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You can follow every diet and still feel stuck if the real issue lives beneath the surface. This conversation invites you to look at eating disorders and addictions through an emotional and nervous system lens, not willpower. You start to see how trauma, shame, and unprocessed experiences quietly shape your relationship with food, weight, and control. You're introduced to holistic tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques that go beyond talk therapy and calorie counting. By addressing emotional blockages directly, real change becomes possible. The focus shifts from fixing your body to understanding it, setting boundaries, and reclaiming authenticity. When you stop fighting yourself and start listening, health becomes more than a goal. It becomes a sense of wholeness. This is about coming back home to your body, trusting your worth, and choosing healing that actually lasts. About Sandy Zeldes: Sandy Zeldes is a spiritual cowgirl, celebrity chef-turned-healer, and subconscious transformation expert with over two decades of experience helping high-achieving women ditch the shame, cravings, and self-sabotage cycles that diets never touch. She's a certified nutrition consultant and advanced EFT practitioner who blends trauma- informed healing, functional medicine, and nervous system repair for real, lasting change. Her clients? CEOs, creatives, and powerhouses who've tried everything— and are done pretending they have it all together. Sandy's the creator of the #1 bestselling DailyOM course Healing Subconscious Blocks to Weight Loss and has been featured on NBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, and The Wall Street Journal. She helps women stop outsourcing their worth, break free from hidden patterns, and finally feel at home in their bodies—with a little grace, a lot of truth, and zero diets required. Connect with Sandy: Website: SandyZeldes.comWebsite: EatLikeAGoddess.comX: @EatLikeAGoddess LinkedIn: in/Sandy-Zeldes Email: [email protected] Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, Anna challenges hustle culture and reframes rest as a powerful productivity tool and health necessity. She explains how chronic overwork and lack of sleep can dysregulate hormones, weaken the immune system, and increase emotional reactivity—especially for women whose biology requires cyclical rest. Drawing on Barbara O'Neill's "8 hours rest / 8 hours work / 8 hours play" framework, she offers practical tips for improving sleep quality and using visualization and breathing techniques to wind down. The episode closes with an invitation to rethink daily rhythms so that rest, work, and play are all honored. Key Points Rest is productive, not lazy Hustle culture can harm health Women's biology needs cyclical rest Immune system depends on sleep Chronic sleep loss raises illness risk Emotional reactivity can signal fatigue Aim for 8 hrs rest / 8 work / 8 play Make bedroom dark, quiet, and cool No electronics 1 hour before bed Consider blue-light blocking tools Use cooling pads if you overheat Try deep breathing before sleep Visualize safe, familiar places Visualize future goals in detail Reassess how you spend your 24 hours Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, you explain how thoughts are not harmless but act as biochemical instructions that can either support healing or keep the body stuck in stress and illness. You connect mindset with physiology—stress hormones, sleep, inflammation, and even gene expression—and encourage listeners to consciously choose more supportive inner dialogue, explore epigenetics (e.g., Dr. Bruce Lipton's work), and consider coaching to rewire their neural networks. Key Points Thoughts act as biochemical instructions in the body Chronic negative self-talk raises stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) High cortisol disrupts melatonin and healthy sleep Negative thinking keeps the body inflamed and blocks healing Inner dialogue is as important as nutrition and supplements Beliefs can shape physiological outcomes and health Thoughts and environment influence gene expression (epigenetics) The reticular activating system (RAS) filters reality to match beliefs Reframing with "What if that wasn't true?" opens new perspectives Choosing positive thoughts helps healing vs. staying sick and stuck Coaching can help rewire neural networks and shift mindset Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore why you can be eating clean, working out, and taking all the right supplements yet still not feel well. Anna explains how unresolved emotional stress keeps the body from feeling safe, which blocks physical healing. You'll learn why safety cues, breathwork, and coaching support are crucial for deeper, lasting healing beyond diet and exercise. Key Points: Doing "all the right" health habits but still feel unwell Body won't heal when it doesn't feel emotionally safe Unresolved emotional stress suppresses immune function Stress slows tissue repair and workout recovery Brain prioritizes survival over healing and recovery Safety cues are essential for healing (trauma-informed view) Breathwork helps release stored emotional stress Coaching provides guidance, support, and accountability Visualization used to help the body feel safe to heal Anna shares personal journey of "perfect" habits but inner struggle Invitation to seek support and not do the inner work alone Healing is a journey; it's not instant but accelerates once you start Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between your gut, stress, and emotions. Anna explains how anxiety and chronic stress can disrupt the gut-brain axis, damage immune function in the gut, and show up as bloating and digestive issues. You'll learn simple daily practices and supportive supplements that help calm the nervous system, restore gut lining, and address both the emotional and physical sides of gut healing. Key Points Stress and anxiety strongly affect gut health Gut-brain axis communicates via the vagus nerve Fight-or-flight state disrupts digestion and heart rhythm Deep breathing, humming, and singing support vagus nerve Most anxious clients also have digestive/gut issues Gut often reflects emotional stress and life strain Simple daily practice: barefoot in grass + deep breathing Sunlight exposure (5–10 min) helps regulate the body Lemon balm (in Calm