Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Chelsea Mae Cullen public
[search 0]
More
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Lean With Plants

Chelsea Mae Cullen

icon
Unsubscribe
icon
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
Calling all overweight plant based women! This is a podcast for FRUSTRATED vegan gal's who can’t shift the fat, all while eating a healthy vegan diet! (Yes we exist.) Weight loss doesn’t have to be a mystery, but with all the pseudo science and outright quackery online it’s hard to understand the true WHY and HOW. I’m Chelsea Cullen and I’ve lost 18kg (nearly 40 pounds) as a vegan ONCE I understood the science of weight loss, which has nothing to do with counting calories or celery juice by ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
If you feel stuck in a cycle like you’re trying, but progress just isn’t happening fast enough, you’re not alone. It’s not that you’re not capable. It’s that there are hidden bottlenecks, subconscious beliefs, old habits, and tiny decisions you’re making daily—that are keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing a replay from a live event insid…
  continue reading
 
If you keep gaining weight, sabotaging your progress, or feeling like you’re on a loop — you’re not lazy or broken. You’re just making tiny directional choices every day that are steering you somewhere. In this episode, we talk about how your daily habits are shaping your identity, why you don’t need massive motivation to change, and how to course-…
  continue reading
 
Ever feel like you're smashing it one day… then eating everything in sight the next?Or maybe you eat out and think, “ I've ruined it” so you just give up on your diet completely or maybe deep down, you’ve got a story about yourself and your idenity that's keeping you stuck You’re not alone and you’re definitely not broken. In this live coaching rep…
  continue reading
 
Ever feel like you're doing all the right things but still not seeing results? As it’s my birthday and I’m turning 34, I thought it was the perfect time to deep dive into the 34 habits and mindset shifts that have actually transformed my approach to health, fitness, and life all before turning 34! We're talking: Why delayed gratification beats deni…
  continue reading
 
Ever feel like life is just too much? Like you're drowning in emotions, trapped in a whirlwind of inconsistency, and the only thing that sounds remotely manageable… is lying in bed, crying, and eating chocolate? In this episode, I sat down with one of our amazing one-on-one Lean with Plants coaches, Abbie, to talk about how to manage those intense …
  continue reading
 
Break free from the binge and restrict cycle with this powerful 5-step system. In this episode, I share my personal journey with binge eating and how I finally overcame it. I'll reveal why binge eating isn't a failure of willpower, but rather a normal response to food restriction and highly processed foods. You'll learn why traditional approaches f…
  continue reading
 
Rebekah lost almost 50lbs in just four months. This isn’t just a weight loss story—it’s about overcoming the shame and self-doubt that held her back for years. This is one of most inspiring interviews I have ever done! In our conversation, Rebekah opens up about the emotional journey that led to not just losing weight, but gaining a newfound confid…
  continue reading
 
You’re trying to lose fat, but life keeps piling on stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm. When you feel like you’re at your limit, your brain screams for relief—maybe through food, skipping workouts, or just saying “screw it” for the day. But quitting never actually makes things easier. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to stay on track even …
  continue reading
 
Chelsea has lost over 60lbs over the last 11 months with simple systems and a remarkable simple mindset around just doing what is required and taking radical responsibility. I loved this conversation because it highlights how unemotional and uncomplicated success can be when you go all in. If you’re ready to do whatever is required to succeed for y…
  continue reading
 
In this episode I talk to Lean with Plants Coach Ruthanne on how to develop a problem solving mindset so that you can tackle any set back in your weight loss journey and accelerate your progress. Ruthanne has not only lost close to 40lbs herself with a newborn in the last 9 months, she’s also coached 100s of women 1:1 on how to build weight loss ha…
  continue reading
 
In order to live an exceptional life, you have to be the exception. This episode is all about leaning into the discomfort of being different, embracing awkwardness, and finding power in being misunderstood. Because let’s face it—if you’re trying to fit in, you’re probably shrinking parts of yourself to do it. We’ll talk about what it really means t…
  continue reading
 
