The Healthy Me Reset

What's the one thing that makes or breaks your progress when you're trying to reset your health? In this episode, I'm sharing the most pivotal step in creating true, lasting success—especially if you've started and stopped more times than you can count. We'll dive into: Why this single step often gets skipped How it shows up in real life (and in your results) What to do when things don't go as pla...

What's really keeping you stuck when trying to start a new health habit, goal, or routine? If you've ever said "I just need to start," but somehow never do—this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 3 essential keys that help you finally get going and keep going: Awareness – understanding what's really going on beneath the surface. Intention – getting clear on what you want...

Feeling like you're always failing? You're not alone. In this episode, I'm opening up about that all-too-familiar feeling of falling short—despite your best efforts. Whether it's your health, your habits, or your mindset, it can feel like no matter what you do, it's never enough. But here's the truth: sometimes what feels like failure is actually part of the reset. I'm sharing what's been on my he...

Is trying your best to move forward really enough when you're healing from something deep? Somethings hurts in life require next level strategies.  Kim Haar has one of those stories - and God equipped her with the tools to work through it. Kim's story will blow your mind.  This week, I'm joined by Kim Haar, psychologist, author, and one of the bravest women I know. She's here to talk about her rea...

Have you ever felt like you're carrying more than just physical weight? The emotional weight of the human experience is heavy, too. And some of us carry lots of that through life. You can change that.  In this episode of the Healthy Me Reset , I dive into the deeper roots of our   health struggles — emotional baggage, old narratives, and even trauma -- and share how they can influence our ability...

What does healthy parenting look like in real life? And what do you actually need— at any age — to be the kind of parent your kids remember for all the right reasons? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 powerful tips that work no matter how old your kids are ( or how long you've been parenting). Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums or teenage silence… or even parenting adult kids with grace— this...

Are weight loss pills really the answer? Curious about semaglutide, tirzepatide, and all the GLP- 1 buzz— but unsure if it's right for you? I get it. I've seen the questions, the hype, the confusion… and I've also seen what happens when these meds are paired with the right approach. In this episode, I'm sharing what no one else is telling you. The truth about weight loss pills. What they can do, w...

In this special episode, I'm sitting down with my husband to reflect on our Daniel Fast experience and how it impacted us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you've ever felt like your fasting results have stalled or been overwhelmed by all the "rules," this episode is for you. We're sharing what actually moved the needle for us—no gimmicks, just real-life insight. From how the Daniel Fas...

As an Obesity Medicine Physician — what I'm about to share might surprise you. Weight loss shots are changing the game for so many, but they also come with important realities that aren't being talked about enough. If you're thinking about starting them, currently taking them, or wondering what life looks like after the shots — this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's rea...

Is trying your best good enough when it comes to your health? What if you could drop the pressure of doing everything perfectly—and still progress forward? That's exactly what I'm talking about in this week's episode of the podcast. With so much conflicting information out there, it's easy to feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're never doing enough . But here's the truth: trying your  best matte...

How much protein should you have in a day? Is it pivotal for health? Weight loss? Energy? If you are like me, the information you are getting is confusing... and drastically different depending on which camp you are in.  That's why I'm breaking it down on the podcast this week.  Throw in my recent Daniel Fast and I've got lots to share about getting enough protein in your diet (depending on your g...

Is fear limiting you? I bet it is.  We all want to fear-less but making that happen in real life can feel impossible.  That's why this episode is so important.  I"m sharing how to conquer fear in the healthiest ways.  Fear is a basic human emotion that has gotten out of control for most of us today. You can change that. You can live your passion and God's purpose with less fear.  This episode will...

Medical guidelines on weight may be changing!  That's mostly a good thing but may impact you more than you think. In this episode, I'm reviewing the proposed changes by the Lancet and American organizations that include: it no longer being about just BMI staging and categories for obesity interventions based off staging/categories In my past 6 years as an Obesity Medicine MD, this is the biggest c...