You) gently calms the nervous system Solar plexus chakra links digestion and emotional processing Emotional work must accompany supplements for true healing Bloat List You formula supports gut lining (with mastic gum) Stress can weaken gut lining over time Combining lifestyle tools + Calm You + Bloat List You is recommended Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, Anna explains why what we label as "laziness" is often actually burnout and nervous system overload. She shares her own experience of hitting a wall after years of high productivity, describes how chronic stress keeps us stuck in survival mode, and outlines simple, science-backed ways to regulate the nervous system. Listeners are encouraged to see burnout as a biological state—not a character flaw—and to reclaim energy through rest, boundaries, and basic self-care. Key Points Burnout is a nervous system issue, not a character flaw Mindset matters at first, then stress becomes a physical response Chronic stress keeps you in sympathetic "fight-or-flight" mode Symptoms: exhaustion, no joy, low motivation, poor sleep Burnout can impact digestion, immunity, focus, and metabolism Anna shares personal story of overworking and hitting a wall People-pleasing and fear of disappointing others fuel burnout Regulation, not "more discipline," is what you actually need Be mindful who you spend time with—some drain, some energize Step back from draining people and obligations when needed Protect your schedule and take real time off to reset Prioritize basics: sleep, healthy food, movement, sunlight Do 2–3 minutes of deep breathing first thing in the morning Morning breathwork can reduce reactivity throughout the day Feeling "lazy" may be your nervous system asking for rest Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode of "Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn," Anna reflects on how losing her grandmother reshaped her understanding of success. Instead of measuring life by revenue and achievements, she explores family time, presence, and connection as the metrics that really matter. Through a tender story of her grandmother's final days, she shares how grief led her to redesign her life around proximity to loved ones and choosing memories over milestones. Key Points: Success is often measured by numbers, not connection Loss of grandmother prompted deep reflection on priorities Final visit with grandmother became a cherished, intentional goodbye Grandmother valued experiences and relationships over accomplishments Her gift was making others feel seen and special Realization: family time must be prioritized now, not "when life calms down" Decision to create homes in Michigan and California for family proximity No amount of success can replace missed family moments Listeners urged to ask: "Who am I building this for?" A life well lived: connection is central, not an afterthought There's always another email or sale—but not always another chance to see a loved one Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode of "Lessons I Didn't Expect to Learn", Anna explores how reframing disappointment as information rather than a personal failure can be deeply freeing—especially for people pleasers. By recognizing that many disappointments reflect others' capacities, fears, and seasons (not our worth), we can release self-blame, soften resentment, and respond with more clarity, peace, and self-compassion. Key Points: Disappointment isn't personal; it's information We often over-own disappointments that aren't ours Many disappointments reflect others' stress, fear, and limits Shifting perspective reduces shame and self-criticism Disappointment can reveal capacity and alignment in relationships People pleasers tend to internalize others' dissatisfaction You can't be everything for everyone Some disappointments are your responsibility—and you can own them Others' reactions are not a verdict on your worth Ask: "What is this situation showing me?" (no story attached) Clarity brings peace and reduces self-blame Viewing disappointment as data supports self-love and compassion Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, Anna explores the uncomfortable reality that hitting big goals doesn't always bring the fulfillment we expect. She shares candid stories about giving keynotes that didn't feel authentic, how borrowing others' "success frameworks" shook her nervous system, and why tying worth to achievement leads to restlessness and anxiety. The conversation centers on reclaiming authenticity, listening to the body's signals, and examining whether our goals are truly ours or shaped by others' expectations. Key Points: Success can feel empty even when goals are met Fulfillment is not guaranteed by achievement Self-worth must be separate from results Constant "next level" chasing is exhausting Using others' frameworks can dilute authenticity A keynote based on someone else's style "did not land" Misalignment can trigger nervous system distress Panic and anxiety amplified by inauthentic success Take advice, but don't abandon your own blueprint Other people's goals can reshape your original vision Reflect on whether a goal was truly yours Ask what feeling you hoped the goal would create The body's signals are important data, not a flaw Misaligned success is an invitation to deeper self-inquiry True success is rooted in purpose, not ego or validation Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, the Anna reflects on the moment she realized she didn't need another program, course, or coach—she needed to live what she already knew. She explores the subtle shift from endlessly preparing and collecting frameworks to actually integrating, embodying, and trusting her own wisdom. This is a gentle call, especially to high achievers, to step back from constant "doing," embrace stillness, honor their values, and become the work instead of buying more of it. Key Points: Realizing it's time to live the work, not buy more of it Love of growth can become a distraction from embodiment Pattern of always preparing but never fully "arriving" Not lacking information—lacking integration and trust True work requires stillness, slowness, and discipline Transformation often looks unglamorous and repetitive Integrity, alignment, and presence aren't what gets "sold" No certification for listening to your body and values Commitment this year: mindset, health, and