In this powerful and nuanced solo episode, host Eliza Kingsford dives deep into the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. With more clients than ever asking whether these drugs are right for them — and what happens when they stop taking them — Eliza unpacks the emotional, neurological, and psychological layers most medical conversations are missing.

Are GLP-1 medications effective? Yes.

Are they the full answer? Not quite.

Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Eliza explains why weight loss and happiness are not the same thing, how “food noise” is more than just hunger, and why using medication without addressing the nervous system can leave people feeling emotionally flat, confused, or even worse off than before.

If you’re considering taking a GLP-1 — or you’re already on them and wondering what’s next — this episode is essential listening.

• How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy actually work in the brain and body.
• Why reducing food noise doesn’t automatically heal emotional eating.
• What anhedonia (emotional flatness) is — and why some people experience it on GLP-1s.
• The difference between using medication as a tool versus mistaking it for the answer.
• Why losing weight does not automatically create joy, confidence, or peace.
• What current research suggests about long-term GLP-1 use and rebound weight gain.
• Why obesity is now classified as a chronic disease — and what that means for lifetime medication.
• The real reason people struggle with weight (hint: it’s rarely just about food).
• How to safely prepare emotionally and psychologically if you plan to come off GLP-1 medications.
• Why integrating nervous system work alongside medication leads to the most sustainable outcomes.

• Whether Ozempic or Wegovy is right for you.
• What happens when you stop taking GLP-1 medications.
• Why you don’t feel as happy as you expected after losing weight.
• The emotional roots of food noise and cravings.
• How trauma and stress wire eating patterns.
• Whether medication alone can create long-term change.
• How to feel confident going on — or coming off — GLP-1s.

[00:00 – 03:00] Why This GLP-1 Conversation Is So Important Right Now

[03:00 – 06:30] How Eliza’s Stance on GLP-1 Medications Has Evolved

[06:30 – 10:00] The Bandaid vs. The Wound: Why Medication Isn’t the Whole Solution

[10:00 – 13:30] Anhedonia & Emotional Flatness: What’s Really Happening

[13:30 – 17:00] Losing Weight vs. Feeling Happy — Two Different Paths

[17:00 – 20:00] The Relationship Analogy: Why Patterns Follow You

[20:00 – 23:30] GLP-1s, Lifetime Use & What Research Suggests

[23:30 – 26:30] Rebound Weight Gain, Dopamine & Nervous System Signaling

[26:30 – 29:00] Why Weight Is Never Just About Food

[29:00 – End] The Case for Integration: Medication + Emotional Healing

Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist, best selling author, and nervous system expert who helps people quiet food noise and build powerful, sustainable relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. With more than two decades of clinical experience, Eliza bridges neuroscience, psychology, and behavior change to redefine what lasting transformation really looks like.

Thinking about Ozempic or Wegovy?

Already taking one and unsure what comes next?

In this upcoming masterclass, Eliza breaks down:

✅ How to know if GLP-1 medications are right for you

✅ The emotional and nervous system pitfalls most doctors aren’t addressing

✅ What really happens when you stop taking them

✅ How to use GLP-1s as a tool

✅ The framework for sustainable results, with or without medication

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In this deeply personal and eye-opening solo episode, host Eliza Kingsford peels back the layers of her own story, sharing for the first time what shaped her mission to transform how we relate to weight, food, and change itself. From early trauma and body dissatisfaction to her path as a licensed psychotherapist, best selling author and CEO, Eliza takes us on a candid journey through the broken systems she’s witnessed and how she found answers in neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and a new model of healing that defies conventional thinking. If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard, even when you know what to do, this is your missing puzzle piece.

• Why Eliza believes traditional therapy and weight loss models often fail to create lasting change.
• The pivotal moments that shaped her approach—from “fat camp” stigma to finding the missing link in nervous system work.
• The real reason willpower isn’t enough—and what your nervous system has to do with it.
• Why bridging the gap between Health at Every Size and weight loss is the future of ethical, compassionate care.
• How Eliza turned personal pain into a philosophy of empowerment that’s helped thousands transform.
• What sparked the creation of her online program and her signature model of change.

