Nourished to Bloom⏐Christ Centered Intuitive Eating, Food Freedom & Body Confidence for Catholic & Christian Moms
Are you tired of trying to navigate the confusion and frustration that comes with trying to eat healthy? As a busy mom, are you ready to get off the roller coaster of dieting, weight loss and meal plans that just aren’t working for you or your family? Do you wish you could end the battle with your body and finally feel good in your own skin? Wouldn’t it be great if eating and caring for yourself was simple yet effective, but also aligned with your faith?
All of that is possible. You can be healthier and happier than you’ve ever been before. It’s time to let go of the guilt for what you eat and the shame you feel about your body. Your worth and dignity have nothing to do with the number on the scale or the size of your jeans. God created you and the body you’re living in for a unique and specific purpose and mission.
What would you finally do in life if you were free to live your purpose?
Welcome to the Nourished to Bloom podcast, where your faith meets your health. Your host, Kara Trochta, is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Catholic Coach, and is on a mission to help Catholic & Christian women cultivate a deeper connection with their body, their spirit, and the nourishment that sustains them both.
In a world often filled with noise and confusion about food, health and body image, this podcast offers truth and healing from a Christ-centered perspective. You'll learn to untangle the deep roots of diet culture and discover what it means to truly care for yourself through joyful nourishment of mind, body and soul.
The show will dive into the transformative power of intuitive eating coupled with the rich teachings of our Christian faith. Every episode will motivate you-- offering insights, inspiration and practical tools to help you heal your relationship with food and embrace the beauty of your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit with confidence and courage that can only be found in Christ.
Each week will focus on a variety of wellness topics like:
🍛 Intuitive Eating
👸🏻 Self-care
🤸🏻♀️ Body Image
🍫 Emotional Eating
🏃🏻♀️ Movement & Exercise
🍉 Nutrition & Health Eating
🍽️ Meal Planning
👩👧👦 Raising healthy eaters
🤔 Creating Mindset Shifts
All with a Christ-centered perspective to help you:
🌟 Overcome fear, worry, stress and guilt about food and your body to shift to a mindset of health promotion through pleasurable, nutritious and sustainable eating habits, joyful movement and emotional stability.
🌟 End the struggles of chronic dieting and weight loss and reverse the harmful physical, mental and emotional side effects of yo-yo dieting and weight cycling.
🌟Redefine your standards of health to include a whole person approach to well-being that includes physical, mental and emotional health, not just weight or BMI.
🌟Reverse body image struggles to promote body acceptance and respect to improve self-image and confidence
🌟 Identify and evaluate current emotional coping mechanisms and implement strategies that don't focus solely on food or eating.
🌟 Reset beliefs about self-care and incorporate simple yet effective tools and strategies that promote daily health habits.
🌟 Discover, know and embrace who you are and take steps towards living your God-given unique design and purpose through discernment and promotion of self-knowledge
You'll embark on a journey towards a more holistic approach to wellness—one that honors the wisdom of your body, the teachings of our faith, and the unique purpose you're called to fulfill. As St. Catherine of Sienna said, Be Who You were Made to Be and You will Set the World on Fire!
You were made to Bloom—to come into full beauty and health in order to bear good fruit for the Lord with your life.
So if you're ready to nourish your body, feed your soul, and bloom into the best version of yourself, then you're in the right place! Welcome to Nourished to Bloom, where every day is a sacred invitation to thrive.
Ep. 88 Nourish Your Identity: A New Chapter in Your Wellness Journey
Have you ever felt like you're doing all the "right things" — taking care of your family, trying to take care of your body, showing up in your faith — yet deep down, you feel a little… lost? Like somewhere between motherhood, routines, and responsibilities, you misplaced pieces of who God created you to be? You're not alone. In this episode, I...
Ep. 87: Navigating Food in Social Settings — How to Bring Peace & Enjoyment to Food Gatherings
Hey, friend! Welcome back to Nourished to Bloom. If you've ever felt anxious, guilty, or out of control around food at social events—especially during those big family gatherings or holiday parties—this episode is for you. Maybe you've walked into a party determined to "be good," only to find yourself hovering near the dessert table, caught in...
Ep. 86: Finally Cure Your Sweet Tooth…For Good!
Welcome back to the Nourished to Bloom podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most common—and misunderstood—struggles so many of us face: sugar cravings. And with the holiday season just around the corner, there's no better time to talk about finding true freedom around sweets. If you've ever felt like your sweet tooth has...
Ep. 85 5 Grace-Filled Ways to Better Handle Your Cravings
We've all had those moments—standing in front of the pantry or fridge, hoping a snack will fix the stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm we're feeling. But what if cravings weren't something to fight or feel guilty about? What if they were invitations—to slow down, tune in, and let God meet us where we are? In this episode, we unpack five grace-fil...
Ep. 84 Cravings Decoded: What Your Cravings Are Actually Trying to Tell You
Do you ever find yourself standing in the pantry, craving something sweet or salty—even when we're not really hungry—and immediately spiral into guilt? "Why can't I just have more willpower?" Sound familiar? We've all been there. In this episode of Nourished to Bloom , we're kicking off a brand-new series all about cravings. Together, we'll ex...
Ep. 83 Christ-Centered Self-Care: Stewardship for the Mission
Hey friends! We've spent the last few weeks building a foundation for Christ-centered self-care—why it matters, the four pillars that keep us steady, how to create a daily plan, and how caring for ourselves helps us discover who God created us to be. Now, in this final episode of our series, we're zooming out to see the bigger picture : self-c...
Ep. 82 How Christ-Centered Self-Care Helps You Discover Your Calling
What if self-care wasn't just about rest—but about discovery? When we care for our bodies, minds, and souls in Christ-centered ways, we create the space to hear God's voice more clearly and step into the unique calling He's placed on our lives. In this episode, we're exploring how intentional self-care moves us from simply surviving to truly t...
Ep. 81 The CARE Framework: 4 Simple Steps to Create Your Self-Care Plan
Hey friends! Welcome back to Nourished to Bloom. If you've ever felt like self-care is just another overwhelming to-do—or maybe it's been so far off your radar you can't remember the last time you truly cared for yourself—this episode is for you. Today, I'm introducing the CARE Framework—a simple, Christ-centered, four-step process to help you...
Ep. 80 The 4 Pillars of Christ-Centered Self-Care
If typical self-care routines have ever left you feeling empty, this episode is packed with soul-refreshing truth and practical guidance. Together, we'll explore the four pillars of Christ-centered self-care—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and how tending to each of these areas helps us build a firm foundation rooted in C...
Ep. 79 3 Reasons Why Self-Care is Sacred, Not Selfish
What comes to mind when you hear the word self-care ? For many of us, it's spa days and bubble baths—or maybe the idea that it's selfish to even think about. But in light of our Catholic faith, self-care looks very different. It's not about indulgence or vanity—it's about stewardship of the life and body God has entrusted to us. In this episod...