The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy

Angela, a successful woman in her 50s who already struggled with her weight, hit menopause and the scale went "up, up, up without stopping."  She had tried many programs to drop the weight, but the pounds always came back. So she was "over" investing because nothing worked for long. Until... she found me online. :)   In this episode, Angela shares how she stopped her weight loss struggles and drop...

After several years in this business, I'm used to talking to women who feel defeated and beaten down by their struggle with weight and menopause. In today's episode, I do a bit of a rant about how the weight loss industry is part of the problem.  I offer you some blunt and unedited insights into how and why that is the case. I attempt to give you clarity around the situation. And I offer suggestio...

In today's chat, I'm tackling a part of menopause that goes unspoken - even now that a few celebrities are talking more about this time in life It's still being treated as a taboo... despite it being a common struggle.  Depression... I hope I break down some of the difficulty around this topic in sharing why it happens and offer a few ways to navigate it as our hormones fluctuate. Enjoy what I sha...

So here's the thing about weight loss at this stage of our lives... It's just not the same for each one of us. That's one reason "diets" don't work for you in the long-term.  You need a more individualized approach.  But... in this episode (that I recorded last year for women in my Free Total Wellness communitity on Facebook) I share the one thing you can do that will make a huge difference!  If y...

  You're successful in everything you do... But water intake is an uphill battle you can't seem to grasp! Sound familiar? I tackle that exact issue in today's episode and give you practical strategies to help you up your intake.  I also share some little know reasons those ounces are so important and how to get hydrated in a way that actually keeps you from staying stuck with your weight loss.  An...

In this episode, I take a more practical look at how to set goals this year, so you don't just write them down then forget about them again.  Total transparency - this episode was inspired by a conversation I had with my own mentor and coach about my goals for 2024. Yes, I still invest in coaching for myself, and I'll always do that so I not only accomplish my goals, but also, so I get there in th...

It's the week after the holiday - if you're listening to this episode when it's published.  (And if it's some other time of year, these are great tips for ANY TIME!) I know the last month or so with all of the eating, drinking, and celebrating - along with the busy-ness of getting ready for the holiday - may have taken a toll on you. So in today's episode, I share a few things that I DON'T DO in t...

You're successful in everything you do… But menopause is a battle you can't seem to win! Sound familiar? Listen, I get it.  When we have a problem, if what we already know isn't working… As driven, educated women, we research, and we solve it. Period. Game over, right?! So why isn't that working with MENOPAUSE? I tackle that exact issue in today's episode.  I share what you do that keeps you stuck...

I went for a medical grade facial this week for the first time ever, and as I chatted with the young woman who did my "Diamond Glow" treatment (which was ah-mazing, by the way), I realized:  "I'm not 30 anymore!"  Now... I admit that's a sobering thought, and one I've had a few times in the last year or so.  I'm not actually sure how the last 25 years slipped by me so quickly.  But it's also a tho...

In Today's episode I chat about menopause rage and how it also affects our mindset, impact our ability to manage our emotions, strain our relationships, and affect our work. It's normal during this hormonal transition. So, today I share 3 ways to manage menopause rage!  Be kind to yourself! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:52 The rage is real! It can affect us in our day-to-day lives and come on quickl...

  TIME STAMPS: 00:50 Controversial, but women over 40 shouldn't do this one thing for weight loss! 03:15 Why I don't do this as a weight loss strategy sleep as a natural fast 05:20 Sorry not sorry! So much of the info out there on the internet is just not true.  06:20 The real truth about why I don't advocate it & use it with my clients.  07:00 Ya won't poop: Digestion is already a struggle and ho...

In today's episode, I share 6 tips for enjoying your Thanksgiving Day meal without guilt, so you can ENJOY the food AND stay on track with making progress toward your health and weight loss goals.  But it's totally worth listening to this episode at ANY time of year because what I lay out is a GREAT way to get started on your goals.  These tips can help you take the first baby steps toward making...

