This is it! My final episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. Can you believe we've made it this far together? In this bittersweet closing of the podcast, I'm getting real with you about why I've decided to close this chapter of my life and wind down my business. It's a deeply personal episode where I bare my soul about my changing priorities, dreams for the future, and the profound lessons I've learned over these incredible 9 years. I'm sharing the five most powerful insights I've gained fro...
Sep 10, 2024•33 min•Ep. 400
Are you tired of having the same fights with your partner over and over about doing the dishes and taking the trash out? So many couples find themselves in this position, which is why our special guest Alison Jamison is here to share a better way. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Alison is unpacking some of the common problems you might face in your home, whether you’re a physician or not, and how the Fair Play system can help. You’ll learn what Fair Play is, how it works, and...
Sep 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 399
What could weight-loss coaching look like for you? This is the final installment of our three-part myth-busters series all about weight-loss coaching. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re getting into what it really looks like to participate in coaching and what myths you might have heard or told yourself about it. If you want to hear first-hand from a weight-loss coach what weight-loss coaching is like, you’re in the right place. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn: Results yo...
Aug 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 398
Have you always wondered whether weight-loss coaching might work for you? In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you. This is Part 2, where we’re busting myths surrounding who weight-loss coaching is and isn’t for. We’re covering age, diet restrictions, therapy, and more. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn: Why I’ll n...
Aug 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 397
Are you worried that a weight-loss coach is going to tell you how to eat, when to eat, and what exercises you have to do, just like every other diet program out there? In this three-part series on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I’m busting myths surrounding weight-loss coaching so that you can separate fact from fiction and find out whether coaching might be a good fit for you. In Part 1, we’re kicking things off with what I call the “nuts and bolts” of joining a weight-loss coachi...
Aug 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 396
If you’ve been on the fence about whether Weight Loss for Doctors Only is for you and you wish you could have a peek behind the scenes, I have a treat for you! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, you get to hear Jenevieve Hughes’ weight loss success story and the highlights of what she gained from the Weight Loss for Doctors Only program. Spoiler alert: she gets into a lot more than just weight loss. Learn how many things can improve in your life beyond your relationship with foo...
Aug 06, 2024•45 min•Ep. 395
Do you have a child leaving home in the next few months or another big life change on the horizon? Are you wondering how you’re going to get through it emotionally? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing my own experience of sending my first child off to college and how I learned to process my emotions in a healthy, judgment-free way, without relying on food. In Today’s Episode, You’ll Learn: Things you can do to prepare for an emotional time Tips for letting your emotio...
Jul 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 394
Does food spoilage ever interfere with your food plan? Maybe you find that you’re overeating because you fear throwing away food, or maybe you keep eating off-plan because you fear eating spoiled food and throw it away prematurely. Whatever struggle you’re facing, this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians will teach you how to overcome a food scarcity mindset, figure out your comfort level with food spoilage, and create a plan that will work for you and your consumption habits. In Today’s ...
Jul 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 393
Do you deal with a lot of unpredictability in your work schedule as a doctor? Do you find that interferes with your eating habits and weight-loss goals? You’re not alone. Many doctors have to navigate being on call, working rotating shifts, or not knowing when they’re going to get off work in the evening, to name just a few scheduling challenges. It’s not surprising that makes it difficult to maintain consistent and healthy eating habits. Like many others before you, you end up skipping meals an...
Jul 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 392
It’s been a while since our last client success story episode; I figured it was about time you heard from someone besides me! Allow me to introduce you to Lindsey C. Thomas, MD. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, Lindsey is sharing her weight loss success story, complete with all her secrets to living a happy and fulfilling life, at peace with your body. In fact, she’s sharing how she came to the realization that she didn’t need to lose weight at all after years of constant yo-y...
Jul 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 391
Do you find that the summer holidays affect your relationship with food? There are a lot of traditions centered around food in the summertime. July 4th cookouts, ice cream in the evenings, cocktails and snacks on the porch. The list goes on. There’s even an evolutionary explanation for overeating in the summer which we’ll get into in this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians. I’m here to talk about how to enjoy your summer holidays without overeating. Topics covered in this episode include...
Jul 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 390
Does weight loss make you skinny fat? It’s a common experience to reach your goal weight only to be bombarded with messages and feelings about even more things that are supposedly wrong with your body. One of those things is the possibility of being skinny fat. What is skinny fat? What causes it? How can you avoid it? These are all questions I’m striving to answer in this episode of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast. Leave the self-judgment at the door, but come to this episode with an...
Jun 25, 2024•24 min•Ep. 389
What can I do now to prevent weight regain in the future? First of all, congratulations! If you’re asking yourself about prevention, it shows how much you care about your future self and long-term results. Over the last two episodes of the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, we’ve talked about what to do when you regain weight and how to move forward. Now we’re moving on to prevention. I’m teaching you the thought and behavior patterns you can rely on to maintain a healthy and sustainable r...
Jun 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 388
You’ve regained weight, you’ve processed your emotions, and now it’s time to do something about it. What’s next? In Part 1 of this Weight Loss for Busy Physicians series, we talked about how to manage your thoughts and feelings about weight regain. In this episode, we’re focusing on how to move forward after weight regain. I’m sharing practical and actionable steps that you can personalize to your journey to create a plan and get back on track. Topics covered in this episode include: Healthy hab...
Jun 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 387
Have you ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of weight loss and weight gain? When you lose weight and then regain it, it can be really disheartening. You’re not alone. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m going to help you through it. I want us to dig into the emotions that come up when you gain weight back and how to handle and process those emotions in a healthy way. Topics covered in this episode include: Common emotions that come up when weight is regained The big p...
