The Grit & Grace Podcast with Dr. Lori Doddy

It's back to school time here in Texas, and that has me feeling a few emotions.    First, it feels like time is just flying by and the next thing we know, it will be Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas time.    I'm also feeling a lot of empathy towards moms and those who work in education. While I know everyone has their struggles, I especially feel for these women because I remember being a mo...

As we're winding down on the summer months and heading into fall, a lot of the women I speak to and coach deal with some bloating issues whether that's from the cookout food they ate or the drinks they've had during this time of year. If you've been struggling with this as well, I have a beautiful solution for you. I am currently running a 3 day "Banish The Bloat" event in my free Total Wellness F...

I firmly believe what I share in this episode will make the difference between you staying stuck and you achieving the body of your dreams. After working with 100s of women, I clearly see a mindset difference between those who succeed and those who continue to struggle.  And a huge key to their success is that women who reach their goals learn to lean into the resistance or discomfort that previou...

As a coach who's helped hundreds and hundreds (and hundreds) of women on this wellness journey, there's a hidden truth in this industry.    And it's been on my heart recently to expose it!   The perimenopausal and menopausal period in a woman's life is an incredibly tumultuous journey, and I believe the best guidance through this journey comes from someone who not only has the expertise, but also...

You've probably heard at least one podcast or read something about goal setting, and while there are a ton of frameworks and ways to think about goals… So many women are still falling short of what they set out to do. What I share with my clients is game changing!  It not only takes into account the result you want, but it helps you practically focus on the process so you actually achieve it. In t...

As we talk about investing in our health, we can't ignore ALL aspects of our lives - including our financial health. Statistically, as women, we aren't as prepared for retirement as men are - for many reasons.    So in today's episode, I chatted with my dear friend Terry Peterman of Edward Jones about financial planning.     We discuss why women are less prepared when it comes to retirement, how t...

Call it a reason, excuse, or rationale… it's all the same. I bring you this tough love because I want the best for you and for you to achieve the body you want.   Whether it's summer time, Christmas time, or any other time that throws us off of our normal routine, staying on track feels more difficult. It doesn't have to though.   I used these same excuses for years when I was working full-time in...

Our mothers never discussed this taboo topic, so we didn't understand what was happening to our moms as they aged. (I remember thinking mine was going crazy.) As a result, we hit our 40s and didn't know what to expect.  And many of us pay the price for it.  Now some experts know a lot more about the science of menopause, so if we get the right help, we can approach menopause with grace.   And we c...

If you've ever uttered the phrase, "If I can just be skinny, I'll finally be happy," you won't want to miss this episode.   That was the chorus in my head for such a long time, and it was the very reason I stayed stuck and unhappy.   You see, we have these events backwards…   Working with so many women just like you, I've found that true transformation starts from the inside, and with time, it sho...

Are you a planner? Do you feel like you need all of your ducks in a row before you can take that (uncomfortable) step into what's next for you? The women I help in our 12 week metabolic coaching program tell me they feel that "I'm not ready" discomfort.    And I thought a lot about them and this idea of "being ready" recently while I was at a women's mastermind event.    You see, there have been s...

It may come as a surprise to you that I don't actually help women lose weight…   But hear me out:    Weight loss is not the actual goal when it comes to how we want to look and feel in our bodies.   It's fat loss!   In today's episode, I share with you the difference between weight loss and fat loss, why we need to make this mindset shift in order to reach the body of our dreams, and ways to know...

When it comes to sustainable weight loss, there is a hurdle we must jump that isn't about our fitness or nutrition. It's our negative self-talk or what I like to refer to as our "Dark Passenger's voice."  Any Dexter fans out there? And this voice keeps women stuck when it comes to weight loss. I want to share with you a powerful 3 step process I share with our clients that helps them gain self-awa...

I talk to women just like you every single day about their goals and why they desperately want to change how they look and feel.   They tell me everything from how exhausted and uncomfortable they are to how thinking about their weight takes up and enormous amount of mental space.  Not only is it all they can think about, but also their desire to lose weight and get healthy is negatively affecting...

Does this sound familiar… You start Monday off on point with your nutrition. You're crushing it through Thursday. Then Friday rolls around... You have a long weekend off, or maybe it's just a normal weekend.  You order pizza and spend time with the family, but you're 4 slices in and regret eating that many so fast.  I've been there… too many times.   What if you could anticipate the hard decisions...

One of if not the most important aspects of the work I do with my clients might surprise you.  Yes, exercise and nutrition are obviously important, but what dictates our success and taking actions necessary to be successful starts with our mindset and our thoughts. We have 60,000 to 90,000 thoughts per day which seems absurd and unfathomable.  Most of those thoughts are about ourselves and the kic...

It took me far too long to show grace and compassion to myself and I don't want you to make the same mistake. As I wrap up this unofficial 3 part introductory series on why I created this podcast and what we'll cover, it's time to talk about the other side of the coin: grace. I've had many instances both personally and professionally where I fell short of granting grace to myself and it's somethin...

Do you ever feel like giving up when things get tough? What if there was a way to push through those difficult moments and come out on the other side even stronger? In today's episode, we explore the concept of grit and how it can be used to your advantage in life. I titled this podcast "Grit and Grace" very intentionally because it has taken heavy doses of both to get to where I'm at today. I wan...

Welcome to the first official episode of the Grit & Grace podcast! I am Dr. Lori Doddy, and I have helped over 600 executive level women reduce stress & drop 20+ lbs using my 90 Day Metabolic Resuscitation System.  Before that, during my near 30 year career in higher education, I yo-yo dieted, battled eating disordered behaviors, and felt completely lost when it came to my health. I needed to find...