The Livy Method Podcast

In this guest expert episode, Gina welcomes back Certified Food Addiction Counselor Sandra Elia to break down the mindsets that hold us back and how to overcome them. They explore three key thinking traps—starting with the classic "My diet starts tomorrow!" and how perfectionism keeps us stuck. Sandra explains food addiction, why our brains get caught in all-or-nothing thinking, and how self-trust...

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! This episode is all about progress, trust, and breaking old cycles. Are you feeling fired up? Because everything is coming together at this point! We’re talking about moving forward with hope instead of falling back into past habits, plus a little something new—the Grumpy Stomp. This week sets the stage for Personalizing The Plan, and we’re getting real about fe...

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 10 of The Livy Method. The Tweak This Week? Levelling Up Your Mind-Body Connection This week, we’re setting ourselves up for what lies ahead—because this process is all about making intentional choices. How’s this week’s tweak feeling for you? If you’re noticing hunger or tiredness creeping in at night, stay...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 73, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 This episode is all about setting yourself up for success! Gina is reviewing The Food Plan and this week’s tweak, breaking down why working with your health care practi...

In this episode, Dr. Beverley David joins Gina for a powerful conversation on getting where you want to be and achieving your goals. They break down Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for weight loss, why people quit diets, and how to actually do the work. They talk about working through FEAR—Feeling, Expecting, Attitude & Actions, Reward—so you can move past old patterns and learned behaviours. Pl...

Maintenance Mindset Mondays is all about cracking open the conversation about what REAL maintenance looks like – beyond the scale and deep into personal transformation. Join Gina and Odette as they dive into the week’s focus, share insights on all things maintenance, and answer your questions. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone! This episode is all about solidifying—...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 71, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 What’s the secret sauce to sustainable weight loss? In this episode, Gina unpacks key takeaways from the Canadian Obesity Summit, the role of Cognitive Behavioral Thera...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 68, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 In this episode, Gina dives into the power of setting intentions and end-of-day reflections, fresh from the Canadian Obesity Summit in Montreal with Dr. Ruth Kane. Dr....

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! This episode dives into the Livy Method difference when it comes to protein, why it’s not about eating more but eating the right amount for you, all while addressing what's new with the Food Plan this week. Getting real about adapting to life’s changes—asking “What’s going on with me?” and shifting how we face challenges. Finally, a deep dive into Maintenance, a...

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 9 of The Livy Method. The Tweak This Week? The Food Plan Revamp Revamping the week with a brand-new tweak! Gina and Kim discuss consistency. Why it pays off and how reflections can help you map out the next leg of your journey. Ever catch yourself future-tripping? Unpack whether that’s just self-sabotage in...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 66, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 Today's episode dives into the revamped Food Plan, because it’s about quality, not quantity! Gina breaks down why the 4 Mindful Eating Questions are your best tool for...

In this episode, Gina sits down with Dr. Paul Hrkal to dive into what it really takes to level up your health beyond just weight loss. Gina and Dr. Paul talk about the missing piece in most health conversations, what comes next after hitting your goal weight, and why frustration is actually part of the process. They break down how to identify what's holding you back and shift into a mindset of pro...

Maintenance Mindset Mondays is all about cracking open the conversation about what REAL maintenance looks like – beyond the scale and deep into personal transformation. Join Gina and Odette as they dive into the week’s focus, share insights on all things maintenance, and answer your questions. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone! With the time change throwing us all o...

In this Guest Expert episode, Gina and Dr. Olinca continue their deep and insightful conversation about hormones, metabolism, and weight loss. They break down how small, consistent changes can lead to big results, why women are more prone to thyroid issues than men, and the crucial role the thyroid plays in weight regulation. They also explore how metabolism works, the impact of growth hormones on...

This week, Gina and Odette are going all in! They’re talking about whether your hormones are traumatized (yes, that’s a thing), why trusting your body is just as important as giving it time to trust you back, and how reprogramming your thoughts, body, and mindset is the real game-changer. Respect the work you've already put in, because real change takes time—and you’re doing it. Feeling stuck? The...

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 8 of The Livy Method. The Tweak This Week? Maximizing and Feeding the Metabolism One Last Time In this episode, Gina and Kim talk about Feeding the Metabolism (one last time)—what it means, why it works, and how to make the most of it. They’re breaking down why weight loss looks different for everyone, the i...

Self-care isn't just about candles and face masks—it's about making time for yourself in ways that actually nourish you. In this episode, Gina is joined by the Founder of Bathorium, Greg Macdonald, to talk about creating space in your day for self-care, the real benefits of bathing with high-quality ingredients, and why self-care rituals don’t have to involve a bath at all. Plus, we’re busting the...

In this amazing guest expert episode, Gina sits down with Naturopathic Doctor Olinca Trejo to break down how hormones influence your weight loss journey. They start by defining what hormones actually are and why they need time to recover before they can work in your favour. From the hunger hormone ghrelin to the satiety hormone leptin and even the role dopamine plays in your food choices, they're...

Maintenance Mindset Mondays is all about cracking open the conversation about what REAL maintenance looks like – beyond the scale and deep into personal transformation. Join Gina and Odette as they dive into the week’s focus, share insights on all things maintenance, and answer your questions. Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s something for everyone! This week, Gina and Odette are focusin...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 57, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 In this episode, Gina's getting real about self-sabotage—why it happens, how future-tripping keeps you stuck, and why the way you treat your body and talk to yourself m...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 54, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 In this episode, Gina breaks down what it really means to feed the metabolism and the cues your body gives you along the way. She's talking about why water is your secr...

In this Guest Expert episode, we welcome personal trainer and aging specialist Andrew Blakey to talk about why it’s never too late to start moving your body. From the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle to the powerful combo of protein and movement for maintaining muscle mass, Andrew breaks down simple, effective strategies for staying strong at any age. He shares why hand strength is a surprising ke...

In this week’s Midweek Motivation episode, Gina and Odette break down why maintaining your weight is a learning experience—your very own passion project focused on YOU. They also get into chasing the feeling of feeling good, why Feeding the Metabolism is such a game-changer, and how this week’s tweak is even more important when life gets busy. Plus, they'll help you get in the right mindset to app...

Join Gina and Program Manager Kim as they break down and dig into the tweak we see in week 7 of The Livy Method. The Tweak This Week? Feeding the Metabolism This episode is all about a powerful tweak that will bring up all the feels—but trust us, it's worth it! Gina and Kim are talking about what’s holding you back, how to tune into your body’s needs, and why portions are always about what they fe...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Winter 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 52, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2025 Today's episode is all about what sustainable weight loss really looks like—spoiler alert: it’s not about being perfect! Gina is covering why The Livy Method works, how...