Thriving As A Physician: How to Lose Weight & Love Your Life

This is Part 1 of my live Q&A session where I tackled the real food struggles women physicians face every day. No BS, just honest answers to honest questions. In this episode, I answer: How to manage emotional eating when you're dealing with ongoing chronic stress (like caring for a teen with chronic health issues while working as a physician) What to do about those 2 AM call room binges when you'...

Ever make a perfect eating plan and then rebel against it by Thursday? You're not broken. You're not self-sabotaging. You're rebelling against diet culture telling you to do shitty stuff to yourself - and that rebellious streak is actually powerful. In this episode, I explain why rebellion shows up in our eating and how to harness it so it works FOR you instead of against you. Because that same re...

Ever notice how you know exactly what would make you feel better, but somehow never actually do it? This episode tackles the self-care paradox that's messing with every physician I know. We're wired to respond to urgency, but self-care isn't urgent - so it gets pushed to "later" and later never comes. I'll tell you why your medical training is working against you here, how to think about outcomes...

Ugh, another Monday morning promising yourself "this week will be different"?   Yeah, I've been there too. That whole song and dance where you beat yourself up about all the stuff you ate this weekend and swear you'll be "good" this week.   Here's the thing - that approach is keeping you stuck. And it's not because you suck at willpower. It's because the whole process is messed up.   In this episo...

Forget everything you think you know about reaching your goals. Willpower? Please. Perfect eating? Yeah, right. I'm sharing the three things that actually make the difference between spinning your wheels forever and getting where you want to go - and staying there. After years of working with physicians and my own messy journey, I've figured out what really works. It's not what diet culture sells...

Think losing weight will fix your binge eating? Think again. In this myth-busting episode, I explain why trying to diet your way out of binge eating actually makes the problem worse, not better. I break down the binge-restrict cycle that keeps so many physicians trapped, and why traditional weight loss approaches intensify this cycle rather than stopping it. You'll learn why you need to stabilize...

Ever thrown away fast food wrappers before getting home so no one would see them? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into why so many physicians eat in secret and what it REALLY means (spoiler: it's not about willpower or the food itself). I share my own journey with drive-thru French fries and the shame that made me hide the evidence, plus the breakthrough realization that changed everythi...

Ever feel like you're obsessing over what to eat? In this episode, I tackle the age-old question that plagues so many physicians: "What should I eat to lose weight?" As doctors, we think we should have this figured out. Yet many of us bounce between diets, chase every Netflix documentary promise, and still feel stuck. I share my personal experience with this frustrating cycle and offer a refreshin...

If you're a physician who can't remember the last time you felt genuinely happy at work, this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation with Dr. Greg Hammer, Stanford professor, author and fellow physician, we explore a simple path back to joy that doesn't require changing jobs or adding more to your already impossible schedule. Dr. Hammer shares his GAIN method - a 3-minute morning practi...

Feeling like each news alert sends you straight to the pantry? You're not alone. In this episode, I offer a heartfelt pep talk for physicians struggling with stress eating during challenging times. I share why your brain turns to chocolate when doom-scrolling about threatened rights and freedoms (and why that 10pm cookie binge makes perfect neurological sense). More importantly, I explain why addi...

Tired of diets that don't work and leave you feeling defeated? In this episode, I share a total mindset flip that changed everything for me and hundreds of physicians I've coached. Instead of trying to fit into someone else's "fixed menu" diet plan, I show you how to shift your focus to putting you at the centre of your plan.  Selecting and adapting tools so they meet you exactly where you are rig...

Dr. Kristine Goins was burned out, overwhelmed, and literally having chest pains at work. Her body was sending emergency signals—but like so many physicians, she ignored them. Until one day, she didn't. In this episode, we dive into Kristine's incredible journey from stress-induced physical symptoms to designing a career as a digital nomad psychiatrist. She didn't quit medicine—she reinvented how...

Ever thought "Maybe I just won't ever be able to lose weight.."? Then this episode is for you. I'm tackling that deep fear many of us have: what if your body will never respond to weight loss efforts? Learn what to do when it feels like your body's not responding.. This isn't about plateaus where you've seen some success and it stalls - it's about that gut-level fear that maybe it's never gonna wo...

Can't stop eating when you are full? This episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: The seven hidden reasons why we as physicians tend to eat past full (and none of them have to do with willpower!) Why our medical training might actually be working against us when it comes to eating Practical strategies that work with our unpredictable schedules How to rebuild your relationship with food...

Ever feel like you're all in on a new plan—only to hit a busy week, fall off track, and feel like you're starting over again? It's not your fault. Most weight loss advice was never built for physicians with unpredictable schedules, high stress, and zero extra time. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matthea Rentea, obesity and internal medicine physician, to talk about how to finally make weight...

Ever feel like you're making progress with your eating and weight goals, only to hit a roadblock that throws everything off? You're not alone. Obstacles like stress, chaotic schedules, and exhaustion are normal, especially for busy physicians. But without the right skills to handle them, it's easy to feel stuck and defeated. In this episode of Thriving as a Physician, I share 4 simple steps to ove...

I found some game-changing research while renewing my obesity medicine certification, and I'm sharing the best pearls with you! In this episode, I cover: How low-carb eating can stabilize blood sugar and prevent hangry crashes. Why sticking to a regular exercise schedule helps maintain weight loss. How more sleep can naturally reduce cravings and calorie intake. The latest on anti-obesity medicati...

Craving rest but afraid to slow down? In this final episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I'm joined by Dr. Sonia Wright, Dr. Sunny Smith, and Dr. Karen Leitner to explore why slowing down feels so scary for physicians—and how it can transform your well-being. If you've ever felt like you're stuck on a hamster wheel—doing more, giving more, but never feeling like it's enough—this episode will re...

Feeling stretched thin by the demands of medicine? In this third episode of the Thriving in 2025 series, I'm joined by Dr. Jessie Mahoney and Dr. Sarah Smith to explore how we, as physicians, can replenish our energy, embrace change, and reconnect with what truly matters. Here's what you'll gain: ✅ Simple strategies to feel less drained by the day-to-day grind. ✅ A fresh perspective on navigatin...

If 2024 left you feeling like the world was spinning out of control, this episode is for you. In Part 2 of the *Thriving in 2025* series, Dr. Fariel Michaud and Dr. Wendy Schofer share practical advice on handling uncertainty, letting go of perfection, and finding joy even when life feels overwhelming. You'll learn how to: - Stop being weighed down by what you can't control. - Find clarity and str...

In this bonus episode I'm sharing how to change your eating in a way that feels natural and easy, not like a constant fight.    For years, I struggled with cravings (Wendy's fries were my kryptonite) and felt like I was using all my energy just trying to resist food. Sound familiar?   I'll walk you through the layers of change—why focusing only on willpower doesn't work and how to tap into deeper...

"If I could just get through this week… If the system would change… If I had more time… then I'd feel better." Sound familiar? You're not alone. Physicians everywhere are carrying the weight of impossible expectations, exhaustion, and a system that often feels broken. But what if the path to feeling better isn't as far away as it seems? In this powerful kickoff to the "Thriving in 2025" series on...

If you've ever started a New Year with big goals and strict plans, only to feel burned out and disappointed a few weeks later, you're not alone. I've been there too.   In this episode, I'll show you a better way to approach your goals—one that feels kind, realistic, and actually works. Instead of focusing on what's "wrong" or trying to "fix" yourself, I'll help you set goals from a place of trust...

Do you feel like food takes up too much space in your brain? You're between patients, driving home, or sitting with your family, and your thoughts keep circling back to what you ate—or what you should eat next.   As physicians, we're trained to fix problems with effort and focus. But when it comes to food, working harder doesn't help. It just leaves us feeling frustrated, exhausted, and stuck.   I...

This is the fourth and final episode of the Holiday Survival Guide for Physicians, and it's all about self-care that works for your busy life. This isn't another lecture about doing more—it's a practical guide to creating small moments of self-care that actually fit into your day.   You'll learn: • Why physicians are trained to sacrifice self-care (and how to change that). • Quick, time-efficient...