Project Weight Loss

Send us Fan Mail What if the next 30 days weren’t about fixing everything… but about proving something to yourself? In this episode, I invite you into a challenge that’s intentionally simple, quietly powerful, and very different from the usual “do more, be more” approach. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by goals, burned out by resets, or frustrated that motivation fades faster than you expected—th...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m inviting you into a quieter, more intimate conversation—one that doesn’t point outward, but inward. It’s about the kind of trust that lives beneath our goals, our decisions, and our follow-through. The kind that gets shaken not by one big moment, but by a thousand small ones. If you’ve ever felt hesitant to try again, unsure whether to believe yourself, or tired of...

Send us Fan Mail As we move into a new year, I found myself sitting with a question I don’t hear talked about very often—at least not in a way that feels honest or useful. We spend a lot of time planning what we want more of, what we’re willing to work for, and what we think things will “cost” us. But this week, I wanted to slow that conversation down and look at what quietly gets traded away in t...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re listening in real time, Merry Christmas, my dear friends. I’m sending you so much love, safety, and calm this season.   This week, I introduce you to a Maester who has profoundly shaped how I think about attention, discipline, peace, and the body: Cal Newport.   This is not fluffy productivity advice. This is about unfinished tasks, hidden stress, and how scattered atten...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we are talking about boundaries — not the kind that build walls, but the kind that help us stay loving, honest, and grounded… especially during the holidays.  In this episode, I slow it down.   We talk about what boundaries actually are, where the word even comes from, and why boundaries usually show up right when life feels stressful, overwhelming, or just a little too...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Project Weight Loss, I’m talking about something so many of us quietly struggle with — that strange feeling of “I’m doing everything… and yet, I still feel stuck.” Whether it’s with food, with our routines, or with parts of life that feel a little stagnant, this feeling shows up for all of us. And today, I’m sharing why it happens, what it really means, and how giving...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friends — this week, with the holidays in full swing, I wanted to bring you three research-backed strategies you can use to feel lighter — emotionally, mentally, and yes, physically — without rigidity, pressure, or perfection. This episode is all about top researched strategies, that coupled with awareness, and choosing yourself in the ways that truly matter and make a differe...

Send us Fan Mail Hey there, my friends — this week I’m coming to you with something simple… and something human. No outline. No strategy. Just us. I’m sharing a couple of stories —and reflecting on what service really means during this season. Not the big, heroic kind. The small, human, everyday kind. The kind that steadies us emotionally and reminds us who we want to be. We talk about dignity, co...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m inviting you into a conversation that’s all about wisdom — not the big, lofty kind, but the kind you can actually live. The kind that helps you walk into the holiday season feeling grounded, intentional, and connected to what matters most. I’m sharing the two principles from Maester T. Colin Campbell that changed the way I think about food and life — and how those s...

Send us Fan Mail Hey friends — this week, I’m talking about something close to my heart: positivity — not the fake-it-till-you-make-it kind, but the quiet confidence that goodness still exists, even when life feels heavy and out of balance.   I’ll share stories from my week — like seeing my daughter and her foster kittens (Solstice and Equinox) and how a walk around Silver Lake reminded me that we...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about our life lines. I ask you to consider — who’s your lifeline? Not the metaphorical one, but the real, human connection that keeps you afloat when life gets heavy. We’ll dig into the interesting history of the word “lifeline,” what research says about how connection affects our health and habits, and how you can create your own H-Factor system of suppo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I share the simple yet powerful 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique — a mindfulness tool to help you reconnect with your senses, reduce stress, and live with presence. Learn how this practice supports your Project Weight Loss, helps busy professionals, and has been embraced by public figures from Oprah Winfrey to LeBron James. Quote of the Week: “The present mome...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Project Weight Loss , we’re diving into something that doesn’t get nearly enough credit — fun . Not the kind that just happens when everything’s perfect, but the kind you can choose , plan for , and use as strategy . In this episode, I talk about why laughter, joy, and connection aren’t distractions from your goals — they’re essential to reaching them. From a weekend...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body when you don’t eat for a while — when you give yourself space between meals? In this week’s episode of Project Weight Loss , we explore that quiet magic with the story of Nobel Laureate Maester Yoshinori Ohsumi , whose discovery of autophagy — the body’s natural process of self-cleaning and renewal — changed how we understand he...

