The Livy Method Podcast

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 43, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode, Gina checks in with the Livy Community on Day 43 of The Program, right around the halfway mark. She highlights the emotional ups and downs that come with being s...

In this special M&M guest expert episode, Odette sits down with Dr. Paul Hrkal to explore what actually supports a strong immune system, especially through cold and flu season. From simple environmental tweaks like using an air purifier and swapping furnace filters, to whole food strategies that build a solid defence (hello, garlic and ginger), Dr. Paul breaks down how small, consistent action...

In this episode, Gina welcomes Registered Dietitian Alissa Steinberg to explore how real-life nutrition meets real-life bodies. From breaking down the science behind sustainable health to understanding the emotional side of why weight loss can feel harder than it should, they cover the key factors that influence your journey—like gut health, movement, and the power of protein and fibre. It’s a pra...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 36, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode of the podcast, recorded on Thanksgiving Day, Gina reminds listeners that holidays are meant to be enjoyed—food included. From embracing moments that matter to ca...

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! In this week’s episode, Gina and Odette reflect on the messy (or magical?) middle —that awkward, in-between part of the process where things can feel sticky, slow, or just plain hard. With Thanksgiving behind them and real-life indulgences front and centre (hello, wine and turkey leftovers), they share relatable moments and practical mindset shifts that help rei...

In this episode, Gina is joined by Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal for a straight-up conversation about why the scale might not be moving—even when you're doing all the things . It’s Week 5 of the program, a pivotal point where most people start to see movement, but for those who don’t, there could be deeper reasons. Together, they unpack four major culprits: inflammation, food sensitivities, gut h...

In this episode of Spill the Tea , Gina welcomes Natasha London-Stewart, a Livy Method member who’s lost 84 pounds and gained something even more powerful: self-love. Natasha opens up about growing up in a culture where food is love and body comments are common, and how that deeply shaped her relationship with eating and self-worth. She shares what it’s been like to unlearn those patterns, rebuild...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 37, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode, Gina talks about getting back on track after the long weekend and how normal it is to experience fluctuations on the scale. She encourages listeners to shift the...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 32, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode, Gina explores how downsizing week is about more than just eating less—it’s a chance to check in , take stock, and recognize the habits that shape real change. Sh...

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! In this episode, Odette is joined by Kim, The Livy Method’s weight loss group manager, for a raw and honest conversation about Downsizing Week—on both the weight loss and maintenance sides of The Program. Together, they unpack how members often carry old expectations into new stages of their journey, especially around the scale and portion sizes. Kim shares insi...

In this guest expert episode, Gina chats with Certified Nutritional Practitioner, public speaker, and host of the feelgoodery podcast, Kyle Buchanan. Together, they explore the powerful connection between anxiety and the weight loss journey. From the mental chatter that makes it hard to see progress, to how physical and emotional stress can show up as restlessness or food noise, they unpack why an...

In this episode of Spill the Tea , Gina sits down with Katie Hill, whose journey sheds light on what it really means to live The Method. Katie shares how she broke free from years of diet culture—starting with WW at age eleven—and found a new kind of confidence after dropping 45 pounds through The Livy Method. But this isn’t your typical before-and-after story. Katie opens up about navigating a 15...

In this powerful episode, Gina welcomes back Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, learning strategist and author, for a conversation that hits deep. Together, they explore why real change can feel so hard—especially when you want it more than anything. As the Livy Community steps into the downsizing week of The Program, the discussion gets real about food scarcity, fear of hunger, self-sabotage, and why it’s n...

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! In this week’s episode, Gina and Odett...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 29, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode, Gina shares how downsizing isn't just about eating less, it’s about waking up to the unconscious habits around food that no longer serve you. From confronting th...

In this powerful episode, Gina sits down with Dr. Olinca Trejo to unpack the connection between sleep, stress, and hormones—and why poor rest doesn’t just leave you tired, but can actually make your body feel like it’s under threat. They break down how disrupted sleep can push your body into fat-storing mode, throw insulin and cortisol out of sync, and mess with the hormones that keep your energy,...

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! In this light-hearted but thoughtful 'Ask Us Anything' episode, Gina and Odette kick things off with laughs—and sore arms—after a deceptively intense Aquafit session. But beneath the humour is a deeper reminder: don't forget to have fun on your journey. They answer real-time questions from the Livy Community, touching on topics like fitness trackers, scale fluct...

In this episode, Gina is joined by Alanna McGinn—certified sleep expert and longtime Livy Community member—for a refreshingly real conversation about the powerful connection between stress and sleep. Sharing personal stories and clinical insights, Alanna opens up about her own midlife stress and how it disrupted her once-solid sleep. Together, they unpack the common misconceptions people have abou...

It's sleep week! In this episode, Gina sits down with Dr. Beverley David for a deep and practical chat about sleep—what it is, why it matters, and how it's connected to your mood, health, and weight loss journey. They unpack how sleep impacts everything from hormone balance to emotional regulation, and why trying to “force” it only makes things worse. From late-night snacks and wine messing with y...

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! In this episode, Gina and Odette are o...

Gina Livy's Facebook Lives from The Livy Method Fall 2025 Support Group hosted on Facebook. This is a recording of the Day 22, 9 AM live. You can find the full video hosted at: www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2025 . In this episode, Gina focuses on the importance of mindfulness over micromanaging when it comes to portions, progress, and patience with the process. It’s not about numbers on a...

In this episode, Gina sits down with Medical Doctor and Certified Menopause Practitioner Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky for a wide-ranging chat on aging, hormones, weight, and the medical gaslighting that so many women still face. With her signature candour, Dr. Jennifer shares how she’s helping women navigate everything from perimenopause to postmenopause with clarity and compassion. They talk HRT, bone...

Welcome to your Midweek Motivation! In this episode, Gina and Odette dig into the complex but powerful reality of maintenance. While Monday’s chat brought a heavier vibe with some real talk about the emotional side of maintaining your weight, today’s conversation celebrates the incredible place members are in right now. Gina reminds listeners that reaching maintenance isn’t the end—it’s a whole ne...

In this episode, Gina is joined by food addiction counsellor and Obesity Matters Chair, Sandra Elia, for a powerful conversation that unpacks the emotional complexity behind why we eat the things, especially when we know they don’t make us feel good. Speaking live from New York City, where she’s attending the United Nations General Assembly, Sandra shares fresh insights from global leaders tacklin...

In this episode, Gina is joined by Naturopathic Doctor Paul Hrkal to break down the real role of supplements—what they do, why they matter, and how they can help support your overall health, especially when weight loss is the goal. From magnesium's impact on sleep and inflammation to the powerful relationship between vitamin D and fat metabolism, they unpack how strategic supplementation can fill...