The holidays can be a beautiful time of year, but for many of us, it also brings added stress—family gatherings, endless to-do lists, financial pressures, and an overwhelming abundance of food. If you’ve ever found yourself turning to emotional eating, feeling guilty afterward, or punishing yourself with restrictive habits or excessive workouts, know that you are not alone.

On this week’s podcast, I’m joined by Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive, and Hormone Expert, to dive into the root causes of binge eating and toxic habits—and how to replace them with self-love, body confidence, and healing.

Amber’s story is powerful: after gaining and losing more than 1,000 pounds and spending over $50,000 on binge foods, she reached a turning point. By addressing her limiting beliefs, emotional triggers, and patterns that kept her stuck, Amber found freedom—what she now calls Body Freedom™.

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Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Sometimes, we find ourselves in the messy middle—navigating change, uncertainty, and the in-between spaces where we’re not quite where we were, but not yet where we want to be.

In this episode of Muve Forward, I open up about my own life transition. I’ve faced big shifts recently—losing a steady job, building my activewear brand Muve Life, and trying to grow this podcast into something impactful. Some days, the weight of it feels overwhelming, but I’ve realized something powerful: it’s okay to not have it all figured out.

Here’s what I shared in this episode:

1. Acknowledge Where You Are

It’s easy to look at other people’s highlight reels and feel behind. But life isn’t a race. If you’re in a transitional phase, take a moment to honor it. Growth doesn’t always feel comfortable—it feels messy, uncertain, and sometimes exhausting. But this is where transformation happens.

Ask yourself: What small step can I take today? Forward movement, even when it’s slow, still counts.

2. Find Your Support Systems

When I felt stuck, I turned to tools and people who could help. I started leaning into resources like ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas and organize my thoughts, and I worked with a trauma therapist to explore the emotional blocks holding me back.

Sometimes, help comes in unexpected ways—friends, family, mentors, or even technology. The key is realizing that you don’t have to figure everything out alone. Reaching out for support doesn’t make you weak; it’s what allows you to move forward.

3. Focus on Staying Motivated

Motivation isn’t something you “find” once and hold onto forever—it’s something you build through small, intentional steps. For me, this looks like:

• Celebrating small wins. Every step forward matters, even if it feels tiny.
• Remembering my 'why.' Why did I start Muve Life? Why did I launch this podcast? These questions keep me grounded and connected to my purpose.
• Being kind to myself. Some days, rest is the most productive thing you can do.

If you’re in the middle of a transition right now, know this: you’re not alone. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be forward.

At the beginning of the episode, I also shared a little about my brand, Muve Life. If you’re looking for clothing that inspires you to move—physically, mentally, and emotionally—check us out. Movement isn’t just about fitness; it’s about showing up for yourself every day, and I want to help you do that in clothing that feels as good as it looks.
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Do you ever feel like you’re holding yourself back? Like you’re living a version of your life that’s smaller than what you’re capable of? If so, you’re not alone. So many of us fall into the trap of “playing it safe,” thinking it’s easier or less stressful. But is it really?

Here’s the truth: staying small might feel comfortable, but it’s not fulfilling. It’s not fun. And it’s definitely not the way to create a life you’re excited about.

So how do we stop settling? It starts with asking the right questions:

• What do I really want?
• What’s stopping me from going for it?
• What small step can I take today to get closer to my dreams?

When you start answering these questions honestly, you begin to see where you’ve been holding yourself back—and where you can start stepping forward.

It doesn’t have to be a giant leap. Progress happens one step at a time. The key is to start, even if it feels uncomfortable. Because the discomfort of growth is so much better than the discomfort of regret.

So ask yourself: What if I stopped playing small? What would my life look like if I fully went for it?

Ready to find out? Let’s go.