Jun 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 386
Are you the one who is always in control of your family members’ calendars? Do you often try to make other people feel comfortable at your own expense? Do you take on other people’s tasks because you know you can do it faster? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, you might be an overfunctioner. So what is overfunctioning, why do you do it, and how do you stop? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m taking you through each of these questions and more to help you b...
May 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 385
What could happen if you were willing to try just one more time? A great man once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Do you know who it was? You’ll have to tune into this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to find out. I’m sharing nine inspirational quotes to encourage you to keep going and to try just one more time. Topics covered in this episode include: Nine inspirational quotes for your weight loss jou...
May 21, 2024•22 min•Ep. 384
I am a recovered speed eater… and you can be too! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m revealing the hidden causes behind your speed eating and how it could be harming your health. I’m sharing things like how to know if you’re a speed eater, how long it should take you to eat a meal, and tips to slow down your eating so you can improve your relationship with food. Topics covered in this episode include: How you could be self-sabotaging without realizing it The unexpected benef...
May 14, 2024•33 min•Ep. 383
Are you weaponizing your independence? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring what weaponized independence is, how it prevents you from getting the help you need, and how to break the cycle that it traps you in. Topics covered in this episode include: What help resistance is How to overcome weaponized independence Why it’s not sustainable to exist without help If you have a hard time asking for help when you need it, this probably applies to you. Tune in to learn mor...
May 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 382
If you had told me 10 years ago that it was possible for me to stop eating at night, I would’ve called BS. It was a habit that I didn’t think I could ever shake, but guess what? I was wrong! In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing the tips and tricks I used to break the habit of eating at night when I wasn’t really hungry so that I could have peace and freedom around food at all hours of the day and night. Topics covered in this episode include: Why you eat at night How t...
Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 381
Weight loss medications have been taking the media by storm; let’s talk about it! I have a little more experience and insight into weight loss medications since the last time we talked about them on the podcast, so I think it’s about time for an update. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re breaking down the stigma around taking or not taking weight loss medications, what to do if you can’t take weight loss medications even though you want to, and alternative ways to get the ...
Apr 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 380
Have you ever felt more stressed after vacation than you did before? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing tips and tricks to combat this common experience so that you can enjoy your next vacation in peace knowing that everything will be under control when you get home. We’re also talking about how to get back into a normal routine with food so that you don’t feel like vacation has derailed your progress toward a healthy relationship with food and your body. Topics cove...
Apr 16, 2024•29 min•Ep. 379
So, Match Day didn’t go your way. What now? In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, I’m sharing three do’s and don’ts to help you get through the grief of not getting the Match Day results you wanted. If you didn’t match or you matched with a place low on your list, I’m here to validate and normalize how you’re feeling, help you process your emotions, and walk you through your possible next steps. Topics covered in this episode include: Processing the emotions that you might feel if ...
Apr 09, 2024•41 min•Ep. 378
Litigation is a taboo subject in the medical field, but what if we could change that? A lot of doctors live in fear of one day being sued but not a lot of us talk about it. By bringing it up on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast, I hope that we can open up the discussion and make it less of a scary subject. Dr. Gita Pensa is joining us to discuss how we can support doctors (including ourselves) through litigation so they make it out in one piece rather than broken apart by trauma. She’s...
Apr 02, 2024•57 min•Ep. 377
How can you stop overeating in social situations? If it sounds impossible to you, listen up. There are all kinds of reasons that you might overeat in social situations and I know we can’t cover all of them in one podcast episode, but I’m going to cover the basics and give you some tools to get started with so you can address your thoughts and beliefs about social eating and make some positive changes. This episode will walk you through some different scenarios and how to handle them and leave yo...
Mar 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 376
Are you in the mood for a little heart-to-heart? I think most of us are craving more connection in our lives, so I’d love to take this episode as an opportunity to get real and raw with you and meet you wherever you’re at. In this cozy and chatty episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re talking all about ways to improve your well-being. I’m specifically referencing Shira Gill's list of 12 things within your control to focus on to improve your well-being. If, like me, you find yourself g...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min•Ep. 375
What if I told you you could ditch the concept of portion control, never think about it again, and still lose weight? I’m here to challenge some widely held beliefs about portion control because, to be honest, I don’t like it and I don’t think it’s helpful. Many of us feel like we have to use portion control to lose weight even though we don’t enjoy it and it doesn’t feel good. I don’t know about you, but that’s not how I want to live my life. Tune into this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physi...
Mar 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 374
Do you spend more time thinking about how you feel or how you look? Like so many of us, you’ve probably been conditioned to put more importance on how you look. There’s not necessarily anything wrong with that, but if it’s at the cost of how you feel, it might be time for something to change. In this episode of Weight Loss for Busy Physicians, we’re exploring the difference between how you feel and how you look and how to shift your priorities from one to the other. I’m here to help you create t...
Mar 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 373
When was the last time you thought about simplifying your life? One of the biggest problems that people run into when they’re trying to lose weight or improve their relationship with food is finding time. It can feel impossible to fit one more thing into your already busy schedule. If that’s true for you, I want to help you figure out how to simplify your schedule to create the results you want. If you don’t have time for the things that are most important to you, then your life has probably got...
Feb 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 372
Do you ever feel like no one really understands what it’s like to be in a medical marriage? Whether you’re a doctor or you’re married to one, a lot of the challenges you face are unique to your situation. Sara Payne is a master-certified relationships coach who specializes in helping women create rock-solid relationships with the most important people in their lives. I invited her to join us on the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast to talk about this because if anyone gets it, she does. As...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 371
