I wanted to share some important news with you all. After much thought, I've decided to take a temporary hiatus from the podcast. This break is not permanent, but it's necessary for me to focus on some exciting priorities. Listen to this short episode to find out what they are. In the meantime, I will still be active on Instagram and YouTube , so connect with me there.
This is NOT another New Year resolution-setting podcast episode! I know that at this time of year, you’re being inundated with content on setting resolutions and goals. But did you know that over 80% of New Year resolutions fail? So, in this episode, we’re taking a different, more unconventional outlook on upgrading your life in 2024. Rather than sharing vague goal-setting strategies, we’re getting to the core of personal growth. You’ll learn: The reason why your goals and resolutions have faile...
Have you heard bad things about intermittent fasting for women? Do you want to try it but worry it will mess up your hormones? As an MD and long-term IF practitioner, I can tell you that intermittent fasting CAN be incredibly beneficial for women as well as men. But… Due to fluctuating hormones, we ladies do have to take a more mindful and flexible approach to fasting. In this episode, I'm explaining how to do just that. You'll learn: The key differences in fasting between men and women The top ...
Have you been trying to cut out sugar for what feels like forever? Do you battle with yourself every evening to resist the tempting wine in your fridge? Breaking negative health habits can feel disheartening, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible. But while it is undoubtedly challenging (and for a scientific reason), it is totally doable - if you know how. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5-step process I've personally followed AND successfully coached my clients through to break bad h...
Burnout is like a disease that slowly drains every last drop of your energy. It’s easy to get caught up in the fight, trying harder and harder to stay in control. But what if, instead, you could pause, re-evaluate, and see it as a catalyst for change? In this episode, I’m revisiting my experience with burnout and sharing the 3 steps I took to go from a burned-out doctor to a fulfilled wellness coach. You’ll learn: The self-reflection tools you can use to work through your feelings and acknowledg...
Have you been losing weight steadily, but now, it has suddenly stalled? If so, you're likely experiencing what is known as a "weight loss plateau." It's not as scary as it sounds, I promise. And once you understand what causes it, overcoming it isn't too tricky. In this episode, I'm explaining: What a weight loss plateau is - and why it can be a good thing The first thing to do when you encounter a plateau The attitude you need to cultivate to overcome it How to identify and move past the mental...
Wondering if vitamins are really worth it and which ones you should take? Then press play NOW! In this episode, I draw from my knowledge as a family doctor of 20 years to banish your overwhelm and confusion around supplements. You'll learn: What supplements are for and what they are NOT for The best supplement for boosting brain power The vitamin that almost half the population is deficient in! The number one anti-aging supplement A common deficiency in women - which may be causing your fatigue ...
Despite popular belief, willpower is NOT something you should rely on when attempting to cultivate a healthy lifestyle. Willpower is fleeting, limited, and in some cases, self-sabotaging. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why we should not solely focus on will when building healthy habits and what to do instead. You'll learn: How our willpower gets depleted The link between willpower and self-image The SHOCKING truth about how willpower reliance keeps us stuck Tips for building a healthy habi...
Is it ok to skip breakfast? Can intermittent fasting slow your metabolism? Will you lose muscle from fasting? Will IF cause my body stress? These are all common concerns of people considering intermittent fasting for the first time. And if you google these questions, you will find a LOT of contrasting information! So what is the truth? Is intermittent fasting safe, or are there risks you should be aware of? In this episode, I'm exploring the four most common intermittent fasting myths to reveal ...
Forming new habits involves a complex rewiring process in our brains. But how we approach habit building can hinder or optimize this. If you struggle to make your healthy habits stick, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the most common (yet unconscious) ways we self-sabotage our success and what we should do instead. You'll learn: How attempting to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight is a recipe for failure The SHOCKING truth about willpower How to rewire your limiting beliefs Tips for ch...
The weight loss journey is full of bumps and setbacks. Whether it's regaining weight straight after your diet ends or struggling to resist temptation, feeling defeated and helpless is not uncommon. But this doesn't mean you're doomed for failure. Hope is on the horizon! In this episode, I'll share the five most common reasons why diets fail and what you can do to overcome them. You'll learn: Why you shouldn't focus solely on tactic, and what you should prioritize instead The self-sabotaging pers...
Nowadays, we're blessed to have a wide range of anti-aging products at our fingertips. However, with so many choices, it's easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for skincare products. In this episode, I aim to reduce that overwhelm and equip you with the knowledge needed to optimize your skincare routine, reduce signs of aging, and prevent skin damage. You'll learn: Why we should take advantage of the incredible developments in the skincare industry - and not feel bad about it! The powerhouse i...
Is it possible to reduce stress holistically? Absolutely! If you're feeling stressed, there are many natural ways to manage it, many of which are backed by science. In this episode, I'll share how you can better handle stress without resorting to medication. You'll learn: Why you should seek to manage stress better rather than eliminate it completely How spending time with animals can lower your stress levels The best stress-relieving bath recipe A little-known technique that could bring you ins...
If you practice intermittent fasting, you may have heard the term 'Autophagy.' Autophagy helps regulate metabolism and, therefore, can assist in weight loss. However, there are many other surprising benefits of this natural process. Never heard of Autophagy before? No worries, as in this episode, I'm explaining: What Autophagy is 6 incredible health benefits of Autophagy 7 ways to stimulate Autophagy If you want to live longer and look younger, you won't want to miss this one! Full episode notes...