Send us Fan Mail Hey there my friends, Ever notice how one small compliment can change your whole mood? This week, we’re diving into the light, fun, and surprisingly powerful world of genuine acknowledgment — from “Your dog thinks you’re the coolest human on Earth” to “You make coffee look like an art form.” We’ll talk about what science says happens in your brain when you give or receive a compli...

Send us Fan Mail INTRO – GREETING & THESIS This week we take a deep dive into the history and meaning of tea. We will explore the science and why it matters to our project weight loss goals and it matters more than you think!!  Quote of the week: "Ive had this shop for thirty years...if we serve tea in the crystal, the shop is going to expand, and then I'll have to change my way of l...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Project Weight Loss , we’re talking about the powerful practice of acceptance — not as resignation, but as a way to stop fighting yourself and create space for real change. I’ll share how acceptance can help you break free from perfectionism, find peace with where you are, and take values-driven action toward your goals. Plus, we’ll look at research from Forman &...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m talking about screens, social media, AI — and what it means to live well in a world that’s always online. I share stories about raising my kids, my own walks and speed walks this week, and a moving conversation with a young man who stepped away from the online rabbit hole and found peace. We’ll look at research on how too much time online can lead to anxiety, depres...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’re tackling a food we all know and love: flour. But is it really as harmless as it seems? Join me as I break down the surprising science of refined flour, cravings, and hormones—plus how a few small shifts can help you take back control of your weight loss journey. We’ll talk about why flour is classified as an ultra-processed food, how it hijacks hunger signals, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Project Weight Loss, we’re talking about habit stacking — the easier way to create change without relying on willpower. From Franklin to BJ Fogg to James Clear, the wisdom is the same: small steps, stacked on what you already do, become powerful routines. As Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”   This week’s quo...

Send us Fan Mail Hello my dear friends, Today I’m taking you behind the scenes of our Pacific Crest Trail adventure — how we planned it, what gear made the cut, what we actually used, and the lessons I brought back home for Project Weight Loss. Because what happens on the trail is a lot like what happens in life: we plan, we adapt, we struggle, and we discover. And sometimes, it’s the little thing...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a shorty, my friends, but one that’s close to my heart. 🌿 I’m sharing a glimpse of our recent Pacific Crest Trail hike—through my eyes and my honey’s. From the beauty of wildflowers to the stark art of burned trees and lava rock, this journey reminded me that nature speaks in contrasts. Come walk with me for a few minutes, and see the trail not just for the...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re talking about a word that gets a bad rap — failure.   If you’ve ever been on your wellness journey and found yourself saying, “I’ve blown it” or “I can’t do this,” this episode is for you. I’m sharing stories that have inspired me — from an ancient philosopher who lost it all, to a bestselling author who almost quit — along with my own story of one last try that c...

Send us Fan Mail So, I have a question for you — what if running wasn’t really about running? What if it was about something deeper… something you need to hold on to right now? In this week’s episode, I’m talking about someone who’s become kind of a running philosopher for me — Coach Chris Bennett, Nike’s Global Head Coach. If you’ve ever needed a little push, a little grace, or a little space to...

Send us Fan Mail Hey my beautiful friends!   This week, we’re taking a bit of a different trail on the Project Weight Loss path—same concept of losing the things weighing you down. And money, has a way of triggering us, but it can also be something that helps us and others. So, we are hiking not just a money trail, a brick-and-mortar trail; rather, a heart-led journey through real estate and finan...