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There are lots of options to lose weight. Many are "quick fixes" designed to help you "shed pounds" with surgery and/or pharmaceuticals. Those tools have their place but they are never a complete answer. Dr. Kim Lannon talks about where the real and mission-critical battles are fought in weight loss and how to win them.

Join Dr. Kimberly Lannon in welcoming special guest, Tammy Thies from The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota. They talk about the exotic little cat crisis And the need for people to have better education and understanding around Bengals, Asian leopard cats, savannah cats, Ocelots, Caracals, and much more about the hybrid cat boom in this country and what we can do about it responsibly. Don't miss...

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about some effective responses when your kid (of any age) throws a tantrum and some ineffective responses.

Often in our 30s and 40s, we tend to prioritize being partners, spouses, and parents over our personal goals and passions, often becoming consumed by our careers. Unfortunately, this can inadvertently teach our children the importance of neglecting our personal purpose. This is why many people struggle to answer questions like "What is your why?" or "What is your passion?". Dr....

Dr. Kim Lannon addresses the timeless question of "Why do I always attract narcissistic relationships?" The answer is that you have a role in the dynamic. Understanding your part and why narcissists are drawn to you can help you break these patterns.

Dr. Kim Lannon discusses the potential causes and responses to hand tremors and other types of tremors. Genetics, stress, medications, and more can all play a role. Then, from her mailbag, Dr. Kim answers a listener's question about memories and stress, which eventually leads to a discussion about how memories are formed and how hypnosis works in retrieving them.

Dr. Kim Lannon struggled with missing the Boston Marathon due to "illness", but it turns out that she was facing something a little more severe than the flu. That realization provides some emotional closure and some lessons about being self-aware when it comes to your health.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about apologies in this episode that comes in response to a listener's question. How do we interpret apologies? The real answer is that the best apologies don't require interpretation. But of course, there are a lot of dynamics to consider on both sides of the apology.

Dr. Kim Lannon chats with fellow Boston Marathon runner Chris DiOrio about the sources of his motivation to run the marathon, in the face of those who openly oppose his presence in the race as well as others running for charities. It's a discussion surrounding the idea that your intent can be valid even if others don't understand.

Dr. Kim Lannon speaks to some of the responses she's received about her plans to run the Boston Marathon route after missing the marathon due to illness. It is a discussion about intent and motivation, whether yours is internal or external in nature, and why it matters.

Dr. Kim Lannon discusses her Marathon Day story leading to a Jungian discussion about existentialism and dealing with our death of self challenges.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the mental battles involved in running a marathon and how her preparations are going for her 10th consecutive Boston Marathon Run.

Dr. Kim Lannon responds to the outstanding feedback she received regarding her previous podcast episode of "Your Daily Game Face." In that episode, she discussed the impact of various foods on both our mental and physical health, highlighting the negative effects of the typical American diet because of the way food is processed and sold in this country.

All too often, we minimize the role that what we eat plays in our physical and mental well-being. Dr. Kim Lannon explains that in the U.S. much of the often-severe damage done to us by our everyday diet is actually by design and sanctioned by the FDA. Learn what to look for in your food, and most importantly what to actively avoid, to help move towards a happier and healthier life.

The start of Daylight Saving Time in March can disrupt our sleep patterns and affect our well-being. Dr. Kim Lannon offers some advice on how to mitigate the impact of Daylight Savings.

Dr. Kim Lannon explains that Karma is a thing, even in psychological circles. Learn how you accumulate and change your Karma and how that can lead to a happier, healthier life.

Dr. Kim Lannon re-introduces us to the Wellness Wheel, describing how useful it can be as we heighten our self-awareness and manage our mental health.

Yet another trip to the vet emergency room lit up Dr. Kim Lannon's polyvagal system wreaking havoc on her mind-body connection. Although she has the ability to manage her emotional reactions and respond appropriately, many individuals find it difficult to handle their anxiety during such situations. It is crucial to comprehend the dynamics of these mind-body interactions to effectively manage...

Valentine's Day can be an emotionally challenging holiday for many reasons. Dr. Kim Lannon provides some guidance on how to deal with the different stressors one might face during this time, including the challenge of being single in mid-February.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the Swift Effect in this upcoming Superbowl, the reasons behind the backlash against Taylor Swift among football fans, and various psychological undercurrents moving through the NFL as we approach the Big Game.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the deep roots of many addictions and describes how therapy plays an essential role in treating them. Addressing just one side of the dual diagnosis is often a looping road.

Dr. Kim Lannon reveals that parenting styles can often be linked to problematic narcissism in adults. She explains that certain childhood factors can increase narcissistic tendencies in adults to a detrimental level. Learn about the traits associated with such behavior and get some advice on how to respond to it.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the sources of the anxiety that we all deal with to at least some degree. But when those sources include catastrophizing or getting lost in the funhouse mirror reflection of who we think people see us as anxiety can become overwhelming. The place to start is to apply the three Rs to your thinking, asking yourself if your fears are reasonable, rational, and realistic.

Dr. Kim Lannon discusses some of the anticipated trends in 2024 that will challenge us and our state of mind in the upcoming year. Awareness is the first key to dealing with these pressures. But Dr, Lannon offers us additional ways to respond positively.

As we turn the pages towards the new year, Dr. Kim Lannon once again offers outlook alternatives to New Year resolutions that help create mindsets that lead to effective positive changes to a number of our struggles, and a happier and healthier life.