We all have those fears around the holidays… In today's episode, I talk about managing holiday stress and anxiety.  The holly jolly season can be one we dread because we take care of "all the things." So today I share tips to avoid stress at this time of year, and I give you a 3 step process for setting and holding boundaries.  Let's get into it!  TIME STAMPS: 00:48 Taking on holiday responsibilit...

Let's chat about a reality... The holiday season can be a stress-filled time of year for us as women! We typically take care of everything because our goal is to make sure everyone is happy. That often leads to stress and the dreaded holiday weight gain for us.  But it shouldn't be that way, and it doesn't have to be either! In today's episode, I share several strategies for how to avoid adding th...

Today's episode is a chat I've wanted to have with you for a while... It's about the (sad) state of women't health and the normal overwhelm inherent in the this transition.  It about frustration... It's about celebs... It's about clothes.   And I hope you find it about hope, too. Listen in, then let me know your thoughts.  Please rate and review the podcast. And share it with a female friend.  Tha...

I talk with women about their body and health goals everyday. And I can help many of them. Here's how part of that conversation sometimes goes… I ask about your biggest struggles, and you pour out your angst and pain.    IF I can help you, and I feel like you're a good fit for my coaching, I share what I do and how we'd work together so you reach your goals. You tell me:  "YES!  This is exactly wh...

Today's episode explores an unexpected and sometimes surprising part of a weight loss, health, or really any "self-improvement" journey you may be on.    Here's the deal... You've set goals.  You're making progress. And you're thrilled.  So everyone in your life - especially your besties and family - should be just as excited as you are, right?  Nope!  In fact, often it's the opposite.  They're un...

In today's episode we are talking about "me time." But not in the way that you're probably used to hearing it discussed.  I don't talk about getting pedicures, taking bubble baths, or even taking time to exercise. It's a deeper discussion about how spending time with yourself, being comfortable in that time, and even ENJOYING that time is intricately connected to how we value ourselves. It can be...

Over the years, I've coached 100s of women, and most of them say they want to lose weight, but they tell me it's most important to "feel better."  When I ask what that means to them, they tell me about a desire for an increase in energy, liking who and what they see in the mirror, wanting to be more active... And the list goes on.  Then they get into the journey. They're proud choices they're maki...

I can't promise that you will never talk negatively about yourself ever again or that your path to a healthy body and mind won't have trials and tribulations…   What I can promise you is this…   What I'm about to share with you has the potential to change your life.  I give you the tool necessary for you to switch from tears of frustration to tears of joy - if you implement them.   You see…   Ever...

Tell me if this sounds like you:    You have super high expectations for yourself, and you set massively high performance indicators for your work and your life.    But nothing ever feels good enough.    You never celebrate when you hit a milestone. You never take even a second to acknowledge the work you've put in.    It's always right on to the next thing and setting the goal post further and fu...

Having difficult conversations can be one of the most anxiety ridden activities we participate in, and we may avoid them all together.    We tend to just see our point of view and our perspective without taking into consideration and acting on empathy on the other person's position and perspective.    Not having these difficult conversations will eat at you slowly and may start to erode your self-...

Let's talk about a topic that often goes unnoticed in our busy lives - the intersection of menopause and stress.    As women over 40, many of us are juggling a plethora of responsibilities - from raising children to maintaining demanding careers, and often, even stepping into the role of grandmother.    In this whirlwind of caregiving, it's easy to overlook the silent stress that creeps into our l...

Looking back at my childhood or "my raising" as we say in Texas [smile], one lesson I learned goes something like this: "The harder you work, the better person you are."  Or more plainly… Hard working people are "good" people.    As I talk to women in their 40's and beyond, this mentality of equating work and "value" often crops up.   And frankly, it's keeping women like you from living your fulle...

 I'll be real with you: I've made some dumb decisions in the past and I believe one of the biggest things I regret is trying to force things rather than learning from life.   Whether you believe in God or a higher power, my guess is you've prayed for something to happen in your life to the point where you're almost trying to force it to happen. I've made this mistake (over and over) too, and I've...