Weigh In with Gina

In this special Weigh In With Gina Live Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky is back, and the menopause conversation has changed. As a board-certified family physician, certified menopause provider, and Clinical Director of Women's Health and Vitality at Medcan Toronto, Dr. Jen breaks down why women who were told they "missed the window" for hormone therapy are finally getting answers, and why that 10-year rul...

There's a supplement for everything now. A fix for hot flashes, a booster for energy, a formula for menopause and somehow an influencer who swears they cured their gut with a parasite cleanse. It's exhausting to figure out what's real. In this episode of Weigh In With Gina, Gina Livy and Dr. Paul Hrkal, naturopathic doctor and one of the most trusted voices in the Livy Method community, cut throug...

Reframe menopause as a powerful brain-and-body transition rather than a quiet slide into frailty. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Fiona Lovely, host of Not Your Mother’s Menopause , explores misdiagnosed symptoms, the emotional toll of grief and identity shifts, and how women at any stage (from curious younger listeners to postmenopausal veterans) can learn to trust their bodies. Fi...

Discover how childhood shapes your patterns—and how to break free. Join clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Shefali as she shares insights on conscious living, radical self-love, and embracing aging as a path to empowerment. From navigating menopause to reframing midlife, this conversation with Gina offers tools to reclaim your power, rewrite your story, and live authentically. Find...

What if we’re not actually broken? What if what we’re feeling is just a normal response to an overwhelming world? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jody Carrington—clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and one of the most honest voices when it comes to trauma, connection, and the loneliness we’re all quietly navigating. We talk mental health, body image, shame, and the radic...

In this episode of Weigh In With Gina , I sit down with Kim Vopni—aka The Vagina Coach . What starts off feeling cheeky (yes, we say “vagina” a lot) turns into a seriously eye-opening conversation about pelvic health, what’s actually normal, and why so many women are silently struggling. We unpack the long-standing stigma, the real risks of ignoring your pelvic floor, and what you can do to feel e...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode, Gina catches up with Robin Hahn—opera singer, theatre director, and disability advocate—who’s now in Maintenance after losing 45 pounds with The Livy Method. Robin opens up about being put on her first diet at age eleven...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this powerful episode, Beth Singleton shares her raw and inspiring journey—from being put on a 750-calorie diet at age nine to struggling with type 1 diabetes, to finally finding peace with her body after completing 9 Livy Method progr...

Ever struggle with feeling worthy? Same. I sit down with the incredible Princess Sarah Culberson. Yep— a real princess. But her story isn’t what you think. Sarah shares how finding out she was royalty didn’t come with instant pride. In fact, for years, she hid it—unsure how to own a title she didn’t feel worthy of. This conversation is about so much more than a royal title. It’s about identity. Im...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode, Gina sits down with Lisa Castillo, a mom of three and a four-round Livy Method member who has lost an incredible 111 pounds. But this conversation isn’t just about weight loss—it’s about reclaiming your life. Lisa opens u...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode, Gina chats with Yvonne Baxter, a Livy Community member whose journey started during one of the lowest points in her life. What began as a way to help her husband qualify for a life-saving surgery became a transformative e...

No stage tricks, today we are talking—hypnosis. Can it really help with weight loss, emotional eating, and all the deep-seated habits we keep trying to outrun? I’m joined by Robbie Spier Miller, Director of Hypnosis Training Canada, and let me tell you, this isn’t the “you are getting very sleepy” stage show we’ve all seen. We’re talking real, science-backed tools for working through trauma, rewir...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode, Gina connects with fellow Peterborough native Kim Glover for a heartwarming and honest conversation about navigating the "messy middle" of the program. Kim shares how her lifelong love for gymnastics came full circle—afte...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode, Gina sits down with Rainy Venne—an industry veteran in film and television and a passionate Livy Community member—to unpack the deeply personal layers behind a 40-year weight loss journey. With raw honesty, Rainy reflects...

Renowned cardiologist and women’s health champion Dr. Jayne Morgan joins Gina for a candid conversation about the gender bias in heart disease diagnosis and treatment. From misunderstood symptoms to menopause-triggered heart palpitations, this episode exposes why so many women are misdiagnosed or dismissed altogether. Dr. Morgan breaks down the myths, shares her personal story, and offers real adv...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this inspiring episode, Gina sits down with Elizabeth Mather—who’s just eight pounds away from her goal of losing 160 pounds. But this isn’t just a story about numbers on a scale. Elizabeth shares how her journey shifted when she stopp...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. Ever think the program’s not for you because you’re a guy? Think again. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Gina sits down with two of the most well-loved members of the Livy Community—Dave Stewart and Jasin Penney. From skept...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Steve Kotan shares how he navigated extensive travel while successfully losing 29 pounds with The Livy Method. As a realtor constantly on the move between North Bay and Guelph, and with a lo...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode Gina sits down with Julie—wife, mother, caregiver, and an absolute force of resilience. After signing up for The Livy Method three times and stopping short, Julie finally committed to the process, followed through, and cha...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Gina sits down with Elsie Heide, a 46-year-old mom of four who’s navigating life as a soon-to-be empty nester. Elsie has lost 50 pounds with The Livy Method, but her journey hasn’t been a st...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Gina welcomes Laura Howe, a social worker, business owner, wife, and mom of two, who found herself burned out, overwhelmed, and struggling with weight and health challenges—including a celia...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Gina welcomes Susan Williamson, a powerhouse of inspiration who's redefining what it means to age powerfully. At 54, Susan is stronger, more confident, and more in tune with herself than eve...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this episode of Real People, Real Journeys , Gina welcomes Brenda Scott, a powerhouse of resilience and determination. Brenda, a dedicated member of our Livy Loser Community, shares her incredible story—losing nearly 59 pounds while na...

Join in this insightful discussion on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with Dr. Jennifer Zelovitsky (MD, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Clinical Director of Women's Health and Vitality at Medcan, and Host of the Medsplaining Podcast). Gina and Dr. Jennifer delve into the complexities and common misconceptions surrounding HRT, especially in the context of menopause. Dr. Jennifer shares her expe...

Welcome to Real People. Real Journeys. This series features the honest and vulnerable stories of real people who have made The Livy Method a part of their lives. In this Real People. Real Journeys. Gina chats with Teri Paisley, a dedicated mother of 3 from Whitby, Ontario. In this final week of The Program, we explore not just the journey of losing 25 pounds through The Livy Method, but also the c...