Project Weight Loss

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am offering something that has genuinely changed the way I think about my body — the circadian rhythm.  I share what this 24-hour internal clock actually is, why researchers say it runs everything from your metabolism and hormones to your sleep and immunity, and how understanding it gave me a whole new perspective on the ongoing conversation around meal timing a...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fun you're chasing is actually working against you? This week I'm digging into why some fun fades the second it's over, while other fun sticks with you for years — and it comes down to a couple of things researchers can actually explain. I'm also giving you my go-to system, VERITAS, for building fun into your life on purpose — even when things are h...

Send us Fan Mail We've all used the phrase "real people" — meaning the regular folks, the everyday ones, as opposed to the famous, the wealthy, the powerful. But what if that whole distinction is a lie? This week, I'm pulling apart the binary between "ordinary" and "extraordinary" — sharing a story from my own childhood, a lesson from my years writing public...

Send us Fan Mail The Quiet Power of Legumes. What if the secret to a longer, healthier life isn’t trendy, expensive, or Instagram-worthy — it’s sitting in a can in your pantry right now? Today, I break down why legumes show up again and again in the diets of the world’s longest-living people, and how to add them to your plate without overhauling your life. Calls to Action •       Rate and subscrib...

Send us Fan Mail The Capacity to Have and Live “Whole” - Contentment What if the word you’ve been underestimating your whole life is the very key to what you’ve been reaching for?  In this episode, we explore contentment — not as a lesser version of happiness, but as the deep, stabilizing foundation from which real growth, goals, and real quality of life are built. We’ll walk through the “Goal San...

Send us Fan Mail I have been in your shoes — starting strong, riding the wave of motivation, and then one day, without warning, just... stopping. In this episode, I dig into why that happens, and I promise you, it is not a willpower problem. It is an experience problem — and once you understand the difference, everything changes. I am sharing research-backed strategies that are so simple, so doabl...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been "about to start exercising" for longer than you'd like to admit? You're not lazy — you're human. And that's exactly the problem this episode solves. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we're ditching the motivation myth and replacing it with something that actually works: a simple, research-backed system that takes the decision-makin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm sitting with something that has weighed on so many of us for far too long — the relentless mental noise around food, what I call food chatter, and what it actually takes to quiet it for good. I'm not talking about another meal plan or a new set of rules. I'm talking about what is happening in your brain when the spiral starts, and the two scienc...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about breaking a bad habit was wrong? In this episode of Project Weight Loss, we sit down — well, metaphorically — with one of the most brilliant scientific minds in the field of habit change and mindfulness: Dr. Judson Brewer, affectionately known as Dr. Jud. With over 20 years of NIH-funded research, a TED Talk viewed millions of times, an...

Send us Fan Mail   Curiosity, Habit Loops & the Hidden Treasure of Your Local Library What if the reason you can't stop eating had nothing to do with willpower — and everything to do with your brain running on autopilot? This week I'm exploring just that – the autopilot trap.   We are exploring behavior change research AND in the fabric of our communities: curiosity.   If you work in...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of getting lifely — and this episode was born right in the middle of mine. In Episode 208, I get personal about a season that brought me to stillness, to my car, to my breath — and ultimately, to a word that changed everything for me this year. If you have ever found yourself waiting for the perfect moment to start again, or wondering if the hard thing you are going...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 207 The Practice of Not Reacting This week, I’m sharing something that has been quietly shaping my life for years—and I don’t think we talk about it enough in a practical way. We spend so much time trying to “fix” our habits… but what if the real shift happens before the action even begins? I’m talking about meditation and equanimity. Not meditation in a rigid or intimidat...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 206 Sorry I am late today -love ya This week, I’m opening up a conversation that many of us avoid—but all of us feel. Money. Not the polished, curated version we see online… but the real, behind-the-scenes truth about what’s coming in, what’s going out, and the quiet stress it can carry. If things feel tight right now… if you’ve been avoiding your numbers… if you’ve ever w...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m taking a curious, watch-and-see approach to GLP-1 medications—things like semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy. We’ll cover the research-backed potential benefits, the side effects, what happens after stopping, and why the conversation is about much more than just weight.  No judgment, no pressure, just information, reflection, and a reminder that your choices are personal...

Send us Fan Mail Day One Starts Now: The Simple Reset That Finally Makes Weight Loss Stick   I caught myself the other day. In the middle of everything going on… I stopped doing the one thing that always helps me. Planning. Not because I don’t believe in it—but because life got heavy, real, and honestly… a little overwhelming. And that’s when it hit me. This is exactly when I need a Day One. Not M...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a way of moving quickly, and instead of skipping an episode, I wanted to bring back one that truly matters. This is one of my favorite OG episodes If you’ve ever felt like your eating habits don’t match your goals, this episode will remind you—you’re not broken. There’s real brain science behind why we overeat, and understanding it can completely change how you approach y...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m sharing 7 simple foods that can help make weight loss feel easier—no extremes, no restriction, just small shifts that actually support you. I talk about why some foods work with your body instead of against it, how to stay full longer without overthinking it, and the one simple formula that can change how you approach eating altogether. If you’ve ever felt tired of...

Send us Fan Mail What If the Hardest Parts of Life Are Actually the Beginning of Something Beautiful? Life isn’t only the beautiful bloom — sometimes it’s the mud beneath it. In this conversation, we explore resilience, mindfulness, and how struggle can shape personal growth. Some conversations stay with you long after they happen. In this episode, I sit down with someone who knows my story deeply...

Send us Fan Mail Wellness is a word we hear all the time—but what does it actually mean when life is complicated, busy, and sometimes overwhelming? In this milestone 200th episode, I explore the idea that living well isn’t about perfection or rigid routines, but about the small choices we make every day that quietly shape our health, our relationships, and the direction of our lives. I invite you...

Send us Fan Mail What if calm isn’t something you find after life settles… but something you practice while everything still feels loud, uncertain, and full? In this episode, I invite you into a deeply real reflection on stress, emotional weight, and the quiet moments of beauty that often go unnoticed in our busiest seasons. From stormy mornings by the water to the science of nervous system regula...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a very real one for me. I share a life update, the emotional rollercoaster I’ve been quietly riding, and how I stayed grounded in my program even when my heart and mind were all over the place. If you’ve been holding it together lately, this episode may feel like a deep exhale. This one is honest, and grounding, especially for those of us managing full lives...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is not what I originally planned. I’m sharing this from the ER, and moments like this have a way of clarifying everything. When health feels uncertain and life narrows to what truly matters, the noise falls away. So instead of a new episode, I’m re-releasing my very first one as a reminder to ground ourselves in what actually works. In seasons of striving, trac...

Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life when you realize — very clearly — who and what is holding you up. This week, I found myself thinking deeply about the people who show up quietly, consistently, and without needing anything in return. And it made me reflect on how much of what weighs us down isn’t physical at all — it’s emotional, and relational. This episode is an invitation to look at re...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re heading into week three of the challenge, and I want to talk about something subtle that can quietly make everything feel harder—your energy, your focus, your patience, even your progress. I’ve been thinking a lot about how often we push through discomfort without ever stopping to ask why it’s there. And how, as women who manage full lives and full calendars, we’re...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason things feel harder than they should isn’t because you’re undisciplined, unmotivated, or doing it wrong—but because the system you’re using was never designed for the life you’re actually living? In this episode, I invite you to pause the self-judgment and take a gentler, more curious look at what’s really driving your follow-through (or lack of it). If you’ve ev...