alignment Letting work move quietly through podcasts and writing Encouragement to stop stacking programs and tools Invitation to integrate what you already know first Key question: collecting wisdom or willing to live it? Embodiment (not more info) is what creates real change Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore why hiring the "right" people or reaching big milestones doesn't automatically create the inner fulfillment we imagine. Anna shares how chasing external solutions, experts, and next steps led to a powerful wake-up call: true clarity, alignment, and purpose can't be outsourced. You'll hear reflections on confusing productivity with alignment, the emptiness of goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting your timing, and returning to your own inner compass. Key Points: You can't outsource fulfillment Experts can't give you inner alignment Productivity ≠ true alignment Outward success can still feel empty Emptiness is a sign of misalignment Many "goals" are set by others' expectations The journey of self-discovery is ongoing Build and hire from authenticity, not fear You are not behind in your journey Trust timing and enjoy the process Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, the host reflects on a powerful realization: no amount of hiring, delegating, or expert support can replace the inner work of finding clarity, alignment, and fulfillment. Even when everything looks "right" on the outside—team, investments, progress—if it's not aligned internally, achievements can feel strangely empty. The episode explores the difference between productivity and true alignment, the danger of chasing goals set by others, and the importance of slowing down, trusting timing, and returning to your own inner compass. Key Points: You can't outsource your fulfillment Experts and hires can't give you inner clarity Productivity is not the same as alignment Outward success can hide inner misalignment Emptiness after achieving goals signals misalignment Many goals are unconsciously set by others' expectations The journey of self-discovery never really ends True growth must come from authenticity, not fear You are not behind; timing is unique to you Slow down, breathe, and trust where you are now Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this final part of the series, the focus is on becoming the "CEO" of your health by owning your choices, listening to your body, and building small, sustainable habits. The episode emphasizes that your body follows your mind, that progress beats perfection, and that aligning your thoughts, words, and actions is key to healing and long‑term wellbeing. Key Points You are the CEO of your health No one is coming to "save" your health Your body follows your thoughts Progress over perfection, always Take responsibility without shame about the past Align habits with your core values Consistency beats intensity every time Start with small, repeatable healthy habits Listen closely to your body's signals Many "bad" signals are emotional dysregulation Name and speak emotions to reduce stress Trust your body's feedback on foods and energy Avoid extreme diets and unsustainable plans Daily walks and simple breathwork are enough to start Align words and actions to reduce cognitive dissonance Integrity with yourself lowers stress markers Healing happens when mind, body, and actions align Emotional blockages must be faced and released Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, we explore how our thoughts directly influence our biology through stress chemistry, epigenetics, and neuroplasticity. Drawing on the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton, the conversation reframes illness as something we can influence through our mindset. You'll hear practical tools—like better questions, emotional anchor words, and healing visualizations—to shift from chronic stress into a state of safety, gratitude, and calm, so your thoughts send healing signals instead of stress signals to your body. Key Points: Thoughts act as biochemical instructions to the body Illness is not only aging or genetics; mindset matters Negative thoughts trigger stress chemicals like real danger Neuroplasticity: repeated thoughts strengthen brain pathways Chronic worry and self-criticism lock in stress patterns Choosing optimism trains the brain to see what's good Replace "Why me?" with "What does my body need now?" Problem-solving questions calm the nervous system Pick a daily emotional anchor word (e.g., calm, safe) Anchor words help lower stress hormones Use vivid visualization of your body healing and flowing The brain responds to imagined events like real ones You always have a choice: stress signals or healing signals Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou

In this episode, explains how stress is not only a mental experience but a physical one that shows up in your gut, hormones, and immune system. Emphasizes that the body follows the mind, and that chronic stress pushes the body into survival mode, blocking healing—even if you're taking high-quality supplements. Shares simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, including breathwork, nature time, and naming your emotions, so you can move from survival into a state where true healing is possible. Key Points: Stress lives in the body, not just the mind Chronic stress disrupts digestion and gut microbiome Stress increases systemic inflammation Prolonged stress weakens thyroid, hormones, immunity Supplements alone can't heal a stressed-out body Mindset work is foundational for real healing Regulate your nervous system while you supplement Use affirmations to shift perception and state Breathwork is a core tool to calm the body Morning slow, intentional breathing sets the tone for the day Improved heart rate variability linked to slow breathing Spend time in nature to reduce stress load Name your emotions ("I feel overwhelmed/anxious") Labeling emotions calms the amygdala (fear center) We don't heal by just pushing harder Healing happens in a safe, de-stressed state The body follows what the mind believes and repeats Seek support and help; don't carry it all alone Use breath, movement, and nature to support your nervous system Connect with Anna: Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Website: www.happywholeyou.com / https://linktr.ee/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou