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

When was the last time you regained some weight and struggled to get back on track? Does weight regain make you feel out of control and like you can't manage it?  In this episode I am talking about weight regain, how it impacts everyone at some point in their weight loss, and how you can manage it so that it doesn't suddenly feel so out of control that you don't know where to start.  Evening eatin...

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Wendy Schofer. Dr. Schofer is a certified life & health coach and pediatrician, who specializes in helping parents struggling with their kids' weight & obesity. Are you a parent who has ever worried about your child's weight? Do you worry that your own struggles with weight have an impact on your children? Or, are you a Physician looking for a more effec...

Do you find yourself feeling ashamed of your weight? What impact does that shame have on your life? And what would your life be like if you could learn to let go of the shame? In this episode I talk about ways to approach your weight related shame from a place of kindness and compassion, so that you can overcome the shame and lose weight from a place of kindness. Join me for the Back on Track Work...

Feeling off track with your eating? It can feel like such a giant job to get back on track. In this episode, I am sharing my tips to make it easier to get back on track and moving towards your goals.  Plus, I'm sharing behind the scenes examples of how I am applying these tools in my own life. Want more help with getting yourself back on track?  Join me in the Back on Track Workshop Series.  This...

Feeling burnt out? Dealing with a low mood? You are not alone. Burnout and low mood can impact your healthy eating and weight significantly (not to mention the rest of your life).  So how do you deal with it? Where should you focus first? Listen to this full podcast episode to hear about my personal struggle with burnout this past summer, and my tips for getting better.   If you are in crisis, the...

It is possible to lose weight and do it in a way that is enjoyable.    In this final episode of the Weight Loss Kickstart series I give you an inside look at our final Q&A session. This session was an opportunity to ask any remaining questions as we wrapped up the Kickstart Challenge.   Listen to the full episode for the inside scoop on what others are asking when it relates to just getting starte...

Do you know how you would handle missteps that you find along the way to weight loss? You've started, but where do you go from here and what are your next steps?   This episode is all about the next steps; how to move beyond the starting point, what missteps you might encounter along the way, and how to take control of your future. Listen to the full episode for more. And, don't forget to check ou...

How do you measure your progress in weight loss? The scale is a one dimensional measure of progress, and yet your brain values the scale above all else. Remember to focus on other measures of progress beyond the scale. The scale is meant to be a tool, and is not meant to define you or your worth.  In this episode you'll hear me talk about how to overcome barriers in your way to getting started, wa...

Stop beating yourself up for not fitting into someone else's ideal. You've probably been taught a whole lot of stuff about how you need to eat in order to lose weight. Maybe you've been taught that there is a person or diet that exists that will tell you exactly how to eat to lose weight. This isn't true.   Listen to the full episode to learn more about how to create your own customized approach t...

If you've been thinking about joining Stress Eating SOS but feeling unsure or still have questions? Listen to the replay of the recent live Q&A session where other Physicians asked questions about their most common concerns and difficulties.   Today is the last day to register for the fall session of Stress Eating SOS, and I've brought back a BONUS! When you register for the program today, not onl...

Weight loss is about more than just the food. Your mind, and how you approach losing weight, is the biggest thing that will influence how it feels.  The way you think is what you create. When you focus on your success you create more success. Practice acknowledging your thoughts around weight loss and make yourself the hero of your weight loss story. Listen to the full episode to learn more about...

The Kickstart Series is a series of podcast episodes jam packed with information to help you sort out your eating and sort out your weight in the most compassionate, supportive and kind way so that it lasts. This first episode is an introduction to the Kickstart process. In this episode we talk about: Why I use this approach Where this approach came from Tips to get started with using the Kickstar...

Up and down. On and off.  We've all been there in our weight loss journey. The swings of riding the diet rollercoaster are exhausting.  But what if you didn't have to ride this rollercoaster anymore? Learn how to forge a smoother path in this episode. Save the date! Doors to Stress Eating SOS are opening soon! If you are a physician who is struggling with losing weight , stress or binge eating, th...

Stop strong-arming yourself into following restrictive diets you don't like.  The path to lasting weight loss is designing a customized approach that you actually like.  Listen to this episode to learn how to reverse engineer your weight loss for your best results (and create a life you love).

If you have ever wondered how to start losing weight or how to get back to losing weight, this episode is for you.  I am talking about the most common mistakes we all make when getting going with weight loss.  These mistakes directly impact how it feels to lose weight and your long term success. Listen to the episode to learn how to avoid these common mistakes. Join my new Free Weight Loss Challen...

How many times have you felt like you are failing at weight loss? We've all been there. But, what if the belief that you are failing is actually creating the failure? The concept of failure and comparison is holding you back.  In this week's episode I'm talking about how the ideas of failure and comparison are holding you back, and how you can break free of those beliefs and move forward. I'm exci...

As a physician, you may feel like it is hard to find time for self care.  Your days may be packed with caring for other people and no time left over for you. Listen to this podcast episode to learn why it is vital to find non-food activities that are replenishing.  And how to fit them into a busy schedule.  Following this simple advice will not only reduce your food cravings, improve your mood but...

This week on the podcast, I am excited to welcome Dr. Ali Novitsky to the show.  In this episode, we talk about using exercise to optimize your genetic potential, and maintain lean muscle mass as you age to help support your weight loss efforts. Can weight loss be fun? Absolutely! Discover the simple ways you can create enjoyment and ease in your weight loss. Download the FREE worksheet here: http...

If you look forward to vacation but dread what it might do to your weight loss, this episode is for you.  I am talking all things vacation and weight loss. Plus, see behind the scenes how I'm staying on track while on vacation this summer.  If you are ready for a different approach with your weight & your eating, Stress Eating SOS is the program for you. The Stress Eating SOS approach is about cre...

Have you ever wondered why as a physician it can feel so hard to lose weight?  There are good reasons and I am covering them in this episode.  I'll also teach you the most common mistake I see doctors making in their own weight loss and what works better.   Build new powerful weight loss beliefs that will get you to your goals faster.  The right beliefs are way more important than the "right" diet...

Self Sabotage gets talked about a lot in weight loss.  But the mistake people make is thinking that the sabotage happens with the eating. Listen to this episode to learn where the sabotage actually happens and where you can intervene to stop the sabotage and keep losing weight. If you are ready for a different approach with your weight & your eating, Stress Eating SOS is the program for you. The S...

It is common for physicians I work with to worry about being "too permissive" with their food choices.    This usually comes up when we are talking about the importance of focussing on self compassion rather than beating themselves up about food choices.     Maybe you have this too…   If so, this fear of "permissiveness" in your eating is likely getting in your way of weight loss.   In this episod...

As physicians, we are humans in human bodies and are prone to developing medical illness or chronic conditions just like anyone else.  Listen to this episode to hear my guests, Dr. Sunny Smith and Dr. Sara Dill, and I discuss how to manage your own illnesses, pain, and medical conditions as a Physician. Learn how to manage it if it feels like your body is letting you down.  So that you can be huma...

How often have you decided to make a change but then find it so hard to actually follow through?  Encountering resistance in habit change and weight loss is very common.  The mistake most people make is just trying harder and using more willpower.  But if you want ease in your weight loss journey, the place to focus is on the resistance.  Listen to this episode to learn how.   This episode is a gr...

In this episode I am talking about digging up old beliefs. Old thoughts or habits that come from an old belief and how they impact you today. Listen to the full episode to learn how you can recognize your old beliefs and change them to feel empowered and build momentum.  We know what we should be eating. So why is it so hard to stick to that diet?  Changing what you believe about weight loss will...