• The emotional roots of food and body struggles.
• The debate between intuitive eating and intentional weight loss—and where Eliza stands.
• Why some therapy works in-session but breaks down in real life.
• How understanding your nervous system can unlock sustainable transformation.
• What it really takes to change, and why you are not broken.

[00:00 – 02:30] Why Eliza Started the Podcast + Social Media & Nuance

[05:30 – 08:00] Childhood Trauma & Body as a Battleground

[10:40 – 13:00] Practicum, Supervision & Becoming a Therapist

[14:00 – 17:30] From Eating Disorder Clinics to Fat Camp Myths

[20:00 – 23:30] Health at Every Size Debate & Professional Pushback

[26:00 – 29:00] Research, Sugar Addiction & Challenging the Status Quo

[31:00 – 34:00] Lessons in Sales, Listening & Family Dynamics

[35:00 – 38:30] Becoming CEO & Scaling Therapeutic Impact

[40:00 – 43:00] Clinical Integrity, Business Failure & Redemption

[44:00 – 47:30] Discovering the Nervous System Key

[47:30 – 49:30] Creating the Model That Makes Change Work

Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist, best selling author and nervous system expert, who helps people quiet food noise and create powerful relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of neurobiology and identity, Eliza is redefining what it means to heal.

🎯 Ready to Finally Understand Why Change Feels So Hard? If you’ve ever blamed yourself for not sticking to a plan, this is for you.

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You’ll learn:

✅ How your nervous system controls lasting change

✅ The real reason diets keep failing you

✅ How to move from shame to clarity and compassion

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In this powerful conversation, host Eliza Kingsford welcomes her very first guest to the podcast — the trailblazing co-founder and CEO of Whole30, Melissa Urban. Together, they dive into what inspired the complete rewrite of the iconic Whole30 book, Melissa’s evolution as a thought leader, and why changing your mind is a sign of strength, not weakness.

They also explore the deep intersections of food noise, GLP-1 medications, emotional eating, and why turning the volume down is just the beginning of real transformation. Plus, Melissa shares how boundaries became the natural extension of her work and the truth behind the “Cadbury Egg” story from Food Freedom Forever.

If you’ve ever struggled with food, boundaries, or the pressure to "get it right" online or offline, this is a must-listen.

• Why Melissa decided to rewrite the Whole30 book and how she’s changed since 2015.
• How she navigates criticism, evolves with science, and stays true to her integrity—especially in an online world full of strong opinions.
• What "food noise" really means, and how addressing emotional roots is key to long-term change.
• The Whole30’s stance on weight loss, and how it’s often misunderstood.
• How GLP-1 medications are influencing conversations about food and body image.
• Why boundaries are vital—and how “No is a complete sentence” became one of Melissa’s most empowering teachings.
• The story behind the Cadbury Egg and how the “Is it worth it?” test can be a powerful tool for food freedom.

• Rebuilding your relationship with food from a place of integrity and self-awareness.
• Why changing your mind is a sign of growth.
• How to set clear, compassionate boundaries without guilt.
• How to use discernment (not diets) to make food decisions that honor your body and mind.

[00:00 – 02:30] First Guest Jitters + Melissa Urban Intro

[03:40 – 06:40] Why She Rewrote the Whole30

[08:00 – 10:10] The Seed Oil Controversy

[10:40 – 13:50] Softening the Language of Tough Love

[14:00 – 17:00] Body Image & Thin Privilege

[17:20 – 21:00] Food Noise, Addiction & GLP-1s

[22:30 – 25:00] Whole30 ≠ Weight Loss

[25:45 – 30:00] GLP-1s, Shame & the Pendulum Shift

[32:00 – 36:00] Becoming the Boundary Boss

[38:45 – 43:00] The “Is It Worth It?” Cadbury Egg Story

[46:00 – 47:30] Advice for Whole30 Newbies

Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist and behavior change specialist helping people quiet food noise and build empowered relationships with eating, body image, and themselves.

