in rewiring neural pathways
• Language shifts for healthier thinking
• How to reframe guilt and setbacks
• Practical strategies for portion control and managing cravings
• The effect of a woman’s menstrual cycle on motivation and energy levels
• Small, actionable changes within the home to help support healthy habits and involve partners
• Overcoming self-sabotage patterns by increasing awareness and recognizing triggers
• The mental shift from restriction to addition
• The unique challenge of food addiction and building a balanced mindset around eating

Special offer: Free consult + $100 off 12 month coaching package: mention listening to the Motherhood Alliance podcast. *Valid through September of 2026

Resources & Links:

Maria Bearson on Instagram

Email: bearsonfit@gmail.com

Bearson Fit website

Motherhood Alliance Profile

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson — for building small, consistent habits: https://amzn.to/4unlCba

The Mom Walk Collective: https://www.instagram.com/themomwalkco.greenbay/

This episode is part of a 4-part series with Maria Bearson based out of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Be sure to listen to them all!

Part 1: From Bodybuilding to Weight Gain to Wellness: Maria's Story

Part 2: How to Lose Weight the Healthy Way

Part 3: Mastering the Mental Side of Nutrition

Part 4: Nutrition, Simplified: Tips for Long-Term Health

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