Listen in for a short and sweet update on what's happening in my world, including a couple of juicy pieces of news! If you're curious about what's happening behind the scenes for me, this one's for you. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/154
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you lie there tossing and turning…and staring at the clock but you just can't get to sleep? If that's you, then stay tuned because in this episode I'm going to help you. I'm going to share 20 different strategies that you can try to help you fall asleep faster, so that you can get all the sleep you need and wake up feeling rested and refreshed…and several of these tips are ones that I bet you've never heard before so I want you to stay tuned all the wa...
Does Intermittent Fasting work for weight loss? And more importantly, does it work LONG TERM? Is Intermittent Fasting just another fad diet? These are questions I get asked all the time, and in this episode, I'm going to answer all of these questions and more, to give you a really solid understanding of how Intermittent Fasting works so that you can decide whether it's right for you or not, and whether it's a good idea for you to try it or not. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/152...
If you have an area of expertise, then you have an asset that you can use to make money online and create freedom for yourself: you can take that expertise and turn it into an online course. An online course is a wonderful way to not only share what you know, and bring it to a wider audience and help people anywhere in the world, but it's also a way to make money online, no matter where you are or what else you've got going on in your life. Whether you already have a business or not, creating an...
Would you love to have a morning routine that sets you up for success all day long? In this episode, I walk you through the process of crafting your very own morning routine. A lot has been said about morning routines (in books, blogs, YouTube videos, etc), and a lot of that content showcases the very specific morning routine of an individual creator. While those are definitely fun to listen to and watch, when it comes time to create your own morning routine it's unlikely that you're going to ju...
If you're doing Intermittent fasting, can you drink coffee during your fasting window? A lot of people have this question! Especially if you choose to have a fasting window in the morning - does that mean you have to forego coffee forever? In this episode, I'm going to tell you exactly what you can, and cannot, drink during your fasting window. Full episode notes: https://drkimfoster.com/149
Do you struggle with staying motivated to lose weight (or eat better, or exercise regularly)? In this video, I give very specific steps to help increase motivation so that the next change you want to make in your lifestyle is going to stick. Most of us struggle with finding the motivation to make various healthy lifestyle changes. It's common to be really committed to something at the beginning…and then, we quickly lose motivation. This can be really frustrating, and many people will think there...
Can Human Design help improve your health and well-being? The field of Human Design is an interesting topic that I really didn't know much about, to be honest, before having this conversation with my guest today. Kelsey Abbott is an intuitive Human Design and Money Coach who uses science, spirituality and play to help people welcome more ease, abundance and joy into their lives. Kelsey has a scientific background, like me, so it was interesting to hear about her journey into this more spiritual ...
When you're trying to lose weight, one of the things you might want to do is work on boosting your metabolism. After all, if you can train your body to burn more calories, it'll be easier to lose the weight you'd like to, right? Well, there are definitely ways to do this, but it's not exactly as simple as it sounds. In this episode, I explain to you what it means to boost your metabolism and share 4 practical ways to optimize your metabolism so you can more easily reach your weight loss goals. F...
Do you feel tired all the time? Maybe you feel like you can't exist without coffee. You have no energy during the day, and you have no idea why. SO many of us feel like this. And there are a lot of potential reasons why someone might be feeling tired all the time. But there's one reason not a lot of people know about, and it's possible that this reason is at the root of your constant lack of energy. Your gut. In this episode, I explain the connection between our gut and our energy, and teach you...
It's spring, and we're ready for some changes around here! Listen to this quick bonus episode to hear my exciting announcement about what's next for the podcast.
You may not want to think about this, but I want to ask you: how ready are you for times of crisis, like a recession? Specifically, if you're building a business, how ready is your BUSINESS for unforeseen challenges? Today I have a guest with me who is an expert at creating systems so that your business can run like a well-oiled machine not only so that you can grow, but also so that you can weather the storms that might be coming your way. Stacy Tuschl started her own business at the age of 18 ...
Have you considered developing a product line? Whether you run a business currently and you'd love to offer products alongside your existing services, or you're thinking about starting up a brand new side-hustle or business, selling products can be an amazing way to build a new stream of income and chart a path to financial freedom. And to me, freedom is a big part of wellness. Whether it's financial freedom, lifestyle freedom, geographic freedom, time freedom… whatever it is. It's difficult to ...
If you're building a business, you may be feeling burned out with the social media hamster wheel that requires you to be constantly churning out posts (that are here today and gone in a matter of hours). Or maybe you never really loved social media anyway, but you're wondering "how else are people going to find me?" How are you supposed to get in front of the people who you can help, and the people who will become clients? Well, the strategy that my guest and I get into today has nothing to do w...
Is your website doing the job you need it to be doing? Specifically, is it acting as a client-attracting machine? Because I have to tell you, having a "nice" looking website is not enough. Websites are very important when building your business, but there's very little point to creating and maintaining a website if it's not doing what you need it to do. So how do you make sure that your website IS a client-attracting machine? What needs to go onto a website that's doing the work of attracting yo...
What does being healthy really mean? And perhaps more importantly, how can we each start to pursue our own version of wellness? This is exactly what my guest and I get into on today's episode. Nicola Mercer is one of the coaches on my team - she works with me inside the Wellness Coach Academy, supporting all our students and new coaches as they're building their businesses - and before coming onto my team, she was actually a student herself inside my program, and became a certified coach through...