Achieving anything is about going from known, what you have currently, to unknown which is what you COULD hypothetically have. Aka potential. Potential is always precipitated by an unknown action. An action you don’t have evidence for. If you are on a trajectory of success it’s because you have evidence that you take the KIND of action required to …
  continue reading
 
How do you build habits that make weight loss feel inevitable, succeed in that goal, and continue developing habits that create success in every area of your life? In this episode, we’re diving into the power of input-based goals—simple, daily actions that lead to lasting results. For weight-loss forget crash diets and short-term fixes; we’re talki…
  continue reading
 
Pam has struggled with her weight for most of her life. It’s taken years of her life and brain space and she constantly felt like a failure until she finally learned about habit change!! As she says in the episode “no one can lose weight in their 60s, that's what I was told…” But she’s defined ALL the odds and how has complete food freedom and weig…
  continue reading
 
Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle with food habits you can't seem to shake? In this live Q&A episode, we dive into how changing your identity is the key to lasting change. You'll learn why action-based goals (like swapping a food tradition for an activity) are more effective than vague outcomes (like "don't gain weight"). We'll explore how you…
  continue reading
 
Shockingly 99% of people will never lose weight and keep it off long term. (Not a real stat, but you get the picture, you’ve probably experienced it) I used to think everyone was capable of change, but I’ve since realised that not everyone has what it takes. Even if they want it. There are 6 things that that you MUST have if you want to be in the 1…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, we’re diving into the one thing that completely changed my approach to weight loss—understanding a calorie deficit. For years, I chased quick fixes like juice cleanses, low-carb diets, and raw food diets and even going hungry, thinking they held the secret to fat loss. Spoiler alert: they didn’t. Once I realized the science behind …
  continue reading
 
If you’re going through some mental health struggles while still trying to lose weight then you’re going to need these four steps to making progress: Reset expectations Take radical ownership Force systems of change Embrace your hero arch. It IS possible to lose fat while not being 100% ok. Here’s how. 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, I'm diving into some more raw voice memos and candid chats with my husband, Nick, as we rethink what success means to us. From the mindset shifts that help us see the beauty in the struggle to learning how to stop caring about others’ opinions, we’re exploring what it takes to build a life on our own terms. I hope these voice notes…
  continue reading
 
Marnie shares her inspiring journey of shedding 23 lbs and finding true food freedom after menopause. Two years ago, a glimpse in a store mirror left her shocked—she didn’t recognize the reflection staring back. Despite being a long-time dedicated whole-food, plant-based diet, menopause brought unexpected weight gain, leaving her feeling out of tou…
  continue reading
 
If you've ever found yourself using setbacks as a reason to quit? I've been there too. I’m not superhuman, but I’ve found a way to stop quitting when things get tough. Every time I want to give up, I remind myself that quitting would only make me feel worse and stressed. Instead, I’ve learned how to use struggles as growth opportunities. In this ep…
  continue reading
 
I’ve been thinking a lot about success lately so In this episode, I’m sharing some raw voice memos and real chats with my husband, Nick, as we dig into what success means for us. From mindset shifts to those everyday moments that shape how we see the world, this is a laid-back, behind-the-scenes peek at our thoughts. It’s real, it’s casual, and it …
  continue reading
 
Understanding the trade-offs in weight loss is key to staying on track and reaching your goals. Often, the focus is on what to do, but we forget to consider what we need to not do. Every choice—whether it’s about time, energy, money, or enjoyment—comes with its own cost. I’ll share my personal approach to balancing these trade-offs, like simplifyin…
  continue reading
 
Meet Palomoa, one of our amazing Lean with Plants clients, who has lost 18 pounds and transformed her life in just a few short months, despite facing challenges like chronic illness and ADHD. After trying countless diets, she’s finally discovered what truly works for her. Tune in as we dive into her inspiring journey, filled with insights and pract…
  continue reading
 