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In this powerful, on-demand training, I’ll show you:

✅ Why your nervous system holds the keys to sustainable change

✅ The hidden reason diets and behavior plans keep failing you

✅ How to shift from frustration to clarity—without shaming yourself into change

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• 📚 Books: The New Whole30, The Book of Boundaries, Food Freedom Forever, and more

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Episode: “Just Make Some Lifestyle Changes” — Why It’s Not That Simple

In this episode of The Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford unpacks one of her biggest pet peeves: when doctors and practitioners casually advise patients to “just make some lifestyle changes.” While the advice is well-meaning, it often lacks the context, support, and real-world understanding of what it actually takes to change behavior. Eliza breaks down why this oversimplification can be harmful—and what you truly need to create sustainable change. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation of your biology, your nervous system, and why behavior change is about more than just willpower.

What You’ll Learn:

• What “lifestyle changes” really mean from a behavioral science lens
• Why changing habits is not just about making a decision
• How your nervous system drives your choices—often without your awareness
• Why doctors unknowingly deliver cruel optimism
• The 3 major reasons behavior change feels so hard (and what to do about it)
• A new, more compassionate approach to lasting transformation

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Eliza introduces her pet peeve: vague advice about “lifestyle changes”

01:16 – What doctors really mean—and why it’s often oversimplified

03:08 – The definition of behavior change and why it’s scientifically complex

04:54 – Why sleep, movement, diet, and stress are hard to change in real life

07:36 – How your nervous system keeps pulling you back to familiar patterns

10:00 – Why willpower isn’t enough—you’re fighting biology

12:35 – Mental load and the hidden cost of adding “just one more change”

14:28 – The truth about stress management and nervous system regulation

18:00 – A real-life client story that shows why one-size-fits-all advice fails

20:45 – Eliza’s call to reframe the way we think about change

23:14 – Why you are not the problem—and why change is still possible

Free Resource for You:

If you’ve ever felt like something must be wrong with you because you can’t stick to a plan or “just make a few lifestyle changes,” this is for you.

Watch my FREE workshop: Master Your Weight Loss: Why It’s Not About Willpower

In this powerful, on-demand training, I’ll show you:

✅ Why your nervous system holds the keys to sustainable change

✅ The hidden reason diets and behavior plans keep failing you

✅ How to shift from frustration to clarity—without shaming yourself into change

👉 Click here to get instant access

🔗 Links & Resources:

Learn More - about Eliza’s groundbreaking approach to behavior change and sustainable weight loss:

The Shift – Eliza’s signature program for rewiring your brain and body for sustainable weight loss

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Weight Gain During the Holidays (and What to Do About It)

In this timely episode, Eliza Kingsford dives deep into the real reasons holiday weight gain happens — and why it’s not about willpower or moral failure. From processed food overload to nervous system dysregulation, Eliza explains how holiday dynamics affect our mental load, coping strategies, and ultimately our weight. Whether you’ve been tempted to diet hard or ignore it all until January, she offers a fresh “Goldilocks” approach to staying grounded, supported, and mentally well-fed this season.

• Why most annual weight gain happens between Halloween and New Year’s
• How even a few pounds can create a long-term snowball effect
• The surprising psychological and nervous system reasons we fall into the same cycle
• Why strict dieting or “checking out” backfires over the holidays
• What research says about the most effective and sustainable approach
• How your nervous system “bank account” plays a role in holiday behaviors

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If holiday food, family dynamics, or weight triggers feel heavy right now, know that maintenance is a win. You can enjoy your favorite traditions without swinging from restriction to overindulgence. This episode offers a new way forward.

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🎧 Weight Is a Symptom, Not the Problem

In this foundational episode of the Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford unpacks one of the most important mindset shifts in sustainable weight loss: what if weight isn’t the problem—but a symptom of something deeper? Rather than chasing diets, quick fixes, or surface-level strategies, Eliza explains why lasting change requires us to go upstream—into the nervous system, habits, stress responses, and emotional patterns that actually drive eating behavior.

Drawing on her decades of clinical experience at the intersection of psychology and weight loss, Eliza offers a compassionate and clear explanation for why so many interventions fail—and what to do instead.

