228. Healthy Weight Loss With Ellie Morris

Turmeric and Tequila™

"Being able to tune in and notice, and ask, am I really hungry or what am I hungry for right now? Is it something emotional related? Is it human connection? Or do I actually need something to fuel me right now?"

-Ellie Morris

Welcome to another episode of the Turmeric & Tequila™ Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we’re joined by Ellie Morris, a former Division 1 lacrosse player and Wall St. professioanl turned wellness entrepreneur and health coach. In this episode, we explore Ellie's journey from the pressures of collegiate sports to her passion for holistic health. Ellie opens up about her struggles with body image, mental health, and societal expectations, and how these experiences shaped her coaching philosophy. We'll discuss the lessons learned from sports and entrepreneurship, and Ellie's approach to mindful eating, body awareness, and sustainable health habits.

Ellie shares her insights on the importance of support systems and embracing authenticity. Plus, she talks about her current work with clients and her exciting future potential plans for group coaching. Whether you’re an athlete or anyone seeking a balanced lifestyle, this episode has something for you. Let’s dive in!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Ellie Morris: Wellness entrepreneur, health coach, mom.

04:48 Oldest child, matured quickly, early responsibility.

07:44 Early vision of Dartmouth inspired entrepreneurial process.

12:31 Seeking validation and support beyond appearance.

15:33 Human problems transcend socioeconomic status; deeper conversations.

17:23 Lacrosse stress fractures led to weight gain.

22:46 Contemplated jumping; sought therapy support afterwards.

24:40 Seek solutions; trust guidance for mental health.

28:27 Coaching transformed skills, business, and personal growth.

32:13 Helping clients overcome fears about eating habits.

35:47 Body awareness through mindful breathing and grounding.

39:45 Struggling with body positivity and healthy change.

44:04 Embrace discomfort, intentional choices inspire growth.

47:48 Grow practice, explore group coaching, build community.

49:24 Women's sports rise; holistic health disrupts norms.

51:45 Future generations may find us outdated.

Ellie Morris:

Ellie Morris is a stay at home mom of 3 kids, 5 chickens and a puppy. Her professional career took her from studying applied math at Columbia University to working on Wall St for the New York Stock Exchange, and finally becoming a software engineer. Life happened along the way and in September 2019 she became a stay at home mom and lasted 2 weeks before starting her own business as a wellness entrepreneur. Today Ellie is a health coach with a heart for simple, intuitive weight loss. She integrates helping people deepen their body awareness with brain-based coaching and simple daily habits to disrupt the diet industry. When she's not working or chasing the kids, she loves skiing, yoga, baking, coffee and never met a taco she didn't like. ;)

https://www.instagram.com/simply_nourished_w_ellie/

elliemorris-coaching.com

Ellies offers for the T&T audience:

https://elliesmorris.myflodesk.com/tt-free-session

Mindful Weight Loss: 8 Week Holiday Group (https://boards.com/a/nqLkmg.O8GTQm)

“Lose weight without losing your mind": Receive a replay of a webinar that is about 30 min long:

https://elliesmorris.myflodesk.com/lose-weight-without-losing-your-mind-replay

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