Struggling with cravings and urges to ... Break your fast Eat the sweets/salty/savory foods Binge Netflix Just check out social for a few minutes Have one glass of wine Buy one little thing on Amazon Then this episode if for you.  Cravings are normal and natural. It's just your brain doing what it does best: distracting you from a feeling waht you need to feel but don't want to and creating a feel...

Medicine: helpful or harmful? The solution or the problem? Good or bad? I'm going there this week.  As a 3rd generation physician, my heart has been torn recently. I have the knowledge and the book smarts but, for the first time, I'm starting to wonder where the highest level answers lie.  Does spiritual health differ from physical? The answers you get might.  Are our mental and obesity crises bes...

Lent: the time when fasting becomes popular and everyone suffers 😂 But it doesn't have to be that way.  Fasting during lent can increase spiritual and physical health when you learn how to manage your mind.  In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite ways to increase both spiritual and physical health while you fast. And sharing 2 new fasts that I will be trying this lent: complaint fasting and the...

Slowing down is one of the hardest things to do in our modern culture.  We are told to "earn your value" and then filled with lots of quick easy distractions to fill our leftover time.  Yet, slowing down is exactly what we need to get physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.  In this episode, I'm sharing my recent experience of slowing down: a Disney cruise with 19 family members. And what I...

Is exercise important for weight loss? Physical health? Mental health? What should you do? How much? Does when you exercise matter? In this episode, I'm covering all the evidence-based updates on exercise. Plus, a surprising connection to Carrie Underwood AND what Kim K. has to say about exercise.  As someone who struggles to get exercise in regularly, getting clear on goals and benefits is the fi...

If you could change one habit this year, what would it be? After 5 years of focusing on health, I've got my updated list and I'm sharing it on the podcast this week.  These habits will help you get healthy for the long-term ... they matter.  Yet, they are areas of my life that I find myself struggling.  So I'm prioritizing them this year.  Join me in creating your 3 healthiest habits for 2025.  If...

We've got food scales, apps, calorie counters, points, and endless tools to tell us how much to eat... do you need them?   In this episode, I'm sharing the #1 tool to tell you how much to eat: your body.  When you learn to work with your body instead of starving and stuffing it, you will find more consistent energy and weight loss than apps can ever create.  The trusting your body is the hard part...

You'll be surprised by the answer.  Breakfast - do you need it?  Lunch - why might it matter most? How about dinner? The meal you spend with others? Your escape meal? The meal you look forward to? I've got you covered with all the answers in this episode. PLUS ... I take a deeper dive into why that meal might matter so much to you.  If you are ready to create your own Energized Eating Plan and res...

What stands between you and eating healthy?  WHAT would you be eating if you were healthy that you aren't right now? What would you stop eating?   For so many of my coaching clients, the biggest answer is: vegetables! I've got my youngest step-son, Adam, on the podcast this week to share his own notorious veggie limitations. These limitations are common in my weight loss coaching clients, too.  If...

Snack fasting is the simplest, cleanest way to start your fasting journey.  Anyone can do it.  It will repair so many of your emotional eating challenges.  And it will help you grow in your spiritual health journey.  In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about snack fasting. From the struggles you can anticipate to the growing amount of evidence on the benefits of fasting, this...

Here it is: the best tools for weight loss in 2025! In Healthy Me Reset style, I'm covering our most up-to-date tools (and studies to support them!) from more than just the weight loss stats.  In this episode, you'll learn: the most effective weight loss tools how the tools stack in terms of energy and health how likely they are to stick When you are considering new weight loss tools, your Doctor...

Ready to focus on weight loss ... again?!? Here's where to start: from strength and empowerment instead of desperation with thoughts that help you instead of halt your progress with the healthiest you at the core of your decisions with God's strength  Before you jump for the bright shiny objects that rebound and destroy your health.  No matter where you are in your weight journey, this episode is...