What if instead of feeling like a failure every time you mucked up, you got a boost of motivation and could make progress faster? What if instead of being scared of failure, you embraced challenges head on with excitement? I truly believe that when people learn to fail ‘well’ they become unstoppable. Tune in to hear how to do just that. If you’re r…
  continue reading
 
Imagine you’re faced with two paths to success: one is hard and full of obstacles, while the other is straightforward and effective. The secret to success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter. Successful people don’t create more obstacles for themselves, they find ways to remove them. In this episode, I’ll use the inversion method…
  continue reading
 
Janie spent years trying to lose weight and get healthier, but sticking to a diet long-term was always a struggle. Since joining the Lean with Plants family, everything has changed. Now, at 69 years old, post-menopausal, and busy caring for her husband, Janie could have easily felt discouraged. Instead, she found a way to stay consistent, enjoying …
  continue reading
 
I’m not a genius and I still got lean. I’m no one special BUT I lost 40lbs by brainwashing myself to be able to change engrained behaviours. In this episode, I share the 10 things that helped me to change. Not just in weight loss, but in business, fitness, and my personal life as well. If you’re sick of feeling like a failure because you can’t stay…
  continue reading
 
Jordan lost 37 pounds by staying consistent, despite traveling at least once a week every month. She began her weight loss journey on her own, driven by personal commitment and self-discipline as she was fed up of yo-yo dieting. However, the challenges of doing it solo prompted her to seek coaching, investing in herself to achieve her goals. The ac…
  continue reading
 
Ever wonder how some people achieve big goals and make progress with seemingly little effort, while others are working alot harder but feel stuck? In this episode, I'll reveal 10 cheat codes to help you turn your goals into reality by making your journey easier, not harder. No matter the setbacks, difficulties, or how long the road ahead seems, the…
  continue reading
 
Have you ever wondered why it’s so easy to gain weight back? Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of lose some, then gain some endlessly? In this episode we’ll look at how to easily maintain weight loss, pause when you stop losing rather than gaining it all back… and know how to safeguard yourself from sneaky old behaviours creeping back in. This …
  continue reading
 
Ever struggled with knowing if you’re making the right decision? Ever wondered how successful dieters know what actions to take to smash their goals and seem to have more opportunities to be successful? In this episode we break down the 6 step system for how to become a decisive action so that you can make the right moves that get you to your goal …
  continue reading
 
Imagine if you could ‘self talk’ yourself into doing difficult things and actually enjoying them?Imagine being able to tell yourself, I’m going to achieve X, and then being able to follow through and doing it? In this episode we’re going talk about how to do just that using the power of framing and reframing to tell yourself stories that propel to …
  continue reading
 
Fat loss doesn’t have to be mystical, it’s actually a simple formula, with consistent inputs that have consistent outputs (eat veggies and get into a calorie deficit = lose fat) The hard part is what behavioural inputs you need to ACTUALLY do it. Not just go to the gym each week, but HOW to make yourself do it when you just want to lie on the couch…
  continue reading
 
Building a consistent workout routine isn’t about losing weight. It’s about heart health, preserving muscle, reducing the risk of various diseases, mental health and building trust in yourself. No MATTER who you are, some form of exercise routine is vital for long-term health. In this episode, I’ll cast a vision for adding this to your routine, plu…
  continue reading
 
We’re in a war for our health and most women are losing. We’re loosing to processed foods, dopamine, habits and not being able to structure an environment of success…. but there is hope. We can take back our health and confidence… and it starts by realising that we need to get serious about behavioural change. If you're interested in being one of t…
  continue reading
 
If you want to guarantee failure, then these are the 5 things to do (or keep doing) Sometimes it’s easier to simply avoid the things that will guarantee failure, and do the opposite, rather than try to come up with what success looks like!! This concept comes from the great Charlie Munger (this entire episode was inspired by his work) and is all ab…
  continue reading
 