📚 What You’ll Learn:

• Why diets don’t address the real reason we gain weight
• How your nervous system drives food choices long before willpower kicks in
• The link between emotional eating, stress, and trauma
• What “learned helplessness” is and how it keeps you stuck
• How to build a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food
• Why weight loss strategies must start with behavioral root causes, not calories
• How GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) fit into this new paradigm

⏱️ Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Why the weight loss industry has it all wrong

01:00 – The bold idea: weight is a symptom, not the problem

02:00 – Diets don't address patterns, triggers, or habits

03:30 – Why willpower always gives out eventually

04:00 – The real reason we make food choices: nervous system patterns

05:00 – What emotional eating really reveals

06:00 – How repeated failure teaches us “learned helplessness”

07:00 – Understanding your unique nervous system fingerprint

08:00 – Why decisions are shaped by biology more than intention

09:00 – What true healing and sustainable weight loss look like

10:30 – The false belief that more discipline is the answer

11:00 – How GLP-1 meds help and where they fall short

12:00 – What happens if we don’t address root causes

13:00 – Final takeaway: this isn’t your fault—and there’s another way

Resources for You:

You can watch the Master Your Weight Loss Workshop, absolutely free! Inside, I unpack these concepts and provide you step by step instruction for a successful weight loss journey.

→ Master Your Weight Loss Workshop

• Learn more about The Shift Program
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In this powerful episode of The Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford dives into one of the most talked-about tools in weight loss today—GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic and Wegovy). But rather than focusing on side effects or surface-level benefits, she unpacks what most conversations are missing: the mental, emotional, and nervous system dynamics that these medications don't address.

Eliza shares insights from over 20 years of working at the intersection of weight and mental health, explaining why GLP-1s are both revolutionary and incomplete when used in isolation. You'll learn how trauma, stress, and nervous system patterns influence your weight—and why ignoring these roots can lead to new struggles, even after the weight is gone.

• Why GLP-1 medications are a powerful tool—but not a complete solution
• The critical emotional and psychological side of weight loss no one talks about
• What happens when weight is lost but emotional patterns remain
• Why food is often a coping mechanism—and what happens when it's taken away
• How to avoid fear and dependency by doing the “inner work” alongside the medication
• The role of the nervous system in every food-related decision you make
• How to achieve lasting change by combining medication with mindset and neuroplasticity work

00:00 – Why Eliza waited to speak publicly about GLP-1s

01:00 – Her clinical background and perspective on weight and mental health

04:00 – What she won’t talk about (prescriptions + physical side effects)

05:00 – The hidden psychosocial side of weight loss

06:48 – When weight is gone but emotional pain remains

08:00 – Why weight is a symptom, not the core issue

09:10 – Every client has a story of stress or trauma—without exception

11:00 – The problem with masking symptoms without healing the root cause

12:30 – Doctors may not be hearing the emotional side effects patients don’t report

14:00 – How nervous system cues drive eating behavior

16:00 – Why deeper work is needed alongside the medication

18:00 – What’s actually making GLP-1s so effective

20:00 – When food is removed, other coping issues surface

22:30 – It’s not about rejecting the meds—it’s about doing both

24:00 – Fear of regaining weight: the new psychological side effect

25:00 – Why combining tools and inner work is the real freedom

26:00 – Join the free workshop: Master Your Weight Loss

You can watch the Master Your Weight Loss Workshop, absolutely free! Inside, I unpack these concepts and provide you step by step instruction for a successful weight loss journey.

→ Master Your Weight Loss Workshop

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🎧 Episode 8: Will This Work for Me? (Why the Answer Is Yes)

In this episode of The Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford tackles the most common (and vulnerable) question she hears: Will this actually work for me?

After trying countless diets, coaches, and programs, it’s natural to feel hesitant. But this episode explains why this approach—rooted in physiology and neuroplasticity—can work for you, and what your part in the process really is.

You’ll learn what it takes to succeed, how your beliefs can sabotage change, and why this work isn’t about willpower—it’s about rewiring.

