Deanna Kozarov

The Summer I planned the way I wanted, not because society told me to. Including food freedom and saying “no”.

I could have made coffee at home.

But right now especially this week it’s been a whirlwind of to do lists as everyone prepares to wrap things up before the New Year.

I’m very bogged down, I haven’t had much time for self care but I try to squeeze little moments here and there. Like grabbing myself a peppermint mocha from . Do I have the ingredients at home to make it? Sure! That’s not the point.

Right now I am running on empty doing things for others, so someone making coffee for me instead helps me feel supported even though it’s just a small gesture.

It’s the quick burst of fresh air and a brisk walk getting sun on my face to the coffeeshop. It’s more than just “paying for a cup of coffee.”

So although I don’t have long periods of time to devote to self care right now, I carve out whatever time I have for now, knowing that it’s temporary.

Give your self snippets of self care if possible if you are also going through a chaotic time this holiday season, knowing it won’t last forever. You do what you can 🙌🏼 ❤️

Hi friends! I’m looking to gather some research for my health coaching business.

I’m not selling anything. I simply want to make sure that what I am creating is on track with what my ideal clients are needing.

I work with women who struggle with chronic dieting, have a challenging relationship with food, and body dissatisfaction.

My clients are tired of deprivation diets, strict food rules, and feeling uncomfortable in their own skin. I support them in healing their relationship with food and their body, have clarity around food choices, and spend more time on the things that really matter.

If this sounds like you, I’d love for you to answer a few questions for me.

And if you know someone who this sounds like, I’d love for you to share this with them and see if they’d be open to answering a few questions.

Any info you share will be 100% confidential.

Link to the survey is in the comments.

Thank you!

What does being healthy mean to you?

There is no true definition of what healthy and being well is nor is it the same for everyone despite what these health gurus say.

Nor is it simply only your “diet” and “exercise”

It can be a variety of factors and that can
include your environment as well.

I may not be doing a “morning run” in this picture, but I am definitely practicing health and wellness by being out in nature, getting some natural sunlight with my favorite beverage, and just taking it all in.

Everyone’s definition of “health and wellness” is different. What’s yours?

Ps. I’m having a lot of fun over at Substack! Come join me! Check out my Substack highlight for the link.

When Metropolis reached out to me so they can send me a little treat, I did not expected such a great package with a lot of goodies in it! .

has been a pillar in my life since I moved into the neighborhood.

They have a great cafe with an array of coffee selections and truly is a safe,inclusive community space. Their motto is “great coffee for everyone.”

If you follow me on stories, you’ve seen me post about this coffeeshop many times when I do my morning coffee walks by the lake.

Metropolis Coffee Company has been my home away from home as I was building my health coaching business and still is until this day.

Check out my stories for my review of and all the goodies they sent me!

It will also be available as a permanent highlight on my page.

I'm thinking of creating a free resource for women who are tired of dieting and instead want to have a peaceful,stress-free relationship with food, their bodies, and exercise. Comment ME below if you'd be interested or DM Me. If I get enough interest I'll go ahead and build it for you!

Come join me and Valerie Probstfeld - author, speaker tomorrow evening to discuss Embracing Intuitive Eating during the summer months!

Join us tomorrow for a live session with intuitive eating and wellness coach Deanna Kozarov

☀️ Embracing Intuitive Eating During the Summer Months
🗓️ Monday June 17
⏰ 7:00 PM CST

➡️ Link to enter: https://streamyard.com/yry2rsq8jr

Deanna helps women stop the diet cycle in order to be stress-free with food, body, and movement.

In the meantime, you can check out the To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld NP podcast episode 35 where I sit down and talk with Deanna more about intuitive eating ⬇️

https://www.tomomistolove.com/podcast/episode/28b58933/intuitive-eating-with-deanna-kozarov-episode-35

Episode 3 of the Intuitive Wellness Cafe podcast is now live!

In this episode, I chat about why waking up at 5am to workout is not always a bad thing.

We need to step away from the gurus of social media telling us what is right and what is not-we have different lifestyles and circumstances that may or may not work with a 5 am schedule.

Your value as a person doesn’t change whatever you choose to do.

Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5Td7S9LRAq/?igsh=MTRvOXMxeWsxdHF3ZQ==

Episode 3 is now up on the podcast! In this episode, I chat about why waking up at 5am to workout is not always a bad thing. We need to step away from the gurus of social media telling us what is right and what is not-we have different lifestyles and circumstances that may or may not work with a 5 am schedule. Your value as a person doesn’t change whatever you choose to do. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you a 5 am person?

Season 2 of the Intuitive Wellness Cafe kicked off today with a new episode on the Intuitive Wellness Cafe podcast! 🎉

Episode 1:Not Dieting vs Intuitive Eating

Tune in wherever you listen to your podcast or comment “Intuitive Eating” and I can send it directly to you 🥰

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3z-No4LVkD/?igsh=MXMwZHlpYnp3ejcxMA==

The second season of the Intuitive Wellness Cafe podcast is coming March 6th! 🎉 After a 9 month hiatus, come join me as I bring the podcast back with season 2 over a cup of coffee or a cozy beverage as I take on a variety of topics that cover the non-diet, Intuitive Eating and wellness space 💫 Available wherever you listen to podcasts! And if you need to catch up on season 1, take a listen by grabbing the link in the comments or let me know and I can send it to you. You can also search “Intuitive Wellness Cafe” wherever you listen to podcasts! If there are any topics you want me to cover surrounding the food freedom non-diet wellness space let me know! ☺️ Please share with anyone that you know about the podcast! Thank you! 😊

I invite you to join my brand new free "Food Freedom for Women" Facebook Group if you want to meet other like minded women and connect in a safe space. Support each other and inspire. See you in the group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516582525770535