Ever found yourself in weight loss discussions, surrounded by differing opinions, personal insecurities, and well-intentioned advice? It's a common challenge when aiming for your weight loss goals. But remember, you're not alone! Join me for a live discussion with our Lean with Plants members, where we'll explore strategies for navigating these tou…
  continue reading
 
What is the one character trait that allows one person to make leaps in their progress and another to keep failing? Curiosity… weird but true and in this episode we’ll talk about how to implement curiosity in your journey to learn and improve faster AND know what big steps to take to have the most leverage in getting to your goals. Buckle up!! 📚 Jo…
  continue reading
 
Ever been in a group of women talking about all the diet’s they’ve done? Ever wondered everything and nothing seems to work and why it’s so hard to burn fat?Ever felt confused by all the different info out there and don’t know what to believe? In this episode we’ll break down the 10 things you MUST know to understand weight loss, and how to use it …
  continue reading
 
Ramona is losing fat and gaining muscle post menopause. She’s almost 60 but has lost 20lbs over the past few months and if feeling in better shape now then she did 20 years ago. Tune in for her inspiring story, plus so many nuggets of wisdom of how to build iron clad habits like she has! 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelsea…
  continue reading
 
I’m opening up about weight gain, bulking and becoming muscle mommy in training!All the tea, all things I’ve leant and my results. Come a long for the ride, and learn from my success (and my mistakes!) 📚 Join my FREE Kickstarter Challenge👇⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.chelseamae.com/kickstarter-about⁠
  continue reading
 
Carleigh Bodrug, founder of PlantYou and author of the New York Times bestselling PlantYou, talks about how to create easy kitchen systems, meal prep and reduce food waste! We talked about making prepping easy, learning to cook, experimenting in the kitchen and finding quick and easy ways to meal prep that work for even the busiest people. What I l…
  continue reading
 
The goal isn’t to do easy things! We’re doing that now. The goal is to become the kind of person where hard things are easy things for YOU. The power of successful people is they know where to tweak things to make them FEEL easier, more satisfying, more fun, or slip into those behaviours better than other people. Unsuccessful people think things SH…
  continue reading
 
From raw vegan and meal replacement shakes to now cooking up delicious, weight loss recipes for her 140k followers on Instagram, to say Ami has had a wild transformation is an understatement. Buckle up for some serious weight loss wisdom and inspiration from one of the most down to earth and ‘real’ humans out there. Also check out some of Ami’s ama…
  continue reading
 
We’re going to talk about mindset on this episode. Bia’s and worldviews that get you moving forward our keep you stuff. I'll dive deep in to how our default thought patterns and internal dialogue can sometimes be very negative, and how to change that for good. Change is possible, because even though we may not have control over the thoughts our bra…
  continue reading
 
Imagine going from never being an inconvenience to learning to can ask for what you want, telling the restaurant what you need, and getting your partner on board with your diet. That’s exactly what Rebecca did. In this episode, we talk about how she lost 35lbs and started having hard conversations. How she built simple and easy systems to support h…
  continue reading
 
If you’re going to get different results, then you need to change your identity around food… not just at home but when traveling and out of your house. In this episode I break down the 3 steps to still keep making progress while you travel or leave your house. If you’re not a recluse and ever plan to leave your home again, then you’re going to need…
  continue reading
 
We’re going to talk about the fail-proof way to build a habit. You only need to focus on 5 things. If you think use these 5 areas, and build your habits this way, you cannot help but succeed. This is the cheat code for changing behaviour. If you don’t, you go around in circles feeling like a failure, wondering why you’re so lazy. Feeling frustrated…
  continue reading
 
Long-term change boils down to 3 things: Solidifying core habits. Going through the valley of despair and coming out the other side. Making change feel sustainable. In this episode, I’ll dive into how to do just that. Not short-term behaviour change, but how to make it stick for the long haul. If you want more than a fleeting diet plan and to actua…
  continue reading
 
Loading …
Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play