Episode Details

“Real change happens when the motivation fades away, and devotion starts to appear.”
- Laura Banks

Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne Andersen speaks with holistic nutrition coach Laura Banks about her journey from low self-esteem and negative self-talk to building a healthier, more confident life.

Laura shares how her struggles with food reflected her inner mindset and how real change began when she started facing discomfort instead of avoiding it. Consistent exercise became her first breakthrough, helping her see progress and build momentum.

The conversation highlights the power of mindset in lasting transformation, including how the brain resists change even when it’s positive. Laura emphasizes that sustainable health comes from flexible, realistic habits rather than strict diet rules.

She also discusses the importance of ignoring conflicting online advice, focusing on your own path, and finding what works for your unique body and lifestyle.

Guest’s Bio:
Laura Banks is a Holistic Nutrition Health Coach, helping women build healthy habits they can actually stick to. Laura focuses on helping her clients to heal their relationship with food and create day-to-day routines that make healthy living feel easier. Through health education and mindset shifts, Laura’s clients stop yo-yo dieting and finally feel in control with food.

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Social media links:
● Instagram: LAURA B. | Teacher turned Health Coach | Podcaster️ (@laura.b.healthy) •
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● TikTok: Laura B. | Health Coach (@laura.b.healthy) | TikTok
● YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laura.b.healthy
● Isn’t She Powerful Podcast: https://isntshepowerful.buzzsprout.com/
● Website: https://bhealthyhabits.com/

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