• Why this work is built on biology—not pop psychology
• The real reason past diets didn’t work (hint: it’s not you)
• What “time and attention” have to do with sustainable change
• Why setbacks are not failure—they’re part of the process
• How belief loops pull you off track—and how to interrupt them
• What it takes to stay committed and stop giving up on yourself

00:29 – Why it’s completely valid to wonder if this will work for you

01:29 – Why Eliza is 100% confident this work

02:29 – How this approach is based on science, not slogans

03:27 – The real barriers: time, attention, and commitment

04:44 – How your brain tries to pull you back to old beliefs

06:00 – What it really means when it starts to feel hard

07:33 – What it looks like to fully commit and stop giving up on yourself

08:03 – Ready to take the next step? Here’s how to start

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→ Master Your Weight Loss Workshop

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🎧 Episode 7: Will This Be Too Hard? (Why Simple ≠ Easy)

In this episode of The Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford confronts a fear many people silently carry: “Is this going to be too hard for me?”

She breaks down the difference between complex concepts and simple solutions, and explains why real, lasting transformation doesn’t require overwhelm—but it does require a willingness to meet challenges with intention.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared, or skeptical that true change is possible, this is the episode that will shift your perspective and remind you—you’re more capable than you think.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the brain craves simple answers—and why that’s part of the problem
• The danger of “quick fix” culture and dopamine-chasing
• Why deep change requires deep thinking
• How simple shifts (done consistently) can lead to massive transformation
• The truth about discomfort, neuroplasticity, and why struggle is a good sign
• What it really means to step into the next version of yourself

Episode Highlights

01:05 – Why this episode—and this work—matters so deeply to Eliza

02:07 – The high cost of chasing surface-level solutions

03:00 – Why understanding the mechanisms of your struggle is key to freedom

04:28 – “The little things are the big things”—and why that mantra changes everything

05:31 – What it really takes to grow, evolve, and rewire your brain

06:23 – Why discomfort = progress when you’re learning something new

06:42 – A sneak peek at the next episode: “Will this work for me?”

You can watch the Master Your Weight Loss Workshop, absolutely free! Inside, I unpack these concepts and provide you step by step instruction for a successful weight loss journey.

→ Master Your Weight Loss Workshop

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🎧 Episode 6: Why It’s So Hard to Break Old Habits (It’s Not What You Think)

In this episode of The Brain Powered Weight Loss Podcast, Eliza Kingsford reveals the surprising science behind why changing habits—especially around food—feels nearly impossible. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy, undisciplined, or broken.

Eliza dives into the brain’s energy budget, the role of predictability, and how your body’s built-in safety mechanisms resist change—even when you want it. This is essential listening if you’ve ever said, “Why can’t I just stick to this?”

What You’ll Learn

• Why most of your habits are on autopilot—and why that matters
• How your brain’s energy-saving system makes change feel exhausting
• The real reason your past diets may have triggered stress and overeating
• How your beliefs silently program your brain to seek failure
• Why your brain always returns to “what it knows”—even if it’s sabotaging you
• The first step to creating change that feels safe and sustainable

Episode Highlights

00:58 – How your daily behaviors are shaped by hidden brain patterns

02:10 – Why new habits drain your mental energy—and what your brain does instead

03:13 – What really happens in your body when you start a new diet

04:50 – How beliefs about failure get embedded into your nervous system

06:00 – Why your brain defaults to overeating under stress

07:08 – The difference between what you want and what your body knows

09:00 – Why forcing your way to change never works (and what does)

10:00 – Why the path out is simpler than it seems—and full of hope

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If you’ve ever felt like something must be wrong with you because you can’t stick to a plan or “just make a few lifestyle changes,” this is for you.

Watch my FREE workshop: Master Your Weight Loss: Why It’s Not About Willpower

In this powerful, on-demand training, I’ll show you:

✅ Why your nervous system holds the keys to sustainable change

✅ The hidden reason diets and behavior plans keep failing you

✅ How to shift from frustration to clarity—without shaming yourself into change

👉 Click here to get instant access

🔗 Links & Resources:

Learn More - about Eliza’s groundbreaking approach to behavior change and sustainable weight loss:

The Shift – Eliza’s signature program for rewiring your brain and body for sustainable weight loss

Click Here - and get a free resource to help you manage stress/emotinal eating.

Let’s Connect!

Follow Eliza on Instagram: @elizakingsford

You can find all of my resources, links and programs at elizakingsford.com